Bells for bike lanes
JUNE 2009
NEWS
THE ANNEX GLEANER
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Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Shantoo Patel P. Eng., Broker and Marlene Auspitz M.A., Sales Representative
CARLOS LARA/GLEANER NEWS
Mind your business on Harbord Street
Bells on Bloor participants ride east on Bloor Street, showing their support for bike lanes on the thoroughfare.
An eclectic mix of businesses that offer something for everyone and make a wonderful stroll
Their unique team approach to real estate for the last 32 years ensures that their clients have every advantage two sales representatives, two opinions, different strengths. [email protected] www.ComeHomeToToronto.com
Call: (416) 921-1112
M s . E m ma D e s i g n s
Handcrafted originals in exquisite fabrics for the discriminating woman
Bells for bike lanes
online: www.msemmadesigns.it
Cyclists ride for their share of the road
Tor onto location
BY MATT HO Bike enthusiasts frustrated with a lack of bike lanes on Bloor Street had a chance to make their voices heard at the third annual Bells on Bloor on May 31. The event had a great turnout, with police officers escorting cyclists and crowds chanting “bike lanes on Bloor” as they rode. People who didn’t have bikes could still participate, and there were cyclists, kids on tricycles, and the odd person walking alongside the
energetic crowd. Some cyclists even had boom boxes on their bikes. Despite all the noise and excitement, it was a peaceful demonstration. After organizers Hamish Wilson, Albert Koehl, Angela Bishoff, and others gathered in Future Bistro (483 Bloor St. W.) in the fall of ’06, they decided to start the event to honour a friend who passed away. They felt that bike safety on the road had been ignored long enough. “Things weren’t happening fast enough. [It’s] a great way to promote bike lanes along Bloor,” said Wilson.
“It’s something that would be very cheap to do, relatively speaking. Just painting lines on the street isn’t very expensive.” “Initially people thought we were crazy taking on such an ambitious goal,” said Bishoff. Since 2007, cyclists have gathered each summer to bike from High Park to Queen’s Park. Along the way, they ring the bells on their bikes and make themselves heard, as they advocate their right to have a share of
Harbord Street Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.)
Free Estimates
See
BELLS, page 13
543 College St. southwest corner of College St. and Euclid Ave.
416-323-8800
Domenic
416-624-8550
R E S U LT S
D E S E RV E
YO U
Authentic Caribbean & Vegetarian Dishes
• Well prepared meals at affordable prices • Just south of Honest Edʼs (at Bathurst Subway) • Delivery and take-out
Over 17 years of success from a father and son team you can trust
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
J UST SO L D
16 Years in the Annex
744 Bathurst St.
502 A Clinton Street
36 Fennings Street
91 Lippincott Street
Your success
Our team What separates us from the competition is our Experience (Combined + 20 years), Knowledge of the current market, and our Dedication to our clients.
• Higher Selling Price • Faster Selling Time • Customized Rebate Programs • More Money in Your Pocket
Simply put we know more because we sell more! We are willing to work harder for you to ensure you receive the results you deserve.
Call Today to Learn More and Receive a FREE Current Market Analysis of Your Home
Combine that with our Unique Selling Program and the result is a successful Real Estate transaction.
DOUGLAS AND TREVOR FREEMAN †
‡
Rated top 1% in C02 in 2007* Rated top 2% in the G.T.A of all agents* *(25,000) agents by value of listings sold
www.TorontoNetRealty.com [email protected]
douglas.f [email protected]
416.930.3260
NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT PROPERTIES LISTED FOR SALE. † Denotes Sales Representative ‡ Denotes Broker
416.816.2603
416-533-7466
Hours: Mon.-Wed, Sat. 11:30a.m.-9p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10p.m.
NEWS
THE ANNEX GLEANER
3
O
O
Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Shantoo Patel P. Eng., Broker and Marlene Auspitz M.A., Sales Representative
CARLOS LARA/GLEANER NEWS
Mind your business on Harbord Street
Bells on Bloor participants ride east on Bloor Street, showing their support for bike lanes on the thoroughfare.
An eclectic mix of businesses that offer something for everyone and make a wonderful stroll
Their unique team approach to real estate for the last 32 years ensures that their clients have every advantage two sales representatives, two opinions, different strengths. [email protected] www.ComeHomeToToronto.com
Call: (416) 921-1112
M s . E m ma D e s i g n s
Handcrafted originals in exquisite fabrics for the discriminating woman
Bells for bike lanes
online: www.msemmadesigns.it
Cyclists ride for their share of the road
Tor onto location
BY MATT HO Bike enthusiasts frustrated with a lack of bike lanes on Bloor Street had a chance to make their voices heard at the third annual Bells on Bloor on May 31. The event had a great turnout, with police officers escorting cyclists and crowds chanting “bike lanes on Bloor” as they rode. People who didn’t have bikes could still participate, and there were cyclists, kids on tricycles, and the odd person walking alongside the
energetic crowd. Some cyclists even had boom boxes on their bikes. Despite all the noise and excitement, it was a peaceful demonstration. After organizers Hamish Wilson, Albert Koehl, Angela Bishoff, and others gathered in Future Bistro (483 Bloor St. W.) in the fall of ’06, they decided to start the event to honour a friend who passed away. They felt that bike safety on the road had been ignored long enough. “Things weren’t happening fast enough. [It’s] a great way to promote bike lanes along Bloor,” said Wilson.
“It’s something that would be very cheap to do, relatively speaking. Just painting lines on the street isn’t very expensive.” “Initially people thought we were crazy taking on such an ambitious goal,” said Bishoff. Since 2007, cyclists have gathered each summer to bike from High Park to Queen’s Park. Along the way, they ring the bells on their bikes and make themselves heard, as they advocate their right to have a share of
Harbord Street Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.)
Free Estimates
See
BELLS, page 13
543 College St. southwest corner of College St. and Euclid Ave.
416-323-8800
Domenic
416-624-8550
R E S U LT S
D E S E RV E
YO U
Authentic Caribbean & Vegetarian Dishes
• Well prepared meals at affordable prices • Just south of Honest Edʼs (at Bathurst Subway) • Delivery and take-out
Over 17 years of success from a father and son team you can trust
JUST SOLD
JUST SOLD
J UST SO L D
16 Years in the Annex
744 Bathurst St.
502 A Clinton Street
36 Fennings Street
91 Lippincott Street
Your success
Our team What separates us from the competition is our Experience (Combined + 20 years), Knowledge of the current market, and our Dedication to our clients.
• Higher Selling Price • Faster Selling Time • Customized Rebate Programs • More Money in Your Pocket
Simply put we know more because we sell more! We are willing to work harder for you to ensure you receive the results you deserve.
Call Today to Learn More and Receive a FREE Current Market Analysis of Your Home
Combine that with our Unique Selling Program and the result is a successful Real Estate transaction.
DOUGLAS AND TREVOR FREEMAN †
‡
Rated top 1% in C02 in 2007* Rated top 2% in the G.T.A of all agents* *(25,000) agents by value of listings sold
www.TorontoNetRealty.com [email protected]
douglas.f [email protected]
416.930.3260
NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT PROPERTIES LISTED FOR SALE. † Denotes Sales Representative ‡ Denotes Broker
416.816.2603
416-533-7466
Hours: Mon.-Wed, Sat. 11:30a.m.-9p.m. Thurs.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10p.m.
