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Mark McKinney back with new show Acclaimed actor, comedian and all around funny guy, Mark McKinney, of Toronto sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall and Superstore fame, has a new TV show on CTV all about hobbies and the fanatical community that partakes. Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby airs on Wednesday nights.

What inspired the creation of this new show dedicated to hobbies?

It was a gradual realization. I remember walking on the Danforth and just passing a hobby store and remembering that I was into models and toy soldiers when I was a kid. The next thing I knew, I was out $150 worth of models, and I still haven't taken it out of the bag. That was four years ago, but two years ago was a writers’ strike, and there was just this quiet, and it was like, “Well, who am I when I'm not working?”

And I realized I needed a hobby from my original hobby, which was improv comedy.

have day jobs. But they have this outfit called the Aristocrats, and they travel to these big conventions and talk about community. Did you know that there's an 80acre summer spot up north that is called Harmony Ranch, and it's entirely populated by people who do barbershop quartet singing?

What did you find most challenging in your first season?

Well, I put the birding app on my phone. I would love to get back to sing with the Aristocrats. I'm really interested in following up singing and dancing and bodyboarding in the waves. It's kind of like when I was on tour with Kids in the Hall.

Every time we go to a city I'd be in, like, you know, Columbus, Ohio, wow. What a great place. You know, you find something interesting, right?

What was the most challenging?

They were all kind of interesting, but probably puppetry. We went to Ottawa for the Oh yes. You go birding and you meet all International Puppet Festival. I think that the birders. They all showed up. They that was a little challenging because my turned up at this regular meet-up in Ham- performer nerves kicked in. ilton called Birds and Beers that you'll see in the episode. And you know, the medi- What are you hoping eval re-enactors go out three or four times people take from the show? a year and they go to Italy. They all go to- Well, I hope it's entertaining. And I hope gether and they build armour and teach I draw people into considering hobbies. I think it's a fantastically healthy thing. I each other sword fighting. hope people just like the interaction and What was most interesting? the play and that it is something worthThe barbershop quartet people. They all while to lean into.

And do all these groups have their own quirky communities?

Saturday Night Live just had its 50th anniversary. What was it like being a part of that iconic show?

Starting from my very first exposure to it, which was, like, I was working at a Second Cup in Toronto. I was 25 and one week, and the next week I was at SNL giving notes on my sketch to Madonna. It was endlessly thrilling, often terrifying.

What was your first job?

If you take out babysitting and, you know, yard work as a teenager, it was actually working at these huge government buildings in Quebec after I flunked out of high school. Later on, my early favourite job was repairing used pianos in Calgary. And I also drove for Dial-a-Bottle.

What's your great extravagance?

Wasting time playing video games.

What Torontonian would you most like to hang out with?

Maybe Catherine O'Hara, she’s from Toronto right? I also think it's cool to hang out with Drake, because I think he did improv comedy, and I bet we'd get off because we both played the Rivoli back in the day.

Where do you send visitors to the city for the first time?

I think Kensington Market and Little Italy are unique. When I've recommended friends to just walk around there, I haven't had a bad report.

1,200 The number of trees bulldozed at Eglinton Flats park to make way for Ontario Line construction.

$8 The amount, in millions, Rogers is spending to upgrade Rogers Centre wi-fi ahead of the Taylor Swift tour.

70 The ranking of Bar Pompette on a list of the World’s Best Bars, the only Canadian bar to be honoured.

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Dignity means living in a home of some sort, having an address, having a hot meal, getting health care. The opposite of that is a government that frets about bike lanes or where they plunk their next casino or mega-spa.

As the snow starts to fly, I hope we all consider our neighbours and how we can help. And not just the ones with a nice house and a car in the driveway. Maybe it’s the ones forced to live in a tent at the park, all of their belongings piled beside them and covered in tarps and plastic to preserve them as best they can.

Symbols of a past life.

Consider a care package, some warm socks, a bottle of water and a Tim’s gift card go a long way on a cold night.

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This is beyond a doubt a crisis. It involves every level of government and it takes real political work to come up with solutions.

So while Premier Doug Ford is off blaming the world’s troubles on a few bike lanes and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to be fighting for his job, a crisis gets worse and worse. And the result is not measured in minutes saved or votes. It is measured in human life and dignity.

There is this guy — and I don’t want this to sound like virtue signalling, it’s not — but there is a man that was on my route to take my child to practice. We would stop, offer money and a smile every time.

I wanted it to be a teaching moment. It’s not only about offering a few dollars for coffee or food. It’s about looking people in the eye and asking if they are OK. Now, I’m not going to pretend that is enough. It isn’t.

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Some main street businesses in survival mode Toronto used to be a city filled with small independent businesses. Shops and restaurants that lined our beloved neighbourhood main streets hired students for the summer, supported local baseball teams and provided a much-needed community hub for all manner of essentials. They are crucial. And they are suffering badly heading into the holiday season. One that could be make it or break it for many.

Each week it seems like one beloved store after another announces a closing that tears at the heartstrings of local residents.

Stores like Presse Internationale in the Annex. A beloved magazine shop and family business that is forced to close its doors after 30 years with news of a steep rent increase.

Take the case of Glory Hole Doughnuts, an award-winning local fave owned by Ashley Jacot De Boinod.

Despite surviving the pandemic, the business is grappling with ongoing challenges such as rising costs and reduced foot traffic.

“It’s the unfortunate place that every small business is in, and

that is reduced traffic due to “We’re terrified, we’re terrified people just trying to survive,” on a daily basis,” Jacot De BoiJacot De Boinod said. “It’s really nod admitted. “A lot of us got hard for people to live — let into this industry to build comalone be able to afford to get a munity, but the last four years treat once in a while.” have been about pivoting and Jacot De Boinod took to social figuring out new solutions to media to share her frustrations survive.” and the reality of the struggles In midtown, Fabiana Del Bishe and other small business anco, co-owner of Padaria Toowners continue to face. One of the toughest challenges, for her “ business, has been the dramatic Be kind with increase in the cost of essential others. And goods. For example, the price of oil more than doubled during the kindness will pandemic, jumping from around find you back.” $500 to $1,300. Similarly, the cost of other ingredients, like butter, has skyrocketed, putting ronto, opened her bakery just even more strain on her margins. two months into the pandemic Beyond price changes, Glory and found herself in a similarly Hole Doughnuts, located at challenging situation.

“We had everything ready — 1505 Gerrard St. E., has also downsized its menu and elimi- the space was rented, renovated, and we had quit our jobs. We had nated costly ingredients.

“We used to have a pecan tof- no other option but to make it fee crunch doughnut, but it was work,” Del Bianco said. Like so expensive [to make it because many others, she and her two coof the increased cost of pecans] owners didn’t qualify for governthat we just had to eliminate it,” ment aid during the pandemic, and without help, every dollar Jacot De Boinod said.

The emotional toll has been as they earned went straight back challenging as the financial one. into the business. To attract more

customers, Padaria Toronto introduced creative strategies, like offering Brazilian music on the patio and specialty offerings.

“We make a lot of unique Brazilian food, things that people can’t easily find anywhere else,” Del Bianco said. “If people can choose to buy something local, if they can choose to come to a small business to give gifts or something like that, instead of going to a big chain, it makes a huge difference.”

Pam Cambuy, executive director of the Midtown Yonge BIA (MYBIA), has seen the struggles of many small businesses in her area, with many shuttering their doors thanks to rising rent costs and new condo developments.

“We’ve had businesses close because rent prices became too high,” Cambuy said. “And during COVID, we also had LRT construction going on, so a lot of [small businesses] were losing traffic.”

This isn't an isolated issue.

Other Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) across the city are also feeling the effects of rising rents and new developments. In one area just north of Lawrence

subway station, a block of storefronts has been boarded up to make way for a condominium project. The affected businesses, including restaurants like Joy Thai, Parmigiano Trattoria, and Noon Pizza, were forced to vacate the area a year ago, highlighting the struggle between small businesses and development. That’s why, according to Cambuy, the Midtown Yonge BIA plays a crucial role in helping businesses by promoting shops and products.

“We help businesses have access to grants, promote their offerings and make sure they’re visible to the neighborhood,” she said. “It’s about creating a sense of community.”

But while buying from small businesses is a great way to support them, owners like Jacot De Boinod highlight that there are other meaningful ways the community can help.

“Even just sending us well wishes, maybe coming into our store and sharing an impactful story that you’ve had here, boosts our morale and gives us inspiration to push on,” she said. “It’s not just about the money. It’s about feeling connected to the community.”

Fernanda Falabrette Müller, owner of AJ Spaw, a pet grooming boutique that’s part of MYBIA, echoes the importance of supporting one another.

“Support each other. It’s not about competition. There’s space out there for everybody,” she said.

“Be kind with others. And kindness will find you back.”

As the holidays approach, Jacot De Boinod encourages customers to plan ahead to help small businesses stay afloat.

“Pre-ordering early for the holidays is another great way to support,” she suggests.

If we want Toronto to remain a vibrant city full of incredible independent shops and restaurant, it takes a community.

This holiday season, think globally, but shop locally. You could be throwing a lifeline not only to a business, but to a neighbourhood as well.

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I want Toronto to have a about finding “efficiencies” that brighter future. The city is on a will produce substantial sums is downward trend, as anyone a joke. Raising tax rates seems walking on a downtown street the only option.

Taxes must be applied equior riding transit knows too well.

Those public spaces have many tably — certainly not on the people who are mentally unbal- bottom 40 per cent of society anced, people begging, individ- whose incomes have not inuals disheveled with ragged creased as much as the cost of clothing, some sleeping on the living. But top earners have seen sidewalk or on transit seats. incomes increase much more Lineups for food banks seem to than the cost of living. With the current minimum wage a person get longer every month.

We need to change this pic- would need to work 138 hours a ture — for our collective well- week to afford a two-bedroom being — which means we will apartment.

But look around. The city is need to address issues of income and affordable housing and awash in money. People snap up change them in very significant tickets for Taylor Swift or Leafs for hundreds of dollars a seat. ways.

The official poverty line in Every week a new restaurant Toronto is $29,000 a year — opens where you can get a meal about $20,000 more than a sin- for hundreds of dollars. Half the gle person receives from Ontario new condominiums that are Works. Even with the federal built are owned by investors.

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Opinion: Why blaming bike lanes is a dangerous distraction Toronto’s bike lanes have come A functioning transit system Yonge subway line, for example, under fire from the Ontario govwould allow commuters to travel moves over a million people daily, ernment, which is attempting not into the city efficiently, leaving cars while fewer than 25,000 cars use only to limit the city’s ability to behind. Integrated solutions like the surface road above it.

If the province truly wants to create new, safe cycling infrastrucBike Share provide the missing ture, but is now also considering link, allowing commuters to use reduce congestion, it should focus tearing out existing lanes. Blaming sustainable transportation once on smart urban development that encourages density and mix land bike lanes for traffic congestion they reach the city. shows a fundamental misunderThe irony is hard to ignore. Bil- uses and promotes sustainable standing of how urban transporlions of dollars have been spent on transport. Banning street parking tation systems work. It also diverts transit infrastructure, yet projects on major arteries, for example, attention from meaningful solulike the Eglinton Crosstown re- would do far more to ease traffic than removing bike lanes. Cycle tions that could ease congestion main incomplete.

The Ontario government wants to limit safe Toronto bike lanes and improve mobility.

Let’s be clear: bike lanes are not tracks are travel lanes that move To put things in perspective, causing congestion. They are part people efficiently, while street-side more people commute by bike in seems determined to dictate how overwhelms the city’s streets. A of the solution. Well-designed parking is merely subsidized storsliver of roadway dedicated to bike bike lanes provide a safe, space-ef- age.

Toronto daily than the total pop- Toronto manages its streets.

A key concept to understand is lanes is not the issue — too many ficient mode of transport, reducing Bike lanes are not a problem to ulations of cities like Guelph or Barrie. Bike Share ridership has induced demand. Expanding cars are. The real solutions lie in the number of cars on the road. be solved; they are an essential part skyrocketed from 665,000 rides in highways to reduce congestion congestion pricing, like London’s The data backs this up. After in- of the solution. Blaming bike lanes 2017 to 5.7 million in 2023. These often backfires because it encour- successful model, and a vastly im- stalling bike lanes on Bloor, emer- is a distraction. To tackle congesnumbers reveal that Torontonians ages more driving. This is the root proved regional transit system. gency response times improved, tion, we need smart, sustainable will choose to cycle when safe in- of the problem in Toronto. Provin- These would address the mobility and local businesses saw an in- solutions that reduce car dependfrastructure is available. Yet, de- cial policies promoting urban choices of suburban commuters crease in customers and spending. ence and create a more livable city spite clear public support — sprawl and highway expansion and take pressure off Toronto’s The idea that car-filled streets for all. demonstrated by the last mayoral have induced more traffic into the roads. signify progress is a misconception. JENNIFER KEESMAAT is a Instead of scapegoating bike Cars dominate space but move former chief city planner of election where anti–bike lane can- city. While Torontonians increasdidates garnered less than 15 per ingly choose to walk or cycle, the lanes, the government should fix relatively few people compared to Toronto and president and cent of the vote — the province influx of cars from the suburbs the regional transit network. transit and cycling options. The CEO of Collecdev-Markee.

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Hospital raises $1.3 mil for new birthing centre It was an evening to remember as Heart of Fashion, North York General Hospital’s most glamorous fundraising event, returned for another dazzling year.

Held at the iconic Evergreen Brick Works, the event raised a staggering $1.3 million to support critical needs at North York General Hospital.

With more than 450 guests attending, the night blended haute couture with community spirit and philanthropy.

“We are thrilled to have raised $1.3 million at this year’s Heart of Fashion event to support the revitalization of our birthing centre at North York General Hospital,” said Seanna Millar, president and CEO of North York General Foundation.

“The hospital has one of the largest and most comprehensive maternal and newborn program at a community academic hospital in the province, but our current unit does not reflect the excellence in care our staff provide. Through our $22 million fundraising campaign, we will be transforming the space to reflect the modern standard of comfort that all families need and deserve. Heart of Fashion is a vital part of our fundraising efforts, and we are grateful to our donors and sponsors for their generosity in making it so successful.”

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors and donors, the funds raised will directly support North York General Hospital’s planned expansionenhancements of its birthing centre. Now, after more than 50 years, North York General is embarking on an ambitious redevelopment project to transform its aging labour and delivery as well as postpartum units into a modern, integrated birthing centre, designed to reflect the diverse needs and cultural traditions of the families it serves.

The new updated birthing centre will offer state-of-the-art technology, including advanced monitoring systems and enhanced infection control measures, while providing a comfortable, family-centered environment. The redevelopment, with $22 million raised, will be led by renowned architects Hariri Pontarini and NORR leading the design to create an inspiring, de-institutionalized space.

