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SPRING 2017
W W W. H B S C A . C A
H B S C A FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T • L I V E I N H A R M O N Y • H A P P Y 1 5 0 C A N A D A !
CELEBRATINGSPRINGIN THIS ISSUE:• SUMMER FESTIVALS
• COMMUNITY NEWS
• HEALTH & WELLNESS
• EXCITING TRAVEL IDEAS
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LIFESTYLE6 SUMMER FESTIVALS By Toby Saltzman
30 SPRING TIME IN THE PARK By Irene Jardine
HEALTH & WELLNESS28 WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? By Dr. Shawn Henderson
TRAVEL10 TRAVEL TRENDS By Krista Garney Cluett
22 BEAUTIFUL TURKS & CAICOS
COVER PHOTO:Humber Bay Park EastPhoto: Andy Zav
4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS8 BUDGET UPDATE By Mark Grimes
12 TRAFFIC UPDATE By Jim Reekie
14 CLIMATE CHANGE By James Maloney
16 OUR 5TH ANNUAL FARMERS’ MARKET DIRECTORY By Zach Weingarten
18 CANADA 150 CELEBRATIONS
20 RENEWING ONTARIO PLACE By Peter Milczyn
26 LEASHED PETS | OPEN LETTER TO THE HBS COMMUNITY
29 WELCOME NEW LOCAL BUSINESS LNG NAILS
EXPERT ADVICE24 REAL ESTATE UPDATE By Steve Tupholme
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A Community Publication by the Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association
IN THIS ISSUE
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TURKS & CAICOS
OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL
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HBSCA has had discussions with MP
James Maloney, Councillor Grimes and
City staff heading up the City of Toronto
Canada 150 team; the proposal for HBS to
join three other Toronto sites as one of
their four Celebration venues has become
a reality. The three other sites include
Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman
Square and Albert Campbell Square as
celebration locations.
INFORMATION OF IMPORTANCE TO RESIDENTS: Humber Bay Park Road West will be closed
to vehicle traffic on July 1st, Canada Day.
The local HBSCA Farmer’s Market will
continue all day and to the south east of
the market, the Boat Launch Area and park
will be the site for the licensed Celebra-
tion hospitality zone, food tents and other
vendors, which include bands, dance, the-
atre and arts events. A fireworks night
event will be launched from a barge
within Humber Bay. The area will be sec-
tioned off at night to marine traffic not
unlike during the air show. The City Plan-
ning Committee is organizing water
events and other attractions. Set up will
begin on the Wednesday prior. Meetings
have been arranged with various interest
groups including the boating clubs and
Friends of Humber Bay Parks. Extra
parking as well as dedicated shuttle bus
service will accommodate anywhere from
15,000 to 40,000 spectators. The venue
will include sight-seeing. This will be a
huge family and historical event with var-
ious commemorations. HBSCA and local
BIAs will assist where they can. News cov-
erage and photos will showcase the event.
Mark your calendar to be present in
Humber Bay Shores.
It’s Cooler by the Lake! Developing
information on Toronto’s Canada150 can
be found at: www.toronto.ca/canada150
HBSCA’S BY BIANNUAL MEET & GREET On February 16th, 2017 HBSCA hosted its
biannual outreach Meet and Greet event
at Etobicoke Yacht Club. This is a casual,
social evening with Directors of HBSCA
meeting its member Condominium Cor-
poration Boards of Directors. This year we
repeated an event we held four years ago by
inviting various product/service providers
specific to condominium business. Ven-
dors included Toronto Fire, Police Services,
gate/garage door, plumbing, LED lighting,
refuge/waste management and mechan-
ical services to name a few. Councillor
Grimes was on hand to answer questions.
Discussion on issues common to all con-
dominium corporations and future contact
information is the intent of the Meet and
Greet experience.
I would like to thank the many volun-
teers who work on behalf of the
Association and community in general.
We are always looking for help with
events, publications and committee
work. Many take this work for granted
and come to expect more and more from
its volunteers. A vibrant community
needs volunteers and an occasional
thank you! HH
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
HBSCANEWS
BY DON HENDERSON
CANADA CELEBRATES150 YEARS!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT: Don Henderson, Bal HarbourVICE-PRESIDENT: Jim Reekie, Palace Place
TREASURER: Stephanie Mahoney, Palace PlaceSECRETARY: Laura Nash, Marina del Rey, Phase III
PAST-PRESIDENT: Jim Reekie, Palace PlaceDIRECTORS-AT-LARGE:Jim Faichnie, Waterford
John Cardoulis, Newport BeachDIRECTORS:
Vladyslav Kostyuk, Westlake Tower 1 | Tom Arkay, Palace PierKathryn Winter, Grand Harbour, Bldg A & BEleanor Sled-Kurrie, Grand Harbour, Bldg C
Toni Lisi, Marina del Rey, Phase I | Horst Richter, Marina del Rey, Phase IILinda Dakin, Explorer at Waterview | Mary Hutcheon, Voyager 2
Ian Lovatt, Nautilus | Betty Brooker, Hearthstone by the BayJohn Petrie, Grenadier Landing | David White, Beyond the Sea, Star TowerJoyce Luesink, Beyond the Sea, Phase I | Sherali Najak, Waterscapes
TBD, Palace Place | Dina GodinHo, Lakeside PlaceJeremy Greenberg, Ocean Club
CONTRIBUTORSPeter Milczyn | Mark Grimes | James Maloney | Jim Reekie
Dr. Shawn Henderson | Krista Garney Cluett | Toby SaltzmanIrene Jardine | StevenTupholme | Zach Weingarten | Nico Rogers
PRODUCTIONDESIGN: Markintosh Design | Mark Tzerelshtein
PUBLISHING CONSULTANT: Fred SandersMANAGING EDITOR: Monique Charbonneau
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Hunter Peebles
ADVERTISINGFor advertising inquires please contact HBSCA:
[email protected] or call 416.792.4964
Humber Happenings Magazine is published 4 times a year by MJ Rochester Pub-lishing Inc. 2 St. Clair Ave East Suite 202, Toronto, ON. All rights reserved. No partof this magazine may be reproduced in any form without the consent of theHBSCA. The HBSCA, MJ Rochester Publishing Inc. or any member of the productionteam is not responsible for any errors, omissions, facts or representation in edito-rials or advertisements in this publication.
