Thornhill Post March 2026

HOME RUN ON A BUN HOT DOG–EATING CHAMP RANKS THE CITY’S

DID YOUR DOC MAKE THE LIST?

Spring is almost here, everything will change CITY

RON JOHNSON is the editorial director of Post City Magazines.

Although it might not look like it right now, spring is almost here, and this city is about to explode in the very best way.

There is a lot of anxiety right now. People are worried about their jobs, their finances, their retirement plans and even more existential dread regarding our neighbours to the south. Combine that with a challenging winter and we’ve all had just about enough. Thankfully, the end is near. And springtime is when Toronto is at its best. There are so many things to do. Festivals get underway, green spaces pop with colour, we start our cherry blossom watch and everyone sheds the layers and gets outside.

It’s remarkable how quickly we embrace it. If I were a betting person, I would say that as soon as temperatures hit double digits, patios will overflow. In embracing springtime, some of those problems might not seem as daunting. We can breathe again. Get some perspective.

Not sure what to do and how to embrace it all? We want to help. Think of us as the ultimate city guide constantly updating you on everything you need to make the most of living in Canada’s best city. Want to know where to unleash your inner Zen for free? It’s here. Want to know about all the great new restaurants opening in town? Covered. Best shows? Oh ya, and March has some great ones. If you can’t find it here, you can find it on our website StreetsofToronto.com or our Streets of Toronto social media channels. If there’s something on your mind in the neighbourhood, something you think we should look into and you’d love to read about please don’t hesitate drop me a line at editorial@postcity.com. We would love to hear from you.

Or we will just see you on the patio!

T.O.’S ULTIMATE CITY GUIDES

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FAST FACTS

NAME: Stephen Amell

BORN: May 8, 1981 in Toronto

HIGH SCHOOL: St. Andrew’s College

FAMILY TIES: Cousin to actor Robbie Amell

A STAR IS BORN: Plays Green Arrow in ‘Arrow’ from 2012 to 2020

POST INTERVIEW CITY HACKS

From Muskoka Lakes to Hollywood Boulevard

Stephen

For viewers coming to The Borderline for the first time, how would you describe the series and its overall tone?

We got a great sound bite from our friends at The Social today, where they called it a morally messy show. It’s a show where you might assume the cops are the good guys and the criminals are the bad guys — but maybe that’s not the case.

What initially drew you to the role of Henry Rowland? It was offered to me, and that in and of itself was intriguing. And I was drawn to working with Christina Jennings and the folks at Shaftesbury Films. I had worked with them before relocating full time to L.A. I was on [TV series] ReGenesis way back when, and we’ve always stayed in touch.

So it’s a bit of a homecoming?

It felt like an interesting and opportune time for me in my career to also do a Canadian project, and it was exciting to step on as an executive producer.

What’s it been like to be working up here?

same people. She was great. I like the dynamic between her character, Erica, and Henry. It’s funny because I’m looking at her like, “You’re wrong,” and everything she’s saying is correct.

What separates The Borderline from other crime dramas audiences might be watching right now? You come for the violence and stay for the comedy. As the season continues, it gets darker and more out of control. The humour ramps up. That’s not something I’ve been known for with the characters I’ve played over the past 15 years or so. Approaching things with a lighter touch was a lot of fun.

“MOSES ZNAIMER TOLD ME TO FOCUS ON MY CAREER AND THAT I’M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT.”

I loved being up here. We shot this in the fall of 2024. I stayed in downtown Toronto, and then we went all over — Gananoque, Cobourg, Bradford. I stayed out in Paris for a little bit. And I went to a bunch of Maple Leafs games. It was really nice to be back.

It’s also cool to showcase the Thousand Islands region, which isn’t often seen onscreen. Yeah, it’s beautiful out there. I had never been, and I would highly recommend it.

And you’re working alongside a great Toronto actor in Tamara Podemski. We have mutual friends and realized we know some of the

Do you remember the moment you first thought acting might be something you could pursue as a career?

I break my career into two parts: 2004 through 2009, when I was primarily here, and 2010 until now. I had some success in those first five years, mostly in Toronto, but I wasn’t seeing a pattern. I’d get some big jobs and lose out on small ones. Then I had a moment where I realized I just really like acting, so let’s stop worrying about the type of project or whether it’ll put you in the spotlight — just do it because you love it. When I did that, success came quickly behind.

What was your first job ever?

Working at Muskoka Lakes Golf and Country Club when I was in second grade.

And what about the worst piece of career advice you’ve received?

Moses Znaimer told me to focus on a career and that I’m not going to make it.

How to unwind and find your Zen for free in T.O.

Bamboo garden at U of T

Hidden indoor bamboo grove offering a quiet, reflective downtown escape.

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

Free-access cultural space featuring art, exhibitions and a calm, contemplative atmosphere.

Toronto Music Garden

Serene waterfront park designed for peaceful walks, relaxation and scenic city views

Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden

Expansive Tang-style Buddhist garden near Toronto opening in mid-April.

Fu Sien Tong

Buddhist Temple

Peaceful Niagara Street temple open to the public for quiet visits.

Running for mayor of a major city such as Toronto is an expensive proposition, especially for those not aligned with political parties or lobby groups with deep pockets. Those with ideas and vision but sitting outside the mainstream are sidelined.

We need to level the playing field. We need new funding rules and to crack down on the shenanigans of political parties influencing elections by, in theory, facilitating provincial staff and other supporters to “volunteer” on campaigns and help propel politically aligned candidates ahead of others.

We should also make sure city councillors who dare to run for mayor must resign their council seats. Permanently.

Running for mayor as a city councillor should not be a dipped-toe proposition. Otherwise, it muddies the electoral waters for voters. For instance, one city councillor, Brad Bradford, has already said he is running for mayor.

How does it aid in a democracy if a city councillor can put their job on hold to run for another job?

To do so a year ahead of the actual election means focus is not on the work, but on political ambitions.

Want to declare you are running? Resign and jump in with both feet.

—Ron Johnson

It’s not obvious, but Toronto needs to do more to protect Lake Ontario

T.O. water worries only going to get worse

Many places have been facing water problems for years, through scarcity, lack of safe drinking water and poor infrastructure — worsening as the planet heats.

In Toronto and the relatively wealthy western world, we often take clean water for granted. We just turn on a tap and out it comes, hot or cold and usually drinkable. But many people throughout the world suffer from water scarcity, contamination and poor or non-existent infrastructure.

As we continue to heat the planet by burning coal, oil and gas and pumping ever

more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, we face snowballing threats around water quality and quantity. The increasing floods, droughts, fires, sea level rise, glacier melts and extreme heat that result from human-caused global heating all affect water availability and purity.

Much of our water is captured and filtered by forested lands. Destruction of those forests through logging or wildfires releases more climate-altering carbon into the atmosphere, as trees and root systems sequester carbon. But it also reduces water availability, and fires pollute water, especially when they reach houses and towns, burning plastics and other toxic materials.

Flooding brings more water, but it can

also contaminate it and wreak havoc on supplies and sewage systems.

Solutions to our growing water woes aren’t much different than the remedies for many other pollution- and climate-related problems. We need to pull together, implement legal reforms around water and climate, devise economic and political systems that don’t rely on destruction and put our efforts into protecting water sources and building infrastructure to ensure everyone has access to clean water.

Unfortunately, this would take longerterm vision, along with a sense of caring — something that appears to be lacking among many of our politicians and those who profit from exploitation.

Is there a Loblaws Park in Toronto’s future?

The City of Toronto is reportedly in discussions that could open the door to selling corporate naming rights for public parks.

Lobbyists from CivicBridge, a consulting firm that helps municipalities secure naming rights deals for civic assets, have contacted the Toronto Parks and Recreation Division about the possibility. An email from CivicBridge president George Fermanis to parks general manager Terry Ricketts, first highlighted by Matt Elliott in his City Hall Watcher newsletter, suggests the idea is at an exploratory stage.

It’s a discussion happening in cities across Canada as municipal governments try to balance ongoing budget issues with the need to create and maintain public spaces. If adopted, the move would mirror similar arrangements already seen in sports stadiums and other public infrastructure.

Supporters might argue that such partnerships can generate revenue to support public services without raising taxes. CivicBridge cites Environics data indicating that 74 per cent of residents in Canadian cities support naming rights when funds are used transparently for community benefit.

Soon, Honest Ed’s Park will open near Bloor Street and Bathurst Street, which is similar, but, of course, Honest Ed’s is long gone. The Weston family is offering to donate $50 million for a new Queens Park North, and though a name change hasn’t been discussed, one might see how it could come into play with such sizable funds.

Still, many residents strongly oppose extending corporate branding to cherished public green space.

NEED A LAWYER?

Annex gets park Honest Ed would love

Toronto’s Mirvish Village is set to get a fresh dose of greenery just in time for spring with the opening of Honest Ed’s Park, a new 1,213-square-metre public space on the site of the former iconic store.

ute to sustainable urban ecology. Construction began in late 2023.

The park aims to balance playful, family-friendly features with quiet green spaces for adults and seniors.

The area is undergoing substantial redevelopment, with multiple towers and rental apartments and a slew of new shops and restaurants. But it has taken a long time.

According to a City of Toronto spokesperson, “Honest Ed’s Park is under construction and is anticipated to open in spring 2026.”

The park will front Markham Street, offering a mix of gardens, trees and a children’s water feature. Visitors will also find ample seating and picnic areas, making it a spot for relaxation, play and social gatherings.

The park’s design has been shaped by years of community engagement. Since 2018, residents and stakeholders have shared feedback through workshops, online surveys and public meetings.

The design emphasizes fun and whimsical curves, inspired by the original Honest Ed’s sign, and also features a birdand insect-friendly environment. Native plants will help support pollinators and contrib-

And it’s not just this park scheduled to open this spring. Slowly but surely, Mirvish Village, a cherished slice of Toronto history in the Annex, could soon start to feel like the vibrant community it has long promised to be. Alongside the upcoming Honest Ed’s Park, the neighbourhood will soon welcome Book Bar, a new concept at 600 Markham St. blending cocktails, light dining and a curated selection of books. Slated for a spring 2026 debut, the bar will occupy one of the restored heritage homes in the development.

There is also a new Pizzeria Badiali location opening soon and a new food hall, which will also double as a venue for live music and other events.

With both the park and Book Bar opening soon, the long-awaited transformation of the former Honest Ed’s site is taking shape, bringing community life back to the heart of Mirvish Village.

—Ron Johnson

Hanging on to the Hangar District: Update on massive development

An Ontario city is soon to be built atop the former Downsview airport — a move that is already producing benefits and will transform this part of the city for generations to come. But what is happening right now?

Northcrest Developments just released its first progress report on YZD, the 370-acre redevelopment of the former Downsview Airport lands. It’s being billed as North America’s largest urban development project for a reason: the redevelopment will include a new set of neighbourhoods in the GTA, designed to add housing, jobs, parks and transit connections on a scale Toronto rarely gets to plan from scratch.

The proposed mix includes more than 30,000 housing units, space for about 66,000 residents, 23,000 permanent jobs at completion, roughly 70 acres of parks and three subway stations.

Although construction hasn’t officially started, development has already begun through public programming, hiring initiatives, community funding and early operational changes, as outlined in the Responsible Development in Action 2020–2025 report.

“This inaugural Progress Re-

port shows why our work matters. It reflects the hundreds of conversations we’ve had with local communities, businesses, artists, civic leaders, our First Nation partners, and experts from Toronto and around the world. Their voices are shaping this work and guiding every step we take,” Derek Goring, CEO, Northcrest Developments, said in a statement.

“The findings reinforce a simple truth: cities grow stronger when

“Cities grow stronger when people help shape them.”

people help shape them. With that belief at the centre of everything we do, YZD is working to set a new standard for how Toronto grows — and how community can be built with intention, care, and ambition over time.”

