The Rooftop Wellness Series is back for 2021! Refresh and recharge your mind, body and soul. Starting August 24 and through September, enjoy instructional sessions led by local wellness professionals every Tuesday from 7am – 8am on the rooftop of 40 St. Clair W.

Enjoy beautiful, unobstructed views of the downtown skyline from atop a high-rise building and practice healthy living from a range of wellness disciplines.

This event is ticketed, including a $5 registration fee. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to the instructor / wellness establishment leading the class.

The Rooftop Wellness Series is hosted in partnership with Slate Asset Management.

See below for full instructor lineup and to register for your class.

Class availability will be limited due to high demand. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for ongoing updates.

Schedule 2021

Tuesday, August 24 – 7am to 8am – Pilates Class| Ace Sports Clinic | Register Here |

Tuesday, August 31 – 7am to 8am – HIIT Class | F45 Midtown | Register Here |

Tuesday, September 7  – 7am to 8am – Stretch Class | The Centre for Fitness, Health and Performance| Register Here |

Tuesday, September 14 – 7am to 8am – Yoga Flow Class | Oxygen Yoga & Fitness |  Register Here |

Tuesday, September 21 – 7am to 8am – TBA | Register Here When Available |

More dates and registrations to be included as they become available. Please note dates and times may be subject to change on short notice due to weather.

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The Outdoor Jazz Series returns July – August 2021 and will be hosted at PATIO at Yonge + St. Clair. The Yonge + St. Clair BIA welcomes you to enjoy a series of live jazz performances free of charge every Thursday evening from 6PM – 830PM, on the outdoor patio located at 1503 Yonge St.

PATIO at Yonge + St. Clair is an outdoor food + drink patio where you can enjoy 10+ local restaurants plus an on-site bar. Table reservations can be made at the official PATIO website, and walk-ins are welcome with limited capacity.

Enjoy great live musical duos with a roster of seasoned, local performers.

See artist schedule below.

Schedule

Thursday July 8 @ 6PM – 830PM | Alison Young (Sax) and Jeff McLeod (Keyboard)

Thursday July 15 @ 6PM – 830PM | Sam Broverman (Vocals) and Peter Hill (Keyboard)

Thursday July 22 @ 6PM – 830PM | Queen Pepper (Vocals) and Eric Boucher (Keyboard)

Thursday July 29 @ 6PM – 830PM | Alexander Brown (Trumpet) and Ewen Farncombe (Piano)

Thursday August 5 @ 6PM – 830PM | Donne Roberts Trio

Thursday August 12 @ 6PM – 830PM | Irene Torres (Vocals) and Eric St. Laurent (Guitar)

Thursday August 19 @ 6PM – 830PM | TBD

Thursday August 26 @ 6PM – 830PM | TBD

Please note that this schedule is subject to change, including rescheduling due to inclement weather. Follow Yonge + St. Clair on social media for updates.

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA is Inviting Applications for a Board Member Secretary and for Board Members At-Large

The Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA) is inviting applications by interested BIA members to join the Board of Management. Applicants must be a business tenant and/or the owner of a commercial property within the Yonge + St. Clair BIA boundaries.

The Yonge + St. Clair BIA represents 450+ businesses and 90+ property owners in the Yonge + St. Clair community in Midtown Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2018, the BIA strengthens the economic health and livability of the neighbourhood through strategic investments in the public realm, exciting cultural programming, brand awareness, and advocacy on behalf of members.

Board Members are critical parts of our organization’s success and oversee and manage the BIA’s annual levy and service delivery. You’ll play a key role in supporting our neighbourhood alongside a diverse group of local business owners, property owners, and tenants.

A description of Secretary of the Board and Board Member At-Large responsibilities are provided below.

Commitments

+ Attend monthly Board Meetings, approximately 1 hour in length
+ Highly encouraged to join additional subcommittees
+ Approximately 3 – 8 hours of additional time commitment per month
+ Be available for occasional communications with BIA staff

Applicable Skills / Assets

+ Leadership
+ Strategic thinking
+ Communication
+ People management
+ Legal / Risk management
+ Knowledge of the Yonge + St. Clair Community

Responsibilities of Board Members

+ Act on the behalf of the Yonge + St. Clair BIA and our membership though strategic decision-making with your fellow Board Members at Board Meetings
+ Support BIA organizational operations and service delivery
+ Provide oversight and accountability on behalf of the BIA membership
+ Review monthly Board packages prepared by BIA Staff which include information relevant for decision-making
+ Support BIA staff with leadership and insight

