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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

Northwoods Village

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

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TOP 10 TIPS TO BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

APARTMENT THERAPY: LIGHTEN UP

DOWNSVIEW: PARKSIDE LIVING – WITH CONVENIENCE!

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• Clean, quiet community, located on spacious grounds, in close proximity with schools, shopping and parks. TTC is at the door.

• Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, this award-winning designed property, is close to schools, shopping & TTC.

• Features large, updated suites, modernized elevators, controlled access and security cameras

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or some, renting could be an opportunity to take money that would otherwise be dedicated to a mortgage and home maintenance costs and invest in big ticket items such as a vacation, a vehicle, an RRSP or other investment opportunities. Renters often tell me that they enjoy having less costs to deal with and appreciate the fact their time is their own. “It’s nice that I can call the Super to fix things instead of doing it myself or paying someone else to fix it,” one renter said. Jake, a homeowner-turned-renter, told me that moving to a rental property was, in his opinion, a wise move. “I wanted to work out more, travel more and spend more time with my friends since both my children have left home. The only way I could manage to find the time and money to do this was to sell my home. I’ve been able to cut costs and created more time for myself by not having to do things like yard work.” After hunting for a place that was affordable and convenient to his workplace, he was able to budget for three trips that he wouldn’t otherwise been able to take if he was still paying a mortgage. As an added bonus, he thinks he’s convinced a friend to do the same. “She saw how happy I was and she was impressed with building, I think she’s a little jealous,” he laughed. “Wait until she sees my vacation pictures.”

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ent likely consumes the biggest bite out of your budget, and for the budget-conscious, it can make for some pretty tough decisions. It’s a couples’ world out in rentersville, a one-bedroom apartment becomes extremely budget friendly when divided between two people. In fact, many couples find it quite comfortable to upsize – whether they need a home office, guest bedroom or a ‘spare’ room that eventually becomes a nursery. While singles may not have the option of splitting a one bedroom to save on rent, sharing an apartment with a roommate or two is a pretty effective way to cut back on living expenses without having to cut back living space to the bare bones. While a bachelor apartment or a studio will allow a single to have more privacy, the expense of rent is compounded by the full cost of bills – phone, Internet and cable are a fixed price, whether used by one, two, three or more people. Even insurance, hydro, gas and water don’t double with an additional person, so having someone to share bills with is the other half of the budget-testing question “Should I live alone?” Though more expensive, living alone does have major perks. The whole space is yours, which means privacy and the comfort of having everything exactly the way you want it. For many, it’s worth the added expense. Regardless of whether you’re looking alone, with a roommate, a partner or a family, we’ll help you find that perfect apartment. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

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Gold Seal Management Inc. Northwoods Village offers parkside living

orthwoods Village is one of those great rental communities that feels welcoming and totally indulges residents in the comforts of home. It’s got that perfect combination of location, convenience and community. From friendly neighbours and an outstanding neighbourhood to great property management, Northwoods Village is a renter’s dream. An award-winning community managed by Gold Seal Management Inc. Northwoods Village enjoys a prime North York location. In fact it would be hard to imagine a more convenient neighbourhood! Situated at 35 to 39, 41-45 Brookwell, at Keele and Sheppard, everything is within blocks of home. Commuters will enjoy the ease of travelling around, whether heading TheRentersGuide.ca downtown, to York University – even the airport and beyond. The community is on the hub of transit service with the Downsview Subway Station and 24-hour bus service very close by. Highways 400 TheRentersGuide.ca and 401, as well as the Allen Expressway

are easily accessible to this area, making it an easy drive anywhere across the city.

to help, ensuring that residents always feel they’re needs are being met.

Though convenient, residents will also enjoy the tranquility of this four-acre location, the cul-de-sac provides little traffic and the community backs onto Northwoods Park, offering a serene setting.

As well as managements great standards and training, Northwoods Village is very well maintained and offers incredible suites. Aside from the spacious onebedrooms, large suites are two storeys, offering great layouts and ample living space. These suites feature modern kitchens and appliances, plenty of in-suite storage, refinished hardwood flooring and upgraded ceramic bathrooms. Private patios, balconies and terraces all add to the comforts of home.

Northwoods Village enjoys a wide variety of lifestyle amenities, including a community centre, public parks, schools and shopping. From groceries and necessities to specialty items, everything is here. Canada’s Largest Urban Park, Downsview Park is also close by. This amenity offers great walking, biking and rollerblading trails. It’s the perfect family destination, but is by no means limited to family fun. Baseball diamonds, a farmers market, the aviation museum and a slew of interesting events from concerts to warehouse sales to the Pope’s visit all happen here! While the location might seem like enough reason to sign on the dotted line, Gold Seal Management Inc. goes much further to ensure resident comfort and satisfaction. Known for their customer service, onsite staff are always available

From laundry facilities to door-todoor mail delivery, there are a lot of extra conveniences. Both surface and underground parking, security cameras and controlled access to the building add to the lifestyle residents enjoy. Visit the community or visit online to find out more about this incredible community. The newly launched website has enhanced features, making it easy to find your new home. Visit goldsealmanagement.com. You TheRentersGuide.ca can also call 416-240-5858 or 416614-5798 for an appointment or more information.

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Downsview: Parkside living – with convenience! by Jane Herman

diverse neighbourhood in the north end of Toronto, Downsview was originally a farm located near the present intersection of Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. Today Downsview includes the area north to about Finch and east to Allen Road, encompassing the Downsview Airport and adjacent Downsview Park. A vibrant community, Downsview contains a variety of schools, (both regular public as well as Catholic), TheRentersGuide.ca amenities and community services. The rejuvinated park is at the heart of it – it is a huge draw and destination, a great natural oasis in the city. TheRentersGuide.ca

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Conveniently situated , Downsview affords good proximity to Highways 400, 401 and the Allen Road. There are subway stops at Wilson and Downsview, with bus lines on Wilson and Sheppard. The expansion of the subway line northward will only improve this area’s accessibility.

Having Fun The scenic Black Creek Parkland winds its way through Downsview, becoming Derrydowns Park just south of Finch. The park’s scenic trails are great for walking, running and biking. TheRentersGuide.ca Grandravine Community Centre on Grandravine Drive has indoor skating, an outdoor pool, and offers a variety

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Want to Live in the Area? Check out These Listings: briarlane 1154 Wilson Avenue 416-246-6179 Greenwin 1130 Wilson Avenue 416-630-5607 2788 Keele Street 416-636-2171 Marbrook 31 Paxtonia Boulevard 647-244-8491 Gold Seal 35-39, 41-51 Brookwell Drive 416-240-6146 A Little Further Away: Briarlane 18, 24, 25, 27 Seeley Drive 416-628-7164 3444 Keele Street 416-635-0104 Metcap 50 Driftwood Avenue 416-636-2436

of programs for children and adults as well as a summer camp. The York Woods Library on Finch just west of Keele has a large computer learning centre as well as materials in Hindi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, Somali and Polish, for both children as well as adults. Downsview Park at Sheppard and Keele is a 572-acre multipurpose recreational and commercial site and home to The Hangar, an indoor space for ball hockey, beach volleyball and soccer as well as the Canadian Air and Space Museum. The Hoopdome offers indoor basketball and indoor electric powered go-karting. The park also has acres of greenspace and is a focus for many TheRentersGuide.ca outdoor enthusiasts. It features sports fields and great open space to play, picnic or just relax. Huge gatherings

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are occasionally held here, from the Pope’s visit in 2002, to music festivals like the SARS Stock in 2003 where the likes of the Rolling Stones and AC/ DC performed. It’s also a popular film location and crews can often be seen here filming major motion pictures, TV shows and music videos.

Shopping There’s a grocery and a number of small strip plazas along Keele all the way south to Wilson, featuring pharmacies, banks, cleaners, hair/nail salons, small grocery stores and dollar type variety stores. At Downsview Plaza on Wilson just east of Keele you’ll find a wide range of businesses including restaurants and fast food. For incredible bargains in food, electronics, clothing, home furnishings, etc. check out the

Downsview Park Merchants Market on Saturdays and Sundays.

Living in the Area You’ll find many affordable, suitable apartments to choose from throughout the area with clusters at Keele and Wilson and Keele and Sheppard. Most of the apartments are highrise, but you can also find some low-rise buildings and roomy townhomes to suit your needs.

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

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Laurel Grove

Don Mills

Sheppard

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms Close to schools, shopping, subway Underground parking Utilities included 5 minute walk to Fairview Mall

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designertouch

by yanic simard

Modern mixing with Real Housewives While in Vancouver earlier this year as part of my western Canada media tour, I took a lot of inspiration in what the beautiful and busy city has to offer. Bringing the Cityline cameras with me, I visited the homes of inviting Real Housewives of Vancouver Amanda Hansen and Jody Claman, and found many great examples of my rules for mixing and matching your decor. Here are some ways you can bring real personality in your space, inspired by two ladies with character to spare. Sleek and Subdued Amanda Hansen’s house, home to an artistic family, creates the perfect harmonious backdrop to creative projects (and the occasional messy experiment). Amanda’s interiors start with a simple palette: her white wall colour lets the 100+ year old TheRentersGuide.ca architecture speak for itself without fighting the furnishings for attention. Try This At Home: Benjamin Moore’s OC-65 Chantilly Lace - it’s my favourite clean and neutral TheRentersGuide.ca white, free of green, beige or yellow undertones.

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Here are four more ways to create a clean, contemporary mix like Amanda’s: 1. Feel It Out: Whether making a traditional or modern mix, it’s important to use a range of textures to keep a stark palette from feeling sterile. Consider this list, and make sure to include at least five: paint, paper, velvet, silk, cotton, linen, wool, leather, metal, glass, wood, stone, plastic and plantlife. It’s easier than it sounds: Amanda’s space mixes a wood table, metal and plastic chairs, leaded glass windows, painted walls and multiple fabrics (sleek draperies and plush upholstery) before even getting to the accessories. 2. Add Modern Classics: The “Modern” period in furniture design is actually decades old, but timeless. Any home can benefit from the inclusion of a BRNO cantilevered steel-frame chair or, like Amanda’s house, a moulded plastic Eames-style seat – either infuses some sleek textures into your palette without appearing cold. Dabbling in a TheRentersGuide.ca little modernism actually adds personality that will make a space feel even more like your space.

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Get the Look: Invest in the Eames classic from DWR.com, or find a look-alike in many furniture boutiques. 3. Create a Rhythm: While contrasting periods and materials, remember to keep a thread of consistency between pieces where possible: by repeating elements, you create a look that is purposeful rather than haphazard. For example: the combination of metal and clear glass/ plastic is found in her leaded windows, glass doored cabinet and cantilevered side chair. Reusing touches of a material throughout creates a rhythm that guests will sense, even if they can’t put their finger on it. 4. Light the Way: A consistent feature throughout the space is the use of “Edison Bulbs”. Combining these glowing-filament bulbs with architectural clear glass shades creates a mix of old and new that fits the home’s old-world character and create a warm, glowing ambience. You can find these bulbs at many decor shoppes for an inexpensive upgrade to an existing sconce or pendant. Get the Look: Edison bulbs come in many shapes at Restoration Hardware - combine a few styles in the same fixture for eclectic charm. Big and Bold Jody Claman’s home, designed for a chef with a spicy personality, makes big statements: although her space uses lots of white (like Amanda’s), it’s kept to her eclectic furniture, and her walls are far from a blank slate: soft pink makes for a near-neutral with plenty of personality.

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Moulded plastic Eames-style seat

BRNO cantilevered steel-frame chair

If you like a playful, modern mix like Jody’s, here’s my recipe: 1. Open Wide: Jody’s open concept space is not large, but is visually expanded to keep from feeling overstuffed: the floor to ceiling windows (overlooking Vancouver’s natural vistas) line an entire wall, with low-backed furniture keeping the sightline unbroken. Even if you don’t have this multi-million dollar view, you can choose low pieces to keep the eyeline as open as possible. 2. See Double: The two walls around the dining nook are mirrored floor to ceiling to more than double the visual space. Using the solid pieces of glass maximizes the visual effect, but you can also apply large mirror tiles to cover walls inexpensively. Get the Look: Ikea.ca’s 24”x24” KOLJA square mirror (with bevelled edges for an elegant finish). 3. Quality over Quantity: Suiting her larger than life personality, Jody’s interior decor is not shy to embrace statement pieces. Her space includes oversized art (such as a wall-filling painting and life-sized pink statue) and a baby grand piano dressing even a small room with pieces that make you say “wow” will bring more satisfaction than compromising on compact clutter. 4. Invite Everyone Over: To fit in the maximum amount of seating, combine generously sized sofas (or a sectional) with petite chairs – you’ll have room for a relaxed tea for two, or a lively soiree. Jody kept her seating predominantly white for a harmonious look - you can easily mix plush contemporary lounges with vintage or modern chairs as long as you keep some consistency in the colour palette.

Yanic Simard Yanic is principal designer of Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Yanic often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination techniques in developing his unique designs. He has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and appears as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. tidg.ca • facebook.com/yanic. simard • twitter.com/yanicsimard

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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

335 Van Horne Ave.

225 Van Horne Apartments

Hwy 404

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Sheppard Ave.

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

225 Van Horne Ave.

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

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

DON MILLS & SHEPPARD

Esterbrooke Apartments

Shaughnessy Place

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

30 Godstone Road

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

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

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Payment Plans Available!

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08301

DON MILLS NORTH OF SHEPPARD AT VAN HORNE

335 Godstone Rd.

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

Royale Towers

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Don Mills Rd.

Van Horne Ave. Shaughnessy Blvd.

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Choosing

the right landlord Six tips from an industry insider By Sheryl Erenberg

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here are a lot of choices out there. Here are six tips from Marketing Consultant Sheryl Erenberg, who specializes in rental communities:

How attractive is the exterior of the building?

TheRentersGuide.ca We call this “curb appeal” in the industry. Are the grounds kept? Are the hedges trimmed? Is the grass cut and are the flower beds planted? Is the building sign visible and up to date? If the property looks neglected, the chances are good that TheRentersGuide.ca tenants will be too!

