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each Metro News and Community Centre 55 will host an all-candidates meeting for those running in the upcoming provincial election for Beaches-East York. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 10, at St. John’s Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., at 7 p.m.

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Candidates will be given the opportunity to make statements but written questions from the audience will also be accepted. If you have a question for the candidates, you can submit it at the start of the evening, or you may send it in advance to editor@ beachmetro.com.

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A CROWD of family, friends, community members and well wishers of Beach legend Gene Domagala gathered on April 21 to celebrate the naming of a laneway in his honour. The lane runs between Enderby and Norwood, south of Gerrard. While Domagala is well known as a fountain of knowledge on local history, he has also been active in lending a hand to many organizations ranging from the Toronto Star Christmas Boxes (he is their longest serving volunteer) to local groups such as Beach Metro, the Interfaith Lunch Program, the Beach Rec Centre and Community Centre 55 to name just a few. Modest as ever, Gene took the time during the unveiling ceremony to mention a number of area residents who were important community builders but who have now passed on. Congratulations, Gene. Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, right, and MPP Arthur Potts, left, were on hand to celebrate the opening of Gene Domagala Lane. PHOTO: ALEX WRIGHT

Residents want Greenwood Station exit on Danforth By Josh Sherman

A WORKING group made up of community volunteers has chosen 1416 Danforth Ave. as its preferred site for a secondary exit/entrance for the TTC’s Greenwood Station, but the transit authority’s board will have the last word. “The TTC has not put forward, accepted, or yet approved any of the locations that the Local Working Group submitted,” said an email statement attributed to David Nagler, manager of community relations for the TTC. The Danforth site is currently home to a Money Mart, and at one time it housed a bank. The original bank structure remains, and at least one area resident would like to see the structure at least partially maintained if it does become a

new subway exit. “That’s the main thing that I am interested in pushing for,” said Geoff Olynyk, who lives near the station. “One of the things I’m trying to organize for is to retrofit the existing building,” he explained, suggesting others in the neighbourhood support the idea. The TTC said layouts presented to the working group “assumed a new building structure” and that “extensive structural investigations have not been completed for any of the locations at this stage of the process.” While Olynyk doesn’t want to see the column-fronted old bank demolished, he does say the location is the best one for a secondary exit. “It’s right on the main road,” he said. However, he notes the

projection of the higher cost for the option due to the length of tunnel that will be required is a “trade off.” The working group selected the Danforth option over 138/140 Monarch Park Ave. at a meeting on April 11. The two options had been the highest ranked among 12 based on a number of criteria the group was working with. Moving forward, the TTC said its project team is going to review the working group’s recommended site. In the first quarter of 2019, TTC staff will report to the transit authority’s board, which will decide the entrance/exit location. “The review will take time and we anticipate having an update meeting in the fall,” said the TTC’s Nagler in the statement.

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THE BEACHES Co-operative Playschool is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a silent auction on May 26 at local pub Murphy’s Law (1702 Queen St. E.) at 7 p.m. “It’s a casual cocktail party,” said Jennie Record, the co-op’s president, describing the event. “It’s a lot of fun,” she added. Tickets are available by emailing info@ beachescoopplayschool.ca or purchasing them at the door. At the silent auction, attendees will be able to bid on a wide range of items, including a wine package and baseball tickets, with proceeds going towards supporting the playschool. The non-profit preschool, which runs weekday morning and afternoon sessions out of Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.), has offered what Record calls “play-based curriculum” for students aged 18 months to five years of age. Currently, 53 students are enroled at the preschool. Record suggests its programming is less regimented than what is found at Montessori schools. “This is a really nice com-

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Beaches Co-operative Playschool president Jennie Record takes a break from class with her son, Sam, who turns 3 later this month and is enrolled at the school. plement [to Montessori] because it lets kids be kids, and play-based learning, there’s a ton of merit to it,” she explained. The playschool’s curriculum is constantly changing. Every two weeks, the preschool’s teachers switch up the programming. One example of play-

based learning would be setting up a little dishwashing station. It may not sound like much, but setting up a container of soapy water can get the children excited—and learning. “They experience something we have in real life, but for them it’s exciting because they’re not to wash

the dishes at home,” she says. “They get to learn by experiencing, and it’s just really neat.” “The teachers create these situations for kids to explore, investigate, and challenge themselves,” says Record, whose son Sam joined her at a class last week.

