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Send us a textSiddhartha Bhat, a 14-time Team Canada Taekwondo national champion, shares his journey from being a troublemaking child to becoming one of Canada's most decorated martial artists. He explores the discipline martial arts instilled in him and why he believes every child should learn some form of self-defense.• Growing up in Toronto as a child of Indian and Sri Lankan parents shaped Siddhartha's cultural identity• Siddhartha was placed in Taekwondo at age three because he was "disrespectful" and "obnoxious"—traditional discipline wasn't working• Why striking martial arts (Taekwondo, Karate) are better-starting points for children than grappling arts• How martial arts gave Bhatman confidence as a "skinny brown kid in the 90s" who faced bullying• The unique character development that comes from individual sports versus team sports• Coming to terms with not achieving his Olympic dreams while finding purpose in coaching• Why today's generation is intelligent and creative but lacks resilience and toughness• Siddhartha's Khombatmaf program combines personal training with martial arts for complete developmentFollow Siddhartha Bhat on Instagram @kombhatmaf to learn more about his training programs and classes at All-Star Martial Arts in Toronto's Leslieville neighborhood!Powered by Perfect Sports Supplements use "AP15" to save 15%!--Want to see more of the AP? Subscribe to the AP YouTube channel.--Check out Siddhartha's stuff:Instagram--Check out Dave's stuff:InstagramTwitterLinkedIn--Try Can-I-Wellness Sleep Product 20% off - AP20 at checkout--Get 20% off Caldera Lab Men's Skincare Products--Get your Vivobarefoot Shoes 20% off by using the code: ATHLETEPOD20 Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok | Spotify | Apple | Google | Youtube l Save 20% on Perfect Sports Supplements
Join me for a trip back in time to 1910 era in Leslieville. This is one of Toronto's most desirable areas and has some of the most amazing stories to share. This is one of them. For more info or to join my next tour of homes here, email me at paul.indrigo@century21.ca
Host Alex Pierson is joined by an investigative journalist who lives across from a safe injection site in Leslieville, Derek Finkle about the controversial South Riverdale Consumption Site announcing it will close its doors regardless of the outcome of a legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back! In episode 38 of The Way. podcast, I spoke with Dr. Don Rey Juan, founder of ÜNDA movement located in Toronto's Leslieville. We talk about how the foundation of martial art environment helped us to pursue our passions, and why making an impact on real people is the best way to do business. Check out ÜNDA: https://undamovement.com/ https://www.instagram.com/undamovement/ Follow us on Instagram: @the.waypodcast
Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a human rights case filed by a CUPE member against her union's president. Carrie Silverberg is a CUPE member and has launched a human rights case against CUPE President Fred Hahn for antisemitism. There about 80 other members on the complaint – and what's alleged? Next, Kathryn Marshall, the lawyer representing Carrie and other CUPE members, in their fight against Fred Hahn. How could this case play out? Will it ultimately lead to Fred Hahn getting the boot from his union? Lastly, Derek Finkel, an investigative & independent journalist who lives across a supervised drug consumption site in Leslieville and we were talking about how Ontario is set to announce restrictions with these drug sites – including the closure of the site outside Derek's home. This is an issue Derek's been on top of for some time – especially after the mother of 2 was shot & killed outside the Leslieville site last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a human rights case filed by a CUPE member against her union's president. Carrie Silverberg is a CUPE member and has launched a human rights case against CUPE President Fred Hahn for antisemitism. There about 80 other members on the complaint – and what's alleged? Next, Kathryn Marshall, the lawyer representing Carrie and other CUPE members, in their fight against Fred Hahn. How could this case play out? Will it ultimately lead to Fred Hahn getting the boot from his union? Lastly, Derek Finkel, an investigative & independent journalist who lives across a supervised drug consumption site in Leslieville and we were talking about how Ontario is set to announce restrictions with these drug sites – including the closure of the site outside Derek's home. This is an issue Derek's been on top of for some time – especially after the mother of 2 was shot & killed outside the Leslieville site last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as we explore the vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. With over 150 unique areas, Toronto offers something for everyone, whether you're an investor, a new resident, or looking for the perfect place to raise your family.In this episode, we dive into:The historic charm of the Distillery District and St. Lawrence with their stunning architecture and bustling community events.The upscale experience and allure of Yorkville, from high-end shops and gourmet restaurants to cozy cafes.The family-friendly vibe of Dundas West, known for its diverse cultural experiences and tight-knit community.The perfect blend of family living and access to trendy areas like Queen West and King West in Roncesvalles.The artsy neighbourhood of Leslieville that's rapidly developing with new shops and exciting events.The value and convenience of Scarborough, particularly Birch Cliff and Scarborough Town Centre, with their great amenities and diverse food options.Toronto is a city like no other, with each neighbourhood offering its own unique charm and appeal. Whether you love historic districts, upscale shopping, family-friendly communities, or vibrant cultural scenes, there's a place for you here.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your comments below about your favourite Toronto neighbourhoods. Join us next week for more insightful discussions on Broadview Table Talks!Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3-GEDUU9EdESchedule a 15-minute Zoom call with Ken: https://www.broadviewavenue.ca/appointments▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Subscribe now to keep updated for more information.If you want to chat with us, do the following:1. Send an email at podcast@broadviewavenue.ca; or2. Send a direct message on my Instagram account below; or3. Book an appointment for a 15-minute video chat using the link on our website.If you're not ready to reach out and just want to follow for more, find us online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kennethyimhomes?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethyimhomesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennethyimhomesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethyimhomesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadviewAvenueWeb: http://www.broadviewavenue.ca▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the Leslieville Dollhouse a chicken in B.C. who can read, to an extent a bad deal on a fake ring alien sighting on Edmonton's google maps street view Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/nighttime-subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the Leslieville Dollhouse a chicken in B.C. who can read, to an extent a bad deal on a fake ring alien sighting on Edmonton's google maps street view Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/nighttime-subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg spoke with Derek Finkle, investigative and independent journalist who lives across from a safe injection site in Leslieville about Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg spoke with Derek Finkle, investigative and independent journalist who lives across from a safe injection site in Leslieville about Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlock the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Owen Pallett is a Toronto-based musician and composer who's scored films such as 'Her' and 'Dream Scenario'. He's also arranged strings for artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey. Owen sat down with us to discuss memory loss, moving to the east end, collection agencies, Leslieville feeling like Los Angeles, seeing shows at History, smoking sections, learning to read music before learning English, Eurythmics, Jean Michel Jarre, scoring a video games as a teenager, Les Mouches, Free Times Cafe, live sampling a blender, naming his project 'Final Fantasy', Ezra Koenig's early noise band 'Total War', signing with Domino, Square Enix's legal team, working with Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran's brand of looping pedals, recording at home vs recording an orchestra, getting left off of 'Taylor's Version', Goldfrapp, getting ripped off by Coldplay, pissing off Spike Jonze, 'Dream Scenario', his next album and more! Owen Pallett Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- COLD POD SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/coldpod
The Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto is coping with a “Safe Injection Site” (also called Supervised Consumption sites). Journalist Derek Finkle of the National Post lives in the community. He says the site, which opened in 2017, has drastically changed the neighbourhood, attracting drug dealers and leading to increased crime and drug use. The situation escalated in summer 2021 when a stray bullet from a gunfight between drug dealers killed a local mother. Despite residents' repeated warnings and pleas for action, the city and province only began to listen after the tragic incident. Finkle criticizes the management of the site for failing to acknowledge their role in the neighbourhood's problems and for not taking adequate measures to ensure safety. The provincial government has since appointed a supervisor to oversee the site, and there are discussions about relocating it. Leslieville is one of 17 similar facilities across Ontario.Leave a rating for this podcast with one clickGuest: Derek FinkleX | Read Derek's stories in the National Post Desmond can be reached at:Website | Email | X | Instagram | FacebookRecorded in Sep 2023
Here is the seller countdown of the top 5 areas in Toronto East. Tune and find out how your area did and click here to find out more about how your property value has changed going in 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★
Why a Leslieville restaurant gives free food to customers, who funds it, and why panzerottis are the best bet; "It took 5 stops": couple has a quickie wedding on the 504 King streetcar.