Additional Responsibilities of the Secretary

In addition to the regular duties of a Board Member At-Large, the Secretary shall:

+ Support the Executive Director and the Chair in preparing and delivering the monthly Board Meeting agendas
+ Prepare the minutes of the monthly Board Meetings
+ Certify copies of any record, registry, by-law, resolution, minute, or BIA policies
+ Support the Executive Director and the Chair in preparing and delivering the Annual General Meeting agenda and notice

We will be reviewing all interested applications by June 15, 2021

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 9, 2021 – and with a second year of lockdown happening through Mother’s Day, we want to help you celebrate Mom in a safe and socially-distanced manner.

Here you’ll find a list of specials and current offerings from local shops, businesses and restaurants who remain open for curbside shopping and delivery at Yonge + St. Clair!

Reach out to each storefront directly for their Mother’s Day specials, curbside pickup and delivery options. Information listed below may be subject to change.

Flower Shops

Eden Flower Shop

Eden Flower Shop focuses on pre-cut flowers, plants and arrangements with a constantly evolving variety of seasonal plants. They have a fairly active Instagram account which showcases their currently featured arrangements, or you can visit their website and order by type of floral arrangement.

Location: 1391 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4T1Y4 
Phone: +1-416-925-8188
Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/edenflowersto
Website: https://edenflowersto.ca/

The Chocolate Tulip

The Chocolate Tulip Floral Design Studio is fueled by a culture of enthusiasm for both modern and organic design married with a passion for flowers, botanical and sustainable appreciation. Their creative floral design and curated selection of plants draws from Japanese and Scandinavian esthetic.

Please Note: For all Mother’s Day orders through The Chocolate Tulip, place your order several days in advance for purchase – same day delivery and pickup is not possible this Mother’s Day.

Location: 1251 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1W6
Phone: +1-416-921-5559
Website: https://www.thechocolatetulip.com/

Florigens Design
Florigens Design is a unique and artistic floral boutique specializing in floral design and botanical urban design.

Location: 1360 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4T3B2 
Phone: +1-416-935-0130
Website:  http://www.florigensdesign.com/

Ginger Flower Studio

Ginger Flower Studio is family owned and operated and has an online catalogue made just for Mother’s Day 2021, available on their website. Their online catalogue makes shopping from home very easy.

Location: 1560 Yonge St., Unit 113, Toronto ON, M4T2S9 
Phone: +1-416-925-8188
Instagram:  https://www.gingerflowerstudio.com/

Gifts, Cards and Retail Services

Paperboy Cards and Gifts

Paperboy Cards and Gifts is locally owned and operated, known for their boutique and unique selection of cards and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. They’re fully stocked for this year’s Mother’s Day – find the perfect gift to go along with your cards this year!

Simply show up at the door for curbside shopping and you will be assisted by store staff.

Location: 7 Pleasant Blvd., Toronto ON, M4T1K2 
Phone: +1-416-926-8622

St. Clair Greetings

St. Clair Greetings offers a large selection of gifts and cards for every occasion. What originally started as a Post Office centre has gradually evolved into today’s familiar retail and gift shop.

For Mother’s Day, you can shop St. Clair Greetings online or through phone or email orders. Every purchase over $50 will come with a free gift (retail value $7). Limited time offer.

You can visit St. Clair Greeting’s website below:

Location: 1421 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4T1Y7 
Phone: +1-416-961-7678
Website: www.stclairgreetings.com

Hair Artisans

Hair Artisans is a boutique hair salon who have established a warm and friendly neighbourhood feel.

For Mother’s Day, they have promotions on Shampoo and Conditioner sets from Kevin Murphy, Pureology, and Authentic Beauty Concept. They range from $63-$70 (20-30% off) and include a gift with purchase.

Contact Hair Artisans directly using the contact info below to place your orders for curbside pickup.

Location: 76 St. Clair W., Toronto ON, M4V1M7
Phone: +1-416-792-8223
Website: www.hairartisans.ca

David Scott Beauty

David Scott Beauty began locally in 2005 and has since expanded to 2 locations at Yonge + St. Clair, including a salon, and a beauty & brow bar, offering their own line of cosmetic goods and beauty products.

For Mother’s Day, inquire about their available gift card options and any ongoing promotions on their line of skin care products (check in for availability).