Philanthropy has been at the heart of North York General’s growth, and this latest project continues that tradition, ensuring the hospital remains a leader in maternal and newborn care for future generations.

— Ron Johnson

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Delays are killing new midtown theatre, but there is hope

Rendering of proposed Regent Theatre

Terra Bruce Productions' ambitious plan to revive the historic Regent Theatre on Mount Pleasant Road has been in the works for several years. The proposed project, which aims to transform the nearly century-old venue into a modern, state-of-the-art live theatre, has encountered a series of delays that now threaten its future. Despite securing a victory at the Ontario Land Tribunal, the company faces rising costs and a rapidly changing construction landscape that may scuttle the entire project.

"Building costs have gone up substantially since we started this project," said Donald Fraser, Terra Bruce’s director of development.

Without the necessary permits and approvals in place earlier, the company was unable to lock in construction costs or contractors, leaving them exposed to market volatility.

The Regent Theatre, built in 1927, has long been a cornerstone of midtown Toronto’s cultural fab-

ric. In 2022, Terra Bruce submitted an application to redevelop the theatre, proposing a major overhaul that would keep the building’s historic west facade while replacing much of its interior with contemporary features.

Plans included a new three-storey addition to the rear of the building, a modernized lobby and balcony seating to accommodate a new generation of theatre-goers.

The vision was to create a vibrant cultural hub that could breathe new life into midtown's arts scene, an area long underserved in terms of cultural amenities. The Regent’s designation as a heritage property in November 2022 underscored its importance to the community, making the preservation of its facade a central element of the redevelopment plans.

Despite enthusiasm, the project hit a major stumbling block. Delays surrounding the approvals process, starting with the City' of Toronto’s Committee of Adjust-

ment rejecting Terra Bruce's initial application, extended the timeline far beyond what was initially anticipated.

In addition, a group of local residents concerned about parking on area side streets, amongst other issues, emerged to protect the Regent plan.

Terra Bruce had to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, which, after more than a year, finally granted permission to proceed with a formal application. But by the time Terra Bruce got the green light, the construction landscape had shifted dramatically. Now, Terra Bruce is facing the harsh reality that the vision it had four years ago might not be financially feasible.

“We’re re-evaluating everything.

I never like to say anything definitive because you never know what opportunities may arise,” Fraser said. “But the delay, combined with rising costs, has put us in a difficult position.”

— Ron Johnson

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20 e-bikes cause raging Forest Hill fire

L-R: One of the entrances to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery; mausoleum of Alexander Rogers, Canadian political figure

Soaring burial prices reflect city housing costs As the cost of living continues to rise in Toronto, so, too, does the price of something many people rarely think about — the cost of dying. Whether you’re planning for a burial or cremation, finding an affordable final resting place in the city can be a serious challenge.

According to a study done by a Canadian insurance company, the average burial in Canada costs between $5,000 and $10,000, whereas cremation — often seen as the cheaper option — can still range from $2,000 to $5,000. But in Toronto, these prices can quickly climb, particularly in the city’s most sought-after cemeteries.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, with its towering trees and historic charm, has long been a coveted spot for final resting places. But securing a plot here doesn’t come cheap. A single in-ground burial plot starts at around

$15,000, but depending on the location within the cemetery and the addition of monuments or grave markers, costs can easily rise exponentially.

If you’re considering a double-depth plot — where two individuals are buried in the same grave at different depths — you could be looking at costs as high as $80,000. Even private sales for these plots still hover around $60,000. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find listings on sites like Kijiji, where individuals are selling single burial plots for upwards of $30,000.

However for a more budget-friendly option, there are places such as York Cemetery in North York. Single burial plots here start at around $5,000, though final costs depend on the specific location within the cemetery and additional services, such as a burial service or headstone installation. Although York

Cemetery is more affordable compared to some of the city’s other options, the costs can still add up. If cremation seems like the affordable option, the costs can still vary. At Mount Pleasant, placing cremated remains in a traditional grave costs about $655.

Why are these costs rising? The answer is similar to Toronto’s housing market — space is limited. As land in the city becomes scarcer, the cost of burial plots has been driven up, especially in centrally located or historic cemeteries such as Mount Pleasant.

That said, in Toronto, you don't have to pay to scatter ashes in public spaces. If you're spreading ashes on private property, landowner permission is required. But, for those looking for a serene, public spot, Prince of Wales Park, along Lake Ontario, is a popular location for scattering ashes.

— Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

Toronto Fire Service crews were called to the scene of a threealarm fire at an underground parking garage of a Forest Hill residential building last month.

When responders arrived at the building on Eglinton near Spadina, they discovered about 20 ebikes and scooters that had caught on fire and thick, black smoke seeping from the garage. Responders put out the blaze before it spread to the building, but one woman was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation.

All remaining residents made it out safely.

“These fires tend to escalate pretty quickly. They burn hot, they burn fast,” said Division Commander Steve Darling.

According to Health Canada, there has been a reported increase in e-mobility device battery fires across North America in the last few years. The agency also warns that rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are more easily damaged than other types of batteries leading to safety risks, such as overheating, fires and explosions. This appears to be a growing problem in Toronto. The city is seeing a rise in fires from the failure of lithiumion batteries, with 55 fires reported in 2023 and 29 in 2022.

According to a local news report, residents alleged that the bikes belonged to a man who they believed runs a repair shop, but officials are still investigating the source.

— NL

39-storey condo for Bayview & Eglinton nabe?

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A new 39-storey condo development is proposed for 17 Glenavy Ave., which is located just northwest of the Bayview Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East intersection.

Currently, the site is occupied by low-rise single-detached homes that were built in the late 1940s.

The area mostly consists of a mixture of older residential homes with newer developments popping up, especially along Bayview and Eglinton. But this development is in the neighbourhood not on an arterial road.

As a result, a zoning bylaw amendment application submitted to the city of Toronto is proposing to construct a rental residential building, consisting of a four-storey podium, which will scale 14 down to three storeys along the Glazebrook Avenue frontage.

The development will include 398 rental dwelling units, four elevators and 2,399 square metres of indoor and outdoor amenity space spread across various floors.

There will only be one level of underground parking (14 spaces for residents and eight spaces for visitors), but hundreds of bike spots will be available.

The proposed building will also be in a prime spot close to transit — about a three-minute walk from the future Leaside LRT station, as part of the Eglinton the Crosstown LRT (which will hopefully open in the coming months).

The project is awaiting approval from the city, and a public meeting has yet to be scheduled.

— Nisean Lorde

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York, and both the name and logo are adorably modelled after the owners’ cat — Momo herself! For fun and inventive drinks, this café is the place to be: try a matcha foam coconut water, an apple cinnamon latte or iced orange americano. The shop at 4714 Yonge St. also offers treats, including mini Basque cheesecakes topped with dog faces in icing. If you’re lucky, you might be able to spot Momo — and the café welcomes any and all Fore! Indoor Golf is making pets to visit!

Leaside a little bit more fun with the opening of its new location Jersey Mike’s has launched in at 51 Laird Dr. The 24/7 indoor the North York neighbourhood. golf facility offers a convenient The U.S.-based sub chain has alternative for golf lovers who been highly anticipated by Todon’t want to travel outside of the ronto residents since the opening city to practice that swing. The of the sandwich shop’s first Calocation also offers a monthly nadian location in Markham membership option and coach- earlier this year. Offering both cold and fresh grilled subs, the ing services. new shop is open at 808 York Maroosh just opened its doors in Mills Rd. Vaughan, bringing authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to the Seven Hot Yoga and Pilates neighbourhood. The menu fea- Studio has recently opened on tures classic dishes, including Bayview. As Leaside’s only inshawarma platters, falafel and frared studio, visitors to 1669 manakeesh, a popular Lebanese Bayview Ave. can enjoy a variety flatbread topped with everything of heated classes, including hot from spices to cheese. Located at yoga, heated high intensity pi3175 Rutherford Rd., the restau- lates and vinyasa jam class, as rant also offers an all-day break- well as non-heated yin yoga and fast as well as bakery items. yoga sculpt classes.

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TORONTO BREAK-INS WHERE

OCT. 2

CLYDE AVE. AND BANNOCKBURN AVE.

4 A.M.

BAYVIEW AVE. AND EVERGREEN GDNS.

11 A.M.

AVENUE RD. AND TRANBY AVE.

1 A.M.

BROOKE AVE. AND AVENUE RD.

2 A.M.

CLARK AVE. AND VANWOOD RD.

9 A.M.

MEDALIST RD. AND KNOLLWOOD ST.

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MT. PLEASANT RD. AND MILLWOOD RD.

5 A.M.

RYKERT CRES. AND BROADWAY AVE.

5 A.M.

GRANDVIEW AVE. AND WILLOWDALE BLVD.

11 P.M.

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WELLNESS WAY AND HOSPITAL RD.

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MCKEE AVE. AND ESTELLE AVE.

2 A.M.

BRENTCLIFFE RD. AND FAIRLAND RD.

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BATHURST ST. AND DELORAINE AVE.

1 A.M.

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BATHURST ST. AND SULTANA AVE.

11 A.M.

DUDLEY AVE. AND HOLLYWOOD AVE.

7 P.M.

DUMONT ST. AND NIPIGON AVE.

8 P.M.

YORK MILLS RD. AND CEDARWOOD AVE.

8 P.M.

MAPLEHURST AVE. AND WILLOWDALE AVE.

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BALDING CRT. AND MEDALIST RD.

10 P.M.

RUTH AVE. AND MAXOME AVE.

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COLONSAY RD. AND BAY THORN DR.

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DOUGLAS DR. AND GLEN RD.

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OLD JANE ST. AND BROOKE ST.

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EGLINTON AVE. E. AND LILLIAN ST.

9 P.M.

WILLOWDALE AVE. AND HOLMES AVE.

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FENN AVE. AND UPPER HIGHLAND CRES.

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SHEPPARD AVE. E. AND WILLOWDALE AVE.

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ROCHESTER AVE. AND ST. IVES AVE.

4 A.M.

BATHURST ST. AND YORKVIEW DR.

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DUMONT ST. AND CENTRE AVE.

9 A.M.

MAXOME AVE. AND DONNA CRT.

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Supply and demand snapshot Canada has seen four consecutive rate cuts in the past six months — but not even that has kick-started the market yet.

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Has T.O.’s real estate market finally hit bottom?

Despite a pickup in home sales in September followed by another interest rate cut in October, don’t expect the Greater Toronto Area’s sluggish housing market to drastically turn around just yet, local experts say.

“The consumer out there is still very, very nervous,” said Adrienne Lake, managing broker at Corcoran Horizon Realty. “Everybody’s really feeling the crunch — whether it’s the price at the pumps or groceries — so I don’t think we have quite hit bottom.”

On Oct. 23, the Bank of Canada slashed its key interest rate by 50 basis points, putting it at 3.75 per cent. It came on the heels of an 8.5 per cent year-over-year increase in home sales in September, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Like Lake, Karen Yolevski, chief operating officer of Royal LePage, doesn’t foresee a “dramatic” rebound in the market this year,

though she suggested we’ve reached a “turning point,” one that creates conditions for an earlier-than-usual spring homebuying season in 2025.

Aside from rate cuts, new mortgage regulations are set to support renewed demand and price gains in the new year, she said.

Those reforms will come into effect Dec. 15 and include the expansion of the availability of 30-year mortgage amortizations to all first-time homebuyers as well as anyone purchasing a new-build home.

The federal government is also lifting the price cap on insurable mortgages to $1.5 million, up from $1 million. Mortgage insurance is mandatory for homebuyers who can’t afford a downpayment of at least 20 per cent.

Longer amortizations will especially help first-time buyers, whereas larger insurable mortgages are going to enable other buyers

to upgrade to single-family homes.

“All of the indicators are pointing toward more robust sales activity in the coming months, and we’re starting to see a little of that if we do look back at September,” Yolevski said.

A banner year for the GTA housing market it is not. But prices have remained resilient — in fact, as of September, the average price of a GTA home, including houses and condos, was $1,107,291, down only 1 per cent compared to the same time last year.

Overall, buyers and sellers continue to expect very different things from the GTA’s market, suggested Lake. “It’s still a period of adjustment where the sellers still think that they can get COVID prices, [and] the buyers think that they can… get a really great deal,” she explained. “They still haven’t quite come together.”

—Josh Sherman

The best place to buy a property right now With the fall market almost in the rearview, we asked our real estate roundtable experts where and what they would buy right now.

Barry Cohen, President, Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes

I’d purchase a condo in the downtown core. The recent influx of new units to the Toronto market, combined with an abundance of resale condos listed for sale, make current conditions ideal. I’d rent out the unit for two to three years, and when supply is absorbed and a shortage kicks in, I’d sell. I would also consider a large luxury condo to satisfy the growing population concerned about crime.

Lower condo values and overnight rates trending downward — there’s another 50 basis point drop expected by year-end — could be the catalyst necessary to draw first-time buyers off the sidelines.

Michele Romanow, Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den

I would honestly say a condo with a great view right now because traffic is killing me! Somewhere like Quayside with quick access to highways and ideally by the water with lots of greenery so it doesn't feel like you're in the concrete jungle.

Anya Ettinger, Realtor at Bosley Real Estate

Looking at condos from a standpoint of a long-term hold isn't a bad idea, because prices have come down so much. You can find something that’s below what current market value would be, especially if you find a seller who's really desperate. With a long-term appreciation outlook for the east end right now, I would find something in the downtown east or St. Lawrence Market area.

-2.3% How much the aggregate price of a home in Toronto decreased year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024, down to $1,128,900.

-3.2% How much the aggregate price of a condo in Toronto decreased year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024, down to $682,800.

-13% The decline in total housing starts in the Toronto census metropolitan area in the first half of 2024, compared to the same half of 2023.

-40% The decline in total purposebuilt rental apartment starts in the Toronto census metropolitan area in the first half of 2024, compared to the same half of 2023.

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Benjamin Tal says another rate cut is coming in December

Top banker predicts key rate to hit 2.25% On Oct. 23, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a fourth consecutive interest rate cut, dropping the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent (one basis point is equivalent to 0.01 per cent). We asked CIBC’s deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal for his thoughts on the announcement.

What did you think of the recent rate cut?

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I think it was a good decision — in fact, I would like to see 75 basis points. There is something called the neutral rate of interest, which is around 2.5 per cent. As long as you're higher than this, you're actually tightening monetary conditions, making it more difficult for the economy to grow.

So if the BoC believes that 2.5 per cent is the right number and the economy is slowing down and inflation is under control, then why not get there faster?

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Do you think there’s a risk of that happening?

There’s a window of about a year and a half now of a little bit of a soft market before things go back to normal. I think there will be a tale of two markets. The low rise segment of the market will be the first to recover, because you don't have much inventory, but the high rise condo market will take much longer to recover.

What will be the immediate effect of this most recent cut?