According to the report, since 2020, YZD has welcomed nearly one million visitors (through festivals, exhibits, major events, etc.), hosted more than 120 engagement events, supported the hiring of more than 1,200 people through the

Rogers Stadium job fair and reinvested $500,000 into community partnerships and scholarships.

Environmental responsibility is also a major part of the redevelopment.

Northcrest says it has achieved a 40 per cent reduction in electricity use from baseline levels and that it’s salvaged and repurposed more than 21.5 tonnes of material into new public spaces and installations across the site.

Future highlights have been built into the planning policy, including the preservation of more than 150,000 square metres of existing buildings, as well as open space to support biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the report is that the next visible shift in the development is expected to begin this year.

Torontonians can expect early infrastructure and servicing work in the Hangar District. From there, the timeline points to reactivation of the existing hangar buildings (2029), then a phase one opening in 2031 (with parks, a bridge and adaptive reuse) and eventually a “city within a city” build-out over the coming decades.

—Nisean Lorde

CENTRE STREET DELI

Could Vaughan land a shiny new OHL team?

Vaughan could be laying the groundwork for something the city has never had before: its own Ontario Hockey League (OHL) venue and, potentially, a league franchise to call home.

City councillors are exploring options to bring major junior hockey to Vaughan, and the first step on the table is a feasibility study that’s meant to answer big questions, like where it would go, who would pay for it and, more importantly, would it actually be used enough to justify the cost?

At a Feb. 4 committee of the whole meeting, Vaughan city staff shared an update on steps that need to be taken should the OHL project go through. Staff presented two potential building scenarios to support a facility that could meet OHL requirements: a 10,000-seat arena, with an initial build cost estimated at $400 million, and a smaller 5,000-seat arena, with an initial build cost estimated at $260 million.

In either scenario, the venue would need to sit on a 15- to 30acre site and include space for food, as well as beverage and souvenir concessions, to meet the league’s requirements.

To help the city identify a possible site and map out a facility plan, Vaughan City Coun-

cil passed a motion to proceed with an estimated $150,000 feasibility study.

This would include a residents survey, with a final report expected to come back to council in early 2027. The city has said that the cost could be absorbed within the existing 2026 operating budgets.

The public response so far is a bit up in the air. In a recent Reddit thread about the issue, some users said that there are more important things to spend money on.

“I’m sorry, but as a long-time Vaughan taxpayer, I do not support spending my tax dollars on this at all. There are so many other priorities the city must deal with. First and foremost is improving car and cycling infrastructure, which remains a huge mess,” one user noted, while another argued how it could benefit the city.

If nothing else, the idea lands at a time when the league itself is signalling it’s open to growth.

The OHL currently consists of 20 teams (17 in Ontario and three in the U.S.), and it’s part of the pipeline that feeds elite talent into the NHL. The closest team to Vaughan is the Brampton Steelheads.

—Nisean Lorde

Last chance to comment on changes to Trinity Bellwoods

Every time the temperatures rise and the sun shines, young people from around the city descend on one particular park along Queen West. The popularity of Trinity Bellwoods Park is glorious, but it is also a problem, and the City of Toronto is finally doing something about it.

The city is taking a closer look at how people move through Trinity Bellwoods Park with a new study focused on the pathways and entrances that connect the park.

And you can provide your input.

As part of the Trinity Bellwoods Park Access and Circulation Study, the city has launched an online survey, open until March 5, asking for draft recommendations aimed at improving the park’s pathways and entrances, specifically to boost accessibility and the overall experience of moving through one of Toronto’s most heavily used green spaces.

Trinity Bellwoods has a rich history, having evolved from the grounds of the former Garrison Creek ravine and the site of the old Trinity College. Beneath the park, the buried Crawford Street Bridge still marks a hidden piece of the city’s early 20th-century infrastructure. In

the 19th century, the area was prone to flooding, which influenced the original layout of pathways and entrances. City planners had no idea back then that the park would see thousands of visitors on a warm summer day.

The project has been moving through multiple engagement phases since 2025. Specific annual, comprehensive or official data on the total number of visitors to Trinity Bellwoods Park is not publicly available. Ho-

“People flagged cyclist and pedestrian conflicts.”

wever, a 2025 City of Toronto public life study recorded over 23,000 to 24,000 visitors in just short, seasonal observation periods.

On the city’s project page, Trinity Bellwoods is described as “one of Toronto’s most wellused and recognizable parks,” drawing visitors for everything from casual hangouts to community events, like the popular farmers market. But as the number of visitors and activities has grown, so have concerns

about how people move through the space.

Although the city is still collecting feedback, it has already floated a couple of ideas, including wider, smoother primary pathways and better lighting along paths at entrances and near washrooms. There’s also interest in on-the-ground upgrades, such as better-placed bike racks and more seating, as well as landscaping adjustments to preserve the character of older trees and historically significant areas.

The project page breaks public input into zones across the park, and some of the pain points are very location specific.

In the interactive mapping activity, people flagged cyclist and pedestrian conflicts near the northwest entrance, along with unclear signage and concerns about how crossings and traffic operate around Crawford Street.

In the south and southeast areas, commenters also pointed to muddy conditions linked to drainage and flooding near entrances and around Trinity Circle, along with accessibility issues.

The access and circulation study is expected to wrap up in winter 2026, when a final report will be available.

—Ron Johnson

BREAK-INS BY NEIGHBOURHOOD

TV star Sebastian Clovis: Is house flipping still a thing?

Toronto has been seeing shifting market conditions — and the renovation industry is no exception. We asked TV personality and home builder Sebastian Clovis for his new reno rules for the year ahead.

Has this year been a buying opportunity for anyone?

More available listings, less frenzied bidding and fewer emotional price premiums mean people can take their time, do proper inspections and negotiate with confidence. This is something we haven't seen in the GTA for a long time. Maybe there are fewer opportunities for the “buy fast, sell fast” crowd, but because the renovation market is slowing, homeowners will benefit from contractor availability and can afford to be shrewd in their selection.

Is house flipping still a thing in Toronto?

No, and the shift is even more pronounced now. The era of rapidly rising home prices, cheap leveraged money and quick turnover have largely evaporated,

meaning the conditions that once made flipping feel easy are gone. What we’re seeing instead are people who are buying to live and renovating for their personal life. The market is shifting back toward real homes for real families.

Is it still difficult to find tradespeople in Toronto?

First, we are in the midst of a skilled trades drop off. We’re not talking about general labour,

we’re talking about the erosion of certified, experienced, highjudgement craftsmanship that takes years to develop and cannot be replaced quickly. As our golden class of builders retires, I’ve heard it said many times how difficult it's been to find young workers willing to commit to the discipline and time required to learn the craft and carry it forward.

On top of that, volatile mate-

Less than a mil, more than a thrill

rial pricing and ongoing tariff uncertainty combine to create hesitation in homeowners who are worried about costs shifting mid project. At the same time, many homeowners who previously funded renovations by borrowing against rising home values no longer have that option, which naturally scales projects down or delays them altogether.

At best, this just adds up to a temporary slowing in the overall

renovation industry — and at worst, we risk losing real manufacturing capacity and craftsmanship usually passed on through trade succession.

Has the condo crash taught us anything?

When investors drive what gets built, you often end up with units that work on a spreadsheet but not in real life. The way forward should be about refocusing on who actually lives in these homes: first-time buyers, families and downsizers. That will push us toward better design and variety.

Will home ownership be more or less attainable for gen Z?

Incomes haven’t kept pace with prices, borrowing costs are still historically high compared to a decade ago, and entry-level inventory remains tight in areas where younger buyers want to live. But there are encouraging signs too: less frenzied bidding means more realistic pricing and more breathing room to do things like conditional offers and proper due diligence.

—Julia Mastroianni

THORNHILL DENTAL

Come on down to ‘The Price Is Right’ with Howie Mandel

This month, Toronto comedy icon Howie Mandel is returning to his roots: the game show. The former Deal or No Deal host is taking on a brand new gig, an all-Canadian The Price Is Right spinoff, The Price Is Right Tonight, premiering on March 10.

How does it feel to be hosting such an iconic show and back home in Canada?

A win-win. You know, I love the game as a fan. I love the opportunity to be the host. I’d love to do it anywhere, but getting to come home makes it even more special. It’s especially enjoyable to get to bring that energy back to Canada.

What “fresh, high-energy twist” can Canadian audiences expect?

I can answer that in one word: me. I just bring myself. Back when I got asked to do Deal or No Deal, I was really afraid because I thought I had to come on as a comedian or play a character. And then when I realized these are real people with real hopes and dreams and their lives could change forever based on what happens in a game, I dropped everything and just showed up as myself: rooting for the people, setting the stakes, feeling as tense as they do about getting

something right and not let them fear of making a mistake. When the show finished taping, I was so embarrassed. It was the first time I’d ever been on TV not playing a character or doing comedy. But that’s what worked. So that’s the big twist.

Were there any challenges adapting this iconic U.S. format for Canada?

No, not really. I don’t think you adapt things for Canada. Some of the biggest comedians, biggest shows, biggest talent come out of Canada.

Ontario’s liquid gold rush

Forget scotch and fine wine — become a maple connoisseur by tapping into the province’s top syrup experiences

Tap into Maple in Simcoe County

Beginning March 5, family-run sugar shacks throw open their doors for tours, wagon rides, wood-fired evaporator demos and stacks of pancakes served straight from the griddle. Walk the forest trails where sap is collected and taste syrup at its freshest. It all leads up to Maple Weekend, April 4–5, a regionwide celebration of syrup season.

How has your approach to live television evolved over the years?

I’m incredibly comfortable in really uncomfortable situations. After almost 50 years, you learn that you don’t know how someone will react, how a game will unfold or whether something will go wrong or amazingly right. My comfort is in discomfort. It’s a roller coaster. I love thrill rides. This show is the ultimate thrill ride.

What lessons from stand-up translate to hosting a live show?

Be prepared to be unprepared. This is humanity — people don’t know what game they’ll play or what choices they’ll make.

Growing up in Toronto, what were some of the experiences that inspired your love for comedy?

Everything I ever got expelled for or in trouble for seems to be what I get paid for today.

If you could invite one Canadian on the show, who would it be?

Gretzky — just because he’s the Great One. —Ron Johnson

CURRENTS SECTION

Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth

The home of Ontario’s top lavender fest gets a super sweet twist on March 14–15. This annual event offers free shuttles to the sugar bush, where visitors can indulge in Maplelicious — featuring sap-making demonstrations, horse-drawn sleigh rides, log sawing contests, taffy on fresh snow and live entertainment. 500 Concession Rd. 3 W., Warkworth

Maple Leaf Place in Niagara

This immersive tasting destination brings the charm of the sugar shack indoors. Sample multiple grades of 100 per cent pure Ontario syrup with guided maple flights, taste maple ice taffy made fresh before your eyes and a step into a rustic cabin to learn about the production and history of everyone’s fave Canadian export. 4199 River Rd., Niagara Falls

A. LEATHER ANORAK, Smythe, $995, 1116 Yonge St. + Mother Mother, $29.99, store.mothermothersite.com “This Toronto brand is doing the coolest stuff; I love that big funnel collar.”

B PETER PAN JACKET, Ba&sh, SALE $489, 118 Yorkville Ave. + Peach Pit, $34.99, store.peachpitmusic.com “There's something feminine and unusual about this spring jacket.”

C. BOMBER JACKET, Rudsak, SALE $499.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + The Beaches, $49.99, shop.thebeachesband.com “What a gorgeous chestnut colour! I love the stand-up collar, too.”

D. MEN’S GOATSKIN FUNNEL NECK, Massimo Dutti, $629, 3401 Dufferin St. + James Barker Band, $50, shop.jamesbarkerband.com “This is an interesting colour if you want a little relief from black leather. It's got great pockets and a cool almost shirt-like look to it.”

E. CORDUROY DETAIL COAT, Massimo Dutti, SALE $399, 3401 Dufferin St. + Pup, $49, store.puptheband.com “I love the corduroy collar, distressed look and those big patch pockets.”