OFFICE: 2240 Lake Shore Blvd West, Unit M-227, Toronto, ON M8V 0G1 • Ph: 416-792-4964
CONTACT INFORMATION: email: [email protected]: www.hbsca.ca
Have ideas to share, feedback or wish to volunteer? Reach us at [email protected] or 416-792-4964
ABOUT HBSCA: The Humber Bay Shores Condominium Association (HBSCA)was established and incorporated in 1997. HBSCA is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit corporation representing the interests of condominium corporationsand their residents in the Humber Bay Shores community.
WHAT WE DO: We supply representation of the community to all levels of gov-ernment for the enactment, amendment, or repeal of legislation dealing with,but not limited to, all aspects of condominium ownership, real estate devel-opment, and usage of real property in the area. In addition to the above weconduct research and provide awareness and education to our community onissues related to ownership, development, management, financing, and pro-motion of real estate property in the area.
MISSION STATEMENT: Provide strong leadership for the development, preser-vation and beautification of the vibrant, valued, sustainable condominiumcommunity in which we live, work, and play.
SPRING 2017 VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2
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LIFESTYLE
ENJOY THE SUMMER!BY TOBY SALTZMAN
As Canada celebrates our 150th
Anniversary of Confederation,
this is the liveliest year to
explore Ontario and catch the spirit of
local summer festivals.
CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL,MAY 12-22Ottawa launches the 65th Canadian Tulip
festival with the delightful theme One
Tulip, One Canada, signifying the Capital’s
official flower as a symbol of interna-
tional friendship. Besides the brilliance of
massive displays of millions of blooming
tulips, exhibits and events will include
tulip art, culinary experiences, entertain-
ment for all ages, fireworks set to music,
guided tours, and vintage military dis-
plays paying tribute to our veterans and
the WWII liberation of the Netherlands by
Canadian troops. Plan to visit four distinct
experiences: Landsdowne Park Tulip
Gallery, Friendship, floral and Art Experi-
ence featuring floral installations from
artists across Canada; The Tulip Café
in Aberdeen for interactive family pro-
grams, arts and crafts; Dow’s Lake/
Commissioners Park Living Tulip Experi-
ence with massive tulip beds; Byward Tulip
Park Urban Tulip Experience at the Centre-
town market and Garden Promenade
Tulips showcasing the best of Ottawa’s
public gardens. Check the website for
partner accommodations and restaurants.
www.tulipfestival.ca
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ALL SUMMER LONG Pick your pleasure for family fun, adven-
ture, theatre, wine or culinary escapades
amid the fantastic scenery of the Niagara-
on-the-Lake region, where the historic
roots of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake
stretch to the founding of Canada. For
theatre buffs, the Shaw Festival (April
5-October 15) promises a roster of excep-
tional entertainment from Bernard
Shaw’s Saint Joan to Bram Stoker’s Dracula
to the musical Me and My Girl. For details:
www.shawfest.com
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Fort George National Historic Site —
famous for the War of 1812 — will open its
doors for free on Canada Day, July 1.
Events include musical performances and
fireworks. For romantics, view the fire-
works on a Niagara Sunset Dinner Cruise
from the deck of the Niagara Belle, a
resorted paddle-wheeler. Visit Queenston
Heights Park for a self-guided tour of the
site of the Battle of Queenston Heights,
where Major General Isaac Brock, Com-
mander-in-Chief of the British forces in
Upper Canada, died in 1812. And climb the
235 steps inside the 56-metre high Brock
monument for views of the Niagara Gorge.
Experience the power of the Niagara River
on a Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour.
www.niagaraonthelake.com
LONDON’S TD SUNFEST SUMMER FESTIVAL, JULY 6–9Attracting almost 250,000 annual visi-
tors, London’s TD Sunfest Summer
Festival showcases over 35 red-hot pro-
fessional world music and jazz
ensembles on five performance stages.
Besides reveling in enchanting global
music and dance, Sunfesters can eat and
shop their way around an international
array of culinary treats and a unique
assortment of crafts and visual arts.
www.sunfest.on.ca/
CANAL DAYS MARINE HERITAGE,FESTIVAL, AUGUST 4-7Nestled at the junction of the Welland
Canal and the Lake Erie north shore, Port
Colborne is a marine community with a
rich nautical history. It thrives with
excitement as vessels gather for a four-
day celebration of history and heritage.
Visitors can board the boats Empire
Sandy and US Brigg Niagara to explore the
decks, try navigating the wheel and feel
the spray on cruises of Lake Erie. Take a
Lighthouse Tour; visit H.H. Knoll Lake-
view Park to see Ontario’s largest outdoor
classic car and kite show. The Seaway
Park children’s area will feature live pony
rides and kid’s activities. The Port Col-
borne Historical and Marine Museum
will display the history of the Welland
Canal and feature heritage artisans
working their trades. Hear jazz at the
Roselawn Centre, and nightly entertain-
ment at the Market Square concert venue.
www.canaldays.ca.