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Finding the person who does rentals It shouldn’t be an obstacle course or an episode of CSI to get from the parking lot to the person who rents apartments. We call this “The Golden Path” to the product. The “path” should be clean, welllit and have plenty of signs along the way. Ideally, a sign above the enterphone panel should tell you who to call. First impressions are important Are you made to feel welcome when you arrive? How hard is the person representing the building trying to assist you? Encourage you to rent? If they are distracted or unpleasant would you want to live there? Trust your instincts. Watch and listen to how the staff interact with one another Do they appear to be working as a team? Listen to the radio chatter if you have the chance. Is the conversation between employees pleasant? Professional? A lot can be learned about the landlord by who they choose to represent them and how they train/motivate their employees. Yes, you can predict the future! If, while they are with you, the staff come in contact with an existing tenant, listen carefully to their tone of voice, their willingness to assist that customer and watch their body language. Do they know tenants by name when they meet them in the building? How effectively do they handle complaints? This could be you next month or next year! The lobby test After your visit, sit in the lobby and do an informal survey by asking passing/waiting tenants how long they’ve lived at the property and whether they would recommend it. A good sample for your survey is five to seven people.

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

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$1,195

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

• Renovated lobby

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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

325 Bogert Avenue Yonge & Sheppard

NORTH NORTH YORK YORK TH’S

Enjoy A Park-Like Setting Newly landscaped New laundry machines Cl ose to ttc subway, bus & schools Ex cellent shopping and entertainment Ea sy access to hwy 401 & downtown

Please ask us about our

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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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FROM • On-site convenience store • On the banks of the Humber River • Individual climate control air conditioning & heat

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333 Sidney Belsey Cres.

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647.931.9303

Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am - 7pm. Sat: 12pm-5pm

from The Sheppard Centre

OUR LOCATION SAYS IT ALL

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Sheppard Centre Apartments

DIRECT INDOOR ACCESS T O S U B W AY

Direct indoor access to shopping, theatres & dining UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Bachelor, 1 2 & 3 Bedrooms From $1145 Inquire about our 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft.

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• Individual In-suite Air Conditioning & Heating • 24 hour Monitored Security • Large Balconies, • Indoor access to fitness clubs • Discounts & special rates from local stores • On-site management office • Convenience of online payments • Direct Indoor access to Sheppard Centre Mall

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Overlooking City & Parkland

Leaside Towers

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

FREE

ENJOY

 Membership to private club

 24 hour/7 days fitness centre

 Use of business office

 Indoor swimming pool, sun deck,

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 24 hr/ 7 days security, camera surveillance

 Utilities

saunas & jacuzzi

TALK TO US REGARDING OUR MOVE-IN INCENTIVE

1 bedrooms from $1100 2 bdrms from $1525

 Party room|BBQ’S  Coin-operated car wash  On-site drycleaners & convenience store  Spectacular panoramic city & parkland views  Bike trails

3 bdrms from $1910 Penthouse Suites from $2720

 10 minutes to downtown

Call 416.240.6197

To Find Out More View Our Website at

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08081

For your out of town guests, one & two bedroom furnished suites with full amenities! (from $100 a night for guests of residents only.)

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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

Rental Office 53 Thorncliffe Park Drive 647.494.3546

1 bedrooms from $950*

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rouge valley residence

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

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

Bedrooms from

953

Bedrooms from

1083

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1194

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

416-240-6187

08095

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

The Location…

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Pharmacy Place

DVP

RENOVATED

jr.1 Bdrms, 1 Bdrms, 2 Bdrms, 3 Bdrms Large recreation centre with indoor pool, weight room, saunas On-site daycare and tuck shop Modern appliances Large balconies Upgraded laundry facilities

St. Clair Danforth

Warden

pharmacy & st. clair

Pharmacy

401 Eglinton Victoria Park

NORTH SCARBOROUGH YORK THâ€™S

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

Dolphin

Public golf course across the street Walk to West Scarborough 263, 273, 283 Community Centre and steps to TTC Pharmacy Avenue Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4 On-site management Free lockers Utilities included

416-800-7973

Modern appliances Large private balconies Upgraded laundry facilities Steps to TTC

Close to schools & shopping On-site management Utilities included

Brimley Rd.

RENOVATED

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Brockley Dr.

Midwest Rd.

MIDLAND & lawrence

Midland Ave.

Brock Tower

Lawrence Ave. W.

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

416-800-7975

Close to Agincourt Mall and Fairview Mall Utilities included

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2350 Birchmount Road Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4

647-955-5907

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401

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08302

Party room Balconies Indoor/outdoor parking Walk to shopping, schools and TTC

Kennedy Rd.

large size suites

1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Sheppard Ave. E.

Birchmount

birchmount & sheppard

Victoria Park

The Fairlea

NORTH SCARBOROUGH YORK TH’S

LIVE LARGE AT

Pharmacy & Finch MOVE IN SPECIAL**

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Eat in kitchens Ensuite storage room Air Conditioning Finch bus runs 24 hours Walk to schools Minutes from great shopping

1 Bdrm + Den/2 bathrooms 3050 Pharmacy Ave.

One Bedroom + Den from $1110 From $995/month + hydro Rental Office Hours: Two Bedroom + Den from $1230 Mon - Thurs 11– 7 2 $1165 Bdrm + Den Friday Closed Two Bedroom from

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- 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

647.931.9671

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Finally Suite Success 20 Chichester Place

(Sheppard & Victoria Park)

416-492-2836

Only minutes to Hwy 404 & 401 On-site daycare Outdoor pool & playground Close to Fairview Mall Close to Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate and Seneca College • TTC at your door • Well maintained building • Friendly environment

MOVE IN S

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Chichester Place

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Sheppard Ave. 401

*Plus hydro. *Limited time offer, must be presented at time of application.

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Take advantage of the East End's biggest Value MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 LAUNDRY CARD

1 bdrms from $1000 + hydro • Walking distance to Bridlewood Mall, 24hr Metro, 4 parks

• In-suite storage/pantry

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• Large kitchens/breakfast bar

• Walk-in closets • Air conditioning

• Outdoor pool

416.240.6181 100 Sprucewood Court near Finch and Pharmacy

08151

www.parkproperty.ca

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Great location. Even better price! 1 bedroom from $1025* 2 bedroom from $1125* • Large, carpeted suites on quiet street • On-site rec centre with fitness & recreational facilites, saunas, cardrooms & indoor pool • On-site laundry • 1 block to Agincourt Go Station • Close to great schools including Tam O'Shanter Junior Public School and Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute • Steps to Agincourt Mall, Wal-Mart, No Frills, Tim Hortons , Scotiabank ,The Source and more

Carabob Crt. Sheppard Ave. E.

401

Kennedy

Birchmount

Bonis Ave.

10, 40 & 50 Carabob Ct. (Birchmount & Sheppard)

647.977.2721

Rental office located at 50 carabob Ct. Office hours Mon-Thur: 11am - 7pm, Friday & Sunday: Closed, Saturday: 11am - 4pm

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Yonge & Eglinton

Lawrence Ave. W.

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms Rec centre with indoor pool, weight room, saunas, tennis court and squash courts Some suites with air conditioning and dishwashers

Underground parking with car wash Utilities included

Yonge St.

Erskine

RENOVATED

Mount Pleasant

NORTH TORONTO YORK TH’S

A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

Eglinton

110,140,160,165 Erskine Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-8; Sat-Sun 11- 4

416-800-7954

On-site convenience store

890 Mount Pleasant 401

Eglinton & Mt. Pleasant

Bayview Ave.

Yonge St.

Bachelors, 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Mount Pleasant

Lawrence Ave. E.

Eglinton Ave. E.

Outdoor pool and sauna On-site laundry facilities

890 Mount Pleasant Rd.

On-site storage facilities

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

Utilities included

647-800-8568

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1000 Mount Pleasant Rd.

647-955-5900 or 416-486-8310

Payment Plans Available!

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08299

Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher Central air conditioning, granite countertops and beautiful hardwood cabinetry Terraces and solarium suites indoor swimming pool, tennis court, His/Hers saunas and fully equipped fitness room Underground parking with car wash

Bayview Ave.

Bachelors, 1 Bdrms, 1 Bdrms + Study/den 2 Bdrms, 2 Bdrms + Study/den

Mt. Pleasant Rd.

Eglinton & Mt. Pleasant

Yonge St.

Lawrence Ave. W.

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rentersâ€™help

Top 10 tips to

Being a good

neighbour By Jane Herman

eaceful, harmonious apartment living is all about treating others with respect and consideration. When you act with sensitivity to your neighbours, itâ€™s amazing how others will respond. The following are 10 etiquette tips that make for good neighbours.

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Keep the noise down. Apartment walls are notoriously thin, and at the best of times, sharing walls is bound to mean hearing your neighbours, so try to consider whether your neighbours really want to hear your activities. Keep in mind that people have different sleeping schedules. Neighbours could be working at night and sleeping when you are awake! Likewise, 10pm is not the appropriate time to vacuum or hang pictures. Avoid loud noise at all times, but particularly late at night and early in the morning, especially arguing, playing music or watching the television at excessive volumes. If you like it loud, consider getting a pair of headphones for your home entertainment. High heels on the floors, bouncing a ball and other repetitive noises will affect the neighbour below, whose ceiling is attached to your floor. The click-clacking of shoes can become quite an irritant.

Clothing is not optional! Remember to dress appropriately with at least a shirt and sandals when taking out trash, recycling, doing laundry or getting something from your car.

Respect and maintain common areas as if they were an extension of your own home. Tidy up after yourself in the laundry room. After using the barbecue or party room, take out all trash and leave as you found it.

Check up on your laundry regularly. Don’t leave it sitting in the washer or dryer after it has finished, it annoys other people who are waiting to use the machine. Invest in a drying rack and dry delicate items inside, not on your balcony.

Be aware of your neighbours but also respect their right to privacy. This means not making their business – like when they enter and leave the building, where they are going – or who they are with – your business. While some communities are friendly and open, try to avoid the gossip mill.

When cooking, open your window so that it doesn’t smell up the entire floor. Your dinner may smell appetizing to you – but not everyone needs to know what’s on the menu. And when several apartments on the same floor share their dinner aromas it can be an unappetizing sensory overload. There is nothing worse than emerging from the elevator to a pungent-smelling hall.

Be cognizant of, and promptly report any crimes or suspicious persons in the building. Be aware of your surroundings, you and your neighbours should be looking out for ear other. It’s your duty to report any signs of domestic disputes, child abuse, or suspicious persons in the building. This is not just a matter of etiquette, but of community safety. Be proactive by maintaining secure practices like locking your apartment door and not letting strangers access your building.

Ensure that your pet is a good neighbour, too. To prevent accidents, walk your pet regularly, and make sure TheRentersGuide.ca he or she isn’t howling all day or barking all night. The balcony shouldn’t be the doggy bathroom, and any accidents out there should be cleaned promptly

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Be a model citizen in the parking lot. Keep the music down and drive slowly and carefully, anticipating seniors and children. Likewise, stick to your own parking space and make sure your guests do the same. Even if you know your neighbour works during the day, stay out of their assigned spot. They may have to come home for a quick break.

Waiting for a ride? Honking is just plain rude. Ask your carpool driver to give you a quick ring or text. Better yet, be waiting in front of the building and be prepared. Etiquette is just a set of guidelines for acting in accordance with the needs of others. If you treat your neighbours with respect and courtesy, you’ll help to foster a harmonious apartment community that you too will enjoy.

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

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Certified Rental Building Program’s ‘My Pad iPad’ July 2013 contest winner announced by Ted Whitehead have a pet and select a pet-friendly building, you may consider it a must to have a park nearby for walks. Families with young children might place “playground facilities” on their must-have list, but place something like a fitness room in the nice-to-have column. All of these things are important, but your top priority should be to choose a building that is well cared for by a professional staff who care about the building they manage and their customers – the tenants who reside in their building. After all, your apartment is your home and you should expect it to be a good quality place to live. That’s where the Federation of Rental-Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) comes in. We understand what a big decision it is to choose an apartment building, and we believe people should be able to expect certain standards of quality and service when they rent. To help consumers know when they find an apartment building that meets those standards, we created the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP). This program establishes accountability for owners and rental property managers to actively practice more than 36 established building management and customer service “quality-standards” in order to qualify their buildings for the Certified Rental Building designation. S. Banerjee was the July, 2013 winner of Certified Rental Building Program’s ‘My Pad iPad’ Contest. The FRPO-sponsored Program “really helped me find a new apartment for my family,” he said. Location is critical, especially when a work commute is in order. If you rely on public transportation, you want a building on a bus or subway route, and even if you own a vehicle, living close to major highways is a help. Rent, of course, is a major factor, and you definitely want the most for your money. You need to look at square footage, the number of rooms including bedrooms, the overall appearance of the building, how well it’s kept up, safety features, and so on. When looking for your apartment home, it is smart to make a must have/nice-to-have list for TheRentersGuide.ca purposes of comparison. After all, the apartment you choose will be your home, and you want it to feel like “home” as much as possible. That concept, however, is different for different people. Renting an apartment that includes major TheRentersGuide.ca appliances is a must have for most renters. If you

When you see the CRBP logo posted in a multi-residential apartment building in Ontario, you can be assured that the owner/property manager cares enough about “quality and service” to go the extra step in applying for and satisfying the requirements for the program. These include a training and education component for building staff that includes learning on several topics such as knowledge of the Human Rights Code, fire and building code compliance, employee training policies, adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act procedures,. Information/privacy law compliance, customer response guidelines to tenant maintenance and general inquiry standards, etc. All apartment buildings submitted into the program must go through rigorous audit process carried out by J.D. Power and Associates. Renters should never have to sacrifice “quality of the product” or “quality of service” in their search for the ideal apartment home. The CRBP now makes that search much easier for Ontario renters and many of you have place the CRBP certification on the top of their “must-have” list when finding a new place to live. For more information on CRBP, visit www.crbprogram.org.

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200 Balliol St.

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416-488-2302

45 Dunfield Ave.

45dunfield@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Eglinton

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$1040

416-488-1610

88 Erskine Ave.

88erskine@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Eglinton

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$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

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$900

416-787-0774

300/330 Winnett Ave.

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Oakwood/Vaughan

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416-656-1723

666 Ontario St.

666ontario@greenwin.ca

Sherbourne/Bloor

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416-962-0551

60 Gloucester St.

60gloucester@greenwin.ca

Yonge/Bloor

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416-924-0540

95 Jameson Ave.

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416-531-4511

15/25 Canyon Ave.

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25/80 Cosburn Ave.

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1639 Bloor St.

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25 San Romanoway

25sanromanoway@greenwin.ca

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$1200

416-736-0080

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1130wilson@greenwin.ca

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416-630-5607

2788 Keele St.

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416-636-2171

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

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416-241-2445

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1213-1229 York Mills Rd.

