Kitchener Renters Guide - 13 Apr., 2013

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MAKE MOVING cOMfOrtAbLE fOr sENIOrs

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300 Regina St.KING ST. NORTH & UNIVERSITY AVE., WATERLOO

Moments away from downtown these stunning, newly renovated suites are located within steps from the University of Waterloo & Laurier University

Heat, water and hydro includedPublic transit nearby

Parking availableOnsite management team

Onsite laundry facilitiesExtra storage available

Fitness roomIndoor swimming pool

Basketball, squash courtGames room

Security camerasClose to parks

$1249starting from Utilities included

Please call to book a showing today!

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383 Albert Street, Waterloo519-635-9549

285 Erb Street West, Waterloo226-972-5256

545-565 Belmont Avenue West, Kitchener519-635-9604

100, 120 & 170 Old Carriage Drive, Kitchener519-573-3000

37 Vanier Drive, Kitchener519-635-7951

49 Vanier Drive, Kitchener519-635-9541

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If you’re looking for “just the right place”

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Visit our Residential Rental Information Centrein Forest Hills and find everything you needto choose your “right place”. Old Oak’s friendlyadvisors will help you find the location, floorplans and amenities that are just right for you.

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405 Sugarcreek Trail 1 & 2 Bedroom suites



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535 Proudfoot lane 1 & 2 Bedroom suites

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Visit our new website to view our virtual tours and apply online!Rental Hotline: 519-433-4633

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A Trusted Place To Call Home Since 1954

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Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-8; Sat-Sun 10- 4

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Controlled entry with camera

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Seasonal pool

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Walk to Victoria Hospital-Westminster Campus

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Close proximity to all major amenities

Clean, quiet building

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when it comes to rental accommodations, it’s important to be as diligent as possible to make sure you have a good experience from start to finish.

If possible, speak to current tenants and ask about their experience. If you’re shown a model, ask to view the actual suite where you’ll be living so you can check out the view and get a sense of exactly what you’re getting beforehand so there are no surprises.

While you’re renting, know your rights. Tenants are not responsible for normal wear and tear on the premises during the tenancy. The landlord is responsible for general upkeep, including wear and tear.

You should be asked to fill out an Inspection Worksheet when you move in, which the landlord will sign. This is an important document to keep on hand for moving day. Consider taking photographs if there are damaged areas, or bring a video camera if you have one and tape the inspection. A little diligence now ensures peace of mind for later.

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My subletter and I wrote up a contract about obligations for rent and duration of time – agreeing on what would happen if there were any damages to my belongings or the property. I went on the journey of a lifetime without worry. When I came back he’d found a perfect new place and moved on.

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CLV Group Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 8G

Viscount Properties Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2i

Viscount Properties Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3i

Greenwin 675 Richmond Street / 297-301 Base Line Rd. W. From $625 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 5i

Tricar Group Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6i

Homestead - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 8i

Homestead - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 9i

Drewlo Rosecliffe / Wonderland / Park Royal Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12i

75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green / 724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd. From $660 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15i

Homestead Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 16i

Ayerswood Development 544 Talbot St. / 1199 & 1203 Hamilton Rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 19i

Bradel Properties - 1231 Huron Street From $550 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3

CLV Group - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14

Drewlo - Rosecliffe / Wonderland / Commissioners Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 19

Greenwin - 675 Richmond Street / 297-301 Base Line Rd. w. From $625 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 18

Homestead Multi Listings Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 16

Homestead - Multi Listing Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 17

Homestead - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2

Norquay - Multi Properties Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11

Old Oak Properties - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1

The Tricar Group - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 15

Viscount Properties - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 12

Viscount Properties - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13

London - noRTHEaST

Greenwin 1549-1566 Trossacks avenue / 945 & 955 Huron Street From $690 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 1i

Kipps Lane & Adelaide St. N. 621 & 625 Kipps Lane Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 4i

600 Grenfell Drive - Grenfell Drive & Adelaide Street North Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23

621 & 625 Kipps Lane - Kipps Lane & Adelaide St. N Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 22

Greenwin - 1549 - 1566 Trossacks Avenue / 945 & 955 Huron Street From $690 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 21

River Park Towers - 740-758 Kipps Lane From $629 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20

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Oxford & Proudfoot - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 3G

Wonderland St. & Oxford St. 70 Capulet Lane Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 7i

Wonderland & Oxford 50, 60, 70 & 80 Capulet Lane Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 11i

Wonderland & Oxford 1440 & 1460 Beaverbrook rd. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 13i

CapReit - 75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green From $750 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 25

Cherryhill Village - Oxford St. & Platt’s lane From $779 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 23

Drewlo - Beaverbrook Towers I & Il Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 24

Drewlo - Windermere by the River Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 28

Old Oak Properties - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 27

Wonderland & Oxford – 50, 60, 70 & 80 Capulet Lane Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 26

London - CentraL

REVO - 700 King Street - King St. & Adelaide St. N. From $750 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 2G

Waterloo & Dundas 405 Waterloo st. Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 10i

Ayerswood Development - 544 Talbot Street - Talbot & Kent Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 35

Colborne Place - Colborne & York From $849 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 35

Drewlo - City Place Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 39

Drewlo - Ridout Place / Kingswell Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 38

REVo - 700 King Street - King St. & Adelaide St. N. From $750 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 37

London - southWest

Lockwood Park 200 sandringham Cres. & 501 Wilkins street From $680 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 14i

