top choice magazine - vol. 03 no. 03 - fall 2009

Fall 2009 • Vol. 03 • No. 03

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Between the hosts of Breakfast Television, Dina and Kevin, and the crew that works

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Photo: Sam Santos / JC Pimentel Photography

Fall 2009 • Vol. 03 • No. 03

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Top Choice Magazine is dedicate to

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Art DirectorMichael Fillier

Client RelationsRaquel Mendes Grace Beckham

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Message from

the Editor

Hello everyone, I hope this Top choice Magazine will find you in good health and fortune! The difference between this issue and all the other ones is very simple, we are “ticking some people

off” and making way more friends, by showcasing all the experience and results of our past efforts. Reinforcing that hard work really pays off!

When I was a kid my grandfather use to tell me “Never let anyone say ‘David is poor, but he is nice’” he told me that I shouldn’t mind if they say “David is a son of a...”. The message was it’s better to have people mad at you than feeling sorry for you. He used to say “let people talk about you, bad or good, but keep talking about you!”

So this magazine issue is a very special one, because it separates the winners from the rest of the pack (read “Kicking Ass!” on page 16) and people are really talking more about us! Thank you to all of you who talk good or bad about us, you probably have nothing better to do with your time and we are glad to help keep you occupied.

So the message from the editor is simple yet serious “Jealousy is a disease... hope you feel better soon.”

This issue features a great collection of winners from many ethnic communities in the GTA, many of which will be receiving their award during 4th Annual Multicultural Top Choice Awards (“Making of: Mul-ticultural Top Choice Awards 2009” on page 48) on November 6th. I would like to personally thank our event presenters ILAC (page 20) and St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic (page 24).

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce for the first time, that the 5th Annual Multicultural Top Choice Awards is already in the works and will be presented by David Sklar & Associates.

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BTCityTv’s Breakfast Television (BT), Toronto's #1 Morning Show is still on TOP!Written by David SilvestrePhotos by Sam Santos

The results of our survey said that Breakfast Tele-vision was voted Top Television Morning Show by the ethnic communities in the GTA.

We always had an idea of what the team of Breakfast Television was like, but we always won-dered: How are they really like behind the cameras?

Well today, we got the opportunity to find out, and we’re sharing it with you!

It was a very early start to the day, we wanted to make sure we’d have enough time to get ready as well as beat that lovely morning traffic straight into the heart of Downtown Toronto into Dundas Square. We were greeted by the producer, Kevin Forget, who was extremely gracious towards us. He led us to the studio where we were able to sit down and watch the live show being aired. We were so surprised by the organization of the show, during every commercial break, the team would start whizzing by, changing the set for the next segment. When it was a commer-cial break, we would look around to see if anyone looked tired or upset, but no! Everyone was smiling and looked happy to be there.

When the show was done, Kevin Frankish, co- host of BT, led us upstairs to where we were going to be presenting the award and showed us around. Monica was offered an amazing espresso which she enjoyed every drop of. After a little tour, we gath-ered together again to present the award. We were so surprised how real everyone was. Whether they were on-air or off, their personalities were always so genuine. During the presentation, we found that they were extremely easy to work with and cooperative.

Welcoming, caring, encouraging, positive, hap-py... just some of the words we find describe the hosts of Breakfast Television, the Top Morning Television Show in the GTA!

They couldn’t express how thankful they were for everyone who voted for them. They also wanted to acknowledge that the show would not be possible without the collective efforts of everyone involved in the show. “This award belongs to the entire team” they said. From our perspective and experience ev-erything is a reflection of how the show is organized, and in this regard we have to thank Kevin Forget the producer of BT, he was helpful and professional on all levels, a perfect example of what this show is made of! •


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When Kevin hosted a high school talk show at a commu-nity cable station in North Bay, he knew his future would be in television. Three years later at age 17, Kevin worked for CKNY Television as a reporter, camera operator, news editor and even anchor! Before joining Citytv in 1991, Kevin spent nine years at The New VR in Barrie. Kevin now dedicates his time to co-hosting Breakfast Television every weekday morning. With his trademark suspenders and quick wit, Kevin has gained a loyal early morning following.

Education

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Diploma Canadore College

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Source: www.breakfasttelevision.ca

Drawing viewers in with her big smile and charismatic screen presence, Dina Pugliese is a force of nature on the small screen. As Co-Host of Breakfast Television, Toronto’s Number One Morning Show, Dina is known for her superb dance moves, impromptu celebrity impressions, infectious laugh and keeping Co-Host Kevin Frankish on his toes! Born in Toronto and raised in Woodbridge, Dina is a self-confessed pop-culture junkie. Her hard-working and professional attitude have led her to host many TV shows.

Dina began her career as Associate Producer of Global Television’s “The Bynon Show” and Entertainment Reporter, Writer and Producer for Toronto 1’s Morning Show “Toronto Today”. She then moved to entertainment, hosting “The A-List” (2004) and Star!’s “Star! Daily”, (2005 - 2007) before joining

“BT” in October 2006.Dina also donates her time to numerous charities, giving

back to the community that has supported her career for so many years.

Education:

• Double Major, Sociology and Mass Communications, York University

• Broadcast Journalism Degree, Humber College

Awards/Honours/Interesting Facts:

• 2006 Gemini Nomination for Best Host in a Lifestyle/Practical Information or Performing Arts Program or Series for “MuchMusic VJ Search - The Series”.

• International ‘shoe-ru’ Ron White designed a boot inspired by Dina that the Duchess of York (yes, Fergie) loved and added to her royal shoe collection - it’s appropriately called ‘The Dina.’

• Dina was recently named one of ‘Top 10 Hottest Women on Television’ by HELLO! Magazine Canada.

Source: www.breakfasttelevision.ca

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Dina Pugliese

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When I watched the movie Slum Dog Mil-lionaire, all I could say was “WOW!”, I felt as though I could relate to the movie in so many ways and it inspired me to share a little bit of my story in hopes that I could inspire someone else.

When I was 8 years old meeting Jackie Chan was all I dreamt of. Growing up in the north interior of Portugal in the small village of Mirandela, there wasn’t very much to do, fortunately enough there was a martial arts studio by my house. I believe it must have been written in my destiny. That was when I start-ed training Kung-Fu, and slowly I felt I was a little closer to my dream, at least through my imagination.

Never would I have thought that this little step was actually a BIG leap to a long jour-ney in the search of myself through fun and adventure.

Every time I think about it, I can remem-ber the smell of the dojo, a training room for martial arts, and it brings back the memories

of being part of a world where you either make it or break it.

At the time, back in Portugal, growing up was certainly different then it is now. There wasn’t a “new age” way of thinking as there is now here in Canada. Then, when you were a kid, you’d be punished on the spot for doing something wrong, everyone knew what a “physi-cal shot” was, especially in martial arts class. I quickly learnt that you either win or lose.

Not too long ago my son said to me “Dad, I got 3rd place in track and field at school to-day!” I was very happy for him, “Wow! Good job, how many kids where running?” When he told me “three kids were in the race”, I couldn’t help but say “So, you LOST?” Clear-ly, that was my mistake, all the other parents looked at me and said “No way! He’s not a loser, he’s the last winner!”

That’s how I learnt that in Canada, we only have winners, even if they lose.

This way of thinking was completely dif-ferent compared to what I learnt during my

childhood. I always believed that I should strive for the best at everything I did, never settling for second best... or last winner. It was this way of thinking that made me passionate for life, to fight for anything I loved.

In Slumdog Millionaire, when the main character was a child, he did what he had to do in order to get the autograph of his movie star idol. His determination and motivation was a result of his environment, an environ-ment that pressured him to fight for every-thing. My dream was to eventually meet Jackie Chan and get his autograph, I knew he would never visit a small village in Portugal, so knew I had to dream big and fight for it.

I kept training Kung-Fu and became a Na-tional Champion in Portugal. I ended up doing many television shows which resulted in many great opportunities. In July 1996, I was given an opportunity to represent Portugal in The World Championships in Hamilton, Canada. I started thinking: Hamilton is right bedside Toronto, and I know Toronto is frequented

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my celebrities all the time, maybe I could stick around and be lucky to complete my dream!

I had earned the respect of my little city, the problem was that I was growing, and my vision was getting clearer - I knew what I needed to do with my life. I decided to visit Canada to represent Portugal in The World Championships and won, I had become The World Champion!

