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he end of summer is quickly approaching and the days are getting shorter. These next few months will be full of spectacular colours as leaves change from green to orange or red! Fall in all its glory will be on our doorstep, with plenty for us to be thankful for this season too - restrictions have lifted so we can live life freely again. Many people are getting together with family and friends or taking advantage of the various businesses that have finally reopened. Life is just a little bit sweeter and we are definitely thankful and appreciating the freedom we have back. As businesses continue to re-open and with our children going back to school, this means getting back into our usual routines. The hope is that businesses will start to flourish once again in the months ahead as customers start to feel more comfortable going shopping! The Real Estate market continues to offer a small supply of opportunities locally, patience in finding the right home now is key but our team is here to help make the process all come together. We have assisted clients who moved out of the area within Ontario, as well as with re-locations in other provinces across the country. It doesn’t matter where you’re going we have the power to move you.
With winter looming on the horizon and the thought of snow starting to fly, people are beginning to consider what to do or where to spend time during the winter months. Do we stay in town or venture toward warmer climates? Are you thinking about renting, or purchasing a property that gives you access to better weather? We have relationships with Realtors like us who can assist you with the buying process anywhere. We are here to make the connections, so reach out to us if we can help you locally, across Canada, or anywhere in the south. Best regards,
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VULNERABLE TO DEBT Those who bought homes at peak times may be in trouble
SPECIAL MOMENTS Different ways to celebrate at home
SLEEPING WITH THE BLANKETS ON Scientific reasons why you should always sleep undercover
LUXURY LIVING AT IT’S BEST 1575 Lakeshore Road West, #420
THE SUMMER OLYMPICS How did Canada do?
COMING SOON Up and coming properties in Port Credit
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CHANCE OF A LIFETIME 65 Port Street East, #601 for lease
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY 65 Port Street East, #313 for lease
LIVING IN THE SUNNY SOUTH Four opportunities to live in Florida
THERESA RECOMMENDS Sake-poached chicken with saba noodles
CANADA’S TOP HIKES Some of the best places to go hiking in Canada
THOSE WHO BOUGHT HOMES
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Article written by Kerry Gold on July 30 2021 and seen on www.storeys.com
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anadians drove up real estate prices in the last year as they went into a buying frenzy, deciding to make that first-time purchase, relocate, or upsize. But one third of homeowners report feeling “house poor,” and nearly half are concerned that they won’t be able to make ends meet in the next year without going deeper into debt - the highest level in three years.
But one third of homeowners report feeling “house poor,” and nearly half are concerned that they won’t be able to make ends meet in the next year without going deeper into debt - the highest level in three years. Add into the mix the likelihood that interest rates will increase by 2022, and the fact that the rate of inflation is climbing. There are also expected tax increases, in light of government spending on COVID relief and other programs. Buyers who purchased homes at the peak in the last year and who are also racking up other debts could be vulnerable, say industry experts. Feeling “house poor” means one’s housing costs are taking up too much bandwidth. Three in 10, or 30%, say the pandemic made their debt level worse, as shown in a national survey compiled in June, by MNP Ltd., one of Canada’s largest accounting firms. The MNP Consumer Debt Index is a quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos for the firm. But despite the worry, onethird of Canadians also plan to spend more than they usually would once they resume normal pre-pandemic life, such as travelling, going to concerts and eating out. And in BC, the plan to spend more - while also planning to live on credit to cover costs - is slightly higher than the national average. British Columbians, evidently, live for the day. MNP president Grant Bazian, who is based in Vancouver, says that aspect of the BC response stood out from the other provinces. He said there are also signs that many first-time buyers entered into the market with uninsured mortgages, meaning they likely borrowed money from parents, or inherited money, to make big
enough down payments. If they purchased at the peak in the last year, and there is a market correction, as well as a spike in rates, the concern is their ability to ride out the mortgage payment increases.