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416-385-0559

65 Windermere Ave.

windermere@greenwin.ca

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416-766-0817

75 Windermere Ave.

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550 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. 550scarboroughgolf@greenwin.ca

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51 Trailridge Cres.

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672 Kennedy Rd.

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10 Ionview Rd.

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Kennedy/Eglinton

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2223 Eglinton Ave.

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2225 Eglinton Ave.

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30 Carabob Crt.

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700 Kingston Rd.

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

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Hurontario St.

8129

Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.

Mississauga Valley Blvd

Central Pkwy E.

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30 Elm Drive East

905.219.1442 theelmwoods.com

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Cawthra Rd.

Hurontario St.

Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.

Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe

The Valleywoods

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$500 OFF Plus 1 free parking with a move-in date of September 1st or earlier*

OVERSIZED 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms starting from $1157 • Individual air conditioning & vertical blinds

• Smart card laundry room

• Newer appliances

• Keyless remote access system

• Secure bike rooms

• Camera security surveillance

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

• On-site management

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

• Transit at your door

1423 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

905.219.9829 thevalleywoods.com

8126

Mississauga Valley Blvd

Central Pkwy E. *Selected suites only and some conditions apply. *$500 off will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.

Cawthra Rd.

Hurontario St.

Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.

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The Premium Choice in Rental Living Dundas & Tomken

Tomken Place

GREAT LOCATION 2 & 3 bedrooms starting from $1232 • Excellent features include air conditioning, carpeting throughout & vertical blinds • Newer appliances • Bike room • Party room • Tennis court, sauna & exercise room rental office hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am - 6 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday 12 noon - 4 pm Closed Sundays

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

935 Dundas Street East

905.219.1439 tomkenplace.com

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Stanfield Rd.

Cawthra Rd.

8128

Bloor St.

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Battleford & Glen Erin

Meadowvale Gardens

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$500 OFF Plus 1 free parking with a move-in date of September 1st or earlier*

1, 2 & 3 bedroom SUITES from $1241 suites include

• air conditioning • 3 appliances: fridge, stove, dishwasher • wood-burning fireplace • vertical blinds and carpeting • indoor and outdoor storage • security intercom

• fully equipped exercise room • outdoor swimming pool • tennis court • squash court • Sauna • resident lounge • on-site management office • Smart Card laundry • Underground parking

close to • Close to Hwy 401 & 407 • daycare centre • community centre • schools • churches • shopping • transit & GO train

2869 Battleford Rd.

905.219.9820

www.meadowvalegardens.com Winston Churchill Blvd

rental office hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm; Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

facilities include

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

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Richview Villa • Villa Nova

Dixon Lawrence Ave. W.

Hardwood floors Spacious balconies Close to amenities

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Royal York Rd.

Minutes from the city Swimming pool Utilities included Laundry facilities Parking available

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1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

500 & 530 Scarlett Rd

647-800-7953 Ogden Ave.

Cawthra Rd.

Queen Elizabeth Way

Lakeshore & Dixie 1 Bedrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms

1257 Lakeshore Rd. E.

hydro) Spacious balconies 1257 Lakeshore Road. E. Seconds to lake, minutes Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat-Sun 11- 4 from the city after hours by appt. Close to amenities Lake Ontario

289-805-1494

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Storage lockers Outdoor swimming pool All suites have balconies Parquet floors 24 hr laundry

Dixie Rd.

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Bloor St.

3480 Havenwood Drive

289-805-4242

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Bloor

Willamsport Dr.

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08302

Storage lockers Outdoor swimming pool All suites have balconies 1485 Williamsport Drive Parquet floors 289-805-4219 24 hr laundry

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Dixie & Bloor

Dixie

Burnhamthorpe

Havenwood Dr.

Utilities included 24hr emergency maintenance Lobby watch through television Indoor and outdoor parking Door to door mail service

Havenwood Dr.

Burnhamthorpe Rd.

Dixie & Bloor

Utilities included 24hr emergency maintenance Lobby watch through TV Indoor and outdoor parking Door to door mail service

530 500 Eglinton Ave. W

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

Lakewood Apartments

Spectacular lake views Laundry facilities Parking available Hardwood floors Utilities included (except

Jane St.

scarlett & eglinton

Dixie Rd.

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Lakeview Place W elcome to Lakeview Place, We've been expecting you.

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

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

905.858.8466

www.lakeviewplace.net lakeviewplace@rogers.com

Rental Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Evenings by appointment only

08123

ON SELECTED SUITES ONLY 1ST MONTH FREE UNTIL AUGUST 31ST

Sat & Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 73G

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600 & 620 Lolita Gardens (Dundas & Cawthra)

MOVE IN SPECIAL $200 LAUNDRY CARD**

Come Call Mississauga's Best Value Home One Bedrooms from $999* Two Bedrooms from $1125* Three Bedrooms from $1350* • • • • • • • •

Eat-in kitchen Hardwood floors in living areas In-suite storage All suites have balconies Indoor pool & sauna Walk to shopping & schools Easy access to major highways 10 minutes from Mississauga Valley Community Centre (with wave pool, library, rink and hundreds of programs!) • Ceramic tiles in kitchen and hallway • NEW air conditioned gym facility

Rental Office: 620 Lolita Gardens

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*Plus hydro ** Limited time only, coupon must be presented at time of application.

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one & two bedrooms from

950*

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big enjoy. dine work taste. tickets live. life. big shop

• Sauna, billiards and fully equipped gym • Small, quaint building • Two bedroom has over 955 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors and balconies

2177 Sherobee Road

905.614.2606

one & two bedrooms from

1095

Plus Hydro

• Includes indoor pool, sauna, fully equipped gyms, billiards & tennis court • Mississauga City Centre - walk to Square One • Close to entertainment & restaurants • Air conditioning, hardwood floors & balconies

entertain theater unwind

3575 Kaneff Crescent

905.614.2604

big $1046*

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• Includes indoor pool, fully equipped gyms, billiards & tennis court • A smaller, quiet property with a tranquil creek flowing through the grounds • Extremely well-maintained building

2300 Confederation Parkway

905.614.2605

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Burnhamthorpe Rd. E.

Elm Drive

• Includes indoor pool, sauna fully equipped gyms, billiards/table tennis & tennis • Hardwood floors and balconies • Onsite tuck shop

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2211 Sherobee Road 08112 08573

905.614.2600

*Utilities Included

www.kaneff.com

Office hours: Mon-Fri Noon to 8pm Sat & Sun 11am-6pm

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an Estate plan B y Gai l Vaz -Ox lade

ou’re gonna die. Pardon my bluntness, but it’s an indisputable fact: You’re going to die. And, perhaps if I am blunt, all you people out there who have yet to face your ultimate demise, even conceptually, will pay attention.

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Since we’re all going to die – you’re not still arguing this point, are you? – it only makes sense that we all take the steps necessary to prepare for it. That means making a will and deciding what will be done with our remains. It also means making sure that if we are incapacitated, we leave someone able to speak on our behalf, both financially and medically. All in all it means creating an estate plan. Many people see estate planning as a rich-folks activity. With all that money to divide and all those squabbling heirs to quiet, a plan is in order. Yes, rich people do pay a lot of attention to how their affairs will be handled when they can’t do the bossing around any more. And if you want to take a page from their book, you might want to look at what could happen if you don’t pay attention. Follow me for a minute down Worst-Case Avenue. You and your hubby were in a car accident, and now you’re in a coma. You haven’t executed a financial power of attorney, so no one can touch the money in your bank account. Even as your sick leave or disability income accumulates by automatic deposit, your life insurance lapses (no one can write the cheque), your loan renewal goes un-renewed and your kids’ tuition remains unpaid.

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Assuming you make a full recovery from your accident, at best you’ll find your life in a shambles. Shuffle off this mortal coil and not only will your family be devastated emotionally and financially, your government will step in to decide who gets what.

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finances be disabled and financially dependent, a trust is irreplaceable. Do You Need a Lawyer? Yes. Yes. Yes. I know there are Will Kits available. I know they are cheap. But ya know what they say: you get what you pay for. Estate planning is one of the last bastions of complicated and opaque language. If you don’t have an expert who specializes in legal gobbledygook, you may not get what you want. Here’s an example of what I mean. Let’s say you make your own will in which you say,“I want all my money to go to my wife.”What do you mean by money? Do you mean the money in a specific bank account? And what happens if you change banks later on? Or if you change wives in all but the legal sense? The term household contents can also have myriad meanings while “wife” may have only one. Do your household contents include your very valuable stamp collection? The car in the garage? Your grandmother’s diamond ring? If you think that’s picky, wait till you see what can go into the naming of a beneficiary.

Not a pretty picture, is it? And all this can be avoided by creating an estate plan. An estate plan consists of a will, which says how you want your assets to be distributed, along with powers of attorney (POA). There are two types of POAs and they both have to be enduring – a legal term meaning they have to outlast you – to be useful. A financial POA identifies who will manage your money and under what circumstances while a medical POA identifies who will make your health-care decisions if you TheRentersGuide.ca can’t make them for yourself. If you have kids, your estate plan should also include a guardianship appointment

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so your kids end up being raised by someone you like. You might also include a trust as part of your estate plan. A trust describes a relationship that exists when one person (the trustee) holds title to property on behalf of another (the beneficiary). A living trust is created when the settlor (the person giving the money or stuff or whatever) is alive. When a trust is set up through a will it’s called a testamentary trust. Whether you wish to protect a same-sex partner from the prying eyes of family that hasn’t been so willing to accept your alternate lifestyle, or you want to save your spendthrift child from his financial demons, a trust can do the trick. And if you’re trying to protect a child who may

If you’re still hesitating about creating an estate plan because you don’t want to spend the money, know that what you save today you’ll make up for in taxes and fees later on, and then some. A good estate plan will distribute your assets tax-efficiently, while minimizing fees. It takes some thinking. It can be a little unnerving. But it’ll also make it easier on the family you leave behind. It’s a grown-up thing to do, so grow up and do it.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at TheRentersGuide.ca Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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51-67 Ardglen Drive, Clarence & Kennedy, Brampton 905-456-7162

(For Superintendent)

• 905-459-8048 • 416-968-9439 • On-site laundry facilities • Private backyard • Full sized basements • Includes 1 parking spot • Close to schools, shopping & parks

Ardglen Dr.

Kennedy

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Main St. S.

2 bDRM TOWNHOUSES 3 bDRM TOWNHOUSES

from $

Centre St. S.

Queen St. E.

Clarence St.

1650 Dundas Street East, Dixie & Dundas, Mississauga 647-891-2797 • 416-968-9438 • Easy Access To Public Transit • Great Shopping • Close to Great Restaurants • Shopping, restaurants located right in the complex!! • Heat, water, hydro included • Parking included • Laundry facilities

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905.654.1869 905.614.2631

Steeles & Hurontario 210 & 220 Steeles Ave. W.

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9 Lisa 905.457.3104 1 Bedrooms from $945 2 Bedrooms from $1075 3 Bedrooms from $1215

11 Lisa 905.456.2777 1 Bedrooms from $945 2 Bedrooms from $1075 3 Bedrooms from $1215

15 Eastbourne 905.791.0608 Bachelors from $795 1 Bedrooms from $945 2 Bedrooms from $1075 3 Bedrooms from $1215

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Central Park Dr.

Lisa

410

Kensington

• Near City Centre and GO Trains • Immaculate buildings • Close to medical centre • Laundry facilities • Close to schools • Major shopping within walking distance

15 & 37 Eastbourne; 9 & 11 Lisa

• Tennis courts 9 & 11 Lisa

• Air conditioned 10 Kensington

• In-suite storage • Parquet floors M

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37 Eastbourne 905.792.1175 Bachelors from $795 1 Bedrooms from $945 2 Bedrooms from $1075 3 Bedrooms from $1215

• Swimming pools

Queen St. E.

10 Kensington 905.792.6842 1 Bedrooms from $1060 2 Bedrooms from $1245 3 Bedrooms from $1360

08283

NORTH BRAMPTON YORK TH’S

Brampton's Best

Scrumpdillyicious

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

Banana Layer Cake

with Cream Cheese Frosting Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a loaf pan and set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and beat to incorporate. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture, and mix until just combined. Add bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts, and pour into prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest in pan for five minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool. Using a long knife, slice the cake in half though the middle, making two layers. Remove one half and set aside.

ich, moist and delicious, this double layer banana cake with fluffy cream cheese frosting is one of my favourite desserts, a beautiful culinary creation that envelops luscious layers of cake with an indulgent creamy frosting. A sweet symbol of celebration, you don’t need a special occasion to make this simply divine dessert. Layered with cream cheese frosting and slices of fresh banana, this recipe is what happens when banana bread goes to the dark side. It’s also an excellent way to use up over ripe bananas – the browner they are, the better. The same recipe can be used to make banana bread and muffins, but the delicate cream cheese frosting and layers of fresh sliced bananas, make this dessert irresistible.

ingredients Makes 1 split-layer cake › 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan › 1 cup granulated sugar › 2 large eggs › 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour › 1 tsp baking soda › 1 tsp salt › 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas › TheRentersGuide.ca 1 whole banana, cut into thin slices › 5 tbsp buttermilk › 1 tsp vanilla › 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth; then add the sugar and vanilla, and mix until light and fluffy. To assemble the cake, place one layer of cake on a serving platter and spread with cream cheese frosting. Arrange one layer of banana slices over top, then cover with the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish the sides or top with chopped nuts. Slice and serve.

Cream Cheese Frosting: › 8 oz cream cheese › 3 cups confectioner’s sugar › 1/2 tsp vanilla

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

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Lake Shore Blvd. W & Park Lawn Rd.

Beautiful Views of Lake Ontario

www.briarlane.ca

a great apartment is just a click away! 82G

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2313 & 2323 Lake Shore Blvd. W

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• Ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom • New kitchen countertop with new sink • New tub enclosure and pedestal sink • Close to boardwalk • TTC at your door

Royal York

1 Bedrooms from $1,075 2 Bedrooms from $1,230

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• L arge, bright, renovated suites in a park-like setting • Outdoor swimming pool • TTC at your door • Furnished model suite available for viewing • Re-designed corridors • Easy access to highway

1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from

$969

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55 Emmett Avenue Eglinton & Scarlett

• Large apartments • Convenience store, beauty salon, dry cleaner, daycare centre, grocery store and restaurant all on site • TTC at your door

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$850

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2 Bedrooms from $1025 3 Bedrooms from $1195 Newly Renovated Suites Include: New kitchens, Ceramic floors and much more! • Brand new appliances • Surrounded by beautiful parkland with views of the river • Lots of storage • On-site convenience store • On-site management office • Childrens playground • On-site security & cameras • Bus at front door • Close to Catholic & public schools, shops & Albion Centre • Easy access to Hwys. 427, 401, 407 & 7 • Parking $45 month

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décor

Apartment therapy:

Lighten Up

By Jane Herman

re you still with us? We’re in Week Five of the Six Week Apartment “Cure,” a pro-active plan for transforming your apartment into an oasis of calm, created by the New York-based design

consultant Maxwell Gillingham- Ryan, author of Apartment Therapy and founder of apartmenttherapy.com.