With many offers asking me to stay, it gave me a perfect opportunity to continue my dream, so I decided to stay and build a new life, keeping Jackie Chan as my inspiration and motivation.

I bounced through the work that typical Portuguese immigrants get when they arrive to Canada, started off in landscaping, then construction and finally cleaning. One eve-ning when I was cleaning a bakery, I stopped to read the newspaper on my break. To my surprise, Jackie Chan was on the cover, the ar-ticle stated that he was in Toronto working on the movie Tuxedo with Jennifer Love Hewitt.

I told my boss that I was going to meet him, take a picture with him and that I was going to speak to him. “Dreaming doesn’t pay the bills, plus.. you don’t even speak English!” he said. I looked back and smiled. I was used to aggressive and discouraging words, they were my best friends, they were my fuel to go after what I wanted.

I read that Jackie Chan and other celebri-ties were going to be at the CN Tower the next day for a media interview, I knew this was the opportunity I had been waiting for. Security was so tough the next day that I didn’t think I would be able to get through. I was so close, I knew I couldn’t give up then! It was then when I realized Jackie Chan’s entourage were all wearing red shirts and black hats. It must be destiny, I thought. I was wearing a red shirt and a black hat. I saw an opportunity and took it, I blended into the team and made it past security easily. When we arrived at the top I asked Jackie if I could take a photo with him “for a friend” and he was as humble and

friendly as I always imagined.I couldn’t explain the sense of achieve-

ment I had felt, a dream that I had for so long, I completed it. It inspired me to start a new dream: I had decided I wanted to open up a Martial Arts School of my own.

A few years into the business, the studio had developed quite rapidly. We had many students and many champions, which caught the attention of local media. Stories about the studio and my teachings were becoming popular and made me realize the true benefit of what I was doing. Through these stories the Portuguese community began to recog-nize my teachings and I thought this feeling of recognition should be something that oth-ers should feel. That’s when we started asking people in the community if they knew any-one that should be recognized for something extraordinary that they have done. This idea evolved into what you know today as Top Choice Awards and this is only a small part of the story...

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Quality Education at Affordable PricesCanada’s university system ranks among the best in the world, while at the same time, offers international students affordable tuition fees and living costs. The cost of tuition at a Canadian university ranges from $10,000 to $20,000 which is far lower than comparative tuition in the US or UK. Canada offers

world-class universities, such as McGill, University of Toronto and University of British Columbia which are renowned world wide and consistently highly ranked against well-know Ivy League schools in the US or Oxford and Cambridge in the UK. In addition, all Canadian universities offer excellent education which is different in other countries, like the US, UK or Australia.

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“The place I have decided to stay in Canada is Toronto. There are many reasons why I came to Toronto. There is a lot of excitement in downtown Toronto, all the tourist attractions, multiculturalism and friendly people. There are a lot of buildings and lots of cool things to do such as going to Canada’s Wonderland, observing the ancient art at the ROM, and of course rising up to the top of the CN Tower. There are also other places in Ontario that are near Toronto such as Montreal, Ottawa, Niagara Falls and

many others. I love Canada a lot and I am planning to stay for quite a while.”Hassan from Saudi Arabia

“When I arrived in Canada I couldn’t believe my eyes! Canada is a beautiful country and the government really cares about the infrastructure so it keeps the country in good condition so

visitors and residents can enjoy their lives in a safe environment. Canada has good energy! People are happy and very friendly. It is a country that makes you want to stay longer. It is impossible not to go back to Canada.Alex from Brazil

“I’ve chosen Canada to Study English because it is a multicultural country. I can find Korean food at any corner so when I want to have the food that I had at home it is very easy! Canada

also gives me the opportunity to know other cultures. This country is opened to receive all people from anywhere in the world, so everybody feels that they belong to Canada.” Yae-jin from South Korea

Not only the universities, but Canada’s college system, high school programs, and English language schools all offer superior education at comparatively affordable prices.

Multicultural and Welcoming Canada has a policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. Students who come to Canada are surprised to experience friendly citizens and safe streets. Students, like immigrants, feel welcomed and at home very quickly in Canada.

Safe CitiesCanada’s cities are very safe. In addition to walking on our streets, Canada offers a very safe public transportation system.

Work OpportunitiesInternational students who study at ILAC are well-prepared to enter a Canadian university or college. After graduation, they have the opportunity to work legally in Canada. Also, international students can work on campus while studying at university or college.

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For over 30 years, Big Al’s Aquarium Supercentres have been the pioneers of bringing the mysterious depths of the ocean into the homes of Canadians. They have worked diligently to remain the “The Pond and Aquarium Hobby Specialists”, providing their valued clients with the largest selection of aquariums, aquarium furniture, and aquarium supplies available on the market. Each Big Al’s Supercentre is designed and operated with one main objective in mind: to provide professional service and the

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St. Clair Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is an exciting and new cosmetic medical facility offering the latest in advanced facial rejuvenation and laser hair removal.

Introducing these services for the first time to the multi-ethnic community of St. Clair Ave. West, the founder and medical director Dr. Nino Kuzmar is no stranger to the area having provided primary care to many here since 1992.

Dr. Kuzmar brings his aesthetic medical expertise and familiarity with the community together in this new clinic. “My goal is to provide high quality, non-invasive cosmetic services in a comfortable, familiar and welcoming environment that respects the diversity of the people I have been serving for many years”.A University of Toronto medical graduate,

Dr. Kuzmar has trained with some of the top cosmetic physicians in North America, particularly in the area of cosmetic injectables and non-invasive cosmetic lasers. “The combination of the latest in cosmetic laser technology and advanced injections techniques offer clients truly amazing results that are both safe and far less invasive than the surgical options of the past”.

Dr. Kuzmar and his entire staff would like to extend a warm welcome to the multi-ethnic community of Toronto and look forward to serving their aesthetic medical needs now and in the future.

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You have to be mindful of the dress-code in your company and, if there isn’t one that has been presented to you, you have to take clues from your working environment and the people you work with. The type of business, environment and location will define your business attire. Clothes, accessories and make-up should harmonize with each other and correspond to your body type and personality.

Law � rms, banks and account-ing companies representatives need to dress simply and conser-vatively. You should always have traditional business suits in dark and neutral colors with corre-sponding tops, blouses, jumpers o r polo-necks of quality

fabrics in your wardrobe. A white blouse is a universal variant. Acces-sories should be simple and non-distracting. Apply your make-up and fragrance using a light touch.

In the advertising, entertainment and

fashion industr ies you can be more open

to being creative in your of� ce attire. Bright colors and various fabrics will make your look more appealing and attractive. A creative work � eld also allows more

freedom in choosing accessories and a compatible make-up look. Compatibility and blending of certain elements of your image can complete your fashionable professional look. Comfortable co-ordinated separates are a good choice for those ladies working in settings such as health care or other similar � elds. The goal is to create an image of professionalism and approachability.

If your company is going business-casual or implement-ing a “casual Friday” policy, then women can choose to wear pantsuits, separates, or shirts. Blouses, sweaters, or sweater sets may be worn, but not baggy, revealing or denim clothes. Stick to basic dark and neutral colors while co-ordinating tops, shirts or slacks.

You often hear slogans such as “Dress for success!” and “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have!”. Modern, professional women’s styles correspond not only to accepted practice, but also re� ect femininity and personality. Though many women believe their personal style has no place in business, times are changing. Minor fashionable details are becoming more common in the wardrobes of businesswomen. These details can include bold, chunky gold jewellery, brighter colours and bigger patterns.

ARE YOU “WITH IT”?A real career-oriented businesswoman manages not only to perform her professional duties and be successful but she also knows how to take care of her appearance, attire and personal style. The number one rule is you always need to look profes-sional, neat and be “with it”.

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Now that we have mentioned the different types of business and appropriate basic attire, let’s investigate the current styles in business wear in 2008.

It is essential to understand the basics for mixing and match-ing, and using this foundation to add your personal creative touch. The main items that you must have in your wardrobe are well-� tted black pants, a black skirt, a white crisp cotton shirt and a well-tailored black jacket. Now you can add trendy or personal pieces one at a time. It would be easy to change up the classic look with various cotton tops, turtle-necks, stylish tanks and necklaces. Always make sure your clothes are of a good quality and � t you properly.

