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PAGES 58-69 The city’s largest Private School Guide

Welcome to the Halloween edition of the Post. Sit back & enjoy!

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Jeanne Beker selects the best vegan leather jackets for fall that feel real and are animal-friendly

25 Life (and love) is gourd for the husband-and-wife team behind Ontario's most popular pumpkin fest

31 The Halloween edition cover story features terrifying tours, creepy cocktails, spooky sweets and more

37 Bye-bye, pie! Michelin chef Anthony Rose samples the city’s amazing new crop of pumpkin pastries

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A scene from the movie ‘Carrie’ shot in Toronto

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2. This Toronto actor starred as a scary teen vampire in the ’80s thriller ‘Lost Boys’.

A. Kiefer Sutherland

C. Corey Haim

B. Andrew McCarthy

D. Joe Flaherty

3. Which midtown Toronto school was one of the settings for creepy horror film ‘Carrie’?

A. Upper Canada

C. Leaside High

B. Branksome Hall

D. Northern Secondary

4. Name the iconic Halloween candy that was once made at the Candy Factory Lofts.

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D. Candy corn

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Acclaimed musician Chilly Gonzales is back in town for a show in front of his hometown fans

T.O.’s Chilly Gonzales sells out Massey Hall

The last time you played in Toronto you hosted a surprise singalong in the lobby.

Can we anticipate something similar?

Have you always written music in this way, without necessarily planning how the album will take shape?

What’s your favourite Toronto view?

Out the window of the Royal Conservatory where I practised piano for six to seven That’s how I did my first piano album. I hours a day in my teens. didn't even know I was making a piano album, and it changed everything for me What’s your favourite and led to the maestro status I have today. memory growing up in Toronto?

But the power of pure piano was some- Breakfast diners on every corner. I live in thing I wouldn't have respected or ex- Europe where it doesn't exist, so it’s very pected, and I just kind of fell into it, nostalgic. without knowing I was recording an album. Since then, I've learned to open the Who is your favourite local artist? channel to go fishing in myself and accept Drake. Come on. He is Toronto. There's no other answer. And I've worked with him, so and be surprised by whatever comes out.

I have the authority to say that.

I can't answer that because I don't know.

When that singalong happened, I basically had the idea for it at 7:30, right before I went onstage. A lot of things come to me What drew you to music originally? last minute, to be honest, so I'm sure some- My Hungarian grandfather taught me the “Goody two shoes” side of my music, thing will happen. which is the part that wants to musically please people and respect tradition and French Kiss is your first album practise my craft with humility. On the that’s written in French. Where other side, I had the part of me that wanted did you get the inspiration for it?

I lived in Paris for 10 years in deep psycho- to mess around and dance on the ceiling, analysis, and I mostly did instrumental like Lionel Richie. And so, I always had music during that time. The unconscious these two parallel tracks, and I think my unloaded itself somewhere else — not in career today pretty much contains both of my notebook, but in the psychiatrist's of- those and reconciles both of those. But obfice. And as soon as I wasn't going to the viously the grandfather got in there first, so office anymore, it started filling up the that was my first real exposure. notebook again. The twist ending is that it was in French. Maybe it freed me up from Here are some short answer how defined and how much I can obfus- questions. What was your first job? cate in English with thousands of ways to My first job was playing piano in a lingerie describe a feeling. But there was something store called Andrews in Yorkville and yes, about working in French — which I don't it's true. I was 16, I think. have a full mastery over — that meant I was really speaking quite directly.

Number of teams, including Toronto, in the new PWHL women’s pro hockey league beginning play this January.

40 The percentage of new grads, according to a survey, thinking about leaving Ontario over affordability.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I demand impunity onstage.

When and where are you happiest?

Onstage. Onstage is the place where you are allowed to live out your deepest — but also darkest fantasies — and be rewarded for it.

So that’s something that approaches joy.

$10 The budget, in millions, for the city and the TTC to improve transit safety.

Do you have a personal motto?

Yes, I would say, “Entertain yourself.” That's the goal. Entertain yourself and you'll entertain others.

Where would you take T.O. visitors first?

To a breakfast diner.

What's your greatest achievement to date?

Being Chilly Gonzales.

2 The Toronto Maple Leafs currently have the second best odds at winning the Stanley Cup this season.

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Hot off the release of his latest album, French Kiss, groundbreaking musician and pianist Chilly Gonzales makes his return to Toronto with an Oct. 18 sold-out performance at Massey Hall. We caught up with the Grammy Award winner to learn more about the album and the big plans for his hometown show.

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ween is at home and on our streets where we decorate our houses, and parade our kids about the neighbourhoods collecting treats.

On our street, it’s actually a time we often catch up with our neighbours out on the front porch passing out candy or on the sidewalks chatting as we chaperone our youngsters from house to house.

Admittedly, doing so while surrounded by little ghouls and goblins of all shapes and sizes in front of houses with decorations that sometimes border on a little too disturbing might not be a textbook definition of bonding time. But it works.

That’s why we lean into the Halloween season here.

It’s about community as much as anything else. It starts when we are kids ourselves and form a rowdy pack of trick-ortreaters piling our sugary loot into pillow cases and grocery bags. And it just keeps going.

But it’s always more about doing things as a community.

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Around here, we have a history with Halloween, including epic costume contests, bloody finger cookies (thanks Carly) and more. The pandemic and shift to hybrid working may have slowed down the costume contests, but we still have the spirit as reflected in this month’s cover story.

I recall one year, my costume was Kurt Cobain circa MTV Unplugged, complete with a ratty cardigan partially obscuring a custom-made T-shirt from an obscure punk band that Cobain was wearing that day. It was detailed. I didn’t even crack the top three!

There is a lot to love about this time of year, especially in Toronto, and this month we want to highlight the best festive Halloween happenings about town.

There are few places on the planet where one night people can attend a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with an amazing shadowcast performing onstage, followed by a bona fide séance, a zombie escape room, an immersive bar dedicated to Tim Burton or even a haunted boat tour. And that doesn’t even begin to uncover the ghostly good times to be had.

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Let’s just say it, last season was a rollercoaster for the Toronto Raptors, and not a good one. Maybe a kiddieland rollercoaster that doesn’t get you too excited or scared, it’s just meh. That was last season. Now, there are exciting new players coming to town brimming with confidence and a swagger that has been missing from the team. Gradey Dick (top right) is a shooting phenom who dazzled on

draft day with his ruby red sequined jacket and has already been showing up at events like the Caribbean Festival. Then there is Dennis Shroder (left) who got Raptors fans brimming with excitement after he led Germany to a World Cup win while taking the MVP award. And, of course, Mr. Excitement himself Scottie Barnes (bottom right). The season kicks off on Oct. 25. Go Raptors.

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L-R: Toronto has lagged behind other urban centres following the pandemic; urban theorist and University of Toronto professor Richard Florida

Expert advice on how to save our downtown Downtown Toronto is not in a death spiral, not yet anyway. But the city needs to get its act together right now according to some experts.

Recently, a study showed that Toronto is lagging behind other major cities in recovering from the pandemic.

We checked in with urban theorist Richard Florida and former chief city planner Jennifer Keesmaat to shed light on the path forward for this iconic city core.

"So we have lagged behind other jurisdictions across North America in terms of returning to the office. Everyone's kind of been waiting on pins and needles to see whether in September there would be a really big bump.

And the banks, of course, had been trying to encourage people to get back to the office," said Keesmaat, highlighting the uncertain landscape of downtown offices post-pandemic.

This shift has intriguing implications, as it intertwines with Toronto's challenges in affordable housing and transit capacity.

Many individuals, influenced by the remote work option, have

chosen to live further out in the region, leading to extended daily commutes. Hybrid work arrangements, blending office and remote work, are becoming standard.

“I think one of the things that is beginning to stabilize in our employment world is that working partly from home and partly at the office is something that's now getting written into contracts. So I don't think that's going to change,” she said. “And what that does is it opens up an opportunity to really think about how we use space in the downtown.”

Florida agreed that Toronto needs to step up its game and stop behaving like a behemoth central business district of olden times.

"Toronto is very much behind," said Florida, acknowledging the challenges that the city's downtown has been grappling with. He offered a pragmatic approach to adapt to the "new normal."

One of the standout features of Toronto's skyline is its towering office structures that have long defined the city's business

district. Florida sees untapped potential in these edifices.

"Some can be turned into apartments. And lord knows we need more and more affordable housing,” he said. “Some can be repurposed into other uses. And some will just have to come down."

However, the challenge lies in repurposing office towers for residential use. Keesmaat ac-

most cities, only a fraction of the housing stock, approximately seven to 10 per cent, can feasibly be adapted from former office spaces.

Florida also emphasized the pivotal role of families in the downtown renaissance. "We need to start building condos and apartments with more bedrooms and outdoor space," he said.

“Working partly from home and partly

at the office is something that’s now getting written into contracts.” knowledges the difficulties involved.

"The challenge is it takes a very specific building floor plate to adapt for residential without it being overly costly," she explained. The unique HVAC systems and floor layouts of office spaces can pose hurdles in conversion. While some smaller or mid-rise buildings have successfully made the transition, it remains a costly and complex endeavour. A study by the Urban Land Institute suggests that, in

Drawing from global examples, he highlighted the necessity for a family-friendly urban environment. "New York does it.

London does it. Hong Kong does it. Paris does it. We have to do it."

He sees the traditional central business district, dominated by offices, as an area that needs reevaluation.

"We now need to rethink how we integrate residential into the downtown core," he emphasized.

A prosperous downtown, according to Keesmaat, should maintain its vibrant 24/7 atmosphere, characterized by a diverse mix of residents and activities.

Florida added that, with a residential component playing such a key role in the future health of the downtown core, public safety is also paramount.

“It’s huge. I am an American.

I’m old enough to remember when American cities were safe,” Florida said. “The good thing is Toronto does not have a lot of gun crime. But other sorts of crime — what you might think of as small-scale nuisance crime — is growing. Car theft is off the charts. We had two cars stolen. Nearly every single family I know has had a car stolen. It seems much worse than any U.S. city I have lived in. Then there is all the stuff that is happening on the TTC, which is scaring people from using it.”

Florida said this feeds on itself and erodes peoples’ perception of their family’s safety.

“There is an important theory of crime called ‘broken windows.’ It says that when small things like this go unaddressed, it creates a cycle which deepens crime,” he explained. “I fear this is the cycle we are now in. We have to take steps to stop it in its tracks before it gets worse.”

In light of these challenges, the path forward for Toronto's downtown renewal becomes increasingly clear. The city must embrace its role as a 24/7 hub, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of its residents.

As Toronto adapts to the new normal of hybrid work, the city has the potential to create a vibrant and inclusive downtown core that caters to a diverse population. By reimagining the use of space, integrating residential areas and embracing adaptability, Toronto can embark on a transformative journey toward a revitalized, resilient and inclusive city centre that continues to thrive in the face of change.

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Some may argue that it It would appear that everyone doesn’t matter since the goal of wins — except the city of course. getting cell service throughout The typical model for provid- the subway network was ing cell service in subways is for achieved. Perhaps, but other all the carriers to work together levels of government took note to build the infrastructure, shar- that the TTC negotiated against ing the costs and the service. itself and lost an opportunity to This is what occurs in Montreal collect millions in revenue. and should have happened in Although this contract Toronto. Instead, over 10 years wouldn’t have been the answer ago, the city gave the contract to to all the TTC's financial probBAI, a provider that couldn’t lems, it shows that the transit provide the coverage that was agency doesn’t do a good job nepromised. Once it was clear the gotiating contracts. While the contractor couldn’t fulfill the province is negotiating with the terms, the TTC should have is- city, it might get an idea that the sued a request for proposal for TTC shouldn't be managed by all the carriers to respond, which the city at all and may make a should have included a mone- move to take over the operation tary benefit to the transit system. of the transit system. If this Instead, Rogers bought out happens, it may be the silver linthe BAI contract for an undis- ing in what is otherwise a fiasco. closed amount, didn’t give the city a penny and didn’t commit to working with the other pro- KAREN STINTZ is a city councillor viders. Even after it was brought former and was a chair of the TTC. to the attention of the city and

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Former mayor John Tory (left) handcuffed the city with years of austerity

You might think that Premier Doug Ford’s vindictive decisions are responsible for most of Toronto’s problems, and you wouldn’t be far wrong, but that’s not the whole story. A former mayor also must take part of the blame.

Former mayor John Tory claimed that the property tax should never be raised enough to be equal to the increase in the cost of living or inflation. For his eight years in office Tory always required city departments to reduce expenditure to be below the rate of inflation — except for the Toronto Police Service, which almost always got an increase. A majority of city council followed his lead. They seemed to think it was good politics.

There are two results of this foolhardiness. First, the city is short of money, in the order of $30 or $40 million a year, which adds up over these eight years to about $300 million not available to build on this year.

