Invidiata Magazine Fall 2020

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Celebrating Classic Style For 40 Years LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS & GAME CHANGERS

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he Fall weather is upon us, and the beautiful leaves are exposing their vibrant autumn colours. As we move into the next season, we celebrate the success of the Summer real estate market and the start of the Fall. Now that Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area have opened up, we can enjoy our communities at our comfort levels. Supporting local is a priority to help local businesses and restaurants rebuild what they have lost over these months.

This unconventional year has brought with it many challenges and changes to the real estate industry. The Invidiata Team has been busy making sure we implement the recommended safety regulations to keep our Buyers and Sellers safe. We have made adjustments by offering virtual showings and presentations, in-person safety protocols, and social distance measures based on government guidelines.

The Summer months have proven to be active months for the market. Since the Spring, the Bank of Canada has dropped the interest rates three times, giving Buyers

increased purchasing power. The market has recently experienced multiple offers and properties selling over asking price. The National Post reported that July 2020 broke records for the highest numbers of homes sold in Canada in history – read the full article online at financialpost.com. Based on TREB reports in July 2020, the GTA saw a 29.5% increase in sales from July 2019. The average sale price in Oakville in July was $1,571,751 versus $1,378,385 in July 2019.

According to TREB market reports, sales are up 23.6% in Oakville for July 2020 yearover-year.

The Fall will bring with it the USA election, which could affect the real estate market.

If you are thinking of buying or selling this year, we can evaluate your home so you are ready to purchase or move when the time is right. The Invidiata Team is committed to bringing the highest level of service and expertise to our clients to ensure the very best real estate experience.

In many ways, COVID-19 has afforded us time this year to slow down and reflect on what is important. As Thanksgiving

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approaches, continue to connect with loved ones and friends in an intentional spirit of gratitude. Enjoy a patio evening or a walk around the beautiful Oakville waterfront to take in a stunning sunset. Appreciating the small moments will bring joy into your everyday life.

With the change of seasons in the air, The Invidiata Team has some exciting new changes to share with you soon! Stay tuned!

Be sure to follow The Invidiata Team on our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and sign up for our newsletter to stay connected to find out what big changes we have in store. We will share insights and up-to-date information on our social channels. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

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The Invidiata Team Make Your Move Today

LI FESTYLE Staged By

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HGTV Canada Fall 2020 Premieres

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Fall Back into Entertaining With Sebastien & Sheila Centner

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Fall Warm Up 5 Ways to Feature Your Fireplace

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Outfit by Canadian Designer Mikhael Kale

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The Future of Automotive Retail

The Policaro Group Brings the Automotive Dealership into the Digital Age

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Knar Jewellery 8 Magnificent Jewellery Designers & Why We Love Them

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Community Leaders & Game Changers

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Alfred Sung Celebrating Classic Style for 40 Years

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Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have seen Mark Cummings’s home – Oakville’s Delano House – would agree that the man knows style. And if they were lucky enough to see the Porsche Taycan in his driveway with Mark spinning its keys in his hand, they would know that style is not bought, it’s curated.

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THE CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE HAS TO EVENLY BALANCE STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY, AS THE TAYCAN DOES WITH PRECISION. THE DELANO HOUSE DOES THE SAME.

“If Porsche were designing a house,” Real Estate professional Christopher Invidiata told Cummings, “it would look like yours, and if you were to design a car, it would be the Taycan.”

So what aesthetic philosophies do the abode and automobile marvels share? “A strict adherence to a truly modern experience,” says Cummings. “Uncompromising quest for quality and excellence, and exceptional use of innovation, space, and symmetry.”

The contemporary automobile has to evenly balance style and functionality, as the Taycan does with precision. The Delano House, named after one of Miami’s sexiest hotels, does the same in that, “Every room in the home was built to specific criteria and size with the perfect balance between ergonomic needs and functionality. Every hallway in the house is a minimum of five feet wide. The goal was to capture the right balance of every room being open-concept, yet functional while adhering to a purely modern style with crisp and clean lines truly embracing the essence of being minimalistic.”

Cummings’ passion for style is apparent as he describes his awe-inspiring home, whose design inspiration was, “a purely modern Miami style home in the plush, warm, and character-filled presence of Southeast Oakville. In essence, bringing the Delano to Southeast Oakville.’”

Technology engages with and informs that style throughout the home. “There are heated floors throughout, sound and lighting automation, video surveillance, and video doorbells all controlled by a robust automotive engine in the hub of the home. All aspects reflect leading-edge technology that compliments the design of the house.”

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In Season 7, Drew and Jonathan Scott bring their latest challenge to Los Angeles, where they have three weeks to complete a living room renovation before guest judge Orlando Soria declares a winner.

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ENTERTAINING WITH SEBASTIEN & SHEILA CENTNER 24 | FALL 2020

As the cooler weather arrives, Sheila and I always look forward to bringing our entertaining back indoors with heartier menus and warmer dĂŠcor ideas for our dinner parties.

Finding innovative ways to present our fall dishes is one of our favourite things to do, and as with all our entertaining ideas, the little touches we add to our

table make all the difference.

For this issue of The Invidiata Magazine, we are showing three of our most popular ideas for fall entertaining along with one of our most helpful tools for planning our parties.

We hope you and your guests love these as much as we do!

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THE MUSHROOM PLACECARD Placecards are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your dinner party and to also arrange your guests to ensure the conversation flows easily. Placing your guests at a table is an art and can certainly make or break any dinner party. Consider similarities and differences in personalities, but it’s not necessarily about seating similar people together; mix it up with outgoing and perhaps quieter people next to each other to balance the conversation. Our dinner table has always been about people making new friends and yours should be too!

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THE PRE-DINNER CHARCUTERIE PLATTER For me, a charcuterie platter is a staple for entertaining. It serves as the perfect grazing dish for guests as they mingle before a seated fall or winter dinner. There is really no wrong way to put together a charcuterie platter since you can add almost anything, provided the ingredients can sit out at room temperature. There are, however, a few tips I recommend you follow.

Firstly, when laying out your ingredients make sure to build up different heights rather than laying everything flat. This can be done by using cheeses of different shapes, pleating over your cured meats for texture, building small bundles of grapes still on the stem, or even by adding mini bowls for your condiments.

Secondly, consider varying guest preferences and try to accommodate as many people as possible. Not everyone loves soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, so consider also having perhaps a white cheddar or a crumbled Parmesan too. For your meats, a spicy Genoa is my favourite, but for those who may have a less adventurous palette, a simple prosciutto is the perfect choice.

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Thirdly, have some fun and add something unexpected! My go-to is honey served right off the honeycomb since most people likely won’t have seen this before, but nowadays you can buy it at most high-end grocery stores.

THE MAIN COURSE PRESENTATION The famous saying goes that “people eat with their eyes” and nobody believes that more than us. How you present a dish can make a huge difference in how your guests will enjoy it. Trust us, we know. An example of this is using unexpected vessels for traditional courses. Here we showcase a main course of thinly sliced tenderloin over roast parsnip purée in a mushroom rosemary jus served in a stemless wine glass. We guarantee gasps as you bring a tray of these to the table for the main course!