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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: DOUG FORD HIRING AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE FINANCES OF MUNICIPALITIES 12-12:30 PM Libby Znaimer today is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak which is now part of the ZoomerMedia family, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is hiring auditors to investigate the finances of numerous municipalities including Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga. Ernst and Young LLP has been hired for the job and it is estimated that these audits will total $3.8 million. THE SCOPE OF FRAUD IN CANADA ACCORDING TO LATEST STATS CAN REPORT 12:30-12:50 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Vanessa Iafolla, principal at Anti-Fraud Intelligence Consulting and an instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University focusing on financial crimes and fraud and Detective David Coffey of Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. According to a new Statistics Canada report, Canadians have been defrauded more than $16 billion in five years leading up to 2019. Our experts weigh in on the staggering data and what you can do to better protect yourselves from falling into the trap of fraudsters. Also, if you have a story to share, we want to hear about it. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LESLIEVILLE TOWN HALL MEETING? 12:50-1 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Derek Finkle, a Leslieville resident. The community of Leslieville held a town hall meeting to discuss safety around the South Riverdale Community Health Centre's safe consumption site. Derek weighs in on whether he thinks any change will come to improve safety in the community.
Premier Ford wants to do whatever it takes to decriminalize hard drugs, especially since a young mother was murdered in Leslieville. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, Community Member Health Centre, about a community that gets ignored and then the concern becomes ''will the politicians do anything more?'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safe injection sites are fueling crime in communities. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , about the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat in Leslieville last Friday. The cry for help to get the drug use problem under control is failing. The Federal Government needs to put a stop to crime and chaos on our streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No major injuries have been reported after a tornado touched down in Ottawa; police have arrested 32-year-old Damian Hudson for the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander and mom of two in Leslieville; and, Toronto's shelter capacity issues for refugees has led to other regions in the GTA becoming inundated with requests.
THE MEDICAL RECORD: CONCERNS AROUND ASPARTAME AND PREMIERS MEETING OVER HEALTHCARE Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Amol Verma, A staff physician in General Internal Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto Today: should you be cutting out Aspartame from your diet if you use it? The WHO is expected to declare it a potential carcinogen on July 14. And, our panelists explore a NYT article that discussed that drug addiction is increasing among the baby boomer demo. ARE SAFE INJECTION SITES CAUSING VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Libby Znaimer is joined by Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun. Some local residents living near a safe injection site in Leslieville near the intersection where a 44-year-old mother was struck and killed by a stray bullet are concerned about safety around these sites. The big question is: where is the enforcement ensuring that the surrounding community is safe? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!
Leslieville residents are very concerned about the safe injection sites in following to the murder of Caroline Huebner-Makurat. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paula Fletcher, City Councilor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth about the criminal activity that is happening in the neighbourhood. Stop passing the buck and do something about the safe injection sites. All they bring is crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another day, another crime. Are we beginning to normalize this behaviour? Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Perry, Former Toronto Police Officer & 640 Toronto's Security Analyst, about a mom who was killed in Leslieville. Safe supply is destroying Toronto. It's unfortunate these shootings are happening all over the GTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Road rage may have led to a double shooting near Yonge and Bloor in downtown Toronto; the search continues for three suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander and mother of two in Leslieville; and, Toronto Mayor-elect Olivia Chow pledges to address surging violence once she formally takes office.
ZOOMER SQUAD: PREMIERS MEET & THE BEST AGE FOR A PRESIDENT Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. Today: We kick things off with a discussion about the Premiers meeting in Winnipeg to discuss healthcare and the economy among other issues. And, roughly half of Americans (49 per cent), according to Pew Research, say that they prefer a President who is in their 50's. What do you think is the ideal age for someone to be President? A LOOKAHEAD TO THE NATO SUMMIT Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Eric Ouellet, Professor in the Department of Defence Studies at Royal Military College of Canada, Dr. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. Leaders of countries belonging to NATO, including Canada's Justin Trudeau, will be heading to Lithuania for a Summit where discussions about expanding membership and defense spending will be on the table. So far, not all countries such as the U.S. and Germany are interested in allowing Ukraine to join the alliance while the war with Russia remains ongoing. Our experts weigh in on the latest. THE LATEST VICTIM OF TORONTO GUN VIOLENCE: A 44-YEAR-OLD MOTHER Jane Brown is now joined by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. The community of Leslieville in Toronto's east end has been shaken in the aftermath of a 44-year-old mother killed by a stray bullet in broad daylight there. At this time, Toronto Police don't have much information--just some photos of suspects. But, what really is concerning here is how an innocent pedestrian could have been killed, and what it says about the safety of our neighbourhoods. What will be done to enhance safety on our streets so local residents and their kids don't have to be afraid to go outdoors and live in their communities? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!
If you are a listener who lives in Toronto and love running and beer, you may already know my guest. Chef Tara Lee and her brewmaster husband, Dave, own Eastbound Brewing Company: a brewer and farm-to-table kitchen in Leslieville. She is also a half, full and ultra-marathon runner, which I'm still unsure how she finds time for! Tara and I chat about run crews: the Eastbound Brewery Run Crew and The Food Runners, which Tara has run with since 2015. We discuss peer pressure in running and how it gets most of us to our first start lines, runners' varying relationships with food, and pickled watermelon. Tara recorded with me onsite at her restaurant, so grab a seat and a beverage and settle in for a chat around the wood.
Jay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville #blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #indigenous
Today on Virgin Mornings, Adam Wylde, Jax and Producer Leah discuss Netflix Redbox's end, the strange hum in Leslieville, and Kelly & Mark's new talk show. Listen to Virgin Mornings every weekday from 5:30am - 10am on 99.9 Virgin Radio Toronto. Catch Ghosted on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8am!
Welcome to the ultimate countdown of the top sold stories across Toronto for 2022. Day 5 is all about the E01 area aka #Riverdale #Leslieville. Avg sold price of 1.3M with some of the top 10 solds in the 3 to 7M range. If you live in the area, be sure you are signed up with me for the latest alerts in the area via RealEstatePodcastShow.com or email me at paul.indrigo@c21.ca. This is where the smartest sellers across Toronto GTA are listed as this is the TOP result for "real estate podcast show" on Google and many other podcast sites. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torontorealestate/message
Matt Gurney is in today. CP24's Steve Ryan on the search for a man wanted for stalking women in Leslieville..Washington Post Climate solutions reporter Michael Birnbaum on the prospect of zombie viruses(!!) in our warming world..Andrew Wagar with the Canadian Toy Association on their Toys For the North campaign.
Police are trying to piece together the events of a brazen daytime shooting that led to chaos on Highway 401; Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm in north of Fort Meyers in Florida; and, here's why some wants to give a former soy sauce factory in Leslieville a heritage site designation.
Chris Getchell is widely acknowledged as the founder, creator, mastermind at Descendant in Toronto. It's in Leslieville, on Queen East, and it's among the best Detroit style pizzas anywhere. Steve was back in Toronto a few weeks ago, and so when he set up the interview, expecting to meet Chris, he instead met Ike Tzakis, another partner and pizzamaker there. Ike's going to break some news on today's show, so if you're at all interested in the Toronto pizza scene, listen carefully.