10 OUTFITS GUARANTEED TO WIN THE JUNOS

The biggest night in music is here — the Juno Awards — and Jeanne Beker has paired leather jackets with T-shirts from top nominees. Everyone’s a rockstar with these backstage-ready looks!

F. MEN’S GRAINED ZIPPER JACKET, Simons, $950, 3401 Dufferin St. + The OBGMs, $35, collingwoodmerchco.com “This has got modern styling with a worn, almost vintage look to it.”

G MEN’S LEATHER MOTO, Rudsak, SALE $599.99, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. + Three Days Grace, $49, threedaysgrace.store “I love this; it’s modern & clean without too much detailing.”

H. MEN’S TAUPE BIKER, Mackage, $1,390, 220 Yonge St. + The Blue Stones, $49, thebluestonesmusic.com “This is a beautiful alternative to the black moto that most people have.”

I. GREEN FAUX LEATHER, Desigual, $209, desigual.com + The Damn Truth, $39, thedamntruth.bigcartel.com “I love the slight crop and sleeve details, plus it’s a great green colour.”

J. SHORT BIKER, Good Neighbour, SALE $394.50, 1212 Yonge St. + Arcade Fire, $62.99, shop.sonymusic.ca “The gold hardware makes this look luxe! Very rock and roll.”

Jeanne Beker | One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on fashion, now watch her on TSC or tune in to her podcast Beyond Style Matters.

LEARN DEVELOP GROW

3 vintage shops stylists love to visit

While Toronto is overflowing with second-hand shops, there are a few that stand out above the rest — so much so that stylists and other fashionable folks in the city might try to gatekeep them for themselves. Check out the city’s hidden gems for top-notch and pretty affordable vintage.

Pic Vintage

With just a few racks (impeccably organized by item, style and even length), artfully arranged shelves decorated with often highend accessories for sale and two changerooms stationed by the cash (so you can inevitably ask the impossibly chic staff for their style advice), Pic Vintage is a lesson in curation. Items are sourced personally by owner Vaismam Oliviera from around the world or otherwise collected from those elusive estate sales, and you’re just as likely to spot a pair of Prada mules as you are a pristine trench for under $100. If your style leans a little preppy and you’re a lover of clean lines and the rare designer find, you’re in luck — Pic is made for you.

1338 Dundas St. W.

Nouveau Riche Vintage

STYLING THE STARS

Margaret Atwood, Mae Martin and more have worn pieces from Nouveau

Although the hours at Nouveau Riche Vintage scream exclusive — drop-in hours are sparsely announced online; otherwise, shoppers are asked to make an appointment — the vibe is more like your artsy, cool aunt’s apartment. The space is split between the showroom for shopping and a designated area for special vintage finds that owner Andréa Lalonde rents out to prop departments (or styles top Canadian talent in for red carpets). Source your funky, lived-in, one-of-a-kind pieces from practically any decade here. 15 Adrian Ave., Suite 102

96 Tears

If your ideal vintage shopping experience features a bunch of perfectly minimalist ’90s items, experimental art–turned-clothes from local designers and a wall of vintage magazines, look no further than 96 Tears. You’ll never have to dig through piles of stained and poorly fitted jeans at the thrift again once you discover this shop’s spectacular denim rack. We’re also big fans of the small but mighty shoe collection. 1319 Dundas St. W. — Julia Mastroianni

Move over, Yorkville: Rosedale’s stealing all the new boutiques

A few months ago, a new yet familiar face joined the Summerhill/Rosedale retail landscape permanently: outerwear brand Luxton. The womenswear label caught the eye of savvy shoppers in 2021, when it popped up in the neighbourhood, filled with head-to-toe ski jumpsuits that were a fashion innovation at the time. But the pop-up came to an end, and founder Dinah Luxton says she’s been dreaming of a permanent shop in the same area since then she just never anticipated that it would come together in 24 hours.

“I had an agreement with an American retailer in Yorkville to do a pop-up there, and then three weeks before, they cancelled it,” she says. “We had already made all the product, and I was like, ‘I need to find a store tomorrow.’ ”

Luxton stumbled upon the space at 1160 Yonge St. in Summerhill, a second-floor store-

front that she says hadn’t been used in 25 years. “My biggest lesson from that is when a door closes, another door opens — as long as you can get over the first door closing quickly.”

Although the new store may have come about in less than ideal circumstances, Luxton says she couldn’t be happier with both the space and the location.

“The neighbourhood feels lucky to me. I feel like the customers

here are willing to take a risk,” she says. “They’re global shoppers, and if you’re doing something a little bit edgy, you need an adventurous customer.”

That edginess began with Luxton’s signature cinchable, multi-pocket puffer jumpsuit and has continued into her first spring line in 2025, which features a raincoat design that was inspired by a gap in the designer’s own closet.

“I didn’t see a raincoat out there that answered all the pain points I had. Why do I have to be sweaty and clammy?”

Her answer was the cinch raincoat and the boomerang trench. Made of fabric sourced from a premium mill in South Korea that specializes in waterproofing, both designs are built to be breathable.

“We launched the collection in spring, and we held some private events and people freaked out over the raincoat,” Luxton says. “Everything sold out!”

The launch of the womenswear brand’s permanent home in Summerhill is just the latest store opening that indicates a shift happening in the city. The neighbourhood is fast becoming a competitor to Yorkville and Ossington, transforming from a quieter residential corner of Toronto to a trendy shopping and nightlife destination. Restaurants and bars have popped up all over the neighbourhood,

from cocktail lounge Le Tigre to Seahorse and, soon enough, the second location of Ossington’s popular Greek destination Mamakas.

For Luxton, the area was always going to be her dream destination. “One of my clients came in today with her three girls, and she moved to Peterborough a few years ago. She told me this is the neighbourhood she comes to visit,” Luxton says. “They’re strolling down the street and they’re going to do the whole afternoon here, and I love that. There’s just something for everyone here — all these special places for food and shopping.”

The new store is open seven days a week, but Luxton is quick to note that it isn’t perfect — and she likes it that way. “It’s really cool to see a place that just is what it is,” she says. “The garments are perfect; to me, that’s the important part.”

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Dear Sangita: My office crush asked me out, but I’ve been burned before. I’m scared to try it again. At my last job, my co-worker and I dated after months of flirting, and then things quickly fell apart and became very ugly for us and everyone else at work. I said never again — but then I met this guy and started what I thought was harmless flirting. I’m so tempted, but it ended so badly at my last one that I’m scared to ruin things here too. Should I say yes?

— Crushed by the crush

Dear Crushed: I generally say that at school or at work it’s better to avoid that type of relationship. And it could happen; maybe you’ll find the love of your life! But because it's a new job, just take your time. You're going to see this guy every single day, so just let that be before it turns into anything else. I think it’s better to get to know each other as friends before you go into a romantic relationship anyway. There’s no need to rush into it. Go for lunch as a group, with other co-workers and get to know each other. Protect yourself. You’ve already had

fident, not insecure in any way. Enjoy the little bit of flirting but don’t make it the focus of your job. If it’s meant to be, things will happen for you. For now, I would steer the conversation with this guy away from one-on-one time and more toward group hangs. If you don’t want to cut off the opportunity for more, it’s OK to be honest and say you’re new at the company and just want to get to know everyone better first.

a negative workplace romance experience, and it sounds like it was so negative that it eventually affected your prospects at your old job. Relationships are great, but this is your life and your income. I also always tell women — and it’s unfortunately something many have experienced — you have to prove yourself at work at a different level than men do, especially if you want to move up to the top-tier level. So you don’t want anything to get in the way of that. You want this new job to be a place where you feel con-

Dear Sangita: I thought my sister's marriage was perfect. Then, I caught her husband by himself at my parents’ house, while he was visiting, crying. He eventually confided in me about how mean and critical my sister has been to him. She is blunt sometimes, and I’ve honestly felt that way about her before too. I guess I never realized that extended into her relationship. I don’t want my sister’s marriage to fall apart. What do I do?— Tears left to cry

Dear Tears: This is a tough one, but the fact that he felt comfortable doing that at your parents’ house and confiding in

you says a lot. It’s clear he wants to work on this relationship and figure this out. It sounds to me like your sister is going through something, if this cruelty is something you’ve noticed and now her husband is experiencing too. This could be a time for family counselling. She’s clearly internalizing something that she hasn’t dealt with yet and taking it out on those around her instead. You could be the neutral ground for both your sister and her husband. Try asking her how she feels the relationship is going. She may open up about what’s been bothering her. For your brother-in-law, I would be curious to know how long this has been going on. Has it been the entirety of the relationship that he’s been feeling this way? Only since they’ve gotten married? If it’s been years of her treating him like this, that’s obviously not a good relationship. This is ultimately between her and her husband, though, so don’t take on too much responsibility for their feelings.

Have a relationship or life question for Sangita? Send it to advice@postcity.com.

CURRENTS HOW THEY MET

Malibu, California, just two months after getting engaged. Her sister was incredible and essentially planned the entire wedding. That night, most of Malibu experienced a power outage. My brother-in-law had the foresight to rent a generator, so we were one of the only houses with power. It felt like the entire coastline went dark and our place stayed lit.

The kids

We have three kids. Juniper, 5; Gatsby, 7; and Hemingway, 9. We don’t have any pets because our three kids act like 20 monkeys.

Shared hobbies and interests

Netflix star trades TV drama for real romance

Since cosy TV series Virgin River started streaming, it’s had viewers hooked: it recently became Netflix’s longest-running English scripted series. Part of the charm is Ontario’s Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays bad boy with a heart of gold, Dan Brady (and racked up almost 400,000 Instagram followers in the process). We caught up with him ahead of the season seven premiere on March 12 to talk about his betterthan-the-movies romance with his wife, Nila Myers.

How they met

Nila and I met in West Hollywood. The nightclub was packed with people, but I saw her, and it was as if the whole room went black and white, except for Nila, who was wearing this red dress. I was uncharacteristically paralyzed and too intimidated by her beauty to approach her. That’s when a real-life Cupid stepped in and came over to my table. He said, “Do you see that woman in the red dress?” I immediately apologized, assuming that she was his girlfriend and that I was creeping her out, but he asked if I wanted to take a seat, and the rest is history.

The first date

Our first date was a few days later at a place called Hemingway’s.

Fittingly, Hemingway is now the name of our first son. At the time, I was sleeping on an air mattress, so I was very much young, dumb and broke. My entire net worth could have been folded up and tucked into a closet. Thankfully, Nila was able to see past the inflatable bed situation. True love is many things. In our case, it survived a built-in air pump.

“When I got down on one knee, I think it took her, and the whole restaurant, by surprise.”

The proposal

I proposed to Nila on my birthday. She kept asking what I wanted, and I kept telling her, “Something money can’t buy.” I think it was really frustrating for her leading up to the date. But when I got down on one knee in the middle of this intimate cobblestone restaurant in Vancouver with chandeliers everywhere, I think it took her, and the whole restaurant, by surprise.

The wedding

We got married at Nila’s sister and brother-in-law’s house in

One of the things we love most is hiking together through the woods. We’re lucky to live near old-growth rainforest trails, and whenever we need to reconnect, that’s usually where we go. There’s something about being surrounded by those towering trees that puts everything back into perspective for us.

The secret to success Resilience. Life consistently throws curveballs at all of us, and the best partners are the ones who stay by each other’s side through the tough stretches and challenging seasons.

Balancing careers and a relationship

When possible, we travel together for my location shoots, but as the kids get older, that becomes more complicated. This industry is unpredictable and nearly impossible to plan for, so we’ve learned to stay flexible and keep choosing each other through it all. We also try to carve out time to get away, even if it’s just for a night each month.

Sometimes a one-night stay at the local hotel can feel like you’re 3,000 miles away.

The future together

I see a life filled with travel, shared adventures, continued personal growth, giving back and time with family. I picture rolling green hills; a big, welcoming home; and a place where our kids, and someday grandkids, will know they can come back to. Oh, and maybe an Oscar or two above the fireplace.

