Vegans protest local burger joint By Josh Sherman
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June 26, 2018
KINGSTON ROAD burger joint Fearless Meat was the target of a protest led by vegan activists who before the lunch rush on June 21 stood outside the restaurant with signs reading “Fear-Based Meat” and “Terror to Animals’ Hearts” and handed out leaflets. Protest organizer Mary-Chris Staples said the restaurant’s name—there isn’t anything fearless about animals’ deaths, she suggested—as well as the fact that it is a popular spot for students at nearby high schools were behind the decision to protest.
“Today, we want the students to think critically about it so that hopefully that generation will be demanding more justice for animals and a vegan world,” said Staples, who was joined by three others standing before the restaurant, which had a sign advertising a new veggie burger. The restaurant’s owner, David Brown, could be seen outside speaking with the protestors. He said the protestors were welcome at Fearless Meat—and to their point of view. He also doubled down on the name of his restaurant. Continued on Page 2
The future of Danforth Village? Danforth Village is expected to see increasing development in the coming years. Before that happens, urban planners got together to share their visions for what could come to two major sites in the village: Shoppers World and Main Square. To the right, an image of what one group proposed for the Danforth GO Station on Main Street. Learn more about the possibilities for the area on Page 3. RENDERING: URBAN LAND INSTITUTE TORONTO
Ward 31 Coun. Janet Davis endorses Diane Dyson By Josh Sherman
WARD 31 Coun. Janet Davis announced on June 13 that she would not be running for a seat on council this year and instead endorsed Diane Dyson, director of research and public policy at WoodGreen Community Services. “I have decided that the time is right for me to step
back and to spend more time with my family,” said Davis, standing outside of the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave, home to the Ward 31 constituency office. “My mother, who is 91, wants to travel to the Scottish Highlands… and I want to spend more time to provide more support for her as she ages at home,” she contin-
ued, adding she has no immediate plans to return to work. Davis said the fact that Dyson had expressed interest in entering the race for council in the new Ward 35—which will encompass the current Ward 31 and stretch farther north to Eglinton Avenue East—also played into her decision. Continued on Page 2
Race for Ward 37 council seat sees new faces join By Marjan Asadullah
FRIENDS, FAMILY and colleagues walked with Brad Bradford, a Danforth East resident, to city hall, where he registered as a candidate to run for city council representing Ward 37 in the upcoming municipal election, happening Oct. 22. With experience as an ur-
ban planner and a community leader, Bradford wants to see improvements in his neighbourhood and the city. He’s seen first-hand the power of community-led change. “Time after time, we see short-term thinking used to solve long-term problems,” said Bradford to a crowd of a dozen supporters by Nathan Phillips Square. “We see parti-
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“In terms of the name Fearless Meat, we have fearlessly great food products, mostly meat, at fearlessly low prices, so hence the term fearless meat,” said Brown. “It has nothing to do with striking fear into animals or anything like that,” he added. Beach activist Staples said the goal was not to make Fearless Meat go out of business. “We want him (Brown) to carry on thriving with a more compassionate menu,” she explained. “Ideally, we would love this restaurant to become vegan.” This isn’t the first time vegans have set their sights on a Toronto eatery this year. Antler, a Dundas Street West restaurant specializing in game meat, was the site of repeated protests this spring, and Staples said she offered support to
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Fearless Meat owner Dave Brown stands before vegan protestors on June 21. that cause. That series of protests began after Antler put a sign out front that carried a cheeky message.
“Venison is the new kale.” On Facebook, people were quick to come to the defense of Fearless Meat. “I had a delicious dinner at
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Housing top issue for Ward 35 council hopeful Diane Dyson Continued from Page 1 “An exceptionally qualified and experienced candidate has stepped forward: Someone I have confidence in, someone I have worked with, someone who I believe will carry on the important work here, locally, and at City Hall. Today I’m also announcing that I am endorsing Diane Dyson for city councillor in the new Ward 35,” Davis said. For the past decade, Dyson has worked at WoodGreen Community Services. Most recently, she has served as the social services agency’s director of research and public policy. “Like Janet, and with Janet [Davis], I’ve worked hard at City Hall to make sure our neighbourhoods are strong and good,” said Dyson. “I’ve spent years as an advocate for stronger communities, writing research reports and speaking at public consultations and debating around policy tables,” she said. Join
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One group presented a vision for Main Square that featured a linear park along the rail corridor, including a north-south connection to the Danforth, with public art.
Planning pros explore Danforth’s development potential By Josh Sherman
WHAT IF the Main Square Community Centre was moved to the corner of Main and Danforth instead of tucked behind high-rise apartments like it is now? Or how about creating an amphitheatre at Shoppers World? Maybe Main Station could be integrated into a shiny new mixed-use building. The real estate professionals gathered at an open house inside Hope United Church last month had lots of ideas about what could be done to develop the corner of Main and Danforth as well as nearby Shoppers World—with an emphasis on could. “The ideas that are presented here are thoughts,” said Richard Joy, executive director of the Toronto chapter of the Urban Land Institute, the non-profit that hosted the event. Paul Bedford, who was Toronto’s chief planner from 1996 to 2004 and is dean of the ULI’s Urban Leader-
ship Program, reiterated, lest anyone in attendance leave with the impression that anything presented was a real proposal. “They’re not applications,” he clarified during his introduction. “They’re ideas. They are food for thought.” The urbanist menu was cooked up by way of the Urban Leadership program—which is offered to public and private-sector professionals already working real estate-related jobs including those in planning, architecture, and law—helps teach city builders how to move ideas forward in their respective fields. An open house and presentations held on the evening of May 30 were part of the six-month program, and the event followed a similar format to a real community consultation for an active development proposal. Each of the four eight-person teams had about 15 minutes to present their vision for one of the sites. Two tackled Main and Dan-
forth and two took on the eighthectare Shoppers World site. Bedford noted the two Danforth Village sites were selected because a wave of development is expected in the coming years. “This general community… is going to experience change. I don’t know exactly how much or when, but I can guarantee you there will be change coming,” he added, noting the province has designated Main and Danforth as a mobility hub targeted for intensification. The purely hypothetical proposals are a chance for the community to get ahead of the discussion, Bedford suggested. “This is a real unique opportunity for the community to figure out, what are we lacking? What are the needs that we would love to see met as development takes place?” he said. First up were the teams tasked with reimagining Main and Danforth. The opening group, which
called their project The Main Street Mosaic, focused on two components—improving connections and intensifying development—said team member Melissa Lui of architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. “In terms of connectivity, one of the most important things to us was to activate Main Square,” she explained. To this end, the team suggested moving the existing community centre right to the square. They also chose to underscore the route between the Main GO Station and TTC Main Street Station using different paving. As Bedford suggested earlier, the construction of new housing is part of the puzzle, and the proposal encompassed more than 1,000 rental units, half of which would be affordable. They would be contained in two new high rises on the Main Square site as well as in a new midrise building fronting the Danforth, in addition to stacked townhouses.
The Mosaic team also envisioned a linear park along the railroad tracks where storage facilities currently exist, and an assisted-living building and educational facilities to the south. As in the preceding presentation, the second Main Square group also placed a park along the rail corridor and shuffled the community centre to the southeast corner of Main and Danforth. “Main and Danforth is a hidden gem in Toronto,” said Yvonne Yeung, an urban designer who works for the City of Markham. Yeung’s group also sought to emphasize the connection between the TTC Station and GO Stations by putting a canopy along the sidewalks that connect the two transit hubs. The first Shoppers World group saw potential for about 2,800 residential units on their site in a mix. Continued on Page 26
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Bradford is focusing on accessible transportation, creating and supporting marginalized communities for united growth in the city and supporting green spaces with investment by the city and involvement by the locals. Bradford is up against four other contenders running for Ward 37 when the Beach Metro News when to press. One of them being Josh Makuch, who gathered with supporters at Stone Lion Pub on Queen Street East, officially kicking off his campaign for city council. Makuch is a former Canadian Forces veteran and a management consultant with an international firm where he works on digital
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HAYDEN ASHLEY wasn’t a natural when she took up gymnastics around the age of one. Tumbles weren’t uncommon features of her early routines. “I usually fell on my head,” Ashley said, not sugarcoating anything. You wouldn’t know it looking at her latest results. Ashley, now 11, placed fourth overall out of 150 in the Ontario Championships, which were held from May 31 to June 3 in London. Her overall score was 37.68 out of a possible 40 points. Up until the final of four performances, she had been in position to medal but was edged out by another competitor in the final moments. “I was kind of sad, but I was still happy because I did very well,” said Ashley, whose favourite part of it all is “flipping” in the air.
