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April 27 - May 04, 2013 Volume 24 Issue 13

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NEIGHBOURHOOD AMENITIES INCLUDE: Preferred customer services (delivieries/restaurants/cleaners ect.) Ice skating rink Tennis courts Overlooking Ramsden’s park

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HOW TO MOVE PIANOS AND POOL TABLES SAFELY

YOUR CREDIT RATING & YOUR RENTAL APPLICATION

CITY SCENE: BRIDLEWOOD: SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL

NORTH NORTH YORK YORK TH’S

DVP & YORK MILLS

WESTON & FINCH 10 JAYZEL DRIVE

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NEWLY RENOVATED 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $1,177 EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION • TTC at your door • Easy access to Highways 404, 401, 407 & DVP • Moments to Fairview Mall • Close to York Mills & Sheppard subway line EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES • Tuck shop • Daycare centre • On-site customer service centre

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Feature

Vice-President, Wall2Wall Media Jacqueline Hill Editor In Chief, Real Estate Susan Legge

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Ontario Sales Manager Anne-Marie Breen

GTA Edition

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

EDITOR

HOW TO MOVE PIANOS AND POOL TABLES SAFELY

Elisa Krovblit

YOUR CREDIT RATING & YOUR RENTAL APPLICATION

CITY SCENE: BRIDLEWOOD: SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL

Park Property Management is known for their modernizations and initiatives. They’ve got a large portfolio of residential rental properties across southern Ontario, and are quite proactive in their maintenance and updating. Communities are well run, with professional and friendly staff on-site. The personal attention and impeccable customer service is noticeable, and is what truly sets Park Property’s communities apart. The staff makes every effort to make residents feel at home. See Park Property Management Inc.'s ad on page 1G.

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City Scene 8G Bridlewood: Simply delightful By Jane Herman

Finances 76G Money mistakes couples make By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Profile 10G Park Property Management: Sprucewood offers a lifestyle

Scrumpdillyicious 101G Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting By Leslie Styles

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he spring season is traditionally a busy time of year in the rental

market. Perhaps many people simply prefer to wait for nicer weather to make their move.. Where are you at in your search for the perfect rental suite? Whether you’ve just started looking for a new place or are almost ready to sign on the dotted line, we know you’ll find this publication helpful. Using the information and advertisements, you’ve got the latest in rental accommodations, news and advice at your fingertips. Leasing a rental property is a serious decision and a significant commitment, so it is imperative that you do your homework and research the marketplace to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money. If you have a question about leasing a property, write to us. We’d love to hear from you!

Susan Legge

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, National Real Estate susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

t’s always disappointing to hear of scams, but where there’s money involved, there’s sure to be someone who has figured one out. The rental industry, unfortunately, has seen issues with scammers arise. There are ways to protect yourself from falling victim to these unsavoury and unscrupulous characters. A bit of homework and a few suggestions should keep you and your money from being parted by a scam. Don’t rent without a visit. Anyone can promise anything, but does the apartment they’re describing exist – or have the pictures just been lifted from another apartment? If you cannot visit yourself, have a trusted family member, friend or colleague go and see the place for you. Don’t use a money order, wire transfer or cash. Use a cheque or credit card, for the deposit. Create a paper trail back to the person who took your money. Don’t fall for something too good to be true. Sure, there are some great deals to be had.Sometimes a landlord lists on the low side, but generally, you get what you pay for, and if you pay for a unicorn, you’re just buying something that doesn’t exist. Do your research. Most property management companies have a business and online presence. They will want an application and do a credit check. They will have no problem giving you their contact information. You should be leary of any landlord that acts shady, doesn’t want to give you any information, doesn’t have the answers to your questions and doesn’t know the building or neighbourhood very well. Use your instincts, if it doesn’t feel right, dig a little bit deeper or walk away without handing over money. Losing your rental deposit – or worse yet, showing up with all of your belongings on moving day only to find out you’ve got no place to live – can be devastating. With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place to call home. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

NORTH SCARBOROUGH YORK TH’S

rouge valley residence

The good life. Now for lease. Suites Include… Facilities •Air conditioning Include… •On-site security •Outdoor swimming pool •1 free parking •Friendly on-site staff

• A unique community nestled in 14 acres of landscaped grounds • Rouge Valley at your doorstep •Steps to schools & TTC •Close to Hwy 401 & Hwy 2

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Rental Office: 45 Generation Blvd. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Evening Appointments Available Sat 12pm-4pm

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•Fresh paint •Upgraded broadloom •New tile flooring •Ceiling fans •Upgraded appliances •Vertical blinds

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Simply Delightful BY JANE HERMAN

he area along Finch Avenue between Victoria Park and Warden has an inviting feel about it: the broad, tree lined street looks comfortable, clean and welcoming. Closer examination reveals why this Scarborough enclave is a great community. Well kept apartment buildings and townhomes are set on large, nicely landscaped grounds. Several area high schools feature unique programs that may be available to local residents depending on admissions criteria, such as Sir John A. MacDonaldâ€™s Medallion Program. Major arteries like Highways 401 and 404 are in close proximity, offering easy access to all points in the GTA, while the town of Markham, with its gleaming office towers, lies just minutes away. If you enjoy a neighbourhood with a spacious, suburban feel, then Bridlewood could be just for you.

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Want to Live in the Area? Check out These Listings: Metcap 3000 Victoria Park Ave. 416-240-6549 Park Property 10,40, 50 Aurora Ct. 647-977-2721 100 Sprucewood 416-240-6181 3050 Pharmacy 416-240-5882 Schickedanz 60/70 Clipper Rd. 647-955-5924 East West 20 Carabob 416-291-7331

A Little Further Away:

Having Fun

Victoria Park and Finch. But nearby

Local parks offer acres of greenspace in which to play and relax. Nearby Bridlewood Park has a well equipped children’s playground and a public tennis facility. Beverly Glen Park’s playground, baseball diamond and sports field makes it a favourite of local sports enthusiasts. If you enjoy gardening, or aspire to grow your own tomatoes this year, two-acre Chester Le Park even features a community Allotment Garden.

Bridlewood Mall offers the perfect mix

The Bridlewood branch of the Toronto Public Library is conveniently located right in the neighbourhood Bridlewood Mall, while a little further east, L’Amoreaux Park on McNicoll Ave. serves the wider Scarborough community and has a Community and Recreation Centre, pool, tennis, skating and acres of trails.

of variety and convenience, while not being too “overwhelming.” Here you’ll find groceries, hardware and a pharmacy along with a variety of restaurants, banks, businesses and services. For major shopping expeditions, upscale Fairview Mall is minutes away by car or a short bus ride while the nearby Scarborough Town Centre is easily accessible via TTC LRT.

Living in the Area

Homestead 25 Parkway Forest Dr. 647-493-5410 125 Parkway Forest Dr. 647-493-5412 80 Forest Manor 647-493-5412 1751 & 1761 Sheppard Ave. 647-493-5413 Silverspring 65-99 Silver Spring Blvd. 416-240-6204

There are a number of modern, spacious, well-maintained highrise buildings in the neighbourhood, many with excellent amenities and fabulous on-site recreational facilities. Some are situated within walking distance of the Bridlewood Mall, while others can

Shopping

be found along Finch Ave., Pharmacy,

There are a couple of small shopping plazas right in the neighbourhood, for last-minute items, such as the one

streets and adjacent cul-de-sacs, like

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MetCap Living 130 Parkway Forest 85 & 95 Forest Manor 647-495-8355

and in some of the more attractive side Clipper Road and Aurora Ct.

Jane Herman is a Communications Consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Her company, Jane Herman Communications (www. janeherman.ca) provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients. Jane has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several Toronto publications.

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Park Property Management

Sprucewood offers a lifestyle It’s a little bit urban, a little bit suburban. It has the best of both worlds to offer. Park Property’s community at 100 Sprucewood Court is an easy choice to call home. Located in the Toronto neighbourhood of Bridlewood, at Pharmacy and Finch, the community is set on spacious grounds with tall trees and ample greenspace. This attractive and well-maintained community has been developed to offer a comfortable lifestyle, where the facilities include saunas and even an outdoor pool – the perfect way to enjoy the summer and beat the heat! Being in the city and yet not amid the hustle and bustle makes this community tranquil, yet convenient. The area is well-serviced by TTC, including 24-hour buses as well as one-bus access to the subway, while the DVP/Highway 404 is just to the west and Highway 401 just to the south, making it easy to travel across the city. So whether you prefer staying close to home or getting around, this community is a perfect home base. The area is family friendly, with great amenities close by like The Bridlewood Library and Bridlewood Park, with its baseball fields, batting cages, clubhouse and playground. Bridlewood Mall is also a short walk from the community, and offers quite a wide range of businesses, services and shopping options – from brand name clothing to groceries! While the ideal location and a host of great amenities is a good start, it’s the apartments that will make you feel at home. One-, two-, two+den and threeTheRentersGuide.ca bedroom apartments are spacious and well designed. While most apartments face the issue of not having enough storage space, that’s not a problem at 100 Sprucewood. Apartments have large TheRentersGuide.ca closets in the bedrooms, many of the

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one-bedroom suites featuring a walkthrough to an ensuite-style bathroom. There are also large storage spaces built into the apartment, closets that can hold the big and bulky items often hard to store, from luggage to power tools. Perfect for enjoying all seasons, these air conditioned apartments also feature balconies – a private outdoor oasis. From great views to a breath of fresh air, balconies have been well-integrated into the floorplans. They are sheltered between rooms instead of spanning from one apartment to the next, so balcony walls are not shared between neighbours. This adds a luxurious element of privacy, really making them an outdoor retreat. The laundry room at 100 Sprucewood is modern and comfortable, with a lounge. The Laundry Card system is easy to use and load so that you don’t have to fumble with change. It’s just one of the many innovations that Park Property Management has introduced at 100 Sprucewood Court. Park Property Management is known for their modernization initiatives. They’ve

got a large portfolio of residential rental properties across southern Ontario, and are quite proactive in their maintenance and updating. Communities are well run with professional and friendly onsite staff. The personal attention and impeccable customer service is noticeable, and is what truly sets Park Property’s communities apart. The staff makes every effort to make residents feel at home. Park Property has also had their communities certified in the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program. The CRB Program involves staff education and building quality control to ensure resident comfort and satisfaction. The Program is audited by a third party to ensure adherence. This means renters can rent with confidence knowing that the best standards of practice are maintained! For more information or to arrange an appointment at 100 Sprucewood Court, call 416-498-6693 or visit TheRentersGuide.ca online at parkproperty.ca. (And look for the coupon – don’t miss the great promotional value when you find your new apartment!)

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Great location. Even better price! 1 bedroom from $980* 2 bedroom from $1125* 3 bedroom from $1375* • Large, carpeted suites on quiet street • On-site rec centre with ﬁtness & recreational facilites, saunas, cardrooms & indoor pool • On-site laundry • 1 block to Agincourt Go Station • Close to great schools including Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School and Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute • Steps to Agincourt Mall, Wal-Mart, No Frills, Tim Hortons , Scotiabank ,The Source and more

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• Large recreation centre with indoor pool, weight room, saunas • On-site daycare and tuck shop • Modern appliances • Large balconies • Upgraded laundry facilities • Public golf course across the street • Walk to West Scarborough Community Centre and steps to TTC • On-site management • Free lockers • Utilities included

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52, 54, 56 & 58 Thorncliﬀe Park Drive & 2 & 4 Milepost Place • Very spacious 1 and 2 bedroom suites • TTC bus directly from doorstep to Pape Subway Station • Steps to East York Town Center featuring over 70 stores • Community Center across the street oﬀering youth programs and library facilities • Many schools nearby including Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute ranked #1 in Canada for math and science

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KING & DUFFERIN

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1000 Mount Pleasant

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Facilities include… fitness centre, new golf simulator, whirlpool spa, billiards room, stunning rooftop gardens with barbeques, business centre for residents, media room, conference room, party room overlooking lake, saunas, sparkling laundry rooms with TV, guest suites, 24 hour concierge Suites include… air conditioning, fresh paint, mirrored entrance closets, upgraded flooring, ceiling fans, dishwashers, over-therange microwaves, and closet organizers Walk to… • Starbucks • Sobey’s • Rogers Centre • Air Canada Centre • Harbourfront Centre • HTO Park

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How to move pianos and pool tables safely b y Da n H o p k i n s

hen it comes to moving households, handling large, bulky items is a challenge, especially if you decide to do it yourself. Here are a few tips that can help: {Pool Tables} A pool table must be disassembled before moving it. Depending on the age of the table, you may or may not have the original documentation on how it was put together and how to take it apart. Usually, the side rails and pockets come off, and the felt must be carefully removed. Depending on the size of the table, it will be composed of up to three large, heavy pieces of slate that comprise the playing surface. These slate surface pieces are often held into place on the frame with screws covered with bees wax. You have to know to look for these; otherwise you can do damage. Each section of slate has to be wrapped in moving blankets. At Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we also stretch wrap them so we can get a better grip. The slate pieces should not be laid flat in the truck, as being jostled during the trip will create stress points that could cause cracks. The slate pieces should be secured vertically at the sides of the trick and should not come into contact with anything else during transport. When itâ€™s time toreassemble the table at the other end, itâ€™s important to realize just how heavy it is and place the sections of it carefully, realizing that its weight can have an effect on floor-bearing capacity. Ideally, pool tables should go into a basement on a concrete floor.

The process for dismantling the rest of the piano depends on the type. Usually, one leg has to be lifted and unbolted to come off. We leave the bolting system attached and pad wrap and stretch wrap each leg so nothing is lost. At this point, we lower the piano gently on its side onto a special piano sled. Then, we remove the second leg while at least two people are supporting the piano. At this point, we shift the piano to the upright position at the edge of the sled, which has an indentation to accommodate the lid overlap so the piano does not touch the floor. It sits on a cushioned blanket and secured to the sled to prevent pressure points while being moved. Then it becomes easy to remove the final leg. We pad wrap and stretch wrap the piano body, then ease it onto a special dolly and wheel it out the door. The piano should remain on the dolly, which becomes part of it during transport. We strap it to the side wall of the truck, halfway between the two wheel bases, for the least amount of jostling. Once it is reassembled in the new home, it is critical that the owners have the instrument retuned, as there will be some unavoidable changes from the move. Whether it is a pool table or piano, consider hiring a professional moving company to transport items such as pool tables and pianos. Neither you nor an inexperienced mover should be learning the process while handling your large, bulky possessions.