PELEE ISLAND UNPLUGGED, AUGUST 5–6On the island known for bird migrations,
this family friendly festival is a vibrant
cultural happening that features local
and regional Canadian musicians, arti-
sans, and opportunities to savour beer
and food creations. Visitors who plan
ahead may overnight on Pelee Island for
an awesome camping experience.
www.theislandunplugged.org
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OPPOSITE TOP: Ottawa Tulip Festival.Photo: Ottawa Tourism. LEFT: London’s TDSunfest Summer Festival. Photo: RedBaraat. ABOVE: Pelee Island UnpluggedFestival. TOP RIGHT: Canal Days MarineHeritage Festival. Photo: JT Lewis.
VISIT ONTARIO’SSUMMER FESTIVALS
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On February 15, 2017, City Council
convened for the final 2017
Budget meeting. Residents
were encouraged to provide feedback
on the proposed budget through a
number of avenues, including online
response mechanisms and several
public meetings, including two com-
munity consultation sessions at the
Etobicoke Civic Centre on Thursday
January 5, 2017.
During this process, the Mayor pro-
posed the idea of road tolls on the Don
Valley Parkway and Gardiner Express-
way as a possible revenue source; City
Council voted in support of asking
the province to allow the potential use of
this mechanism.
During this process, I raised concerns
regarding the impacts of tolls on the
Ward 6 community and moved a
motion in City Council related to this,
which you can find on my website
www.markgrimes.ca. This motion was
supported by many of my fellow Coun-
cillors, and ultimately the Mayor’s
motion to ask the province to allow the
study of tolls passed.
In early 2017, Premier Kathleen Wynne
stated that the province would not grant
the City the power to implement tolls.
Humber Bay Shores is the fastest
growing neighbourhood in the ward.
Through the budget process, one theme
became abundantly clear — our city is
growing rapidly, and we need to prioritize
infrastructure that make our communi-
ties a great place to live for current
and future generations. This means
increasing funding and planning for reli-
able and accessible public transit, afford-
able housing, and childcare, among
many other priorities. The 2017 Budget,
supported by Council, recognizes the
importance of funding these priorities.
Toronto City Council approved a 2017
tax-supported operating budget of $10.5
billion and a 10-year capital budget and
plan of $26.5 billion. The 2017 operating
budget maintains current programs and
services and provides funding for $43
million in new and enhanced services,
including investments in poverty reduc-
tion, childcare and community wellness,
safe transportation, environmental sus-
tainability and city building.
Investing in these areas ensures we
continue to strengthen the city, our com-
munities and make Etobicoke-Lakeshore
the best place to live, work and play.
Mark Grimes is the Councillor for Ward 6
Etobicoke-Lakeshore. He is a life-long resi-
dent, activist and businessperson in south
Etobicoke. He can be reached by email at
[email protected], or by phone
at 416-397-9273
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E very client we consult with has adifferent idea about the perfectvacation. With so many different
styles, one common consideration thatoften comes up is the size of the vacation— big versus small!
BIGDo you want to shop?The biggest shopping mall is in Dubaiboasting 1,200 shops, an aquarium, icerink and more! It is located, of course,adjacent to the world’s tallest building, theBurj Khalifa. The mall is so big that youcan hire a chauffeur to drive you around.
Do you want to cruise? The largest ship was launched last year andnow Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Harmonyof the Seas takes up to 6,780 guests (withalmost 2,400 crew to take care of them) on7-night Caribbean Cruises. The ship isdivided into neighbourhoods, so it neverseems quite as large as it is. Try the “Ulti-mate Abyss” slide (drop 10 stories) or enjoyrobot bartenders, 23 pools, 20 restaurantsand a living park in the centre of the ship.
Aboard the “most luxurious cruiseship at sea”, the new Regent Seven SeasExplorer boasts the highest ratio for spaceper guest. The ship features more than anacre of granite and an acre of marble,almost 500 chandeliers and some 2,500pieces of art, including works by masterssuch as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall.It also offers the largest suite at sea (4,443square feet.) This exclusive top-of-the-ship residence even has its own spa.
Do you want great scenery?The Himalayas or even our own CanadianRockies — a trip through mountainpeaks, glaciers and canyons aboard theRocky Mountaineer train.
SMALLOthers scale down their wish list in “size”— but not necessarily scope. An overwaterbungalow in Bora Bora. A private plane toNew York for the weekend (which also hasthe benefit of small airports, no lines orwait times.) A voyage aboard a smallvessel to the Galapagos Islands. Travellingthrough Europe, not in a large group butwith a curated itinerary complete withlocal guides. Stays throughout the worldat boutique hotels — intimate but with bigpersonality and local flavor. Dining expe-riences that are specific to the region inwhich they are located, perhaps off thebeaten path and where the “big-name”chef is actually cooking dinner for you —not just a name on the sign.
ONE BIG TRIP PER YEAR VERSUSMORE FREQUENT SMALLER TRIPS Long stays are increasingly popular andnot just in perennial favourites such asFlorida. Stay longer and immerse yourselfin the destination, not just the tourismhighlights. This year, Oceania Cruiseslaunched a “Snowbirds in Residence”promotion with cruises of 2- 3 months inthe tropics. No need to worry about mealsor housekeeping. A wealth of amenitiesare offered to ensure total comfort inyour home away from home, all for anaffordable price. World Cruises havealways been one of the best values on adaily “per diem” basis.
Weekend breaks, golf trips, girls’ get-aways, ski vacations, shorter trips to theCaribbean sun. Some years, more fre-quent getaways provide that littlepsychological lift to get through a coldwinter or a busy work schedule. And youcan start planning your next getaway assoon as the glow from the last onebegins to fade.
SMALL TOWNS VERSUS BIG CITIES. Big cities have their charms and someof the best known sites — but they seethousands of tourists throughout theyear. You may be just another numberthat adds to the traffic and stops in themiddle of the walkway to take pictures.In January, Barcelona proposed a law tolimit new accommodations for tourists,Venice is considering a cap on touristsall together. And cities around theworld are looking to legislate rentalssuch as Airbnb as they feel it is con-tributing to a lack of affordable housingfor full time residents.
