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SAVE LOCAL
Enjoy special offers & savings at many of our waterfront businesses including:
Harbourfront Centre
Lakeside Local Bar and Grill10% OFF any food combo. Harbourfront Centre
The Centre Shop10% OFF all gift shop regular priced merchandise. Mariposa Cruises20% OFF one-hour Harbour Tours; Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Cruises. Does not include Special Events or New Year's Eve. PawsWay 10% OFF regular priced retail merchandise. 20% OFF all food purchases at the Watermark Restaurant. Vivah Jewellery10% OFF all regularly priced merchandise. (some exceptions may apply)
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CELEBRATE WITH SANTA ON TORONTO'S WATERFRONT
 Santa will be making a stop at The Waterfront BIA's annual Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront this holiday season! Join us for Winterfest on Saturday December 14, Sunday December 15, Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22.
Families are invited to join Santa and his elves for the 8th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises aboard the Northern Spirit (docked at the foot of York Street). Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists to share with Santa and have their picture taken with him by our professional photographer!
Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a complimentary ship-shaped felt Christmas ornament to take home. Local charity, the Artbarn School is partnering to provide supervised crafts suitable for all ages.
This enchanting one-hour cruise sells out quickly! Purchase tickets for $14. +HST/person in advance and $17. +HST/person at the dock (children under 6 are admitted FREE!) online at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178. Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited. Buy early and SAVE $3.00 as we will sell out!
The Waterfront BIA
207 Queens Quay West
Queen's Quay Terminal
416 596 9821
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SOME DELICIOUS
DESSERT RECIPES
FROM SOBEYS
(click on photos to access recipes)
Greek Frozen Yogurt Cake
Candied Orange Slices
 Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Pie  Chocolate Banana Buttermilk Cake
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TOP 10 REASONS TO
SHOP LOCAL
#1. Keep money in the neighbourhood. A recent study showed that locally owned, independent businesses put 70% more money back into the local community than chain stores, per square foot occupied. A space filled with a local business rather than a chain puts more dollars back in your neighbourhood. #2. Embrace what makes us different.
Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods. Where we shop, where we eat and hang out - all of it makes our neighbourhoods home. Chain businesses change the character of our neighbourhoods. If we wanted to live someplace that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn't be living in Toronto.
#3. Get better service.
In a local business, you know the person behind the counter, and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they're selling, and they take time to serve their customers.
#4. Create and keep good jobs.
Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and small businesses account for the vast majority of job growth. Locally owned businesses are far less likely to pull up stakes and move operations to another city or country, taking their jobs with them.
#5. Promote competition & diversity.
A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their local customers and not on a national sales plan, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
#6. Help out the environment.
Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and they generally set up shop in commercial corridors rather than developing on the fringe. This means less sprawl, c
ongestion, habitat loss, and pollution.
#7. Support community groups.
Nonprofits receive an average of 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
#8. Put your taxes to good use.
Local businesses in neighbourhoods need comparatively less infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.
#9. Vote with your dollars.
Studies show that if each household in Toronto redirects just $100 of planned holiday spending from chain stores to locally owned merchants, the local economic impact could exceed $25 million.
#10. Invest in the community.
Local businesses are often owned by people who live here, work here, and are invested in the community with much more than just their dollars.
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MANAGEMENT
Kathi Bonner
Brookfield Properties
Nancy Gavin
Redpath Sugar
Christina Medeiros
Maple Leaf Quay
Helder Melo
Harbourfront Centre
Rosie Middleton
Craig Somers
CitySightseeing Toronto
Cindi Vanden Heuvel
Mariposa Cruises
Pam McConnell
City Councillor, Ward 28
Adam Vaughan
City Councillor, Ward 20
STAFF
Executive Director
Carol Jolly
Marketing & Communications Manager
Jasper Moester
Operations Coordinator
Emily Crema
Public Relations
Peter Ashworth
Ashley Lloyd
Ashworth Associates
Public Relations & Communications
Graphic Design
Wendy Biss
Webmaster
Pete Richardson
Tayson information Technology
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Greetings Greetings!,
Here's the the newest issue of The Ripple, your Waterfront BIA e-Newsletter.
Feel free to share a copy with your colleagues, friends and family by following the instructions at the bottom.
Picture yourself here on Toronto's Waterfront. Just a short walk south from Union Station.
Note: Due to road construction, if you are driving to the waterfront, please drive east of your destination before proceeding south to Queens Quay West.
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NEW INITIATIVE HELPS MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES SAFERGenesisXD, an experience design studio, is the creative force behind KLINK Coffee. KLINK™ makes communities safer and families stronger by providing jobs and training for people returning home from prison. The KLINK brand is roasted by Reunion Island Coffee. KLINK beans, K-cups and pre-ground portion packs are available for purchase online thr  ough the retailer Cultured Coffee Bean. Caterers, coffee shops and restaurants are able to work directly with KLINK for any bulk delivery needed for their business. This project began when GenesisXD was asked by St. Leonard's Society of Toronto to help launch its coffee brand. St. Leonard's is a charity that operates halfway houses for people coming out of prison. We quickly saw that St. Leonard's needed more than a brand and so we developed KLINK's business model and total experience ranging from website to marketing communications and including the application of social media. GenesisXD creates experiences that invite engagement and create value. GenesisXD500 Queens Quay West416 595 9823
[email protected]www.GenesisXD.com
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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE THIS FALL SEASON 
Harbourfront Centre is spicing up this season with exciting festivals, dance, performances and so much more! This November, we will be celebrating the lives of the departed at the Day of the Dead festival running November 9 and 10.