“If you are getting into a home on early inheritance or some other form of down payment, and you are thinking that low interest rates will continue on throughout the duration of the mortgage, I think there are going to be some surprises,” say’s Bazian. MNP also help people who’ve taken on too much debt and become insolvent. The number of bankruptcy filings has dropped by at least 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels, says Bazian. But he expects that number to resume once the pandemic is over. He compares the situation to a tsunami. We are in the calm before the devastating wave rolls in. That calm is the illusion of security, created by government income and business supplements, rent increase freezes, and collection agencies and lenders giving people more time to repay debts. But those relief measures will soon end. And the Bank of Canada has indicated that the variable rate could go up late next year. “What the tipping point will be for many varies,” says Bazian. “It depends what other debt they are carrying, what other circum-
stances are unfolding. And it depends how much interest rates go up.” He said a half point won’t matter much, but a full percentage point can break some people. That’s why the Bank of Canada will likely slowly phase the rate up, making it a drawn-out process. But as the rate goes up, he expects to see more bankruptcy filings. Most people take on more work, find better paying work, or borrow money before they get to that point. But tens of thousands of people file for bankruptcy each year, simply because they didn’t know how to manage debt. “I think it will be a bit of an awakening for some. I think most Canadians are in a good spot. But definitely the younger generation has not seen the doubledigit interest rates [of the past], and they get a false sense of security. And they don’t have the savings, and they don’t have equity in a home that’s built up that they can rely upon.” Mortgage broker Derek Christiansen, who’s been in the business for 18 years, says the saving grace is the federal government regulated stress test, which includes a qualifying rate of 5.25% or the rate offered by one’s lender, plus 2%, whichever is higher. It’s meant that buyers have had to settle for less home, or come up with a higher down payment, in order to qualify. The qualifying rate is regularly revised to ensure buyers don’t over leverage for the sake of home ownership. The new rate was set in June, the highest Christiansen has ever seen. “As far as the affordability of the mortgage, that’s a substantial buffer - that’s like three and a half times the actual rate you have,” he says.
Until the stress test was introduced in 2018, a person would qualify at the actual rate they’d be paying, which was far more nerve wracking, he says. “I think it’s brilliant. You will hear other mortgage brokers and realtors bitching about the stress test, that they should lower it. But I think it’s perfect, because most people can’t manage their funds that well, and most people are tempted to rack up more debt, whether it’s a Visa [card], or lines of credit on renovations or travelling or whatever, so the government needs to control that.” That said, people could still go out and max out their credit cards and take on lines of credit, he adds.
Another group that could be at risk are the ones who have been buying up multiple properties as investments. He says a lot of mortgage brokers have seen that sort of activity in the last year, by people who are just average income earners, without a buffer. They could be in trouble. “I’ve seen some people that have no business owning two or three properties stretching themselves to buy two or three properties. Some have done really well and made huge money. Others are in trouble if COVID happens again and the tenants decide they don’t want to pay the rent.” As for the market itself, realtor
Greg Carros of Engel & Völkers said that in a market like Vancouver, there’s enough wealth flowing that it would take a significant hike to have a big impact. “In the sub-luxury and middle market, an interest rate hike back to 5 per cent will not make much of a difference,” he said. “If interest rates go up substantially, the market could soften a bit as buyers may wait it out and see what happens. Even so, there is a lot of wealth in Vancouver. The financial fallout from COVID was less than expected, and we have noticed a lot of local interest in ultraluxury properties.”
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ntific Reasons Why You Always Sleep Under Blankets... Even When It’s Hot
Article in part written by Lauren David, thehealthy.com and seen on www.readersdigest.ca
Article written by Brooke Nelson on July 16, 2021 and seen on www.readersdigest.ca
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ven if you’re roasting in your airless room, chances are you’ll still get tucked in. Thankfully, science has an answer.
Each and every one of us has a favourite sleeping position—whether it’s the fetal curl, the splaying starfish, the yearner’s stretch, or the log pose. But there’s one sleep habit we all have in common, and that’s our tendency to sleep under a blanket. Although bedding used to be a luxury reserved for the rich and powerful, such as kings and wealthy merchants, these days sleeping under a blanket is fairly universal. And even if you’re roasting in your airless room, chances are you’ll still get tucked in. What gives? As always, science saves the day with the answers to our deepest questions. For one, your body’s core temperature drops before and during your slumber, so you need the blanket to stop your shivers. That nightly cool down begins about an hour before you hit the hay and continues to drop while you sleep, eventually reaching one or two degrees below your average body temperature. But once you reach the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep cycle, your body loses its ability to regulate its temperature. Your blanket is around to keep you warm—even on a sweltering summer evening. There’s a behavioural element to sleeping with bedding, too. Truth be told, we’ve been conditioned to use blankets since birth.