{Pianos} It takes a minimum of three people to move a piano. The process begins with removing the pedal system, which must TheRentersGuide.ca happen in a systematic way for the number of bolts that hold it onto the instrument. Pad wrap everything with moving blankets and stretch wrap each piece for added protection.

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2788 Keele St.

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101-113 Valleywoods Rd.

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416-240-6194

1213-1229 York Mills Rd.

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416-240-6194

65 Windermere Ave.

windermere@greenwin.ca

S.Kingsway/Queensway

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416-766-2034

75 Windermere Ave.

windermere@greenwin.ca

S.Kingsway/Queensway

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416-766-2034

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51 Trailridge Cres.

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Neilson/Ellesmere

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672 Kennedy Rd.

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416-759-5741

2223 Eglinton Ave.

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Birchmount/Eglinton

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416-755-9518

2225 Eglinton Ave.

2225eglinton@greenwin.ca

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416-755-9518

30 Carabob Crt.

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416-291-9221

1140 Kingston Rd.

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700 Kingston Rd.

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2255 Victoria Park Rd.

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1639 Bloor St.

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• Award-winning property! • Utilities included • 24-hr access to transit • Moments to major highways • Steps from Shopping • Karate, boxing & basketball • Children's playground • Outdoor pool • Programming for all ages

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Your Credit Rating and its Impact

on Your Application to Rent By Jane Herman

ost people do not realize how important it is to have good credit. Potential landlords and other creditors are always interested in how you manage and pay your credit obligations in a timely manner. In addition, having a good credit rating TheRentersGuide.ca has significant implications on whether youâ€™ll be able to buy a car or get a loan in the future. For renters, though, the question is, how will having good credit impact on yourTheRentersGuide.ca qualifications as a tenant?

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“Many industries, such as apartment rental companies, may view a copy of your credit report in the tenant application process,” says Clifton O’Neal, Director of Corporate Communications for TransUnion, one of several credit bureaus in Canada. Your credit report is simply a file that is available to you and your potential landlord for a small fee from a company like Rent Check (www.rentcheckcorp.com) Equifax Canada (www. equfax.ca) or TransUnion (www.transunion.ca). Your “credit score” is based on all the information that is in the file, such as credit card payments (i.e., missed or late); whether you are carrying a large balance or paying it down; car loans and other bank loans; phone and cell phone payments. How long your payments are overdue can significantly impact on your credit rating: for example, a few days might be insignificant, while 90 days might be rather detrimental. “It’s important to get hold of your credit report at least once a year and to scrutinize it carefully,” says Richard Lewis, CFO of Rent Check. “You may be unknowingly rejected from renting or obtaining a loan for something you know nothing about, or because of information that is outdated or inaccurate. If there are extenuating circumstances, you can always provide a written explanation. For example, perhaps you were in a business that went bankrupt, or missed some credit card or car payments because you were laid off from work for a period, due to illness or a disability, or other extenuating circumstances. You might be a recent immigrant who is paying for everything out of your life’s savings until they find a job in Canada, or someone who is earning cash in the form of tips, etc. and might not want a “paper trail” of their spending history. (There is no benefit to paying your bills in cash. If you are earning money, it’s a good idea to open a bank account, get your own telephone and credit card and make regular payments to establish a good credit rating as soon as you can). Perhaps you are a woman, formerly married, and have no credit history as everything was in your husband’s name or because he had financial difficulties or setbacks. On the other hand, if you keep applying for credit, by shopping around from credit card company to credit card company, and have too many credit checks done at the same time, and get declined it can make it appear that you are a bad risk and actually worsen your credit score. This could potentially happen if you had bad credit and then went to apply for an apartment, got turned down, and kept applying with different landlords.

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It is legally permissible for landlords to obtain credit information and, according to the Ontario Human Rights Code, to consider this information in order to assess a

prospective tenant. But your landlord must have your written permission to do so, which you provide when you complete and sign an Application to Rent. In Ontario no landlord has the legal authority to request that a tenant provide more than a month’s rent as a so-called “Security Deposit” either against possible damages to the apartment or because the applicant is perceived as a credit risk. (Landlords may only ask for the last month’s rent). If you have rented previously, you may also have a “tenancy report,” which provides information on the timeliness of your monthly rental payments, whether or not you’ve had evictions and other collections. Consistently paying your rent on time can be the most important determining factor in whether a landlord will accept your application.“Often individuals with “low” credit scores can have “high” rent scores,” says John Dobrowolski, President of Rent Check. Because rent is not necessarily a discretionary item,“Many people who are carrying too much debt are careful to pay their rent on time,” notes Dobrowolski. While a landlord has the legal right to decline an application if there is a bad credit history, there is no universal rule within the industry. Decisions are made on an individual basis, and vary from landlord to landlord. Some landlords will try to find a workable solution, like asking for a guarantor. Here are some ways you can improve your credit report and score before begin searching for that apartment, enabling you to be viewed in the best possible light: • Pay all of your bills/credit obligations on time each and every month – even if it is only the minimum. • Keep your balances low, relative to your overall credit limit. A good rule of thumb is below 30 percent. • Apply for new credit in moderation • Maintain a healthy mix of credit in your credit file • Think twice before closing old credit accounts in which you have a positive history established • Monitor monthly any joint or co-signed accounts. Any derogatory information associated with these accounts will be reflected on your credit report as well. • Review your credit reports from the 2 national credit bureaus at least once a year.

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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NORTH MISSISSAUGA YORK TH’S • Beautifully-appointed suites with vertical blinds, some with dishwashers & 2 full baths • Impeccably maintained and cared-for • Central air conditioning • Security cameras & keyless remote access • Fitness center & saunas • Guest suite • Billiard room with shuffleboard • Party room • Library room • On-site convenience store, dry cleaners & DVD rentals • Secure bike room • Business center • Outdoor swimming pool • All utilities included • Easy access to 403, 410, 401 & QEW • Close to Square One

1 Bedroom Junior $1,210 1 Bedroom Deluxe $1,253 1 Bedroom Plus Den $1,380

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3665 Arista Way | Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe

08750

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OVERSIZED 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms starting from $1160* • Individual air conditioning & vertical blinds

• Smart card laundry room

• Newer appliances

• Keyless remote access system

• Secure bike rooms

• Camera security surveillance

• Fitness facilities,outdoor swimming pool, saunas & Billiard room with shuffleboard

• On-site management

• Party room Rental office hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

• Transit at your door

1423 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

905.219.9829 thevalleywoods.com

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WE HAVE 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES STARTING FROM $1157 • Exceptional living at Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe • Excellent features include central air conditioning & vertical blinds • Security camera and keyless remote access • Tennis court, ﬁtness facility • Guest suite RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm; Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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30 Elm Drive East

905.219.1442 theelmwoods.com

8748

Mississauga Valley Blvd Elm Dr. E.

*Selected suites only and some conditions apply. *One month's free rent will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.

Cawthra Rd.

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• New kitchen & bathroom designs

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• Individually controlled air conditioning in each unit

• Some suites with dishwasher

• Fitness facility including outdoor pool

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• Hospitality suite for your guest when visiting • Internet ready business centre • Some suites with dishwasher • Security & keyless remote access

• Window coverings • Laundry room with smart card system • Security & keyless remote • 24 hr. security system • Minutes from Square One, Daycare Centre and Schools • Mississauga Transit and GO

1477 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

1547 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

905.219.9827

905.219.9826

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RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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Hurontario St.

8747

Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.

Mississauga Valley Blvd

Central Pkwy E.

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2869 Battleford Rd.

905.219.9820

www.meadowvalegardens.com Winston Churchill Blvd

RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm; Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

CLOSE TO • Close to Hwy 401 & 407 • Daycare centre • Community centre • Schools • Churches • Shopping • Transit ransit & GO train

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Lakewood Apartments

Pacific Way Apartments

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LAKESHORE & DIXIE

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1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bedrooms

Spectacular lake views Laundry facilities Parking available Hardwood floors Utilities included (except hydro) • Spacious balconies • Seconds to lake, minutes from the city • Close to amenities

• Utilities included • 24hr emergency maintenance • Lobby watch through television • Indoor and outdoor parking • Door to door mail service • Storage lockers • Outdoor swimming pool • All suites have balconies • Parquet floors • 24 hr laundry

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500 & 530 Scarlett Road

1257 Lakeshore Road. E.

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289-805-1494

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3480 Havenwood Drive

1485 Williamsport Drive

289-805-4242

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1 Bdrms, 2 Bdrms, 2 Plus Den & 3 Bdrm Suites • Utilities included • 4 appliances refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave • Resilient wood flooring and vertical blinds • Central air conditioning • Main floor laundry with smart card • Exercise room/personal trainer • Underground parking space /car wash facility • Walk to community center & shopping • Steps to Mississauga & GO Transit • Guest Suite/library/games room

2770 Aquitaine Avenue (1 block east of Winston Churchill Blvd. at Glen Erin Blvd.)

905.858.8466

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Rental Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Evenings by appointment only Sat & Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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1 & 2 bedroom mid-rise units from $1,475 plus utilities All units include:

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The Premium Choice in Rental Living Dundas & Tomken

Tomken Place ASK US ABOUT OUR 3 BEDROOM FREE MONTH INCENTIVE*

GREAT LOCATION 2 & 3 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM $1232 • Excellent features include air conditioning, carpeting throughout & vertical blinds • Newer appliances • Bike room • Party room • Tennis court, sauna & exercise room RENTAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 10 am - 6 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm

• Main ﬂoor laundry room with waiting area and new appliances • Security cameras throughout • Transit to subway and GO transit at your door • Close to shopping, schools, churches and hospital

935 Dundas Street East

905.219.1439 tomkenplace.com

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Dixie Rd.

Tomken Rd.

Stanfield Rd.

Cawthra Rd.

8131

Bloor St.

DundasSt.St.E.E. Dundas Queensway E.

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51-67 Ardglen Drive Clarence & Kennedy

2 bDRM TOWNHOUSES from $1025 3 bDRM TOWNHOUSES from $1125 • On-site laundry facilities • Private backyard • Full sized basements • Includes 1 parking spot • Close to schools, shopping & parks

Ardglen Dr.

Kennedy

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Main St. S.

Queen St. E.

Clarence St.

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Sometimes a crappy way of relating can really muck up the money. Whether you’re planning a walk down the aisle or you’ve already been hitched for eons, there are some common mistakes couples make that can throw a wrench into their Moneyworks. number of people who hide stuff from their TheRentersGuide.ca

If you can’t be open about what you’re buying, that should tell you something. If you think your partner is going to object to your spending, hey, listen up! And if you’re planning to mate and you haven’t sat down to talk about your money, you’re a fool, plain and simple.

partners. They go shopping, bring home a bag of stuff, and rip off the tags – because, of course, their partners are morons and won’t recognize a new outfit when they see it. One woman shoved her new purchases in the laundry hamper first TheRentersGuide.ca thing. Another kept her new purchases in the

Communication is Job One in the survival of any relationship, and if you can’t bare your financial soul to your partner, if you can’t trust that person to tell you the truth, you should not be getting married.

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trunk of her car until she could slide ‘em into the house. Many people lie about what they’ve paid for an item because if it’s a good enough deal they can slip it past their buddy. And then there are all the folks who hook up only to find their partner is a financial disaster.

2. Not having a budget. It isn’t going to come as a surprise to you that I think every couple should have a budget. Whenever you combine two lives, two ways of looking at things, two spending profiles into one, you need to have a plan to ensure both bodies are on the same page about where the money should be going. Having come up with a budget you both agree to, it’s easy to decide what to buy and when.You simply ask each other,“Where does this fit in the budget?”If it doesn’t then you work together to make room, cutting a little of her golfing and his beerwiththeboys to come up with the cash to make the purchase. Working together – with a plan – beats the bejezus out of flying solo blind and TheRentersGuide.ca bumping into each other. A budget can be a relationship-saver when one of you is a spender and the other is a

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finances saver, since by having a plan you can address both your needs. It’s particularly important when you are both spenders heading to the brink of bankruptcy. Knowing where you stand financially means you can make informed decision about your spending without a huge debt hangover. 3. Putting One Guy in Charge. It’s not unusual for one person to assume the nitty-gritty of daily finances. It often falls to one partner to pay the bills, check the insurance coverage, decide on how to invest the retirement savings, figure out how much to put away for education savings, negotiate with lenders, pay the taxes… the list is virtually endless. Often it’s because one partner is more inclined toward these tasks. The problem is that when one person is excluded, or totally abdicates responsibility, it means the other can mess things up with no monitoring or grow resentful at always having to do the detail. It’s important for each partner to not only to feel involved in the big financial decisions but also understand the day-to-day details. Taking turns managing the chequebook, and having regular conversations so that both of you are clear about what’s going on, means you’re both in the know and working to the same ends. It also means that one person doesn’t have to deal with all the crap, while the other merrily laughs off the stress and frustration with,“You’re managing the money, so this is your problem to deal with.” (Yes, there are dopes who say this.) 4. Denying the Debt. Regardless of who has the debt, the impact on the family unit will be significant. If you can’t be debt free when you get hooked up, the very least you should have is a plan for how you’ll get that debt paid off. Never sign for each other’s debt. When you do, you assume responsibilities that may choke you to death. If your buddy needs help pay off the debt, you can do that without putting your name on the paperwork. “But he won’t be able to get a car if I don’t help him,”I’ve heard. Then he shouldn’t have a car.“But she’ll pay an outrageous amount of interest.”Then she shouldn’t take the loan. “We’re partners in everything.”Maybe that’s how you feel now, but how will you feel when (s)he doesn’t pull her/his weight on the debt repayment, and you’re on the hook for his or her past self-indulgence?

