MAR. 3, 2016 insidetoronto.com | villager parkdale KEEP IN TOUCH @Parkdale_V Facebook.com/ ParkdaleVillager THIS 12-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING IS BEING PROPOSED FOR LIBERTY VILLAGE FULL STORY:bit.ly/libertyoffice WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Find out what others had to say about the proposal. A proposal to build a 12-storey office building at Atlantic and Jefferson avenues and Liberty Street will create up to 2,400 office jobs, according to the developer. But it will mean artists in more than 40 live-work units will be looking for new places as the units are converted into commercial space. Rendering/COURTESY UPCOMING ANNUAL MUSIC THERAPY WALK AIMS TO RAISE $40,000 THIS YEAR FULL STORY: bit.ly/therapywalk WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: See how music therapy can make a real difference in people’s lives and how you can contribute. The walk will start from the Music Therapy Centre to the Lula Lounge to raise money for the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund, which will enable music therapists to provide music therapy sessions to children at risk for social, emotional and physical delays. File photo/ATILLA SOYLU YOUNG MATH WHIZ GIVES TAX LECTURES AT A NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES FULL STORY: bit.ly/taxwhiz WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: An incredible story about how she’s been brought up and what lies ahead for her future. At the ripe old age of eight, Grade 3 student Carlie Weinreb recently gave a lecture at the University of Toronto, and has related presentations lined up in coming weeks at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Windsor – just in time for tax season. Staff photo/DAN PEARCE NOT GOING EXTINCT IN THE DIGITAL AGE FEATURE: PAGE 18 and 19 Local bookstores in Roncesvalles have adapted to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world. And they have no intention of closing shop. Staff photo/DAN PEARCE TAKE A WALK ON THE BEACH TO SEE ART EVENTS: PAGE 24 View the 13 lifeguard stands across Balmy, Kew and Ashbridges Bay beaches currently transformed into temporary art installations. Staff photo/BENJAMIN PRIEBE
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THIS 12-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING IS BEING PROPOSED FOR LIBERTY VILLAGE
FULL STORY:bit.ly/libertyofficeWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Find out what others had to say about the proposal.
A proposal to build a 12-storey office building at Atlantic and Jefferson avenues and Liberty Street will create up to 2,400 office jobs, according to the developer. But it will mean artists in more than 40 live-work units will be looking for new places as the units are converted into commercial space. Rendering/COURTESY
UPCOMING ANNUAL MUSIC THERAPY WALK AIMS TO RAISE $40,000 THIS YEAR
FULL STORY: bit.ly/therapywalkWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: See how music therapy can make a real difference in people’s lives and how you can contribute.
The walk will start from the Music Therapy Centre to the Lula Lounge to raise money for the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund, which will enable music therapists to provide music therapy sessions to children at risk for social, emotional and physical delays. File photo/ATILLA SOYLU
YOUNG MATH WHIZ GIVES TAX LECTURES AT A NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES
FULL STORY: bit.ly/taxwhizWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: An incredible story about how she’s been brought up and what lies ahead for her future.
At the ripe old age of eight, Grade 3 student Carlie Weinreb recently gave a lecture at the University of Toronto, and has related presentations lined up in coming weeks at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Windsor – just in time for tax season.Staff photo/DAN PEARCE
NOT GOING EXTINCT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
FEATURE: PAGE 18 and 19
Local bookstores in Roncesvalles have adapted to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world. And they have no intention of closing shop. Staff photo/DAN PEARCE
TAKE A WALK ON THE BEACH TO SEE ART
EVENTS: PAGE 24
View the 13 lifeguard stands across Balmy, Kew and Ashbridges Bay beaches currently transformed into temporary art installations.Staff photo/BENJAMIN PRIEBE
FULL STORY: bit.ly/exparkingWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Find out which parking option will make it easier to get to Liberty Village and BMO Stadium.
A 10-year parking strategy presented to Exhibition Grounds board suggests four locations where an above-ground parking structure may work for the area. File photo/NICK PERRY
RESIDENTS PETITION GOVERNMENT TO CREATE SAFE RAIL COMMUNITIES
FULL STORY: bit.ly/saferailWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Visit to sign the petition to bring Safe Rail Communities concerns to the government.
Safe Rail Communities, a national initiative established by Junction-area residents advocating for safe, transparent and regulated rail service, has created an online petition calling for higher industrial standards in order to reduce the risks to neighbourhoods along train corridors.File photo/COURTESY
CAMH ANNOUNCES SHORTLIST FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FULL STORY: bit.ly/camhshortlistWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Learn what the project will include both for patients and community.
Plenary Health, Fengate Bondfield Group and EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare are on the shortlist to design, build, finance and maintain the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health redevelopment project, which consists of two buildings designed for patients with complex mental illnesses.File photo/COURTESY
THE FRIENDS OF HIGH PARK ZOO LOOKING FOR INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED MEMBERS
FULL STORY: bit.ly/saferailWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: Find out when the annual general meeting takes place and details about the zoo.
The Friends of High Park Zoo is looking for board members to oversee activities of the organization for 2016 and 2017 as the volunteer group embarks on its new master plan.File photo/COURTESY
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STILL NO DEAL BETWEEN THE CITY AND ITS INSIDE WORKERS
FULL STORY: bit.ly/insideworkersWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: If work action escalates some city services will be drastically affected.
As of The Villager’s press deadline, there hasn’t been much movement on contract negotiations between the city and its inside workers since last Thursday’s protest at Nathan Phillips Square. Union president Tim Maguire launched a work-to-rule campaign last Monday.File photo/DAVID NICKLE
WANT TO GET TO PEARSON? IT JUST GOT A LOT CHEAPER ON UP EXPRESS
FULL STORY: bit.ly/upfaresWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS:Find out exactly how much the new fares will cost when the new rates kick in next Wednesday.