“” “She’s a very dependable competitor …” – Coach Nancy Sherwin
The top-four performance is the result of the Upper Beacher’s dedicated practice regimen. She trains five days a week at Toronto Premier Gymnastics in North York. The practice works out to about 20 hours a week, which doesn’t leave time for other hobbies. While her schedule also makes it difficult to keep up with her school work sometimes, she says she’s man-
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Keeping the Beach vibrant is up to all of us Anna Sebert Executive Director, The Beach Village BIA office@thebeachvillage.com FOR A while there have been rumblings of the Beach’s slow demise. Despite the recent media reports, we continue to see new businesses open and others expanding. The Beach business community is resilient, and with the many community-based projects filling the calendars of the spring, summer and fall, the Beach is offering more for its residents than many other communities in Toronto. One of the primary concerns has been the closures of favourite restaurants and stores. The reality
is that Queen Street is an everevolving hub of business and opportunity. This means that the closure of one store, despite how sad it may be, makes room for another to have their shot. New openings like The Beach Market and Yum Croissant, across from the fire hall, have already drawn in curious residents. Two pop ups have filled in a few gaps, like The Gargoyle at 1932 Queen St E, and The Chufa Co, a shipping container retrofitted to shell out vegan soft serve at Queen and Waverley. Rowe Farms was bursting at the seams and moved three doors west to a much larger space, and we look forward to welcoming Slate
restaurant at Queen and Wineva, and The Yard, an expansion of the popular hot spot, Hogtown Smoke. It’s foolish to deny that empty storefronts are not a problem, however the issue isn’t unique to the Beach. Cities as big as New York are undergoing rapid amounts of change as high rents, foreign investors, and online shopping (and a slew of other complex forces) are driving out everything that once made neighbourhoods alive with culture, small business, and all the idiosyncrasies of a vibrant community. Of course, telling that to a struggling business owner doesn’t help, and is also rather insulting. So, what is the solution? What do
we do, and what roles do each of us play in making sure we don’t become a street full of empty stores or cold, chain restaurants and retail giants devoid of character, where nobody knows your name? Businesses can listen to their customers’ needs and adapt. This may be by testing out later opening hours, utilizing promotions and deals to entice customers, or improving their digital media presence. Businesses can take advantage of the help provided not only from the BIA, but also from the City, as well as their fellow business owners. Networking, collaboration, and the ongoing promotion of neighbouring businesses will only
benefit the overall health of the business community. Residents can shop, dine, and use the services right on their doorstep. Our neighbourhood is extremely walkable, and a lot friendlier than that Smart Centre or strip mall. Residents can check in-store before they check online. Residents can form groups and brainstorm their own strategies to alleviate problems (just look at DECA’s pop up program). Beachers are passionate and fiercely loyal to their neighbourhood, and that support will help to keep us strong.
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More letters about bike lanes and bad dog owners... AS AN Upper Beach resident, I really enjoy the summer and all it has to offer. Unfortunately, summer also seems to bring many inconsiderate dog owners to the forefront. I am amazed at the dog owners who feel it is permissible to “let their leashes loosen” as soon as they see a lawn. This can happen even as one is sitting in front of the house or working on the lawn! I enjoy a nicely kept lawn and work hard to keep mine nice. I certainly do not appreciate cleaning up large mounds of dog excrement on a regular basis. Presumably these dog owners are aware of where their dogs are walking and therefore have control of their dog(s). So why are they suddenly unaware (or uncaring) when their dog releases its bowels on my
lawn or a neighbouring lawn or sidewalk? It is one thing if they “pick up”, but I am obviously complaining because they have not! How would they feel if I dumped dog excrement on their lawn or in front of their apartment or house? Extremely peeved, I am sure! Another breed of dog owner are those who dispose of their bags of dog poop in my newly emptied green bin. I am aware that this is more considerate than leaving it on the street or in the nearby park, but surely they possess a green of their own that they can “stink up “?! Owning a dog entails social responsibility, awareness and consideration. Dogs are made up of all sorts of breeds. They are wonderful creatures to be appreciated and enjoyed by many. Owners appear
to be compiled of different breeds too...either considerate or totally indifferent and uncaring! Margaret Taylor
Bikes or tykes? GREAT ARTICLE about the traffic problem caused by the addition of bike Lanes on Woodbine without considering the repercussions of horrendous traffic problems especially during rush hour on our neighbourhood streets. Please keep supporting and helping the cause until we find a safe solution. The neighbourhood is very concerned about the children. It will be too late if a child gets hurt.
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I’M WRITING in response to the In My Opinion article by Vicki Bales
and I agree with her view point. There has been a drastic increase not only in traffic but more speeding vehicles disobeying stop signs since the introduction of bike lanes on Woodbine Avenue. Neither myself nor anyone I’ve talked to were petitioned about the bike lanes. Did they think about the traffic cutting through residential streets? I see toddlers going up and down Golfview Avenue to Cassels Avenue Park. This is a dangerous situation. R. Cassidy
From the web RE: PARKING pad policy could change and Beachers with illegal parking pads may get a reprieve in the new year with council’s approval (from November 2017). What is the update on this issue?
When will it be back to council for voting etc.? (Editor’s note: We’re working on updating this story over the summer months.) Sue
RE: PARKING pad policy could change. So, you are going to reward people who flout the law? At the very least any such so-called grandfathering should not only require paying the proper fees, they should be backdated, as well as backdating the approval and the parking spot must be permeable. Raymond
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IT’S GRILLIN’ TIME!
On the Wild Side
Ducklings will make a run for it Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca
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oes this classic kid’s song ring a bell? “Five little ducks went out to play, over the hill and far away. Momma duck says, ‘Quack! Quack! Quack!’ but only four little ducks came back.” At this point in the song momma duck is thinking, where did her duckling go? While this song ends a few verses later with all the little ducks coming home safe, tragically, life isn’t always that easy for a duckling. Many of their real-life stories don’t end as happy as in a kid’s rhyme, but, thanks to some amazing people, I’ve got nothing but good stories for you today. First, an educational aside: Mallards are large ducks with hefty bodies and are classified as dabbling ducks. This means that they feed in the water by tipping forward and grazing on underwater plants. Mallards have the cutest little ducklings which can swim as soon as they hatch. The mother duck must take her duckling directly to water when they are born, as this is the safest place for them, but this is where they get into trouble as they don’t always nest in smart places or travel on safe roads. This causes problems, sometimes orphans, and requires the help of some of our amazing rescue organizations.
Back to the good stories: Over the years I have seen some amazing rescues of little ducks. Just the other week I was volunteering with Shades of Hope when I got a call from a man called Thomas. A momma duck had been hit by a car (OK the stories aren’t completely happy), but that’s often the reality of animal rescue, and all her babies were running around the side of the road. Thomas pulled over safely, taking into account nearby traffic, and scooped up each of the 11 ducklings and put them in cab of his truck. When he told me he had them in his car I was naturally thinking he had them in a box, but no. “I opened the door to see and hear them running around the front of his vehicle without much care in the world. With the help of a couple helpers we carefully caught them and put them into a box,” he said. They will grow up together and then be released together. Another amazing rescue was with the help of Toronto Wildlife Centre. The momma duck had decided to build her nest on the deck of a family house. The residents gave the duck lots of space, and peace and quiet to sit on her eggs. The problem was when they hatched, they had no way to get them to water. Sarrah, a member of the TWC rescue staff, went in and caught a very stressed-out momma duck plus her ducklings and in 5 minutes they were ready to take them to water. Momma duck and ducklings took to
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the water so fast that the babies were actually running on top of each other to get away from us, she said. While this whole incident may sound easy, please believe me when I say that Sarrah is very experienced and had an experience-practiced plan of action that helped everything go smoothly. Rescue groups don’t usually get called unless an animal is hurt, sick, or there’s potential for injury. While I love the natural world and truly believe that all animals should be treated with respect and kindness, if you do see animals on the road, no matter how vulnerable they/their offspring may be, please be safe and put your own life and the lives of other people first. Be absolutely sure that it is safe to pull over and that it is actually safe to step onto the road to help. The animal won’t understand what you’re doing and their first instincts will be fight or flight.
