Distillery District Magazine June 2016 VoL1

Distillery District Magazine
Toronto . June 2016 . Digital edition Vol.1

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Distillery District News On-Line Edition
March 2016 Issue #2
Distillery Events
The Leslieville Flea
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Sunday, April 17th, 2016
10am – 4pm
The Fermenting Cellar, 28 Distillery Lane
A curated market selling vintage, salvaged, up-
cycled goods, furniture, antiques, collectibles
and handcrafted goods.
Artfest Ontario
May 21 – 23, 2016 (Victoria Day Weekend)
11am – 6pm Daily
75 artists & artisans from across Canada will
gather for this juried art show. Enjoy hand
made Canadian pottery, glass, leather, jewelry,
gourmet food, textiles paintings, live music
and more.
SING! Vocal Arts Festival
May 4 – 16, 2016
The fourth annual celebration of Canadian and
International vocalists is back in the Distillery
District again this year with a star-studded
lineup of international headliners and industry
experts for performances, workshops, and free
events!
Doors Open 2016
May 28 – 29, 2016
An annual Toronto-wide exploration of built
heritage, the Distillery District has participated
in Doors Open since its inception.
DISTILLERY EVENTS

The Distillery Sunday
Market
Sundays from May 29 – September
25, 2016 12 noon – 5pm
Toronto’s best-curated weekly
market! Featuring fabulous local
artisan goods, including tasty treats
like empanadas and organic maple
syrup, the Sunday Market is your
destination for the best that local
producers have to offer.

Om T.O.
Sunday June 19, 2016
A full day of continuous outdoor
yoga classes led by the most
dynamic and popular instructors
from the top studios in Toronto.

The Music City Summer
Series
Bringing the best emerging artists
that Canada has to offer – discover
your new favourite musician at the
Music City Summer Series!

TD Toronto Jazz Festival
June 24 – July 3, 2016
One of North America’s premier
jazz festivals, this 10-day event
attracts 500,000 patrons every
year. Join us for their 30th
anniversary celebration!

Artfest
September 2 – 5, 2016
75 artists & artisans from across
Canada will gather for this juried
art show. Enjoy hand made
Canadian pottery, glass, leather,
jewelry, gourmet food, textiles
paintings, live music and more.
Francophonie en Fête
September 2016
Celebrating the diversity,
community, and history of
Franco-Ontarians! This tenth
anniversary celebration is
presented by Radio Canada.

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Why Buy from Downtown Porsche?
- Founded in 1977
- Proud sponsor of GT3 Cup Challenge Canada, Porsche Club of America-Upper Canada Region
- Serving the greater Toronto area
- Full selection of new and used Porsche vehicles
- Your local source for factory authorized Porsche sales, parts, and service
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Welcome to Cop.Copine at the
Distillery Historical District.
Toronto's second Cop.Copine
store which opened its doors in
time for Toronto's Pan Am games
in May 2015. Cop.Copine at the
Distillery District is a fashion and
art gallery consisting of
Cop.Copine's original,
authentic and avant-garde
Parisian styles.
Paris, France is the inspiration
behind the brand. Detail and
choice of impeccable fabrics that
are machine washable, produce a
high demand for this high fashion
French clothing line with
exceptional quality, offering all
women a complete expression of
self, beauty and elegance.
Get ready to fall in love and
experience a fashion like no
other. We hope to see you
soon. Best Regards, Cop.Copine
Distillery District Toronto. Merci!
10 Trinity Street
Distillery District
416.863.3939
www.cop-copine-canada.com
www.cop-copine.com