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A Toronto culinary legend resurfaces — with a County address

Grant van Gameren, the Toronto chef behind Bar Isabel, Bar Raval and Michelin-starred Quetzal, is taking his culinary expertise to Prince Edward County with his new restaurant, Rosetta. Opening this month on Picton’s main street, the spot reflects van Gameren’s love of the County and his hands-on approach to food. We caught up with him to talk life, farming and running a restaurant in a small-town setting.

What drew you to Prince Edward County in the first place?

I’ve never lived in the country before, and I love the land and the peace and quietness of it all. It’s a really nice place, a really nice community of people that we fell in love with.

How has moving out of the city changed your perspective as a chef and business owner?

I feel like chefs are the type of people who love to conquer things and learn more about their trade. I’d never grown vegetables or even had the space to do so in Toronto, and doing it myself gives a whole new appreciation for the work farmers do.

van

What can we expect from Rosetta?

Italian-inspired classics, a bit of a steak house vibe and a big seafood and raw bar program — seafood towers, pastas, oysters and grilled meats.

Are We Lovin’ It, Toronto?

I like a cocktail like I like my desserts — simple, delicious, well-balanced but not too much fluff.

How does running a restaurant in Picton compare to Toronto?

I think the main battle in Picton is that it's seasonal tourism, so there's not a ton of people in the winter, and then there's just over capacity in the summer. That's the one thing about Toronto — it's 365 days a year. You're busy, busy, busy.

You’re running multiple restaurants across Toronto and the County. How do you balance it all?

Luckily, I have a really amazing, talented, hardworking team of partners and managers. We just collectively do it together. So I don’t have 100 per cent of the problems and they don’t have 100 per cent of the problems.

Could Rosetta be your last restaurant?

We’ll see. Ask me again in a year and maybe it has changed.

—Megan Gallant

Some of the city’s top chefs are teaming up with big brands. Collabs or cash grabs? You decide.

David Schwartz x Shake Shack

Last year, Shake Shack teamed up with Mimi Chinese, where chef David Schwartz dropped a málà chicken sandwich made with lip-numbing Sichuan peppercorns — no toning it down.

The Verdict: Not a sellout. Fans showed up, spice lovers cheered, and the collab proved a big chain can handle big flavour when the right chef is in charge.

Matty Matheson x KFC

Matheson dropped the Matty Melt in early 2026, essentially turning a KFC kitchen into a greasy spoon. Critics cried "sellout" over the massive corporate logo, but the lineups told a different story. The Verdict: Pure Matty. He didn’t bend for KFC. He just made their gravy saltier, the onions sweeter and the whole thing unapologetically his.

Craig Wong x SPAM

For Lunar New Year, Wong flipped the “divisive” canned meat into a SPAM Wellington at Patois — a nod to his Chinese-Jamaican roots and immigrant kitchens that leaned on the pantry staple. The Verdict: Total soul. Turning “struggle food” into a French-style Wellington proves you can celebrate your heritage and have fun at the same time.

A Toronto culinary legend resurfaces — with a County address

Grant van Gameren, the Toronto chef behind Bar Isabel, Bar Raval and Michelin-starred Quetzal, is taking his culinary expertise to Prince Edward County with his new restaurant, Rosetta. Opening this month on Picton’s main street, the spot reflects van Gameren’s love of the County and his hands-on approach to food. We caught up with him to talk life, farming and running a restaurant in a small-town setting.

What drew you to Prince Edward County in the first place?

I’ve never lived in the country before, and I love the land and the peace and quietness of it all. It’s a really nice place, a really nice community of people that we fell in love with.

How has moving out of the city changed your perspective as a chef and business owner?

I feel like chefs are the type of people who love to conquer things and learn more about their trade. I’d never grown vegetables or even had the space to do so in Toronto, and doing it myself gives a whole new appreciation for the work farmers do.

What can we expect from Rosetta?

Italian-inspired classics, a bit of a steak house vibe and a big seafood and raw bar program — seafood towers, pastas, oysters and grilled meats.

Are We Lovin’ It, Toronto?

I like a cocktail like I like my desserts — simple, delicious, well-balanced but not too much fluff.

How does running a restaurant in Picton compare to Toronto?

I think the main battle in Picton is that it's seasonal tourism, so there's not a ton of people in the winter, and then there's just over capacity in the summer. That's the one thing about Toronto — it's 365 days a year. You're busy, busy, busy.

You’re running multiple restaurants across Toronto and the County. How do you balance it all?

Luckily, I have a really amazing, talented, hardworking team of partners and managers. We just collectively do it together. So I don’t have 100 per cent of the problems and they don’t have 100 per cent of the problems.

Could Rosetta be your last restaurant?

We’ll see. Ask me again in a year and maybe it has changed.

—Megan Gallant

Some of the city’s top chefs are teaming up with big brands. Collabs or cash grabs? You decide.

David Schwartz x Shake Shack

Last year, Shake Shack teamed up with Mimi Chinese, where chef David Schwartz dropped a málà chicken sandwich made with lip-numbing Sichuan peppercorns — no toning it down.

The Verdict: Not a sellout. Fans showed up, spice lovers cheered, and the collab proved a big chain can handle big flavour when the right chef is in charge.

Matty Matheson x KFC

Matheson dropped the Matty Melt in early 2026, essentially turning a KFC kitchen into a greasy spoon. Critics cried "sellout" over the massive corporate logo, but the lineups told a different story. The Verdict: Pure Matty. He didn’t bend for KFC. He just made their gravy saltier, the onions sweeter and the whole thing unapologetically his.

Craig Wong x SPAM

For Lunar New Year, Wong flipped the “divisive” canned meat into a SPAM Wellington at Patois — a nod to his Chinese-Jamaican roots and immigrant kitchens that leaned on the pantry staple. The Verdict: Total soul. Turning “struggle food” into a French-style Wellington proves you can celebrate your heritage and have fun at the same time.

Chef Anthony Rose runs Fat Pasha; Darrien Thomas is Canada’s No. 1 competitive eater, ranked 12th globally.

HOME RUN ON A BUN

Baseball season is back — and so is Toronto’s great hot dog debate. Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays home opener on March 27, chef Anthony Rose teamed up with Darrien Thomas — a hot dog eating champ — to taste their way through the city’s best franks. If you can’t make it to the game, these are the ones worth ordering in.

ANTHONY’S WINNER BEEF CLUB

Tino’s, 2984 Dundas St. W., Umami, $13 This beef dog complete with secret Asian sauce was a hit. “All of that is quite delicious,” said Anthony, while Darrien liked “the slight sweetness but a little bit of spiciness at the end.”

BACON ME CRAZY

Fancy Franks, 1507 Avenue Rd., North York, Fancy Lala, $11.99 Bacon, cheese and jalapeño crisps made this a messy, indulgent bite. “It tastes kind of like garbage and I like that,” said Anthony. Darrien loved the crunchy spice and smokiness of the bacon.

DARRIEN’S WINNER RING LEADER

The Burger’s Priest, 1120 Queen St. W., Stern Dog, $8.39

This dog brought onions, cheese and a secret sauce and it impressed.

“Bun’s great, it makes a big difference,” said Anthony. Darrien liked that the roll gave it a soft, slightly sweet base.

BERRY GOOD

Grandma Loves You, 40 St. Clair Ave. W., French Dog, $9.49

Anthony liked the blueberry and brie combo and Darrien agreed, but both found the bun a bit stale. While the savoury and sweet combo was inventive, both felt it didn’t work on a hot dog.

SPICY PUP

Completo, 5 Coady Ave., Completo Hot Dog, $12.50 Completo went all in with salsa, guacamole and mayo.

Anthony found the toppings a bit overwhelming. Darrien agreed:

“It’s actually not bad… just not really a hot dog.”

HOT DIGGITY DOG

Wrvst, 609 King St. W., Danger Dog, $9.50

Piled high with jalapeños, sweet peppers, onions and bacon, this dog delivered a fiery punch.

“Bun’s got a nice chew,” Anthony noted. Darrien appreciated the combination of toppings.

Even T.O.’s top foodie eats healthy sometimes

Toronto food influencer Rick Silver (@dicksworld) is proving he’s not all burgers and latenight bites. He’s rounding up the salads across the city that actually deserve your attention. Because when Rick talks, even the lettuce gets taken seriously.

1. Chop Hop

Born out of Rasa and Sara, Chop Hop has locked in as my go-to salad spot. There’s a solid lineup, but I always order the Rasa — my absolute favourite takeout salad. That is, unless I forget to remove the quinoa. Quinoa ruins it for me. Probably because I once inhaled a piece. I did eventually cough it out … about 30 minutes later. Multiple locations.

The Rating: 9.4/10

Last Bite: The soups are excellent — and don’t skip the little cheese balls.

2. Kupfert & Kim

Once you get past the fact that this place is vegan — and yes, that took me a minute — you might find, like I did, that they’re making some of the best salads and bowls around. Smoothies aside, the smoothie bowls, loaded with house-made granola and fresh berries, make eating healthy feel easy. Multiple locations.

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Fostering a Family-First Workplace Dynamic

Tips from Jeremy Diamond and Sandra Zisckind of Diamond & Diamond Lawyers

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Sandra Zisckind is a lawyer who was called to the Bar in 2003 and practices in the area of Plaintiff personal injury litigation in Toronto

The legal industry can be fastpaced, high-pressure, and very demanding on those who work in it. Late nights at the office can easily become a habit, especially when a lawyer feels that’s what is expected from upper management. Lawyers are often put under a lot of pressure, and they are expected to perform at consistently high levels.

“It can be difficult, particularly early-on in your career, to find that work-life balance without feeling like you’re jeopardizing your career,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond & Diamond.

Some firms have built a workplace culture where there is little room for fun, relaxation, or decompression while at work. Diamond & Diamond makes every effort to ensure there is a well-balanced family-first workplace dynamic where staff feel supported both in and outside of the workplace.

Office Culture

While practicing law often involves serious subject matter, the office doesn’t have to be dry and serious at all times. Diamond & Diamond makes an effort to inject fun into the day-to-day, which helps boost morale and prevent burnout.

“We try to organize firm trips as often as we can - they’re a great way to decompress, have fun, and let our staff know that we appreciate all of their hard work,” says Jeremy Diamond, Partner, Diamond Law.

Diamond & Diamond believes that feeling valued and appreciated is the key to employee satisfaction. In addition to firm trips, the management team also organizes events and summer engagements that the office is both welcome and encouraged to attend. NHL Playoff season is always a great time around the office, and it makes for a really energetic, fun work atmosphere.

The Rating: 8.7/10

Last Bite: Get the granola.

3. Forest Hill Farmhouse

I’ve worked through the Casa Loma, the Village BLT and the Crispy Buffalo Beltline Wrap. You don’t get much more Torontonian than this menu. Now that they’ve added sandwiches and expanded to five spots across the city. I have a feeling I’ll be seeing a lot more of the Farmhouse fare.

Multiple locations.

The Rating: 8.8/10

Last Bite: Spadina Spring Roll salad. Say that 10 times fast.

4. Mandy’s

If Mandy's Gourmet Salads were judged on decor alone, the score might be a perfect 10 — the space oozes charm. But as a takeout guy, I’m focused on the salad and the value. That’s where things slip a bit. The salads are very good, not exceptional, and once you add a protein, you’re definitely paying for the pretty room — even if you’re not sticking around to enjoy it.

Multiple locations.

The Rating: 7.7/10

Last Bite: Eat it there and soak in the charm. It’ll taste better.

Diamond & Diamond has built an office culture that values connection, and a big contributor to that is their open door policy. Staff members are encouraged to bring up questions, ideas, or issues at any time during the day and share what they're working on with others. This leads to a casual atmosphere that allows staff to feel comfortable asking questions and communicating.

Outside of the Workplace

Beyond the workplace, Diamond & Diamond prioritizes personal time and encourages lawyers and support staff to take time to themselves. Personal time looks different for everyone, and it’s important that all staff feel empowered to use theirs in whichever ways they want to.