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Community Calendar JUNE 28: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Book Club” starring Jane Fonda, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. JUNE 29: Hirut Hoot Comedy Show at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine), 9 p.m. $5. Info: 416-551-7560, hiruthoot@gmail.com JULY 1: Canada Day at RCL Branch 73, 2 Robinson Ave. (off Danforth Ave.). Doors open 12:30 p.m., BBQ sales begin at 1 p.m. Music by Soulmates. All ages welcome. JULY 1: Canada Day Community Event at RCL Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 12 noon- 5:30 p.m. Free BBQ, ice cream & cake, face painting, bouncy castle, dunk tank, water melon eating contest. Lots of fun for all age groups – children to seniors. Live entertainment by Par 3. JULY 1: Canada Day Celebration at Corpus Christi Church, 1810 Queen St. E., after the 11:00 mass. Craft and refreshments. Mass time Saturday, 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 & 11 a.m. Info: 416-694-0382 JULY 1: Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay (Lake Shore Blvd. & Coxwell Ave.), 9:45 p.m. Info: www.toronto.ca JULY 7: DanceForth – A Dance Party on The Danforth, presented by Councillor McMahon, East End Arts, DECA, and The Danny. JULY 8: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea, noon-4 p.m. Passports $10 available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.) JULY 8: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Beer and food. Free morning yoga. Free admission. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com JULY 11: General Meeting and Free Presentation “Gardening For Butterflies” by Thelma Beaubien – Gardener, Author and Photographer, at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd), 7 p.m. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. Info: www.gardenontario.org JULY 11: Open House at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 2-4 p.m. Please RSVP by July 4 to Jackie at 416-690-3001 ext. 200 JULY 13-15: The Healthy Barker - An Integrative Holistic Homeopathic Health and Wellness Event for Dogs at Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. This two day event with keynote speakers from across Canada and around the globe will be sharing knowledge and expertise in caring for your dog or cat in a natural way – from what you feed your animal to what ails them, to understanding how dogs communicate with each other. Did you know that Beach resident, Glenn Gould, loved dogs so much that he wanted to create a dog sanctuary on Manitoulin Island? Did you know that he bequeathed equal portions of his estate to The Salvation Army and The Toronto Humane Society? Event info: www.healthybarker.net JULY 14: Historical Walk with BMN columnist Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. This Queen Street/Kew Beach walk starts in front of the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. JULY 17: Glen Stewart Park Burdock Pull, 10 a.m.-noon. Come help us remove invasive species at Glen Stewart Park. Meet under the foot bridge between Pine Glen Road and Williamson Road. Equipment and materials are provided. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear comfortable clothing, sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring sunscreen and drinking water. Hosted by Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine and the City of Toronto. Contact: friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com
JULY 25: Dignity Dog Walk – Charity Dog Walk in The Beach at Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your dog to the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club to support the Canadian Diabetes Association. Vendors, dog treats, water, and prize draws. All are welcome! Sponsored by The Giffen Mack and Trull Funeral Homes on the Danforth. AUG. 3-5: “Senior Moment” – a new musical about being old(ish), at The Redwood, 1300 Gerrard St. E., Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Five nursing-home residents join forces to save their facility from demolition. A concert staging of a brandnew musical by Toronto’s Jill Leger. Tickets: $15, Seniors (65+) $10. Buy tickets online at tinyurl.com/seniormomentmusical ONGOING MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 SATURDAYS: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd. •Entertainment: Come out and meet old friends, make new ones, have a good time and enjoy the music! June 30 – Lloyd Young, 7:30-11:30 p.m. •Meat Spin & BBQ, 3-4:30 p.m. All ages welcome. TORONTO SENIORS HELPLINE offers support and information, 365 days a year, about Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day programs, crisis services, at-home care such as nursing and personal support, phone counselling, and caregiver resources. Call 416-2172077, 1-877-621-2077, TTY 1-844-946-1700 AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 SING WITH TORONTO BEACH CHORALE. Singers wanted. All voices. Limited openings. TBC is a concert choir of 65 members that partners with professional soloists and musicians to present 3 to 4 concerts each season. We rehearse and perform in the Beach and East End. Our Choral Scholars program provides experience and free membership to aspiring singers 19-24 years. The ability to read music is strongly recommended. Rehearsals begin Wednesday evenings in Septem-
ber. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@ gmail.com, torontobeachchorale.com, facebook.com/torontobeachchorale BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH SUMMER DROP-IN Lunches, last Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •June 28 – Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 16 Lockwood Rd. •July 26 – St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. •Aug. 30 – Beaches Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. •Sept. 27 – Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. Info: 416-691-6869 FARMERS’ MARKETS •Leslieville, Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: leslievillemarket.com •East Lynn, Thursdays 3-7 p.m. Info: facebook.com/EastLynnParkFarmersMarket •Market 55, @ Community Centre 55, Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: market55to@gmail.com MOVIE NIGHTS IN BEACH VILLAGE. Movies start at dusk. Free admission. •July 4: Kew Gardens – Bend It Like Beckham •July 11: Ivan Forrest Gardens – 50 First Dates •July 18: Kew Gardens – Beauty and the Beast (2017) •July 25: Ivan Forrest Gardens – League of Their Own •Aug. 1: Kew Gardens – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids •Aug. 8: Ivan Forrest Gardens – Hidden Figures •Aug. 15: Kew Gardens – Ferdinand •Aug. 22: Ivan Forrest Gardens – Blades of Glory •Aug. 29: Kew Gardens – Wonder Woman. Info: thebeachvillage.com MUSIC IN THE PARK at Kew Gardens Park Plaza, 2-4 p.m. •July 8: The Young Novelists •July 22: Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost •Aug. 5: Moscow Apartment •Aug. 12: Rufus John •Aug. 19: Ryan McNally •Aug. 26: Suzie Vinnick. Info: thebeachvillage.com CANADA 151 ART SHOW: Celebrating Canadiana – Large Group Art Show at Yellow House Gallery, 921 Kingston Rd., featuring small original works by local artists. Each piece is available for $95. Show runs to August 4. Info: www.yellowhousegallery.ca DIALECTICAL LIVING WORKSHOPS at Dream Yoga Dance, 371 Danforth Ave. •June 26: Wise Mind Game, 7-9 p.m. This game will keep your DBT skills fresh, allowing you to connect with others and inject fun into your week. •July 3: Musical Performances by Artists and Emotion Regulation, 7-9 p.m. Guitarists, songwriters, and others performing songs about living with emotion dysregulation, followed by acoustic open mic. Info: www.dialecticalliving.ca GRANT-FULL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Soup Kitchen at Grant A.M.E. Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E. •June 30: Canada Day Celebration, 2-6 p.m. •NO soup kitchen in July. Info: 416-690-5169 LIBRARIES DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •June 28: Film Thursday ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’, 2 p.m. •July 4: Knit & Lit, 6:30 p.m. •July 14: Inorganic Market – Electronic Waste Drop-off, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring in TVs, computers, phones, and more. Info: 416-393-7783 BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. June 27 – In The Good Old Summertime (1949); July 4 – Love in the Afternoon (1957);
July 11 – Leave Her to Heaven (1945); July 18 – In the Heat of the Night (1967); July 25 – The Miracle Worker (1962) •July 5: Beaches Book Club, 7 p.m. ‘If Clara’ by Martha Baillie •July 11: Organ Kijiji – The Immunology and Challenges of Organ Transplantation, 7 p.m., a talk on the science and ethics. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •July 2: Summer Wonder Challenges, 2-3 p.m. •July 7: Ashdale Writers Group, 10:30 a.m. •July 11: DIY Creative Clay Painting, 2 p.m., for ages 6 and up. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •July 17: Talk About Books (Tea and Books), 2 p.m. Not sure what to read next? Discuss the books you’ve read and get new ideas for summer reading. Info: 416-396-8940 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •June 29: Introduction to 3D Design, 2 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. •July 10: Author Visit – Andrew Larsen, 2 p.m., for children 5-8. Registration required. •July 18: National Film Board Documentary ‘Bluefin’, 6:30 p.m. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd., (corner of Kingston Rd. & Wood Glen). All are welcome at our Tuesday evening summer services July 3 to August 28 at 7 p.m. in the Friendship Hall downstairs. We welcome Rev. Jim Kitson and on August 28, dinner at 6 p.m. and Lost Pilgrims Band, an eclectic blend of blue grass, old time country, gospel, folk and a bit of rock. All summer a special kids corner is provided. Info: fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGBT friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services throughout the summer are at 9:30 a.m. with Nursery & Children’s Program •Wednesdays: Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. July Worship Theme: “Sing Out”. Sing Taize, Celtic, African, Wesley, & sing with the world. •July 28: One Day One Choir, 2 p.m. Come and learn a song for peace, “One Day” by Matisyahu. The crowd will be the choir, the performance will be videoed to share and promote peace in the world. •July 3: Green Thumbs Garden Group, 7 p.m. All welcome to spend time together maintaining the church garden. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch. com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.), Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse, open, and inclusive Christian community where you will find many possibilities for nurturing your own spirituality and enriching your life, as well as opportunities to serve others through acts of caring, compassion and justice. You will also discover our wonderful music program that includes special monthly Musical Sunday Services. Whatever you are wearing, whatever you feel about God, wherever you are on your spiritual journey - you will fit right in. Sunday school and nursery care available. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto
Toronto starting to play “itself ” in Hollywood movies Bernie Fletcher
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omeone yelled “Harry! Harry!” to the young couple strolling down a Toronto street. No, it wasn’t Prince Harry and a certain lovely actress from the TV show, Suits. According to Elan Mastai, the screenwriter and executive producer for The F Word (2014), it was the magical Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, who was filming the romantic comedy in neighbourhoods all over Toronto, including the Beach. Mastai spoke about the joys of filming in our fair city as part of a Doors Open 2018 discussion called Toronto OnScreen: Architecture through a Cinematic Lens. Mastai won the Canadian Screen Award and the Writers’ Guild of Canada award for his screenplay and Radcliffe was nominated for a C.S.A. for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. The theme of this year’s Doors Open was Film: the Great Romance. Toronto has had a love affair with the movies since the early days of silent, flickering images. Just like this summer’s Movie Nights in the Park (July 4–August 29), families enjoyed outdoor cinema at Munro Park way back in 1900 when the films were short and the skirts were long. Doors Open invited the public to walks and talks as well as tours of studios and classic movie houses. The Fox welcomed hundreds of curious visitors to admire the oldest continuously operating cinema in Toronto—which has been open since April, 1914. For the longest time, the “romance” was one-sided as Hollywood ignored Toronto until the tax credit era of the ’70s. Now the film and television industry is a $2 billion boon to our economy, though Toronto still pretends to be American cities in Oscar-winning films like The Shape of Water (2017) and Spotlight (2015). He recalled his motivation for setting The F Word in Toronto with the city “playing” itself. The writer moved to Toronto from Montreal for a woman, now his wife. He calls the movie a “love letter” to our city and a “weird documentary about my life in Toronto. We didn’t hide the CN Tower. We didn’t have to be careful with framing or background.” Mastai explained that he lives in Leslieville, but the east side isn’t shown much in movies. Where the characters go
Zoe Kazan and Daniel Radcliffe on the boardwalk in the Beach. is where they would go in real life since “as often as possible we wanted to capture the city as it is.” The crew filmed mostly in real locations with only 1.5 days in studio. Members of the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club donned their “whites” for a scene at Kew Gardens. We also see Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan stroll on the Boardwalk and skinny-dip at the Scarborough Bluffs. Mastai originally wrote the setting of friendly knitwits at the Purple Purl on Queen St. E. as having lunch in a restaurant, but figured “we didn’t need another restaurant scene.” Plus his sister is a “big knitter” and the store has all this “colour and vibrancy” so “we used it the way it is” with shooting in every direction and streetcars going by. What says “Toronto” more than our iconic streetcars? Mastai was happy to film in neighbourhoods we don’t normally see, like “Old Chinatown.” For one scene on Gerrard Street, the production wasn’t allowed to block the street. A streetcar passed “two inches from the camera” but they got the shot he said. There is a lovely wedding scene at Polson Pier with a beautiful cityscape in the background. “We only had a 15-minute window to set the skyline. Everyone was talking quickly, we were shooting in a hurry.” When The F Word premiered at TIFF in 2013, the director, Michael Dowse, told BuzzFeed “We were
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prepared for the worst...for the most part we were left alone. There weren’t really screaming fans and we were shooting in the middle of Toronto’s busy streets.” Dowse echoed Mastai’s sentiments about evoking the local character of the city itself. “I really fell in love with the east side...a part of the city that hadn’t been captured as much as the downtown core or the west side. I like the water. I like [the Beach]. I like Leslieville specifically because it’s not as gentrified. I mean it’s getting there, but it has that real mix of old and new, and esoteric restaurants and stores. But it didn’t feel too twee, which is something I was trying to avoid completely with this movie.” Toronto is usually good about celebrities in our midst, but Mastai joked that they had to film quickly on the streets before Radcliffe was recognized and someone screamed, “Harry!” “I didn’t know Toronto had paparazzi!” Maybe it was just a Potterhead hoping for a little magic. Doors Open included a walking tour of locations seen in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) another film which celebrates Toronto as itself. “The books are set in Toronto, we have to shoot it in Toronto,” said the film’s director, Edgar Wright. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is part of the free exhibit and film series, Alter Ego: Comics and Canadian Identity to be held on until July 29 at the Toronto Reference Library.
Psychology Minute
Proper concussion prevention and management are key Dr. Lesley Ruttan is a registered psychologist practicing in clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology lruttan@mspc.ca
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he warmer temperatures are upon us, and many of us are dusting off our bikes and heading to the trails, park and summertime sports that we are so fortunate to enjoy in our neighbourhood. While sports are a great way to stay healthy and have fun, they are also the cause of a substantial number of concussions along with motor vehicle accidents and falls. The incidence of concussion is said to be reaching epidemic proportions. In 2013, the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) diagnosed about 150,000 concussions in Ontario alone. It is likely that this increase in diagnosis is due to awareness, thanks to movies such as Concussion, starring Will Smith, and new provincial legislation called Rowan’s Law, which is designed to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches and parents on the dangers of head injuries. Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, the 17-yearold Ottawa rugby player who died after experiencing concussions in quick succession in 2013. In the five days preceding her catastrophic final brain injury, she suffered two concussions over the course of two games but continued to play. A coroner’s inquest concluded she died of “second impact syndrome” which is a rare phenomenon marked by massive brain swelling. The new legislation has adopted recommendations of the inquest and the work of a legislative advisory committee establishing “removal-fromsport” and “return-to-sport” protocols to ensure players don’t return to play if a concussion is suspected; annual
review of concussion awareness resources by athletes, coaches, educators and parents; and a code of conduct for rules of behaviour to minimize concussions in sport. So, what exactly is a concussion? A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head. The sudden movement causes the brain to bounce around in the skull. This can lead to stretching and damaging of brain cells and chemical changes. It is important to know that you don’t need to hit your head or lose consciousness to experience a concussion. Because our brains control everything about us, including physical, communication and thinking abilities as well as our emotions and behaviour, injury to the brain can result in changes in any of these areas. Common symptoms soon after concussion include headaches, light and noise sensitivity, dizziness, feeling foggy, difficulty concentrating and remembering, irritability and sleeping more or less than normal. Immediately after concussion, it is important to pay attention to warning signs that could suggest a more serious injury. Some of these include worsening headache, sudden or severe vomiting, fainting or blacking out, being confused, slurred speech, unusual behaviour and poor balance or coordination. In younger children, you would want to watch for refusal to nurse or eat or to stop crying. If a child sustains a concussion while playing a sport, they should immediately be taken out of the game or practice. Proper concussion management is essential. Only a medical professional (doctor or nurse practitioner) can medically diagnose a concussion. Visit your primary healthcare provider or an experienced concussion expert within the first two weeks after diagnosis for monitoring. Recommendations will vary depending on the severity and situation. Most people that suffer a concussion make a full recovery
within a month or so, with some taking longer with symptoms lasting one to three months. A smaller proportion (1015 per cent) may have symptoms that last longer than three months. We know that there are factors that increase risk for persistent symptoms. Females, teens and older adults, people with a history of mental health issues, migraine headaches or prior concussions or who have returned to school, exercise or work too soon may experience longer lasting symptoms. The good news is that many injuries are preventable. Start by making sure you and your child wear protective gear when appropriate. For example, by law in Ontario, every cyclist under age 18 must wear an approved helmet. While helmets cannot prevent concussion, they have been found to substantially reduce the risk of more severe traumatic brain injury, death and facial fractures. Of course, concussions don’t only occur during sports or cycling—they are also commonly associated with falls and motor vehicle accidents. To stay safe, make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts and reduce distractions—for example no texting while driving or walking! The summer should be a time for fun—of getting out, enjoying the weather and spending time with family and friends. To ensure everyone has their best summer yet, reduce your risk by knowing how to prevent concussions and what to do when one occurs. More information can be found online at www.concussionsontario. org. Dr. Lesley Ruttan is a registered psychologist practicing in the areas of clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology. She splits her time between Toronto Rehab/ University Health Network (TRI/UHN) and private practice with Main St. Psychological Centre. She can be reached at lruttan@mspc.ca with any questions or comments.
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Open Doors: Spiritual Matters
The spirituality of gardening Rev. Karen Dale Beach United Church
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The best place to find God is in a garden, wrote George Bernard Shaw. The Green Thumbs gardening group at Beach United Church would definitely agree with this statement.