80 & 90 Highview Ave./ 9 Commissioners Rd. From $803 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 20i

625-685 Wonderland Rd. S. & 1590 Ernest Avenue Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 30

80&90 Highview Avenue & 9 Commissioners Rd. From $803 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 33

CapReit - Highland Village - 200 Sandringham cres. & 501 Wilkins St. From $680 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 31

Sifton Townhomes From $905 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 30

London - southeast

Ayerswood Development - 1199 & 1203 Hamilton Road - Hamilton Road & Gore Road Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 29

Bonaventure Meadows - 2228 & 2230 Trafalgar From $690 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 29

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SarniaDrewlo Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 4G

Homestead Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 17i

Drewlo - Marina Park Place Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 42

Homestead - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 43

KitchenerDrewlo Holdings - 161 Fallowfield Drive Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 51

Fairview Towers - 3189 King Street East From $1475 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 50

Gateway Property Management - Various Locations From $575 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 49

Homer Watson & Pioneer - 55 Green Valley Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 50

Homestead Land Holdings - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 48

Margaret Place - 305 - 315 Margaret $979-$1258 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 47

Rosedale Park Apartments From $750 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 52

Highland Rd & Westmount Rd. W. - Filsinger Park Place From $760 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 52

Thaler & Fairway Rd. N. - 147 & 149 Fairway Rd. N./ 216 Thaler Rd. From $820 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 52

WaterLooGAteway Property Management - Various Locations Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 56

Greenwin - 300 Regina St. North From $1249 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 53

Waterloo Heights - 170 Erb Street West Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 57

cambridgeGateway Property Management - 15 & 245 Lena Crescent Inquire ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 61

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519.438.0121North Park Towers852 Kipps Lane• Freshly Decorated, Renovated Suites• Utilities Included• Ample Free Parking• Laundry on Each Floor• Close to Shopping• Park-Like Setting• Affordable Rates• Shh! It’s quiet over here

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Oxford Square727-769 Second Street • Spacious Suites • Laundry Facilities • Ample Free Parking• Great Bus Service • Close to Shopping, Fanshawe College• Comfortable Living at its Best• Ideal for Seniors or Professionals• Freshly Decorated, Renovated Suites

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519.337.7623Canterbury Court160-190 Canterbury Court, Sarnia• Freshly Decorated, Renovated Suites• Utilities are on us• Parking is Free• Laundry Facilities are Great• Shopping and Schools are Around The Corner• Quality living in affordable style• Join us in our friendly community, relax,

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Utilities included in some buildings

Ample parking availablePark-like grounds with lots of

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Utilities includedCovered parking available

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Park-like settingClose to schools, churches &

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shoppingModern laundry facilitiesClose to bicycle paths

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519-690-2968

Walking distance to shopping, schools, restaurants and

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Direct access to public transitTennis courtsSeasonal pool

Utilities includedAmple parking available

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Located in a park-like setting in North London

Close to Masonville PlaceOn bus route

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Quiet area

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Close to major shopping centres, including Masonville Place

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519-439-0941

Parquet flooring

Heat & water included


5 minute drive to Masonville Place

Walk to UWO campus & Kings College

Close to Richmond Row

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519-432-1995

Spectacular views of the Thames River

Fabulous downtown location

Walk to parks, restaurants & public transit



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1 Bedroom units have 2 balconies


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297-301Baseline Rd. West

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heat, water and hydro included outdoor salt-water swimming pool

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Secured entry

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Oxford St. W.

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620-6301068

710-730

Byron Baseline Rd.

www.drewloholdings.com or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298Family Built, Owned & Managed

Wonderland Place710, 720 & 730Wonderland Rd. N.

• 3 Appliances• Eat-In Kitchen• Walk-In Closets• Large Balconies• Seniors Social Club• Whirlpool, Sauna• Seasonal Pool• Laundry Facilities• Covered Parking Available• phone, internet and

satellite available in unit

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites226 213-3292226 213-3293226 213-3294

• Across from Springbank Park• Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher/Washer/Dryer• Carpet• Whirlpool/Sauna• Indoor Saltwater pool• Exercise Room• Parking Space Included• Large Balcony off Master Bedroom• Walk-out lower level family room with patio• Individually controlled heat & A/C• phone, internet and satellite available in unit

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740-754 Kipps Lane

1 Bedroom (685 sq. ft.) $599 RENTED $659 STILL AVAILABLE

2 Bedroom (943 sq. ft.) $689 RENTED $699 STILL AVAILABLE

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2 Bedroom (943 sq. ft.) $719 STILL AVAILABLE

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5 buildings to choose from • Some dishwasher/2 washrooms

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945 & 955Huron St.

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Included in Rent:• Central Air and Heating, Water, Window Blinds, Outdoor Parking

Comforts & Conveniences:

• 24-hour on-site coinless laundry• Bus routes #1, #16, #27 & #32• Playground & Basketball• On-site Staff & Management Office• Controlled entry with Security Surveillance

Systems in Highrise Buildings• Steps to Northbrae Public School & Ross

Secondary School

• Steps to Adelaide Wells Park & North London Sports Field

• Various floorplans to choose from• Bicycle Storage Room• Exercise Room• Study Room / Lounge• Community Room

519-488-6601 621 & 625 Kipps Lane

Southeast Corner of Adelaide Street North and Kipps Lane

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600 Grenfell DrivePrime North London Location

Rental Office:

519-645-2378

18845

• 3 Appliances• Controlled Entry• On-Site Laundry • Parking• Short walk to all conveniences• Close to additional shopping &

services at Masonville Mall

Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Condominium Suites

www.larlyn.com519-668-7368

email: rentals@lar lyn.com

London - Northwest

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Have an active lifestyle?Come live with us!