“Chances are you were raised to always have a blanket on you when you went to sleep,” Dr. Alice Hoagland, the director of the insomnia clinic at the Unity Sleep Disorder Center in Rochester, New York, told Atlas Obscura. “So that’s a version of a transitional object, in sort of Pavlovian way.” Previous research also suggests that sleeping with a weighted blanket can do wonders for patients with anxiety and insomnia. Why? Sleeping underneath your bedding makes you feel safe and protected, which increases your brain’s serotonin levels and decreases the presence of stress hormones. Scientific explanations aside, blankets are just plain soft and comfy. That’s reason enough to get tucked in tonight.
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WELCOME TO LUXURIOUS LIVING AT “THE CRAFTSMAN” Located in the charming Village of Clarkson and looking out onto beautiful Birchwood Park. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit offers over 1,100 square feet and features upgrades throughout including hardwood floors. The elegant kitchen has upgraded soft close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, tiled backsplash and island. An open concept living room with a shiplap feature wall and walkout to the balcony. Master bedroom with custom walk-in closet and modern 5 piece bathroom. The spacious 2nd bedroom comes with a separate walkout to the balcony. This property is a listing of the Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, Brokerage. Jeff Ham Team - The Fresh Approach.
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Team Canada Julia Grosso (#7) jumps for joy as they win gold over Sweden in women’s football. AP Photo by Andre Penner
he Summer Olympics are now a part of history. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 games were postponed until 2021 but they are still refered to as the 2020 games. Overall Canada did quite well by winning 7 gold medals, 6 silver and 11 bronze at the Tokyo Games. Here are some of the winners. Based on articles and photos found on www.olympic.ca
Margaret (Maggie) MacNeil won gold in the Women’s 100 metre butterfly on July 26th. This was Mac Neil’s second medal of Tokyo 2020 after swimming the second leg of Canada’s silver medal-winning 4x100 metre freestyle relay on Day 2. It is the ninth Olympic gold medal all-time for Canada in swimming, but just the third by a woman, following Oleksiak’s 100m freestyle gold at Rio 2016 and
Anne Ottenbrite‘s 200m breaststroke gold at Los Angeles 1984. From the gymnastics mat to the circus to an Olympic gold in weightlifting to glory for Maude Charron. The 28-year-old weightlifter from Rimouski, Quebec won Canada’s second gold medal at Tokyo 2020 with her victory on Day 4 in the women’s 64kg category.
Charron was visibly emotional after successfully lifting 131 kg on her third attempt in the clean and jerk, knowing the gold was almost certainly hers. But her elation at hitting the podium in her first Olympics was tempered somewhat by the fact that her family couldn’t be there to see it live. Canadian rowers Lisa Roman Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Christine
Maude Charron won Canada’s second gold medal. Photo by Stephen Hosier/COC
Roper, Andrea Proske, Susanne Grainger, Madison Mailey, Sydney Payne, Avalon Wasteneys and Kristen Kit celebrate their gold medal victory in Women’s Eight on Friday, July 30. Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse celebrates after winning gold in the Men’s 200m finals on August 4th. De Grasse victory is Canada’s first 200 metre gold medal in 93 years. Canadian Damian Warner made history as Canada’s first Olympic decathlon champion after winning gold in the Men’s Decathlon on Thursday, August 5th. Team Canada won the gold medal in women’s football against Team Sweden on Saturday, August 7th and Kelsey Mitchell celebrates winning the women’s sprint final to become Olympic Champion August 8th. Canada did well in the silver medal category as well with Margaret Mac Neil, left to right, Rebecca Smith, Kayla Sanchez and Penny Oleksiak winning in the women’s 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay on Sunday, July 25th. Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini Beaulieu were awarded silvr in the Women’s Synchronised 3 metre Springboard on July 25th. Kylie Masse competes in the Women’s 100 metre Backstroke to take home a silver medal.
Team Canada Football team celebrates winning. AP Photo by Mark Blinch/COC
Canada’s Kylie Masse celebrates a silver medal in the women’s 200 metre backstroke final and Laurence Vincent-Lapointe celebrated winning the silver medal in Women’s Canoe Single 200 metre. Canadian distance runner Mohammed Ahmed (immediate right) won the silver medal in the Men’s 5000 metre final on Friday, August 6th, (Photo by Darren Calabrese/COC). Finally there are the Canadian’s who took home the bronze medals starting with Jessica Klimkait for judo on Monday, July 26th. Then Canada’s Womens Softball Team triumphs in the game between the United States and Canada. Canadian Damion Warner is Canada’s first Men’s Decathlon gold winner. Photo by Mark Blinch/COC
Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard reacts after defeating Anriquelis Barrios of Venezuela to win bronze. Photo by Darren Calabrese/COC
After a disappointing performance at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard vowed she would do whatever it took to get to Tokyo for a chance at redemption, even if it meant moving up a weight class. As the world number seven, Beauchemin-Pinard knew it wasn’t going to be easy to reach the podium and it wasn’t until the three-minute mark when a flip earned the 27-year-old a waza-ari to lock in Canada’s second Olympic judo bronze medal. Penny Oleksiak won the bronze medal in the women’s 200-meter freestyle final and Canadian rowers Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens took home the bronze in Women’s Pair in rowing. Maggie Mac Neil gave Penny Oleksiak her bronze medal as they celebrated their finish in the women’s 4 x 100 metre medley relay in swimming. Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse won the bronze medal in the Men’s 100 metre finals and sprinter Andre De Grasse received the bronze medal in the Men’s 100 metre finals.
Men’s 4x100m Relay Team showing off their bronze medals. Photo by Stephen Hosier/COC
Canada has won its second straight Olympic medal in the men’s 4x100 metre relay. The last time Canada won was in Atlanta in 1996. The lineup for the final had Aaron Brown leading off, followed by Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney, who made the final handoff to anchor runner Andre De Grasse. They had done that after Brown and De Grasse had gotten only about three hours of sleep following the 200 metre final where De Grasse won gold and Brown finished sixth. And finally, Canadians Laurence Vincent Lapointe and Katie Vincent captured the bronze medal in the Women’s Canoe Doubles 500 metre finals in the Canoe/Kayak Sprint.
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Live your best life with Mediterra’s spectacular lake views. This fabulous 3 bedroom, 3 bath coach home is offered turnkey and move-in ready. This is a corner unit has a attached 2 car garage and is equpped with a private elevator. You are welcomed by bright and airy high-volume ceilings and scenic panoramic lake views throughout. Fantastic open concept perfect to entertain family and friends, spacious kitchen with island, walk-in pantry and natural gas stove. Endless amenities and a direct beachfront club with a restaurant and pool, 2 Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses and tennis and pickleball courts. Only a few miles ride to the beach, live life in paradise.
Brand new and built to perfection. Dream starter with the highest quality in all finishes throughout this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, den, 3 car garage home (natural gas community). This richly appointed Lakeview Cabernet home features complete hurricane impact glass and upgraded porcelain tile in all living areas and luxury wood floors in bedrooms. Custom closets in all bedrooms and storage room. Custom entertainment beverage bar in the great room, quartz counters, new custom window treatments, upgraded cabinets with soft-close drawers and doors, coffered ceilings, gorgeous oversized lanai with a summer kitchen for entertaining family and friends. You will truly notice the level of “wow” as soon as you enter this modern great room space with a pallet of soft grays and whites. Come live your “best life” with all the amenities only a few steps from your home. 45,000 square foot clubhouse, fitness center, bocce courts, pickleball courts, tennis, resort pool and spa, restaurant and bar, nail salon and spa, social room, relaxing fire pit areas and a dog park to enjoy.
One look will do! The owners have recreated the interior of this home, making this a very coastal-transitional timeless Covington. The difference here is all the work is complete and ready to be enjoyed. This de-Tuscanized interior space has been squared off, replacing windows and doorways. Including all new gutters, outdoor landscaping, new plush carpet, newly painted, new tile throughout, complete guest bath renovation, custom window treatments, all TVs and Sonos sound system convey, new LG washer, dry and dishwasher, all new modern fixtures, electric hurricane shutters, travertine pool deck and a bright luxury living space. This highly desired living space is the best great room floor plan. Superb location, only a short bike ride to the clubhouse, 9.2 miles to the beach, 2.2 miles to Coconut Point, a short drive to RSW airport and three amazing golf courses in Southwest Florida. The Commons Club private beach club on Bonita Beach, fitness facility and The Rookery restaurant area all minutes away.