Better movement. I think people are sitting and waiting. Everybody knows that interest rates will continue to go down. But we have to remember one thing: the fact that the BoC is cutting does not mean that the five year rate will be going down. The five year rate is more or less where it’s going to be for the next year or so. But the variable rates will be going down much faster. Over the next year, you will see people moving out of two to three year What’s next?

I think the next move will be rates and into the five year rate. another 50 basis points. I think we’ll end at 2-2.5 per cent, What about prices? maybe 2.25 per cent, and that I don't see prices falling dramatwill be in mid-2025. The BoC is ically for the low rise market — much less nervous about infla- in fact, I think they will rise tion at this point. Their only slowly. For high rise, I think that concern is, if they cut too rapidly, there is another 5 to 6 per cent this crazy housing market will to go before we just stabilize. pick up too quickly.

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L-R: Willowdale broker Sharon Soltanian, Lawrence Park ranked high for life expectancy

Growing up in Lawrence Park, Morgan Hall recalls playing in the streets every day and there being 25 kids within 10 houses of her home. “I just had the perfect childhood,” she said.

It’s part of the reason why, when she was starting her own family, Hall chose to stay in the neighbourhood — and why it was no surprise to her to see Lawrence Park’s high ranking on a recent report that analyzed the average life expectancy in each Toronto neighbourhood.

The joint project by Toronto publication the Local and St. Michael’s Hospital used the latest census data and provincial death records to analyze life expectancy in the city’s 158 neighbourhoods.

Toronto’s average is at 80.9 years, but in neighbourhoods such as east Willowdale, Yonge-Doris and Lawrence Park north, the average was as high as 86.2 years.

Other top 10 neighbourhoods included Hillcrest village, Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, St.Andrew-Windfields, Harbourfront-CityPlace, Bayview village and Bedford Park-Nortown.

Now, as a realtor working with clients in her own neighbourhood and beyond, Hall said the data validated how their team already markets and sells Lawrence Park as realtors. “The area has sold at a premium to other neighborhoods that are just around the corner,

within a 10-minute driving distance, for many years now,” she said.

Wealth is, of course, a major factor in life expectancy. But beyond that, Hall said it’s the sense of community and walkability in the higher-ranking neighbourhoods that she thinks could impact longevity and quality of life.

“Buyers are drawn to that. We have clients who walk in and want to live in the area because every time they come here, it’s so welcoming and comforting,” she said.

“Buyers are very

selective; what neighbourhood you’re in makes such a difference.”

Sharon Soltanian, a broker of record at Soltanian Real Estate Brokerage, echoed that idea. The realtor is a resident of Willowdale, and her brokerage is one of the few in the city that specializes almost entirely in North York and specifically Willowdale properties. On the Local’s life expectancy list, east Willowdale ranked second, with an average life expectancy of 84.8 years.

“When it comes to longevity, you have to feel connected,” she said. “In this neighbourhood, everyone knows each other; everyone is out gardening and walking

to the grocery store, no matter what age.”

Although Soltanian believes there’s already high demand from buyers looking to move into the Willowdale neighbourhood, she said, with an increasing focus on quality of life and safety, the life expectancy ranking could potentially influence future buyers.

“It’s a plus for sure.”

Hall suspects that for young families choosing what neighbourhood to move into, life expectancy statistics might not have much sway — but that may not be the case for other demographics.

“We have a lot of older clients that are living in houses, and they don’t want to leave the area but need to downsize. This data might be a reason for them to say, ‘If we’re going to move to a condo, we still want to be here,’ ” she said.

Hall also suspects there may be a shift in demand for condos in the neighbourhoods where there’s a high life expectancy. “Buyers will already take a smaller house to be in the area they want to be in. They’re very selective on that front because what neighbourhood you’re in makes such a difference in Toronto,” she said. “So people may also sacrifice space to get into those desired neighbourhoods, especially to get into the school districts.”

—Julia Mastroianni

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Is Any Car Safe?

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Toronto residents are fighting back against auto theft

Between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., on most nights in the city of Toronto thieves will attempt and usually succeed in stealing cars. Lots of cars. It’s a familiar story and one that every level of government and law enforcement has been grappling with for years. It is so bad that neighbourhood groups have given up on minor league Neighborhood Watch programs and hired their own security to patrol one block all night long.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, shared how their neighborhood had to band together after a string of thefts and burglaries on their block. "I live on a street where there were a number of incidents in my specific block — burglaries, cars being stolen — and it seemed to happen quite frequently," the resident

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The number of vehicles that have been stolen this year in West Humber-Clairville, which is the most of any Toronto neighbourhood so far this year.

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said. what time of day they would be there, It became such a common occurrence what their responsibilities were. We've that the neighbourhood came together to probably had it since early this year." find a solution.

Although the resident admitted their "We put together, I don't even re- home wasn't a high-value target compared member what app it was, but the to others in the area, they still felt the neighbourhood all connected and collective need to support the talked about different options neighbourhood effort. "I have for dealing with it," the resident kids and wanted to protect explained. "We decided to put them, but it was also about DECREASE IN AUTO THEFTS out a proposal for organizations supporting the neighbourhood.

CITYWIDE that would monitor the block It wouldn’t be forever but just for overnight." a period of time."

The resident described how, despite And since the service was put in not everyone on the block participating, place? "Honestly, I’ve noticed a difference," about 80 per cent of the community they said. "There’s a lot more peace of agreed to hire a security service to patrol mind. Whether it’s directly because of the their street. "Certain individuals took the security or not, I’m not sure, but the street lead to negotiate — how many individuals, feels safer."

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One company gaining traction for these services is Dark City Security.

Founded by a frustrated resident whose own vehicle had been stolen four times in a single year, the company is rooted in personal experience.

“I was getting tired of it,” explained the company’s founder. “My insurance was even cancelled after multiple thefts, despite the car being recovered each time. It wasn’t my fault, but I knew something had to change.”

Dark City Security offers a subscription service for communities, where neighbours share the expense of overnight patrols. Each street that signs up receives continuous monitoring from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Ashish Saha, the director and founder of Dark City. “We don’t leave the street until morning. If anyone suspicious shows up, we check their ID, take down licence plate numbers and log everything into a report that goes to each resident in the morning.”

The company’s success has grown primarily through word of mouth, with new streets signing up weekly.

“We started with just one street, and now we have over 20. And in all that time, we haven’t had a single incident of theft or burglary.”

The service costs around $5,000 per month for a typical street, with 20 households splitting the expense — amounting to less than $10 per household per night. Dark City Security’s presence has not only reduced crime, but has also fostered a sense of community responsibility. Residents can sleep better at night, knowing their streets are being patrolled and their belongings are safe.

In one incident, a suspicious vehicle attempted to park in a driveway, unaware of the patrols. “Our team was on it in seconds. We blocked the vehicle, called the police and they took the guy away,” Saha explained. Although such incidents are rare, the presence of security patrols has been a major deterrent.

Across Canada, auto theft has reached staggering levels, so it’s not just a local issue — it’s a national epidemic. Organized crime groups have developed sophisticated methods, making stealing cars almost effortless with advanced technology. Keyless entry systems, which were once hailed for their convenience, have become a vulnerability, exploited by thieves who can now steal a car in less than a minute. In Toronto alone, more than 100 cars are stolen every day.

Marc Ihamaki, a midtown Toronto resident, has had to deal with not one but two vehicle theft attempts, targeting his Jeep Gladiator and his wife’s Grand Cherokee over the past years. The first incident occurred when Ihamaki caught thieves trying to steal his Jeep. Although they failed, they disabled key security features by tampering with the hood, sparking Mark to install several protective measures, including a custom-coded security device and a steering wheel lock. These upgrades cost him around $500.

However, just weeks later, thieves attempted to steal his wife’s Grand Cherokee, cutting the horn wires to silence the alarm. This time, Ihamaki's Nest Cam caught the criminals in action, and his insurance company required

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The number of vehicles stolen on Fridays so far this year. The day of the week with the highest number of auto thefts year-to-date.

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the installation of a third-party security system to prevent future thefts. The system, tied to a Montreal surveillance company, added a new layer of protection.

Ihamaki’s neighbourhood, plagued by increasing vehicle thefts, has come together to share tips and strategies for preventing break-ins. Residents now use Faraday boxes to block key fob signals and discuss installing more security cameras. Despite the precautions, Ihamaki admits the constant threat keeps him on edge. Although he's better equipped to prevent theft, the rise in crime, especially violent incidents, leaves him uneasy.

Many stolen vehicles are quickly transported overseas, often bound for countries in Africa or the Middle East.

They’re loaded into shipping containers at major Canadian ports and gone before anyone knows what happened.

dismantling the organized crime groups at the heart of this operation.

According to Anand, "When we see that auto theft rates are declining, we know that we're taking steps in the right direction. Our government is fighting to keep Canadians safe and implementing our Action Plan."

The numbers show that progress is being made. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has intercepted over 1,900 stolen vehicles at ports and rail yards this year, already surpassing last year’s total. In the Greater Toronto Area alone, the CBSA has seized 620 stolen vehicles in 2024.

Key to the fight against auto theft are the recent changes to the Criminal Code, which provide law enforcement with more tools to prosecute auto thieves. New offences target the use of violence in car thefts and those connected to organized crime. The government has also cracked “We started with just one down on the possession and distribution of the electronic thieves use to hack keyless entry systems. But these street, and now we have over tools legislative changes are just one part of the strategy.

20. And in all that time, we Despite the progress made, the scale of auto theft in Canada remains daunting. Although the 19 per cent decline haven’t had a single incident in thefts offers hope, thousands of cars are still being stolen of theft or burglary.” every month, and the criminal networks behind these operations are vast and resourceful.

But it’s not just high-end luxury cars being targeted. MidErin O’Gorman, president of the CBSA, noted that alrange vehicles, SUVs and even family minivans are dis- though they’ve made significant strides in intercepting appearing at alarming rates. For many Canadians, their car stolen vehicles, “We know more work needs to be done, isn’t just a possession — it’s their way to get to work, take and we will continue collaborating with our partners to their kids to school and run everyday errands. Waking up intercept stolen vehicles before they leave the country.” to an empty driveway can throw their entire lives into The government has also invested in developing new chaos. anti-theft technologies, including early-stage, pre-comIn response to this spike in auto theft, the Canadian mercial innovations aimed at making cars harder to steal. government launched the National Action Plan on Com- Through the Vehicle Theft Prevention Challenge, batting Auto Theft, designed to tackle the issue from mul- launched last month by the Ministry of Innovation, tiple angles. Today, there are some signs of progress. Last Science and Industry, Canadian companies are being enmonth, the Honourable Anita Anand, president of the couraged to develop creative solutions to enhance vehicle Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced security. François-Philippe Champagne, the minister overthat, thanks to this action plan, there has been a 19 per seeing the challenge, noted that "by fostering innovative cent decline in auto theft nationally. Although this is a step ideas and working collaboratively, we can protect our comin the right direction, the situation remains dire, and the munities and put a stop to auto theft." battle is far from over.

But the truth remains: until these measures are fully in The government’s strategy is built on several pillars: in- place and new technologies can be widely adopted, Canatelligence and information sharing, stronger legislation, dians will continue to face the threat of auto theft. No and enhanced enforcement. Collaborating with law en- neighbourhood is safe.

—Ron Johnson forcement agencies across the country, the plan focuses on

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Yonge and Eg assault on the rise Sexual assaults and assaults in Toronto with multiple counts of sexual assault, faihave surged, according to a recent Toronto lure to comply with probation and crimPolice Service (TPS) crime report. Sexual inal harassment.

Recently, TPS made another appeal on violations have risen by 12 per cent, whereas assaults have increased by 5.1 per Facebook after a number of posts spoke to heightened concern in the area, also notcent. The Yonge Street and Eglinton ing that the Yonge Eglinton Centre Avenue area has been particularly now locks its doors overnight. impacted, with major crime up “The Toronto police investi42.8 per cent, the third-highest gation is still in its early stages. rise in the city. In response, TPS INCREASE Detective Constable Hoffman has initiated an investigation IN ASSAULTS CITYWIDE left a comment on Facebook beinto recent alleged sexual assaults cause we’re asking victims and in the area. witnesses to come forward with inEarlier this year, between Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, police responded to several formation to properly investigate these incalls regarding sexual assaults in the Yonge cidents,” said Ashley Visser, a TPS spokesperson. “The Sex Crimes Unit is and Eglinton area.

Three women came forward, one re- actively seeking anyone who has experiporting being assaulted on two separate enced or witnessed this behaviour to make an official report so we can move forward occasions.

A suspect was arrested and charged with a thorough investigation.”

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Break-ins still a problem

Break-ins have decreased by five percent in Toronto so far in 2024, according to the Toronto Police Service. Tthere has been some recent success. For instance, arrests were made as part of Project Nightcrawler, an investigation into 27 breaking and entering incidents between November 2023 and August 2024.

The suspects targeted cannabis dispensaries, electronics retailers and cellphone stores, stealing over $50,000 worth of goods. The police noted that these crimes often occur during late

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Toronto Police Service (TPS) has announced a significant boost to its operational capabilities with the introduction of new helicopter air support from the Government of Ontario. Chief of police Myron Demkiw emphasized that the addition of this resource will allow TPS to respond more effectively to serious incidents, including gun crimes, home invasions, carjackings and natural disasters, while ensuring minimal disruption to the public.

“A helicopter will help us get even more guns and the criminals who use them off our streets,” said Demkiw, at a press conference. “It will help us apprehend those breaking into homes and stealing cars and find missing and vulnerable persons. In short, a helicopter will help us fight crime in our city and save lives.”

The new air support is part of a $134 million investment by the Ontario government, which includes the procurement of five new police helicopters for the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

As TPS awaits the delivery of the Airbus H135 helicopter, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will provide interim air support as needed.

Homicides on the rise across GTA

The city of Toronto is grappling with a surge in homicides in 2024, reporting a significant increase of 22 per cent compared to the previous year. According to Toronto Police Service, 72 victims have been reported so far, 13 more than the same time in 2023.

One of the latest incidents in the Toronto area that highlights this alarming uptick involves the tragic death of 82year-old Henry Joseph, whose lifeless body was discovered in his Glencairn Avenue home.

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In a separate case, an arrest was made night hours when businesses are closed, highlighting the brazen nature of the in a break-in investigation in the Finch Avenue East and Kennedy Road suspects. area. On Sept. 4, a suspect was In one incident, the group alreported to have smashed a legedly discharged a firearm hole through a front window, while fleeing, raising concerns DECREASE stolen vehicle keys and fled in about violence in these typiIN BREAK-INS the victim’s car. non-confrontational cally CITYWIDE A 19-year-old Toronto rescrimes. ident was charged with break All four of those arrested are and enter and theft of a motor vefacing multiple charges, including break and enter, possession of stolen hicle after being located in custody on property and various weapons offences. an unrelated matter.

