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Volume 05 • Issue 02 • Summer 2017 Edition
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New Development Coming Soon – How Design Influences Community
By Ken MacSporran, Architect
Design affects our day to day lives in ways that we are immediately aware of and in ways that take more time to evolve.
Just in the past month, two quite different public events focused upon design plans for the area around the Six Points
Interchange at the west end of the Village of Islington Business Improvement Area (BIA). In April, a public presentation
by the finalists in an architectural competition for a new Etobicoke Civic Centre was held; and in May, a Public Open
House about the Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration was held. Both events were hosted by the City of Toronto for
different reasons.
The architectural competition for a new Etobicoke Civic Centre Design proposed at the intersection of Bloor Street West
and Kipling Avenue included highly detailed proposals for designs that evolved over the course of several months,
whereas the Public Open House about the construction process and new street design for the Six Points Interchange
Reconfiguration has been over ten years in the making.
However, these two recent community events are closely related in that they are both based upon the design decisions
Name That Mural
that will create a new urban street system resulting from the Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration plan. City staff from
The first person to email
various departments continue to provide progress updates through Meghan Bratt, City of Toronto field ambassador Info@villageofislington.com with the
responsible for communications with the public about the Interchange Reconfiguration. correct name and address
of the mural above will
The ideas of the great urban writer and activist, Jane Jacobs, continue to have a positive influence on the design of
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cities that better meet the needs of communities, and perhaps the elements we take most for granted turn out to be
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My 2 Cents
New Developments Coming Soon
Sharing Financial Literacy Ideas
continued from front cover
By George Liolis
the most important. The armature of the city - a system of streets and sidewalks I used to dread taking my kids with me whenever I had to run errands.
- has a tremendous influence on life in and around a community. Jane Jacobs Stopping to pick something up seemed to be such a chore when children
suggested that “Streets and their sidewalks - the main public places of a city - are are involved. Buckling kids in and out of their seats, taking out the stroller,
making sure we over emphasized looking both ways before crossing the
its most vital organs.” The best streets support all aspects of life in a community
street or walking across a parking lot. We’re now 15 minutes into the errand
– walking, biking, driving – and they provide vital connections to live, work and and we haven’t entered the store yet.
play, both locally and beyond.
Regardless of these factors, I remind the kids of our prime directive. Oh yes, I just
From underground infrastructure to street-level public realm, parks and civic, quoted Star Trek! For those of you not familiar with Star Trek, the prime directive
commercial and residential spaces, central Etobicoke is poised for significant is Star Fleets guiding principle. It prohibits personnel from interfering with the
development over the next decade. The transformation of the Six Points internal affairs of alien species. How does this correlate you ask? Well, the grocery
store is the alien planet, my children and I are Star Fleet officers, picking up milk
Interchange and the former Westwood Theatre lands into a network of streets
is the objective and the candy strategically placed at the checkout counters is
and sidewalks (including Dundas Street West, Dunbloor Road, Bloor Street West the interference. No matter how much I remind my crew of the prime directive,
and Kipling Avenue) will make the area that was largely developed in the 1950s they always seem to want to interfere with the mission and ask for things that
unrecognizable in 2020 and beyond. The current interchange design lasted 60 are not on the list.
years or so; if the proposed design better meets the needs of the community, it
will last more than 60 years. At first, my solution was to not take the kids with me when running errands. This
was not always possible so my wife and I decided that we would give the kids an
allowance of $5 a week, $20 a month. Our reasoning for this was quite simple.
The 200 business and property owners in the BIA along Dundas West from Over the course of the month, we found that we would spend on average up
Montgomery Road to Kipling, are excited about the possibilities that this to $30 on each child. Treats at the grocery store, a small toy at Winners or a
development will bring. However, as one group in the area, the BIA is carefully book at Chapters all added up by the end of the month. Giving the kids $20 a
watching and listening as the City-driven, $70 million construction project moves month meant that they would have to use their money to buy the things that
forward. Throughout the various phases of construction, the BIA will continue they wanted. When they asked for us to buy them something, we would reply
to provide information to the City as the changes from the development affect “use your allowance.” At first, they spent their money foolishly on candy and
Pokémon cards but they soon realized that if they wanted that Lego set at Toys
the local community.
R Us, they would need to develop better saving and spending habits. Teaching
children how to manage their finances and develop good spending habits are
As people look for better ways to get around the city, upgraded transit at Kipling essential skills that need to be taught at an early onset and teaching them to
Station orchestrated by the provincially run Metrolinx will be a valuable asset play an active part in their financial learning is equally important.
to the Central Etobicoke community. The Kipling transit hub is approximately
half way between the two largest employment zones in Canada downtown
Toronto and the Pearson Airport zone. Significant upgrades at Kipling Station
are planned to create new passenger pick up and drop-off areas, bus platforms
for Mississauga Transit and some GO Transit buses.
So, as we consider the opportunities that a new urban street infrastructure may
create, beyond the usual concerns about traffic, it is clear that the sidewalks
will accommodate pedestrians better than the bridges across Kipling Avenue
ever did, and improved connections to a redeveloped Kipling transit hub will be
welcomed by residents and businesses near the Station, including the Village of
Islington BIA. The proposed design will influence community through the new
sidewalk and street pattern, but we will have to wait to see what is planned for
the individual blocks of land that are created by the new urban street system,
effects on the existing area and how, ultimately, community influences design.
Ken MacSporran
Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc.
kmacsporran@mdarch.ca
www.mdarch.ca
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The Music Studio Launches New Program
By Ed Lettner
The Music Studio is thrilled to be the first music school in Ontario, and only
the second in Canada, to offer the exciting Kidzrock band music program.
Kidzrock is an acclaimed music program that teaches children how to play an
instrument in the setting of a rock band. Students in Kidzrock rehearse and
perform on drums, electric guitar and keyboards. Band members rotate on
instruments as they learn the basics of each instrument in the rock band. Band
members also sing and perform songs from the Kidzrock CD.
Kidzrock implements a colour-coded note reading system allowing children
immediate access to reading and playing an instrument. The Kidzrock song book
is comprised of instrumental rock songs written specifically for the program.
Kidzrock uses modified instruments allowing children as young as four years
of age to participate in the program. Kidzrock is taught by teachers who have
completed the Kidzrock training program.