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THE ULTIMATE PLANNING TOOL When it comes to entertaining, one of the most common questions we get from people is “How much do I need?” Whether it’s wine, ice, canapés or even cheese…figuring out how to have enough (and not too much) when you’re entertaining takes years of experience...until now. We developed a simple spin-wheel to help new hosts calculate exactly how much they need of everything! No more stressing about running out of ice...or wine!

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FALL WARM UP 5 Ways to Feature Your Fireplace

Whether you’re thinking about building a new fireplace or changing out an existing one, a fireplace adds much warmth, architectural detail and a focal point for any room and a great place to flaunt your personal sense

By Andrea Colman of style.

1 | CUSTOM BUILT-INS When designing family rooms, I’m often tasked with creating cohesiveness between a homeowner’s flat-screen television and fireplace. A great way to achieve this is to hang the television above the fireplace and surround it with floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry. Not only does this create a stronger focal point in the room and a place to showcase accessories, but it adds a lot of valuable storage space for games and audio equipment.

2 | ARCHITECTURE & INTEREST A new fireplace is a great opportunity to add architectural interest to your home. If you’re updating an old or dated fireplace, there are many wonderful ways to artfully usher it now into 2020. Retile the interior in an unexpected colour or a cool pattern, such as herringbone or Erth Coverings textural stones. Add a chunky stylized mantel or paint it in a glossy, hot hue like Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, Classic Blue. The idea is to make it unusual and unique.

3 | ARTWORK Another way to amp up your fireplace is with art. Artwork is an instant attraction, and the fireplace makes the perfect home for a large-scale, bold piece. Just remember to maintain a sense of visual balance between the fireplace and the artwork overhead. The rule of thumb is the art should be 2/3 to 3/4 the width of the fireplace, and suspended three to six inches above the mantel.

4 | GET TRENDY While fireplaces are known for their traditional appeal, a modern design can give a home some much-needed edge. I love the look of linear fireplaces, such as those offered by companies like Valor.

They are sleek and contemporary, thin and available in a variety of widths. Double- and three-sided fireplaces are gaining popularity, allowing you to enjoy a single unit from various vantage points and different rooms entirely! Also on trend are gas-fed fire ribbons featuring flickering flames that rise from rocks, sand or glass in place of traditional logs, yet offering the warmth and beauty of a traditional fireplace. Create a minimalist look by tucking a firebox flush into the drywall. Alternatively, for a more contemporary aesthetic, surround the box with stone finish or porcelain that extends to the ceiling.

5 | UN-FUNCTIONAL & FABULOUS Even without a crackling fire, a non-working fireplace can still add interest and act as a fabulous focal point for your space. Fill the fireplace niche with unusual objects and collections, candles, books, neatly stacked firewood. Line the mantel area with seasonal accessories, favourite photos, or leave it clear and let that beautiful mantel speak for itself! Fireplaces have long been the hub of the home - once for the heat they provided, but now also for their aesthetic attributes. There are lots of options now from wood-burning to gas, and where a real fireplace isn’t an option, great brands such as Dimplex offer electric that provides lifelike steam vapour perfect for condos.

Invest in a fireplace that sparks something in you, and let that inspire you.

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AUTOMOTIVE THE POLICARO GROUP BRINGS THE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP INTO THE DIGITAL AGE

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My dream car as a kid was a Porsche 911—the mid-70s Carrera model, in silver. Or maybe the motorsport classic emblazoned with logos and the number 147 in bright red that finished 5th in the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. My dad would give me a Porsche calendar every Christmas, and as the next December rolled around I’d cut out each of the previous year’s months and paste them all over my bedroom walls. My favourite Hot Wheels and dinky toys were always those of the iconic German carmaker.

Porsche, to me, was the very epitome of automotive excellence.

It still is.

Some three decades later, I’m in my home office on a Zoom call with Francesco Policaro, the owner of the Policaro Group, Southern Ontario’s premier luxury car dealership group, outfitting discerning Golden Horseshoe drivers in the latest BMWs, Lexuses, Toyotas, Acuras, Hondas, and, yes, Porsches.

Francesco is in the Oakville offices of the Policaro Group and behind him is a display of those same Porsche toy models that filled my dreams as a kid.

Francesco doesn’t deal in childish toys, but rather the realization of those childhood dreams.

Francesco doesn’t deal in childish toys, but rather the realization of those childhood dreams.

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IN THE MIDDLE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, POLICARO – AND THE REST OF THEIR INDUSTRY, AND OUR WORLD – HAS HAD TO CHANGE, ADAPT TO THE NEW REALITY. THE POLICARO GROUP NOW OFFERS A CONTACT-FREE, ENHANCED SALES AND DELIVERY EXPERIENCE IN THREE EASY STEPS THROUGH POLICARO ACCESS:

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In a year where the Policaro Group shut down in March and April, they’ve come back with abandon as consumers’ habits are acclimatizing to a challenging marketplace. Luxury is luxury, and its acquisition is a matter of opportunity, not global climate.

Without resplendent and relaxing international vacations and travel or lively gatherings and group activities, some are investing in vacations of the soul and spirit, and personal transport tops that list. “Try buying an RV in Ontario right now,” Policaro laughs.

His company has bounced back, but with a keen understanding that there is a new normal, and change was essential. Policaro is effusive in his praise of his staff, “They all worked so hard, with such commitment,” he says, sure to put his team ahead of himself.

Policaro Access expedites and facilitates the experience, which will undoubtedly become the new industry standard. Lives go on, businesses continue, and the Policaro Group has been a pioneer in dealership modernization. In a contactless world, how does one buy a car, let alone a luxury automobile like the 2021 Porsche Taycan, the “comprehensively updated electric sports car” that is a marvel in style, performance, and conscience. It is truly a car for the future. Such a phenomenon of contemporary ingenuity deserves a similar sales process in kind.

Genius in theory, but what about in practice?

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HOW POLICARO ACCESS HOME DELIVERY WORKS

STEP ONE:

A link is sent straight to your mobile.

“My overall experience for my new Porsche Taycan was absolutely amazing!”

Cummings gushed, his excitement palpable. “From the time I purchased the car to delivery day, the customer experience was exceptional.”

“PORSCHE CENTRE OAKVILLE WAS IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH ME AND I FOUND THE HOME DELIVERY TRACKER TO BE AN EXTREMELY VALUABLE TOOL AS WELL.” “It’s simply a link that downloaded on my phone which gave me regular updates on when the Taycan would be arriving, up to and including a tracker which showed the vehicle approaching my home [Oakville’s Delano House featured on page 18]! The delivery representatives were extremely attentive and customer focused and showed me how to operate every aspect of the new vehicle.

When I saw my new Taycan coming off the delivery truck, I could not wait any longer to get behind the wheel and feel the unbelievable experience of the new hybrid Taycan.”