You can create a totally person-al, but professional, business look. This year’s fashion demonstrates that silhouettes are becoming bigger with more flowing and

draping styles. The fabric prints are over-sized this year; plaids, houndstooth and herringbone patterns are all exaggerated in bigger and larger patterns. Wide-legs and flares are making their return. Vintage looks and pieces with “school-marm” fabrics from the 40’s are the latest trend once again. There is no shortage of pieces to choose from when it comes to person-alizing your professional image. Two fashion fads that should never show themselves in the work place are “purposely exposed” undergar-ments and slogan t-shirts.

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the best financial security advisor within Toronto’s Portuguese community for the third year in a row Pedro Maia, founder of Maia & Associates Inc has expanded his business and the services that he brings to his clients. Maia is all about customer service. He believes each client is unique and each situation is different. He believes that each client deserves a

financial plan customized to meet his individual needs and requirements. He believes that “Knowledge is Power” and knowledgeable clients make better decisions. Joining him to make this happen is Sean Beneteau, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with many years spent in management positions in the financial and insurance industry. Margot Bourque an Elder Planning Counselor and debt management expert

with nine years experience in the insurance industry and with over twenty-five years experience in the financial services industry. Together with Barry Stewart, an associated financial security advisor and member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, associated advisors Seanna Magee and Carlos Almeida and marketing associates Jennifer Fernandes and Emily Cassidy they bring a wealth of knowledge and

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potential problems and achieve their dreams.

His firm provides full finan-cial services including insurance, financial and estate planning and conservation, mortgages and loans. Well connected both inside and outside the Portuguese com-munity, Maia helps his clients find many other services too.

In regards to insurance, he says, “The biggest misconcep-tion people have about insurance is that it’s expensive. It’s not. It’s expensive not to have it if some-thing happens.”

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Chicken Marsala“Flour coated chicken sauteed with a mushroom and Marsala wine

sauce. Mmmm, rich Marsala sauce, tender chicken - this recipe is sure

to please! Great served with steamed rice and asparagus, if desired.”

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup of butter, divided 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless

chicken meat - cut into 12 pieces2 slices bacon, diced

1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup dry Marsala wine

Servings 6

Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 30min Ready In: 40min

DIRECTIONS

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet. Saute mushrooms until soft, remove 1.

from skillet and place in a small, covered bowl.

Mix flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow dish or bowl. Dredge chicken 2.

in flour mixture. Place bacon in same skillet and cook over low heat until cooked but

not crisp. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and saute coated chicken over medium

heat for 2 minutes each side, adding remaining butter as needed to prevent burning.

Place chicken on a dish, cover and keep warm. In a medium bowl, slowly add water 3.

to cornstarch and mix together, then mix in wine. Pour liquid mixture into skillet,

together with reserved mushrooms. Heat until mixture begins to boil and thickens,

then pour over warm chicken and serve.

FOOD

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is YUMMY! Simple and easy.

1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup vol-

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2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet

chocolate morsels

1 cup chopped pecans

Serve with ice cream (optional)

Preheat oven 325 degrees F.1.

Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high until foamy.

2. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter.

3. Stir in morsels and nuts and spoon into pie shell.

4. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.

5.

* If using frozen pie shell, use deep dish style and thaw completely.

Bake on baking sheet and increase baking time slightly.

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Vinsanto Ristorante offers a warm and inviting atmosphere because of its Florentine design. Wood deacon benches run through the restaurant with two antique chandeliers that hang over the dining area. The long granite bar is adjacent to the dining area, which offers premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Wine fridges keep the temperature of the wine at a perfect condition. The open concept kitchen, with stone facing, allows the patrons to see the excitement and energy it has to offer.

Vinsanto Ristorante combines 1st generation Italian recipes, the highest quality of ingredients, with 2nd generation passion and creativity to bring you a complimentary experience. We are bringing rustic food to a whole new level.

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What is a Wee Reporter?

A Wee Reporter is a kid anywhere in the world who can share videos, pictures or stories through www.WeeReporters.com. They can report on things that are going on in their school, community or even country!

Why was www.WeeReporters.com created?

www.WeeReporters.com was created so that kids from around the world can connect with each other and learn from each others experiences. It’s similar to Facebook, but for kids. It’s safer and doesn’t have mature content.

What does the logo stand for?

The eyes in the logo represent the children’s point of view. The reporters stand for covering what’s going on. The play button means that when you send a video, you can see it. And the antenna sums it up by showing that this can be done all around the world.

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Hey everyone, it’s Dyvine, and Bradlee and we are here at Blue Springs Golf Course in Milton at 7:00am. The rea-son why we’re here is because we’re participating in the Future Golf Stars tournament.

If you were here, you would be just as amazed as we are. The field is so long and so green, it looks like the owners just painted the grass on the ground. The air is so crisp and fresh, every breath I take feels like a boost of energy. There was no garbage anywhere, it was all so clean. The people there were so kind, enthusiastic and very polite.

Although it was a competition, ev-eryone was kind to their competitors. It was so quiet around except when someone would swing really well. Bra-dlee would always shout “Yeah! You’re the best dude!” to anyone that would swing good, I would have lost my voice if I shouted every time he had a good swing because they were always good! The only constant sound I heard were the birds chirping, it was so different compared to Toronto.

We were so hungry when it was finally time to eat, there were so many pizza boxes with so many toppings to choose from! There were also these delicious traditional Indian turnover called samo-sa. I had never even heard of it before, and was a little nervous to try them, but they were so good when I did.

Blue Springs Golf Course is a beautiful place to go. When the tournament fin-ished, everyone gathered to listen to the winner’s speeches. The winner ended up being our tour guide when we start-ed to play, that means we learned from the best. After that, we interviewed the owner and founder of the tournament as well as the 1st Place Winner.

We can’t wait to go there again and cover another event or participate in another Future Golf Stars Tournament, maybe then we’ll win first place!

For more information on Future Golf Stars, check out the next page »

Future Golf Stars 2009He lines up the shot, he swings, it’s a hole in one!Written by: Dyvine SPhotos by: Bradlee S


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80 years of saving eyesThe Bochner Eye Institute celebrates their 80th birthdayWritten by: Dyvine SPhotos by: Bradlee S

Wow, we were on the red carpet... ex-cept not for a movie premier, but for the Bochner Eye Institute’s 80th anni-versary. Before we went inside, we had the opportunity to interview guests, in-cluding two that came all the way from San Diego to celebrate this occasion.

It was better than we had imagined, everything was so elegant and beautiful. The Toronto Raptors mascot was by the door greeting all the guests and he gave us a high five! When we walked in we saw sushi being served, Bradlee

and I were so hungry that we had three pieces each!

Everyone was trying to interview the doctors that own the business, and guess what? We were the only ones that got to interview them! We asked all

three doctors a few ques-tions such as their names and how long they’ve been an eye doctor. When we asked Dr. Raymond M. Stein for his name, Bra-dlee was quick to say “So

everybody loves you? Because every-body loves Raymond, right?” Everyone started to laugh. Then we interviewed Dr. Albert Cheskes and finally Dr. Har-

The Medical Directors of Bochner Eye Institute: Dr. Raymond Stein, Dr. Harold Stein & Dr. Albert Cheskes

“So everybody loves you? Because

everybody loves Raymond, right?”


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old A. Stein, who is not only a doctor but also the author of many books that I have enjoyed, such as “While I Re-member”, we asked Dr. Stein how the institute is still running after 80 years and running one of the top institutes in Toronto. Dr. Stein told us that they are the official eye institute for the Toronto Blue Jays and that even other eye doc-tors come to Bochner Eye Institute to get their eyes checked.

When we finished interviewing the doc-tors Bradlee and I saw a bunch of kids going downstairs so we followed them. There were a lot of operating rooms

Two great guests that came all the way from San Diego

downstairs and we weren’t sure where to go so we followed the voices of the other kids. We finally found the kids and started talking to them. We found out they were Dr. Cheskes grandchil-dren, and right away we asked to inter-view them as well.

As the time came for us to leave, we were escorted by the Toronto Raptors’ mascot. I couldn’t help but think how cool it will be to celebrate the 80th an-niversary for the Wee Reporters. It was a wonderful event and I can’t wait to attend the Bochner Eye Institute’s 90th anniversary!!!