Ontario’s Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca expressed confidence numbers will climb as a result of a fare cut on the Union Pearson (UP) Express. Fares will be dropping to 50 per cent less for travel on the four-stop rail service between Union Station and Toronto Pearson Airport.File photo/BENJAMIN PRIEBE
TOO DEEP IN DEBT GOODWILL HAS ANNOUNCED IT WILL NOT REOPEN
FULL STORY: bit.ly/goodwillceoWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: 530 workers now have no hope of getting their old jobs back.
Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario (Goodwill TECNO) will not restructure and reopen, CEO Keiko Nakamura announced Monday, along with her resignation. The organization is $6 million in debt, $4.2 million of which is owed to former employees.File photo/DAN PEARCE
ARE CITY HALL EMPLOYEES CHEATING LESS? THAT’S WHAT ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS
FULL STORY: bit.ly/fraudlineWHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS: City employees have been caught faking their time sheets, cheating on their benefit claims and using city resources to work on a second job.
According to the Toronto Auditor General’s annual report for 2015, the City of Toronto’s Fraud and Waste Hotline received 572 complaints with a total of 800 allegations – the lowest number since 2007.File photo/ANTOINE TEDESCO
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Banning chewing tobacco in public spaces, arenas and sports fields should be a piece of cake. Given Toronto’s history dealing with
tobacco regulation, it’s more likely to be a gooey lump of chaw.
Chaw is one of the terms for so-called smoke-less tobacco products.
Historically popular in the American south and midwest, the product also known as chew, grizzly, skoal and snuff has been spreading in at least vis-ibility thanks to its popularity among professional and semi-professional athletes – in particular, baseball players.
The use of the product is extremely unhealthy. It might not get into the lungs, but it’s just as
addictive as cigarettes and pipes and it’s associ-ated with mouth, esophageal and pancreatic can-cers, gum disease, and heart disease and stroke.
Its use is on the rise among young people. In Ontario, it’s used by six per cent of students in grades 7 to 12, or 58,200 students (that according to the 2015 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey).
That’s up 4.6 per cent in 2011.The rate is lower for Toronto students – the
increase is just three per cent here. But without a doubt, the power professional athletes exert as role models is an influence, and a bad one in this case, on any young person.
This week, Toronto Board of Health Chair Joe Mihevc announced he’ll be asking the chief medi-cal officer of health to draft a bylaw that would restrict the use of chewing tobacco from city facilities and public venues such as arenas and sports fields – including the Rogers Centre where the Toronto Blue Jays play.
Council ought to approve the bylaw when it comes forward, as a matter of responsible stew-ardship, just as it has approved ground-breaking bylaws preventing smoking in bars and restaurants and bingo halls.
Critics might argue a bylaw in this case would differ from one restricting cigarette smoking: there is no issue of second-hand smoke affecting the health of non-smokers.
This may be so but it doesn’t mean there’s no second-hand influence.
And the influence of celebrity athletes, casually gumming a wad of toxins, is demonstrable and needs to be stopped.
City right to regulate use of chewing tobacco
City of Toronto union’s ‘job for life’ being phased outToronto council won a significant victory in
its negotiations with the city’s outside work-ers – no question.
Forget about the less costly benefit plan and the meagre pay increases that CUPE Local 416 agreed to. That’s just money.
The big, champagne-cork-popping win is on something more fundamental. Now that this contract is signed, it won’t be long before Toronto can shed itself of a signifi-cant number of unionized garbage collectors by putting out a tender call, having a couple of meetings and contracting out garbage col-lection in most and eventually all of the city.
Conservative members of council and former mayors have been hoping to contract out garbage collection since amalgamation, when former Etobicoke mayor and west-end councillor Doug Holyday came extolling the virtues of old Etobicoke’s contracted-out garbage collection. Etobians were very happy, thank you very much, with their contractor-delivered household garbage col-lection. The trucks came on time, picked up the garbage, and if there was ever a problem between the drivers and the owners, well
that was their problem. Etobicoke was strike proof.
Not so the rest of Toronto. In North York, Scarborough, East York
and York and Toronto, city worker strikes meant that garbage moldered in garages and backyards until it got rank enough to heap in city parks and surface lots. CUPE Local 416, the union representing garbage workers, had real leverage at the bargaining table because of that. Former councillor Jane Pitfield put it most nakedly when in the run-up to her failed 2006 mayoral campaign, she told reporters that she thought it was time to “phase out” unions.
Toronto’s outside workers have agreed to something like it, after they ratified the pro-vision in the contract that phased out what another former councillor and deputy mayor Case Ootes dubbed “jobs for life.” That was a provision that former mayor Mel Lastman’s administration agreed to, that prevented the city from replacing workers with more than 15 years seniority in the event their position was contracted out.
That provision has been the single barrier
to the contracting out of garbage collection citywide. It’s why even uber-conservative mayor Rob Ford could only contract out half the city.
It’s why a strike in warm weather would still be a political nightmare for councillors and mayors who want to get re-elected in wards east of Yonge Street.
It’s why CUPE Local 416, whose member-ship is less than a quarter that of the city’s inside workers’ union CUPE Local 79, has real power in a collective bargaining session.
That power hasn’t been removed, but it is, as Pitfield put it, being phased out. In 2019, the final outside worker will cross the line into an inaccurately named “job for life.”
He or she will enjoy another decade or two of job protection. The rest of the city’s workers will serve at the pleasure of Toronto council, and the jobs that they have will be as good as Toronto council deems to be their due.
No doubt about it. In love, war and con-tract negotiations, to the victors go the spoils.