This is one of my all time fav sold stories and I wanted to make sure you heard it here too. In the past, you would only hear these sold stories when you met with me. I think its time to share the best ones over the years as some of you may be in the exact same situation as this client. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torontorealestate/message
Did you know that the five elements are connected to your body, mind and soul. Did you know that the seasons can affect different organs. This is truly fascinating information. Join me and Kavita Gill Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CTCMPAO) as she educates me on this fascinating topic. Please donate and Help support my channel. Thank you https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=S9HELHULPMHTQ Kavita brings a fresh, holistic, and patient centered approach to her practice. Her aim is to facilitate your healing journey, empower you to make better decisions and bring your mind and body into a state of equilibrium. Expect to learn more about yourself. Be prepared to experience a deep mind-body connection while in treatment. Walk away relaxed with a new-found sense of self-awareness and ease. Employing an integrative attitude towards health and wellness, she utilizes a variety of treatments encompassing acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, body work and nutrition. Kavita Gill is a Toronto-based, registered, and licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (CTCMPAO). Kavita is a graduate of the Institute of Traditional Medicine's Acupuncture & Eastern Herbology program. She is currently working as a TCMP at Living Waters Therapies in Leslieville and Urban Wellness in Little Italy. website: https://www.kavitagill.ca About: Michael Philpott Michael is a teacher, Reiki Master for over 20 yrs. with clinical experience. He is a Medium and a Psychic and has given readings to people in Canada US and the Caribbean. Michael teaches Intuitive Diagnosis for health professionals and is classically trained chef and former personal trainer. The Metaphysical Mentor Show Podcast with Michael Philpott Providing, Inspiration, Information, Knowledge and Motivation to help you on your soul's path. Covering topics related to all things Health and Happiness from the Mystical to the Metaphysical and everything in between. Making the unknown, known. https://open.spotify.com/show/1OT4g02gffmQAtxGqhWqrk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metaphysical-mentor-show-michael-philpott-psychic-medium/id1543242206?uo=4 https://anchor.fm/michael-philpott https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5mSbeHemKiHhvBimJvWBww https://www.facebook.com/michael.philpott.3133 https://www.instagram.com/themetaphysicalguy Disclaimer. The information on this Podcast is for information and entertainment only and is not medical or non-medical advice intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals or non-medical professionals. Michael Philpott and associates will not be held accountable for any interpretations or decisions made by listeners or viewers based on the information provided during podcast. If you are looking for medical or non-medical help please consult a trained professional.
In this episode we hear from the founder of Toronto’s Astrolab Studios – one of the most popular boutique studios for commercial film and photography located on the Revival Film Studios lot in the city’s downtown neighbourhood of Leslieville. Adam found his way into studio ownership from a previous career in Press Relations and has […]
Hello to all of you from Leslieville to East York to Scarborough!! The moment has finally arrived! Here is your Toronto East Real Estate Podcast Review for Mid 2021. Lots of great info here I hope you will enjoy!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/torontorealestate/message
This week's WE RISE episode is featuring Ava Droski, founder of Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company and Author of ‘Photos of a Wren.'Ava Droski is a local entrepreneur and author from Windsor, ON. In 2019, she opened a music school in Walkerville - Featherstone Music & Performing Arts Company. She also took the leap into the publishing process for her debut fiction novel, ‘Photos of a Wren’ the same year.Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from the University of Windsor in 2016 and moved to Toronto where she taught professionally for two years at ‘On the Off Beat Music School’ - one of Toronto’s top-rated music schools in Leslieville. She also accepted a teaching position at ‘Rock This Way!’, a top-rated pop/rock performance-based music school in Vaughan. Ava believes that all students - of any age - should have fun in their lessons and she teaches with a student-centered approach.Ava has always had a passion for writing and storytelling and began writing ‘Photos of a Wren’ ten years ago. Her debut novel has received early praise from local bestselling and award-winning author, Lynn McLaughlin. Ava believes that music and storytelling work hand-in-hand, and now finds her worlds colliding in a beautiful and unique way. Her debut novel ‘Photos of a Wren’ is available for purchase at Amazon as of March 1st, 2021.We talk about:- The pressures of finding a 'secure job' coming out of highschool and eventually following her passion for music- How she knew she wanted to open her own studio- The beautiful story behind the name of her company- How she's dealt with the pandemic with a newly launched business- Dealing with burnout and ways in which she manages her time- Writing her own novel and where this came from- The fears of publishing and resources that have helped her through itAnd more!Resourceswww.featherstonecompany.comwww.avadroski.comSocial Media@ava.droski.author@featherstonecompanywww.risewindsoressex.com
Recorded April 1, 2021 - We chat with Matias Balmaceda, owner of Completo, Latin American Churrasco Sandwiches and Tacos. Matias shares with us his story, his thoughts on city planning, his love of nature and proving that coming from hardship can pay off. We had the pleasure of interviewing Matias Balmaceda of Completo. Completo is a budding chain of fast casual Latin American restaurants. Matias and his ex-partner Bret proved the concept with a pop-up a few years ago in bustling Kensington Market, serving ‘Latin Fresh Fast Food'. Soon after they opened a tiny take-out location located at 5 Coady Avenue in Leslieville, which has an intimate and inviting front patio. They prepare made to order inexpensive sandwiches and tacos, which are loaded with avocado, salsa and your choice of protein. One of our favourites is ‘The Veggie', a house made chickpea/black bean patty on a toasted bun, which is one of the best vegetarian sandwiches in the city, in our opinion. I'm told that the pork and steak sandwiches are also amazing! Even the fries are done just right; nice and crispy with the right amount of salt. The energy and service is always great, at both the Coady location and the new location at 337 Broadview Avenue. Matias still visits Kensington Market for Peruvian food from a woman that makes "incredible'' dishes, located on Baldwin, the north side closer to Augusta. In this episode Matias shares with us his story, his thoughts on city planning, his love of nature and proving that coming from hardship can pay off. He is of Chiliean background and tells us that the first thing he does when visiting Chile is to get a loaded Churrasco Sandwich. Unable to cure that craving in Toronto, he opened his own place making the Classic Churrasco Sandwich the main feature. Matias is the classic entrepreneur and a self proclaimed ‘masochist'. He is always positive, while working his ass off, and with his partner Andrea, they make things happen.
As the stay-at-home order continues throughout most of Ontario, this is a timely topic as companies look towards new ways to engage their teams. Please join me in welcoming Erin Maynes. Erin is a passionate brand strategist, marketer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of experiential retail agency Shopmakers, as well as the online gifting business foodiepages.ca. A graduate of the Queen's School of Business, Erin spent many years leading national strategy and marketing initiatives for Canada's largest restaurant group prior to founding foodiepages in 2013. Erin founded Toronto-based experiential retail agency Shopmakers in 2018, in partnership with BRIKA, where she specializes in recognizing opportunities for strategic retail development and pop-up programming. She has produced over 50 pop-up retail experiences across Canada. She is an advisor and champion for emerging food and beverage entrepreneurs and sits on the board of Toronto's Food Business Incubator. She lives in Leslieville with her husband and two daughters.In this podcast, Erin provided thought-leadership on the importance of cultivating connections with team members during this time, and the various ways to do so all while supporting local businesses.
We had the pleasure of speaking with James Burton. James is one of the founding partners of Percy Ellis, and a local resident of Leslieville. James grew up in Fergus, Ontario with his mom, dad, and sister Kym. Throughout his childhood, James spent time sailing with his dad, playing sports, solidifying his love for computer programming, and perfecting his golf swing. After graduating high school, James moved to Kingston to attend Queen's University where he received his B.Eng. After working in telecommunications for several years, James partnered with his long-time friend Emery Daniels to open Percy Ellis Development and Construction. James shares with us how he got started in the development business and his opinion on how to solve the "Missing Middle" Crisis.