You can shop their products online at www.davidscottbeauty.com 

Location: 1560 Yonge St. – Unit 117, Toronto ON, M4T2S9
Phone: +1-647-348-1150
Website: www.davidscottbeauty.com

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness  is a modern Yoga studio, offering FAR Infrared studio classes. In the meantime, their classes are all digital. As part of their Mother’s Day promotions, if you book 10 paid classes you will receive an additional 2 classes free of charge.

Location: 1560 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4T2S9
Phone: +1-855-699-4362
Website: https://oxygenyogaandfitness.com/oxygen-yoga-yonge-st-clair/

Manis Cosmetic Consulting

Manis Cosmetic Consulting  helps you achieve your cosmetic goals through a variety of professional services and beauty products. For Mother’s Day, inquire about their Oxygeneo facial and skin tightening treatment.

Location: 1560 Yonge St. Unit 201, Toronto ON, M4T2S9 
Phone: +1-416-522-8286
Website: https://helenmanis.com

Dining and Meals For Home

Barnsteiner’s

Barnsteiner’s restaurant is independently owned and operated, serving upscale versions of rustic, pan-European dishes.

Mother’s Day pre-orders are now open, you can order and pay through the Barnsteiner’s website: www.barnsteiners.com or call Barnsteiner’s using the number below.

Free Delivery applies to orders $60+ and within 3km.

On Mother’s Day (May 9), you can place orders as early as 10AM.

Location: 1 Balmoral Avenue, Toronto ON M4V3B9
Phone: +1-416-515-0551
Website: www.barnsteiners.com

Capocaccia Trattoria

Capocaccia Trattoria

Started in 2003 by Salvatore Mele, and located in the heart of midtown toronto, Capocaccia Trattoria is a neighbourhood trattoria inspired by the rustic cuisine of southern Italy.

You can pre-order Mother’s Day meals until Thursday May 6, 2021 and choose to add a bottle of rosé, prosecco, or flowers. Call the number below to place your order and to be eligible for free delivery.

There is also a Mother’s Day contest which you can join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/COYg8lZh-yA/

Location: 1366 Yonge St, Toronto ON M4T3A7
Phone: +1-416-921-3141
Website: www.capocaccia.ca

Cucina Buca

Cucina Buca puts a modern spin on traditional Italian dining. For Mother’s Day, they are accepting meal pre-orders until Thursday May 6 and for their cookie box, pre-orders are open until Wednesday May 5.

You can order directly from their website, link provided below.

Location: 2 St. Clair W, Toronto ON M4V1L5
Website: www.buca.ca

For a complete a complete listing of local businesses and services in the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood, see the local online directory at yongestclair.ca/whats-here

You’ve heard the message many times during the COVID lockdown: support local businesses. It’s become an everyday slogan – but behind the constant reminder, what’s really driving this message? In this Q+A we take a look at the impacts of lockdown on local businesses from the other side – the perspective of an independent business owner.

In 2019, Salon Scavo – a locally operated and independent salon – celebrated it’s 40th anniversary. In the beauty industry that’s a big milestone and no one was prouder than owner Gianfranco Scavo, who celebrated alongsode his talented staff and loyal customers, marking the occasion with a grand re-opening at Yonge and St. Clair. Nobody would have thought that just a year later, Salon Scavo, along with small businesses everywhere, would face the toughest fight of the lives – for their livelihoods. 

Marylene Vestergom is a freelance writer and marketing professional, she has generously conducted and contributed this Q+A to the Yonge + St. Clair BIA.

Please note that salon services remain closed at the time of this article’s publishing, in accordance with Ontario public health measures.

Yonge + St. Clair: How has COVID-19 impacted your business?

Gianfranco Scavo: There are no words to describe it. It has not been easy. No one planned for this – how could you? The first shut down last March, we quickly took steps to ensure our salon implemented the highest hygiene and sterilization protocols outlined by the Ministry of Health, keeping the health and safety of our employees and clients top-of-mind. This, of course, wasn’t new to us, but we took it to the next level. We are fortunate our clients have returned, but we know the routine is different. Now in 2021 we are awaiting the next re-opening and will do our best to make the salon an experience that eases [clients] into this new norm. We are here for our clients and we are eagerly waiting to see everyone again.

Y+S: How did it impact your employees? 

GS: When we first closed, our stylists were sending messages of hope and well-wishes to our clients on Instagram. It was incredible to see the response and the connection. They miss their clients. 

Y+S: What did your clients miss? What did you miss?

GS: They wanted to look and feel like themselves again. And we miss their smiles. During the last re-opening, with everyone wearing masks, the eyes became the windows to the soul. The eyes say everything!