David Nickle is Metroland Media Toronto’s city hall reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @DavidNicklei
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Parkdale–High Park, Canada is back. Asyour Member of Parliament, I’m happy towrite this first update to you on our prog-ress as a new government. On October 19,2015, Canadians voted for real change. Asa government, we’ve already gotten towork by reversing the legacy of the pastnine years by:
Reinstating the long-form census; in-cluding an equal number of wom-en and men in the federal cabi-net; ending the war on scienceby unmuzzling federal scientists;launching an inquiry into mur-dered and missing Indigenouswomen; committing to resettling25,000 Syrian refugees; accept-ing the science of climate changeand restoring our international reputation;reinstating health care services for vulner-able refugees; cutting taxes for the middleclass by raising taxes on thewealthiest oneper cent; doubling the number of fam-ily sponsorship applications (parent andgrandparent) annually to 10,000.
I’ll be actively reaching out, consultingand listening to Canadians as your Mem-ber of Parliament. Currently, our govern-ment is consulting Canadians on manyareas of public policy such as, Bill C-51,missing andmurdered Indigenous womenand girls and the 2016 budget. I encour-age the residents of Parkdale–High Park toreach out and be a part of the discussion.
On December 7,2015 I was honouredto be appointed theParliamentary Secre-tary to the Ministerof Immigration, Refu-gees and Citizenship.This has given me theopportunity to assist
directly in our efforts to compassionatelyrespond to the Syrian crisis and resettle25,000 refugees to Canada.
I am also excited about the incred-ible changes to the Parkdale Villager. TheParkdale Villager has been an establishednewspaper in the community since 2008,
providing important local coverage. It isa resource for the latest information, an-nouncements and events going on in ourcommunity.
The new design and focus of the Vil-lager reflects the vibrant and diverse com-munity that makes our neighbourhoodthrive. It is a feast for the eyes, and makesmore important local stories accessible toreaders, while continuing its tradition ofquality reporting.
As your Member of Parliament, I’m alsohappy to assist and discuss with you anyfederal issue of concern. Please send mean email at [email protected] or call myToronto office at (416) 769-5072 or Ottawaat (613) 992-2936. You can also reach outto my team on my website: www.avirani.liberal.ca or via Twitter @viraniarif.
I’m committed to being your voice inOttawa to address the needs of our com-munity and the desire for real change. Theroad ahead has a lot of challenges but byworking together as Canadians, we willachieve a great deal. Canada is back.
Parkdale–High Park voted for changeArif Virani, MP and Parliamentary Secretary
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Dear Friends and Neighbours,As a proud Parkdalian for almost 20 years, I can
say with certainty that Parkdale is one of the bestplaces in the province in which to live, work, shopand play.
We are home to incredible social service orga-nizations; places like Parkdale Activity and Rec-reation Centre (which includes the incredibleTool Library, an invaluable resource), ParkdaleFood Bank, Parkdale LINC, Parkdale Intercul-tural Association, Parkdale Community LegalServices, Students For a Free Tibet Canada, WestEnd Food Co-Op, West Neighbourhood House,Parkdale Community Health Centre and theParkdale Community Information Centre, justto list a few. These organizations help us andour neighbours in so many ways and bring ustogether as a community.
Recently, many of these organizations and oth-ers cametogetheraswewelcomedSyrian refugeesinto our community, showing our commitment toassisting our new neighbours. It was inspiring tosee how many people have a deep desire to helpthose less fortunate and make this transition andsettlement as comfortable as possible.
We have secured a spot as one of Toronto’sbest neighbourhoods in which to eat and drink,
with terrific restaurants like The Commodore,Easy Restaurant, Grand Electric, Local Kitchen &Wine Bar and Om, as well as many, many more.This ties in to the fact that Parkdale is home tomany small businesses—our packed ParkdaleVillage Business Improvement Association is atestament to that. Make sure to visit Bike Pirates,Yummy Stuff, Duggan’s Brewery, Tibet Hair &Beauty Salon and Gallery 1313—and every otherbusiness around and in between—for the verybest in local shops and services. Small businessis the fiscal engine of our economy—providingmore than 80 per cent of new jobs in Ontario—as well as the creative engine, adding new ideasand energy to the economy.We proudly live andshop local in Parkdale.
It’s important to note as well that Parkdale is anarts and culture hub. We have become the placefor artists to put down roots. Theatre organiza-tions such as FIXT POINT, Independent AuntieProductions, the Metis Fiddler Quartet, the SmallWorld Music Society and the Hope and Hell The-atre Company call Parkdale home, and there arehundredsmore arts organizations, collectives andindependent artists who enrich Parkdale with art,music, theatre and dance.
We are diverse, with so many wonderful cul-
tures represented in our population, includingTibetan, Roma, Syrian, Polish, Vietnamese andso many more, making us a distinct, rich culturalhub in the heart of our wonderful city.
We have great community organizations,populated by many staff and volunteers whoare actively striving to make living, working andshopping in Parkdale an incredible experience.A tiny selection of these would be the ParkdaleResidents’ Association, the Parkdale Village Busi-ness Improvement Area, the Parkdale Tenants’Association, the HOPE Garden and, of course, ourwonderful Parkdale Library.
We have a great history of fighting for socialjustice, fair rent, equal pay, LGBTQ rights, smallbusiness rights, and environmental justice. Ourresidents and business owners care about themark we leave in this world and fight every day tomake sure we make a difference.
Also, we cannot forget the great media wehave in this neighbourhood:TheParkdaleVillager,which keeps us up-to-date with announcements,articles and event listings for all of the above. Thelaunch of the new and improved Villager is anexciting advancement in our community and agreat platform through which we can share ourskills, services and local news.
I’m a proud Parkdalian and a proud Member ofProvincial Parliament for this area, and I can’t waitto see you at the next event!
Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPPParkdale – High Park
A letter from your MPP, Cheri DiNovo
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101 mayfield ave.
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37 Garden ave.
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COMFORTS OF HOME ABOUND!Bloor West North/Baby Pt. LocaleOn A Quiet Family-Friendly StreetSteps To Ttc, Great Schools,Shops, Restaurants, Humber Trails.Warm, Inviting, Original Details &Upgrades. INCREDIBLE FeaturesIncld: RARE Private Drive, Detached3 Bdrm, Park-Like Backyard, Bsmtw/Height! Call Me Today!44 WatSon avenue
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416 543-0979
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Truly unique property, Alarge well maintained 5bedroom century homewith many of the originaldetails, including grandopen staircase leading upto 3rd floor. Wide privatedrive leading to a large lotacross the back, 47 X 150feet with lots of parking.21 Havelock Street
101 O’HARA AVENUE. Stunning detachedthree bedroom family home, re-designed andrenovated throughout, in the heart of Parkdale.Well-appointed living areas and a chef’s kitchenwith quartz counters, ceramic back-splash andbreakfast bar. Finished basement with separateentrance. Detached garage with parking for twocars. Walk to schools, shops, restaurants and TTCon Queen West. $1,149,000
27 BROCK AVENUE, UNIT 205. Rare opportunityin the sought-after Brock lofts. Stunning one-of-a-kind 2 bedroom authentic hard loft featuring postand beam, exposed brick and soaring 14 footceilings. Kitchen with granite counters, tumbledbrick mosaic back-splash, gas range and maplecabinetry. One parking space. Common roof-topdeck with BBQs. $539,000
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Weston Village CenturyHome *High Quality TotalReno *70’x129’ lot *10+4rms* $$$$ spent *Allnew mechanical - HVAC,electrical, plumbing,insulation, windows & roof*2 bdrm bsmt apt-sep ent*Minutes to GO/UP ExpressStn *Is this the one?
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818 Windermere Ave. A sun-filled 2.5 storey Victorian Semiin Bloor West. Loads of charmalong with 4 bedrooms, familysize kitchen, third storey masterwith ensuite, high ceilings, 2 fullyrenovated baths, and a 2 cargarage.All within steps of schools,walking distance to Bloor WestShops, Subway, and Junctionshops and restaurants.“Bloor West Victorian”
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416 236-1241
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#1 In TORONTO (Central, East & West Combined) ByUnits of Listings Sold for All Companies of All Brokers and
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BrokerSponsor of
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WeST reALTY INC., BrokerageEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated
free professional buyer service:• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs• Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price• Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!!
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RANCH BUNGALOW ON 2.88 ACRE LOTSimply Spectacular Renovated Home, Huge Family RoomAddition, 3+1 Bdrm, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylights, FormalDining Rm, Incredible Professionally Finished BasementIdeal for Entertaining, Theatre, Stage, Wet Bar or In-LawSuite, Detached 8 Car Garage, Ideal for Contractor,Warehouse For Home Based Business, Access to WalkingTrails, Close to Hwy and Amenities! Must be seen!
SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
STUNNiNG RAviNE LOT!!Absolutely Beautiful 3 + 1 Bedroom Custom BungalowSituated On Premium Ravine Lot!! Upscale NeighbourhoodSurrounded By Million-Dollar Homes, Spacious And Bright,Features 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Rich Kitchen CabinetryW/Granite Counters, Large Master Bedroom W/6 Pc Ensuite.Professionally Finished Basement W/ Full Kitchen & SeparateEntrance. Oversized 3-Car garage. Too Many Upgrades To LIst!Amazing Property – Don’t Miss Out!! $849,000!
FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.
SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days*
• Total service guarantee in writing• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it*• Competitive Rates, Exceptional service• Award Winning Results!• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for eachProperty We Sell
BUNGALOW WiTH LARGE ADDiTiONSituated on 53 Ft Lot in High Demand Central Location,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, 3+1 Bdrm, Modern Kitchen,4 Bathrooms, Massive Family Room with Gas Fireplace+ Bow Window, Walk Out to Solarium, Separate SideEntrance to Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-LawSuite, Garage, Interlock Drive. Only $699,900!
LUxURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!Spacious open concept suite with 10 ft ceilings,modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances,Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceilingWindows,Walkout to Gorgeous 370 sq ft Terrace with Viewsof Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Stepsto Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!
CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, Oneof a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!
6TH ANGUS GLENLuxurious Resort Style Boutique Championship GolfCourse Community, Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm,Thousandsin Quality Upgrades, 2 Parking Spaces, Locker, 2 YearFree Maintenance Fee Plus 1 Year Individual Membershipto Angus Academy, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes,20,000 Sq Ft of Outdoor Amenity Space, Being SoldUnder Assignment. Only $688,800!
THE HEART OF RiCHMOND HiLLFabulous Greenpark-Built 2 Bedroom Suite! Bright, SpaciousAnd Beautifully Upgraded Open Concept Layout FeaturingGranite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths,An Oversized Terrace/Balcony And Much More! AmazingLocation Close To Everything – Shopping, Restaurants, Transit,Theatres, Library, And Great Schools! Includes Parking Spot &Locker. Fantastic Value – Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!
SUPER VALUE $399,900!Spacious & Bright 3 + 1 Bedroom with 2 Baths on aquiet family friendly street. Separate Entrance to potentialin-law suite. Freshly Painted, Newly paved Driveway,New Roof Shingles, Functional Eat-In Kitchen withbacksplash, Hardwood Floors throughout. Plenty of parking!Must be seen!
GORGEOUS RENOvATED BUNGALOWBeautiful Detached 3 Bdrm with 2 Full Baths, Open ConceptLayout, Custom Kitchen with Island, Granite Counters andStainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors, FinishedBasement with Fireplace, Wonderful Backyard Oasis withHeated Inground Pool, 2 Car Garage, Long Private Driveway,New Furnace, Family Neighbourhood Close to Schools and AllConveniences! An Absolute Must See! Only $499,900!
HiGH PARK iNvESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal DuplexPlus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning 1Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! Private DoubleDrive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to Keele Subway, GO,High Park and Great Schools! Only $1,190,000!
LARGE 2 STOREY CONDO!Spacious 1,400 Sq Ft Unit Perfect for Family or Investor,Renovated Kitchen with Solid Maple Cupboards and NewerAppliances, Walkout from Dining Room to Huge Balconywith Ideal South View, 3 Large Bedrooms, Steps to KennedySubway Station, GO, Shopping and Corvette Public School/Park! Incredible Value! Only $139,900!
LOCATiON! LOCATiON! LOCATiON!2+1 Bedroom Freehold Townhome with 2 Full Bathsin Ideal Location! Steps to the Junction! 9 Ft Ceilingsthroughout, Combined Living and Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen with Walkout to Fully Fenced Backyard,Rare 2 Car Parking, Excellent Transit, Schools andWalk score! Only $499,900!
STUNNiNG END UNiT TOWNHOME!!Rare wide unit with 3 stories plus basement and 2separate entrances. Huge living and dining rooms plusground floor family room with walkout to fenced yard.Large master with 2 walk-in closets and 5 piece ensuite.Close to Lake, GO station and Port Credit. Must be seenonly $549,000!!
MOvE-iN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!
OAkVILLE 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!Large ground floor suite perfect for a growing family ordownsizing. Approx 1750 sq. ft. of luxury living. Spaciousand bright living room with Floor to ceiling windows,formal dining room, 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen withpotlights, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.Well managed building located close to Oakville Place,Sheridan College, and Transportation. Only $409,900!
PRiME ERiN MiLLSFabulous Impressive Detached 4 Bedroom 2Storey with 2 Family Room Layout, Approx.2,800 Sq. Ft., Formal Living & Dining Room,Family Size Kitchen, 2 Fireplaces, Walkout to2 Tier Deck, Landscaped Lot, Above GroundPool, Plus Much More! Only $699,900!
HEART OF CLARKSON viLLAGERenovated Executive 4 Bdrm 2 Storey on a High DemandCourt Location, Renovated Modern Kitchen, QuartzCountertop, Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, FormalDining Rm, Open Concept Living Rm, Open ConceptFamily Room, Walkout to Backyard Retreat, PatternConcrete, Inground Heated Pool, Magnificent Master withWalk-In Closet and Full Ensuite. Only $849,900!
STUNNiNG ExECUTivE TOWNHOMESituated on a Quiet Court Location, Large Foyer,Custom Staircase, Open Concept Layout, StainlessSteel Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Open ConceptLiving Room,Walkout to Deck, Great for Entertaining,Finished Basement, Interlock, Amazing Value, SimplyMust be Seen! Only $549,900!
ExECUTivE TOWNHOME!!Rarely Available End Unit in Demand Area Near EtobicokeCreek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room,Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to LargeDeck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, ProfessionallyFinished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal forEntertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High DemandLocation! Only $479,900!
AMAziNG vALUE iN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!
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BATHURST AND CENTREWiltshire High Demand Location & NeighbourhoodExecutive Detached Luxury 4+1 Bdrm 2 Storey PlusFinished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law/ Nanny Suite, MarbleFoyer, Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, S/SAppliances, Interlock Drive, Large Landscaped Lot, Patio,Double Garage, Plus Much More!
SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 129% OF ASkING!
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HiGH PARK DETACHEDGorgeous Original Wood, Filled With Character + Charm,4+1 Bdrms, Large Living Room, Hardwood Floor,Highwood Baseboards +Trim, Solid Doors, Formal DiningRoom, Separate Side Entrance, Spacious Backyard, RarePrivate Drive, Garage, Amazing Value + Location, HighDemand Neighbourhood!
SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 112% OF ASkING!
HiGH PARK DUPLExPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 HydroMeters, 2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands inUpgrades and Updates, Private Drive, FabulousOpportunity, Close to All Amenities! $999,900
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COOKSviLLE ESTATE!!Spectacular Stone Mansion Nestled On Sprawling GatedLot!! Absolutely One-Of-A-Kind, Approximately 5000 sqft,This Grand 5 Bedroom Family Home Sits On Approximately¾ Acres And Is Surrounded By Mature Trees. 221 ft FrontageMakes This Property Ideal For Potential Future DevelopmentWith Many New Multi-Million Dollar Homes Already Built InThe Area. Very Rare Opportunity – Must Be Seen!
SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
FABULOUS LOCATiON!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900
GRAND HiGH PARK MULTi UNiTStunning Large 2.5 Storey Home with Addition, Steps to Howard P.S., High Park and Subway/GO. SoughtAfter Location, 3 Gorgeous Self Contained Units, Each with Own Laundry and Multiple Decks/Balconies.Detached 2 Car Block Garage, Turnkey Property with Many Upgrades, Use as Single Family or Investment.$1,199,000!
OPULENT KiNGSWAY RESiDENCEBacking Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft. Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio,Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. CrownMouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master BedroomRetreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,390,000!
EXECUTIVE 2 STOREY $799,900Detached 4 Bedroom, Main Floor Family &Laundry Room, Formal Dining & Open ConceptLiving Room, Oak Staircase, Master with FullEnsuite, Spacious Backyard, Double Garage,Fantastic Opportunity, Simply Must be Seen!
WYCLiFFE ExECUTivE 2 STOREYDetached Stunning 4 Bedroom with FantasticSunroom Addition, Skylights, Gas Fireplace,Renovated Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, MainFloor Family Room, Den, Professionally FinishedBasement, Large Lot, Interlock Drive, Great CourtLocation! Amazing Value!