Dr. Harold Stein was among the very first eye doctors in North America to practice laser vision correction

Bradlee goes nose to nose with the Toronto Raptor


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Left to right:Mary & Fab Lucchese,

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Best BuddiesThe Thrill of Ascot, the thrill of charityDavild Silvestre

We had the greatest pleasure when we recently attended one of Toronto’s most entertaining, fashionable and lively fund raising events of the year, “The Thrill of Ascot” at Woodbine

Racetrack. This annual fund raising event was conceived four years ago by John Elwood to raise funds to support the vital programs for Best Buddies Canada, whose mission is to support persons with intellectual disabilities. This year’s event was an outstanding success and we were thrilled to contribute to it. We watched the nine, breathtaking thorough-bred races and observed the beautiful ladies dressed ‘Ascot Elegant’ in dazzling hats and fashionable ensembles, and gentlemen who dressed in their spring finery on a glorious, sunny Spring afternoon in May.

Our good friends Morris Lucchese and his brother Fab Lucchese invited us to join them at this unique charity event at Woodbine Race-track. In attendance were many of Toronto’s most distinguished busi-ness and cultural leaders, as well as an international crowd who flew in from Palm Beach, New York and Europe.

Best Buddies is a fund raising organization with chapters in 42 coun-tries worldwide. It was founded in the United States by Anthony Ken-nedy Shriver in 1989. Best Buddies Canada was established 15 years ago and now has chapters in more than 175 high schools, colleges and uni-versities across Canada. Through its programs, students and individuals with intellectual disabilities are matched in one-on-one friendships, based on their interests. They spend valuable time together enjoying the same experiences that most people take for granted. Best Buddies’ programs open new worlds and lasting friendships for all participants.

Some of the afternoon’s highlights included a fabulous, gourmet buffet, outstanding entertainment, a private betting cage, a visit by one of Canada’s greatest jockey’s of all time – Sandy Hawley, silent and live auctions, nine thoroughbred races and more.

There were also two im-portant presentations. The first honour was the ‘Spirit of Friend-ship Award’ to James Raymond Cowling in recognition of his $ 500, 000 donation to Best Bud-dies. To date, this is the largest donation ever made to the char-ity. Another very special moment was the presentation of the ‘Ascot Leadership Award’ to Fab Luc-chese, a well-deserved honour to a generous and compassionate man. As a father, husband, and CEO of the Jaymor Group, Fab has overcome many challenges and has achieved great success. We congratulate Fab for exem-plifying determination and for supporting “The Thrill of Ascot” right from the very start. And, congratulations to Best Buddies!

To learn more about Best Buddies Canada initiatives, please visit www.bestbuddies.ca

Madam Katrina Mulligan (Judges’ Chambers, Ontario Court of Justice) , John Elwood (Event Chair for “The Thrill of Ascot” Event) and Penny Shore

Palm Beach, Florida Supporters George and Carla Mann

Monica Couto and Cynthia Friedman (From New York and Palm Beach, Founder of Woman’s Leadership Forum)

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Executive Director, Steven Pinnock hands the mic to one of Best Buddies beneficiaries

Fluss Partners LLP, Chartered Ac-countants and Business Advisors are part of the FLUSS GROUP of companies which also includes FSI Consulting Group Inc. and Forensic Strategic Solutions Inc.

Fluss Partners LLP, Chartered Accountants and Business Advi-sors is a full professional services group that deals with small to mid-sized growth oriented com-panies to help them achieve their goals. The firm provides tradi-tional accounting, bookkeeping, audits, reviews and tax services (both personal and corporate), re-organizations, tax planning and preparation of financial statements and financial and estate planning.

Through FSI Consulting Group Inc, the firm provides strategic

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Our Forensic Group, Forensic Strategic Solutions Inc., deals with financial investigation mat-ters such as loss of income calcu-lations, insurance investigations,

accounting for damages, fraud and forensic investigations, due diligence, expert witness testi-mony and matrimonial disputes.

David Fluss is the managing partner of Fluss Partners LLP Chartered Accountants and the Fluss Group of Companies. Da-vid is a multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined business professional, Chartered Accountant (CA), Cer-tified Management Consultant (CMC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Public Accoun-tant (CPA), Certified Fraud Exam-iner (CFE), and Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), who has helped companies and individu-als reach their goals by incorpo-rating proper strategic planning, tax planning, estate planning and accounting and control systems.

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We work directly alongside clients to meet every accounting, tax and business challenge. Fluss Partners LLP was nominated in 2008 by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce for the Business Achievement Award for professional services. In addition, in 2009 the firm won the Top Choice award by being voted the top Chartered Accountants of the year by the Jewish Community in the Greater Toronto Area. (GTA)

We were instrumental in bringing the Business Advantage Group Inc. to the Small Mid-sized En-terprise Community, whereby we have assembled a compelling mix of talents offering a “One-Stop” Solution” for small and mid-sized businesses to stabilize and grow their operations to the next level, providing progressive, creative and

practical alternatives and solutions for issues faced by those busi-ness owners. Business Advantage Group shares its wealth of knowl-edge and talents through semi-nars and conferences at a fraction of the price of in-house executive specialists or outside consultants.Professionals within our orga-nization have spearheaded and

chaired various mastermind groups and lectured on many top-ics over the years. David serves on several boards of Charitable Organizations in his capacity as strategic advisor for organiza-tional development and creative fundraising strategies and contin-ues to work with organizations that require guidance for success.

When we told our clients that we had

won the Top Choice Award for Chartered

Accountant of the year the response was

“We already knew you were the best!”

– David Fluss –

Sanjay Arora & David Fluss

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Euromart Realty Ltd., Brokerage is proud to receive the Top

Real Estate Brokerage of 2009 Award. This Award is dedicat-

ed to Mario Salerno, founder of Euromart realty Ltd., who has

been serving the Real estate industry since 1965. Mario’s

lifelong commitment to hard work and honesty has gained him

the utmost respect from clients and peers alike.

In 2009, Mark Salerno, Mario’s son, took over as Broker of

Record at Euromart Realty Ltd. Mark continues to follow the

guiding principles synonymous with the Euromart brand in pro-

viding his clients with the highest level of customer service. It

is Mark’s mandate to satisfy clients through around the clock

availability, honesty and commitment to getting the best price

for them. Mark has created www.euromartrealty.ca a state

of the art real estate website which is a necessary tool for

home buying and selling in the 21st century.

Stop thinking about your dream home, start finding it on euromartrealty.ca

Mark Salerno, Broker of RecordEuromart Realty Ltd., Brokerage • 60 Charmaine Rd., Vaughan Ontario L4L 1K2

416.460.2118 Ex. 201 www.EuromartRealty.ca Top Real Estate Brokerage of 2009

Mario SalernoBroker of Record • 1980

Mark SalernoBroker of Record • 2009

1st generation experiencemeets 2nd generation creativity

We look forward to your business.

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menu is being worked on. A concept for the decor is chosen to allow consistency through-out the event. For the 4th Multicultural Top Choice Awards, we wanted to exemplify being at the top, and you can’t go any further up than space. To keep with that theme, we want-ed to use a lot of cooler colours mixed with water in various formats, which was translated through the LCD lighting, centre pieces, stage decor and many other details.

We wanted to showcase the variety of cultures that were in attendance through the entertainment. Although not all communi-ties were featured this year, we do hope that in the future we are able to do so. Through music, dance and vocals, we hope to enchant our guests through the beauty of the arts while recognizing business owners for their accom-plishments.

As well as to feature the collective immi-grant spirit in Canada, and celebrate the diver-sity of our nation.

Only once the numbers of guests are con-firmed are we able to start finalizing the re-maining fine elements of the event. Seating plans are charted and production schedules are produced. A production schedule is key for a smooth operation of the event. It allows us to be organized and prepared to evade as many unwanted surprises as possible.

Pivotal to maintaining the prestige who are associated with the event was gaining the sup-port of high quality sponsors, and the impor-tance of conveying each sponsors’ commitment to recognizing the achievements of businesses operated and owned by people who have come from all over the world and settled in our Canada.