• Located in Oakridge Crossing – NW London (Beaverbrook & Capulet Near Oxford & Wonderland)

• 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms• 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry• Individual Central Air & Heating Controls• Oversized Balconies• phone, internet and satellite available in unit• Exercise Room• Indoor saltwater pool, Whirlpool & Sauna• Controlled Entry/Cameras• Covered Parking Available• On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping• Barrier free access at entrance• Electronic Key FOB entry system

Luxuriously Oversized 1 & 2 Bedroom Sites

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Fiddlers Green

Located in Oakridge Park

Fanshawe

75, 85 & 95 Fiddlers Green Rd.519.488.2389

724 & 744 Fanshawe Park Rd. East519.488.2431

›› Spacious luxury suites with stunning views›› Dishwasher & private dining room›› Carpet or laminated floors ›› In-Suite storage ›› Balconies or solariums›› Quiet neighbourhood›› Walking distance to transit, shopping,

schools, restaurants›› Beautiful green space in the centre courtyard ›› London Transit at your door›› Rental office open 7 days a week

›› Bright & sunny suites ›› Ample closet space ›› Large renovated balconies ›› Playground ›› Close to 24 hour grocery store›› Minutes to Masonville shopping district›› Beautiful ravine setting backing onto

Stoney Creek›› Walking distance to primary & secondary schools ›› Bus to University of Western Ontario and

Fanshawe College

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1 & 2 bedroomsfrom $750

Bachelors, 1 & 2bedrooms from $660

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The New Art of Fine Living!

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• Ideally located in Northwest London-in

Oakridge Crossing (Beaverbrook & Capulet

Near Oxford & Wonderland)

• Granite Kitchen Countertops & Stainless Steel

Appliances are available on upper floors (70

& 80 Capulet)

• 1, 1 Bedroom + Den or 2 Bedroom Suites

• 2 Bedroom suites have 2 Bathrooms

• 5 Appliances Including En-suite Laundry

• Individual Air Conditioning & Heating

Controls

• Oversized Balconies

• Exercise Room

• Indoor Saltwater Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna

• Controlled Entry/Cameras

• Covered Parking Available

• On Bus Routes, Close to Shopping

• phone, internet and satellite

available in unit

50 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3284Great Views of City

60 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3283New Unit Style Available: 1 Bedroom + Den

70 Capulet Lane • 519-488-2460London's First Non-Smoking Building: 1 & 2 Bdrms

80 Capulet Lane • 226-213-3285Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances Available

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Massive Units in a Great Location with River and Park-Like Views


Windermere Rd.

Richmond St. Huron St.

Adelaide St. N.

Thames River

655, 665 & 675Windermere Rd.


Windermere Rd.

Huron St.

Adelaide St. N

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ThamesRiver

655, 665 & 675Windermere Rd.Richm

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www.drewloholdings.com or Call our London Rental Agent at 226-213-3298

Family Built, Owned & Managed

Along the Upper Banks

of the Thames River

Windermere by the river675 Windermere Rd.

• 5 Appliances & Ensuite Laundry

• Individual Central Air & Heating Controls

• 2 Baths in 2 or 3 Bedroom Models

• Controlled Entry/Cameras• Oversized Balconies• Sauna, Whirlpool • Indoor Saltwater Pool • Indoor Parking, Bicycle Storage• On Bus Route, Close to Shopping• Exercise Room• Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1 & 2 Bdrm Suitesor 3 Bdrm with Den

226-213-3290

31511

Windermere Place 655 & 665Windermere Rd.

• 3 or 5 Appliances• Eat-in Kitchen• Exercise Room• Sauna, Whirlpool• Indoor Saltwater Pool• Controlled Underground

Parking• Lobby/Parking Cameras• Minutes to Shopping, Banks, Theatres &

Restaurants at Masonville• Minutes to University Hospital &

University of Western Ontario• Phone, internet and satellite available in unit

1 & 2 Bdrm Suitesand Penthouses

226-213-3289226-213-3288

Enjoy a wonderful park-like

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• Dishwasher, fridge& stove

• Contemporary decor• Convenience to 401• Parking • Hardwood floors• 24 hour Surveillance• Outdoor pool

For more information call: 519-659-6629 email: [email protected]

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London - Southeast

27144Ayerswood Development Corporation

• 3 Bedroom

• 1.5 Bathrooms

• 5 Appliances

• Single Car Garage

• Central Air

• Gas Fireplace

• Finished Rec Room

• Some backing onto

golf Course

RiverwestComfortable Townhomes1199/1203 Hamilton Rd. E.

For Rental Information Call 519-808-1773519-808-1773

Trafalgar St.

Highbury Ave. N.