This week we’re focusing on improving your lighting; de-cluttering and refreshing your bathroom; consider a one-day media fast; and planning for the week ahead. Light Flow Good lighting creates both a mood as well as a flow throughout your space. Ideally each room should have different sources of light – some natural light, some on the ceiling, some reading and task lights, and some that can be purely decorative such as candles or floor and table lamps. Gillingham-Ryan strongly recommends placing a table lamp in the hall to ensure proper illumination of your “Landing Strip,” and that you stop to sort your mail every day. In your living room, why not try some dramatic up-lighting placed in the corners and TheRentersGuide.ca directed up along the walls. A chandelier or pair of wall sconces in the dining room will get some light into this room and not take up space. In your bedroom make sure you have reading lights on TheRentersGuide.ca

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décor either side of the bed as well as at least one other light. Where there is not much room around the bed, wall –mounted fixtures are a practical solution.

Deep Clean Your Bathroom The bathroom is a heavily used room and will need more cleaning and attention than any other (with perhaps, the exception of the kitchen). As the place where you do your daily grooming, it should be well-equipped, well-organized, and meticulously clean. Bathroom cupboards are an easy place for clutter to develop. Begin by removing everything from the lower cupboard, cleaning thoroughly. Here’s where you’ll store extra toilet paper, facial tissue, soap, mouthwash, shampoo, along with personal items like a travel cosmetic case or hair dryer. If you’ve accumulated too many travel sizes of body wash and shampoo and can’t use them in your workout bag, you can donate them to a women’s shelter or community Out of the Cold. Likewise, clean out the upper cupboard, discarding anything you haven’t used in more than 12 months. If you have any old prescriptions, don’t put them out with the regular garbage, set them aside for a Community Environment Day. Organize and arrange everything as efficiently and attractively as you can. Consider splurging on a nice tissue holder, soap/lotion dispenser, glass or acrylic jars for cotton pads and swabs, wastebasket, and shelving if you need it. Upgrade your razor and shaving supplies and buy the best quality towels you can afford. Is your shower curtain in need of new hooks or replacing? Shower curtains can be washed in the washing machine in cold water, gentle cycle with a little mild soap and bleach. A shower caddy is a great investment that will keep all those plastic shampoo bottles in order. Splurge on a luxurious bar of soap or bottle of body wash – it will make you feel better every morning. Thoroughly clean the countertops, bathtub, shower tiles, floor and doors, toilet, and the bathroom floor (especially that yucky space around the base of the toilet that is often completely ignored). Choose environmentally friendly products for a fresher smell and healthier environment.

Consider a One-Day Media Fast A one-day respite from the daily barrage of emails, the television, Internet, and our cell phones can do wonders to relieve tension and liberate you to fill your time in more creative and productive (or simply relaxing) ways. If you own a car, I also encourage you to make part of the weekend “car-free.” When the television is not on, you can read, listen to or play music, engage in stimulating conversation, and just “be” in the moment in your space. At first this might seem uncomfortable, but as you gradually get used to it, you might find it liberating and discover new and more fulfilling ways to spend your time.

Plan for the Week Ahead on Sunday Improving the way you organize your time goes hand in hand with better organizing your space. Set aside a little time on Sunday to put some thought into what your week will entail, in terms of personal and professional goals, work and other projects, appointments and errands. Do you have a place where you can do this comfortably within your apartment, instead of on the subway on the way to work? Ideally your home should be the place where you fine personal peace and satisfaction, withdraw from the world and work for yourself. Take a look around your home and TheRentersGuide.ca see if there is one thing you can do this week to improve it for next. Next week: Upgrading your Bedroom

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NORTH ETOBICOKE YORK TH’S

Etobicoke

www.hrpm.ca

1 YEAR FREE PARKING*

GORGEOUS LOCATION

20/30 Fontenay Court

1407 Royal York Rd.

ONE & THREE

TWO

BDRM SUITES BDRM SUITES STARTING FROM STARTING FROM $ $

1095

1155

Live the life you imagined. 416.249.2386 416.240.6114

Eglinton/Scarlett 20/30 Fontenay Court 416.249.2386

Eglinton/Royal York 1407 Royal York Road 416.240.6114

Just minutes from great schools, shopping, golf courses and La Rose Barkery • E-tenant machines in lobby for debit rental payments

Convenient location • Close to shopping Outdoor pool • Central air conditioning • TTC to Royal York subway • Excellent public & separate schools nearby

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08460

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400

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Live the life you imagined. Martin Grove & Eglinton 10 & 22 Willowridge Rd. 416.628.4511 • • • •

08164

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Easy access to 410, 427, and 409 Schools and parks nearby On-site convenience store and children’s playground In-suite storage Close to Humber College

H & R Property Management Ltd. *Some conditions apply, selected units only.

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Live like you own. Village Gate West –takes rental living to a whole new level. Residents enjoy clubstyle living and a vibrant social scene with a variety of fitness and entertainment amenities. Suites are brand new, modern and many offer spectacular views. Add the convenience of the Concert On-Call service, which ensures you receive prompt attention should anything go wrong, and you’ll never dream of renting anywhere else. There’s a suite here that’s right for you. Make the smart move to Village Gate West!

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Starting from Studio $1,035 1 Bedroom $1,260 1 + Den $1,420 2 Bedroom $1,570 2 + Den $1,920 3 Bedroom Townhouse $2,200

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647.361.6659

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technology on the move by Dan Hopkins

Let’s face it – your electronic devices make the world go round, and in the moving business, we TheRentersGuide.ca realize how important those items are to TheRentersGuide.ca families.

One of the most common questions we get is regarding how to transport electronics safely, especially big-screen TVs. During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one piece and in good working order. The best advice we have for accomplishing this goal requires some forethought: to keep the original boxes and foam spacers the electronic items came in. That is truly the safest method for moving them. Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, so atTheRentersGuide.ca Two Men and a Truck - Canada, we have specialty boxes and crates designed specifically to move big-screen TVs safely. People who do their own packing and

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moving should be aware of how easy it is to damage one of these units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these special boxes can make all the difference. They can accommodate any size TV, so there is a solution for every unit. Another thing to remember is that most of these television sets are mounted on wall brackets – and moving companies are reluctant to disassemble the wall mounts or assemble them at the other end. Usually, if something is going to go wrong, that’s when it will happen – and again, people rarely keep the installation instructions for the brackets. It’s far too chaotic on moving day to be trying to find any instruction manuals. The best plan when preparing for your move is to take the TVs off the walls yourself, ahead of time, and have them ready to be packaged properly. Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move. Get your digital camera or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like. When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration. The same goes for stereos and gaming systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving day. It’s up to them to disassemble their systems and hopefully place them into the packing they arrived in. If not, the best thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble wrap and place them into appropriately sized

be bought separately. If you choose not to go that route, then surround the unit with anti-static bubble wrap, and again, place it into an appropriate sized box. And one last handy tip: pack the associated hardware with your electronics. When packing computers, place the mouse, keyboard, power cord, scanner, printer cables, etc. all into the same box. When these cartons arrive at your new digs, you’ll be very glad you did!

boxes so they won’t move around during the trip. In fact, this is the best way to treat most

TheRentersGuide.ca electronics items. That includes computers – especially desktop units. We have specialty

boxes designed specifically for them that can

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

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www.hrpm.ca Mississauga

Hwy 10/Queensway 2247 Hurontario St. 905.270.1041 Minutes to Square One Shopping Centre, YMCA, Public Library and movie theatres • On-site tuck-shop and children’s playground •

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www.hrpm.ca Etobicoke Islington/Dixon Hwy 10/Queensway 40 Dixington Cres. 416.240.5841 • • • •

GREAT LOCATION! TWO

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Lovely building on a quiet cul-de-sac On-site playground Surrounded by parks and schools Close to TTC

www.hrpm.ca/40dixington

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Scarborough Eglinton/Danforth 1284 Danforth Rd. 416.267.0846 • • • •

Well maintained On-site laundry Convenient location, steps to TTC, shopping, parks & schools E-tenant machine in lobby for debit rental payments

www.hrpm.ca/1284danforth

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North York Bathurst/Finch 623/625 Finch Ave. W 416.243.6645 • • •

On-site daycare, convenience store TTC at door Schools, library and shopping within walking distance

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2240 Weston Rd.

70 Rexdale Boulevard

1915 Martin Grove Rd.

3390 Keele Street

55 Triller Avenue

Weston & Lawrence

Kipling & Rexdale

Martin Grove & Albion Rd.

Keele & Sheppard

Roncesvalles & Queen

416.249.6495

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416.743.3761

416.635.7061

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SHERIDAN MANOR/FOWLER PLACE

CREDIT VALLY PLACE

1980 Fowler Drive Erin Mills Parkway & Dundas St.

1301 Dundas Street West Dundas St. W. & Mississauga Rd.

905.823.3731

905.276.6379

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

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Welcome

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medallioncorp.com

1 Dean Park Rd. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites from $945 Townhomes from $1300 • Bright spacious suites • Modern appliances • Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout • Close to parks • TTC at your door

HWY 401 & MEADOWVALE

416.248.3600

SHERBOURNE & BLOOR 545 & 555 Sherbourne St.

565 Sherbourne St.

Bachelors,1 & 2 bdrm suites from $850

Bachelors,1 & 2 bdrm suites from $900

• On-site management office • Panoramic city views on South facing suites • TTC at your door

• • • •

416.628.7195

416.900.0817

New gym, elevators & lobby Newly renovated common areas Floor to ceiling windows Large spacious balconies

Heat, hydro & 1 storage locker • Secured indoor bike storage • On-site Shopper’s Drugmart INCLUDED:& No Frills • On-site laundry, dry cleaners & variety store

3400 Weston Rd. 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $940 Including hydro • • • •

Family sized units On-site daycare Easy access to 401 &400 TTC at your door

416.507.6555 medallioncorp.com Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. All renderings are artist concept

WESTON & FINCH

DON MILLS & SHEPPARD

BAYVIEW & SHEPPARD 26, 32 & 38 Carluke Crescent Spacious 1,2 & 3 bdrm suites from $829 • Steps to Sheppard Subway • Easy access to 401 • Steps to Bayview Mall • Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout • In-suite storage • On-site management office • Indoor & outdoor parking • TTC at your door

416.628.9820

61-67 & 75 Havenbrook Blvd. Bachelors,1,2 & 3 bdrm suites from $829 Townhomes from $1350 • Easy access to Hwys 404, 401, 407 & DVP • Walk to excellent neighbourhood schools • Short walk to Sheppard subway • Close to Fairview Mall • Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout • Indoor & outdoor parking

416.628.9820 LAWRENCE & JANE

5 Harding Ave.

15 Harding Ave.

1755 Jane St.

1 & 2 bdrm suites from $849+hydro

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• Underground parking • New entrance, balconies, lobby & elevators • Large rooms • Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout

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110 Marlee Ave. 26, 32 & 38 Carluke Cres. 75 & 61-67 Havenbrook Blvd. 5 Harding Ave. 15 Harding Ave. 23-25 Harding Ave. (Townhomes) 1755 Jane St. 3400 Weston Rd.& 2405 Finch Ave. W

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From $695

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From $795

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From $795

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From $1100

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laWrence & Kennedy - 51-67 Ardglen

From $1095

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West - D5

80G

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West - D5

80G

West - D4

79G

West - C6

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East York Glossy

EAst York Don Mills & Eglinton - 2 & 4 Milepost Place

From $875

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DVP & Don Mills - 85 Thorncliffe Park Dr.

From $1010

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From $980

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Pape & Danforth - 85 & 95 Gamble Ave.

From $1150

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Central - D6 28G

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Central - C6 28G

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Central - D5 85G

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Central - D5

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From $1095

Islington & Bloor - 11 Dunbloor Rd.

From $1145

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From $939

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Kipling & Finch - 2737 & 2757 Kipling Ave.

From $1025

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Lakeshore Blvd. W. & Park Lawn Rd. - 2313 & 2323 Lakeshore From $850

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Central - E2

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Central - C2 94/95G

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Central - E2

82G

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From $1010

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Scarlett & Eglinton - 25 & 39 Richview Rd.

From $1110

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From $1145

Hwy. 427 & Burnhamthorpe - 545 The West Mall

From $910

Kipling & Albion - 2667 & 2677 Kipling Ave.

From $1100

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Rexdale & Islington - 7 Auburndale Court, 102-108 Bergamot Ave. From $1149

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Central - C2 89G

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Central - D2 88G

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Central - D2 88G

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From $1157

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Cawthra & Dundas - 600 & 620 Lolita Gardens

From $999

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Dixie & Dundas - 1650 Dundas St. E

$1095-$800

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Erin Mills Parkway & Dundas St - 1980 Fowler Ave

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Glen Erin & Aquitaine - 2770 Aquitaine

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Glen Erin & Battleford - 2869 Battleford Rd.

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71G

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66G

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

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From $1157

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Lakeshore & Dixie - 1485 Williamsport

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West - E5

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Tomken & Dundas - 935 Dundas St. E.

From $1232

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75G

Winston Churchill & Eglinton Ave. - 2885 Argentia Rd.

From $1540

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64G

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From $899

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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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West - E4

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66G

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West - E4

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2837 Yonge St.

From $1150

30, 32, 34 St. Dennis Drive

From $928

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From $875

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From $1225

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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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From $1050

Bathurst & Sheppard - 4383 Bathurst St.

From $1108

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Central - A4 60/61G

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Central - A4 60/61G

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Central - A4 15G

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Bathurst & Sheppard - 569 Sheppard Ave. W.

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From $845

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

From $950

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Don Mills & DVP - 701 Don Mills

From $825

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

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 - B4

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Central - B5

15G

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15G

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Central - B6

18G

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Central - B6

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Don Mills & Sheppard - 30 Godstone Rd

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Hwy 400 & Jane - 100 York Gate Blvd.