“We know that the firm is not their whole lives, and we would never expect it to be! We want our staff to have fulfilling lives outside of the workplace,” says Jer-

emy Diamond, Partner, Diamond & Diamond.

Personal time is crucial to preventing burnout. The management team encourages staff to take time off for family, friends, and themselves. Family commitments are set to high priority, and the firm ensures that no one has to miss milestones for work. The firm has adopted a work to live motto, as opposed to the live to work culture that many firms opt for.

If you’re looking for a personal injury law firm, don’t hesitate to call Diamond & Diamond today at 1-800-567-HURT to schedule a free consultation.

From zero to Michelin hero overnight

For anyone who thinks a Michelin star doesn’t matter in Toronto, think again.

At the Michelin ceremony last September, Eric Chong was the man of the hour. His restaurant, aKin, earned the city’s only star for 2025, and he was named Young Chef of the Year. But behind the gold-leaf and champagne, the 32-year-old was facing financial hardship.

Opening a high-end tastingmenu concept in Toronto was a huge gamble, and for Chong, aKin was the ultimate risk. On the Tasting Notes Toronto podcast, the former chemical engineer and MasterChef Canada

winner revealed that without the star, aKin may have closed.

"If we didn't get a star, I really think that it would be the end of us," Chong admitted. Two and a half years in the making, the restaurant was burning cash fast.

Without the Michelin nod, he would’ve needed an extra $500,000 just to stay open for another year — not to mention the risk of losing a world-class team whose reputations hinged on that star.

The impact of the Michelin recognition was a total 180 degree turn for the business. Within 24 hours of the ceremony, 700 reservations flooded the system. By

the next day, that number had jumped to 1,300. It turned a struggling passion project into one of the most secure bookings in the city practically overnight Co-owned with mentor Alvin Leung, the restaurant’s menu riffs on Southeast Asian street food, from elevated Hainanese chicken rice to Singaporean chili crab, and a strict tasting menu format ensures almost zero waste.

After years of battling the “home cook” label, the star validated Chong’s work. In the kitchen, that little red book can be the difference between thriving and shutting down.

Jennifer Schembri

Bayview’s hidden dumpling counter

If your North York food knowledge ends at Yonge Street, you’re playing it safe and missing out. Located on Willowdale Avenue, the Dumpling Shop has been quietly turning out dumplings and steamed buns for more than 15 years. For many locals, it’s a longtime go-to — a place you’ve been visiting since high school, only to return years later and find it tastes exactly as you remember.

The space is small and bright, functioning more as a takeout counter than a dine-in destination. Parking can be tricky, it’s cash only, and there are printed cooking instructions taped by the door. Regulars know the routine: walk in, order a few hot items if they’re available, then load up on frozen bags to steam or pan-fry at home.

The Shanghai glutinous rice, mushroom and

pork siomai is a stand out — a dense, savoury alternative to the smaller versions found downtown. While the red bean sticky rice has a loyal following, the savoury meat version often sells out first. The braised beef soup is a cold weather essential, offering a level of flavour that only comes from a long, slow simmer.

The freezer is where the shop really earns its reputation. You will find soup dumplings with thin, silky skins alongside pork and chive, beef or cabbage and wood ear mushroom varieties. The vegetable buns, packed with finely diced cabbage, are a fresh alternative to standard frozen fare. Some longtime customers swear these are the best in the GTA, regularly buying 50 or 100 at a time instead of settling for grocery store brands.

The Dumpling Shop is located at 184 Willowdale Ave., North York. JS

In a strip mall on Highway 7, Bánh Mì Nana is doing something almost unheard of in the GTA’s Vietnamese food scene: Nana only sells one sandwich. Most spots in Richmond Hill or Thornhill survive by offering a massive menu of phở and rice plates, but Nana’s tiny, 10-person shop has banked everything on a single Saigon-style pork bánh mì.

The strategy is working. Since opening just six months ago, the shop has been consistently mobbed, at one point churning out 2,000 sandwiches in a single day.

The business is a family handoff between executive chef Don

The Vietnamese bite Thornhill loves

and his niece Michelle. The "Nana" in the name is a tribute to Don’s grandmother, who moved from Vietnam to Vancouver in 1980. She spent decades making traditional deli meats and pâté for local grocery stores, and Don kept her recipe books for years before opening this shop.

Inside, the vibe is stripped back. There are green Grab delivery jackets on the wall and small stools that mimic the street-side stalls of Vietnam. You watch the team build your order behind a glass counter, choosing between spicy or mild.

The difference here is the prep work. They bake their own ba-

guettes using flour imported from Vietnam. They also make their own deli meats, pâté and a clear Vietnamese-style butter — a rarity in Ontario where most shops buy wholesale. They even core the cucumbers to keep the bread from getting soggy. At roughly $11, it’s a heavy, stuffed sandwich that’s worth the trip. If you’re lucky enough to live in the area, it’s an easy win for a weeknight dinner — just remember to hit the ATM first, as they don't take cards.

Bánh Mì Nana is located at 505 Highway 7, Thornhill. Jennifer Schembri

Toronto gets chic itameshi dining

A new Japanese-Italian fusion (itameshi) restaurant, Bellis, just opened at 561 Bloor St. W., bringing chef Attila Baksa’s long-held culinary vision to life. Bellis is the latest project from Jeffrey Chu (Yuugi Izakaya, 915 Dupont, Tebasaki Wing House) and Baksa, blending two cuisines the chef has long wanted to unite.

“Over the years, I’ve always felt that Japanese and Italian flavours would complement each other beautifully,” Baksa says. “The idea of merging Japanese and Italian flavours first came to me in 2020 while I was working on a project with a few friends. Unfortunately, that project didn’t move forward, but I didn’t want those ideas to fade.”

The menu brings that vision to the table. The rigatoni dish layers Hatcho miso into a spicy pasta sauce for extra depth and umami.

“It’s not immediately obvious on the palate, but

when you compare the sauce with and without the miso, you can really notice the added depth and umami,” Baksa says.

Another highlight is the Toma-Toast, featuring ginger-soy marinated Campari tomatoes, yuzuwhipped ricotta and aromatic shiso.

The beverage program shifts from daytime coffee service to a cocktail bar at night, focusing on clean, balanced drinks.

With terracotta walls, exposed brick and forest green accents, Bellis is designed to feel chic yet approachable — perfect for after-work drinks, date nights or an easy solo dinner.

“Ultimately, I want the experience to reflect what I personally enjoy about dining out — somewhere guests feel comfortable coming back to again and again,” Baksa says.

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Graduated: U of T, 2020

North York General Hospital

Dr. Michelle Klaiman

Graduated: U of T, 2008

St. Michael’s Hospital

y ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY

Dr. Amiirah Aujnarain

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2014

Toronto Allergists

l Dr. Stephen Betschel

Graduated: McMaster, 1998

Toronto Allergy Group

Dr. David Fahmy

Graduated: Schulich Sch., Western, 2011

Silver Birch Allergy Clinic

Dr. Wendy Gould

Graduated: St. George's University, 2006

Sussman Allergy

l Dr. Eyal Grunebaum

Graduated: Hadassah-Hebrew University, 1988

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Sari Herman

Graduated: McMaster, 2004

North York Medical Group

Dr. Baruch Jakubovic

Graduated: U of T, 2013

Sussman Allergy

Dr. Nina Jindal

Graduated: Kasturba Medical College, 2009

Oak Ridge Dermatology Ctr.

Dr. Christine Song

Graduated: UBC, 2008

St. Michael’s Hospital

l Dr. Gordon Sussman

Graduated: Schulich Sch., 1977 Sussman Allergy

Dr. Peter Vadas

Graduated: U of T, 1983

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Caroline Weisser

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2013 Unify Health

y ANESTHESIOLOGY

Dr. Asimul Alam

Graduated: U of T, 2007 North York General Hospital

Dr. Fahad Alam

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Sunnybrook

Dr. Ahmad Alli

Graduated: U of the Witwatersrand, 2002

St. Michael’s Hospital

Dr. Jeffrey Dickson

Graduated: U of T, 1998

St. Michael’s Hospital

Dr. Michael Hiscox

Graduated: UBC, 2005

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Chris Idestrup

Graduated: U of T, 2000

Sunnybrook

Dr. Darryl Irwin

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000

North York General Hospital

Dr. Desmond Lam

Graduated: U of T, 1994

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Henderson Lee

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1990

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Aaron Mocon

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008

North York General Hospital

Dr. Beverly Morningstar

Graduated: U of T, 1976

Sunnybrook

Dr. Lisa Pillo

Graduated: Queen's, 2008

North York General Hospital

Dr. Atul Prabhu

Graduated: Bangalore Uni, 1994

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Behnam Safa

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1998 Sunnybrook

Dr. Neilesh Soneji

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Sanjho Srikandarajah

Graduated: Queen's, 2010 North York General Hospital

Dr. Keith Tanner

Graduated: U of T, 1993 Sunnybrook

y Cardiology

Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Ravi Bajaj

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Cardiac Care North York

l Dr. Eugene Crystal

Graduated: Vitebsk State Uni, 1983 Sunnybrook

Dr. Jeremy Edwards

Graduated: U of T, 2003

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Vinay Garg

Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Unify Health

Dr. John Graham

Graduated: Glasgow Uni, 1995

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. John Janevski

Graduated: U of T, 1998

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Darren Kagal

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

North York General Hospital

Dr. Hanna Lee

Graduated: U of T, 2012 One Heart Care

Dr. Kevin Levitt

Graduated: UBC, 2006 Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Kareem Morant

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2010 Cardiac Care North York

Dr. Daniel Ozier

Graduated: McMaster, 2015 Unify Health

l Dr. Heather Ross

Graduated: Queen's, 2007

Toronto General Hospital

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

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STUDIO PLASTIC SURGERY & THE MINOR SURGERY CENTER

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l Dr. Sheldon Singh

Graduated: U of T, 2001

Sunnybrook

Dr. Jacob Udell

Graduated: U of T, 2003

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Kibar Yared

Graduated: McGill, 2001

Unify Health

Dr. Mohammad Zia

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2002

Sunnybrook

y Cardiothoracic Surgery

l Dr. Gideon Cohen

Graduated: U of T, 1992

Sunnybrook

l Dr. Robert Cusimano

Graduated: U of Calgary, 1983

Toronto General Hospital

l Dr. Tirone David

Graduated: Universidade

Federal Do Parana, 1968

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Sayf Gazala

Graduated: U of Al-Mustansiriyah, 2004

Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Osami Honjo

Graduated: Shimane Ikadaigaku, 1997

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. David Latter

Graduated: McGill, 1982

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Fuad Moussa

Graduated: McGill, 1997

Sunnybrook

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Dr. Maral Ouzounian

Graduated: McGill, 2003

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Steve Singh

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Chris Tarola

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013 Sunnybrook

Dr. Robert Yanagawa

Graduated: U of T, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital y Colon + Rectal Surgery

Dr. Daniel Abramowitz

Graduated: Queen's, 2011

North York General Hospital

Dr. Shady Ashamalla

Graduated: U of T, 2005

Sunnybrook

Dr. Paul Bernick

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Stanley Feinberg

Graduated: U of T, 1980

North York General Hospital

Dr. Marisa Louridas

Graduated: U of Manitoba, 2010

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Aman Pooni

Graduated: U of T, 2011 Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Fayez Quereshy

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Toronto Western Hospital

y Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Ashlin Alexander

Graduated: Queen's, 2006

Ashlin Alexander Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Jamil Asaria

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Face Toronto

Dr. David Boudana

Graduated: U of Lille II, 2010 Forest Hill Plastic Surgery and MediSpa

Dr. Michael Brandt

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2005 Form Face + Body

Dr. Thomas Constantine

Graduated: McGill, 2008

Humber River Health

Dr. Catherine Haywood

Graduated: McGill, 1995

Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute

Dr. Christopher Hong

Graduated: U of T, 2003

Edelstein Cosmetic

Dr. Martin Jugenburg

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute

Dr. Michael Kreidstein

Graduated: U of T, 1987

Dr. Michael Kreidstein

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Dr. Jacqueline Makerewich

Graduated: Schulich School,

Western, 2011

Air Sculpt

Dr. Dimitrios Motakis

Graduated: McGill, 2004

Dr. Dimitrios Motakis Office

Dr. Mathew Plant

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008

Mathew A Plant Md

Dr. Richard Rival

Graduated: U of T, 1989

Rhinoplasty Toronto North York Medical Group

Dr. Mike Roskies

Graduated: McGill, 2012 Yorkville Plastic Surgery Ctr.