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SPACIOUS 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM TOWN HOMESFROM $905

SPACIOUS SUITES INCLUDE:• Selected Sunken Living Rooms

• Fireplaces • Hardwood Floors

• Patios • In-suite Storage

• FREE parking, some private garage

• FREE membership to Berkshire Clubwith indoor pool, weight room, outdoor pool & sauna

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN MINUTES TO:• Shopping, Schools, Parks & Churches

• Professional Services

• Public Transit

• Easy access to Springbank Park, The Thames River, City of London Cycle & Walking Paths

SIFTON TOWNHOMES We Simplify Your Lifestyle

Sifton’s Rental Office: 500 Berkshire Drive

519-471-4590 Email: [email protected] • www.sifton.com

Call or visit the Rental Office as shown on map

PARK-LIKE SETTING WITH EXPANSIVE, MANICURED LAWNS, SHADE TREES AND GARDENS WITH PLAYGROUNDS

GAS HEAT & WATER INCLUDED

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it’s spring, and the Food Banks shelves sure could use some restocking. Buy an extra tin of tuna, box of cereal and stock up on a few extra canned veggies, then sift through your pantry for extra jars of food to help out.

Apartment associations across the province are making it easy for you to do your part by collecting donations on April 23th in the 13th Annual Spring HOPE Food Drive. HOPE stands for Housing Owners and People Everywhere, a real sense of a community looking after each other.

Thousands of residents in buildings across Ontario will have collectors coming

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The most needed items are the staples: rice, peanut butter, tins of fish, lentils, cereal – anything with good, substantial nutritious value. There is also always great need for baby food and products. Do what you can, even if it’s just a single item sitting at the back of your shelf that you know isn’t going to be used. And if your building isn’t participating, you can still make a donation directly to your local food bank.

“The food drive receives incredible support and participation is up,” says Bonnie Hoy, rental industry professional and principal of Bonnie Hoy and Associates. The Spring HOPE Food Drive actually began 13 years ago when her daughter, Beverlee Hoy, recognized the opportunity that apartment buildings could offer. Together with partnership from the Greater Toronto Apartment Association they made it a reality!

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Why does the return of longer days and warmer temperatures trigger an urge to purge our homes of

clutter and engage in cleaning them from top to bottom? In climates with a cold winter, spring was traditionally seen as the best season for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house. In winter-weary Canada, the good weather means we can finally relegate our boots and heavy outerwear to the back of the closet. And just as birds can be seen fashioning their nests in the spring, so does a similar instinct to freshen up and “feather” our own nests suddenly manifest itself.

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In tackling your own apartment, organize the task into de-cluttering and cleaning and spread it out over a period of several weeks. Before getting started, make sure you have all necessary cleaning supplies on hand (broom, vacuum, mop, bucket, cleaning cloths and enough cleaning products).

De-clutteringThoroughly clean all boots, footwear and outerwear and clean out your coat closet. Go through your collection of hats, gloves, and scarves, washing and cleaning where necessary, discarding odd gloves and organizing all into storage baskets. Wash your boot tray or hallway mat and put away in a closet until next winter.

Remove everything from your pantry and straighten up all your dry ingredients, discarding stale boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers, etc. Take an inventory of what you need and replenish with fresh spices, oils and other staples. Check under the sink and refresh your supply of sponges, cleaning products and other supplies. Go through your dishes, cutlery and cookware, discarding odd, broken items or things you never use. Treat yourself to a trip to a kitchen supply store and

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purchase something that will make food preparation and serving easier, such as a good set of storage containers, some new glasses, or a special serving piece.

Spring is a good time to go through your books, CDs and DVDs. Is it time for a new media storage unit or bookshelf? Apartment storage space is limited and you don’t want to become a pack rat. Does your coffee table look like a war zone? Move everything off of it and re-evaluate what you want it to be, a focal point for the room or a catch-all for your books and papers.

Go through your upper and lower bathroom cupboards, discarding all expired cosmetics and other products. Replace and replenish soaps, body wash, shampoo, sunscreen, paper products, etc. Check the condition of your towels – if you can afford it, spring is a good time to invest in a set of new ones.

Take time to re-arrange your wardrobe, so that warm weather garments are more accessible. Wash or dry clean garments before storing them in zippered bags. Go through your closets, drawers, shoe collection, cleaning, polishing, repairing and discarding where necessary. Donate apparel you no longer use. Some apartment buildings have charity drop boxes right on the grounds; if yours doesn’t, take things you no longer need or use to a shelter or resale centre.

cleaningTurn off your refrigerator and begin by cleaning the dust off the coils (these are usually at the bottom, under the grill). Clean with a vacuum attachment or damp cloth. Remove everything from inside the refrigerator and wash the bins and shelves in hot soapy water, drying thoroughly. Defrost the freezer and wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tbs. baking soda per 1 litre hot water.Clean all the surfaces of the kitchen, including the walls, backsplashes, tops and doors of cupboards and the oven.

Clean out your files, reviewing bank statements, paid bills, contracts, household inventories, warranties and other personal documents. Clean your computer keyboard with a cotton swab; wipe the screen with a special cloth and spray cleaning solution.

Thoroughly clean or replace your mattress pad. Replace winter bedding with lighter, warm weather blankets. Clean your pillows to rid them of mould, bacteria and odours.

If you’ve been using your balcony as a storeroom, now is the time to move those snow tires, bicycles and other large items out of sight. On a warm day when the sun is not shining directly, go out and clean your balcony sliding door. Mix up a solution of one part white vinegar and one part hot water. Using a large

sponge, rub the glass with the water and vinegar solution to rub away the dirt. Wet a squeegee and wipe the glass thoroughly. Wipe the surfaces with lint-free cloths such as cloth diapers or other cloths that have not been laundered with fabric softener which will leave a residue. Clean the frames with all-purpose cleaner or more vinegar and water.