Rod Cohen has been the Executive Director of the Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service on Blake Street for over 30 years. The small, hidden street played a big part in the development of Toronto, and has a mysterious charm. However, there are some unique challenges faced by the community of state-of-the-art public housing, as it is sandwiched between more affluent neighbourhoods like Leslieville and Riverdale, who according to Cohen, have refused to asknowledge its existence.
Unadulterated conversations diving into our thoughts on health and fitness, music, society, culture and everything in between. Every Monday there will be a new guest from Toronto. Let’s step away from likes, swipes and comments and get back to having real conversations with real people. Unadulterated. On this week's episode, I'm joined by the founder of One Academy, Jesse Bruce (IG:@oa_jbruce). At the age of 18, Jesse could barely run 5 km. Fast foward today, Jesse Bruce finished third among 1,500 runners at the World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour endurance race in Atlanta that saw Bruce run nearly 150 kilometres, in and out of water, completing roughly 400 physically exhausting challenges along the way. But, in a way, those hurdles – demanding as they were – pale in comparison to the obstacles Bruce overcame to get to where he is today. It took hitting rock bottom for Bruce to begin pulling himself out of that darkness. Now, he is nearly nine years sober, he has won more than 50 obstacle races, and 2020 marks the third anniversary year since he opened his own fitness club, One Academy, a 10,000 SF facility in Leslieville. 2020 has been a helluva ride, but "We Are Stronger As One". Don't miss this one! Make sure to follow the Podcast on your listening platform and on social media to be up to date with a new episodes every Friday! (IG: @alwayssunnyinthe6ix )
We got a chance to talk gin with Martin Reid, the patriarch and owner of Reids Distillery, a boutique gin distillery located in Leslieville. Along with his three children, Martin has been producing some of the most creative gin west of the Atlantic under the Reids Distillery banner, inspired by equal parts family and equal parts adventure (his family lived on a sailboat for 2 years!!!). We distill the truth of what makes gin such an expressive spirit, how he and his family got into gin, what its like working with family, and how to outmaneuver pirate attacks on the coast of Venezuela. You can learn more about Reids Distillery by following @reidsdistillery on Instagram. Music Credits: Dreams - Gil Wanders, Come Back To You - Beats by Egomi, Meganne - Mark Generous, Think About You - Ryan Little Ako - Gil Wanders
Kelly talks to John Sinopoli from the Ascari Hospitality Group, which runs the Ascari restaurants in Leslieville and King West.
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Chika Oriuwa delivered an inspirational speech to her fellow U of T classmates as the second Black female valedictorian in the history of the faculty of medicine. Fire crews took down a massive blaze at Queen and Sumach this morning. A Leslieville restaurant popular with students has closed permanently, and Ontario confirmed a spike in new coronavirus cases. Plus, the critical importance of diversity in medicine, and why racialized communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Kelly chats with John Sinopoli from the Ascari Hospitality Group, which runs the Ascari restaurants in Leslieville and King West. Find out more than savehospitality.ca
Derek Wasser is a Toronto chef and is a Partners and Executive Chef of Toronto-based restaurant and catering company, Pantry. Pantry is a quick service concept that has branched out of the larger full service catering company the Food Dudes, which he previously worked for as a chef for 5 years. Pantry currently has 3 restaurant locations: one in Leslieville, a flagship location in Rosedale, and a location on the Commerce Court Path. They have plans to expand later this year with another Path location in the downtown core. COVID-19 forced The Food Dudes and Pantry to close all operations. Management decided to put their resources towards supporting the healthcare system through daily meals instead. They have large 10,000 square foot commissary kitchens that they felt could create safe socially distanced work spaces and developed a menu. Through their support system and loyal clients, they were able to start the program, and are currently serving over 500 meals a week to health care workers and delivering to their clients through their own delivery platforms. All information is on their website and ordering page orderpantry.com. New live streams every day at 6pm EST. Darius Med Live is now available on PODCAST! You can find us on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/darius-med-live/id1508109302 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isiaxg4xjnxyp7ep3gvboujolh4?t=Darius_Med_Live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4csYQLhLBw3DymNJLB0PwV Web: www.dariusmed.com Darius Med: www.youtube.com/c/dariusmed Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dariusmed Donations: https://streamlabs.com/dariusmed Be sure to find me on: Email: darius@dariusmed.com Instagram: @DariusMed Twitter: @DariusMed_ Facebook: Darius Med Enjoy!
1 of 2 EPISODES THIS WEEK! We on isolation still but giving you more content than ever! We have the last interview before the whole Covid-19 Pandemic started with UK director Flash Johnson. We discuss him trying to get back to the UK, his new documentary LONDON X CANADA 3 & more! PLUS we have a sick SMOKE & MIRRORS with legendary radio DJ Mastermind! See y'all Saturday for episode 168! Intro Drop Beat by Adrian Adonis www.instagram.com/adrianadonismusic/ Sponsored by Match Pipes: matchpipes.com/ (Code WLHH20 for 20% off) Intro songs Mathematik - Rhyme Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVRX3_WRHe8 IRS 'T-Dot Anthem' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHB_iOfn0tU News/Smoke & Mirrors ( All Available on www.WeLoveHipHop.ca) - 6ix9ine gains 1.2 IG followers since release - New Tiger King otw - First US Doctor dies after wearing mask four days in a row due to shortage - If you could only pick one album to listen to during quarantine, what album would it be? - Riri's dad has corona - A restaurant in Leslieville is getting rid of their toilet paper stock on Uber Eats along with their regular menu - Did you apply for the stimulus payment ($2000) - Ford extends Ontario's emergency COVID-19 measures to April 23 - Residents in the Louisiana town of Crowley were quite disturbed the other night when they heard the siren from “The Purge” movie being blasted through the Acadia Parish. - Worst sexual experience - What's wrong with Young Cho? For Graphic Design Services Please email us @ welovehiphoptoronto@gmail.com SMOKE BREAK TUNE: Citizen Kane - Monopoly Money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V55jRTAWuc ROAD TUNE: TBTBT - One Track Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEqeFNAmJZs We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehipho... Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayricky... PK Herc: www.instagram.com/pkhercs/ Spoiled Smokers: www.instagram.com/spoiledsmok... Gucci Clear Star Studios: www.instagram.com/clearstarstudios6/ Research Team: Savy: www.instagram.com/ssavey/ 6ix Views: www.instagram.com/6ixviewsto/ Guttzy Guttz: www.instagram.com/guttzyguttz/
This weeks episode 2 of 2 with Adam 22! EXCLUSIVE! Plus More Content, news and jokes for your headtop!! Intro Drop Beat by Shirax: https://www.instagram.com/shirax.mp3/ Sponsored by Match Pipes: matchpipes.com/ (Code WLHH20 for 20% off) Intro songs Mathematik - Rhyme Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVRX3_WRHe8 IRS 'T-Dot Anthem' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHB_iOfn0tU News/Smoke & Mirrors ( All Available on www.WeLoveHipHop.ca) - 6ix9ine gains 1.2 IG followers since release - New Tiger King otw - First US Doctor dies after wearing mask four days in a row due to shortage - If you could only pick one album to listen to during quarantine, what album would it be? - Riri's dad has corona - A restaurant in Leslieville is getting rid of their toilet paper stock on Uber Eats along with their regular menu - Did you apply for the stimulus payment ($2000) - Ford extends Ontario's emergency COVID-19 measures to April 23 - Residents in the Louisiana town of Crowley were quite disturbed the other night when they heard the siren from “The Purge” movie being blasted through the Acadia Parish. - Worst sexual experience - What's wrong with Young Cho? For Graphic Design Services Please email us @ welovehiphoptoronto@gmail.com SMOKE BREAK TUNE: Citizen Kane - Monopoly Money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V55jRTAWuc ROAD TUNE: TBTBT - One Track Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEqeFNAmJZs We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehipho... Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayricky... PK Herc: www.instagram.com/pkhercs/ Spoiled Smokers: www.instagram.com/spoiledsmok... Gucci Clear Star Studios: www.instagram.com/clearstarstudios6/ Research Team: Savy: www.instagram.com/ssavey/ 6ix Views: www.instagram.com/6ixviewsto/ Guttzy Guttz: www.instagram.com/guttzyguttz/
Fanny RK joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q'd Up.Fanny RK is a stand-up comic, host, and performer in Toronto. She is also an experienced producer, focusing on showcasing Toronto’s incredible local talent while spotlighting important topics such as butts and Kanye West. She formerly co-produced the show Laugh Your Butt Off which raised hundreds of dollars for local charitable organizations including Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance and The MS Society of Canada, and even raffled off a bidet once. Today she co-produces and hosts the Sunday night show at one of Toronto’s iconic venues The Corner Comedy Club East in Leslieville where. Read em and weep suckas!