Small towns are different. Tourismhelps keep their town alive and flour-ishing with each and every dollar put intotheir small businesses. The people areoften more curious about where youcame from, your culture, your family, andso much more. And often it is this con-nection with people that can make avacation most memorable.
There really is a travel style foreveryone. Like people, vacations come inall shapes and sizes and the trick is to findout which type is right for you!
Ready to be inspired? For more informationvisit humberbaytravel.com/TravelWishListHumber Bay Travel, 88 Palace Pier Ct. #103. 416-236-2266 • [email protected]
TRAVEL TRENDS BIG VERSUS SMALL
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TRAVEL
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COMMUNITY NEWS
NO LEFT TURN ONTO LAKE SHORE BLVD AT METROThe new no left turn signs onto Lake
Shore Blvd out of the parking lot at
Metro are now installed. Make sure you
look, Toronto Police will be out there
monitoring.
MAYOR JOHN TORY IN HUMBER BAY SHORESOn February 16, 2017 Councillor Mark
Grimes had Mayor John Tory in the
community to talk with the HBSCA
traffic committee about improving
our traffic issues and public trans-
portion. The meeting went well and
the Mayor will work with the Coun-
cillor and the Community.
TTC BUSESBack in September 2016 the TTC
approved a Routing Change for the 66B
on Marine Parade Drive which would
have seen the bus go east on Marine
Parade Drive south side, then on to
Palace Pier Court, west on Waterfront
then west back along MPD.
After a number of meetings with TTC
and Councillor Grimes, the route changes
have been put on hold until further study
by the HBSCA traffic and transportation
committee to get more input from the
community on other options.
YORK STREET RAMPThe York Street off ramp will be closing in
early April 2017. It will be closed for one
year for major construction. There may
be some ripple effect to our community
if there are delays on the Gardiner
Expressway with traffic.
TOLLS Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has
put a halt to toll roads in Toronto.
Wynne will instead give “hundreds of
millions“ to municipalities for Transit
operating costs, of which Toronto will
see the lion’s share.
NEW ILLUMINATED SIGN FOR NO RIGHT TURNS ONTO MARINEPARADE DRIVEOn Lake Shore Blvd West at Marine Parade
Drive there are no right hand turns from
7 am to 9 am Monday to Friday. In order
to catch the attention of drivers during
the no-right-turn timeframe, there will be
a new illuminated sign installed on the
south-west corner Park Lawn Road and
Lake Shore Blvd to emphasize the restric-
tion. The sign will only be lit during the
no-right-turn hours.
Jim Reekie
Vice President, Humber Bay Shores
Condominium Association Board of Directors
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HUMBER BAY SHORESTRAFFIC UPDATEBY JIM REEKIE
HUMBER BAY SHORESCONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
PLEASE CALL THE HBSCA AT 416-792-4964 • EMAIL: [email protected]
HBSCA CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSThe HBSCA needs a number of volunteers
to help with various programs and initiatives.
Do you have a little spare time to contribute to your community?
Are you interested in a part-time job and have about 8 hours a week free? Do you like to spend time in your community?This may be ideal for you!
CALL FOR AD SALES
REPRESENTATIVE
Mayor Tory and councillors lunching at Eden Trattoria.
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It should come as no surprise that
the federal government is com-
mitted to combating climate
change. The year 2016 was an historic
year on that journey. We ratified the
Paris Agreement with countries around
the world to reduce carbon pollution —
and we created a Made-In-Canada plan
to fight climate change and transition to
a clean growth economy.
We did this by bringing together
provinces, territories, and Indigenous
Peoples, stakeholders and Canadians
from across the country. We now have a
plan to reduce carbon pollution across
the country. This plan is focused on
creating good-paying jobs, driving
innovation, and strengthening Canada’s
economy. Creating a climate plan is just
the beginning. Now it’s time to put it into
action, by cleaning up our air and water,
and investing in cleaner jobs and com-
munities. We need to take action for our
children and grandchildren.
We announced an investment of $25
billion to upgrade our public transit sys-
tems across the country over the next
decade. We will work with provinces to
expand home energy efficiency pro-
grams, saving us all money on our energy
bills. We have announced an investment
$1.2 billion over the next four years to
grow our clean technology sector.
Leadership starts with government itself.
That is why we will reduce emissions from
government operations by 40 percent by
2030. Climate change is affecting us today.
The future for our children and grandchildren
will be extremely challenging if we don’t act
now and they shouldn’t have to pay for the
effects of our pollution. Future generations
deserve a clean and healthy environment.
Addressing climate change offers an
enormous economic opportunity for
Canada — an opportunity that, if we seize
it, will create well-paying middle class
jobs for Canadians and a strong and
thriving economy. We are doing the right
thing to build a future our children and
grandchildren deserve.
The scientific evidence is clear —
climate change is one of the greatest
threats of our time. Too much carbon pol-
lution in our atmosphere is rapidly
altering our planet’s climate. We are
already seeing devastating impacts, and
these impacts will accelerate unless we
take action now. We are seeing more fre-
quent droughts, flooding, erosion,
extreme storms, and the rapid melting of
Arctic sea ice. It is hurting farmers, Indige-
nous peoples, and families across Canada.
The impacts of climate change also
come with huge financial costs. Insurance
claims in Canada from severe-weather
events were $373 million a year, from 1983
to 2004. That amount tripled to $1.2 bil-
lion a year in the past decade.
If we don’t make changes, we risk
handing our children and grandchildren
a polluted environment and a weaker
economy. The time to take action is now
and we are doing just that.
James Maloney is the Federal Member of
Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore and has
been a resident in the riding for 40 years. Prior
to becoming the M.P., Mr. Maloney served as the
City Councillor for Ward 5 and practised law,
full-time, as a partner at Hughes-Amys.