As Ed Lettner, the owner of The Music Studio, learned more about the Kidzrock
curriculum, he realized the potential of the program to give young children a
solid musical foundation in a format that is fun and exciting. As Ed says, “I am
impressed with the amount of research, thought and planning that has gone
into the Kidzrock program”.
The Music Studio is offering half-day Kidzrock summer camps on July 4, 5, 6 and
August 1, 2, 3 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day. Children may attend one or
more camps which also include arts and craft activities related to the program.
Weekly 45 minute Kidzrock classes begin in September.
The Music Studio continues to offer traditional early childhood music education
classes. However, Kidzrock is another option for parents when they are
considering how best to introduce their children to music.
If you are looking for a band music program with a difference for your young
child, this is the program for you! Instruments provided by The Music Studio.
Ed Lettner owns The Music Studio located in the Islington Village Plaza which
has offered music instruction since 1990. He is an honours graduate of the
Humber College Institute of Technology music program. For information about
the Kidzrock music program at The Music Studio, please call 416-234-9268,
email: ed@themusicstudio.ca or visit www.themusicstudio.ca
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Everything Old Is New Again O Canada - Oh What a Story
By Dr. Janet McKenzie By Ed Lettner
The prospect of Canada’s 150th “birthday” reminded me of that old song We all know the words to O Canada but do you know the story behind our
title and got me thinking about what healthcare would have been like over national anthem?
a century ago.
As our country celebrates its 150th birthday, it is interesting to note that O
Canada has only been our official national anthem since 1967. Until that time,
While those living in Ontario, or Upper Canada as it would have been known Canada had three unofficial national anthems: O Canada, The Maple Leaf Forever
then, have always been at the forefront of healthcare advances, thanks to and God Save the Queen.
the contributions of Sir William Osler, Dr. Christopher Widmer and Dr. Charles
Duncombe to the development of medicine in Canada in the 19th century, the The music for O Canada was composed by Calixa Lavallée who was asked by
average person would have been very self-reliant for healthcare because the the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society to write music for a French Canadian patriotic
publically funded system that we value so greatly today did not exist then. song to accompany the original French lyrics by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier.
This version of our anthem had its public debut in Quebec City on June 24, 1880.
In those days, people relied upon their knowledge of natural therapies and Although it was well received, O Canada did not become popular and only a small
“home remedies” to treat their illnesses because access to a trained doctor might number of copies were published without a copyright having been registered.
not be possible and would certainly have been expensive. Botanical medicine, In fact, having composed the music for O Canada was not even mentioned in
or herbalism, was frequently employed. Herbs commonly grown for culinary Lavallée’s obituary.
reasons could also be used medicinally, and native plants with medicinal
English Canadians likely heard O Canada for the first time when schoolchildren
properties were freely sourced.
sang the anthem for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall during their visit in 1901.
Sage, for example, was often used for lung complaints. Nettles, which are O Canada is thought to have first been considered our national anthem when
very nutritious, were used to treat a wide variety of conditions and were also King George VI stood at attention while it was played during the dedication
consumed as a tonic. Were these treatments effective? Yes, many of them were, of the National War Memorial in 1939. However, there were no official rules
and modern science helps us understand why. governing the use of O Canada at public events. Generally speaking, God Save
the Queen was performed as our anthem in Toronto while O Canada played the
part in Montreal
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is traditionally used to treat many conditions, including
asthma, bronchosis, catarrh, cough, and laboured breathing. Research has It wasn’t until 1965 that Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson declared that O Canada
established that sage extracts have antispasmodic properties that would have would be our national anthem and God Save the Queen would be the Royal
underscored their effectiveness for these illnesses. Anthem of Canada. It then took two more years for this to become official and it
would be another five years until the Queen of Canada purchased the rights to
Among the illnesses that nettles (Urtica dioica) were traditionally used to treat the music and lyrics of O Canada for the sum of $1.00.
is diabetes. Diabetes has long been recognized, with the first known mention
After several changes to the words of the English version over the years, a
of it dating back to 1552 B.C. Prior to the Nobel prize winning work of famous final version of the words of O Canada was officially proclaimed by way of the
Ontarian Dr. Frederick Banting on the use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes National Anthem Act in 1980.
in 1922, the illness was a frequent cause of death.
So, now you can impress your friends on Canada Day with your knowledge of
No one would advocate using nettles instead of insulin now, but in the mid 19th the history of O Canada.
century the use of nettles would have made sense. A number of recent studies,
Ed Lettner owns The Music Studio located in the Islington Village Plaza which has
including one published earlier this year, indicate nettles extracts improve the
offered music instruction since 1990. He is an honours graduate of the Humber
way a person’s body uses its own insulin in cases of type 2 diabetes. Research on College Institute of Technology music program. For information about the programs
the use of nettles extracts for the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes at The Music Studio, please call 416-234-9268, email: ed@themusicstudio.ca or visit
may eventually result in a low-cost therapy that would benefit millions of www.themusicstudio.ca
diabetic people.
“Everything old is new again.” The use of herbal medicines is not just a thing
of the past. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 70%
of Canadians regularly use natural healthcare treatments, including herbal
medicines. Research into the medicinal properties of familiar plants may be
one of the driving factors in the ongoing and renewed interest in herbalism.
Herbal medicines can be a useful adjunct to many health regimens; however,
it is important to understand that “natural” and “safe” do not mean the same
thing. Most herbal medicines are safe when used appropriately: in the correct
doses following a review of your prescribed medications and supplements to
screen for potential interactions. If you are interested in exploring the use of
herbal medicine to support your health, please consult a registered herbalist or
naturopathic doctor.
Dr. Janet McKenzie, MBA, ND is the Clinic Director of Etobicoke’s Summit Natural
Health Centre where she helps people to feel their best with customized natural
treatments. Janet is especially interested in diet, nutrition and orthomolecular
medicine, and has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.
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Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore 2017 Mayor Tory visits the Village of Islington
Local small businesses and service organizations were recognized as Gems The mayor of Toronto toured Ward 5 on Friday, May 12th with local Councillor
in May. The annual Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore Awards were handed out Justin Di Ciano and stopped into local businesses. They brought greetings from
during a special ceremony at The Assembly Hall on Wednesday, May 17. City Hall and updated local businesses on future developments in Ward 5.
“The Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore were created to recognize and appreciate
outstanding small businesses and service organizations that are unique to south
Etobicoke and make our community a more vibrant place to live, work and play,”
said Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn.
