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The Certified Rental Building (CRB) program run by the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) now has over 950 CRBapproved apartment buildings located across Ontario, from Ottawa to Kingston to Toronto and the GTA, to Hamilton to London to Tillsonburg to Stratford to Kitchener/Waterloo to Sarnia and more! There are CRBapproved building in almost every major community in Ontario. There are over a 100,000 apartment units enrolled in the program and over 225,000 tenants/residents now living in and enjoying CRB-approved buildings. Find out more on page 10G

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f you’re a regular reader of Renters Guide, you know we offer a variety of information for those looking for a new place to call home. But did you know it is your responsibility as a tenant to know your rights and responsibilities prior to signing a lease agreement? By knowing the terms of the rental contract ahead of time, you will be well informed and able to determine if the location is the right one for you. Once you choose your location, a landlord should give you adequate written notice when rent or landlord services have been adjusted, and you should be able to discuss any clarifications or adjustments before a new lease is signed. Many landlords and property management companies do their jobs well and care about the property they own as well as the people who live there. It is in their best interest to keep good tenants. Many go above and beyond. Do you know a terrific landlord or property management team? What makes him or her so great? Let us know. 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

ave you been making the most of your rent? Have you been taking advantage of the lifestyle that your home offers? I’m talking about the amenities! If you’ve got amenities, then you’re paying for them. You really should use and enjoy them. Consider them when making plans. A pool is a great feature, indoor pools are ideal all year long, and who can resist the summer sunshine on the pool’s terrace or outdoor pool’s deck? It’s the perfect way to spend a day off! If your building has a gym, why pay gym fees too? Besides, it’s easier to get into the routine when you don’t even have to leave home. That party room? Why not put it to use. From baby showers to birthday parties, it’s perfect for entertaining, so there’s no need to limit your guestlist. Why not simply throw a get-together or a dinner party – just because you can. Some property management companies have done their best to gear amenities to the lifestyle of residents. There are family-friendly communities that offer playgrounds, studies and homework rooms – some even have the convenience of on-site daycare offered for a fee. There are communities that offer lifestyle, with amenities like virtual golf, a roof-top deck and barbecue facilities and still others with spa features like a yoga studio, saunas and whirlpools. Don’t just rent, rent the ideal lifestyle – and then use those amenities! You’ll find the perfect apartment – we’re here to help. 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

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It is hard to believe that we are going to celebrate the fifth Anniversary of the Certified Rental Building (CRB) program since it was initially launched in June, 2008, in the City of Toronto at Minto’s High Park apartment community. At that time, the CRB program was the only tenant-focused “quality-assurance” program of its type in Canada – and North America – and that is still true today. Much has happened over the last five years! The CRB program now has over 950 CRB-approved apartment buildings located across the province of Ontario, from Ottawa to Kingston to Toronto and the GTA, to Hamilton to London to Tillsonburg to Stratford to Kitchener/Waterloo to Sarnia and more! There are CRB-approved building in almost every major community in Ontario. There are over a 100,000 apartment units enrolled in the program and over 225,000 tenants/residents now living in and enjoying CRB-approved buildings. Your impact is making a difference, and you endorse the quality-assurance difference The CRB program could only have achieved this enrollment success because Ontario rental-housing consumers have found real value in it. CRB-approved apartment buildings provide prospective renters with the confidence and peace of mind that they are selecting well-run, well-managed apartment buildings. They can feel confident these buildings have property managers that care about the quality of their apartment product, and the quality of service they provide to TheRentersGuide.ca their residents. Last year, Ontario rental-housing consumers visited the program’s website: www.crbprogram.org over 53,000 times, and searched for CRB-approved buildings over 67,000 times. That’s an increase of 40 per cent from 2011. As Ontario consumers continue to learn more about the program, they continue to search out CRB-approved buildings. We’re on TheRentersGuide.ca track to exceed over 70,000 inquires in 2013. 10G

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Since the program’s inception in 2008, the CRB program’s website has had over 165,000 inquiries, with prospective renters looking for CRBapproved homes. The program’s quality benchmarks have grown to over 38 Standards of Practice, all focused on raising the “quality-assurance” bar for Ontario rental-housing consumers. Existing standards have been upgraded to ensure greater effectiveness in dealing with resident maintenance requests and general inquiries, while several new standards have been introduced, including items like pest management practices and accessibility of service for residents with disabilities. The program’s auditor continues to be independent third party and is J.D. Power and Associates. As well, the program added an independent random audit process in 2010, ensuring that CRB-approved buildings are being properly maintained and followed by its property manager members.

what we have learned Ontario rental housing consumers value this certification in their rental decision process, and it increases their likelihood to recommend CRB-approved buildings to their relatives and friends. From J.D. Power’s and Associates 2011 Canadian Resident Survey, responding Ontario tenants indicated that 74 per cent cite building certification as ‘somewhat’ or ‘extremely’ important in their decision to rent, and 80 per cent ‘definitely’ or ‘probably’ will recommend their building to others if it were certified (compared to 77 per cent for all Ontario residents). In the program’s recent Resident Appreciation Survey, conducted at the 100+ CRB-approved buildings across Ontario, an overwhelming number of responding resident’s indicated their continued approval with living in CRBapproved buildings. • 84 per cent of residents indicated they were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with their decision to live a CRB-approved building. • 85 per cent indicated they were very satisfied or extremely satisfied with the TheRentersGuide.ca quality of service, and the response to service inquiries and maintenance requests.

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going forward We are committed to raising the CRB program’s ‘Quality Assurance’ bar each and every year. We’re continually looking at improving ‘quality of product’ and ‘quality of service’ standards. All consumers expect good value for their money, and rental-housing consumers are absolutely no different. In July, we’re introducing the first Green standards to the program. In response to resident inquiries and suggestions, 10 new environmental operating standards will become an ongoing part of the CRB program. These standards are grassroots in perspective, and are aimed at actively engaging front-line building staff and the residents of CRB-approved buildings in adopting practical energy-saving initiatives that will create a healthier environment in their apartment communities. We are also committed to raising the level of professionalism across our industry, and will be introducing a new CRB program Quality Leadership Training program for our participating members’ employees. We want to ensure that CRBapproved buildings have the most highly trained employees, dedicated to meeting the service needs of their residents.

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a ﬁnal two thank yous Our first thank you goes out to Ontario rental-housing consumers for finding value in the CRB program and rewarding our participating property managers with your business. You have shown them that if they make the effort to provide you with a meaningful qualityassurance difference in the way they provide their apartment product and service to you, that you will reward them with your loyalty. Our second thank you goes out property managers and owners across Ontario, who had faith in the CRB program and who chose to make certification an advantage for their residents and all rental-housing consumers. They invested in a “quality-assurance” program having no example program to compare to anywhere else in the world. That takes great leadership and vision and makes the CRB program world class as we celebrate its fifth anniversary!

Ted Whitehead is Director of Certification, Certified Rental Building Program, Federation of Rental-housing Providers of TheRentersGuide.ca Ontario (FRPO).

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oronto’s Fashion District is about more than just fashion; it’s the essence of TheRentersGuide.ca downtown living. Its boundaries blur into the entertainment district, financial district and theatre district, and the area has an active night life as well as a bustling daytime crowd. TheRentersGuide.ca 16G

The Fashion District, located on the west side of the downtown core, derives its name from the fact that it was once the home to Toronto’s garment industry. The streets were lined with large buildings that contained the factories in which

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‘Schmatta Trade’ in the 40s and 50s and evolving into an independent fashion designer’s mecca. The area has gone through massive transition in the past two decades, and while it still holds one of Toronto’s largest concentrations of fabric and fashion accessory outlets, it has started evolving into a more diversified scene, where trendy eateries, financial office spaces and more than just fashion fills the buildings and storefronts. A lot of the industry has moved out to more economical and accessible digs, allowing for more residential use of the neighbourhood. Once the sun sets, the Fashion District combines with its neighbouring neighbourhoods to provide some of the best theatre, restaurants, nightclubs and bars for both residents and tourists alike. The corner of Bathurst and Front marks the start of the Fashion District along with its accompanying street signs. The District then heads north to Queen Street east to Spadina Road and back south to Front Street. The legendary King and Queen streetcars certainly help transportation TheRentersGuide.ca for local residents, as does the Gardiner Expressway located just south. Access to the subway system, just east of the area, makes city travel quite convenient. The

location offers a lot of opportunity to cut out the commute and walk to work, and drivers generally find the area a traffic nightmare during rush hour and parking is expensive, with most streets tow-away zones during rush hour. Toronto culture is ever present in this part of the city, and performance is a major part of the Fashion District. The Mirvish theatres dominate on King Street, while some of the area’s infamous stages, like The Horseshoe, The Rivoli and The Music Gallery have been graced by world famous musicians and given rise to many music careers. But it’s not only nightlife that dominates here in the Fashion District. Several, scattered parkettes like Victoria Memorial and Clarence Square are located here allowing residents to sit back under the shade of mature trees and play a game of Frisbee or read a book. Living downtown can be costly, though there are a variety of rentals available in all budgets. With a high student population in the city, there’s a fair amount of competition for the budget sector in rental accommodations, but there is also a huge demand for upscale rentals in the city. Short-term rentals are also available in some buildings.

Want to Live in the Area? Check out these listings: Fidelity 20 St. Patrick 416-593-1092 Cherishome 200 & 222 Elm Street 647-931-4842 Morguard 50 Portland 647-977-9569 Vertica 525 Richmond West 416.507.7720

A little further away: Briarlane 350/390 Queen’s Quay 416-628-7151 Concert 570 Bay Street 416-977-8400 Morguard 925 Bay Street 416-800-9946

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Fontainebleu Apartments

400 Eglinton

YONGE & ST. CLAIR

YONGE & BLOOR

EGLINTON & MT. PLEASANT

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

RENOVATED

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Exclusive use of upscale recreation centre at 140 Erskine

Updated lobby & corridors Suites feature exceptional city & park views One half block to subway Balconies in all apartments

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Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms On-site laundry and storage facilities

On-site laundry

Steps to Rosedale subway station

5 minute walk to Eglinton Subway station

Utilities included

Central air Outdoor pool Digital security camera Utilities included

50 Rosehill Ave.

416-800-7963

Bayview Ave.

Mount Pleasant

Bloor St. E.

Yonge St.

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Lawrence Ave. E. P.

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Yonge St.

Avenue Rd.

St. Clair Ave. E. Rosehill Ave.

401

Mt. Pleasant

Eglinton Ave.

Eglinton Ave. E.

130 Rosedale Valley Rd.

440 Eglinton Ave.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4

416-800-7956

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

647-955-5901

Payment Plans Available!

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Balfour Square

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NORTH TORONTO YORK THâ€™S

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

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DOVER SQUARE BACHELORS, 1 & 2 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM $977 EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION • Lovely panoramic views of lake and city • Walk to Ossington & Dufferin subway stations • Walk to Wal-Mart & Dufferin Mall • Minutes to U of T and schools • Beautifully landscaped centre courtyard • Ample visitor parking EXCEPTIONAL SUITES • Energy Efficient Appliances • Completely renovated suites • Spacious with most suites having balconies

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Excellence • Expertise • Experience

416.534.1139

730 Dovercourt Bloor & Dovercourt

08034

rentalsdoversquare@sterlingkaramar.com

www.sterlingkaramar.com

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NORTH TORONTO YORK TH’S

bachelors, one & two bedrooms

from

760

• walking distance to grocery store, churches and schools • over-sized balconies with spectacular views of the city • daycare centre on-site • spacious floorplans • on-site security (patrols) • free access to fitness and recreation facilities • walk to parks, cycling and jogging

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View www.gsrentals.ca

240

260

280

for your private appointment contact us

Wellesley St. E. Wellesley St. E. Wellesley St. E.

416.318.8907 416.318.8907 416.317.0956 email: wellesley260@wpsq.ca

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565

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Bachelor from from $850 $825 Bachelor 11 bdrm bdrm from from $925 $1025 2 2 bdrm bdrm from from $1315 $1310

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• Newly renovated suites with huge closets & balconies • Panoramic city views on South facing suites • 24 hr on-site staff • Underground parking

• New gym, elevators & lobby • Newly renovated corridors • Underground parking • Dark stained hardwood floors • Floor to ceiling windows in living room • Large spacious balconies (some suites have two!)

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RENTAL OFFICES: 555 Sherbourne: Mon 10am - 6pm, Tues - Thurs 9am - 7pm, Fri 9am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 4pm • 416.628.7195 565 Sherbourne: Mon - Thurs 11am - 7pm, Fri & Sat 10am - 4pm • 416.900.0817 medallioncorp.com 24G

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650 Parliament Wellesley &

Parliament Square

Steps to world class amenities Stunning downtown views

• Galleries, theatres, nightclubs, boutiques, concert halls, restaurants • D.V.P. access • @ Sherbourne subway • Walk to Riverdale Park and Allen Gardens • On-site daycare • Free access to fitness centre • On-site security (patrols)

For private appointment CONTACT US:

416.929.6278

Carlton St.

08036

Wellesley st. E.

DVP

Howar d St.

Parliament St.

Sherbourne St.

Bloor St. E.

Yonge St.

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don ’t discard it –

donate it! By Sheryl Erenberg

s the years pass, our lives all become a little cluttered. We acquire and we accumulate and eventually those closets and storage rooms just won’t hold anything more. It’s then that you should look to shed a few ‘excess pounds’ and clear out the old furniture, unused clothing, and idle sports equipment that you no longer need. There are times when doing so is absolutely necessary, as when you’re downsizing – say, moving from a large house to an apartment. Even if you’re moving to a similar-sized space, it’s a good opportunity to dispense with some of the junk that you’ve collected along the way. But don’t just heave it all into a dumpster, because one person’s trash is another’s treasure. And remember, the three R’s always apply – so look to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever you can. Don’t consign that unused item to a landfill when someone else – someone in real need – can use it and would be grateful for it. The Canadian Diabetes Association and The Kidney Foundation of Canada both offer a pick-up service for clothing, small appliances, household goods, furniture and – depending on the condition – major appliances excluding refrigerators. You can even call your charity of choice and see if they have a clothing/household item donation service. Charities sell what they collects to Value Village, putting proceeds towards their charitable programs and research funding. Goodwill Industries operates a number of stores which accept clothing and small household items like toasters, lamps and VCRs. Their larger stores will also accept furniture and they also have numerous tractor trailer donation centres where staff can give you a hand unloading . Check the agency’s website at www.goodwill.on.ca for the store or donation centre nearest you. Skates and hockey pads that you haven’t worn since high school? Cross country skis that you haven’t used since you made the leap to downhill? The old 10-speed that’s been gathering dust since you bought that new European racing bike? You can sell them to a store that buys and sells used sports equipment. Or give a kid a sporting chance by donating it all to a nonprofit group such as the St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club (416-534-8461). How about books? If you’re like many people, you’ve got boxes of them TheRentersGuide.ca that you will never read… or, having read them, have no desire to keep in your personal collection. You can always pass them on to a friend or neighbour. Donate them to a local charity bazaar or hospital. Magazines can also be passed along or perhaps your doctor would appreciate a few new additions for the waiting room! There are many charitable TheRentersGuide.ca organizations that could benefit from your generosity. In fact, Community 26G

Information Toronto has a special help line (the first in Canada) that supplies information on all the agencies in the city. Simply dial 211 and you’ll be automatically connected to the call centre. Or learn more by visiting the CIT website at www.communityinfotoronto.org. So open that closet and take a long hard look at what you’ve got. Is it worth hanging on to for another decade or two? Is it worth paying to store it somewhere? If not, get rid of the clutter and get on with your life!