Wedding mania, exotic honeymoons, and a houseful of brand new furniture is wonderful, providing you have the money to pay for it. Going into debt for massive self-indulgence is down right dopey. 5. Sweating the small stuff. If you’re going to spend your relationship getting your britches in a knot over every little thing, you’re going to be miserable… for a long time. Or you’re going to get divorced.You have to figure out which battles are worth fighting, and when negotiation makes more sense. If the small stuff adds up to big problems it’s usually because you don’t have a budget and aren’t on the same page when it comes to your priorities. It’s not unusual for couples to spend $30 a month here, $25 a month there, $60 on this, $97 a month on that, and when it’s all added up, it’s a whopping amount of money. If you’re tracking your expenses, it’s easy to decide what has to go and when to stop shopping.

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One of the ways some couples deal with the ‘Money Of My Own’ issue is to allot each partner a weekly or monthly ‘allowance’ that can be used for any that body desires. Since the allowance is part of the budget, the plan stays in place while the individuals have some personal freedom when it comes to how they’ll spend their personal money.

As for blowing your brains out on a big wedding when you’re walking around with a ton of debt, give your heads a shake!

Once you have a slush fund you can each spend as you wish without questions or recriminations, you can then agree that on

purchases above a certain amount you’ll consult with each other before buying. 6. Failing to plan for emergencies. While no one likes to think about bad things happening, the fact is that bad things do happen to good people. If you don’t have a stash of cash at the ready to deal with whatever life throws at you, you won’t have the means to cope. One of the big upsides of joining up is that you’re able to act as a safety net for each other through life’s storms. But that doesn’t happen magically. And often couples over-estimate their partner’s ability to take over the entire financial burden should one partner lose a job, someone become ill, or suffer some other disaster. It takes a plan. And part of that plan includes creating a pretty hefty emergency fund. Another part includes reducing your risks in whatever ways possible. Every couple should have enough money available to cover six months’ worth of living expenses. And each partner should make it a priority to get adequate insurance coverage. Communication and negotiation are the keys to dealing with money issues when you partner.‘Course you also need some practical money-management skills to actually pull the whole thing off. Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at TheRentersGuide.ca Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter, then dust with flour, shaking off the excess, and set aside. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food colouring, vinegar and vanilla. Using a standing mixer, add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed. Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and place in the oven. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. One at a time, invert the cakes onto a plate and then re-invert them onto a cooling rack, rounded-sides up. Let cool completely.

right red, fluffy and super moist, this triple-layer Red Velvet Cake makes a dramatic and decadent dessert, especially when slathered with generous lashings of luscious cream cheese frosting. According to legend, Red Velvet Cake was invented in the 1950s at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, however it was also a signature dessert at Eaton’s department store in the 1940s and 1950s, and employees who knew the secret recipe for the cake were sworn to silence. Raven Dennis of Cake Man Raven Bakery in NYC, who created this award-winning recipe below, claims Red Velvet Cake originated during the Civil War, and that southern ladies made it to keep their husbands home. The true origins of this dessert may be shrouded in mystery, but the popularity of this luscious favourite is undeniable.

To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese in a standing mixer until smooth. Then add the sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of nuts, and mix until light and fluffy. Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until the frosting is firmer before using. To assemble the cake, place one layer, round side down, in the middle of a serving platter. Using an offset knife or spatula, spread some cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake. Carefully set another layer on top, round side down, and repeat. Top with the remaining layer, round side up, and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle with the remaining nuts. Chilling the cake for about half an hour will make the cake easier to slice.

ingredients Serves 8-10 Recipe courtesy Cake Man Raven Bakery, NYC

› 2 1/2 cups cake flour › 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar › 1 tsp baking soda › 1 tbsp butter › 1 tsp salt › 1 tsp cocoa powder TheRentersGuide.ca › 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil › 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature › 2 large eggs, at room temperature › 2 tbsp all natural red food colouring, or more for desired depth of colour

› 1 tsp white distilled vinegar › 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting: › 1 lb cream cheese › 6 cups sifted icing sugar › 1 tsp vanilla › 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided

Leslie Styles is president of Styles Design Inc., a Torontobased branding and communications agency, and author of Scrumpdillyicious, a food & travel blog dedicated to all TheRentersGuide.ca things delicious. She can be reached at stylesdesign.net and scrumpdillyicious.blogspot.com

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West - E5

71G

Lakeshore & Dixie - 3480 Havenwood

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71G

Winston Churchill & Eglinton Ave. - 2885 Argentia Rd.

From $1475

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West - E4

73G

Cawthra & Lakeshore - 1110 Caven St.

From $909

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Hurontario & QEW - 2070 Camilla Rd.

From $730

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West - f4

Hwy. 403 & Hurontario - 25 & 35 Trailwood

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West - E5

Rathburn & Hwy. 403 - 4185 & 4205 Shipp Dr.

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West - E4

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North York

Lakeshore & Dixie - 1485 Williamsport

Don Mills & Sheppard - 30 Godstone Rd

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130 Parkway forest

From $1416

30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive

From $928

forest Manor

From $2261

95 forest Manor

From $2316

Bathurst & finch - 12 Goldfinch Crt.

From $875

Bathurst & finch - 120 Torresdale Ave.

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Bathurst & finch - 300 Antibes Drive

From $1299

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Bathurst & finch - 4/12 Goldfinch Court & 601 finch

From $925

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Bathurst & finch - 623 & 625 finch Ave. W

From $1050

Bathurst & Sheppard - 4383 Bathurst St.

From $1108

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Bathurst & Sheppard - 4415 Bathurst St.

From $1108

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Bathurst & Sheppard - 569 Sheppard Ave. W.

From $1108

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Bathurst & Steeles - 155 Antibes Dr.

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Bathurst & Steeles - 5950 Bathurst St.

From $845

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Bathurst & Wilson - 390-406 Wilson

From $869

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90GBayview & Sheppard - 2911 Bayview Ave.

From $1100

Bayview & Steeles - 505 Cummer & 50/60/70 Ruddington From $1197

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Central - A4 102/103G

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Central - B4

82G

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Central - B4

82G

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Central - B4

82G

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Central - A4 32G

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Central - A4 84G

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Central - E4

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Central - E4

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Central - A5 83G

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Central - B5

91G 91G

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96G

Bayview Ave. & Sheppard Ave. E. - 22 Elkhorn

From $950

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Don Mills & DVP - 701 Don Mills

From $825

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Central - B6

Don Mills & Eglinton - 55 & 65 Wynford Heights Cres.

From $925

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Central - C6 92G

Don Mills & Eglinton - 7 & 11 Rochefort

From $825

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Central - D6 99G

Don Mills & finch - 20 Esterbrooke Ave.

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Don Mills & Sheppard - 175 Shaughnessy

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Central - B6

86G

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Central - B6

86G

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Don Mills & York Mills - 100 Graydon Hall Drive

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Dufferin & Lawrence - 3000 Dufferin St.

From $1050

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Hwy 400 & Jane - 100 York Gate Blvd.

From $900

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Jane & Lawrence - 15, 23 Harding Square

From $820

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Jane & Lawrence - 5 Harding

From $849

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Jane & Sheppard - 2000 Sheppard Ave. W.

From $949

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Central - B3

93G

Jane & Wilson - 160, 170, 180 & 200 Chalkfarm Dr.

From $725

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Central - B3

49G

Keele & Finch - 21 Potsdam Rd.

From $1100

Keele & Finch - 500 Murray Ross Parkway

From $930

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Keele & Sheppard - 35-51 Brookwell Dr.

From $799

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Lawrence & DVP - 10 Roanke Rd.

From $995

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Van Horne & Clipper - 60 & 70 Clipper Rd.

From $1117

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Weston & Finch - 3400 Weston

From $940

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Weston Rd. & Finch - 137 Lindy Lou Rd.

From $999

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Central - E4

90G

Weston Rd. & Finch - 2441 Finch Ave W.

From $999

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Central - E4

90G

Yonge & Sheppard - 151 Beecroft Rd.

From $1410

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Central - B5

29G

Yonge & Sheppard - 325 Bogert Ave.

From $849

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Central - B5

82G

521-523 Finch Ave. W

From $899

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Central - B5

*****Bathurst & Steeles - 775 Steeles

From $919

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Central - A4

*****Don Mills & Sheppard - 25 Leith Hill Rd

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Central - B6

Don Mills & Sheppard - 8 Godstone

From $949

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Central - B6

*****Don Mills & Sheppard - 8 Godstone Rd.

From $950

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Central - B6

Don Valley & York Mills - 44 Valleywoods Rd.

From $995

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Central - C6

*****Dufferin & Eglinton - 640 Lauder Ave.

From $675

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Central - D4

Finch & Islington - 35 Duncanwoods Dr.

From $1025

Central - A1

Finch & Weston Rd. - 1775 Weston

From $800

Jane & Wilson - 195 Exbury Rd.

From $925

Keele & Finch - 1 Fountainhead Rd.

From $749

Keele & Finch - 35 Fountainhead Rd.

Keele & Finch - 40 Fountainhead

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Central - C3 100G

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Central - A3 81G

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Central - C6 96G Central - C

97G

Central - B6

88G

Central - A3 98G

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From $1099

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Central - A3

From $799

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Central - A4

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North York Newsprint

From $775

Price Range

Don Mills & Sheppard - 75, 61-67 Havenbrook Blvd

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From $729

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****Keele & Finch - 470 Sentinel

From $729

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Keele & Finch - 470 Sentinel Rd.

From $1129

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From $1199

keele & sheppard - 3250 Keele St.

From $689

Weston & Hwy. 401 - 2460 Weston Rd.

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*****Keele & Finch - 40 Fountainhead

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Oshawa

****King & Farewell - 666 King St. E

From $849

****King & Farewell - 666 King Street East

From $899

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****Simcoe & Hwy. 401 - 525 St. Lawrence St.

From $829

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Baif Blvd. & Yonge st. - 15 baif Boulevard

From $925

Major Mackenzie & Centre St. - 34 Center Street W.

From $1195

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96G 90

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Ba Birchmount & Sheppard - 10, 40 & 50 Carabob Crt.

From $900

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East - d1

11G

Birchmount & Sheppard - 2350 Birchmount Rd.

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East - d1

12G

Birchmount & St. Clair - 544, 550 & 552 Birchmount Rd

From $825

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danforth & Eglinton - 1284 danforth Ave.

From $1165

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Scarborough Glossy

102/103G Finch & Pharmacy - 100 Sprucewood Crt.

From $1000

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Hey 401 & Meadowvale - 1 dean Park Rd

From $915

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Kennedy & Hwy. 401 - 1, 11, 20, 30, 41 Antrim Cres.

From $885

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Meadowvale & Hwy. 401 - 45 Generation Blvd.

From $953

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Midland & Lawrence - 5 Brockley dr.

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Pharmacy & St. Clair - 263, 273, 283 Pharmacy Ave.

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Steeles & Warden - 125 Bamburgh Circle

East - d1

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East - d3

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East - E1

12G

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East - F1

12G

From $999

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East - d1

12G

****25 Cougar Court

From $809

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3801 Lawrence Ave. W

From $849

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Birchmount & Eglinton - 2243 Eglinton

From $835

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Birchmount & Finch - 65-99 Silver Springs Park Blvd.

From $882

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Birchmount & Sheppard - 20 Carabob Court

From $1049

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From $915

Danforth & Eglinton - Danforth estates

From $769

Kingston & Eglinton - 3434 Eglinton

From $879

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From $899

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****Midland & Lawrence - 2700 Lawrence ave. E.

From $959

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Morningside & Ellesmere - 70 Mornelle Crt.

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Morningside & Ellesmere - 80 Mornelle Court

From $819

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Scarborough Golf Club Rd. & Lawrence - 3895 Lawrence From $950

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Birchmount & St. Clair - 560 Birchmount

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From $1150

0 Portland Street

From $1250

50 Rosehill Ave./ 130 Rosdale Valley Rd./440 Eglinton Ave.

From $925

Avenue & Lawrence W. - 515 Rosewell Ave.

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From $1496

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Bathurst & Eglinton - 630 Vesta Drive

From $875

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Bathurst & Eglinton - 640 Roselawn Ave.

From $900

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Bay & Bloor - 1101 Bay St.

From $1295

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Central - E5

Bay & Dundas - 570 Bay street

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Central - 36/37G

Bay & Wellesley - 925 Bay Street

From $1250

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Central - E4

26G

bayview & Sheppard - 26, 32 & 38 Carluke Crescent

From $829

Central - B5

95G

Church & Isabella - 66 Isabella

From $1090

Central - E5

21G

Church & Shuter - 167 Church St.

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Central - E5

29G

Church & Wellesley - 85 Wellesley St. E

From $895

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Central - E5

42G

Greenwin

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46G

Lansdowne & Queen - 103 West Lodge Ave.

From $695

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Central - E4

31G

Lansdowne Ave. & Dupont Rd. - 1401 Dupont

From $835

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Central - E4

44G

Mount Pleasant & Eglinton - 1000 Mount Pleasant

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Central - C5 35G

Palomar - 5145 Dundas St. w.

From $2200

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22G

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Central - E4

28G

Central - C4 24G Central - D4 42G

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Parliament & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley

From $680

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Queen & Dufferin - 55 Lisgar

From $1150

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Parliament & Wellesley - 240, 260 & 280 Wellesley St. E. From $760

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50G

Central - E4 40/41G

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30G

Central -

34G

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From $850

Sherbourne & Bloor - 545, 555, 565 Shebourne

From $850

Central - F4

48G

Spadina & Bloor - 70 Spadina Rd.

From $895

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5145 Dundas St. W

From $1125

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Spadina & St. Clair - 263 & 265 Russell Hill Rd.

From $765

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& Eglinton - 110, 140, 160, 165 Erskine Ave.

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Yonge & Eglinton - 88 Erskine Ave.

From $1000

Yonge & St. Clair - 125 Lawton Blvd.

From $995

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Oakwood & Vaughan Rd - 300/330 Winnett Ave

From $825

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1639 BLoor

From $1175

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Balliol

From $995

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837 Roselawn Ave.