Y+S: What were the latest styles or trends before the lockdown came back?  

GS: Hair takes a cue from nature. So during the past fall for example, the warmer tones of hazel, caramel and spicy reds were making a subtle appearance. It’s a great way to transition from the beachy blonde of summer. The key is being subtle about the colour transition – just like the fall leaves. Balayage allows our colourist to paint in these beautiful tones, which catch the light. So, it’s not an all-over colour – it provides dimensions with soft-focused roots. And with texturizing and a bit of layering – your hair will come alive. 

Y+S: What products would you recommend?

GS: With many clients who will be coming back to the salon in the near future, we’ve noticed their hair requires an intervention. Once salons are open again, it’s the perfect time to treat your hair and we have a wonderful selection of hair treatments for all hair types. If you need any recommendations, we are here to guide you through which would best suit your needs. The result – shiny, healthier hair.

Y+S: Is it a cut or a trim?

GS: It’s all about low maintenance and being natural. In other words, work with what you have but accentuate it. We know a few clients who have tried colouring their hair at home and even attempted to cut their hair – the results were not surprising. Clients now understand that a colourist at our salon is an artist. They come by this experience not by accident and that’s why they can make the colouring look natural; when your hair grows out – it still looks great. An at home mistake can be costly, instead we suggest giving us a call once we’ve reopened.  

Y+S: What makes the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood special?

GS: This is a tightly knit community. Businesses and customers alike support one another. 

Y+S: Any last words as we wish for a reopening soon?

GS: In regards to COVID-19, it’s important we don’t let down our guard. As a small business owner who provides employment to our team that allows them to feed their families, pay rent etc., we appreciate and look forward to the days that we can be open.  To our loyal clients – we are glad they are part of the Salon Scavo family.  

Most importantly, we would like to thank the frontline workers at all levels who continue to do their job, who help us re-open and be safe. Please – wear your masks, wash your hands and maintain social distancing. Our community at Yonge + St. Clair depends on you.

Salon Scavo is located at 1470 Yonge Street or salonscavo.com or call 416-964-1229

Please note that salon services remain closed at the time of this article’s publishing, in accordance with Ontario public health measures.

In this Q+A Spotlight we chat with psychologist Dr. Stephanie Bot (C. Psych., Psychoanalyst), who is the president of Workright, an organization based at Yonge + St. Clair that provides online mental health, communication, relationship and interpersonal skills courses for businesses and individuals. 

With the ongoing COVID lockdowns and the significant changes it represents to both individuals and businesses, the Yonge + St. Clair BIA explores how Workright is taking a traditionally in-person professional service to a digital platform. 

Yonge + St. Clair BIA: It’s 2021. The COVID lockdown is still the everyday norm. What’s your team looking to bring to folks using the Workright online platform and service?

Dr. Stephanie Bot: Well let’s start with a bit of background – Last weekend a patient reached out because he was in crisis.  There was no specific causal event.  He just didn’t feel he could cope anymore with being “locked-up”.  For many people this lockdown may keep them physically safe but mentally their resilience, tolerance and mood are on the decline while their anxiety, loneliness and restlessness are on the rise.  People try to reassure each other that the vaccine creates a light for the future but as numbers of cases remain high, the vaccine somewhat unavailable and the bleakness of winter prevails, this lockdown is taking its toll on mental health.  

It’s a tough time for many. So as far as this platform goes and our team’s role – we empathize, and we offer the tools and expertise to instill a sense of hope that this too shall pass.  

Y+SC: Can you tell us more about the challenges you help people face?  

Dr. B: Well, back to the patient who reached out in crisis. He shared something that deeply saddened me.  Since COVID restrictions started in March 2020 when he switched from working in a vibrant midtown office space with hundreds of employees to doing work alone in a virtual world from his one bedroom condo, not one person in his workplace has checked in with him or asked how he’s doing.  

We need to do better than this.  Working in the land of Zoom requires greater effort to check-in, to let people know they’re cared about and that they matter.  The incredible thing about doing this is it will actually help us feel better about ourselves.  We are part of a global community that is suffering but we need to think local, our families, our friends, our workmates…check in with them.  Ask how they’re managing.  Share lockdown stories.  Find humour we can all relate to in these groundhog days.  Connection, even brief, can make a huge difference.  Don’t underestimate your potential to positively impact someone else’s life and in turn elevate your own.