The prestigious Michael O’Connor Thompson Award, named after late local
business owner and Chair of the Lakeshore Joint BIA, exemplifies volunteerism
and community spirit, was presented to Shelley Porritt, of Royal LePage Porritt
Real Estate for long-time commitment to volunteering in the community.
Winners Ward 5
Best Food Service - Dino’s Wood Burning Pizza
Best Restaurant - Vibo Restaurant
Best Business Services - Head Candy Salon
Best Retail - Beaulieu Vision Care
Best Cultural and Recreational - Islington Senior’s Centre
Best Community Service - Out of the Cold – All Saints Anglican Church
Best New Business - Jules Café Patisserie
Best Customer Service - The Co-operators
Winners Ward 6
Best Food Service – Fit Organix
Best Restaurant - Nimman Thai Cuisine Local property managers Ralph Montone and Pierre Seunik talk to the mayor
Best Business Service – Silver Lion Framing Shop
Best Retail – Cakestar
Best Cultural & Recreational – Kickstart Taekwondo
Best Community Service – Village Mosiac
Best New Business – Halibut House
BIA meets Mayor Tory
(left to right - Mary Campbell, Ralph Montone, Linda Plater, John Tory, Lola Macanowicz,
Justin DiCiano, Michael Wood)
MPP Peter Milczyn presents Gem of the Lakeshore, Best Cultural and Recreational, Ward 5, to
Debbie Morgan, Executive Director, Islington Seniors’ Centre with Subodh Kumar & Ted Hawkins
HAPPY CANADA 150 ETOBICOKE!
Wishing all Ward 5 Residents a safe and enjoyable celebration
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Spring Mural Contest Winner Doors Open Toronto
Congratulations to Debra Wilson of Camperdown Avenue, Etobicoke – winner May 27-28, 2017 marked the sixth year that the Village of Islington BIA has
of the spring Name that Mural Contest. Debra is a volunteer at the Islington sponsored mural trolley tours for Doors Open Toronto.
Seniors Centre, Montgomery’s Inn and sits on the Board of CARP’s Etobicoke
Chapter. Over 550 visitors came to enjoy ten trolley tours and three walking tours of
the village. Some were local residents and business owners and others came
She has resided in Etobicoke since 1967 and lives in the house her parents from across the city and around the world. Many said they would be back with
bought that year when they moved from the High Park area of Toronto. their friends and family. The Music Studio entertained visitors, Turner Porter
served refreshments and Montgomery’s Inn welcomed people to share in our
community’s history.
Toronto’s Village of Murals thanks all volunteers and business owners for
supporting the ever-popular ArtWalk and trolley tours.
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COMMUNITY CORNER
Mabelle Iftar Nights
Every Thursday in June (June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th)
7-10 pm in Mabelle Park across from 49 Mabelle Avenue
For the past five years, MABELLEarts
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has been working with community
members of all ages and backgrounds
to create inter-cultural celebrations that
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mark the holy month of Ramadan. Each 5101 Dundas W. 416-242-9410
year, residents from a range of cultural
backgrounds gather in the Mabelle
Park to join their Muslim neighbours as
they break their Ramadan fast. Join us
for musical performances, art-making,
stories around the fire, and a meal served at Iftar. Free! Everyone welcome! For
more info: www.mabellearts.ca/events. MABELLEarts would like to extend our
most sincere thanks to the Islington Village BIA for your support of Mabelle Iftar
Nights, and for being such long-time generous neighbours to Mabelle Park.
Your donation will help support refugees and asylum-seekers from across the
city to take part in free art-making, music, and delicious food in Mabelle Park
during the holy month of Ramadan. Thank you!
Upcoming Events at Montgomery Inn
Gypsies & Folk Melodies! Saturday June 24, 2 pm to 4 pm
A fanciful afternoon filled with classical music based on folk songs of composers
from Classical and Romantic Eras. Tickets available at
www.neapolitanconnection.com.
To Budapest and Back! Sunday June 25, 2 pm to 4 pm
The Gypsy Rebels return for a 2nd season with more Balkan beats and Klezmer
tunes, bringing the concert season to an exciting climax! Tickets available at
www.neapolitanconnection.com.
Thirsty Thursdays Last Thursday of the Month 7 to 10 pm
Enjoy a glass of beer or wine in our restored 1847 barroom! Admission is pay-
what-can! Cash bar; $5.00 for a bowl of stew, while supplies last.
Canada Day Tea Canada 150 Event Saturday July 1, 1 to 5 pm
Enjoy a cool homemade iced tea on our new patio, as part of a special Canada
Day menu At 2pm volunteer Marda Robinson will celebrate Canada 150 with
a special introduction to the Inn before visitors take a tour of the Inn to learn
more about how the building is being re-presented to celebrate its significant
survival. Children’s activities include historic cooking, strawberry ice cream
making. $7.00 plus HST for refreshments, free Inn admission and activities.
Tea Time at the Inn Sundays, 1 to 4 pm
Visit the community room for a choice of sweet or savoury plate, with a seasonal
feature. $7.00 plus HST. No reservation required.
Montgomery’s Inn Outdoor Farmers Market Every Wednesday from, 2 to 6 pm
Buy direct from local farmers and food artisans. Organic fruit and vegetables,
cheese, bread and prepared foods as well as ethically raised meat, honey and
more! Free.
Fret Not Ukulele Night First Thursday of the Month, 6 to 9 pm
A fun evening of music and song by Doctor of Music, Chris Wilson guides us
through ukulele instruction with new and old tunes. Perfect for all skill levels.
Bring your own ukulele, some spares available but they go fast! First hour is a
chord workshop. $15.00.
Irish Culture Camp at Montgomery’s Inn - Ages 5 to 14, July 10 to 14, 9 am
to 4 pm; August 28 to September 1, 9 am to 4 pm
An introduction to Irish culture which includes language, singing, dancing,
crafts, sports, music (including the tin whistle and fiddle). Children are grouped
according to their ages. At the end of the week there will a concert so parents
and friends can see what they have learned. Pre-registration is required. Cost is
$130. To register moleary2001@rogers.com or call 416-446-6993
Corn Roast and Heritage Fair Thursday, September 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
Canada 150 Event
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Join us for locally grown corn cooked in the Inn’s outdoor bake oven, live music,
print making by InPrint Collective, children’s activities and displays from west- Discover 5 blocks & over 15,000sq ft of History
end heritage organizations. Bring your lawn chairs. Admission: Free; various
prices for items for sale. Book a Free Artwalk Group Tour Today
Master and Commander – A Weekend in 1800 Friday to Sunday, September
22 to 24 www.villageofislington.com
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Royal Navy in Lord Nelson’s time. (647) 703-1802
Enjoy a concert by renowned trio Gin Lane, the merchants’ market, historical
meals by candlelight, dancing, demonstrations, hearth-cooking workshops, and
much more. For full details, www.JaneAustenDancing.ca or call 416-578-1031.