From $900

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From $949

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Keele & Finch - 500 Murray Ross Parkway

From $950

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Keele & Lawrence - 1577 Lawrence Ave. W.

From $950

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Keele & Sheppard - 35-51 Brookwell Dr.

From $990

Seeley Estates

From $755

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Central - D6

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14G

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Central - B3

Central - A3

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Central - B3

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Weston & Hwy. 401 - 2278/2360 Weston Rd.

From $895

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Weston Rd. & Finch - 137 Lindy Lou Rd.

From $919

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Central - E4

Weston Rd. & Finch - 2441 Finch Ave W.

From $919

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From $1108

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Central - C2

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Keele & Finch - 1 Fountainhead Rd.

From $839

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Central - C4

Keele & Finch - 35 Fountainhead Rd.

From $839

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Central - A3

Keele & Finch - 40 Fountainhead

From $839

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Keele & Finch - 470 Sentinel

From $799

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Weston & Hwy. 401 - 2460 Weston Rd.

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From $1195

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20, 30, 40, & 50 Aurora CRE.

From $980

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

From $1025

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Birchmount & Sheppard - 2350 Birchmount Rd.

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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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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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From $849

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Don Mills & Sheppard - 8 Godstone

From $949

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Don Valley & York Mills - 44 Valleywoods Rd.

From $995

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Finch & Weston Rd. - 1775 Weston

From $800

Jane & Wilson - 195 Exbury Rd.

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32G

East - D1

35G

East - D1

30G

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34G

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29G

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East - E1

30G

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30G

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Steeles & Warden - 125 Bamburgh Circle

From $999

3000 Victoria Park Avenue

From $59

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

From $882

Birchmount & Sheppard - 20 Carabob Court

East - D1

33G

East - D1

30G

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From $1049

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Birchmount & St. Clair - 560 Birchmount

From $915

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Kingston & Eglinton - 3434 Eglinton

From $879

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Scarborough Golf Club Rd. & Lawrence - 3895 Lawrence From $850

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From $865

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Sheppard & Victoria Park - 20 Chichester Place

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20 Prince Arthur

From $1300

411 Eglinton Ave. W.

From $1375

445 Eglinton Ave. W.

From $1100

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

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Central -

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Central - E4

50G

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587 Avenue

From $1400

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Avenue & Lawrence W. - 515 Rosewell Ave.

From $1496

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Bathurst & Eglinton - 630 Vesta Drive

From $1095

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Bay & Bloor - 1101 Bay St.

From $1295

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Central - E5 60/61G

Bay & Dundas - 570 Bay street

From $1196

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Church & Isabella - 66 Isabella

From $1090

Central - E5

48G

Church & Wellesley - 85 Wellesley St. E

From $995

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40G

Davenport & Avenue - 30 - 50 Hillsboro ave.

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Central - E4

53G

Dovercourt & Bloor - 730 Dovercourt Rd.

From $977

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Central - E4

52G

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Central - C4 60/61G

Central - D4 40G

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Marlee & Roselawn - 145 Marlee Ave.

From $899

Mount Pleasant & Eglinton - 1000 Mount Pleasant

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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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Spadina & Bloor - 66 Spadina Rd.

From $1250

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Spadina & Bloor - 70 Spadina Rd.

From $1095

Weston & Eglinton - 333 Sidney Belsey Cr.

From $799

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

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Yonge & Eglinton - 18 Brownlow

From $1000

Yonge & Eglinton - 88 Erskine Ave.

From $1000

Yonge & St. Clair - 125 Lawton Blvd.

From $1095

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

From $859

Dufferin & King - 1251 King St. W.

From $999

Dunn & King - 22 Close Ave.

From $740

Kennedy & Sheppard - 3845 Sheppard Ave. E.

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From $625

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Central - E4

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49G

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Central - E5

40G

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41G

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Central - D4 83G

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

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

40G

Central - D4 56G

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

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Central - D3 24G

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Central - D4 57G

Central - D5 45G

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Central - D5 40G

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West - E3

West - C4

West - F3

West - E3

West - E4

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Sherbourne & Wellesley - 260 Wellesley St. E.

From $699

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Spadina & Bloor - 7 Walmer Rd.

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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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3801 Lawrence Avenue E.

From $849

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

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West - E5

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Sherbourne & Dundas - 280 Dundas St. E

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35 locations across Canada nominated as Great Places

ith less than two weeks to go before nominations close, there are now 35 locations across the country vying to be named one of this year’s Great Places in Canada. The competition is fierce, and some interesting races are shaping up. British Columbia has the greatest number of nominations, Ontario is a close second, and then it’s neck and neck between Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories. Three locations will be selected as the 2013 Great Places grand winners - one in each of the public spaces, streets, and neighbourhoods categories based on both popularity and planning excellence as judged by a panel of experts. In addition, there will be three People’s Choice Awards based solely on the number of votes. Riverside Park in Cambridge, ON has garnered the most votes so far, and is the leading contender in the category of Great Public Spaces. The Saint John City Market, NB, is in the number two position, both in overall popularity and in the public space category. Wortley Village in London, ON, has quickly zoomed up the ranks and is now the top pick for this year’s Great Neighbourhood. Mounting a serious challenge for this title is St. Jacobs, ON.

Lacombe, AB, population approximately 12,000, may be the Cinderella story. Its Historic Main Street is currently leading the Great Street competition ahead of Winnipeg’s Portage and Main, Montreal’s Saint Catherine Street, Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue and Vancouver Island’s Malahat Drive. “But we know from previous years that these results can change, especially during the final days, as local residents and media really get behind their communities. So stay tuned,” notes Michael Gordon, President of the Canadian Institute of Planners which hosts the annual contest. If you want to enter your favourite street, neighbourhood or public space in the competition, go to www.GreatPlacesInCanada.ca and submit your nomination before the close on September 2. Voting will stay open until September 23, 2013. The winners will be announced on World Town Planning Day, November 8, 2013. Follow Great Places in Canada on Facebook and @GreatPlacesCA on Twitter for regular updates.

here are the nominees to date: Great Public sPaces

English Bay Beach, Vancouver, BC

Victoria Park, Truro, NS

Riverside Park, Cambridge, ON

Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC

Greenwich National Park, PEI

Rideau Canal, Ottawa, ON

Confederation Park, Port Coquitlam, BC

Withrow Park, Toronto, ON

Penticton Downtown Market, Penticton, BC

Great streets

The Distillery District, Toronto, ON

International Summer Night Market, Richmond, BC

Portage and Main, Winnipeg, MB

Civic Square, Kitchener, ON

Lake Koocanusa, Lake Koocanusa, BC

Lacombe’s Historic Main Street, Lacombe, AB

Mary Lake / Port Sydney Beach, Port Sydney, ON

Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, BC

Saint Catherine Street, Montreal, QC

Seawall, Nanaimo, BC

Malahat Drive, Vancouver Island, BC

Meewasin Valley, Saskatoon, SK

Somba K’e Civic Plaza, Yellowknife, NT

Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC

Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver

Blanchett Islands, Great Slave Lake, NT

Island, BC

Saint John City Market, Saint John, NB

Great neiGhbourhoods

A-Maze-ing Laughter Sculptures at Morton Park,

McAdam Train Station, McAdam, NB

St. Jacobs, ON

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Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Pointe-du-Chene, NB

Wortley Village, London, ON

The Red Deer Public Market, Red Deer, AB

Cookstown,ON

TheRentersGuide.ca River Landing, Saskatoon, SK

Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC

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Choose multi-functional products with hidden technology and beautiful design to create a modern feel. Think televisions hidden in cabinets, speakers mounted behind the wall, and sleek kitchen faucets with a hidden sprayer. Technology that seamlessly blends into a space will always feel new. Consider incorporating accessories in shades such as clean green, saffron, ocean blue, and magenta to create a soothing atmosphere that will never feel tired. “Adding sleek pieces in a colour that you’ll always love – rather than a trendy colour – makes your style timeless, not to mention wallet-friendly,”says Jo Alcorn, a Toronto-based interior design expert. Update fabrics to those that feature timeless geometric designs, overlapping layers, or stripes. All of these can instantly make a home more contemporary without a large investment. Sleek and simple architectural details add maximum design impact and can become the focal point in any room.

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ike fashion, interior design trends change with the seasons. Each month, different colours and patterns become the new “it” look, inspiring us to overhaul our home décor.

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“Paying attention to your hardware including cabinet handles, light fixtures and even faucets can play a huge role in making your place look more modern,” says Alcorn. For instance, the strong, angular lines of the Vero lavatory faucet bring a sense of urban sophistication to the bathroom. See more at deltafaucet. ca. When considering furniture, look for pieces with glass or painted wood, and materials like coloured acrylic, fibreglass, and chrome. These features will ensure your choices stand the test of time. Nothing dates a space like clutter. Organize and store – or even neatly display – magazines, newspapers, and TheRentersGuide.ca books. Electronic cords should be off the floor and not visible to keep your room looking neat and clean. NC

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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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Sufficient cash – Sounds silly, but if you’re moving far and opening a new bank account, you may have to wait for your first cheque to clear. You’ll also need some time to learn where TheRentersGuide.ca neighbourhood bank machines are.

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.

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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Address of Distinction Spectacular Lake Views

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Is your RESP keeping up with

the cost of tuition? “Most parents want to help their kids get a solid financial start in life, and a key part of that is avoiding as much student debt as possible,” said Tom Hamza, president of Investor Education Fund, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to financial literacy and education. “But to make sure your savings go as far as possible, figure out how much it’s going to cost, set a realistic savings goal and start saving as soon as you can.” Hamza recommends breaking the process down into steps: • Determine how much one year of school – all expenses in – will cost. Since costs can vary, use IEF’s university cost and debt calculator (web location below), which estimates the cost based on university and degree choice, and also factors in other costs, such as transportation, rent, food, entertainment, etc.

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According to Statistics Canada, undergraduate tuition reached a nationwide high of $5,366 in 2011, peaking the highest in Ontario at $6,640. Factoring in the cost of books, food, rent and other living expenses, a student may need well above $10,000 a year. If recent trends TheRentersGuide.ca are any indication, those costs are likely to increase.

• If you haven’t already, open a registered education savings plan (RESP) account as soon as possible. An RESP allows your savings to grow tax free and the government provides grants to help boost your savings. To get the annual maximum grant of $500, you need to contribute $2,500 by December 31st each year. • Contribute to your RESP regularly. The costs of college or university will vary depending on your child’s choice of program and school and whether your child lives away or at home. Crunch the numbers with IEF’s RESP calculator for an estimate of how much you’ll need to save every year until your child graduates high school. More information aboutTheRentersGuide.ca saving for your child’s education and answers to your money questions can be found online at www. GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. NC

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Top 10 smoking tips

on The grill FRom WebeR’S Smoke cookbook—written by New York Times best-selling author Jamie Purviance—take a look at the 10 secrets to infusing rich, smoky flavours into almost any dish and with any barbecue, from a traditional smoker, a

6. keep the air moving. Keep the vents on your charcoal grill open, and position the vent on the lid on the side opposite the coals. The open vents will draw smoke from the charcoal and wood below so that it swirls over your food and out the top properly, giving you the best ventilation and the cleanest smoke. If the fire gets too hot, close the top vent almost all the way. 7. Don’t go golfing. Smoking is a relatively low-maintenance way of cooking—but remain mindful and be safe. Never leave a lit fire unattended, and check the temperature every hour or so. You might need to adjust the vents or add more charcoal. 8. Try not to peek. Every time you open a grill, you lose heat and smoke—two of the most important elements for making a great meal. Open the lid only when you really need to tend to the fire, the water pan, or the food. Ideally take care of them all at once—and quickly. Otherwise, relax and keep a lid on it.

1. Start early. Many of the flavour compounds in smoke are fat and water soluble, which means that whatever you are cooking will absorb smoky flavors best when it is raw. As the surface cooks and dries out, the smoke does not penetrate as well. 2. Go low and slow (most of the time). Real barbecue is cooked slowly over low, indirect heat—with wood smoke— because that’s a traditional way to make sinewy meats so moist and tender that you hardly need teeth. But don’t miss easy opportunities for adding sweet wood aromas to foods that are grilled over a hot fire for just minutes, like steaks, shrimp, and even vegetables.

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3. Regulate the heat with a water pan. Big fluctuations in smoking temperatures can tighten and dry out foods. Whenever you cook for longer than an hour with charcoal, use a pan of water to help TheRentersGuide.ca stabilize the heat and add some humidity.

Obviously a water smoker already has one, but for a charcoal grill, use a large disposable foil pan, and don’t forget to refill it. 4. Don’t overdo it. The biggest mistake rookies make is adding too much wood, chunk after chunk, to the point where the food tastes bitter. In general, you should smoke food for no longer than half its cooking time. Also, the smoke should flow like a gentle stream, not like it is billowing out of a train engine. 5. White smoke is good; black smoke is bad. Clean streams of whitish smoke can layer your food with the intoxicating scents of smoldering wood. But if your fire lacks enough ventilation, or your food is directly over the fire and the juices are burning, blackish smoke can taint your food or lead to unpleasant surprises when you lift the lid.

9. Let the bark get dark. When smoked properly, ribs and large chunks of beef and pork should be enveloped in a dark mahogany, borderline black crust called “bark.”This bark is the consequence of fat and spices sizzling with smoke on the surface of the meat developing into a caramelized crust. So before you take your dinner off the grill or wrap it in foil, make sure you’ve waited long enough for the delicious, dark bark to develop. 10. Feature the star attraction. The main ingredient in any smoked recipe is like the lead singer in a rockand-roll band. Every other flavor should play a supporting role. In other words, don’t upstage something inherently delicious with a potent marinade, heavy-handed seasonings, or thick coats of sauce. Harmonizing flavors in ways that feature the main ingredient is what separates the masters from the masses.

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Create Clear views

e can all agree that nothing beats a beautiful view. No matter the size of a room or space, a view to the outside world makes the area feel more expansive and naturally open. Whether it’s a city or rural view, there are lots of ways to enhance the natural beauty of your vista. Sally Morse, director of creative services for window fashions company, Hunter Douglas, offers a few new tips to give you the vision you desire:

• Accessorize – Not all rooms in a home look out onto a pleasant view. Hanging a fun poster or a pretty painting on the wall will draw the eye away from the window. Wall mirrors are also ideal for decorating a space with small windows because they provide the illusion of depth and added dimension. Consider hanging two groupings of wall mirrors on opposite walls, so that they reflect light and bounce it back across the room. • Sheers – One of the most stylish and utilitarian ways to dress up your view is with window sheers. However, not all sheers offer the same visibility. For example, an irregular, undulating pattern, known as the moiré effect, can occur with some sheer window treatments. Imagine having a beautiful view, but not being able to appreciate it because your window coverings are detracting from its beauty. One solution comes from Hunter Douglas. Its Silhouette and Nantucket window shadings have an anti-moiré patent so that they provide a clear and uninterrupted view of the outside while diffusing incoming light and providing enhanced UV-protection. More information is available online at www.hunterdouglas.ca NC.