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Police Beat ONLINE SHOPPING has led to a rise in mail theft, Toronto Police are warning. Mail carriers have had their bags stolen. Sometimes thieves will follow delivery vehicles so they can steal packages right after they have been dropped off. Toronto Police have noticed an uptick in these kinds of crimes when Amazon has a sale. Sometimes the crime is related to identity theft. If someone has stolen your identity, they can place online orders in your name, wait for them to arrive at your address, and meet the carrier using ID to receive what they have ordered. Police recommend tracking shipments, being alert when

POLICE ARE also advising cyclists and motorists to be aware of their surroundings as the warmer weather brings increased cycling traffic to local roads. Police recommend motorists give cyclists room. They also note that both motorists and cyclists need to obey road rules. Cyclists in particular should be aware of potholes, and are advised to wear hel-

THERE HAS been a recent issue with rave-style parties in the city’s parks, police say. Parties have been promoted online via social media, and those who show up have then been robbed of tech devices, such as cell phones and iPods. Police are requesting that if Beach residents notice large groups of teens showing up at a city park, they contact police. Overdoses and heavy intoxication have been observed at these parties, and police are advising party attendees to call an ambulance if they see either occuring.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Munni Subhani honoured

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News Briefs FLANNEL PJS and fuzzy slippers will take over the boardwalk on Saturday, May 5, when the Pajama Mom Beach Run sets off from the Leuty Lifeguard Station to raise funds for the East Toronto Post-Partum Adjustment Program. Starting from the Leuty at 10 a.m., moms will run as a united group along the boardwalk to join up with their waiting families and friends at Carter’s Landing. Brunch will be available from 11 a.m. - $25 for adults, $12 for kids, and free for kids 3 and under. Everyone is welcome to wear their pjs. For entry info, visit gofundme.com/pajamamombeachrun

With Beaches—East York MPP Arthur Potts (left) in attendance, the local volunteer was handed the Ontario Volunteer Service Award. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

55 DIVISION Police will hold their annual Community Police Day on Saturday, May 12, at Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E., from noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Get a close-up look at a police vehicle, watch a bike rodeo, get information about bike safety, enjoy some BBQ treats and listen to live music, all for free.

Local volunteer wins Ontario award By Josh Sherman

ANOTHER BEACHER has been honoured for their continued volunteer work in the community. Munni Subhani has received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award, which the provincial government’s website (ontario. ca) says “recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.” She received the award on April 18 at the Grover Pub (676 Kingston Rd.).“The last thing I think is of getting something, but it’s nice sometimes to get a pat on your back,” Subhani, a member of the Toronto Netralya Lion’s Club, laughed. “It’s a lot I’ve done.” Through her volunteer work, she has helped raise money for SickKids and CNIB, an organization dedicated to helping those with vision issues. She is also a Better Living Health Centre board member who has created a fitness program for seniors. Close to 200 seniors take part in the program, which teaches a “healing dance,” at various locations. Why does Subhani volunteer? “In your whole days work, or whole

week, if you take out a little bit of time and share what you have, suddenly you realize that means a lot,” she said. “That comes from a family tradition,” she added. In fact, Subhani’s volunteer work dates back to her childhood in her native Bangladesh. Her family ran an orphanage, where she learned the values she has today. “What you have, just share,” she said. “I think we never had food alone at home. There was a big table, and whoever came had food,” she reminisced of her childhood. And this is not her first time Subhani’s work has been recognized. Previously as an ESL teacher, she was given the “Night of Solidarity with Survivors of Torture” award. On May 5, join Subhani at the Lions Gala for Sight 2018, a fundraiser promoting Indigenous eye health. The event takes place at 6 p.m. at the Avani Event Centre (8400 Jane St.) in Vaughan. “The 5th of May is a big event,” said Subhani. “The proceeds will be donated to make an eye centre for the Indigenous people,” she explained. For more information, call (416) 691-8989 or email munniafzal@hotmail.com

Beaches Mental Wellness goes west By Josh Sherman

BEACH RESIDENT Jason Balgopal is expanding Beaches Mental Wellness, the local support group he first started up here in January 2015. Beaches Mental Wellness meets each Tuesday 7-8 p.m. at Community Centre 55 (96 Main St.). With Riverside Mental Wellness, Balgopal is bringing the Beach initiative’s confidential drop-in meetings to a new neighbourhood to the west, starting Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (765 Queen St. E.). “It’s a free peer-to-peer group where people come and after brief introductions can talk about anything on their mind,” explained Balgopal, 2017 Beach Citizen of the Year.