SOLD IN 1 WEEk FOR 116% OF ASkING!
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TORONTO BUNGALOWDetached 2 bedroom, open concept living room,formal dining room, gorgeous original wood trim,separate side entrance, enclosed front porch, largeback yard, private front pad parking. Amazing value,simply must be seen.
SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 137% OF ASkING!
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GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNiTY!!Wonderful Family Neighborhood! Directly Across From Park.Detached 3 Bdrm Fernbrook Home On 54 x 120 Lot.Open Concept Living/Dining Room With Dark Laminate Flrs.Updated Kitchen with Walkout To Fully Fenced Backyard.Private Double Drive, Walking Distance To Schools/Shopping,Amazing Opportunity To Own! Must Be Seen!
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METRO PLACE CONDO!Beautiful South-Facing 1 + 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Luxury CondoLocated At ‘Metro Place’ Just Steps To Sheppard SubwayStation!! Spacious And Bright Layout Features 9’ Ceilings,Open Concept Kitchen & Living Area, Granite Counters,Separate Den, Large Master Bedroom W/ 4 Pc Ensuite.Includes Many Upgrades, Oversized Parking Spot, 24 HourConcierge And All Amenities. An Absolute Must See.
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LAWRENCE & KENNEDYDetached 3 Bedroom Bungalow, Updated Maple Kitchen,Open Concept Living & Dining Room, Crown Moulding,Separate Side Entrance to Basement, LandscapedLarge Backyard, Large Deck, Shed, Long Private Drive,Fabulous Opportunity!
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#1 In TORONTO (Central, East & West Combined) ByUnits of Listings Sold for All Companies of All Brokers and
Sales Representatives for 2015. According to astudy of MLS data prepared by an independent auditor of
Real Estate Statistics.
BrokerSponsor of
Children’s Miracle Network& Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Frank Leo Guaranteed Home SellinG SyStem
WeST reALTY INC., BrokerageEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated
free professional buyer service:• Find out about the newest homes on the market that meet your needs• Get more informed about the specific areas and how to get the best price• Find out how to get the best mortgage rates and saving programs, plus much more - Call today!!
SEE MORE PHOTOS: www.GetLeo.comCall Today 416-917-LION (5466) and Start Packing!
RANCH BUNGALOW ON 2.88 ACRE LOTSimply Spectacular Renovated Home, Huge Family RoomAddition, 3+1 Bdrm, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylights, FormalDining Rm, Incredible Professionally Finished BasementIdeal for Entertaining, Theatre, Stage, Wet Bar or In-LawSuite, Detached 8 Car Garage, Ideal for Contractor,Warehouse For Home Based Business, Access to WalkingTrails, Close to Hwy and Amenities! Must be seen!
SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
STUNNiNG RAviNE LOT!!Absolutely Beautiful 3 + 1 Bedroom Custom BungalowSituated On Premium Ravine Lot!! Upscale NeighbourhoodSurrounded By Million-Dollar Homes, Spacious And Bright,Features 9’ Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Rich Kitchen CabinetryW/Granite Counters, Large Master Bedroom W/6 Pc Ensuite.Professionally Finished Basement W/ Full Kitchen & SeparateEntrance. Oversized 3-Car garage. Too Many Upgrades To LIst!Amazing Property – Don’t Miss Out!! $849,000!
FREE Confidential Home Evaluations.
SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY!• Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold• Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com• Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses• Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold• Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker• Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days*
• Total service guarantee in writing• Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it*• Competitive Rates, Exceptional service• Award Winning Results!• In Depth Neighbourhood Report for eachProperty We Sell
BUNGALOW WiTH LARGE ADDiTiONSituated on 53 Ft Lot in High Demand Central Location,Gleaming Hardwood Floors, 3+1 Bdrm, Modern Kitchen,4 Bathrooms, Massive Family Room with Gas Fireplace+ Bow Window, Walk Out to Solarium, Separate SideEntrance to Basement Ideal for Entertaining or In-LawSuite, Garage, Interlock Drive. Only $699,900!
LUxURY WATERFRONT CONDO!!Spacious open concept suite with 10 ft ceilings,modern kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances,Elegant Laminate Floors, Floor to ceilingWindows,Walkout to Gorgeous 370 sq ft Terrace with Viewsof Lake and Park. Fabulous Amenities and Stepsto Transit, Must Be Seen Only $549,900!!
CABBAGETOWN LANDMARKTotally Renovated Detached Toronto Home. Bright & SunlitArchitectural Masterpiece will Amaze You! 2 Bedrooms, 3Bathrooms, Tempered Glass, 3 Balconies, Granite Floor,Custom Kitchen with B/I Appliances, Spacious & OpenConcept with Approx. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space!,Sauna, Finished Basement, Beautiful Deck + Garden, Oneof a Kind! Simply Must be Seen! Only $699,900!
6TH ANGUS GLENLuxurious Resort Style Boutique Championship GolfCourse Community, Sub Penthouse 1+1 Bdrm,Thousandsin Quality Upgrades, 2 Parking Spaces, Locker, 2 YearFree Maintenance Fee Plus 1 Year Individual Membershipto Angus Academy, Set Amidst Million Dollar Homes,20,000 Sq Ft of Outdoor Amenity Space, Being SoldUnder Assignment. Only $688,800!
THE HEART OF RiCHMOND HiLLFabulous Greenpark-Built 2 Bedroom Suite! Bright, SpaciousAnd Beautifully Upgraded Open Concept Layout FeaturingGranite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, 2 Full Baths,An Oversized Terrace/Balcony And Much More! AmazingLocation Close To Everything – Shopping, Restaurants, Transit,Theatres, Library, And Great Schools! Includes Parking Spot &Locker. Fantastic Value – Don’t Miss Out! Only $399,900!