STEP TWO:

Click on the link.

The modernization is equally represented by the car, dealership, and overall experience. “Thanks to Functions on Demand, Taycan drivers can purchase various convenience and assist functions as required. What makes this approach special is that it also works after having taken delivery of the Taycan. Thanks to over-the-air updates, it is not necessary to visit a workshop to install the software package.” Luxury dealerships now exist everywhere, convenient and contactless.

The car itself is equally impressive. “Once behind the wheel, I have never experienced such a sensational drive,” raved Cummings. “Having driven many Porsches before and owning two, this was a feeling like no other. The quiet engine is so silent you cannot even detect that the car is on. The smooth take-off is second to none. Once on the highway, I accelerated a little and looked down at the speedometer only to see that the Taycan had taken off like an airplane to a speed I hesitate to even mention. It was truly an unbelievable driving experience.

STEP THREE:

Watch your delivery in real time.

The overall delivery experience was genuinely outstanding. I applaud the Policaro Group for launching this new service – it is extremely innovative and represents a necessary service for the new world that we live in.”

A Porsche has always been something special, whether in the fantasy of my childhood or the reality of Mark Cummings’ experience.

In this year like no other, consumer demands have been informed by sobering reality. The magic of Porsche has always been its imagination, its ingenuity, its aspiration to be faster, bolder, sleeker, and yet timeless.

It never wanted to be a car, but rather the car. Iconic statues aren’t handed out, but earned, and in a time that has demanded the best of us, Porsche and the Policaro Group have delivered – and done so contact-free. Once again, Porsche dreams become a reality.

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Think one person can’t change the world?

Meet some exceptional people who are doing just that.

What sets these inspiring Canadians apart is that, rather than just dreaming of a better world, they have channelled their passion into real action – with game-changing results. Some, though by no means all, have been blessed by good fortune; but rather than merely enjoying the privileges of affluence, they’ve focused on turning their resources to the greater good. Others were passionate about their cause from a very early age, and as they’ve grown, youthful enthusiasm has been transformed into action. And a third group has had greatness thrust upon them, either through life circumstances or a special expertise that has given them insights that the rest of us may not possess.

Whatever drives them, their stories demonstrate a compelling truth: start with what you can do, and you can indeed change the world.

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COMMUNITY LEADERS

FRANK CLEGG Frank Clegg is by no means a techaverse Luddite, tilting at the windmill of relentless progress. In fact, his 14 years as Microsoft Canada CEO, and later as an effective activist for several grass-roots causes, make him uniquely well suited for the quest he has championed since 2012: raising awareness about the potentially harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation emitted by wireless technology.

Clegg first became aware of the dangers of electromagnetic radiation when a group of concerned neighbours called his attention to some cell towers erected near his Oakville, Ontario home. He took

“Thousands of peer-reviewed studies have shown that RF radiation affects living organisms at well below international and national guidelines, including Canada’s.”

SYLVIA MANTELLA Socialite, philanthropist and Mantella Corp. marketing chief Sylvia Mantella may be best known for her support for Canadian fashion – her Instagram feed has thousands of followers, and she sits on as many as 11 fashion- and culture-related boards. “Our fashion industry in Canada is on par with any other country in the world,” she says.

But her attention isn’t just restricted to the creative needle arts. Along with a range of other worthy causes, including childhood cancer and the Toronto Public Library, she has long been a strong supporter of animal rights.

When a family friend who owned a Miamiarea sanctuary asked if she and her husband, Mantella Corp. CEO Robert Mantella, would be willing to foster a tiny baby two-toed sloth, the experience changed her forever. The couple eventually went on to open a now

40-acre private sanctuary outside Palm Beach, which has rescued and sheltered more than 200 endangered and abused animals, ranging from big cats to kangaroos.

One in particular stands out in her memory: a little capuchin monkey rescued from a research lab, where she had suffered repeated trauma for nearly forty years. But her will to live was affecting; Sylvia renamed her Hope and was able to ensure that her last years of life were spent in fresh air and comfort.

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radiation readings and discovered they were off the charts. And yet both international and Canadian governments seemed unaware and unconcerned about the hazards, which some scientists believe may be as harmful as cigarette smoke or asbestos.

Clegg’s advocacy group, Canadians for Safe Technology, or C4ST, is particularly alarmed about the coming of 5G, since the technology requires small cell antennas that could end up beaming RF radiation into every living room, kitchen and child’s bedroom across the country. In Clegg’s view, it’s not about calling a halt to progress, but in seeking a moratorium at least until Health Canada’s guidelines are updated for the 21st century and safer alternatives are developed.

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“Animals have been part of my life since my first memory as a child.”

COMMUNITY LEADERS

JOAN KELLEY WALKER Saskatchewan-born Joan Kelley Walker has pursued a successful career as a journalist and broadcaster, but since her marriage to Magna International CEO Donald Walker in 2000, she has pursued two areas that have fascinated her since childhood: helping mothers and children, and fashion.

Personally as well as financially, her charitable endeavours range from HIV/AIDS, to clean air and water, to helping new moms in Cambodia. This summer, she took part in a “virtual” dock party in Muskoka, Ontario, where she and Don have a cottage, to help raise funds for the CNIB’s local camp for kids living with sight loss. “I believe we share the world communally,” she says, “and with that comes great responsibility.”

She brings the same generous attitude to fashion; she sees fashion as a form of self-expression, and feels women should be free to do the same no matter where in the world they live. A few years ago, her first designer collection of highly wearable clothes, the Joan Kelley Walker Collection, retailed at Walmart; true to form, proceeds were donated to the Breakfast Club of Canada. A new line is in the works for 2021, this time featuring international designers as well as her own work, and proceeds will again be given to a variety of charities.

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“I follow my heart when it comes to these matters. When I feel something pull me, then I know it is time to do something.”

COMMUNITY LEADERS

SHAE INVIDIATA Entrepreneur, speaker, realtor and human rights activist, Shae Invidiata is the founder and executive director of FreeThem, a not-for-profit anti-human trafficking organization established in 2010 to work towards ending human trafficking and exploitation in Canada.

Free-Them works with all levels of government, law enforcement, business and front-line organizations, and is a stakeholder to three federal bills that have amended the Criminal Code in Canada. Free-Them is also an advisor to the federal National Action Plan

“Free-Them’s vision is to see a world where freedom is not seen as a luxury or a privilege, but experienced by and granted to everyone.”

to Combat Human Trafficking, which launched in 2014.

In a recent TED talk, Shae laid out the stark facts of human trafficking. While we might think it happens in the shadows, it’s actually all around each of us, hidden in plain sight: in massage parlours, restaurants, nail salons, motels, hotels, even in condos and suburban homes.

Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime on the planet today; the body is a renewable resource, since a slave can be “rented out” rather than sold one time like other commodities such as arms sales or drugs.