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse shared a PSA on hand-washing while he is in self-isolation. Ontario now has 23 new cases of coronavirus, with 104 under investigation here in Toronto. Distilleries, like Reid's in Leslieville are now making disinfectants, and are giving them away for free to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other businesses, like Grey Tiger in Bloordale Village have been forced to close to abide by recommendations from health officials, and the Ontario government.
A man who was accused of stealing at a Value Village in Leslieville went on a racist tirade before he left the store, and it was caught on video. Toronto is a week away from a potential garbage strike, and new and improved Ontario licence plates should be ready in a few weeks. Hollywood Medium, Tyler Henry is coming to Meridian Hall, and Boonsik is a cute, new Korean snack bar in Little Italy.
Kristin Rankin has been a hairstylist in Toronto for 13 years. Kristin is the owner of Fuss Hair Studio, a boutique hair salon in the east end neighbourhood of Leslieville. Fuss Hair Studio was one of the first salons in Toronto to implement haircuts priced by length not gender. Kristin founded DCP and is a committee member for the East Side Pride Festival, on the screening committee for the Inside Out Film Festival and a panel member of change the Narrative. Kristin is working to eradicate homophobia, transphobia and discrimination according to race, sex and gender in salons worldwide. Listen as I share a wonderful enlightening conversation with Kristin Rankin https://www.instagram.com/thedresscodeproject/ https://www.facebook.com/dresscodeprojectTO https://www.instagram.com/fusshair_to/ https://www.facebook.com/gofussyourself/ https://www.facebook.com/summitatsea https://www.facebook.com/hairstylistempowermentpodcast https://www.instagram.com/bradcelebrityhairstylist https://www.facebook.com/hair.genius Be a guest and share your story to empower others around the globe. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hairstylist-podcast/message
A disturbing video posted this morning shows TTC officers teaming up on a passenger, and using pepper spray. This comes just one day after the transit commission announced that fare evasion cost them more than $70 million last year. Speaking of the TTC, a new map shows what might be demolished if the Ontario Line subway is built above ground. Plus, Charminar in Scarborough offers a wide variety of Indian cuisine, with dosas made in-house, and combos that are a great bang for your buck.
The year was 1840. The place was Leslieville. This is the setting for my 1st grand opening and storyteller tours of 2020. My featured property is a stunning loft for lease that sets the stage for the event. I promise that this will be unlike any of the usual real estate
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This episode looks at how two stars in Toronto's hot east-end market migrated their successful strategies in "hipsterville" clubland to a booming business in residential Leslieville. Guest hosted by John Dowbiggen.
On this week's episode of Superstar PR, we got to sit down with casting director Steven Mann, owner of the popular Mann Casting in Toronto. Steven's Casting studio is located a couple of steps from our office in the heart of Leslieville. His other projects include co-owning a local Toronto record label and writing comedy. In today's episode, we discussed the ups and downs of being a casting director and got an inside look at some emerging artists! Follow Steven on Facebook: @MannCasting Follow Niki on Instagram and Twitter: @NikiincTo Email: info@nikiinc.ca Website: www.nikiinc.ca Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show!
[INTRO]I have this itch that I can't scratch. It's basically buying more properties. And If you already have a few condo or freehold investments and you're wondering what to buy next between the two, either condo or freehold, you want to grow your portfolio or maybe you're just starting out and you want to look in getting into the market. Either way, This podcast is about condo or freehold investing. Which one's better? Join me my most recent conversation with my good friend Charles Messina. Charlie and I have been working together for quite some time now, as our team has helped him grow and maintain his investment portfolio. So In this first episode of season two, we talked about what's better to hold condo or freehold investments.Welcome to season two of boardwalk talks, your real estate investment show with your host, Kenneth Yim. Excuse the audio quality this conversation or future episodes will be high quality, just like this intro. Anyway, let's get right into it.[KEN]Should I buy a freehold or condos and investment?[CHARLES]:Yeah, this is a topic we've talked about before can and people ask us all the time. And I think it's a good idea for us to talk about the pros and cons of each. What do you think?Yeah, sounds great. I mean, we both hold both properties as investments. I mean, we've gone through that. So I guess we can talk on either side, right?[CHARLES]:Yeah, that's right.[KEN]Why don’t we do rock, paper, scissors? So winner takes freehold?[CHARLES]:Yes![KEN]:123. Tie. 123. Okay, so I took winner, so I'm freehold.[CHARLES]:Yes.[KEN]:All right, here we go. So I get the freehold side, you get the condo side pros, right. So I'm pro freehold and you’re pro condo. So let's go ahead. What's, what are some pros and cons of buying freehold?[CHARLES]:Well, the cons of freeholed, as someone who's lived in a condominium for a long time, it’s great lifestyle, because certainly, everything's taken care of, for you. And as an investment, we both have condos as investment properties, and you're buying management of those condos. You don't get too many phone calls from your tenants simply because a lot of is taken care of through those maintenance fees.[KEN]:Right. Right. So I guess the biggest pro for buying a freehold investment is that you get the land, right. So the thing with that, you're right, you do have to maintain it as long as… or maintenance. I would say the upside of that is that? Well, I mean, I guess if you have multi units, multi residents per freehold investment, then you could get economies of scale that way, right? I mean, the maintenance, It's kind of optional, you don't have to do it. If you don't want to, right? You could be a true slumlord not and do nothing really, you know, certainly you do want to maintain your property. And I'm not saying that I'm not advising any of the listeners to to not maintain your properties for your tenants. But you could choose when you want to do your investment, really, you can be a little more hands on with it.[CHARLES]:Right. And just On that point can let's talk a little bit about the price per square foot, if you will, that you're getting as an investment on a condo versus a freehold.[KEN]:That's a really good point. So let's look at some numbers here. So the average price of a detached home in the entire Toronto Real Estate board is just over a million bucks. So it's 1.018 million. And for condos, it's $590,274. In Toronto, and just 416, south of Steeles, it's a little over 1.3 million for freehold and for condo is $636,000. Specifically, if you look at the downtown core, which is between Dufferin and DVP, we're looking at $706,000 Just south of the Bloor.[CHARLES]:Right And that's, that's an interesting point there about the spread can more so lucky and Toronto almost double. So let's talk a little bit about the fees that are associated with condos, and that spread between a condo and freehold. So typically, would you agree that a condo around that $600,000 range would be around for $450-500 a month for condo fees?[KEN]:Condo fees and taxes? Yeah, let's call it $500. Let's say you get about $2,400 on an average $600,000 condo, one bedroom.[CHARLES]:Right. And for homes, obviously you're paying taxes as well. But as you mentioned earlier, maintenance fees, those are optional things, certainly you're going to have to spend money on all. I would say, of course you have control over when and the timing of when you spend that money. Versus with the condo, you have the peace of mind that you know major things that are going wrong in the building are covered with your condo fees. But something that's come to mind for me lately as owning both a freehold investment and condo investment is, over time, as we're talking about pros and cons, we can argue both sides of it is, that you're paying a lot of money and maintenance fees over a span of 5 to 10 to 15 years. And you know, how would you respond to that?[KEN]:Well, that's actually a good point. Because you know, if you if you actually look at your tax bills, depending if you are in the city of Toronto or not, but if you are in the city of Toronto, let's say location is relatively similar. You're looking at a higher tax bill, which would make up the difference really, and what you're paying for the maintenance in condos. Except you also have to maintain the property, depending on the age of it. There's so many variables, it's kind of hard to say, right? So I would say all in all, I think I understand your point, that maintenance is required, whether you have a condo or freehold. It's something that depreciate some value, it's not gonna last forever, It's just a matter of whether you want it professionally property manager, or if you want to take that control on yourself.