Dr. Robert Sleightholm

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1979

Sovereign Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Oakley Smith

Graduated: U of T, 1982

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Philip Solomon

Graduated: U of T, 1994

Solomon Facial Plastic Clinic

Dr. Cory Torgerson

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Sovereign Cosmetic Surgery

l Dr. Ronald Zuker

Graduated: U of T, 1969

The Hospital For Sick Children

y Critical Care

Dr. Shelly Dev

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Sunnybrook

Dr. Robert Fowler

Graduated: McGill, 1995 Sunnybrook

Dr. Anna Geagea

Graduated: Université de Montréal Faculté de Médecine, 2012 North York General Hospital

Dr. David Klein

Graduated: U of T, 1999

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Christie Lee

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Rochelle Melvin

Graduated: U of T, 2019

North York General Hospital

Dr. Elliott Owen

Graduated: U of T, 2009

North York General Hospital

Dr. Phil Shin

Graduated: U of T, 2001

North York General Hospital

Dr. Michael Sklar

Graduated: McMaster, 2009

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Angela Stone

Graduated: McMaster, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Michael Warner

Graduated: Queen's, 2004 Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Natalie Wong

Graduated: U of T, 1998

St. Michael's Hospital

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

y Dermatology

Dr. Renita Ahluwalia

Graduated: U of T, 2008

Canadian Plastic Surgery Ctr.

Dr. Benjamin Barankin

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001

Toronto Dermatology Centre

Dr. Renee Beach

Graduated: McMaster, 2007

Dermatelier On Avenue

Dr. Madelaine Bell

Graduated: U of T, 2020 Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. Julia Carroll

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2001 Compass Dermatology

Dr. Paul Cohen

Graduated: U of T, 1995 Rosedale Dermatology Centre

Dr. David Croitoru

Graduated: U of T, 2017 Women's College Hospital

Dr. M. Anne Curtis

Graduated: U of T, 1982 Dermatology on Bloor

l Dr. Anatoli Freiman

Graduated: McGill, 2002

Toronto Dermatology Centre

l Dr. Martie Gidon

Graduated: McMaster, 1977

Gidon Aesthetics & MedispaPartner Of Dermapure Group

Dr. Lisa Kellett

Graduated: U of T, 1992 DLK on Avenue

Dr. Jonathan Levy

Graduated: U of T, 2012

Rosedale Dermatology Centre

Dr. Kucy Pon

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 1996

Sunnybrook

l Dr. Fara Redlick

Graduated: U of T, 2003 Compass Dermatology

Dr. Jennifer Salsberg

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2007 Avenue MD

Dr. Matt Sandre

Graduated: McMaster, 2015 Unify Health

Dr. Maxwell Sauder

Graduated: McMaster, 2011 Toronto Dermatology Centre

l Dr. Nowell Solish

Graduated: U of T, 1990

Dr. Nowell Solish Cosmetic Dermatologist

l Dr. Scott Walsh

Graduated: U of T, 2000 Sunnybrook

y Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Robert Bleakney

Graduated: Queen's Belfast School of Medicine, 1993 Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Petrina Causer

Graduated: U of T, 1995 York Radiology Consultants

Dr. Noah Ditkofsky

Graduated: Queen's, 2008

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Hemi Dua

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Sunnybrook

Dr. Ben Fine

Graduated: U of T, 2010

Trillium Health Partners

Mississauga Hospital

Dr. Leonard Grinblat

Graduated: McMaster, 2002

WELL Health Diagnostic Ctrs.

Dr. Ryan Margau

Graduated: U of T, 2001

North York General Hospital

Dr. Amanda Murphy

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2010

North York General Hospital

Dr. Linda Probyn

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999

Sunnybrook

Dr. Mia Skarpathiotakis

Graduated: U of T, 2006

Sunnybrook

Dr. Eugene Yu

Graduated: U of T, 1996

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

y Emergency Medicine

Dr. Alun Ackery

Graduated: U of T, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Bryan Au

Graduated: U of T, 1997

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Erin Bearss

Graduated: McMaster, 2002

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Jamie Blicker

Graduated: McGill, 1999

North York General Hospital

Dr. David Carr

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2001 Mackenzie Health

Dr. Michael Charnish

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Sara Gray

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999 Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. Tej-Jaskirat Grewal

Graduated: Queen's, 2020

Scarborough General Hospital

Dr. Laura Hans

Graduated: U of T, 1995

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Marlee Klaiman

Graduated: McMaster, 2018

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Samuel Vaillancourt

Graduated: McGill, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Omid Vojdani

Graduated: U of Newfoundland, 2005

Michael Garron Hospital

y Endocrinology

Diabetes + Metabolism

Dr. Raymond Fung

Graduated: U of T, 2001 Rainbow Health Ontario

Dr. Jeremy Gilbert

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Cleveland Clinic Canada Midtown

Dr. Alyse Goldberg

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Anova Fertility

Dr. Ilana Halperin

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007

Sunnybrook

Dr. Eva Kogan

Graduated: U of T, 1978

Oak Valley Health

Dr. Olexandra Koshkina

Graduated: U of Dublin, 2013 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Iliana Lega

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Fok-Han Leung

Graduated: U of T, 2004

St. Michael's Health Centre

Dr. Meagan McLavish

Graduated: U of Alberta, 2018 Unify Health

Dr. Oren Steen

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009

LMC Healthcare

Dr. Shoba Sujana Kumar

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Alanna Weisman

Graduated: Queen's, 2010

Mount Sinai Hospital

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Associate Professor University of Toronto

Dr Chris Idestrup MD, FRCPC, MSc CAQ - Hyperbaric Physician

Assistant Professor University of Toronto

Dr Oskar Singer MD, FRCPC, MSHS-HCQ

Assistant Professor University of Toronto

Dr Ben Safa MD, FRCPC, MSc CAQ - Hyperbaric Physician

Assistant Professor University of Toronto

Dr Keith Tanner MD, FRCPC, MSc CAQ - Hyperbaric Physician

Assistant Professor University of Toronto

Dr Jordan Tarshis MD, FRCPC Diploma of the RCPSC in Hyperbaric Medicine Lecturer University of Toronto

Dr. Catherine Yu

Graduated: U of T, 2002

St. Michael's Hospital

y FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Nathalie Adabachi

Graduated: Université de Sherbrooke, 2008

Humber River Health

Dr. Jeff Ashley

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988

William Osler Health Centre

Dr. Yaniv Berliner

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

Mackenzie Health

Dr. Ajay Chanana

Graduated: King's College

London GKT School, 2004

The S&Y Clinic

Dr. Stephen Cord

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Well Health

Dr. Alison Culbert

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2000

Sunnybrook

Dr. Sheana Desson

Graduated: U of Ireland, 2006

Generations Family Health Ctr.

Dr. Kathleen Doukas

Graduated: McMaster, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Jonah Elfassy

Graduated: McMaster, 2020 North York General Hospital

l Dr. Cara Flamer

Graduated: Queen's, 2006

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Dr. Cara Flamer BioIdentical Hormone Therapy

l Dr. Karen Fleming

Graduated: U of T, 1989 Sunnybrook

Dr. Noah Forman

Graduated: McMaster, 1984 North York General Hospital

Dr. Donna Gasparro

Graduated: Ross University, 2010

FEMME Women's Wellness Medical and Cosmetics

Dr. Marvin Gelkopf

Graduated: U of T, 1989

Dr. Marvin Gelkopf Office

Dr. Darrell Ginsberg

Graduated: Queen's, 2014 Unify Health

l Dr. Aarti Kapoor

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2009 Eglinton Station Medical

Dr. Manpreet Kaur

Graduated: McMaster, 2019 Toronto Memory Program

Dr. Carol Kitai

Graduated: U of T, 1984 Women's College Hospital

Dr. Timothy Li

Graduated: U of T, 2015

Advancing Care Medical Clinic

l Dr. Gillian Lindzon

Graduated: U of T, 2011 Glengrove Medical Centre

Dr. Sidney Nusinowitz

Graduated: U of T, 1978

Dr. Sidney Nusinowitz Office

Dr. Amiesha Panchal

Graduated: Wayne State U, 2005 Unify Health

Dr. Lew Pliamm

Graduated: U of T, 1992 Polyclinic Family and Speciality Medicine

Dr. Kimberly Reiter

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2016 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Dr. Jodine Rosenberg

Graduated: McMaster, 2010 Generations Family Health Ctr.

Dr. Jordana Sacks

Graduated: U of T, 2002 North York General Hospital

Dr. Orit Segal

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Taddle Creek Family Health Team

Dr. Sheryl Seidman

Graduated: Queen's, 1996 Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Mira Shuman

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook

Dr. David Silver

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Generations Family Health Ctr.

Dr. Rebecca Stoller

Graduated: McMaster, 2002 North York Family Medicine Ctr.

Dr. Joshua Waks

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Futurity Medical Clinic

Dr. Eddie Wasser

Graduated: McMaster, 1989 Cleveland Clinic Canada

y Gastroenterology

l Dr. Rupert Abdalian

Graduated: McGill, 2003

Dr. Rupert Abdalian

Dr. Ian Bookman

Graduated: U of T, 2000

St Joseph's Health Centre

Dr. Sam Elfassy

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007

Joseph's Health Ctr.

Dr. Magdy ElKhashab

Graduated: Cairo Uni, 1981 Toronto Liver Centre

Dr. Gabor Kandel

Graduated: U of T, 1978

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Jeffrey Mosko

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Vishal Patel

Graduated: U of T, 2005

North York General Hospital

l Dr. Morgan Rosenberg

Graduated: U of T, 2009

Toronto Endoscopy Clinic

Dr. James Saperia

Graduated: U of T, 2014 North York General Hospital

Dr. Talia Zenlea

Graduated: U of Vermont, 2006 Women's College Hospital

y General Orthopedics

Dr. Amit Atrey

Graduated: U of London, 2000

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Terry Axelrod

Graduated: U of T, 1981 Sunnybrook

Dr. Herman Dhotar

Graduated: Ross Uni, 2008 North York General Hospital

Dr. Shawn Garbedian

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2005 North York General Hospital