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One case occurred on Oct. 19, when a woman has been arrested and charged with multiple homicides linked to inci- 44-year-old resident was shot dead in the dents in Toronto, Niagara and Hamilton. driveway of his Markham home. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, and The woman faces charges of secondwhen police arrived on the scene degree murder in the Toronto just after 6:30 p.m., they found case, first-degree murder in the the victim suffering from critHamilton case and second-deical gunshot wounds. Despite gree murder in the Niagara inINCREASE medical attention, immediate cident.

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To create our annual Top Lawyers List, we asked the people who know them best — fellow counsel. We sent a survey to more than 2,000 attorneys who practise in the GTA, asking them to name the lawyers they would recommend.

We received hundreds of nominations and selected our 2024 cohort from their contributions. This is the magazine’s fourth year recognizing the city’s lawyers

who are considered some of the best in their fields, and our list is one of the top rankings on Google for “Top lawyers in Toronto,” showing it has become a trusted resource for many Torontonians. We’re proud to share with you the Top Lawyers List of 2024, featuring 377 attorneys across 32 specialties! We want to thank the lawyers who graciously nominated their peers for this guide.

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

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Geoffrey Wells

Meghann Melito

William Abbott B.A., LL.B.

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Michael Stangarone B.A. (HONS S), LL.B.

Double B.A. (Hons), LL.B.

Geoffrey is a highly experienced trial and appellate counsel, bringing a wealth of knowledge and financial expertise to the table. His skill set allows him to effectively navigate and successfully resolve even the most complicated Family Law financial matters, such as the valuation of businesses, trust interests, and complex support issues.

Meghann’s practice encompasses all areas e o of family law, including international child abduction, jurisdictional issues, and complex business matters. She appeared before the SCC and handles Charter cases.

Meghann holds a JD from Queens Law School, a Postgrad Diploma in International/European Business Law w,, and a B.A. Degree (with Distinction) in International Development Studies from McGill University.

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AMINDER KAUR MANGAT AKM LAW

Aminder Kaur Mangat is a recognized leader in Canadian immigration law, known for her precedent-setting victories at the Federal Court of Canada. She handles complex cases, including inadmissibility and Federal Court appeals, while guiding her team to success. Aminder has held leadership roles within the immigration bar and is renowned for her dedication to fairness and justice.

What can clients expect if they retain your rm?

When you retain AKM Law for your immigration matter, you can expect exceptional, personalized legal representation that is deeply committed to achieving the best outcome for your case. We understand that immigration matters can be complex and overwhelming, so we make it a priority to ensure you are fully informed and supported throughout the entire process. Our rm consistently earns 5-star Google reviews, with clients praising us for going above and beyond in handling challenging cases such as spousal sponsorships, criminal inadmissibility, and Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) applications. One client expressed their gratitude for a successful H&C decision, noting how we were “ahead of things” and made the process seamless. Clear and consistent communication is one of our core principles. We ensure you are kept informed at every stage of your case, providing timely responses via email, virtual consultations, or in-person meetings. Clients highlight our responsiveness and accessibility, which fosters a supportive environment and eases the stress commonly associated with immigration proceedings. From the initial consultation to the resolution of your case, we are dedicated to making your experience as smooth as possible. Whether you are dealing with complex immigration issues, seeking guidance on temporary visas, or addressing inadmissibility concerns, such as criminality or misrepresentation, our experienced team is relentless in advocating for your rights. You will benet from our innovative use of technology, streamlined processes, and our commitment to delivering successful outcomes—all while ensuring a stress-free and efcient experience that exceeds your expectations.

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ADOPTION LAW Cheryl Appell Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonlawyers.com

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TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 The city’s 377 most respected counsel were chosen by their peers after surveying over 2,100 lawyers.

Post City Magazines and Streets of Toronto are grateful to those who graciously nominated their fellow lawyers.

Kelly D. Jordan Kelly D Jordan Family Law Firm 437-266-2130 kellyjordanfamilylaw.com Margarida Pacheco Pacheco Family Law & Mediation 416-944-9194 pachecofamilylaw.com Katelynn Schoop Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonlawyers.com

APPELATE LAW John Adair Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-573-1779 agbllp.com Paul Alexander Paul Alexander Barrister 416-960-3000 paulalexander.ca Andrew Bernstein Torys LLP 416-865-7678 torys.com Shantona Chaudhury Pape Chaudhury LLP 416-364-8755 papechaudhury.com Gerald Chan Stockwoods LLP 416-593-1617 stockwoods.ca

Jeffery Couse Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-766-0934 lzzdefence.ca Delmar Doucette Furgiuele Law 416-597-6907 furgiuelelaw.com

ADRIENNE SMITH

Matthew Gourlay Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca James Lockyer Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-518-7983 lzzdefence.ca

ZACHARY SILVERBERG

Stephen Whitzman Hicks Adams 416-953-8964 hicksadams.ca

ARBITRATION + MEDIATION John A. Campion Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6697 grllp.com

AMINDER KAUR MANGAT

Robin A. Dodokin Dodokin Law & Conflict Resolution 416-300-6515 dodokinlaw.com Cheryl Goldhart Goldhart Kenet LLP 416-967-6111 goldhartkenet.com

ADAM WAGMAN

Peter Israel Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com Megan Keenberg Keenberg & Co 647-271-4666 keenco.ca

CARITA WONG

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 Erin Chaiton-Murray is a founding partner at Murray Lawson LLP, a boutique family law firm that provides client-centered and efficient resolutions to complex family law issues.

Murray Lawson LLP represents clients in all areas of divorce and family law including parenting issues, child and spousal support, division of property, and drafting and negotiating domestic contracts.

Erin Chaiton-Murray, Partner

murraylawsonllp.com 12 Lawton Blvd 2nd Floor 416-596-1708 echaitonmurray@murraylawsonllp.com

Our team resolves family law disputes in various forms and have significant experience with multifaceted matters that intersect with other areas of law. In addition to representing clients, Erin is a skilled mediator resolving both financial and parenting issues.

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KAREN KOTANSKY & LISA GELMAN GELMAN LAW

Gelman & Associates is an award-winning, client-focused family law rm, with ve ofces throughout the GTA. Founded in 2002, we have grown to over 20 lawyers. We treat clients with compassion and understanding, while aggressively protecting their legal rights. We offer 30 minute free consultations. We practice all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Separation, Pre-nups, and Adoptions.

How do clients describe you and your rm?

We are compassionate professionals who treat each client as an individual. We take the time to listen to our clients and work hard to protect their rights. Although we are strong and passionate, and ght when needed, we are not unreasonably aggressive. Clients feel that we “have their backs”.

How do clients benet from working with your rm?

We are team focused, which means each client receives a uniquely tailored strategy/plan for their case.

We have over 20 lawyers of varied backgrounds and experiences all practising only Family Law. We often work in teams, pairing a senior lawyer and junior lawyers together to keep costs down while getting the benet of many eyes and numerous years of experience. Our lawyers across the city all collaborate to provide stellar exceptional service. And most of all, we truly care about our clients.

4211 Yonge St. #210, North York, ON 416-665-6888 x1 Lisagelman.com

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

ARBITRATION + MEDIATION CONT.

Michael Kleinman Kleinman Family Law 461-924-3000 Kleinman.ca David Share Share Lawyers 866-240-8730 sharelawyers.com

AVIATION Rui Fernandes Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9505 grllp.com Auriol Marasco Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP 416-863-2788 blakes.com

BANKING & FINANCIAL Kyla E.M. Mahar Miller Thomson LLP 416-597-4303 millerthomson.com Yasir Samad Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP 416-862-6461 osler.com M. Lee Stratton Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6626 grllp.com

BUSINESS LAW Bhupinder Lamba Glg LLP Lawyers 416-272-7557 glgllp.ca Anton Malinouski GLM Impact Law Professional Corporation 437-294-0847 glmlaw.ca Sam A. Presvelos Presvelos Law LLP 416-844-3457 presveloslaw.com Brett Roane R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca Jason Rosen Rosen & Associates Tax Law PC 416-593-4357 rosentaxlaw.com Ryan Shin R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca Noah Singer Singer Law Professional Corporation 647-968-4713 singerlaw.ca

416-262-8206 amsbizlaw.com Ronald Trac Ronald Trac LAW 416-900-0372 ronaldtraclaw.com

CIVIL LITIGATION

Alexander Melfi Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6712 grllp.com

Julian Binavince Levy Zavet 647-847-7272 levyzavet.com

Deanna Miller Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1474 rosensack.com

Jenny Bogod Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1469 rosensack.com

Justin Nasseri Ross Nasseri LLP 416-613-7897 rossnasseri.com

James R.G. Cook Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6628 grllp.com

Ian J. Perry Perrys LLP 416-579-5055 perrysllp.com

Tamar K. Friedman Tamar K. Friedman Professional Corporation lawcoaching.ca

Lauren Rakowski Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4016 grllp.com

Jordan Goldblatt Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP 416-920-9777 agbllp.com

Susan Sack Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1468 rosensack.com

Jeffrey Hartman Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 604-787-3403 lzzdefence.ca

Zachary Silverberg Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7077 millsandmills.ca

Jennifer E. Kelly Jillian Swartz Allen Mcdonald Swartz LLP Mccague Borlack LLP 416-864-6584 mccagueborlack.com

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES Louise Arbour, a distinguished Canadian lawyer, served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunals.

Notably, she indicted Slobodan Milošević and advanced prosecuting sexual assault as a crime against humanity.

Andrew K. Lee Bell Temple LLP 416-581-8208 belltemple.com

Cynthia B. Kuehl Lerners LLP 416-601-2363 lerners.ca

Jillian M. Siskind Siskind Doyle 416-953-3334 siskinddoyle.com

ANNAMARIA ENENAJOR

VADIM KATS

ASHLEE FROESE

YUNJAE KIM

Howard Winkler Winkler Law winklerresolution.com

YUVIKA JOHRI

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Mitch Korman

Congratulations to our exceptional partners and associates at Korman & Company for being recognized and selected by their peers as Toronto's Top Lawyers in Real Estate!

Kate Grossi

Yemi Asalu

It would not have been possible without the dedication of their amazing law clerks, administrators, and the wonderful Realtors and mortgage brokers they work with.

Thank you!

Max Koenekoop

Brinda Patel

A big welcome to Gary Wong in Joining Our Firm as a Partner!

Gary Wong Adam Richardson

Mike Clark

P: (416) 465-4232 E: info@kormancompany.com W: kormancompany.com Surabhi Ranjan

Puneet Jatana

CIVIL LITIGATION CONT.

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Taz Yailaqi R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca

Jeffrey Feiner Corman Feiner LLP 416-725-2882 cormanfeiner.com

cOMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Kevin Fisher Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6641 grllp.com

Hilary Book Book Law 416-613-9161 be-law.ca Craig Colraine Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-961-0042 bslsc.com Thomas Curry Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-697-1930 litigate.com Garth Dingwall R&D LLP 416-966-0304 rdlegal.ca Igor Ellyn Ellyn Law Business Litigation & Arbitration Lawyers 416-365-3750 ellynlaw.com Andrew Faith Polley Faith LLP 416-365-1602 polleyfaith.com

Wendy Greenspoon-Soer Garfinkle Biderman LLP Barristers & Solicitors 416-869-7615 garfinkle.com Matthew Gottlieb Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb 416-644-5353 lolg.ca Peter Griffin Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-865-2921 litigate.com M. Gordon Hearn Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9503 grllp.com Lloyd Hoffer Hoffer Adler LLP 416-977-2555 hofferadler.com Anna Husa Gardiner Roberts LLP

“Justice is an ongoing process. It is never done, never fully achieved. Each decade, each year, each month, indeed each day brings new challenges.”

—Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

416-865-6687 grllp.com

416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca

Monique Jilesen Lenczner Slaght LLP 416-865-2926 litigate.com

Gavin J. Tighe Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6664 grllp.com

Marc Kestenberg Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com

CONSTRUCTION

Michael Kestenberg Kestenberg Litigation LLP 416-549-8077 kestenberglitigation.com Leona Kung Koskie Minsky LLP 416-595-2268 kmlaw.ca Jean-Marc Leclerc Sotos LLP 416-977-6857 sotosllp.com Kathryn Manning DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7461 dmgadvocates.com David Milosevic Milosevic & Associates 416-916-1387 mlflitigation.com Daniel Z. Naymark Naymark Law 416-640-6078 naymarklaw.com Andrea Sanche Ricketts Harris LLP 416-642-4301 rickettsharris.com Shahzad Siddiqui Landy Marr Kats LLP

AVRA ROSEN

Andrew J. Heal Heal & Co 416-583-5901 healandco.com Bruce Reynolds Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP 416-585-8601 singleton.com

WILLIAM FRIEDMAN

CORPORATE COUNSEL Adam R. Freedman Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP 416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca

cORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS + AQUISITIONS

CARINA CHAN

Stan Freedman Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-7762 airdberlis.com Arlene O'Neill Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6640 grllp.com

BOB NAKANO

CRIMINAL DEFENCE Frank Addario Addario Law Group LLP 416-649-5055 addario.ca SUSAN SACK

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Proudly announcing the launch of

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Leo Adler Leo Adler LAW 647-495-7732 leoadlerlaw.com

Jeffrey Fisher MOR Fisher LLP 416-294-7637 morfisher.ca

Daniel Brown Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-304-0083 danielbrownlaw.ca

Daniel Freudman Freudman Law Professional Corporation 647-771-2416 freudmanlaw.com

Michael Bury Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-363-3977 nrlawyers.com I. Loui Dallas Dallas Criminal Defence 647-377-5442 irepresent.ca Stephanie Digiuseppe Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca Hilary Dudding Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca

Brian H. Greenspan Greenspan Humphrey Makepeace LLP 416-868-1755 15bedford.com Jessyca Greenwood Greenwood Law 416-686-4612 greenwooddefence.com Gary Grill Grill Barristers PC 416-657-3332 grillbarristers.com

Marie Henein Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca Christopher D. Hicks Hicks Adams 416-975-1700 hicksadams.ca Yuvika Johri Neuberger & Partners LLP 416-551-0504 nrlawyers.com Stephen M Labow Law Chambers 416-947-1172 lawchambers.com Michael Lacy Lacy Naster LLP 416-360-2776 lacynasterllp.ca

Annamaria Enenajor Ruby Shiller Enenajor Barristers 416 964-9664 rubyshiller.com

Mark Halfyard Daniel Brown Law LLP 416-297-7200 danielbrownlaw.ca

Daniel Michael Law Offices Of Daniel Michael 416-901-2412 mycriminaldefence.ca

Ryan Handlarski RH Criminal Defence 416-837-4500 rhcriminaldefence.com

Adam P. Newman RORRA LLP 416-598-1811 criminaltriallawyers.ca

Scott K. Fenton Fenton Law Barristers 416-955-4551 fentonlaw.ca

Brian Heller Heller Hunter Azevedo 416-863-9311 hellerhunter.com

Danielle Robitaille Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP 416-368-5000 hhllp.ca

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES An American-Canadian anti-slavery advocate, Mary Ann Shadd was also a journalist, teacher and lawyer who made history as Canada’s first woman publisher. She was also one of the first Black women to earn a degree in law.