Sheryl Erenberg is president of Sheryl Erenberg and Associates. Her marketing consulting firm has advised hundreds of developers and landlords over the past three decades. The company TheRentersGuide.ca specializes in repositioning stigmatized properties and marketing under-performing communities. sherylerenberg.com

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NORTH TORONTO YORK TH’S

Seeley Estates

Keele & Sheppard • Large, freshly decorated suites • Parkland setting overlooking Downsview Dells Park • Four low-rise buildings set on your own street • Convenient to Hwys 401 & 400

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from

$780

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Huge, bright renovated suites Fabulous full suite length balconies Gleaming hardwood & new appliances Fitness Facility Close to schools, shopping, parks & TTC

2 & 3 Bedrooms from

$1,189

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08205

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QUEEN ST COOL IT'S JUST STEPS AWAY QUEEN & LANSDOWNE

103 WEST LODGE AVE. (Queen West)

BACHELORS FROM $725 1 BDRMS FROM $850-$895 JR. 2 BDRMS FROM $950 LARGE 2 BDRMS FROM $1125 • On-site, friendly management staff • Parking • Walk to the best schools • An architectural gem • Great neighbourhood

416-243-6641 OR 647-891-5041

08043

• Close to Lansdowne subway, street car, Queen St. shopping & best restaurants

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Luxury Living

in the Heart of Downtown Toronto

925 Bay Street

50 Portland Street

1 & 2 bedrooms from$1,475/month

1 bedrooms from$1,250/month 2 bedrooms from$1,655/month

6 quality appliances Designer window blinds Wood laminate flooring Granite countertops Oversized balconies 24 hour concierge The Bay Fitness Club with sun terrace Steps to Subway, shopping, fine dining & entertainment Storage lockers included

terraces AVAILABLE ON SELECTIVE FLOORS Laminate hardwood flooring 5 appliances AVAILABLE Granite countertops Individual controlled heating & air conditioning Ensuite laundry Billiards, fitness, theatre, roof top lounge & bbq

416-800-9946

Pet friendly Keyless entry system

www.thebayclub.ca

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Happy Buildings Make Happy Renters. LOCATION

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200 Balliol St.

200balliolleasing@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Davisville

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$995

416-488-2302

45 Dunfield Ave.

45dunfield@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Eglinton

•

• • •

$1000

416-628-3227

88 Erskine Ave.

88erskine@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Eglinton

•

• • •

$1000

416-481-5280

169 St. George St.

169stgeorge@greenwin.ca

Spadina/Bloor

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• •

$1000

416-925-7397

640 Roselawn Ave.

640roselawn@greenwin.ca

Bathurst/Eglinton

•

• • •

$900

416-787-0774

300/330 Winnett Ave.

winnett@greenwin.ca

Oakwood/Vaughan

•

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$825

416-656-1723

666 Ontario St.

666ontario@greenwin.ca

Sherbourne/Bloor

•

• • •

$900

416-962-0551

60 Gloucester St.

60gloucester@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Bloor

•

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$1000

416-924-0540

95 Jameson Ave.

95jameson@greenwin.ca

Jameson/Lakeshore

• •

$890

416-531-4511

15/25 Canyon Ave.

canyon@greenwin.ca

Bathurst/Sheppard

• • •

$1050

416-631-9377

25/80 Cosburn Ave.

80cosburn@greenwin.ca

Pape/Cosburn

• • •

$1150

416-467-1880

1639 Bloor St.

1639bloor@greenwin.ca

Bloor/Keele

• •

$1175

416-533-8898

25 San Romanoway

25sanromanoway@greenwin.ca

Jane/Finch

• •

$1200

416-736-0080

1130 Wilson Ave.

1130wilson@greenwin.ca

Keele/Wilson

• • •

$750

416-630-5607

2788 Keele St.

2788keele@greenwin.ca

Keele/Wilson

•

$795

416-636-2171

SCARBOROUGH

160/170/180/200 Chalkfarm Dr. renttheoaks@greenwin.ca

Jane/Wilson

• • •

$799

416-241-2445

101-113 Valleywoods Rd.

donvalleywood@greenwin.ca

York Mills/Valleywoods

•

$1375

416-240-6194

1213-1229 York Mills Rd.

donvalleywood@greenwin.ca

York Mills/Valleywoods

•

$1375

416-240-6194

65 Windermere Ave.

windermere@greenwin.ca

S.Kingsway/Queensway

•

• •

$900

416-766-2034

75 Windermere Ave.

windermere@greenwin.ca

S.Kingsway/Queensway

•

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$900

416-766-2034

Scarb. G.C./Lawrence

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$750

416-431-1622

550 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. 550scarboroughgolf@greenwin.ca 51 Trailridge Cres.

51trailridgetowers@greenwin.ca

Neilson/Ellesmere

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$795

416-282-5607

672 Kennedy Rd.

info@greenwin.ca

Kennedy/Eglinton

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$895

416-266-1221

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10 Ionview Rd.

10ionview@greenwin.ca

Kennedy/Eglinton

• • •

$775

416-759-5741

2223 Eglinton Ave.

2223eglinton@greenwin.ca

Birchmount/Eglinton

• •

$895

416-755-9518

2225 Eglinton Ave.

2225eglinton@greenwin.ca

Birchmount/Eglinton

• •

$895

416-755-9518

30 Carabob Crt.

30carabob@greenwin.ca

Birchmount/Sheppard

• • •

$950

416-291-9221

1140 Kingston Rd.

1140kingston@greenwin.ca

Victoria Park/Kingston

700 Kingston Rd.

700kingston@greenwin.ca

Main/Kingston

2255 Victoria Park Rd.

2255victoriapark@greenwin.ca

Victoria Park/York Mills

9,19 & 23 Craigton Dr.

19craigton@greenwin.ca

Victoria Park/Eglinton

35 Front St.

35front@greenwin.ca

Mississauga/Lakeshore

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$925

416-698-5278

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$850

416-691-3514

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$825

416-447-9537

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416-757-8325

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Creating Communities. Creating Value.

NORTH EAST YORK YORK TH’S

DANFORTH & DAWES

390 Dawes Road BUILDING FEATURES:

COMMUNITY FEATURES:

• Newly renovated suites

• Taylor Creek

• Utilities included

• Dentonia Golf Course

• Secured entry

• Shopping, Grocery / Supermarket

• 24 hr. emergency maintenance

• Restaurants

• Surveillance cameras

• Public Park

• Indoor parking available • Recycling program available • Laundry facilities on site

One Bedrooms

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Three Bedrooms

From

849

1045

1225

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NORTH EAST YORK YORK TH’S

Live in wonderful East York

MOVE IN SPECIAL**

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53 Thorncliﬀe Park Dr

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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NORTH EAST YORK YORK TH’S

OVERLOOKING CITY & PARKLAND

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Don Mills & D.V.P. • 85 Thorncliffe Park Dr.

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¡ Membership to private club

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¡ 10 minutes to downtown

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moving

Packing up for a move:

BREAKING DOWN THE PROCESS BY DAN HOPKINS

oving homes or offices can feel like an overwhelming task, with packing up all your belongings being the first major challenge. With a few deep breaths and these packing tips, though, you can conquer the move without losing your mind.

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• Before Packing: You want to reserve your movers or moving company at least eight weeks prior to your move during busy periods to guarantee availability on moving day. Once you have your movers selected, you can start to pack up your belongings in anticipation of their arrival. Some moving companies will even pack for you, simplifying and streamlining the moving process.

• Start Packing: Once you have determined your moving date, start packing. Box up belongings that you don’t use often and store them somewhere out of the way. Attics and basements TheRentersGuide.ca are usually good places to start because they are not high-traffic

areas in the house. If you have kitchen supplies or dishware like fine china or blenders that go unused on a daily basis, carefully pack them away a few weeks before the move. Make sure to use packing paper or bubble wrap to protect fragile belongings, newsprint from newspapers can be messy to clean. Keep a record of what goes into which box so you can find what you need instantly when it comes time to unpack.

• Keep Packing: If you stand back and look at everything you need to pack you’ll be overwhelmed, just start. If you start early enough, you can break up the packing process into a more gradual and less

stressful experience. Save the items that you use daily to pack last and make sure to label each box. Avoid packing items from different rooms in the same box to prevent confusion when unpacking.

More than just a moving company, we are customer service specialists equipped with the skill and experience to help you move. Visit www.twomen.ca

Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two Men and a Truck Canada. For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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H & R Property Management Ltd.

Rental office located at 20 Antrim Cres. *Some conditions apply.

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Water play park and other rec. facilities close by Kennedy Commons Shopping Centre close by

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• Freshly painted suites • Private balconies • Refinished hardwood flooring • New appliances • Ceramic upgrades • Bright, airy main floor laundry • TTC at your door • Walk to Warden subway • Indoor & outdoor parking * Some conditions apply

Newly constructed 550 Birchmount Rd

Hwy 401 & Meadowvale 1 Dean Park Rd. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites $ from

915

Townhouses $

1300

• Bright, spacious suites • Modern appliances • Ceramic upgrades • Undeground parking • Easy access to Hwy 401 • Close to parks & Rouge Valley Conservation Area • TTC at your door

from

RENTAL OFFICES: Birchmount: Mon - Thurs 8 am - 7 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm; Sat 10 am - 4 pm• 416.266.4222 Dean Park: Mon –Fri 8 am – 7 pm • Sat 10 am – 4 pm • 416.248.3600 medallioncorp.com

08527

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Pharmacy Place

Brock Tower

The Fairlea

PHARMACY & ST. CLAIR

MIDLAND & LAWRENCE

BIRCHMOUNT & SHEPPARD

• 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

LARGE SIZE SUITES

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1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Party room • Balconies • Indoor/outdoor parking • Walk to shopping, schools and TTC • Close to Agincourt Mall and Fairview Mall • Utilities included

401

263, 273, 283 Pharmacy Avenue

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4

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5 Brockley Drive

2350 Birchmount Road

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4

416-800-7975

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

647-955-5907

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Kennedy Rd.

Lawrence Ave. W.

Sheppard Ave. E. Birchmount

Brimley Rd.

Brockley Dr.

Midland Ave.

Midwest Rd.

Warden

Dolphin

Victoria Park

Danforth

Victoria Park

DVP

St. Clair

Pharmacy

401 Eglinton

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08302

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08302

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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

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rouge valley residence

The good life. Now for lease. Suites Include… Facilities •Air conditioning Include… •Fresh paint •Upgraded broadloom •New tile flooring •Ceiling fans •Upgraded appliances •Vertical blinds

•On-site security •Outdoor swimming pool •1 free parking •Friendly on-site staff

The Location… • 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

Bedrooms from

953

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1083

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1194

Rental Office: 45 Generation Blvd.

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08095

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Evening Appointments Available Sat 12pm-4pm

NORTH SCARBOROUGH YORK TH’S

$200 Laundry Card

- WELL MAINTAINED, CARPETED SUITES WITH LARGE BALCONIES - ON-SITE SUPER & MANAGEMENT OFFICE - HUGE ON-SITE REC CENTRE WITH HEATED INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL, SAUNA, EXERCISE ROOM, MEDIA ROOM, MULTI PURPOSE COURT, FULL GYM & MORE (SMALL FEE FOR USE) - REC CENTRE OFFERS ONGOING COURSES INCLUDING DAILY AQUAFIT, SWIMMING LESSONS, BOOK CLUB, EUCHRE, WINE TASTING & MORE - PLAYGROUND - CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, BANKING - TTC STOP AT CORNER - UNDERGROUND PARKING

1 BDRM FROM $995/MONTH + HYDRO 2 BDRM FROM $1160/MONTH + HYDRO 3 BDRM FROM $1390/MONTH + HYDRO

08086

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08151

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08325

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08371

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Summer weather is here (hurray!). If you can learn to stay on top of cleaning and organizing your home, you’ll give yourself more time to enjoy the weather and your family and friends. Change the setting If you can’t seem to get started when it comes to sorting through your piles of paper, gather them up in a box and take them outside. Choose a beautiful day and sit in your yard or on your balcony, and go through them. Or take them to a friend’s house and keep each other company over a glass of iced tea as you each go over your paperwork. Changing the environment where you do your organizing may make it less of a chore. Quick clean-up routine for the whole family Provide a personalized bin for each member of the family for things that don’t belong in the common rooms. Determine a regular time to do a quick tidy-up daily (perhaps just after dinner or before bed). Each person is responsible for picking up their own things and placing them in their bin. Once a week (or when the bin is full), each person empties his or her bin by returning things to their rightful home. When the job of keeping the home tidy is shared by all and spread throughout the week, it frees up family time on the weekend and everyone benefits. Listen to some tunes Listening to music makes tasks feel like less of a chore, relieving stress and increasing enjoyment. Put on your favourite highenergy tunes while you clean and organize. Some people even pay their bills while listening to music – they report it takes their mind off financial stress and makes the job less daunting. Challenge yourself to finish the task after a certain amount of songs to increase your efficiency and make it more fun. Take a walk TheRentersGuide.ca Getting outside in nature can be extremely relaxing. Going for a walk with a friend makes it even more beneficial to both our emotional and physical health and well-being. Rather than going out for lunch, consider going for a walk together instead. You’ll be nurturing your friendship and relieving stress at the TheRentersGuide.ca same time. 48G

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Laurel Grove

Poplar Grove

Elm Grove

Uptown Towers I & II

DON MILLS & 401

SHEPPARD & DON MILLS

PARKWAY FOREST & SHEPPARD

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bedrooms

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Forest Manor

Parkway Forest

25 Parkway Forest Drive 125 Parkway Forest Drive Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

647-493-5410

647-493-5411

Forest Manor

HWY 401

Fairview Mall Sheppard

Don Mills

Sheppard Don Mills

Parkway Forest

Don Valley/404

Don Mills

Don Valley/404

80 Forest Manor Road Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

647-493-5412

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Parkway Forest

HWY 401

1751, 1761 Sheppard Avenue

647-493-5413

Payment Plans Available!

Be on the lookout for our new signs!

08302

Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online! 08773

Don Mills

Parkway Forest

Sheppard

• Close to schools, shopping, subway • Exercise facility • Underground parking • Party room • Across the street from Fairview Mall

Fairview Mall

Fairview Mall Sheppard

• Close to schools, shopping, subway • Underground parking • Utilities included • Across the street from Fairview Mall

Don Valley/404

• Close to schools, shopping, subway • Underground parking • Across the street from Fairview Mall • Party room

Don Valley/404

• Close to schools, shopping, subway • Underground parking • Utilities included • 5 minute walk to Fairview Mall

H O M E S T E A D . C A

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Quality Suites Deeply Discounted

Elmpark Manor Apartments:

Conveniently Located next to the Shoreham Plaza, 24 hour TTC buses at your door, Licensed Daycare on the premises, Modern Card-operated laundry facilities, Walk to York/Seneca Campus.

Offering Spotlessly Clean, Renovated Suites from • •

$899-$1499

Heat Hydro and Water included in the Rent Some UPgraded suites with custom Kitchen/Bath Cabinets/Ceramic-Top Ranges available too

Rental Hotline: 416-665-7150 Open Daily 8-8 for Showings 4750 Jane St., 1 light south of Steeles Ave. W., North York -- M3N 2W4 Email: Lkay@rogers.com

Fairway Place Apartments & Townhomes:

08056

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Conveniently Located next to Jane/Sheppard Plaza, steps to 24 hour TTC Buses 3-4 Bedroom Townhomes from $1429 Hydro and Gas EXTRA Extra Large 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Suites Heat, Hydro and Water included Offering Spotlessly Clean, Renovated Suites

Rental Hotline: 416-742-9354 Open Daily 8-8 for Showings 2000 Sheppard Ave. WEST, North York -- M3N 1A2 (Corner of Jane & Sheppard) Email: Lkay@rogers.com

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Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Close to Fairview Mall & Sheppard subway station • Near schools, community centre • Utilities included • Outdoor pool • Playground

DON MILLS & SHEPPARD

Vallyview Towers

DON MILLS & SHEPPARD

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Public transit at your door • Walking distance to schools, shopping, Seneca College & hospitals • Utilities included • Outdoor pool

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms • Close to Fairview Mall & Sheppard subway station • Near schools, community centre • Utilities included

335 Van Horne Ave.

225 Van Horne Ave.

2980 Don Mills

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat-Sun 11- 4 After hours by appt.

416-800-7981

647-800-8567

416-800-7982

Godstone Place Apartments

Shaughnessy Place

Esterbrooke Apartments

DON MILLS & SHEPPARD

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Utilities included • Some 2 and 3 bedrooms include 2 washrooms • Close to Fairview Mall and Sheppard subway station • Outdoor pool

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Close to Fairview Mall & Sheppard subway station • Near schools, community centre • Utilities included

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms • Close to Fairview Mall & Sheppard subway station • Outdoor pool • Near schools, community centre • Utilities included

30 Godstone Road

175 Shaughnessy

20 Esterbrooke

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat-Sun 11- 4 After hours by appt.

647-955-5905

647-955-5904

647-955-5906

Same Day Approval! Pre-Authorized

Payment Plans Available!

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08301

DON MILLS NORTH OF SHEPPARD AT VAN HORNE

Sheppard Ave.

H O M E S T E A D . C A

DVP & 401 LOCATIONS

Royale Towers

335 Hwy 404

Godstone Rd.

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

2980

Don Mills Rd.

Shaughnessy Blvd.

Van Horne Ave.

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DVP & YORK MILLS

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

PLUS HYDRO HEAT INCLUDED

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS

Excellence • Expertise • Experience

08070

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1200 & 1202 York MIlls Road Rental Office located at 1200 York MIlls Road

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Prelude… A rental experience you can build your life around.

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Yonge & Sheppard

• Bright and open bedroom suites with spectacular views. 1 bedroom suites starting from $1,390; 2 bedroom suites starting from $1,635. • Exceptional quality rental living with Concert signature round-the clock service – Concert On-Call • Walking distance to Subway (with direct indoor access), North York Central Library, Mel Lastman Square, shops and recreation

RENTAL OFFICE OPEN DAILY Monday to Thursday 11 am – 7 pm Friday to Sunday 11 am – 5 pm 151 Beecroft Road 647.361.6656

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$940 $1025 monthly

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416.507.6555 • on-site daycare • easy access to 401 & 400 • TTC at front door • adjacent to Lindy Lou Park • family sized renovated suites with large balconies • walk to public, middle and high schools 8060

OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 6pm Fri - Sun: 10 am - 4 pm

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Rental Office loated at 3400 Weston Rd.

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ASK ABOUT OUR 1 MONTH OF FREE RENT Unique, condo-style apartments in North York, Forest Suites at Parkway offers the style and elegance you would expect from the heart of the city. Easy access to shopping and entertainment at Fairview Mall, just steps from the Don Mills subway station and moments to the DVP & 401—ensures the best of both worlds. With downtown in easy reach, Forest Suites is destined to become one of Toronto’s most desirable, new addresses.

130 Parkway Forest 1 bedroom from $1515 + hydro 2 bedroom from $1791 + hydro 3 bedroom from $2164 + hydro

This new property comes equipped with a party room and bike room, with indoor parking available. The gorgeous new suites include a washer/dryer, central A/C, open concept kitchens, and stainless steel appliances.

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The Citadel 701 Don Mills Road, North York 647.931.1483 Bachelor, 1, 2, 3 Bedroom, & Penthouse Units cherishome.com/RG701

Buckingham House 601 Finch Avenue West, North York 647.931.1388 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom cherishome.com/RG601

Elm Place

08212

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200 & 222 Elm Street (University Ave and College St.) 647.931.4842 Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom cherishome.com/RG200

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DON MILLS & EGLINTON

7 & 11 Rochefort Drive

30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive

Two Bedrooms

Two & Three Bedrooms

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• Large, bright renovated suites • Gleaming hardwood floors • Brand new windows • Some with decorative plaster ceilings

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Hello, On-site Day Care! Hello, Exercise & Party Rooms! Hello, On-site Convenience Store & Dry Cleaners! Hello, TTC stop at the door

ment! Goodbye, current apart

Jane & Lawrence

Jane & Lawrence 5 Harding Avenue

15 Harding Avenue

Bedrooms 51 Bedroom Harding 2Avenue

Bedrooms 151 Bedroom Harding 2Avenue

from

849

1 Bedroom monthly + hydro

from

1115

from

2 Bedrooms monthly + hydro

849 $1115 from

• New building monthly + hydro monthly + hydro • Family-sized suites with balconies • Engineered hardwood floors management office •• On-site New building

HWY. 400

08471

• Family-sized suites with balconies • Engineered hardwood floors • On-site management office

HWY. 401

JANE ST.

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820

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1 Bedroom monthly + hydro

from

1755 Jane Street Bedrooms 231 Bedroom Harding 2Avenue

949

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820 $949 from

• New entrance, balconies, lobby, monthly + hydro monthly + hydro elevators • Large rooms

• New entrance, balconies, lobby, elevators • Large rooms

975

from

3 Bedrooms monthly + hydro monthly + hydro

1650

from

• Renovated monthly spacious+ utilities apartments with balcony • On site laundry ••3 Security bathrooms, hardwood flooring camera system in lobby, elevators, rear fridge, entrancestove, and garage throughout, • Walking distance to No Frills •washer/dryer Bus stop in front of apartment building

• Central air conditioning • Only 12 townhomes!

RENTAL OFFICES: Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. 5 Harding Ave. (southeast corner of Jane & Harding) for 5 & 15 Harding 416.248.5800 1755 Jane St. for Jane St. appartments 416.248.9735 RENTAL OFFICES: Hours: - Thurs 10am - 6pm, & Sat 10am - 4pm 5Office Harding AveMon (southeast corner of Fri Jane & Harding) medallioncorp.com

Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 10am - 6pm, Fri & Sat 10am - 4pm 416.248.5800 medallioncorp.com

825

from

2 Bedrooms monthly + hydro

NORTH NORTH YORK YORK TH’S STUDENT SPECIALS AVAILABLE INQUIRE

2 & 3 Bedrooms Available

1 Bedrooms Available

2 & 3 Bedrooms Available

Finch & Weston Rd.

Bathurst & Wilson

Sheppard & Keele

919

• Clean, quiet community, located on spacious grounds, in close proximity with schools, shopping and parks. TTC is at the door. • Features large, updated suites, modernized elevators, controlled access and security cameras • Staff committed to your comfort • Outdoor parking

824 990

• Charming, 3 storey walkups, with easy access to Allen Road, 400 & 401. Conveniently close to Yorkdale Mall, Best Buy, No Frills, schools and parks. TTC is at the door and only a 5 min. walk to Wilson subway. • Enjoy updated suites, storage lockers, onsite laundry & controlled access, amidst a peaceful setting • Caring & courteous staff who ensure that you enjoy your home to the utmost

• Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, this award- winning designed property, is close to schools, shopping & TTC. • Features unique 2 storey, updated suites, with door to door mail delivery, security cameras, onsite laundry and balconies, roof decks or patios. • Indoor & outdoor parking • Helpful and friendly onsite staff

2441 Finch Avenue W. & 137 Lindy Lou Road

390-406 Wilson Avenue

35-51 Brookwell Drive Northwoods Village

(416) 240-6066

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(416) 240-6146

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08347

• Outdoor parking

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Graydon Hall EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION! A BEAUTIFUL SETTING SURROUNDED BY 19 ACRES OF LUSCIOUS PARKLANDS

NEWLY RENOVATED SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES ✿ Short and long term leases available ✿ All kitchens feature 3 appliances; dishwasher, stove and frost free fridge

FURNISHED SUITES ALSO AVAILABLE

✿ Totally Refurbished Kitchens also available ✿ Spacious unique floor plans- some 2 bedrooms with 1 1/2 bathrooms

✿ Short or Long term – ready to move in,

✿ 24 hours state of the art surveillance cameras

comfortably furnished

viewable ensuite

✿ A perfect alternative to hotels. ✿ Corporate packages also available. • STEPS TO TTC • MINUTES TO THE SHEPPARD SUBWAY • EASY ACCESS TO HWYS 404, 401 & DVP • CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND SHOPPING • BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE CITY FROM SPACIOUS BALCONIES

Beautiful Landscape Property in Quiet Residential Neighbourhood RENTAL OFFICE

08074

100 Graydon Hall Drive, Suite 100, North York, Ontario, M3A 3A7 Monday - Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm

416.447.2447

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Live the life you imagined. Don Mills & Eglinton 55 Wynford Heights Cres. 416.628.4512 • • •

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www.hrpm.ca/55wynford

08053

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Indoor pool** • Air conditioning** Exceptional customer service Oversized suites with spectacular city & ravine views Easy access to DVP and 401

65 Wynford Heights Cres. 416.628.4513

H & R Property Management Ltd.

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5950 BATHURST Bathurst & Steeles

DAYCARE Service onsite

5950 Bathurst St.

• Attractive Large Suites! • Close to TTC & Hospital! • Close to Shopping • Underground Parking • Children’s Play Area • Family Building 08052

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VISIT US: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm www.gsrentals.ca go to Toronto / Bathurst & Finch

or for your private appointment CONTACT US: 416.665.0006 bathurst5950@rogers.com

NORTH NORTH YORK YORK TH’S

convenient location in friendly community 500 MURRAY ROSS PARKWAY

KEELE & FINCH

$500 OFF LAST MONTH’S RENT ON 1 & 2 BDRMS*

ONE Bedrooms from

TWO Bedrooms from

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1,025

THREE Bedrooms from

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ALSO AVAILABLE 2 BEDROOM SUITES WITH EXTENDED BALCONY

San Romanoway

Sentinel

Murray Ross

Keele St.

York University

Jane St.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 8 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm

Finch Ave. W.

Beautifully landscaped grounds Indoor parking Tennis Court • Outdoor Pool Sauna • Moments from York University Close to transit - 1 bus to Finch or Downsview subway stations Minutes to Hwys 400, 401 & 407

416-507-7715

08551

Steeles Ave. W.

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Enjoy A Park-Like Setting 325 Bogert Avenue Yonge & Sheppard

Newly landscaped New laundry machines Close to ttc subway, bus & schools Excellent shopping and entertainment Easy access to hwy 401 & downtown

Please ask us about our

4 Bedroom SPECIAL

Large inner courtyard Outdoor pool

1 bdrm from $999 2 bdrms from $1170 3 bdrms from $1350

(Backs onto Earl Bales Park & Outdoor Centre) VISIT US: Mon.-Thurs. 10 am - 2 pm and 3 pm - 7 pm & Fri. 11 am - 2:30 pm

08165

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Final phase of

Mimico Waterfront Park officially opened in Etobicoke

Photos courtesy of Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA), together with the Governments of Canada, Ontario and the City of Toronto officially opened the second and final phase of Mimico Waterfront Park Located on the shore of Lake Ontario in Etobicoke, Mimico Waterfront Park connects people to the water across a lakefront area that historically lacked public access to the waterfront. The final phase of the park has transformed the shoreline east of Superior Avenue and created an additional 500 metres of park space. The park now provides 1.1 kilometres of continuous waterfront park between Norris Crescent Parkette and Humber Bay Park West. Waterfront Toronto opened the first 600 metre western portion of the park in 2008. This final section of new park enables Torontonians to enjoy the lakefront west of Humber Bay Park for the first time and provides the missing link in the city’s TheRentersGuide.ca waterfront trail system. “The Harper Government is pleased to be part of the renewal of Toronto’s waterfront by providing $5.5 million in helping transform this part of Toronto’s industrial past into a beautiful park,” said the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of TheRentersGuide.ca

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Finance. “Public spaces strengthen and bind this country by building a healthier environment for all Canadians.” “We are proud to be part of the transformation of Mimico Waterfront Park,” said Laurel Broten, Member of Provincial Parliament for EtobicokeLakeshore. “The park is a vibrant addition to the community and will benefit both local residents and visitors, while supporting the revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront.” “We are very pleased to have this addition to our waterfront parks, which are the heart of revitalization in our community,” said Mark Grimes, Councillor for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. TheRentersGuide.ca “Toronto and Region Conservation has done an outstanding job on the design. We look forward to the

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continued growth of the park as we look at new ways to open up the waterfront for everyone.” Mimico Waterfront Park is an important asset that has enhanced and strengthened the local community. This community has been targeted for revitalization by the City of Toronto; creating more and better waterfront park space is one of the strategies the City identified to help attract investment in the area. “Waterfront revitalization is about connecting the people of Toronto to their waterfront and leveraging our investment in parks and public spaces to deliver key economic and social benefits,” said Mark Wilson, Chair of Waterfront Toronto. “Mimico Waterfront Park has delivered much needed waterfront public space, and is acting as an economic catalyst, helping to draw investment to the area.”

The park was constructed through a lakefilling process along a narrow section of the existing shoreline. Beginning at Superior Avenue in the west the second phase extends the waterfront trail and public waterfront access to Humber Bay Park West in the east. Features of this final phase include an additional 500 metres of waterfront trail, three sections of cantilevered pedestrian boardwalk, a separate multi-use trail located along the backshore that provides cycling and in-line skating access adjacent to the boardwalk, small pockets of wetland habitat, landscaping and park lighting. The total project budget for Mimico Waterfront Park, phases one and two, was $18.2 million dollars of which $6.5 million was contributed by the City of Toronto, $6.2 million by the Province of Ontario and $5.5 million by the Government of

TRCA is an integral partner in the revitalization of Toronto’s waterfront and was responsible for the planning and construction of the park.

Canada. Roughly half, $9.2 million, was the budget for the

“Mimico Waterfront Park is a culmination of an extensive public consultation process that began in 1999,” said Chair, Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Toronto and Region Conservation. “The park you see today reflects the vision of the community that will enjoy it for years to come. Toronto and Region Conservation is extremely proud to have partnered with Waterfront Toronto to make this vision a reality.”

Designed and built as part of the revitalization of Toronto’s

second phase of the project.

waterfront, ownership of Mimico Waterfront Park has been transferred to the City of Toronto. The park will be operated and maintained by Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation. The Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Toronto created Waterfront Toronto to oversee and lead the

As with all Waterfront Toronto projects, sustainability is a key feature of Mimico Waterfront Park. The park was designed to TheRentersGuide.ca support the native ecology of the area, and includes features that benefit residents as well as improve the local aquatic and terrestrial habitats.

renewal of Toronto’s waterfront. Public accessibility, design excellence, sustainable development, economic development and fiscal sustainability are the key drivers of waterfront revitalization.

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Leslie Styles, foodie & travel aficionado, shares some delicious dishes found on her travels around the world.

Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad

ealthy, delicious and low carb, Tabbouleh is an Eastern Mediterranean dish that’s traditionally enjoyed as part of mezze, or appetizers, eaten before a meal. Originally from the mountains of Syria and Lebanon, tabbouleh is one of the most popular salads in the Middle East, and comes from the Arabic word ‘mtabeleh’, which means ‘seasoned’, implying that the dish comes alive with the salad’s flavourful seasonings. In Lebanon, regional and family recipes vary widely, but the consensus remains the same: if the salad isn’t heavy on parsley, it’s not tabbouleh. Characterized by the colours of the Lebanese flag – green, white and red — tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur, ripe tomatoes, zesty parsley and fresh mint, with a simply dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Low in fat and high in fiber, essential nutrients and complex carbohydrates, tabbouleh’s primary ingredient is bulgur, which are wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed, and are available in various grinds: coarse, medium and fine. Like hummus, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves and other delicious mezze of Arab cuisine, Tabbouleh Salad is firmly entrenched as a popular and healthy addition to North American cuisine. ingredients Serves 8 › 1 cup medium bulgar wheat › 1 1/2 cups boiling water › 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice › 1/4 cup olive oil › 3 tsp Maldon sea salt › 1 cup scallions, with green ends, finely chopped › 1 cup mint leaves, finely chopped › 1 cup flat leaf Italian parsley (about 1 bunch), finely chopped › 1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced › 2 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped, or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered › 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl and add boiling water,

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HOW TO SAVE ON RENT:

Comparing a bachelor to a roommate BY JANE HERMAN

our rent is probably the biggest single expense you pay each month. A nice one-bedroom apartment can cost $1,000 per month or more, depending on the location. Is there a way you can creatively live within your means and still enjoy the comfort of your surroundings?

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One good option is to consider a smaller apartment than you might have had in mind: for example, if you were initially thinking of a two bedroom, opt for a one bedroom. Or take a bachelor instead of a one bedroom. If you’re living alone, a bachelor can be an excellent and affordable rental option. Bachelors tend to run about three-quarters of the cost of a one bedroom. A bachelor on the ground floor of a luxury building can offer the same benefits as it does to the tenant who lives in a larger apartment in the same building such as good location, professional management, attractive lobby, underground parking, laundry facilities, good closets, and upgraded suite with renovated kitchen and bathroom. And the best surprise of all is that the rent could be considerably less! With some creative furnishing, you can arrange your apartment to serve as a comfortable sitting/eating/ living space by day, and sleeping suite by night. If your monthly rent is lower, you will have more money for extras such as parking, cable, phone and hydro along with your other general expenses such as food,

with anyone – though this has its

You can live successfully with

pros and cons.

someone who know beforehand, or even with a person you may meet

Another option is to find a roommate

through someone, as long as you

to share the expenses with you

have a mutual understanding of

and rent a one- or two-bedroom

what the expectations are in terms

apartment. In a two-bedroom with a

of level of cleanliness, noise and

roommate, you’d probably be paying

how expenses will be managed (for

about the same as you would for a

example, will one person pay the

bachelor. By sharing the cost of the

bills and the other reimburse them?)

rent, utilities, and possibly groceries, your basic monthly expenses would be

If you’re looking to rent as

substantially less than if you rented a

inexpensively as possible, renting

bachelor, but you would have to give

a bachelor or sharing the expenses

up your privacy. The advantage is that

clothing, transportation, recreation

of renting with a roommate are

you would have the comfort of more

two equally attractive options. It’s

and savings. And you will need that

space and your own private bedroom.

up to you!

much less for first and last month’s rent deposit.

However, living with a roommate can be challenging. Some people

Another advantage of a bachelor

choose to live with a friend or

apartment is that it will cost less to

relative they know beforehand,

furnish than a one bedroom – this is

while others seek potential

much easier if you are a student, on

roommates through friends or

a fixed income or just starting out

online sources. If you do, be

in your career. Of course, the major

sure to get several personal and

advantage is that you will have total

professional references from the

privacy and will not have to interact

person and check them out carefully.

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Aging parents Talking about the money B y Gai l Vaz -Ox lade

e often get involved in our parents’ financial lives when we begin to worry about little things falling through the cracks. It starts simply enough: arranging for automatic payment of expenses such as utility and TheRentersGuide.ca insurance bills, or for the direct deposit of pension and benefit checks. Sometimes it means setting up a joint account with on-line or telephone banking privileges so we can do a quick check to make sure everything TheRentersGuide.ca in the account is going smoothly (no overdrafts!).

Over time, as our parents’ physical and mental health becomes more of an issue, we begin to worry that our parents’ affairs are in order, and that we will be able to step in, should that be required. Sometimes a serious accident or severe illness can force us into our parents’ financial lives. Sadly, we find that we have no idea where all the important stuff is - the money, the investments, the insurance, the safety deposit box, theTheRentersGuide.ca will, the powers of attorney - so we must scramble to find them just

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finances You’ve got to talk about this stuff with your folks. If you don’t take care of business, the long-term repercussions can be very serious. A case in point: It is vital that your parents execute a will and powers of attorney if they have not already done so. Without them, your parents will have lost their ability to name a trusted representative to be in control of their affairs. Even if you have joint ownership of assets such as property with your parent, you won’t be able to make changes until someone is appointed to represent your parent’s interest. Just beginning this discussion means facing difficult issues such as death or incapacitation. People are hugely resistant to talking openly about them. For parents who are reluctant to sign documents that they feel reduces their personal control over their finances, and even their lives, suggest the naming of two children (or a child and lawyer or accountant) to act on their behalf. The two parties named then act as a check on each other. And the power of attorney can be left with a third party with specific instructions as to its release. As well, it can be limited in terms of the specific time period or specific acts. Don’t minimize your parent’s need for a sense of personal control. And don’t confuse physically frailty with mental incapacity. A high-powered executive used to controlling his environment will push back hard. It’ll be exhausting. And you’ll have to put limits on running around at his demand. Being old doesn’t mean your parents will suddenly turn into docile lambs, so brace yourself. A strong parent remains a strong parent. Give aging relatives as much control and involvement in financial decisions as possible. If you must assume full responsibility for a relative’s finances, continue to share information with other family members.You might even want to consider family meetings to discuss finances, just to keep everyone current on spending and income. Reluctant to talk with your parents about financial topics? Welcome to the club. One study showed that 35 percent of TheRentersGuide.ca people agreed to the statement,“I avoid discussions about money matters with my family.”But there’s real danger in not knowing. If you’re out of the loop on your

parents’ financial status, it’s hard to know what type of care would be affordable if they have an accident or get ill. Parents unwilling to talk to you? You might choose to use a friend’s death as a place to start talking about the“what ifs.”Or the death of a celebrity may provide an opening.You might also use your own financial review to ask for parental advice and begin the discussion. Still feeling icky? You’re not prying.You don’t need to know what’s in the will, just where it is.You don’t need to know how much insurance, just where it’s kept. By becoming informed about where all the financial stuff is, and by talking about how your parents would want matters handled if they couldn’t do it themselves, you’ll be able to take care of them in the way they would want. Your Approach Approach your parent practically and in a non-intimidating environment. Know that you may have to suggest a discussion several times, or take small steps toward a full disclosure. Parents reluctant to talk to you specifically? Offer to help in finding a professional advisor and back out once they’re in good hands. If you find stuff you just weren’t prepared for: unpaid bills, misplaced documents,

unfiled tax returns, don’t panic and don’t blame. The job at hand is to fix the problems. Don’t judge your parents’ choices. So what if your mother has $30,000 sitting in a savings account earning .25 percent in interest. That’s her choice. Remember, it’s her money.You might make suggestions for changes, but the decision should still be hers. What You Need To Know You need to know where to find personal and financial documents in the event of an emergency. Find out: •

where they bank

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where legal documents such as powers of attorney are kept 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. TheRentersGuide.ca Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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FACILITIES INCLUDE

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2869 Battleford Rd.

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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

*Selected suites only and some conditions may apply. *$500 off will be applied to 11th month rent, subject to availability and certain conditions.

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600 & 620 Lolita Gardens (Dundas & Cawthra) MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 LAUNDRY CARD*

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• Shopping, restaurants located right in the complex!! • Heat, water, hydro included • Laundry facilities • Carpet/Hardwood • Fridge, Stove • Elevator • Parking included

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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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that they have a ton of prints or photos in the basement which they would like to organize and finally do something with. Sound familiar? I can relate too. I have a pile of watercolours and images which I have collected throughout my travels. Hence, my inspiration to write about organizing and TheRentersGuide.ca hanging art or photography on your walls.

There is no better time than the warmer months to tackle the backlog of the to-do list. Family photos are a great place to start. In the family room pictured, I worked closely with the client to carefully select treasured images of family which would hang in this room. It was an emotional journey which I was privileged to share and experience.

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The first step I took was to measure out the wall area which would be covered with the images. We decided to create a dense collage of similarly framed photos which were both black and white and sepia. Colour photos we loved were converted by the Art Framing company into sepia or black and white. We were also able to alter the size of some of the prints based on where we wanted to place them. Because the collection was meant to be dense and busy, I selected about six different frames and mattes, that were all the same colour tones but different weights, thicknesses and shapes. This kept a consistency throughout the collection. Mirrors were also used to break up the photos and add a touch of sparkle to the collection. When creating a collection of art on your walls, it is important to realize that the eye is always looking for a line or pattern, so you must give a cohesive look to the collection. The first way to do so is by creating a rhythm. I decided to keep the tops and sides perfectly aligned so that the arrangement looks clean and the random

TIPS Keep your photography either all colour or all two tone, this will give harmony to your collection. If you use coloured photos, your frames should be simple in order to not take away from the photos.

feeling comes from the unmatched lines within the collection. Just like a

Your frame shop can turn favourite colour photos to black and white and size them up for your purpose.

just planning where to hang, measuring and the actual hanging. Patience

Use frames and mattes which are of similar styles in order to make the collection focus on the photos. Vary the size of frames and mattes to add a dynamic element to your collection.

carefully tousled hairstyle â€“ which is meant to look as though there was no effort in putting it together, this process took hours, about 16 to be exact, paid off and the finished look provided a true family room, where everyone is represented and is part of the daily life of the family members. Inspired to get into your photos and art? Lay them all out on the floor or large table, just as they would hang on the wall, this will give you the ability to create a timeline or theme if you wish to do so, and also help you visualize the finished product on the wall.

Space the frames four to six inches apart and about 10-in from the back of your sofa or table for perfect harmony. Include mirrors of various shapes to add interest in your collection. Cut bristol board in the shapes of your TheRentersGuide.ca frames and stick them on the wall to make sure you are happy with the arrangement before you start putting nails into the wall.

EVELYN ESHUN Toronto-based accredited Interior Designer, Evelyn Eshun, Principal of Evelyn Eshun Design. For more than 14 years, she is known for her custom designed residential projects throughout the GTA that showcase the space and bring out the best in you. evelyneshun.com

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Central - C2 75G

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Central - D2 71G

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Central - D2 71G

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Etobicoke Glossy

From $950

Price Range

Martin Grove & Eglinton - 10 & 22 Willowridge

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Central - D2 98G

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Central - D6

Central - E2

Central - C4

Central - N/A

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96G

West - F3

99G

West - E2

102G

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G Cawthra & Dundas - 600 & 620 Lolita Gardens

From $999

Daniels Limelight - Living Arts Drive

From $1225

Dixie & Dundas - 1650 Dundas St. E

$700-$800

Dundas St & Mississauga Rd - 1301 Dundas St West

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West - E3

104G

Erin Mills Parkway & Dundas St - 1980 Fowler Ave

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West - E4

104G

Glen Erin & Aquitaine - 2770 Aquitaine

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Glen Erin & Battleford - 2869 Battleford Rd.

From $1241

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Hurontario & BUrnhamthorpe - 1423 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

From $1160

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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 1477 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

From $1185

Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 1547 Mississauga Valley Blvd. From $1125

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87G

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West - E4

95G

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West - E4

89G

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West - E4

92G

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West - E4

92G

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Mississauga Glossy

Mississauga Newsprint

Mississauga Glossy

From $1157

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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 3665 Arista Way

From $1180

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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 3665 ARISTA way

From $1095

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Hurontario & Queensway - 2247 Hurontario

From $825

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Lakeshore & Dixie - 1257 Lakeshore

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Lakeshore & Dixie - 1485 Williamsport

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Lakeshore & Dixie - 3480 Havenwood

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Tomken & Dundas - 935 Dundas St. E.

From $1232

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Winston Churchill & Eglinton Ave. - 2885 Argentia Rd.

From $1475

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Cawthra & Lakeshore - 1110 Caven St.

From $899

Dixie & Bloor - 1177 Bloor St. E

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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 30 Elm Dr. E.

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West - E4

91G

West - E4

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90G

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102/103G

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98G

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West - E5

98G

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93G

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Erin Mills & Battleford - 2645 Battleford Rd.

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Erin Mills & Battleford - 6550 Glen Erin Dr.

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Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe - 3620 Kaneff Cres.

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Hurontario & QEW - 2070 Camilla Rd.

From $730

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Southdown & Lakeshore - 1201 Walden Circle

From $1099

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North York

30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive

From $928

Don Mills & Sheppard - 30 Godstone Rd

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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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57G

51G

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Central - A2 56G

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Central - A4 18/19G

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Central - A4 18/19G

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Central - A4 56G

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Central - A4 102/103G

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Central - B4

65G

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Central - B4

65G

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Bathurst & Steeles - 155 Antibes Dr.

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Bathurst & Steeles - 5950 Bathurst St.

From $845

03G

Bathurst & Wilson - 390-406 Wilson

From $899

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

From $950

Don Mills & DVP - 701 Don Mills

From $825

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

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Central - A4 28G

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Central - A4 62G

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Central - E4

59G

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Central - B5

56G

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Central - B6

56G

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Central - C6 60G

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Central - D6 57G

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From $925

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Don Mills & Eglinton - 7 & 11 Rochefort

From $825

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Don Mills & Finch - 20 Esterbrooke Ave.

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Don Mills & Sheppard - 175 Shaughnessy

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Central - B6

51G

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Central - B6

51G

Don Mills & York Mills - 100 Graydon Hall Drive

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Central - D6 60G

DVP & York Mills - 1200/1202 York Mills

From $1177

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From $1515

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Hwy 400 & Jane - 100 York Gate Blvd.

From $900

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Jane & Sheppard - 2000 Sheppard Ave. W.

From $949

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Central - B3

50G

Keele & Sheppard - 35-51 Brookwell Dr.

From $990

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Central - B3

59G

Sheppard/ Parkway Forest

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Central - C

49G

Weston & Finch - 3400 Weston

From $940

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Weston Rd. & Finch - 137 Lindy Lou Rd.

From $919

Weston Rd. & Finch - 2441 Finch Ave W.

From $999

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Yonge & Sheppard - 151 Beecroft Rd.

From $1390

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Yonge & Sheppard - 325 Bogert Ave.

From $849

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Keele & Finch - 500 Murray Ross Parkway

From $950

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*****Bathurst & Steeles - 775 Steeles

From $919

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103G

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

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Don Mills & Sheppard - 8 Godstone

From $949

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

From $950

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Central - B6

52G

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Central - B6

55G

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Central - A4 56G

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North York Glossy

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Central - A3 54G

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Central - E4

59G

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Central - E4

59G

Central - B5

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Central - B5

64G

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Central - A3 63G

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Central - A4

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North York Newsprint

From $1108

Price Range

Bathurst & Sheppard - 569 Sheppard Ave. W.

Intersection & Address

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From $995

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

From $675

Finch & Islington - 35 Duncanwoods Dr.

From $899

Finch & Weston Rd. - 1775 Weston

From $800

Jane & Wilson - 195 Exbury Rd.

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Don Valley & York Mills - 44 Valleywoods Rd.

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Central - C6

Central - D4

Central - A1

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Central - C4

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Central - A3

From $839

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Central - A4

Keele & Finch - 470 Sentinel Rd.

From $839

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Central - A4

Weston & Hwy. 401 - 2460 Weston Rd.

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Central - C2

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From $925

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Keele & Finch - 1 Fountainhead Rd.

From $749

Keele & Finch - 35 Fountainhead Rd.

From $879

Keele & Finch - 40 Fountainhead

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

From $1195

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Birchmount & Sheppard - 2350 Birchmount Rd.

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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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Finch & Pharmacy - 100 Sprucewood Crt.

From $1000

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Finch & Pharmacy - 3050 Pharmacy

From $1110

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Hey 401 & Meadowvale - 1 dean Park Rd

From $915

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Kennedy & Hwy. 401 - 1, 11, 30, 40 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

40G

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East - F1

39G

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East - E1

102/103G

East - D1

44G

East - D1

41G

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East - D3

39G

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East - C3

38G

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East - D3

42G

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East - E1

40G

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East - F1

40G

From $999

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East - D1

40G

Warden & Finch - 20, 30, 40, 50 Aurora / 10 Bridletowne From $980

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43G

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

From $882

Birchmount & Sheppard - 20 Carabob Court

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From $1049

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Birchmount & St. Clair - 560 Birchmount

From $915

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Danforth & Eglinton - 10 & 20 Trudelle

From $855

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East - E2

Kingston & Eglinton - 3434 Eglinton

From $879

East - E2

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East -

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

East - E2

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3000 Victoria Park Avenue/3801 Lawrence & Scarborough From $1169

Intersection & Address

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Oakville 350 Lynwood/1230 White Oaks

From $1550

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81G

Central -

30G

Central - E4

20G

TOrOnTO 50 Portland Street

From $1250

50 Rosehill Ave./ 130 Rosdale Valley Rd./440 Eglinton Ave. From $925

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2837 Yonge St.

From $1150

Avenue & Lawrence W. - 515 Rosewell Ave.

From $1496

03G

Bathurst & Eglinton - 630 Vesta Drive

From $1295

Bay & Bloor - 1101 Bay St.

From $1295

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Bay & Dundas - 570 Bay street

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Bay & Wellesley - 925 Bay Street

From $1475

Bloor & Dundas - 5145 Dundas St w

From $1192

Church & Shuter - 167 Church St.

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Church & Wellesley - 85 Wellesley St. E

From $895

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Dovercourt & Bloor - 730 Dovercourt Rd.

From $977

Lansdowne & Queen - 103 West Lodge Ave.

From $695

Marlee & Roselawn - 145 Marlee Ave.

From $899

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Central - E5 18/19G

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Central - 14\15G

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Central - E4

30G

Central - E2

70G

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Central - E5

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Central - E5

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Central - E4

21G

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Central - E4

29G

Central - D4

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Toronto Glossy

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From $2200

Pape & Cosburn - 91 Cosburn Ave.

From $975

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Parliament & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley

From $680

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Parliament & Wellesley - 650 Parliament

From $680

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Queen & Dufferin - 55 Lisgar

From $1150

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Scarlett & Eglinton - 55 Emmett

From $850

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Sherbourne & Bloor - 545, 555, 565 Shebourne

From $850

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Spadina & Bloor - 70 Spadina Rd.

From $925

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From $765

Yonge & 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

****5 Fisherville/1855 Jane ****Bathurst & Lawrence - 21 Meadowbrook

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25G

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Central - E5

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

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

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

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Mount Pleasant & Eglinton - 1000 Mount Pleasant

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Central - E5

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Central - D4 67G

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Central - D5 13G Central - D5 27G

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Central - D5

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From $725

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West - C4

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

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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 - 90 Tyndall Ave.

From $809

Dunn & King - 22 Close Ave.

From $740

Kennedy & Sheppard - 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.

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Lansdowne & Dupont - 1011 Lansdowne Ave.

From $625

Sherbourne & Dundas - 280 Dundas St. E

From $695

Sherbourne & Queen St. E. - 191 & 201 Sherbourne St.

From $979

Sherbourne & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley St. E.

From $699

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West - E4

West - F3

West - E3

West - E4

West - E5

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Yonge & Bloor - 88 Bloor St. e.

From $960

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Yonge & Davisville - 155 Balliol

From $1020

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Yonge & Gerrard - 40 Gerrard St. e.

From $1030

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West - e4

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Spadina & Bloor - 7 Walmer Rd.

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4G Thickson Rd. & Dundas St. e - 101 Kathleen St.

From $1000

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THE MARRIAGE MERGE:

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR COMBINING YOUR LIVES December 31 of the year for which you’re filing taxes, you qualify as having been married for the entire year. Talk about bills. As much as you can count on taxes, you can also count on bills. Whether they’re monthly, quarterly or annually issued, you need to figure out who will take care of which bills and where the money will come from. Setting up autopay can lessen the bill-paying chore list. You should also make sure that both spouses’ names are on the appropriate accounts. Even if you use autopay, it’s important to check in on your accounts to make sure that nothing is going wrong.

YOUR WEDDING IS SURE TO BE THE HAPPIEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE, but marriage stretches well beyond the big day. Merging your lives as spouses starts even before you say your “I do’s” and will require some effort and patience – which will be good practice for your future life together. The technical side of getting married can be a little confusing, so seeking advice from friends and family is a good idea. However, there will be some questions that might need professional advice, so don’t be afraid to consult the pros when necessary. As you start your journey through life together, keep these key tasks in mind to make sure you’re well prepared. Discuss your finances. Having an open and honest discussion with your fiancé about finances is very important, and it should include the bad with the good. Because you’re getting married, you’ll be with each other through thick and thin, so having a forthright conversation about money ahead of time is a good idea. If you have debt, discuss how much and how you’ll pay it off, but you’ll also need to talk about things like creating joint accounts, as well as how and whether you want to divide or share money. Understanding your credit portfolio and status as well as protecting against identity theft should also be part of the discussion and credit monitoring products like the Equifax Credit Watch enables each person to see and receive notifications when changes occur to their TheRentersGuide.ca credit files, helping to keep track of potential impacts to their credit histories while detecting potential identity fraud. Prep for taxes. Married couples file taxes jointly. Seek the advice of a tax preparer or financial adviser who can help you understand the advantages and disadvantages and the adjustments you’ll need to make TheRentersGuide.ca to prepare for tax time. Keep in mind that if you’re married before

Make decisions about moving. If you’re living separately prior to getting married, you’ll need to decide which home you’ll live in. For some couples this might mean one giving up an apartment or going apartment hunting to find a new place to start your lives together. When you’re discussing homes and moving, talk about how your feelings regarding moving away from your current home city, in case you’re ever offered a job transfer opportunity. Get insurance in order. Meet with your insurance agent or agents to go over your current plans and add your spouse to them. There may be advantages to using one insurer for all of your policies, so if you are currently with different insurers, speak to each to see where you’ll get the best deal. You should also explore your options for benefits and extended health plans – one spouse’s employer might offer a better plan than the other. Taking care of these practical financial tasks might seem less than exciting compared to the thrill of your wedding day, but getting them done right is important. Since finances are a notorious source of stress, having a clear understanding with your spouse will ensure that you have a good foundation for your TheRentersGuide.ca marriage. For more information on tools to monitor your credit and help protect against identity theft, go to www.equifax.com. ARA

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COMPLEX

Toronto Unfurnished

A CROSSWAYS OF CONVENIENCE

DUNDAS WEST SUBWAY AT YOUR DOOR STEP! BACHELORS FROM

1 BEDROOMS FROM

859 1039 $

• All utilities & air conditioning included

• On-site management & security guards

• Indoor swimming pool

• Minutes to Downtown Toronto

• Indoor shopping mall on-site

• Spectacular views

Main Floor, Rental Office Hours Mon-Thurs Friday Saturday

June 22- 29, 2013

9:00-6:00 9:00-5:00 11:00-5:00

KEELE ST.

www.thecrossways.com

416-532-3331 Directions: 3 blocks east of High Park (Keele St.) on the northeast corner of Dundas & Bloor.

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DUNDAS

KEELE STATION

BLOOR SUBWAY HIGH PARK

PARKSIDE DRIVE

2340 Dundas St. W.

00866

ST. W.

DUNDAS WEST STATION

GO STATION

BLOOR ST. W.

10 MIN. TO DOWNTOWN

Central G.T.A. — Toronto Unfurnished Apartments 04365

dUfferin & kinG 90 Tyndall Avenue

Phone: 416.243.4882 MetCap Connect: 416.894.2377

Bachelor 1 Bedroom Large

$809 $999

F • • • •

Toronto Toronto Unfurnished Unfurnished

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

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04365

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

FRI. 8

From

• Safe, secure building • Utilities included

1 BDRM

950

2 BDRM

1100

• Well-maintained building

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

• Surveillance cameras

SAT. 10

-5

SUN 12

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DAVENPORT

DUPONT

• Underground parking

• New kitchens, floors & tiles

1011 LANSDOWNE

• One major intersection north of Bloor St.

• Freshly decorated suites

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SUBWAY

BLOOR ST. W.

• Fridge and stove 00862

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625

DUFFERIN

BACH

• 24 hr. security *Prices subject to change without notice.

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2 impressive locations!

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 June 22- 29, 2013

00869

End Your Search Here! Location • Location • Location

MON.-THURS. 8 AM - 8 PM

LANSDOWNE

2 7

Lansdowne & Dupont

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

• 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

Bachelor Jr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

$995 from $1,180 from $1,320 from $1,525 from

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155 Balliol Street • 416.487.4461

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UTILITIES INCLUDED

• 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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RENOVATED y l e t e l p Com SUITES!

BACHELORS

FROM

1030

ACROSS THE STREET FROM RYERSON!

40 GERRARD ST. E.

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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1 Bedroom Blowout Special

Phone: 416.628.7253 MetCap Connect: 416.906.6329 Renovated units Hardwood floors Large balconies View of CN Tower Secured entry

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

• On-site laundry • Swimming pool, hot tub, sauna • Close to TTC, subway and GO station

1 Bedroom Medium French 1 Bedroom Large Flat 2 Bedroom Sunken

$979 $1,079 $1,379

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renting a home

m a

before you start your search

f you’re in the market to rent a home, you may end up having to make a few compromises when it comes to choosing the neighbourhood, features, and price range.

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o help you make the best decision possible, it is a good idea to make a thorough list of all your needs, TheRentersGuide.ca requirements and preferences before you begin your search.

obvious cost, there are also many other less-visible expenses that are often overlooked, but which can easily add up over time. When figuring out how much home you can afford, don’t forget to consider such questions as:

For most people, one of the most important considerations is cost. TheRentersGuide.ca While the basic monthly rent is an

Are utilities such as heat, electricity, water, cable television and Internet connection included? If these costs

aren’t included in your rent, find out which utility companies provide services to the building, and contact them to see if they can give you an idea of the average monthly costs. Of course, the exact costs will fluctuate in different seasons and from tenant TheRentersGuide.ca to tenant, but these estimates should at least give you a good idea of how much you need to budget on a

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monthly basis – and help you avoid any unwelcome surprises later. » are features such as laundry and parking included, or will you need to pay more for the use of these services? » Will your monthly travel costs increase, decrease or stay about the same at the new location? » Will you need to purchase or provide your own appliances? » Is there any form of provincial or territorial rent control in place? If not, what are the landlord’s plans for future rent increases? How much you can afford to spend on rent depends on a number of factors, including your overall household income, how much debt you or your family are comfortable with, how

important your lifestyle is to you and how much you want to put aside for the future. As a general rule, however, your entire monthly housing costs – including rent, electricity, heat, water and municipal services – should total less than 30 per cent of the before-tax income of your household. This doesn’t include the cost of property insurance, parking, cable, telephone and Internet service, each of which should also be figured into your budget if you plan on using them. If you can’t find a suitable place in the area where you’re looking that meets your price range, you may want to revisit your list of preferences, and decide if there are any other costsaving measures you can make. After cost, location can be the most important factor in a rental search. Prime locations that are close to work, school, public transit or other

amenities usually cost more, but they may also offer other advantages, such as reduced commuting time and expenses. Lastly, other important considerations in choosing a rental home are the safety of the building and community, as well as its proximity to family and friends. To help you decide, prepare a list of locations that best match your needs, and then add another list of secondary locations that you could also consider if necessary. To consult or download a free copy of CMHC’s Your Guide to Renting a Home, visit 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. Source: CMHC

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01591

Bachelors from

$960

1 Bedroom from

$1275

Asquith Ave.

Toronto Unfurnished

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm

$1781 Sherbourne St.

Yonge St.

(416) 922-9155

2 Bedroom from

Park Rd.

88 Bloor St. E

• Located over the subway, no need to go outside! • Air conditioning • Freshly decorated with parquet flooring • On-site laundry • Direct access to shops & restaurants • Located between the Hudson’s Bay & the Marriott • Underground parking available

Bloor St. E.

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D u n d a s

S h e r b o u r n e

1ST MONTH ½ PRICE*

695

03909

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/month

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• 7 minute walk to Eaton Centre • 5 minute walk to Ryerson & George Brown College • Window coverings • Security • Parking available • Heat & hydro & water included • On-site laundry room

416-961-1353 280 Dundas Street East

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12 things to pack last It’s time to pack up for your big move! Here’s a helpful list of 12 items to pack last and keep handy

Box cutter – Don’t pack this item at all! It’s the first thing you’ll need to open up all those boxes.

Alarm clock – You don’t want to be out the door late on the first morning at your new place, right? And you may want to keep a radio, CD or MP3 player handy so you can enjoy some music while you work.

Light bulbs and a small lamp (perhaps a flashlight too) – It may be dark when you finally move in.

Cleaning supplies – You’ll want to give your new home a once-over. You’ll also want to make sure you have toilet paper, toiletries and a towel, even a change of clothes for the first day in your new place. If you are on regular medication it’s very important to keep it with you.

Some personal ID, such as a driver’s licence – If you’re opening a new chequing account and applying for utilities, you’ll need proof of your new address too.

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Cell phone with charger or regular land line telephone with plug, if your new line’s hooked up. Put these within easy reach. There’s always potential for an emergency.

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Address book – Keep those important telephone numbers handy.

Snacks, and pizza or fast food numbers and coupons – You’re going to work up an appetite, so think about treating yourself to a quick bite or your first food delivery call. Lots to drink – Have plenty of water, pop, juice or other refreshments, and some drinking glasses. Dehydration is a sneaky beast, so be prepared. Thirst always seems to come first, particularly if you have to lug that stuff by yourself.

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The tool box – Hammers and screwdrivers, Allen keys, nails and screws, Scotch tape, duct tape and especially a tape measure.

Extension cords and batteries – Everything’s electric these days. Computers, CD players, your iPod and cell, and all those little gizmos you just can’t live without. It just makes sense to keep that extension cord and fresh pack of batteries TheRentersGuide.ca within easy reach.

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KEELE & FINCH 470 Sentinel

Bedroom Medium Bedroom Bedrooms Bedrooms

$839 $869 $1,099 $1,279

North York Unfurnished

1 1 2 3

Phone: 416.628.9655 MetCap Connect: 416.663.4444

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 Bedrooms Bedrooms

$839 $879 $1,139 $1,349

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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Celebrate Canada day

with a sundae twist on Canada’s

classic dessert W

hen it comes to dessert, there are undoubtedly some popular Canadian classics. While western Canada is famous for its Nanaimo bar, Ontarians love their butter tarts. And all Canadians can agree, a summer camping trip just isn’t complete without a fireside s’more! To celebrate Canada Day, sundae specialist, Sarah Palter shows families how, with a little creativity and delicious ingredients – from ice cream to Smucker’s toppings – they can make sundaes inspired by Canada’s favourite desserts. The Classic Canadian Butter Tart Sundae Common in pioneer cooking, the first butter tart recipe can be traced to northern Ontario in 1915. Canadians love their tarts, so much so that the controversy continues today – should it be runny or firm, contain raisins or pecans? When creating the sundae version, start by replacing the shell with a waffle bowl and adding a layer of crumbled shortbread cookie crumbs to the bottom. Top that with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mix together caramel flavoured syrup with your favourite butter tart topping (raisins, pecans or both) and pour over the ice cream. You won’t believe how much this sundae tastes just like the original. The S’More Supreme Sundae Did you know folklore suggests that s’mores got their name TheRentersGuide.ca right by the campfire? After eating one, young kids chanted “gimme some more!”To recreate this campfire favourite, layer crumbled graham crackers, vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup in a dish. Top it all off with some mini toasted marshmallows and you will feel like you are on a TheRentersGuide.ca camping trip in the great outdoors.

The Nanaimo Mountain Madness Sundae The Nanaimo bar first became famous when it was sold in coffee shops on Commercial Street in Nanaimo, British Columbia. To recreate this western Canadian classic, simply slice a brownie in half as you would a hamburger bun. Then replace the filling with vanilla or mint ice cream, top the sandwich with another layer of brownie, add one last scoop of ice cream on top and finish it off with some chocolate syrup. The Faux Poutine While not a typical dessert, poutine makes a tasty treat. This dish originated in rural Quebec in the late 1950s, however the city of origin still remains a debate. Is it Drummondville, Saint–Jean–sur–Richelieu or Victoriaville? To create the faux poutine, replace french fries with sliced pound cake, cheese curds with mini marshmallows, gravy with chocolate syrup and top it all of with a sweet scoop of ice cream. TheRentersGuide.ca Additional Canadian classic dessert sundaes are available online at www.smuckers.ca. NC

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keele & finch 1 fountainhead

$749 $849 $1,109 $1,279

Rental centre: 470 Sentinel Road

North York Unfurnished

Bachelor 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

Phone: 416.628.9655 Metcap connect: 416.663.4444

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

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Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments

keele & finch 35 fountainhead

Phone: 416.628.9655 Metcap connect: 416.663.4444

1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

$879 $1,139 $1,349

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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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

North York Unfurnished

Weston Road and Hwy. 401

Rental Office: 2460 Weston Road.

416-248-4000

For rental inquiries please email us at rent@qresidential.ca

www.qresidential.ca

01585

Central G.T.A. — North York Unfurnished Apartments

35 Duncanwoods Drive

FINCH & WESTON ROAD

Great Place to call Home

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 • Indoor, outdoor & visitor parking

1 Bedroom

899

from

• Caring and professional onsite staff

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Nothing can compare to these

03980

Jumping June Deals!...

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 2-4 PM

Don Mills & Sheppard

• Heat & water included • New kitchens with ceramic tiles • Freshly painted • Reﬁnished parquet ﬂoors • Frost-free fridge • 24 hours security surveillance cameras • Card access • Friendly on-site resident staff

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• Close to Fairview Mall, TTC, schools, and Hwys 404/401/407, D.V.P. • Parking additional

NEWLY RENOVATED

8 GODSTONE

QUALITY SUITES 1 BEDROOMS FROM $949! 3 BEDROOMS FROM

1,149! 1,329!

2 BEDROOMS FROM

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Jane & Wilson

Exbury Towers

195 Exbury Road UTILITIES INCLUDED

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

925

North York Unfurnished

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• Huge suites with balconies • Bright renovated apartments • Quiet, clean, well maintained building, close to TTC, schools, parks & shopping, outdoor pool, professional security patrols

3rd Month’s Rent is Free SHEPPARD AVE.

EXBURY EXBURY PARK

KEELE

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JANE

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Top of the Valley Apartments

best views, best service

44 VALLEYWOODS ROAD Don Valley Parkway &York Mills Rd.

1 Bedrooms

$1025

TOTALLY RENOVATED

STARTING AT

2 Bedrooms

(with 1.5 baths)

$1225

3 Bedrooms (with 1.5 baths)

$1425

Hwy. 401

• • • •

Parkway Don Valley

Don Mills Rd.

York Mills Rd.

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

00828

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

North York Unfurnished

• UTILITIES INCLUDED • IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE

Valley Woods Rd.

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Centrally Located at Weston Rd. South of Lawrence M

1775 Weston Rd.

HWY 401

UTILITIES INCLUDED

• NEWLY RENOVATED • New appliances • Balconies • Hardwood floors • Easy access to 401 & 400 plus Airport • Close to GO Train & Shopping • TTC at your door! • Bus #58 to Pearson International Airport

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LAWRENCE AVE. W.

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navigating the

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I see it on TV

1 | Make a list and stick to it. When you arrive, get a map with all the vendor

decorating shows

locations. Flea markets are filled with so many different vendors that you may

all the time – great

finds are waiting to be discovered

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get off track and lose focus of what you’re looking for. The nice thing about flea markets is you may just find that perfect something when you were not expecting to. So keep your eyes peeled!

at flea markets and garage sales. But I’m overwhelmed by the idea

Your list should be divided into categories: living room, bathroom, bedroom, miscellaneous, as well as items you don’t really need but are always keeping

of tackling and weeding though

your eyes open for. Compile this list on the computer or your note pad and write

all that stuff! Can you offer some

beside each item what price you are willing to pay for it. Stick to your budget!

flea-market shopping tips?

2 | Remember: it’s not a deal if you don’t need it! There are many items at great prices at a flea market, but that new coffee maker, flat-screen TV or comfy

Flea-market shopping is

chair is not a deal if you simply don’t need it or don’t have a place for it in your

not for the impatient or

apartment.

picky. If you have the

3 | Always be ready to bargain. Flea-market vendors will always prefer to take

time and patience then this may be

cash and will give you a better deal if you’re using it to pay for your item. Travel

just the right thing for you! Scope

with enough cash to close your deal. Have a budget and know what the max is

out your local flea markets and get

you are willing to pay out for that item.

a list of their vendors before you visit them all. You can do weekend TheRentersGuide.ca trips to flea markets on the outskirts of town as well. This will give you the opportunity to compare one flea

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Central G.T.A. — Etobicoke Unfurnished Apartments

UpGrAdEd 2 BEdrooms from

1100

3 BEdrooms wiTh 1.5 BAThs from

1200

11 Month FREE on 3 bedrooM apartMents! and 1 year FREE parking on 2 bedrooM apartMents!

• Safe, secure building • Clean well maintained high rise • New carpet & freshly painted hallways

• Utilities included

• New modern eat-in kitchens

• 24 hour security patrol

• Large renovated suites • Freshly decorated suites

• Home to Albion Neighbourhood Services

• Gleaming hardwood floors

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• Home to After School Programs from Albion Boys and Girls Club

• in-suite storage

• Home to Youth Dance for Change Steeles Ave. W.

2667 & 2677 Kipling Avenue

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• Walk-in closets

Rental Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am - 8pm, Fri. 8am - 7pm, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm. Buzz 8300

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ee Rd.

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• On-site professional, friendly staff

• Large patio size balconies

Islington Ave.

• Close to schools, shops, churches, grocery stores, clinics

• Home to Pre-School Programs from Rexdale Women’s Centre

Ave.

• Bus stop at door

Kipling

• surveillance cameras

Etobicoke Unfurnished

Finch Ave. W.

Central G.T.A. — Etobicoke Unfurnished Apartments 00729

etobicoke’s Best Value! 545 The WesT Mall Burnhamthorpe & hwy 427

Jr. 1, 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms from

975

UTIlITIes INClUDeD

• Immaculate Building with Renovated Common Areas • On-site Variety Store • Friendly Building • Balconies with great views • Underground Parking available

416.621.7782 >> Refreshing indoor pool!

>> Relaxing whirlpool & sauna!

Office hours: Monday to sunday 9:00am to 8:00pm

>> Beautifully landscaped with loads of greenspace!

June 22- 29, 2013

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designer tricks for the do-it-yourselfer

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Ever watch those tV design I shows and wonder how to replicate the look in your own home?

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t’s easy to incorporate designer tricks into your space, no matter the style or existing décor. Focus on adding layers of colour and texture, and notice how hues flow from room to room to create a cohesive design.

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Choosing coordinating colours is easy when youTheRentersGuide.ca have the right guide. Look for colour palette cards that group colours by design themes to incorporate a favorite style, from

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traditional to rustic to contemporary. Then draw these hues into all elements of the room, including flooring, fabrics and light fixtures. For example, the HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams line of interior paints and supplies features eight designer-inspired colour collections - each with 20 colours that work well together, no matter how many or how few are selected - along with expert design tips to help do-it-yourselfers create harmonious room-to-room colour transitions. “Many homes today have open floor plans that require close attention to how colours flow between spaces,” says Jackie Jordan, director of colour marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Our collections are designed to take the guesswork out of coordinating colours, and to give consumers the confidence and creative spark to find their personal colour style.”

Pull together a well-designed home by taking cues from the overall colour palette to add decorative accessories. For example, a spicy orange vase on the dining room table can play off a bold accent wall in the kitchen. Or update the look of furniture with a glossy coat of paint. Personalize with family treasures and modern, metallic or glass ﬁnishes for an eclectic, yet timeless look. Designers aren’t afraid to make a statement with a signature space. Why not play on the high-impact contrast of black and white in a foyer or infuse an electric jolt of pink in a master bath? There are no wrong choices, because colour is personal – and doesn’t have to be permanent.

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decor by enhancing the warmth and beauty of a room. To liven up a space, try layering a vibrant area rug over a hard-surface floor or a neutral carpet – it’s easy to change as design preferences evolve. Looking for flooring that fits your personal design style? The HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection makes floor shopping simple with displays that include how-to tips and trend information. Choose from 20 unique area rugs featuring transitional and modern patterns. Try these designer tricks to bring a dramatic new look to any home. For more design inspiration and decorating advice, visit sherwinwilliams.com/hgtvhome and www. shawfloors.com/HGTV. ARA

Another popular design technique is to turn flooring into a flexible decorating element. Flooring can significantly impact a home’s overall

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Old-Fashioned ChoColate Cake

IngredIents: Old-FashIOned ChOCOlate Cake Makes 8 tO 10 servIngs 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 2/3 cups sugar 3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup Hersheyâ€™s Cocoa 11/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candy (optional) One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting (recipe follows) Additional crushed hard peppermint candy (optional)

R dIreCtIOns: 1 Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13x9x2-inch baking pan. 2 Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl; beat on high speed of mixer for 3 minutes. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add alternately with water to butter mixture, beating until blended. Add candy, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pans.

IngredIents: One-BOwl ButterCreaM FrOstIng Makes aBOut 2 Cups FrOstIng 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup Hersheyâ€™s Cocoa

3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 TheRentersGuide.ca minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

1/3 cup milk

4 Frost with One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting. Just before serving, garnish with peppermint TheRentersGuide.ca candy, if desired.

1 Beat butter in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Central G.T.A. — Etobicoke Unfurnished Apartments

134 Berry Road

PARKLAWN & THE QUEENSWAY

Great Place to call Home

03590

• Charming community, backing onto the Humber Trails, with easy access to Gardiner, QEW & 427, just minutes to Downtown & Lake Ontario • Steps to TTC, shopping & schools

959

Etobicoke Unfurnished

2 Bedroom from

• Helpful and friendly onsite staff

416.246.2883 www.goldsealmanagement.com

*Posted rent includes 2% prompt payment discount.

Central G.T.A. — Etobicoke Houses & Townhouses

7 Auburndale Court,102-108 Bergamot Ave.

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.

1309

3 Bedroom from

• Indoor & outdoor parking available. • Caring and professional onsite staff

416.507.4653 www.goldsealmanagement.com June 22- 29, 2013

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helpful tips and worksheets to make apartment hunting a breeze!

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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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Area 3: ________________________ Type of accommodation: Many apartments are in highrises. A highrise building is one that is six or more storeys, has elevators, security, laundry TheRentersGuide.ca

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

❏ _____________________________

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❏ 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

Building Newer/older

Handicapped accessibility

Garbage disposal facility

Quiet area

Recreational facilities

Business services

Elevator(s)

Pool/Sauna/Gym

Doorman

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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Central G.T.A. — East York Unfurnished Apartments 00797

Unbelievable Prices in East York!!! Pape & Danforth

85 & 95 Gamble Ave.

• Spacious suites • Close to shopping, schools & TTC • Some units with balcony

Jr. 1 Bedroom

from

Large 1 Bedroom

from

Call 416-229-2170 ext. 0 or

840 $925 $

East York Unfurnished

• Utilities included

416-422-5791

Bayfield Management Central G.T.A. — East York Unfurnished Apartments

EAST YORK

Parkway Place Don Mills & Overlea

• Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites with hardwood floors • Utilities included (except hydro) • Spacious balconies • Laundry facilities • On-site professional staff • Underground & visitor parking • On-site grocery store 03380

June 22 - 29, 2013

• Easy access to DVP & 401 • Walk to schools, parks & shopping • Walking distance to mosque • TTC at door step • 3 buildings to choose from

Rental Office: 75 Thorncliffe Park Drive.

416-645-0320

For rental inquiries please email us at rent@qresidential.ca

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Create a

white room fantasy

Do you have white room envy? A busy life makes the vision of a tranquil space – where light pours through fine, billowing sheers onto a shiny white floor and across rich textures of beautiful minimalist furnishings – very appealing. It’s a fantasy place where the chaos of the world melts away, only to be replaced by a peaceful calm. But doing white right is hugely demanding and requires great discipline. White has rules. natural light is essential Natural light is full-spectrum. If it comes in from more than one direction, it sculpts the shapes in the room and brings white to life. Use white sheers to soften the look without reducing its light. Add shiny materials to bounce it around – polished marble, crystal and mirror, light silks and satins. If you don’t have lots of natural light, colour is a better option than white.

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get the right white Pick white with the same care you would take to choose any other colour. People often use whites that are too pure, too cold and too loud. Their whites make it look as if you haven’t painted yet. Instead, choose a toned white such as Winter Mood (512-1) by PPG Pittsburgh Paints. It’s softer, but still luminous. The bigger the room, the deeper the white should be. Paraffin (PPG Pittsburgh Paints, 521-2) will look white but not empty. In the country, choose a white that is a little warmer or a little more grounded, such as Gravel (PPG TheRentersGuide.ca Pittsburgh Paints 416-2). It will take the formal edge off white and relax it.

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Paint ceiling and trim the same white as the walls Or, to add a little interest without interrupting that sought-after white calm, add a pale bluegrey colour such as Icy Bay (PPG Pittsburgh Paints 551-1) to put sky on the ceiling. exPlore sheen Satin on the ceiling adds light and sparkle. High-gloss trim looks elegant in the city. Matte finishes are better in the country on all surfaces. colour reduction White is a snob. It likes its own company and finds any and every other colour an intrusion, so get rid of colour clutter and bring back only neutrals, very muted and faded pastels or, best of all, the colour that comes with natural materials such as wood (blondes preferred), and metals (preferably silver or pewter). For drama, use whiteâ€™s complementary colour â€“ black. less is more. Better is better. White rooms should not be overloaded with too much furniture, and each piece must be worthy of attention. White will not camouflage dirt, damage or disorder the way colour does. Everything is revealed in a white room, so furniture becomes sculpture. Good or bad, it takes centre-stage, so every piece should be well proportioned and timelessly appealing, and each should have air around it. This keeps the room TheRentersGuide.ca spacious and light on its feet.

go for textured and tactile While we covet white because it reduces the visual noise, it is very important to add tactile elements to keep it from looking and feeling clinical. Contrast shine and shimmer with a variety of textures, from fur (faux is fine), velvets and knits, to hand-scraped wood, hammered surfaces and raw, primitive items. go for seamless sensuality If you have come this far, why not indulge all your senses? Animate your white space with aromatic candles, flowers and music, and the white room fantasy will become your daily reality. NC

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Central Unfurnished Apartments

saranac park

a p a r t m e n t s 6 Drexel rd. 26-34 saranac Blvd. bathurst/lawrence

Central Unfurnished Apartments Toronto Unfurnished

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Bathurst & Wilson -New Home Cozy 1 bdrm bsmt apt Central Air Conditioning, Complete Kitchen Parking. For One Working Person New Carpets, No pets/smoke Close to all amenties, Scenic Areas, Yorkdale & TTC First & Last Required $775/mo All Included avail August 1,2013 Call for Appointments (416)633-1749

KEELE/EGLINTON Summer Special, -Newly deco, 1 bdrm from $829 & 2 bdrms from $929/mo+ Hydro Security, intercom. Quiet, secure bldgs. Brand New bathrooms and Kitchens. Hdwd flrs, lndry. Certain conditions apply. Call Susan (416)9109950, (416)658-9874 KPM Management Keele & Wilson -(NORTH YORK) -1 bdrm bsmt apt. No Smoking/Pets. Big Window, lots of room, Pvt ent, High ceiling, 1 parking, Must See! Avail Immed. Don’t ask for price over the phone. If interested, call to see. (416)247-0446 Untitled 8

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Bathurst/Lawrence For Filipino -Women. Beautiful 1 bdrm bsmt apts, 4 pc bath, CAC, sep entrance. Util included. No Smoking/Pets. Close to Laundromat.$600/mo / $750/mo Can be shared by 2 occupants. Avail Immediately. Call: 416-8877451 or 416-256-7205

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EGLINTON/KEELE 2 bdrm -apt. TTC @front, 10 mins to Subway Close to all amenties. Very quiet & clean. No Bugs. No smoke/pets $900/monthly utilis(Heat & Hydro) included Working person pref’d Avail July 1st call (416)898-7543

KEELE & WILSON -Newly Renovated 2 bdrm Triplex Fridge & Stove 1 Parking Brand new Floors & kitchen Close to all amenities,schoolsAvail immediately.First & last required.416-999-1417.(416)633-5187

Untitled 6 PARKLAWN/QUEENSWAY- Convenient to -public transit, expressKEELE & EGLINTON -Clean way, parks, schools, shopping, renovated 1 bdrm $750, and 2 bdrm $925, hydro, cable 1 & 2 bdrm apts in low rise bldg. and parking extra. Call Kelly (416)232-0811 Freshly painted, refinished floors. Avail immed. Utils incld. Laundry on-site. call (905)832-8310, (416)895-4512 Untitled 11 Untitled 7 Weston & Eglinton -1 bdrm apt, very clean. Close to Subway Bathurst & Finch. -1 bdrm Starting $800/mo & up Available Immed Call Abdul at (647)990-4053 Appt on the Main floor. All inclusive. Sep entry. No dogs. Close to TTC and all ammeities.Includ laund.Avail Immed. $900/mth.416-885-9734 Untitled 14 Untitled 2 EGLINTON-KEELE Beautiful -1 bdrm apt. + 2 bdrm apt utils Bathurst-Wilson 1 -& 2 incld. Free parking. Close to shopping & transit. Ready to move in immed. bdrm apts. All amenities available For more details call: (416)554-0508 in building. Beautiful,clean & spacious.Stop at door. Call for appointment: (647)296-2678,416-275-3455 . Untitled 5

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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 or July 1st TTC at your door step walking distance to york University Call. (416)471-3444 e-mail mbmanagement@rogers.com

Yonge & Steeles -1 bdrm bsmt apt with private bath & living,shared kitchen with 2 other females. Close to TTC, Malls.Female pref’d. No Pets/ Smoking. $600/mo + utils parking Avail Immed. Call (416)303-1049

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SHEPPARD & WILMINGTON -265 WATERLOO AVE 3bdrm Main Floor Bunglow 1 bath, Kitchen Hrdwd floors 3 Appls Shared lndry Large Backyard Sep Entry $1675/mo + utils Close to all amenities 5 min walk to TTC Subway & Schools (416)219-7551

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Spadina/Front:Downtown Luxury Condo.1+1 -bdrm,1 four piece bath,with beautiful unobstructed north view.Clean bright & spacious,Ensuite laundry,1 underground parking,excellent rec facilities.Avail June 1st 2013.$1650/ monthly.Call Bing 416-816-8479.