Dr. Ian Mayne

Graduated: U of T, 2010

Dr. Ian Mayne

Dr. Hossein Mehdian

Graduated: Tehran Uni, 1992

North York General Hospital

Dr. Khalid Syed

Graduated: U of T, 1999

Toronto Specialty Rapid Access Clinic

y General Surgery

Dr. Najma Ahmed

Graduated: McGill, 1992

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Zane Cohen

Graduated: U of T, 1969

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Karen Devon

Graduated: McGill, 2004

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Moska Hamidi

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013

Humber River Health

Dr. Quoc Huynh

Graduated: U of T, 2001

Women's Care Clinic Toronto

Dr. Steven MacLellan

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Humber River Health

Dr. Melinda Maggisano

Graduated: U of Dublin, 2011

Humber River Health

Dr. Ashlie Nadler

Graduated: U of T, 2010

Sunnybrook

Dr. Fahima Osman

Graduated: McMaster, 2004

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Crystal Pallister

Graduated: McGill, 1997 Oak Valley Health

Dr. Brian Pinchuk

Graduated: McGill, 2003

North York General Hospital

Dr. Hany Sawires

Graduated: Ain Shams Uni, 1997

Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Jory Simpson

Graduated: UBC, 2006

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. David Smith

Graduated: U of T, 2016

Dr. David Smith

Dr. Jensen Tan

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Women's Care Clinic Toronto

Dr. Shahnoor Ullah

Graduated: Schulich School,

Western, 2013 Mackenzie Health

Dr. David Urbach

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Graduated: U of T, 1993

Women's College Hospital

Dr. Natalya Zhang

Graduated: McMaster, 2009

North York General Hospital

y GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Dr. Jillian Alston

Graduated: U of T, 2012

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Dov Gandell

Graduated: McGill, 2002 Sunnybrook

Dr. Barbara Liu

Graduated: U of T, 1987

Sunnybrook

Dr. Katrina Piggott

Graduated: U of T, 2013 Sunnybrook

Dr. Jarred Rosenberg

Graduated: McMaster, 2009

Michael Garron

l Dr. Samir Sinha

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2002

Mount Sinai Hospital

l Dr. Camilla Wong

Graduated: U of T, 2003

St. Michael's Hospital

y Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Marcus Bernardini

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

l Dr. Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier

Graduated: McGill, 2008

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Sarah Ferguson

Graduated: Queen’s, 1997

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Lilian Gien

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001 Sunnybrook

Dr. Liat Hogen

Graduated: Sackler Sch. of Medicine, Tel Aviv Uni 2005

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Stephane Laframboise

Graduated: U of T, 1990

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Brenna Swift

Graduated: U of T, 2015 Sunnybrook

Dr. Danielle Vicus

Graduated: Ben-Gurion Uni, 2002 Sunnybrook y hand surgery

Dr. Heather Baltzer

Graduated: U of T, 2009 Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Linda Dvali

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1996

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Celine Yeung

Graduated: U of T, 2017

Celine Yeung MD FRCSC y hEMATOLOGY

Dr. Roseann Andreou

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Sarah Ingber

Graduated: U of T, 2006

North York General Hospital

Dr. Yulia Lin

Graduated: U of T, 1999

Sunnybrook

Dr. Anne McLeod

Graduated: U of T, 1992

Sunnybrook

Dr. Nadine Shehata

Graduated: Memorial Uni of Newfoundland, 1994

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Michelle Sholzberg

Graduated: McGill, 2006

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Jeff Silverman

Graduated: U of T, 1998

North York General Hospital

Dr. Martina Trinkaus

Graduated: U of T, 2004

St. Michael's Hospital

y Hospice And Palliative

Dr. Jonathan Ailon

Graduated: McGill, 2009

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Daphna Grossman

Graduated: U of T, 1992

North York General Hospital

Dr. Desmond Leung

Graduated: Queen's, 2008

North York General Hospital

y Infectious Disease

l Dr. Isaac Bogoch

Graduated: U of T, 2005

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Ian Brasg

Graduated: U of T, 2014

Humber River Health

Dr. Adrienne Chan

Graduated: U of T, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Christopher Kandel

Graduated: U of T, 2011

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Janine McCready

Graduated: U of T, 2007

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Brian Minnema

Graduated: U of T, 2005

North York General Hospital

Dr. Jeff Powis

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2000

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Malika Sharma

Graduated: McMaster, 2007

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Linda Taggart

Graduated: U of T, 2007

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Darrell Tan

Graduated: U of T, 2002

St. Michael's Hospital

y Internal Medicine

Dr. Joshua Bernick

Graduated: U of T, 2017

Mackenzie Health

Dr. Mark Cheung

Graduated: U of T, 1980

Sunnybrook

Dr. Ed Etchells

Graduated: U of T, 1987

Sunnybrook

Dr. Vivian Ng

Graduated: McGill, 2011

North York General Hospital

Dr. Olivier Nguyen

Graduated: McGill, 2011

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Sagar Rohailla

Graduated: U of T, 2016 North York General Hospital

Dr. Steven Shadowitz

Graduated: McGill, 1989

Sunnybrook

Dr. Christopher Smith

Graduated: U of London, 1990

Michael Garron Hospital

y Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Akshay Bagai

Graduated: U of T, 2003

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Sam Radhakrishnan

Graduated: U of T, 1993

Vaughan Heart Institute

Dr. Harindra

Wijeysundera

Graduated: UBC, 2000 Sunnybrook

y Maternal + Fetal Medicine

Dr. Howard Berger

Graduated: Ben-Gurion Uni, 1994

Lakeridge Health

Dr. Anne Berndl

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Graduated: McMaster, 2005

Sunnybrook

Dr. Nirmala

Chandrasekaran

Graduated: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Uni, 2001

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Sebastian Hobson

Graduated: Monash Uni, 2008

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Dini Hui

Graduated: U of T, 2002 Sunnybrook

Dr. John Kingdom

Graduated: U of Dublin, 1984

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Nir Melamed

Graduated: Hadassah-Hebrew University, 2004 Sunnybrook

l Dr. Greg Ryan

Graduated: U of Ireland, 1979

Mount Sinai Hospital

y Nephrology

Dr. David Cherney

Graduated: McGill, 1999

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

Oak Valley Health

l Dr. Michelle Hladunewich

Graduated: U of Alberta, 1994 Sunnybrook

Dr. Jeffrey Perl

Graduated: U of T, 2003

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Martin Schreiber

Graduated: U of T, 1987

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Ron Wald

Graduated: McGill, 1999

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Jeffrey Zaltzman

Graduated: McGill, 1985

St. Michael's Hospital

y Neurosurgery

Dr. Sunit Das

Graduated: Northwestern Uni, 2001

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Nir Lipsman

Graduated: Queen's, 2007 Sunnybrook

y Obstetrics + Gynecology

Dr. Daniela Caprara

Graduated: UBC, 2008 Humber River Health

Dr. Rebecca Cherniak

Graduated: McGill, 2015 North York General Hospital

Dr. Meredith Giffin

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2009 Anova Fertility

Dr. Elaine Herer

Graduated: U of Calgary, 1982 Sunnybrook

Dr. Michelle Jacobson

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2009

Women's Coven Health

Dr. Courtney Jolliffe

Graduated: U of T, 2010

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Sari Kives

Graduated: U of T, 1995

The Hospital For Sick Children

l Dr. Jamie Kroft

Graduated: U of T, 2005

Sunnybrook

Dr. Rose Kung

Graduated: U of T, 1986

Sunnybrook

Dr. Matthew Laskin

Graduated: Queen's, 2006

Southlake Health

Dr. Grace Liu

Graduated: U of T, 1995

Sunnybrook

Dr. Haidar Mahmoud

Graduated: U of Al-Mustansiri yah, 1983

Anova Fertility

Dr. Karli Mayo

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2010

Humber River Health

Dr. Carmen McCaffrey

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2012

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Colleen Dawn McDermott

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Alysha Nensi

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2013

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Nevin-Lam

Graduated: U of T, 2002

North York General Hospital

Dr. Leslie Po

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook

Dr. Eliane Shore

Graduated: U of T, 2006 St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Mara Sobel

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2007 U of T | Dept. Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Dr. Lynn Sterling

Graduated: U of T, 2012

Humber River Health

Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass

Graduated: U of Ibadan, 1987 Fairview Health Centre

Dr. Prema Vaidyanathan

Graduated: U of Calcutta, 1985 Anova Fertility

Dr. Mark Yudin

Graduated: U of T, 1995 St. Michael's Hospital y Oncology

Dr. Eitan Amir

Graduated: Manchester Medical School, 2003

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Michael Raphael

Graduated: Queen's, 2012 Sunnybrook

Dr. Mateya Trinkaus

Graduated: U of T, 2004 Oak Valley Health

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

y Ophthalmology

Dr. Robert Adam

Graduated: U of T, 2005

Toronto Eye Specialists And Surgeons

Dr. Alan Berger

Graduated: McGill, 1983

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Robert Devenyi

Graduated: U of T, 1983

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Fatimah Gilani

Graduated: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2011

Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Alexander Kaplan

Graduated: McMaster, 2012

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Edward Margolin

Graduated: West Virginia Uni, 2001

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Jonathan Micieli

Graduated: McGill, 2012

Toronto Eye Specialists and Surgeons

Dr. Milad Modabber

Graduated: McMaster, 2014 Herzig Eye Institute

l Dr. Allan Slomovic

Graduated: Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine, 1979

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Raymond Stein

Graduated: U of T, 1982 Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Rebecca Stein

Graduated: Manchester Medical School, 2014

Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Nancy Tucker

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1987

Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Lawrence Weisbrod

Graduated: U of T, 1993

Michael Garron Hospital

y Optometry

Dr. Mike Rotholz

Graduated: New England College of Optometry, 1998 View Eye Care

Dr. Kerry Salsberg

Graduated: U of Waterloo, 1994

Eyes On Sheppard

y Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Jihad Abouali

Graduated: McMaster, 2007 Push Pounds Sports Medicine

Dr. Justin Chang

Graduated: U of London, 2011

Humber River Health

Dr. Sagar Desai

Graduated: U of T, 2008

Humber River Health

Dr. Paul Marks

Graduated: U of T, 1986 Sunnybrook

Dr. Christopher Peskun

Graduated: U of T, 2005

North York General Hospital

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

CBI Health | Downsview Orthopaedic and Arthritis Ctr.