It is not enough to resolve Toronto’s problems this year, but it sure would be useful to have that extra money. And council could build on that with a reasonable property tax increase this year to produce another $50 or $60 million.

Of course, Ford’s government must be blamed for cutting revenue otherwise available to the city, such as the $200 million a year

from development charges or not providing reasonable funding for affordable housing or for transit.

His government cannot be let off the hook. But still, former mayor Tory’s policies have been very damaging financially.

The second result is a staffing problem. When departments find they are short on money several things happen. More experienced staff decide they can move on to other municipalities or to the private sector where they can get more compensation and find more challenges. That means that less experienced staff are put in charge.

Then the department finds that it does not want to take any chances or do anything new and innovative, so those who took that approach to public service find it is time to move on. The department becomes settled in old ways, unable to respond well to new challenges.

And of course departments decide to cut services — like not opening washrooms in parks or skimping on transit services or being unable to attend public meetings with community groups. The public becomes disillusioned with city government.

All of those things happened in Toronto over the last eight years.

I keep hearing stories about how city staff are unable to respond in a reasonable time to

proposals to build new affordable housing units; planning staff who are thought to be local planners often do not have the faintest ideas of the neighbourhood they are responsible for. A planner working in Scarborough, for instance, is assigned to downtown Toronto or the opposite.

Mayor Olivia Chow wants to change many things — thank goodness — but she can only do that with strong and innovative staff. Those people are certainly not hidden in the bowels of city hall.

And she does not have the money to hire them quickly from somewhere else. It means the opportunity for her and the council to make change is more limited than any of us would like.

This drives Mayor Chow to reduce her scope of action in order to make financial demands on the other levels of government.

Premier Ford will deny her request for a sales tax or any other progressive form of revenue.

The federal government will continue to dither and claim that cities are really a provincial responsibility, which constitutionally is true, much as it hurts.

So we are bearing the brunt of John Tory’s short-sighted approach to city government for eight years.

JOHN SEWELL is a former mayor of Toronto.

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Wychwood barns loss would be devastating With arts organization Artscape in receivership, there is concern that cultural facilities and artists’ residences across Toronto, including the prominent and beloved Wychwood Barns, are at risk.

Local city councillor Josh Matlow addressed the Wychwood issue in a recent statement.

“I am happy to report that Mayor Olivia Chow is actively working toward a resolution to protect both the residential tenants and the business operators and artists who would be impacted by Artscape's failure,” said Matlow.

Furthermore, a fundraiser has been launched at Canadahelps.org to maintain the operations of Artscape's artist affordable housing, live/work studios and community spaces, all of which play a crucial role in nurturing Toronto's vibrant artistic scene.

“Locally, I am working closely with the Wychwood Barns Community Association to support the tenants, but also to ensure that the many events that our community values, such as the farmers market, continue for many years to come,” explained Matlow. “I will be certain to provide an update once I hear more from the mayor's office.”

Artscape, as of August 2023, managed 14 projects, including live/work spaces, community cultural hubs and the renowned Artscape Daniels Launchpad (ADL), which fosters creative sector entrepreneurship.

With a portfolio of 265 affordable rental and ownership spaces for artists and artist-led families, along with 125 commercial tenancy spaces, Artscape serves as a cornerstone of Toronto's cultural landscape.

In a statement on Sept. 5, Artscape expressed gratitude for the support of the City of Toronto, TD Bank, other lenders, funders and the community.

“Collaborative efforts are underway to explore solutions that allow these essential creative spaces to continue their support for artists and creatives while addressing the financial challenges at hand,” the statement reads, in part.

The Wychwood Barns is a former streetcar facility that was repurposed as an arts and cultural centre and a popular event venue in 2008.

The Barns includes spaces for 26 artist live/work studios, 15 artist work studios and nine non-profit arts and environmental organizations.

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50 storeys on slim lot at Yonge & Eg The proposed 50-storey tower stands in stark contrast to the surrounding neighborhood.

Concerns about the lack of harmony with the existing urban fabric and the potential congestion it may cause have fuelled opposition.

Local residents' associations, such as the Lytton Park Residents' Organization (LPRO) and the Eglinton Park Residents' Association (EPRA), have come out against the development.

“They can’t agree, which is dragging the city into a development war.”

In a letter to Toronto City Council, LPRO president Jane Doe said, "The proposal is for a 50-storey building on a site of just 516 square metres, with a mid-block frontage of only 12.5 metres. It does not seem to accommodate a tall building adequately and does not adhere to the Secondary Plan."

EPRA, representing residents in the northwest quadrant of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for balanced growth. The association expressed concerns about the size of the proposed apartments,

the lack of parking and inadequate street frontage for service vehicles.

Coun. Colle further highlighted the logistical challenges posed by the development.

"There's no access for garbage trucks, and we're in a world where deliveries are constant," he pointed out. "This narrow site will become a battleground for ongoing confrontations between residents and developers."

As of now, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has not scheduled a case management conference regarding the appeal.

However, a recommendation has been made to city council to instruct the city solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the hearing in opposition to the current application.

The hope is to engage in discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues and seek a more harmonious development solution for the area.

“They [the developer] proceeded to go there [to the OLT] very quickly. And, you know, it's a gamble they're taking,” said Colle. “I mean, the tribunal: who knows what the tribunal does because we have no control over that, but we're certainly going to state the city’s case and say, ‘Listen, you haven't assembled the viable piece of property here.’ ” —Ron Johnson

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The journey of this contentious project began on July 13, 2022, when a zoning bylaw amendment application was submitted, aiming to permit the construction of the towering structure. Despite concerns raised by the community, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 10, 2023, citing the city's failure to make a timely decision in accordance with the Planning Act. City councillor Mike Colle expressed his reservations about the development, highlighting the challenges posed by its current form.

"This site (including neighbouring addresses) is suitable for residential tower development and density," stated Colle. "However, the ideal thing would be for the property owners on Yonge Street to consolidate their properties. Right now, they can't agree, which is dragging the city into a development war between the various property owners."

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Markee’s project, marketed as Tyndale Green, includes 1,510 units spread across 12 buildings at 3377 Bayview Ave., between Steeles Avenue East and Cummer Avenue. It is a collaboration with Tyndale University, the north Toronto private Christian university that is providing the land.

“It’s been incredibly exciting and challenging,” said Keesmaat.

Some of those challenges, she explains, have been higher interest rates that lead to ballooning building costs at a time when Toronto’s housing crisis is only getting worse. “The sense of urgency for me has just become more apparent.” (Before getting shovels into the ground, Markee still needs approval on a site plan application as well as to obtain building permits.)

The initial proposal, submitted in June 2021, was for a 15-building development of roughly the same number of

units but entirely comprised of rental apartments, with 50 per cent of the suites dedicated for affordable housing. However, the green-lit plan sees about a third of the units converted to condos and the overall share of affordable apartments drop to approximately 16 per cent.

A year-long delay with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), coupled with rapidly rising interest rates, unfortunately resulted in fewer affordable units pencilled in, Keesmaat said. “[During] that period, where this was sitting at the OLT, there were 10 interest rate hikes, so our borrowing costs in that time period for the overall project went up by $76 million,” she said.

To Keesmaat, though, her development establishes the kind of new family-friendly community that the city needs more of. A café and market are going to be located in the heart of the site, and Tyndale Green will also include a daycare facility and two public parks, including a 2.7-acre green space fronting Bayview. The first plan, she noted, had only incorporated privately owned public space.

“All of the input from the city was incredibly valuable and useful,” Keesmaat added.

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Hangar District housing gets rethink sure that any design elements are changed based on that [feedback],” said Pasternak. “Public consultation and respect for the local community is crucial.”

The Hangar District is just a part of the broader project the developer is calling id8 Downsview, which, by 2051, could feature 50,000 residential units and employ approximately 45,000 people.

That could translate to a daytime population of about 120,000 people, or about the size of Guelph, Eby noted earlier this year.

With large-scale development, Pasternak said it’s important to create a livable, complete community that supports different modes of transportation and boasts necessary amenities such as local schools, multi-purpose trails and more.

“Generally speaking, what we want to see is a road network and a development plan that respects the historical integrity of the existing neighbourhood, and that really is what we’ll be watching closely in the years to come,” said Pasternak. “They can ask for all the density they want, but it has to come with community assets and infrastructure in order to manage it,” he added.

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The developer said the plans were updated from last year’s Other changes to the proposal submission to respond to com- include converting certain primunity feedback to the Hangar vate laneways into public streets, District proposal. In addition to realigning the planned Powell 2,800 residential units, the plan Road extension for better conenvisions a mix of offices, retail nections and creating a larger and a film campus that would be park in the heart of the comhoused within the airport’s old munity, according to planning hangars. documents.

“What excites us about this laThe Hangar District’s overall test application is sharing our density remains the same, with progress on affordable housing 26 proposed buildings ranging in commitments and strategies, height from three to 14 storeys. now totalling 15 [per cent] of the “The changes in the two plans Hangar District residential area,” are fairly small,” said councillor reads an email statement sent to James Pasternak, who represents Post City and attributed to Chris York Centre.

Eby of Northcrest, which has The resubmission comes partnered with the Canada ahead of a community consultaLands Company to reimagine tion event scheduled for Aug. 30. the airport site.

“We’ll be inviting people in to “Affordability is an ongoing share their views and show them challenge in our city, and we rec- the plan, and we’ll be taking ognize the need for solutions those comments back to make

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Landlords sell & T.O. tenants suffer as interest rates rise Eight months ago, Enrique Solórzano was living in an East York basement unit, paying $1,700 a month including utilities.

Then he got a call from his landlord.

“She told me her mortgage was going up, and she has a realtor friend who told her she could be charging $2,300 for the basement,” he said. She asked Solórzano to pay $500 more a month.

“I understood that everything was going up, but my expenses were going up too,” he said. Uncomfortable with conflict and, at the time, unaware of his rights as a tenant, Solórzano made the decision to just move out.

Now he’s living further east from the city and paying hundreds more a month, including utilities. “That was the only place I could find in my budget, and I looked everywhere in the city,” he said.

The rental market in Toronto, already precarious at best, is the latest casualty of interest rate hikes in the country. There have been 10 rate hikes since March 2022 in Canada, and mortgage holders have seen their payments close to double over time. When those mortgage holders are landlords, they often look to offload those costs on their tenants.

“We’re constantly getting calls from

landlords asking how they can raise their rents higher,” Varun Sriskanda, a member on the board of Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario, said. “And their only option is to ask the tenants to move out so they can sell the property.”

They do this because very few buyers are willing to buy a property and assume the existing tenant. If the tenant refuses, land-

“She told me her mort-

gage was going up, and her realtor friend told her she could be charging $500 more.” lords must attempt to evict the tenant by serving an N12 — a notice to end the tenancy due to the landlord, a member of the landlord’s family or a purchaser moving in.

Regardless of what method a landlord chooses, the result is the same — an evicted tenant. And as interest rates have risen, that means more tenants are looking for a new place to rent — and potentially fewer landlords renting them.

“Interest rate hikes have put a lot of fi-

Brad Lamb on the city’s cooling condo market

Recent reports say condos have been flooding the market in Toronto. What are you seeing?

There might have been a bit of a blip because we had a weaker spring than normal, so we had an overhang of hundreds of extra properties that didn't sell and are still on the market in September, but hundreds aren’t really a flood in Toronto.

Some homeowners will sell because they have a floating rate and they’re panicking.

And our offices have definitely had a few new properties put up for sale for investors saying, “I'm tired of this, we have a negative cash flow, we're going to sell it.”

Are portfolio investors still buying?

There is very little in the way of a new condominium market right now. Construction starts are down, and new construction sales are down. And people who are looking to invest in real estate — I’m one of those people, I’m also not actively buying a lot right now. I think investors are sitting on the sidelines.

What does that mean for developers?

For me, normally I pay about four per cent for my construction loans. Now we’re talking over eight per cent. So I don’t think developers right now are going to enter this market with that rate. They're going to wait. All that's going to do is reduce the amount of housing and increase the pricing pressure on housing.

Will the GST waiver help?

It’s not enough to change the narrative in downtown Toronto. It costs me $1,200 a square foot to deliver a building in the city.

With the waiver, it’ll cost me $1,020. We need a price of $800. It would help to get really low interest rate loans at the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the City of Toronto has to waive all building permit fees and development charges. This is just a great first step.

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Landlords seeking higher rents must ask tenants to leave for a property sale

nancial pressure on me as a landlord, and I’ve actually considered selling the place,” Ryan Fang, a landlord in the GTA, said.

“Sometimes you wonder if it’s worth it.”

He bought the place two years ago, and rented out the basement to a tenant for some supplemental income. But since the rate hikes, Fang says his mortgage payments have increased by more than $1,000.