Perhaps as a personal respite from the emotional toll of her principal cause, Shae also recently launched Shae & Company, which helps empower clients to take back control of their health with pure essential oils, chemicalfree beauty skin care and cleaning products.

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SARAH NICOLE LANDRY “My mantra is to rid ourselves of body shame and show up confidently to exist in a world and for memories we deserve to make.”

Sarah Nicole Landry didn’t set out to be an Instagram influencer. In the beginning, the now 35-year-old Guelph, Ontario, mom posted the same things the rest of us do: pics of her kids, travels, friends. But in 2013, with three children all under the age of 7, a photo taken at a baby shower shocked her: she looked just the way she felt – overweight, overwhelmed and ashamed over her larger body.

She began a vigorous diet and exercise program, documenting her progress on Insta and her blog, The Birds Papaya (a portmanteau of her kids’ nicknames). That first year she lost 80 lbs; another 34 came off within the next two years. Then things began to turn dark.

Dieting had become an obsession. But when her eight-year-old daughter said, “Everyone loves you just

because you lost weight,” Sarah realized that a healthy weight and lifestyle is about a lot more than being thin. She had merely been exchanging one form of oppression for another.

Today, The Birds Papaya has more than 1.6 million followers and espouses a different philosophy: to love yourself as you were meant to be, cellulite and all. Celebrate your own unique path through life and prioritize the people you love and the memories you’d like to make over a number on the scale.

To learn more, please visit homesandlifestyle.ca/sarah-nicole-landry @TheBirdsPapaya

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CHASE SANDY When Halton Regional Police Service members Tamara and Jeff Sandy’s four-year-old son Chase was diagnosed with kidney cancer, their lives narrowed to one focus: helping their son get through the biggest battle of his young life.

But even with Provincial health coverage, there are a myriad of small expenses that quickly add up when caring for a family member with cancer: everything from parking and gas to meals, accommodations and loss of income while you are at the hospital.

The Sandys found themselves buoyed by an outpouring of support from friends, family and HRPS co-workers, freeing them to devote their full attention to their son’s recovery. When, thankfully, Chase was declared cancer-free, his parents decided to pay it forward. The charity they founded, Chase’s Gift, raises funds to assist families of children with cancer

with cash, gift cards and restaurant meals, all designed to help make this difficult journey a little easier.

Today, Chase is a healthy, active 15-year-old and is considering either becoming a history professor (he is a major history buff), or a lawyer (he’s interested in civil rights, immigration or defence). But the fact that the generosity of others helped ensure this young man even has a bright future is perhaps the greatest gift of all.

To learn more, please visit homesandlifestyle.ca/chase-sandy @ChasesGift

“We wanted to find a way to support other families who didn’t have the same support we did. And Chase’s Gift was born.”

ARYAN GAUTAM Fourteen-year-old environmental activist Aryan Gautam wants to show people that taking care of the environment starts with each of us, whether globally or at home in Mississauga, Ontario. As the Peel region’s youngest founder and director of the federally incorporated environmental non-profit organization, Save The Planet - Open Doors, one of his priorities is to encourage and include youth in his environmental activities. The organization’s social media seeks not only to chronicle his efforts but to inspire young people to participate.

In the best spirit of young entrepreneurs, he is constantly conceiving and acting on new ideas for helping to protect the environment.

Last year he collected and recycled 500 aluminum cans from around his

neighbourhood – a personal challenge he detailed in an article for the Mississauga News – and challenged fellow citizens to match his target. Lately, he’s launched Project Butternut Reforestation, aimed at diversifying and restoring butternut trees, one of just two native walnut species in Canada and on the endangered list. He’s also working on an initiative called H.E.E.R (Housing Energy Efficiency Rating), which aims to add a metric of ecoefficiency to real estate listings, working to ensure that H.E.E.R is implemented into MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

To learn more, please visit homesandlifestyle.ca/aryan-gautam @aryangautam2006 @SaveThePlanetOpenDoors

“I wish that everyone reading this story would start to make changes to their lifestyle to reduce their carbon footprint. After all, if I make a small change, you make a small change, we, together, will make a very big change.”

GAME CHANGERS

“I think in high school I really began to realize the power of finding my voice and being a problem-solver. I realized that I didn’t need to get caught up in the drama of high school and instead could use my time and talents to help make the world a better place.

And so that’s what I set out to do.”

KATIE ZEPPIERI Katie Zeppieri is a great model for what she wants to inspire in the girls and women who listen to her podcast, attend her empowerment events, subscribe to her newsletter or listen to her on NEWSTALK 1010: a social entrepreneur who saw a real need in the market and built a successful career by serving it.

While still a high schooler, Katie began to speak out on subjects that she cared about, leading activism campaigns and speaking at elementary schools on subjects like bullying and diversity. By her late teens, Katie had already become a Top 20 Under 20 finalist, won a TD Trust Community Leader Scholarship ($75,000), and was recognized as a YMCA “Young Woman of Distinction.”

In 2013 she launched the first GIRL TALK Day, Canada’s largest annual girl empowerment event that by its final iteration, in June 2019, attracted over 1,100 girls ages 11-18 from across Southern Ontario, and led to the creation of over 100 school chapters in four different countries.

Recently, Katie launched a new evolution of the brand: GIRL TALK Speakers Bureau.

From venture capitalists to broadcast journalists to CEOs, GIRL TALK manages an impressive roster of female speakers and connects them with opportunities to speak on stages worldwide.

To learn more, please visit homesandlifestyle.ca/katie-zeppieri @KatieZeppieri @GirlTalkEmpowerment

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Inspired by thoughtful and uncomplicated style, the ALFRED SUNG design philosophy is that the simple things are always better and for 40 years, the brand has created and marketed fashionable and sophisticated apparel, home fashion, fragrance and accessories. During his design career, Alfred Sung garnered significant attention, acclaim and recognition in Canada and around the world for his classic styling and timeless creations.

Nearly four decades after establishing his label alongside Mimran Group Inc., the pre-eminent Canadian designer, who remains a force in the fashion and fragrance world, has decided to retire.

Continuing the tradition of fashion-forward tailoring, a new generation is at the helm. Leading the brand today is Creative Director Jordin Mimran and Merchandise Director Tamara Mimran, the children of Saul Mimran (co-founder of the brand).

The pair are taking the company into a new decade, and they firmly believe in the power of e-commerce to reach customers worldwide.

The ALFRED SUNG brand has reinvented itself several times over the past 40 years and, just as the pandemic has forced many apparel brands to pivot, the Mimrans have again embraced new approaches to business. In May of this year, the official ALFRED SUNG online store (www. alfredsung.com) was re-launched with a made-

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to-order option, allowing customers to create a custom size for their clothing. To start, you click through a quick online questionnaire about body and fit preferences, and that’s all it takes to determine your custom fit. The clothing is then crafted specifically for you and delivered within 3-4 weeks with free shipping, Jordin explains that, “Quality takes time, and we’re proud of everything we ship. If there isn’t a customer, the clothing doesn’t get made. Each item is special and we take care to get it just right.”