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My City My Six
A participatory public art project that will reveal Toronto and its residents
six words at a time. We belong where love finds us
- Anne Michaels, Toronto Poet Laureate
My City My Six (MCM6) is a participatory public art project that will reveal
Toronto and its residents in celebration of Canada 150, six words at a
time. From January through May 2017, the My City My Six project asked
Torontonians of all ages and backgrounds to share something essential
about themselves in six words.
The project is led by Toronto Arts and Culture in collaboration with the city’s
six local arts service organizations (Arts Etobicoke, East End Arts, Lakeshore
Arts, North York Arts, Scarborough Arts and UrbanArts). Stories were collected
through emails, workshops and events. A jury, including Toronto Poet Laureate
Anne Michaels, will select stories to appear in the exhibition, which will include
transit shelters, transit interiors, billboards and other public spaces. Local
galleries, businesses and public spaces will also be animated as part of the
exhibition in September and October 2017.
At the annual Village of Islington BIA Merchant Mingle held in March at Sixth
Street Gastro Pub, participants learned to bucket drum and craft six word poems.
Enjoy what our community has to say about Islington!
Learn Wisdom Toronto World Family
Lessons From Freedom
Previous Projects No Myth
- Rex - Rosa
Be proud
Many villages Take adventure
We grow Live diversity
One universe - Kelly
- Lola
Magnificent
Diverse communities
People of Character Gives families
Many villages grow Possibilities
- Karen - Melanie
Toronto City
Secret of life is a beautiful
Is hopeful love Home
- Oksana - Janie
City Home
Problem In village
You experience I roam
Could be - Anna
Adventure
- Rostyslav
Live life
Soar
High above sky
Favourite city
Character
Works in Harmony
11Dr. Stewart Bland East Top tips for a stress-free renovation
Community Builder By Lola Macanowicz
By Terry Reardon Certified Financial Planner & Insurance Advisor
Stewart East was a preacher, military hero and politician who was inducted Putting your greatest investment (your home!) in expert hands shouldn’t
into the Etobicoke Hall of Fame in 1988.. Stewart East has demonstrated an be stressful. Reduce anxiety and get the most out of your home reno with
untiring dedication to his community and is indeed the type of individual these top tips.
who brings credit to Etobicoke.
10 quick questions to ask your contractor BEFORE renovating
Imagine community outreach at Gain confidence by asking friends to recommend top-notch contractors. Then
a time when there were no roads narrow the pool and set expectations with these 10 must-ask questions.
and horseback was the mode of 1. Cost: Is your quote an estimate or fixed price, and what’s the payment schedule?
transportation. In 1908 Stewart 2. Supervision: Who will supervise the job site and how many hours a day/week
East received a calling to be a will they be here?
3. Permits: Who will get the permits and co-ordinate inspections?
Church Minister which was no
4. Protection: Do you have full liability insurance for people and materials?
easy undertaking as he had the
Beyond insurance, how will you protect my property (for example, if you’re
challenge of riding year round to
adding an addition and it rains)?
the various churches in his circuit.
5. Timing: What’s our start-to-finish schedule, and when will I be needed on site?
The Circuit Rider was a prominent
6. Communication: How will you communicate updates to me, and how can I
local figure at the turn of last
reach you after hours?
century; he is depicted on horseback in the Faith of Our Fathers mural beside
7. Experience: How many years of experience or similar projects have you
the Village Trattoria at 4901 Dundas Street West. completed, and can I visit one of your past projects?
8. Employees: Do you work with the same pool of subcontractors/construction
Stewart volunteered as Chaplain to the 48th Highlanders in World War Two, workers on every project, or will there be new folks?
and was awarded the Military Cross in May 1944, for duty under fire. With the 9. Savings: How can I save some money? For example, can I buy some supplies
end of the War, and demobilisation, Stewart was appointed Senior Minister at myself?
the Islington United Church. At this time, the congregation was growing and a 10. Codes: Are you up-to-date on all current building codes, and how will you
new church was required. Under Stewart’s guidance, construction of the new handle any violations/changes if the project doesn’t meet code (important for
Islington United church began in 1947, and the sacristy was completed in 1949, older homes)?
at a cost of $300,000.
3 tips to ensure your renovation increases your home’s value Renovating
In 1965 Stewart received a rare honour with the degree of Doctor of Divinity should increase the value of your home, but it doesn’t always. Consider
by Victoria University, University of Toronto. In addition to his pastoral duties three things before you start:
Stewart was committed to helping a wider public. In 1973 he was elected as 1. Your neighbourhood’s market value. Will an expensive open-concept main
an alderman in the former City of Etobicoke, and he continued in that capacity floor reno put your home’s value above the market value in your neighbourhood?
until 1980 when he left local politics. That same year he became a director of the 2. Future buyers. Even if you’re not planning to sell soon, it’s wise to think of your
Islington Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association (IRRA), and he continued as such project in terms of what most buyers would want. For example, eliminating a
until his death. bedroom to expand another room may not appeal to every buyer, especially
those with families.
A noteworthy achievement in 1980 was Stewarts’s contribution to saving the 3. Return on investment. Some renos add insta-value, like updating kitchens and
historic Shaver Homestead House, now known as Applewood, which nearly bathrooms, adding square footage, or changing carpet to hardwood. Likewise,
faced demolition. He was instrumental in making sure the building was replacement renos – like swapping out an old roof or rotten deck – are smart.
transported to its present site on the West Mall.
Renovations can affect your home insurance Once the work is completed, we can
take a look at your upgraded new home to ensure the estimated replacement
Stewart East died on June 29, 1995 and was interred in the Islington Burial
value is correct.
