July saw a record number of Toronto-area homes sold, with an average selling price of $609,236 for the month.

According to Mark McClean, Real Estate Board President: “9,880 homes sold in the Greater Toronto area in July 2015, representing an 8 per cent increase from the sales in July 2014.”

According to a recently released report, the sales broke the sales record for July, a month that’s typically slower for the real estate industry. “It is important to point out that home ownership demand has been driven not only by low borrowing costs, but also by the fact that the GTA economy has been performing quite well,” McLean said in the report.

Sky High Real Estate Prices in Toronto

The TREB report found that the average sale price in the GTA was $609,236 for the month of July, up 10.6 per cent from July 2014, when the average was $550,625. Even though the average sale price reached a record high in July, prices are actually lower than the average price in June.

According to these findings, the city of Toronto is set to break the record for number of homes sold in a year, previously set in 2007. The previous record was 93,193 homes sold, with an average selling price of $327,236. With this report, TREB has recorded 64,514 sales in 2015. Records have consistently been broken across the year, with April, May, June and July all exceeding expectations. Additionally, monthly sales have been higher year-over-year every month of 2015, when compared to last year’s sales.

Expensive Condos

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation have stated that a surge in condo construction pushed Canada’s housing starts figure to its highest level of the year in August, at 196,565.

We’ve all heard the stories about crazy house sales in Toronto, like the eight feet wide three storey property that features a garden, balcony and a sauna that’s currently on the market for $750,000. Or the dilapidated house on the Beaches that sold for more than a million, despite not being hooked up to hydro, with holes in the roof and animals inhabiting a few floors and just generally being deemed “uninhabitable.”

The fact is, the Toronto real estate market is heating up, with no sign of cooldown coming any time soon. According to TREB, the rate of sales growth is outpacing the rate of listings growth by a wide margin. In a release, Jason Mercer, TREB’s director of market analysis, stated: “As long as this situation persists, expect home prices to trend strongly upward.”

Tired of Living in Toronto?

Toronto has definitely lost its groove. Its no longer the jewel it used to be. As such, now is the perfect time to leave Toronto. One of the best places to live outside of Toronto is Alliston. If you’re ready to move, we at Previn Court build a home for you. With over 35 years of experience, we have built homes for over a thousand families, including detached, townhome, and unique attached single units, and we can help you find the perfect home for you.

Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

Back in the 1950s, Toronto was considered one of the most dull cities on earth. The 1960s and 1970s helped transform the city from a stolid town into a dynamic cultural center that’s currently on the precipice of being an international presence.

Unfortunately, city planners likely didn’t foresee the rapid growth in population and influence that Toronto has enjoyed. This has resulted in a variety of problems that have yet to be addressed, causing residents to seek a new place to live.

Here are four of the biggest signs that it’s time for you to leave Toronto.

Population Increase

Roughly speaking, the Greater Toronto Area attracts more than 100,000 new residents on a yearly basis, which increases the stress that the city’s infrastructure experiences. The addition of a million residents every decade or so requires huge investments in infrastructure such as transportation.

Unfortunately, due to the municipal, provincial and federal government dragging their feet on investing in Toronto’s roads and public transit system, the city has developed a variety of issues that are proving difficult to solve.

Sprawl

Instead of taking advantage of the many wide open spaces that Torontonian geography provides, builders have been taking the approach of completing projects that waste land which could have be put to more fruitful use. The growth of population in the GTA hasn’t been administered appropriately, which has resulted in a large amount of development spreading across longer greater areas.

Traffic Gridlock

The combination of an increase in population without adding additional infrastructure has resulted in a commute that’s considered among the worst in North America. Billions of dollars of productivity are lost on an annual basis as drivers sit on the Don Valley Parkway, Highway 401, the Gardiner Expressway and the Queen Elizabeth Way for a couple of hours every day.

Housing Prices

Along with Vancouver and Calgary, Toronto has witnessed some of the most extreme inflation in real estate prices, including both condos and house sales. This spike in price has made it extremely difficult for non-millionaires who wish to buy the home. Families living off off an average middle-class income can no longer afford to buy houses, and have been forced to look at the condo market or even the rental market to provide a housing solution.