SUPER VALUE $399,900!Spacious & Bright 3 + 1 Bedroom with 2 Baths on aquiet family friendly street. Separate Entrance to potentialin-law suite. Freshly Painted, Newly paved Driveway,New Roof Shingles, Functional Eat-In Kitchen withbacksplash, Hardwood Floors throughout. Plenty of parking!Must be seen!
GORGEOUS RENOvATED BUNGALOWBeautiful Detached 3 Bdrm with 2 Full Baths, Open ConceptLayout, Custom Kitchen with Island, Granite Counters andStainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood Floors, FinishedBasement with Fireplace, Wonderful Backyard Oasis withHeated Inground Pool, 2 Car Garage, Long Private Driveway,New Furnace, Family Neighbourhood Close to Schools and AllConveniences! An Absolute Must See! Only $499,900!
HiGH PARK iNvESTMENT PROPERTY!Fully renovated, Completely Turnkey Legal DuplexPlus Nanny Suite! Over 300K Spent on New Kitchens,Bathrooms, Floors, Plumbing & Electrical, 3 Stunning 1Bdrm Units Each with Ensuite Laundry! Private DoubleDrive with 3 Car Parking. Steps to Keele Subway, GO,High Park and Great Schools! Only $1,190,000!
LARGE 2 STOREY CONDO!Spacious 1,400 Sq Ft Unit Perfect for Family or Investor,Renovated Kitchen with Solid Maple Cupboards and NewerAppliances, Walkout from Dining Room to Huge Balconywith Ideal South View, 3 Large Bedrooms, Steps to KennedySubway Station, GO, Shopping and Corvette Public School/Park! Incredible Value! Only $139,900!
LOCATiON! LOCATiON! LOCATiON!2+1 Bedroom Freehold Townhome with 2 Full Bathsin Ideal Location! Steps to the Junction! 9 Ft Ceilingsthroughout, Combined Living and Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen with Walkout to Fully Fenced Backyard,Rare 2 Car Parking, Excellent Transit, Schools andWalk score! Only $499,900!
STUNNiNG END UNiT TOWNHOME!!Rare wide unit with 3 stories plus basement and 2separate entrances. Huge living and dining rooms plusground floor family room with walkout to fenced yard.Large master with 2 walk-in closets and 5 piece ensuite.Close to Lake, GO station and Port Credit. Must be seenonly $549,000!!
MOvE-iN READY!Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with a walk-out toprivate backyard. Floor to ceiling glass sliding door withcustomized designer blinds. Kitchen with backsplash,built-in island, and ceramic floors. Renovated bathroomswith new sinks, vanities, fixtures, and ceramic floors.Painted in neutral colours and simply must be seen! Walkto schools, shopping and all amenities. Only $170,000!
OAkVILLE 3 BEDROOM CONDO!!Large ground floor suite perfect for a growing family ordownsizing. Approx 1750 sq. ft. of luxury living. Spaciousand bright living room with Floor to ceiling windows,formal dining room, 2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen withpotlights, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.Well managed building located close to Oakville Place,Sheridan College, and Transportation. Only $409,900!
PRiME ERiN MiLLSFabulous Impressive Detached 4 Bedroom 2Storey with 2 Family Room Layout, Approx.2,800 Sq. Ft., Formal Living & Dining Room,Family Size Kitchen, 2 Fireplaces, Walkout to2 Tier Deck, Landscaped Lot, Above GroundPool, Plus Much More! Only $699,900!
HEART OF CLARKSON viLLAGERenovated Executive 4 Bdrm 2 Storey on a High DemandCourt Location, Renovated Modern Kitchen, QuartzCountertop, Heated Floor, Renovated Baths, FormalDining Rm, Open Concept Living Rm, Open ConceptFamily Room, Walkout to Backyard Retreat, PatternConcrete, Inground Heated Pool, Magnificent Master withWalk-In Closet and Full Ensuite. Only $849,900!
STUNNiNG ExECUTivE TOWNHOMESituated on a Quiet Court Location, Large Foyer,Custom Staircase, Open Concept Layout, StainlessSteel Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen, Open ConceptLiving Room,Walkout to Deck, Great for Entertaining,Finished Basement, Interlock, Amazing Value, SimplyMust be Seen! Only $549,900!
ExECUTivE TOWNHOME!!Rarely Available End Unit in Demand Area Near EtobicokeCreek, Renovated Modern Kitchen, Formal Dining Room,Spacious Open Concept Living Room, Walk Out to LargeDeck Overlooking Tranquil Greenspace, ProfessionallyFinished Basement, Wet Bar & Rec Room Ideal forEntertaining, Master Bedroom Retreat, High DemandLocation! Only $479,900!
AMAziNG vALUE iN WESTON!!Bright And Charming 2-Storey StackedTownhouse!! Very Well Maintained 2 Bedroom, 2Bath, Perfect For First Time Buyers And Investors.Many Recent Updates. Includes Parking AndLocker. Close To Transit. Shows Amazing AndPriced To Sell, Only $249,000!
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BATHURST AND CENTREWiltshire High Demand Location & NeighbourhoodExecutive Detached Luxury 4+1 Bdrm 2 Storey PlusFinished Bsmt Ideal for In-Law/ Nanny Suite, MarbleFoyer, Custom Kitchen, Granite Countertop, S/SAppliances, Interlock Drive, Large Landscaped Lot, Patio,Double Garage, Plus Much More!
SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 129% OF ASkING!
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HiGH PARK DETACHEDGorgeous Original Wood, Filled With Character + Charm,4+1 Bdrms, Large Living Room, Hardwood Floor,Highwood Baseboards +Trim, Solid Doors, Formal DiningRoom, Separate Side Entrance, Spacious Backyard, RarePrivate Drive, Garage, Amazing Value + Location, HighDemand Neighbourhood!