Ground on Dundas. Just east of the cemetery is the latest addition to the Village
of Murals, Ordinary Folk, Extraordinary Lives. Stewart and his wife are shown
Want maximum insurance savings?
with other early settlers who made a major contribution to our community.
5 ways to save more AND reduce your risk of water damage:
1. Install an automatic water shut-off system.
James Maloney, M.P.
2. Install a backflow valve or sump pump with a secondary automatic pump.
3. Extend downspouts to direct water away from your home.
4. Older roof? Replace it if there are signs of deterioration.
Member of Parliament — Etobiocke-Lakeshore
5. If renovating your basement, ensure window wells are up to code and any
Happy 150th Birthday
foundation leaks are addressed. Or, skip the basement reno if you’re in a flood-
prone zone.
Canada! Your home holds everyone and everything you love and value most. Talk to your
insurance professional about how to protect your greatest investment, so you
Please join me for my Canada 150 Celebration! can get back to enjoying what matters. Plan ahead, do your homework, add a
little patience into the mix and enjoy your beautifully renovated home!
When: Saturday August 19, 2017, 2:00pm—6:00pm
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12Protecting Your Data It’s Renovation Time!
By Linda Plater By Linda Plater
If you have ever lost personal or business data from a malware or other A sign of affluence is the appearance of dumpsters in your neighbourhood.
computer attack or malfunction, you understand the difficulties that Walk around the Kingsway, Islington, Thorncrest Village or Princess Anne
losing your electronic files can cause you and others who depend on this Manor and you will see that renovation season is well underway. Many
information. More than productivity is lost; for some, their computer feels homes are getting completely rebuilt while others are getting costly
like an electronic extension of their life and a shutdown can feel like death! additions or interior improvements.
When you look at the cost of selling your home, moving costs and hefty land
What if you lost all your digital files right now and could never get them back?
transfer taxes, it is easy to understand why GTA residents are opting for staying
This loss can be more serious than deleting personal contacts and photos, put and renovating their current homes.
although these are very dear to most people. A computer virus or hack can result
in the loss of the economic lifeblood of your business: databases, contracts, Contractors are into full swing this busy reno season. On my street where I’ve
orders and more! lived for twenty years, there are several homes for sale and approximately 15%
of the 1940s- 2 story and 1950s bungalows have been completely redone.
Last year the Village of Islington business improvement area (BIA) experienced a Simple Etobicoke bungalows like mine are hard to find on the market and when
malware attack and thankfully managed to recover lost files. I believed that the they do appear they sell well over the listing price.
firewalls and antivirus software in my home office would protect our data from
viruses and attacks. I was wrong! An email addressed to info@villageofislington. Islington area residents and owners of Instyle Kitchens and Bathroom, Michael
com with an attachment stating invoice came into my work inbox. The BIA often Lamarche and Gerry Turino have been renovating in the community for over
receives invoices by email so I thought nothing of opening the document. Here sixteen years, completing over five hundred local projects. These include
building or improving kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and large
is where all the trouble began. Never open an attachment from an unknown
custom homes in their neighbourhood. They’ve created a niche, whereby new
sender! clients are able to visit local projects, and past clients welcome current clients
to have a look at their completed work. According to Instyle, this gives their
This malware virus sent as an attachment proceeded to lock down all of my business the gold seal of approval because new or prospective clients can see
Microsoft documents preventing access to all of my work. When trying to use the quality of what they will get.
these files, I was directed to a website where I was instructed to pay to get a
code to unlock the files - supposedly making them useable again. This is the Building on the success of past projects, Lamarche and Turino provide design
ransomeware scam. Several computers in our home network were affected knowledge and experience, to complete any project, big or small, on budget and
and even the remote dropbox files were overwritten by the ransomeware. Right on time. Instyle Kitchens and Bathrooms offer a one-stop shopping experience
away we shut everything down and managed to remove the corrupted files, for a stress-free home renovation.
nasty malware and reinstall the Microsoft files. This attack took hours to fix and
we were lucky because I kept extra backups offline. Don’t pay ransomeware and If you are planning a kitchen, bathroom or basement renovation, please call for a
free in-home consultation at 416-833-4343 or visitwww.ikb.ca.
don’t let this happen to you and your business!
Lessons learned: Keep a backup on a USB or external hard drive separate
from your computer and related networks. Use the cloud for extra backups.
Google docs, Dropbox and ICloud are some of the more popular sites to store
data. Always install software updates provided by the company designed to
protect your programs and files. If you are a small business concerned about
data protection and disaster recovery planning, there are many sites online
which help you to plan before it is too late. Being prepared for an eventual
hack is worth the time spent because recovering from an attack is rarely easy or
straightforward. If you are prepared you will be better equipped to handle the
challenges of data failure or corruption.
