Garage Living hosts this year’s GTA Exotic Car Show for charity event

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Garage Living hosts this year’s GTA Exotic Car Show for charity event

June 24, 2011, TORONTO – This Sunday exotic cars from all over the GTA will be descending on the Garage Living headquarters and showroom for the hottest event of the year— The GTA Exotic Car Show.

Sponsors such as: Ferrari of Ontario, Pfaff Tuning, Grand Touring Automobiles, Steam Whistle Brewery and many others are participating to raise funds for the L.U.C.A.S. Foundation, which helps to provide educational assistance to children with Down Syndrome.

As the host sponsor, Garage Living will be giving away an 8000LB car storage lift, through a Charity Raffle.

“Some event features are a barbeque, car wash, DJ music and hundreds of amazing cars to make this one of the most fun events of the summer,” says Aaron Cash, one of the founders of Garage Living. “It’ll truly be a great event for a great cause.”

THE GTA EXOTIC CAR SHOW - JUNE 26, 2011

WHEN:

- Sunday, June 26, 2011

WHERE:

- Garage Living parking lot, loading docks and showroom (201 Chrislea Road Vaughan, ON)

TIME:

- 11:00AM to 4:00PM

WHAT:

- General admission is $10 / Person

- Show car registration is $20 / Car

- Anyone wanting to showcase an exotic car please arrive on-site no later than 10:30 AM for placement.

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For further information or interviews contact:

Peter Turkington

Strategic Communications Solutions

ON BEHALF OF GARAGE LIVING

Direct Phone: 905.901.9218

Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Not all garage floor coatings are created equal

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Not all garage floor coatings are created equal

Knowing the difference is the first step towards an intelligent decision

April 15, 2011, TORONTO – Garage flooring is the most dramatic element of changing the garage from a dusty, dirty and dark space into a clean, bright and welcoming room. Only now, as this trend grows, is it becoming clear that not all garage floor coatings are created equal.

Only the test of time has shown some products to be inferior. When first installed, people often find their finished garage floor looks attractive and clean, regardless of product or method of installation. But after just a couple of months, many of these garage floors begin to fail, becoming worn-looking, pitted, blistered and stained—and no longer the attractive garage floor they thought they had installed. This disappointment could have all been avoided if only they had known the difference prior to making their decision.

“There are a number of points to consider before making a decision about the type of garage flooring you want to install,” says Aaron Cash, co-founder of Garage Living. “First of all, it’s important to consider the type of product being installed. Epoxies, both water and solvent based have been traditionally used in warehouses and commercial or industrial applications and while they are incredibly durable indoors, they often fail in garage environments where the temperature drastically fluctuates throughout the year.”

Epoxies by nature are not UV Stable and as a result will tarnish or change colour from direct or indirect sun light. Most professional coating companies do not warrantee epoxy coatings beyond 2-3 years despite proper preparation of the concrete before the coating is applied to the floor.

Do-it-yourself kits of garage floor coating are much less expensive than professional installed coatings, but are never supported by any warranty and provide very little direction to ensure proper installation. And since the average home owner does not have access to proper equipment or the expertise that is required to prepare the concrete before the coating is applied, the quality of the work is subpar and unsatisfactory. In such cases, it is common for professionals to be called in to remove these failed coatings.

“Our Rhino Polyaspartic floor coating is unlike regular epoxies, and is Ontario’s only one-day floor coating solution with a five-year warranty,” says Aaron Cash. “Rhino is guaranteed to be far superior to regular epoxies or polymer based coatings in terms of durability, longevity, application time and safety. There’s also no odour or mess during or after the installation, ensuring a safe and clean installation for your family, and it can even cover concrete side walls and entrance steps to the house.”

Garage Living uses industrial planetary diamond grinding equipment with a self contained dust collection system. This preparation ensures the coating adheres to the substrate.

Quality floor coating, properly installed, should protect the garage floor from corrosion and make it easy to keep the floor clean and visually appealing for many years.

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For further information or arrange an interview contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions PR
ON BEHALF OF GARAGE LIVING
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Body Form Fitness is a leader in changing lives at any age and fitness level

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Body Form Fitness is a leader in changing lives at any age and fitness level

March 16, 2011, Toronto – What makes Body Form Fitness different from larger gyms is that there are no contracts to sign and staff members pay close personal attention to each client’s needs – creating both loyalty and results.

Body Form Fitness clients exercise in ½ hour sessions using Nautilus 2st equipment which is biomechanically correct – ensuring the right muscles are targeted and exercised.