SOLD IN 1 Wk FOR 112% OF ASkING!
HiGH PARK DUPLExPrime Location, Gorgeous Victorian 3+1Bedroom 3 Storey, Separate Entrances, 2 HydroMeters, 2 Sundecks, Balcony, Thousands inUpgrades and Updates, Private Drive, FabulousOpportunity, Close to All Amenities! $999,900
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COOKSviLLE ESTATE!!Spectacular Stone Mansion Nestled On Sprawling GatedLot!! Absolutely One-Of-A-Kind, Approximately 5000 sqft,This Grand 5 Bedroom Family Home Sits On Approximately¾ Acres And Is Surrounded By Mature Trees. 221 ft FrontageMakes This Property Ideal For Potential Future DevelopmentWith Many New Multi-Million Dollar Homes Already Built InThe Area. Very Rare Opportunity – Must Be Seen!
SOLD FOR TOP DOLLAR!
FABULOUS LOCATiON!!Luxury Custom-Built Home Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac! Stunning 4 Bed, 5 Bath Open Concept Layout W/ FeaturesThat Include High Ceilings Throughout, Superior Finishes, Amazing Gourmet Kitchen W/Viking Appliances, NaturalStone Flooring, Large Master Bedroom W/ Spa-Like Ensuite, Finished Basement W/ Heated Flooring & Walkout, AndMuch More. No Expense Spared! Only $1,999,900
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Walking into Another Story Bookstore on Roncesvalles Avenue is meant to be an experience.
It gives off an exclusive book club vibe that’s friendly and approachable, as if you’ve found the key to a secret garden of books. It lures people in and encourages them to pull a book or two off the shelf, browse a little and soak it all in.
It’s that atmosphere that has brought resident and elementary school teacher Brian Day into the store for the past 20 years.
“I actually know several of the staff by name. It just gives it a friendly neighbourhood feel that you don’t get with a big chain store at all,” Day said.
“What draws me to the store is their highly knowledgeable staff. Having that expertise about a range of topics and books in the neighbourhood is wonderful and rare.”
Another Story Bookstore is a small independent shop owned by Sheila Koffman. She opened the store on Roncesvalles in 2006. But the store originally opened on the Danforth by her former partner Peter in 1987.
It was his idea, she admitted. She had a government job at the time, but after a few years she decided to quit and help out at the store. It was supposed to be a temporary gig.
“I told him I’d help out for about six months and I got totally
hooked. We ran the bookstore together for a long time. It was both of ours for a long time,” Koffman said.
“It was the best thing I ever did.”The store, now solely run by Koffman, has a comprehensive
collection of children’s books, young adult books and adult books with an emphasis on themes of social justice, equity and diversity. This is how it’s always been for Koffman.
“Because of our backgrounds before the store, we wanted to find whatever diversity we could, but there was very little around at that point,” Koffman told The Villager.
“It’s always been something that we love and want to promote. There’s just more available now. And it works well with the community, which has become so diverse too.”
Providing a niched array of books is what makes Another Story Bookstore a draw for Roncy residents. The store’s website boasts being “proudly independent,” and it’s one of the reasons why the store has had such success in the neighbourhood, she said, despite large book retailers aggressive expansion.
“I just think that people came to us for books that are not in book stores and that are different,” she said.
Its uniqueness is part of the reason why the bookstore has flourished. That, and good business sense, Koffman said.
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The ubiquity of larger bookstores and other retailers carrying books at discounted prices has always been something independent bookstores had to battle. But with the introduction of e-books over the past decade or so, bookstore owners, like Koffman, had their concerns about the allure of carrying hundreds of books in the palm of your hand. Some thought book stores would go the way of the video store, but many have stood the test of time.
Perhaps it’s because owners soon realized they couldn’t rely solely on book sales.
Koffman has contracts with various schools in Peel District School Board as well as the Toronto District School Board to purchase books from Another Story. She said the majority of her profits come from those contracts.
“If we were just a retail bookstore, we weren’t going to survive,” she said.
Another Story also hosts book signings and book launch parties.
With the changing market, John Bowker, the owner of She Said Boom! knew from the beginning he had to be more than just a bookstore, so he also offered CDs for purchase.
“At the time bookstores were supposed to be very quiet whereas record stores were noisy,” Bowker explained.
“I remember people thinking it was very odd that we would combine books and music, but to us it was a natural fit and we still think it is.”
Bowker opened She Said Boom! on Roncesvalles in 1999 and has another on College Street. The store sold CDs, but has now moved to selling vinyl records. Bowker said the resurgence of vinyl is similar to the remaining allure of hardcover and paperback books.
“It’s a different reading experience. There’s an experience to reading a physical book that you can’t duplicate with an e-reader,” he said.
“There’s actually a greater interest in hardcovers now. Similar to how vinyl has made a resurgence. People are looking for more quality books, collectibles almost.”
Bowker added what also keeps his business booming is catering to his customers and knowing exactly what they want. He said the type of person that comes into his store comes in because they know he’s not like the larger bookstores who “try to have everything in the world in the store.”
“We don’t do that. We try to focus only on the books our customers want,” he added. “It’s tough, but the main thing is you have to be very focused on your customers and understand what they want and the stakes are higher now with e-books.”
But despite the spiked interest in e-books over the years, Koffman has maintained a loyal customer base that fight for the independents.
“I make it a point to order books through Another Story because I know that’s the way I’m going to do my part to help bookstores like that survive and continue to be an integral part of the neighbourhood,” Day said.
Sheila Koffman is the owner of Another Story Bookstore, one of three independent bookstores along the small strip on Roncesvalles Avenue.
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