13Village of Islington – Toronto’s Village of Murals BUSINESS LISTINGS 2017
ANIMAL CARE Edward Jones – investments 4889 Dundas W, #1A 416-239-0415
Islington Village Animal Hospital 4932 Dundas W 647-347-2299 Hendricks & Associates: Accounting, CA, Tax 4899 Dundas W 416-766-3941
Nice Digzz Pet Daycare & Grooming 5094 Dundas W 647-867-3644 Money Bankers Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7a 416-236-1636
RBC Royal Bank 4860 Dundas W 416-239-8175
APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Rc Tax Financial Inc. 4889a Dundas W, #7 416-247-7233
The Comeback – resale ladies clothing 4893 Dundas W 416-231-0381 The Co-Operators,
Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777
ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS & BUILDERS’ HARDWARE
Arsenault Architect Inc. 5186A Dundas W 416-255-4378 FLOWERS, PARTY SUPPLIES
Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Flowers & Balloons 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146
Elias Brothers Construction Co. 4929 Dundas W 416-234-0144 Morning Flower 4934 Dundas W 416-239-0585
Moffet & Duncan Architects, Inc. 5052 Dundas W 416-239-2775
R.H. Carter Architects, Inc. 5040 Dundas W 416-233-5583 FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Turner & Porter, Butler Chapel 4933 Dundas W 416-231-2283
ART & DESIGN
Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731
Creative Village Studio
Mabelle Arts
4895 Dundas W
5005 Dundas W
647-351-4362
647-989-0807
HEALTH & WELLNESS
ACUPUNCTURE, ACUPRESSURE
BEAUTY & AESTHETICS: SALONS, SPAS & STUDIOS Acupuncture Clinic: Tak Lin Lai 5140 Dundas W, #208 416-234-5502
99 Nails 4942 Dundas W 647-348-5448 Dr. Y. Zheng 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580
Adagio Hair Design & Spa 15 Summerland Tce 416-233-3773 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688
Aesthetics by Ana, at Victor & Roberto 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642
Aesthetics by Linda 5128 Dundas W 416-234-8322 Welcome Health – Dr. O. Makar 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-560-0291
Arany’s European Skin Care, at Caron 4937 Dundas W 416-237-9529 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416 831-8028
BSO – Beauty Supply Outlet 4910 Dundas W 416-231-8880
Caron Hair Salon 4937 Dundas W 416-231-3663 CHIROPRACTIC AND MASSAGE THERAPY
Chameleon & Papillon Esthetics 4908 Dundas W 416-231-7589 Hands On Health Chiropractic & Massage Therapy 4939 Dundas W 416-237-0069
Dundas Hair Salon 5086 Dundas W 416-236-5086 Islington Village Health
Euphoria Spa 4894 Dundas W, #204 416-231-8788 – Dr. S. Vicente and Dr. N. Larga 4920 Dundas W 647-343-3136
647-299-3863 Luxury Body Work, C. Puebla - RMT 4945A Dundas W 647-860-2639
Fabutan 10A Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8418 Massage Therapy Clinic:
First Nails 4879 Dundas W 416-231-6300 – K. Breitkreuz - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-880-7819
Hair Unlimited 5144 Dundas W 416-233-4571 – L. Majesky - RMT 5150 Dundas W, #304 416-826-5222
Igli Salon and Spa 5092 Dundas W 416-354-2450 Summit Natural Health Centre 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642
Just Pur Wellness 4864 Dundas W 416-220-4885 Welcome Health
Lana’s Hair Design 4866 Dundas W 416-236-5535 – J. Sviatlana - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-991-5139
Luxury Body Work 4945 Dundas W 647-860-2639 – Dr. E. Noudga - chiropractor, acupuncture 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-916-4422
Nail Trendz & Psychic 5124 Dundas W 416-234-8989 – Dr. M. Noudga - RMT 4889 Dundas W, #4 416-894-6492
647-532-5094 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028
Naturelax Spa 5100 Dundas W 416-207-1688
Nu Look Medspa 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-8961 COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOLOGISTS
Perfect Touch Nail & Spa 5116 Dundas W 416-207-0866 Kaizen Physiotherapy Group, K. Hoppler - RMT 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404
Rosa Hair Salon & Barber Shop 5068A Dundas W 416-236-4163 416-239-7667
Sense Beauty Spa 5170 Dundas W 437-888-3759 Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606
The Golden Comb – for men & women 4864 Dundas W 416-232-2943 Dr. P. McRoberts – psychologist 4891 Dundas W, #2A 416-207-0969
The Root of Skincare 4953 Dundas W, #107 647-220-7082 Positive Changes – hypnosis, coaching 4895B Dundas W (at back) 416-695-7272
The Village Salon 4924 Dundas W 416-234-1160 Rostyslav Shemechko Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach 4920 Dundas W 647-866-9061
Toronto Wax 4927A Dundas W 647-449-0880 Sayu Healthy Living – Dr. Pilowsky 4905 Dundas W 647-748-7298
Twin Scissors Hair Salon 4976 Dundas W 416-653-6662 Toronto Psychological Services & Allied Health 4920 Dundas W, #205 416-531-0727
Victor & Roberto Hair Design Salon 4883 Dundas W 416-239-5990
VIB Studio 4959 Dundas W 416-857-5251 DENTISTS, DENTAL SURGEONS, DENTURISTS AND DENTAL LABORATORY
Zen’s Best Choice Salon 4886 Dundas W 647-346-0092 Dr. C. Cristea 16 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-551-3351
Dentistry on Dundas – Dr. Guido & Associates 5080 Dundas W 416-239-4999
BOOK STORES Dr. R. Michou 5101 Dundas W #104 416-231-9595
Everywhere Maps and Books 5160 Dundas W 416-767-6277 Dr. J. E. Kennedy and Dr. J. Kennedy 5020 Dundas W 416-239-9601
BUSINESS SERVICES Dr. B. Luk – Dental Surgeon 5130A Dundas W 416-233-7038
Circulation Solutions, Inc. – B2B tele-surveys 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-236-2459 Dr. M. A. Marcelo 5121 Dundas W 416-239-8300
Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 Islington Denture Centre – Dr. C. Iacob 5101 Dundas W, #102 416-233-7555
Star Coaching and Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 The Dental Clinic – Dr. J. Sekoulidis 4869 Dundas W 416-233-9581
Toronto West Oral Surgery Associates 5150 Dundas W, #302 416-233-3289
CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS Village Dental – Dr. R. Hassanein 4931 Dundas W 416-233-9638
JH Computer Services 5074 Dundas W 416-792-9132 Zajacz Dental Care & Seefuss 4889 Dundas W, #1 416-231-8031
Mr. Cell Phone 5076A Dundas W 647-342-5102
