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RON JOHNSON is the editorial director of Post City Magazines.
Although it might not look like it right now, spring is almost here, and this city is about to explode in the very best way.
There is a lot of anxiety right now. People are worried about their jobs, their finances, their retirement plans and even more existential dread regarding our neighbours to the south. Combine that with a challenging winter and we’ve all had just about enough. Thankfully, the end is near. And springtime is when Toronto is at its best. There are so many things to do. Festivals get underway, green spaces pop with colour, we start our cherry blossom watch and everyone sheds the layers and gets outside.
It’s remarkable how quickly we embrace it. If I were a betting person, I would say that as soon as temperatures hit double digits, patios will overflow. In embracing springtime, some of those problems might not seem as daunting. We can breathe again. Get some perspective.
Not sure what to do and how to embrace it all? We want to help. Think of us as the ultimate city guide constantly updating you on everything you need to make the most of living in Canada’s best city. Want to know where to unleash your inner Zen for free? It’s here. Want to know about all the great new restaurants opening in town? Covered. Best shows? Oh ya, and March has some great ones. If you can’t find it here, you can find it on our website StreetsofToronto.com or our Streets of Toronto social media channels. If there’s something on your mind in the neighbourhood, something you think we should look into and you’d love to read about please don’t hesitate drop me a line at editorial@postcity.com. We would love to hear from you.
Or we will just see you on the patio!
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FAST FACTS
NAME: Stephen Amell
BORN: May 8, 1981 in Toronto
HIGH SCHOOL: St. Andrew’s College
FAMILY TIES: Cousin to actor Robbie Amell
A STAR IS BORN: Plays Green Arrow in ‘Arrow’ from 2012 to 2020
POST INTERVIEW CITY HACKS
From Muskoka Lakes to Hollywood Boulevard
Stephen
For viewers coming to The Borderline for the first time, how would you describe the series and its overall tone?
We got a great sound bite from our friends at The Social today, where they called it a morally messy show. It’s a show where you might assume the cops are the good guys and the criminals are the bad guys — but maybe that’s not the case.
What initially drew you to the role of Henry Rowland? It was offered to me, and that in and of itself was intriguing. And I was drawn to working with Christina Jennings and the folks at Shaftesbury Films. I had worked with them before relocating full time to L.A. I was on [TV series] ReGenesis way back when, and we’ve always stayed in touch.
So it’s a bit of a homecoming?
It felt like an interesting and opportune time for me in my career to also do a Canadian project, and it was exciting to step on as an executive producer.
What’s it been like to be working up here?
same people. She was great. I like the dynamic between her character, Erica, and Henry. It’s funny because I’m looking at her like, “You’re wrong,” and everything she’s saying is correct.
What separates The Borderline from other crime dramas audiences might be watching right now? You come for the violence and stay for the comedy. As the season continues, it gets darker and more out of control. The humour ramps up. That’s not something I’ve been known for with the characters I’ve played over the past 15 years or so. Approaching things with a lighter touch was a lot of fun.
“MOSES ZNAIMER TOLD ME TO FOCUS ON MY CAREER AND THAT I’M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT.”
I loved being up here. We shot this in the fall of 2024. I stayed in downtown Toronto, and then we went all over — Gananoque, Cobourg, Bradford. I stayed out in Paris for a little bit. And I went to a bunch of Maple Leafs games. It was really nice to be back.
It’s also cool to showcase the Thousand Islands region, which isn’t often seen onscreen. Yeah, it’s beautiful out there. I had never been, and I would highly recommend it.
And you’re working alongside a great Toronto actor in Tamara Podemski. We have mutual friends and realized we know some of the
Do you remember the moment you first thought acting might be something you could pursue as a career?
I break my career into two parts: 2004 through 2009, when I was primarily here, and 2010 until now. I had some success in those first five years, mostly in Toronto, but I wasn’t seeing a pattern. I’d get some big jobs and lose out on small ones. Then I had a moment where I realized I just really like acting, so let’s stop worrying about the type of project or whether it’ll put you in the spotlight — just do it because you love it. When I did that, success came quickly behind.
What was your first job ever?
Working at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club when I was in second grade.
And what about the worst piece of career advice you’ve received?
Moses Znaimer told me to focus on a career and that I’m not going to make it.
How to unwind and find your Zen for free in T.O.
Bamboo garden at U of T
Hidden indoor bamboo grove offering a quiet, reflective downtown escape.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Free-access cultural space featuring art, exhibitions and a calm, contemplative atmosphere.
Toronto Music Garden
Serene waterfront park designed for peaceful walks, relaxation and scenic city views
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden
Expansive Tang-style Buddhist garden near Toronto opening in mid-April.
Fu Sien Tong
Buddhist Temple
Peaceful Niagara Street temple open to the public for quiet visits.
—Ron Johnson
L-R: Stephen Amell, a scene from the hot new CTV show ‘The Borderline’
Amell on returning to Toronto to star in the new show ‘The Borderline’ with Minnie Driver
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Annex gets park Honest Ed would love
Toronto’s Mirvish Village is set to get a fresh dose of greenery just in time for spring with the opening of Honest Ed’s Park, a new 1,213-square-metre public space on the site of the former iconic store.
ute to sustainable urban ecology. Construction began in late 2023.
The park aims to balance playful, family-friendly features with quiet green spaces for adults and seniors.
The area is undergoing substantial redevelopment, with multiple towers and rental apartments and a slew of new shops and restaurants. But it has taken a long time.
According to a City of Toronto spokesperson, “Honest Ed’s Park is under construction and is anticipated to open in spring 2026.”
The park will front Markham Street, offering a mix of gardens, trees and a children’s water feature. Visitors will also find ample seating and picnic areas, making it a spot for relaxation, play and social gatherings.
The park’s design has been shaped by years of community engagement. Since 2018, residents and stakeholders have shared feedback through workshops, online surveys and public meetings.
The design emphasizes fun and whimsical curves, inspired by the original Honest Ed’s sign, and also features a birdand insect-friendly environment. Native plants will help support pollinators and contrib-
And it’s not just this park scheduled to open this spring. Slowly but surely, Mirvish Village, a cherished slice of Toronto history in the Annex, could soon start to feel like the vibrant community it has long promised to be. Alongside the upcoming Honest Ed’s Park, the neighbourhood will soon welcome Book Bar, a new concept at 600 Markham St. blending cocktails, light dining and a curated selection of books. Slated for a spring 2026 debut, the bar will occupy one of the restored heritage homes in the development.
There is also a new Pizzeria Badiali location opening soon and a new food hall, which will also double as a venue for live music and other events.
With both the park and Book Bar opening soon, the long-awaited transformation of the former Honest Ed’s site is taking shape, bringing community life back to the heart of Mirvish Village.
—Ron Johnson
A rendering of Honest Ed’s Park in Mirvish Village
Hanging on to the Hangar District: Update on massive development
An Ontario city is soon to be built atop the former Downsview airport — a move that is already producing benefits and will transform this part of the city for generations to come. But what is happening right now?
Northcrest Developments just released its first progress report on YZD, the 370-acre redevelopment of the former Downsview Airport lands. It’s being billed as North America’s largest urban development project for a reason: the redevelopment will include a new set of neighbourhoods in the GTA, designed to add housing, jobs, parks and transit connections on a scale Toronto rarely gets to plan from scratch.
The proposed mix includes more than 30,000 housing units, space for about 66,000 residents, 23,000 permanent jobs at completion, roughly 70 acres of parks and three subway stations.