From $919

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****Bathurst & Lawrence - 21 Meadowbrook

From $725

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Bloor St. W. & Dundas S. W. - 2340 Dundas St. W.

From $859

Dufferin & King - 1251 King St. W.

From $999

Dufferin & king - 60 Tyndall Avenue

From $859

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Dunn & King - 22 Close Ave.

From $740

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Kennedy & Sheppard - 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.

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King & Dufferin - 115 & 135 Tyndall

From $699

Lansdowne & Dupont - 1011 Lansdowne Ave.

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43G

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Central - D4 55G -

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23G

Central - D5 35G Central - D5 19G Central - D5 42G

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48G

48G 31

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West - E3

West - C4

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West - E3

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West - E3

From $625

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Parliament & Bloor - 99 Howard

From $695

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West - E4

Sherbourne & Dundas - 280 Dundas St. E

From $695

West - E5

*****Sherbourne & Dundas - 280 Dundas St. E

From $595

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Sherbourne & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley St. E.

From $699

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West - E5

Spadina & Bloor - 7 Walmer Rd.

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West - E3

Yonge & Bloor - 88 Bloor St. E.

From $960

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West - E4

Yonge & Davisville - 155 Balliol

From $1020

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West - D4

Yonge & Gerrard - 40 Gerrard St. E.

From $1030

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West - E4

From $939

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West - C5

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West - C4

Yonge & Lawrence - 3110 & 3112 Yonge St.

Spadina & Queens Quay - 350, 370, 390 Queens Quay W. From $849

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Scarlett & Eglinton - 55 Emmett

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From $919

525 St. Lawrence Street

From $799

87, 90, 91,146 Jameson estate

From $699

Bathurst & Lawrence - 6 Drexel Rd./26 - 34 Saranac Blvd. From $860

Whitby

Thickson Rd. & Dundas St. E - 101 Kathleen St.

From $1000

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YOnge & lawRence Pall Mall apartments

3110 Yonge St. • 3112 Yonge St. • 41 Lorindale Ave • 45 Lorindale Ave.

Bachelors 1 Bedroom

$939 $1,169

Phone: 416.507.6435 MetCap Connect: 416.206.3604

Rental Office: 3110 Yonge st.

Toronto Unfurnished

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sT. claiR ave. e. & vicTORia PaRk ave. 2892 St. Clair Ave. E.

Phone: 647.800.8553 MetCap Connect: 416.206.3604

Bachelor 2 Bedrooms

$699 $929

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280 Wellesley St. (main floor) 416-929-8195

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t first sight, you’d say that a Perceptions blind is a big, beautiful expanse of glamorous sheer fabric. But have a closer look. As the sun rises in the sky you’ll realize that behind the fabric are movable vanes that subtly filter the incoming light. As day turns into night, you can close the vanes completely, to ensure privacy.

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859 1039 $

• All utilities & air conditioning included

• On-site management & security guards

• Indoor swimming pool

• Minutes to Downtown Toronto

• Indoor shopping mall on-site

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416-532-3331 KEELE ST.

2340 Dundas St. W.

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KEELE STATION

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Central G.T.A. — Toronto Unfurnished Apartments

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Phone: 647.977.3340 MetCap Connect: 416.906.6329

Upgraded units

“OVER $1 MILLION SPENT ON RENOVATIONS”

Brand new cabinets in Kitchen, stainless steel appliances, finished floors, newly painted

Bachelor 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms

40 & 60 Tyndall Avenue

839 $ 1,099 $ 1,279 $

Apartment Amenities: Fridge / Stove Spacious living room Balconies Hardwood flooring

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DUNDAS STREET EAST & SHERBOURNE 77 & 95 Pembroke Street

699 $ 839 $

Bachelors 1 Bedroom

Right in the downtown area in a quiet residential street you will find this charming walk-up with local amenities of living in the heart of Toronto

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Lansdowne & Dupont

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

MON.-THURS. 8 AM - 8 PM FRI. 8

From

• Safe, secure building • Utilities included

1 BDRM

950

• Well-maintained building

• Walking distance to TTC, Subway, Shopping, Schools etc...

• Surveillance cameras

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• Underground parking

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1100

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End Your Search Here! owntown Toronto Walmer Place on Bloor at 7 Walmer Road

Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms •

Walk to University of Toronto

• Located beside Spadina subway station • Freshly decorated • On-site convenience store • Balconies & underground parking • Exercise room & sauna • Laundry facilities • Utilities included Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

(416) 922-7268

Rental office located at 360 Bloor, suite 207 22

Location • Location • Location

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carborough Kennard Place Kennedy & Sheppard 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.

1, 2, 2 Plus Den & 3 Bedrooms • Walking distance to GO station • Opposite No Frills & shopping mall • Easy access to TTC • Freshly decorated • Laundry facilities • Underground parking • Utilities included Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

(416) 292-0224

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Address of Distinction Spectacular Lake Views

Lakeview Towers

Balliol Towers

King & Dunn

Yonge & Davisville

UTILITIES INCLUDED

Bachelor Jr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

$1,020 from $1,180 from $1,320 from $1,620 from

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• Fantastic mid-town location at aﬀordable prices • Walk to trendy restaurants & shopping • Walk to subway • Indoor swimming pool • Balconies • Freshly painted suites • Clean, well-maintained

• Short walk to waterfront parks • Moments to downtown via TTC • Concierge security in lobby • Big balconies • Outdoor pool • Loads of closet space • On-site tuck shop • Close to schools

$735 Jr. 1 Bedroom from $815 1 Bedroom from $885 2 Bedroom from $1,140 Monet

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finances

Make your kids money smart

reparing children for the time when they will assume the responsibilities of wealth is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.

“Remember that the buck starts and stops with you,” said Dennis Tew, father of three and chief financial officer of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.“Boys and girls model their behaviour after mom and dad. In many ways, you are the blueprint for their financial futures.”

Take these steps to help make your kids money smart: Allowance. A consistent allowance is a hands-on opportunity to manage money. Use the child’s age to set the amount – a six-yearold may receive $6. Encourage your child to divide the allowance into three areas: saving, spending and charity. Banking. A bank account is a great tool to stress the importance of saving. When your child is young, open a bank account for them and have them contribute their birthday money to it. When they are a bit older, review their online statement with them. Investing. Review your child’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) statement with them and explain how their investments are performing. It’s an easy way to teach them the benefits of long-term financial planning. More information on education planning is available at www.franklintempleton.ca.

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1 BEDROOMS FROM

1210

• Underground parking • Easy access to TTC & Subway • Minutes to the Eaton Centre, Dominion, theatres & restaurants

Utilities Included

Toronto Unfurnished

• Air conditioned • Heated indoor pool & sauna • On-site convenience store • Laundry facilities • Security

00875

YONGE & GERRARD

416-977-2921 SAME DAY APPROVAL!

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01591

Bachelors from

$960

1 Bedroom from

$1275

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm

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$1781 Sherbourne St.

(416) 922-9155

2 Bedroom from

Park Rd.

88 Bloor St. E

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Convenient and Quality Living at your doorstep. You’ll love it! ✓ Newly Renovated Suites ✓ Bright & Spacious ✓ TTC/ Street Cars

999

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Jr. 1 & King & Dufferin 1 bedroom

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Is your grill ready

for your culinary imagination?

o get the most out of different cooking methods, a gas barbecue has to be designed with these performance features: Excellent heat retention; searing power and flavour vapourization at the grids; full coverage stainless steel flavour wave, or heat medium; precise heat control; a side burner and a rotisserie burner. Mastering the Techniques One of the unique and delicious methods to grill food uses a wooden plank. The smoke created from the plank sitting directly above a lit burner infuses the meat with a delicate smoky flavour.

Using a plank is simple: • Soak it in water for at least an hour and pat it dry. • Pre-heat your grill on High for 10 minutes. • Coat both sides of the plank with olive oil then place the seasoned meat on it. • Place the plank on the grill directly over the lit burner and reduce the heat to Medium/Low. • Cook the meat to its desired doneness. Grilling planks are specifically designed for the barbecue and there a variety of flavours to choose. Cedar planks are ideal for salmon, but don’t be afraid to try other meats. Pork goes great on a maple plank and lamb is delicious on alder.

Try planking today with this easy recipe for salmon using a cedar plank.sweet strawberries and this nutritious sandwich, inspired by Canadian-grown fresh, seasonal produce, captures it all: TAHINI-SESAME SALMON INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup tahini (Sesame Butter) ¼ cup honey ¼ cup soy Sauce White wine (for consistency)

DIRECTIONS: Coat the salmon fillets with a light dusting of salt and black pepper. Mix the tahini, honey, and soy sauce. Add white wine as necessary if the mixture is too thick. It should be creamy, but still light enough to drizzle and baste.

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• 7 minute walk to Eaton Centre • 5 minute walk to Ryerson & George Brown College • Window coverings • Security • Parking available

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• Heat & hydro & water included • On-site laundry room

416-961-1353 280 Dundas Street East

*Limited spaces available

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135 Rose Park Drive

Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedrooms starting from $750 Leasing office located at 99 Howard St. (Bloor & Parliament)

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Roselawn & MaRlee 837 Roselawn avenue

04519

Phone: 647.795.9040 MetCap Connect: 416.906.6329

$919

Toronto Unfurnished

1 Bedroom

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Chalk it up to

good style

veryone’s life needs a bit of organization – so why not do it with a bit of fun and whimsy? For a new way to get organized, think charming, unique. Think chalkboard paint. That’s right, the Krylon paint company tells us that the old-school chalkboard is making a stylish come back. Take a look at their creative tips to make your home organized, stylish and enjoyable:

Definable drawers Is your home being over-run with clutter? The best way to overcome clutter – and keep it tidy – is to ensure everything has its place. Labeling is a great way to stay organized and alert family members to where items are – and where to put them away. Using stickers and markers for identification can sometimes look plain and boring – and are more permanent. Luckily, there is another way to label… TheRentersGuide.ca chalkboard paint. Drawers are ideal for storage and come in a variety of sizes to store anything from toys to jewelry. Plus, you can find great deals on old sets at yard sales or TheRentersGuide.ca thrift stores. To start, simply clean and

paint your drawers in a colour that coordinates with your room’s décor. Once the paint is dry, create a border around the front of each drawer with painter’s tape. Next, spray several even coats of the Krylon product called Chalkboard Spray Paint inside the taped area. When the entire project is dry, use chalk to identify the contents of each drawer. And, don’t limit yourself to white chalk. Coloured chalk can add a stylish twist to your project. Paint the clock to organize your schedule – or your whole family’s – keep track of time with a fun and creative schedule clock. This unique project replaces traditional hours and minutes with your daily activities. Start by finding a large, flat, wall-hanging clock and carefully remove the hands. Then, apply a coat of the Indoor/ Outdoor charcoal black primer to cover the entire clock, making it the same even colour. Once the primer has dried, apply three coats of the Chalkboard Spray Paint. Finally, when the clock is fully dry, re-attach the clock hands and finish by designating certain hours for your daily tasks. This project is especially ideal for young children who don’t yet know how to tell time; simply use drawings to

help them know when it is time for their activities and you’ll avoid the everyday question of“is it time to__ yet?” Labels for Entertaining Tables When entertaining guests, you want them to feel welcome and at home – and adding personal messages or labels can be the solution to put your party over the top. Chalkboard paint can be the perfect addition to many of your go-to entertainment pieces. Spray the base of your wine glasses and label with guests’ names to keep track of drinks. Spray the fronts of buckets, bowls or canisters to call out their contents. Spray a large platter or board to create a welcome sign or menu for your guests. The ideas are endless. And, for an extra decorative touch, use Krylon Leafing Pens to create whimsical designs around your creations. Soon, your home will feel more organized and stylish with these easy and delightful craft ideas. And the best thing about the chalkboard finish, is that you can constantly change it up. Simply erase and write something new. More information is available online at TheRentersGuide.ca www.krylon.ca. NC.

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KEELE & FINCH 470 Sentinel

Phone: 416.628.9655 MetCap Connect: 416.898.0327

$1,129 $1,279 North York Unfurnished

2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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KEELE & FINCH 40 Fountainhead

Phone: 416.628.9655 MetCap Connect: 416.898.0327

1 1 2 3

Bedroom Medium Bedroom Large Bedrooms Bedrooms

$799 $859 $1,109 $1,229

Rental Centre: 470 Sentinel Road

Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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$749 $849 $1,119 $1,279

Rental centre: 470 Sentinel Road

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Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

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keele & finch 35 fountainhead

Phone: 416.628.9655 Metcap connect: 416.898.0327 Rental centre: 470 Sentinel Road

2 Bedrooms

$1,099

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Get friendly

fabrics

with

how to mix and match tastefully

by Yanic Simard

A When it comes to fashion,

patterns are mixed together all of the time. So, you shouldn’t be fearful of combining patterns in a room to make it come to life. The trick is to do it tastefully – without creating a décor disaster.

“ here, i share my tips for combining patterns the right way: Begin Bold Start with one strong pattern – strong could mean thick lines, a particularly busy pattern, or very saturated colours – and build upon it.