Chatr Mobile 4916 Dundas W 647-348-5055 DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Freedom Mobile 4947 Dundas W 647-702-3722 Lassen Digestive Health Centre 4927A Dundas W 416-829-4449
CHILD CARE, EDUCATION & TUTORING DOCTORS: WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTRES
Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators 4953 Dundas W, #102 416-239-1166 Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980
Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-207-9259 Islington Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic
Learna – tutoring 4943 Dundas W 416-546-7664 – Dr. R. Mohan & Associates 4 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-1987
Mavaacs Consultants – children’s counselling 4889A Dundas W, #2 416-222-4606 Pharma-Docs Medical Centre & Walk-In Clinic
Silkatsilco Care Intl Inc – live-in caregivers 4894 Dundas W, #206 416-239-8950 – Dr. Pardis & Associates 4972 Dundas W 416-236-7924
The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe 416-234-9268
FOOTCARE AND ORTHOTICS
CLEANERS, SHOE REPAIRS Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028
Coin Laundry 5082 Dundas W N/A HEARING SPECIALISTS
Royal Custom Cleaners 4994 Dundas W 416-231-4400
Valentina Shoe Repair & Alterations 4901 Dundas W 416-231-6121 BRAVO! Hearing Centre 4920 Dundas W, #204 416-207-9711
HERBALISTS
DÉCOR, HOME IMPROVEMENTS & ART RENTAL Diane Kent, Medical Herbalist 4891 Dundas W, #3 647-296-4372
Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731 Lily’s Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 4894 Dundas W, #202 416-760-8688
Edwards Builders Hardware 4988 Dundas W 416-231-3325 Pain Free Clinic – Dr. Y. Zheng – Chinese herbs 4939A Dundas W 416-580-6580
Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373
La Strada Fine Espresso Machines sale & repair 5176 Dundas W 416-792-6967 Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028
Smithwood Floors c/o 5090 Dundas W 416-410-4140 HOMEOPATHY
Urban Cabinetry 5160 Dundas W 416-640-0120 Healthy Garden & Homeopathy 4945B Dundas W 416-237-9269
Village Paint – Benjamin Moore Paint, Hunter Douglas blinds 4949 Dundas W 416-231-2831
HOME HEALTHCARE
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES The Seniors Store Mobility Equipment 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300
Alfa Job Agency 4990 Dundas W 647-351-2532
Labour Ready – for construction trades 5132 Dundas W 416-253-4434 HYPNOTHERAPY
Positive Changes 4895B Dundas W 416-695-7272
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ACG Accounting Consultant Group 4889A Dundas W, #6 416-234-8383 NATUROPATHS
Assante Financial Management Ltd 4884 Dundas W, #200 416-236-1087 Academy Health Centre
Associated Accountants 4889A Dundas W, #3B 647-932-0905 – Dr. K. Caria and Dr. P. Gabryl 4984 Dundas W 416-234-1451
BN Accounting & Consulting Services 5140 Dundas W, #209B 416-857-3674 Summit Natural Health Centre
BCO Wealth Management 4953 Dundas W, #106 416-233-5303 – Dr. J. McKenzie, Naturopath 5133 Dundas W 416-236-7642
CIBC 4914 Dundas W 416-231-2850 Welcome Health
Dominion Lending Centres – mortgages 5110 Dundas W 416-207-0699 – Dr. L. Gerus, ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 4889 Dundas W, #4 647-669-8047
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14OSTEOPATHIC PRACTITIONER DELIS, SUBS & SANDWICHES
J. Izzard, Bsc. – Osteopathic Practitioner 4891 Dundas W, #7 647-271-6908 Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026
Royal York Massage Therapy & Osteopathy 4887 Dundas W 416-234-1707 Galata Cafe 5122 Dundas W 647-351-4888
Wendy’s Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #303 416-831-8028 Espresso Bakery & Deli – eat-in, take-out 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183
Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444
PHARMACIES Subway 4927 Dundas W 647-344-8368
Dunbloor Medical Pharmacy 5117 Dundas W 416-482-1980
Pharma Plus 4890 Dundas W 416-239-4567 FINE DINING
Pharma-Docs 4972 Dundas W 416-233-0404 Anatolia – Turkish cuisine 5112 Dundas W 416-207-0596
Remedy’s Al-Shafa Pharmacy 4922 Dundas W 416-239-8127 Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795
PHYSIOTHERAPY favolosi ristorante 4900 Dundas W 416-232-2250
Dr. P. McRoberts 4891 Dundas W 416-207-0969 Mai Bistro 4906 Dundas W 647-343-3130
Kaizen Physiotherapy Group 4955 Dundas W 416-207-0404 Village Trattoria – Fine Italian cuisine 4903 Dundas W 416-236-2609
The Best Physiotherapy & Rehab Clinic 4920 Dundas W, #200 416-231-2011 FISH & CHIPS
SHIATSU, CHINESE FOOT MASSAGE, AROMATHERAPY John’s Fish ‘n’ Chips 5090 Dundas W 416-231-3474
Elite Health Spa 5178 Dundas W 416-207-9800 PIZZA
TaiJi Health Centre 4864B Dundas W 416-231-3288 2-4-1 Pizza 4909 Dundas W 416-241-0241
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Mamma’s Pizza 4986 Dundas W 416-231-4545
Encouraging Expression 4947A Dundas W 416-239-2030
PUB FARE
VISION 6th Street Gastro Pub 4923 Dundas W 647-348-6612
Balance – for blind adults 4920 Dundas W, #302 416-236-1796 Beer N Wings 5164 Dundas W 416-236-2627
Fox and Fiddle, Precinct 4946 Dundas W 416-207-9990
St. James Gate Irish Pub 5140 Dundas W 647-350-5140
Tessie McDaids Irish Pub 5078 Dundas W 416-207-1111
EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION, DAYCARE, TUTORING
Academy of Math & English 5101 Dundas W 416-242-9410 SUSHI BARS / JAPANESE & KOREAN CUISINE
Cirillo’s Culinary Academy 4894 Dundas W 647-430-8795 Cho Dang Soon Tofu 5130B Dundas W 416-234-1161
Growing Tykes Learning Centre 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 Gohyang Korean Restaurant 5096 Dundas W 416-231-6660
Learna-Islington Education Centre 4943 Dundas W 416-546-7664 I Love Sushi – all you can eat Japanese 4944 Dundas W 416-236-5400
Star Business Coaching & Training 4953 Dundas W, #105 416-233-4189 Insadong Korean Restaurant 4941 Dundas W 416-746-0777
Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340 Hikari sushi 4925 Dundas W 647-343-7838
Supperworks Meal Preparation 4868 Dundas W 416-354-2220 Sushi Osaka 5084 Dundas W 416-233-2727
The Music Studio 6 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-234-9268 Toji Sushi 5088 Dundas W 647-348-8654
IMMIGRATION SERVICES TAKE-OUT