KICKINGCLIMATE CHANGE
BY JAMES MALONEY, M.P.
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COME AND VISITOUR LOCALFARMERS’ MARKET!
The Humber Bay Shores Farmers’
Market returns for its fifth year
on May 27th, 2017. Your favourite
vendors will be back, joined by exciting
new additions. This year you can expect
the market to offer a more diverse range
of fruits, veggies, cheese, wines and pre-
pared foods!
For the uninitiated, the market is
located in Humber Bay Park West and
runs every Saturday from 9am to 2pm
until early fall. Arrive early and you’ll get
first pick of local, freshly picked Ontario
produce just as it comes into season. After
11am you can begin tasting new wines
from local wineries before sitting down to
enjoy a freshly prepared lunch from one
of the market’s charming eateries.
Visiting the market is an easy way to
experience how our local food scene
changes season-to-season. For instance,
despite what large grocery chains tell you,
raspberries worth their weight are only
available in late summer. At our market
Jerry, of Jerry’s Berries Raspberry Farm,
offers his berries for just six or seven
weeks, the duration of Ontario’s short
raspberry season. Just picked earlier that
morning, their texture will melt in your
mouth, releasing a sweet flavour that you
just can’t get from berries purchased in a
supermarket.
This summer, the market will also be
participating in many exciting events. On
July 1st, The Farmers’ Market will be part
of the City’s official Canada Day celebra-
tions. Humber Bay Park West will be
closed to traffic and thousands are
invited to join the festivities and watch
the fireworks show. The market will be
open late to provide unique fresh-from-
the-farm snacks to those ringing in
Canada’s big 150!
On August 12th, The Farmer’s Market
moves for one day to Marine Parade Drive
to join the Humber Bay Shores Waterfront
Festival. The diverse range of local foods
compliments the live music and scenic
views, making the Waterfront Festival
one of Toronto’s finest street fairs.
See you there!
Zach Weingarten is returning for his second
year as Market Manager. He can be reached at
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Humber Bay Park West is set
to be a happening place this
Canada Day. On July 1 the City’s
year-long program — TO Canada with
Love — comes to Humber Bay Park West
with a free event called Canada Days. Hon-
ouring Canada’s sesquicentennial (150th
birthday!), Canada Days is one of more
than 30 City-produced TO Canada with
Love celebrations, commemorations and
exhibitions taking place across Toronto.
Canada Days at Humber Bay Park West
will present a festival-like celebration for
Etobicoke residents featuring a full line-up
of exciting performances by award-win-
ning local, national and international
artists spanning music from a mix of
genres influenced by the cultures and
communities of the Etobicoke area —
Ukrainian, Polish, Filipino, South-Asian,
Somali and much more.
The two-stage event will take
advantage of the beautiful Humber
Bay Park West environment offering
dance, parades and children’s activities.
A hospitality area offering food and
beverage will be available for the public
throughout the day.
Starting at 2 pm on July 1, the family-
friendly event culminates with a spec-
tacular fireworks display at 10:55 pm for
all to enjoy.
Although the event is centred in the
south-end of Humber Bay Park West, the
planning and production of Canada Days
will have minimal impact on residents.
For the best experience at the event, the
public is encouraged to plan ahead. Here
are a few tips on getting to, around and
home from the event this Canada Day.
TRANSIT & ACCESSIBILITYCity of Toronto event organizers are
working with the Toronto Transit Com-
mission (TTC) on planning Canada Day
transit services, which will complement
the expected audience on July 1. A desig-
nated AODA Drop off/Pick up zone will be
available at the Humber Bay Park West
main entrance. Residents are encouraged
to cycle to the event as extra bike parking
will be available on-site.
BOATS & BOAT CLUBSThe Boat Launch at Humber Bay Park West
will be closed on July 1. The nearest public
boat launch is available at the Marie Curtis
Park West Boat Launch. Members of the
nearby boat clubs can access the boat
clubs by showing their pass to event secu-
rity at the Humber Bay Park West main
entrance. Access will not be granted
without the proper identification.
ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING Humber Bay Park Road West will be open
to local traffic only on July 1. Parking will
be available at Humber Bay Park East only,
on a first come first serve basis. Parking
will not be available in Humber Bay Park
West on July 1. During the set up week
from June 27 to July 2, there may be lim-
ited parking due to event set up, but
efforts have been made to keep the north
lot open for dog walkers and patrons of
the park.
FIREWORKSCity of Toronto event organizers are
working to limit the amount of restrictions
in Humber Bay Park West for fireworks to
allow for maximum viewing space. Infor-
mation about restricted areas will be
communicated at Toronto.ca/canada150
prior to the event.
ENVIRONMENTCity of Toronto event organizers are
working with the friends of Humber Bay
Park to protect the natural environment.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESCity of Toronto is looking for volunteers
who are are interested in Canadian arts,
musicians and performers, and are
willing to talk with the general public at
the Canada Days events. Those interested
can attend an upcoming recruitment ses-
sion scheduled for Saturday, May 6 from
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to
3:30 p.m. at Metro Hall (Room 308),
55 John Street, and Monday, June 19 from
6:30 to 8:30p.m. at City Hall (Room 2),
100 Queen Street West. Please email
[email protected] or call 416-392-9315
for info or to register for a session.
TO Canada with Love programs and
events are funded in part by the Province
of Ontario and Government of Canada.
For more information about Canada Days at
Humber Bay Park West including the full per-
formance schedule, and all things TO Canada
with Love, please visit Toronto.ca/canada150.
CANADA DAYSAT HUMBER BAY PARK WEST
HAPPY 150 CANADA!