Although construction hasn’t officially started, development has already begun through public programming, hiring initiatives, community funding and early operational changes, as outlined in the Responsible Development in Action 2020–2025 report.
“This inaugural Progress Re-
port shows why our work matters. It reflects the hundreds of conversations we’ve had with local communities, businesses, artists, civic leaders, our First Nation partners, and experts from Toronto and around the world. Their voices are shaping this work and guiding every step we take,” Derek Goring, CEO, Northcrest Developments, said in a statement.
“The findings reinforce a simple truth: cities grow stronger when
“Cities grow stronger when people help shape them.”
people help shape them. With that belief at the centre of everything we do, YZD is working to set a new standard for how Toronto grows — and how community can be built with intention, care, and ambition over time.”
According to the report, since 2020, YZD has welcomed nearly one million visitors (through festivals, exhibits, major events, etc.), hosted more than 120 engagement events, supported the hiring of more than 1,200 people through the
Rogers Stadium job fair and reinvested $500,000 into community partnerships and scholarships.
Environmental responsibility is also a major part of the redevelopment.
Northcrest says it has achieved a 40 per cent reduction in electricity use from baseline levels and that it’s salvaged and repurposed more than 21.5 tonnes of material into new public spaces and installations across the site.
Future highlights have been built into the planning policy, including the preservation of more than 150,000 square metres of existing buildings, as well as open space to support biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the report is that the next visible shift in the development is expected to begin this year.
Torontonians can expect early infrastructure and servicing work in the Hangar District. From there, the timeline points to reactivation of the existing hangar buildings (2029), then a phase one opening in 2031 (with parks, a bridge and adaptive reuse) and eventually a “city within a city” build-out over the coming decades.
—Nisean Lorde
Northcrest Developments has big plans for the former airport lands
CENTRE STREET DELI
Could Vaughan land a shiny new OHL team?
Vaughan could be laying the groundwork for something the city has never had before: its own Ontario Hockey League (OHL) venue and, potentially, a league franchise to call home.
City councillors are exploring options to bring major junior hockey to Vaughan, and the first step on the table is a feasibility study that’s meant to answer big questions, like where it would go, who would pay for it and, more importantly, would it actually be used enough to justify the cost?
At a Feb. 4 committee of the whole meeting, Vaughan city staff shared an update on steps that need to be taken should the OHL project go through. Staff presented two potential building scenarios to support a facility that could meet OHL requirements: a 10,000-seat arena, with an initial build cost estimated at $400 million, and a smaller 5,000-seat arena, with an initial build cost estimated at $260 million.
In either scenario, the venue would need to sit on a 15- to 30acre site and include space for food, as well as beverage and souvenir concessions, to meet the league’s requirements.
To help the city identify a possible site and map out a facility plan, Vaughan City Coun-
cil passed a motion to proceed with an estimated $150,000 feasibility study.
This would include a residents survey, with a final report expected to come back to council in early 2027. The city has said that the cost could be absorbed within the existing 2026 operating budgets.
The public response so far is a bit up in the air. In a recent Reddit thread about the issue, some users said that there are more important things to spend money on.
“I’m sorry, but as a long-time Vaughan taxpayer, I do not support spending my tax dollars on this at all. There are so many other priorities the city must deal with. First and foremost is improving car and cycling infrastructure, which remains a huge mess,” one user noted, while another argued how it could benefit the city.
If nothing else, the idea lands at a time when the league itself is signalling it’s open to growth.
The OHL currently consists of 20 teams (17 in Ontario and three in the U.S.), and it’s part of the pipeline that feeds elite talent into the NHL. The closest team to Vaughan is the Brampton Steelheads.
—Nisean Lorde
The Brampton Steelheads play in the Ontario Hockey League
Last chance to comment on changes to Trinity Bellwoods
Every time the temperatures rise and the sun shines, young people from around the city descend on one particular park along Queen West. The popularity of Trinity Bellwoods Park is glorious, but it is also a problem, and the City of Toronto is finally doing something about it.
The city is taking a closer look at how people move through Trinity Bellwoods Park with a new study focused on the pathways and entrances that connect the park.
And you can provide your input.
As part of the Trinity Bellwoods Park Access and Circulation Study, the city has launched an online survey, open until March 5, asking for draft recommendations aimed at improving the park’s pathways and entrances, specifically to boost accessibility and the overall experience of moving through one of Toronto’s most heavily used green spaces.
Trinity Bellwoods has a rich history, having evolved from the grounds of the former Garrison Creek ravine and the site of the old Trinity College. Beneath the park, the buried Crawford Street Bridge still marks a hidden piece of the city’s early 20th-century infrastructure. In
the 19th century, the area was prone to flooding, which influenced the original layout of pathways and entrances. City planners had no idea back then that the park would see thousands of visitors on a warm summer day.
The project has been moving through multiple engagement phases since 2025. Specific annual, comprehensive or official data on the total number of visitors to Trinity Bellwoods Park is not publicly available. Ho-
“People flagged cyclist and pedestrian conflicts.”
wever, a 2025 City of Toronto public life study recorded over 23,000 to 24,000 visitors in just short, seasonal observation periods.
On the city’s project page, Trinity Bellwoods is described as “one of Toronto’s most wellused and recognizable parks,” drawing visitors for everything from casual hangouts to community events, like the popular farmers market. But as the number of visitors and activities has grown, so have concerns
about how people move through the space.
Although the city is still collecting feedback, it has already floated a couple of ideas, including wider, smoother primary pathways and better lighting along paths at entrances and near washrooms. There’s also interest in on-the-ground upgrades, such as better-placed bike racks and more seating, as well as landscaping adjustments to preserve the character of older trees and historically significant areas.
The project page breaks public input into zones across the park, and some of the pain points are very location specific.
In the interactive mapping activity, people flagged cyclist and pedestrian conflicts near the northwest entrance, along with unclear signage and concerns about how crossings and traffic operate around Crawford Street.
In the south and southeast areas, commenters also pointed to muddy conditions linked to drainage and flooding near entrances and around Trinity Circle, along with accessibility issues.
The access and circulation study is expected to wrap up in winter 2026, when a final report will be available.
—Ron Johnson
Trinity Bellwoods could be getting some positive changes soon
BREAK-INS BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
TV star Sebastian Clovis: Is house flipping still a thing?
Toronto has been seeing shifting market conditions — and the renovation industry is no exception. We asked TV personality and home builder Sebastian Clovis for his new reno rules for the year ahead.
Has this year been a buying opportunity for anyone?
More available listings, less frenzied bidding and fewer emotional price premiums mean people can take their time, do proper inspections and negotiate with confidence. This is something we haven't seen in the GTA for a long time. Maybe there are fewer opportunities for the “buy fast, sell fast” crowd, but because the renovation market is slowing, homeowners will benefit from contractor availability and can afford to be shrewd in their selection.
Is house flipping still a thing in Toronto?
No, and the shift is even more pronounced now. The era of rapidly rising home prices, cheap leveraged money and quick turnover have largely evaporated,
meaning the conditions that once made flipping feel easy are gone. What we’re seeing instead are people who are buying to live and renovating for their personal life. The market is shifting back toward real homes for real families.
Is it still difficult to find tradespeople in Toronto?
First, we are in the midst of a skilled trades drop off. We’re not talking about general labour,
we’re talking about the erosion of certified, experienced, highjudgement craftsmanship that takes years to develop and cannot be replaced quickly. As our golden class of builders retires, I’ve heard it said many times how difficult it's been to find young workers willing to commit to the discipline and time required to learn the craft and carry it forward.