Jonathan Rosenthal Osgoode Hall Law School 416-736-5712 osgoode.yorku.ca Marianna Salih Edward H Royle & Partners LLP

416-859-7112 roylelaw.ca Kim Schofield Kim Schofield & Associates 416-821-9721 kimschofield.com

BAILEY DULLER

Samara Secter Addario Law Group LLP 416-649-5063 addario.ca Melanie Webb Webb Barristers 416-323-3242 mjwlaw.ca Craig Zeeh Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-970-2184 lzzdefence.ca

CHARLES GLUCKSTEIN

Jessica Zita Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 416-526-8826 lzzdefence.ca Craig Zeeh Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh 647-970-2184 lzzdefence.ca

DEBORAH GRAHAM

Justin W Yuen 416-772-6406 justinwyuen.com

eLDER LAW Kristine Anderson Fern Law 416-748-4266 fernlaw.ca

CRAIG ZEEH

Shael Eisen Eisen Law 416-204-9999 eisenlaw.ca FARRAH HUDANI

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

ELDER LAW CONT.

Nimali Gamage Goddard Gamage LLP 416-928-6685 ggslawyers.com Jan Goddard Goddard Gamage LLP 416-928-6685 ggslawyers.com Jane E. Meadus Advocacy Centre For The Elderly 416-598-2656 acelaw.ca Melissa Miller Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-847-1063 hshlawyers.com

ESTATES, TRUSTS + WILLS Tammy Anklewicz Fogler, Rubinoff LLP 416-365-3710 foglers.com D. Lex Arbesman Nulaw 416-481-5604 northtorontolawyers.ca Jordan M. Atin Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1140 hullandhull.com Howard Black Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-7904 millerthomson.com

416-259-6010 girodaylaw.ca

437-262-1474 halolaw.ca

Joanne Golden Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1140 hullandhull.com

FAMILY LAW

Lindsay Ann Histrop Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6683 grllp.com Ian M. Hull Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-7826 hullandhull.com Meghan O'Neil Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7058 millsandmills.ca

Matthew Rendely Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0886 loopstranixon.com

Ed Esposto Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-7786 airdberlis.com

Kimberly A. Whaley Wel Partners 416-355-3250 welpartners.com

Jessica Feldman Chittley Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4016 balesbeall.com

Suzana Popovic-Montag Hull & Hull LLP 416-369-1416 hullandhull.com

Rebecca Fisch RSF Law 416-913-0316 rsflaw.ca

Mitchell J. Rattner Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP 416-860-1711 estatelitigation.net

ENTERTAINMENT LAW Emmanuel Evdemon Emmanuel Evdemon Entertainment Counsel 416-676-9912 mediaslaw.com

Genevieve Giroday Warren Giroday Law

“Canada is the homeland of quality, justice and tolerance.”

—Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell

Daniel M. Paperny Loopstra Nixon LLP 289-805-0890 loopstranixon.com

Mary Anne Shaw Mary Anne Shaw, Barrister and Solicitor 416-968-0096 Tamar Silverbrook Fasken 416-868-3465 fasken.com Alysha-Rae Weekes Halo Law

William Abbott Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2631 mpllp.com

SOMA RAY-ELLIS

Valois Ambrosino Ambrosino Law Group 416-929-0233 ambrosinolaw.com Vanessa Henrietta Amyot Gelgoot & Partners LLP 416-324-5510 gelgootlaw.ca

STEVE BENMOR

Karon C. Bales Bales Beall LLP 416-203-4540 balesbeall.com Jenna Beaton Beaton Burke Young LLP 416-862-6226 bbylaw.ca

ELISSA BOYLE

Steve Benmor Benmor Family Law Group LLP 416-489-8890 benmor.com Sarah Margaret Boulby Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com

DANIEL BROWN

Elissa C.M. Boyle Farrell & Boyle LLP 416-597-1010 farrellboyle.com Jessica Braude JJ Integrative Family Law 416-515-8608 jjfamilylaw.ca

REESA HEFT

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Specializing in all areas of insolvency and commercial litigation Wendy H. Greenspoon-Soer

Partner

416.869.7615 wgreenspoon@garfinkle.com

1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 801 | garfinkle.com | 416.869.1234

2 Bloor St. W. Ste. 1005 macdonaldassociates.ca 416-601-2300

For over 24 years, Natalie C. MacDonald has been a leading advocate in employment law, representing both employees and employers. Her career includes pivotal court victories, writing, and teaching, all that have reshaped Canadian Employment Law. Since 2009, Natalie has been recognized as one of Canada's top employment lawyers, winning many awards since that time, and clenching the solo title "Employment Lawyer of the Year" in 2018 after her landmark victory in Galea v. Wal-Mart, which awarded the highest damages in Canadian Employment Law history. Her textbook, Extraordinary Damages in Canadian Employment Law, is critically acclaimed by the Bar and Bench, cementing her as the foremost authority on the subject. Her Toronto based firm is also renowned for excellence, consistently named as one of Canada's top employment and labour boutique firms, and achieving the number one ranking in 2022 at the National HR Awards.

FAMILY LAW CONT.

Alexandra Carr Lenkinski, Hooper & Carr Family Law 416-924-6903 lhcfamilylaw.com Hayley Cairns Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5529 nimanmamo.com Erin Chaiton-Murray Murray Lawson LLP 416-596-1708 murraylawsonllp.com Carina Chan Burrison Hudani Doris LLP 416-956-5636 bhdllp.com Andrew Chris Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com Lester R. Cuellar Cuellar Family Law 416-527-3014 cuellarfamlaw.com Bailey Duller Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8815 bslsc.com Kelly Eckert Rosen Sack LLP

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 416-549-1465 rosensack.com Lisa Feldstein Health Law 416-937-8768 familyhealthlaw.ca Kenneth A. Fishman Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com Herschel Fogelman Fogelman Law 416-644-7975 fogelmanlaw.ca Aaron Franks Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6225 epsteincole.com David Frenkel Frenkel Tobin LLP 416-363-4273 frenkeltobin.ca Daryl Gelgoot Gelgoot & Partners LLP 416-324 5507 gelgootlaw.ca Lisa Gelman Gelman & Associates 416-736-0200 lisagelman.com Deborah Graham 416-597-9796 deborahgraham.ca

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES A trailblazing figure in Canada, Violet Pauline King Henry was the first Black woman lawyer in the country and the first Black person to graduate in law in Alberta. A prominent criminal lawyer, she addressed racial and gender issues and played a significant role in the federal civil service in Ottawa, contributing to anti-racism initiatives.

Rebecca Grosz Miller Thomson LLP 905-532-6608 millerthomson.com Ben Hahn Coach House Law 437-222-2054 coachhouselaw.com Robert Halpern Halpern Law Group 416-792-3399 halpernlawgroup.ca Heather L. Hansen Mccarthy Hansen & Company 416-855-1935 mccarthyco.ca Reesa Heft Heftlaw 905-237-0077 heftlaw.ca Allison Hines Hines Legal Professional Corporation 647-256-3611 hineslegalservices.com Farrah Hudani Burrison Hudani Doris LLP 416-956-5623 bhdllp.com Jane Huh Jane Huh 416-425-6554 janehuh.com Joanna Hunt-Jones Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com Gary S. Joseph Macdonald & Partners LLP

416-971-4802 mpllp.com Yunjae Kim Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8852 bslsc.com

REBECCA FISCH

Lindsay Konkol Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5313 molrose.ca Sharyn Langdon Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com

DAVID LEVY

Jen-Yii Liew Maleki Liew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekiliew.com Jennifer Long Gelman & Associates 416-736-0200 lisagelman.com Meysa Maleki Maleki Liew Barristers 647-660-0559 malekiliew.com

PAULETTE HAYNES

Christopher Anthony Mamo Niman Mamo LLP 416-254-5525 nimanmamo.com LONNY ROSEN

Valarie Matthews Mccarthy Hansen & Company 647-691-7659 mccarthyco.ca Kristy Maurina Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2641 mpllp.com

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PARTNERS, SARAH BOULBY, OREN WEINBERG, KENNETH FISHMAN BOULBY WEINBERG LLP

Boulby Weinberg LLP is an elite boutique family law rm providing customized dispute resolution strategies for an array of family disputes. We advise and represent our clients in simple, amicable separations as well as highly contentious divorces. While offering clients an approachable and relaxed atmosphere, our family lawyers provide a comprehensive understanding of the most complex family law issues at local, national, and international levels.

What types of matters does your rm handle?

Our team handles the full spectrum of family, support, and divorce issues, including parenting concerns (decision-making responsibility/custody and parenting time/access), child and spousal support, property and nancial division, and domestic agreements (including marriage/cohabitation contracts and separation agreements). We are also uniquely experienced in complicated international matters, such as multi-jurisdictional families and child abduction cases, as well as issues impacting high-net-worth families, including business valuation and division, inheritance and wealth protection, and family trusts.

Why should someone retain Boulby Weinberg LLP?

Our knowledgeable team has a complete toolbox of dispute resolution options at its disposal to resolve issues and minimize conict as efciently as possible. Our rm members have extensive experience resolving complex family and divorce cases through a variety of dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation. No matter how difcult the case, we are able to create legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and concerns.

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Alin Mayer Dickson Appell LLP 416-927-0891 dicksonappell.com Meghann Melito Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2630 mpllp.com Jaret Neil Moldaver Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5346 molrose.ca Chelsea Murphy Hines Legal Professional Corporation 647-256-3611 hineslegalservices.com Harold Niman Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5522 nimanmamo.com Richard Niman Niman Mamo LLP 416-324-5505 nimanmamo.com

Kristen Leigh Normandin Normandin Chris LLP 416-840-4788 normandinchris.com Paul Pellman Ricketts Harris LLP 647-288-3356 rickettsharris.com Joanna Radbord Mccarthy Hansen & Company 416-238-7916 mccarthyco.ca Jonathan Robinson McCarthy Hansen & Company 416-238-7758 mccarthyco.ca

Nicola Savin Birenbaum Steinberg Landau Savin & Colraine LLP 416-642-8064 bslsc.com Audrey A. Shecter Beard Winter LLP 416-306-1741 beardwinter.com Michael Stangarone Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2645 mpllp.com

Geoffrey Wells Macdonald & Partners LLP 416-507-2637 mpllp.com Chloe Van Wirdum Niman Mamo LLP 416-524-5502 nimanmamo.com Lorna M. Yates Cohen Alves Peeters Yates LLP 416-968-9200 capyfamilylaw.com

Sarah Strathopolous Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-2062 epsteincole.com

Stephanie Vivien Yee-Ching Yuen Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5305 molrose.ca

Avra Rosen Rosen Sack LLP 416-549-1461 rosensack.com

Roslyn M. Tsao Epstein Cole LLP 416-862-6270 epsteincole.com

Sarah Young Beaton Burke Young LLP 416-814-6265 bbylaw.ca

Jesse Rosenberg Moldaver Rosenberg LLP 416-865-5312 molrose.ca

Julie Tyas Tyas Family Law 416-485-6769 tyasfamilylaw.ca

HEALTH CARE LAW

“The Supreme Court maintains and develops the structure of law in Canada. Stability and predictability are important to maintain that structure. But, adaptation to changes in society, including changes in shared goals, is critical to the law’s development.”

—Justice Malcolm Rowe

Daniella Wald Daniella Wald Family Law Resolutions 647-466-7122 waldfamilylaw.com Nadine Waldman Ballantyne Family Law 416-479-4119 ballantynefamilylaw.ca Oren Weinberg Boulby Weinberg LLP 647-494-0113 boulbyweinberg.com

JASMINE DAYA

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RACHEL RADOMSKI

Mary Jane Dykeman INQ Law 416-967-7100 inq.law Karima Kanani Miller Thomson LLP 416-595-7908 millerthomson.com

JEREMY DIAMOND

Lad Kucis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-864-3114 grllp.com Lonny J. Rosen Rosen Sunshine LLP 416-572-4901 rosensunshine.com ELYSE SUNSHINE

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PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS SPECIALIZING IN: CAR ACCIDENTS DISABILITY CLAIMS SLIP/TRIP AND FALL CHILD INJURIES NURSING HOME CLAIMS BOUNCER ASSAULT VACCINE INJURY CLAIMS You don’t pay until we settle

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP congratulates

Mitchell Rattner on being voted as one of the top lawyers in the specialty area of Estates and Trusts in the Post City Magazines’ 2024 survey.

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP has specialized in Estate Litigation Law since 1974, with a practical, results-oriented approach to estate disputes. We have acted for estate trustees, beneficiaries and claimants in the widest range of estate dispute areas. Our expertise extends to Guardianship Applications and Powers of Attorney Disputes for clients and their families facing capacity issues. Our firm also offers mediation services in an effort to resolve disputes at an early stage.

Schnurr Kirsh Oelbaum Tator LLP is a leader in Estate Litigation Law with offices in Toronto and in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada.

416-967-9100 | www.jdlawyers.ca | info@jdlawyers.ca

MITCHELL J. RATTNER

416.860.1711 | m.rattner@estatelitigation.net

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Lori Stoltz Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-862-1078 msllp.ca Elyse Sunshine Rosen Sunshine LLP 416-572-4902 rosensunshine.com

IMMIGRATION LAW Jacqueline Bart Bartlaw LLP 416-601-1346 bartlaw.ca Barbara Jo Caruso Corporate Immigration Law Firm 416-368-6222 cilf.ca

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 416-365-5973 gands.com

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Spencer Green Green And Spiegel LLP 647-689-7018 gands.com

Joel Sandaluk Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP 416-862-9820 migrationlaw.com

Stephen W. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com Cristina Guida Green And Spiegel LLP 416-866-2187 gands.com Ravi Jain Jain Immigration Law 416-840-4172 jainimmigrationlaw.com

David L.P. Garson David L P Garson 416-915-3377 garsonil.com

Aminder Kaur Mangat AKM Law 416-262-0042 akmlaw.ca

Evan J. Green Green And Spiegel LLP 416-862-7880 gands.com

Rebeka Lauks Legal Aid Ontario 647-805-3550 legalaid.on.ca

Jonathan Green Green and Spiegel LLP 647-689-7009 gands.com

Guidy Mamann Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP 647-930-1518 migrationlaw.com

Shoshana T. Green Green and Spiegel LLP

Peter Rekai Rekai LLP

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander made history as the first Black member of Parliament and the first visible minority to serve as Ontario’s LieutenantGovernor. A distinguished lawyer, he earned his law degree from Osgoode Hall, excelling in politics and advocacy for race relations. Jan. 21 is celebrated as Lincoln Alexander Day in Canada.