Thankfully, there are plenty of options to consider when you make the decision to leave Toronto. Companies such as Previn Court develop real estate projects that give people the opportunity to pursue their dream of owning the home.

Tired of Living in Toronto?

Toronto has definitely lost its groove. Its no longer the jewel it used to be. As such, now is the perfect time to leave Toronto. One of the best places to live outside of Toronto is Alliston. If you’re ready to move, we at Previn Court build a home for you. With over 35 years of experience, we have built homes for over a thousand families, including detached, townhome, and unique attached single units, and we can help you find the perfect home for you.

Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

Many homeowners dream of having a yard of their own. There are many benefits to having and maintaining a yard with your house, that are both private and public. Although a yard can be aesthetically pleasing, they also come with a few other upsides that often get glossed over or forgotten:

If You Have Kids

The first, and most obvious, is play. If you have kids, yards are a great way to let them play outside safely. Rather than having to pack and unpack for a trip to the park, you can leave your kids outside in the yard with their own toys and under your supervision.

Similarly, if you have a dog, taking him or her for a walk can be awkward depending on your schedule, but a yard could cut down on walktime without cutting down on playtime. They can also be educational, teaching children about the seasons and about growing vegetables and other edibles. Gardens provide people an important opportunity to maintain their cultural heritage through growing plants that are important in their culture’s food or rituals.

Going “Green”

Several psychological studies have found that exposure to green plants has a positive effect on stress levels, especially in urban areas. They allow the mind to rest, something we rarely get to do today. In the American Journal of Community Psychology, researchers Brogan and James write that plants contribute substantially to psychosocial health.

The second is both aesthetic and financial. Depending on what you plant in your yard, it could affect the value of your home. For example, planting a tree could have a massively positive effect on your home across the board. In a study carried out by Indiana’s Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, a healthy 15 ¾-foot-wide silver maple could add two and a half thousand dollars to the value of your house.

According to a 2010 Forest Service study in Portland, trees added an average of nearly nine thousand dollars to a sale price, and reduced the time on the market by two days. They also remove dirt, smoke and other pollutants from the air, improving air quality so you can enjoy your garden.

Trees will also cut down on heat retention, enhance night-time cool downs and improve water conservation, allowing you to reduce your water bill and keep your garden beautiful. They also disperse water vapour through transpiration, lowering heat and supporting plants.

Want a Yard or Garden? Think About Moving to Alliston, Ontario

Simply pick up the phone and call the experts at Previn Court Homes.

Scheduling an appointment is the best way to get all of your questions about the real estate market answered. It’s the first step to purchasing the home of your dreams. Why not get started today?

For many years, condos were offered as the ideal home. With advertising all over the city, it’s easy to see why many people agreed, but times are changing. People are beginning to see the numerous issues faced by those who live in condos.

Size

Condos are small. For a single, they may have a decent amount of space, but for a family, there is rarely, if ever, enough space. In 2013, the average size for new condo units was about 739 square feet, 1.6% lower than 2012’s average. For comparison, the average size of a new unit in 2010 was 797 square feet and in 2009 it was 816 square feet. A decade ago, the average size was 1,006 square feet. Condo’s are steadily getting smaller, as developers continue trying to cram as many people as possible into as small of an area as possible.

Privacy

As the condos continue to shrink, privacy is one of the first things you’ll lose. Everyone has a horror story about a nightmare neighbour who plays music too loud, or has dogs, or is just messy. But you shouldn’t have to live like that. If a neighbour chooses to let their property fall into disrepair or impact on your private space , that’s their own decision, but if it is negatively impacting on your home and privacy, then it’s no longer a matter between a  lessor and a tenant, but between you and them. Condo living exacerbates this.

Amenities

Many condos are advertised as coming with gyms, pools and other amenities, and costs are usually included in rent. The downside is, if you do not or cannot use these amenities, you are still paying for them, and you cannot avoid these payments. As a result, your rent could be artificially inflated by something you are not in control of and may not even want.

Garden

Gardens can be beautiful, and many homeowners dream of having their own garden. This can be quite difficult to do in a condo. Sure, you can scatter a few plants around your condo to add some life and colour to proceedings, or have window boxes installed, but this is limited. Even if your condo does come with a garden or a green area, it is controlled by your lessor. You have no say in how it looks.