Balance of scale The goal is for your patterns to complement one another, not work against one other; try to have an even mix of busy and subtle. soften Prints with solids A fabric without a pattern acts as a staple to all schemes. It’s sort of like the bread to a sandwich – things won’t look (or taste) good without it. one colour, Different shades A more simplified way of mixing patterns is to keep it monochromatic. Select patterns of one colour but choose varied shades (for example, light blue mixed with medium and dark blue). Don’t over-coordinate You want to avoid having your fabrics too “matchy-matchy.” If you’re using the same or similar pattern in more than one area, limit it to two places and have them spread far enough apart. my favourite patterns: GinGham This printed or dyed fabric, which dates back to the 17th century, is known for its checked patterns of white and a single bold colour (you’ll often catch me wearing this pattern). The size of the checks can vary in size, and the checks can appear in horizontal rows and vertical columns, or sometimes diagonally. PinstriPe A classic pattern consisting of very thin stripes running in parallel. It is most recognized in men’s suits and is very striking in home décor. chevron A repetitive pattern comprised of sharp edges that TheRentersGuide.ca look like the letter “V” (sometimes called herringbone or zigzag). This is on trend right now.

textile tips: 1 Choose soft furnishings that will work in any

room of your home, so that when you’re ready to change up your décor you can swap pillows, throws, drapery, etc. from room to room. 2 If you’re just starting to re-decorate a room, a textile that you love is a great way to draw inspiration for the entire scheme. Pull the colours, lines, shapes and feel from the pattern on the fabric. 3 When selecting a fabric, keep its application in mind and consider these two important details: ›› Durability look at the rub count – if the textile you’re considering is for upholstery and a piece that will be used often, the higher rub count the better. if it’s for drapery, a lesser rub count is suitable. also, fabric with a higher thread count means a tighter weave, which is key to having fabric maintain its shape over time. ›› Clean-ability fabrics made of natural fibres will absorb stains much quicker than man-made fabrics, and they will clean up better. Fabrics made with man-made fibres are typically soilresistant but don’t clean up as well. Yanic Simard is the principal designer of the Toronto interior design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/ low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs. Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, montreal and miami, and has appeared as a regular guest expert on citytv’s cityLine. For more information visit tidg.ca.

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925

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best views, best service

44 VALLEYWOODS ROAD Don Valley Parkway &York Mills Rd.

1 Bedrooms

TOTALLY RENOVATED

STARTING AT

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$1425

Hwy. 401

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Don Mills Rd.

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one street east of DVP, south off York Mills

*FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

• Surveillance cameras • 15 min to downtown, bus at your door, quick access to DVP, 401 & 404, • Walk to shopping • Playground & picnic area • New elevators

647.977.0023

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Short & Long term leases available Spacious redecorated suites Renovated suites also available Fantastic city & park views from spacious balconies • Pet friendly

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safety

How to protect your family

against the “silent killer”

nown as the “silent killer” carbon monoxide takes the life of hundreds of North Americans every year. It is actually the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. You can’t see it smell it or taste it. It may be lurking in your home and, if not guarded against, can kill you and your loved ones while you sleep.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless deadly gas that can be produced by any appliance, engine or heating device that uses combustible fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal. Carbon monoxide can leak into the home when a fuel-burning device is poorly maintained, improperly vented or breaks down. Other potential sources include automobiles left running in attached garages, clogged or blocked chimney openings, inadequate venting, malfunctioning appliances or the operation of a barbecue in an enclosed area such as your home or garage. When inhaled it CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to transport oxygen throughout the body. It can poison the body quickly in high concentrations, or slowly over long periods of time. Exposure to CO can cause flulike symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness and even loss of consciousness.

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According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, the best defense against carbon monoxide poisoning is detection and prevention. “The only way to detect this deadly gas is by installing carbon monoxide detectors,” De Luca explained, recommending that detectors be installed on each level of your home. “At minimum, one should be installed outside every sleeping level.” De Luca stressed the importance of having the CO detectors linked to a monitoring centre since many of those killed or injured by carbon monoxide are asleep at the time of exposure and timing is crucial for alerting emergency help. “Protectron carbon monoxide detectors offer valuable protection by alerting you to the presence this gas and notifying the monitoring centre, which will immediately take the appropriate measures to help you,” he added. what to look for in a co detector: • Choose one that is listed with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

standard. The logos of the testing agency will be on the product. • If you have a battery powered unit, make sure you change the detectors battery as recommended by the manufacturer, and test the unit once a month. • Replace the unit as recommended by the manufacturer (generally between 5 and 10 years).

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How to prevent CO poisoning: • Have a qualified service technician check your furnace and other fuelburning equipment at least once a year. • Have your chimneys cleaned and inspected at least once a year. • Never run vehicles, motor bikes, lawn-mowers, generators, or snow blowers in attached garages, even if the doors are open. If your carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds, De Luca advises to exit as quickly as possible and call the fire TheRentersGuide.ca department from a neighbour’s home. More information on home security is available at www.protectron.com. NC

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NORTH YORK

Country Club Towers

• Superbly maintained 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom suites • Utilities included • Overlooking the Humber River, Golf Course and parkland • TTC at your door and GO transit just a 5 minute walk away • Spacious balconies

• Laundry facilities • Swimming pool • 24 hour video surveillance system • Easy access to Hwys 401/400/409 and 427

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Weston Road and Hwy. 401

Rental Office: 2460 Weston Road.

416-248-4000

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Great Place to call Home

35 Duncanwoods Drive

FINCH & WESTON ROAD

03607

• Nestled on a quiet residential street, overlooking a park and ravine, with easy access to 400 and 401. Conveniently close to TTC, shopping & schools. • Enjoys updated suites, storage lockers, balconies, modernized elevators, controlled access and security cameras

909 $ 1025 $

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2 Bedrooms from

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finch & Bathurst

521-523 finch avenue West

04525

Phone: 647.497.7389 Metcap connect: 416.707.1496

$899 $1,199

North York Unfurnished

1 Bedroom 3 Bedroom

Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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keele & sheppard 3250 keele st.

04466

phone: 647.955.1616 MetCap Connect: 416.898.0327

Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms

$689 $809 $959

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What to look for in an apartment By Jane Herman

re you feeling a little overwhelmed by the challenge of trying to find an apartment? Even wading through all of the ads and listings in Renters Guide can be daunting, unless you understand how they are organized. But where do you start? The first criteria in your decision should be price: How much can you realistically afford to spend per month? Most financial planners recommend that your rent (not including extras such as parking, hydro, cable, etc.) should amount to less than 30 per cent of your monthly income. This may be hard to achieve, but thinking about how much you can spend on rent will also help you to set up a budget. Include all expenses you’ll be responsible for each month (food, utilities, telephone, transportation, laundry, parking, etc.) and other, annual or variable expenses, such as clothing, moving expenses, renter’s insurance, savings, recreation, entertainment, etc. The more you spend on rent, the less you’ll have available for other things. Next, determine what area you want to live in. How will you determine where to look? If you are new to the area, you may want to live near friends or relatives, within a certain commuting radius of work or school. If you have children, do you want to live in a particular school district? Are parks and play areas nearby? Is proximity to the transit or a major highway may be a priority Is the area convenient to shopping, library, recreation facilities, entertainment, restaurants, etc. What are the traffic patterns in the neighbourhood? How is the traffic at rush hour? How are the noise levels in the area at different times of the day, and would this be a factor in your decision? With these factors in mind, make a list of several different neighbourhoods in which you could look: Area 1: ________________________ Area 2: ________________________

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facilities, and, frequently, sports and/or recreation facilities and other amenities, as well as efficient electrical, heating and plumbing systems. A walk-up or low-rise would be less than five storeys high, may have no elevator and few conveniences. However, the rent would generally be less at this type of apartment than at a highrise building in the same area. Other kinds of apartments you could rent include: A basement apartment is a basement in a house that has been converted to an apartment. It may have a separate entrance. The apartment may have its own bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and heating system, or it may share those amenities with the rest of the home. A low rise apartment building may also have basement apartments. A duplex, triplex or fourplex is a group of two, three or four apartments together in the same building. Apartment Features Search through the Renters Guide listings to find those that match your criteria. They are organized by area. You should also use Renters Guide companion website, hometrader.ca. It is an excellent source of apartment listings, also organized by area. You can also find potential apartments by walking around or driving through the area you have chosen, or through word of mouth. If a friend or relative is happy living in a particular building, chances are you will be too. When you go to look at apartments, inspect them thoroughly before you sign the lease or give a first month’s rental deposit. Some landlords have a condition checklist on which to record details upon move in and move out. Be sure to inspect walls, floors, bathroom and kitchen faucets and fixtures, appliances, windows, doors, etc. Make sure you note such things as the condition of the property and the building. Note the size and location of the closets. You may want to take along a tape TheRentersGuide.ca measure to see how your furniture might work in the space. If you go through the process carefully, chances are you’ll be more satisfied with your decision after you move in.

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Rental Agreements What You Should Know Before you Sign a Lease

hen you rent a home or apartment in Canada, the landlord will usually ask you to sign a written rental agreement. This legal contract is also often called a “lease.”

Under the laws of each province and territory, tenants and landlords have certain rights and responsibilities whether they have a written agreement or not. Nevertheless, a written lease agreement can help spell out all the terms you and your landlord want to have covered and agreed to. You may also wish to seek legal advice before accepting the terms. To help you know what to expect, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following list of terms that can be found in most rental agreements: • The names of the landlord and tenant(s). • The address of the home or apartment you are renting. • The monthly rent you agreed to pay, with or without utilities, parking, cable television or other services. • The date when the rent is due (for example, on the ﬁrst day of each month).

TheRentersGuide.ca • The amount and terms of any rent, security or damage deposits you agreed to pay.

• A list of which repairs or upkeep will be your responsibility. • The term of rental period (most rental agreements are usually for one year, but some may be month-to-month or week-to-week). • The conditions for ending or canceling your lease, including ﬁnancial implications and the amount of advance notice you must give the landlord if you decide to move out (for example, 60 days notice). • The rules or restrictions for subletting the property. • The amount the landlord is allowed to increase the rent in the future. • Any other speciﬁc restrictions (such as whether or not you can smoke in the home and whether you can have boarders, pets or a waterbed, etc.). • Details on when and how the landlord can enter your home or apartment. • The procedure for making changes to the contract. • A method for resolving any disputes or disagreements (for example, disputes about late rent payments, damage to the property or eviction). • Contact information for both you and your landlord in case of an

emergency (usually including a phone number, fax and email). For more information or a free copy of CMHC’s Guide to Renting a Home, call CMHC at 1-800-6682642 or visit our website at www. cmhc.ca. For more than 60 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been Canada’s national housing agency and a source of objective, reliable housing expertise.

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Packing Tips and List

Tips to make your move a little easier.

Packing TiPs

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Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbors, and stores.

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Create a “portable packing kit” with marking pens, a tape measure, packing tape, twine, and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up items around your home.

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Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.

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Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive, or explosive items such as paint, gasoline, and ammunition.

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Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack

Collect cushioning material such as bubble wrap, foam pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, plastic bags, tissue paper, newspapers, and small towels to use as padding inside boxes.

Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where it should be placed. List the contents of the box on the side of it. Number the boxes and keep a list of which boxes go in which room in your new home. Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering. Place china in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their sides, not flat. Pack your TV, stereo, and computer in their original boxes whenever possible. Keep boxes to 50 pounds or less. Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter items together into larger boxes. (Hint-Don’t pack all your books into one box!)

general moving TiPs

❏ Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components. Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.

❏ Plan and measure where you furniture will be placed in your new home. It’s helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in the major furniture pieces.

❏ To save time on moving day, move your boxes from the basement, upstairs, or attic to the main floor prior to the move date. Consider carrying items from the back yard to the front yard or garage ahead of time.

❏ Keep your phone connected through moving day to stay in touch with friends, family and the moving company.

Packing list by room kiTchen

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Dining room

❏ China cabinet or hutch ❏ Light fixture and lamps ❏ Furniture: tables and chairs TheRentersGuide.ca ❏ ____________ ❏ ____________ ❏ Box numbers for dining room: TheRentersGuide.ca

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Packing List Packing list by room continued LiViNG room

famiLy room

❏ Bookcases and contents

❏ Entertainment center and contents: stereo, TV,

❏ Box numbers for living room: ____

CDs, videotapes, and so on ❏ Knick knacks and artwork ❏ Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables ❏ Lamps ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________ ❏ Box numbers for family room: ____

master bedroom

bedroom #1

❏ Closet

❏ Dressers and contents

❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk

❏ _____________________________

❏ Box numbers for master bedroom: ____

❏ Box numbers for bedroom 1: ____

bedroom #2

bedroom #3

❏ Closet

❏ Dressers and contents

❏ Furniture: bed, dressers, night stands, and desk

❏ _____________________________

❏ Box numbers for bedroom 2: ____

❏ Box numbers for bedroom 3: ____

study/office

bathroom(s)

❏ Computer equipment: CPU, monitor, and printer

❏ Cupboards and contents

❏ Desk and contents

❏ Linens and towels

CDs, videotapes, and so on ❏ Knick knacks and artwork ❏ Lamps ❏ Furniture: couch, chairs, and tables ❏ _____________________________ ❏ _____________________________

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❏ Knick knacks and wall hangings

❏ File cabinets and contents

❏ _____________________________

❏ _____________________________ TheRentersGuide.ca

❏ Box numbers for study/office: ____

❏ Box numbers for bathroom(s): ____

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Rental Unit Evaluation Worksheet

Make copies of this sheet and bring them with you when apartment hunting! Address of rental:

Available as of:

Name and telephone # of landlord/agent:

Basic monthly rent: $

Additional Costs

Estimate monthly costs for utilities (not included) and these other costs....

Heat (gas/oil/electric?)

Hydro

Internet

Water heater/heater rental

Water

Garbage collection

Telephone

Cable/Satellite TV

Parking

General details

Good repair?

Any odours?

Lease (yes/no)

Clean?

Needs painting?

Security deposit (yes/no)

Pest-free?

Noise levels?

Your living space checklist Furnished/unfurnished

Air conditioning

Laundry facility

Hardwood floors/carpeting

Fireplace

Cable-ready

Parking, # spaces

Security system

Multiple phone jacks

Separate dining room

Multiple floors

Other:

Yard/balcony/loft

Microwave

Amount of natural light

Dishwasher

Note restrictions on:

What works? What needs repair?

Appliances allowed?

Taps

Stove

Pets/type of pets allowed?

Toilet

Lights

Parking?

Water pressure

Electrical outlets

Smoking?

Fridge

Other appliances

Secure main entrance

Good window locks

Smoke alarm

Solid front door

Safe parking

Fire extinguishers

One-inch deadbolts

Good lighting in walk areas

Sprinkler system

Peephole

Well-lit walk from transit

Carbon monoxide detector

Security personnel, gated/video entrance

Do tall trees or bushes impede safety?

Clear view of the entrances and exits

Coded visitor telephone

Neighbours nearby

Safety

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Building Newer/older

Handicapped accessibility

Garbage disposal facility

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Quiet area

Recreational facilities

Business services

•

Elevator(s)

Pool/Sauna/Gym

Doorman

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Play area for children

Tenant gardens

Guest suites available

Adequate visitor parking

Party room available

Other?

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Your overall impression of the location:

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Great Place to call Home

168 and 170 Berry Road

PARKLAWN & THE QUEENSWAY

03595

• Serene atmosphere, in a park setting, just minutes to Humber Trails, Downtown & Lake Ontario, with easy access to Gardiner, QEW & 427 • Steps to TTC, shopping & schools • Helpful and friendly onsite staff

889

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achieve academic improvement in Fraser Institute rankings 75 O n ta r iO s ecO n da ry sc h O O l s achieve academic improvement in Fraser Institute rankings. The GTA boasts seven public schools and six Catholic schools that are among the top 20 fastest-improving secondary schools in Ontario, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual school rankings. Three secondary schools in Southwestern Ontario, three in Eastern Ontario, and one in North Central Ontario also rank among the top 20 fastest improvers province-wide. “Our report card consistently shows that school improvement is occurring all over Ontario, from Timmins in the north to Chatham in the south and from Sault Ste. Marie in the west to Hawkesbury in the east,” says Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute director of school performance studies. “Every school is capable of improvement, regardless of its geographic or socioeconomic challenges. With individual school results going back five years, the Fraser Institute’s annual school rankings help parents and educators measure improvement in specific subject areas and prioritize improvement plans for the year ahead.” The Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools 2013 rates 725 public, private and Catholic secondary schools based on seven academic indicators using data from the annual province-wide tests of literacy and math managed by Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). The report card also includes important information about each school’s make-up, including parents’ average income, the percentage of ESL students and the percentage of special needs students. The complete results for all 725 secondary schools are available at compareschoolrankings.org TheRentersGuide.ca Of the 20 Ontario secondary schools showing the fastest academic improvement over the past five years,

10 are public schools where the parental income is below average. At four of those schools, special needs students account for more than 20 per cent of school enrolment. The complete list follows. Top 20 Fastest-Improving Ontario Secondary Schools ›› Bloor (Public), Toronto ›› Mère-Teresa (Catholic), Hamilton ›› St. Patrick (Catholic), Toronto ›› St. Mary’s (Catholic), Toronto ›› Le Sommet (Public), Hawkesbury ›› Central Commerce (Public), Toronto ›› St. Edmund Campion (Catholic), Brampton ›› Nouvelle-Alliance (Catholic), Barrie ›› Walkerville (Public), Windsor ›› E.J. Lajeunesse (Catholic), Windsor ›› Father Henry Carr (Catholic), Toronto ›› Monarch Park (Public), Toronto ›› Thistletown (Public), Toronto ›› Ascension of Our Lord (Catholic), Mississauga ›› Jeanne-Lajoie (Catholic), Pembroke ›› North Grenville (Public), Kemptville ›› Victoria Park (Public), Toronto ›› East York (Public), Toronto ›› Pope John Paul II (Catholic), Toronto ›› West Humber (Public), Toronto

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5 warning signs of

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s more Canadian businesses begin to offer online shopping and online and mobile sales continue to grow, security experts point out that a few bad apples are also using the popularity of online shopping to scam merchants with stolen payment card information.

“The good news is business owners and their employees can play a crucial role in the fight against fraud and they already have the tools to recognize and stop online, mobile or phone purchases carried out with stolen card data,” says Gord Jamieson, head of security for Visa Canada. Jamieson notes that business owners can be at risk when a payment card is not physically present. To help identify this type of fraud before it occurs, he recommends merchants watch for the following five warning signs when carrying out transactions without the payment card:

• Multiple purchases made with different cards, shipped to a single address: This can indicate a batch of stolen payment card account numbers. • Multiple high value transactions made on the same card over a very short period of time: This can indicate an attempt to “run the card” until the account is closed. • Multiple purchases made on a card with a single billing address, shipped to many different addresses: This may indicate organized criminal activity. • Online transactions with multiple cards but a single IP address: This may indicate a batch of stolen cards being run from the same computer. • Multiple transactions in close succession with very similar account TheRentersGuide.ca numbers: This may indicate account numbers that have been generated using illegal software. According to Jamieson, merchants or employees who come across any of these warning signs should request additional information from the cardholder. TheRentersGuide.ca

“There are many tools available to help merchants avoid fraud, like the address verification service, the ‘three digit code’ and a service called Verified by Visa,” Jamieson said. He also recommends reporting the suspicious activity to their payment service provider as soon as possible.

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168 and 170 Berry Road

PARKLAWN & THE QUEENSWAY

Great Place to call Home

03595

889

Etobicoke Unfurnished

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REXDALE & ISLINGTON

Great Place to call Home

03606

• Peaceful homes, backing onto a park, with easy access to 401, 400, 427. Conveniently close to TTC, schools and shopping. • Spacious 2 storey suites with eat-in kitchens, in-suite thermostats, washers/dryers, patios and some with basements • Enjoy living with grass cut for you and door to door mail delivery.

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Eggs benedict recipe

with whole grains and asparagus prep tIme: 30 mInutes total tIme: 35 mInutes serves: 6 IngredIents: 1 (56 g) package dry hollandaise sauce mix 24-30 asparagus spears 6 eggs 1 tbsp (15 mL) White vinegar 6 slices Dempster’s WholeGrains 100% Canadian Century Grains Bread, toasted 6 slices swiss cheese 12 slices Schneiders Peameal Style Bacon, cooked as per package directions Salt and pepper

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dIrectIons: COOK hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Keep warm. BLANCH asparagus in boiling water until tender crisp about, about two to three minutes. Set aside.

It’s a sure sIgn of sprIng when the fIrst bunches of canadIan asparagus appear at the neIghbourhood market. Local produce is the freshest you can buy and is always a healthy, nutritious choice. Adding freshly picked, locally grown asparagus into your breakfast or brunch is a simple, unexpected way to energize your body with essential vitamins and minerals and start the day off right. Fibre is also an essential nutrient and a vital part of healthy eating. Did you know that one slice of bread contains as much fibre as one cup of TheRentersGuide.ca asparagus? Sufficient fibre helps you maintain a healthy weight as it keeps you feeling full longer without adding extra calories. This eggs benedict recipe, with asparagus and whole grains, is high in fibre and uses fresh, locally grown produce has everything you want to get you TheRentersGuide.ca going in the morning.

BRING a large pot of water to a boil. Lower heat to keep water just simmering. Stir in vinegar. Working one egg at a time, crack into a small cup and gently drop into the simmering water. Once all eggs have been added to the pot, cook until desired doneness, about three to four minutes for medium poached. Remove eggs from pot with a slotted spoon. PLACE two slices of peameal bacon on each slice of toast, top with a slice of cheese, a layer of blanched asparagus, and a poached egg. Drizzle with desired amount of hollandaise sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. TheRentersGuide.ca More recipes can be found online at NaturallyDempsters.ca.. NC

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EAST YORK

Parkway Place

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Don Mills & Overlea

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10 top design tips for renters By Lucie Grys

ou don’t need to blow the bank to make your rented apartment or house feel like home. With these 10 quick and affordable, landlordapproved design tips, you’ll be living la dolce vita in no time.

.Choose a theme When it comes to designing your space, it’s easier if you chose a theme as a starting point. If you love hiking in the outdoors, pick colours like TheRentersGuide.ca greens, blues and earth tones that reflect the trees, sky and rocks. If you love to go dancing on a Saturday night, try vibrant reds, glittery metallics and sultry blacks. If you’ve got the travel bug, try hot pinks, TheRentersGuide.ca aquamarines and saffron yellows. Or, if

you want your space to be a respite from your busy life, chose off whites, pale blues and natural colours to relax you. Once you’ve picked a theme, you’ll find it’s a lot easier to focus on creating your perfect space. Marta Nicholson of Moda Interior Design in Winnipeg, Manitoba notes, “we need to remember that in today’s time with busy schedules, the place that we call home needs to be a

stress-free environment that we find beautiful, calming and truly a retreat to rejuvenate for the next day. Visual balance is one of the most important key elements in design – balance of colour, balance and moderation in accessories, balance of textures. If this is successful in a space – whether large TheRentersGuide.ca or small – then the outcome of the design produces comfort and pleasure.”

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start with a Clean slate If you ask your landlord’s permission and show them the colours ahead of time, most will allow you to paint your walls. Often, they will ask you to paint them back to a neutral tone before you leave, but that seems to be a small price to pay for living with the colours that you want. If painting the walls isn’t an option, visit a fabric store and frame your favourite prints and patterns to bring some life to your walls. “If a renter is planning to be in a lease for a long period of time, then it is important to love the place that you call home. Make your home beautiful. Hire an interior designer who will come in and assist you in making your space special,” says Nicholson. If you can’t paint, she advises clients to use, “a cushion or throw or a new bedspread in the bedroom to achieve colour. Also, nothing can beat fresh flowers in a space to add colour, texture and interest.”

the party is in the kitChen Everyone knows that the real party always ends up in the kitchen. But if you’ve inherited ugly cupboards and a leaky faucet, you might just choose the keep the lights off. If you are a neat freak and don’t mind your plates and cups being exposed, unscrew your cabinet doors and go for the open shelving look. Prop your dishware so it looks like a magazine stylist did it, and hide your cupboard doors under your bed for when you decide to move and have to put them back up. Another quick fix that can update any dated kitchen is to splurge on a great looking faucet. For about $100, you can modernize your kitchen, and paired with some bold tea towels, a vase of fresh flowers and a bowl of apples, lemons or limes, you’ll create a real designer look for less.

window dressing Window treatments can be very expensive, but it’s easier than you think to create a great look, and can be TheRentersGuide.ca done on a budget. If you’ve moved into a space where the blinds are older than you are, take them down and stash them in

your storage locker. A simple rod with some prefab curtain panels is a cheap fix to frame out your windows. Hit your local big box store for some bamboo blinds and add some texture while you shut out the morning light. Or, find a deal and buy metres and metres of a good-looking, neutral fabric and drape the material over a rod for a no-sew solution.

frame out a conversation nook, placing a

Bathroom Blues It’s amazing what a new shower curtain, a good scrubbing and a basket of fresh towels can do to bring the spa home to your own bathroom. No need to fret over ugly shower tiles, simple keep your shower curtain drawn over the bathtub and only you will know what ‘70s-inspired tiles lurk behind. Pick up an stylish mirror to hang over the sink and prop you bathroom with clear containers of cotton swabs, cotton balls and other lotions and potions. Depending on the effect you want to create, you can add some life to a bathroom by replacing a low wattage bulb with a higher one – or pick up a small lamp for the counter to create a romantic ambient mood.

bistro table with a few folding chairs and picking up some pre-planted flowers or ferns can create a lot of visual interest. Keep the theme and colours consistent with your interior and make the time to enjoy your outdoor oasis and dine al fresco. Create a home offiCe If working on your laptop in front of the TV is taking its toll on your

back, pick a corner or a small closet and make a home office. Wireless printers can be stored in a wardrobe or behind a cupboard, install a few floating shelves for supplies in neat boxes and pick up a stool that can be easily tucked away. The trick is to keep the space clutter-free and well-organized.

store it wisely With space at a premium, being clever with storage ideas will help to

free up living space. Invest in an

save or splurge? The key to creating your dream space is to know when to splash out the big bucks and when to hit the local garage sales. Nicholson says, “If an individual is renting a space for a short time, then I would suggest that they should invest in items that they can take with them. If a client purchases small items that they find beautiful to brighten up their space, then they will most likely find that same item beautiful for their second living arrangement. Items such as paintings and artwork, sculptural elements, vases, the list goes on. However one needs to avoid clutter, – clutter being to me one of the greatest eyesores.”

upholstered storage bench than can serve

vacuum on Sunday nights, dust off your

inCrease your living spaCe When patio weather hits, and if you are lucky enough to have some outdoor space, use it wisely. Instead of your balcony being a storage space for your bike, treat the space like an outdoor room. Throwing down an outdoor rug to

as a coffee table and can also divide a living room from a dining nook. Pick up a wardrobe to hide away your TV, stereo, DVD and extra linens and towels. Use closet space wisely and pick up some stacking shelves for seasonal items like winter boots and bulky sweaters.

keep it Clean Enjoy that new place feeling for as long as you can, take the

time to unpack all of your boxes and put your treasures away. Living out of cardboard boxes isn’t fun. Sweep up and TV and tables, recycle junk mail so it doesn’t pile up on kitchen counters and be proud of your home. Invite your friends and family over to share your space and even if you don’t own your home yet, live as if you do.

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Finch & Sentinel -Large 2 bdrm Penthouse with private roof top patio hrdwood floors throughout $1325/mo prkg & all utils included Avail June 1st TTC at your door step walking distance to york University Call. (416)471-3444 e-mail mbmanagement@rogers.com

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DUFFERIN & EGLINTON -Spring Special Newly Reonvated 1 bdrm $939/ mo+ hydro 2 bdrm $1049+ hydro Elevator Balcony Lndry avail Immed Close to all Amenties, TTC Subway Station call Tony 416-457-8380

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Eglinton Ave East -& Victoria Pk 5 min to DVP, 10 min to 401 Quiet, well kept low rise bulding. Lndry, Lrg bright renovated units. Full size eat-in kitchen, lrg liv rm, hrdwd flrs. Steps to TTC & amens 1 bdrm $900 & up 2 bdrm $1000 & up (incl Utils) 15 CRAIGTON DR BZ 106 SUPER,TO VIEW (647)818-1862

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Parklawn-Berry Rd 2 -Bdrm Hrdwd floors throughout balcony, onsite laundry, Corner suite $1080/ mo includes prkg & Locker. Close to all amenties, Parks & TTC Avail May 1st & June 1st Call 416-471-3444 or email mbmanagement@rogers.com

Weston rd/Jane st:3 -bdrm finished bsmt,1400 sq ft,fully fenced garden patio,3 car parking includes garage,carpet,upgraded unit.Close to all ammenities.$1700/monthly.No smoking.Vinnth Ramsay416-818-0255

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Bathurst-Wilson - 1 -& 2 bdrm apts. All amenities available in building. Beautiful,clean & spacious.Stop at door. Call for appointment: (647)296-2678,416-275-3455 .

Cosburn & Pape -Large fully furnished 1 bdrm for rent in an apt building Shared kitchen Bus stop in front of the building.15 minutes drive to 3 different subway locations.No smoking/pets Regular rent $650/mo reduced to $550/mo $100 off 1 month Prkg extra Avail May1st Call Ryan beUntitled 8 tween 8 am to 11 pm (416)462-9209

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Central,Carlton & Sherbourne-Convenient -downtown location,eat-in kitchen,foyer,walk-in closet,renovated, Bachelor $725 hydro and Cable Extra, 1 bedroom $850,hydro and Cable extra. Call Juliya at (416)928-9055 Untitled 7

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RATHBURN-HWY 427 - -1,2 & 3 apts. Parking, laundry, close to schools, shops & transit. From $975/mo and up! Inclusive. Call (416)626-1692

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FINCH & ALBION:2 -bdrm bsmt appt Sep Entry.No smoke/pets.$875/mo utilities not included in the rent. Close to all amenities,shopping, Tranist & schoolsAvail May 1st call (416)287-3559 Untitled 12

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Davenport/Ossington:Big bachelor appt -on the first floor,1 bath,kitchen.$750/monthly ultilities included.No smoking/pets. (416)656-3346

KEELE & EGLINTON -- Clean 1 & 2 bdrm apts in low rise bldg. A Bargain Toro -Movers 26 years Freshly painted, refinished floors. Avail of experience, fully insured Large homes immed. Utils incld. Laundry on-site. to small item deliveries Specialized in call (905)832-8310, (416)895-4512 Piano, commercial industrial machinery moves House hold junk removal serUntitled 13 vice Packing & unpacking service Free boxes & packing material (416)844-6683 ALLEN & LAWRENCE-3 -bdrm apartment for rent. 2 washrooms. Outdoor KING QUEEN-JAMESON-Conveparking Balcony Upper level. $1500/mo nient public -transit,expressway Available immediately (905)886-5515 & shopping,renovated,eat-in kitchen 1 bdrm $750 & 2 bdrm $925 hydro, Cable & garage extra Call Tatyana Untitled 4 at 416-516-2494,697-764-4265. Untitled 21 Bathurst & Finch. -1 bdrm Appt on the Main floor. All inclusive. Weston rd/Wilson:2 bdrm Sep entry. No dogs. Close to TTC -on the main floor of a house,newly and all ammeities.Includ laund.Avail renovated,very clean no bugs.Close Immed. $900/mth.416-885-9734 to all amenities & hwy.TTC close by. $900/monthlyheat & hydro included. Untitled 5 No pets/smoking.Working people prefUntitled 22 Westonfered. (416)898-7543 Eglinton -1 bdrm apt, very clean.Close to Subway.Starting $800/month.Available Immed. Call Abdul at: (647)990-4053 11273894_1.JPG

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PARKLAWN/QUEENSWAY- Convenient to -public transit, expressway, parks, schools, shopping, renovated 1 bdrm $750, and 2 bdrm $925, hydro, cable and parking extra. Call Kelly (416)232-0811 Untitled 15

Windermere/Queensway:Brand new 2 -brm condo,2 bath,900 square ft,breakfast bar,laundry,all ammenities,day care,24 hours security,camera in parking.Close to TTC & highwayetc.No pets/smoking.$1900/monthly includes all utilities except hydro.donle@roggers.com.416Untitled 18 254-5504 (905)653-8838

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like favorite toys, books or stuffed animals. Have the movers pack these boxes last so they are the first thing that is unloaded when you arrive. If you are moving a long distance, have each child pack another bag with items to keep them entertained during the trip. • Form a moving team. Creating roles for your older children so they can help you move can make your move go quickly and smoothly. If possible, arrange for somebody to watch your younger children so you can focus on moving tasks. Hiring movers can also help take some of the pressure off you so you can tend to your children. Your younger children may also be thrilled by the chance to see the moving truck up close, so take the time to show them. • Help them feel at home. Showing your children new parks and other attractions in your new community will help them feel excited about their new home. Plan ahead to get them enrolled in activities with other children so they can quickly make new friends. However, be sure to explain to them that making new friends takes time, so they aren’t discouraged if it doesn’t happen for them right away. Communicate with their teachers to see if there’s anything special you can do to help your children feel more comfortable at school.

As you travel through adulthood, the unknown becomes more alluring, but it’s because you’ve been through major life changes before. That’s why it’s important to take some steps to make this major transition easier on your kids. Here are some tips from the moving experts at Penske truck rental for helping your children adapt to a new place, along with some practical moving advice for families:

By doing the little things to help your children cope with the tough parts of moving, you’ll put them in a position to acclimate themselves to their new home quickly and easily. For more helpful moving tips, visit www.pensketruckrental.com.

• Open a line of honest communication. It can be hard to tell your kids that they’ll be moving, but making sure that they know they can talk about how they’re feeling about the move is important. Try to keep the conversation positive by telling them about all the fun things they’ll be able to do in their new home, but acknowledge that they’ll feel some sadness about leaving their old one. • Help them say goodbye. Organize a going-away party for your children and their friends, and work with the parents of their friends to gather contact information so they can keep in touch after you move. • Take inventory. Take a minute with each child to go through toys and clothes to see what can be donated. By letting them help with these decisions, you can eliminate any angst that might come if they realize something they wanted was left behind when you get to your new home. TheRentersGuide.ca • Pack a first-day box. Have each child pack a box of things that they will want the first day you move into your new home,

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

3895 LAWRENCE AVE. E. Between Scarborough Golf Club Road and Orton Park Road

2 & 3 BEDROOMS

950 STARTING FROM

• Utilities included

• On-site day care centre • Hardwood floors • Security cameras • Balconies

Scarborough Unfurnished Toronto Unfurnished

• Clean, well maintained • Close to schools, shopping & TTC

416.431.5470 905.479.2729

00931

East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

Nothing can compare to these Over 50+ years of excellence

NEWLY RENOVATED QUALITY SUITES 2 BEDROOMS BLOWOUT! NOW ONLY

899!*

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• Large units in a clean family building • Heat & water included • New kitchens with ceramic tile • Freshly painted suites • Frost-free fridge • Reﬁnished hardwood ﬂoors • On-site daycare • Outdoor pool • Men’s & women’s sauna • Security surveillance cameras 24 hours • Card access • Large balconies • Renovated laundry room with smart card • Underground & outdoor parking • Storage lockers • Friendly on-site resident staff • Hydro extra

3434 EGLINTON AVE. E. Call:

MOVE IN BY MAY 31ST, 2013 WE CAN MAKE A DEAL WITH YOU!

03379

www.lashgroup.ca

416.261.3144 Or: 416.630.9393 After 6 pm & weekends: 647.980.8393

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Morningside & ellesMere 80 Mornelle Court

Phone: 416.243.4976 MetCap Connect: 416.910.5685

1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms

$819 $869 Scarborough Unfurnished

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dAnforTh & eglinTon danforth estates

1340 Danforth Rd. • 1350 Danforth Rd. • 1360 Danforth Rd.

Phone: 416.628.7260 MetCap Connect: 416.910.5685

Bachelor 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

$769 $859 $979 $1,300

Rental Office: 1360 Danforth Rd.

Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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03954

East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

Birch Towers

560 Birchmount Rd. 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS

STARTING FROM

$915

Scarborough Unfurnished Toronto Unfurnished

• UTILITIES INCLUDED! • TTC at your door • Walk to Subway • Spacious renovated suites with private balconies

• Freshly painted suites • Refinished hardwood floors • Ample parking • Bright airy laundry room

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

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(416) 283-6655

00948

70 Mornelle Crt.

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401

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• Freshly painted • Clean & well maintained • Balconies • Ideal location, close to schools, shopping & TTC

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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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IN ER SPR GS BLVD. SILVER

FINCH AVE.

WE ARE HERE

Large rooms, washroom & living area • Separate dining areas Close to schools, hospital, park and day care centre TTC at your doorstep • Freshly renovated suites Children's playground & basketball court Underground & outdoor parking New immigrants & students welcome

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE

65-99 Silver Springs Blvd.

416-240-6204 WEEKDAYS: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY • SAT, SUN & EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY April 27 - May 04, 2013

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Lighten up your space for spring by erica gelman

With the milder temperatures upon us it’s time to think of

changing up your space for the warmer season ahead. You can freshen up a room by making just a few small changes. Allow yourself to be inspired by the outdoors and take direction straight from nature; blue skies, green grass and bright sunlight. They are all such dynamic hues TheRentersGuide.ca that by injecting them, even in small doses, it will automatically alter the feeling of your home. Bring out textiles that feel light and airy as well, it’s not just about colour but rather the whole sentiment of a new season. Exchange the heavy wool for soft cotton or light linen. These fabrics are so versatile that the possibilities are endless – they come in solids, patterned and prints and can be used for anything from throws TheRentersGuide.ca and pillows to drapery and bedding.

My design philosophy is a simple one; keep your background neutral and infuse colour in the foreground. For instance, if it’s the living room you want to freshen up then think of your sofa as the focal point, it’s presumably the most dominant piece of furniture in that space. I personally am not one TheRentersGuide.ca to shy away from layering and when it comes to decorating, pillows are my go-to accessory. They are easily available, easily interchangeable and the best way

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Bring out textiLes that feeL Light and airy as weLL, it’s not just aBout coLour But rather the whoLe sentiment of a new season. exchange the heavy wooL for soft cotton or Light Linen.

If budget is your top priority then look no further than your backyard, literally. Once spring has sprung, your backyard should become your major “shopping” centre. Nothing says warm weather better then fresh cut flowers. A flower arrangement can work anywhere; your foyer, your formal dining room, your kitchen table – anywhere. You cannot go wrong with a bundle of fresh hydrangeas set in a decorative vase or that glass bowl you may have laying around in your kitchen cabinets. Just remember, when decorating with the seasons, think of ways to make the most effective change in the least expensive way. It’s not about changing the entire room, it should be simple and carefree.

to transform a look without making a large investment. If you’ve kept your larger pieces neutral, it’s much easier to incorporate colours and textures through accent pillows and playful accessories. Another easy way to make an impact in your space and introduce your own personal style is by switching out your lamp shades. In general, the shade is the least expensive part of the lamp. Even if you’ve invested in vintage brass or modern lucid the lamp shade will only enhance your purchase and not take anything away. If TheRentersGuide.ca you’ve had dark shades this winter and colour is something you are not comfortable with, then think about replacing them with a cream silk or ivory linen, for that light casual look. If you’re more bold and daring, launch hits of bright colour and really make a significant statement - spring has arrived.

Erica GElman toronto-based interior stylist and designer erica gelman, Principal of erica gelman house of design specializes in both large and small scale residential design projects throughout toronto and the gta. Known for enhancing and creating new possibilities in every space of your home house of design TheRentersGuide.ca www.ericagelman.com

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

Birchmount TODAY! & Sheppard

move-in COMMUNITY FEATURES: • Recently renovated building

1 Bedrooms with Den starting from $1049

• Minutes to Warden and Kennedy subway stations

1½ Bedrooms starting from $1075

• Close to Agincourt Mall • Bus to Scarborough Town Centre, Leacock High School minutes away!!

2 Bedrooms with Den starting from $1100 2½ Bedrooms starting from $1200

• Highway Access • Close to Shopping, Grocery / Supermarket, Pharmacy, Restaurants, Movie / Theatre, Elementary School, Middle School & Daycare Center

3 Bedrooms with Den starting from $1400 3½ Bedrooms starting from $1450

PLUS:

• Security cameras are located throughout the building, underground and outside

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20 Carabob Crt. M

416-291-7331

UTILITIES INCLUDED PETS WELCOME Bonis Ave

Sheppard Ave E.

Kennedy Rd.

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Carabob Ct.

• Storage lockers

• Parking ($40)

Birchmount Rd.

• Eat-in kitchens

• Security surveillance in front lobby

00920

Scarborough Unfurnished Toronto Unfurnished

• New playground with picnic area

401

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

lawrence & scarBorough golf 3801 lawrence avenue east

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Phone: 647.497.7387 Metcap connect: 416.707.1496

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

$849 $929

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Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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2243 Eglinton Avenue East

EGLINTON & BIRCHMOUNT

Great Place to call Home

03556

• Walk to schools & parks • TTC at your door

• Minutes to Kennedy subway • Near Wal-Mart & major stores • NEWLY RENOVATED • Upgraded bathrooms • Freshly painted suites

835

1 Bedrooms from

• Refinished hardwood floors • Beautifully landscaped • Security camera system • Parking & Hydro extra

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East G.T.A. — Oshawa Unfurnished Apartments

St. lawrence & Mill 525 St. lawrence Street

04419

Phone: 905.436.7686 Metcap connect: 416.910.5685

Oshawa Toronto Unfurnished Unfurnished

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

$799 $919

HUGEADS Rental Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm • Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

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SMALL COST!

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East Condominiums

East Unfurnished Apartments

Scarborough Golf ClubLawrence-1 -& a half Bdrm bsmt apt.Laundry, cable & utils incld. $750/ mo.No pets No smoke.No prkg.Suitable for a Single person or a couple. Avail immediate. Call (416)803-3376 Untitled 31

East Condominiums LAWRENCE/GALLOWAY - 2 -bdrm apt all incls, Hydro extra. Parking, A/C, washer/ dryer.Close to TTC & all amens.Avail June 1st. Call (416)230-0884, (416)283-8514

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Luxurious Building in -demand area,bright and spacious 2 bed rooms ,2 bath,large living and dinning area with hardwood floor,beautifull kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances.washer and dryer. Fabulous ammenities,library,24 hours concierge.1 parking 1 locker, close to Scarborough town centre,rapid transit,step to hwy 401. Rent $1650 plus ensuite Hydro. (416)508-5445

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Eglinton & Bellamy. -Near GO Transit and TTC. 2-Bedroom $984.00. 3-Bedroom $1,035.00. Call Brenda @416-266-0640, or email brucklandfoundation@rogers.com for more info.

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MARKHAM RD/KINGSTON RD -Entire Building Newly Renvated Spring Move in specials. Limited time. 1 bdrm $899/ 11273805_1.JPG mo + hydro Balcony, hrdwd flrs, lndry A FREE RENTAL -SERVICE:Houses TTC at door. Clean, quiet secure bldg. Condos Townhomes in Toronto, Pick- Call KPM Management (416)7385516 ering, Ajax, Whitby.Must have good credit score call Tony Hudson,C-21 Leading Edge Realty Inc.416-937-7174 Birchmount / Steeles -- Two 1 bdrm bsmt apts, sep entry, prkg. Close to TTC. All Inclusive. Rent negotiable. Immed occupancy No smoking/pets Working Person Prefâ€™d Call (416)2971343 please leave a detailed mesUntitled 24 sage with phone number.

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Sheppard & KennedyWell -MaintainedFreshly painted 2 bdrm+ den, en suite laundry,one underground parking included,Close to mall, Hwy 401 & transit. No smoking or pets allowed. $1200/ mo+ Hydro .Avail immed Purchase of tenant insurance is a must (905)884-7402

DANFORTH & VICTORIA -PARK 1 bdrm Complete main floor 1 bath Avail Immed $895/mo Utils Included No smoke/ pets Close to all amenties & TTC Transit call (647)778-4805, (647)779-2978 Untitled 26

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Danforth rd/Birchmount rd: PHARMACY-ST CLAIR - -Large -1 bdrm apartment For rent Avail Immed 1 & 2 bdrm apts w/hrdwd flrs, quiet Close to all amenities 416-662-5400 building. Lndry. Near subway & all 11274304_2.JPG amens. All inclusive. Starting $800/ LAWRENCE & MORNINGSIDE -2 mo & $950/mo Prkg avail Call Jane bdrm bungalow, whole house, hrdwd (416)757-7733, (905)470-2059 floors througout Ceramic Floors in Untitled 27 Kitchen 4pc bathroom, finshed bsmt. Gas heating, B/yard, gar. access to Brimley/Huntingwood,1 bdrm HWY 401, amens & shops. $1200/mo + bsmt -apt separate entrance,Close to utils.Avail May 1st Call (416)292-2187 scarborough town center ,TTC, subway & all other amenities.Utilities included. No Neilson & Mclevin -Newly smoking/pets. STUDENTS PREFâ€™D.$595/ Renovated 2 + 1 bdrm detached bun- mo inclusive Avail Immed (416)321galow, Whole House 2 bath, Close to 8007, Untitled 25 (416)289-0999 Malvern Mall, Community Centre & Elementry School. Laundry & A/C, 2 Car Morningside/Old Finch,Newly parking with single Garage $1250/mo + painted -Large Fabulous 1 bdrm bsmt Untitled 33 apt,1 bath,large kitch,sep entry,lndry & prkg. utilities call (416)625-7628 Negotiable $800/mo utilities included.close to all amens,TTC at door.Avail immediately.No pets/smoking.Quiet neighborhood Untitled 28 647-774-8960 (416)724-7561 11274703_1.JPG

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NELSON & SHEPPARD -Newly Renovated 1bdrm bsmt apt $750/ mo All Inclusive Lndry on Site. Avail June 1st.Close to all amenties Hrdwd Floors No Smoking/Pets (416)419-9634

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Westney/Kingston rd in -Ajax,whole house for rent,3.5 bath. laundry,parking,close to all amenities & bus stop right in front.$1700/ monthly + utilities.No pets/smoking. Avail June 1st 2013. (416)666-2649

East Unfurnished Apartments, Condominiums, Houses & Townhouses

East Unfurnished Apartments

PORT UNION & -SHEPPARD 3 bdrm + den bsmt apt with 2 Full 3 pc bathrooms Sep Entry $1099/mo+half Utils (Approx $200/mo) Cable Laundry Included NO smoke Avail Immed Close to all amenities,401 call (647)999Untitled 30 2194, (416)939-8230

North Unfurnished Apartments

BA ZIE & No ties

Major Mackenzie & centre Street Richmond hill 1 and 2 bedroom starting from $1195- Utilities inclUded - Private balcony - Carpeted floors - Newer kitchen cabinets and appliances (fridge & stove) - Bathrooms, include new wall and floor tiles, painting, bathtub, sink, mirror/medicine cabinet and light fixtures. - Heated swimming pool and landscaped yard - Underground parking garage

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BAYVIEW & JOHN -& HWY7 Very Bright, Large and Clean 1 Bdrm bsmt Apt. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. INCLUDE: Sep Entry, A/C,1 Prkg Space in driveway. Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer. Close to Shops & YRT. Rent $900(1000ftâ‰¤) +1/3 Utils. First and Last month rent call Shahla (905)762-9191

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Martingrove & Langstaff -1 Bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entry. Parking and laundry. Close to TTC, Hwy, schools & all amens. Avail May 1st. $800/month includ utils. Day 416-4178755 Evening 9058508176 Showing Starts from April 26,2013

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Bathurst & Sheppard -Newly renovated 1 bdrm bsmt apt. includes Utils & 1 car prkg Close to TTC, and amens Avail Immed. Call (416)508-4695

34 centre Street West, richmond Hill Call Mr. David Weavers

(905) 884-4036

Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.M. to 5:00 P.M.

04452

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Keele & Hwy -7 Woodbridge Large, clean 2 bdrm, Bsmt apt for Single or Couple. Utilities included. Separate Entry & parking. No pets, No Smoking, Close to all amenities York University Hwy & Transit. Avail Immed (905)669-1400 11274737_1.JPG

JANE & AMERICAN -AVE Brand NEw 2 bdrm bsmt apt 1bath Laminate Floor Throughout Cermaic Tiles Kitchen & Bath 1 prkg Sep Entry Close to all amenities $1000/mo utils included No smoke/ pets Avail Immed call (416)625-6442

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McCOWAN/STEELES - 2 -bdrm bsmt apt, sep entrance. No Smoking/Pets. $850/month inclusive. Avail June 1st Call between 4 pm - 8 pm. (905)472-0680

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B A Y V I E W / MA J O R MAC K E N ZIE 2 bdrm -bsmt sep entry lndry & prkg Large Yard New Windows No smoke/pets Close to all amenties Avail immed call (905)883-3691

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HWY 27 / -HUMBER COLLEGE-Large room in house. Share kitchen & bathroom. Close to shopping, TTC. No prkg & No smoking. No pets please due to allergies. Inclusive. Available immed. Call for more details (416)746-1756 (647)4540667.

Albion/Martingrove Furnished room -in bsmt, with cable. Coin laundry avail. Close to TTC & all amens. $390/mth utils incld. Avail Immediately.647-771-6751 (416)749-0511

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JANE/SHEPPARD- 1 Furnished -rooms for rent, shared kitchen/bath. BATHURST & WILSON -Commercial References required. No pets/smokOffice Space for rent Approx 900 sq ft Avail ing, no parking. Utilities included. April 1st call (416)633-5187, (416)999-1417 Avail immediately, Call: (416)746-6712

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Birchmount & Huntingwood: -1 bdrm bsmt apt,3 pc bath, sep entry, share kitchen & lndry in the bsmt. No smoking/pets. Close to all amenities,& TTC No Prkg Female pref’d Avail May 1st $500/mo utils, cable & Internet InUntitled 41 cluded Call (416)491-4058

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RATHBURN/WEST MALL (Etobicoke)-1 -lrge furnished Master bedroom with bathroom & walk in closet. Quiet respectful condo. Close to all amens, TV/cable, TTC, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, & gym, tennis court, hot top, sauna, security, A/C $560/mo Untitled 55 utils included (416)695-8949

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Islington/Albion - Private -room, sep entry. Share kit/bath. Close to TTC & all amenities.No Smoking/pets $380/month all utilities included. First/last req’d.Avail Immediately. (905)497-4441

BRIMLEY& EGLINTON Clean -& Bright Room for rent in bsmt apt. Private bathroom Sep entry.Tv Cable included.TTC at door. Rent negotiable. Avail as of May 1st. (647)774-9396 Untitled 42

Danforth & Dawes -Rd Room for rent in house, shared facils.Furnished, terrific environment!! $480/ mo incl’d utils.No pets Smokers Welcome! Avail Immed (416)690-8673

DANFORTH RD/KENNEDY SOUTH -- Room for rent, prefer Male. Share kit/bath.$400 incls utils & cable. 10 mins bus from Main St or Kennedy Subway. No smoking/pets, Avail Immed.416-871-6495,416-686-8902 Untitled 44

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MARKHAM & PROGRESS -AVE Furnished hotel-style rooms- each consist of 2 double beds, fridge, microwave, private bath, cable TV, high-speed internet and telephone $1295/mo including continental breakfast. Contact us at (416)4382216 or email centennial@stayrcc.com

Don Mills/Lawrence - -Furnished room for rent. Female only. Close to schools & shopping centres. Avail Immed.No smoke/pets $425/mo. Call: (416)953-1828, (416)391-0086 Untitled 45

DUNDAS/BROADVIEW FEMALE WELCOME -Beautiful Room for rent $450/mo inclusive. Shared with another female. Kitchen, bath, sep entry. Close to stores, schools, TTC, laundry & restaurants. (416)419-9634 Untitled 46

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HWY2 & HARWOOD -AVE 2 Rooms for rent in a flat. Close to all amenties, Shopping $450-$559 Bachelors & Students Welcome. Avail Immed (905)426-6007, (905)666-8444

Royal York/Lakeshore -Clean, priv furnished rooms $30 single/ night also Wkly, mthly. Cable TV, A/C, Internet, shared bath. Steps to 24hr TTC. No Smoking/Pets. Credit/debit cards. Call: 416-2558796, 1800-3644410

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JANE & WESTON:Furrnished -2 Single Rooms for rent in the bsmt.Close to all amenties.Student preff’d $500/mo. Utils included Close to all amenties & transit. Avail Immed call (416)241-9229 e-mail tanikia_taejaun@hotmail.com Untitled 49

WESTON RD/SHEPPARD Room -for rent. Quiet area.utils included. Sep entry Liv/din room kitchen, no laundry. Cable included Close to TTC, & amenities.No Smoking/Pets Male pref’d Avail May 1st $435/mo (647)996-0509 Untitled 57

Kennedy & Eglinton -Furnished room, close to Kennedy station, very clean. TV, Cable, Laundry, Computer & internet incl’d. Shared kitchen & bath. Working Male No Smoke/Pets Avail Immed $450/mo.416-302-8236,647Untitled 52 741-7662 (647)847-7662 MARKHAM-401- Large, clean, -furnished room, in sem. luxury T/H.-3 TTC bus stops/shopping nearby- Smoke free house, w/ Central air $420/m includes all utilities internet, & cable. Laundry is also avail. Good refs req. Avail Immed Please call noel for info or to Untitled 53 arrange visits.(416)609-1174

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BATHURST/SHEPPARD - Beautiful -rooms in detached house. TTC @door, great ravine view. Avail May 1st. $500/month utils incld. Call Michael (416)650-5999

Untitled 59 KEELE/RUTHERFORD (Close to -York U) - Furnished beautiful, large, clean & quiet room on 2nd flr of house w/ cable, Furnished Apartments i-net. Close to all amenities, Mins to Bus Dufferin & Steeles -Charming Furnished Stop & GO Train, Shops.prkg. Avail Immed 1 bdrm bsmt apt with lndry cable & prkg included No pets/smoke Call (647)883-5251 also, Furniture can be provided upon request Untitled 51 close proximity to Finch station & all amenities pref will be given to working person without pets MARTINGROVE/STEELES - FurNo smoke $700/mo first & last req’d Avail June 1st nished -room for rent in Guyanese Untitled 19 indian home all inclusive.Cable, parkCall (289)597-1304 leave message. ing, single male only.$400/month. Avail M O R N I N G S I D E / SH E PPA R D - May 1st. Call after 6:00(416)746-5065 Big & Spacious, -Newly reno!! Fully furn. 1 bdrm bsmt apt, close to Untitled 54 all amens, sep entry, no pets/smoking, Avail Immed. (416)282-0707 Sheppard & Weston -rd Room for rent Working Female or Student Untitled 20 only 1 bath Shared Kitchen Avail Immed Close to all amenities & Transit $500/mo All inclusive (647)801-8048

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with a quick and healthy dinner gingered chicken with vegetaBles makes 1 serving (251 g or 9 oz.) ingredients: 1-1/2 tsp (5-7 mL) vegetable oil divided 1 4-ounce skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup (60 mL) red pepper strips 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms 4 fresh pea pods, horizontally cut in half 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced water chestnuts 1 tbsp (15 mL) sliced green onion 3/4 tsp (4 mL) grated fresh ginger root 1/4 tsp (1 mL) minced fresh garlic 2 tbsp (30 mL) plus 2 tsp (10 mL) reduced-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth 3/4 packet Pure Via zero calorie sweetener 1-1/2 (5-7 mL) tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dark sesame oil

directions: 1. Heat 3/4 tsp vegetable oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until no longer pink; remove chicken from skillet. Heat remaining 3/4 tsp vegetable oil in skillet. Add red peppers, mushrooms, pea pods, water chestnuts, green onion, ginger root and garlic. Stir-fry mixture three to four minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Busy schedules do not always leave sufficient time for healthy eating, but if you plan ahead with easy-toprepare and versatile recipes, you can make smart meal choices that are nutritious too. This simple chicken skillet dish gives you the option of using fresh or frozen vegetables and is ready to enjoy in only a few TheRentersGuide.ca minutes. Flavoured with a ginger-soy sauce and lightly sweetened with naturally-sourced stevia (steviol glycosides), it offers a zesty mealtime solution perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. Keep calories and sugar at bay with additional recipes available online at www.purevia.com/canada. TheRentersGuide.ca

2. Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, sweetener, soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth. Stir into skillet mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired. Nutritional information per serving (251 g or 9 oz.) Calories: 300 Sodium: 380 mg Total Fat: 13 g TheRentersGuide.ca Carbohydrates: 10 g Cholesterol: 84 mg Protein: 33 g. NC

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