At first, he considered asking his tenant to pay more. “When they increased my mortgage, the first thing you consider is how you can get more money from your source of income,” he said, eventually deciding against it.

If Fang does end up selling his place, that will be two new renters — he and his tenant — looking for a home among rental supply that is already straining under the demand, and will only worsen with time.

“Small landlords, we provide a large chunk of housing in Ontario. If our members start selling off their rental properties, you’ll see a major decline in rental supply,” Sriskanda said.

But Karen Andrews, a lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, said having landlords act as the major suppliers of rental units in the province is part of the problem — and puts tenants in more precarious positions.

“I’m starting to see more illegal asks for rent, simply because landlords invest in real estate without understanding what the margins are,” she said. “And they don’t account for the fact that these houses are appreciating, interest rates or not. Why should they expect a tenant to underwrite their wealth acquisition?”

There is at least something everyone can agree on — Ontario needs more affordable housing.

“If we had an adequate supply of housing, it wouldn’t matter if the interest rates were sky high — tenants wouldn’t care, they’d just go and find another place,” Sriskanda said.

Andrews agrees. “If we were to build more social housing, these pressures wouldn’t exist,” she said. “Landlords could do whatever the hell they wanted if renters had choice.”

Solórzano moved to Toronto from Mexico City to study at George Brown College, believing there would be more opportunities for him here. But five years later, Solórzano is considering moving out of the province. “I don’t know how people keep paying this kind of rent,” he said. “It’s about quality of life. If I could live in an area I like, pay less and be closer to things, why wouldn’t I?” —Julia Mastroianni

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The inside scoop on T.O.’s first fashion club Toronto’s first and only fashion club is opening on King Street this weekend, and it’s everything it sounds like and more.

Founders and couple Ion ( Jai) Sobaliu and Sadaf Emami say Rchive will operate as a retail space featuring a coffee bar with fresh-baked cookies, and at night it will serve as a multi-use event space for art installations, showcases, fashion shows and social events with a cocktail bar and DJ booth.

Shoppers can expect a range of unique and very diverse streetwear designers, as well as Rchive’s in-house brand rchiveredux: one-of-a-kind revived vintage clothes with artistic embellishment. In addition, Rchive offers styling services and will soon launch a rental collection to make high-end pieces accessible for the everyday shopper. Sobaliu calls it “your closet away from home.”

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atives, so that they can utilize the space for their own brands. An additional backroom will function as an atelier for designers to work out of.

Rchive started three years ago when the couple began selling Sobaliu’s long-collected clothing archive out of their home in Vaughan.

“From the start, we knew that we wanted to do something different and include people in the community,” says Sobaliu.

“The more people we met, the more we got connected with everybody, the vision just became more and more clear,” says Emami. They spent eight months renting a 20-by-20-foot cubicle on Keele Street.

That’s when they first conceptualized the Fashion Club, says Sobaliu, who remembers orchestrating a photo shoot in the cubicle and having peers ask if they could also style them and help them find a photographer.

“We wanted to build a one-stop shop,” says Sobaliu, “so creatives could visit and we could help them develop their brand.”

After Keele, they rented their first showroom on Queen Street. Now they’re proud to finally have a permanent space to house the fashion community. It hasn’t been without hurdles, they confide — 141 curated pieces totaling approximately $30,000 of inventory were stolen earlier this summer, delaying their initial plan to open in August.

“It was a really bad hit, but it taught us a lot about having the right security and the appropriate insurance,” says Emami.

She also says that it helped them trust their instincts as curators. Since the lost inventory included their prized pieces saved especially for their opening, they had to improvise newer and even better inventory.

Now they’re more optimistic than ever.

—Emma Johnston-Wheeler

Last month, two new boutiques moved into Rosedale — homewares store Urban Island and jewelry shop Augustina Boutique.

Although these niche shops can be a hit or a miss in other Toronto neighbourhoods, there’s something about Rosedale that keeps them coming.

Despite the recent closure of well-known boutique Wolf & Moon, the neighbourhood continues to reign supreme as the boutique district of the city. From luxurious antique and decor shops to charming neighbourhood eateries and gourmet havens — Crybaby Gallery just opened its newest speakeasy Le Tigre there — Rosedale offers a number of local shops for its community.

And it’s the community, in particular, that has kept the businesses going.

“There are a lot of independent businesses versus big box stores, and coming out of COVID, I find people really supported those businesses in our area,” says Brittany Olsen, executive director of the Rosedale BIA. During the pandemic, Rosedale also saw a surge of pop-up events hosted by local businesses, which the neighbourhood positively responded to.

“It really comes down to the community,” she says. “These shops thrive from all the local support.”

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Moto boots: A fairly heavy boot characterized by a low heel and often adorned by buckles, TikTok fashion influencers say a key styling tip is to pair a moto boot with a red jacket for optimal coolness. Fashionista and vintage seller Maya Wohlfahrt also advises pairing these heavy boots with delicate fabrics like silk or lace.

Where to buy: Heel Boy (773 Queen St. W.)

Tweed: Toronto model Oriana Doan says she’s all for tweed because it’s “timeless and classic.” For the ’60s mod vibe, try lighter colours like pastels, paired with pearls and ballet flats. If you prefer an edgier look, Doan recommends a red and black tweed skirt paired with a leather jacket and moto boots. Where to buy: Smythe (1116 Yonge St.) or Carriage Trade (2984 Bloor St. W.)

Jackets instead of hoodies: For menswear and beyond, experts are predicting the “death of hoodie culture” this season, replaced by jackets as the new outerwear. Whether it’s traditional denim, corduroy, sportswear, trenches or blazers, there are a ton of options to add a finishing touch to a fashionable outfit. Where to buy: Cameron Alastaire Vintage (662 Queen St. W.)

Sporty knitwear: Freelance stylist Karensa McCarthy has cosy athletic apparel on her radar this fall, following the recent popularity of incorporating sports jerseys into fashion. Consider logoadorned crewnecks, varsity sweaters and cosy knits combined with athletic accessories like track pants and sneakers. Where to buy: Common Sort (444 Bloor St. W.) —EJ-W

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I greatly admire today’s young people are suing the Ontario people — but I sure don’t envy government over climate issues. them. We older generations are And in a case supported by the leaving them a hell of a mess.

David Suzuki Foundation, 15 It’s up to older generations to youth from seven provinces and foster hope by taking concrete one territory are suing the federal action to get off fossil fuels and government for violating their stop destroying natural spaces. rights to life, liberty and security But we must also recognize the of the person under Section 7 of serious, often long-term mental the Canadian Charter of Rights health effects youth can experi- and Freedoms and violating their ence in facing this crisis. We right to equality under Section need to ensure they have access 15, because they’re disproporto adequate mental health sup- tionately affected by the climate port and tools for self-care. emergency.

After waiting too long for Again, young people shouldn’t adults to make the right choices, have to spend their time and remany young people are finding sources going to court to compel that channelling their fear into governments to do what they action is one antidote to despair. should be doing in the first place: Some have courageously ensuring their constituents live in mounted legal challenges. In a healthy environment and that Montana, 16 young people suc- youth can expect a bright future. cessfully sued the state this I urge all youth to talk about month for violating their right to and get active in climate issues if a clean and healthful environ- you can — whether it’s particiment. pating in a march, writing a letter “Because of their unique vul- or joining an organization — but nerabilities, their stages of devel- remember also to enjoy your life. opment as youth, and their Let’s not be overcome by deaverage longevity on the planet spair. A better future is achievin the future, plaintiffs face life- able. We older generations owe long hardships resulting from those coming after us our consisclimate change,” the judge wrote. tent, focused efforts to do whaMany are hoping the land- tever we can to get there! mark decision will energize other youth climate lawsuits, including DAVID SUZUKI with files from senior writer and one next year in Hawaii. editor Ian Hanington.

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CURRENTS ADVICE

Dear Sangita: My bestie’s boyfriend hit on me. Should I tell her?

Dear Sangita: My best friend started dating this guy she’s liked for a long time. They seemed good together, until we all went to this party and he got super drunk and decided to hit on me. I can’t get over what he did. Do I tell her?

—Bestie in a pickle Dear Bestie: I think you should tell her right away. I know it’s a tough decision because, if you tell her that her boyfriend hit on you, she might get upset with you., But at the same time, you’re helping her from future pain. I had a friend who was dating a guy who I thought was great, and then I saw his true colours. They got married, and she went through a lot. A few years later they ended up getting divorced, and in hindsight I wish I had said something.

I think she knew she wanted out of that relationship, but she needed someone else for encouragement. So yes, I think you should say something. If you don’t

want to say it yourself, go to him and give him a deadline — he has to tell her by Friday or you will.

I’ve done that before, when I knew a guy who cheated on his fiancée, and he listened and he did the right thing.

Dear Sangita: I recently lent my friend $1,000 in February and $2,000 in June. He told me he could repay the f irst loan by the end of the

to pay you by the end of the year, so you have to wait until the end of the year to decide. You don’t want to lose a friendship and you don’t want to lose your money, so you lose out in both situations if you don’t continue that friendship with him. Personally, I’ve given money to close family and friends, thinking I’ll get the money back, and it hasn’t happened. But I chose to let it go and told myself I was in a position to give to someone who needed it. Maybe in 10 years, I’ll get it back! And if your gut was telling you not to give him year. When he asked for another another $2,000, you shouldn’t loan, my instincts said no, but after have! You need to own that deciseveral conversations I gave in. I sion. trusted him and felt that he was honest with me, but now I wish I Dear Sangita: My in-laws are not had something in writing. Do I great people — awful to my partforget it, forget our friendship or ner and awful to me. I’ve dealt demand my money back? with that by setting up some —Repayment regrets boundaries about when and how I see them. Now that we’re having a Dear Regrets: We’ve all been kid, they suddenly want to be more through this! He said he's going involved in our lives. Do I have to

sacrif ice some of my sanity for my kid’s relationship with their grandparents?

—In-law invasion Dear Invasion: When it comes to

your child, those first years are so crucial for taking care of yourself and your baby. Nothing else matters. Nobody else's opinion matters. The in-laws will have their time later. Keep your boundaries! Later, you might want to make sure you are present when they’re visiting your kid, especially in their younger years. I was always with my kids at first, to make sure they were being treated the way I wanted. Once they get older, they can speak for themselves and you can hopefully take a step back.

Have a relationship or life question for Sangita? Send it to advice@postcity.com.

SANGITA PATEL is our new advice columnist and a television host on ET Canada.

CURRENTS GROWING UP T.O.

City’s top mentalist stops strangers and reads their minds Kevin Hamdan can read your mind. His social media pages — where he’s racked up almost 700,000 followers on Instagram and 1.7 million likes on TikTok — are filled with videos of Hamdan stopping people in the streets of Toronto, asking them to think of a name or a memory before seemingly reading their thoughts exactly. But that kind of magic (or, fine, the illusion of magic) doesn’t happen without some training.

“When I was six, my dad showed me a card trick where he guessed what card I had picked.

At that moment, I was like, ‘How is this possible?’” Hamdan says. “I was also watching Criss Angel and David Blaine videos and tried to create my own way to do what they’re doing.”

It was the mind reading part, less so the magic, that intrigued Hamdan. So he would visit the library, learning how to do card tricks and teaching himself psychology. “I had to learn how to get inside people's minds and read

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He notes that mentalism is the illusion of mind reading, suggestion and influence — “essentially, the magic of the mind.”

When you watch Hamdan guess someone’s password or the name of their first kiss now, it seems too easy — almost like magic. But he says it was hundreds of hours of practise that got him to this place. “I’ve been practising since I was six years old. By the time I hit Grade 8, I was getting a lot better at the presentation

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But when classmates in high school began making fun of him for it, Hamdan stopped entirely until Grade 11.

“I wish I didn’t quit, I wish I didn’t listen to the noise,” he says.

“But everything that happened led me to where I am today — I wouldn’t change anything.”

Once he was back, Hamdan would perform constantly and knew he would be doing mentalism for the rest of his life.

So what does a mind reader study in university? Not psychology. “I had a suspicion that school would de-motivate me from what I wanted to do, so I didn’t want to study psychology and have that happen,” he says. Hamdan pursued a degree in jazz guitar at York University instead and found that his suspicion was right.

“Music started to feel like a chore. I enjoyed it much more when I was playing alone or with friends.”

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months trying to build up engagement and a following through social media, shooting and posting videos every day and trying different styles to see what clicked. The engagement happened slowly and then suddenly: from 2021 to now, Hamdan’s following on TikTok and Instagram grew exponentially, and he started landing interviews on shows such as Cityline and booking more and more party appearances.

So was he born with it? Hamdan sees mind reading as a skill that he’s perfected over time, though it’s hard not to believe you’re witnessing magic watching him get it right time and time again.

“I believe that, as entertainers, we’re born with the ability to connect with people,” Hamdan says.