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ISLINGTON-DIXON RD - -1 bdrm $850. H/W floor, very quiet & Prof. Building, balc, lndry prkg, garage, close to amens. Call Linda at 416-735-3191, 416- 2409796, 905-470-2059 and 416-876-9394

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Keele-Wilson 1 & -2 bdrm Marlee & Lawrence -Renovated apts, available in clean, quiet, well 2 bdrm apt. Close to subway. Avail August maintained, low rise buildings w/ el- 1st. $1100/mth+ utils Call: (416)787-8060 evator. New floors,parking & appliances Close to shopping & TTC. From $820/ mo & $940/mo Call (416)633-7514

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Bayfield ManageMent

Life by the lake in a lovely community Nestled away near Third Street, just off of Cawthra, Bayfield Management offers a charming and comfortable community to call home. Located at 1110 Caven, the building is a private little haven surrounded by greenspace. Away from the main streets, the grounds

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laundry room with new front-loading machines.

The location is amazing. It’s ideal for those that live and work in the area, and also an ideal spot for commuters. It’s an easy trip into both downtown Toronto and Mississauga’s city centre, while there are a great variety of Etobicoke businesses too. Access to the QEW, Gardiner are Highway 427 are only minutes from the community, while access to both the Longbranch and New Toronto GO Stations are a short ride away. The bus stop is minutes from the building’s front door.

onsite Superintendant Marcia says, residents

Living by the waterfront is a big feature of this community. Taking a leisurely stroll, residents can walk to the lake in under 15 minutes. With shops, restaurants, businesses and necessities like a grocery and pharmacy all within a few surrounding blocks, the community offers amazing convenience. But it’s not just the essentials, this family-friendly community has so much to offer in the way of lifestyle. There is an on-site private daycare, making it easy for families on the go to find good care for the kids. The ice cream shop down the street, Dairy Cream, is a community hub that has served generations of area families. The new Carmen Corbasson Community Centre just up Cawthra is a modern facility that has a wide range of programming for everyone – from babies to seniors and from sports and swimming to recreation. Cawthra Park, just blocks away, is the site of festivals and fun activities throughout the summer. The community is well loved by residents. Bayfield Management keeps the building and grounds in great condition. The suites are updated and TheRentersGuide.ca renovated as needed when tenants change over, ensuring each new resident has a fresh space to enjoy. The suites are quite nice, offering spacious rooms, updated kitchens, hardwood flooring and balconies with spectacular views. And the in-suite storage space is unbelievable! Well-utilized layouts feature linen closets, coat closets and walk-in storage closets - as per plan - that TheRentersGuide.ca make it easy to keep organized.

The laundry is on a Smart Card system, and, really appreciate not having to worry about carrying exact change. Located right beside the laundry room, Marcia has been with Bayfield for decades and has been a resident as well as the superintendant for many years. Meeting resident needs is top priority, and Marcia goes the extra mile to take care of the residents and the building. Residents often stop buy for more than just dropping off rent cheques and whether it’s a chat or a maintenance request, Marcia’s always there to greet them. With such a well-run and well-located building, Marcia notes that there are quite a number of residents that have called the community home for over 30 years. Marcia has also had many residents want to return after living elsewhere. It’s just that kind of nice and comfortable place to call home! Take advantage of the opportunity to live in this lovely community and you could be enjoying summer by the lake! For TheRentersGuide.ca information call Marcia at 905-891-7471 and make an appointment to see for yourself what a great community 1110 Caven is.

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Lighten up your space for summer by erica gelman

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

changing up your space for the warmer days 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 and pillows to drapery and bedding. TheRentersGuide.ca

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 to shy away from layering and when TheRentersGuide.ca 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 or balcony containers – literally. Once the weather has warmed, you can treat yourself to the blooms. 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 lucite, the lamp shade will only enhance your purchase and not take anything away. If you’ve had dark shades this winter and colour is something you are not comfortable TheRentersGuide.ca 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.

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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To add a bit of bliss in the bath, add a spa-like shower with multiple spray settings to meet every mood. The Moen Caldwell Shower Combination offers a spa of multiple sprays and a variety of spray patterns – creating the perfect shower retreat. The collection features an incredible selection of options – both a five-setting wallmount showerhead and a fivesetting handheld showerhead with five unique spray settings. And the best part is it won’t cost a fortune. It’s time to truly enjoy your shower and create the ultimate getaway. After all, you deserve it. And the multiple spray settings of the Caldwell collection are perfect for everyone in the house.

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The bathroom is the only place where you can shut the door and have complete “you time” with little to no interruptions. With 54 per cent of respondents to a recent Moen survey of showering behaviours saying they have children living at home, a shower means a bit of precious alone time, and people take full TheRentersGuide.ca advantage of the peace to think about the day, their lives and more.

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Add vAriety:

try these different types of mushrooms

ushrooms are one of the most versatile and natural ingredients used in today’s cooking. With their rich and meaty texture they can be used in almost any dish, from breakfast to dinner. Most Canadians are familiar with Canada’s most popular mushroom, the white button, but what about all the other varieties on the market? Specialty mushrooms are just as easy to prepare, and are packed with flavour and nutrients.

Brown/Crimini Crimini mushrooms have a rich and nutty flavour that is slightly stronger than the white button mushroom. What’s great about the crimini is that it can be substituted for white buttons in any recipe. This gives you the opportunity to experiment with its stronger flavour and full texture. Portabella The large Portabella mushroom is well known by vegetarians. Its intense meaty flavour and robust texture make it ideal for replacing meat in burgers, pastas and other entrées. Shiitake Shiitake mushrooms are a flavourful mushroom that is often found in Asian cooking. These woodsy mushrooms have a very soft texture when cooked and are prefect stir-fried or sautéed with poultry, meat or pasta. Tough stems should be removed, and can be used to make stock. Oyster Oyster mushrooms are best eaten cooked. They have a mild flavour and velvety texture which is complemented nicely by cream sauces, pork or seafood. King Oyster The King Oyster mushroom may take some by surprise. The entire mushroom is edible, including the thick stem, which is pleasantly chewy. King oysters have a very delicate woodsy flavour with a hint of sweetness. They stand up well to being sautéed, stir-fried and grilled.

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Enoki Enoki mushrooms are the most unusual looking of the bunch. These tiny mushrooms are grassy with a slight woodsy flavour. Enoki’s are best used raw, and make a great alternative to bean sprouts. They make the perfect addition to salads, soups and sandwiches, and add interest as a garnish on stir-fries.

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DERRY-HWY 25, MILTON -- 3 + 4 Bdrm t/h. Avail immed. 3 bdrms @$1088 + utils. 4 bdrms @$1143 + utils. w/1.5 bath. Near all amens. Large dine-in kitchen. Walk-out patio. 1 prkg incl. (905)276-2581

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Superb Executive townhouse -in Burlington. 5475 Lakeshore Rd W at Burloak Dr Across from the Lake, Parks & Walkways 3 bdrm 1.5 bathroom Finished Basement Spacious room, beautiful kitchen, granite counter tops. Brazilian Cherry Wood flrs, 2 Underground prkgs, Swimming pool $1850/mo + utils. No pets/smoke Call Waldi Niburski (905)536-7474

Dixie/QEW - 2 -bdrm bsmt or 1 bdrm bsmt for rent,laundry parking, seprate entrance,cable included.No Smoking/ Pets.$1100/monthly-$800/monthlyall inclusive.Avail Immed. (416)826-4500

Airport Area 427/Derry, -Malton Near Westwood Shopping Mall 4 bdrms Two storey townhouse with Garage & Finished Basement, Fenced Backyard, Freshly Painted, throughout move in Immediately call (416)561-6840

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DUNDAS & RIVERGLEN -OAKVILLE, 2 bdrm bsmt apt, Beautiful hose, close to all amenities, sep entry. utils incl, Lndry, prkg, close to public transit prefer proffesional No pets nonsmoker. Avail Immed Call.(905)257-1824 Untitled 24

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SANDALWOOD/MCLAUGHLIN, Detched house -in Upscale Quiet Neighbourhood 2 storey, 2 bdrm, bsmt not included, lndry, parking for 2 cars, Large Backyard steps away form school & transit, $1400/mo utils included Avail Untitled 27 Immed call (416)618-4796

Torbram-Bovaird:Furnished Room for -rent in a new house in the upper level.Close to all amens,behind new brampton hospital.No smoking/pets,avail immi, $450/m.Call Mr Singh:647-761-0995 Untitled 25

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BURNHAMTHORPE-ERIN MILLS PKWY- -Clean, quiet, 1Bdrm,2 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm apts From $850/mo, $950/mo & $1250/mo Close to all amenities, Mississauga Transit, South Common Mall.Avail In June/July/August Call (905)820-9255

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

3895 LAWRENCE AVE. E. Between Scarborough Golf Club Road and Orton Park Road 1 YEAR!

FREE PARKING

2&3 BEDROOMS STARTING FROM

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• Utilities included • On-site day care centre • Hardwood floors • Security cameras • Balconies • Clean, well maintained • Close to schools, shopping & TTC

416.431.5470 905.479.2729

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HOW TO SURVIVE

mosquito season W

ith the hot, humid, and dry summer months ahead, we can finally look forward to being outdoors and enjoying all the fun activities summer has to offer. However, summer is also a time where mosquitoes and deer ticks like to roam and make our lives miserable and uncomfortable.

The best way to reduce bites is to use an insect repellent when spending time outdoors in mosquito-infested areas. Unfortunately not everyone takes these precautions. According to a survey conducted by Harvard University for the Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security, 40 percent of adults in the United States did not take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Here are some tips and recommendations to make sure you make it through mosquito season:

In fact, Avon, the creators of the iconic Skin So Soft product line, has launched a new bug repellent in Canada – Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin - that provides strong and dependable repellency against mosquitoes for up to ﬁve hours and deer ticks for up to seven hours.

• Wear light-coloured, loose clothes and avoid scented products when outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, which is the peak feeding time for mosquitoes. • Remove areas of standing water around your home, deck, terrace or balcony. • Clear standing water: Stagnant water is a breeding ground. • Wear closed shoes and a hat to avoid ticks. TheRentersGuide.ca Tuck pants into socks. • Inspect your clothing and body after exploring wooded or grassy areas.

Some theorize that it’s because some older repellents with DEET are greasy and have an unpleasant odour, so people don’t like to use them. Many people don’t realize there are new odourless and nongreasy products on the market today that make taking precautions against bug bites much easier.

Its key repelling agent, Icaridin, is an effective alternative ingredient to DEET. Unlike DEET, it has a pleasant scent, is non-greasy, nonirritating, has a light, clean feel when applied. Icaridin has been used worldwide since 1998, and is one of the best selling active ingredients contained in insect repellent products in Europe. In the U.S., Icardian is known as Picardian. The Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Picardian has offered protection in the U.S. for those wanting to enjoy outdoor activities without the nuisance and concerns of bug bites since 2006. It is now available in Canada through Avon Independent Sales Representatives and more information can be TheRentersGuide.ca found on www.avon.ca. NC.

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

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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

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$915

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

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

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East G.T.A. — Scarborough Unfurnished Apartments

10 & 20 Trudelle St.

EGLINTON AVE. E. & DANFORTH ST.

Great Place to call Home

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• BEST IN AREA!

• Near shopping, schools, parks • TTC at door • Walk to GO Stn. • Newly renovated & painted! • Refinished hardwood floors • New Windows

855

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Wrap up

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eekday mornings are a busy time, but investing a few minutes to prepare a healthy breakfast rich in protein will pay off with long-lasting energy for the day ahead. Look no further than the BLT Egg Wrap from the eggs.ca website â€“ full of flavour, itâ€™s a delicious way to start the day. Add grated cheese or a tablespoon (15mL) of salsa for variety.

PreP time: 5 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes makes 1 serving ingredients Slice chicken or turkey bacon, cooked 1 Egg 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 mL Salt and pepper, to taste low-fat flour tortilla 2 tsp fat-free mayonnaise 10 mL Leaf lettuce tbsp tomato, diced 30 mL) direCtions: Cook the chicken- or turkeybacon in non-stick skillet over medium heat or in microwave until crisp; fold in half and set aside. Wipe skillet clean. Whisk together egg, onion powder, salt and pepper, to taste, in small bowl. Pour mixture into skillet; cook, stirring slightly, over medium heat. As mixture begins to set, gently move spatula across bottom and sides of skillet to form large, soft curds. Cook until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, but eggs are still moist. Spread tortilla with mayonnaise. Place lettuce on top; add chicken or turkey bacon, egg and tomato. Fold wrap and serve. NC

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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.

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Reigniting your financial goals

or over a decade, Desjardins Financial Security surveys have shown that money is a key stressor for most Canadians. They know it’s a problem but they’re reluctant or unable to break their bad financial habits. Top financial planning experts have called this phenomenon the ostrich syndrome. “The fact is financial ignorance is not bliss,” said Gregory Brown, associate manager with the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network in Surrey, British Columbia. Why do you think people avoid financial planning? Many Canadians believe that our social safety nets, namely the Canada Pension Plan and Medicare, will be able to support them during retirement. But these safety nets will become depleted as the number of retirees continues to increase over the next 20 years. We all hear this warning and we’re told that it’s our responsibility to save for retirement. The problem is that most people are unable to picture what retirement looks like. If you can’t picture it, how can you prepare for it? So, you just don’t and avoid it all together.

How do you overcome the fear? First of all, take ownership for your past financial behaviours and your future financial goals. Be honest with yourself and TheRentersGuide.ca know that anything is possible with a plan. Next, write down your short- and long-term personal and financial priorities. Your financial goals will support your personal goals, so the two should be aligned. One of the main reasons why we are so stressed out by money is because our personal and financial TheRentersGuide.ca goals are un-balanced.

Once we have our plan, what’s next? Now you have to have the talk. It’s important to make time for regular financial discussions with your partner and some key family members. It’s also a good idea to work with a financial advisor who can facilitate the conversation and provide professional and unbiased objectivity. They’ll also have access to other professionals who can step in with solutions, like tax and estate planning. Next, set up regular financial meetings— say once a month or once a quarter—to review your financial priorities and goals to ensure that you remain focussed.

What would you say to someone who is convinced that it’s too late to fix their financial situation? Honestly, it’s never too late to make financial adjustments even if they appear out of control. You can dream big and make it happen. It just means that you have to get organized, ask for help and start making informed choices. You’ll find that the sooner you can get your finances in order, the sooner you’ll be able to achieve your dreams. For more financial advice and to find anTheRentersGuide.ca advisor, visit Desjardins Financial Security online at www.desjardinslifeinsurance.com. NC

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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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416-291-7331

Bonis Ave

Sheppard Ave E.

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20 Carabob Crt.

UTILITIES INCLUDED PETS WELCOME

Scarborough Unfurnished

• Controlled Access

Kennedy Rd.