Control

Most condos in a building are cookie cutters, they look the same regardless of floor or number. Although you can change the furniture or the interior, you can’t change it too much. When you enter and when you leave, the condo itself will remain the same. You cannot install a new living area, or make any changes you would prefer. By owning your own house, you can do whatever you want with it.

Want a Yard or Garden? Think About Moving to Alliston, Ontario

Simply pick up the phone and call the experts at Previn Court Homes.

Scheduling an appointment is the best way to get all of your questions about the real estate market answered. It’s the first step to purchasing the home of your dreams. Why not get started today?

Property taxation is a major source of funding for the municipality, school boards and county, which require the funding to support their programs and deliver their services to the public. Depending on what kind of property you hold and what amenities it has, you could be paying substantially more or less than your neighbours.

If you are living in Toronto, unfortunately you are probably paying much more than you would be elsewhere. A multi-residential home in Toronto costs 1.7265482% in taxes. The same building in New Tecumseth costs 1.495112% in taxes. Now factor in a much smaller cost of land.

It goes on. If you’re a business owner, you pay 2.7665397% if you have a general commercial building. In New Tecumseth, you pay between 2.248089% (occupied) and 1.573663% (vacant) in taxes.  If you have industrial properties, you pay a flat 2.8273363% in taxes, but in New Tecumseth, it’s between 2.830112%(occupied) and 1.839572% (vacant).

A fraction of a percentage could equal the loss of hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Flexible Payment Options

Right now, New Tecumseth allows you to pay property taxes in the following manner:

• In person at the Administration Centre, 10 Wellington Street East, Alliston; by cash, cheque or by INTERAC.
• Mailed to 10 Wellington Street East, Alliston, Ontario L9R 1A1 (cheques only)
• After hours payments may be deposited by cheque only through the slot on the south door of the Administrative Centre at 10 Wellington Street East, Alliston, Joint Operations Centre, 6558 8th Line, Beeton and at the Tottenham Community & Fitness Centre, 139 Queen Street North, Tottenham.
• Through telephone/internet banking, ABM’s (automated bank machines) and at the counter of most financial institutions, as long as the micro-encoded tax stub accompanies the payment.
• Payment through the internet.

Property Tax, with No Real Property

As well as having to pay a higher rate of taxes, your home will also be limited. If you’re living in Toronto, odds are good you don’t have your own backyard or place to entertain guests outside. In the depths of summer, it’s patio and barbeque weather, and a yard (either front or back) is ideal for having friends over. In winter, it’s ice rink and snowball weather, and having a yard gives you and your family the opportunity to do it yourself and avoid the lines.

Additionally, paying less taxes obviously will reduce costs, freeing up your finances for other things, like further improving your house or taking vacations.

Interested in Buying Property in Alliston?

Buying a home is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make in your life, which will impact how comfortable your family is both in the house and financially in the future.

At Previn Court Homes, we know this decision is an important one, and we strive to create beautiful homes that will provide long term value.  Since our inception over 35 years ago, we have constructed in excess of 1500 homes in Canada, and in the process made the dreams of 1500 families come true. Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

An Autumn in Alliston

The town of Alliston offers a variety of great events that everyone from ages 3 to to 103 can enjoy. This fall, a variety of shows, events and workshops bring the community together to enjoy one of the most beautiful times of the year.

Splash’N Boots

Winner of the 2013 SiriusXM Indies Canadian Children’s Group of the year and moninee for the 2014 and 2015 Juno for children’s album on the year, Splash’N Boots are making an appearance on November the 1st at The Gibson Centre.

This event consists of a live musical performance that the entire family can get into. They’ve shared the stage with such children’s music luminaries such as Sharon, Lois and Bram, as well as Fred Penner.

After numerous sold-out concerts across the world, including Dubai, Australia and Spain, this duo brings their highly acclaimed act back to Canada for the delight of the children of Alliston.

32nd Annual Sugar Plum Fair Craft Show & Sale

One of the biggest events of the year is the Annual Sugar Plum and Craft Show and Sale, which offers more than 100 vendors who sell some of the finest crafts and artisanal foods from around the region.

This year, the event takes place on November 14th and 15th, giving people two whole days of browsing fantastic items with fellow members of your neighbourhood.