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Jason Balgopal founded Beaches Mental Wellness in 2015, and now he’s bringing the program to Riverside.

The initiative provides a place for people to talk about issues so they don’t have to constantly discuss them with family and friends, which can be straining on relationships, he sug-

gested. The decision to set up in Riverside, near Broadview Avenue, was based on more than one factor, Balgopal said. Where available space was located was one and

need stemming from all the development in the area was another. “There really isn’t any comparable supports in that neighbourhood,” he said. There may be more locations in the future, as Balgopal noted how the model is scalable and could be set up anywhere. “As long as we’ve got space and people that are willing we can run it,” he added. Balgopal has previously told Beach Metro that the mental wellness group was inspired by his own depression issues. “One of the things I found as I was going through that process—and as I was getting to a better place in my life towards the end of 2014—was that there were no supports in the community that were readily accessible,” said Balgopal last summer.

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Jane’s Walks JANE’S WALKS, honouring the legacy of urban activist Jane Jacobs, will wend their ways through neighbourhoods across the city on the weekend of May 5 and 6. Here are some local strolls to get your started. Saturday The Death and Life of Upper Midway, led by Stephen Wickens, explores the geography and economic history of the East Danforth. Start at the south side of Danforth and Morton Road at 10 a.m. and end at the Linsmore Tavern at noon. Explore Toronto’s “Accidental Wilderness” is led by Jane Michener. Start at the Tommy Thompson Park Nature Centre at 10 a.m. and find out how cities can create urban wilderness spaces. The walk will end at 1 p.m. back at the Nature Centre. The Path to Park Privatization, led by Adam Smith, takes a look back at the history of The Beach in light of recent issues surrounding private control of public parks, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the west side of the Balmy Beach Club. The walk ends at 2:30 p.m. at Carter’s Landing. Condo Development in the Beach, Smith’s second walk of the day, discusses OMB decisions and the province’s growth plan. Meet at 1960 Queen St. E. (at Kenilworth Ave.) at 3 p.m. and walk along Queen to Woodbine for a 4 p.m. finish. Sunday Birchcliff, Rosetta McClain and the Bluffs, led by Lucille Yates, talks about the history of the area and formation of the Scarborough Bluffs. Meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Birchmount Road and Kingston Road and end at Kingston Road and Glen Everest Road at noon. Public Art on Kingston Road in the Beach, led by Adam Smith, starts at 1 Hannaford St. at 2 p.m. and takes a stroll through the public art on Kingston Road, ending at 2:45 p.m. at Victoria Park Avenue. At 3:15 p.m., Smith takes participants to Queen Street for Public Art on Queen Street in The Beach, starting at 3:15 at Neville Park Boulevard and ending at Lee Avenue at 4:30 p.m. For more walks and more details, visit janeswalk.org

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

BEACH METRO NEWS

Art Scene LOCAL ARTISTS and artisans are opening the doors to their homes and workshops this weekend – May 4 to 6 – for the spring version of the Beach Studio Tour. This self-guided tour has been a popular neighbourhood fixture for over 20 years. This year, two dozen artists will be showcasing paintings, photography, weaving, jewellery, baskets, sculpture and more at 15 locations. Refreshments will be offered at each venue. Tour times are 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For information about the artists and to plan your itinerary, visit beachstudiotour.ca YELLOW HOUSE Gallery, 921 Kingston Rd., is putting out a call for artist submissions for its annual Canada Day exhibit Canada 151: A Celebration of Canadian Art. Participating artists will receive a unique 5” x 10” wood panel on which to create their own piece of Canadiana. Only 151 boards will be handed out, and artists can purchase as many as they wish. Entry fee is $30 per piece and includes one panel. An opening day reception will be held Friday, June 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and the show runs to August 5. The deadline for registration and board pickup is June 1. For more details, “BART” by Melissa Wakefield visit yellowhousegallery.ca The gallery is currently hosting The Kingdom, a collection of new oil paintings by Melissa Wakefield. On her website, Wakefield writes, “I hope to engage the viewer with my paintings through colour and subject matter. Recently I have been exploring images of wildlife that seem alone in their surroundings. The use of negative space gives this illusion and also creates a sense of a happening.” The show runs until May 31. Visit melissawakefield.com to see her work.