Another differentiating factor is Body Form’s focus on checking client’s health history, medical history, injury history, medications for possible contra indicators, and a full functional assessment.

“We also work closely with health care providers which enables us to customize and design programs to meet the specific needs of our clients and to change their lives,” says Joe Berrill, Director at Body Form Fitness.

At this time of year, the folks at Body Form fitness find themselves helping people deal with the fall-out of mistaken New Year’s Resolutions. Many People start the New Year off with an urge to join a fitness club and sign a contract that’s hard to get out of later. Worse still, they may find themselves with injuries from following a program that doesn’t suit their personal needs.

It is well known that regular exercise is associated with numerous health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some diseases, increases life expectancy, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.

“You just have to go about it the right way, with the right support and the right equipment,” notes Joe. “We work with a diverse group of people; each with a different array of goals and challenges.”

Body Form Fitness’s whole focus is on making preventative changes that lower the possibilities of health issues. They create exercise programs tailored to specific client needs, no matter their fitness level, helping them enjoy increased strength, energy, speed and coordination.

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For further information or interviews contact:

Peter Turkington

Strategic Communications Solutions PR

ON BEHALF OF BODY FORM FITNESS STUDIO

Direct Phone: 905.901.9218

Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Web: www.stratcommsolutions.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stratcommsolutionspr

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SCSPR

Keep your winter accident free—park the car in the garage

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Keep your winter accident free—park the car in the garage
With an organized garage, there’s room for everything, even the car

March 14, 2011, TORONTO – Winter mornings are frustrating when you leave for work, and discover the vehicle covered in snow with no time to clean it—parking the car in the garage would have prevented this.

Whenever severe snow conditions exist, a decision is required that directly impacts safety. In order to get to work or school on time, does one leave with a snow covered vehicle, or take the time to scrape it off and risk being late.

“Decisions such as these wouldn’t be necessary had the car been parked in the garage,” says Aaron Cash, founder of Garage Living. “Unfortunately, many garages with their endless supply of clutter have become the home’s abyss—a dark hole that has sucked in just about every piece of junk or unwanted item; except the car.”

While there are legal requirements that surround a driver’s visibility, still hundreds of people drive off in the morning without having cleaned off their windows—this puts them and others at risk. The other solution, while the better choice, has its own temptation—taking the time to scrape off the ice and snow puts one behind schedule, and as a result, there is a temptation to rush and drive faster than the conditions allow.

“Over the past several years, I’ve observed firsthand how an attractive, uncluttered, organized garage provides a homeowner with benefits that enhance their lifestyle, and accident prevention is just one more benefit to add to the list,” says Aaron Cash. “Simply by installing wall organization systems that efficiently use the wall space, all clutter can be removed from the garage floor, organized and then neatly stored, while leaving room to park the family car.”

Being able to drive a car right out from the protected shelter of a garage not only saves time, but because the windows are free and clear of ice and snow, increases a driver’s visibility, thus enhancing safety.

“Parking the car in the garage during winter does result in salt infused slush and snow to melt on the garage floor,” says Aaron. “However, installing a floor covering, such as our Rhino Floor Coating, protects the garage floor from corrosion and makes it easy to keep the floor clean and visually appealing all winter long.”

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For further information or interviews contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions PR
ON BEHALF OF GARAGE LIVING
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca
Web: www.stratcommsolutions.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SCSPR
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26th Annual Courage Bros. Polar Bear Dip (Canada's largest for charity) Announces Celebrity Guests Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath

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Celebrities support the cold plunge on New Year’s Day
Dippers gear up to jump into Lake Ontario

ONTARIO, OAKVILLE (December 31, 2010) – Hundreds of dippers including celebrities and out-of-towners plan to run into the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario at the 26th Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day.

The Courage Polar Bear Dip is Toronto’s most supported New Year’s Day charitable tradition. More than $660,000 has been raised to provide clean water in developing countries since the first dip in 1985. This year’s goal is to raise $150,000 which will complete the Manonga Water and Sanitation Project in Tanzania and bring clean water to 6,000 people.

"The Courage Brothers Polar Bear Dip is proof of what's possible when caring people come together for a meaningful cause--like clean water for Africa,” says Michael Messenger, Executive Vice President of World Vision Canada. “The water projects funded by Polar Bear Dip supporters deliver real and lasting change to vulnerable children and their communities. We're thankful for this incredible partnership.”

Celebrities, including Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, will be on hand to cheer on the 600 costumed dippers along with thousands of spectators.