On top of that, volatile mate-
Less than a mil, more than a thrill
rial pricing and ongoing tariff uncertainty combine to create hesitation in homeowners who are worried about costs shifting mid project. At the same time, many homeowners who previously funded renovations by borrowing against rising home values no longer have that option, which naturally scales projects down or delays them altogether.
At best, this just adds up to a temporary slowing in the overall
renovation industry — and at worst, we risk losing real manufacturing capacity and craftsmanship usually passed on through trade succession.
Has the condo crash taught us anything?
When investors drive what gets built, you often end up with units that work on a spreadsheet but not in real life. The way forward should be about refocusing on who actually lives in these homes: first-time buyers, families and downsizers. That will push us toward better design and variety.
Will home ownership be more or less attainable for gen Z?
Incomes haven’t kept pace with prices, borrowing costs are still historically high compared to a decade ago, and entry-level inventory remains tight in areas where younger buyers want to live. But there are encouraging signs too: less frenzied bidding means more realistic pricing and more breathing room to do things like conditional offers and proper due diligence.
—Julia Mastroianni
Sebastian Clovis is a licensed contractor who previously hosted ‘Gut Job’ on HGTV Canada
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Come on down to ‘The Price Is Right’ with Howie Mandel
This month, Toronto comedy icon Howie Mandel is returning to his roots: the game show. The former Deal or No Deal host is taking on a brand new gig, an all-Canadian The Price Is Right spinoff, The Price Is Right Tonight, premiering on March 10.
How does it feel to be hosting such an iconic show and back home in Canada?
A win-win. You know, I love the game as a fan. I love the opportunity to be the host. I’d love to do it anywhere, but getting to come home makes it even more special. It’s especially enjoyable to get to bring that energy back to Canada.
What “fresh, high-energy twist” can Canadian audiences expect?
I can answer that in one word: me. I just bring myself. Back when I got asked to do Deal or No Deal, I was really afraid because I thought I had to come on as a comedian or play a character. And then when I realized these are real people with real hopes and dreams and their lives could change forever based on what happens in a game, I dropped everything and just showed up as myself: rooting for the people, setting the stakes, feeling as tense as they do about getting
something right and not let them fear of making a mistake. When the show finished taping, I was so embarrassed. It was the first time I’d ever been on TV not playing a character or doing comedy. But that’s what worked. So that’s the big twist.
Were there any challenges adapting this iconic U.S. format for Canada?
No, not really. I don’t think you adapt things for Canada. Some of the biggest comedians, biggest shows, biggest talent come out of Canada.
Ontario’s liquid gold rush
Forget scotch and fine wine — become a maple connoisseur by tapping into the province’s top syrup experiences
Tap into Maple in Simcoe County
Beginning March 5, family-run sugar shacks throw open their doors for tours, wagon rides, wood-fired evaporator demos and stacks of pancakes served straight from the griddle. Walk the forest trails where sap is collected and taste syrup at its freshest. It all leads up to Maple Weekend, April 4–5, a regionwide celebration of syrup season.
How has your approach to live television evolved over the years?
I’m incredibly comfortable in really uncomfortable situations. After almost 50 years, you learn that you don’t know how someone will react, how a game will unfold or whether something will go wrong or amazingly right. My comfort is in discomfort. It’s a roller coaster. I love thrill rides. This show is the ultimate thrill ride.
What lessons from stand-up translate to hosting a live show?
Be prepared to be unprepared. This is humanity — people don’t know what game they’ll play or what choices they’ll make.
Growing up in Toronto, what were some of the experiences that inspired your love for comedy?
Everything I ever got expelled for or in trouble for seems to be what I get paid for today.
If you could invite one Canadian on the show, who would it be?
Gretzky — just because he’s the Great One. —Ron Johnson
CURRENTS SECTION
Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth
The home of Ontario’s top lavender fest gets a super sweet twist on March 14–15. This annual event offers free shuttles to the sugar bush, where visitors can indulge in Maplelicious — featuring sap-making demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, log sawing contests, taffy on fresh snow and live entertainment. 500 Concession Rd. 3 W., Warkworth
Maple Leaf Place in Niagara
This immersive tasting destination brings the charm of the sugar shack indoors. Sample multiple grades of 100 per cent pure Ontario syrup with guided maple flights, taste maple ice taffy made fresh before your eyes and a step into a rustic cabin to learn about the production and history of everyone’s fave Canadian export. 4199 River Rd., Niagara Falls
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A. LEATHER ANORAK, Smythe, $995, 1116 Yonge St. + Mother Mother, $29.99, store.mothermothersite.com “This Toronto brand is doing the coolest stuff; I love that big funnel collar.”
B PETER PAN JACKET, Ba&sh, SALE $489, 118 Yorkville Ave. + Peach Pit, $34.99, store.peachpitmusic.com “There's something feminine and unusual about this spring jacket.”
C. BOMBER JACKET, Rudsak, SALE $499.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + The Beaches, $49.99, shop.thebeachesband.com “What a gorgeous chestnut colour! I love the stand-up collar, too.”
D. MEN’S GOATSKIN FUNNEL NECK, Massimo Dutti, $629, 3401 Dufferin St. + James Barker Band, $50, shop.jamesbarkerband.com “This is an interesting colour if you want a little relief from black leather. It's got great pockets and a cool almost shirt-like look to it.”
E. CORDUROY DETAIL COAT, Massimo Dutti, SALE $399, 3401 Dufferin St. + Pup, $49, store.puptheband.com “I love the corduroy collar, distressed look and those big patch pockets.”
10 OUTFITS GUARANTEED TO WIN THE JUNOS
The biggest night in music is here — the Juno Awards — and Jeanne Beker has paired leather jackets with T-shirts from top nominees. Everyone’s a rockstar with these backstage-ready looks!
F. MEN’S GRAINED ZIPPER JACKET, Simons, $950, 3401 Dufferin St. + The OBGMs, $35, collingwoodmerchco.com “This has got modern styling with a worn, almost vintage look to it.”
G MEN’S LEATHER MOTO, Rudsak, SALE $599.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + Three Days Grace, $49, threedaysgrace.store “I love this; it’s modern & clean without too much detailing.”
H. MEN’S TAUPE BIKER, Mackage, $1,390, 220 Yonge St. + The Blue Stones, $49, thebluestonesmusic.com “This is a beautiful alternative to the black moto that most people have.”
I. GREEN FAUX LEATHER, Desigual, $209, desigual.com + The Damn Truth, $39, thedamntruth.bigcartel.com “I love the slight crop and sleeve details, plus it’s a great green colour.”
J. SHORT BIKER, Good Neighbour, SALE $394.50, 1212 Yonge St. + Arcade Fire, $62.99, shop.sonymusic.ca “The gold hardware makes this look luxe! Very rock and roll.”
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Jeanne Beker and her partner Iain MacInnes rocking leather at the El Mo
LEARN DEVELOP GROW
3 vintage shops stylists love to visit
While Toronto is overflowing with second-hand shops, there are a few that stand out above the rest — so much so that stylists and other fashionable folks in the city might try to gatekeep them for themselves. Check out the city’s hidden gems for top-notch and pretty affordable vintage.
Pic Vintage
With just a few racks (impeccably organized by item, style and even length), artfully arranged shelves decorated with often highend accessories for sale and two changerooms stationed by the cash (so you can inevitably ask the impossibly chic staff for their style advice), Pic Vintage is a lesson in curation. Items are sourced personally by owner Vaismam Oliviera from around the world or otherwise collected from those elusive estate sales, and you’re just as likely to spot a pair of Prada mules as you are a pristine trench for under $100. If your style leans a little preppy and you’re a lover of clean lines and the rare designer find, you’re in luck — Pic is made for you.