AT THE Porch Light, 982 Kingston Rd., Kerry Hayes’ presents Random Acts of Vision. Hayes has spent 35 years creating images to promote movies such as The Shape of Water and Spotlight. His CONTACT show runs from May 1 to 31 with an opening reception Sunday, May 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. scotiabankcontactphoto.com/2018/open-exhibition/theporch-light-random-acts-of-vision. BEACH PHOTOGRAPHER Kimberley Spencer has had an eduring love for horses since childhood. Her photos of The Iconic Mustang will be shown at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E., from May 3 to 27, with an opening reception on Thursday, May 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m., and also by chance and by appointment. Visit kimberleyspencer.com or studio888.ca for more information. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE Toronto, a group of divorce professionals who focus on resolving family law issues out of court, will hold Art Bash 2018, a gala fundraiser for SickKids Hospital and The Medical Psychiatry Alliance, on Wednesday, May 9, at Daniels Spectrum / Toronto Artscape, 585 Dundas St. E., from 6 to 10 p.m. Six artists from Art Battle Canada will go head-to-head to create 12 canvasses for live auction. There will also be a silent auction and special guests. Tickets are $125, and can be purchased at collaborativepracticetoronto.com GERRARD ART Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E., presents Total Shift Show, new paintings by Matt Wood. As Wood says, “At first the Shift in the Shift Show was just a chance to get a joke in. Then it was about materials: I’ve recently moved from working almost exclusively on plywood to mixing in some pieces on canvas. It has been an adventure transitioning to the bounce and life that canvas has, and it has brought me back to working more with brushes; they just get along so well.” His show runs until May 13.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

In My Opinion

‘Poetry is the language of the heart’ Kate Marshall Flaherty Toronto representitive The League of Canadian Poets

APRIL 26 was Poem in Your Pocket Day across Canada, and what a day! It is a day to get poetry out into the world, to make it accessible, inspiring and community-building, too. My poem, ‘Sel’, was one of 20 poems chosen this year —what an honour! You can see the powerful Canadian poems made into postcards illustrated by artist Megan Fides, as well as American poets’ poetry and ideas for celebrating and spreading

poetry online at poets.ca. Beach Metro’s photographer/reporter, Josh Sherman, followed me to Notre Dame High School, where we visited Caroline O’Connor’s Grade 11 English class. She had prepared them well, with handouts of the entire PIYP Day poems. “Poetry is the language of the heart,” I said. “It distils feelings and images that are both personal and universal.” As Mary Oliver says, “It is not so much what the words say, as how they make you feel …” Next I went to local café, Grinder on Main (126 Main St.), just south of Gerrard, where owners James and Trish Feistner were busy

making coffee and breakfasts. There was Natalia sitting outside with her coffee and a wagon with two tots. She said someone had already given her a poem for her pocket! The toddlers reached for a poem, and some bikers tucked poems into their shorts, to read after their rides. Following that, I headed to the Toronto Public Library’s Main Street and Beaches branches, where I handed out and read poems to anyone looking for books to peruse. I then moved on to hand out poems to people who were enjoying the sun on the boardwalk and

Kew park. One elderly woman recited a part of Leonard Cohen’s Anthem about “the crack that lets the light in.” I was impressed! Remember that lyrics can be poetry too! On the streetcar, handing out poems initiated conversation with a new Canadian couple, who loved to read poetry in their own language back home in Bangladesh. I continued on, spending a little time at a Tim Horton’s location. One woman told me that having a poem read to her was a lovely way to take her mind off the waiting. Another person said it took his mind off of the pain. I saw posts from around Canada

celebrating PIYP Day: tweets from the Griffin Trust to high schools; films about pocket poems from a Nova Scotia café to a North Bay daycare; pictures of people with poems tucked into pockets, pants, hats and tacked onto corkboards. It was a joy to see the connections poetry makes. There is one thing that I didn’t get to do: fold a poem into a paper airplane and sail it through an unsuspecting person’s window. What fun! Maybe next year... Kate Marshall Flaherty’s poem “Sel” appears on Page 17.