Gardens take many forms and a walk up and down the streets of the Beach attest to this. At Beach United Church the garden wraps around the building and is filled with a myriad of different plants and shrubs: all of which have a story to tell. The native plants tell the story of the natural habitats that flourished in a time before humankind re-shaped the land into a cityscape. If you walk by our garden on
Wineva Avenue, there are native grasses swaying gently in the breeze. These grasses will keep growing skyward and eventually show-off their feathery flower heads. They remind us of the First Nations peoples that paddled through the waters and reeds of this former wetland paradise. All the plants in the BUC garden are perennials, coming back year after year. It is a resurrection of sorts, as first the crocus and then the daffodils push through the earth, which might still be dusted with snow. A garden helps us to stay in touch with the rhythms of the seasons and the cycles of our spirits. Spirits that are nurtured by both the bright shining light and the womb-like darkness. Tending a garden can be a spiritual practice, as we become attuned to the energy of life which pulses within our earth home. Gardening involves not only the entire body in the physical act of planting but also the mind and spirit. As our muscles work, our hands get dirty, our minds are released from the commonplace, then our spirits are free to soar. Gardening draws us deeply into the present moment, as we focus on a particular task. It might have a repetitive rhythm, such digging, which help us let those concerns of our lives take a back seat for a time. Often when we re-engage after a garden sojourn, something has shifted and perhaps our perspective is changed. The BUC garden is watered by the
rain and melting snow, not by hose pipes! Our wise woman of the garden has taught us that you need to encourage the roots to grow deep. External watering coaxes the roots to stay too close to the surface where they are vulnerable when the soil dries out. Deep roots sustain the plant through drought, just as deep spiritual roots sustain us through challenging times in our lives. Gardening grounds us in the earth and connects us with the community of breathing creatures. We all inhale the same air, of which every molecule of oxygen in the planet comes from plants and is completely recycled by living organisms every two thousand years. We breathe today the same air once breathed by those ancient cedars of Lebanon, praised by the psalmist. It is a spiritual wonder, and Albert Einstein said “My sense of God is my sense of wonder.” Working in a small garden plot in this corner of planet earth connects us with the dynamic forces of life that permeate this universe. In such moments we are blessed. False Meeting Notice Beach United Church is asking the community at large to disregard an event called ‘Community Discussion’ being advertised as happening at our church. This is a hoax event being promoted by an individual who has no association with our church. We find the material being “discussed” highly offensive and in direct opposition to our beliefs. Our Open Doors series invites faith leaders from the Beaches Ministerial Association to submit columns on a regular basis.
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Artist, Pam Mayhew.
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By Susan Legge
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or Beach abstract artist Pam Mayhew, her series Abstracting the Leuty is all about the narrative. “It’s really trying to tell a story,” she said from The Porch Light Restaurant where she has an exhibit. “Like what is that guy doing climbing on the sun beam? Or why is that guy climbing the Leuty? It’s about that story, and that mystery, that something is about to happen.” Growing up in Ottawa surrounded by a family of artists and art collectors, Mayhew’s aunt lived next door to Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris. She has fond memories of watching Harris as he painted and responded to her many questions and comments. “He sat me on a stool. I had no idea who is was,” she laughs. After studying painting and art history at the University of Ottawa, and receiving her master’s in art education at the University of Victoria, Mayhew studied interior design at the International Academy of Design in Toronto and at Sotheby’s in London. “I can’t believe how much my design background has influenced my art,” she said. It’s been helpful for her clients when they’re choosing one of her pieces, too. People will often say, “I’ve got this place, I need something here” and all too often they are scared to go too big, she said. “So I come in with a painting and say ‘how about a painting similar to this? But bring in the orange of your sofa and this tone of green’ and I just do it. I am not against that at all. And I definitely approach interior design from the art angle.” After studying under one of Canada’s most important painters, Order of Canada recipient Kenneth Lochhead, Mayhew said she didn’t make a living from painting but
worked for a firm that specialized in art as an art consultant. “Then I went back to school and I studied interior design and I did that as a business for a long time,” she said. Mayhew has plenty of terrific tips and advice for her clients and for her students at Humber College where she works full-time as an interior design professor. Now that her love of painting has become more of a focus in her free time, she’s been busy creating art for local art shows such as The Beach Studio Tour, where she found people were really interested in what she was doing. “It’s fun,” she said. Her use of bright colours and whimsical style have also made her a popular artist to follow on Instagram and Facebook. “I like it to be bright, I don’t like it to be dark. I think about people’s walls at home as well,” she said. “I started making sure that I had more blue because some people have all-white walls. We have a lot of blues down on the beach, with the changing colours of the sky and the water. I keep the strong colours on the backburner, and the
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icon in her new show, Abstracting the Leuty
Unnamed Leuty.
A Leuty Moment.
Abstracting the Leuty.
blues are predominate, as is the colour polymer I use, which is a strong colour. My design background influences my palette.” For Beachers looking for tips on selecting art pieces, Mayhew advises against putting small little things in teeny Beach homes. “It will chop up the space. Go big, and that will make such a difference,” she said. She’s also all for adding a modern touch to an old home, such as an abstract piece of art. “Going for stodgy things in our old homes just keeps our homes stodgy,” she said. “The thing about abstract is every time you look at it, you’ll get to see something different. I find you don’t get tired of it as much when it’s an abstract ––especially because we’re living in older homes in the Beach, it’s nice to have a modern approach which really updates our homes.” In her bold abstractions of the 98-year-old Leuty, Mayhew uses names such as Capturing the Leuty, A Leuty Moment, or the Shores of the Leuty as the starting point of her narrative, and each one features bright colours and gestural expressions that are fun and joyful. She’s willing to paint custom work for clients too, and is currently working on a painting for a family featuring kids and dogs. “It’s not going to be a literal interpretation, but there’s the dog and the kid in some form. The idea when you have a dog or a person, is it gives a sense of depth and you can put them in the foreground. It’s an interesting way of playing with space as well.” As for the Leuty and capturing its graces, Mayhew says “it’s about the bicycles going by and the swirls you see in the water, and the depth and the stories that are in the water, she said. “I wanted it to be bigger than just ‘the Leuty’, I want it to be about the sun, the warmth, the community,” she said. “Living here, we’re always longing for the summer, so why not be reminded of it daily.” Pam Mayhew’s show, Abstracting the Leuty, is featured at The Porch Light Restaurant at 982 Kingston Road until July 14. Visit her website at pammayhewstudio.com.
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eer through the looking glass and you’ll see the similarities between the real Alice in Wonderland and the adorable 10-month-old Husky mix pictured here. They share much the same “muchness”! They’re both brimming with curiosity, adventure and wild imagination. Such qualities are highly valued by any self-respecting storybook character determined to win your affections and inspire you to greatness. After all, wasn’t it the Cheshire Cat who said “Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality”? Considering reality as we currently know it, I’m all for following Alice down the rabbit hole. Thank goodness our Alice believes strongly in the impossible because things didn’t look so possible before she arrived at the wonderland of Sheba’s Haven Rescue. Prior to that good fortune, Alice had been abandoned and forced to navigate the world singlehandedly. Not so easy when you have paws for hands. It might also be worth noting that being left to your own devices is especially scary when your devices aren’t cooperating with the rest of you. Alice appeared as mad as a March Hare in that she was quite topsy-turvy with absolutely no sense of direction. That’s because she was literally off balance. Her head had this habit of tilting to one side (and not in a cute precocious pup sort of way) which caused her to go in circles which of course leads to nowhere. But there’s no need to fret about such things when you believe in the impossible. Optimism is always the way out. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road can take you there! Yet another tasty nugget of wisdom from the great Lewis Carroll. But I’m wandering off path. The fact is, such strange behaviour is no laughing matter. Whatever was making Alice crooked seemed to be neurological in
hither and yon. Other ‘impossible’ feats include gnawing on shoes and just about anything considered non-edible according to silly humans. There are so many impossibilities screaming to be made possible from the moment one rises in the morning to the time one falls happily asleep in the doting arms of one’s admirers at bedtime! What kind of a puppy would Alice be if she didn’t think this way? Catherine, founder of Sheba’s Haven and the kindest Queen of Hearts, certainly understands Alice’s theories on puppyhood but also understands that poor Alice hasn’t had much in the way of proper direction. It’s time for Alice to learn another form of balance now that she’s not teetering over like a teapot at a mad tea party anymore. By this, Catherine means finding the balance between wild child and people pleaser! As I write this, Alice has joyfully gone off to ‘Charm School’ for a month where she will learn the social graces befitting such a lovely young lady! PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Running a specialized rescue for terminally and disorder occurs when there’s irritachronically ill dogs makes it somewhat tion to the nerves connecting the inner difficult for Catherine to focus on ear with the brain. An infection in the training a puppy as willful as Alice. middle ear is the most common reason She needs the gentle one-on-one for the disease to develop in pups like focus of experts in the field of proper Alice. The result is a loss of balance canine behaviour who can teach her and other symptoms deriving from that shoes are not meant to be eaten vertigo and dizziness. As alarming and doggy diapers are not meant to as it may appear, most cases improve be stolen right off the backsides of quickly with treatment and supportive their unsuspecting owners. Being care. Alice is already showing vast as exuberant as Alice is, she holds improvement since her arrival! This great promise in becoming the perfect is something worth celebrating which precious princess of this entire world is all well and good because if anyone of wonder! knows how to celebrate, it’s Alice. Like her storybook counterpart, AlAlice is a 10-month-old Husky mix ice makes a point in believing at least in training to become the Queen of six impossible things before breakYOUR Heart thanks to the efforts of fast each day. Those things typically her rescuers at Sheba’s Haven Rescue! include relentlessly tormenting the To inquire about sharing a life of other residents at the Haven. She espewonderment and curiousness with cially enjoys ripping off Stewie’s belly Alice, visit www.shebashaven.ca or bans and running away with them email shebashaven@kingston.net.