Wipe down or vacuum all furniture and other surfaces, such as windowsills and baseboards. Clean window coverings and rugs. Check the batteries in your smoke detector and ensure they are fee of dust. Moving all the furniture to clean around and underneath where possible, dust and vacuum every room in the apartment, then wash and mop all floors. Open the windows and let the fresh air and sunshine in. Now, sit down and relax and enjoy the pleasure of your clean apartment!

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of

clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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Bring your own reusable bags to the store when you shop. Make a habit of carrying a small one in your handbag or leave a few in your car.

Use a cloth instead of paper towels and napkins.

Use covered storage ware and cookware in the kitchen instead of aluminum foil and disposable pans.

Break the habit of using plastic cutlery, paper plates and cups and invest in a washable set of plastic ware for parties, picnics and on the balcony.

Avoid pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes and single-serving snacks, which are the cause of most of the litter that degrades our parks and public spaces. Invest in a set of reusable mesh fruit and vegetable bags that you can use for shopping and home storage.

Make your own cleaning supplies: Making your own cleaning products saves money, time and packaging and dramatically improves your indoor air quality.

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For an all-purpose cleaner, use a mixture of ½ tsp. washing soda, ¼ tsp. liquid soap, and 2 cups hot tap water.

A good natural glass cleaner can be made by mixing ¼ tsp. liquid detergent, 3 tbs. vinegar and 2 cups water in a spray bottle.

coMpost and recycle: In most cities, apartments send way too much garbage to landfills. Learn what can be recycled in your municipality and commit to making recycling a regular habit. In Toronto that includes everything from egg cartons to tetra paks, styrofoam trays and plastic containers. Properly dispose of used furniture, electronics, clothing and household items, batteries as directed by your community.

Walk, cycle, take public transportation or use a shared vehicle to help reduce the number of cars on the roads. Just a few small changes in your lifestyle can make a big difference in the quality of the environment for everyone.

Living in an apartment instead of a house, is an environmentally friendly use of space and resources. Many of today’s rental buildings have

been updated with energy-efficient windows, furnaces, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures. But it’s up to you to do your part to reduce energy use wherever possible and conserve precious resources like water.

save energy and save Money: Use fans during the summer to keep air circulating through your apartment.

Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents, which use 75 per cent less energy and last longer.

Turn off all lights, unplug appliances and electronics, or use a power bar when not in use, at night or when you leave your apartment. Electronic devices that have transformers or “instant on” features are known as “power vampires” because they draw power even when turned off. Home entertainment centres and computers can use as much power as your refrigerator even when not in use.

Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine wash clothes goes to heating the water.

Dry some of your laundry on a drying rack to save the energy used during machine drying.

Keep the heat in during winter by drawing your drapes or window coverings during the day. In summer, keeping the windows covered will help to keep your apartment cooler.

Clean the condenser coils on the back of your fridge at least once a year.

conserve water: When doing laundry, adjust the machine setting to the size of the load.Report any leaky faucets to your property manager. The city has to treat water with chemicals and use energy to pump it back to you.

Take shorter showers.

Never let the water run when brushing your teeth: fill up a small cup of water instead.

When washing dishes, fill up the sink with soapy water and immerse your dishes. Set on a drying rack, then rinse, instead of letting the water run continuously while you wash and rinse each dish. If you have a dishwasher, run it only when full.

Banish plastic water Bottles, disposaBle iteMs and excess packaging: Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator instead of running the water until it gets cold.

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By Jane Herman

Jane Herman is a communications consultant who has worked in the rental property industry. Jane provides communications solutions for a diverse range of clients and has written about food, fashion, apartment living and personal finance for several publications.

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suites include•AirConditioning•5Applianceswhichincludesin-suitewasher&dryer

•LargeEat-InKitchen•Verticalblindsandcarpeting•Securityintercom•Stunningpanoramicviews•Spaciousbalcony

facilities include•Fullyequippedexerciseroom•Indoorswimmingpool•Sauna•On-sitemanagementoffice•Undergroundparking•RecreationRoom•Library•GamesRoom•GuestSuite

1 bedroomS from $10032 bedroomS from $1289

Margaret Place

www.margaretplace.ca

The Premium Choice in Rental Living

rental office hours: Monday to thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm; friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm saturday & sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm

305 & 315 Margaret Avenue

519.744.3468 [email protected]

Kitchener's Finest Highrise

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*Selected suites only and some conditions apply*One month's free rent will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.

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Eat-in kitchensUnderground parking

Indoor pool/sauna/exercise equipmentLaundry facilitiesUtilities included

On bus routeWalk to Farmers Market/Centre in the Square/downtown

Close to everything that matters!

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Insuite laundry5 appliances

Fitness room / exercise equipmentUnderground parking

On bus routeWalk to Centre in the Square


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93/99/109/115/123 Westwood Drive

226.972.5256

• Outdoor parking, laundry room, on-site management, con-trolled entry, balconies

• Close to parks, schools, public transit, shopping, restaurants


301/341 Traynor Ave. & 551/553 Vanier Dr.