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Lemon Water Wellness Clinic is committed to providing the highest level of holistic health
care solutions, treatment, and product to our patients and clients.
Lemon Water Wellness Clinic & General Store established in 2016 by Dr. Selene Wilkinson,
ND and Keira Seddon provides Naturopathic Medicine, Registered Massage Therapy,
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Wellness Coaching, Meditation, Private Yoga, Reiki, Aroma
Touch Technique, Vitamin IV Lounge, and General Store.
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Balzac’s Café
“The café is the people’s parliament,” wrote 19th century French novelist Honoré de
Balzac, himself a dedicated patron of France’s lively cafés.
Two centuries later, The Distillery District’s eponymous café became the historic
neighbourhood’s first retail business. In keeping with the theme of no chains,
Cityscape, developers known for restoring historic sites, and responding to the
caffeine-starved pleas of the Distillery’s pioneering condo residents, had searched for a
coffee shop that met the company’s criteria for the area - creating unique venues with
character that also related to the arts.
They had heard of Diana Olsen, who, inspired by her love of French café life as a
student in Paris, had opened a French bistro themed coffee house in Stratford Ontario
in what had been a Victorian era bakery. Her vision was the perfect fit. Balzac’s Café
opened in the Distillery District in the autumn of 2002 in what had been the 19th
century distillery’s pump house, a beautiful intact example of industrial Victorian
architecture.
Today Balzac’s Café is a dynamic yet restorative refuge where people meet to chat
and exchange ideas, work, write - and even get married. Balzac’s Café hosts visiting
tour groups, Torontonians on a weekend outing, special events, artists, actors from
the nearby Soulpepper theatre, business people and residents simply out to grab a
quick java. Not to mention our Prime Minister. During the Christmas Market festivities
in December, CTV chose the iconic bistro for host Lisa LaFlamme’s interview with
Justin Trudeau. So drop by, sip a coffee and watch the parade of visitors and regulars.
You’ll never know who you will meet. By Dee Gibney
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Cacao 70 is located in Toronto's bustling Distillery District and brings a whole
new take on the classic desserts you already love. From crispy waffles to
decadent cheesecake crepes and rich, creamy European-style hot
chocolates, Cacao70 offers a wide range of options to satisfy your sweet
tooth.
Come in for the amazing brunch menu or cool off with one of our delicious
chocolate milkshakes. Located near the western entrance to the Distillery
District, stop by for the perfect meal or grab a drink to go before exploring the
rest of the beautiful heritage walkways and shops!!
Cacao70.ca 28 Gristmill Lane Distillery, Toronto 416.216.8686

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Digital Media and Gaming Incubator at George Brown College
The George Brown College School of Design launched the Game and Digital Media Incubator in 2012 to
help emerging start-up companies transform into thriving businesses by providing guidance and
resources that start-ups need to succeed.
The Incubator is located in the former Toronto Sun building and combines working space, mentorship
and entrepreneurial programs such as the IT’S A START Pitch Competition which is featured annually at
Digifest, a three-day festival on digital creativity, at Corus Quay.
Sage Care
Sage was started by co-founders Vanessa Lee and Lucas Lu to help seniors age in a safe and
comfortable environment by providing them with trusted caregivers and using technology to help families
stay in the loop.
The idea of Sage first hatched when Vanessa was working in Seattle and her grandparents in Toronto
needed home care services. Vanessa felt the challenge of helping to arrange for home care and knew
there should be a better way. At the same time, Lucas’ mom has been a Personal Support Worker for
seven years, and he gets to see the many challenges faced by a home care worker, which include low
pay, lack of support from the main office and control over their own schedule. Together, they want to
create a new type of home care that provides more consistent care and greater visibility into a loved
one’s care plan for families.
While Vanessa and Lucas continue to focus on the GTA they have also been accepted into the
Y Combinator Fellowship, a prestigious incubator program in Silicon Valley USA. www.getsagecare.com
For more information on the Digital Media and Gaming Incubator please contact Alice Lee at
alee@georgebrown.ca or visit our website at www.gaminginc.ca
Co-founders
Lucas Lu and Vanessa Lee

CNE's Emerging Innovators Pitch Competition
An exciting new showcase for the latest & greatest consumer products complete
with a Pitch Competition and an Innovative Playground where CNE visitors can
interact with inventors and their innovations!
The Pitch Competition
Ontario’s brightest young innovators converge onstage in The Garage to pitch their
cutting edge inventions, as they compete for prize money and in-kind services.
3 Days (August 19, 20 & 21, 2016)
2 Sessions Daily @ 12:30 & 3 pm with the face-off between category winners taking
place on Sunday, August 21 @ 5:30 pm
5 Categories:
Top prize of $25,000 cash
Agri-tech & Food Tech – Friday, August 19 @ 12:30 pm
Bio-tech – Friday, August 19 @ 3 pm
Lifestyle Innovation – Saturday, August 20 @ 12:30 pm
Social Innovation – Saturday, August 20 @ 3 pm
Virtual/Augmented Reality – Sunday, August 21 @ 12:30 pm
Qualifications Rule . Visit: WWW.oce.formstack.com/forms/cne