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EAST YORK resident Sarah Calderwood thought her then three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Helena Kirk had an earache. It turned out to be something much more serious. Helena was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a disease that would put her through 841 gruelling days of chemotherapy. “It was shocking and terrifying to know that our little three year old was going to be going through years of chemotherapy to cure her,” said Calderwood. “It was a very long journey. It was a very horrifying journey in many ways, but Helena was a real champion through it—very brave as you can see,” Calderwood continued, presenting Kirk’s collection of 650 “bravery beads,” each one representing a treatment she underwent. Now 12 years old and cancer-free, Kirk isn’t through with fighting the disease. She is hoping to raise funds online to support her advocacy efforts for more treatment options across Canada for kids with cancer. A GoFundMe page has been set up at www.gofundme.com/helena039shope-campaign-fund in support of the cause. Although a lack of funds is a challenge—it limits the amount of time Kirk is able to spend in Ottawa as well as things like online pushes and research efforts—the pre-teen has already been successful in attracting the attention of Ottawa. “She continues to fight,” said Beaches—East-York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who Kirk first met with this past fall, in the House of Commons recently. “I ask all of my colleagues to join me in recognizing Helena’s passion and perseverance and to heed her words when she says, ‘I want Canadian children to have fair access to trials and treatments no matter where they live in Canada or how much money their
families have,” he continued. In his brief speech, Erskine-Smith noted that access to early-phase cancer clinic trials differs from province to province, and health insurance for out-of-province treatments gets denied—specific issues Kirk is in the process of meeting with Health Canada to try and change. Her advocacy began last spring when she found out she was going to get a photo-op with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while attending a conference for Children’s Miracle Network as a representative of SickKids. “I said to my mom, ‘Hey, what if we advocated to the prime minister?’” Kirk recalled. So mother and daughter worked together on a letter to the prime minister, and after receiving it Kirk said Trudeau encouraged her to continue her efforts. She is dedicated to doing exactly that (at the very same conference she managed to meet with MP Anita Vandenbeld and Health Minister Jane Philpott) and shortly after her encounter with the prime minister she founded Helena’s Hope, her very own advocacy group. “I won’t stop, because I’ve lost so – Helena Kirk many friends, I can’t stand to lose any more, nor can I stand the idea that this is happening to other people as well,” said Kirk. “I just can’t let that happen. My friends are fighting for their lives and this is what I’m doing to help with their fight.” Already, she has come up with a proposal to improve access to cancer treatment for kids that has been endorsed by more than 20 top pediatric oncologists and an even greater number of cancer organizations. More funding would bolster public education efforts, as well as support focus groups and surveys, Calderwood suggested. “How do we get other people educated really quickly? Well, it’s very difficult unless you have money for somebody to pull something together to do a paper and to help educate,” she said. “We have no budget.”
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A NEWLY proposed 10-storey residential and commercial building is coming to the northwest corner of Kingston Road and Manderley Drive, located at the heart of Birch Cliff Common. The mixed use building will be developed by Core Development Group and it will replace the unoccupied one level commercial building that stands there today. The architects created the design of the proposed building to replenish and rejuvenate the current properties and surrounding stores that are in a “state of economic decline” since the early 1990s, according to the City of Toronto. Also, the city has made the stretch of Kingston Road a priority, as outlined by the Kingston Road Revitalization Study. Though the neighbourhood is rich with different retail shops, restaurants, parks, and a view of the lake , this makes it a prime location for a multifunctioning building.
Bryan Nykoliation, president of Core Development Group, referred to the main intersection of Kingston Road and Manderley Drive as the Yonge and Bloor of the Birch Cliff area and said this development is going to bring character and quality to the neighbourhood. The building is also expected to bring more business to the area and an option for residents who want to downsize from a house to a condo but don’t want to leave the family friendly neighbourhood. The condo building is expected to accommodate 121 residential units, which will comprise 19 onebedrooms, 89 two-bedrooms, and seven threebedrooms. Additionally, there will be six threebedroom townhouses for residents who are looking to downsize. There will be 136 parking spots available, in which 133 will be underground along with 121 bicycle parking spots for residents and visitors. This isn’t the only development that will urbanize the Birch Cliff and surrounding area. Core
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Shocking news from the front lines of the gardening world Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
YOU’D THINK the world of gardening would be a refuge from the constant battering of change. Don’t panic—that’s true, for the most part. But the folks who make gardening their life’s work, the ones who get out in the field and scrupulously test and measure and double-check their findings, are coming up with a lot of earth-shaking (literally) news. I’m not a scientist, not even a citizen scientist. I haven’t the patience for it. But I have enormous respect for those who are so immersed in their subject that they can put in years of study to find out if something works and why or why not.
is that we should just spread compost or whatever on top of the soil and let it work its way through naturally. Those little beasties that live in the soil will be happy to do the work for us.
The hole story Another shocking finding from those rascally researchers: Do not dig a great big hole for a tree or shrub or even a perennial and amend the soil that you put back in when you plant. We used to think this gave our new redbud, hydrangea or lilac a good start in life, but that’s another belief that’s been busted. That initial nutrient boost essentially spoils our plants for dealing with the real world. When they leave the cozy
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Take the question of “improving the soil” (or “soyul” as an old English gardener used to refer to it). Back when I started to garden, double-digging was the gold standard for making a garden bed. You dug a knee-deep trench the width of your new bed and piled all the soil to one side of the trench. Then you dug out another trench right next to the one you just dug, throwing that soil into the existing trench. And on and on, until you had dug out and overturned all the soil in the bed. With first pile going into the last trench dug. It was dirty, tiring and sometimes painful work, but you could feel proud that you had “done the right thing” for your garden. Now, soil scientists (yes, there is such a thing) have taken a closer look—literally—and found that doubledigging isn’t necessary. In fact, it’s a bad thing. It turns out that there’s a whole community of microbes and other tiny organisms living throughout the soil layers. All that digging and churning around makes a mess of this soil structure and interferes with plant health. Even more startling news: tilling or digging in soil amendments (good stuff like compost, composted manure and other nutrients) is no longer recommended either. The latest word on dirt
that’s been booted out of the garden. When you think about it, it’s kind of obvious why. Bark protects living trees from outside invaders like sun, cold and water. So when you put down bark chips, you’re laying down a waterresistant covering on your garden. Horticulture professors, amusingly, say bark chips are “hydrophobic,” which creates an image of them frothing at the mouth and trying to bite you. They’re still fine for woodland and garden paths, but spreading chipped twigs and chipped tree limbs is the solution for mulching your garden (and improving the soil). So if you hear a chain saw snarling in your vicinity and you have the space, ask the tree trimmers if you can have the chips. Don’t worry about the myth that they’ll use up nitrogen as they decompose. That won’t happen unless you dig them in— and we’ve already talked about that.
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You don’t have to dig in compost anymore. Experts say to just spread it in the garden. nest of all the good stuff and encounter the cold, harsh facts of the surrounding ordinary soil, they stop spreading their wings—er, roots—and stay stuck in the same old place. And young trees, a bit like young people, need to venture out into new ground and adjust to things as they are. Fortunately though, you can easily help plants along by following the “right plant, right place” motto. This means match the plant to your conditions, not the other way around. If your garden is hot and dry, for example, don’t try to grow a moisture-loving plant there. Neither you nor the plant will be happy.
No barking, please Bark chips are another old standard
Horticultural scientists aren’t the only ones nudging us into change. Plant taxonomists, the people who classify plants scientifically and give them their Latin botanical names, are the biggest troublemakers, in my opinion. Happily, they’ve left garden roses alone. Botanically, you can still get away with calling them Rosa something-or-other. But pity the poor coleus. For ages, this pretty shade-loving staple has been known as Coleus blumei. Then, about 10 years ago, some bright light decided it should be reclassified as Solenostamen something. But just a few years later, another guy came along and successfully proposed that former-coleus should be re-reclassified and renamed Plectranthus scutellarioides. And there it sits…for now. Fortunately, most home gardeners don’t have to worry too much about pesky botanical names. You can still ask for a coleus and get the plant you want. You may have to be a bit more specific about geraniums, though. The big, colourful flowers that bloom all summer are actually pelargoniums. True geraniums are short, spreading perennials with small pastel blossoms. But only a smarty-pants will give you grief over that.