519.500.9716 or 519.635.6148

• Low-rise 3-storey buildings

• Outdoor /indoor parking, laundry room, on-site manage-ment, social room, balconies

• Close to Fairview Park Mall, parks, schools, public transit, shopping, restaurants


19/21 Dalegrove Drive

226.972.5256

• Outdoor parking, laundry room, on-site management, con-trolled entry, balconies

• Close to parks, schools, public transit, shopping, restaurants, playground


286/294 Chandler Drive

• High-rise in a lovely neighbourhood

• Outdoor parking, covered parking, indoor parking, laundry room, on-site management, controlled entry, balconies, elevators

• Close to parks, schools, public transit, shopping, restaurants, highway access & much more


301/341 Traynor Ave. 551/553 Vanier Dr.


519.500.5590

519.500.9716 or 519.635.6148519.500.9716 or 519.635.6148

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3189 King Street East Kitchener, Ontario

FAIRVIEW TOWERS Apartments

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519.893.3570 [email protected] www.srgroup.ca

• 1030+ Square Foot Suites

• All Suites have 1.5 Bathrooms

• Very Quiet, Distinctive Building

• Private Balconies

• New kitchen cupboards complete with granite countertops and4 stainless steel appliances

• Premium floor coverings throughout

• Close to Highway 401& Expressway

• Monitored, Secure Entry

• Underground Parking Available

• Natural Area with Picnic Tables

• Friendly Office & Building Managers On-Site

Spacious Luxury Suites

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suites from $1475

UTILITIES INCLUDED!


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• 5 appliances including ensuite laundry

• Individual A/C & Heating

• 1, 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bedroom or

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available in unit

• Exercise Room

• Indoor Saltwater Pool

• Whirlpool and Sauna

• Underground Parking


• Controlled Entry/ Cameras

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Kitchener’s First All Non-Smoking Rental Apartment!


Fallowfield Towers161 Fallowfield Drive, Kitchener

519.957.1840

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DELUXEUNITS

1 & 2 BEDROOM CONDOS FOR RENT

FROM $760

• FREE COVERED PARKING• NEWLY REMODELED

• 6 QUALITY APPLIANCES• IN-SUITE LAUNDRY, A/C, BLINDS

• NEAR PARK, SHOPS, BUS

519-576-0884

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FILSINGERTwo Great Choices in Kitchener

216 Thaler Ave 147 & 149 Fairway Rd. N.

AvAilAble• Laundry Facilities• Free Parking • No Dogs• Freshly painted, new carpet• close to schools and bus stops• close to Chicopee Hill

(519) 721-9926

F A i R w A y1 Br – $850 inclusive2 Br – $890 inclusive

T h A l e R1 Br – $820 + hydro2 Br – $850 + hydro

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ONE AND TWO bedroom suites...

• Large, bright suites

• On-site staff

• Laundry facilities

• Indoor & outdoor parking

• Convenient to all amenities

1 Bedroom from $750/mo + hydro

2 Bedroom from $875/mo + hydro

519.745.035703240

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300 Regina St.King St. noRth & UniveRSity Ave., WAteRloo

Moments away from downtown these stunning, newly renovated suites are located within steps from the University of Waterloo & laurier University

heat, water and hydro includedPublic transit nearby

Parking availableonsite management team

onsite laundry facilitiesextra storage available

Fitness roomindoor swimming pool

Basketball, squash courtgames room

Security camerasClose to parks

$1249starting from Utilities included


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*Select units. Prices & availability subject to change.

1, Jr. 2, 2, Jr. 3, 3 & 4 bedrooms

Moving

MAKE MOVING comfortable for seniorsby Dan Hopkins

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Moving an elderly loved one can be tough. No one wants to upset that person and everyone wants the move to go as smoothly as possible. This can seem like ‘mission impossible’.

Census Canada data suggests Canadians approaching retirement age are now the fastest-growing demographic in Canada and experts predict 28 per cent of the United States population will reach retirement age within the next five years.

The children and families of the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation - people born between 1946 and 1960 are already helping their loved ones move into downsized or elderly assistance accommodations and often are not emotionally prepared for the task at hand.

Senior loved ones can be very set in their ways and often are not well equipped to express their emotional frustrations in a constructive way as moving day draws closer.

It all can seem like a daunting task.

Over the years, we have packed and moved many seniors and the important thing is to stay organized, be patient, calm and respectful throughout the move process.

If you are moving a senior loved one into a retirement facility or an apartment, you should first contact the management to find out what they are allowed to bring in, appropriate moving hours and if they have any tips specific to their facility to help smooth the moving process.

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Use boxes designed for the items you are packing. Dish packs for dishes and wardrobe boxes makes it easy for seniors to access their clothing on hangers.

Check clothing before donating. It’s a good idea to sort unwanted clothing for donation prior to moving. Before donating any gently worn unwanted clothing, check pockets for valuables. Seniors often hide small valuable items like jewelry or cash in the pockets of suit jackets or shoes and forget where they hid it.

Two Men and a Truck – Canada is committed to exceeding customers’ expectations. We follow ‘The Grandma Rule’ and treat everyone the way we would want our Grandma to be treated – with care, respect and dignity.

ReMeMbeR:Organize and Start packing several weeks in advance. If your loved one is moving from a large home to a one bedroom apartment, there will be more furniture than needed. Get a floor plan of the new space and help your senior plan the space with their favourite furnishings, then help them decide what to do with the extra furnishings. If the item is a family heirloom and can’t be accommodated in the new space, suggest giving it to a close family member like a child or grandchild.