On November 16, we will be opening our outdoor skating rink (weather-permitting) in the heart of the waterfront. If you can't skate yet, Learn to Skate (starting November 19 offers over 100 classes for all ages. Register early as spaces fill up quickly for this program.
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? Come take part in our annual SWEA Toronto Christmas Festival happening on November 23 and 24 which is filled with lovely gift ideas for the holiday season. This month is also jam-packed with dance performances ranging from contemporary, to flamenco to African-Caribbean ballet, our NextSteps 2013-14 national dance series. World Stage tickets are also now on sale! See groundbreaking international contemporary performance from February to June 2014.
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
416 973 4000
[email protected]
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
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KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY THIS FLU SEASON
During the flu season it is extra important to keep your immune system naturally strong. This includes having a healthy balanced diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, plenty of daily aerobic exercise as well as having your spine adjusted regularly. The chiropractic adjustment removes the interference  to the nervous system caused by stress, poor posture and injury, and thus allows the body to express health naturally.
Call us to today to schedule your
immune-boosting adjustment.
Harbourfront Chiropractic
5 Rees Street
416 260 0082
[email protected]
www.harbourfrontchiropractic.com
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FAMILIES HAVE FUN AT LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
 On Saturday, November 30 (3-6pm), families will come together for Harbourfront Community Centre's Family Fun Fest. This afternoon event will feature entertainment for children ages 0-12 years, a family-friendly meal, as well as something special for parents and caregivers. A highlight of the afternoon will be the Gift Basket Raffle showcasing quality items and services donated by local waterfront businesses.
Money raised at Family Fun Fest will support HCC's Family Programs which have doubled in size over the past year. We now have over 453 program sessions and 226 community programs! HCC provides a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports everyone including vulnerable children, youth-at-risk and isolated adults.
Donations of a gift basket, raffle item or gift certificate are greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Karen Warner (contact info below).
Admission $2/person | FREE for children under 2 years. Admission tickets are available now. Activity, meal and raffle tickets will be on sale at the event.
Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West
416 392 1509 (x 315)
[email protected]
www.harbourfrontcc.ca
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WELCOMING IRON ROSE TEA GALLERY TO THE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY
Our intention at the Iron Rose Tea Gallery is to provide a comfortable tea house - caf�, serving high quality teas, coffee beverages and pastries. Soups and sandwiches will also be coming soon. We offer over 30 different loose leaf teas as well as some interesting tea accessories. In addition, we also offer 'Belly' ice cream which is handcrafted in Muskoka.
Situated within the tea shop, our intimate art gallery displays the works of local artisans and artists, allowing them to offer their creations for sale. These displays will be changed periodically, giving other artists the same opportunity. 
We hope that our guests enjoy the ambiance that we strive to provide, and that we can contribute to the lovely variety of businesses available on Toronto's waterfront.
Iron Rose Tea Gallery
228 Queens Quay West
647 352 8110
[email protected]
www.teagallerytoronto.com
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DISCOVER WHY IT'S BETTER TO PARTY ON THE WATER
Mariposa Cruises is gearing up for the holiday party season so that you can make waves with your upcoming holiday celebration! From small party reservations on a Mariposa Dinner Cruise, to hosting an event on  a private deck, or even chartering the entire ship, Mariposa Cruises offers many options for the busy planner.
Mariposa Cruises operates the two largest ships in Toronto, of which both are fully heated and have professionally decorated interiors. Our ships are serviced by our talented culinary and friendly hospitality team along with DJ/sound systems guaranteed to get the party dancing! Come and experience why it is better to celebrate on the water as Mariposa brings in the New Year with two exciting celebrations!
Click here for more information regarding events.