1338 Dundas St. W.
Nouveau Riche Vintage
STYLING THE STARS
Margaret Atwood, Mae Martin and more have worn pieces from Nouveau
Although the hours at Nouveau Riche Vintage scream exclusive — drop-in hours are sparsely announced online; otherwise, shoppers are asked to make an appointment — the vibe is more like your artsy, cool aunt’s apartment. The space is split between the showroom for shopping and a designated area for special vintage finds that owner Andréa Lalonde rents out to prop departments (or styles top Canadian talent in for red carpets). Source your funky, lived-in, one-of-a-kind pieces from practically any decade here. 15 Adrian Ave., Suite 102
96 Tears
If your ideal vintage shopping experience features a bunch of perfectly minimalist ’90s items, experimental art–turned-clothes from local designers and a wall of vintage magazines, look no further than 96 Tears. You’ll never have to dig through piles of stained and poorly fitted jeans at the thrift again once you discover this shop’s spectacular denim rack. We’re also big fans of the small but mighty shoe collection. 1319 Dundas St. W. — Julia Mastroianni
Some of Pic Vintage’s inventory is sourced from estate sales
Riche.
Move over, Yorkville: Rosedale’s stealing all the new boutiques
A few months ago, a new yet familiar face joined the Summerhill/Rosedale retail landscape permanently: outerwear brand Luxton. The womenswear label caught the eye of savvy shoppers in 2021, when it popped up in the neighbourhood, filled with head-to-toe ski jumpsuits that were a fashion innovation at the time. But the pop-up came to an end, and founder Dinah Luxton says she’s been dreaming of a permanent shop in the same area since then she just never anticipated that it would come together in 24 hours.
“I had an agreement with an American retailer in Yorkville to do a pop-up there, and then three weeks before, they cancelled it,” she says. “We had already made all the product, and I was like, ‘I need to find a store tomorrow.’ ”
Luxton stumbled upon the space at 1160 Yonge St. in Summerhill, a second-floor store-
front that she says hadn’t been used in 25 years. “My biggest lesson from that is when a door closes, another door opens — as long as you can get over the first door closing quickly.”
Although the new store may have come about in less than ideal circumstances, Luxton says she couldn’t be happier with both the space and the location.
“The neighbourhood feels lucky to me. I feel like the customers
here are willing to take a risk,” she says. “They’re global shoppers, and if you’re doing something a little bit edgy, you need an adventurous customer.”
That edginess began with Luxton’s signature cinchable, multi-pocket puffer jumpsuit and has continued into her first spring line in 2025, which features a raincoat design that was inspired by a gap in the designer’s own closet.
“I didn’t see a raincoat out there that answered all the pain points I had. Why do I have to be sweaty and clammy?”
Her answer was the cinch raincoat and the boomerang trench. Made of fabric sourced from a premium mill in South Korea that specializes in waterproofing, both designs are built to be breathable.
“We launched the collection in spring, and we held some private events and people freaked out over the raincoat,” Luxton says. “Everything sold out!”
The launch of the womenswear brand’s permanent home in Summerhill is just the latest store opening that indicates a shift happening in the city. The neighbourhood is fast becoming a competitor to Yorkville and Ossington, transforming from a quieter residential corner of Toronto to a trendy shopping and nightlife destination. Restaurants and bars have popped up all over the neighbourhood,
from cocktail lounge Le Tigre to Seahorse and, soon enough, the second location of Ossington’s popular Greek destination Mamakas.
For Luxton, the area was always going to be her dream destination. “One of my clients came in today with her three girls, and she moved to Peterborough a few years ago. She told me this is the neighbourhood she comes to visit,” Luxton says. “They’re strolling down the street and they’re going to do the whole afternoon here, and I love that. There’s just something for everyone here — all these special places for food and shopping.”
The new store is open seven days a week, but Luxton is quick to note that it isn’t perfect — and she likes it that way. “It’s really cool to see a place that just is what it is,” she says. “The garments are perfect; to me, that’s the important part.”
—Julia Mastroianni
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L–R: Luxton bomber, the new store in the Summerhill/Rosedale area
Dear Sangita: My office crush asked me out
Dear Sangita: My office crush asked me out, but I’ve been burned before. I’m scared to try it again. At my last job, my co-worker and I dated after months of flirting, and then things quickly fell apart and became very ugly for us and everyone else at work. I said never again — but then I met this guy and started what I thought was harmless flirting. I’m so tempted, but it ended so badly at my last one that I’m scared to ruin things here too. Should I say yes?
— Crushed by the crush
Dear Crushed: I generally say that at school or at work it’s better to avoid that type of relationship. And it could happen; maybe you’ll find the love of your life! But because it's a new job, just take your time. You're going to see this guy every single day, so just let that be before it turns into anything else. I think it’s better to get to know each other as friends before you go into a romantic relationship anyway. There’s no need to rush into it. Go for lunch as a group, with other co-workers and get to know each other. Protect yourself. You’ve already had
fident, not insecure in any way. Enjoy the little bit of flirting but don’t make it the focus of your job. If it’s meant to be, things will happen for you. For now, I would steer the conversation with this guy away from one-on-one time and more toward group hangs. If you don’t want to cut off the opportunity for more, it’s OK to be honest and say you’re new at the company and just want to get to know everyone better first.
a negative workplace romance experience, and it sounds like it was so negative that it eventually affected your prospects at your old job. Relationships are great, but this is your life and your income. I also always tell women — and it’s unfortunately something many have experienced — you have to prove yourself at work at a different level than men do, especially if you want to move up to the top-tier level. So you don’t want anything to get in the way of that. You want this new job to be a place where you feel con-
Dear Sangita: I thought my sister's marriage was perfect. Then, I caught her husband by himself at my parents’ house, while he was visiting, crying. He eventually confided in me about how mean and critical my sister has been to him. She is blunt sometimes, and I’ve honestly felt that way about her before too. I guess I never realized that extended into her relationship. I don’t want my sister’s marriage to fall apart. What do I do?— Tears left to cry
Dear Tears: This is a tough one, but the fact that he felt comfortable doing that at your parents’ house and confiding in
you says a lot. It’s clear he wants to work on this relationship and figure this out. It sounds to me like your sister is going through something, if this cruelty is something you’ve noticed and now her husband is experiencing too. This could be a time for family counselling. She’s clearly internalizing something that she hasn’t dealt with yet and taking it out on those around her instead. You could be the neutral ground for both your sister and her husband. Try asking her how she feels the relationship is going. She may open up about what’s been bothering her. For your brother-in-law, I would be curious to know how long this has been going on. Has it been the entirety of the relationship that he’s been feeling this way? Only since they’ve gotten married? If it’s been years of her treating him like this, that’s obviously not a good relationship. This is ultimately between her and her husband, though, so don’t take on too much responsibility for their feelings.
Have a relationship or life question for Sangita? Send it to advice@postcity.com.
SANGITA PATEL is our advice columnist and was previously a host on ET Canada.
CURRENTS HOW THEY MET
Malibu, California, just two months after getting engaged. Her sister was incredible and essentially planned the entire wedding. That night, most of Malibu experienced a power outage. My brother-in-law had the foresight to rent a generator, so we were one of the only houses with power. It felt like the entire coastline went dark and our place stayed lit.