Women’s PROBUS Club

One of the more popular recurring events during the fall season is the PROBUS club for women, which meets on the final Monday of each month at the Nottawasaga Inn. This gives retired and partially retired members of the community an opportunity to gather and discussed shared interested amongst themselves.

Open Studio @ The Gibson

Artists of all skills and backgrounds are welcome to join artist-in-residence Greg Hindle at The Gibson Center. On Tuesdays between 10 am and 3 pm, the artist provides advice and mentorship to everyone who attends. The cost of this even in $7 for members of The Gibson Centre and $10 for non-members.

Talk of Alliston Toastmasters Club

This toastmasters club provides a venue for those who wish to improve their oratorical skills in all sorts of different situations, from small talk in social situations to speeches and workplace presentations. This club meets at the Alliston Library on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month between 7-9 pm.

Quilting Corners Quilt Guild Meeting

On the first Tuesday of each month during the fall, the Quilting Corners Quilt Guild meets from 7-9 pm. During this monthly event, presentations, workshops, demonstrations and contests take place. A membership to the guild costs $35 and the attendance of each event costs $5.

Are You Interested in Moving to Alliston?

Does the events in Alliston interest you? Would you like to move to Alliston? We can help. With over 35 years of experience, we have built homes for over a thousand families, including detached, townhome, and unique attached single units, and we can help you find the perfect home for you.

Contact us to let us know your desired number of bathrooms and bedrooms, as well as your budget, and we’ll send you priority updates and special offers on our beautiful new homes.

If you’re on the verge of choosing one of the many new homes in Alliston or anywhere else you no doubt have people giving you tons of advice.  With so much unsolicited input, the right course of action is often a little muddled.

Here are a few examples of advice that you should totally disregard.

Don’t worry, I got this

We’ve all got that one friend, hookup or family member that can help us with any handiwork in a pinch.  The problem is relying on them versus an expert.

Of particular importance is the home inspection.  While it can be tempting to have someone you know and trust check things, a professional has experience on their side, focus and most of all, they’re impartial.

There’s another benefit to hiring for the inspection:  second opinions.  If you’re concerned, a second set of eyes may be able to catch something not found during the first pass.

The second expert most often forgotten is the one we hope we don’t have to see often:  a lawyer.

Lawyers are there for clarity’s sake.  In this case, you’ve got a complex agreement that has to be signed off on detailing all the conditions of the sale.  Sure, you could try, but a lawyer can make you actually understand it.

They’re also there to stand up for you.  Lawyers can represent your interests and make sure they’re recorded in an agreement.  Do you want to be responsible for a forgotten backyard leaking underground oil tank?  Get a lawyer on it and you won’t be.

Dollars and sense

The other thing that’s not surprisingly the cause of unwarranted advice is money.  Some people who survive the home buying experience suddenly think they’re Donald Trump and everyone else might as well work on Wall Street.  The thing is, a lot of what usually makes sense in terms of money doesn’t work that way when it comes to closing on a home.

Let’s talk financing for example.  It’s common for all the people offering you their two cents to say that you won’t have to:

• Spend your own money – There’s a misconception out there that you should just lean on credit, loans and a mortgage.  If you have the money though, why would you want to add a long-term expense and pay interest?
• Get a mortgage online – Go for a low rate they say.  Too bad hardly anyone qualifies for their super low rates, which often end up being a lure for new customers.
• 0 Down Mortgage – This doesn’t account for closing, maintenance, fees and any adjustments or repairs.

Get the right advice, right from the start

When you’re sitting there looking at the options for new homes in Alliston or wherever the search leads you, take people’s advice with a grain of salt.  If you go about it with a clear head and hire the experts to help, you won’t regret the investment later.

At Previn Court Homes, we know this decision is an important one, and we strive to create beautiful homes that will provide long term value.  Since our inception over 40 years ago, we have constructed in excess of 1500 homes in Canada, and in the process made the dreams of 1500 families come true.

Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

If you’re buying new homes in Alliston or elsewhere, you should know what to look for to make sure you’ve made the right choice.  Just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s perfect.

If you know what signs to look out for though, you won’t have any surprises once you’re settled.