Alina Sklar Alina Sklar 416-873-0868 alinasklar.com Adrienne Smith Smith Immigration Law 647-365-1801 smithimmigrationgroup.com Eleanor Somerleigh Rekai LLP 416-960-8876 mobilitylaw.com Jared Will Jared Will & Associates Law Firm 416-657-1472 jwlaw.ca

INSURANCE Jennifer Griffiths Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5245 ztgh.com Eric K. Grossman Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5222 ztgh.com Leeza Pecce Jones Kopp Litigation Partners LLP 416-350-2150 joneskopplitigation.com

Kim Stoll Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9509 grllp.com Michael P. Taylor Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 647-998-5202 ztgh.com

GEORGINA DANZIG

David Zarek Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 416-777-5200 ztgh.com

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

HASHIM GHAZI

Georgina Danzig Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law & Litigation 416-546-7303 heerlaw.com Jodi English Gowling WLG 416-862-4493 gowlingwlg.com

GENEVIEVE GIRODAY WARREN

Ashlee Froese Froese Law 647-242-0215 froeselaw.com Christopher Heer Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law & Litigation 416-546-7303 heerlaw.com

HOWARD BLACK

Lorne M. Lipkus Lipkus Law LLP 416-984-9992 lipkus.law Paul Lomic Lomic Law 647-464-6710 lomic-law.ca

JESSICA FELDMAN CHITTLEY

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Honoured and proud to be named one of Toronto's Top Lawyers Jennifer Chan has built a practice that focuses exclusively on employment and workers’ compensation law representing individuals and employers across Ontario. From negotiating private settlements to running trials, JTC Litigation is a one-stop advocacy shop with the constitution to go the extra mile.

Our passion for client success fuels exceptional results.

Trust us for personalized legal solutions in corporate law, real estate, family law, wills & estates, and litigation.

From real estate transactions to estate planning, we provide clear, client-focused guidance at every step.

Call us today at 416-276-5337 or visit coachhouselaw.com for a consultation.

David, the Managing Lawyer at Coach House Law, offers over 15 years of experience in providing high-quality legal services to clients and businesses of all sizes. Specializing in real estate and business law, he is committed to delivering timely and practical legal advice.

Precise and principled advocacy in workplace disputes.

1 Dundas St. W., Suite 2500 www.jtclitigation.com 416-224-4419

STEVE BENMOR

BENMOR FAMILY LAW GROUP Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. is the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, a boutique matrimonial law rm in downtown Toronto. He is a Certied Specialist in Family Law and was admitted as a Fellow to the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers. Steve is regularly retained as a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator.

What can clients expect when they retain you/your rm?

As a Divorce Mediator, Steve uses his 30 years of in-depth knowledge of family law, courtroom experience, and expert problem-solving skills in Divorce Mediation to help spouses reach fair, fast, and cooperative divorce settlements without the nancial losses, emotional costs, and lengthy delays from divorce court.

Steve is dedicated to facilitating amicable, cooperative and swift divorce settlements. He is committed to helping families heal and move forward. By working with Steve, clients can expect real results – fair resolutions that empower them to embrace a more secure and positive future.

Lawyers refer their clients to Steve for Divorce Mediation because they trust that he can settle their toughest cases.

77 Bloor Street West Suite 600 416-489-8890 benmor.com • steve@benmor.com

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CONT.

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Diana Mansour Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6711 grllp.com

Stanislav Fainzilberg Samfiru Tumarkin LLP 416-861-9065 stlawyers.ca

Joshua Mandryk Goldblatt Partners LLP 416-979-6970 goldblattpartners.com

Morgan Sim Parker Sim LLP 416-962-1048 parkersim.com

Bob Nakano Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-2965 grllp.com

Richard A. Fink Fink & Bornstein PC 416-537-0108 workerscomplawyers.ca

Kathryn Marshall Levitt Sheikh 416-594-3900 levittllp.com

Lisa Stam Spring Law 416-238-8181 springlaw.ca

Sarah O'Grady CPST Law LLP 647-478-2432 cpstip.com

Chris Foulon Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com

Carole McAfee Wallace Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-203-9551 grllp.com

William B. Vass Cognitive Intellectual Property Law cognitiveiplaw.com

Mitchell Frazer Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. 647-499-2828 mintz.com

Andrew Monkhouse Monkhouse Law 416-907-9249 monkhouselaw.com

Carissa N. Tanzola Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP 416-408-5523 filion.on.ca

LABOUR + EMPLOYMENT Justin W. Anisman Anisman Law 416-833-8443 torontoemployment.law Oren Barbalat Littler Mendelson PC 647-256-4501 littler.com Jennifer Chan JTC Litigation 416-224-4419 jtclitigation.com Emily Elder Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP 416-408-5508 filion.on.ca

Andrew J. Goldberg Levitt Sheikh 416-594-3900 levittllp.com

Hendrik Nieuwland Shields O'Donnell Mackillop LLP 416-304-6427 somlaw.ca

Paulette S. Haynes Law Chambers 416-593-2731 lawchambers.com

Andy Pushalik Dentons Canada LLP 416-862-3468 dentons.com

Natalie C. MacDonald MacDonald & Associates 416-601-2300 macdonaldassociates.ca

Stuart Rudner Stuart Rudner Professional Corporation 416-864-8500 rudnerlaw.ca

Athanasios Makrinos Whitten & Lublin PC 647-951-0342 toronto-employmentlawyer.com

“Justice is the appication of law to life, not just the application of law to facts.”

—Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella

Soma Ray-Ellis Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6709 grllp.com Jeremy D. Schwartz Stringer LLP 416-862-7011 stringerllp.com Nancy Shapiro Koskie Minsky LLP 416-595-2108 kmlaw.ca

Carita Wong Israel Foulon Wong LLP 416-640-1550 israelfoulon.com

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RAVI JAIN

Natasha Zervoudakis Sherrard Kuzz LLP 416-603-0700 sherrardkuzz.com Karen Zvulony Kzp Law Professional Corporation 416-827-8713 kzplaw.com

KARIMA KANANI

MEDIA + defamation law Ryder Gilliland DMG Advocates LLP 416-238-7537 dmgadvocates.com Maanit Zemel Zemel Van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com

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TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Congratulations to our managing partner and colleague Vadim Kats on being selected as one of Post City’s Top Toronto Lawyers.

A litigation firm with a focus on Personal Injury, Long Term Disability Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Employment Disputes, Class Actions, and Mass Torts.

www.TheTorontoLawyers.ca

vkats@lmklawyers.com 416-221-9343 ext. 228

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 medical malpractice DEFENCE Sarit E. Batner McCarthy Tetrault LLP 416-601-7756 mccarthy.ca Josh Koziebrocki Koziebrocki Law 416-925-5445 koziebrockilaw.com

medical malpractice Plaintiff Duncan Embury Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com Richard Halpern Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com Kelly Hayden Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-945-1955 msllp.ca Pinta Maguire Tyr LLP 647-588-4498 tyrllp.com Kristina Maitland Neinstein 416-920-0345 neinstein.com

Jan Marin Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

416-865-4017 grllp.com Ryan Peck Hiv & Aids Legal Clinic Ontario 416-340-7790 halco.org

Jennifer Goldhar Capp Shupak 416-944-2313 cappshupak.com

Ken Morris Morris + Stoltz LLP 416-862-8320 mselaw.ca

PATENTS + TRADEMARKS

Jessica Golosky Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com

Sonia Nijjar Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Elliot Gold Ridout & Maybee LLP 416-865-3528 ridoutmaybee.com

Erik Joffe Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Daniela M. Pacheco Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Personal injury

Vadim Kats Landy Marr Kats LLP 416-221-9343 thetorontolawyers.ca

Neil E. Sacks Howie Sacks and Henry LLP 416-361-5811 hshlawyers.com Nicholas Sampson Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Not for profit + charities Cliff Goldfarb Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6616 grllp.com Heather Keachie Gardiner Roberts LLP

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES As a founding member of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF), Mary Anne Eberts contributed to the creation of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Recognized with the Order of Canada, she has excelled in academia, private practice and human rights advocacy.

Jordan Assaraf Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com Jonathan Burton Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com Jasmine Daya Jasmine Daya & Co 416-967-9100 jdlawyers.ca Jeremy Diamond Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 ext. 100 diamondlaw.ca Charles E. Gluckstein Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers 416-408-4252 gluckstein.com Joshua Goldberg Joshua Goldberg LAW 877-898-0777 jgoldberglaw.ca

JENNIFER CHAN

JUSTIN ANISMAN

Jason F. Katz Singer Katz LLP 416-869-0789 singerkatz.com Stacy Koumarelas Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

MELISSA MILLER

Michelle Kudlats Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com Sonia Leith Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

PATRICK SHING

Rosa Leto Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com David Levy Howie Sacks and Henry LLP 416-361-0117 hshlawyers.com

KENNETH A. FISHMAN

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Bales Beall LLP is a leading family and estates boutique firm with a team of ten lawyers. Our professionals advise clients in the areas of separations, divorce, domestic contracts, wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate disputes.

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Meysa and Jen are the founders of Maleki Liew LLP. They have extensive experience in all aspects of separation and high conict divorce, including complex nancial matters and parenting litigation. They have advocated for clients at all levels of court in Ontario including the Court of Appeal for Ontario. For more information about Meysa & Jen and their law rm, you may visit, www.malekiliew.com.

What qualities make the most successful attorney-client relationships and why?

Separated couples come to you at one of the most difcult times of their life. A good client-lawyer relationship requires that a lawyer be available to his or her client; advise the client of the strategy to move the case towards a resolution at every step; and provide sound advice that brings about a great outcome for the client. Excellent written and oral advocacy and the way a case is conducted from beginning to end make a difference in terms of the outcome of a case. At the same time, a good client-lawyer relationship requires that a client is forthright with his or her counsel and follows the lawyer’s advice.

3080 Yonge Street, Suite 4054, Toronto 647-660-0559 www.malekiliew.com

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Kate Mazzucco Beyond Law 416-287-0199 beyond.law Susan D. Mitchell Tierney Stauffer LLP 613-288-3209 tslawyers.ca Greg Neinstein Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com Jeffrey Neinstein Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com Josh Nisker Beyond Law 416-284-9963 beyond.law Rachel Radomski Desai Maruszki LAW 416-848-4570 desaimaruszki.com Tammy Ring Lerners LLP 416-601-2647 lernerspersonalinjury.ca Corey J. Sax Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 800-567-4878 diamondlaw.ca Marilyn P. Shupak Capp Shupak

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 416-323-3324 cappshupak.com Yoni Silberman Bogoroch & Associates 416-341-5613 bogoroch.com Adam Wagman Howie Sacks And Henry LLP 416-361-0988 hshlawyers.com Michael Wolkowicz Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com Lianna Woollard Neinstein 416-969-4826 neinstein.com Isaac Zisckind Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 diamondlaw.ca Sandra Zisckind Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP 1-844-805-4878 sandrazisckindlaw.com

Product liability Eric Joffe Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

CANADIAN LEGAL LUMINARIES Canada’s eighth prime minister, Sir Robert Borden, was a distinguished lawyer. Borden led during First World War, introducing conscription and shaping Canada’s identity. He expanded autonomy at the Paris Peace Conference, introduced women’s suffrage and navigated complex issues, leaving a lasting legacy.

Daniel Michaelson Neinstein 416-920-4242 neinstein.com

Real estate Yemi Asalu Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com John Atchison Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6647 grllp.com Michael Clark Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Ali Daneshvar Owens Wright LLP 416-484-8674 owenswright.com David Epstein Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6698 grllp.com Bryan Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation 416-496-3340 friedmans.ca William Friedman Friedman Law Professional Corporation 416-496-3340 friedmans.ca Katherine Garretto Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6625 grllp.com Jacqueline Marie Gasbarre

Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4717 owenswright.com Mark J. Gelfand Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP 416-645-5382 kfglaw.ca

HILARY DUDDING

Katherine Grossi Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Jeff Halman Baldwin Sennecke Halman LLP 416 601 1036 bashllp.com

OREN WEINBERG

Puneet Jatana Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Tamara Katz Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-4012 grllp.com

PINTA MAGUIRE

Max Koenekoop Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Mitchell Korman Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com

MITCHELL RATTNER

Randy H. Lebow Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4707 owenswright.com Ben Leith Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP 416-860-6579 cassels.com

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BSLSC LLP congratulates our partners Nicola Savin, Yunjae Kim, and Bailey Duller, for being recognized as Top Lawyers in the area of Family Law, and Craig Colraine for being recognized in the area of Commercial Litigation.

Nicola Savin

Craig Colraine

Bailey Duller

Yunjae Kim

BSLSC provides every client with personal attention and exceptional service; building trust and long term relationships with their clients on each and every case they take on.

Nicola, Yunjae and Bailey provide a full complement of family law services to help their clients protect what matters most.

Craig provides comprehensive commercial litigation services, supporting clients through all aspects of business law.

Yunjae is also a distinguished member of the Korean legal community and is able to offer service in English and Korean.

If you are seeking strategic and responsive counsel and wish to set up a consultation, Nicola can be contacted at savin@bslsc.com or 416 642 8064 Bailey can be contacted at duller@bslsc.com or 416-642-8815 Yunjae can be contacted at kim@bslsc.com or 416-642-8852 Craig can be contacted at colraine@bslsc.com or 416-961-0042

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Jeff Levy Levy Zavet 416-477-5941 levyzavet.com Brinda Patel Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Surabhi Ranjan Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Adam Richardson Korman & Company 416-465-4232 kormancompany.com Arthur L. Shapero Owens Wright LLP 416-848-4743 owenswright.com Evan Shapiro Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers 416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com

Post City and Streets of Toronto are mindful that not everyone has the resources to easily access legal help and that being able to hire a lawyer to defend your interests is a basic right.

We have made a donation on behalf of this year’s lawyers list to the following legal advocacy groups. blacklegalactioncentre.ca aboriginallegal.ca leaf.ca

TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024 Garry Shapiro Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers 416-224-0808 garryshapirolaw.com Patrick Shing Mills & Mills LLP 416-682-7054 millsandmills.ca Tannis A. Waugh Waugh And Co. Professional Corporation 416-533-2996 waughfirm.com David Woodside Coach House Law 437-222-2055 coachhouselaw.com Andrea Wong Cozen O'connor 647-417-5353 cozen.com Rikki Yunger Dentons Canada LLP

416-863-4729 dentons.com

416-865-6787 grllp.com

Zev Zlotnick Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6601 grllp.com

Bhuvana Rai Mors & Tribute Tax Law 365-645-7616 morstribute.ca

Securities law

Lorne Saltman Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6689 grllp.com

Jason A. Saltzman Gowling Wlg 416-862-4479 gowlingwlg.com

Tax law Neil Bass Aird & Berlis LLP 416-865-3071 airdberlis.com William S. Bernstein Gardiner Roberts LLP 416-865-6675 grllp.com

Technology virtual Hashim Ghazi Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 416-868-3472 fasken.com

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 lawyer's current, active registration, that lawyer was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify lawyers 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 lawyers who are

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Dimitri van Kampen Zemel van Kampen LLP 647-426-2270 canadatechlaw.com

Greg Farano Gardiner Roberts LLP

TOP LAWYERS: METHODOLOGY - To create the list, Post City contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and it conducts various nominations across North America on behalf of publishers.

