James Metcalfe
REALTOR® BROKER
Royal LePage RES Ltd.,
JOHNSTON & DANIEL
Division Brokerage
477 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, ON, M4S 2L9
Direct: 416-931-4161
Office: 416-489-2121
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Enjoy the Dragon Year as it should be a lucky one! … By: Dr. Elaine Chin MD
… is my Medical Doctor and the Founder / Chief Medical Officer for Scienta Health. From time to time we will bring you some of her wisdom and social media posts. Learn more about how you can prevent health calamities and be proactive with your own wellness.
Be Well;
Jim
Visit her at http://www.scientahealth.com/ & http://drelainechin.com/
In case you didn’t get started with your 2012 resolutions– I’ve just hit the restart button ..
Happy Chinese New Year!
Stay true to your principles, be honest to yourself and practice this Chinese proverb which I endorse:
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.”
Enjoy the Dragon Year as it should be a lucky one!
Paula the Pharma Pitchperson: a metaphor for society gone wrong
Butter is her friend. And diabetes, now it seems. Paula Deen is the American icon of the celebrity chef of bad food. She is looked up to by millions of Americans advocating outrageous recipes, like Fried Cheesecake! She has been morbidly obese and has no apologies about it. Now we hear she has been diabetic for 3 years and has come out of the closet, and WHY?
A real pain in the foot – Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis involves pain and inflammation at the insertion of the plantar fascia – a fibrous band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes. There are ways to prevent and cure it – without drugs. Our Guest writer and Chiropractor colleague – Stephanie Canestraro, D.C.
READ: http://drelainechin.com/advice-from-professionals/plantar-fasciitis-real-pain-in-the-foot/
Get Your Head out of the Sand: You can prevent cancer.
Most chronic diseases are preventable – including cancer. It should be no surprise to anyone…that many cancers can be avoided by making the right lifestyle choices.
WATCH: http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/brightcovevideo/182595
READ: http://drelainechin.com/citytv-videos/445/
Dr. Elaine Chin MD
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Scienta Health
Yonge Corporate Centre
306-4120 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M2P 2B8
Canada
Phone: 416-222-5880
Toll-Free: 800-813-3255
Fax: 416-222-2885
January 2012 Mid-Month Resale Prices Up 6% … Following a very strong 2011 market
“Prices were up for most major home categories in the GTA in comparison to last year. The strongest price growth was for single-detached homes in the City of Toronto. The average price of singles in the 416 area code was up by 22 per cent year-over-year, pointing to a greater weighting of higher end detached homes changing hands compared to the same time last year,” said TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
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Top 5 Steps To Preparing Your Home For Winter
Canadian winters are cold and damp! Take specific care preparing for these months.
Below are some steps to help you keep your house tip-top condition this winter.
1) Service your Weather-Specific Equipment
-Drain the gas from your lawnmower
-Clean and store your summer gardening equipment
-Tune up your snowblower
-Make sure you own a working snow shovel and ice chopper
-Have bags of salt or sand to melt the ice.
2) Filling in the Holes
-Walk around your home and pay specific attention to windows, doors and all exterior trim. If you find a draft, caulk around the problem area.
-If your home has a basement, consider protecting its window wells by covering them with plastic shields.
-Install or replace weather stripping on all doors and windows.
-Check for cracks around pipes and electrical outlets entering or exiting the walls. If you find crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them.
3) Inspect Roof, Gutters & Downspouts
-Inspect your attic to make sure you have proper insulation. Proper insulation of your attic prevents warm air from creeping to your roof and causing ice dams.
-Check flashing (find quick definition) to ensure water cannot enter the home.
-Replace broken roof shingles or tiles.
-Clean out your gutters. Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home.
4) HVAC Systems
-Have your heating system checked by a licensed heating/air-conditioning professional. Most furnace manufacturers recommend at least annual inspections.
-Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.
-Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat.
-If your home is heated by a hot-water radiator, bleed the valves by opening them slightly and when water appears, close them.
-Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your furnace.
5) Prepare Garden & Outdoor Surfaces for the cold months ahead
-Trim trees if branches hang too close to the house or electrical wires.
-Ask a gardener when your trees should be pruned to prevent winter injury.
-Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks.
-Move sensitive potted plants indoors or to a sheltered area.
-E.A.M Consulting & James Metcalfe REALTOR® BROKER
Increase the value of your home 2% to 6% … with an R-2000 Certificate
In Ontario there is a certificate that known as the R-2000. Having this certificate can increase the value of your house by 2% to 6%. The certificate was launched in the 1980’s to encourage environmentally responsible and energy efficient home construction.
The R-2000 housing certificate is base on continuously updated technical requirements.Factors such as ventilation, minimum air leakage, water consumption and green building materials all play a part.
The certificate not only improves the value of your house but also makes it more energy efficient, often resulting in lower energy bills. The R-2000 Certificate is issued by Natural Resources Canada.
Please follow the link below for more information.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/new-homes/r-2000/about-r-2000.cfm
-E.A.M Consulting & James Metcalfe REALTOR® BROKER
5 Great Toronto Halloween Activities
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year.
Below are 5 great ways to explore Toronto and enjoy Halloween with family and friends.
1) Casa Loma
Casa Loma is offering a number of festive events this halloween season. Activities include scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving competitions and many others. The Canadian Castle has created a destination in Forest Hill this fall.
The pumpkin carving contest is open to children 13 years of age and younger. It runs Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. until noon. Admission is $15 for children (plus tax) and $18.19 (plus tax) for adults. All carving participants must be accompanied by an adult. (Carving tools and pumpkins provided!)
Pre-register by calling (416) 923-1171 ext. 205 or ext. 215.
2) The Haunted Walk
Haunted walks are always a exhilarating way to learn about the spooky history of your neighborhood. Below are a few suggestions;
I) The Haunted High Park, Colborne Lodge Drive.
This Family-oriented tour is organized by the city and runs Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (plus tax). Period refreshments are included. The walk is not recommended for children under 8.
For more information call
Colborne Lodge
416-392-6916
clodge@toronto.ca
II) Muddy York Walking Tour
Muddy York Walking Tours offers a number haunted walks around the city. I would recommend “The Haunted Streets of Downtown Toronto” tour. There are a number of other walking tours available through Muddy York.
Tours are available from Oct. 8 to Oct. 31 every night at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Recommended for children aged 8 and older. The cost is $10 for ages 17 and up, $8 for children under 17.
For information on other tours offered by Muddy York follow the link below
http://www.muddyyorktours.com/
3) Screemers at Exhibition Place
Since 1992 Sceemers has been scaring people silly! The event consists of 6 walkthrough haunted features, carnival rides and a theater presentation, all included in the price of admission.
Screemers located at Queen Elizabeth Building and is open evenings from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. Not recommended for children under 10. Admission is $28.50 (plus tax).
For more information follow the link below
http://www.screemers.ca/
4) Pumpkinland at Whittamore’s Farm
A short drive from downtown Toronto, Pumpkin land offers families a great way to spend the day! Pick your own pumpkin, go on wagon rides, watch the pumpkin cannon show, climb the two storey tree fort and don’t forget to pick up a pumpkin pie!
Pumpkinland is located at 8100 Steeles Avenue, East Markham and is open daily from September to Oct. 31 (including holidays); from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 (plus tax) on weekends and holidays. On weekends, a family of 4 costs $36 (plus tax). On weekdays, admission is $6 per person age 2 and up.
For more information follow the link below
http://www.whittamoresfarm.com/pumpkinland.htm
5) Boo at the Zoo and Halloween Howl at the Toronto Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is an annual event aimed at children under 12 (who get in free) and features the Kids Zoo, storytelling, a creepy walk, magic and more.
Halloween Howl is a sundown event that educates visitors on the ways of wolves and First Nations culture.
Oct. 20 to 24, 30 and 31. Event is free with Zoo admission. Children under 12 wearing costumes are free.
For more information follow the link below
http://www.torontozoo.com/Events/
-E.A.M Consulting & James Metcalfe REALTOR® BROKER