We hope that by reading this article, your understanding of what we do here at Top Choice Awards is a little clearer and that you help us with our goal of boundless unity.

award due to a cost associated to participating in many promotions offered. Questions such as “If I was voted by the people, why is there a cost to participate?” are asked. The answer is that when you receive the congratulatory package, you earn the title which warrants you the option to participate, but you are not obligated to participate in order to promote yourself as a Top Choice Award winner. IF you feel that this type of promotion is appropriate for your business growth and decide to partici-pate, you are engaging with many types of pro-motions including the celebratory gala where you can network with other potential clients to your business and will receive a trophy on stage with media coverage, also you will have your business featured on Top Choice Maga-zine, and receive the survey results as tools to understand your market position which can be compared to your competition, resulting in a clearer view of your target. Results are simple: reinforcing your image on actual clients and impressing future potential customers.

After a long endeavour to contact all the winners, responses start to gather. Some decide to participate in the event promotion, others participate by promoting their award winning status in their own marketing strategies and many wait for the result of others to see if it re-ally works for them. It is the weeks leading up to the event that become slightly chaotic. With the process of contacting all the winners, we are also planning the gala, as well as putting together the next issue of Top Choice Maga-zine. Since winners are given such a lenient re-sponse date, following the participation form deadline we are on a tighter schedule to gather all magazine content as to have sufficient time to create an ad and receive approval.

Up until this point, much of the planning for the event was to a minimum. The date has been chosen, the venue is booked and the

As another year comes to an end, also comes the time for the annual Multi-cultural Top Choice Awards Gala. For

the past three years, diverse winners gather to-gether for an extravagant event hosted by Top Choice Media Group. On that evening, busi-nesses and professionals from various ethnic communities of the GTA gather to be recog-nized and rewarded for their contributions of immigrants to the Canadian economy.

As soon as the doors open it’s show time! Months of planning and preparation are final-ly out of our hands and in the hands of fate. It hasn’t been an easy process collecting everyone together, but here, you will get a glimpse of what it took to plan the 4th Multicultural Top Choice Awards.

It’s a simple enough process, during a three month period the ballots are open. People cast their votes to various business or profession-als. Voting is limited to 5 votes per person per survey via I.P. identifications. During this time, nominees are contacted and encouraged to spread the word about the survey. At the end of that process, votes are tallied and winners are generated from various categories selected; and so it begins.

Thousands of votes were cast, hundreds of nominations were entered and you can definitely say there were quite a few categories chosen. For people who are unfamiliar to Top Choice Awards, they may not understand the concept in which the award is based on. Our goal is to create understanding and resonate national harmony by promoting the positive aspects and impacts of multiculturalism in Canada as well as promote Canada as a key destination to create and sustain businesses across all sectors of industry, despite race, co-lour, religion and cultural background.

Many people may not understand our pur-pose and believe that they are “purchasing” an

Making of: Multicultural Top Choice Awards 2009Months of planning and preparation are finally out of our hands and in the hands of fate, get a glimpse of what it took to plan the 4th Multicultural Top Choice Awards

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Proud recipient of the Top Choice Award for

Top Carpet Retailer of 2009 in the GTA

Jarvis Rug Company, established since 1984, isoneoftheleadingmanufacturersandimportersof carpets and broadloom in Canada. Some ofitsclientsincludearchitects,planners,designers,corporateandretailcustomers.

JarvisRugCompanyprovidestheperfectcarpetforthatspecialspaceinyourhomeoroffice.Toproducethisworkofartrequirescreativedesign,knowledgeofmaterials, productionandqualitycontrol.JarvisRugCompanykeepspacewiththechangingmarket,design,coloursandtechniquesofmanufacturing.

JarvisRugCompanymaintainsahighstandardforECOinproduction,shippingandpackagingtohelpprotecttheglobalenvironment.Ourcarpets,notonlybringwarmth,energyandcomfortbutcanbepassedon forgenerationsascarpetsareinvestmentsthatincreaseinvalueovertime.

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Hardwood and laminate flooring sales andinstallation.

Ms.RosaliMortonisourinhouseinteriordesignerandispleasedtoworkwithyouonanysizeproject.

IwishtothankmywifeTeresa,forhersupportandcreativity,TopChoiceAwards,Arrido, IIdex, IDSandtoallmystaffovertheyears,ourclientsandcustomers,theMarkezfamilyfortheirsupportandgenerosityandtotheweaversandtheirfamiliesinIndia,Peshawar,Nepal,IranandHerta.

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Q. Can I take a carpet home from Jarvis Rug Co. to see if it is the right choice, fits properly and looks great in our space?

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Eddie was once again named “The Mortgage Specialist Of The Year” by Top Choice Awards, a nationally recognized organization which polls the public for their top choice based on quality, service, value and professionalism. This is the third time Eddie has won the award.

trust the 2005, 2008, and 2009 Top Choice Award Winning Broker of the year, Eddie Quindamo.

For nearly 20 years Eddie has provided his clients all of the

benefits of a large Brokerage House, with the small town personal touch you can trust.

Eddie’s reputation has been built on quality customer care, honesty and integrity as cornerstone’s of his business.

Mortgage Centre franchise, an affiliate of CIBC, and the largest mortgage brokerage house in

Canada. This opened the doors to the most competitive products and rates on the market and allows Eddie to confidently serve clients all across The Greater Toronto and Surrounding Area, with offices in Woodbridge, Bradford and Huntsville “We are here to help you in many different ways and languages”

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Proud recipientTop Café in the GTA

Café Caché is a family-owned and operated business founded by a local Vaughan family. Rosa and her two daughters, Daniela and Rita, decided to open Café Caché because, being residents of Maple themselves, they felt the area was in dire need of a good place to meet with friends, family, or that special someone, and have a great cup of coffee, homemade dessert or a delicious meal.

T he foundat ion of C afé C aché is their authent ic , homemade des ser t s . With delicious tiramisu, a variety of cakes and pie s , c hocolate f ondue and de c adent biscot ti – Café Caché’s mouth-watering, homemade desser t s are sure to satis f y everyone’s sweet tooth. They also have a vast array of f lavoured cof fees, and the best creamy cappuccino, lat té, espresso, hot chocolate and icy drinks – which are the perfect addition or end to any meal.

For those who prefer something a lit tle less sweet, Café Caché also of fers all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a variety of healthy, fresh wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups and arguably the best veal sandwiches and gourmet pizzas in town!!! Café Caché is also fully licensed – therefore, you can expect a great variety of martinis, cocktails, liqueurs and more.

Apart from their delicious menu, Café Caché offers a cozy and comfortable, yet classy and upscale atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax, socialize and get away from life’s everyday stresses. Café Caché’s fully-licenced outdoor patio is now open. With its fresh greenery and vibrant floral outdoor décor – Café Caché’s patio is a wonderful oasis waiting to be enjoyed.

You can also rely on Café Caché to help you

host a private function or cater your special event. Every last detail of your special event will be handled with the utmost quality and care, leaving your guests truly impressed. And with wireless internet access available and plenty of work space, Café Caché is also great for business meetings or seminars. A s if all of the above were not enough – the owners of Café Caché are true believers that you do not need to spend a for tune to enjoy top quali t y food and ser vice – therefore it should come as no surprise to see how reasonably priced Café Caché’s menu ac tually is.

So come visit Café Caché for yourself . . . you will not be disappointed. Café Caché is by far, the best new hot spot in Vaughan and you have yet to experience a café until you experience Café Caché.

905-738-9198 • 255 Bass Pro Mills Drive • Unit 802 • www.cafecache.ca

Rita Rosa Daniela

Tucked away behind the Vaughan Mills Mall is a new hidden gem just waiting to be discovered!!!

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ExpoSystems Canada is an award-winning manufacturer of quality exhibits and displays and has been

serving the tradeshow & display industry since 1965.

As the largest Canadian manufacturer of modular display system solutions, the company has a 45,000 square foot production facility that houses an assembly plant, wood shop with CNC capabilities and a metalworking shop. Their facility also has a spectacular 3000 sq ft showroom where the visitors can see a wide range of modular display solutions. From simple pop up and table top displays or an entire range of banner displays, to complete custom modular solutions, a variety of options can be seen in action in their very own unique “trade show environment”.

ExpoSystems Canada offers full service, turnkey exhibit solutions for any customer all under one roof. From no-charge design and re-design service, through to build, in-house large format printing, as well as installation and dismantle anywhere in the world through their world wide partner network. Their Show Services department can handle all logistics and show service needs, including electrical requirements, carpet & pad, furniture rental and all other ancillary services. The Company also offers display storage and rental options. With Exposystems, the client can have it all – as much or little as they require.

