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SPRING 2017

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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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HUMBER HAPPENINGS | SPRING 2017 3

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

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TURKS & CAICOS

OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL


4 HUMBER HAPPENINGS | SPRING 2017 WWW.HBSCA.CA

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!



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



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


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


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


COMMUNITY NEWS

SPRING BUDGETUPDATE BY COUNCILLOR MARK GRIMES

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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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BY KRISTA GARNEY CLUETT



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.



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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COMMUNITY NEWS



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

[email protected]

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

BY ZACH WEINGARTEN


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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


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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WWW.TORONTO.CA/CANADA150



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


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.


HH


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

[email protected]

Phone: 416-726-1951

www.thatcondoguy.ca


MARKET PRICES SOAR,WHAT NOW?

EXPERT ADVICE

HH

BY STEVEN TUPHOLME

FUN FACTFirst-time buyers are consideredto be nearly half of the buyerswhile one of out every twobuyers are immigrants.



Community Office:1092 Islington Avenue, Suite #202Toronto, ON M8Z [email protected]

www.JamesMaloneyMP.ca

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT


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.


COMMUNITY NEWS

OPEN LETTER TO THE HBS COMMUNITY

HH

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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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

HH

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.



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

HH

WELCOME TO THE HBS COMMUNITY

LNG NAILS



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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