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It was May 22, 1971 and after lookingenviously at Montreal’s EXPO 1967Torontonians got their first look at
our own modern waterfront playground— ONTARIO PLACE. Architect EberhardZeidler’s futuristic pods and Cinespherecaptured our imagination with its fantas-tical design. Some of the first patioswhere you could drink alcohol outside inOntario were located here, the world’sfirst IMAX movie theatre in the iconicCinesphere, the Children’s Village, andthe Forum music amphitheatre were thekey attractions of what was at the timethe most public and sophisticated area onour Waterfront.
However over the following forty yearssome of the magic and lustre disappeared,and the repair and maintenance costsmounted. In 2012 the Ontario Governmentclosed the park while it worked on a planto revitalize the site. Initially there was talkof condos and other development but inthe end the Ontario Government rejectedthose proposals and decided that the parkwould reopen as a year round facility withfree public access to the grounds.
In 2014 after extensive public consulta-tion the province announced its long-termvision for Ontario Place with a proposedmix of features, including a collection of green spaces, a blue park for water activities, flexible spaces for festivals, live-music year round, a culture, discovery andinnovation hub, a canal district with shopsand restaurants, conservation of the Cine-sphere and pods, and a pedestrian landbridge to Exhibition Place.
The year 2017 is both Canada’s andOntario’s sesquicentennial and “ONTARIO150” Celebrations will headline the re-opening of Ontario Place this summer.The iconic ‘pods’ and Cinesphere willremain unchanged but refurbished andwill reopen for public events in the fall of
2017, with a new state of the art IMAXprojection system. A new one kilometerlong water’s edge trail will open in Junewith year round access. The newWilliam G. Davis trail will offer spectac-ular views, climbing walls, and seatingareas. Some paved areas will be land-scaped to create 7.5 acres of newwaterfront park. As well a new publicsquare named “The Commons” will revi-talize the West Island as a vibrant eventspace. Over the next few years newrestaurants and music venues will alsobe added in the park to create a vibranturban waterfront destination.
Humber Bay Shores residents are in aunique position to enjoy this transforma-tion because Ontario Place is a short bikeride or a pleasant walk away. Theprovince together with the City ofToronto is working on public transit solu-tions to improve access to the park. Forour community this will mean bothbetter GO Transit service and a futureWaterfront LRT.
The summer of 2017 will be a time torediscover Ontario Place and a number ofenticing events are planned to draw youback to the park.;• Ontario Culinary Festival (May19-22)• Heritage Festival 150 (June 30-July3)• Art & Music Festival 150 (August 4-7)• Learn to Get Outside Festival
(September 1-4) • Frost Festival (December)I invite everyone to explore the renewedOntario Place. To learn more about the revi-talization please visit: www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/ontarioplace/ontarioplace.shtml
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COMMUNITY NEWS
RENEWING ONTARIO PLACEBY PETER MILCZYN, MPP
Please feel free to contactPeter Milczyn at the Constituency Office at 993 The Queensway in Etobicoke, or by phone at 416-259-2249 or fax: 416-259-3704 with any of your questions, commentsor concerns.
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TRAVEL
FROM EXCLUSIVE OPULENCETO SECLUDED GETAWAYS:
TURKS ANDCAICOS BY TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD
When we describe the Turks
and Caicos as “Beautiful by
Nature”, take us literally.
Surrounded by the world’s third largest
barrier reef system, the crystalline tur-
quoise waters and white sand beaches are
trademarks of the 40+ islands and cays
that make up this idyllic warm weather
destination.
Located 575 miles (925 kilometres)
southeast of Miami, the Turks and Caicos
beckon you to an undiscovered Caribbean.
80% of the archipelago is unpopulated and
accessible only by small plane, ferry, or
boat. Only eight of the islands are inhab-
ited but its population of 32,000 full-time
residents is as diverse and vibrant as the
pristine marine life below. Each of the
islands offers a different experience and a
unique character but all offer year round
great climate, the most gorgeous beaches
and outstanding water sports activities.
The only true way to experience the
Turks and Caicos is to explore each island
in the entire chain — quite the impossible
feat to accomplish in one visit. This is
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probably why most visitors come back to
the Turks and Caicos on a regular basis.
Providenciales (or “Provo”) is the
gateway to the Turks and Caicos. The com-
mercial capital and most populous island,
Provo is home to many ultra-luxury resorts
and spas lining its most famous 19 km
Grace Bay Beach — consistently voted one
of the world’s best beaches by international
travel magazines and travel websites. Provo
is also an epicurean’s dream with more
than 80 restaurants and a melting pot
variety of cuisine. From local dishes served
at rustic beachfront huts or cozy dive bars
to world-class fine dining options — al
fresco or indoor, featuring internationally
renowned chefs, you won’t lack for creative
and delicious options for your dining
pleasure. It is also a paradise for yachting
and big game fishing. For the more
discerning traveler, Provo guarantees
exclusive opulence and indulgence as well
as serene solitude and pristine nature,
and an easy escape from civilization.
Grand Turk and Salt Cay offer a glimpse
into Caribbean history with great Bermu-
dian architecture and a rustic charm as
well as premier diving experiences and
probably the most “relaxing” time you
will ever have. Grand Turk is also home to
the destination’s only cruise ship center.
On sleepy Salt Cay, from December
through May, visitors can experience one
of nature’s greatest spectacles: the migra-
tion of the Atlantic humpback whales
through the Columbus Passage.
Connected via a causeway, the islands of
North Caicos and Middle Caicos (the two
largest islands in the archipelago) are perfect
for day-trippers looking to explore the best
of the environment. With farms boasting
sweet fruit trees, vegetables and livestock, as
well as the lush green forest of Caribbean
hardwoods, both islands are akin to country
living near the seashore. As a sanctuary for
wildlife and protected wetlands, North
Caicos and its national parks and nature
reserves are a unique eco-tourism destina-
tion for bird watching and water sports
lovers. Another favorite for heritage and
eco-tourism, Middle Caicos is home to local
straw artisans and boasts one of the biggest
cave networks in the Caribbean — an
awe-inspiring treat to explore.
