Toronto Livings Podcast: All About Garden Suites in Toronto In episode 56 of the Toronto Livings podcast, hosts Mark Savel and Joey Virgilio dive deep into the topic of garden suites, discussing the process, costs, and regulations involved in building one in Toronto. They share insights on the necessary steps, potential challenges, and financing options. The episode also features a lively discussion about their recent food adventures, including dining experiences at Lisbon hotel and Nodo Hillcrest, as well as anecdotes about meeting celebrities and updates on new real estate listings. Tune in for an informative and entertaining conversation about all things Toronto real estate, culture, and food! (00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview (01:15) Food Adventures and Restaurant Reviews (07:43) New Real Estate Regulations in Ontario (10:05) F1 Excitement and Personal Anecdotes (12:38) New Property Listings and Celebrity Encounters (18:25) Deep Dive into Garden Suites (22:57) Celebrity Encounters and Preferences (23:20) Building Code and Fire Code Compliance (23:56) Tree and Ravine Protection Bylaw (25:52) Garden Suite Requirements and Parameters (27:58) Celebrity Discussions and Preferences (32:05) Garden Suite Planning and Consultation (35:13) Building Permits and Construction Process (44:11) Financing and Cost Considerations (48:12) Final Thoughts and Shoutouts Show Notes Exploring Garden Suites with Lorena M | Episode 46: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00w4gzrX6iXIhqv2yFtymi?si=06a1fd3d97804b3b New Generation Sushi - http://newgenerationsushi.ca/ Lisbon Hotel - http://www.lisbonhotel.ca/ Nodo Hillcrest - https://www.nodohillcrest.ca/ Laneway Housing Advisors aka Marty Laneway - https://lanewayhousingadvisors.com/ City of Toronto's Portal for Garden Suites: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/garden-suites/ Where You Can Find Us 🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/ 🖥️ Instagram Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/ Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/ 🎙 Weekly Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate

Amazon Primes Luxe Listings Toronto Review | Episode 55 In this episode of the Toronto Living Podcast, Joe and Mark (dubbed Forerunner Joe and Maserati Mark) dive into the world of luxury real estate with their review of Amazon Prime's show "Luxe Listings Toronto'. The hosts discuss key moments from the show, such as Brett Starke's helicopter date, the Torkins' attempt to break into the downtown market, and the controversial "sign gate" incident. They also share their favourite local dining spots, including Sicilian Café and Daddy's Chicken. As a bonus, they provide trivia on the most expensive real estate listings in Toronto and share their thoughts on the show's music and production quality... "DON'T TALK TO US, WE'RE IN THE VIP" (00:00) Welcome to Episode 55: Diving into Lux Listings Toronto (00:47) Introducing the Toronto Livings Podcast Team (01:20) Luxury Vibes and Lux Listings Toronto Review (02:01) Foodie Adventures in Toronto (12:58) Real Estate Insights and Market Trends (18:15) Deep Dive into Lux Listings Toronto (32:38) Helicopter Date Recap and Unsung Heroes (33:15) Elevated Dates and Unfollowed Plotlines (34:18) Nostalgia and First Impressions (34:52) Dream Dates and Culinary Adventures (37:13) Toronto's Best and Real Estate Drama (37:41) The Unrealistic Real Estate Showdown (40:36) Signgate Drama and Real Estate Insights (49:49) Luxury Listings and Real Estate Trivia (57:37) Wrapping Up with Lux Listings Thoughts Show Notes Añejo Restaurant - https://www.anejo.ca/en/locations/on/toronto/600-king-street-west Tiki Bar - https://tikibartoronto.com/ Daddy's Chicken - http://daddyschicken.ca/ Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - https://sicilianicecream.com/sicilian-sidewalk-cafe/ Pastiche - http://www.pastichenoshery.com/ Luxe Listings Toronto - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Luxe-Listings-Toronto/0IN8DRAOV1STVH8IDMJRX9PM1K Team Torken - https://www.teamtorkan.com/ The Starke Group - https://thestarkegroup.com/ Where You Can Find Us 🏡 For all your Toronto Real Estate Needs: TorontoLivings.com/ 🖥️ Instagram Mark Savel: https://www.instagram.com/torontolivings/ Joey Virgilio: https://www.instagram.com/joey_torontolivings/ 🎙 Weekly Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toronto-real-estate

Empowering Vision: The Inspiring Story of Canadian Blind Hockey This episode of the Toronto Livings Podcast features Luca DeMontis, the program manager for Canadian Blind Hockey, who shares the inspiring journey of his brother, Mark DeMontis, and the founding of Canadian Blind Hockey. From the origins of blind hockey in Canada to its growth into a supportive community fostering inclusion, courage, and ambition, listeners will learn about the sport's adaptations, the meaningful impact on players and families, and future goals, including achieving Paralympic inclusion. The discussion also touches on personal stories, the importance of community and family within the organization, and how the sport is played and enjoyed by visually impaired athletes, emphasizing that disabilities don't limit one's ability to achieve greatness. (00:00) Opening Greetings and Podcast Introduction (00:03) Highlighting Canadian Blind Hockey with Luca De Montes (03:23) Deep Dive into Luca's Personal Journey and Blind Hockey Evolution (12:20) Adapting Hockey for the Visually Impaired: Innovations and Rules (23:32) Expanding Blind Hockey: Community Building and Program Development (28:48) Empowering Visually Impaired Kids Through Ice Sports (29:17) Expanding Youth Blind Hockey Programs Across Canada (29:33) Building a Supportive Community and Volunteer Network (29:52) Aiming for Inclusion in the Winter Paralympic Games (30:36) International Expansion and Collaboration Efforts (32:23) The Impact of Blind Hockey on Participants and Families (35:08) Future Goals and the Importance of Partnerships (42:53) Seasonal Activities and the Year-Round Hockey Calendar (48:09) Personal Insights: Favorite Eats and Community Connections Shownotes Canadian Blind Hockey: https://canadianblindhockey.com/ Canadian Blind Hockey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianblindhockey/ Luca DeMontis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucademontis/ Canadian Blind Hockey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiOpdeWTKZdgq_8aD55zsQCanadian Blind Hockey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianBlindHockeyCanadian Blind Hockey on Twitter: https://x.com/CDNBlindHockey