Where the action happens

Out of all the rooms in your new home, the ones that should be scrutinized the most are where all the action happens.  No, it’s not the room you’re thinking of.  The rooms that see the most use in your home are the washroom and kitchen.  They’re also the ones that can rack up some pretty costly repair bills.

Let’s start with the kitchen.  It’s important to make sure your appliances are not only modern, but good.   Take the model names and do some research online.  Find out if anything comes with a warranty while you’re at it.  The more you know, the better off you’ll be.

The next thing you should do is follow the water.  Look at pipes and sinks and make sure there’s no leaking.  Then, look for any cracks or chipping in your tiles, tub, sink, stone and walls.  If they look like they’re in good shape, it’s time to talk maintenance.

Upkeep

Your house, even when it’s new, starts to wear down.  You don’t have to worry about this for years typically but if there’s a defect or damage, the process will be the same, if not worse than a used home.

The roof for instance, is definitely one place you can afford to be picky.  A bad or poorly set up roof can result in damage and leakage.  If you can, have a look and try to spot any abnormal shingles.

Besides the roof, you should have anything that controls climate or is key to the structure inspected.  This includes:

• Heater
• Air Conditioning
• Basement/Foundation
• Insulation

There are other potentially problematic areas you can inspect but another way you can protect yourself when buying new is in writing.

I hereby declare

Making sure your new digs are tip-top is definitely a good thing but you can’t neglect the little details.  One of the mistakes new homeowners often make is not understanding their agreements.  Have these legal documents looked over by legal professionals and you’ll be able to understand them clearly.

It pays off if your agreement gives a clean bill of health to aspects of your home that fall apart.  Now you’re covered.

Similarly, when inspecting your space, find an expert.  After that expert is through, find another one and get a second opinion.  Not only could you save money, you now have a more complete picture.

The key is to pause before signing off and settling in to your new property.  If you analyze everything and cover all the bases, you can rest easy knowing you made a safe investment, whether it’s homes for sale in Alliston or tucked away in a skyline.

Make the right choice, right away

Whether your buying new homes in Alliston or further out, keep your eyes open and make the decision that best suits your needs before your wants.

At Previn Court Homes, we know this decision is an important one, and we strive to create beautiful homes that will provide long term value.  Since our inception over 40 years ago, we have constructed in excess of 1500 homes in Canada, and in the process made the dreams of 1500 families come true.

Take a tour of our incredible models, or contact us today for more to let us know your needs in terms of bathrooms, bedrooms and budget.

Alliston, a popular settlement within Simcoe County, is home to the annual Potato Festival, which celebrates the area’s popular cash crop, and the picturesque Riverdale Park, situated to the north of the Boyne River, and PPG Park to the South.

Alliston’s popularity has been increasing especially among young families, whose foremost concern is their children’s education.  The good news is that schools in Alliston have a very favorable reputation, and are known for providing exemplary education to the town’s young population.

Pre-schools in Alliston

Creative Kids is a licensed non-profit school that has been serving the community since 1991, catering to children 2.5 to 5 years old. Creative Kids Pre School of Alliston, located at located at 9 Evans Rd, Alliston, ON L9R 1M1, is famous for its safe and stimulating environment and staffed by a qualified group of stimulating teachers. The school’s program incorporates theme-based circle time, crafts, nutritious snacks and plenty of outdoor play as long as the weather cooperates.  The preschool operates from September to June, and is only 2.5 km from the Allistton community. Find out more about this preschool at the school’s website: http://creative-kids-preschool.ca/.

Public Elementary Schools

Ernest Cumberland, located at  160 Eighth Avenue in Alliston, ON  L9R 1A6, and only 700 m from the Alliston Community holds approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten all the way through 8th grade.  The school operates on a modified school-year calendar, and it begins its session in Mid-August, with extra weeks off in both October and May. More information can be found online by visiting: http://ernestcumberland.edublogs.org/

Alliston Union Public School is currently in the process of building an impressive new facility, which is expected to open in September 2014, complete with a new library and energy-efficient building features. Alliston Union Public School now holds an enrollment of approximately 500 students.  The school is currently located at 25 Albert St W, Alliston, ON L9R 1H2, 1.7 km from the Alliston Community. You can find more information on their website: http://alu.scdsb.on.ca/.