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The ultimate natural energy drink Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein
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nergy drinks are very popular today. There are literally hundreds of them available at your grocery store shelves. However, the majority are artificial or manufactured and contain lots of added sugar, caffeine and other ingredients. Most folks would consider coffee the ultimate, natural energy drink, and it can be to some extent. There is an energy drink that is superior to coffee that is all natural and better for you. It’s tea. Green tea, in particular, is great. Folks have known about its health benefits for years. It’s best known for increasing attention while keeping you calm and attentive. There are two key ingredients in green tea that make it healthy. They are EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) and l-theanine. EGCG aids in learning, memory and mood; can reduce anxiety and stress; can improve alertness and focus. L-theanine helps memory, learning and can improve one’s mood; can reduce physiological and psychological stress and simply help in relaxation. It’s also beneficial for major health concerns, including cancer, diabetes, inflammation, heart disease, obesity and Alzheimer’s. There is one specific version of green tea that is amaz-
ing called Macha Green Tea. Used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, this version is made by drying and grounding up the tea leaves into a powder, so one is actually consuming the entire leaf. It’s an antioxidant juggernaut containing 137 times more EGCG than regular green teas. If you don’t want to make tea with it, the powder can easily be added to sauces, soups, lattes and smoothies. Another great tea is Yerba Mate, a traditional South American tea made from a member of the holly plant family. It is said to be an elixir of life containing tons of nutrients and vitamins and 100 times more antioxidants and polyphones than artificial energy drinks. Although it contains a little more caffeine than other teas, it has less than coffee. Consumer reports say it increases mental energy, clarity and focus. In fact, it is said to offer “the strength of coffee, the health benefits of tea and the euphoria of chocolate” all in one drink. Finally, turmeric tea is a tea that has no caffeine and is good too. According to experts, it increases blood flow to the brain almost like physical exercise; raises levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters essential for happiness and productivity; and an excellent natural antidepressant that’s more potent than Prozac. The next time you’re looking for a natural drink, pass on the coffee and give one of these teas a go. You may find that one works better for you, so try them and see which suits your needs.
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DOWNSIZING?
Best Prices/Free Estimates
647-235-6690
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
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Burial Plots
Do you own a plot at St. John’s Norway Cemetery you’ll never use? We can buy this privately from you. Email or call today
24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
647-924-8532
Household Services
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
Call Mary to arrange a house call.
BEACHES LUXURY
416-466-3766
Coleman Ave.
St. John’s Norway Cemetery
Apartment/ Home for Rent
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P/T HAIR STYLIST
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
OFFICE SPACE
Main & Danforth
Advanced Foot Care Nurse,
chrisatlittletots@yahoo.ca
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Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (12)
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
Wanted
416-690-2880
TAX ACCOUNTANT
416-691-7556
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified
Rain or shine
Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
Social / Events
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
www.regsappliance.com
Sat., July 14 • 9 to 2
th
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
NEIGHBOURHOOD YARD SALE th
Deadline for July 17 issue is July 9 th
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA
Neat Things, 1126 Queen St. E. Store closing sale: show case, book cases, display stands, accordian, vintage vanities, glass top tables with chairs, pictures, lots of silver plated items, chandeliers, glass ware and dishes. Sun to Thur. 647-272-6301 (9)
Ads are available in two sizes:
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
BEACH METRO NEWS
Volunteers
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup
647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com (13r)
• Six 1-hour, in-home tutorials • Free exercise book & calculator • Call Dr. Dave for details
416-875-1883 www.beachmath.ca
(10)
Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
Landscapers
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
Green Apple Landscaping
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Call 416-698-0750
daycareconnection.net
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 17
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
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DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL & RETURN THEM?
Mature, caring responsible woman in the Beaches area willing to take your child to school or daycare and bring them home. Also willing to prepare snacks or meals if required. References available upon request. Call: 416-839-5039 (9)
Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding
INTERIOR PAINTING
416-821-4065
Award Winning Design & Build
rickscape@hotmail.com
25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
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www.greenapple.ca
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STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
PAINTING
SOLUTIONS
KIM PRICE
Movers “Always on Time and on Budget”
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
A.S.M. MOVERS
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (1/19)
FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
416-690-1356 All Season Movers
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
info@blpm.ca
416-414-5883
(9r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
MAN WITH CARGO VAN - will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items Call Andre: cell:
info@blpm.ca
(9r)
BEACHES LUXURY LANDSCAPES
Upgrade the value of your home Steps • Patios • Driveways Fences/Decks • Garden Design
647 679 3282
(13)
Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.
437-345-9858
(10)
James Clarke
Professional Arborist
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (10r)
LAWN AND GARDEN
Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees, hedges. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, raking, weeding, planting, garden makeovers, low maintenance butterfly gardens, organic soil. Raised wooden beds. Interlock repairs. Energetic & environmentally friendly! Greg 416-693-8678 (9) www.carbontip-toe.com
Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc. (10)
TREEAGE
FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank
647 898-8733
dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com
647-545-9561
(9)
Scotstone
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (11)
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding
647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca
(13)
KIM PRICE Landscape Design
MAINTENANCE
for medium & large properties
647-545-5143
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com
(13)
ARTIFICIAL GRASS “TURF” INSTALLATION 647 679 3282
Fresh Green
(11)
(11)
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
(r)
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
647 606 0970
(9)
(10r)
SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
BEACH PLUMBING
(12)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (19)
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (9.)
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (10r)
(r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickg480@gmail.com (7/19)
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (9r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs
Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
MURPHY
(9..)
(r)
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (10)
COXWELL ROOFING
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
(r)
J. BROW ROOFING
ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508
Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426
(13)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
(11)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (18r)
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More (r)
100/200 amp Service Upgrades New Wiring • New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations • Troubleshooting 416 694-6673 www.hrcelectrical.ca ESA/ECRA #7002084
(13)
(9.)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
416-910-8033
(13r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (4r)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
416-824-7901
(12)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440
(9)
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING
•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
Flats • Shingles • Cedar Repairs • Eavestroughs 30 yrs experience. We’re local.
Martin 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548
Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (9)
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first. (19)
CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES
Mario 416-690-1315
Lic# B16393
K.R. ROOFING
Carpenters
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more
(11r)
(13r)
Cascade Plumbing GTA
&
Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
Built-in-Cabinets
TOM DAY
24 hr. - lic# P1624
(r)
ELECTRICAL WORK
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
free estimates
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
(r)
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
MBX ELECTRIC
416 691-3555
‘As Promised’ Painting
647 401 7970
(r)
LTD
(14r)
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
Lic: 7006786
690-8533
THOSE ROOFERS
CITY WIDE ROOFING
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
416-833-3006
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
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VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
(r)
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
Big or small we do them all
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
50 years in the Beach
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(9)
LANIGAN’S
Roofing & Aluminum
Don’t call them, call those roofers
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
Plumbers
Free Estimates & References Available (19)
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
416-690-1630
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
416.797.6731
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
(10)
416-569-2181
CLAYTON ELECTRIC
416-910-6302
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
BEACH HILL
(10)
Call Jeff for free estimate.
proway.painting@gmail.com
Kevin 647 282 8375
www.laniganscontracting.ca
CARL 647-787-5818
Lic. #P-15099
PAINTING
Planting & Pruning Tilling & Turning Edging & Mulching
SUMMER PROMO
416-270-0879
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
GARDENING
BEACHCOMBERS
Family owned Call today for your free estimate 10% Senior Discount
GRASS CUTTING
(10)
(9)
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
416-690-3890
Electricians
CEJA ELECTRIC
647-608-5585 Kevinorourke1975@gmail.com
416-830-8183
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
LOCAL; LICENSED D314; REASONABLE (9) WOODBINE - GERRARD
ESA LIC# 7002668
ALL - CITY PAINTING & RENOS
Larry’s Painting & Repairs
Roofers
CELL 416-875-5781
Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial
Painters
DRAIN
(18r)
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
(13r)
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
INTERIOR PAINTING
freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (10)
647 606 0970
(9)
O’ROURKE PAINTING & DECORATING
(11)
Dianne 416 699 5070
Aeration / DeThatching Seeding & Fertilizing Hedge Trimming
hugos_painting@hotmail.com
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
(13)
LAWN / GARDEN
Garden maintenance, cleanups, weeding, pruning and planting. Call Lisa 416-691-5978 Cell 647-236-6228
Next Deadline July 9th
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair
Shane 647 606 0970
The Carefree Garden
thecarefreegarden@primus.ca
WRITTEN IN STONE
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
Mr Tree Man
437-345-9858
(13)
25 yrs. experience Residential interior & exterior Call Hugo 416-824-2957 Free Estimates
WG PAINTING
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
by Kevin
Fences, Decks, Porches Gazebos, Sheds and Garage Restoration Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
CALL MIKE 416-409-9202 (9.)
25
CARPENTRY
PROBLEMS SOLVED
416-826-3269
(9.)
