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Pre-winter home renos are a prudent step to take now
An East York renovation project. Tough to do this sort of work in winter. -STAFF \ BY ANDREA FREEDMAN \ When we think of home renovation, many of us immediately think of it in terms of redecorating and...
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PROPERTY PERSPECTIVES 034: Tips for converting your basement into a liveable,...
Turning an East York basement into a finished and livable space provides you with another room to enjoy while increasing the value of your home. When it comes time to sell, a creatively utilized and...
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Local heritage root sunchoke is a less starchy alternative to potato
Sunchokes, aka Jerusalem artichokes. -INHABIT.COM \ BY MELANIE MILANICH \ In recent years sunchokes have become a popular addition at local farmers’ markets. These tubers of a native sunflower species...
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New Raw K9 Supply store offers a new twist on pet foods
Shauna Belford and her family outside Raw K9 store -TONY WRIGHT \ BY TONY WRIGHT \ Feeding your dog or cat the right food is essential to its long-term health. A great way to ensure your four-legged...
View ArticleAgricultural projects to get 500K through Greenbelt fund
Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts was on hand at Shoppers World Metro October 6 to announce new funding of $500,00 for 19 projects supporting local food investments, to be administered by the...
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EY’s Cool East is now exclusive TO distributor of popular new Xero ‘barefoot’...
Dayna, 20, puts on new Xero shoes she just bought at Cool East. -STAFF \ By GEORGE SPELVIN \ A popular new trend in footwear towards minimalist construction to emulate the barefoot experience has been...
View ArticleTraditional Chinese Medicine offers autumn health fillips
By Emily Babaris R,TCMP, R.AC. BES emily_babaris@hotmail.com As the days become shorter and cooler and the beginning of sniffles and a tingle in the throat start up, what can Traditional Chinese...
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CRAFTY TIPPLER 035: Craft vs. Shaft
This is a column I have wanted to write for a while, and I would love to get readers’ feedback, which I will print as a tag at the end of my next column. Whenever I am in a bar where I am compelled...
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Hands-on music & food at Hirut
Nicola Vaughan [centre] welcomes performers to Hirut Sundays. -GARY 17Although it’s possibly better known these days in the East York area as an entertainment room with a mix of eclectic genres...
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PROPERTY PERSPECTIVES 035: The Regrettable #1 Trap of Retirement Downsizing
It’s easy to dream about the leisurely days you’ll enjoy with the high price your home will fetch. Perhaps the neighbours sold their home for a sky-high sum, or so they told you as a limo whisked them...
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Hair’s to surviving cancer in style!
A customer at Bang Salon has her hair cut to donate for a real-hair wig as part of the Donate2Create campaign that gives them to women who’ve lost their locks due to cancer treatments. -COURTESY Over...
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You better watch out!
Health officials warn that warmer than usual weather could lead to ticks, which can cause Lyme disease and problems for pets, showing up on Christmas trees. They advise you shake the tree vigorously...
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The “good guys in food service” are based in East York
Anthony Mrakas and his mother Julia in the office of S&A Foods on Bartley Drive. -TONY WRIGHT By TONY WRIGHT If you go to an East York area restaurant or diner this holiday season, the chances are...
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This EY brewery also a great place to hang out
By TONY WRIGHT One of East York’s most interesting places to relax and enjoy a few beers is the Muddy York Brewing Company, located at 22 Cranfield Road near Dohme Ave. a block west of O’Connor Drive....
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There’s additive-free fish and seafood right here in East York!
The Fisherfolk family: owner Jennifer Johnston [right] with [l. to r.] son Sebastian, husband Gregor Lerche, and daughter Meta in the “Fishlocker” outlet on Northline Road. -TONY WRIGHTBy TONY WRIGHT...
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Ten out of ten on pedicure at EY’s new The Ten Spot location
Ten Spot attendant Ashley prepares writer’s feet for pedicure. -AF By Andrea Freedman I recently treated myself to a pedicure at the newest location of The Ten Spot at 979 Coxwell Avenue in Olde East...
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Gledhill student’s family hopes Christmas giving will help leukemia fight
Hailey Baranyai -from GOFUNDME.COM page \ By Gary Webb-Proctor \ An East York family is making the most of Christmas with ten-year-old daughter Hailey, a Gledhill Junior Public School student who was...
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How to prevent a disabling fall
By Dr. George I. Traitses As we age, our risk of falling increases. Falling puts us at risk for serious injuries, including broken bones and muscle damage. There are many choices that you can make...
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Donlands Diner patrons raised $500 for Alzheimer Society
Anna Tsirakidis of Donlands Diner with Christine Mulligan of Alzheimer Society -JOE COOPER Thanks to the patrons of the Donlands Diner at 417 Donlands Ave. in East York, the Alzheimer Society of...
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@HOME WITH KEVIN 038: Top 4 disastrous DIY shortcuts to avoid
With spring on the way do you want to scratch the renovation itch? If you’re anything like me, you fantasized this past winter about a list of projects, and the thaw has you tempted to dive in. Like...
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