The kids
We have three kids. Juniper, 5; Gatsby, 7; and Hemingway, 9. We don’t have any pets because our three kids act like 20 monkeys.
Shared hobbies and interests
Netflix star trades TV drama for real romance
Since cosy TV series Virgin River started streaming, it’s had viewers hooked: it recently became Netflix’s longest-running English scripted series. Part of the charm is Ontario’s Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays bad boy with a heart of gold, Dan Brady (and racked up almost 400,000 Instagram followers in the process). We caught up with him ahead of the season seven premiere on March 12 to talk about his betterthan-the-movies romance with his wife, Nila Myers.
How they met
Nila and I met in West Hollywood. The nightclub was packed with people, but I saw her, and it was as if the whole room went black and white, except for Nila, who was wearing this red dress. I was uncharacteristically paralyzed and too intimidated by her beauty to approach her. That’s when a real-life Cupid stepped in and came over to my table. He said, “Do you see that woman in the red dress?” I immediately apologized, assuming that she was his girlfriend and that I was creeping her out, but he asked if I wanted to take a seat, and the rest is history.
The first date
Our first date was a few days later at a place called Hemingway’s.
Fittingly, Hemingway is now the name of our first son. At the time, I was sleeping on an air mattress, so I was very much young, dumb and broke. My entire net worth could have been folded up and tucked into a closet. Thankfully, Nila was able to see past the inflatable bed situation. True love is many things. In our case, it survived a built-in air pump.
“When I got down on one knee, I think it took her, and the whole restaurant, by surprise.”
The proposal
I proposed to Nila on my birthday. She kept asking what I wanted, and I kept telling her, “Something money can’t buy.” I think it was really frustrating for her leading up to the date. But when I got down on one knee in the middle of this intimate cobblestone restaurant in Vancouver with chandeliers everywhere, I think it took her, and the whole restaurant, by surprise.
The wedding
We got married at Nila’s sister and brother-in-law’s house in
One of the things we love most is hiking together through the woods. We’re lucky to live near old-growth rainforest trails, and whenever we need to reconnect, that’s usually where we go. There’s something about being surrounded by those towering trees that puts everything back into perspective for us.
The secret to success Resilience. Life consistently throws curveballs at all of us, and the best partners are the ones who stay by each other’s side through the tough stretches and challenging seasons.
Balancing careers and a relationship
When possible, we travel together for my location shoots, but as the kids get older, that becomes more complicated. This industry is unpredictable and nearly impossible to plan for, so we’ve learned to stay flexible and keep choosing each other through it all. We also try to carve out time to get away, even if it’s just for a night each month.
Sometimes a one-night stay at the local hotel can feel like you’re 3,000 miles away.
The future together
I see a life filled with travel, shared adventures, continued personal growth, giving back and time with family. I picture rolling green hills; a big, welcoming home; and a place where our kids, and someday grandkids, will know they can come back to. Oh, and maybe an Oscar or two above the fireplace.
Benjamin and Nila got married in Malibu
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A Toronto culinary legend resurfaces — with a County address
Grant van Gameren, the Toronto chef behind Bar Isabel, Bar Raval and Michelin-starred Quetzal, is taking his culinary expertise to Prince Edward County with his new restaurant, Rosetta. Opening this month on Picton’s main street, the spot reflects van Gameren’s love of the County and his hands-on approach to food. We caught up with him to talk life, farming and running a restaurant in a small-town setting.
What drew you to Prince Edward County in the first place?
I’ve never lived in the country before, and I love the land and the peace and quietness of it all. It’s a really nice place, a really nice community of people that we fell in love with.
How has moving out of the city changed your perspective as a chef and business owner?
I feel like chefs are the type of people who love to conquer things and learn more about their trade. I’d never grown vegetables or even had the space to do so in Toronto, and doing it myself gives a whole new appreciation for the work farmers do.
What can we expect from Rosetta?
Italian-inspired classics, a bit of a steak house vibe and a big seafood and raw bar program — seafood towers, pastas, oysters and grilled meats.
Are We Lovin’ It, Toronto?
I like a cocktail like I like my desserts — simple, delicious, well-balanced but not too much fluff.
How does running a restaurant in Picton compare to Toronto?
I think the main battle in Picton is that it's seasonal tourism, so there's not a ton of people in the winter, and then there's just over capacity in the summer. That's the one thing about Toronto — it's 365 days a year. You're busy, busy, busy.
You’re running multiple restaurants across Toronto and the County. How do you balance it all?
Luckily, I have a really amazing, talented, hardworking team of partners and managers. We just collectively do it together. So I don’t have 100 per cent of the problems and they don’t have 100 per cent of the problems.
Could Rosetta be your last restaurant?
We’ll see. Ask me again in a year and maybe it has changed.
—Megan Gallant
Some of the city’s top chefs are teaming up with big brands. Collabs or cash grabs? You decide.
David Schwartz x Shake Shack
Last year, Shake Shack teamed up with Mimi Chinese, where chef David Schwartz dropped a málà chicken sandwich made with lip-numbing Sichuan peppercorns — no toning it down.
The Verdict: Not a sellout. Fans showed up, spice lovers cheered, and the collab proved a big chain can handle big flavour when the right chef is in charge.
Matty Matheson x KFC
Matheson dropped the Matty Melt in early 2026, essentially turning a KFC kitchen into a greasy spoon. Critics cried "sellout" over the massive corporate logo, but the lineups told a different story. The Verdict: Pure Matty. He didn’t bend for KFC. He just made their gravy saltier, the onions sweeter and the whole thing unapologetically his.
Craig Wong x SPAM
For Lunar New Year, Wong flipped the “divisive” canned meat into a SPAM Wellington at Patois — a nod to his Chinese-Jamaican roots and immigrant kitchens that leaned on the pantry staple. The Verdict: Total soul. Turning “struggle food” into a French-style Wellington proves you can celebrate your heritage and have fun at the same time.
Grant van Gameren now calls the County home
Chef Anthony Rose runs Fat Pasha; Darrien Thomas is Canada’s No. 1 competitive eater, ranked 12th globally.
HOME RUN ON A BUN
Baseball season is back — and so is Toronto’s great hot dog debate. Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays home opener on March 27, chef Anthony Rose teamed up with Darrien Thomas — a hot dog eating champ — to taste their way through the city’s best franks. If you can’t make it to the game, these are the ones worth ordering in.
ANTHONY’S WINNER BEEF CLUB
Tino’s, 2984 Dundas St. W., Umami, $13 This beef dog complete with secret Asian sauce was a hit. “All of that is quite delicious,” said Anthony, while Darrien liked “the slight sweetness but a little bit of spiciness at the end.”
BACON ME CRAZY
Fancy Franks, 1507 Avenue Rd., North York, Fancy Lala, $11.99 Bacon, cheese and jalapeño crisps made this a messy, indulgent bite. “It tastes kind of like garbage and I like that,” said Anthony. Darrien loved the crunchy spice and smokiness of the bacon.
DARRIEN’S WINNER RING LEADER
The Burger’s Priest, 1120 Queen St. W., Stern Dog, $8.39
This dog brought onions, cheese and a secret sauce and it impressed.
“Bun’s great, it makes a big difference,” said Anthony. Darrien liked that the roll gave it a soft, slightly sweet base.
BERRY GOOD
Grandma Loves You, 40 St. Clair Ave. W., French Dog, $9.49
Anthony liked the blueberry and brie combo and Darrien agreed, but both found the bun a bit stale. While the savoury and sweet combo was inventive, both felt it didn’t work on a hot dog.