Tamara adds that, “We’re a little obsessed with helping our customers find their perfect fit, which is why we created the Fit Wizard,” a proprietary online technology based on thousands of customer data points.

Their strategy, however, is about more than just good business acumen and impeccably fitting clothing. Both Jordin and Tamara argue that by producing only made-to-order clothing they are helping to reduce over-manufacturing, which they see as a major issue in the fashion industry. “We have experienced it firsthand and recognize that fashion is one of the most wasteful industries, with over one-third of clothing manufactured worldwide discarded without ever being purchased. If there isn’t someone to wear it, we won’t make it,” says Tamara.

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Quality takes time. If there isn’t someone to wear it, we won’t make it

Alfred Sung first rose to fame by dressing the emerging working woman of the early 80’s. He seized the attention of the international fashion community for his exquisite and novel interpretations of classic women’s suiting. Alfred’s designs helped liberate women from the male uniforms they were obligated to wear in the name of credibility and acceptance.

Back then, to “look the part” meant severely tailored navy suits, patterned silk bow ties, mid-calf skirts and sensible shoes. Then along came Sung with bright colours, clean lines and subtle feminine flourishes. He made it possible for women to look feminine and still be taken seriously - and women loved him for it.

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Now they’ve started making reusable, washable face masks with high-thread-count cottons and timeless seersucker fabrics (also sold online). “We are enthusiastic about continuing to sell designer clothing during a pandemic, and to offer the more mindful investment of quality-made, designer clothing and accessories to a new generation of customers,” remarked Jordin. They are hoping to focus on authenticity and the proven SUNG style to win over today’s online customers, who are leaning towards comfort and professionalism through their style.

Following fashion, the brand moved its focus to fragrance and in 1986 launched the best-selling women’s perfume, SUNG ALFRED SUNG, followed by a number of follow-up fragrance hits in the 90’s, including PURE ALFRED SUNG, ALFRED SUNG FOREVER, and SHI ALFRED SUNG. In the 2000’s and 2010’s Mimran Group Inc. pioneered direct-to-retail fashion licensing in Canada by launching exclusive ALFRED SUNG diffusion lines with large

retailers nationwide like The Hudson’s Bay, Moore’s Clothing For Men and Mark’s.

Today Alfred Sung is taking a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to fashion, highlighting the digital customer experience, along with custom fit and personalized exceptional quality clothing for each and every customer. We can’t wait to get the masks to match our custommade shirts, (P.S. they monogram too!)

Design Sibling Duo Tamara and Jordin Mimran

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Warm up by the built-in fireplace on cooler evenings and live like every day is a vacation. The Master spa-inspired ensuite is where the frameless glass Staturio Bookmatched marble slab shower, with two rain showers, is found, as well as the freestanding quartz bathtub. With no detail left out, you will also find an upgraded Toto Bidet Combo with a heated seat for your comfort. Delight in the genuinely exceptional walk-in closet built for displaying elegant clothes, shoes, and valuables. The classy second floor layout includes four spacious bedrooms with ensuites and walkin closets. A spacious office/den with oversized windows letting in an abundance of natural light completes the second floor.

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For over five generations the Mercedes-AMG E-Class has been a standardbearer within the executive car market. Born in the 1950s, the E-Class has consistently garnered the attention of critics and connoisseurs and set the pace for competitors. But as with all things Mercedes-AMG, it’s designers are never satisfied, never settled, and never will concede they’ve built the best version of its class.

WELCOME TO THE 2021 MERCEDES-AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ SEDAN. The iconic luxury sedan has an ever so subtle update for the latest of its generation. Its facelift includes, “a restyled front section that features a striking flap in high-gloss black that extends across the entire front apron, and continues into the outer edge of the jet-wing, rounding off outwards towards the sides.” As standard, the E 63 S 4MATIC+ sedan catches the attention and envy of drivers with its, “aerodynamically optimized 20-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.” Plus its “Hey Mercedes!” smart technology welcomes drivers to the latest in responsive artificial intelligence.

But at its core is still the automobile that Mercedes-AMG drivers have come to love and cherish. Managed by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-Speed transmission, specially crafted to control and complement the premier sedan in its class. The V8 biturbo engine promises 603 horsepower at 5,750-6,500 rpm, powering the E 63 S 4MATIC+ sedan from 0-100 kilometres-an-hour in just 3.5 seconds and reaching speeds of 300 kilometres-an-hour. In fact, the German automotive giant boasts, “With a handcrafted 603-hp and variable-torque AMG Performance 4MATIC+, the E 63 S Sedan is among the quickest in the MercedesAMG family. It’s also one of the most rewarding and luxurious sedans ever to take track technology to the road.” We tend to agree.

Blink and you’ll miss perfection.

“HEY MERCEDES!” SMART TECHNOLOGY RESTYLED FRONT SECTION

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Porsche 944 Turbo

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WINDSWEPT ARCHING CABIN TURBOCHARGED AND INTER-COOLED ENGINE

AN ELONGATED CURVED BODY

Mankind has forever wrestled with the dream of a time machine. From HG Wells to Marty McFly, the fantasy of revisiting and reviving the past or stealing a sneakpeek into the future has been prevalent not just in our art and imaginations, but our automotive industry. Nowhere, perhaps, is our obsession with the future more pervasive than in our vehicle design and aspirations. Our automobiles can literally and figuratively take us to the future, but what about the past?

The term “luxury automobile” suggests the next best thing, concept cars, and auto show coming-out parties. But a truly well-built car lasts a lifetime, both in our driveways and collective memories. While Porsche has much to offer in 2021 – the all-electric Taycan, for example – many collectors and connoisseurs are looking to the past to quench their thirst for the future.

PREPARE TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME. No car embodies the spirit of time travel like the Porsche 944. From its inception in 1982 through its final run in 1991, the 944 was everything an aficionado would expect from a luxury automobile. In 1986, the 944 Turbo became the crown jewel of the line and market, with a turbocharged and inter-cooled engine boasting 217 horsepower at 6,000 rpm powering it from 0-100 kilometres an hour in less than 6 seconds. But beyond its power was its sleek design, a windswept arching cabin preceded by an elongated curved body – it truly looked like it was not only from the future, but could get you there as well.

The Porsche 944 Turbo is the ultimate collector’s choice, and when restored and refined to its vintage by experts like those at Porsche Centre Oakville, time travel is no longer a dream—it’s the reality of a truly unique accomplishment in automotive design and history. It will take you to yesterday and tomorrow today.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Porsche Centre Oakville (905) 825-4530 porschecentreoakville.com

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2020 Maserati Ghibli

2-LITRE TURBOCHARGED FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE (HYBRID VERSION)

Close your eyes. Feel the Saharan wind – from which the car borrows its name – warm and welcome in the distance. Picture your dream car, not just the F1 speedster from your childhood reverie but the one you crave today.

Imagine a sedan with the mind of a sport coupe and the technology of a concept car. Imagine the unfettered power, the sleek lines, the smart tech, and unparalleled comfort. Imagine the possibilities.