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Thank-you, Gene—for all that you do I WAS one of the people in the very large crowd who went to the ceremony to mark the naming of Gene Domagala Laneway and to the celebration that followed at Community Centre 55. As a local resident I have taken some of his walks where he shares his knowledge and stories about the history of the neighbourhood.

Some years ago I stopped Gene in the park one day to ask his opinion about a portrait that was discovered buried under piles of old insulation in the attic of our house and persuaded him to come and take a look at our ‘Attic Boy’. I was thrilled at finding the drawing but puzzled as the picture is dated 1856 and we believe our house was built circa 1915. Could this young lad in a sailor suit have been a relative of the first people who lived our house? It is a mystery and although Gene was not able to know the answer he kindly gave his time and shared my enthusiasm for the portrait. ‘Attic Boy’ is no longer under piles of old cut up newspapers. He is framed and protected with glass. We think of him as one of our guardian angels – keeping us happy and safe in a place we love so much. Thank you Gene for all that you do.

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The unofficial mayor of the Beach, Gene Domagala (centre left), at his laneway naming April 21.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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A Mother’s Love Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca

other’s love for her children has a long history. It is this love that we celebrate on Mother’s Day, usually with a family member or members entertaining their mother with special treats. This year, I would like to feature a tantalizing square sent overseas to loved ones during The Great War. The historic cooks at Fort York (yes, Fort York has historic cooks who research, test and re-create recipes of the past for special events held at the Fort or to sell in Fort York’s museum store) have been working on a new cookbook, which will come out Summer 2018, available in book stores, through Amazon and Fort York’s museum store. One of the volunteers, Mark Anthony D’Aguilar, has researched an irresistible hard tack recipe which is here for you to enjoy with your Mother over a cup of tea. Although the name, ‘hard tack’ does not sound enticing, this version quickly became a favourite among the volunteers who were only too happy to sample variations as they tested and re-tested recipes for the new cookbook. Wishing all Mothers a very special day as they sample this treat from the past!

Hard Tack Here in Mark’s words is the background to the recipe followed by an easy to make, easy to transport and very easy to eat teatime treat: “This recipe submitted by Mrs. James Gairdner for Aunt Hanna’s Cook Book is a perfect example of a homemade recipe sent to a family member serving overseas. This recipe made me wonder, who was this woman? And to whom was she sending this gift?

“This recipe made me

wonder, who was this woman? And to whom was she sending this gift? After searching First World War Canada in military records, I found copies of an Officer’s Declaration Paper dated March 16, 1917 and an Attestation Paper from April 20, 1915, for James Arthur Gairdner. These papers included his next of kin who he listed as his mother, Mrs. James Gairdner, of 338 Wellesley St., Toronto. (Her address was in Ward 2 Toronto, where Aunt Hanna’s Cook Book was compiled.) Searching birth records revealed that

James Arthur Gairdner was born on July 23, 1893, the youngest of four children, of parents James Gairdner and Selena Whiteside. He enlisted in 1915, went overseas as part of the 12th Regiment, York Rangers and in 1916 was wounded. Lt. James Arthur Gairdner recovered at the Perkins Bull Convalescent Hospital for Canadian Officers, on Putney Heath, England. There he met and later married a Canadian Volunteer Aid Detachment (VAD) Nurse from Toronto, Ontario named Norma Ecclestone Smith. When the war ended late in 1918, Major (James Arthur was promoted to Major in 1916.) and Mrs. Gairdner settled in Oakville, Ontario. Like many of the officers that served in and survived the Great War, James Arthur Gairdner became a successful businessman and philanthropist who established the Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital and Gairdner Foundation. The mother of this very successful man, Selena Whiteside Gairdner, has left us her recipe for Hard Tack, a sweet reminder of the love a mother sent in a package overseas to her only son during the Great War. What a wonderful taste from home.”

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1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (1 mL) baking powder 1 cup (250 mL) packed, chopped dates 1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts 1 cup (125 mL) icing sugar Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line 9 inch (23 cm) square cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and egg until smooth and light in colour. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add the dates and walnuts to flour mixture, tossing well to separate the pieces of date. Scrape the egg mixture over the date mixture and stir to mix well. Spread the batter evenly over the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 – 22 minutes. Let cool for about 7 -10 minutes in the pan on a rack. Transfer the hard tack to a cutting board. Cut into 32 even pieces; using a sieve, dust the hard tack liberally with icing sugar on top and bottom of square. Store in cake tin. Makes 32 pieces.