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keele & finch

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$839 $879 $1,129 $1,299

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Jane & Wilson

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Picnicking is a favourite

CANADIAN PASTIME. In fact, it’s our right of summer. Canadians are passionate about picnicking! It’s a great Canadian pastime that doesn’t cost much and can literally take place anywhere, anytime and for any reason! A national survey conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Schneiders Country Naturals shows that the lure of the picnic basket is undeniable for 85 per cent of Canadians who said they like to picnic regularly.

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foodie Food historians believe picnics grew from traditions of the wealthy such as banquets and garden parties in the medieval, renaissance and Victorian eras. Today, picnics can stem from impromptu get-togethers, as a way to enjoy the outdoors or as an excuse to spend quality time with friends and family.

What’s interesting is that picnic fare has hardly changed. The types of foods consumed at a picnic in the 14th century would have been pastries, ham and prepared meats. In the early 1900’s, it was sliced roast beef, ham or cold steak sandwiches, canned fruit, and buttered rolls. The 1920’s had even more ham sandwiches with potato salad, baked whole ham, hot dog sandwiches, deviled eggs and cabbage slaw.

Perfect Picnic tiPs: What to pack & where to go There’s no doubt Canadians know how to make the best of the four seasons. We embrace the cold with various winter sports and take advantage of the warm sun when it finally comes around! With only a few more months left to enjoy the sun, the lure of the picnic basket is undeniable for the vast majority of Canadians. In a recent national survey conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Schneiders Country Naturals, 85 per cent said they like to picnic. Here are some quick tips to help make your next picnic with your family an even more fun and relaxing occasion. change it up. Picnics aren’t only for lunch. Consider taking the family outside for a breakfast picnic complete with muffins, fresh fruit and orange juice. Don’t forget the bacon; it’s portable and delicious warm or cold! Or, make it a night just for two with a romantic sunset picnic. Schneiders Country Naturals dinner ham, salad and a glass of wine pack easily and are wholesome and simple to prepare, not to mention your partner will love it – 77 per cent of male respondents and 79 per cent of female respondents think that picnics are romantic! Goin’ where the wind blows. Don’t limit yourself to the park nearby. In the picnic survey, 82 per cent of the respondents said a picnic can happen anywhere, even on a tailgate (8 per cent)! Try out some new and fun spots like on a dock, at the local ball diamond, or even on the beach. A tisket, a tasket, what’s in the basket? Two in three Canadians say it’s important for new food products to be natural, so look to brands like Schneiders Country Naturals prepared meats are the first to be approved by Health Canada to carry “made with natural ingredients” claim and contain no artificial preservatives. Or, pack some all hot dogs made with natural ingredients and find a public barbeque! Finish up your meal with some fresh and nutritious fruits, like oranges and bananas. Store your food in cooler bags.

Today, it’s much the same; however picnic-goers are also looking for foods that are made with natural, wholesome ingredients and no artificial preservatives. Options like new Schneiders Country Naturals hot dogs, bacon, baked hams and deli meats which are made with natural ingredients and no artificial additives or preservatives are perfect picnic fare.

Game on. Don’t forget to bring games that the entire family likes to play! Take advantage of a wide open space and bring out a Frisbee or soccer ball. If you want to keep cool in the shade, grab a deck of cards or a board game that your family loves. Most importantly, relax, sit back and enjoy the warm sun we wait for every year! NC.

It’s safe to say that as long as there is good food and great company, most Canadians enjoy a picnic no matter the location. In fact, 82 per cent of survey respondents agreed a picnic could happen anywhere – even on a TheRentersGuide.ca tailgate (eight per cent)! The point? To relax, enjoy the scenery and the company with the foods you love.

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BMO InvestOrLIne:

Back to school season - A great time to teach kids about money and investing As children across the country prepare to start a new school year, BMO InvestorLine suggests that it is an opportune time for parents to start teaching their kids about the basics of investing and saving for the future.

appreciation for the value of saving. Taking Action: Learn the Marketplace (suggested ages: 10 to 12) Once the basics are in place, it is time to start learning about investing: Educate children on the concept of risk and the importance of having a balanced investment portfolio - use language they understand and keep to key, simple concepts.

“Learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings at the end of the day,” said Cesar Rainusso, vice president, BMO InvestorLine. “It’s never too early to introduce kids to the world of finance and that can start in the home. Even very young children can learn basic money skills, while older children can be taught about the stock market and the importance of setting financial goals.”

Explain that purchasing a stock means they own a small piece of a company and the value of the stock can go up or down.

BMO InvestorLine offers tips for parents on how to teach their children about saving and investing at any age.

Decide together how frequently they will check the stock prices (once a day, once a week) and then show them how to keep a log of the price changes to see how well their selections have performed.

The Early Years: The Value of Saving (suggested ages: 5 to 9) As soon as children start to collect a few coins and understand the value of money, open a savings account for them. Explain to them why saving/ investing money is important in life. Introduce them to the concept of having a bank account and how money in a bank account earns interest. Focus on a specific goal (such as buying a video game or a bike) this can make it TheRentersGuide.ca easier for kids to set aside the money. Suggest children save at least part of the cash they receive for birthdays, holidays or jobs for something they really want. By setting a goal and purchasing items

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Show them how to read stock prices in the newspaper’s financial pages or online. As homework, have them track the stock prices of a handful of familiar companies, such as Walt Disney or Tim Hortons, to make the exercise more interesting and personal.

If you have an online investing account, walk them through your portfolio and explain to them the rationale for your portfolio’s composition and any trades/ changes you make. Getting Real: Becoming an Investor (suggested ages: 13 to 19) Once the groundwork has been set, have kids invest a small sum of money in a few stocks they were previously tracking and perhaps offer to match any gains the child makes in their stock picks. Consider setting up a custodial account and having the child contribute part of

his or her savings. With BMO InvestorLine, parents are allowed to set up an account on behalf of children who are under the legal age of majority. Teach kids about the different savings and investing instruments available to them, such as: a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), used to save for post-secondary education; a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), for saving for retirement; and a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), to build up a contingency fund or save for a larger purchase such as a post-graduation trip or car. Explain that the younger an investor starts to put aside and save his/her money, the more time his/her money has to grow. “The most important lesson of all is to make learning about finances fun for kids,” said Mr. Rainusso. “With some instruction and hands-on experience, you may have the makings of the next Warren Buffet living under your roof!” For more information on investing, TheRentersGuide.ca please visit www.bmoinvestorline.com. Get the latest BMO press releases via Twitter by following @BMOmedia.

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7 Auburndale Court,102-108 Bergamot Ave.

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Create safer

window coverings in your home Window fashions company Hunter Douglas says it has always made safety a top priority. Newest in the lineup of products with enhanced child safety features is soft, sheer Silhouette window shading with the LiteRise cordless lifting system. Silhouette with LiteRise features cordless operation that not only makes raising and lowering, as well as tilting the shading for variable light control easy, but eliminates the need for cords of any kind. No cords makes it especially ideal for homes with young children and provides a clean, uncluttered look at the window. More information is available online at www. hunterdouglas.ca. NC

roviding a safe environment within your home is important, especially when you have young children in your care. To do this, it is helpful to recognize and resolve all potentially dangerous situations, even those that are not as obvious. Window coverings in particular are present in most TheRentersGuide.ca rooms and have an attractive appearance that is oftentimes not associated with any safety concerns; however, window covering cords can form hazardous loops. TheRentersGuide.ca

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What to look for in an apartment By Jane Herman

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

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

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Rental Agreements What You Should Know Before you Sign a Lease

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

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

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• 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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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.

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❏ 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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❏ File cabinets and contents

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

Unbelievable Prices in East York!!! Pape & Danforth

85 & 95 Gamble Ave. • Heat & hot water included

• Close to shopping, schools & TTC • On-site staff

1150*

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1280*

East York Unfurnished

• Spacious suites

*Plus hydro

Call 416-229-2170 ext. 0 or

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

• 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

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Call in the Romans for that classic-tailored look The Romans are on the march

“I felt like a kid in a candy store when I opened our new sample book,” says Mary Dobson, spokesperson for Levolor Window Fashions in Canada and also a guest expert on CityLine. “There is so much to choose from, and it’s all beautiful. The stripes in particular set my imagination reeling with the possibilities.” In the past, when creating a traditional roman shade you required traditional sewing skills. But Mike Muyal, director of marketing for Levolor, assures that this is no longer the case.“Levolor has always offered a custom shade making service, and it applies to all the types of shades we offer, including romans,” he explains. “Homeowners can select their preferred combination of face and lining fabric, hobbled or flat style, cordless or standard operation, and many other details of trim and installation, and have the finished shade delivered to their home. It’s a popular service that is helping to bring the well-tailored look of romans to windows throughout the home.”

here was a time when one would confine roman shades to the important rooms of the house – the dining room and the master bedroom, perhaps. But that’s all changing as the traditional roman

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shade – hobbled – is joined by the modern flat version with its well-

tailored look. Now, you can indulge in roman shades in any room in the house, choosing from an exciting and growing range of fabrics to carry your room style though to the windows. TheRentersGuide.ca

Although it is possible to review new products and colours and options on line, Mary Dobson strongly recommends working through an independent retailer, or selected home-improvement retailers, whose experienced decorators will help ensure a perfect fit and hassle-free installation.

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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

Keele-Wilson 1 & -2 bdrm apts, available in clean, quiet, well maintained, low rise buildings w/ elevator. New floors,parking & appliances Close to shopping & TTC. From $820/ mo & $940/mo Call (416)633-7514

Albion / Kipling -- 1 Bdrm bsmt apt in one family home. Parking & shared laundry. Quiet & clean. Close to TTC & Albion mall. No Smoking / Pets. First/Last req’d. $650/month includes utils.Avail Sept 1st. Call (416)748-8246

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

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Bathurst & Finch. -1 bdrm 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 3

Bathurst/College Area:1 bdrm -Appt on the second level of a home,private entrance.$1400/monthly Utils incld.No smoking/ pets.A/C,Appliances.Close to little italy,TTC. Call evenings (416)494-3090,days (416)4842600 ext 2119,416-558-8463,jnunes@bell. Untitled 5 n e t .

King/John:1 bdrm condo -on the 24th floor,laundry,central A/C,locker,balcony,includes 3 years free movie membership.Cinema Tower building.Close to all ammenties. (416)616-7516

Keele-Wilson 1 Bdrm -bsmt apt. Looks like new Sep entry. Shared Fridge.stove 1 Parking. Close to TTC & Subway Avail Aug 1st $715/mo + hydro. Ask for Fred (416)636-1403

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

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Jane & Sheppard:Appt -for rent & rooms of rent.Seprate entrance,shared kitchen & bath,near York University. Close to all amenities,Walking distance to Jane Street & TTC Transit.Avail Immed.647-740-3228,416-748-9733. Untitled 8

Rogers & Caledonia -Bachelor,1 bdrm walk out bsmt apt, Seprate Entrence, kitchen & bath, no pets/smoking, $575/mo avail Immed Call (416)526-5449

YONGE & SHEPPARD -Newly Painted Brand New Floors Located on 6th floor 2 bdrm 2 bath $1750/ mo 1prkg Close to all amenties,North York Centre Schools, TTC Avail Immed (416)733-1546, (416)220-9931

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ROYAL YORK & -DIXON 1bdrm bsmt apt Full bath, $850/mo laundry, parking & utils included Sep entry Living room & Kitchen Avail end of sept.(416)839-3702

YONGE & FINCH -Located On 9th Floor 2 bdrm 2 bath $1750/ mo utils included 1prkg, 1 Locker Close to all amenties,Schools, TTC/Finch Subway Avail Immed (416)733-1546, (416)220-9931

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Weston & Eglinton -1 bdrm apt, very clean. Close to Subway Starting $800/mo & up Available Immed Call (647)990-4053

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call 416-781-7217 or 416-444-6636 www.crestview.ca

EGLINTON-KEELE Beautiful -1 bdrm apt. + 2 bdrm apt utils incld. Free parking. Close to shopping & transit. Ready to move in immed. For more details call: (416)554-0508

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

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• steps from TTC, shopping • Hardwood floors • Laundry Room • Garage parking ($40/mth) • Storage locker • 4-piece bath

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KEELE & EGLINTON -- Clean 1 & 2 bdrm apts in low rise bldg. Freshly painted, refinished floors. Avail immed. Utils incld. Laundry on-site. call (905)832-8310, (416)895-4512

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VICTORIA PARKLAWRENCE:Newly renovated -2 Bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entry. Close to DVP/401. Avail Sept 1st, $850/mo incls utils.No smoking/pets. Call:416-838-3062 , (416)444-9451

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EGLINTON EAST OF -D.V.PReno.1 bdrm $850 Laundry on-site. Near shops & transit. Avail Now. Call Irene (416)751-7210, www.linwood.ca

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

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Dinnertime fun for the family

f the kids are moaning and groaning about your tired, old recipes, try adding some excitement to your mealtime repertoire. introducing new flavours and cultural cuisine to the table is a great way to bring your family together and get your little ones to try new foods. With just a handful of ingredients and a grill you can prepare a no-mess, no-fuss Koreaninspired recipe in 20 minutes flat. Made with crisp lettuce and a succulent Korean barbecue sauce, the pork lettuce wraps below are the perfect summer TheRentersGuide.ca meal to enjoy on the patio. Quick, easy and fun to assemble, these lettuce wraps are sure to become a family favourite during the hot summer months. TheRentersGuide.ca

Korean PorK Lettuce WraPs serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes total time: 20 minutes ingreDients: 1 1/2 lb (675 g) pork tenderloin 1 cup (250 mL) VH Korean BBQ Sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) VH soya sauce 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice Pam grilling spray

ingreDients For WraPs: 8 whole romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried 2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice Â˝ cup (125 mL) grated carrot (optional) Â˝ cup (125 mL) green onions, finely sliced 1 cup (250 mL) cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions: Slice the tenderloin lengthwise into four pieces, creating four equal strips. Pierce strips all over with a fork. Place in plastic freezer bag with 1/2 cup (125 mL) VH Korean BBQ Sauce, VH soya sauce and lime juice. Marinate for at least one hour, up to one day. Spray grill with Pam grilling spray and heat to medium-high. Remove pork from marinade and wipe off excess, discard marinade. Place pork on grill and cook for four minutes, flip pieces over and begin basting with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of VH Korean BBQ Sauce, continue cooking for five minutes or until pork is cooked through. Slice pork into half-inch strips and serve alongside other garnishes. To assemble wraps, fill lettuce leaves with rice, pork, carrots, cucumber, additional sauce and green onions.