SPICY PUP
Completo, 5 Coady Ave., Completo Hot Dog, $12.50 Completo went all in with salsa, guacamole and mayo.
Anthony found the toppings a bit overwhelming. Darrien agreed:
“It’s actually not bad… just not really a hot dog.”
HOT DIGGITY DOG
Wrvst, 609 King St. W., Danger Dog, $9.50
Piled high with jalapeños, sweet peppers, onions and bacon, this dog delivered a fiery punch.
“Bun’s got a nice chew,” Anthony noted. Darrien appreciated the combination of toppings.
Even T.O.’s top foodie eats healthy sometimes
Toronto food influencer Rick Silver (@dicksworld) is proving he’s not all burgers and latenight bites. He’s rounding up the salads across the city that actually deserve your attention. Because when Rick talks, even the lettuce gets taken seriously.
1. Chop Hop
Born out of Rasa and Sara, Chop Hop has locked in as my go-to salad spot. There’s a solid lineup, but I always order the Rasa — my absolute favourite takeout salad. That is, unless I forget to remove the quinoa. Quinoa ruins it for me. Probably because I once inhaled a piece. I did eventually cough it out … about 30 minutes later. Multiple locations.
The Rating: 9.4/10
Last Bite: The soups are excellent — and don’t skip the little cheese balls.
2. Kupfert & Kim
Once you get past the fact that this place is vegan — and yes, that took me a minute — you might find, like I did, that they’re making some of the best salads and bowls around. Smoothies aside, the smoothie bowls, loaded with house-made granola and fresh berries, make eating healthy feel easy. Multiple locations.
POST CITY X DIAMOND & DIAMOND
Fostering a Family-First Workplace Dynamic
Tips from Jeremy Diamond and Sandra Zisckind of Diamond & Diamond Lawyers
SANDRA ZISCKIND
Sandra Zisckind is a lawyer who was called to the Bar in 2003 and practices in the area of Plaintiff personal injury litigation in Toronto
The legal industry can be fastpaced, high-pressure, and very demanding on those who work in it. Late nights at the office can easily become a habit, especially when a lawyer feels that’s what is expected from upper management. Lawyers are often put under a lot of pressure, and they are expected to perform at consistently high levels.
“It can be difficult, particularly early-on in your career, to find that work-life balance without feeling like you’re jeopardizing your career,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond & Diamond.
Some firms have built a workplace culture where there is little room for fun, relaxation, or decompression while at work. Diamond & Diamond makes every effort to ensure there is a well-balanced family-first workplace dynamic where staff feel supported both in and outside of the workplace.
Office Culture
While practicing law often involves serious subject matter, the office doesn’t have to be dry and serious at all times. Diamond & Diamond makes an effort to inject fun into the day-to-day, which helps boost morale and prevent burnout.
“We try to organize firm trips as often as we can - they’re a great way to decompress, have fun, and let our staff know that we appreciate all of their hard work,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond Law.
Diamond & Diamond believes that feeling valued and appreciated is the key to employee satisfaction. In addition to firm trips, the management team also organizes events and summer engagements that the office is both welcome and encouraged to attend. NHL Playoff season is always a great time around the office, and it makes for a really energetic, fun work atmosphere.
The Rating: 8.7/10
Last Bite: Get the granola.
3. Forest Hill Farmhouse
I’ve worked through the Casa Loma, the Village BLT and the Crispy Buffalo Beltline Wrap. You don’t get much more Torontonian than this menu. Now that they’ve added sandwiches and expanded to five spots across the city. I have a feeling I’ll be seeing a lot more of the Farmhouse fare.
Multiple locations.
The Rating: 8.8/10
Last Bite: Spadina Spring Roll salad. Say that 10 times fast.
4. Mandy’s
If Mandy's Gourmet Salads were judged on decor alone, the score might be a perfect 10 — the space oozes charm. But as a takeout guy, I’m focused on the salad and the value. That’s where things slip a bit. The salads are very good, not exceptional, and once you add a protein, you’re definitely paying for the pretty room — even if you’re not sticking around to enjoy it.
Multiple locations.
The Rating: 7.7/10
Last Bite: Eat it there and soak in the charm. It’ll taste better.
Diamond & Diamond has built an office culture that values connection, and a big contributor to that is their open door policy. Staff members are encouraged to bring up questions, ideas, or issues at any time during the day and share what they're working on with others. This leads to a casual atmosphere that allows staff to feel comfortable asking questions and communicating.
Outside of the Workplace
Beyond the workplace, Diamond & Diamond prioritizes personal time and encourages lawyers and support staff to take time to themselves. Personal time looks different for everyone, and it’s important that all staff feel empowered to use theirs in whichever ways they want to.
“We know that the firm is not their whole lives, and we would never expect it to be! We want our staff to have fulfilling lives outside of the workplace,” says Jer-
emy Diamond, Partner, Diamond & Diamond.
Personal time is crucial to preventing burnout. The management team encourages staff to take time off for family, friends, and themselves. Family commitments are set to high priority, and the firm ensures that no one has to miss milestones for work. The firm has adopted a work to live motto, as opposed to the live to work culture that many firms opt for.
If you’re looking for a personal injury law firm, don’t hesitate to call Diamond & Diamond today at 1-800-567-HURT to schedule a free consultation.
L-R: Rick samples Chop Hop’s Rasa salad; a bowl from Kupfert & Kim
In a strip mall on Highway 7, Bánh Mì Nana is doing something almost unheard of in the GTA’s Vietnamese food scene: Nana only sells one sandwich. Most spots in Richmond Hill or Thornhill survive by offering a massive menu of phở and rice plates, but Nana’s tiny, 10-person shop has banked everything on a single Saigon-style pork bánh mì.
The strategy is working. Since opening just six months ago, the shop has been consistently mobbed, at one point churning out 2,000 sandwiches in a single day.
The business is a family handoff between executive chef Don
The Vietnamese bite Thornhill loves
and his niece Michelle. The "Nana" in the name is a tribute to Don’s grandmother, who moved from Vietnam to Vancouver in 1980. She spent decades making traditional deli meats and pâté for local grocery stores, and Don kept her recipe books for years before opening this shop.
Inside, the vibe is stripped back. There are green Grab delivery jackets on the wall and small stools that mimic the street-side stalls of Vietnam. You watch the team build your order behind a glass counter, choosing between spicy or mild.
The difference here is the prep work. They bake their own ba-
guettes using flour imported from Vietnam. They also make their own deli meats, pâté and a clear Vietnamese-style butter — a rarity in Ontario where most shops buy wholesale. They even core the cucumbers to keep the bread from getting soggy. At roughly $11, it’s a heavy, stuffed sandwich that’s worth the trip. If you’re lucky enough to live in the area, it’s an easy win for a weeknight dinner — just remember to hit the ATM first, as they don't take cards.
Bánh Mì Nana is located at 505 Highway 7, Thornhill. Jennifer Schembri
Toronto gets chic itameshi dining
A new Japanese-Italian fusion (itameshi) restaurant, Bellis, just opened at 561 Bloor St. W., bringing chef Attila Baksa’s long-held culinary vision to life. Bellis is the latest project from Jeffrey Chu (Yuugi Izakaya, 915 Dupont, Tebasaki Wing House) and Baksa, blending two cuisines the chef has long wanted to unite.