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

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TORONTO’S TOP LAWYERS 2024

Congratulations to our Partners Peter Israel, Chris Foulon and Carita Wong who have been voted Top Lawyers for 2024

ISRAEL FOULON WONG LLP provides its employer & employee clients with the highest quality of service, unparalleled expertise & practical solutions in all matters relating to workplace law. Referrals respected.

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4 things every Torontonian needs to know to Eras Tour like a pro When Taylor Swift arrives in the city this month, you can join in on the fun without a ticket! From Eras trivia to friendship bracelet workshops to after parties, celebrate in style. Before each concert, Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be transformed into Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24, featuring 150,000 square feet of photo ops, pre-show makeup, concert merch and more. Then head to the Eras

After Parties with DJ Rog, where fans will keep the concert fun going (with a few surprises planned). Crafty Swifties can stop by Kind Karma Company for a friendship bracelet workshop from Nov. 13 to 24, or try a one-night-only bejeweled paint pouring workshop at Fresh Paint Studio on Nov. 13. Dance, sing, meet fellow Swifties and make this month better than your wildest dreams!

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Princess of Wales Theatre starting Nov. 2. Celebrating 26 years on Broadway, this globally acclaimed show has captivated over 112 million people in 28 countries with its mesmerizing blend of stunning visuals, unforgettable music and extraordinary performances. Directed by the visionary Julie Taymor, the production features timeless songs by Elton John and Lebo M, alongside intricate costumes and breathtaking choreography that transport audiences into the heart of the African savannah. With six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King is more than just another show. It promises to be an unforgettable theatrical journey for the whole family at the perfect time of year.

The Band is one of the most legendary and acclaimed musical groups, well, ever.

And it all started right here in Toronto.

What better way to take a look back then to head to the “Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour 24” at Meridian Hall on Nov. 16. The star-studded lineup at this concert promises an unforgettable musical experience. Headlining the tour are artists Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Terence Higgins and many others. These talented musicians will bring the Band's legendary 1976 final concert to life, paying tribute to the original Last Waltz event, which culminated with a memorable rendition of Marvin Gaye’s "Baby MUSIC 3. See Sturgill Simpson Don’t You Do It." The show will run for Sturgill Simpson, known for his boundfour hours, offering a nostalgic and ex- ary-pushing sound and independence, is hilarating musical journey. bringing his "Why Not?" tour to Massey Hall in Toronto on Nov. 21. This concert marks his return to the music scene THEATRE 2. Go to The Lion King under the new moniker Johnny Blue Disney’s The Lion King is making its Skies, coinciding with the release of his highly anticipated return to Toronto this highly anticipated album, Passage Du fall, bringing the iconic musical to the

Desir. Fans of Simpson’s genre-blurring Jane Mallett Theatre at St. Lawrence music won’t want to miss this evening at Centre for the Arts. This annual event, Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall. founded by Order of Ontario appointee Dwayne Morgan, is the largest and longest-running showcase of Black male THEATRE 4. Go to Big Stuff spoken word artists in North America.

Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus are Now in its 27th edition, the event brings set to debut BIG STUFF, a world pre- together six Black men to share their life miere production running from Nov. 12 experiences through powerful, emotional to Dec. 8 at Crow's Theatre’s Studio performances. This year’s lineup includes Theatre. Known for their hilarious and Toronto-based artists David Delisca, Ian heartfelt improvisational comedy, the Keteku and Martin Gomes, along with duo (both alums of The Second City) special guests Prentice Powell from San team up with award-winning playwright Francisco, Ed Mabrey from Los AnKat Sandler to explore the emotional geles and host Dwayne Morgan himself. significance of objects and the complexities of finding community. Through their distinct style of improvisation and MUSIC 6. See Bruce Springsteen real-life chemistry, Baram and Snieckus Bruce Springsteen and the E Street navigate quirky topics, from gun store Band are bringing their tour to Scotialineups to pitching TV ideas to border bank Arena on Nov. 3. Finally! Bruce guards, blending humour with touching Springsteen, affectionately known as insights. “the Boss,” is one of rock's most iconic and enduring artists. For over five decades, he has captivated audiences worldTHEATRE 5. Go to When Brothers wide. Accompanied by the E Street Speak Band, his longtime backing group, Springsteen’s live shows are legendary.

The “When Brothers Speak” spoken —Ron Johnson word showcase returns on Nov. 9 to the

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POST CITY X PROACTION COPS & KIDS

The Toronto Edition of Monopoly is here Get ready for Monopoly: Toronto Edition — a thrilling way to experience the city while supporting a great cause! This exclusive version of the classic board game, licensed by Hasbro, is brought to you

by ProAction Cops & Kids, a charity dedicated to connecting police officers with youth across the GTA. Each game sold benefits 11 charities, including United Way, Jays Care Foundation, Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, SickKids, MLSE Foundation and The Keg Spirit Foundation.

Experience Toronto: Imagine grabbing the hottest spots like the CN Tower, Canada’s Wonderland and the legendary Fairmont Royal York Hotel. As you cruise around the board, you’ll run into everything from the bustling Nathan Phillips Square to the fun-filled

Ripley’s Aquarium. These aren’t just properties.

They’re the city’s treasures, inviting you to trade, invest, and outsmart your friends — all while soaking up Toronto’s unique vibe.

How to Play: In this electrifying take on Monopoly, players roll the dice and hit the streets of Toronto. What’s the mission? Snag properties, construct houses and hotels and outwit your rivals. Embrace the art of negotiation and shrewd decision making to dodge unexpected costs and grab golden opportunities.

Will you clinch a deal on a trendy Queen Street hot spot or chase the serene vibes of High Park? You call the shots in this fast-paced game of strategy, quick moves and epic moments.

Born out of the pandemic, the Toronto Edition of Monopoly aims to celebrate our beloved city and foster a sense of togetherness.

“We believe that we could spearhead the creation of the Toronto version on a much larger scale as a way of fundraising for multiple charities across the GTA,” says Stephen Kouri, President of ProAction Cops & Kids.

So whether you're a seasoned Monopoly master or just looking for a fun way to give back this holiday season, Monopoly: Toronto Edition is a fantastic

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My stepdad won't allow it, and my mom stubbornly says, “I can't let you do that.” I don't know what to do. Am I going about this situation wrong?

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Dear Sangita: I'm engaged to a

married man. He was supposed to have mailed in the paperwork before he proposed to me, but I found out after that some documents were missing when he did. We started looking at wedding venues and put the deposit down on a spot we both liked — but now I don’t want to get married. He hasn't even taken the time to get divorced! Was I wrong for calling off the wedding?

— Duped by divorce

Dear Duped: You can’t even get

married legally right now, so you made the right call! I will say, I know people who are going through a divorce, and it takes a long time — some people have been doing it for five years. It doesn’t sound like he’s just sitting there twiddling his thumbs. Instead of saying you’re going to call off the wedding, maybe it can be more of a conversation about how you can work together to get him through the divorce and finalize it

I understand your stepdad is hesitant about getting help. But it’s worth having a conversation with him to see if he’d be willing to at least try home care — it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. He may not know what that experience will actually be like until he tries it, and your parents may both realize it’s a big help. I know you say both your mom and stepdad are stubborn, but they’ll likely realize soon that Have a relationship or life getting some kind of support is a question for Sangita? Send it necessity, not just an option. to advice@postcity.com.

Now, the fact that your mom is saying she wants to go away to her own nursing home suggests to me SANGITA PATEL is our advice that she knows she needs help and columnist and was previously a host on ET Canada. can’t be caring for your stepdad at Dear Stubborn:

so that the two of you can move on with your lives. Right now, I don’t think you should be booking vendors. Take your time — it’s a lot to process mentally, the fact that he’s just coming out of a divorce and also engaged to you.

Regardless, he does need to get these divorce papers finalized for the two of you to start this life together. Hopefully an honest conversation between both of you will help that.

Dear Sangita: My mom is 75 and a full-time caregiver to her 85year-old common-law partner who is my stepfather. My mom now needs cataract surgery and someone to take care of her while she recovers as well as my stepdad.

I’ve listed local nursing homes and care options, but my stepdad refuses any outside help. My mom wants to go stay in a nursing home for a month to recover, but we can't afford this. I have offered to come

the same time. But you’ve done everything you can, providing resources and so kindly offering up your own help. Take some of that stress and pressure off of yourself and let your mom come to you. At the end of the day, when and if your mom needs help, she will ask.

All you can do is let her know that you are there for her if she needs it.

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Toronto athlete makes it big with the Leafs Professional athletes often have very little say as to where they live. Some athletes hop from team to team, doing short stints all over the continent. Then there are the lucky few who spend time in a couple cities before they’re ultimately brought home to play. New Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is one of those players.

“Growing up here, a lot of friends and family are big fans of the Leafs, so that aspect is really fun. It's definitely an honour,” Tanev says.

With the joy of playing at home, you might think there’s an added pressure to perform, but Tanev says he doesn’t feel it.

“There’s pressure everywhere you play. Teams expect results,” he says. “Obviously, the fan base is a little bit bigger here. Maybe things are more magnified.”

Tanev is from East York and played throughout the city growing up, predominantly for the Toronto Red Wings.

“Having fun, that's the biggest thing,” Tanev says about the biggest lesson he learned playing in Toronto. “Kids get burned out and stop enjoying the game. Once that happens, it's tough to perform and succeed.”

Thanks to his teammates, Tanev has spent over a decade in the league and has yet to lose his enthusiasm. “It's like you get

a new family almost every year — obviously you have your family — you start a journey with a bunch of other people and build great bonds, which sometimes last a lifetime.”

Joining the Leafs reunites Tanev with his 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation defence partner Morgan Reilly, with whom he won gold.

“He's such an incredible player, incredible skater, so it's definitely a privilege for me to be able to play with him,” Tanev says of Reilly.

Off the ice, Tanev is focused on spending time with family, especially since being back in the city. “[I’ve been] hanging out with my son, going to the park five times a day and walking the dogs, trying to get as much family time as I can and sort of get away from the game.”

Having not lived in the city for nearly 15 years, he’s certainly noticed a difference between the Toronto he grew up in and the one he finds himself in now. A few of his favourite restaurants have closed since the pandemic, but his primary observation?

“It’s busy. I feel like, over the last five years, the city's gotten crazy busy. There’s a lot of traffic, and I’m trying to navigate that. But I’m able to see friends and family a little bit more, which is awesome.” —Alexa Margorian

CURRENTS HOW THEY MET

This month, Chantal Kreviazuk is taking the stage at Massey Hall in honour of the 25th anniversary of her double-platinum selling album, Colour Moving and Still.

But there’s another 25th milestone for her to celebrate — her wedding anniversary with Our Lady Peace lead singer Raine Maida. With a double memoir on the way and upcoming tours for both members of this musical power couple, Chantal shares the details of their Roman proposal and rock ’n’ roll meeting.

How they met

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We have three sons; Rowan is 20, Somewhere in there, the kids forgive us for a lot of stuff and bring Lucca is 19, and Salvador is 16. the grandchildren home often.

The secret to success We love our family and the life we One of my best friends says that have created together and start we’ll be together forever because each day with a fresh and positive we talk all the time about every- outlook, as though it’s our first thing, and we’re really just the and maybe our last together. We closest of friends. I think we’re reset, refresh and repeat, and I lucky because we like each other can’t see it stopping anytime soon. and also we’re inexplicably in love.

What’s next

Balancing careers Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk got engaged in Rome and a relationship The proposal

Raine and I met at a Pearl Jam Raine and I were at the Vatican, concert at Maple Leaf Gardens and he was behaving a bit on Sept. 21, 1996. strangely, dragging me quickly through rooms and corridors.

The first date Eventually I learned that his plan Raine joined me at my wrap party to propose in the Sistine Chapel for my video for my first single, was botched by how congested it “God Made Me,” at the Rivoli on was in there with tourists, so he Queen. I don’t remember much landed us in the octagonal courtabout the party.… We left the Riv, yard at a stone bench. He got on and he took me back to my hotel. one knee and then the world We ultimately couldn’t stay apart! stopped. He asked me if I would

do him the honour of being his wife. I said yes. He had a box with a solitaire diamond in it. It fit perfectly. We then drove through Rome via horse and buggy.

The wedding and honeymoon

We were married on Dec. 19, 1999, at the Estates of Sunnybrook’s McLean House. We honeymooned in Barbados. Short and sweet — Raine had a tour!

We have our own individual lives and purposes that we constantly are called to, and so I think it brings a perfect balance or “interdependency” to the relationship. I am not obsessed with or micromanaging him in every area of his life, nor is he mine.

The future together

Raine and I will simply take care of each other, grow old together and share ourselves with our audiences as individuals and as a

I am thrilled to have my family present when I play my show at Massey Hall in Toronto this Nov. 8 in honour of the 25th anniversary of my album Colour Moving and Still. Then we’ll celebrate 25 years married with the release of our double memoir, and we’ll keep pushing our message of hope and joy for couples and normalize the challenges we all face. Raine has a giant arena tour across Canada in the new year, and I have a few projects coming out in 2025, so it is sure to be a jam-packed few more years!

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Meat cute: Toronto’s in love with these new steak houses Steak houses are back in Toronto, proving that meat still reigns supreme — even in the age of plant-based dining. Linny’s on Ossington, crafted by the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand Sunnys Chinese and acclaimed Mimi, puts a twist on tradition with aged steaks and nostalgic deli bites like hand-cut pastrami. Top Chef star Rob Rossi is gearing up to unveil Bisteccheria Sammarco

on Front Street this fall, promising a fresh Italian steak house experience. Black and Blue is a luxurious, two-storey steakhouse in the historic Toronto Stock Exchange building. And don’t sleep on the Grill on the Alley — this Beverly Hills icon, famous for its discreet entrance and Hollywood clientele since ’84, is set to bring some star power to Toronto's steak scene.

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POST CITY X CAREGIVER SERVICES

Are you responsible to care for your parents AND your children?

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

There is no question that you need to do some organizing, but there are a number of things you can do.

The first thing to do is “put your life jacket on first, before helping others”. If you don’t ensure that you feel prepared and supported, it will be that much more challenging for you to help others.

Talk to your kids and spouse: • Share how you feel so they appreciate how challenging the situation is. Ask for help. This is one of those “never waste a crisis” times which can lead to an evolution in your family as each member is asked to do more for themselves and you, and by doing so, contributes to the entire family.