Y+SC: Would you have any simple personal advice for people who looking to lighten the mood in their everyday?  

Dr. B: Well it’s not all bleak. If I can share a personal strategy that might sound a bit crazy: in between sessions these days, I’ll put on bold inspiring music like James Brown’s “Get on off of that thing and dance ‘til you feel better” and I’m dancing and singing and being as silly as I want for 5 to 10 minutes. Letting go in this way completely transforms my energy and state of mind.  And I’m recommending this to all my patients.  Whether your dance party is solo or with people you live with, I promise it will shake you out of your Lockdown Funk and help you feel alive and free again.  My prescription is to do this at least once a day and if you find yourself feeling low, just try it…it can’t hurt.

Y+SC: So would you say a sense of humour with the right approach is key?

Dr. B: That’s what we’re looking to accomplish here.

Ask Dr. B.

We’ve asked Dr. Bot to share some insight into some of the approaches that she and the Workright team have offered to patients and clients during the lockdown. 

Dr. B: Here’s one scenario: “My boyfriend and I just started living together in a tiny condo when COVID hit.  It’s been really hard. We both have to work from home and are never apart. We’re arguing more, getting on each other’s nerves and are not finding each other attractive lately. What should I do?”

Well, it’s not healthy for a relationship when people are together all day every day in close quarters. Here are 5 suggestions to help:

Define individual time and space.  We all need alone time.  When your partner goes for a walk or grocery shopping, plan for an hour or two of personal time to use the space and time to do something for you (not cleaning or laundry).  Do things that bring you happiness, such as reading, meditating, painting…and create this same opportunity for your partner.

Schedule relationship time.  Plan regular dinner dates. Prepare a special meal together or create a “date night” meal for your partner to treat them.  Dress up, light the candles, dance.

Do something for others.  We feel better when we help others.  Consider preparing a larger portion of your meal once a week and dropping it off for a person living alone.  Or purchasing extra food when you shop and providing it to a local food bank. Do this with your partner if possible to create a shared experience.

Be mindful of your partner’s needs.  It’s hard to live in close quarters 24/7 with anyone.  Your partner is under stress too.  Err on side of giving each other the benefit of the doubt.  Be aware of what you do that could be bothering your partner.  This is not a time to be critical.  Lockdown has placed a tall order on patience and tolerance but those are virtues we need to expand within ourselves in this crisis.

Have fun. Couples need to let off steam. Do something you enjoy that does not include watching a screen. Play a board game.  Have a dance party together.  Throw caution to the wind and get your sillies out.  If you don’t have a willing partner dance around by yourself.

Dr. B: Remember, in the words a Victor Frankl, “An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is a normal reaction.” This will end.  In the meantime, remember everyone is under high stress and struggling to put their best selves forward as parents, as partners, and as individuals. Focus on being kind and thoughtful, to ourselves and those in our circle.

Y+SC: Where can people access your platform or get in touch?

Dr. B: You can find Workright’s courses at training.workright.ca. We currently have a few online COVID care kits:

1 month access

3 month access

1 Year access

And check out Workright’s online COVID Care Kit of 12 courses.  Enter Branch Code: workright https://training.workright.ca/learn/public/learning_plan/view/61/covid-care-kit-1-month-access

Dr. Stephanie Bot and Associates is located at 1504 Yonge St., 3rd floor. Phone: (416) 485-5243.

Yonge + St. Clair will be launching an online store in early 2021 where you can shop Yonge + St. Clair branded merchandise and browse a selection of curated goods and services from local businesses to be purchased for delivery or curbside pickup.

More information about this exciting new store launch will be announced soon. To be contacted about the new online store, and to sign up to more local news and and updates, sign up to the monthly Yonge + St. Clair newsletter below:

The Health Shoppe is a family-owned, health-conscious, grocery store with a focus on its customers eating well, living well, and staying well. Located at their newly renovated store at 1378 Yonge St., they’re continuing their 25+ years in business as this area’s quintessential, independently owned healthy eating store. The Yonge + St. Clair intersection already boasts 3 major grocery chains within short walking distance – including Sobey’s, Loblaws, and Longos’ – The Health Shoppe helps complete that picture in carrying the specialty health items that you’d want to find in a boutique setting. Best of all, it’s a short walk from the St. Clair Subway station. The store remains elusive on social media, so you’ll have to see for yourself what’s currently stocked and shelved.