• Storage lockers

• Parking ($40)

Carabob Ct.

• Eat-in kitchens

• Security surveillance in front lobby

Birchmount Rd.

• New playground with picnic area

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W ar d e n / E l l e s m e r e / Law rence 1bdrm ,Living -Room bsmt apt. For single Working person $600/mo incl lndry & utils 1st & last required Internet & Cable $25 each.Steps to TTC. Own Kitchen, 1 bath. No prkg No smoke/pets/ open Fire (416)757-3076, (647)886-7784

Ellesmere/Morrish:Extra Large 2 -bdrm Bsmt appt,separate entrance,laundry,parking,all inclusive. No pets/smoking.Steps to TTC,close to U of T and all ammenities.Avail immediately.$1150/monthly.416-282-8306 Untitled 30 ( 4 1 6 ) 8 8 9 - 5 3 11

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Morningside/Old Finch,Newly painted -Large Fabulous 2 bdrm bsmt apt,1 bath,large kitchen,A/C,sep entry,lndry & prkg Negotiable $900/mo utilities included.close to all amens,TTC at door Step.Avail immediately.No pets/smoking.Quiet neighborhood Untitled 31 647-774-8960 or (416)724-7561

ELLESMERE/MORNINGSIDE 3 bdrm/3bath, Garage, Basement, close to amenities Highland Creek, Centennial College, Uft Campus GO /TTC, Hwy 401/407, new AC/Furnace. No Pets $1625+ utils Avail Aug 1st osman. sharon@gmail.com Tel: (416)285-1210 -

NELSON & SHEPPARD -Newly Renovated 1bdrm bsmt apt $685/ mo All Inclusive Lndry on Site. Avail Immed. Close to all amenties Hrdwd Floors No Smoking/Pets (416)419-9634

Sheppard-Meadowvale: 2 bdrm -townhouse. 1.5 bath.5 Appliances, 2 car parking & laundry. Close to TTC & hwy. $1395 incls.Avail in June. Credit checks.First & last required & letter of employment Call . (905)683-7773

Sheppard/Nelson Very Spacious -1 bed bsmt apt, full bath, eat in kitchen, Freshly painted new hrdwd flrs separate enterance. Avail immediately.single person $750/mo Couple $775/mo utils included. No pets/smoking Working PerUntitled 33 son Only call (647)763-8868

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Warden/Finch Beautiful 1 -bdrm bsmt apt. Ground level. Full bath. Eat in kitchen, living room, hardwood floors. Digital Cable, Laundry & Parking. No Pets/Smoking. $800/month utils included. Avail Immed (416)499-5355

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Tridel Village green -square/ Kennedy(181 village green square):Luxury2 bdrm condo on the 27th floor,brand new,2 bath,balcony,parking.Close to TTC,go station & highway 401.$1500/monthly + hydro.6 months free roggers internet & phone.No Untitled 34 pets/smoking.(905)239-0325 Ellesmere & Brimley -1 bdrm bsmt apt, sep entry, all inclusive, no pets/ smoking, walk to Scarborough town centre, $845/mo, avail Immed. (416)289-2309 Untitled 29

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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.

Danforth rd/Birchmount rd -2 bdrm apartment For rent Avail Immed Close to all amenities cal (416)662-5400 Untitled 28

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MORNINGSIDE/SHEPPARD 2 bdrm -bsmt apt. 1 car parking $950/mo Rent negotiable Laundry included. Avail July 1st. No pets/smoking. (647)3447779, (647)968-5779, (647)968-2267

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LAWRENCE & MORNINGSIDE -Nice Clean Bright Very Spacious 2 bdrm walk out bsmt apt. Sep entrance. quiet street. 1 Parking. No Pets/Smoking.$950/mo utils included.Close to all amenities, TTC & shopping.Avail July 1st.call Mary (416)283-6917

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Central Pickering LIVERPOOL -& HWY 2- 3 bdrm townhouse over 1800 sqft with very large eat in kitch, living/dining room, fireplace, laundry,1.5 baths, patio, playground, parking. Close to all amens.$1325/month plus utils.Avail August 1st. (416)801-7505

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North Unfurnished Apartments KEELE/RUTHERFORD (Close to -York U) -Beautiful,large quiet 1 bdrm Bsmt appt,w/ cable, i-net.Close to all amenities,Mins to Bus Stop & GO Train, Shops.prkg. Avail 1 st July. No pets/smoke Call (647)883-5251

Dufferin/kirby:1 bdrm bsmt -appt,separate entrance & laundry,1 bath, large eat-in kitchen,parking.$950/ monthly.Close to all ammenities.Avail July 1st.No smoking/pets.647-229-7882

MARKHAM RD & -STEELES Clean 2 bdrm bsmt apt sep entry a/c CVC, Internet few steps to TTC, YRT & Shopping close to all amenities No pets/Smoke Avail Immed $800/mo utils included 1st & last required (905)472-0379, (416)568-5454

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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 Untitled 40

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RICHMOND HILL-YONGE/ELGIN MILLS- -2 bdrm unit, renovated, Close to shopping & transportation. Clean well maintained building. From $1200/mo utils included Avail Immed Call (905)780-9673

Dufferin/Steeles/Hwy 7- 3 -bdrm house for rent $1650/mo Avail July 1st No pets/smoke also 1 Bach bsmt apt $499/mo Avail Aug 1st walkout to B/Yard, sep entry. Near amens. prkg & utils inclâ€™d. No pets/smkg (905)553-2620

Richmond Hill/Highway 7/ Leslie:2 -bdrm bsmt appt,full bath,4 appliances,parking,separate entrance,ceramic floor,storage.Close to all ammenties. SUIT FOR 1 or 2 ONLY.Avail immediately. Avail immediately.No pets/smoking.$875/ monthly inclusive.Call (905)886-6329 Untitled 41

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9th Line & -HWY 7:Beautiful 1 bdrm appt in Markham.With in short walk to Markham Stoufville Hospital.Fire place,4 piece washroom,living room,kitchen,large bdrm & many windows.$995/mth.Avail immediately.No smoking/pets.416-319-6805

BATHURST & MAJOR -MACKENZIE 3 bdrm house 2000 sqft 4 bath Finished basment $2400/mo+ utils Excellent Condition Quiet Residential Area Avail July 1st or August 1st No smoke/pets Frank Filippi Right At Home Realty Inc (416)272-5797

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DUFFERIN & CLARK -Concord 4 bdrm split level house 2 full bath 2 full Eat in Kitchen Hrdwd Floors Living & Dining room Sep Family room Garage $1950/ mo+utils Avail Immed call (416)409-7275

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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Yonge & Steeles-Thornhill -Upper level 3 bdrm, $2250/mo,1bdrm bsmt apt $850/mo utils included 2 bdrm Lower level $1300/mo utils included Big Garden with fruit trees. no pets/ smoke Avail Immed. Call (647)405-7766 11276560_2.JPG

Major Mackenzie/Hwy 400 --Fabulous Semi Detached 3 bdrm,nice & clean house,bsmt not included,2.5 bath,includes all appliances,3 Parkings & laundry,A/C. Close to all amens. Avail August 1st.$1690/ month + 70% utils.No smoking,pets on approval.Call: 647-2948056.

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Keele-Major Mac:Detached 3 -bdrm house,detached garage,parking,private driveway.No pets.Close to shopping & transit.$1300/ monthly + utilities( no appliances).1st & last required.Call 905-851-9270. Untitled 44

Mar t i n g r o v e - La n g s taff : 1800 sqft -full house.2 years old.3 bdrm, 3 washrooms,kitchen,family room, bsmt,A/C,garage,5 appliances,central vac. $1700/mth.Avail June 30th.Call Grazia (905)851-3207

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MARKHAM RD/STEELES: Bright -& clean, large 1 bedroom. Clean & large kitchen, four pc. washroom, shared Laundry, air-conditioned, Rogers Cable included. Sep Entry, Walking steps to TTC bus stop, close to all amens. Hydro/water included. No pets & no smoking please. Avail Aug 1st 2013. References, Prefer single working person.$590/mth.Call (905)472-8282

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Hwy 7 & -PineValley:1 large bsmt apt, for 1 or 2 people, extra clean, utilities included, no pets/smoking, 1 prkg, close to all amens, sep entry, avail immed.416-688-7396. (905)856-7574

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North Unfurnished Apartments Weston rd/Rutherford 1 -bdrm bsmt apt,1100 sq ft,separate entrance,separate laundry,recently renovated $1200/mo including utilities Cable & Internet No pets/smoking. 2 parking spots.Close to all amenities Avail June Untitled 42 1st call (416)809-7356

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Room For Rent

McCowan & Ellesmere -Fur- North York,JANE/WILSON nished Room for rent Shared Kitchen & -Large 1 room,separate entrance,not Bath room Avail Immed $500/mo utils shared. $700/mth.647-719-0930 included Also Master bdrm $550/mo utils included Avail Aug 1st 1st & Last required call (416)438-1728, (416)833-9275 Untitled 57

WESTON RD/RUTHERFORD - -Small studio appt in a bsmt,totally furnished,parking utilities included.$700/monthly.Avail immediately. Call: (416)903-1796

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WESTON RD/SHEPPARD - -Rooms Furnished Apartments for rent. Upscale. Granite countertops, BATHURST & 401 -3 bdrm, 2 bath Shared hrdwd/ceramics. Breakfast area. Sep entry apt for rent 1100 sqft hrdwd floors throughout & prkg. Non smoker No pets. Avail Immed. Central Air Condition On site Lndry Outdoor Call (416)415-3207, (647)271-8356 Swimming Pool Tons of Visitors Prkg Close to all amenties, TTC, Yorkdale Mall No pets/ Untitled 59 smoke No couples & No groups $875/mo Untitled 16 WESTON ROAD & -JANE Room for Avail August 1st (416)671-3549 rent, very clean TTC at door, no smoking, BAYVIEW/MAJOR MACKENZIE no pets, Close to all amenties,schools, Free -accomodation in exchange for TTC at Door avail Immed.Call (416)832some child care,ideal for mom and Tot/ 6172 If no Answer please leave a Senior Avail Immed call (905)883-3691 Message or send a text Message.

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WARDEN/ST.CLAIR-Furnished room with -private bath.Minutes from Warden Station. Laundry & Hydro,. Shared kitchen. Single Person only.No Smoking/Pets.$600/month all incls. First/Last reqâ€™d.People with disablity & on welfare are not welcome.Avail Immed Call Steve: 647-3456576 or email:iplus13@yahoo.ca

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BRIMLEY& EGLINTON Clean -& Bright Room for rent in bsmt apt. BOVAIRD & HWY10 -1 bdrm, bsmt Private bathroom Sep entry.Tv Cable apt. 1 bath Cable, parking. No pets/ included.TTC at door. Rent negosmoking. Close to Walmart Fortinos tiable. Avail Immed. (647)774-9396 & Banks Avail Immed. (905)230-2221 Untitled 17

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Danforth Rd/Pharmacy - -Room for rent. $450/mth. Heat, MO R NINGSIDE / SHE P P A R D - hydro, cable Included. Laundry faBig & Spacious, -Newly reno!! cils. Share kitchen & bath. Close to Fully furn. 1 bdrm bsmt apt, close to TTC. Avail Immed call (647)466-4713 all amens, sep entry, no pets/smoking, Avail Immed. (416)282-0707 Untitled 50

Keele/Sheppard- Room for -women in bsmt apt. lrge, clean, bright, furnshd,close to TTC, quiet, safe neigh. hood. Incl lndry, i-net,TV,Rogers channels.Share kitch & bath $4200/mo.Avail immediately.CallTanya (416)910-6754

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DUFFERIN & EGLINTON- -One Single room, suits single, mature woman,Available Immedialy Please Call (416)782-3289

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Dundas & Mavis:Carribean -Home, room for rent,Kitchen & bath. Parking avail.Clean and quiet.No pets/smoking.Closr to all ammenties.Avail immediately. (416)953-1095 Untitled 52

JANE/WILSON:2 Rooms for -rent. Share kitch & bath.Sep entry, CAC. one for 450/month & the other for $400/monthly,including utilities. Cable, laundry & prkg incl.Quiet place. Single person.Avail immediately. No Smoking/Pets. 1st/ Last & refâ€™s required.Employment letter required. Untitled 53 (416)847-7183, (647)704-8584

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KING-DUFFERIN Quiet street -furnished room for rent . Near amens & Transit, hrdwd floor, Share facilities. $110 per week, no smoking/pets. Students & immigrants welcome! Avail immediately Call (416)588-7296, (647)829-9286

MARTINGROVE/STEELES - Furnished -room for rent in Guyanese indian home all inclusive.Cable, parking, single male only.$400/month. Avail July 1st. Call after 4:00(416)746-5065 Untitled 55

Markham & Finch --Furnished room, clean & quiet. Close to all amenities. West Indian family.$350/month includes utils.Avail immediately.Call (416)293-0708

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Bayview/John:1 bdrm in -a bsmt,bright & clean,own bath,fridge,microwave,cable tv.Suits single person.Avail immediately.Close to TTC,subway & shops.$650/monthly. No pets/smoking.Call. (905)881-0777

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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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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THE BOX SPRING By Brad Warner

It’s interesting that many people look at mattresses as merely a category, rather than what they are – personal furniture. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so this simple item has a tremendous impact on our health and wellbeing. The good news is that lately, mattresses have taken an elevated place of importance, as celebrities are associating their names with manufacturers, specially branded products and their retailers. This practice has raised a new level of awareness and attracted attention to a topic that for far too long has been viewed as an afterthought by the general public. A well-made mattress is, in fact, a piece of furniture that will last for years. In North America, most warranties cover a mattress for a decade, and they should perform well for that length of time. Despite warranty claims, some low-quality mattresses fail after only five or six years. This is significant enough that a mattress deserves to be selected with as much care as a dining table, dresser, sofa or the bed itself. Speaking of mattresses as a piece of furniture, the sofa bed is another example. This popular item provides extra sleeping facilities for overnight guests without having to take up space in the room with a conventional full Double or Queensize bed. It is dual purpose functional furniture that if made properly, sits identically to a high quality sofa. Many of today’s designs are superior to those that were on the market years ago, but you will still find a range of quality. The same issues confront shoppers when looking for the right sofa bed. Since the sofa bed offers two complete functions sit-and-sleep, you would expect to pay more for both qualities. Unfortunately, when treated as a discount item it is built most often with a lesser quality mattress inside the bed-mechanism and the result is compromised sitting and sleeping. The sleeper mattress will offer short-term sleeping comfort (sometimes not all!) and in use compromises and TheRentersGuide.ca degrades the seating comfort of the sofa itself by failing to support the cushions. Skimping on quality will mean a hard sofa, lumpy mattress, or perhaps both – defeating your purpose. How many of us hear stories of ‘good’ TheRentersGuide.ca company staying overnight, using the sofa bed

and experiencing an uncomfortable night’s sleep? They hate to complain, but they do to your embarrassment! We have been making sofa bed mattresses for over 50 years. When shopping a good quality sofa bed, consider the quality of both the mattress and sofa. Consider its functionality in addition to its beauty. It should be easy to open and close, and comfortable in both its forms – your obvious goal in the first place. Take a look at the mechanism to observe how the mattress folds up into the sofa. In addition to being constructed with top-quality materials using today’s technology, a mattress can also be hand-crafted rather than merely mass produced. Marshall designs and assembles its sofa bed mattresses with quality layered natural-source padding, with a final step that involves tufting the padding throughout the full mattress construction. To the eye the upholstery padding is channeled, drawn together into place, dimpled

and looks as attractive below the cover as it is comfortable. Barrymore Furniture carries our product, as do many other manufacturers. You can also find high-quality sofa bed mattresses sold as upgrades in some stores that specialize in sofas, chairs and sofa beds. Many purchasers find it well worth the extra expense for the added comfort. The point is to pay as much attention to your mattress purchase as you do to other furniture items, whether it’s for a full-size bed or part of a sofa bed. You and your guests deserve a good night’s sleep, and the right mattress can make all the difference in the world. Brad Warner Co-President Marshall Mattress, TheRentersGuide.ca marshallmattress.com, in Toronto.

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