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Community Calendar MAY 4-6: Beach Studio Tour, Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.6 p.m. Visit 15 locations to see the work of two dozen local artists. Info: beachstudiotour.ca MAY 4-6: Janes Walks. Info: janeswalk.org MAY 5: Eyes of Alice – The Ultimate Alice Cooper Experience at Oakridge Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 73, 2 Robinson Ave. (Danforth Ave. near Danforth Rd.), 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets $20 advance, available at the clubroom bar, or $25 at the door. The Legion doors open every Tuesday to Saturday at noon. Hurry and get your tickets. MAY 5: Pajama Mom Beach Run along the boardwalk, starting from the Leuty Lifeguard Station at 10 a.m. to Carter’s Landing for brunch at 11 a.m. with families, spouses, kids, friends (brunch cost: $25 adults, $12 kids, 3 and under eat for free. Moms in pajamas will run as a united group, in support of the East Toronto Postpartum Adjustment Program. Everyone is welcome to wear their pajamas. Info: www. gofundme.com/pajamamombeachrun MAY 8: Live Jazz at Salty Dog Bar & Grill, 1980 Queen St. E., 7-10 p.m. Jake Koffman sax, Bernie Senensky piano, Jim Vivian bass, Greg Pilo drums. No cover. Info: 416-849-5064 MAY 9: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (and Markham Rd.) at 7 p.m. “Growing Herbs for Cooking, Medicine and Good Looks” by Expert Koidu Sulev of Richters Herbs. Refreshments included. Mini Flower Show. Guests welcome. Info: www.gardenontario.org MAY 12: The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (Queen St. E.), 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets $25 may be purchased in advance at the church office by calling 416-691-2222 or emailing staidan@eol.ca MAY 12: Scarborough Bluffs Sailing Club Open House at Brimley Road South, at the lake (follow the signs), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Part of Ontario Sailing “Get Out on the Water 2018”. Sailboat rides, BBQ. See our Sailing School. Info: www.sailingclub.on.ca, 416-676-7203 MAY 12: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale at Historic Campbell House Farm, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Enter from parking lot of 3600 Kingston Rd. (and Markham Rd.). Excellent bargains on members’ plants. Garden tools. Beautiful hanging baskets for Mother’s Day. Gardening advice and more. Info: www.gardenontario.org MAY 12: Community Police Day, hosted by 55 Division, at Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E., noon-3 p.m. rain or shine. Bike safety, bike rodeo, police vehicles, BBQ, music. Free. MAY 12: Clothing & Electronics Collection Drive at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine. Proceeds to CC55 programs. Please erase personal info from devices before dropping them off. For complete list of items: Cameron 416-691-1113, cameron@centre55.com MAY 12, 13, 19-21: Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser at 14 Lyall Ave. (Main & Kingston Rd. area), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Michael Erdman and Cantemus Singers hold their annual sale of garden perennials to raise funds for the Emergency Food Bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Regent Park, part of the Daily Bread Food Bank network. Over a thousand well-grown garden perennials are sold at reasonable prices. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca MAY 15: General Meeting and Spring Flower Show at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., refreshments 7:15 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Sean James, “Looks Good Enough to Eat! Permaculture: Living Off Your Land. Sean will give creative solutions for city yards, allowing you to grow food and keep it ornamental. Free to Beach Garden Society Members. Cost to visitors $10. Join the Society ($15 for Seniors and $20 for others) and get the September meeting with Paul Zammit free! Spring Flower Show - Members bring in your horticultural entries and floral designs from 6:45 to 7:15. See April