With The Health Shoppe, don’t let its categorization as a “boutique store” fool you into thinking that it’s a small store. A visit to its well-stocked aisles paints a different picture. State of the art refrigerators line the grocery section, boasting everything from today’s pick of kombucha, to Canadian-made organic, gluten free, plant based soups. Or, turn the corner and find a great selection of ground herbs and spices organized into help-yourself jars. If you want to find a guilt-free snack, you’ll get it here too. Of course, to get to this section you’ll have to use a small passageway that’s tucked away near the entrance, which might not be what you’d initially expect when strolling past the storefront. 

At the front of the store you’ll find rows of supplements, incense, essential oils, eco-friendly cleaning supplies and the list goes on. Yes, there are lots of great finds you can take home to stock your shelves and cabinets and best of all when you shop here you get that special, hand-selected feeling of curating your home supply of feel-good buys.

We asked the owner, Andrea Szomor if she’d have any health tips she’d like to share with the public – she politely declined, preferring to speak about the products her store carries to avoid any accidental misinterpretation of any advice she could offer. From her selection of products – and a great example of the selection available in-store – is an immune boosting supplement that’s made primarily of mushrooms: a blend of shiitake, red reishi, cordyceps, coriolus, maitake and agaricus. It’s all gluten-free, vegan, and non-gmo. Of course, consult with a health care professional to see if this is something that’s appropriate for you. Products like this one line the shelves inside and the variety is endless items. 

When the health precautions were announced earlier this year in response to COVID-19, the Health Shoppe remained one of the only neighbourhood stores in operation thanks to grocery establishments being considered an essential service. They’ve stayed strong, and are now contributing to diligent health measures in the form of hand-crafted face masks. One of the team members has taken to creating these herself, using designs and fabrics to capture a “nerd-chic” mask including Star Trek designs, and other fan favourite pop culture references. They’re affordable and re-useable retailing around $8.95.

A Photographic Tour of the Health Shoppe

It’s easy to miss the gems hidden in plain sight at the Health Shoppe, due to the large variety of goods and store layout. So we’re here to highlight the store’s various sections so you can more easily find what you’re looking for.

The new Health Shoppe location features its own grocery section, hidden to the right of the main entrance. The way The Health Shoppe team has compartmentalized its multiple categories of goods makes for some easy shopping.

You’ll find a selection of all your go-to grocery needs to support a healthy, green lifestyle. The shelves feature goods you may not find at your traditional big box grocery, which makes browsing their aisles a treat. Their diversity of selection makes it feel like a gem in the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood.

Their cleaning supplies are focused on eco-friendly goods, with a wide variety of cleaning items to meet your household and every day needs.

You can stock up on supplements and other immune system boosting goods, with numerous shelves and goods that will help you feel great and stay healthy. Talk to the staff about the supplements you’re looking for, and for assistance navigating their supplement section.

With the recent COVID-19 health measures, the team at The Health Shoppe have taken it into their own hands to create custom face masks which are for sale at their storefront. These masks feature double-sided designs with pop culture references and other chic designs.

The Health Shoppe is holistic in its approach to a healthier lifestyle, featuring items that focus on self-care and relaxation as well. Don’t forget to visit their sections dedicated to aromatherapy and household wellness that lean towards lifestyle goods.

Essential oils are on full display by the checkout line, where the sheer variety will keep you busy as you look for your ideal mix of products.

Be sure to take a peek at their refrigerated items, which include a great selection of organic, gluten-free and non-GMO items throughout.

If you’ve never been to the original Health Shoppe’s location, their new location and setup is perfect to explore and makes it a must-visit shopping destination that’s essential to your next Yonge + St. Clair visit.

To find The Health Shoppe, go to 1378 Yonge St. Or you can visit their website to learn more: http://healthshoppetoronto.com/

Yonge + St. Clair wants you to stay healthy and safe this Valentine’s season, and we’re helping you celebrate with your partner, best friends, or family members, through an online and socially-distanced Valentine’s themed contest.

Starting February 8th visit the contest link: https://playr.gg/giveaway/bHG9UP2 and follow the instructions on the page for your chance to win a 1 of 3 giveaways!

How to play for your chance to win:

1. Visit https://playr.gg/giveaway/bHG9UP2/ to join the contest for free.
2. Follow instructions at the above link to subscribe to the Yonge + St. Clair newsletter, which will unlock more contest entry options.
3. Earn more entries by subscribing to the local business pages linked on the contest page.
4. Contest winners will be determined by a draw, and announced across Yonge + St. Clair pages and channels by March 2, 2021.