Sort before you pack. Seniors tend to collect things they don’t need or use. Be sensitive when suggesting to get rid of possessions. Ask if they use the item and if they would mind if you donated it to raise money for the Salvation Army, for example. Start packing early so you won’t be overwhelmed as moving day draws near.

Pack and clean as you go. When helping sort and pack your senior’s belongings keep in mind that their eyesight and reduced mobility prevents them from doing regular chores and can result in poor housekeeping habits. Instead of commenting, offer to clean as you pack and try not to be judgmental.

You’ll will need more time than you think. Allow enough time so your loved one doesn’t feel rushed. Sorting through years of stuff is difficult and sometimes emotionally painful. Allow your loved one time to say goodbye. If they take longer to clean out the desk drawer because they found a stack of pictures, let them take the time to walk down memory lane. This is a very important part of the process. Be patient and listen to their life stories, there will come a time you will be glad you did.

Make their new space feel familiar. Take pictures and colour samples of the inside of their current home. Try to decorate the new space and place objects in a similar way, so that their new space will feel like the old one. Be as detailed as you can from arranging the bedroom furniture to placing family pictures on the bureau. This will help make the new surroundings feel like home.

Wrap small items in coloured paper. This prevents items like knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out.

Label boxes on top and sides. Make sure to mark the top and sides of boxes as they’re packed and write in large letters to make it easier for your loved one to read. Make sure to label boxes containing breakable or sentimental items as

‘fragile’.

Pack all electronic equipment in their original boxes. Otherwise use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.

Always use packing paper. When wrapping fine china and precious items, don’t use newsprint because the ink can bleed.

Seal all boxes with packing tape. This makes it easier to stack and protect your senior’s belongings.

Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two Men and a Truck Canada. For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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www.gatewaypm.com

1 & 2 bedroom suites throughout Waterloo & Kitchener!1 & 2 bedroom suites

Newly RenovatedChic New Designs


Countertops

• Upgraded Energy Efficient Lighting Throughout

• Close to all amenities•

• Full Stainless Steel Appliances• Modern Laminate Flooring Throughout

Open Concept Kitchens with Granite

• • • Full Stainless Steel Appliances•

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137 University Avenue, Waterloo 519-635-1240

200 Shakespeare Drive, Waterloo 519-496-8837

400 Parkside Drive, Waterloo 226-972-5256

383 Albert Street, Waterloo 519-635-9549

285 Erb Street West, Waterloo 226-972-5256

545-565 Belmont Avenue West, Kitchener 519-635-9604

100, 120 & 170 Old Carriage Drive, Kitchener 519-573-3000

37 Vanier Drive, Kitchener 519-635-7951

49 Vanier Drive, Kitchener 519-635-9541


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Waterloo Heights 170 Erb Street West

Very quiet building. Close to parks and shopping

Waterloo

Rare opportunity to move into a premier location1 Bedroom Apartments available

All utilities and parking included in rent

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So, is term insurance better than permanent (whole life or universal) insurance? Whether you buy “term,” “whole life” or “universal life” insurance will be dependent on two primary factors:

the amount of insurance you need, andhow long you need that insurance to be in place.

Term insurance provides protection for a predetermined period of time (perhaps 5, 10, or 20 years) or until a certain age. However, many term insurance plans end at a specifi c age, such as 65, 70 or 75. With men and women living considerably past that age, if you’re looking for longer-term protection, term insurance won’t cut it.

With term insurance, when the term of the contract expires your coverage ends unless you renew the term. Each time the term is renewed,

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BY GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

Term vs Permanent INSURANCE

People think insurance is a ripoff and expensive. It doesn’t have to be. Let’s use the example of $300,000 in insurance on a man (since they’re more expensive) who doesn’t smoke. If you were

to buy a 20-year term policy, protecting your family from age 25 to 45, the premium would be only $287 a year, or less than $24 a month. Hey, we’re talking a case of beer here. Wait until you’re 39 to buy the same policy and your costs go up to almost $400 a year, which isn’t exactly a budget killer, unless you want a permanent insurance policy. Then the difference in the numbers is more signifi cant. Buy a permanent policy at 25 and you’ll pay about $1645 a year or $137 a month. Wait until you’re 39 and the price goes up to $3025 a year or $252 a month. TheRentersGuide.ca

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the premium is adjusted upwards. So on the term policy above for the guy who bought a 20-year term at age 29, if he needed to renew for another ten years, the premium would jump from $304 to $552.

Think of term insurance as an expense, like rent. While it will give you comfort and peace of mind, it accumulates no residual value. If you want coverage to last your lifetime or want to use insurance to build assets, term insurance isn’t the right choice.

Term insurance is cheaper than permanent insurance, but that’s because the statistics are in favour of the insurance company with term insurance. With permanent insurance the company is going to have to pay out, it’s only a matter of when.

Whole life and universal life insurance are permanent, remaining in place until death. With whole life policies, the insurance company does the investing. (People debate that they don’t do a very good job of it, but they are purposely conservative, and with the recent swings in the market, you can see why.) With universal life, you have much more control over the types of investments the money is going into. The premium is generally the same for the life of the policy, so the annual cost can be low if taken early in life (when the risk of death is low), or very high if taken late in life. If term insurance is rent, then permanent insurance is a mortgage payment; in the early years there isn’t a lot of asset accumulation, but over the long term the pot will grow nicely.