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10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. JUNE 2: Spring Carnival at St John’s Catholic School, 780 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bouncy castles, bake sale, raffle baskets, arts and crafts, Lego table, BBQ, and photo booth. Info: www.stjohnparents.ca JUNE 5: Community Centre 55 Annual General Meeting at CC55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m. You are hereby notified that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Community Centre 55 will be held on Tuesday June 5th, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017; to receive our Program report; and to fill one vacancy on the Board of Management. For additional information, please contact Debbie Visconti, Executive Director, Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 ext 225 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.beachesmentalwellness.com TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 TUESDAYS: SENIORS WALKING CLUB, starting at Main Station, 9 a.m. Bring some pocket money for lunch. •May 1 – Don Valley Evergreen Brickworks Stroll •May 8 – King East Design Stroll •May 15 – No Walking Club. Info: evonne@centre55.com, 416-691-1113 FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH until June: Eucharistic Adoration at St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd. Everyone is invited for an hour long Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration at 7 p.m. in the church. The Eucharist will be displayed in the beautiful sunburst monstrance. This is a time where we watch and wait, where we remain silent in His Presence and where we open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. Info: stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca or 416-698-1106 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 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. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. Program ends May 18. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) May 7, 14 •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) May 8 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) May 1, 15 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) May 2, 9, 16 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) until May 17 inclusive •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) until May 18 inclusive. Info: 416-691-6869 MAY AT STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (at foot of Spruce Hill). The Iconic Mustang – Photography by Kimberley Spencer. Show runs May 3 – 27. Opening reception is May 3, 6-8:30 p.m. Kim is also a participant in the Contact Photography Festival. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 1619 Queen St. E. •Thursdays: Walking Group,10-11 am. Join us Thursday mornings for an outdoor walk with light stretching or playful activities. A friendly, gentle way to get moving. No registration required. This program is free. To learn more about the group, please call Zari Atai 416-778-5805 x222 •Tuesdays:

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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What Makes a Good Wine Judge? Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein

ver wonder what makes a good wine judge? Usually folks in the wine trade like winemakers, wine growers, sensory scientists, wine educators, wine journalists and wine agents are utilized as judges because wine is what they do and have a pretty good handle on what it’s all about. However, even within this exclusive group of professionals, not all make good judges. All wines in competition are tasted blind, so the judges don’t know exactly what they are tasting. Some superficial information might be provided like varietal content or wine style. So exactly what makes a good wine judge? A good knowledge of wine is a great start. This is the absolute basic requirement for someone to become a judge. Next would be a decent palate. Some people simply have a natural ability for this. Others, because they are in the industry, develop it over time. Still others can learn it by taking wine courses, joining wine-tasting clubs or simply through lots of experience tasting different wines. The next

important criteria would be objectivity. Human beings are all different and it’s only natural we like and dislike certain things. However, when it comes to wine judging, the judge must leave subjectivity out of the process. In other words, if a judge doesn’t like fino Sherry, for instance, he or she should still be able to recognize what a good example is. Also key is a judge’s ability to explain the reasoning behind a given score. Why he or she liked or didn’t like a wine! It’s one of the backbones of the whole process.

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Another factor that makes a good wine judge is consistency of scoring. Many wine competitions will present the exact same wine to a judge numerous flights down the road or even another day to see

how consistent they are in scoring it. Bottle variation and defects aside, if a particular judge gives the same wine a gold medal one time through and no medal at all the next time through, their judging ability is questionable and they may not be asked back to judge again. Finally, a taster’s personality can play a huge role. Many competitions allow for their judges on a particular panel to discuss a certain wine before the final scores are submitted. So if a particular judge or two are missing something in a wine that affects the overall score, they might alter their score by taking a second look at the wine. Judges who are inclusive and listen to other judges’ comments are welcome. Those who are exclusive and think that their score is the ultimate and won’t budge are usually not asked back as they tend to be a disruptive influence. Here are some other general rules about good judging. A judge should always focus and judge only the wine in the glass before them. They should avoid second-guessing himself or herself, as first impressions are usually most accurate. When tasting a lot of wines, endurance should be developed. All wines should be judged on quality, no other criteria. They should

use specific and definable words and avoid jargon and shorthand. Judges should accentuate the positive aspects of a wine, not the negative. Now you know what makes a good wine judge. Certain places in the world offer courses in becoming a wine judge like the American Wine Society and the Australian Wine Research Institute. Other competitions may simply offer testing to see if you qualify.

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Michael J. Fox: Back to the Past Bernie Fletcher “If 30 years ago these two Canadians knew they would be working in the Oval Office, they would have been on better behaviour. Thanks Kiefer.” Michael J. Fox on Instagram

ong-time friends Michael J. