MARCH 4 - 18, 2017 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 04, FREE
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INGERSOLL: COUNTRY COMFORT CLOSE TO THE CITY
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644 Main Street West, Hamilton West End
240 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton Mountain
264 Duke Street Hamilton Central
Located in the west end of Hamilton, near Macklin St. & Hwy. 403. Tenants can enjoy the seasonal outdoor amenity area with green space and pool.
This building is student friendly and is in a great central mountain location with major bus routes in front. Nearby amenities include; Limeridge Mall, grocery stores, local parks and schools. Ease of access to the Linc.
Beautiful building located just South of the Downtown Business District. Near major bus routes that lead to all major schools. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton Place, Jackson Square and the Go Station.
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400 East 42nd Street, Hamilton East Mountain
223 Jackson Street, Hamilton Central
123 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton Central
Great location in the core of downtown Hamilton, near major bus routes, shopping districts, restaurants, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton Farmer's Market, Hamilton Place, City Hall, and Hess Village. Separate dog park located in the rear of the building.
Located near John St. S. Close to St. Joseph's Hospital and a short walk to downtown Hamilton. Newly renovated building. On major bus routes and close to the GO Station.
1-844-510-0860
1-800-830-5703
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CAPULET TOWERS I, II, III & IV 50 Capulet Lane • 877-620-1734
60 Capulet Lane • 877-290-3205
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70 Capulet Lane • 877-715-7852
80 Capulet Lane • 877-439-0677
London's First Non-Smoking Building: 1 & 2 Bdrms
Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available
The New Art of Fine Living! GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES NOW AVAILABLE! • Ideally located in Northwest London-in Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland) • Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances are available on upper floors (70 & 80 Capulet) • 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites • 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms • 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry • Individual Air Conditioning & Heating Controls • Oversized Balconies • Exercise Room • Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna • Controlled Entry/Cameras • Covered Parking Available • On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping • Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit MODEL AT 50 CAPULET OPEN DAILY 10AM-6PM OR CALL OUR LONDON RENTAL AGENT AT 877-607-6917
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Fantastic Downtown Views
Great Location
www.drewloholdings.com or call our London Rental Agent at 877-607-6917
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WALK DOWNTOWN... Close to shopping, night life, downtown & UWO
• Ensuite Storage • Laundry Facilities • 3 Appliances • Fully equipped fitness centre
• Controlled Entry • On bus route • Individual Climate Control • Balconies • 1 Parking included
SPACIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Utilities included
699 Talbot Street London
Call Marg
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GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Near Schools, Shopping & Bus
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295 & 305 Briarhill Avenue London
BRIARHILLS
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519.675.1581
GREAT LOCATION Close to shopping, schools and Victoria Hospital • 1½ bathrooms • 4 Appliances • Finished Rec. room • Quiet surroundings
• On-site Complex Manager • On bus route
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310 Westminster Avenue London
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John & Charlton
The Villa Marie Community - 43 & 57 Forest Ave., 50 Young St., 151 Hughson St. – 905 528 5253
Main & Bay
Blink Bonnie Apartments - 136 Bay St. South – 905 528 4675
Main & Bay
Bay 200-200 Bay St. South – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay
Haldimand Apartments - 140 Robinson St. – 905 529 9553
Main & Bay
Robinson Place - 33 Robinson St. – 905 525 8373
Bay & Charlton
The Concord - 187 Park Ave. – 905 525 3371
Main & John
Landmark Place - 100 Main St. East – 905 528 1414
John & Burlington
Harbour & Marina Towers - 35 Brock St. & 600 John St. North – 905 526 1994
Main & Nash
The Eldorado - 494 Queenston Rd. – 905 573 6361
West & Fairview
Westgate Towers - 661 West St. – 519 751 3867
Fairview & North Park
Dornia Manor - 321 Fairview Dr. – 519 752 3596
Fairview & North Park
North Park Towers - 325 North Park Rd. – 519 752 3596
Glencrest & Guelph Line
Creswell Court Apartments - 3050 Glencrest Rd. – 905 637 6776
Plains & King
Warwick Court Apartments - 950 Warwick Court - 905 639 0456
Plains & King
Surrey Lane Apartments - 685,695,705 Surrey Ln. – 905 639 0456
Lakeshore & Maple
The Brock - 472 Brock Ave. – 289 795 8276
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The Caledon - 1363 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 637 8431
Lakeshore & Brant
The Sandpiper - 1431 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 632 1427
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Park Terrace I, II, III, IV, V - 199, 205, 187, 189, 191 Queen Mary Dr. – 905 842 5300
Navy & Randall
Centennial Towers - 155 Navy St. – 905 842 3859
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The Premier Court - 41 Speers Rd. – 905 338 3342
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Lakewood Apartments - 1257 Lakeshore Rd. – 905 271 5370
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Lakeview Place - 2770 Aquitaine Avenue – 905 858 8466
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Jackie Marchildon Anne Marshall
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Ingersoll
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Age and stage I loved my first apartment. It taught me a lot about who I am and what I need in my home. I loved the house I shared with three other roommates in university. It was like a dream – so much fun, such a great combination of people. I loved that first apartment with my husband – then boyfriend – building our home together, creating a future. I love our place now – a homestead with children and roots and a network of wonderful neighbours. Your apartment is a place to live, but it should also be a place that accommodates your lifestyle. Every stage of your life has different needs, and at YP NextHome, we’ve realized that your age and stage of life has a lot to do with your next home. Life changes often dictate a move: Moving out for the first time may dictate you live somewhere that offers affordability as you learn how to live
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Bonaventure Meadows 2228 or 2230 Trafalgar Street (near Hwy 100 in London)
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2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry Individual Central Air & Heating Controls Oversized Balconies Bell phone, internet and satellite available in unit Exercise Room Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna Controlled Entry/Cameras Covered Parking Available On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping Barrier free access at entrance Electronic Key FOB entry system Model at 1420 Beaverbrook Open Daily 10am - 6pm
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• Large, spacious bachelor, 1, 2 or 2 + Den bedroom suites with balconies • Clean and well maintained buildings • Friendly on-site staff • Controlled Entry • 24-Hour Laundry Facilities Windermere Road
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Fairview Terrace
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Jalna Blvd. & Bradley Ave.
White Oak Gate - 1669, 1670 & 1671 Jalna Blvd. – 519-680-0932
Adelaide & Fanshawe Park
Manor House Apartments - 746 Fanshawe Park Road East – 519-439-4848
Richmond & University
Parkdale Place Apartments - 1201 Richmond Street North – 519-439-0941
Adelaide & Fanshawe Park
Fanshawe Village - 640, 650 & 660 Fanshawe Park Road – 519-434-4420
Adelaide & Huron
Royal Oak Terrace - 1126-1154 Adelaide Street North – 519-433-5705
Adelaide & Fanshawe Park
Adelaide Towers I, II, III - 1560, 1570 & 1580 Adelaide Street North – 519-438-1188
Ernest & Bradley
Bradley Court - 1585 & 1595 Ernest Avenue – 519-690-2968
Commissioners & Adelaide
Roseland Place - 854 Commissioners Road East – 519-668-0616
Ridout & Grand
Ridout Towers - 100 Ridout Street South – 519-432-3857
Ridout & Grand
The Gartshore - 80 & 82 Ridout Street South – 519-434-2828
King & Ridout
Peter McGregor Tower - 21 King Street – 519-432-1995
Commissioners & Wharncliffe
The Brownstone & Gordonstown Apartments - 500 & 527 Gordon Avenue – 519-686-5850
Wonderland & Springbank
Springbank Manor - 492 Springbank Drive – 519-472-2032
Wonderland & Oxford
Trillium Towers I & II - 680 & 690 Wonderland Road North – 519-471-6759
Commissioners & Wharncliffe
Highland Park I & II - 450 & 460 Highland Avenue – 519-672-8730
Grand & Ridout
South Grand Apartment I & II - 21 & 25 Grand Avenue – 519-432-3857
Queen & Margaret
Queen Margaret Place I & II - 100 Queen Street North & 11 Margaret Avenue – 519-578-7790
Queen & Weber
The Regency - 57 Queen Street North – 519-579-7710
Cambridge & Park Hill
Cambridge Park Apartments - 95 Cambridge Street – 519-621-7772
Wellington & Modeland
Nottingham Towers - 56 & 64 Finch Drive – 519-344-3050
Sandy Lane & Cathcart
Pier 100 - 1255 Sandy Lane – 519-336-8561
Exmouth & Murphy
Pontiac Court Apartments - 1202-1273 Pontiac Court – 519-383-7550
London & Murphy
Woodstone Apartments - 1148 & 1150 Afton Drive – 519-337-2098
Wellington & Hanlon Parkway
Phoenix Mill Apartments - 364 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080
Wellington & Hanlon Parkway
Bryden Apartments - 380 & 400 Waterloo Avenue – 519-829-4080
Wyndham & Woolwich
Trafalgar Square - 27 & 33 Cardigan Street – 519-826-6768
Wellington & Edinburgh
Silvercreek Terrace - 120 Edinburgh Road – 519-821-5800
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Ingersoll Country comfort close to the city
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SET AMONGST THE ROLLING HILLS
of Oxford County, just west of Woodstock and east of London, Ingersoll would make a perfect backdrop for a reboot of the Little House on the Prairie tv series. The birthplace of another famous Laura – Canadian War of 1812 heroine Laura Secord – this former sleepy town is undergoing a renaissance, as development creeps ever closer to Highway 401. Country comfort close to the city is what Ingersoll is all about. While the farming lifestyle has long since given way to indoor employment for most, the community is connected to rural
roots. Wonderfully scenic, Ingersoll was once the summer camping grounds of local Mohawk bands. Small town charm dominates the cultural landscape. With a neatly preserved downtown core of momand-pop businesses, it’s well situated for a hipster gentrification process, and the signs are already there. The Olde Bakery downtown is already offering gluten free treats – the $4 cupcakes can’t be far behind. Victoria Park is a greenspace gem located right in the heart of Ingersoll. In addition to a beautiful creek running through its playing fields, there’s a splash pad, the Ingersoll
Cheese and Agricultural Museum, the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre, and the Victoria Park Community Centre. There are four public elementary schools, and one separate. Ingersoll doesn’t have its own public transit system, but it does have a downtown VIA Rail station. It’s a small enough town that it’s relatively easy to get around on foot or by bike, and there’s a lovely network of scenic trails that can keep you off the roads if you don’t care to share the road with the local drivers. It’s a simple commute to Woodstock or London via the 401 or country roads. Living here probably means doing a lot of your shopping elsewhere. Fortunately, its proximity to London means that higher-end chain retailers are only a short drive away.
Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up. She loves nothing more than exploring new areas, peering into other people’s apartments, houses and yards.
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• Across from Harris Park • 2 bedroom with 2 baths • 5 GE appliances • Ensuite laundry and storage • Individual storage • Exercise/common room • Walk to Budweiser 2 BEDROOM Gardens or Market • Bell phone, internet and satellite MOVE-IN available in unit
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433 King St.
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305 & 315 Margaret Avenue
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Need a little luck to find that perfect home?
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By Elisa Krovblit WANT TO LIVE AT lucky number
seven? Would you ever live on the 13th floor? How superstitious are you, and how much would it affect your next apartment? 4 Unlucky: Tetraphobia. In Chinese it sounds like the word for death so 4, and any number with a digit of 4 is to be avoided: 40, 444, 441. Numerous buildings exclude the fourth floor and some even a room number 4. 7 Lucky: Whether it’s the number of days it took the divine to create the world or the fact that 7 is a number that repeats itself in many obvious ways – 7 seas, 7 colours in the rainbow’s spectrum, 7 notes on the scale – it’s everyone’s lucky number . 8 Lucky: An auspicious number in Chinese culture, 8 is considered to be 26
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the luckiest number. 9 Unlucky: In Japanese, 9 sounds like the word for torture or suffering and is to be avoided. 13 Unlucky: Triskaidekaphobia or the fear of the number 13 has long been a superstition. Whether it stems from The Last Supper in the Christian faith or from Viking lore, we’ll never know – but it’s among the most famous superstitions, enough so that most buildings don’t offer a 13th floor. 17 Unlucky: In Italy, 17 is not a welcome number. The Roman numeral for 17 – XVII – is an anagram for VIXI – a term implying you’re dead, similar to the term RIP (Rest In Peace). You don’t want your address denoting you’re dead. 18 Lucky: In Hebrew, the same digits
are used for letters and numbers, so every word can be read as a number. The digits for 18 are read as the word “life” which is invested with a belief of luck, especially luck to live a long life. 666 Evil: From the book of Revelations, John The Apostle’s reference to ‘The number of the beast’ (chapter 13) is associated with Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia. Though in Chinese culture, the pronunciation of 666 sounds like “things going smoothly” so the number is favourable. There are other superstitions and signs of luck in real estate, beyond renting a home with a yard full of 4-leaf clovers on St. Patrick’s Day, so may luck be with you finding that new apartment!
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37 & 49 Vanier Drive 519-497-9140
37 VANIER DRIVE
2 BD - $1,199
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1 BD - $1,049 2 BD - $1,269
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21 Holborn Drive 519-573-9570
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19 & 21 Dalegrove Drive 519-497-9140
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Advice | RENTERS’ HELP
Beat the winter blues by bringing garden-inspired scents indoors IN THE DEPTHS OF WINTER, many of
us crave the fresh sights and scents of the warm weather. Although it’s not spring yet, you can beat the winter blues by making your home into a fragrant, garden-scented oasis. Here, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day scent sommelier, Pam Helms, describes how fragrances from everyday backyard garden plants can enhance our mood and lift our winter-weary spirts. To bring the garden inside, it’s important to determine the atmosphere you’re trying to set in each room. “Plants have scent characteristics that evoke specific emotions and even have wellness properties,” says Helms. “There’s relaxing lavender, cool and crisp basil, energizing lemon verbena or soothing honeysuckle. Energizing scents work best in the kitchen, while something more relaxing is best for the bathroom or bedroom.” There are various ways to bring different scents into your home. “Natural, plant scented candles or diffusers are an easy way to bring freshness to every room,” says Helms. “If you’re feeling like getting creative, make your own indoor scented garden with pretty planters. Not only will it smell amazing, but it’ll add a pop of colour too. Visit mrsmeyers.com to try one of my favourite DIY planter projects from Grace Bonney, founder of Design Sponge.” A common and practical way to add incredible scents to your home is through cleaning, so create an aromatherapeutic experience while you do it. “Creating an amazing sensory experience while cleaning will not only make the process more enjoyable, but it will also leave your home smelling like a fresh garden,” Helms explains. “Use products, like new-to-Canada Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day that combines essential oils in 28
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fragrance compositions. It provides the most pleasing scents that you’ll want to use again and again.” Inspired by Thelma’s Midwestern garden, Mrs. Meyer’s has an array of everyday scents and products derived from plant ingredients for all your spring cleaning needs this year: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day MultiSurface Everyday Cleaner in Basil: Crisp and cool. Known for its uncanny ability to ease nerves and perk up senses, this herb scented surface cleaner works as hard as you do. A naturally fresh spray made with a special vegetable Protein Extract, it’s ideal for cleaning counters and removing odour from the kitchen and bathroom. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day 64 Load Laundry Detergent in Lavender: Relaxing and soothing. Lavender is known for its tranquilizing effects. Not only does it smell delightful, but Lavender has natural cleaning power
to help rid homes of dirt and grime but is safe and gentle on clothes. Another bonus – it relieves fatigue! Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day MultiSurface Concentrate in Lemon Verbena: Lemon Verbena is loved for its light citrus scent. Invigorating, uplifting and refreshing, this Lemon Verbena concentrate will energize your cleaning routine, and is great for all non-porous indoor and outdoor surfaces. With all the chores that need doing, a bit of extra energy is certainly nice. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap in Honeysuckle: Looking for something more sweet, flowery and gentle? If so, Honeysuckle is the scent for you. This fruity floral is known to be soothing and cooling and this dish soap cuts grease like nobody’s business. Made from Soap Bark Extract, all you need is a squirt or two and you’re on your way to the perfect spring clean.
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Advice | THE RENTALIST
Utilities included... Or are they?
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By Jackie Marchildon
WHEN I FIRST STARTED RENTING,
I used to look for prices that included utilities because I didn’t want to deal with setting up hydro and paying another bill. Ten years later, I still do the same thing because I don’t want to worry about running my air conditioning in the summer. (I know that’s not a great thing to admit, but I’m going to assume that I’m not the only person that does that.) I’ve heard of landlords adding conditions to lease agreements when it comes to all-inclusive rent — for instance, prohibiting space heaters in the winter and/or excessive air conditioning in the summer. Perhaps you’ve read before that certain clauses in leases are essentially meaningless and in some ways, that is true (in Ontario a “no pets” clause in a lease is void), but it is also true that landlords generally have the right to include restrictions. Landlord and tenant boards often suggest settling disputes before they escalate and I would suggest the same — but it’s important to know your rights when it comes to utilities and rental legislation. Ontario As I’ve admitted, I am a little more careless about my AC than I would be if I were paying the hydro bill — which is why it’s noteworthy that landlords can apply to increase rent by more than the set guideline if utility charges become excessive. In Ontario, there is no legislation that specifically addresses
stipulations around all-inclusive utilities. A landlord could file against you if you ignored a clause in your lease, but there could also be a case against the landlord should you prove your point. For example, if the unit genuinely needed an appliance like a dehumidifier, it would be hard for the landlord to challenge you, even if the lease stated dehumidifiers were prohibited (according to the Landlord and Tenant Board). Manitoba According to the Residential Tenancies Branch, a tenant could challenge whether or not a lease condition was reasonable — and something like a space heater ban would likely not be considered reasonable if the case was brought to court. Landlords in Manitoba are only permitted to increase rent once every 12 months and so they cannot do so randomly to cover extra utilities. If your rent is less than $1,455, landlords are restricted to the rent increase guideline. Alberta Landlords can include any restriction when writing a lease and if you sign the agreement, you’re bound by it, according to Edmonton’s Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board. Having said that, the legislation doesn’t address utility restrictions and if you weren’t violating any laws as a tenant, it would likely be hard for a landlord to terminate your lease based on a claim about utility usage.
You could still be challenged in court for violating your lease. Landlords in Alberta can only increase rent every 12 months and the province has no limit on that increase — but they can’t just up the rent whenever they so choose. There are ways around the 12-month increase. If you signed a six-month lease and your landlord then asked you to sign another with a new stipulation regarding the utilities (like having to pay a percentage of the bills), the landlord would still be within their rights as they would not be increasing rent, but rather having you sign a new contract. British Columbia As with the other provinces, the utilities specifications fall into a grey zone in B.C. According to the Residential Tenancy Branch, landlords could follow through with legal action as with any lease violation should you ignore their terms. Landlords in B.C. can only increase rent once a year by the standard allowable rent increase. They can, however, complete an application to request an additional rent increase which would look at the reasons they might have for demanding it (i.e. excessive utility costs). You know your rights, so let’s just agree — if you don’t need the space heater, don’t run it. If you’re wearing a sweater in the summer, turn down the air conditioning. Wasting energy doesn’t help anyone and if renters expect landlords to be reasonable, tenants can be, too.
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BURLINGTON $1,300
Townhouse 3 bedroom without garage + utilities
$1,400
Townhouse 3 bedroom with garage + utilities
Features: Range and refrigerator In-suite washer and dryer Carpet and hardwood flooring Private backyard Full basement Children's play area On-site management
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RENTAL OFFICE: 700 King Street Mon - Thurs 11 am - 7 pm; Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am - 4 pm 519-601-7386 | rentrevo.com