[CHARLES]:Right. And we've always talked about getting in the market and how we encourage our clients to get into the market. And certainly with the prices as they are typically somebody is first purchase is probably going to be a condo these days, especially a young couple. And so when we look at building up equity, then certainly further down the road, They can consider moving up to a freehold as a result of investing in that condo.[KEN]:For sure. And I was actually gonna say that for the summary. But you're right, I mean, at the absolute dollar amount of buying a freehold, is almost double, if not more than double, of what a condo would be. And I always find that people that are looking for condos, certainly the rents are going to be higher per door for a condo. They're nicer places, they have amenities that concierge and things like that, right? As generally nice views, right and good locations, better locations than houses generally. So of course people tenants are they're willing to pay more rent for it, The property is going to command more rent per door, But then you don't get the efficiencies that you do in a freehold in a multi unit. Right?[CHARLES]:Correct. Because you could have the option of potentially renting out the basement making a two units. Certainly we've heard about what the City of Toronto discussions around allowing people to build in lane ways to expand the number of housing options. That whole also comes into play if you're buying a freehold as an investment.[KEN]:Right, Right. You know, actually, there's a lot of other ways to improve value of the rents improve the rents, right? I mean, you could do things like coin laundry or or storage, you can add storage to the property just pop up, You know, like a container bin or some kind of locker system out there and charge a little bit more. Or you can include Wi Fi, you know, for throughout the entire all the units that you have in there. So you have three units can throw in free Wi Fi, and just jack the rents a little bit, which will improve your numbers, there's so many ways you can improve the rent. Right. With a condo, I don't think you can do that typically.[CHARLES]:Well, you're limited to one revenue source, of course, right?[KEN]Of course. Wait, you’re supposed to be acting for the pro of condo, not acting for the pros of freehold.[CHARLES]:Well, I guess what we're saying Ken is I guess I've come to the conclusion that you can argue both sides of the pros and cons because we own both. And I think what we're trying to do here is we're trying to give… We're not trying to be fence sitters. But it occurs to me, it's about timing and where people's people are in the whole investment profile versus It's one thing to buy your own home to live in. And then as you've done so well, with your clients over the years counselling them is when they're ready to move up to a house to live in maintaining that condo as a rental. So we're certainly not saying it's the beyond all end all one versus the other.[KEN]:Of course, but that's the point of our topic. We're trying to get some controversy here. But at the end of the day, to all the listeners out there, I think, really, it's just to get started. That's The moral of the story. And I think that's what you're trying to say, Charlie, If you don't get started, you won't have the opportunity to build the equity, like you do in when you're in the market.[CHARLES]:Correct. And we're not just talking about this, we've actually seen our clients do this. Yeah, absolutely. So we're not basically talking about anything that we haven't done ourselves or our clients.[KEN[:Right, let's say, say you have the means to buy a free hold investment. And say you're actually you already have one or two condos now. And now you're thinking, should I pick up my third condo? Or should I trade them all and get a house?[CHARLES]:Yes, that's a great point, something that I've thought about as well. And I think it goes back to having the versatility in a home. Of course, you'd have to buy the right property where you've got the option where you need a separate entrance, for example, that would be ideal if you're going to rent up the basement or an upper level as an example. And then further down the road, assessing a property is, could I build up on this property as well and increase the value of the property? Because as we know, we have many clients and we know contractors that can give us an idea of what it costs to build, in addition, or build out a basement. And then of course you do the god cost benefit analysis of is it worth it for me to spend $50,000 on a basement reno, And what are typically the rents. Very good friend of mine, he bought a bungalow in Etobicoke. And he added the second story, He's renting out his basement. And, for example, he's getting $2,000 a month now for It's a really nice basement apartment. He's done it really, really nicely. It's a two bedroom. And so here's the way he explained it to me, Ken, is because he's getting that income. Now, when we talk about maintenance, so we hire somebody to cut the grass or hire somebody to shovel the snow. Sure. And he hires a cleaning lady. So basically, he's really created his own mini condo Corporation, if you will, through a multiplex at home. So that's another way of doing it,[KEN]:For sure. And the downside of doing that is that you have to manage it, though. That's that's the only thing I mean, the upside is that… Well, not even the upside. It's almost a non starter to me if the numbers don't make sense, if you don't incorporate professional property management in there, Right? If your model doesn't, if your model doesn't work, and it forces you to create a job for yourself, then why you invest in the first place, you're doing an active work instead of passive investment. Right. So we should have factored in the price of vacancies and the price of maintenance as well, too.[CHARLES]:Correct. So math is really important.[KEN]:And it's absolutely so it's really hard for us to I know we're trying to discuss this to try to create some, like a topic to talk about whether we're going to go free all the condo, but at the end of the day, every single opportunity is unique. And it takes warrants further analysis for sure. For sure. And the whole story, again, is to just get started no matter where you are in your in your journey, I guess. Right? So let's switch gears a little bit and do it on the same related note. I guess what kind of quality of tenants do you think you're going to get between the two is going to be the same quality tenants? Or do you think it's gonna be different?[CHARLES]:Another great point there, Ken. And certainly, whether it's a condo or freehold, it depends the location, You know, for talking, you know, but a home in Lawrence Park, you know, I'm looking for clients, you know, the rents there for home and Lawrence Park, or 6-7-8 thousand dollars per month. So I think we know who can afford to pay that kind of money is probably a real occasions, From like presidents, to vice presidents of companies. If you look downtown and the financial core, we know there's younger professionals, As a result of all the jobs moving into downtown gentleman from the tech companies, financial legal accounting. And certainly you've got a great pool of tenants to choose from. From there. So the location, I think, would be critical on the type of attendance, whether it's a condo or freehold. What are your[KEN]:So I mean, with that example, I think that it's kind of hard to compare them side by side like that, right? I mean, how many families willing to pay $8,000 in Lawrence Park are there? Versus the new grad that's just starting to work or actually gainfully employed and looking for that one bedroom, or one plus den, or two bedroom downtown, right. So there's certainly a wider audience of people downtown looking for that. So if you're looking at apples to apples in terms, call it $2,400. And, you know, that's the purchase price of the condo, and it started the rent of the condo, and then the purchase price a certain amount, Let's say if it's double, for the purchase price of a house, that kind of caliber, and you may or may not get double the rent of that, I certainly think you're going to get lower rents in freehold versus a condo downtown.[CHARLES]:So kind of the rule of thumb is a lower price per square foot as a rental and a home versus a condo?[KEN]For sure, because of the lower budget of the tenants, I guess generally, it might translate to low quality. I mean, that's not always true. Obviously, we know that. Just because you don't make the income Right now, it doesn't mean you're not worth a lot of assets, or your family's not worth a lot of states to some of the students from overseas or whatever. There are friends with a ton of assets, a lot more than what you and I have combined, times 10. So, but I guess the general rule of thumb is if they're making less money for the average, then you're looking at lower quality of tenant. Really, I guess?[CHARLES]:Well, you know, I guess it's based on income. And certainly, as we've been talking about, people want to live near where they work. And you know, not everybody works on Bay Street For Big Five accounting firm. So there's different options for different people. And where some of those options could be filled just outside the downtown core. In, for example, in East York, or in Leslieville, for example, or Etobicoke. And even actually, the downtown course a Parkdale there's multiplexes, there were people say in the hospitality industry that are not making the same money, as you know, somebody in legal or in the financial core.