The majority of ExpoSystems products are made in Canada, which means quicker turnaround and often a more cost effective solution. All products that are produced by ExpoSystems Canada are backed by their “ExpoSystems Lifetime Warranty”, which protects the customer against any material failure or workmanship on all hardware products (graphics cannot be warranted).

They will repair or replace your product at no charge. The Company is dedicated to providing first class products with no compromises whatsoever on quality. They have a team of direct sales people and a host of customer service dealer representatives waiting to help in any way possible, even just some advice on an upcoming tradeshow.

Whatever your needs, Exposystems Canada can offer a complete solution; from a table top unit right up to a custom designed modular tradeshow solution, they will work together with you to find the best solution to fit your needs.

ExpoSystems Canada is a multiple winner of the prestigious Top Choice award as an industry leader for the past several years. ExpoSystems Canada strives to be the best that they can be and they are constantly looking for ways to improve the service & products that they have to offer you.

Ecological choicEs.ExpoSystems Canada believes in being socially responsible. Five years ago they implemented an ecological program. Modular systems have always been an ecologically responsible choice over the long term. They

are most definitely a ‘green’ solution in that they can be re-used over and over again, typically with a lifespan of approximately 5 years. This greatly reduces the need to attack & abuse the Earths natural resources.

The goal that they set out to achieve was to maximize the use of post-consumer recycled material in the manufacture of their displays. A vast majority of the materials used in the production of their range of products are ‘eco-friendly’ with the use of post-consumer recycled materials: From their proprietary ExpoProfile range which is made from 80% post-consumer recycled aluminium, to their eco-fi fabric that is 100% produced from recycled plastic drinks bottles. For every 10 ft pop up portable display that is produced with their fabrics, they reduce the number of plastic bottles that go to landfill by 80 bottles.

A honeycomb core is used in the production of their Edge Panel System, which is manufactured from post-consumer recycled cardboard and the aluminum used in the frames of these panels also includes post consumer material.

ExpoSystems Canada also offers a unique recycling program. Once the client has finished with their display, ExpoSystems will arrange for the unit to be broken down disposed of in an environmentally friendly way and put it back into the recycling chain. The main benefit is helping clients reduce their carbon footprint.

ExpoSystems Canada is passionate about and committed to ensuring they try to improve not only our environment but the environment of our children as well.

ExpoSystems Canada, “Making YOU Stand Out” and leading the way to a brighter, cleaner future!

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If you have a message for your customers, ExpoSystems Canada will get it out there for you.

Nigel Vance-Lousada, President

VISION... COURAGE... PASSIONEvery successful company has it’s

own secret and a source of inspiration, for ExpoSystems Canada that source is its President Nigel Vance-Lousada.

In a matter of 5 years, Nigel has transformed the fledgling ExpoSystems

Canada company into a full flight industry leader. His passion trickles

deep into the company from its designers to its sales people. You can

hear the company motto in every stride of every employee as they work to

“Make YOU Stand Out!”

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With a breadth of knowledge and experience in the constantly

changing mortgage market Zelia Gouveia is the home financing

expert you have been looking for. Zelia has nearly 20 years of

experience in the Financial Services Industry and the unique ability

to provide workable solutions tailored to helping her clients achieve

their financial goals. She plays an important role in the mortgage

process, providing clients with sound advice and exceptional

customer service. Whether you are buying your first home or you

are a seasoned homeowner looking to access home equity, transfer a

mortgage or refinance an existing mortgage you can rest assured that

Zelia will customize a mortgage solution that is right for you.

As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust,

Zelia is able to meet her clients at their convenience,

after banking hours, evenings and weekends. Years of

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BUSINESS

EnterVote.com & Top Choice AwardsWhat’s the deal?

SURVEYING

What’s the Deal? EnterVote.com & Top Choice Awards

Top Choice Award winners are decided by surveys on EnterVote.com, but do you know how it works?David Silvestre

People’s choice. That’s always been the goal at Top Choice Awards and in order to poll the people you need an effective

method of surveying. When we began Top Choice Awards 5 years ago, we conducted the survey ourselves, using our own website and staff. But as things grew, so did the need for a dedicated surveying platform, which you know today as EnterVote.com.

Hosting surveys is only the beginning for EnterVote.com. EnterVote.com also receives and processes thousands of written forms and data collected by telephone and EnterVote.com street survey teams. Once a survey is complet-ed the data (from all sources) is tabulated and the results are released and sent to Top Choice Awards for the purpose of awarding the win-ners. Once Top Choice Awards receives the results it is there job to identify if the business is legitimate (eg still in business) and collect the contact information for communication purposes.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VOTE AND A RATING

Recently a new type of award – the Top Rated Award – has been created by Top Choice Awards and the EnterVote.com survey reflect that. When completing a survey respondents have the opportunity to enter their personal opinion of the business or professional’s levels of quality, service, value and professionalism. What’s the difference between a vote and rat-ing? Although valuable, a vote can be cast by a person who has never used the product or

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service, solely based on the popularity of the business or professional; this is why it is often referred to as the popular vote. A rating on the other hand can only be accurately made by re-spondents who have some experience with the business or professional.

AWARDS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

With the advances of the internet we are able to conduct EnterVote.com surveys all over the world! Which means the reach of the Top Choice Award & Top Rated Award is unlimited.

WHAT’S THE POINT

Our mission is to provide the most popular and top rated businesses to consumers around the world and to recognize groups and indi-viduals who have inspired or motivated others to be the best that they can.

What consumers gain is the knowledge that an award given through EnterVote.com and Top Choice Awards comes with the trust of thousands of respondents. They can save themselves time and money that could other-wise be lost when using another product or service.

Businesses and professionals gain the awareness that their products and services are appreciated by their clients and through the award they develop a stronger relationship

with them. The marketing uses of the award result in increased business, as new clients are willing to try them because they know that they are a reputed business or professional.

GET INVOLVED

If you want to get involved simply visit EnterVote.com -or- if you are looking for a winner visit TopChoiceAwards.com. Tools for businesses are also available online, just look for the “Get Rated” ribbon and the download-able “Get Rated” form.


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David Costa’s devotion to advance the community’s best interests in court has made him a repeat winner as our fa-vourite lawyer.

His humble father Avelino, from mainland Portugal, in-stilled a strong work ethic. David’s mother Armelina, from the Azorean island of Teixeira, introduced social awareness and practical sensibility.

With degrees in music and education from the University of Toronto, and further accolades from the Royal Conser-

vatory of Music, David’s diverse background groomed him to teach World Issues and both American and Canadian history.

This led to his interest in law, resulting with David acquiring law degrees from BOTH countries!

David has developed a full-service law practice in the heart of our Portuguese community, on Toronto’s main Bloor Street West artery. His team of skilled and experienced lawyers and staff address all legal areas ranging from corporate and immigration to estates, per-sonal injury and family.

David focuses his personal energy on defending the wrongly ac-cused and those otherwise struggling through the criminal justice system. His insight in helping those overcome tragic inner and so-cial conflict remain a key reason people in crisis choose David to defend their causes, great and small.

“Your Full ServiceLaw Firm”“Your Full Service

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Creative, practical solutions at every stage make us the competitive choice to achieve your business or personal objectives. We strive to

exceed your expectations by providing you with efficient, cost-effec-tive and quality legal services.

(416) 535-6329 • 1015 Bloor St W, Torontowww.CostaLawFirm.ca

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Authentic Portuguese cuisine from an authentic Portuguese family, that’s why diners choose Bairrada Churrasqueira.

Upon entering Bairrada Churrasqueira one finds an ambiance of casual family dining where authentic Portuguese cuisine can be savored in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The food is anything but casual! Bairrada has an adventurous menu that presents Portuguese classics with a flavourful flare that will leav-er your appetite satisfied and make you come back for more! In the summer months, the true feeling of Portugal’s culture can be experienced on the spacious outdoor patios, where you can savor delicious specialties right off the charcoal grill. You can choose the perfect companion for your meal from Bairrada’s fine selection of full-bodied Portuguese wines and cocktails and be sure to leave room for one of the tantilizing desserts or mouth watering Port wines!