OPEN YOUR EYES. THIS IS THE 2020 MASERATI GHIBLI. Since 1914, Maserati has been redefining the dreams of drivers. Their cars are finely crafted, an intersection of auto-racing, design, and Italian style.

When it comes to luxury, there is truly nothing in the world like a Maserati.

In setting a new standard for its class, the 2020 Ghibli takes the executive sedan to the places we’ve only dreamed of: 345-horsepower powering a twin-turbocharged V6 – built at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy – from 0-to-100 kilometres an hour in just five-and-a-half seconds, reaching speeds of 267 kilometres an hour.

Feel that wind now?

In a world where we are conscious of our environmental tire print the 2020 Maserati Ghibli treats every road on the globe with equal respect, offering an emissions output of just 255 grams-per-kilometre. A hybrid version of the 2020 Ghibli boasts a 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine complemented by a 48-volt electric supercharger and battery – an industry-defining “e-Booster” promising 330 horsepower and a top speed of 255 kilometres-an-hour and acceleration bursting from 0-to-100 kilometres-an-hour in 5.7 seconds.

Inside your ride is an interior like no other manufacturer offers: Ermenegildo Zegna silk upholstery, Maserati Touch Control Plus 8.4-inch multi-touchscreen display, and a 10-speaker, 900-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system.

And Maserati keeps its drivers not just happy and impressed, but safe with class-defining safety and security features, adaptive cruise control, and active blindspot, lane-keeping, and highway driving assist.

MASERATI TOUCH CONTROL PLUS

TWIN-TURBOCHARGED V6

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Maserati Alfa Romeo of Oakville (905) 847-8329 | maseratiofoakville.net

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Mercedes-Benz C Class P IC T UR ED HER E :

C63 AMG COUPE

9G-TRONIC TRANSMISSION

64 COLOURS OF LED CABIN LIGHTING

The Mercedes-Benz C Class sport sedan is the iconic automotive giant’s top-selling model, and for good reason. Since 1993, the envy of sedans around the world has been providing discerning drivers with a stylish, stately and sophisticated ride.

Its numerous iterations have adapted to the market, social change and drivers’ desires from the sedan, sport sedan, liftback, station wagon, coupe, to the cabriolet. The Mercedes-Benz C Class has prided itself on being a trendsetter and market leader in the executive sedan class. And 2021 promises to be no different. Once again, the Mercedes-Benz C Class will set the pace.

Boasting no less than a dozen models, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class offers their discerning drivers a multitude of luxury choices to fulfill every need, whim, and wish to fit their lifestyles and lives. Redesigned and reimagined in order to attend to its legacy, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class maintains the style and poise with which it has become synonymous.

Depending on the model and package, drivers will notice a new grille and apron design, as well as a new rear diffuser insert. There’s an increase in horsepower as well, and options to take the iconic sedan from 255 hp all the way up to 285 hp powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6. Beyond its peerless power, the Mercedes-Benz C Class adapts to the age by innovation: driver assist, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto with wireless charging, in-car WiFi, 64 colours of LED cabin lighting, multiple interchangeable driving modes, industry-defining 9G-TRONIC transmission, and so much more that by the time we listed them all, the 2021 model would be rolling off the line, again redefining the executive sedan.

The choice for a luxury sedan has always been decided by Mercedes-Benz’s innovation and enduring legacy. This year is no different. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class isn’t just a line of cars, it’s a lineage of perfection.

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Urban Farmhouse In The Heart Of Ancaster 5 1 S U L P H U R S P R I N G S R OA D , A N C A S T E R S TAG E D BY E L I Z A B E T H I N T E R I O R S

Welcome to 51 Sulphur Springs Road, a stunning new build located in the charming core of downtown Ancaster. Built by Veloce Luxury Homes, known for blending thoughtful design elements and the highest quality workmanship, this property is a true masterpiece of architecture. Joseph Veloce, Founder of Veloce Luxury Homes, comments, “We were inspired to build a home that would offer a modern aesthetic and also fit the area. Ancaster is a town rich in heritage. We aspired to build a home that had a modern feel while drawing from the design inspiration of the century homes in this area.�

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This modern home, located on a large 82’ x 180’ property, features 4,200 square feet above-ground living space. As you approach, you will be delighted by the modern farmhouse-style exterior. The rich details, such as natural stone and wood siding facades, draw you in delighting the senses. As the sun rises, its rays glisten off the impressive large black aluminum windows.

The presence of natural stone produces a beauty that cannot be replicated.

Once inside, your imagination immediately ignites with possibility VEHICLES SHOWCASED BY The large foyer, open to above with three large skylights, accompanied with impressive windows, fill the room with an abundance of natural light. The open style dining room, made for entertaining, is surrounded by 28’ glass sliding doors. Veloce remarks, “The back of the home features oversized windows to draw your attention immediately to the views of the mature trees around the property and creates an inside/outside feel for the home.” On fresh fall nights, open the doors and retire with a cocktail to the covered terrace for a nightcap.

The kitchen was built for family gatherings with a chefready 48” WOLF range and Jenn-Air fridge/freezer. The eye-catching backsplash and feature wall lends an air of sophistication to this modern space. You can’t miss the Jenn-Air wine fridge perfect for storing your preferred reds and whites. The walk-in pantry, with a cleverly designed discrete door that looks like it is part of the kitchen cabinetry, will ensure you never go without your favorite treats. The kitchen flows into the great room, where you will savour your after-dinner drink in front of the 42” Town and Country gas fireplace.

The second level is where you find the exquisite Master Bedroom and a spectacular walk-in closet. Take a quiet moment to reflect in the sitting area with balcony access – the ideal spot for that first morning coffee in the crisp fall air. Pamper yourself in the divine spa-inspired ensuite with designer lighting and upgraded features. You will find an additional three bedrooms and two baths on this floor for the utmost in comfort.

The 2,800-square-foot lower level has been purposely left for the homeowners to style to their taste and needs.

Custom design this blank canvas with 11’-13’ ceilings and large windows that allow natural light in and features a full walkout to the spacious rear yard.

This one of a kind luxury property is the perfect retreat Once you experience all the comforts this home has to offer, you will realize the only thing missing is you.

As a modern home, smart home automation has been installed throughout. The home is complete with multizone audio, lighting controls, exterior security cameras and smart doorbells for home monitoring. Modern features such as touch screen consoles are among the built-in upgrades. As a Canadian Olympic Athlete, Veloce understands the pursuit of excellence and gives the same effort and attention to his homes as he did to his athletics.

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Breville Barista Pro

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Add the beauty of Damson Blue to your kitchen with the Barista Pro. With a built-in grinder and a 3-second heat up time, you go from bean to cup, faster than ever before.

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Available in Matte Black, White, Copper, and Gun Metal.

Craft perfect espresso and add a pop of colour. The Specialista's advanced Latte system, sensor grinding technology, and built-in smart tamping brings cafĂŠ quality to your home.