Mariposa Cruises
207 Queens Quay West - Queen's Quay Terminal
416 203 0178
[email protected]
www.mariposacruises.com
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SANTA'S COMING TO A PET NEAR YOU!  Has your cat or dog been naughty or nice this holiday season? Find out from the jolly old man himself when Santa Claus visits PawsWay for the annual Pet Photos with Santa. This is a great holiday gift and photos taken can include pets, children and the entire family! Let your pet whisper in Santa's ear what he really wants for Christmas! Fee applies. Basic Agility(This program occurs every week - FREE event)
- Mondays 12:00pm - 5:30pm
- Wednesdays 12:00pm - 4:30pm
- Thursdays 12:00pm - 6:30pm
- Fridays 12:00pm -3:30pm
Other events happening this November at PawsWay! - Rally-O - Saturday, November 9, 12 - 5pm (FREE event)
- Ask the Vet - Wednesday, November 13, 5 - 7:30pm (FREE event)
- Agility Skills Training - Thursday, November 14, 7 - 8pm
- Puppy Kindergarten - Saturday, November 16, 11am - 12pm
- St. John's Ambulance Pet First Aid - Saturday, November 23, 10am - 5pm
- Canine Good Neighbour - Saturday, November 23, 1 - 4pm
PawsWay Toronto
245 Queens Quay West
416 360 PAWS (7297)
[email protected]
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GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW SPACE
The Radisson Admiral Hotel and Conference Centre invites you to visit our newly renovated lobby! Boasting a new contemporary look and feel as well as being complimented by the addition of a Starbuck's outlet, the Radisson provides the ideal setting for those wanting to impress! While you're on-site, please ask to see our new Conference Centre as well as our newly designed guest rooms.
In addition, the Radisson Admiral Hotel and Conference Centre is also pleased to offer great rates for your corporate holiday party this year!
* $99. guest rooms
* Complimentary use of our newly renovated Admiral Ballroom
* Complimentary hors d'oeuvres during cocktails
* Gift certificate for a deluxe stay for 2 with full buffet breakfast
Radisson Admiral Hotel - Toronto Harbourfront
249 Queens Quay West
416 203 3333
[email protected]
www.radissonadmiral.com
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PERFECTING THE ART OF ACCESSORIZING
The art of accessorizing really comes down to the finishing touches. A chic and stylish trend that is captivating many this season, is our Rose Gold Plate Collection look. This appealing metal - which is actually a gold and copper mixture - has beautiful warmth that adds a light pink hue and compliments every skin tone. Combine your staple Rose Gold Plate pieces with a splash of turquoise to create a beautiful colour explosion that will capture compliments!
Whether you are shopping for yourself or a friend; the Rose Gold Collection always makes a fashionable statement and gift! With 43 stores nationwide, including our Queens Quay Terminal location, Vivah Jewellery has always been aiming for classic, trendy and modern looks that provide affordability and quality followed with exceptional customer service! We look forward to your next shopping experience with Vivah!
Photo: Store Manager, Alyssa Bautista models the stunning Rose Gold Plate collection consisting of: 12 mm ball studs, adjustable ball necklace, 8mm diamond cut ball bracelet and czw 6 strand ring and micropave rings.
Vivah Jewellery
207 Queens Quay West - Queen's Quay Terminal
416 682 1085
[email protected]
www.vivahjewellery.com
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SHOP LOCAL ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!
ARE YOU A LOCAL SHOPPER?
We are proud to announce we are participating in SHOP THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, an initiative of the Yellow Pages Group (YPG) to raise awareness of the important role local businesses play in our communities and to encourage local shopping.
On Saturday, November 30, shoppers will be invited to shop their local neighbourhoods and show their support for small businesses by taking advantage of exclusive event-day savings and deals. Shop The Neighbourhood kicks off the busiest shopping period of the year while being sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These two shopping holidays often drive shoppers across the border or online. Supporting local businesses helps challenge these approaches to shopping while contributing to a vibrant and economically strong community. Show your support for local businesses and make a local purchase on November 30! Whether you are a business owner or a supporting shopper, please get involved with this local initiative and make a local purchase!
The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (BIA)
207 Queens Quay West - Queens Quay Terminal
416 596 9821
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON ON TORONTO'S WATERFRONT
 Are you looking to book your next holiday party? Contact the Watermark Irish Pub today to book your next corporate or social holiday party! All bookings are available for groups of up to 300 people whether you are having a professional or personal event. Come visit us next time you are on the Toronto waterfront and pull up a bar stool. Enjoy some fine Irish fare along with a cold pint and let us do the rest! We also cater for events in the Queen's Quay Terminal if you are interested in having an office holiday lunch, cocktail reception or dinner. Contact our events department today to find out how we can cater to you.
Watermark Irish Pub
207 Queens Quay West - Queen's Quay Terminal
416-533-8368 (Events)
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EXCITING EVOLUTION OF SPACE ~ DISCOVER THE NEW!
 The Westin Harbour Castle on Toronto's waterfront has been renewing their meeting spaces in order to create an inspirational environment for both work and pleasure. This includes custom nautical and nature-inspired designed carpets by award winning Canadian designer, Robynne Moncur. The inspiration for the Irish-woven carpets stems from the marine location and abundant natural beauty that surrounds the hotel.
The New Lakeview Terrace space has also been revitalized and staff is looking forward to welcoming you to our new irresistible venue. The Lakeview Terrace is perfect for a private reception of 50 - 60 people (licensed for 65 guests). Special features include a light up bar, comfortable seating, light up side tables and an irresistible view of Lake Ontario.
On your next visit, don't forget to check out the Westin Conference Centre as well. Everything from our glass walkway to the Metropolitan Ballroom (Toronto's largest hotel ballroom) have been re-decorated.
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
416 869 1600
[email protected]
www.westinharbourcastletoronto.com
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