Family values are a strong part of Portuguese culture and at Bairrada it is no different. Bairrada is the top choice of families for Portuguese take-out in the GTA, so when you can’t get the family to Bairrada you can bring Bairrada to your family.

Bairrada is a family owned and operated restaurant that was established in 1989 by Senhor Carlos Pires. Over the past 20 years, Carlos has developed the Bairrada Churrasquera lega-cy, working closely with his sons who will proudly continue its success and growth. Bairrada now has 3 locations in the GTA which have strengthened the upward momentum of the restau-rant and have people of all backgrounds raising an eyebrow with genuine interest towards Portuguese cuisine and culture.

When dining at Bairrada Churrasqueira, a delicious meal and a great time is guaranteed.

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Auto. Collision. As much as we try we cannot seem to

keep these two out of our lives. The worst part of an auto col-lision is not the accident itself, but the headaches we get when dealing with the outcome. It’s not just about body repair! It’s also paint, frame straightening and the nightmare of filing your insur-ance claim. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a shop that could take care of all that for you? Joe Gomes thought it would be a good idea and that’s why he es-tablished Jay’s Auto Collision, which has been taking the hassle out of auto collision since 1995.

Over the years, Joe and his team have been providing full-service auto collision recovery with the honesty and respect you would come to expect from a Portu-guese founded business. The Portuguese community is only a part of their diverse, multi-cultural clientele. “The sup-port of the [Portuguese] com-munity has been an important part of our success” says Joe modestly. Joe’s appreciation for his community has been mutual as Jay’s Auto Collision has been rewarded with the Top Choice Award for 3 consecu-tive years – 2006, 2007 & 2008.

Located at 16 Belvia Road (Lakeshore & Kipling) in Eto-bicoke, Jay’s Auto Collision has become one of Toronto’s primary auto collision service providers. Relied upon by vari-ous towing fleets, accredited insurance companies, sup-pliers and an extensive list of valued clientele. Their reputa-tion has been built by a com-mittment to the highest service standards, refined workman-ship and customer service.


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“Our mission is to constantly improve the level of customer service by listening to and understanding the customer’s needs. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.”

- Joe Gomes


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During my professional career I have encountered all different kinds of situations and have come across very different people. Some exiting people, some easy going people, some con�-dent people and even some hard to work with people, but it has been all these very different people in very different situations that have made me the professional I am today. It has been this diversity that has taught me how to do my job and do it well. I have put forth all of my knowledge and honesty into giving the best possible service to all my clients. And vow to continue to provide the same. I would like to thank all who have put their trust in me as well as all who have voted so that this could become a reality. I would also like to thank Top Choice Awards for this great event in distin-guishing the valuable profes-sionals we have in our community as well as all other communities.

It has been with great honour and appreciation that I have accepted this award for the past three years. I would also like to thank my family for standing by me through out the years and a very special thank you to my clients and friends without them all of this would not be possible. I would like to wish you, all the happiness, health and success!

Durant a minha carreira pro�s-sional encontrei diversas situacões, como tambem encontrei diversos tipos de pessoas, umas faceis de lidar outras con�antes, e pessoas dif�ceis de trabalhar, mas tem sido essas pessoas differentes e situações di�ceis que me �zerão o pro�ssional que sou hoje. É com essa diversidade de pessoas que me ensinaram a fazer o meu melhor trabalho. Ao longo deste tempo tenho posto pro�ssionalismo e hon-estidade para dar o melhor serviço aos meus clients. E faço um voto de continuar a provi-denciar esse mesmo serviço.

Eu gostaria de approveitar esta oportunidade de agra-decer a todas as pessoas que con�aram em mim e a todos que votaram em mim para que isto se torna-SE realidade. Tambem gostaria de aproveitar para agradecer ao Top Choice Awards para este grande evento que destingue os valiosos pro�ssionais que temos na nossa comunidade como tambem em todas as outras.

É com uma grande honra e appreciação que eu tenho aceitado este premio nos ultimos três anos. Gostaria de agradecer a minha familia por ter me apoiado durante estes anos todos e um especial agradeçimento aos meus clients e amigos, sem eles nada disto seria posivel. Os meus sinçeros votos de felicidade, saude e sucesso!

416-606-3271 Direct Line416-656-3500 Of�ce

[email protected] St Clair Ave W,Toronto ON M6E 1C7

Toni MartinsRe/Max 2000 Realty Inc.

Our rich brand style of work is unique.

The uniqueness of our work reflects the

personality and style of our clients. We

are non obstrusive and non cheesy.

Our objective is very simple. We

capture the moment the way it truly capture the moment the way it truly

happened and allow the magic of our happened and allow the magic of our

editing define the emotion. Our editing define the emotion. Our

dramatic and documentary film dramatic and documentary film

approach is captivating and will leave approach is captivating and will leave

you breathless.

Danny Avelar

President/Creative Director

Danny established xpression video in Danny established xpression video in

2001 and the video production studio 2001 and the video production studio

has quicky evolved into a leading has quicky evolved into a leading

contender in the wedding and event contender in the wedding and event

industry. Xpression video is a industry. Xpression video is a

three-time recipient of the Top Choice three-time recipient of the Top Choice

Award for Top Videographer of the Award for Top Videographer of the

Portuguese community in the GTA

lifestyle wedding films

416.320.9001www.XpressionVideo.com

s i m p l i c i t y a t i t s f i n e s t

Canada’s #1 Choice in Child CareCanada’s #1 Choice in Child Care & Elder CareElite Care Canada was voted once again the Top Nanny Service in 2009. We are very proud to have of-fered once more an exceptional ser-vice to our clients and want to thank everyone for their support which helped Elite Care Canada develop the highest reputation in the industry.

We understand that every family is unique and different and so are our nannies. That is why Elite Care Canada is the only nanny agency recruiting care-givers from more than 80 countries all over the world to meet special needs and requirements of Canadian families. We offer caregivers and nannies with an extensive background of childcare or eldercare experience, outstanding skills and qualifications from different coun-tries. Elite Care Canada customizes caregivers by three diverse programs in order to find the perfect match for every family, always keeping the chil-dren’s and seniors’ well being at heart.

Remarkable changes happened since last year when Elite Care Canada was already voted Top Nanny Service. Those changes not only affected Elite Care Canada, but the Live-in Caregiver Pro-gram itself. Newspaper articles and reporters were investigating nanny agencies that abuse nannies and ask-ing for horrendous fees to come to

Canada. Elite Care Canada kept its strong reputation throughout the whole time and even reacted with positive changes such as a growing team of staff members, all putting their heart into their work, and make the process of hiring a Live-in Caregiver as easy as possible. Staff members of Elite Care Canada inform Canadian employers constantly about changes to make the process as transparent as possible.

Another way of showing how confident Elite Care Canada feels about its ser-vice in those difficult times was the introduction of an extended replace-ment guarantee for every family for up to two years. Should issues occur with the family and the nanny, the agency is always there to help right away and finding a new nanny if needed. Also, some caregivers like to experience Canada for one year only and instead of going through the full process of finding a suitable caregiver and agen-cy again, families working with Elite Care Canada can go the easy way and just call their placement consultant.

Elite Care Canada also joined the big-gest reward program in Canada: the Air Miles Reward Program. The AIR MILES Reward Program is an iconic brand in Canada. In fact, 97% of Ca-nadians know it well. The brand en-

joys the highest activity rates of any mass loyalty program, with approxi-mately two-thirds of all Canadians ac-tively collecting reward miles. We are proud to say that families collecting Air Miles can make the hiring process of a caregiver count double, not only will the family hire the best caregiver in the market, but they will also be able to collect Air Miles in addition.

Elite Care Canada is dedicated to its clients offering an unique service to make sure all needs and requirements are met. Highly standardized interview processes help the agency find profes-sionals all over the world who want to experience Canada and become part of a new family. Goals are set high for the coming year to make sure to ex-tend Elite Care Canada’s reputation.

Elite Care Canada is a registered trademark of International Migration Facilitators Inc.

(416) 590 7429 Toll-free: 1-877-242-7706

www.elitecarecanada.com

Proud recipient Top Nanny Agency


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go where yourHappytakes you

(416) 531-50001245 Dupont St

www.happytravellers.ca

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416 534-7354 • 2066 Dundas St W

Torreense Seafood Platter

We make every meal with love. Tia Emilia


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Torreense2

Top Butcher Shop

Two Locations!