[KEN]:Or even even the ones that are and choose to rent. Like the big families out in more residential areas North York, and so forth, right? Lawrence Park and all that. That is a luxury rental, and they're paying 6-7-8-10,000 or more, Right? It's a smaller market for sure. But it's up there.[CHARLES]:Right. So ultimately, the demand for housing and Toronto, it continues, and there's different different options for different people. And you take that into account. And we get back to the math equation, which is, what am I paying for this investment? What's the type of tenant I'm going to get? What's my return? And versus what I get maybe higher price appreciation with a property that has land. But of course, then you have to look after the place, There's a lot of property management issues, less so than in a condo, where it's just peace of mind. It's being run by the condo Corporation. And there's less fuss about managing that.[KEN]:Yeah, exactly. So I don't know, you know, because our recording actually got cut off for the audience out there, we had to do this again, halfway through the thing. So we're not sure where we left off. But I know that we talked about having a one bedroom or sorry, condo is a lot less maintenance versus a house. I mean, although you could budget in, you shouldn't be budgeting the price of property management into it. So that you're factoring that cost into the model doesn't work without property management, it shouldn't work for you at all. Otherwise, you're just creating yourself a job, it’s not an investment.[CHARLES]:Right. And some people would say route, kind of a rule of thumb for freehold property is 1% of the value, annually. Would you subsidize it? Yeah. Would you subscribe to that?[KEN]:Yeah, I wouldn't subscribe to that because there's so many variables into it. I mean, a new home is not gonna have a lot less maintenance than a new one, right. Right. So It really depends on the components, the specific components as replace and repair and kind of do your due diligence as you're going to buy it, right?Anyway, I think we also talked about what a one bedroom condo appreciate fashion and a two bedroom condo, and what should you buy? Right? We missed that comment. I think that got cut off. Right?[CHARLES]:It did get cut off. And we talked to both you an average of one bedroom downtown was about $2,400. And we talked about how a two bedroom will be about $3,500. But once again, we're back to the math on how if you're a couple, you need a bit more space, You want to go for the two bedroom, and then split down the middle that's $1,750 versus someone going solo and renting that place after $2,400 in a one bedroom?[KEN]:Yeah, for sure. So you could get more disposable income, so that the tenants would have more disposable income, which is great. Now there's situations where not everyone's a couple, right? You were talking about right? Joint and severably liable for the for the lease. So that is if you're going there with a roommate and one person decides to leave, Who's in charge of the household taken over?[CHARLES]:Right? Well, obviously to protect, you know, our clients, it's about writing the lease properly. So that those two people renting the place tenants understand that if one of them leaves, then the other one is still on the lease and has to pay the rent and full.[KEN]:Yeah, I totally agree. And, you know, Funny enough, the landlord tenant board doesn't say, they don't have any legislation against roommates. Right. And I mean, it's it's such a case by case basis, more of a civil basis, that they don't have any jurisdiction over roommates. Anyway, we were talking about how, in New York, it's kind of common to use the vocabulary of saying “roommates”, right, not even just “renting” or even “owning” for that matter. Forget to put that all together. But, you know, a lot of people say in their vocabulary, you know, “my rent is so and so”. But more so they added my roommate is so and so. Right, which is pretty unique, because I pretty interesting story. That's where I think Toronto is heading. And you were mentioning all the employment not suffering tough.[CHARLES]:Sure, sure. And we know that all the office space has been built and continues to be built in downtown Toronto. And with these technology, companies like Microsoft relocating from Mississauga to downtown, CNBC, housing 15,000 people in those towers by the Scotiabank Arena, because they know that the people that want to work for them, One of the attractions is to live in downtown Toronto. And certainly that's not only the amenities, but being close to all the great restaurants and events that are happening. And that's what makes it attractive. And what we're finding is, as these new buildings come online, there's a demand for these buildings to be up to be occupied, and the vacancy rates are still low, and the inventory gets sucked up, if you will, as soon as it comes on market.[KEN]:Yeah, I agree that. So We also talked about one of the things about the benefits of being in a condo is that you're closer to the action really closer to downtown, because you're not necessarily going to have all those amenities in the suburbs where an affordable houses and affordable rental is, right. Right, right. And we're also talking about the potential of building something as a strategy for investing, right. So you, if you're part of a development place, say that you buy a multi unit that eventually can be gobbled up, or even any kind of free world for that matter. And you can be gobbled up by the neighbouring parcels to kind of join them up together to create a roadmap. But realistically, you have to have that in mind. Because if you're going to buy something in the suburbs, and you're going to acquire two or three of your neighbours, and you try to build, you know, they're not gonna let you the city's not gonna let you build a big giant apartment building in the suburbs. But if you have a main street with you know, me likely commercial downstairs on a main artery, then you might get those approvals. So you kind of have that that with the goal in mind is an exit strategy.[CHARLES]:For sure. And, you know, obviously, the complications or the additional duties that are required to manage a property with one or two tenants in a condo versus a multiplex.[KEN]:Yeah, that's a, that's a big thing. I mean, I guess, one thing I should say is that, when you have a small multifamily property, you're a little bit more limited, and who you're going to sell it to, you're going to sell to sophisticated investor, or a family that wants a living there, Assuming the tenants in the basement or and you have to get all the tenants out, whether it's the purchaser doing it with the seller doing it, Somebody's going to get all the tenants out to you know, to stage it, to clean it up, to show it well to have access for showings and all that kind of stuff. So you can get on the market properly. Right. So that's also a consideration, you might be waiting a long time for the remaining tenants to leave and be vacant.[CHARLES]:Right? And I just want to point out, Ken, just the concept of buying a property and living in and renting out a basement or an apartment or what have you in the home. That's not a new concept. And It's not I know that my family when they immigrated to to Canada, Their first house who included an extra apartment, and they would live in one part of the house and rented out and we know that that's what people aren't doing as well. So it's not a new concept.[KEN]:No, you're right. Yeah, certainly isn't a new concept. But different though, is that the Toronto see they've changed it sorry, not trying to Ontario, for that matter, because of the need for affordable housing and second suites. They allowed zoning for all to have second suites as long as it needs building code and fire code. So the stock of housing supply has increased, potentially by double, but still not enough for the the pace of growth that we're growing in the city. That being said, Yes, I think having a basement suite for those deciding to supplement their income or have some tenant pay a portion of the mortgage off is great way to invest.[CHARLES]:Right. And I know of a person who's done that, and they couldn't be happier because they move out from a condo, They need extra space, they're having children. And of course, I think we know that, you know, larger condos, can get up there and price. And as well, the maintenance fees. So they look at the option of moving into a home with income potential to help them bridge that gap.[KEN]:For sure. And that's that makes the house definitely more valuable. So On that note, so the good thing about investing into a freedom is that the the potential of increasing the value of to create more income for the investment, I think is a good benefit.[CHARLES]:Yeah, it definitely provides more options. Now those options will could cost money, and more time to make those changes. But it definitely have more options than you would within a condo. But there's nothing wrong with owning an investment condo and having passive income. It's managed. You don't you don't have to look after it. And you move on.[KEN]:For sure. For sure. That's that's definitely a good attraction for condos. And why most people buy condos is because of the price point the the ease of it they the bigger market size, I guess it's a lower price point. So they're easier to be more commoditized, I guess you could say.