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Baratza sets the standard in coffee grinders worldwide. Freshly ground coffee takes your experience to the next level. Come see the entire lineup in store.

Colours to match any decor, Smeg small appliances finish off any kitchen renovation. Toasters, Espresso brewers, grinders and coffee machines all available.

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Welcome to the coveted south-east Oakville, where you have all the privacy you seek, yet remain within walking distance to downtown Oakville. The quality is evident from the moment you step into this immaculate 8,400 sq. ft. luxury home. Once inside, you recognize

the work of award-winning Architect David Small and the craftsmanship of master builder Gardrose Homes. The layout allows for an abundance of natural light to pour through the oversized windows. The home boasts hardwood floors, 9” baseboards, coffered

ceilings, plaster crown mouldings, integrated audio system, and elegant designer lighting.

The upgraded Chef’s kitchen is complete with full-height custom cabinetry, designer porcelain countertops, integrated Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, an enviable centre

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island, and a view of the lush landscaped back yard, including a putting green. The detail in the second level Master and ensuite will take your breath away. Four additional spacious bedrooms, each with built-in storage and ensuite, complete this level. The lower level was built purely for entertaining and for wine lovers.

Relax in your private backyard by the Muskoka fireplace, poolside, or under the flagstone terrace.

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Situated between the buzz of downtown Oakville and serene lakefront views, this prime waterfront property is a homeowner’s dream. The custom features and attention to detail within each room are truly unmatched. The extensive use

of marble has created a dream Chef’s kitchen with marble backsplash, marble alcove, custom top-of-the-line cabinetry, leathered Calcutta marble counters, Miele dishwasher, and oversized island.

The love affair with marble continues

on the upper level with the master bath luxury design, which includes heated marble floors, marble shower, and custom countertop. The inviting outdoor space contains all of the elements needed to enjoy your evenings.

531 ESPLANADE OAKVILLE

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Take in the lake views while warming by the stone fireplace or creating your favourite meal in the stone 48” built-in BBQ with side burner. Step inside this truly remarkable home, it will be love at first sight.

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Welcome to the exquisite Oakville Estate, 1218 Crawford Court, custom designed by homebuilder Rockcliffe Homes. You will be welcomed home with limestone and raw natural stone exterior and a heated driveway. The interior is immaculate with

finishes that include marble and hardwood floors with hydronic heating. The Chef of the family will delight in the Clive Christian kitchen imported from England. The kitchen is privy to a spectacular view of the pool and private landscaped yard to inspire your

seasonal cuisine. The second level offers a master suite featuring a French door walkout. The spa-ensuite is where the Staturio Bookmatched marble slab shower is found, as well as the freestanding quartz bathtub.

Four spacious bedrooms with ensuites, as

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well as a sizable office/den, complete the second floor. The lower level offers exceptional details and quality finishes in the wine cellar, full bar, gym, playroom, guest bedroom, and two full baths. Relax in the rear yard defined by Armour stone and a Gibsan custom salt-water heated pool.

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A stunning property in south Mississauga, located on 4.88 acres of land, offers retreat-style privacy while remaining close to luxury amenities and the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club. Inspired by Japanese and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, this

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and multiple walkouts to private gardens. The breathtaking Master Suite features a walk-out to the ultra-private gardens and an enviable luxury ensuite. Enjoy the ultimate in comfort with 5+1 bedrooms for family and guests. Nature lovers will fall in love with the colourful gardens, modern salt-water pool, and 2 magical waterfalls.

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Gren Weis and Coulson Fine Homes completed the redesign of this luxury home in 2009. This magnificent 10,028-square-foot Estate dazzles with incredible landscaping and towering mature trees.

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There are ample garden seating areas, and a new salt water spa-inspired pool, the focal point of the tree-lined lot. The Estate property is situated mere steps from downtown Oakville where you will find the best in entertainment, fine dining, shops and schools. Once you experience all that 1021 Lakeshore Rd East has to offer, there is nowhere else you’ll want to be.

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An exquisite custom home, located on a ravine property rich in natural trees and plants, invites the outdoors in. The unique design of the floor-to-ceiling windows was a way to embrace transparency and connect indoor-outdoor living. With this feature,

you are able to rejoice in the magnificence of nature by watching the world flourish around you. As you move to the interior of the home, you will be enamoured with the impeccable interior design by GOGO Design. The sleek lines open the space

up so it can breathe. The main floor offers a beautiful large kitchen and eat-in area, which flows into the spacious open living room. An elegant double-sided fireplace completes the main floor look. The interior also offers an impressive master bedroom

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with an ensuite featuring panoramic views of the ravine. Winner of the Most Outstanding Custom Home in Ontario award at the 2017 Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction – this home is truly a vision of beauty surrounded by nature.

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Behind a gated community on Oakville’s Gold Coast sits a custom-built mansion with 13,075 square feet of luxurious living space.

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views. Entertain family and friends in the lavish multi-level backyard complete with a large pool and lakefront access.

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Welcome to 1158 Morrison Heights Drive, one of the finest homes located on a desirable street in sought after South East Oakville. This lavish home showcases expert craftsmanship and remarkable

design by award-winning architect Richard Mann, Master Builders Bachly Construction, and the highly acclaimed interior design firm, Olly & Em. This picturesque property is guaranteed to make your day-to-day living

feel like paradise. Featured in top design magazine ‘House and Home,’ 1158 Morrison Heights boasts more than 8,000 square feet of living space on a private and 280 feet deep lot. This marvellous home has

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endless possibilities for the keenest eye, making it the ideal home to fulfill your desires. Walking into the property, you are met with outstanding and meticulous attention to detail evident amongst the two-storey foyer with 20-foot ceilings that pairs beautifully with the designer light fixtures, panelled walls, bespoke fireplaces, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes, as well as the open concept great room with vaulted shiplap 20’ ceiling. For the nights of wining and dining, the large Chef’s kitchen is equipped to meet your every need, featuring a butler’s servery, separate pantry and wine cellar.

When it is time to wind down, bask in the luxuriousness of the Master Suite, with a remarkable sitting area, luxurious walk-in closet with built-ins, and a spa-like bathroom. The lower level will be your entertainment centre, with a spotlight on the walk-out basement, high ceilings, home theatre, bar, gym, craft room, and 5th bedroom along with a full bathroom. When you want to enjoy a relaxing evening in the comfort of your own home, the Oasis south exposure private garden is nature’s escape, with an in-ground saltwater swimming pool and integrated spa, expansive natural stone patios and covered porches for dining al fresco. The notable features are endless…1158 Morrison Heights has it all. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

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Located on the largest peninsula in South East Oakville, 3 Ennisclare Drive East is one of Oakville’s most coveted addresses.

This remarkable property extends into breathtaking views of the lake, allowing the eye to feast on panoramic scenes

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abundant natural light. The Chef’s kitchen, with a large island for entertaining, features a wall of windows perfect for taking in those stunning lake views. The kitchen flows into the spacious family and dining room. The upper level offers an unforgettable Master

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Suite with spa-inspired ensuite. Four additional spacious bedrooms complete the second floor, one featuring a walkout facing the lake. This site is known for offering the most memorable view in all of Oakville.