“Over the years, I’ve always felt that Japanese and Italian flavours would complement each other beautifully,” Baksa says. “The idea of merging Japanese and Italian flavours first came to me in 2020 while I was working on a project with a few friends. Unfortunately, that project didn’t move forward, but I didn’t want those ideas to fade.”
The menu brings that vision to the table. The rigatoni dish layers Hatcho miso into a spicy pasta sauce for extra depth and umami.
“It’s not immediately obvious on the palate, but
when you compare the sauce with and without the miso, you can really notice the added depth and umami,” Baksa says.
Another highlight is the Toma-Toast, featuring ginger-soy marinated Campari tomatoes, yuzuwhipped ricotta and aromatic shiso.
The beverage program shifts from daytime coffee service to a cocktail bar at night, focusing on clean, balanced drinks.
With terracotta walls, exposed brick and forest green accents, Bellis is designed to feel chic yet approachable — perfect for after-work drinks, date nights or an easy solo dinner.
“Ultimately, I want the experience to reflect what I personally enjoy about dining out — somewhere guests feel comfortable coming back to again and again,” Baksa says.
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L–R: Nana’s stripped-down decor, the famous pork bánh mì
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T.O.’S BEST PHYSICIANS FOR 2026 WITHIN 56 SPECIALTIES AS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS
TORONTO’S TOP 500 DOCTORS
Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026
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Dr. Hong is one of Toronto’s leading facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons and has performed over 5,000 aesthetic surgical procedures to date. He's been chosen as a top cosmetic surgeon for two consecutive years and is known for his expertise in deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery as well as rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty. He is a faculty member at U of T and combines advanced surgical skill with a meticulous, patient-centred approach to deliver safe, natural-looking, and consistently excellent results.
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Dr. Joshua Fletcher
Graduated: U of T, 2020
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Dr. Michelle Klaiman
Graduated: U of T, 2008
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Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2014
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Graduated: McMaster, 1998
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Graduated: Schulich Sch., Western, 2011
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Dr. Wendy Gould
Graduated: St. George's University, 2006
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Graduated: Hadassah-Hebrew University, 1988
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Graduated: McMaster, 2004
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Dr. Baruch Jakubovic
Graduated: U of T, 2013
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Dr. Nina Jindal
Graduated: Kasturba Medical College, 2009
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Dr. Christine Song
Graduated: UBC, 2008
St. Michael’s Hospital
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Graduated: Schulich Sch., 1977 Sussman Allergy
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Dr. Jeffrey Dickson
Graduated: U of T, 1998
St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Michael Hiscox
Graduated: UBC, 2005
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Dr. Chris Idestrup
Graduated: U of T, 2000
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Dr. Darryl Irwin
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000
North York General Hospital
Dr. Desmond Lam
Graduated: U of T, 1994
Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Henderson Lee
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1990
Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Aaron Mocon
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008
North York General Hospital
Dr. Beverly Morningstar
Graduated: U of T, 1976
Sunnybrook
Dr. Lisa Pillo
Graduated: Queen's, 2008
North York General Hospital
Dr. Atul Prabhu
Graduated: Bangalore Uni, 1994
Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Behnam Safa
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1998 Sunnybrook
Dr. Neilesh Soneji
Graduated: U of T, 2007 Toronto Western Hospital
Dr. Sanjho Srikandarajah
Graduated: Queen's, 2010 North York General Hospital
Dr. Keith Tanner
Graduated: U of T, 1993 Sunnybrook
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Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir
Graduated: U of T, 2007 Women's College Hospital
Dr. Ravi Bajaj
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Graduated: Vitebsk State Uni, 1983 Sunnybrook
Dr. Jeremy Edwards
Graduated: U of T, 2003
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Vinay Garg
Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Unify Health
Dr. John Graham
Graduated: Glasgow Uni, 1995
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. John Janevski
Graduated: U of T, 1998
Toronto Western Hospital
Dr. Darren Kagal
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004
North York General Hospital
Dr. Hanna Lee
Graduated: U of T, 2012 One Heart Care
Dr. Kevin Levitt
Graduated: UBC, 2006 Michael Garron Hospital
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Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2010 Cardiac Care North York
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Graduated: McMaster, 2015 Unify Health
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Graduated: Queen's, 2007
Toronto General Hospital
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Women's College Hospital
Dr. Kibar Yared
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Sunnybrook
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Federal Do Parana, 1968
Toronto General Hospital
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Graduated: U of Al-Mustansiriyah, 2004
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Graduated: Shimane Ikadaigaku, 1997
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Graduated: U of Lille II, 2010 Forest Hill Plastic Surgery and MediSpa
Dr. Michael Brandt
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2005 Form Face + Body
Dr. Thomas Constantine
Graduated: McGill, 2008
Humber River Health
Dr. Catherine Haywood
Graduated: McGill, 1995
Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Dr. Christopher Hong
Graduated: U of T, 2003
Edelstein Cosmetic
Dr. Martin Jugenburg
Graduated: U of T, 2001 Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute
Dr. Michael Kreidstein
Graduated: U of T, 1987
Dr. Michael Kreidstein
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jacqueline Makerewich
Graduated: Schulich School,
Western, 2011
Air Sculpt
Dr. Dimitrios Motakis
Graduated: McGill, 2004
Dr. Dimitrios Motakis Office
Dr. Mathew Plant
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008
Mathew A Plant Md
Dr. Richard Rival
Graduated: U of T, 1989
Rhinoplasty Toronto North York Medical Group
Dr. Mike Roskies
Graduated: McGill, 2012 Yorkville Plastic Surgery Ctr.
Dr. Robert Sleightholm
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1979
Sovereign Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Oakley Smith
Graduated: U of T, 1982
Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Philip Solomon
Graduated: U of T, 1994
Solomon Facial Plastic Clinic
Dr. Cory Torgerson
Graduated: U of T, 2002
Sovereign Cosmetic Surgery
l Dr. Ronald Zuker
Graduated: U of T, 1969
The Hospital For Sick Children
y Critical Care
Dr. Shelly Dev
Graduated: U of T, 2001 Sunnybrook
Dr. Robert Fowler
Graduated: McGill, 1995 Sunnybrook
Dr. Anna Geagea
Graduated: Université de Montréal Faculté de Médecine, 2012 North York General Hospital
Dr. David Klein
Graduated: U of T, 1999
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Christie Lee
Graduated: U of T, 2004
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Rochelle Melvin
Graduated: U of T, 2019
North York General Hospital
Dr. Elliott Owen
Graduated: U of T, 2009
North York General Hospital
Dr. Phil Shin
Graduated: U of T, 2001
North York General Hospital
Dr. Michael Sklar
Graduated: McMaster, 2009
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Angela Stone
Graduated: McMaster, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Michael Warner
Graduated: Queen's, 2004 Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Natalie Wong
Graduated: U of T, 1998
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026
Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026
y Dermatology
Dr. Renita Ahluwalia
Graduated: U of T, 2008
Canadian Plastic Surgery Ctr.