“My mom always said I had the entertainer in me from a young age. And I will say that I have a good gut feeling.”

But the rest? It’s all an illusion.

— Julia Mastroianni

CURRENTS HOW THEY MET

Queen and king of the Ontario pumpkin patch Darlene Downey and Nathan Gorr, owners of Downey’s Farm, know a thing or two about Halloween. A fourth-generation family farm, they’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pumpkinfest this year. Ontarians swarm to the farm every year to see thousands of pumpkins, explore the Boo Barn and puzzle through a corn maze. Now, the pair share the details of their royal connection and very Canadian proposal.

How they met

We met in Toronto through my high school best friend, who went to the same university as Nathan.

I was crowned Queen of the Furrow as part of the International Ploughing Match in Nathan’s hometown, which was a funny coincidence and our friend thought we would be perfect together.

The first date

Our first date was at Main Street train station in Bolton on a

corn on a picnic table in front of our house. And then 30 years ago, we made the jump to a pumpkin farm, sold our cows and every year we grew a little bit more. Three years ago, Nathan and I purchased the company from my parents, and they’re still involved.

Nathan: I didn’t originally come from a farming background.

I was a mechanical engineer, so obviously it was a gamble to move to the farm.

Darlene: His parents thought Darlene Downey, Nathan Gorr and their four children he was crazy giving up a nine-tofive for this!

Thursday night. Nathan was liv- where I thought, “Oh, I think I’m The proposal ing in Toronto and I was living going to marry this guy.” here at the farm in Caledon. He Prior to us dating, Nathan had Our family used to host a yearly was working horse shows in Pal- accepted a job in Australia. It curling bonspiel. Nathan came up grave, so he came up early and we started just two and a half months with a plan and included my three met for a drink. It must have gone after we started dating, so we were brothers. They set up a draw to well because on Sunday he visited pretty inseparable leading up to it the button between my dad and me at the golf course I was work- and then decided to make long brothers and asked me to be the judge. Nathan was acting super ing at. The following weekend, I distance work. weird all day! There were over 100 invited him to my brother’s 30th of our family and friends watchbirthday, but I didn’t tell him who The farm was going to be there — my entire Darlene: My parents were dairy ing and as my dad threw his rock, family! For me, that was the night farmers growing up, and we sold Nathan got down on one knee on

the ice and proposed. A very Canadian proposal!

The wedding and honeymoon

We got married Sept. 11, 2010, at the farm, a beautiful fall wedding!

Because we were coming into our busiest season, we took a threeday honeymoon to Tremblant. We later took a babymoon to Hawaii.

The kids

We have four kids: 11-year-old twins — a boy and a girl — a nine-year-old daughter and a seven-year-old son.

Balancing careers and marriage

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EERIE EVENTS Mind-bending shenanigans

Hillbillies with chainsaws

Join Mysterion Mindreader at Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club in Richmond Hill, on Oct. 28, for a spine-chilling Halloween celebration featuring a full séance with the infamous "Walt the Doll," known as "Canada's Annabelle," and experience Mysterion's mind-bending psychic entertainment.

115 York Blvd.

At Fear Farm, navigate a pitch-black cornfield (stay on course!) and encounter four distinct horror mazes at this renowned haunted farm outside Toronto. Keep an eye out for chainsawwielding hillbillies, eerie clowns and more horrifying surprises.

936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright

Legends of Horror Casa Loma's grounds become a one-hour immersive horror experience, featuring live actors, creepy gardens and never-beforeopened and seriously scary castle chambers, including tunnels and other dark and disturbing spaces. 1 Austin Terr.

Commune with the dead An intimate and genuine Victorian séance awaits a select group as the acclaimed Jaymes White brings his mystical event right to downtown Toronto. The terrifying Isabella Street Seance runs until Nov. 25. Tours start at 640 Church St.

Martino Manor Explore a macabre three-story indoor haunted house and an expansive outdoor maze, teeming with live actors and lurking shadows.

This Etobicoke-based event is strictly for those aged 14 and up, due to its spine-tingling intensity. 7 McIntosh Ave.

Halloween in a museum

A vampire lounge Toronto's inaugural haunted attraction Screemers offers seven walk-through mazes with 120+ live actors, Midway of Madness rides and a 15,000-square-foot tent, featuring stage shows and a licensed vampire lounge. 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan

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TERRIFYING TOURS Scary strolls

Haunted Walk

What could be spookier than a spine-tingling journey through Toronto's dark history with the Original Haunted Walk? Delving into ghosts, graveyards and unsolved mysteries, the walk departs from the Hockey Hall of Fame's courtyard for a chilling tour, revealing the city's eerie and supernatural tales. 10 Front. St. W.

Embrace the Halloween spirit at ROM After Dark's special event on Oct. 27, RAD: Trick or Treat, a costume-friendly party that transforms the entire museum into a spooky wonderland with activities like face painting, photobooths, crystal ball readings and a thrilling pumpkin scavenger hunt, all while enjoying live music. 100 Queen’s Park

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Monster mash

Join a lantern tour of Fort York and its historic surroundings, where you'll hear thrilling tales of a haunted lighthouse, the Battle of York, explore a burial ground and uncover the fort's paranormal mysteries. 250 Fort York Blvd.

Eldritch Theatre presents Doc Wutherloom’s Here There Be Monsters, a T.O. Halloween tradition since 1999, where Doctor Pretorious Wuthergloom, the infamous necromancer and arcane medicine showman, regales audiences with ghoulish tales, Oct. 25 to Nov. 5. 922 Queen St. E.

Ghost town à gogo Experience an actual ghost town come to life at Haunting of Hexwood, a viral sensation turned spine-chilling immersive town of terror. Here, the supernatural blurs with reality, featuring eerie attractions and immersive horror, from Oct. 6 to 31, at the WFW Backlot Film Studio in Pickering. 3800 Sideline 32

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All the scares

Don't miss the Torontonian Halloween tradition at Hot Docs Cinema where the annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween special offers a nightmarishly delightful experience as the cult classic plays onscreen alongside a live music performance. 506 Bloor St. W.

The 17th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival is set to return from Oct. 18 to 22, offering five nights and approximately 40 amazing new horror, sci-fi and action movies at Scotiabank Theatre.

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The Revue Cinema is the place to be for two+ weeks of horror flicks and special events, including the classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Blair Witch Project, a 45th anniversary screening of Halloween on Oct. 31 and much more. 400 Roncesvalles Ave. Doc Wutherloom

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(WITCH)CRAFTS Littlize yourself Visit Little Canada this month in your favourite costume and be immortalized — that is, littlized — in it forever! The attraction is also hosting a haunted scavenger hunt, a ghostly tour of little Canada and other fun Halloween drop-in activities all month long. 10 Dundas St. E.

Level 4: Harbour of horror An immersive storytelling boat cruise that takes you through the Toronto Islands, past the Gibraltar Point lighthouse and through the city’s creepiest buildings, Haunted Harbour will tell you spooky stories of phantom ghost ships, lost lighthouse keepers and more!

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Howl at High Park For the nature-lovers at home, on Oct. 28 and 29, High Park’s Halloween Howl will take you through the woods to learn all about the animals that go bump in the night. Then get cosy around the campfire and make some hair-raising art!

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Level 3: Fright lights At Halloween Night of Lights, you’ll enjoy a stunning themed light show.

But from 10 to 11 p.m. every night in October, things get eerie with Fright Hour — a twisted, spine-chilling version of the light show with roaming monsters and ghouls. Scarborough Town Centre, 500 Progress Ave.

Get spooked at the farm At Halloween Boo Barn, there will be spooky sounds, sinister sights — oh, and some pretty cute farm animals! Visit Riverdale Farm from Oct. 21 to 22 for family fun that includes on-site pumpkin carving, crafts, face painting and more! 201 Winchester St.

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Visit the land of the dead

There’s a Halloween party on Oct. 28 — but it’s just for dogs! At Doggie Fest Howl-O-Ween, enter your pet in a costume contest, take them trick-or-treating (emphasis on treat) and, of course, snap a pic together at the pet photo booth. 421 Bentley St., Markham

Disney Pixar’s Coco delighted viewers with its heartwarming and colourful story following Miguel into the Land of the Dead after Dìa de los Muertos. Now, on Oct. 6 and 7, you can watch it play out on the big screen as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra plays the magical score live onstage. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.

Bark-et in the park On Oct. 29, Dogsview Park will transform into Howl-O-Ween Unleashed: a fun-filled vendor market where your pup can unleash the inner beast (or pumpkin). Show off your pet’s costume, shop the market by Toronto Dog Moms and snag some treats! Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave.

Mystical magic On Oct. 25, Toronto Public Library is hosting a legendary Halloween magic show with The Amazing Magic Mel! Come in costume and prepare for an interactive (and comedic!) spectacular. 765 Queen St. E.

Mad scientist in the barn For lovers of magic and science, head to Artscape Wychwood Barns on Oct. 28 and 29 for Mad Magic! Kids will ooh and ahh as they witness a mad scientist magician perform chilling and thrilling tricks. Make sure to wear your Halloween costume! 601 Christie St.

The historic Markham Museum is getting a ghostly transformation from Oct. 28 to 29! At Scaryfest, walk the plank at pirate paradise, witness a mad scientist show, find out your fortune in a crystal ball and enjoy the monster mash bash! 9350 Markham Rd., Markham

Level 1: Pumpkin-riffic Kick off Halloween season right with the Pumpkinfest extravaganza from Oct. 6 to 9! With midway rides, bouncy castles, an inflatable corn maze, hayrides and even a SuperDogs show, there will be plenty of cute autumnal photo ops too! Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave.

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Raccoons are essentially this city’s unofficial mascot, and with most of us having a few who live in our backyards, we know they’re also pretty cute. Grab a black mask, fuzzy ears and a striped tail — oh, and a bow tie in honour of the City of Toronto’s hilarious “Don’t feed the wildlife” ads.

The Little Mermaid’s Ariel This year’s The Little Mermaid remake was a fresh take on the classic fairytale, and kids (and adults!) flocked to theatres to see Halle Bailey step into the role of Ariel with aplomb.

She was compelling enough to convince plenty of kids to switch their favourite Disney princess to Ariel, making it an ideal Halloween costume. Go for a (walkable) mermaid tail and plenty of purples and pinks; red wig optional.

Mario and Luigi

Taylor Swift in T.O.

For kids who like to dress up with their friends, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which opened in 2023, might be the perfect inspiration. Don overalls and red and green, the signature Mario and Luigi colours, plus their monogrammed hats, for the full look.

Taylor Swift recently announced another North American leg of her Eras tour, featuring six Toronto shows! With the shows happening in November, fans have joked about their outfits needing some major Canadian weather-proofing.

Dress in an iconic tour outfit of your choosing — and then throw on a parka to top it off! Perfect for trick-or-treating.

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This Halloween, indulge in a blast from the past with a retro mix of candies at the Candy Bar. Enjoy classics, like Sweet Tarts, Milk Duds, Party Stix and Giant Fizzes, that'll transport you back in time while satisfying your sweet tooth. 849 College St.

Reports describe a man in old-fashioned attire wandering the building, vanishing through walls. Another tale involves a woman seen on the staircase long after the café closed. When she vanishes, the chandelier begins to swing. 1 Trinity St.

Bulk Mine The Boiler House

This vintage candy shop is your Halloween haven. Offering bulk gummy candies, chocolates and jelly belly treats, Bulk Mine has been downtown’s go-to spot since 1998. Get all your Halloween goodies here to make your celebration spooktacular. 655 Yonge. St.

Once the Boiler House, now El Catrin restaurant in Toronto's Distillery District, used to serve fine dining with a side of spookiness. Bottles flew off the wine rack and a waitress once saw a hanging figure. These odd occurrences stopped after El Catrin took over. 18 Tank House Lane

So Sweet Canada The meticulous selection, featuring over 100 brands, is constantly expanding to include the most exotic imported candies and treats, including retro cereals, cotton candy and a variety of chocolates bars. You and your little goblins could lose yourselves for hours. 5328 Hwy. 7, Woodbridge.

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If you like the heat, head on over to Ramen Isshin during spooky season for a devilishly hot dish. The “Helloween” Yuzu Dora Ramen is so fiery it will give your taste buds a oneway ticket to hell. 421 College St.

Enjoy signature bubbling drinks, like Beetle Juice and Skin of a Killer, in eight themed rooms at Storm Crow Manor. This multilevel mansion is filled with freaky monsters, delicious food and scary secret passages.

580 Church St.

Nitro Lounge & Bar is pulling out all the stops with an impressive lineup of seasonal libations. Get set for a slew of creepy drinks, including the Blood Bag, or knock back a round of spooky shooters. 8600 Keele St., Concord

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Four Brothers

Halloween is the pizza industry's peak season, and Four Brothers Pizza is stepping up the game with its Stuffed Pizza Skulls.