Dr. Sarah Ward

Graduated: U of T, 2008

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. David Wasserstein

Graduated: U of T, 2007 Sunnybrook

y Otolaryngology Ear Nose Throat

Dr. John De Almeida

Graduated: U of T, 2005

UHN | Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Danny Enepekides

Graduated: McGill, 1994 Sunnybrook

Dr. Antoine Eskander

Graduated: U of T, 2010 Sunnybrook

Dr. David Goldstein

Graduated: U of T, 1998

UHN | Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

l Dr. Everton Gooden

Graduated: U of T, 1996 North York General Hospital

Dr. Kevin Higgins

Graduated: U of T, 1997 Sunnybrook

Dr. Brad Hubbard

Graduated: McMaster, 2008

Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Jonathan Irish

Graduated: U of T, 1984

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Thileeban Kandasamy

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2008

North York General Hospital

Dr. Vincent Lin

Graduated: Queen's, 2000 Sunnybrook

Dr. Manish Shah

Graduated: U of T, 2003

North York General Hospital

Dr. Tulika Shinghal

Graduated: Université de Montréal, 2009

Toronto Head and Neck Clinic

Dr. Rickul Varshney

Graduated: McGill, 2010 Unify Health

Dr. Jeffrey Werger

Graduated: U of T, 1991

Oak Valley Health

y Pain Management

l Dr. Andrea Furlan

Graduated: University of Sao Paulo, 1992

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. John Hanlon

Graduated: U of T, 2005

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Nicole Khetani

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2011

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. Jared McCallum

Graduated: Saba Uni, 2017

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. Howard Meng

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Sunnybrook

Dr. Ali Mirdamadi

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2012

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. David Mula

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

North York Medical Group

Dr. Sari Herman

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

Toronto Poly Clinic

Dr. Zameer Pirani

Graduated: U of Ireland, 2011 Afiya Spine & Pain Clinic

Dr. David Snyder

Graduated: Sackler Sch. of Medicine, Tel Aviv Uni, 2018

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. Imrat Sohanpal

Graduated: U of Liverpool, 2001

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

l Dr. David Sussman

Graduated: U of T, 2011

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Israel Weiss

Graduated: McGill, 2003

Humber River Health

Dr. Andrea Wong

Graduated: St. George's Uni, 2011

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

Dr. Han Zhang

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 2011

Interventional Pain and Spine Specialists of Canada

y Pathology

Dr. Pauline Henry

Graduated: U of T, 2005 Michael Garron Hospital

y Pediatric Allergy Immunology

Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman

Graduated: U of T, 2007

Ontario Medical Association

Dr. Elana Lavine

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Humber River Health

y Pediatric Cardiology

l Dr. Roland Beaulieu

Graduated: U of Alberta, 1978

North York General Hospital

y Pediatric Dermatology

Dr. Marissa Joseph

Graduated: Dalhousie Uni, 2004

The Hospital for Sick Children

Dr. Elena Pope

Graduated: Institute Medicine, Pharmacy, Bucharest, 1990

The Hospital For Sick Children

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

l Dr. Miriam Weinstein

Graduated: Queen's, 1996

The Hospital For Sick Children

y Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Susan Kovacs

Graduated: McGill, 1989

North York General Hospital

y Pediatric Otolaryngology Ent

Dr. Sharon Cushing

Graduated: U of T, 2003

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Evan Propst

Graduated: U of T, 2002

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Nikolaus Wolter

Graduated: U of T, 2009

The Hospital For Sick Children

y Pediatric Surgery

Dr. Georges Azzie

Graduated: U of T, 1986

U of T | Dept. Of Surgery

Dr. Priscilla Chiu

Graduated: Queen's, 1991

The Hospital For Sick Children

y Pediatrics General

Dr. Nessa Bayer

Graduated: U of T, 1999

Midtown Pediatrics

Dr. Eyal Cohen

Graduated: U of T, 2000

The Hospital For Sick Children

| Cohen Lab

l Dr. Sheila Jacobson

Graduated: U of Witwatersrand,

1983

Clairhurst Pediatrics

Dr. Ronik Kanani

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2001

North York General Hospital

Dr. Giuseppe Latino

Graduated: U of T, 2013

North York General Hospital

Dr. Sanjay Mehta

Graduated: U of Calgary, 1997 Kindercare Pediatrics

Dr. Niraj Mistry

Graduated: U of T, 2007

The Hospital for Sick Children

Dr. Michael Peer

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1990

Clairhurst Pediatrics

Dr. Evelyn Rosenblyum

Graduated: McMaster, 2009

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Deborah Schonfeld

Graduated: McGill, 2007

The Hospital for Sick Children

Dr. Julia Sharp

Graduated: U of T, 2011

North York General Hospital

Dr. Alia Sunderji

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Carolyn Taylor

Graduated: U of T, 1999

Clairhurst Pediatrics

Dr. Kim Zhou

Graduated: McMaster, 2011

North York General Hospital

y Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation

Dr. Farooq Ismail

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1999

West Park Healthcare Ctr.

y Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Oleh Antonyshyn

Graduated: U of T, 1980

Sunnybrook

Dr. Robert Backstein

Graduated: U of T, 1994

The Centre For Minor Surgery

l Dr. Trevor Born

Graduated: McMaster, 1990

TMB Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Mitchell Brown

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988

Toronto Plastic Surgery

Dr. Derek Ford

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1998

Ford Plastic Surgery

Dr. Alexander Golger

Graduated: McMaster, 2003 Humber River Health

Dr. Steven Hanna

Graduated: Queen's, 2017 Ford Plastic Surgery

Dr. Waqqas Jalil

Graduated: U of Saskatchewan, 2011

Form Face + Body

Dr. Kunaal Jindal

Graduated: U of Manitoba,

2008

Studio Plastic Surgery

Dr. Mary-Helen Mahoney

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Dr. Mahoney Plastic Surgery

Dr. Asif Pirani

Graduated: U of T, 2006

Toronto Plastic Surgery Ctr.

Dr. Ron Somogyi

Graduated: U of T, 2008

Form Face + Body

Dr. Laura Tate

Graduated: U of T, 1983

Unify Health

Dr. Tara Teshima

Graduated: U of Alberta, 2008 Teshima Plastic Surgery

Dr. Roberto Tutino

Graduated: McMaster, 2008

Toronto Gynecomastia Ctr.

Dr. Miliana Vojvodic

Graduated: U of T, 2014 Humber River Health

Dr. Michael Weinberg

Graduated: U of T, 1990

The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic

y Psychiatry

Dr. Crystal Baluyut

Graduated: U of T, 2002 CAMH

Dr. Carole Cohen

Graduated: McGill, 1982 Sunnybrook

Dr. Cedric Gabilondo

Graduated: Queen's, 2011

NAZCA Health

Dr. Peter Giacobbe

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001

Sunnybrook

Dr. Herbert Lachmann

Graduated: UBC, 1996

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Robert McMaster

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007

Centre For Addiction & Mental Health

y Pulmonology

Dr. Allen Greenwald

Graduated: Queen's, 2011

Oak Valley Health

Dr. David Hall

Graduated: U of T, 2000

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Marcus Kargel

Graduated: U of T, 1999

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Kieran McIntyre

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Shane Shapera

Graduated: U of T, 2003

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Andrei Vagaon

Graduated: Queen's, 2013

Michael Garron Hospital

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Dr. Christopher Walsh

Graduated: UBC, 2008

Michael Garron Hospital

y Radiation Oncology

Dr. Rachel Glicksman

Graduated: Queen's, 2015

U of T | Dept. Of Radiation Oncology

Dr. Andrew Loblaw

Graduated: Queen's, 1995 Sunnybrook

Dr. Arjun Sahgal

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 2001 Sunnybrook

Dr. Padraig Warde

Graduated: U of Dublin, 1977

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

y Radiology

Dr. Kalesha Hack

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2004

Sunnybrook

y Reproductive Endocrinology+ INFERTILITY

Dr. Kimberley Garbedian

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2005 Pollin Fertility

Dr. Kaajal Abrol

Graduated: McMaster, 2005 TRIO Fertility

Dr. Rebecca Arthur

Graduated: McMaster, 2002 CCRM Fertility Clinic Toronto

Dr. Vanessa Bacal

Graduated: McGill, 2013

Mount Sinai Fertility

Dr. Ari Baratz

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001

CReATe Fertility Ctr.

Dr. Ken Cadesky

Graduated: U of T, 1978 TRIO Fertility

Dr. Robert Casper

Graduated: U of California (San Diego), 1973 TRIO Fertility

Dr. Marjorie Dixon

Graduated: McGill, 1997 Anova Fertility

l Dr. Ellen Greenblatt

Graduated: McGill, 1982 Mount Sinai Fertility

Dr. David Gurau

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2011 The Circumcision Clinic

Dr. Harmony Ho

Graduated: U of Calgary, 2005 Anova Fertility

Dr. Claire Jones

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007

Mount Sinai Hospital

l Dr. Kimberly Liu

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2001

Mount Sinai Fertility

Dr. Jennia Michaeli

Graduated: Hadassah Medical School, 2014

Mount Sinai Fertility

Dr. Nigel Pereira

Graduated: Weill Cornell

Medical College in Qatar, 2010

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Ruth Ronn

Graduated: McGill, 2009

Twig Fertility

Dr. Miguel Russo

Graduated: McMaster, 2012

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Heather Shapiro

Graduated: McMaster, 1983

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Prati Sharma

Graduated: Univ of Med & Dentistry of New Jersey, 2001

CReATe Fertility Ctr.

y Rheumatology

Dr. Lori Albert

Graduated: U of T, 1988

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Dafna Gladman

Graduated: U of T, 1971

Krembil Research Institute

Dr. Bindee Kuriya

Graduated: U of T, 2003

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Saltman

Graduated: U of T, 2012

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Amanda Steiman

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2006

Mount Sinai Hospital

y Sleep Medicine

l Dr. Reshma Amin

Graduated: U of T, 2002

The Hospital For Sick Children

Dr. Douglas Bain

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1988

Michael Garron Hospital

Dr. Roain Bayat

Graduated: Université de Montréal, 2009

York Region Sleep Disorders Ctr.

Dr. Anu Tandon

Graduated: U of T, 2001

Sunnybrook

y Spine Surgery

Dr. Jeremie Larouche

Graduated: Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 2009

Sunnybrook

Dr. Stephen Lewis

Graduated: McGill, 1990

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Farhad Pirouzmand

Graduated: Tehran University, 1990

Sunnybrook

Dr. Raja Rampersaud

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 1992

Toronto Western Hospital

Dr. Christopher Witiw

Graduated: U of Manitoba, 2012

St. Michael's Hospital

y Sports Medicine

Dr. Jeff Bacher

Graduated: McMaster, 2011

The Institute of Human Mechanics

Dr. Michael Clarfield

Graduated: U of T, 1980

Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. Anthony Galea

Graduated: McMaster, 1986

The Institute of Human Mechanics

Dr. Guru Kandasamy

Graduated: American Uni of Integrative Sciences, 2017

The Institute Of Human Mechanics

Dr. David Lawrence

Graduated: U of T, 2013

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Timothy Rindlisbacher

Graduated: U of T, 1992

The Clinic Health Group INC

Dr. Ira Smith

Graduated: U of T, 1998

Cleveland Clinic Canada

Dr. Jacqueline Stoller

Graduated: McMaster, 2010

Athlete's Care Sports Medicine

Centres

y Surgical Oncology

Dr. Savtaj Brar

Graduated: Schulich School,

TOP DOCTORS: METHODOLOGY

Western, 2004

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Ahmed Chadi

Toronto’S TOP DOCTORS 2026

Graduated: U of T, 2009

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Tyler Chesney

Graduated: McMaster, 2013

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Tulin Cil

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2000

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

Dr. Andrea Covelli

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2007

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Usmaan Hameed

Graduated: UBC, 2008

North York General Hospital

Dr. Paul Karanicolas

Graduated: Schulich School, Western, 2003 Sunnybrook

l Dr. Ian McGilvray

Graduated: McGill, 1993

Princess Margaret Cancer Ctr.

- To create the list, Post City contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and conducts various nominations across North America on behalf of publishers.

To create the list, we paired DataJoe Research’s online peer-voting process with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active licence status with the appropriate provincial regulatory board. If we were not able to find

Dr. Adena Scheer

Graduated: U of T, 2006

St. Michael's Hospital

l Dr. Peter Stotland

Graduated: U of T, 2002

North York General Hospital

Dr. Sara Temple

Graduated: U of T, 2008

North York General Hospital

l Dr. Frances Wright

Graduated: U of T, 1996

Sunnybrook

y Urology

Dr. Dean Elterman

Graduated: U of T, 2006

University Health Network

Dr. Luke Fazio

Graduated: McGill, 1999

Humber River Health

Dr. Andrew Feifer

Graduated: McGill, 2004

Feifer Urology

l Dr. Tony Finelli

Graduated: U of T, 1996

Toronto General Hospital

evidence of a doctor's current, active registration, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify doctors disciplined for an infraction by the province. These entities were excluded from the list.

Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments. We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet re-

Dr. Ryan Fitzpatrick

Graduated: Queen's, 2014

Twig Fertility Midtown

Dr. Ryan Groll

Graduated: U of T, 2002

Michael Garron Hospital

l Dr. Robert Hamilton

Graduated: U of T, 1978

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Keith Jarvi

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1982

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Yonah Krakowsky

Graduated: U of T, 2011

Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Justin Kwong

Graduated: McMaster, 2014

Oak Valley Health

l Dr. Jason Lee

Graduated: U of T, 2004

Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Mark Noss

Graduated: U of T, 1992

Unify Health

Dr. Rajiv Singal

Graduated: U of T, 1990

Michael Garron Hospital

search campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.

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Dr. Chris Wallis

Graduated: UBC, 2011

Mount Sinai Hospital

y Vascular Surgery

l Dr. Andrew Dueck

Graduated: Queen's, 1999 Sunnybrook

Dr. Kerry Graybiel

Graduated: McMaster, 2008 Humber River Health

Dr. Ahmed Kayssi

Graduated: Queen's, 2009 Sunnybrook

Dr. Thomas Lindsay

Graduated: McGill, 1983

Peter Munk Cardiac Ctr.

Dr. Giuseppe Papia

Graduated: U of Ottawa, 1999 Sunnybrook

Dr. Graham Roche-Nagle Graduated: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine, 1998

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

Dr. Mark Wheatcroft Graduated: U of Edinburgh 1999 St. Michael's Hospital

Although this issue is dedicated to the city’s top doctors, we realize that nurses are the backbone of the Canadian medical system. In recognition of Toronto’s incredibly dedicated nurses we have made a donation to the following charities. Canadian Nurses Foundation www.cnf-fiic.ca

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LOOKING BACK

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