FACTS

What:
26th Annual Courage Polar Bear Dip

Where:
Coronation Park, Oakville
(Lakeshore Road West just east of Third Line)

When:
Saturday January 01, 2011
Registration & Live Music begins at 12:30 p.m.
Costume Contest at 1:15 p.m.
Dip at 2 p.m. sharp

Visual: Celebrities, (including Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath); 5,000 spectators, 600 costumed dippers running into Lake Ontario; World Vision warm-up tent with water consumption display.

For further information or interviews contact:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions PR
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Cell Phone: 905.483.0155
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SCSPR

Peter Gilgan makes largest donation in Oakville Hospital Foundation's history

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Oakville Hospital Foundation announces $10M donation

October 28, 2010, OAKVILLE -- Today, on the future site of the new Oakville Hospital, The Oakville Hospital Foundation (OHF) announced its first pacesetting donation of $10 million from Peter Gilgan, founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, and unveiled plans for the new facility.

The new Oakville Hospital will be one of the first new hospitals in Ontario built using the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's new design guidelines for hospital construction. And, with a list of more than 39,000 pieces of equipment; it will have some of the best medical equipment and technology available.

"Today, I believe we have laid a solid foundation on which our new hospital will be built," says John Oliver, President and CEO, Halton Healthcare Services. "This gift has set a new benchmark for philanthropy in our community - one that will undoubtedly inspire others. Peter, on behalf of all of us working at the hospital and those who will benefit from this new hospital, we thank you so much for your amazing generosity."

The $10 million donation announced today is the largest ever received by the hospital or any other organization in Oakville.

"Peter has been a supporter of Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for many years and as a former member of the hospital's Board of Directors he has a strong understanding of the need for this new hospital," continues Mr. Oliver. "It is an honour for us to have the Gilgan name - so clearly associated with landmark innovation and quality, community building and philanthropy - as part of our hospital's heritage. I am pleased to announce the new inpatient tower will be called the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Centre."

The Centre will be home to the Hospital's medical & surgical inpatient units which will offer a full-range of medical and post-surgical specialty care to the community. To reduce the risk of infection and enhance patient privacy and comfort, eighty percent of the hospital's inpatient bedrooms will be designed for single-patient use. The Peter Gilgan Patient Care Centre will support family involvement by including amenities such as family rooms, lounges, shower facilities, kitchenettes and much more.

"For over 10 years, I have had the privilege to be a part of the Oakville Hospital community," explains Mr. Gilgan. "I know firsthand the need for a vibrant new health care centre that will grow, live and thrive and ensure Oakville continues to be one of the most livable communities in the country."

Situated in one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, Oakville's current hospital can no longer keep up with the needs of its growing community. Building a new healthcare facility that will not only accommodate growth but has sufficient room to expand to meet future needs, is a major step to ensuring quality healthcare is available in Oakville for many years to come.

"This really is a great day for the new Hospital and for the Oakville community," concludes Tina Triano, CEO, Oakville Hospital Foundation. "Peter's contribution is a significant milestone as we embark on a capital campaign to raise $60 million to create a hospital that will set a new standard for healthcare not just in Ontario, but across the country."

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For further information:

Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions PR
ON BEHALF OF THE OAKVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca

Marai Vying to become Youngest Elected Official in Halton

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Marai Vying to become Youngest Elected Official in Halton

(Oakville) – Twenty-one year old Paul Marai may not have been alive when two of Oakville’s current Catholic Trustees were first elected but Marai believes that young energy and new ideas is exactly what the community needs.

He is the youngest person running for an elected position in Halton Region.

Born and raised in Oakville, Marai is in fact one of the only candidates to have actually graduated from the Halton Catholic School system.

“I have a distinct advantage in understanding what needs to be improved in our schools, as I have experienced them first hand,” says Marai. “I believe bringing a different, more collaborative approach to the board, where parents, teachers and students have more input into what goes on.”

Paul has been active in politics and as a community volunteer since he was 14 years old. In the last seven years he has been the chair of the Oakville Youth Advisory Committee, member of the Holy Trinity School Council, member of the Student Senate, a reader at Mary Mother of God Parish, the Vice-Chair of the Halton Youth Advisory Committee and a member of the Trafalgar Community Policing Committee.

“At doors across Oakville I have heard that people want change”, says Marai. “They want more communication between their representatives, more technology in the classroom and more accountability with their tax dollars – I represent all of these priorities.”

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For more information contact:

Paul Marai
416-300-0947
paul@paulmarai.com