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Speakers at our events have included Ambassadors and
Consuls General, Government ministers and officials,
international trade experts, prominent academics and
representatives of international development agencies.
All of our events include a question and answer period
and reception, providing an opportunity for those
attending to ask speakers questions and to network.
The Toronto branch is fortunate to have an enthusiastic
group of Executive members who volunteer their time
and expertise in organizing events and ensuring the
success of the branch. We are always looking for support
in developing event ideas and engaging members, as
well as individuals interested in working with the
Executive to organize an approved event. Our goal is to
broaden the range of public policy discussion forums for
our members and the Toronto community at large.
The Canadian International Council (CIC) is Canada’s foreign relations council. It is an independent,
member-based council established to strengthen Canada’s role in global affairs. Our 15-nationwide
branches hold over 100 events a year to engage the public with international issues. The Toronto branch
has a diverse and enthusiastic group of members who share a strong interest in foreign affairs,
international business and trade, and Canada’s role in the world community. We hold approximately 15
to 20 events during our programming year of September to June – in addition to our annual winter and
summer social gatherings. Our events include single speaker keynote addresses, expert panel events,
all-day conferences on a major international theme and full-day training programs to young professionals
interested in a career in international affairs.
www.cictoronto.ca
Toronto Branch 416.590.0630

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Edward Moffat is a Photographic Artist living in Brampton.
He does photography and videography for both commercial clients, and private
ones. Fashion and various forms of portraiture has taken him coast to coast in
Canada.
Edward does private commissions and project work found at edwardmoffat.com.
There he gets to explore imagery he ordinarily doesn't get to do in a commercial
setting.
Edward is currently on the Board of Directors at Beaux-Arts Brampton Edward
has guest lectured at Humber College's Photographic Techniques program, and
teaches photography and lighting classes privately in his studio, and at
Beaux-Arts.
Edward's show “Silhouettes” will be in the main gallery at Beaux-Arts
Brampton July 18th
– July 30th
which will feature cityscapes, landscapes and
bodyscapes, some times in combination. Stills and video content will be shown.
EdwardMoffat.com
Silhouettes . Exhibit July 18th
– July 30th
Edward Moffat
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The Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIS)
One of Canada’s Oldest Societies
In forming the “Canadian Institute”, Sir Sandford Fleming believed it would, “do great good to my
adopted country.” For 167 years, we have worked towards his goal: an informed public that
embraces science to build a stronger Canada. The more people understand the science behind
today’s issues, they better decisions they make.
The Institute was the first place Sir Sandford Fleming presented his idea for Standard Time,
subsequently adopted around the world. The Institute played a role in the development of the
Royal Ontario Museum, Algonquin Park and a national science and technology funding agency.
Today, RCIS is a platform for Canadians to engage with scientists, featuring free live lectures and
panel discussions and an extensive physical and online archive.
Our public lectures are a tradition stretching back more than 100 years. Aimed at anyone who is
interested in science, we are the only organization in Canada with a focus on all scientific
disciplines and aimed at the general public.
All lectures are free to attend and open to anyone. The audience is varied, from students,
secondary and post-secondary, to life-long learners interested in keeping their knowledge
current, to people newly-arrived in Canada looking to practice grow their social and professional
networks. Lectures are held at various locations in the GTA: at the University of Toronto on
Sunday afternoons, in various branches of the Toronto and Mississauga Public Libraries and we
are expanding to new locations in 2016-17.
Webcasts of our lectures form an archive of modern research in Canada. These are posted on the
RCISCIENCE.CA website and are routinely accessed from around the Globe.

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New Book: The Anatomy of Innovation-What makes innovation succeed in the 21st
century? Author: Dr. Kamiel S. Gabriel, Professor and Founding Associate Provost
of Research and Graduate Programs, University of Ontario Institute of Technology,
Oshawa, Canada
In the knowledge-based economy, how can innovation be successfully leveraged for broader social and
economic benefit? In his book “The Anatomy of Innovation”, international expert and thought leader Dr.
Gabriel takes a holistic approach in accounting for the key elements of a successful innovation system.
He traces the progression from research to commercialization. This process includes fostering
communities of innovation that help promote cooperation and alignment between distinct actors in order
to realize ultimate goals. The book also addresses some of the persistent obstacles to innovation systems
such as the lack of focus and goals, lack of connectivity between the innovation “actors”, and ineffective
IP policies.
Dr. Gabriel describes the book main thesis in that “for innovation to occur and succeed, it needs all parts
of its anatomy to work in harmony. As with the body, the brain controls the thought process to bring forth
ideas; it also controls the nervous system to make parts move and put such ideas to action; it enables the
eyes to see what the rest of the members are doing and hence work in harmony while the heart produces
the blood flow necessary to either walk, run or sprint to produce the desired outcome.”
Innovation is often mistakenly thought to derive only from science and engineering. Broadly speaking,
however, one may argue that it arises from two main sources: “new innovations”, which are typically
science or engineering-based; and “incremental innovations”, which are social, process, and industry-
based. In addition, innovation has a cultural or social dimension to it which adds to the uniqueness of
how it is deployed and employed in different countries around the world or even in different regions within
a particular jurisdiction. For example, in third world countries and emerging technologies, social
innovation takes precedence over technological innovations in that preference is given to projects that
target the social and economic needs of its citizens. The opposite can be true for western countries
where innovation focuses more (but not exclusively) on competing in the market place with the most
advanced technologies, feeding the consumers of affluent societies. The innovation process will and
should reflect the particular economic and social norms of each region and jurisdiction.
The book eloquently draws on the analogy and provides a fascinating discussion on the main parts of a
successful innovation system.