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Central Unfurnished Apartments

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Markham & Steeles: -3 bdrms detached home. Large closets, Garage, A/C,wooden floors,Walk out to deck. Close to park, schools, shopping & TTC. No smoking/pets. $1350/m +utils.Avail Oct 1st. Call 905-2090737, 647-8384391

C ALEDONIA / EGLINTON - L o w rise bldg -1 bdrm $845/monthly & 2 bdrm $1095/mo inclusive.Avail Immed Laundry on-site, parking.Avail Close to Transit & Shops. Call: (416)453-3066

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

MARLEE - ROSELAW N - B a c h e lor $750/mo 1 -bedroom From $875 2 Bdrm $1049 w/ balcony. Prkg & Hydro extra. 5 mins walk to subway. Call JANA (416)780-9795, www.linwood.ca

KING QUEEN-JAMESON-Convenient public -transit,expressway & shopping,renovated,eat-in kitchen 1 bdrm $750 & 2 bdrm $925 hydro, Cable & garage extra Call Tatyana at 416-516-2494,697-764-4265. Untitled 22

STEELES & KEELE -375 COOK ROAD UNIT 55 NORTH YORK (YORK UNIVERSITY) 3 Beautiful bdrm townhouse 2.5 bath, 5 appls, Balcony $1500/mo+ utils. Close to all amenities, TTC Transit Avail Immed Call RUTH (647)889-3355

Your complete (416) rental source. 784-3311

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EBS Moving & -Housing Last Minute Bookings Welcome 7 Days A Week/365 Days A Year Clean & Secure Storage Facilities Your Local & Long Distance Movers Fully Equipped MovingTrucks Experienced Movers call 416-744-3000 647-6576683

Finch & Sentinel -Large 2 bdrm Penthouse with private roof top patio hrdwood floors throughout $1325/mo prkg & all utils included Avail July 15 th or August 1st TTC at your door step walking distance to york University Call. (416)471-3444 e-mail mbmanagement@rogers.com

SRM & SONS -MOVING & STORAGE- CHECK OUT OUR AD IN THE BACK OF THE MAGAZINE OR CALL TODAY (416)747-7082

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Bathurst/Lawrence, 1200 Sqft -2 Bedroom Basement Apartment. Seperate Private Ent. new Laminate floor,9 foot ceiling, Fire place, Ensuite Laundry,Above grade windows.Central Air and Vacume, Cable,internet, Parking.No pets/smoking.Avail Spet 1st.$1225/monthly all inclusive.(416)219-7551

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K e e l e / S h e p p a r d : 3 bedroom,main floor. -Avail Sept 1st ñ 1150/mth plus utilities.Hardwood floors,appliances, parking, garage, laundry, backyard, freshly painted. Close to subway, shopping, schools. No smoking/pets Call (905)669-2669

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BATHURST & WILSON -Newly renovated Bachelor bsmt apt private entrance Central Air conditioning close to shopping,TTC & all amenities no smoke/pets $700/mo utils included avail Immed call (416)636-2986

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HEWPAL 5 STAR -MOVERS!!-Moving & storage. Any size storage for 1st mo only $1. 24hr notice ok. Rates are final. Free estimates. No Hidden fees. 10% off for immed moves. Add’l 5% off if booked between 3rd-15th of the month. Licensed and bonded. (647)268-0153

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TOP MOVERS HOME -* APARTMENT * OFFICE * LOCAL/LONG DISTANCE MOVING. LOWEST RATE AND FREE ESTIMATES. 24 Hrs, 7 DAYS A WEEK. (416)219-5283

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WARDEN & STEELES -1 bdrm bsmt apt $850/mo Includes laundry, Cable & Utilities 1 car Parking No pets/smoke Close to all amenties,401 &404 Sep Entry Avail Immed Refrences Required call (647)928-5770

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If you lived here you would be home by now Bristol Court Tower 6550 Glen Erin Drive,

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conversation piece that chronicles a special sporting event your family attended,” she adds. Professional custom framers can bring individual pieces of memorabilia together in a high-quality, cohesive piece.

“Whether sports are a timehonoured tradition or a new family passion, there are always moments to remember and stories waiting to be told,” says Erinn Valencich, a nationally recognized celebrity interior designer who has been featured on HGTV and in several publications, such as Good Housekeeping and House Beautiful. “Sports-themed wall décor is a great way to showcase team spirit, and can serve as a fascinating conversation starter for guests.” Valencich says the first step to showcasing sports and school memorabilia in the home is to choose items that have personal meaning. “When deciding what to display, remember that the items should tell a story about your personal interests or experiences, such as a game you attended or a moment you’ll always remember,” she says. Valencich offers these additional tips for creating eye-catching and meaningful sports-themed wall displays. Get creative with colour “First, work with your local custom framer, who will ensure pieces are framed to the highest quality,” TheRentersGuide.ca Valencich suggests. “Request matboard that matches the team’s colours to immediately call the team to mind. The Crescent Select Impact Colors

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matboard line is ideal for this, as it features exact colour matches for every college and professional sports team.” Mix sizes, shapes and Materials “When framing sports pictures, choose different shapes, textures and auxiliary elements in order to create a memorable gallery wall that can become a tribute to a favourite team,” says Valencich. “I recommend choosing two to three primary pieces to be the focal point of the wall grouping and supplement them by also framing pennants, jerseys, trading cards, game programmes and other meaningful memorabilia for a unique design. It’s the mix of sizes, shapes and pieces that really make a collection sing!” capture a personal sports experience Valencich also suggests turning a picture of a sports fan’s favourite player, team or stadium into a unique gift. She recommends incorporating several memorable pieces into a single custom-framed piece, such as a photo of the family from a game combined with a ticket stub or program. “By personalizing with a photo, framed sports memorabilia can become a

Find the perFect place For a sports display Valencich believes that sports memorabilia makes a much bigger statement when grouped together in one area. “When displaying sports pictures and memorabilia, choose a room that is the most personal to the family’s sports enthusiast, such as a children’s bedroom, an office, den or entertainment room,” suggests Valencich.

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Family Caregiver credit

will support the sandwich generation

ccording to Statistics Canada, approximately 2.7 million Canadians provide unpaid care for people 65 years and older. Many of these people are the “sandwich generation”, those caught between the oftenconflicting demands of raising children and caring for aging parents or other relatives. TheRentersGuide.ca

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There is some tax relief in sight, however. Having begun with the 2012 tax return, the $2,000 credit for a Family Caregiver will provide an additional $300 in tax savings to the existing credits that may be claimed. “Caring for both growing children and elderly family members can be challenging at times and you need all the help you can get,” says Cleo Hamel, senior tax analyst at H&R Block. “This credit recognizes that more and more Canadians are caregivers to more than just their elderly parents. And for people caring for their aging parents, the caregiver amount is still available and you may want to explore the Disability Tax Credit options too.” Hamel suggests one of the ways you can avoid missing out on this and other deductions is by using tax preparation, do-it-yourself software, like H&R Block At Home. Found online at www.hrblock.ca, it will guide you through step-by-step tips to identify every possible deduction or TheRentersGuide.ca credit. This software also calculates your return as you go and ensures you get your maximum refund. NC

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e’ve all been there: your child is moving out and it’s a day you never thought would come. Are you ready now that your once-little one is ready to leave the nest? There’s no doubt that it can be a bit scary not having your child close to home. However, more and more parents are realizing what a useful tool technology can be, often easing (if not eliminating) some of the stress associated with the new separation.

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Marc Aube, a tech expert at Microsoft Canada has some tips on how you can connect easily with your kids come the fall. • A picture says it all – They may be away from home but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the major moments. With Windows SkyDrive you and your student can share stories through your uploaded pictures, allowing you to stay connected on a regular basis. It’s a free and secure online family photo album that can be viewed from anywhere, which is great for the student on the go. • Only a chat away – Set a weekly time to touch base using free tools like Windows Live Messenger or Skype. These are easy ways to check-in, catch up and chat face-to-face for free. Sunday nights may not be the same, but this will help establish a fun new familiar routine that’s great for students on a budget. • It all starts with the PC – At the core of all these tools is a powerful machine. The right PC will bring all the tools together and help you stay connected instantly and easily with your kids. Starting them off with the right machine will make their year smoother and yours a little less stressful.

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Buffalo chicken potato salad

hoosing local vegetables is not only a great way to eat healthy but it’s also fun for the whole family. For this recipe visit your favourite farmer’s market to find the seasonal potatoes, red onions and cucumber.

serves: 6

Directions:

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cover potatoes with water in a 3-litre saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.

cooking time: 10 minutes ingreDients: 1 pound red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces 700 mL (3 cups) cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) 230 mL (1 cup) peeled and chopped cucumber 120 mL (1/2 cup) Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise 120 mL (1/2 cup) chopped red onion

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120 ml (1/2 cup) chopped celery 35 mL (2 1/2 tbsp) cayenne pepper sauce 30 mL (2 tbsp) crumbled blue cheese

Toss potatoes with remaining ingredients in serving bowl. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve chilled or at room temperature and, if desired, on a bed of lettuce, garnished with celery leaves. Did you know? Mayonnaise is a great substitute for traditional cooking oils since it locks in flavour and moisture, giving you juicy, tasty chicken breasts with the added benefit of omega-3, a polyunsaturated fat. Since Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating a small amount (30-45 mL or two to three tbsp) of unsaturated fat each day, mayonnaise is a great ingredient to add to your dish or meal. More recipe ideas to keep your dinners interesting this summer and TheRentersGuide.ca complete nutrition information can be found at www.hellmanns.ca. NC

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How to get started

Many Canadians end up making some basic mistakes that can adversely influence their financial situation. “Perhaps the biggest mistake people make is believing they don’t

have enough money or knowledge for a financial plan,” notes Ms. Dabu. “It’s never too early to have a financial

plan and it can start with just a few small steps so that you can have a clearer financial picture.”

Whether you have a financial plan or you are thinking of putting one together, there are a few things that can help you get started successfully as well as ensure that you

remain on track with your plan. Ms. Dabu recommends taking the following into consideration:

• Get clarity on your spending and savings patterns. You

can’t establish a financial plan if you don’t have an idea of what your day to day spending looks like and where you can direct funds to more savings.

with your first

financial plan

hether it’s day–to–day expenses or preparing for the future, everyone needs to have a financial plan. “Regardless of your age, a financial plan is critical to TheRentersGuide.ca keeping you on track with both your savings and goals. It can provide clarity on what you’re saving for, both in the short and long term, and help show you the best way to get there,” says Caroline Dabu, vice president of retirement and financial planning with BMO Financial Group. TheRentersGuide.ca

• Identify what your short and long term goals are. Make sure you set realistic goals and set yourself up for

success. Your goals can include shorter terms goals like

major purchases such as a home, car, cottage or longer– term goals such as your kids’ education or retirement.

• Make sure you plan for the unexpected. A good financial plan will make sure that you can deal with unexpected events, such as a major drop in the stock market, an unexpected illness or medical emergency.

• Stay on top of your plan. One of the other mistakes people make is getting a plan then filing it away.

Sticking to a plan means staying on top of your financial picture and remaining disciplined to your savings and investment goals.

• Make sure your plan is updated. Review your plan

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East Unfurnished Apartments 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.$1100/monthly.416-282-8306 Untitled 31 ( 4 1 6 ) 8 8 9 - 5 3 11

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Danforth rd & -Birchmount rd Kingston/Midland - Close -to 1bdrm apartment For rent Avail Sept 1st Cliffside Plaza, Fully renovated 2 Bdrm apts Close to all amenities (416)662-5400 in excellent condition! Great location. Clean, bright, spacious, hrdwd flrs, eat in kitch, 4 pc bath, laundry facilities avail. Free Parking Close to all amenities & Transit $915/mo all Untitled 26 inclusive. Call: (416)781-7840 Untitled 32 Eglinton & Midland:Clean,bright -1 bdrm bsmt apt.Close to all amenities.No Smoking/Pets.$650/month utils included.Mature single female. Avail Immed. Call:416-267-3615. Untitled 27

LAWRENCE & MORNINGSIDE -Newly Renovated 1bdrm ($770/mo) & 2 bdrm ($880/mo) bsmt apts Sep Entry, Utils Incl Cable & prkg extra lndry only on weekends No pets/smoke Close to all amenities TTC At Door Avail Sept 1st (416)887Untitled 33 2465, (416)980-4403

EGLINTON/KENNEDY-Bachelor bsmt apt.Sep -entry, $600/ mo Hydro & Water incl’d. Close to all amens.No pets/smoking.Working person and female preferred. Avail immediately Call (416)751-8438

McCowan-Ellesmere-1 large bdrm -bsmt apt. Suits one working person. 3 pc bath. Kitchen. Full size appls. Walk to subway/TTC, prkg & Scarb town centre. $685 incls utils. No smoking/ pets. Avail Sept 1st. Call (416)289-7676

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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

Medowvale-Sheppard Large 1 -bdrm bsmt apt, sep entry, 1 parking, first/last req, $800/mo, no pets/smoking, Avail Immed Call (416)208-7076

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ELLESMERE-BRIMLEY:Close to TTC/ subway,Town -Center.Newly reno, 2 bdrm bsmt apt. Bright. Own entry, prkg, lndry and cable incld.Avail immediately.Working couple or student preffered.1st/last. $950,Ref’s req’d. Close to U of T(scarborough campus).No pets/ Untitled 30 smoking.Call (416)431-0240

Morningside Ave/Sheppard Ave -East:1bdrm bsmt appt,1 bath,full kitchen,living, laundry,parking.$850/ monthly utilities included. (416)282-2641

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BROCK & 401 -in Pickering -Working male to share 2 bdrm bsmt apt. Private entry,1 prkg. $525 all inclusive.First/last req’d.No smoking/pets. Avail immediately.Call Mina:9056 8 6 - 0 5 4 0 , G e o rg e : 4 16 - 5 5 6 - 6 9 3 5