Dr. Benjamin Barankin
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001
Toronto Dermatology Centre
Dr. Renee Beach
Graduated: McMaster, 2007
Dermatelier On Avenue
Dr. Madelaine Bell
Graduated: U of T, 2020 Cleveland Clinic Canada
Dr. Julia Carroll
Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2001 Compass Dermatology
Dr. Paul Cohen
Graduated: U of T, 1995 Rosedale Dermatology Centre
Dr. David Croitoru
Graduated: U of T, 2017 Women's College Hospital
Dr. M. Anne Curtis
Graduated: U of T, 1982 Dermatology on Bloor
l Dr. Anatoli Freiman
Graduated: McGill, 2002
Toronto Dermatology Centre
l Dr. Martie Gidon
Graduated: McMaster, 1977
Gidon Aesthetics & MedispaPartner Of Dermapure Group
Dr. Lisa Kellett
Graduated: U of T, 1992 DLK on Avenue
Dr. Jonathan Levy
Graduated: U of T, 2012
Rosedale Dermatology Centre
Dr. Kucy Pon
Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 1996
Sunnybrook
l Dr. Fara Redlick
Graduated: U of T, 2003 Compass Dermatology
Dr. Jennifer Salsberg
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2007 Avenue MD
Dr. Matt Sandre
Graduated: McMaster, 2015 Unify Health
Dr. Maxwell Sauder
Graduated: McMaster, 2011 Toronto Dermatology Centre
l Dr. Nowell Solish
Graduated: U of T, 1990
Dr. Nowell Solish Cosmetic Dermatologist
l Dr. Scott Walsh
Graduated: U of T, 2000 Sunnybrook
y Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Robert Bleakney
Graduated: Queen's Belfast School of Medicine, 1993 Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Petrina Causer
Graduated: U of T, 1995 York Radiology Consultants
Dr. Noah Ditkofsky
Graduated: Queen's, 2008
Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Hemi Dua
Graduated: U of T, 2004
Sunnybrook
Dr. Ben Fine
Graduated: U of T, 2010
Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga Hospital
Dr. Leonard Grinblat
Graduated: McMaster, 2002
WELL Health Diagnostic Ctrs.
Dr. Ryan Margau
Graduated: U of T, 2001
North York General Hospital
Dr. Amanda Murphy
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2010
North York General Hospital
Dr. Linda Probyn
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999
Sunnybrook
Dr. Mia Skarpathiotakis
Graduated: U of T, 2006
Sunnybrook
Dr. Eugene Yu
Graduated: U of T, 1996
Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.
y Emergency Medicine
Dr. Alun Ackery
Graduated: U of T, 2008
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Bryan Au
Graduated: U of T, 1997
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Erin Bearss
Graduated: McMaster, 2002
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Jamie Blicker
Graduated: McGill, 1999
North York General Hospital
Dr. David Carr
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2001 Mackenzie Health
Dr. Michael Charnish
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006
Michael Garron Hospital
l Dr. Sara Gray
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999 Cleveland Clinic Canada
Dr. Tej-Jaskirat Grewal
Graduated: Queen's, 2020
Scarborough General Hospital
Dr. Laura Hans
Graduated: U of T, 1995
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Marlee Klaiman
Graduated: McMaster, 2018
Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Samuel Vaillancourt
Graduated: McGill, 2008
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Omid Vojdani
Graduated: U of Newfoundland, 2005
Michael Garron Hospital
y Endocrinology
Diabetes + Metabolism
Dr. Raymond Fung
Graduated: U of T, 2001 Rainbow Health Ontario
Dr. Jeremy Gilbert
Graduated: U of T, 2002
Cleveland Clinic Canada Midtown
Dr. Alyse Goldberg
Graduated: U of T, 2010 Anova Fertility
Dr. Ilana Halperin
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007
Sunnybrook
Dr. Eva Kogan
Graduated: U of T, 1978
Oak Valley Health
Dr. Olexandra Koshkina
Graduated: U of Dublin, 2013 Women's College Hospital
Dr. Iliana Lega
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004
Women's College Hospital
Dr. Fok-Han Leung
Graduated: U of T, 2004
St. Michael's Health Centre
Dr. Meagan McLavish
Graduated: U of Alberta, 2018 Unify Health
Dr. Oren Steen
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009
LMC Healthcare
Dr. Shoba Sujana Kumar
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003
Women's College Hospital
Dr. Alanna Weisman
Graduated: Queen's, 2010
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Michael Clarfield
Graduated: U of T, 1980
Cleveland Clinic Canada
Dr. Anthony Galea
Graduated: McMaster, 1986
The Institute of Human Mechanics
Dr. Guru Kandasamy
Graduated: American Uni of Integrative Sciences, 2017
The Institute Of Human Mechanics
Dr. David Lawrence
Graduated: U of T, 2013
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Timothy Rindlisbacher
Graduated: U of T, 1992
The Clinic Health Group INC
Dr. Ira Smith
Graduated: U of T, 1998
Cleveland Clinic Canada
Dr. Jacqueline Stoller
Graduated: McMaster, 2010
Athlete's Care Sports Medicine
Centres
y Surgical Oncology
Dr. Savtaj Brar
Graduated: Schulich School,
TOP DOCTORS: METHODOLOGY
Western, 2004
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Ahmed Chadi
Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026
Graduated: U of T, 2009
Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Tyler Chesney
Graduated: McMaster, 2013
St. Michael's Hospital
Dr. Tulin Cil
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000
Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.
Dr. Andrea Covelli
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Usmaan Hameed
Graduated: UBC, 2008
North York General Hospital
Dr. Paul Karanicolas
Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003 Sunnybrook
l Dr. Ian McGilvray
Graduated: McGill, 1993
Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.
- 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 conducts various nominations across North America on behalf of publishers.
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
Dr. Adena Scheer
Graduated: U of T, 2006
St. Michael's Hospital
l Dr. Peter Stotland
Graduated: U of T, 2002
North York General Hospital
Dr. Sara Temple
Graduated: U of T, 2008
North York General Hospital
l Dr. Frances Wright
Graduated: U of T, 1996
Sunnybrook
y Urology
Dr. Dean Elterman
Graduated: U of T, 2006
University Health Network
Dr. Luke Fazio
Graduated: McGill, 1999
Humber River Health
Dr. Andrew Feifer
Graduated: McGill, 2004
Feifer Urology
l Dr. Tony Finelli
Graduated: U of T, 1996
Toronto General Hospital
evidence of a doctor's current, active registration, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify doctors disciplined for an infraction by the province. These entities were excluded from the list.
Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet re-
Dr. Ryan Fitzpatrick
Graduated: Queen's, 2014
Twig Fertility Midtown
Dr. Ryan Groll
Graduated: U of T, 2002
Michael Garron Hospital
l Dr. Robert Hamilton
Graduated: U of T, 1978
Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Keith Jarvi
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1982
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Yonah Krakowsky
Graduated: U of T, 2011
Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Justin Kwong
Graduated: McMaster, 2014
Oak Valley Health
l Dr. Jason Lee
Graduated: U of T, 2004
Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Mark Noss
Graduated: U of T, 1992
Unify Health
Dr. Rajiv Singal
Graduated: U of T, 1990
Michael Garron Hospital
search campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.
Disclaimers: DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.
Dr. Chris Wallis
Graduated: UBC, 2011
Mount Sinai Hospital
y Vascular Surgery
l Dr. Andrew Dueck
Graduated: Queen's, 1999 Sunnybrook
Dr. Kerry Graybiel
Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Humber River Health
Dr. Ahmed Kayssi
Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook
Dr. Thomas Lindsay
Graduated: McGill, 1983
Peter Munk Cardiac Ctr.
Dr. Giuseppe Papia
Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1999 Sunnybrook
Dr. Graham Roche-Nagle Graduated: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine, 1998
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
Dr. Mark Wheatcroft Graduated: U of Edinburgh 1999 St. Michael's Hospital
Although this issue is dedicated to the city’s top doctors, we realize that nurses are the backbone of the Canadian medical system. In recognition of Toronto’s incredibly dedicated nurses we have made a donation to the following charities. Canadian Nurses Foundation www.cnf-fiic.ca
VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) www.von.ca/en