Most whole life policies have a “reserve,” which can be refunded if you cancel the policy before your death. This reserve is referred to as the cash value of the plan. You can also borrow against this cash value at an interest rate set in the policy. However, if you haven’t paid it back, the money owed will be deducted from the death benefit.

So, back to the question, “What kind of insurance should I buy?” The best place to start is with the amount of coverage you need. Let’s say you’ll need $125,000 to pay off your mortgage, $5,000 to

cover your funeral expenses, $15,000 to cover legal and accounting bills, and an additional $100,000 to cover the capital gains your estate will be hit with. All together, you’ll need about $245,000. Buying a policy with a lower payout clearly won’t serve your needs.

The next thing to look at is how long you’ll need the coverage. Some of your needs may be short-term. Declining term insurance is often the most cost-effective way to cover mortgage debt. On the other hand, the need to meet your funeral expenses and minimize the tax hit on your estate is permanent. So permanent insurance will be your best bet here.

Remember, since the premium on your permanent insurance will remain the same, while the premium on term insurance will rise each time the policy is renewed, the cost of term insurance will appear far less expensive in the early years of a policy. Compare the lifetime cost of both types of policies (remember to compare similar features and benefits – apples and apples), and then make your decision.

Another interesting fact: with some policies, you can buy the right to convert

your term policy to a whole life policy at a later date. So if you decide to start off with term insurance to protect your young family, and then decide to convert to a whole life policy when your needs change and you have more money, your health won’t be a factor in setting the premiums. However, your age will be and the older you are the more your insurance will cost.

Shop around when looking for life insurance. Get several quotes, make sure you’re comparing apples with apples, and buy the policy that best meets your needs. Resist the urge to over-buy, but don’t sell yourself, and your family, short either. Evaluate your future earning potential and your family’s ongoing needs realistically, take inflation into account, and then buy enough insurance to meet your needs.

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• Five appliances• Individually controlled heat & air• Large eat-in kitchen & dining area• Ensuite washroom in master bedroom• Very large social & recreation room

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Frederick & Weber -St private office space for rent,$450/mo All inclusive located in central Kitchener with close proximity to new court house and close access to Highway 8 and 401. Ideal workspace for legal or financial professionals. 1 year Lease Please e-mail [email protected]

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270 SPAdinA rd -E,1 & 2 bdrm for rent,$795-895/Monthly all incluseive,Secure Entrance,On Bus Route, Elevator,19Foot Balcony, Newly Re-furbished With Laminate and Ceramic Flooring.In-quire about our seniors discount.Call (519)578-7120

rOckWAY PArk & -HWY401 110 Dixon street 1 Bdrm Bsmt Apt FOR RENT Living Rm, car-peted,1 Bath, Kitchen viewing backyard, Lndry on lower level. Secured front door entry. Only ma-ture, working professional tenants will be con-sidered. Seeking quiet, clean, non-smokers, with no dogs.This building presents, mature & profes-sional tenants $750+hydro [email protected]

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Welcome Home to Sifton’s Priory Park

Visit or call our office at: 299 Scottsdale Drive

(519) 823-1500Email: [email protected]

www.sifton.com

– Friendly on-site management and 24 hour maintenance

– Rent includes - FREE GAS HEAT, fridge, stove, dryer– Bright roomy floor plans– Large outdoor private swimming pool with

lifeguards– Spacious park-like setting– Public Transit, walk to schools, University of

Guelph, Stone Road Mall, Hamilton Park with fitness trails

– 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhomes

Guelph’s most desirable townhome community

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• Tastefully decorated suites with wall-to-wall broadloom

• Full size balconies• Two bedrooms have 1.5 bathrooms• Bright white kitchens with newer appliances• Third floor laundry room• Controlled entry and enterphone system• Variety store, hair salon and english pub on-site• Utilities included

Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroomsstarting from $775 per month

Call (519) 823-2040 now to arrange a private viewing. On-site management office.Owned and Professionally Managed by Steeves & Rozema Enterprises Ltd.

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519-578-7790

Eat-in kitchensUnderground parking

Indoor pool/sauna/exercise equipmentLaundry facilitiesUtilities included

On bus routeWalk to Farmers Market/Centre in the Square/downtown


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FireplaceDowntown location

Insuite laundry5 appliances

Fitness room / exercise equipmentUnderground parking

On bus routeWalk to Centre in the Square


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DOOR-TO-DOOR FOOD DRIVE


DIFFERENCE.

This is an opportunity for Tenants and Landlords to work together to help feed those in need by generously donating non-perishable food items.

Look for the Food Drive signs in your building to participate. Volunteers will be canvassing for food donations, which will be donated to local food banks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET INVOLVED CONTACT: Lynzi Michal 416.385.1100 Ex22 or [email protected]


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SUITES INCLUDE• Air Conditioning• 5 Appliances which includes

in-suite washer & dryer• Large Eat-In Kitchen• Vertical blinds and carpeting• Security intercom• Stunning panoramic views• Spacious balcony

FACILITIES INCLUDE• Fully equipped exercise room• Indoor swimming pool• Sauna• On-site management offi ce• Underground parking• Recreation Room• Library• Games Room• Guest Suite

CLOSE TO• Minutes to transit & GO Train• Breithaupt Community

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1 BEDROOMS FROM $10032 BEDROOMS FROM $1289

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www.margaretplace.ca*Selected suites only and some conditions apply* One month's free rent will be applied on the 11th month, subject to availability and certain conditions.

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