With the recent opening of two luxury
resorts, the island of South Caicos caters
to those visitors looking for a barefoot
Caribbean experience. South Caicos is the
center for fishing. Local fishermen export
lobster and conch from the island for a
living. The numerous snorkeling and
scuba diving sites are the major draws
here. This small yet friendly island offers
many secluded beaches with spectacular
views of the turquoise waters and sur-
rounding islands.
The boutique islands of Parrot Cay and
Pine Cay are privately owned and are
home to the most exclusive resorts:
the award-winning COMO Parrot Cay,
and the Meridian Club on Pine Cay, a
romantic hideaway.
A vacation to the Turks and Caicos
presents visitors many islands with
many possibilities, something truly
special. Whether traveling by airlines,
cruise or your own private yacht, get-
ting to the Turks and Caicos is easy and
worthwhile. Canadians need only a
passport. While the destination may be
on the travel bucket list of many there’s
no time like now to move the Turks
and Caicos to the top of your travel to-
do list.
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TORONTO REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
The housing market in the GTA and
Toronto is at an all-time high;
even our mayor is concerned. The
average price for a detached home is a jaw-
dropping $1.5M and the average condo is
$437K, rising 34% from 2015. What some
of us might not understand is why, and
what is going to happen from here?
The why is simple: high demand and
low supply. Toronto is the largest popu-
lated city in Canada, with a steady 1%
growth increase each year. As one of the
top 5 cities in the world to live in, more
and more newcomers are seeking a new
life in Toronto. However, finding a place
to call home is pricey.
In 2016, the condo sector hit an aston-
ishing record in the Real Estate market,
making up 29,000 out of the 47,200 new
home sales. As a more affordable living
option, young couples and families are
turning to 2 bedroom or larger condos.
Developers are responding to this shift
by planning to construct larger 2 bed-
room and even 3 bedroom condo units to
accommodate the demand.
So, what happens from here? One can
only predict. But the key contributing fac-
tors are the expansion of our city, the new
generation looking to start families, and
the growing desire to relocate to Toronto.
So as long as Toronto continues to thrive
economically, people will continue to
seek opportunity to live and work here,
this will lead to more residential devel-
opments, and continual growths in both
population and in real estate.
Our governments have implemented a
couple of new policies to help slow down
the market, the first being a stress test
incorporated into qualifying for a mort-
gage. This is determined by one’s debt
ratio and the amount they seek to borrow.
The other change is a recent increase in
land transfer tax. Currently, $250K-$400K
is 1.5%, $400K-$2M is 2%, and over $2M
is now 2.5%. Along with this increase
comes a higher rebate for first time home
buyers to a maximum of $4,000.
Those who invested in real estate 5 years
ago must be ecstatic, as prices have nearly
doubled. Those who invested last year will
be happy to know that market prices have
jumped nearly 14%. As a result, predictions
call for another 8-10% increase in property
values over the next year. So if you’re
kicking yourself for not investing over the
last few years, be sure not to miss out on a
great opportunity to buy in now.
Steven Tupholme
Sales Representative
Westview Realty Inc., Brokerage
Phone: 416-726-1951
www.thatcondoguy.ca
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MARKET PRICES SOAR,WHAT NOW?
EXPERT ADVICE
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BY STEVEN TUPHOLME
FUN FACTFirst-time buyers are consideredto be nearly half of the buyerswhile one of out every twobuyers are immigrants.
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Community Office:1092 Islington Avenue, Suite #202Toronto, ON M8Z [email protected]
www.JamesMaloneyMP.ca
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
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I don’t continue to appreciate dogs. I do, but at a distance unless they’releashed, and they’re being tended to by adoting owner who’s well equipped withbiodegradable bags.
Unfortunately, come winter, far toomany dog owners drop their sense ofresponsibility. During the summer, I can
take my children walking in Humber BayParks and owners have their dogsleashed, and they are doing their civicduty hoisting those bags and disposing ofthem in the garage cans.
I’m not sure what happens when thefrost seizes the ground but anyone whohas walked the meandering trails along thelakefront in the Humber Bay communityknows exactly what I’m talking about. Ican only wonder if the added animal wasteon these trails doesn’t happen as a resultof the carelessness of those countlessowners who think that winter means theirdogs can run free and unattended.
There has yet to be a day this winterwhen I’ve gone walking in Humber BayParks and a dog hasn’t approached me orone of my children. I know the likelihoodof a dog snapping at one of my childrenfor no reason is not high but it doeshappen. We all need to be respectful thatsome children and adults are afraid ofdogs and no matter how great your pet is,they are still animals driven by instinctno matter how well trained they are.
Some Important Reasons to Clean UpPet Waste:• Disease Control.• Make your parks more usable.• Fly Control.• Responsible pet ownership.• Preventing stool eating.
Some Important Reasons to Keepyour Dog on a Leash:• It’s the law.• Your dog is under your control.• Your dog may be friendly however
doesn’t mean every other dog is friendly.• Not everyone you meet on your walk is
physically able to withstand a dogjumping on them.
• People have the right to walk in parkswithout being confronted by off-leash dogs.
Be reminded that the City By-Law carriesa fine of $240.00 for the following infrac-tions: dogs off leash, dog at large, dogwith no license, failure to clean up afteryour dog.
To report dogs off leash call 311 or AnimalServices 416-394-8110.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
OPEN LETTER TO THE HBS COMMUNITY
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BY NICO ROGERS
Dear Friends, I’m not currently a dog owner, although
I have been. I’ve had two dogs over theyears and as a child, there was always onecrouched in the family portrait in front ofthe Christmas tree. In fact, at one point,we had three panting canines in the snap.
These days, I’m a parent. It’s not that
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Brookers Lane SHOPS AND SERVICES
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Today, acupuncture is one of the
most popular practices of Tradi-
tional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
in the West. TCM is a complementary
health approach that first originated in
ancient China more than 2,500 years ago
and has been evolving ever since.
Acupuncture improves the body’s func-
tions and promotes the natural self-healing
process by stimulating specific anatomic
sites—commonly referred to as acupunc-
ture points, or acupoints. The most common
method used to stimulate acupoints is the
insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin.
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide
variety of diseases, pain and stress-
related symptoms and may be used in
conjunction with other treatments such
as massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic
and medical management.
Patients considering acupuncture typ-
ically ask:
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT? Although needles are used in acupunc-
ture, treatments are relatively pain-free.
In fact, one of the most popular uses of
acupuncture is to reduce chronic pain
throughout the body in a natural way,
without the need for medications that
can cause unwanted side effects.
IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?Acupuncture is very safe when performed
by an experienced, well-trained practi-
tioner using sterile needles. Acupuncture
may be safely used as a complementary
treatment method — as something to
utilize in addition to other pain manage-
ment techniques such as physical
treatment, exercise and reducing inflam-
mation through a healthy diet.
WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREATAND DOES IT WORK?Yes it works! Our patients are often
amazed by how quickly they respond after
suffering from longstanding pain and
dysfunction. Acupuncture is a safe and
effective treatment for pain relief
and health restoration and provides
lasting results for many conditions and
disorders. Acupuncture is used to treat
conditions such as:
• muscle spasms and pain
• chronic back problems and pain
• headaches, including reducing the
frequency and intensity of migraines
• neck pain
• osteoarthritis pain
• knee pain
• insomnia/poor quality sleep
• digestive problems
• mood, depression/stress
If you have pain or limitation, acupuncture
is a safe, natural and effective treatment.
WHAT ISACUPUNCTUREBY DR. SHAWN HENDERSON
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AND HOW CAN IT IMPROVE MY HEALTH?
Dr. Shawn Henderson, has been practicing Chiropractic and Acupuncture for 20 years in Etobicoke. The family
clinic is celebrating its 42nd year of providing quality patient care in Etobicoke, and has been located in the Humber
Bay Shores area for the last 10 years. In addition to Acupuncture, other treatments such as physical therapy, reg-
istered massage, chiropractic and personalized stretches/exercises may be prescribed to rehabilitate and improve
health. Most treatments are covered under your extended health care plan. We welcome existing and new patients
to visit our clinic or call 416-231-9502 if you have any questions about Acupuncture or our other therapies.
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NEW LOCAL BUSINESS
LNG Nails is a new nail salon in Humber
Bay Shores and recently had a grand
opening. The salon is owned by Glen and
Laurie Ho. Etobicoke has been home to
the Ho family for over 30 years and they
are excited to open a business in the com-
munity they grew up in.
"Park Lawn and Lakeshore has been
rebuilt into a nice up and coming loca-
tion and we are happy to provide a much
needed service to the surrounding area
and beyond. Not only do we want to pro-
vide superb healthy nails and feet for
those special occasions, we also want to
provide a relaxing experience customers
can appreciate after a long day's work or
on a lazy Sunday afternoon!
"As a new business you are always
concerned about many things but the
patrons in the surrounding area and
especially those in the South Beach
Condos have made us feel welcome and
supported in the early stages of our busi-
ness. We feel honoured and privileged
and hope we can continue to bring
growth to the community so our children
can be proud Etobicokians”
Spring is a great time to think about
getting your nails in shape after a cold dry
winter. We tend to forget about our nails
and particularly our feet as we are cov-
ered up with socks and boots. Here are
some tips to think about when tending to
your nails:
• Trim and moisturize your nails
regularly
• Use a good cuticle oil
• Make sure your nail tools are clean
and sharp
• Don’t dig away at ingrown nails,
seek a professionals help such
as a dermatologist
• Wear shoes that fit and when you are
at a public pool or shower protect
your feet from fungus/warts by
wearing flip flops
• Most importantly don’t use your
teeth as nail clippers!!
LNG Nails is located at: 82 Park Lawn Road
416-255-6522
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WELCOME TO THE HBS COMMUNITY
LNG NAILS
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LIFESTYLE
Building on a very successful 2016,
we are now planning activities
for this year. When you read this
article, our volunteers, with help from
the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, will already have done a big
cleanup in the park. FOHBP’s David
Creelman has coordinated the cleanup.
With assistance from the TRCA, David is
also in charge of the cleaning out and
placing of swallow nest boxes and Red-
necked Grebe platforms.
We will again invite children to paint
signs for the park, asking people to enjoy and
be respectful of nature. HBSCA has kindly
agreed to let us set up a tent on some of the
Farmers’ Market Days. We will offer nature
walks on the days we are at the market.
The “Humber Bay Parks Project —
Master Plan Development” is now
nearing the initial stage of completion.
There will be one more public meeting
after which the plan will be submitted to
City Council. The next architectural stage
will be the planning of buildings in the
park. Four of our Steering Committee
members are on the City’s ARCG (Archi-
tectural Resource Community Group). As
information becomes available, we will
post it on the Friends of Humber Bay Park
facebook page.
Finally, there were some exciting sight-
ings of wildlife in the park during the
winter. The most surprising was an Amer-
ican Bald Eagle. This majestic bird of prey
has a wing span of over two metres and
seems to be making a comeback to the
area after 50 years. Kathrine Burgsma has
captured this magnificent photo of the
bird in Humber Bay Park East. HH
For more information or to become a
member visit us on twitter @FOHBP or
Facebook (Friends of Humber Bay Park)
E-mail: [email protected]
SPRING TIMEIN THE PARKBY IRENE JARDINE | PHOTO BY KATHERINE BURGSMA
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