High Schools in Alliston

Banting Memorial High School, located at 203 Victoria Street East Alliston, ON, L9R 1G5,  is part of the Simcoe County School District, and has a current student population of approximately 1800 students. The school is 2.8 km from the Alliston community. The high school opened in 1951 and  is named in honor of Sir Frederick Grant Banting, a pivotal member of the Canadian scientific team, who was born in Alliston,  and discovered how to extract and use insulin for the treatment of diabetes. The high school is widely known for its Cross Country Team.

The school’s departments include the following:

• Art (Drama, Music, Visual Art)
• Business
• Canada & World Studies – History/Geography
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Information Technology
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Sciences & Humanities
• Technology

Perhaps most exciting is Banting Memorial’s commitment to enriching the lives of its students through clubs and various extra curricular activities. A full list of clubs currently offered at the school is as follows:

• Aid for AIDS
• Announcement Club
• Athletic Society
• Band
• Badminton Club
• BSAID
• Choir
• Computers Club
• Dance Team
• Dragonboat Team
• Drama Club
• Fine Arts Council
• Habitat for Humanity
• Highland Dance Team
• Interact
• Math Club
• Peer Mediation
• Spanish Club

If you intend do move to Alliston, you can rest assured that your kids will get the best possible education. Similarly, there are colleges in Ontario that they can enroll in once they graduate from high school.

Alliston is not only the best potato-growing town in Canada, but also the birthplace of some of the most influential people in the world. From politicians to sports stars, this charming settlement in Simcoe County has born, bred and been home to famous and notable people. If you are considering moving to this bustling Canadian province, you can look forward to rich agriculture, buzzing social culture and possibly joining the league of the greatest minds in the country. Some of the famous residents of Alliston include the following:

Sir Frederick Grant Banting

Born in a farm house in 1981, Sir Frederick Grant Banting grew to make some of the biggest contributions in the history of Medicine. After being rejected by the military for having poor vision, the legendary scientist and doctor opted for a career in Medicine. His work was so revolutionary that it earned him a government lifetime annuity for his research.

Banting was credited as one of the discoverers of insulin and was awarded the Nobel Prize in the Medicine category. He spent his life studying and making new findings in the field of diabetes and has officially been named one of the Greatest Canadians that ever lived.

Margaret Eleanor Atwood

It is hard to find a library collection without this famous poet’s work. Margaret Atwood is a prolific novelist, poet and literary critic who has won numerous awards, including the coveted Booker Prize. With a line of bestselling novels and 15 poetry books, she is one of the most celebrated writers in the world.

Some of her famous works include The Blind Assassin and Oryx and Crake. Apart from her long lists of titles, she was also the co-founder of the Writers’ Trust of Canada and an important environmental activist.

James Lafazanos

A recognizable face across the globe, James Lafazanos is another Ontario resident that went on to make waves in the film and television industry. Most fans know him as Wraith in the popular series Stargate Atlantis. He has also made his mark in films such as Personal Effects and Ties That Bind.

Theodore Loblaws

Thousands of Canadians are very familiar with the popular Loblaws grocery stores. However, some might not know that these stores were the brainchild of the Alliston-born Theodore Loblaws. This ambitious Ontario resident was born in 1872. In his adult years, he was the co-manager of a local grocery outlet until he decided to open a chain of stores with UFCC.

Unfortunately, his first attempt was not successful. After the failed attempt, he decided to open a chain under his own name. This time, his efforts were rewarded and today, Loblaws grocery stores have evolved into an empire that is loved nationwide.

Zelda McCague

Recorded as one of the oldest people in the world, Zelda McCague was born in 1888. She married a local farmer as a young woman and lived until she was 113 years old. This Canadian treasure attributed her long life to a healthy, clean diet and is survived by many descendants who aspire to beat her record.

Joyce Trimmer

Joyce Trimmer was a celebrated Canadian politician, partly because she was the first woman to be elected as mayor of Scarborough. An environmentalist at heart, she fought to preserve natural resources and sights in Ontario and earned her place as one of the most memorable candidates in the region.

Locals born in the region find it difficult to leave and those that have migrated cannot wait to return. Between being part of a warm community to the area’s clean, healthy environment, there is much to love about Alliston, Ontario.