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What are people saying about the book?
“This book is a result of Dr. Gabriel’s life-long experience in academia and government in the areas of
research, innovation, policy and administration. It is certainly going to be helpful to me and many others
in government as well as the innovation community.”
The Honourable Reza Moridi, MPP, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
“Short, clear, and to the point; Dr. Gabriel’s comprehensive overview of innovation is truly innovative in its
own ways.”
Dr. Claude Laguë, Dean of Engineering, University of Ottawa
“Dr. Gabriel’s Anatomy of Innovation is a must-read book for all innovators, business professionals,
professors, students and government officials who recognize the importance of accelerating innovation in
today’s economy. His background as both a distinguished academic and a senior public policy expert
results in a very insightful but practical how to guide. This book focusses on the importance of
“Communities of Innovation” and I absolutely endorse his call for the establishment of a “Culture of
Innovation”
Peter Love, President of Royal Canadian Institute for Science
“This book fills a gap and will indeed bring a much needed knowledge about innovation to the reader in
one stop.”
Dr. Maha M. Al-Farhan, recipient of Women in Leadership Award: 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year
The book is available from www.kamielgabriel.weebly.com

In The Distillery Historic District
PROOF STUDIO GALLERY
15 Case Goods Lane (BEHIND BALZACK’S) STUDIO #104
fineart@proofstudiogallery.com
www.proofstudiogallery.com
416.504.6761

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We started Crazy Uncle to make
mixologist-quality cocktails you
can enjoy without having to be at
the most exclusive "speak-easy"
or the hottest lounge in town.
Our cocktails are composed
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A Mixologist, is the bar equivalent of a culinary chef; extending the creativity & quality of
cocktails by utilizing culinary concepts and premium, often exotic ingredients with chef-like skill.

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The Mill St. Beer Hall is a social gathering place for those looking
for a fun, lively and modern atmosphere while enjoying and
exploring innovative local craft beer, food, and music. Whether it be
a group lunch or dinner, brunch on the weekends, socializing after a
hard day’s work, a celebration or a night out with friends, The Beer
Hall is designed to be shared and enjoyed with others!
The social experience starts with an open kitchen, a 100 foot heated
patio with sofas, armchairs, and fireplaces, long, open tables, and 2
massive bars inside and outside. Using a sophisticated draught beer
delivery system, The Beer Hall offers a selection of Mill Street beers
pumped from the brewery through copper beer lines. A floor to
ceiling sliding glass door system will transform the Beer Hall when
opened to the lovely covered patio.
The experience continues with our craft brews paired with our tap
to table menu. The menu features traditional beer hall fare with a
modern eclectic flare all rooted in Mill St.’s award winning beer.We
celebrate craft beer through our beers on tap up to 20 different
brands enjoyed as Steins, pints or in a flight of 4; our beer distilled
Bierschnaps, daily brewery tours, and special events like Cask nights,
Brewmasters dinners, Oktoberfest, and Summer Patio Party’s. A
number of televisions show our local sports teams in action, the
latest music videos, or movies from days past. But although you may
see the TV’s, you’ll always hear music to tap your feet along too,
including our house DJ spinning Vinyl on weekends.
Craft beer, food, and music… The Beer Hall is a social experience
like no other!

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DJ Humble Mike
With well over a thousand records in his collection DJ HumbleMike's music is
diverse and always tailored to the occasion. Seamlessly spinning blues, soul,
funk, rap, hip hop, indie and classic rock; he satisfies any generation.
Exclusively playing vinyl for 6 years Mike has curated the soundtrack to events
for clients such as Harry Rosen, Urban Outfitters and Pepsi.
Mike performed at the inaugural First Thursdays at the AGO and their annual
Massive fundraiser, he's also played at the ROM's Friday Night Live. For over
two years Mike has been the resident DJ at The Mill St. Beer Hall. Setting the
musical backdrop every Friday and Saturday night, taking listeners on a
musical history lesson showcasing the similarities and inspiration within the
canon of popular music.
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Time to get off your rumps and have some fun!
Recordcollective.ca

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Audio / Video / Lighting / Electrical / Rigging
For special events & Conferences
647.292.5015