BRICK & WOOD STUDIO 1 LAWN RETAINING WALLS CARTAGE & STORAGE CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available)
647 679 3282
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
HUGO’S PAINTING
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (14)
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(10r)
WAYNE’S
LOCAL; LICENSED D314; REASONABLE (9) WOODBINE - GERRARD
info@blpm.ca
416-414-5883
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
• TIDY UP • TOUCH UP • RE DO CALL MIKE 416-409-9202
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE
Green Apple Landscaping
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
SIMPLE GREEN
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available)
(9r)
WG PAINTING
25 yrs experience
-Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
416-414-5883
STONESCAPE
BEACH METRO NEWS
(9)
BERGERON ROOFING
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience
416-466-9025
(18)
Trades
HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
(9..)
Marc 416-617-7205
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BEACH METRO NEWS
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
ED GODFREY
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
www.jdbuild.ca
(11)
Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
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Give your floors a new beginning!!! (9) Free Estimates
Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates Alan Burke 416-699-4350
(r)
FOUNDATION
WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
(11)
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
416 467 6735
Call today for free estimate
416-999-2333
stonehengefoundations.com (r)
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
SERVICES
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
MR.
(10r)
HARDWOOD FLOORS
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
MANUEL 416-727-1900 (10r)
(14)
(10r)
CANPRO MECHANICAL
2550 Danforth Ave. (Main & Danforth)
fully accessible
HopeUnited.ca 416-691-9682
Sunday Services 11am
Jack 416-278-5328
(11)
Creative Construction
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
416-606-4719
Call Chris
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
(10r)
free estimates Lic & Ins
647-235-6690
(9...)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
(11)
Marc 416 419 4281
647-235-6690
(9...)
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MASONRY by Daniel
Brick • Block • Concrete • Stone -chimneys & foundations -interlock & retaining walls -parging & brickwork -renovations & restoration
July 18
A Messy Church Barbecue
July 28
Jazz Vespers
5:30pm
5:30pm
danielmccaf@gmail.com
JOHN CLARKE
* ALL JOBS *
(10)
35 YEARS EXP.
DRY WALL - LAMINATE FLOORING - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE WATERPROOFING • LICENSED
647-712-7663
RENDERING: URBAN LAND INSTITUTE TORONTO
The Mosaic team proposed moving the Main Square Community Centre from its site near the Go Station right to the southeast corner of Main and Danforth.
Adults/Seniors movie: Midnight in Paris Thursday, July 19 @ 6pm
Casual Meal & Worship Session, Messy Church all ages!: Tuesday, July 17 @ 5pm Free Seniors’ Lunch: Tuesday, July 17 @ noon Adults & Seniors: Labyrinth Meditation Thursday, July 26 - Friday, July 27 @ 10am-3pm All events are free! Donations welcome.
classicrestoration@outlook.com
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July
9
CLASSIFIED ADS
(9)
$13.00 for 20 words or fewer extra words are 35¢ each
AND/OR
aNuLook.ca Complete Home Service Lic., Ins. • Est. 1986
416-422-1717
(9)
MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING INDOOR AIR QUALITY
$19.00 for a block ad (1 column wide x 1” high) no more than 40 words Our Classified ad section also appears on our website. How about a
COLOUR AD? Call 416-698-1164 ext 26 for ‘Display’ ad rates.
2196 Gerrard St. E. 416.698.1164
Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557 mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com (9)
beachmetro.com
“Our team has come up with a vision to transform the Shoppers World site into a more compact, complete, and connected community that provides opportunities to live, work, play, and shop,” explained Caitlin Allan, an associate for Bousfields Inc., a planning firm. “We wanted to accommodate for the growing seniors population in Toronto,” Allan added. So in addition to a mix of condo and rental townhomes and apartments, the group proposed a seniors-housing building in the centre of Shoppers Word. On top of mixed-use development, the follow-up group brought other ideas to the ta-
ble. “When we were looking at this project, we really took the approach of really figuring out what values and what exiting opportunities exist here,” said Melissa Winch, an associate at law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Their project, named Ahead of the Curve, reintegrates parts of the old Ford factory that is currently home to a Lowe’s. The structure would be partly retained for its cultural heritage and house what the group described as a “maker space and cultural market” in materials. “People really want gathering spaces,” Winch noted. To see each group’s full plan and presentation, visit https://toronto.uli.org/teampresentations-2/
We’re going on vacation. Twice! But not for long.
All ages movie: How to Train Your Dragon Thursday, July 12 @ 6pm
Kids & Youth Art and Crafts: Nail String Art and Slime Saturday, July 14 @ 3pm
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGIST ERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (4/19)
are available in two sizes:
416 759-8878
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200 McIntosh Street | 416-261-4222 | Stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca
416-409-9202
LOCAL; LICENSED D314; REASONABLE (9) WOODBINE - GERRARD
Planners get ‘ahead of the curve’ with Danforth Village ideas
Thursdays Free Yoga
JULY EVENTS!
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
(9..)
The Summer Blues
St. Paul’s United Church
(12)
Call Tom
416 988-2589
July 16-20 Summer Arts Camp Ages 8-11
Call Shane 647-206-8924
38 Years experience
416 694-7402 416 824-7901
Call Mike to Pinpoint your repair.
CONTRACTING
For all your reno needs, no job too small.
The Kazaam Trio clarinet, violin, piano
9am-4pm
(10)
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Music @ 12:15
12:15pm
Call 416 876-4986 Sam Capetano
BASEMENT WET!
DON’T DIG UNNECESSARILY
JASON THE MASON
JUST DRYWALL + TAPING
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
Events at Hope United July 4
(11)
Call Jim for a Free Estimate
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (9r) Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (11) Free Estimates
Call Scott 416.858.2452
- Roofing & Flat Roofing - Fascia Siding - Aluminum Soffit - Decks, Fences, Painting, Drywall
Metro lic
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com
SHANDYMAN
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
(12)
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
Home Handyman
KEW BEACH
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
416 903 4120
- Painting - Drywall & Repair - Decks, Fences, Sheds
Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
Scotstone
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
Licensed masonry contractor
Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
MARCANGELO INTERIORS
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
(r)
YOUR STUCCO
(14r)
HEY HANDYMAN
Basement Lowering
416-738-2119
Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small Free estimates!
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
Cable & Telephone Wiring
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
Restoration & Build
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(r)
Jack of All Trades
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
416-264-8517
JDB MASONRY
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First time We’re closing at 5pm on Thursday, June 28 and re-opening Monday, July 9, at 9 a.m. Second time We’re closing at 5pm on Wednesday, July 18 and re-opening Monday, August 13, at 9 a.m.
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Arts and Entertainment Beat CHECK OUT several of Toronto’s finest mainstream jazz musicians live at the Salty Dog Bar & Grill at 1980 Queen Street East every Tuesday from June 26–July 17. TORONTO FRINGE is coming to Leslieville for the first time. The play,
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Toronto Fringe is coming to Leslieville for the first time. The play, Kitchen Sink Drama, is coming to the Ralph Thornton Centre and runs from July 4—14.
Kitchen Sink Drama, will be performed in a cozy kitchen on ‘Queen St. East’ inside the Ralph Thornton Centre from July 4–14 at 7:30 p.m. with no show on Sunday. Tickets for the general public are on sale now through the Toronto Fringe box office at $13 each. Visit https://unspokentheatrecompany.weebly.com/ or the Toronto Fringe website for more details. Local comedy show Hirut Hoot will take the stage at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave., on Friday, June 29. The evening’s show is hosted by Kevin MacDonald and features comedians Lexa Graham, Luba Magnus, Nike Seguin, Jon Steinberg, Ron Vaudry and Billy Wiegand. Admission is $5 and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, call 416-5517560 or email hiruthoot@gmail.com
Celebrating Canada with original work by local artists at the Yellow House Gallery and Framing.
RED SANDCASTLE Theatre, 922 Queen St. E., presents Fringe Festival regular, Jem Roll in “I, Idiot”— poetry, singing, dancing and buffoonery, from June 27 to July 1. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit redsandcastletheatre.com.
YELLOW HOUSE Gallery and Framing is celebrating Canada and local artists at its Canadiana art show. Featuring small original works, each piece is available for $95 and the show runs June 22–August 4th Visit www.yellowhousegallery.ca for more information.
BEACHES LUXURY 485 Kingston Rd. High-Rise-VIEWS Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds.
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Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C, Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep. liv. & din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $999.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. 416-699-7110 Vlad
Keeping the Beach vibrant is up to us Continued from page 6 The BIA promises to undertake more creative engagement, make data driven decisions, and utilize our Marketing Committee to continue to promote the area and the activities of our member businesses.
It will continue to drive people to the strip with favourites such as Movie Nights in the Park, Music in the Park, Halloween on Queen, and brainstorm new and different ways to bring animation to the streets. We all have a role and responsibility in making our community a vibrant
and dynamic place to live, work and play. Change takes time, change takes patience, and most importantly, change takes support. For more information on events, programs, and news in the Beach Village, please visit www. thebeachvillage.com
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