• Be prepared to accept, however, that as others take on these

tasks, they may be done differently, and you may need to get used to that. When there is too much to do, the key is to move forward, one day at a time, even when things aren’t done as you might do them. This will empower others, while allowing you to prioritize what is key to you.

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

• Look for ways to structure the support your parents need.

Organize key areas (caregiver visits, grocery shopping, bill paying, social visits with others).

Once items like these become more scheduled, it will free up time and space in your head.

• Separate “support time” from “being their child time”. This is really important: make time to be with them and love them, and not problem solve - it is this time that refills your emotional

reservoirs.

• Ensure your parents have POAs for Care and Property, as well as Living Wills. When a crisis happens, it is much easier for family members to execute what mom or dad wanted, than argue over what you each think they wanted.

• Create a shared online calendar for appointments, events and visits where everyone can see what is happening, and who is handling it. Enlist one of the tech wise grandkids to create this.

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

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

• Move the medications to blister packs - this really simplifies a critical concern.

• If affordable, get professional caregiver support and shift the tasks for hands on care to them.

Caregivers can shop, help with personal care, meal prep, laundry, medication reminding, and provide a sense of peace knowing that someone is there when you aren’t.

Talk to yourself: • Before you visit your parent, decide if this is a problem solving or quality time visit. Get your head in the right space before you visit. It is very easy to fall into problem solving mode.

• Get your own therapist.

Talking to someone you aren’t related to can be very helpful and give you some distance and perspective that is otherwise very hard to get.

Remember that you need to accept that you cannot do everything, everything won’t be done the way you would do it, and there will be more surprises than you can anticipate. That is the human condition and comes in to play more than ever when times get tough.

All we can do is our best, one day at a time.

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FOOD TASTE TEST

BONE APPÉTIT: WE CROWN THE CITY’S BEST RIB SPOT Barbecue season might be over, but Toronto's Steak Pit is back, and so are its legendary ribs. We had to know — do they still deliver? So we called in chef Anthony Rose to put these bad boys up against the city's top contenders.

WINNER SAUCE BOSS “Nicely cooked with great flavour, these ribs look pretty and have simple spices.

The sauce is great, the best I’ve had so far, and I’m not a huge fan of sauce.”

Beach Hill Smokehouse, 172 Main St., side ribs, $14.50/1/2 lb

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“This is on the lean side and cooked well, but it lacks a lot of flavour. I appreciate that it’s finished on the grill, and the sauce is interesting — like a tomato jam.”

Steak Pit (inside Bistro on Avenue), 1988 Avenue Rd., North York, baby back ribs $25/half rack

“This is cooked just right. It reminds me of my childhood, and the flavour is great, especially with the glaze from the sauce on the grill.”

SmoQue N’ Bones, 869 Queen St W., baby back ribs, $60/full rack

MEATY MADNESS “Nice and meaty, they pull apart easily, and I like the nice crust. It’s not overly sweet — just a solid finish.”

Smokeshow BBQ and Brew, 744 Mount Pleasant Rd., side ribs $22/1/2 lb

RIBS AHOY “The meat falls off the bone a bit too easily, so it’s slightly overcooked, but it has a nice smoky flavour, and the sauce is sweet and delicious.”

Benny’s Barbecue, 2409 Yonge St., St. Louis–style side ribs, $22/lb

SPICE SPLASH “The ribs have a nice colour and great seasoning, but the skin on the bottom hinders the flavour and smoke.” Holy Smoke, 8123 Yonge St., Thornhill, baby back ribs $23/half rack

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RACK ATTACK “It’s a good rib — really meaty with great flavour and well-seasoned. The sauce isn’t overpowering, which I like.”

Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, 275 Cherry St., baby back ribs $28/half rack

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In Support Of North York General

Giving Back In Style Toronto’s philanthropic community sparkled at this year’s Heart of Fashion, an unforgettable event raising $1.3 million in support of the revitalization of the Hospital’s Birthing Centre.

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FOOD FEATURE

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Byblos has become a hot spot for A-listers craving Mediterranean flavours in Toronto. Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams, known for roles in Brokeback Mountain and My Week with Marilyn, pops in whenever she’s in town, enjoying dishes that are worth the trip. Vegan advocate Casey Affleck, Ben’s brother, digs the roasted cauliflower and falafel salad. And let’s not forget Dakota Johnson, the queen of Fifty Shades of Grey, who makes her way to Byblos for its mouth-watering fare. Known for her healthy lifestyle, she’s likely tempted by dishes like the grilled branzino and stuffed eggplant.

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If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed that Nuit Regular’s Thai haven Pai is a go-to for celebs. But it’s not just Pai pulling them in — her royal Thai menu at Kiin has them hooked too.

Oscar Isaac, the man behind Poe Dameron, of Star Wars, frequents Kiin when he’s in Toronto, and reps say he’s a fan of the fiery, coconutpacked tom kha soup. As for James McAvoy, known for his iconic roles in the X-Men franchise and other hit films, he couldn’t get enough of the signature chor muang, those intricate purple flower dumplings that are almost too pretty to eat.

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“The food here is incredible,” DJ Khaled raved after dining with Drake at Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, a Michelin-recommended spot known for its unpretentious, homey cooking. This popular eatery is Khaled’s top pick whenever he’s in town, especially for the delish saltfish fritters with mango-lime-papaya salsa and jerk chicken. Chubby’s has also attracted other A-listers, like Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, who were often spotted sharing some steamy PDA. The Boys star Simon Pegg is also a fan, further cementing this spot as a must-visit for Jamaican cuisine in Toronto.

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Marvel’s own Simu Liu recently dropped by with a crew of celeb friends, including Scream star Melissa Barrera, feasting on everything from the black sesame caesar to jerk shrimp. And if you're lucky, you might bump into Usher, who’s known to hit up Patois when in town, with lobster as his go-to.

Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh also counts this spot as a favourite, once sharing a family-style meal with Wong, enjoying Jamaican patties and Trini mac pie.

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Manita, the Ossington favourite packed with Manita’s classics, known for its Mediterranean but McGrenaghan hints at some plates and that perfect burger, Rosedale-specific additions in has officially set up shop in the future.

“We’ll grow the menu as we Rosedale. Taking over the iconic space formerly home to the settle in, but if you haven’t tried Rosedale Diner, co-owner Ian the Mediterranean plates or the McGrenaghan is bringing a burger, those are musts.”

As for the space, it’s largely fresh energy to the neighbourhood while keeping its legacy in been given the Manita treatment, with a few nods to the old mind.

“We’ve been blown away by diner’s history.

“It’s 98 per cent Manita,” the neighbourhood’s support,” McGrenaghan says. “We’ve says McGrenaghan. “The seckept some elements of ond we started renthe old diner, like the ovations, people ceiling and parts of who’ve been reguPATIO PARTY the layout. But it’s lars for decades PENDING got that worn-in, were stopping by The much-anticipated comfortable feel to chat, excited to patio, set to open we love.” see what we’d do next year, will add Inside, the main with the space.”

40 more seats. floor seats 40 and the But don’t expect a upstairs holds another carbon copy of the Os30 and can also be utilized for sington location. McGrenaghan is clear that Rosedale will private events.

And the original owners, Esti have its own vibe.

"Ossington has that down- and Dubi Filar? They couldn’t be town cool, but it’s also a neigh- happier with the transformation.

“They were there on opening bourhood spot at its core.

Rosedale will touch on some of night,” says McGrenaghan. that, but it’ll have its own iden- “They’ve been as supportive as tity. What makes a place special parents through this whole proisn’t just how trendy it is. It’s the cess. Dubi even said we didn’t do fundamentals: good food, good anything he wouldn’t have done service and being a place where himself if he’d had the time.”

Manita is located at 1164 people come together and share Yonge St. an experience."

The menu? For now, it’s —Jennifer Schembri

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Yorkville’s bakery scene gets a Parisian upgrade

Indulge in pastries, stunning cakes and brews that hit the spot

Serving as a sort of entrance to the Yorkville neigh- friends at a café bakery for a satisfying bite, a warm bourhood, the Parisian-inspired bake shop invites drink and a good conversation. However, the centre guests to take a bite of some of France's best exports: island where customers grab their own pastries could use a rethink — there are just too many hands pastries.

Located at 110 Bloor St. W., Paris Baguette touching too many items, which makes the process opened its doors to the streets of Toronto earlier this feel a bit chaotic.

And opening the bakery brings more than just month, serving up indulgent pastries, sweet treats, colourful cakes and rich baguettes in a warm, Euro- goodness at the storefront: To celebrate the café's opening, Paris Baguette donated $5,000 to pean-feeling setting, combining elegance with Second Harvest, Canada's largest food a modern twist. rescue organization. At the grand open"The Yorkville neighbourhood, in the BAGUETTE ing on Oct. 4, Laura Buzzelli, Second heart of Toronto's bustling downtown BOOM Harvest's manager of new business core, offers a vibrant and diverse comParis Baguette is exdevelopment, accepted the donation munity," says Cathy Chavenet, chief panding rapidly, with through a check presentation, and the marketing officer at Paris Baguette. plans to reach 1,000 partnership between the bakery and "It was the ideal location for Paris Bastores by 2030. the charity is ongoing. guette's flagship café offering guests a So far, Chavenet says, the response truly unique bakery café experience." from the community has been positive.

Paris Baguette aims to bring the European “Guests have been enjoying a mix of our signature concept of a bakery as a community hub worldwide, favourites, including our buttery, flaky croissants and with over 4,000 locations globally.

Founded in 1988 by Hur Young-in in South soft cream cakes alongside seasonal offerings like our Korea, the bakery grew from his father’s 1945 shop. pecan tart, maple pecan layer cake and pumpkin daAfter studying in the U.S., Young-in blended nish," she says. "We're always exploring innovative French-inspired pastries with Asian influences, rap- ways to enhance our menu and introduce exciting new items." idly expanding the brand across the globe.

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If sitting in a sun-drenched company of their feline comspace surrounded by cats while panions. The café features a sipping a hot beverage and two-floor setup, with downreading a book feels like a day stairs being a haven for dessert perfectly spent, look no further. lovers. Guests can savour Queen West's Lazy Cat Café is mouth-watering cakes like coconut mango, raspberry strawthe place for you.

"We got the idea of a cat café berry matcha cheese and rich for people to interact with our chocolate, along with refreshing adoptable cats to, first, give the coffee beverages.

To maintain the café’s opercats more exposure and let people know about them, and ations, an admission fee of second, to allow people to ac- $28.99 per hour per visitor is charged. This fee goes toward tually interact with the cats essential costs such as to get to know their cat food and general personalities before upkeep. Although deciding to KITTY LOVE some might see adopt,” says The café posts this as a novelty manager Yuki images of adoptable funhouse, the Zhang. “This cats on Instagram, café aims to atway it will some available tract those gengreatly decrease for free! uinely interested in the chances of the supporting cat rescue. cat being given up Guests can also purchase again due to personality reatreats to feed the cats while sons."

Since opening, the Lazy Cat spending time in the cat room, Café, a registered non-profit which houses roughly 10 cats at under the Lazy Cat Rescue As- a time. The Lazy Cat Café ensociation, has successfully courages donations to support helped hundreds of cats find its charitable efforts, further aihomes, with around 170 adop- ding in the rescue and care of tions facilitated so far. The café, cats in need.

The Lazy Cat Café is located owned by Sunny Xu, plans to expand its reach to North York, at 360 Queen St. W. It's open allowing even more cats to find from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. their forever families.

Visitors can indulge in deli- to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. cious treats while enjoying the —Erica Commisso

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Toronto’s pizza scene is about to get even hotter. broader transformation of the historic site.

Pizzeria Badiali, the neighbourhood slice shop Pizzeria Badiali is the creation of three Toronto that quietly rose to best in the city status, is gearing chefs — Ryan Baddeley (Osteria Rialto), Nick up to open a second location. Known for its no- Halligan and Owen Walker (El Rey & Quetzal) fuss approach and a cult following of pizza lovers, — who first teamed up at Bar Isabel. The spot on this west end favourite is about to take things up Dovercourt and Argyle has quickly become a west end go-to. a notch, and Toronto couldn’t be more excited.

But what makes Badiali the best? It’s all about The Annex will soon welcome the second locathe homemade ingredients, from the dough tion of Pizzeria Badiali as part of the Mirvish to the toppings, paired with a laid-back Village development, where Honest Ed’s vibe that lets the pizza do the talking. once stood, at Bathurst and Bloor.

BEST IN PIE Although the pepperoni and MargThis vibrant space will feature a new Ryan Baddeley herita pizzas are always a hit, Badiali park, the Kitchen (a food hall and ranked 32nd on the has earned extra points for its invenmusic venue), micro-retail and 24 Best Chef Awards' list tive twists, like Iberia pork sausage restored heritage buildings. Expect of the top 100 pizza and coronation grape and roasted unique restaurants and shops, along chefs worldwide. squash. with numerous indoor and outdoor Although the exact opening date reperformance areas, all enhanced by pubmains under wraps, co-owner Baddeley lic art installations, including a mural by hinted in an interview with eastroom.com that the artist Frank Stella.

In addition to Pizzeria Badiali, this multi-tower new location could be ready "by the end of this community will see a wave of new businesses tak- year." Will there be more experimental slices? A ing root, including Taiwanese bakery La Petite fresh new patio? Time will tell. But one thing's Colline, pie shop Sweetie Pie and Ask for Luigi, a certain — Badiali is expanding, and we can’t wait Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant from to see (and taste) what’s next.

—Jennifer Schembri B.C. These exciting additions are set to turn Mirvish Village into a dynamic food destination, offering something for everyone as part of the

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LOOKING BACK

Before you go... with the 30th anniversary season, we look back at three decades of Raptors history

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Clockwise from top left: Raptors Kawhi Leonard and the Shot, Demar Derozan and Kyle Lowry, ‘Air Canada’ Vince Carter and Damon Stoudamire

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The Toronto Raptors opened a new season, the team’s 30th, with a blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. One team trying to compete for a NBA championship and one — yes, our team — decidedly not. But a funny thing about a “rebuilding” year: you never know what can happen. That was the case on Nov. 3, 1995, when the team first took to the floor at the SkyDome in its first-ever game versus the New Jersey Nets. They won, led by the team’s exciting young rookie Damon “Mighty Mouse” Stoudamire, who won Rookie of the Year. Magical moments

can and will happen again. Remember when a hot-headed point guard named Kyle Lowry paired up with Demar Derozan to become a beloved tandem? Where would we be without Vince Carter, who put Toronto basketball on the map around the world as one of the most exciting players in league history. And, of course, Kawhi Leonard whose famous “Shot” defined the team’s 2019 NBA Championship season? Who is going to make those memories this season? The answer could surprise us all. We can’t wait to find out.

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