Tony Koukos, photographer, has found inspiration throughout the world. Currently
residing Canada, it is not uncommon for him to board a jet plane at the last minute to
complete a project or embark on a new adventure. Whether it’s climbing the medieval
towers of Tuscany or scuba-diving the Great Barrier Reef, he does whatever it takes to
find a distinctive angle, that perfect shot. His pictures speak for themselves, each a piece
of art, conveying a message of history, character and natural beauty.
After obtaining a University degree in business, Tony was in the financial services industry
for 7 years. In May of 2004, he decided to make a change. Resigning from his position, he
decided to become a photographer. Having no experience or education in the art and
design industry, his passion for travel, photography and design surpassed the fear of
failure.His obsession to keep moving forward in life, has brought him to approximately 70
countries including; Italy, Cuba, Australia, Thailand, Morocco, Japan, Turkey, Croatia,
Brazil, Argentina and many more.
Tony Koukos, photographer, has found inspiration throughout the world. Currently
residing Canada, it is not uncommon for him to board a jet plane at the last minute to
complete a project or embark on a new adventure. Whether it’s climbing the medieval
towers of Tuscany or scuba-diving the Great Barrier Reef, he does whatever it takes to
find a distinctive angle, that perfect shot. His pictures speak for themselves, each a piece
of art, conveying a message of history, character and natural beauty.
After obtaining a University degree in business, Tony was in the financial services industry
for 7 years. In May of 2004, he decided to make a change. Resigning from his position, he
decided to become a photographer. Having no experience or education in the art and
design industry, his passion for travel, photography and design surpassed the fear of
failure.
His obsession to keep moving forward in life, has brought him to approximately 70
countries including; Italy, Cuba, Australia, Thailand, Morocco, Japan, Turkey, Croatia,
Brazil, Argentina and many more. He regularly ventures off on a photo shoot to one of the
many corners of the world, seeking new subject matter to create his newest collection. He
faithfully returns to Greece each year, where his roots lie, to capture the shadows cast on
the whitewashed villas of the sun-drenched Greek Isles. The future of this world travel
photographer brings him on adventures to Africa and India, where we anticipate his new
images that will surely captivate us.
Tony Koukos!
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NEW - Dream
The inspiration for this series was born while lying in a long-tail boat, staring at the
sky, off the coast of Koh Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Ever-shifting sky sculptures
create dreamscapes throughout the world. Layered cloud formations above the
Acropolis in Athens, a sunrise in Miami, and the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada
can all be found within the collection.
TonyKoukos!

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ARTIST'S BIO and STATEMENT: Golrokh Keshavarz is a
multidisciplinary artist and architectural designer. She was born in
Iran and raised in Sweden and Canada. Her photographic work has
won awards and has been shown in notable cultural establishments
such as The Royal Ontario Museum and The Louvre. Her “Unstill of
the Night” collection captures the street life in the early am hours.
It Focuses on the interactions and exchanges that happen as people
leave night clubs and stumble onto the streets. Inspired by long
exposure photography techniques Golrokh uses her camera as a
metaphoric paintbrush to create a dynamic narrative within one
single image and to evoke an intoxicated state of mind.
Golrokh Keshavarz
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Candles are perfect for all occasions whether it be for a housewarming gift, a
wedding favour, a deodorizer, or simply for creating some romantic ambience.
THE LOYAL CANDLE is based and produced in Toronto in the very heart of the
Distillery Historic District where it was inspired by the beautiful brickwork of its
community. Handcrafted with eco soy wax, phthalate free fragrances, and a
lead free wick, THE LOYAL CANDLE is about simplicity. Since candles are almost
always used indoors, many candle lovers are not aware of the toxins that are
released from lighting a candle and from doing so this creates indoor pollution,
making it harmful to breathe in.
THE LOYAL CANDLE dedicates itself to creating eco soy candles with warm and
refreshing scents that are safe to be used indoors. Each candle is hand poured
into classic mason jars and cured for a week before making its debut. And not
only this, THE LOYAL CANDLE also produces its candle counterpart - bath salts.
Nothing is more relaxing than a hot salt bath over candlelight. The bath salts
available are Epsom, Pink Himalayan, and Dead Sea. All salts are soaked in pure
essential oils and bottled into beautiful round cylinder Boston jars. So turn on your
favourite tune, draw a salt bath, light a candle, and close your eyes. THE LOYAL
CANDLE will always stay true to its very name. Pure. Simple. Clean. Loyal.
You can follow THE LOYAL CANDLE on Instagram under THELOYALCANDLE. For
purchase inquiries, please email theloyalcandle@gmail.com.
*scent free candles and salts are also available.