Sake Poached
THERESA RECOMMENDS FOOD AND DRINKS
CHICKEN WITH SOBA NOODLES
The chicken in this dish is lightly poached in sake, soy and sugar for an authentic Japanese flavour. Written by Warren Mebdes and seen on https://www.delicious.com.au
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
20g dried shiitake mushrooms
1. Place the shiitake in a heatproof bowl and cover with 2 cups (500ml) hot water. Set aside for 5 minutes, then drain, reserving the mushroom liquid.
1/2 cup (125ml) sake 1/4 cup (60ml) light soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons caster sugar 2 cups (500ml) Massel Chicken Style Liquid Stock 2 x 180g chicken breast fillets 1 bunch bok choy or choy sum 270g packet soba noodles 150g enoki mushrooms 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
2. Place the sake, soy sauce, sugar, chicken stock and reserved mushroom liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken, return to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over, add the bok choy and cook for a further 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and bok choy from the saucepan, transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. 3. Bring the broth back to a simmer. Add the noodles, enoki and shiitake. Cook for 7 minutes or until noodles are tender. 4. Use tongs to divide the noodles among bowls. Shred the chicken and top noodles with chicken, mushrooms, bok choy and sliced red chilli. Spoon poaching broth into bowls to serve.
Iceberg spotting, Quirpon Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Article seen on https://us-keepexploring.canada.travel/things-to-do/canadas-top-hikes-strolls-epic-adventures. Photos from the same website
rom strolling to epic adventures, here are a few of the best places in Canada to take a walk on the wild side. When you explore a place on foot, you really see it every nuance and detail. You’ll be astonished at the beauty of the tiny details, where extreme weather keeps everything miniature - but exquisite.
so you can taste the glacial water destined for three oceans.
You’ll appreciate the curtain of mist suddenly parting on a hike in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bonavista Peninsula to see you’re on the edge of a precipice, with the turquoise water churning hundreds of feet straight down, just in time to see a puffin dive-bomb over the edge. Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure and SkyWalk Alberta’s Columbia Icefield drive through the Rockies is rated one of the best in the world. But you’ll want to see the colossal peaks wrapped in prehistoric ice up close. A number of guided interpretive glacier walks are available. For breathtaking views, try the Glacier Skywalk, a cliff-edge glass-floored observation platform cantilevered 280 metres over the Sunwapta valley. Simply, breathtaking. Be sure to bring a water bottle Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure and SkyWalk
Voyageur Quest, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
Algonquin Provincial Park Algonquin Provincial Park is the ultimate wilderness getaway, and only a short distance from Toronto. Hike, paddle and portage through Ontario’s 7,000 square-metre of maple forest and little islands with residents such as blue heron, moose and beaver. Voyageur Quest supplies expert guides and 26-foot voyageur canoes.
Tour and Hike in Quebec Road trip through Quebec’s charming Eastern Townships, then choose side-trip hikes to get to know the area on foot. Bonus: you can mix in vineyards and tastings on the 132 kilometre wine route and seven of the province’s most beautiful villages. Trek past the highest peaks in southern Quebec. Iceberg Alley In Newfoundland and Labrador, enormous icebergs are a common sight, as are spouting whales, from the hiking trail. Both are something to see - and hear. Favourite hiking areas: Gros Morne National Park and Torngat Mountains National Park.
B.C. Heli-Ventures With a luxe base camp at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, you can hike into British Columbia’s 9,000 square-kilometre Great Bear Rainforest with the advantage of a private helicopter to shuttle you around. Also on offer: kayaking, flight-seeing, fly fishing, and some rest and relaxation.
Yukon Wilderness Add river rafting to your hiking, if you like. This is the world’s largest UNESCO-protected wilderness area, designated for its 100 kilometre long ice fields, tall peaks and sweeping river valleys. Cover three wilderness parks: Kluane National Park (Yukon), Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park (British Columbia) and Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park.
Follow the Voyageurs With a base at float plane-access Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge, Manitoba, you can hike along a historic portage where fur traders once walked. Expect to see ancient pictographs, black bear, moose, caribou, beaver and muskrat. Bonus: French-Canadian and Métis cuisine, storytelling and music.
Heli-hiking in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
Athabasca Sand Dunes Hike, and canoe, along the shore’s of one of Canada’s largest lakes Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Wilderness Park. The dunes are 30 metres high and stretch over 100 kilometres. Churchill River Canoe Outfitters flies you in on a float plane and can also take you paddling along the subarctic desert-like terrain of the William River.
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