Immigration Partners International 4920 Dundas W, #206 416-232-9339 Ah So – “Sushi to go” at Rabba’s 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609
Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026
INSURANCE Chinese Food Gallery 5138 Dundas W 416-236-3838
Brian McGowan Insurance Brokers Inc. 4894 Dundas W, #200 416-236-8282 Churros & Fries – at Neighbours Fine Foods 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146
Horizon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 4941 Dundas W 416-239-2988 Galata Cafe 5122 Dundas W 647-351-4888
The Co-Operators, Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500
Lola Macanowicz Insurance & Financial Services 5048 Dundas W 416-234-2777 Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444
Tasty Market & Falafel 4922 Dundas W 416-207-0001
LEGAL SERVICES
D’Avella, Anthony – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #306 416-234-2198
Dhaliwal & Dhaliwal LLP - Barristers & Solicitors 4953 Dundas W, #106 647-928-8506
Direct Action Legal Services 5142 Dundas W 416-503-9393 SALES & MARKETING
Heakes Housley Law Office 5150 Dundas W 416-249-2237 Aldert Chemicals Ltd. 4889 Dundas W, #5 416-236-4222
Kns Legal Services 4891 Dundas W 647-341-8666 Heinemann Electric / D.T. Shaw Co. Ltd. 5150 Dundas W, #306 416-231-2706
Medhekar, Archana – Barrister & Solicitor 4889 Dundas W, #2 416-977-4204 Mock Marketing & Sales 4953 Dundas W, #101 416-234-2790
Miroutenko, Oksana – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #305 416-234-9555
Pratt, Thomas W.G. – Barrister & Solicitor 4889A Dundas W, #4 416-239-6811 SENIORS LIVING
Schneider, Manfred S. – Barrister & Solicitor 4920 Dundas W, #301 416-233-3232 TAPESTRY AT VILLAGE GATE WEST 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911
Sultan, Mak – Barrister & Solicitor 4891 Dundas W, #1 416-237-1984 The Seniors Store 4974 Dundas W 416-231-1300
Tyron Crawford, Lawyer & Notary 4945 Dundas W 416-760-8118
SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY True North Hockey Canada – adult league 4920 Dundas W, #304 416-231-8642
Helium Video 5048 Dundas W 416-460-9881 Sunburst Yoga 5128 Dundas W 647-544-3340
MKG Photography 4953 Dundas W, #104 905-609-2030
TAXIS, TRANSPORT
PHOTOCOPIES, PRINTING Etobicoke Taxi 4891 Dundas W, #1A 416-252-7777
Reprodux 5050A Dundas W 416-231-9203
The Printing House 5120 Dundas W 416-231-3303 TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS
A2Z Translation and Interpretation Services Corp. 4945A Dundas W 416-847-0102
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS The Interpreters’ Group Inc. 4946 Dundas W, #200 416-233-8280
Venturex Field Services 4891 Dundas W, #6 416-253-1713
TRAVEL
PLUMBERS Active Journeys Inc. (backpacking & biking) 4891 Dundas W, #4 416-236-5011
Proserv Plumbing & Drain Service 5174 Dundas W 416-236-5373
REAL ESTATE VACUUM CLEANERS
Royal LePage West 5110 Dundas W 416-233-6276 Etobicoke Service Centre – vacuum cleaners 5114 Dundas W 416-231-3056
RENTALS – COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL
Emimax Holdings Inc. 4879 - 4901 Dundas W 905-278-3998 COMMUNITY LISTINGS
Islington Village Mall 4916 - 4946 Dundas W 647-710-2171
Links Living Properties / Stan Collini 4912 Dundas W 416-503-4444 CHURCHES
Maxemum Property Management 4937 - 4959 Dundas W 905-278-3998 Anglican: St. George’s on-the-Hill 4600 Dundas St. W 416-239-2341
Office Rentals 5150 Dundas W 416-575-3044 Catholic: Our Lady of Peace 3914 Bloor St. W 416-239-1259
Studio West 4889B Dundas W First Church of Christ, Scientist, Etobicoke 4480 Eglinton Ave W 416-236-4816
TAPESTRY, VILLAGE GATE WEST 15 Summerland Tce 416-777-2911 Iglesia Ni Cristo 310 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-231-6006
The Kip District Condo Sales Office 5143 Dundas W 416-207-1919 Islington Baptist Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-236-8801
Village Gate West Rental Office 11 Dunbloor 416-239-0008 Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-1131
Village of Islington Business Excellence Centre (VIBE) 5048 Dundas W 416-234-8423 Jehovah’s Witnesses 423 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-622-6859
Mount Sinai Presbyterian Church 50 Royalavon Cr 416-767-7985
Olivet Church of the New Jerusalem 279 Burnhamthorpe Rd 416-239-3054
RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS & BISTROS Presbyterian: St. Andrew’s Islington 3819 Bloor St. W 416-233-9800
RC Parish of the Resurrection (Lithuanian) 1 Resurrection Rd 416-533-0621
BAKERIES, DELIS, MARKETS – FOOD & CONVENIENCE STORES Toronto Light and Salt (Korean) Church 910 Islington Ave 647-272-0191
A.F. Home Bakery 5168 Dundas W 647-430-3611
Ali Baba's 4928 Dundas W 416-690-1026 COMMUNITY GROUPS, CLUBS & SERVICES
Dairy Milk Convenience Store 5066 Dundas W 416-239-9706 Arts Etobicoke 4893A Dundas W 416-622-8731
Espresso Bakery & Deli 4980 Dundas W 416-236-3183 Creative Village Studio 4895 Dundas W 647-351-4362
European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Etobicoke Historical Society 416-621-6006
Lucky Buck Plus – dollar convenience store 4909 Dundas W 416-236-2702 Etobicoke Horticultural Society Marta Krywonis 416-695-9514
Miss Natalie's Tropical Cuisine 5118 Dundas W 416-260-9444 Etobicoke Humane Society 1500 Royal York Rd 416-249-6100
Medium Rare 10 Burnamthorpe Rd 416-231-1500 Etobicoke Lawn Bowling 1313 Islington 416-239-5315
Neighbours Fine Foods 4917 Dundas W 416-234-9146 Humber River Shakespeare Co 416-209-2026
Rabba Fine Foods 4869 Dundas W 416-234-0609 Islington Residents and Ratepayers Carolyn McGee 416-233-7468
Tasty Market & Falafel 4922 Dundas W 416-207-0001 Islington Seniors’ Centre 4968 Dundas W 416-231-3431
Traditional Korean Bakery 4992 Dundas W 416-233-8883 Mabelle Arts 5005 Dundas W 647-989-0807
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 4920 Dundas W, #203 416-924-7973
COFFEE SHOPS & TEA ROOMS Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #210 110 Jutland 416-231-2021
European Patisserie – custom cakes & desserts 5072 Dundas W 416-783-9377 Montgomery’s Inn and Farmers’ Market 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113
Joe’s Pastizzi Plus 5070 Dundas W 416-233-9063
Montgomery’s Inn Tea Room 4709 Dundas W 416-394-8113
Second Cup 4850 Dundas W 416-232-2224
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