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Andranik Aghazarian is a freelance
illustrator, graphic designer and
computer animator specializing in
3D/2D animations, illustrations and
fine arts.
With a background of over 20 years
illustrating for children’s books,
corporate and educational animations
and illustrations. During last six years
he had four solo exhibitions of his
paintings.
Contact:
The Distillery Historic District
15 Case Goods Lane, Studio 210
Toronto, ON. M5A 3C4
andranix@rogers.com
416.815.1242
Andranik
Aghazarian

What you should know before buying a new home in Ontario
Purchasing a new home is an exciting and enticing endeavour to many people in today's real estate
market. However, it involves complexities and considerations that significantly differ from the purchase
of a resale home. This article will briefly discuss 10 factors to consider before purchasing your new
home from a builder in Ontario.
1. Ensure your builder is registered with Tarion Warranty Corporation
Tarion Warranty Corporation (“Tarion”) is tasked with administering the Ontario New Home Warranties
Plan Act, which protects new home buyers and regulates new home builders. All builders in Ontario
must be registered with Tarion. This means they have completed technical requirements associated
with the Ontario Building Code and have met financial qualifications set by Tarion. If you use an
unregistered builder, you are risking your entire investment.
The warranty that Tarion provides for newly built homes (and condos) in Ontario consists of 1-year, 2-
year, and 7-year warranties. The warranty takes effect on the date of possession and covers bad
workmanship, water penetration, major structural defects, delayed closing and protection for your
deposit. Deposits on new freehold homes are protected by Tarion up to $40,000.
2. Don't forget about the various costs and fees NOT included in the purchase price
The cost of purchasing a new home from a builder consists not only of the builder’s sticker purchase
price and the cost of any upgrades you requested, but also of the extra fees and adjustments the
builder will pass on to you at closing. These adjustments may total many thousands of dollars, catching
unsuspecting new home buyers by surprise a few days before closing.
Some of these fees and adjustments can include the enrollment fee for Tarion, development and
education levies, park and transit levies, tree planting costs, legal fees, land transfer taxes, and fees
related to utility agreements and rental items. Although some of these items may have a specific
amount disclosed, many will not simply because the builder has not incurred the expense yet. Your real
estate lawyer may be able to negotiate with the builder for placing a cap on the total amount of some of
these costs, or even for removing some of these adjustment fees from the agreement all together. Ask
and you shall (maybe) receive.
3. Know if you qualify for the HST rebate on new homes - and the implications if you don't
The Ontario HST rebate for new homes is available to anyone in the province who purchases a new
house or condo from a builder, or who hires a builder to construct a new house. The maximum rebate
you could be eligible for is $30,000.
To be eligible, the new house must be used as the primary place of residence by the purchaser or their
immediate family. If there is more than one purchaser and one of the purchasers does not qualify for
the new housing rebates, none of them will be eligible.
The rebate is generally assigned to the builder vendor upon closing, which allows the builder to
advertise a lower sticker price. For example, if the builder has listed a purchase price of $325K for a
new home, the HST rebate of approximately $24K has already been discounted to arrive at the
advertised purchase price of $325K.
Be aware that if you are found not to be eligible for the rebate, you will still be required to pay the
amount of the rebate you would have received, if eligible, to the builder vendor upon closing. Following
from the above example, if you were found not to be eligible for the HST rebate, you would be obligated
to pay the $24K rebate to the builder, essentially raising the purchase price to $349K at closing.

4. Be wary of falling in love with the 'show home'
Show homes typically have expensive upgrades, features, and finishes installed that you will have to
pay extra for if you want them in your new home. It is essential that you carefully review the schedule
attached to your agreement that lists the actual features and finishes that will be included in your home.
If it’s not listed in that schedule, it won’t be in your newly built home.
5. Be aware that the floor plan may change at the discretion of the builder
Your agreement of purchase and sale for a new home will typically allow the builder, at its sole
discretion, to alter the floor plan. For example, many of these agreements allow the builder to construct
a ‘mirror image’ of the original floor plan. It is also often the case that the floor plan drawings attached
to your agreement do not include dimensions or even total square footage, or they are noted as
approximate only. These ambiguities and possible changes may result in a new home that is quite
different from the one shown to you in the sales brochures.
To avoid disappointment, it would be prudent to have your real estate lawyer attempt to renegotiate
with the builder with respect to some of these potential variations to the floor plan. For example, your
lawyer should request that any variation to the dimensions or square footage noted on the drawings be
in accordance with Tarion’s Builder Bulletin 22, which provides that any variation to the floor plan must
be within 2% of the total area measurement.
6. Be diligent during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
A PDI is the opportunity for you to visit your newly built home and inspect for any damages or
deficiencies. Your builder will contact you to inform you of the date and time of the PDI, but it may be
worthwhile to have your solicitor request that the PDI be at a mutually agreed upon date/time, for your
convenience.
You will want to ensure you record all damages and deficiencies on the builder’s PDI Form during the
inspection and before occupancy, otherwise it may be difficult to determine whether they were caused
by you or the builder.
Hiring a home inspector for the PDI, despite not being mandatory, can provide new home buyers with
peace of mind. Although they can attend the PDI in your absence, it would be prudent for you to also
attend to ask any specific questions.
7. Consider whether you’re able to transfer the agreement to another purchaser
If you need to get out of the deal and cannot terminate the agreement without suffering severe financial
penalties, you may be able to transfer your agreement to another interested purchaser before the
closing date. Although some builders may allow such a transfer or assignment, many will not. If they do
allow it, most will require that you obtain their consent, which may be arbitrarily withheld, and/or pay a
fee. Your real estate lawyer may be able to renegotiate the terms of the agreement with the builder in
an effort to loosen the tight restrictions and conditions placed on transfer and assignment.

8. Prepare your patience with respect to the closing date
It is not unusual for the closing date to be delayed or extended on a new home being built for you
because of labour or material shortages, strikes, or the builder's inability to meet the original delivery
deadlines. You should prepare yourself for some of these uncertainties and realize that a delay does
not automatically void or cancel your agreement. Always check the Tarion addendum, included with
your agreement, for these critical dates.
9. Be aware that if it's not written in the agreement, it’s not binding
All agreements of purchase and sale have what is known as an ‘entire agreement’ or ‘whole agreement’
clause. Essentially it provides that you and the builder vendor are only bound by what is written in that
particular agreement - nothing more, nothing less. This clause is significant in that in the event of any
conflict between the terms in your agreement and any sales materials (brochures, ads, etc.), sales
pitches, or anything contained within the model/show home, the terms of the agreement will normally
prevail. The message is clear - if it’s not in writing, it will be treated as if it didn’t happen or doesn’t exist.
10. Always have your agreement reviewed by a real estate lawyer
Agreements of purchase and sale for new homes, compared to resale homes, are extensively detailed,
complex, and usually heavily skewed in favour of the builder vendor. Unlike when purchasing a new
condominium, you do not have a 10-day 'cooling off period' after you sign the agreement to get out of
the deal. Instead, you should insist on adding a clause that makes the deal conditional upon review by
your solicitor.
A good real estate lawyer will not only read through the entire agreement and help you understand your
obligations, risks, and liabilities, but he or she will also assist you in renegotiating some of the terms of
the agreement, in your best interests. However, when it’s a ‘seller’s market’ (as it is today), builder
vendors hold much of the bargaining power and may be unlikely to accept any amendments to the
original agreement. In this circumstance, you will need to decide whether the terms in the agreement,
as is, are acceptable to you.
About the Author: Stephen G. Sforza is an associate lawyer at the law firm of Lawson, Clark & Oldman
Professional Corporation in Ajax, a proud resident in the Distillery District, and an active member of the
Gooderham and Worts Neighbourhood Association. He would be happy to assist you with your
purchase or sale. You can contact Stephen at the office at (905) 683-2741 or by email at
ssforza@lcolaw.ca. Please note that this article is intended to provide general information only and not
to provide legal advice or opinions.

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Conferences,!Meetings!And!Events!Are!BIG!Business!in!Canada!
Did!you!know?!!!
! Add!$27B!to!the!Canadian!GDP;!1.5%!of!the!Canadian!GDP!
! In!2012!there!were!585,000!business!events!
! Provide!341,700!full!year!round!jobs!
! The!average!annual!salary!is!$50,600.!!
Want!to!know!more?!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu6lcKF2iV4&feature=youtu.be or www.beicc.com
So next time you encounter a special event in The Distillery or a
conference at a local hotel or on your travels, it is BIG Business, not
only in Canada, all over the world.
Lest you think it is about hospitality or really easy to plan, consider
what a professional planner thinks about before even beginning the
planning:
! Each!conference!or!event!has!at!least!one!measureable!objective!that!must!be!met!
! Each!one!must!work!within!defined!budgets!
! Many!conferences!lead!to!innovative!ideas,!laws,!medical!discoveries!and!more!
! The!planner!must!continually!think!about!the!attendee’s!objectives!and!their!safety!
! Each!one!must!be!designed,!implemented!and!analyzed!post!to!ensure!the!business!
measurements!and!budgets!were!met!
I!leave!you!with!this:!!each!conference,!event!is!a!small!business!into!and!of!itself!and!‘it!ain’t!
about!the!chair!covers’.!
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Sandy!Biback,!CMP!CMM!has!over!35!years!as!a!professional!conference!designer!and!adjunct!
professor.!!She!has!sat!on!a!variety!of!professional!association!boards!and!believes!
conferences,!events!enhance!the!human!condition.!!
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T h o m S o k o l o s k i
THE CONCEPT
THE ELEMENTA QUARTET is a floating public
interactive light and sculpture installation symbolizing
the four elements, earth, wind, air and water.
It is meant to engage the public with the history of
Canada through an interactive experience; how
together, as artist and public, we might ceremonially
engage in the ‘what happened’, ‘is happening’ and ‘may
happen’ in our country by using the four elements as
catalysts to awaken our memory to the stories of
history.
The materials, forms, symbols, light and colour I use
are meant to arouse sensations of permanence and
impermanence, the familiar and unfamiliar in our
memory. It is an encounter that is meant to evoke and
illuminate visceral responses to history in an
unexpected way which the public can then digitally
create and contribute to the collectively induced light
energy of the artwork.