1042 Bloor St W(416) 531-7462

&1326 Dundas St. W

(416) 533-0101

In Toronto

www.NossoTalho.com

LOCAL 27222 Rowntree Dairy RdVaughan, ON L4L 9T2Telephone: 905-652-4140facsimile: 905-652-4139

CARPENTERS & ALLIED WORKERS LOCAL 27UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERCIA

The Executive and Staff of Carpenters & Allied Workers Local 27 would like to thank our members and the community at large for this great recognition

BUILDING FOR A STRONGER FUTURE.

EXECUTIVE

Mike Yorke - PresidentWalter Tracogna - Vice PresidentUcal Powell - Financial Secretary

Carlos Pimentel - Recording SecretaryDean Marsh - Treasurer

Darren Sharpe - ConductorHelder Ramos - Warden

Paul Daly - TrusteeChris Crompton - TrusteeChris Campebell - Trustee

Andre Arsenault Don Penteluke Doug HerringtonFrank Munno Joe Sprajc John Noble

Leslie Hanecak Mike Humnphries Mike VukovicRobert Chang Ron Roy Sergio Lopes

Tony Bucci Vitor Almeida

Steven Del Duca - Public Affairs Jim Vlahos - Legal Counsel


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Local 272

F L Y E R S

S T A T I O N A R Y

B O O K L E T S - L A B E L S

N E W S L E T T E R S - M A G A Z I N E S

P O S T C A R D S - P O S T E R S - B A N N E R S

E N V E L O P E S - C A T A L O G U E S - C A L E N D A R S

B R O C H U R E S - C O L O U R A N D B / W C O P I E S - A N D M O R E !

C o m p l e t e P r i n t i n g S e r v i c e s

COLOUR COPIESAS LOW AS

39¢ each

ENVELOPESAS LOW AS

$90 / MPOSTERSAS LOW AS

$5.50/sq ft.

4-time recipient forTop Printing Services

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BENTO’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE

have pushed Bento’s Auto Service Centre to the high level of performance that it has today. With the loyalty of his employees and clients in hand, Sr. Bento runs his business with much deserved pride and dignity.

Mr. Bento’s

OPEN24 Hrs

hard work and dedication Your Top Choice!

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Audio/VideoSweet Section Western Union Xpress Money Passport Photo

Rug Doctor Rental Key Cutting ATM Faxing Photocopying

Much more than a grocery store!

GOLDEN GROCERIES

3-time recipient of the Top Choice Awards for South Asian Grocery Store of the year 2007, 2008 and 2009

5 Locations Across The GTA905 612 8288www.goldengroceries.com

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Azeitonas

BOM PETISCOAtum

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CANNED FISH

Açores

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W e w o u l d l i k e t o t h a n k o u r c l i e n t s f o r m a k i n g u s t h e i rTo p C h o i c e F o o d D i s t r i b u t o r


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Factory & Warehouse

50 Caledonia Park Rd.Toronto, OntarioT: 416 652 0416

30 Ossington Ave.Toronto, OntarioT: 416 537 0416

1381 Dufferin St.Toronto, OntarioT: 416 535 0416

All the equipment necessary to make your wine and bottle it.

Voted Top Wine Making Supplies & Equipment of 2009

The Grapes and Juice for your taste™

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From the imaginationInto the fiery forgeBeneath the hammer’s beatingsMetal transformed...

It’s carefully weldedAnd crafted with feelingThis is the journeyat International Fence & Railings

FENCE AND RAILINGS INC(416) 604-8711

75 Densley Ave., Toronto

4-Time recipienT Top railing ServiceS 2006-2009

Owners

MarioRui

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Marbles of Portugal was founded in 1987 by Amilcar “Mico” Jacinto, a Portuguese craftsman. He was the first in the city to import a complete line of exclusively Portuguese marble and granite. The standing of Portuguese stones, namely marbles, in the international market was, and still is, very high. Amilcar knew this and wanted to offer these high valued stones to a North American market. Since then, Marbles of Portugal have continued to import fine marbles, granites and, most recently, limestones for both industry and consumer use. Marbles of Portugal have expanded their import to include various granites from Brazil, India and Italy to meet the demand of a growing industry.

Marbles of Portugal is still servicing its valued clients in Canada and the United States. Our 12,000 square foot facility includes a showroom, warehouse and a workshop dedicated to customizing your special needs. Our workshop is capable of manufacturing décor concepts for the commercial, residential and construction industries.

4-time Top Choice Award Recipient

Top Marble and Stone Retailer 2006-2009

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(416) 534-5155Showroom • 11 Dublin St., Torontowww.marbles-of-portugal.com


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INJURY LAW IS ALL WE DO!Navdeep Singh“I was in a serious car accident and I had legal disputes with my own insurance company who cut off my benefits, as well as the insurance company for the at–fault driver. At the end of the day, Mr. Kotak exceeded my expectations and secured a large six–figure settlement.”

C. Jagasar“I was in a car accident in 2004. There were complicated legal issues and Mr. Kotak handled the file with determination and professionalism. The final settlement was greater than I expected.”

TESTIMONIALS

Effective October 1, 2003 legislation was proclaimed in Ontario dramatically changing the insurance act and making the path to be fairly compensated more difficult than ever. At my office we work as a team to maximize the money you are awarded.

Nainesh Kotak, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B.Barrister-at-Law, Solicitor & Notary PublicPersonal Injury Law

905.755.8900120 Traders Blvd. E, Suite 120, Mississaugawww.KotakLaw.com

Car aCCidentsWrongful deathslip & fall aCCidentsdog BitesdefeCtive produCtsCpp Claimslong termdisaBilityClaims

three-time recipient Top Injury Law Services

K DSSLAND

Program HigHligHts

The childhood is a unique period of human life. The most important goal of our Centre is to create psychological comfort and emotional well-being of a child, to help the children to be creative and active persons. Our well balanced program is planned to ensure quality by offering a developmental approach to the education of children. The teaching staff is devoted to creating the atmosphere of love, happiness and fun.

Daycare Centre

RussianEnglishFrench

MathematicsScienceMusic Arts And Crafts

Dance/BalletPhysical Education

Three-time recipientTop Childcare Services

(905) 482-17848700 Dufferin St., Unit #19-21, Concord

www.kidsisland.ca

Hi there, it’s me again, Dyvine Silvestre, I guess most of you already know me, but if you don’t I am an amateur writer and I’m turning 12 in November. During the past summer I went on a vacation outside of Canada for two weeks and I had a great time, but after a while I started to feel like I was missing something. I only realized what it was when I came back to Canada, it was Multiculturalism and my good friends teaching me more about their country.

My best friend Janique is from Trinidad, we teach each other about our cultures (my back-ground is Portuguese) and we always end up saying the same thing: “I am glad to be ‘able’ to be your friend. Thank you Canada!”. Canada has brought together so many nations and makes them feel like they are all equal and at home!

Other countries are suffering over hunger, thirst, war and slavery, so when people immigrate to Canada they appreciate the country and slowly the people who live in it. Last night I watched a movie the movie was about “racism”, in that movie I wondered how other parts of the our world kill people because they are White, Black, Brown, Mulatto... don’t we all have the same heart, the same mind, the same soul? WE ARE ALL THE SAME! Right??!!

Multiculturalism is a way of uniting dif-ferent cultures and treating each other

equally. We all identify ourselves in one way or another, some like singing, some dancing, some writing (me), or soccer (my brother); we all identify our countries by singing the national anthem and speaking the language. But in Canada we bring all communities and combine them all in one “mind set” of being around other cultures. A mind set is the way our mind thinks,

sees and does things. Around the world differ-ent people have differ-ent mind sets and tend to do things differently. For example if they see a person from a different country they may judge

them by the way they look, but here in Canada we want to learn more about the other culture. Isn’t that how every country should be?

My dad always tells me “invest in yourself and it will pay you forever”, meaning to learn and explore and find out what you can do, and do it! I follow that idea and try to explore as much as I can with all cul-tures in my Toronto, my Canada!

Peace and love to all!!! Dyvine Silvestre

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I am glad to be ‘able’ to be your friend. Thank you Canada!”.

By: Dyvine Silvestre

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