Packed with zesty tomato sauce and oozing mozzarella cheese,they’re a must-try for those seeking a spooky Halloween treat.

540 King St. W.

This restored 1946 bar is known for its strange encounters. After closing, a staff member felt an eerie presence in a storage area and saw a man leaving the room.

Legend has it a gangster met a violent end here. 178 Bathurst St.

The Keg Mansion The Keg, once the Massey family's home, is rumored to be haunted by a maid who died by suicide after Lillian Massey's death. In 1976, the Keg took over the space, and some say they've seen the maid’s ghost hanging around ever since. 515 Jarvis St.

Halloween Haunt At Canada’s Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt, which will see the amusement park transformed into a scream park full of sinister attractions, enjoy spooky drinks like Toxic Waste, Red, Red, Rum! Runner and Vampire Attic. 1 Canada’s Wonderland Dr., Vaughan.

Halloween Food Truck Festival Prepare for a spooktacular foodie experience on Oct. 28 and 29. Don your most creative costume and feast on treats from vendors like Jerk Brothers, Rebozos and local craft brewers.

3701 Danforth Ave.

Haunted chocolate tea party

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Deadly Grounds

Until Nov. 5, the Omni King Edward offers a chocolate-themed afternoon tea menu, priced at $75 per person, as part of the Toronto Chocolate Festival. Enjoy an array of chocolate delights, including cocoa shots and unique treats like cocoa-chipotle steak, chocolate orange jaffa madeleine and Hong Kong milk chocolate tea tiramisú.

37 King St. E.

Join Nadège's expert chefs for a Halloween treats master class on Oct. 19 and 28. Elevate your culinary skills and discover the secrets behind Nadège's renowned pumpkin pie. Plus you’ll become a chocolate-tempering maestro in this delicious learning experience.

78 Queen St. W.

If you’re up for a road trip, Deadly Grounds located in Courtice, Ont., offers year-round spookiness in the form of spinetingling concoctions like Campy Crystal Lake Latte and creepy pastries like Sinnamin Skulls and Monster Tuxedo cookies. 1413 Durham Highway. 2, Courtice

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Halloween is more than costumes and candy; it's also about the boos. Toronto bars are getting into the spirit and brewing up a bunch of creepy cocktails just in time for spooky season. Offworld Bar, a futuristic hot spot for sci-fi bites and eerie libations, offers the macabre Alien Secretion cocktail (pictured) among a dozen others during their four-day Halloween extravaganza. The “spooky as

hell” pop-up Black Lagoon (Oct. 12–31) offers six hauntingly good elixirs to match its eerie decor, including the Book of Blood — a take on a mai tai — and the mocktail Satanic Panic. And no Halloween is complete without a visit to the Burton Bar (Oct 4–31), a Beetlejuice-themed speakeasy where guests can enjoy vintage-style decor and Tim Burton–inspired cocktails.

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BIO Mary Anne Shaw is an established lawyer whose law practice focuses on Wills and Estates, Residential Real Estate and Family Law. Mary Anne Shaw is very active in the community, and has served on many boards and foundations in the not-for-profit arts and health sectors. She provides personal service and practical solutions.

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In the quest for flawless and radiant skin, skincare enthusiasts have seen a convergence of science and technology. Among the remarkable innovations, light therapy and cryotherapy have emerged as transformative tools in the world of non-invasive facials. These two technologies are revolutionizing the way we approach skincare, offering a host of benefits that promise to rejuvenate and invigorate the skin.

Light Therapy: Brightening Complexions with the Magic of Light Light therapy, also known in the beauty world as "cold laser" harnesses the power of specific wavelengths of light to address a range of skin concerns. This very gentle technique can be tailored to target various issues, making it an incredibly versatile option for anyone.

Acne: Blue light therapy, in particular, has shown remarkable effectiveness in treating acne.

The word “Probate” has been heard by most of us and used generally when a person is thinking about making a Will and Powers of Attorney.

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Along with the word “Probate” come the dreaded words “Probate fees” known as Estate Administration Tax. This is the tax based on the value of your assets on the day you die and collected generally at the time that your Estate Trustee applies for the Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee.

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BYE-BYE, PUMPKIN PIE Move over, pumpkin pie, it’s time for a new parade of desserts to gobble up the spotlight.

Chef Anthony Rose donned his favourite Grateful Dead hoodie — perfect for All Hallows Eve — and sampled T.O.’s new crop of pumpkin pastries for your October feasts.

SPICE LATTE DOUGHNUT “This is a really good-looking doughnut!

And the addition of the chocolate cup on top, I mean come on! The filling is really well spiced and the portion is huge! Everything on this doughnut is good.”

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Phipps Bakery Cafe, 420 Eglinton Ave. W., $55

sy e e h c So cream PIE CONE “I’m not getting very much pumpkin in the ice cream, but it still has great flavour. The chimney cone is delicious and fresh, and the pumpkin cookie on top is a nice touch.”

Eva’s Original Chimney, 454 Bloor St. W., $9.95

RUNNER-UP CHARLOTTE CAKE “This is really delicious.

The cake is dense and moist and the taste of pumpkin is not overpowering. The icing is rich and creamy, and overall this is a quality cake.”

Padaria, 5 Manor Rd. E., $42

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CREPE CAKE “This is gorgeous, I love all the layers, and I appreciate how difficult it is to make. It’s got a really pronounced pumpkin flavour, which kind of overpowers the taste of the crepe. It’s a really cool riff on a pumpkin dessert.”

Millie Patisserie, 12 Oxley St., $119

PUMPKIN SPICE CREAM PUFFS “Wow, a great amount of filling inside! Nice texture but not a ton of flavour. The pastry is very good and really well made, and it’s cute with the pumpkin seeds on top. But I can’t differentiate much flavour going on in the cream.” Emmer, 161 Harbord St., $5/each

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WINNER MAPLE HARVEST CAKE “What’s going on here?! This maple icing is really good. I don’t really taste the pumpkin too much.

This is rich over-the-top, great flavour, well-made and moist. Wow, that’s really good.”

Demetres, 180 Enterprise Blvd., Markham, $19

CUPCAKES “This is really pretty! The gold leaf on top is super cool. It’s a really heavy buttercream, and the cake is nice and light with great flavour.” Bobbette & Belle, 3347 Yonge St., $5/each

ANTHONY ROSE Post City’s tasting chef is the Michelinrecommended visionary behind Fat Pasha, Schmaltz and Fet Zun.

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Never before has a humble diner captured the attention of Michelin’s critiques, but White Lily Diner did so — and for good reason. Combining a respect for local provenance with greasy spoon ambitions, the White Lily Diner has been serving brunch and classic diner fare from its humble Riverside abode since 2016. In 2021, husbandand-wife owners Ben Denham and Ashley Lloyd purchased a 40-acre working farm in Uxbridge, Ont., and ever since, a great deal of the produce found on the menu at the diner comes from the newly christened White Lily Farms.

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A weekend brunch favourite in Parkdale, BB’s is a vibrant basement Filipino eatery that opened in 2022. Decked out in seafoam tiled green walls, BB’s esthetic is the kind of wonderful, unpretentious space that makes you feel right at home.This spot, which is something of a bestkept secret among locals, features a menu that puts a modern spin on classic Filipino favourites. Think housemade sausage served with silog (a mix of garlic fried rice and egg) for breakfast; whole fried milkfish; and a tempting sour braised pork loin soup for the incoming autumn nights.

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Toronto is home to its fair share of French restaurants who have served their communities for decades. So it’s quite admirable that after being open for less than a year Parquet’s dreamy take on a neighbourhood bistro is turning heads in the industry.

Curated by chef Jeremy Dennis, the simple, one-page menu includes a raw bar with East Coast oysters by the dozen, a classic steak tartare and a scallop cru. Delicious mains include everything from the humble steak frites to the cassoulet — a traditional, meaty French stew.

Parquet’s version uses decadent duck confit.

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Named after Georgia’s capital city, Tiflisi is an establishment run by the Pkhakadze family that offers diners an authentic Georgian food experience in the heart of Toronto. Using recipes that the Pkhakadzes have collected for years, the menu at Tiflisi centres around sharing everything familystyle. Expect to find a selection of vegetable-centric appetizers, like badrijani, a traditional fried eggplant dish, and, of course, more than 10 different kinds of bread. Don’t miss out on Tiflisi’s authentic khachapuri acharuli, a boatshaped bread layered with gooey melted cheese and topped with a single egg yolk.

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With a long, sleek counter as a focal point, chef Takeshi Sato is the driving force behind this contemporary Japanese restaurant that serves kappostyle cuisine. A traditional cooking style of cooking and boiling, kappo chefs are experts in working with seasonal and local ingredients, which, at Kappo Sato, include an abundance of seafood flown in fresh from Japan. With a culinary background that spans more than two decades, chef Sato opened this spot in 2022. Like most kappo-trained chefs, he is also a qualified tea ceremony, flower arrangement, sommelier and international sake master.

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From party themes to co-ordiGranicolo and Gouzopoulos nated outfits, Toronto's streets are also the duo behind Cry have been awash with various Baby Gallery, a semi-secret shades of pink, thanks to cocktail bar with an industrial Barbie's success. Now, with vibe in Little Portugal.

Rosedale's latest martini bar, The ingredients and infuLe Tigre, the pink trend con- sions used at Le Tigre are identinues. tical to those at Cry Baby.

Before you even step inside, However, the menu features a you'll notice the distinct pink distinct selection of martinis glow emanating from the win- and specialty cocktails. dow above the piano store on A significant distinction lies Yonge Street. At the top of the in the cocktail names at Le stairs, banana leaves serve Tigre, including Silk as curtains, inviting Sheets, Dirty Dancyou into the ing and the super lounge where adpopular Ashley CREATIVE SPIN ditional LEDs Madison.

The menu features illuminating Although a range of vintage jungle and wild Granicolo and cocktails, including the Alaska, inspired cat motifs pay the team are by the Gold Rush. homage to the currently concenexotic name of the trating on the bar's bar. soft launch, he says “We really wanted to that they plan to introduce create a transportive space,” a small snack menu soon. says Robert Granicolo, who coFor now, Granicolo is owns Le Tigre alongside thrilled to be doing precisely Stephen Gouzopoulos and what they set out to do: provide beverage director Andrew a distinctive space centred on Foster. “We wanted to make it excellent, classic drinks. so aggressively different from “We’re just happy to be in other bars.” the neighbourhood and excited With its vintage ceramic cats to give people an excuse not to and tiger-themed artwork travel to the west end for a combined with unique and cocktail bar if they don’t need vintage drinks like the Alaska, to,” he says.

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Famous Hockey Puck dim sum dumplings arrive in Yorkville

From top: An array of dumplings; Pearl’s contemporary interior

This year, Pearl Chinese Cuisine marks its 40th an- dian landscapes. niversary since opening its Harbourfront location, The restaurant offers an extensive menu of auintroducing Toronto to authentic Chinese cuisine thentic Chinese cuisine, including noodles, stir-fry, with a touch of elegance. dim sum and cooked fish.

The award-winning restaurant has recently Despite just recently opening over the Labour opened a new location at the corner of Yonge and Day weekend, some of the most popular dishes Charles, bringing its delicious flavours to Yorkville. from Pearl’s four other locations, like the twoAs the operations manager of the Yorkville lo- course Peking duck, have already become a hit. The cation, Andrew Lai, points out, Pearl isn't aiPeking duck includes one course served with ming to broaden its customer base across steamed flat buns, veggies and a sweet the city. Instead, they are strategically sauce and another course featuring the O CANADA setting up shop closer to their existing duck in a salad.

Pearl’s Hockey loyal customers.

Other crowd-pleasers include the Puck dumplings are “We know that our potential cusdeep-fried lobster and Pearl's repan-fried and filled tomers and existing customers live in nowned deep-fried Hockey Pucks. with shrimp and the area,” says Lai. “So we wanted to These Hockey Pucks, much like the chives. open up something a little closer to wall art, seamlessly blend authentic cuithem.” sine with its Canadian roots.

Though the new restaurant maintains the “Many of our longtime customers won’t say same white-tablecloth sophistication and comfort- ‘chive and shrimp dumplings,’ they’ll say, ‘Hockey able seating, it also sports a more contemporary in- Pucks,’” says Lai. “They are a very famous dish.” terior. While the floor-to-ceiling windows at the Lai says that Pearl Yorkville is eagerly awaiting Harbourfront location create a bright, well-lit din- its liquor licence before hosting a grand opening ing space, the dark ceilings and black marble coun- celebration to warmly welcome the Yorkville neightertops at Pearl Yorkville gives it a more intimate bourhood to its newest upscale dim sum destinafeeling. tion.

The dining room's artwork beautifully blends Pearl Yorkville is located inside Charles Street Chinese tradition with iconic 20th-century Cana- Promenade at 730 Yonge St. —Megan Gallant

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With record-breaking GTA car thefts, there’s finally a solution A few months ago, a Rosedale resident brought a newly-purchased Range Rover home with him and parked it on his driveway. But he never got a chance to enjoy it — less than 48 hours later, it had been stolen.

“These thieves are super elevated. They stole that car in 32 seconds,” neighbour Ali Ushak, founder of ABE Automotive, says.

In the past two years, car thefts have been on the rise in the city and beyond. A new report by the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association found that a vehicle is stolen every six minutes across the country.

According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS), In 2022 there were 9,606 auto thefts in Toronto alone — more than double the 3,284 thefts in 2015 and a 45 per cent increase from 2021.

“Auto thefts continue to be a concern in Toronto with the growing issue of 'auto thefts through technology,’ with the majority of vehicles being stolen having keyless ignition systems,” a communi-

cations representative from the TPS stated. The Toronto Police have joined a GTA taskforce dedicated to carjackings because these auto theft crimes often involve multiple regions.

“About five years ago, we saw an increase in car thefts, and it seemed like very few cars were immune,” Ushak says. “So we launched this protective side of the business — we wanted something foolproof, so that maybe they could get in the car, but they wouldn’t be able to turn the car on and steal it.”

ABE Automotive, which has been in business for 15 years, houses some of the most unique, luxury vehicles and supercars in the city, servicing celebrities along with some of the most powerful people in Toronto. With expertise in everything from Ferraris to Lamborghinis to Land Rovers, it was important for the company to figure out how to protect these coveted cars from theft.

Enter: the immobilizer. These devices, once installed in your

Immobilizers stop the start button from communicating with your car vehicle, stop the start button from communicating with the car. “This is an independent system to the key, with its own remote — and there’s no human involvement,” Ushak says. “There’s no way someone can replicate that signal from your remote, unlike other defence systems that can be intercepted if your passcode is known.”

There’s a secondary anti-theft device that can strengthen the work of an immobilizer — a drone module. Acting as an independent anti-theft system, you can control

the immobilizer from an app and track the location of your car, even if someone tries to disable the location services on your vehicle.

To support the drone module, a gas pedal controller may also be added. “Even after the vehicle is stolen, you can actually disable the gas pedal in the vehicle,” Ushak says. This is the newest anti-theft technology the company has found on the market and it’s not available for all vehicles yet. The commander will slow the car by 10 km/h every five seconds, eventual-

ly forcing the car to stop and pull over.

Ushak notes that ABE Automotive provides technology that is all about deterrence — stopping the vehicle from being taken instead of trying to figure out where it went once it’s already gone.

“Thieves want to be in and out in under two minutes, and if there’s an immobilizer installed, they’re not going to take the two hours to undo that process.”

Beyond anti-theft measures, ABE is the country’s leader in complete car care. Their state-of-the-art facility houses the top detailers, installers and technicians with services ranging from Paint Protection Film to ceramic window tinting and full custom builds.

Visit ABE Automotive at Unit 9, 160 Pennsylvania Avenue in Concord and check out abeautomotive.com

Email: hello@abeautomotive.com Phone: 1-(800)-584-8861

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Buca, a well-known name in We can't wait to welcome modern Italian dining, is mak- guests and share our passion ing waves with its latest ad- for Italian cuisine." dition in Vaughan. The The menu features standout restaurant serves up traditional dishes such as branzino crudo, dishes by the diverse regions of prepared tableside; polenta Italy. with tender braised meats; and At this new location, Buca Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a 40 aims to blend the best elements oz. AAA beef porterhouse of its original King Street and aged for 45 days, served with Yorkville establishments while caper agliata and salamoia boadding some exciting new lognese. twists.

Handcrafted pastas steal the The spacious venue show such as maccheboasts a roomy roncini di Campomain dining area filone, which with 110 seats, boasts fresh AWARDS FIXTURE a lounge and a angel hair One year, three Buca lavish outdoor pasta, Nova locations reached the patio.

Scotia lobster, top 10 on Joanne Kates' Heading brodo di mare, best restaurants list. the culinary St. Brigid's team is exbutter and lobecutive chef Jorge ster bottarga. If Fiestas, a 12-year you're a pizza lover, Buca veteran, with senior innovative options like calasous chef Matthew Asturi of- mari con cipolle await, featurfering his expertise and passion ing grilled squid, fior di latte, for Italian cuisine. cipollini onion, artichoke, "We are thrilled to bring peperoncino and parsley.

Buca's modern Italian dining And for an utterly indulgent experience to Vaughan," says treat, don't miss the funghi Peter Tsebelis, managing direc- pizza, adorned with mascartor, King Street Food Com- pone, Gorgonzola, seasonal pany. "Our team has poured mushrooms and marjoram. their heart and soul into every Buca at Vaughan is located aspect of this new location, at 898 Portage Parkway and from the carefully curated offers complimentary valet menu to the service and design. parking. —Jennifer Schembri

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Little Italy’s latest restaurant is run by a top Michelin chef

DaNico's interior showcases a dramatic selection of curated artwork

Opened just last month, DaNico is a new bespoke menu costs $225 per person. Wine pairings can be fine dining concept that's run by one of Toronto's added for an additional $120. most acclaimed chefs.

“Opening DaNico is truly my dream realized,” Located in a heritage bank building at 440 Col- explained Daniele Corona, executive chef and partlege St., DaNico is a nod to Michelin-style cuisine, ner. “The concept embodies my culinary journey service and award-winning design. The restaurant — from Italy and under the mentorship of the Iacshowcases the talent of executive chef Daniele Co- carinos in the Amalfi Coast, through the evolution rona, of Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto, and was to what inspires my cooking today. Here, I can created in partnership with international create my own interpretation of interhospitality icon Nick Di Donato of nationally inspired, award-winning cuiLiberty Group, multi-starred chef sine. I am both proud and honoured HIGH HONOURS Ernesto Iaccarino of the Don Alto welcome my esteemed guests to Don Alfonso 1890 fonso 1890 Group and chef Coshare my vision unveiled.” was recently named rona.

This intimate restaurant is home the world's secondThe menu highlights modern to just 60 seats, but inside, the hisbest Italian restaurant Italian culinary tradition, combintoric space is nothing short of outside of Italy. ing modern Asian influences while amazing. The space, designed by using local and sustainable ingredients.

Liberty Group’s VP and creative direcThe eight-course signature tasting tor, Nadia Di Donato, features the drama menu of distinctively crafted dishes — proand architectural wonder of vaulted 30-foot duced with the chef ’s expert precision juxtaposing vaulted ceilings, an open kitchen, a chef ’s table, inpremium ingredients — is plated on one-of-a-kind timate banquettes and a buzzy bar, finished with serving vessels, designed to tell his story of the food lavish Italian mohair velvets, lush brocades and in a presentation that stimulates all senses.

English leather, gleaming marble, porcelain, VerPaired with an exceptional program of curated sace ceramics, crystal and rich warm woods. wines (the restaurant is home to more than 3,000 DaNico is now accepting reservations for dinner bottles) from DaNico’s noteworthy repository, service and is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 DaNico promises an epic evening. The tasting to 10 p.m.

—Christine Hogg

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An assortment of Jing’s delicious Hong Kong—style Chinese dishes

Bayiew’s new HK-style Chinese eatery Located on Bayview Avenue just south of Eglinton, is Jing, a new restaurant that invites diners to experience the authentic flavours of Hong Kong–style Chinese cuisine.

“The Bayview area has so many shops and stores, but it was missing a Chinese restaurant,” says Jackie Lin, the restaurant’s manager. “We picked this area because we want to bring an authentic Chinese food experience to the area and to bring people together.”

Named after its owner, Jin Lin and inspired by Beijing, the restaurant is on a mission to bring authentic Chinese cuisine to the

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forefront. Jackie, who is the elder sister of Jin, emphasizes that this mission involves creating the juiciest and most flavourful meals.

The kitchen at Jing is staffed by a group of experienced chefs, hailing from Hong Kong, who bring with them over 40 years of culinary mastery.

The standout dishes include traditional Peking duck, a renowned Chinese delicacy known for its rich flavours. In particular, the Peking duck at Jing goes through an intentional and long preparation process, taking almost six to eight hours to marinate and roast, ensuring a flavourful and tender final

product.

Another jewel in Jing’s crown is its lobster, which is offered in four ways: Hong Kong style, ginger and green onion, seasoned salt & pepper or drunken garlic.

And the secret to Jing’s exceptional lobster dishes, according to Jackie, lies in the meticulous control of oil temperature during cooking, resulting in a juicy and delectable dish.

Even their soups undergo a slow-cooking process that spans six hours to deliver a taste that’s nothing short of exceptional.

Jing is located at 1634 Bayview Ave. —Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

Rice dogs come to Yonge & Sheppard If you haven't had the pleasure of trying yubu yet, a mouth-watering combination of fried marinated tofu and seasoned rice, your moment has arrived.

Head over to Yubu, a new shop that opened last month, and discover not one, but 17 unique variations of this delectable Korean dish.

Situated in North York, Yubu declares itself the trailblazer of Korean tofu pockets in Canada.

Conceived by a passionate collective of Korean cuisine aficionados in Toronto, Yubu’s mission is to globally elevate Korean food's influence. By infusing Yubu with authentic Korean toppings, they aim to introduce K-food to a diverse audience and propel Korean cuisine to new heights on the global culinary stage.

Among Yubu's offerings, some standout tofu pockets include the bulgogi, topped with tender beef and zesty garlic mayo; the egg pocket, featur-

ing a drizzle of sweet mayo; and the kimchi fried rice pocket.

The menu also boasts an assortment of triangle gimbap, a beloved Korean street food that combines rice with an array of fillings, all wrapped snugly in dried seaweed.

Other menu items include rice bowls, such as the Bulgogi Yubu Bowl, topped with marinated beef bulgogi, kimchi and egg.

What truly sets this location apart is the addition of Korean rice dogs to the menu. Korean rice dogs are one of the most popular street foods in Korea and an absolute must-try. Picture a hot dog enveloped in a crispy rice flour batter, deepfried to perfection and offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavours.

Yubu is located at 5421 Yonge St. —Jennifer Schembri

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Fourteen Toronto schools battled it out for the ultimate prize: a visit from a pro sports team mascot and, of course, those all-important bragging rights!

Kudos to all the participants – every mascot is a true school spirit champ! We were absolutely floored by the more than 35,000 votes that poured in during the competition. Country Day School took top prize with an incredible 15,958

votes, with Crescent School in second place with 11,512 votes and Bransome Hall in third. To celebrate their win, Storm the Cyclone and Country Day School were visited by the Maple Leafs' Carlton the Bear (left), Toronto Raptor (centre) and Ace of Blue Jays fame (right)! It was a day of unforgettable excitement and school spirit!

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Parents often think they can shield their children from all harm

Over-helping your kids It was an illusion of mine, when life perfect, bump-free, for this I entered the sorority of moth- tiny perfect creature.” ers, that I could ensure all good As the tiny perfect creature things for my children. I would grows, so does our delusion. strew their paths with rose petals When my daughter started and give them lives free of pain. grad school at Columbia UniDoes this sound familiar? versity in New York, she was in And yet, here we are, not a her mid-twenties. Apparently month into the school year, and my delusion was intact. The first it’s not quite going like that. week of school they sent her on Some parents worry their kid a scary placement, with no classis in the wrong class. Maybe room time up front on the howthey got the wrong teacher. Or to. I complained to a friend and aren’t in class with their friends. said I was going to call ColumOr they’re with the “bad kids.” bia about their mistake. Really.

Or maybe our child is struggling It took a while for my friend — with homework. Or making to talk me off that ledge. friends. Or not taking responI learned then that I will likely sibility. Or horribly anxious not stop trying to prevent my about going to school. Or disor- children from experiencing pain ganized. or defeat till I draw my last I know parents who tidied breath. This is parents’ core their child’s desk every morning. struggle. The other stuff is easy Did it make that child more or- in contrast to letting go. Which ganized? No. starts far earlier than we could Or take me. When my son have imagined. I’ve been where started Queen’s, I made his bed you are; what I learned was to in res. The dorm person kicked work hard to control my imus out because we stayed past pulse to interfere. leaving time.

First, it rarely works. Second, This is because becoming it telegraphs lack of faith in their parents causes loss of common ability to manage. Which educes sense. We develop the delusion their confidence, optimism and that we can protect them from motivation. all mishaps. Our love for our When I left them on their children is so profound that it own with hard stuff, they tended obliterates brain cells. I read that to rise to the occasion. wise book The Blessing of a Partly because in taking my Skinned Knee… and ignored its hands off the steering wheel, I lessons. communicated my faith in their When they place that tiny resilience and resourcefulness. bundle in our arms, we forget And that grew both. On my that we don’t control the world. good days.

We gaze upon that babe and instantly make a stupid decision: JOANNE KATES is the director of “Yes I CAN. And will…. Make Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park.

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CLARA MONTERO SCHEIDT

ETHAN BASIL

The Bishop Strachan School

Crescent School

FIND THE RIGHT FIT

“Choose extracurriculars because they make your life more fulfilling, not just to fill up your time or to enhance your university application. And if you’re not sure what excites you, don’t be afraid to try out as many activities as it takes to find the right fit.” Clara is the head of the robotics team and is a member in other clubs, including STEM.

DEVELOP YOUR INTERESTS

“My school offers a number of outreach programs that help students to nurture their unique interests. This diversity of options is amazing and allows students to explore a wide range of activities.” Ethan is a prefect and in the Youth-to-Youth program

GO THE EXTRACURRICULAR MILE Extracurriculars can supercharge your education, build lifelong bonds and impress universities and employers. But with an abundance of options available, how can you make the best decision? We chatted with four top students to get the scoop on making the right choice, what criteria to consider and how they discovered the perfect fit.

MOLLY ZENG

GRACE PLUMPTON-HILL

TFS

The York School

A SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL MAKES A DIFFERENCE

“In Grade 11, I was able to do both the school musical and varsity basketball thanks to the support of my teachers and other members of the faculty.” Grace is director of student spirit on the student council and serves as a co-captain of the debate team.

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CHOOSE ACTIVITIES THAT BRING YOU JOY

“Extracurricular should not be forced and should allow the individual to make the final decision. Motivation is key when embarking on any journey, and extracurriculars are essential to expand your horizons and add a colourful array of experiences to your lives.” Molly plays piano, sings and is involved in both the orchestra and school band.

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2023 SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE Discover what these distinguished schools have to offer with their open houses and info sessions this fall and winter Bannockburn School Visit bannockburn.ca for info on our in-person open houses: Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 10am - 2pm 416-789-7855 Bayview Glen Visit bayviewglen.ca for info on our in-person open houses: Saturday October 28th, 2023 from 9 - 11am Saturday November 18th, 2023 from 9 - 11am 416-443-1030 Blyth Academy Visit secureapp.blytheducation.com/Infosessions/Academy for info on our in-person open house: Wednesday October 25th, 2023 from 5 - 7pm (at 7 Ontario Campuses) 416-960-3552 The Bishop Strachan School Visit bss.on.ca for info on our in-person open houses: Junior School: Thursday October 19th, 2023 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Middle & Senior School: Thursday October 26th, 2023 from 5:30 - 7:30pm 416-483-4325 Central Montessori School Maplehurst Campus Visit cmschool.net for info on our open houses: Every Thursday from 10am - 4pm 416-222-9207 Children’s Garden School Visit cgsschool.com for info and to RSVP for our open houses.

Reach out with any questions to: admissions@cgsschool.com Tuesday October 24th, 2023 from 3:45 - 4:30pm RSVP Wednesday November 8th, 2023 from 3:45 - 4:30pm RSVP Tuesday December 5th, 2023 from 3:45 - 4:30pm RSVP 416-423-5017 Crescent School Visit crescentschool.org/apply for info on our in-person open houses: Grades 7-12: Wednesday October 25th, 2023 from 10am - 12pm Grades 3-6: Thursday October 26th, 2023 from 10am - 12pm 416-449-2556 x 466 Crestwood School Visit crestwood.on.ca to find more out about our school and inquire about private tours only.

416-444-5858 Greenwood College School Visit greenwooodcollege.org/admissions-events for info on our open houses & info sessions: Thursday October 12th, 2023 from 6 - 8:45pm (in-person open house) Wednesday November 1st, 2023 from 10 - 11am (virtual info session) Thursday November 2nd, 2023 from 6 - 7:30pm (in person info session) Wednesday November 15th, 2023 from 7 - 8:15pm (virtual info session) Tuesday November 21st, 2023 from 7 - 8:15pm (virtual info session) 416-482-9811 Hillcrest Progressive School Visit hillcrestschool.ca for info on our open houses: Saturday October 14th, 2023 from 10am - 12pm Wednesday October 18th, 2023 from 4:30 - 6pm 416-489-8355 J. Addison School Visit jaddisonschool.com to book a personal tour.

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Montcrest School Visit montcrest.ca to book a personal tour.

416-469-2008 Neuchâtel Junior College Visit njc.ch for info on our in-person open house: Sunday October 15th, 2023 from 3:30 - 5:30pm 416-368-8169 x 225 Prestige School Visit prestigeprivateschool.ca for info on our in-person open houses: Sunday October 22nd, 2023 from 11am - 2pm Sunday November 5th, 2023 from 11am - 2pm 416-250-0648 St. Clement’s Early Learning School Visit scels.ca for info on our in-person open house: Tuesday October 17th, 202 from 9:15 - 11am 416-489-0822 St. Clement’s School Visit scs.on.ca/open-house for info on our open houses: Friday October 13th, 2023 from 9 - 11:15am (in-person) Tuesday October 24th, 2023 from 6:30 - 7:30pm (virtual) Friday November 17th, 2023 from 9 - 11:15am (in-person) 416-483-4414 St. Michael’s College School Visit stmichaelscollegeschool.com for info on our open houses: Thursday October 19th, 2023 at 7pm Tuesday October 24th, 2023 at 7pm 416-653-3180 TanenbaumCHAT Visit tanenbaumchat.org/open-house for info on our in-person open house.

416-636-5984 TFS - Canada’s International School Visit tfs.ca for info on our in-person open houses: PK to Grade 1 : Thursday October 19th, 2023 from 9:30 - 11:30am Grades 6 to 12 : Friday October 27th, 2023 from 9:30 - 11:30am 416-484-6533 Toronto Prep School Visit torontoprepschool.com for info on our open houses: Saturday October 21st, 2023 from 10am - 12pm Saturday November 25th, 2023 from 10am - 12pm 416-545-1020 Villa Nova College Visit villanovacollege.org for info on our open houses: Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 9:30am Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 6:30pm Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 6:30pm Friday, November 17th, 2023 at 9:30am 905-833-1909 The York School Visit yorkschool.com for info on our in-person open houses: Junior School: Tuesday October 24th, 2023 at 6pm Middle School: Wednesday November 1st, 2023 at 6pm Senior School: Thursday November 2nd, 2023 at 6pm 416-926-1325

2023 PRIVATE EDUCATION GUIDE Our 34th annual Private Education Guide features top private schools & extracurricular programs, including an easy-reference information bar containing class size, student–teacher ratios & real tuition costs.

Hillcrest Progressive School Hillcrest offers a warm and inclusive learning environment. Our focus is on enriching the lives of children between the ages of 18 months to 5 years old. We believe that every new experience sparks intrigue and our classrooms and grounds are the ideal setting for learning, socialization, and growth. Our robust programs cover all elements of early childhood education and play including literacy, premathematics, STEAM, social sciences,

languages, gross motor skills and the arts. What makes Hillcrest different? We firmly believe that a strong sense of selfworth is the cornerstone of all cognitive learning. Our certified educators, cultivate opportunities to foster each child’s own creativity, emotional well-being and academic strength. We aspire for each child to have a strong sense of confidence,be an inquisitive thinker, and have awareness of the world around them.

SCHOOL TYPE: Preschool YEAR FOUNDED: 1929 GRADES: Toddler to SK

ENROLMENT: 100 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 4:1, 7:1, 8:1 TUITION: $9,750-$19,800

Bannockburn School A leading independent Montessori school for over 30 years, Bannockburn is recognized throughout Toronto for its outstanding academic standards, steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and deep respect for the potential in every child. Bannockburn’s Toddler, Primary and Elementary Montessori programs offer an enriched curriculum that exceeds provincial standards and nurtures a love of learning. Children aged 18

months to 12 years flourish in a childcentered community that cultivates independence, imagination and intellect.

Located in a beautiful facility, Bannockburn provides an ideal setting for inspired learning, with brilliant Montessori classrooms, ample outdoor space, a fullsize gymnasium, and Music, Art and French specialty teachers. Every family at Bannockburn is proud to call it home.

Visit bannockburn.ca to learn more.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 200 YEAR FOUNDED: 1993 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Varies GRADES: Toddler to Gr. 6 TUITION: $17,975 –$27,300

TanenbaumCHAT TanenbaumCHAT is the GTHA’s only Jewish community high school and the largest in North America. We provide enriched academic offerings delivered by expert educators in a warm and supportive learning environment. The TanenbaumCHAT experience also features an extensive array of extracurriculars, renowned ruach (spirit), and friendships that last a lifetime. An emphasis on Jewish values and

community service informs our programming and strengthens our students’ Jewish identities. Through our extremely successful New Stream program, which accounts for 23% of our current Grade 9 cohort, we are proud to welcome students who are new to Jewish learning. Come and find out what makes our school special.

Find yourself at TanenbaumCHAT! tanenbaumchat.org/apply

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 1335 YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Call for Details GRADES: 9-12 TUITION: $22,725

Greenwood College School Greenwood helps students develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. Our personalized academic program provides each student with a high level of both challenge and support, and our welcoming, gender-inclusive community fosters open-mindedness and engagement. Our progressive approach to learning challenges students based on what they need to grow academically. Greenwood also offers an array of high-calibre athletics, arts and co-curricular programs. Experiential learning opportunities, including outdoor education and service learning, encourage students to find new depths of perseverance and to build connections with the broader community. When our alumni leave Greenwood, they’re ready to thrive in highly selective postsecondary programs and to explore what excites them.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 2002 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 500 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 7:1 TUITION: $42,780

St. Michael’s College School Since 1852, St. Michael's College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. We are Canada's only Catholic, Basilian, independent school, educating young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme. Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, our students develop the faith to be a modern man of St. Michael's: free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and world.

Our students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity through inquiry-based learning. In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael's College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to the world.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1852 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 850 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 12:1 TUITION: $23,250

“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”

— Dorothy Parker

CGS (Children’s Garden School) Since 1986 Children’s Garden School, located at 670 Eglinton Ave E., has been trusted to provide children with an exceptional education based on a welcoming creative learning approach. CGS is a place where students thrive through an academically stimulating personalized curriculum, delivered in a warm environment. CGS is celebrated for its academic integrity, early literacy, participation in the arts, athletics and public speaking.

Committed to nurturing classes, and student health and well-being, the CGS experience prepares students for their next steps to the larger private schools.

CGS offers Early Start (preschool)-Grade 3 with full or half-day Early Start options.

The Real Food for Real Kids hot lunch program is included with the Early Start program and an option for JK-Grade 3 students. Visit their website cgsschool.com for more information.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1986 GRADES: Preschool to Grade 3

ENROLMENT: 110 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 to 16:1 TUITION: $12,000-$25,500

The Bishop Strachan School The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls. Our rigorous curriculum embraces an equity mindset, and prepares students for university and beyond. Our approach teaches students to learn deeply and build the skills to make positive change. They are encouraged to find their voice, to work collaboratively, and to learn to lead. BSS students grow into compassionate and

ethical citizens. Our 7.5-acre campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, a Centre for Arts and Design, multimedia and film labs, and athletics facilities, including a new turf field - the first in Ontario at a girls’ school. As an. inclusive girls’ school, we foster a sense of belonging by affirming our diverse community. For more than 150 years, BSS has inspired students to be fearless and educated them to be leaders.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1867 GRADES: JK - Grade 12

ENROLMENT: 950 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $37,500 (Day School)

St. Clement’s Early Learning School

COLLABORATE EDUCATE GRADUATE St. Clement’s Early Learning School

70 St. Clements Avenue, Toronto M4R 1H2 416-489-0822 or www.scels.ca

“I am so proud to see how quickly his language, social skills and values are developing.”

Clement ’94 with Carter

As the leading benchmark for Early Childhood Education since 1955, SCELS has stuck to its promise. Our promise is to provide an exceptional, individualized program that works best for your child. With an intimate staff of twenty, and small class sizes in one of Toronto’s historic landmark churches, we’ve developed a reputable program that encompasses a balanced academic and social/emotional curriculum. At SCELS, each child has their own Individual Program Plan that we put in place to support positive growth every term – from Nursery through to Grade 2. Come and see for yourself! Contact us at admissions@scels.ca to book a tour or visit www.scels.ca to learn more about us. Be a part of our community, be a part of SCELS. Open House, Tuesday, October 17th, 9:15am-11am.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1955 GRADES: N to 2 ENROLMENT: 150 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Low TUITION: $11,000 to $21,075

TFS - Canada’s International School Welcome to Canada's only bilingual full continuum IB World School.

Founded in 1962, TFS (formerly Toronto French School) was the nation's first French immersion school. Located on two campuses one at Lawrence Avenue East and Bayview Avenue, the second near Cawthra and the QEW in Mississauga - we welcome children from age 2 to Grade 12 in a diverse, coeducational and non-denominational learning environment.

We teach the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework of the IB's primary and middle years programs, and the diploma program.

Our students take part in a dynamic student life complete with competitive sports, arts, music and so much more, making the best of our beautiful facilities.

Visit us at TFS.ca.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1962 GRADES: Age 2- Grade 12 ENROLMENT: 1500 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 22:1 TUITION: From $23,070 to $39,020

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Central Montessori School (CMS) At CMS, we've dedicated over 25 years to building strong educational foundations for children during their most important years. With 4 convenient campuses in central North York and Thornhill, we offer an exceptional, accredited Montessori education. Our personalized approach recognizes each child's unique learning style, empowering them to reach their full potential. CMS's renowned Casa

program provides a solid foundation and equips young minds with vital skills for future success. Our Elementary program offers an enriched curriculum, focusing on wellness, critical thinking, and individual strengths. We foster innovative thinking and a global perspective, French Immersion is also available. Join us in shaping bright futures at CMS.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1995 GRADES: Infants to Gr. 6

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Building n Strong Foundations since 1995.

Neuchâtel Junior College Neuchâtel Junior College (NJC) is a Canadian High School teaching Ontario curriculum located in the beautiful French-speaking town of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. NJC offers Grade 12 and Gap Year programming, fostering a unique preparedness for post-secondary education and life challenges. During a pivotal preparatory year, students live with a French speaking host family, take ownership for their academic excel-

lence, and develop independence by planning travel through Europe. NJC students graduate with intellectual maturity and lifelong tenacity alongside their like-minded peers.

Through both curriculum-integrated and independent travel, students step outside the known and experience an extraordinary, immersive education.

Students arrive at NJC with curious minds and leave as global citizens.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 55-75 YEAR FOUNDED: 1956 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 5:1 GRADES: Grade 12 & Gap Year TUITION: 31,420 - 58,720 CHF

Crestwood School Crestwood School practises the traditional art of teaching by challenging young minds to learn and by structuring experiences that make learning possible. The school’s philosophy is based on tried-andtrue methods of teaching the basics, thus providing students with a solid foundation in the three Rs. Homework and development of students’ organizational skills and good work/study habits are an integral part of the program. At the same

time, Crestwood School is concerned with the “whole child” — striving to maintain the balance of a child’s physical, social and emotional development. Each teacher is the key. With a well-planned program, a positive rapport with each and every student and a sense of commitment and dedication, Crestwood School’s goals are met! Crestwood is located in the beautiful wooded valley at Bayview Avenue and Lawrence Avenue.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 450 YEAR FOUNDED: 1980 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 15:1 GRADES: JK-Gr.6 TUITION: $21,3000-$34,000

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

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The York School

The York School is Canada's leading International Baccalaureate gender inclusive school, offering a challenging and progressive learning experience that blends robust academics with strong social-emotional learning and support.

This approach ensures our graduates become inquiring, knowledgeable and engaged citizens of the world.

Located in the heart of the city on the Yonge subway line, and offering educa-

tion from JK through Grade 12, The York School attracts students from across the city.

The York School’s IB program is the ultimate passport for globally-minded students who go on to pursue higher education with confidence and make an impact in the world. With such a supportive community, an education at The York School fosters relationships that last a lifetime.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 755 YEAR FOUNDED: 1965 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 GRADES: JK-12 TUITION: $36,750

Blyth Academy

We are a thriving private school community with eight campuses in Ontario (six in the GTA). One of the key advantages of Blyth Academy is our commitment to maintaining small class sizes, with an average of only 12 students per class. This deliberate approach allows our dedicated teachers to establish meaningful connections with each student, tailoring their instruction to suit individual learning styles. Our

high school students follow a four-term schedule, with only two subjects per term. This structure promotes deeper understanding of subjects and better prepares students for the post-secondary program of their choice. Ninety per cent of our students are accepted to their top choice post-secondary school and eighty five per cent receive partial or full scholarships. Online learning is available. Visit blytheducation.com.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private School YEAR FOUNDED: 1977 GRADES: 4-12

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Prestige School offers students an accelerated curriculum, close homeschool contact and small class sizes.

Younger students benefit from advanced math and science programs, French lessons from JK, nutritious hot lunches and extensive before and after school care. Additionally, students can look forward to intricate arts and crafts lessons, music and dance classes, and computer studies sessions that will

encourage students to be creative through computer animation and document publishing. Older students experience individualized learning and 100% university placement. Our after school program strives to support the needs of children through academic, recreational, and social opportunities that enhance school day learning and build upon individual strengths and interests necessary for lifelong success.

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SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 280 YEAR FOUNDED: 2003 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 or 18:1 GRADES: PS - 12 TUITION: $14,500 - $18,000

Reingold Tutoring

Reingold Tutoring is an established private tutoring company offering comprehensive tutoring for all subjects and age groups, specializing in math and science. We proudly serve students across Ontario, providing personalized one-one-one tutoring. Our team consists of highly motivated, responsible, and skilled tutors who are dedicated to helping your child achieve their educational goals. Our tutors

foster motivation and confidence, ensuring that your child eagerly anticipates each session. We have a proven track record of success, including students who have learning disabilities.

We pride ourselves in being available to students when they need us most.

Contact us at 647-519-4771 to discuss your child’s upcoming education needs or visit www.reingoldtutoring.com for more information.

SCHOOL TYPE: Tutoring YEAR FOUNDED: 2000 GRADES: 1-12

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PRESTIGE SCHOOL Independent Private School • Grades PS to 12 • Small class sizes • Accelerated Math & Language programs • French from Kindergarten • Physics, Chemistry & Biology as separate subjects from Grade 4 • Graduates receive OSSD • Outdoor playground • Before/After School Programs • Door-to-door transportation • Homework Help • Hot lunches • Tutoring • Variety of clubs

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Toronto Prep School A combined 60 years of teaching experience has prompted Steve and Fouli Tsimikalis to create an environment that promotes learning, develops leadership and awakens social consciousness through the employment of energetic and handpicked experienced faculty and staff.

Toronto Prep offers a rigorous academic curriculum with the opportunity for students to participate in a variety of school clubs and athletics.

Each student will receive a MacBook 13" with an extended warranty. Steve and Fouli have determined that it truly takes a village to raise a child. “A faculty working closely with parents/ guardians, smaller classes, supervised extra help before and after school and on Saturdays help students reach their personal potential for success,” notes Fouli. Their passion for teaching is evident.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 2009 GRADES: 7-12 ENROLMENT: 440 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 10:1 TUITION: $32,250 - $34,250

Crescent School Crescent School has been a leader in boys' education since 1913. Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each boy to reach the full potential of his unique abilities.

Character development is at the core of everything we teach in our Lower (Gr. 3–6), Middle (Gr.7–8) and Upper (Gr. 9–12) Schools. We instill values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion while helping boys discover who they are, how they can lead, and the legacy they can leave behind. Our dedicated faculty focus on active, experiential, and relational learning—evidence-based ways that boys learn best. We nurture well-being while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach, and robotics. Our campus features high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionallyequipped theatre, and superb athletic facilities.

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”

– Anthony J. D’Angelo

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1913 GRADES: 3-12 ENROLMENT: 800 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 9:1 TUITION: $39,590

Montcrest School Montcrest School is a welcoming community that specializes in cultivating incredible young people. It believes in small class sizes, unparalleled student-teacher relationships, and that individuality is something to protect.

Montcrest believes in meeting students with the ideal supports - and just right challenges - for each age and stage, so they emerge as secure, self-directed young people who excel in

academics and life. Simply put, Montcrest helps children become who they’re meant to be. Please visit our website or contact our admissions team to learn more about the Montcrest experience for your child and family. www.montcrest.ca admissions@montcrest.ca

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 340 YEAR FOUNDED: 1961 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 GRADES: JK-8 TUITION: $30,000-$46,675

Bayview Glen Bayview Glen is an academically invigorating, co-educational independent school for students from age 2 to Grade 12. Situated on two closely connected campuses in North York, our vibrantly diverse community is inspired by expert teachers and fuelled by a forward-thinking curriculum. Bayview Glen welcomes all students into a nurturing community that allows inquisitive minds to flourish. Our broad

offering of curricular and co-curricular activities ranges from Drama to Design Thinking, Robotics to Round Square, Music to Model United Nations, Athletics to Advanced Placement. We value collaboration, problem solving and academic risk-taking to foster the entrepreneurial mindset and respect for diverse viewpoints essential for success in the 21st century.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 1,100+ YEAR FOUNDED: 1962 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: Call for details GRADES: Age 2 - Grade 12 TUITION: $20,950 -$31,050

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St. Clement’s School St. Clement’s School is an independent girls’ day school in midtown Toronto. At SCS, we are evolving and redefining what it means to really learn and thrive in a world where the only certainty is change. We don't just want our students to thrive, we want them to boldly thrive - to see disruption as opportunity and possibility, to seize change with agility and imagination, to tackle the complex world of tomorrow with confidence and character. At SCS, educational journeys will be marked by academic rigour and a renewed curriculum that continually challenges and assesses the act of learning in an inclusive and safe environment.

Students will value learning as an outcome in itself, understanding it's about the success of the journey, not just the destination.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School YEAR FOUNDED: 1901 GRADES: 1-12 ENROLMENT: 460 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 TUITION: $36,225

J. Addison Founded in 2002 in the city of Markham, Ontario, J. Addison School has always made it a mission to inspire and support all of our students to becoming well-educated global citizens. Our diverse number of programs allow our international and local students the opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other while additionally providing an inclusive and safe environment. From our early learning program to our high school program, J. Addison School fosters cooperative learning and creativity to students ranging from ages three to eighteen. Our modern and extensive facilities are designed with our boarding program in mind to provide students with a sense of belonging while being away from home. Join the community we built together and witness how we arm our learners with skills and values that are vital in creating future leaders.

SCHOOL TYPE: Private/Boarding/Day YEAR FOUNDED: 2002 GRADES: K – 12 ENROLMENT: 250 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 15:1 TUITION: $18,000+

“To me, there’s no great chef without a great team.”

— Daniel Boulud

Kalev Estienne Rhythmic Gymnastics Centres Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful Olympic sport combining elements of ballet, gymnastics, acrobatics, balance, flexibility, and apparatus. With individuals and groups competing and performing utilizing grace, skill, strength, agility, and fluidity, Rhythmic Gymnastics is the epitome of poetry in motion. There are four main apparatus that are used: the ball, hoop, ribbon and clubs. Gymnasts may compete individually at the Provincial,

National, World and Olympic levels as well as AGG group competitions. This sport encourages healthy recreational development with long-term opportunities to tour the world. Beginners are welcome. We train levels from recreational up to and including Olympians. We have a special program for little kids, from 4 to 7 years old, called Butterflies. This program is focused in the development of early - age girls in rhythmic gymnastics.

SCHOOL TYPE: Extracurricular YEAR FOUNDED: 1951 GRADES: 4 years to adult

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Villanova College Villanova College is York Region’s only independent Catholic school. Our educational program prepares young men and women for university and for life by providing outstanding educational experiences, an engaged and caring faculty, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Learning at Villanova is exciting, engaging and enduring. Small class sizes, the Teacher-Advisor Program, STEM and AP programs allow our faculty to give

students the individual attention they require to reach and exceed their potential.

Located on 53 acres on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the school is situated in an idyllic setting with state of the art facilities.

The academic achievements of Villanova graduates have consistently been recognized through scholarship offers and acceptance to preferred universities. To learn more, please contact our admissions office or visit our website.

SCHOOL TYPE: Independent School ENROLMENT: 565 YEAR FOUNDED: 1999 STUDENT/STAFF RATIO: 8:1 GRADES: 4-12 TUITION: $22,400

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Before you go...Here’s a truly spine-tingling roundup of horror flicks filmed right here in T.O.

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© Searchlight Pictures Bradley Cooper stars as a charismatic showman whose captivating tricks blur the line between illusion and reality in this gripping psychological thriller.

© Sony Pictures

© Universal Pictures

Milla Jovovich leads survivors uncovering Umbrella Corporation secrets in this actionpacked zombie thriller.

In this twisted romance, the film deftly blends dark humor and gruesome thrills, exploring love's macabre connection to horror.

In this classic sci-fi horror, Jeff Goldblum's teleportation experiment transforms him into a disturbing human-fly hybrid.

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© Lionsgate Films Christian Bale plays a wealthy New York businessman with a twisted, violent double life in this thriller that blurs sanity and the American dream.

© Warner Bros. Pictures

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OCTOBER 2023 EDITION

Survivors, led by Sarah Polley and Ving Rhames, battle zombies in a mall during a global outbreak, confronting both the undead and their fears.

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