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T h o m S o k o l o s k i
THE ELEMENTA QUARTET

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Deborah Berlin-Romalis, BSW, MSW, RSW has been practicing as a social
worker/psychotherapist since 1991. She has done considerable agency work in various
women’s shelters and community-based services. In addition to her private work,
Deborah practiced clinical social work in the Division of Haematology/Oncology at The
Hospital for Sick Children from 1998 to 2014, working with children and their families in
the Stem Cell Transplant Program and the Paediatric Brain Tumour Program. She has
facilitated groups for women with eating disorders and body image issues at Sheena’s
Place since 1998.
From 1998 to 2008, Deborah was a member of the Health Sciences Review Committee
for Bioethics and Research at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. In 2003,
she was appointed as an adjunct practice lecturer at the Faculty of Social Work,
University of Toronto. An active public speaker, she has presented at numerous
conferences including TEDxToronto 2013.
At Sheena’s Place we offer hope and support to individuals aged 17 and over, families
and friends affected by eating disorders by providing a wide range of professionally
facilitated support groups and services. We are committed to inspiring hope, reducing
stigma, raising awareness and offering meaningful help and information at all stages of
recovery.
Located in downtown Toronto, Sheena’s Place is a non-institutional, non-residential
centre where people with similar issues and concerns come together in groups to share
experiences, thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies. We offer groups for young
adults, adults, mothers, men, and women over forty, as well as groups for families,
friends and partners of those with eating disorders. We recommend individuals attend
an introductory information interview with us to enable them to choose the support
group best suited to their needs.
Although we are a registered charity, we do not receive funding from the government
and we are not a United Way Member Agency. We rely on revenue from special events
and the generosity and financial support of individuals, foundations and corporations.
D. Berlin-Romalis BSW, MSW, RSW
Psychotherapist/Consultant

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the Distillery Historic District
15 Case Goods Lane
Studios 101 + 102
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Akroyd Furniture is celebrating 13 years in the Distillery District next month! The eponymous
furniture studio practice of Robert Akroyd was originally established in 1997, but has been
located in the Case Goods Building since April 2013. Along with 4 skilled craftspeople who
work in the studio. Akroyd designs and builds contemporary custom furniture from local
hardwoods complimented with steel, glass, stone and leather. By Robert Akroyd
Visit www.akroydfurniture.ca for more info or stop in to see what's underway in the
workshop.

Henlen Watches: Canadian Innovation
A Canadian startup company has made an interchangeable smartwatch that
would fit every occasion possible. Now what’s so new about this smartwatch?
Is it another smartwatch in the market? The answer is NO. Henlen Watches by
housing their entire tech in a puck like device which they call “The Cell”, enables
them to swap into different bodies and not just fancy straps like most watches.
This means, you don't have to buy different smartwatches or activity tracker if
you wish to go to the gym versus going to a formal event! They have brought
true personalization into the smartwatch market.
Besides interchangeability, their other focus is the tech and re-establishing the true
purpose of a smartwatch.
Kyle George, their CEO said, “A smartwatch should be a companion to your
phone and not another distraction. It should take the easy tasks of checking your
phone for notifications obsolete.”
That being said, they have enforced a 3 second rule in their user interface. It
would not take you more than 3 seconds to get to the very information you need.
Along this sleek interface is their hardware. Boasting a 400x400 1.39” AMOLED
display, powered by a 450 mAh battery, this watch surely performs as much as it
is stunning.
For one Cell and one of their bodies of your choice, it would only cost you $225
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Keith Veira . Editor-in-Chief
Ashlyn Conway . Data Scientist
Matthew Pedev . Marketing Consultant
Stephen G. Sforza . Legal Consultant
Rick M. Consultant
keithveira@gmail.com
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matthew.pedev@gmail.com
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