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Scheduling Your Valuables We all understand the importance of insurance for our homes, but does the policy you have include enough coverage for your contents or have limited coverage for some of those contents? All property insurance policies, whether home, condominium or tenants, will have some coverage for contents, but is the limit included on the policy sufficient for your need?

Some higher valued home policies will offer reduced contents options to offset premiums.

Condominium and apartment dwellers are asked to estimate the value of their contents for insurance purposes. It may be tempting to place a lower value on your contents in order to save money on insurance premiums, but in the event of a loss, is it worth it? In addition, some contents are subject to ‘special limits’, due to their nature, example: Items that are easily lost or stolen, such as jewellery, collectibles, numismatic or philatelic property are typically included in those items. Characteristically, the maximum an insurance company for jewellery is between $6,000 and $10,000 for an insured claim. Bicycles, watercraft and other sporting equipment, may also be subject to limited coverage on your policy. Simply increasing your contents limits won’t help for these types of items.

So how do you protect your assets and ensure that you have the right coverage? Talk to your insurance provider about the limits on your policy and confirm what is included in your contents coverage. You may need to consider scheduling items of value to ensure you have enough coverage to replace or repair those higher valued items. Scheduling items of value will offer added protection and may reduce or eliminate deductibles. In addition, some carriers will offer additional coverage for newly acquired items of a similar nature to ensure no gaps in coverage if you choose to purchase an additional piece while you are away on holiday or on the spur of the moment purchase.

Therefore, it may be time to re-examine your personal contents. Have you recently inherited pearls from your mother or a pocket watch from your grandfather? Perhaps you are the lucky recipient of a gift of something small but very valuable, such as an engagement ring, family ring or necklace. What about that instrument you have had since you were a child? Perhaps you recently invested in that dream set of golf clubs. Maybe there is a vase that has been tucked away in a cupboard or a sculpture that you picked up for a song years ago at an auction, or a family portrait that hangs on the wall that no one has thought twice about for some time. How do you determine the worth of any of these items?

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Jewellery should be appraised by a qualified gemologist. The jeweller you purchased an item from may have an appraiser on staff or make a recommendation of one. The piece of art purchased at the gallery may have a qualified appraiser or guide you to one. Your insurer may also offer recommendations of an appraiser near your home. An appraisal for insurance purposes should include the name of the owner of the item, a detailed description of the item, including a photo, the value and the name and credentials of the appraiser. The popularity of an artist or changes in the market values of precious metals and gems will cause values for art and jewellery to fluctuate over time; thus it is recommended that appraisals be re-done every few years to ensure the items are insured to a current and correct value.

Costs to schedule items may vary based on the number of items to be scheduled and their value, whether they are stored in a safe or vault when not in use; additionally if your home has a monitored alarm system. Some insurance companies offer the option of blanket insurance for jewellery or art, allowing you to select a limit on the insured value without having to itemize the list of pieces; a benefit for those who changeover pieces at times, however there may be a limited insured amount for any one piece.

It is important to speak with your insurance provider on the limits of contents coverage of your policy, how best to protect our assets and discuss options that are best suited for your needs.

Lawrie Insurance Group is able to offer coverage options for all your insurance needs. We welcome your call at any time.

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DIVORCE 101 FOR CANADIANS WHO OWN U.S. REAL PROPERTY

In fact, for some couples, the extra quality time together in quarantine proved to be the proverbial straw. And while it may have been difficult to get aligned in the marriage, it’s very important to get aligned in the divorce, particularly for Canadians who own U.S. real property.

With all the cultural and economic similarities between the U.S. and Canada, it’s often shocking to discover how the two countries’ tax systems are so different and how that creates complications for taxpayers on both sides of the border. Of course, there are foreign tax credits and the Canada-U.S. Income Tax Treaty, but without the right understanding of how these systems work together, one may find themselves in a double taxation trap.

For example, when Canadians who own U.S. real property are separating or divorcing, there is often a misconception that if one spouse retains the property, they can both avoid the rigmarole of paying taxes on capital gains. Unfortunately, this is not the case. When it comes to the division of U.S. real property resulting from the marital breakdown of a Canadian couple, U.S. tax rules dictate that the property is disposed of at fair market value by a transferor spouse and acquired at market value by a recipient or transferee spouse.

Although no money is exchanged, the spouse who relinquishes the right to the property must come up with enough cash to pay a U.S. 15% withholding tax, known as Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) tax.

The transferor spouse must provide the funds to the transferee spouse, who will remit the withholding tax to the IRS, along with certain paperwork, within a narrow timeframe.

For the transferee spouse, the penalty for failing to meet this obligation is $10,000 USD. When tax season rolls around the following spring, the transferor spouse files a U.S. non-resident income tax return to report the disposition of the U.S. real property. The expectation is that the transferor spouse will receive a refund of the difference between the withholding tax and the actual tax. The transferor spouse is required to have a U.S. tax ID (i.e. a social security or Individual Taxpayer Identification number).

Now, for Canadians who own U.S. real property, here’s where the potential tax exposures enter into the picture.

In Canada, the value of the property at the time of the division is the original cost of the property, unless an election is made to transfer the property at market value. So, by default, Canadians who own U.S. real property and are separating or divorcing will transfer the property from one spouse to another with no other considerations and no tax to pay in Canada – at the time. Instead, the CRA imposes tax when the property is eventually sold by the transferee spouse, and the gain is computed on the appreciation of the property from the time it was acquired within the marital union.

This is where good alignment between the divorcing couple is critical. Here’s why. If the transferor spouse feels the Canadian default option is better, they may be creating a double taxation situation for themselves and the transferee spouse by paying tax in the U.S. now and not being able to recover it through a credit in Canada later.

In this regard, alignment on tax treatment can serve as a negotiation tool in the separation or divorce process for Canadians who own U.S. real property. By matching the timing of the transfer on both sides of the border, the transferor is responsible for U.S. and Canadian tax for the appreciation of the property from the date of purchase to the date of transfer, and the transferee spouse is responsible for U.S. and Canadian tax from the date of transfer to the actual sale.

If the timing is not aligned, the transferor will be responsible for U.S. tax for the same period and will not be responsible for any Canadian taxes, while the transferee spouse will be responsible for paying U.S. tax on the gain from the date of acquisition to the actual sale and Canadian tax on the gain from the original purchase date to the sale date. As Canadian taxes tend to be higher, this late discovery may cause even more financial damage to the transferee spouse.

It’s important to ensure that Canadians who own U.S. real property, and are going through a divorce, enlist the guidance and expertise of someone who knows both tax systems. With proper alignment of the tax treatment and application of foreign tax credits, both spouses can come out of the marriage… well…a little less scathed.

Elena Hanson, Hanson Crossborder Tax Inc.

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