[CHARLES]:Right. And thank God for condo investors in Toronto. Otherwise, all this stock would not have been built.[KEN]:Correct. And the city would have grown. Yeah, for sure. For Sure. That's that's actually a really good point. That being said, If you know we own several condos, ourselves, and I don't think there's anything wrong with condiment, I love controversy, it's a great way to build equity. Can I ask you, would you rather trade up? Two condos for three condos for a freehold?[CHARLES]:Well, that's that topic of today. I guess it kind of dovetails to what we've been talking about this afternoon can which is you'd have to, we have to do the math and figure out over time, price appreciation. We know for sure, It's going to take more time of your resources. So if you really value your time, I think getting into a multiplex means bigger, a bigger issue more problems and money required to manage those. Not that I would dissuade anybody from doing it. So I think it's always about being well informed about the pros and cons, this we've been talking about, for sure.[KEN]:And I know we've been interrupted number times, so I apologize for that. But I guess we also talked about building in the price of a property manager. So if you have a good property manager, they are able to take those headaches away from you for a fee, obviously. But of course, if you build it into your cost, then it's possible. So it can still be passive, and you still can get the other ways to exit the the investment or other kind of benefits of owning property, not just increased rents. It'll be through other avenues.[CHARLES]:Right. So and we're getting back to the whole location. You wants three condos in downtown Toronto, and a multiplex say in the suburbs? I think goes that's a different equation.[KEN]:Yeah. I don't know about the summers but multiplies downtown or closer to the city, maybe jumping up one tier of, I guess from A, B, C to D, I guess joined down one rank would be okay, but not going down to rank. So that makes sense. But from A to B to C, right. From A to B? Yeah, that's okay. I wouldn't mind. I'd probably do that. And I guess it's every every property is case by case every situation is different.So I think the summary at the end of day is just get started.[CHARLES]:No question about it.[KEN]:The only way to do it. I think if you have a small condo, that's more commoditized, you can start If you don't own anything now, buy one of those things, buy two of them, buy three of them, let it grow and let it like plant that seed and let it grow like a little flower.[CHARLES]:Right. And then it provides you with options Above multiplexes as a result of taking that initial step.[KEN]:You can take those budding things of the flower and trade into turn into a tree and all that kind of stuff. That's it. I guess. Just get started.[CHARLES]:Get Started.[KEN]:All right, Charlie, good talking to you today. Thanks. Thanks for joining me on this podcast. And I guess we'll talk soon. Thank you.[OUTRO]:Well, I really hope you enjoyed that episode, and we've given you some food for thought. If you're interested in learning more, please visit www.BroadviewAvenue.ca and click for an appointment for a quick 15 minute phone call. We look forward to talking to you about your real estate investment journey. 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In this episode, we get a chance to chat with gym owner and professional obstacle course racer Jesse Bruce! Jesse has won over 50 obstacle course races across the world, co-founded multiple gyms, and currently owns one of the best 10,000 square foot functional training facilities in Toronto. We met him there, at One Academy in Leslieville, to record this conversation. Guest feature by Jesse's pup, Kong. We hope you enjoy this episode! Please rate and review if you have a quick minute! Jesse Bruce Info: Facebook: www.facebook.com/jesse.bruce.54 Email: jesse@oneacademylife.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/oa_jbruce/ Facebook (One Academy): www.facebook.com/OneAcademyLife/ Website (One Academy): www.oneacademylife.com/ Tim Walcott Info: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MotusStrengthHealthClub/ Email: tim@motusstrength.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/tim_mshc/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tim.walcott Tyler Paterson Info: Email: tyler@motusstrength.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyler_mshc/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyler.paterson.96 Tyler Morrow Info: Email: tmorrow@cmcc.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/tyler_morrow_mshc/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tdawg93
Mike Payne is a rising star hailing from the Toronto comedy scene. His style can be described as self-deprecating virtue signaling, or, simply as fat and loud. Mike is the winner of the 2018 Etobicoke's Top Comic competition, was selected to participate in 2018 Brantford Comedy Festival, and has routinely appeared at comedy venues including Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy and Comedy Bar. Mike has opened for Martha Chaves, Sandra Battaglini, Arthur Simeon and other prominent Canadian comedians. Mike hosts a long-running weekly show in Leslieville, called Comedy Appetizer. Instagram and Twitter @mikepaynecomedy. Video of episode: https://youtu.be/-MYaKiE4IYQ Web: http://markhughescomedy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTT604/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/markhughescomic
On today’s episode I sit down with Brooke Taylor in Toronto, Ontario. We are upstairs, in the private party room at The Peasant Table restaurant in Leslieville. We are sipping on Sidelaunch Wheat beers and we are ready to talk urban agriculture and sustainable living. We discuss milk crate gardening, property beautification, and living off grid in Panama! Stay tuned right to the end for some well wishes from the Farm Talk team. Finally, we preview next weeks episode with Yukon Damov and his thesis on Universal Basic Income. Thank you for listening, keep your shovel in the ground and stay tuned for more farm talk!
This week we venture to the wondeful Sidekick Comic Cafe in Leslieville, Toronto for a chat with Toronto Comics Anthology lead editor Steven Andrews and contributors Andrea Scott and Julian Apong. Visit the Kickstarter now for volume 5 Osgoode As Gold!
Slutsky and Mamourian get into a serious discussion with one of Toronto's most visionary infill developers, George Popper! George is a visionary architect, developer and changemaker in the Toronto Development Scene. For his first ever podcast appearance he isn't shy about letting us know his beef with the City and how difficult they make it to build mid-rise in Toronto. Despite these roadblocks, George has gone on to build some of Toronto's funkiest condos and townhouses in the Annex, Leslieville area and beyond.
The Jedi Ras chats with journalist, ju-jitsu student, comicbook enthusiast and host of the Speech Bubble podcast on The Never Sleeps Network, Aaron Broverman. Aaron discusses his beginnings in Vancouver, his move to Toronto, his life long love of comics, his experiences living with Cerebral Palsy and all the adventures in between that have made him the inspirational and awesome guy that he is. This is Part One of an epic 3 hour conversation held one beautiful Sunday at The Sidekick comic café and lounge in Leslieville over iced coffee and decaf americano espresso...
Julie Mitchell, Owner, Parcel Design & Torq discusses what makes a great neighbourhood & how she chose Leslieville as a place for her family & business before Leslieville was cool. What to look for a selecting a great neighbourhood Why Leslieville is great? Why its important to support small business owners in your area
.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to search all homes on the MLSSelling a home? Click here for a free home value estimate. Call us at (416) 438-2536 for a FREE home buying or selling consultationI read an article recently that says living near Starbucks could raise your home's value. That got me thinking: What fuels gentrification? The answer seems to be coffee.First, let's look at Leslieville. A client mentioned to me that there used to not even be a place to eat lunch there. In 2004, the average price for a semi-detached home was $310,000. In 2006, Starbucks opened its doors. Semi-detached home prices went up in 2007 to $467,000, and by 2013, the median price was at $748,000.The same can be said for Dorset Park. Home prices were rising in 2014, and then in January of 2015, Starbucks opened. The average price of a bungalow in 2013 was $481,000. By early 2015, homes were selling for as much as $660,000, with an average price of $586,000. That's a whopping 79% increase in two years, and Starbucks moved in at the height of the increase. Now, this area sees a lot of bidding wars.When Starbucks moves in, an increase in home value occurs. In order to see the most dramatic appreciation, make sure you get into a neighborhood before Starbucks shows up. The key is knowing what areas are gentrifying before they do.We are experts on that. Buying a home in an area about to gentrify is the best way to build equity. If you have any questions on today's video, or on real estate in general, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to hear from you.
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