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

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Thorncliffe Park food growing project:

ripe for the picking

he Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee is about to harvest their first major crop of the summer; organic tomatoes, eggplants, hot peppers, okra, cucumbers and herbs are ripe for the picking at the community garden located at 35 Thorncliffe Park Drive on August 29, from 9 10 A.M. This container gardening project in Thorncliffe Park focuses on an innovative method of growing healthy food, supported with community engagement and an aim to demonstrate and build the foundation for a local social enterprise based on sustainable food production. In exchange for volunteering their time, participants gain direct access to fresh, local, nutritious produce from the shared harvest. Since June, ten local women have been directly engaged in planting, watering and maintaining the 50+ containers that make up this “instant garden.” “We seek to empower women in Thorncliffe Park to believe they can make a difference in their community” explains Sabina Ali, the Coordinator for the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee, adding that this “is both a needed and viable project for Thorncliffe Park.” To help maximize yields and gain gardening skills, the Committee has partnered with Verity Dimock, of The Growing Connection. Verity has trained the volunteers in the use of the EarthBox®, a highly space and water efficient system for growing vegetables. “Daily, the women are collecting data about their harvest” explains Verity, “and we are learning together about the potential for a TheRentersGuide.ca scalable community-based urban growing model.” This containerized garden box is a great option for urban production and has been used with much success by the Food and Agriculture TheRentersGuide.ca Organization of the United Nations in more

than 100 community and school gardens around the world; this project with the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee is the first adult community application in Canada. “Our goal is to engage women in sustainable urban food production and to demonstrate potential for significant income generation for community members” explains Suzanne Karajaberlian with Summerhill, a local business who has partnered with the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee and Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office to deliver this project. This project has been funded by the Home Depot Foundation of Canada, The McLean Foundation and Summerhill and is supported by Morguard properties. About Thorncliffe Park:

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Cherry Vanilla Slab Pie

This tender, flakey pastry is filled with delicious California sweet cherries and accented with vanilla. This recipe will feed a crowd . . . and who doesn’t love pie? (ServeS 12) 3 cups, all-purpose flour 1/2 cup each cold, cubed butter and lard or shortening 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, divided 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch

DirectiOnS: Pulse flour, butter, lard and salt in a food processor until crumbly. Whisk 1 egg with 2 tsp lemon juice; add enough ice water to make 2/3 cup. Add to the flour mixture and pulse until the dough comes together. Form into an oblong disk; chill for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a well-floured surface, roll dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8-in. thick. Trim dough into a 13-by-18-in. rectangle. Carefully transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Stir sugar with cornstarch and lemon zest until combined. Sprinkle half of the mixture evenly down the length of one side of the rectangle, leaving a 1-in. border. Arrange cherries evenly over sugar mixture. Whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice with vanilla; drizzle evenly over the cherries. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture evenly over top.

1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 lb California sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 6 cups)

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Fold dough over to cover the filling. Fold an additional ½-in. of dough from bottom layer over top layer along the edges; crimp with a fork to seal. Whisk remaining egg with a little water; brush all over pastry. Slash four vent holes in top. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on baking sheet. Tip: Fold dough into thirds or roll around a rolling pin to transfer it, after trimming, to the baking sheet. Optional Glaze: Blend icing sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle evenly over TheRentersGuide.ca the cooled pie. NC

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Jane & Major -Mackenzie: luxurious 2 bdrm bsmt apt, 4 modern appliances. A/C, Private Laundry, 2 parking, open concept livingroom/kitchen, modern cabnets,utilities included. No smoking. Sep Entry Available Nov 1st avail.$975/ Untitled 44 mth (416)801-3521

HWY 7 & -NINTH LINE 56 CORNEL PARK AVE (MARKHAM) Newly Reno 4 bdrm Luxury Town House New home incl ensuite 2.5 bath $1950/mo + utils 5 appls, 2 car garage, Backyard, Close to Transit & Hospital No pets/smoke Avail Immed (905)471-4961, (905)471-1048 Leave Message on voicemail

MCCOWAN & DENNISON -Big 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry,1 car prkg, AC, kitchen, $700/mo Also another 1 bdrm Avail for $650/mo Available immediately call (416)456-4078

Hwy7/Times/Leslie:Stylish 3 Bed -Home.Family Oriented Neighborhood.2 Story.Very Private,SuperBright.MBr With Ensuit.2 Walking Closet.2 Full &1/2 Bath.Fireplace. Hardwood Floor In Main.Private Laundry.2 Parking Space.Mins To Hwy 404, 407,Yonge St,Bayview Ave And Leslie.Some Furniture Available. Untitled 49 No pets/smoking.Call 416-616-4416.

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

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L a w r e n c e / M a j o r Mac:Clean 1 -bdrm bsmt for rent,1 bath,Carpeted,washer, dryer, fridge & stove,1 parking.$1000/monthly utilities included.Walking distance to go station & younge street.Call (416)891-8107

Younge/Major Mac:2 bdrm -plus Solarium,2 bath,1300 sq ft,recently renovated,undergroung parking spot,locker,ensuite laundry.Close to all ammenities.Step to Go train. (416)705-7746

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Bayview & John -1 bdrm bsmt apt bright & clean,own b a t h ro o m , f r i d g e , m i c ro w ave , c a bl e tv. Suits Single Person.Avail immed.Close to TTC,subway & shops $650/mo (905)881-0777 Untitled 41

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D u ff e r i n / S t e e l e s / Hwy 7- Self -contained 1 bdrm bsmt appt,walkout to B/Yard,sep entry. Near amens. $799/monthly prkg & utils inclâ€™d. No pets/smkg.Avail Immed. Call:416-825-2620 (905)553-2620.

WESTON RD/LANGSTAFF-2 bdrm -bsmt apt, bright & clean area. Prestigious neighbourhood. Avail Sept 1st. $1000/m incls.No pets/smoking. Call: (416)603-4800 or (905)856-8272 Untitled 47

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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

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WESTON RD/LANGSTAFF-Bsmt Bachelor -suite ifor rent, bright & clean area.Prestigious neighbourhood. Avail Sept 1st.$750/m incls.No pets/smoking.Call:(416)603-4800 or (905)856-8272 Untitled 48

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Teach financial discipline

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hether it’s welcoming home your adult child after graduation day or helping them pay off their credit card, parents feel the need to help their grown kids financially well into adulthood, which coupled with personal payments, retirement savings, and even elder care, can put a strain on anyone’s finances.

“High youth unemployment and increasing post-secondary education costs means many young people are more likely to rely financially on their parents well into adulthood,” says John Tracy, a senior vice president at TD Canada Trust. “As a parent, you want to help if your children are struggling financially, but it’s important your support does not compromise your own financial stability and retirement savings goals.” Tracy provides his advice on how boomer parents can practice tough love when it comes to family finances: • Get a plan and budget accordingly – Visit a financial advisor to develop a plan. With this plan in place, you will know how much you need to save every week to help achieve TheRentersGuide.ca your dream retirement. Refer to your plan before lending a financial hand to your children. Remember, your kids have decades left in the workforce to earn money, but you TheRentersGuide.ca likely do not.

• Pay yourself first – It’s vital that you prioritize retirement savings in your peak earning years, so you have enough saved to help live the lifestyle you want when you retire. Remember, if you can’t support yourself in retirement, then you risk shifting the financial strain onto your children instead. To make saving easier, consider automating your savings with a regular, pre-authorized transfer into your RSP. • Have open and honest conversations – It can be difficult talking about money, but it’s harder if you avoid it. Don’t assume that you are on the same page as your adult children. Be clear on what you are and are not willing to support financially. For example, if your child has moved back home, will they be responsible for paying rent or covering any household expenses? • Be a role model – Gradually shift your role from financial aid to TheRentersGuide.ca financial coach. Help your kids establish a plan to get their expenses under control and pay down debts to take some of the financial strain off of you. NC

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Bloor & Kipling -Fully Furnished Rooms For Rent First Room $550/mo & Second Room 650/mo sep entry, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets,Close to All Amenties, Cloverdale Mall, Walk to Kipling Subway TTC Transit Avail Immed (647)855Untitled 52 0398, (416)695-0190

McCowan-Steeles:Furnished room Shared -kitchen and bath.Laundry. Close to TTC. Mature or elderlyman & students only.Avail now. $450/monthly incls utils. No smoking/pets.Call 647761-6960,416-918-5047,647-761-1563.

DUFFERIN & EGLINTON -Large furnished rm,quiet home second floor,1 MALE, NON SMOKER.Incl free cable & TV set linen provided & laundered Share ceramic tiled 4pc bath & lge kitchen.Electrical appls/microwave.$495/mo utils incl.Close to shops,library& Untitled 53 TTC.No pets (416)785-6154

Midland & Lawrence -Room For rent in basement $450/mo Includes Utils, Carpet, Laundry & Cable. Shared Kitchen & Bathroom Close to all amenities No pets/smoke Available August 20th 2013 (647)453-0828

JANE-SHEPPARD-Room in basment, -and on second floor. Parking available. Includes Utils & cable, Avail Immed. Call 416-7443596 416-356-2395 ,416-546-9558

Neilson & Sheppard -- Large furnished rooms $450 & $500. Clean & quiet home. 2 minutes to Transit. Available Now. Call: (416)220-3316

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Bayview & Steeles- -Yonge Area Furnished Basement apt, Large Bedroom, Dining & Kitchen. Laundry, Internet, Cable & Parking Included. Sep Entry No pets/smoke $900/mo call (905)889-7338

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BELLAMY/EGLINTON - Scarborough Looking for mature individuals, rooms in newly reno homes, 1bdrms $450/mo inclusive shared accommodations Unfurnished Internet, Cable & Lndry incl. Prkg No Pets/Smoke. Avail Immed Email: charlesholder@hotmail.com or Call: 647-404-3063 -

Steeles/Hilda:Furnished Rooms for -rent in a brand new bsmt apt,$450/mo & $550/mo, utilities included.TV cable,internet included.5 min to TTC,Center point mall. Avail September 1st call (416)221-5955, (416)677-1181 Untitled 66

Untitled 20 YONGE & CLARK -Room for rent $470/mo.Utils Included.Prkg,cable wireDon Mills/Steeles - -1st floor less internet Avail August 1st.No pets/ bachelor apt. Sep entrance. Close to smoke.Working person preferred. TTC, Schools & Shops. Laundry, 1 Park- Call (905)707-7715, (416)301-3203 ing, Cable. $800/month util included. First/Last Required. Avail Immed.No Untitled 67 smoking/pets. Call after 4 pm or leave a Untitled 21 Keele & Finch -- Room for rent on 2 message: (416)491-4507 nd level Starting $550/mo Cable internet, A/c & utils all included Shared Kitchen & lndry Prkg Avail Immed (647)408-6243

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Kennedy & Sheppard -Large, bright, furnished Private room in bsmt. Cable Brand new Washer & Dryer. No smoking/pets. Seprate Entry. Close to TTC & Mall. $425/mo utils included Avail Immed (416)282-3751, (416)565-5330

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KEELE/RUTHERFORD (Close to -York U) - Furnished beautiful, large, clean & quiet room on 2nd flr of house w/ cable, i-net. Close to all amenities, Mins to Bus Stop & GO Train, Shops.prkg. Avail Immed No pets/smoke Call (647)883-5251 Untitled 58

Kennedy & Eglinton -Furnished room, close to Kennedy station, very clean. TV, Cable, Laundry, Computer & internet inclâ€™d. Shared kitchen & bath. Working Male. No Smoke/Pets Avail Immed $450/mo.416302-8236,647-741-7662 gabor5000@ Untitled 59 yahoo.com, (289)809-2403 Markham Rd/Lawrence -Room -in a house, shared facilities, laundry, A/C, internet/cable incl. For clean & Mature Male Close to TTC & Shopping mall. $400/month No parking Avail Immed 416-855-3510

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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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Martingrove/Albion:1 large Furnished -bdrm in a town house,shared accomodation,laundry,cable.Close to humber college and albion mall.$500/monthly utilities included.No smoking & parking.Avail immediately.416-740-8328. (647)705-2051 Untitled 61

JANE/SHEPPARD- 1 Furnished -room for rent, shared kitchen/bath. References required. No pets/smoking, no parking. Utilities included. Avail immediately,Call: (416)746-6712 Untitled 56

Jane-Wilson:Large,spacious beautiful room. Cable,computer,hi-spd -internet incld.Priv bath.Prkg.Lndry. Home Gym.Avail Immed.Male only. $400 incls utils.24 hours TTC at door step,walking distance to grocery stores & malls. (416)880-9770 Untitled 55

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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 Untitled 50

BAYVIEW/MAJOR MACKENZIE Free -accomodation in exchange for some child care,ideal for mom and Tot/Senior (Female Only) Avail August 1st call (905)883-3691 Untitled 51

McCowan & Steeles -Large, clean furnished room in private home. Shared kitchen & bath. Non smoker No pets. Avail Immediately. $465/ mo.905-642-8120 (905)886-5384 Untitled 62

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SPENDERS and SAVERS can reach financial bliss

hen it comes to romantic relationships, the traditional thought is that opposites attract. However, personal finance experts say that couples with different attitudes towards money need to find a middle ground to achieve financial bliss.

“Many couples include a “spender” and a “saver”. The spender is the one who sees a sale and thinks they can buy more; whereas the saver thinks they will save more,” says Wade Stayzer, TheRentersGuide.ca the vice president of retail and investment services at Meridian, Ontario’s largest credit union. “While there appears to be a big divide between the spender and the saver TheRentersGuide.ca mind-sets, these couples can still be

successful with their family finances if they find and agree to ways that will align their approaches to money. Financial planning is the key.” Meridian offers this advice on how spender/saver couples can get on the path to financial success: Sort Out Financial Differences: Talk, don’t fight, about your different approaches to money. Figure out how much you spend and where the money is going. Acknowledge who the spender is and who the saver is, and agree to compromise.

Set Goals: Find common goals and discuss what your individual goals are. Whether it’s getting out of debt, or saving for retirement and the children’s education, setting goals will help you prioritize and focus on what’s really important. Get a Personalized Financial Plan: To meet your established goals, you need to set up a budget and a financial plan. Consider seeking expert advice. Working with a trusted financial advisor to develop a personalized financial plan is like

Get Involved: Many times, there is one member of the family who regularly handles the finances. Having both partners involved can be a major breakthrough and also makes sure the responsibility is being shared.

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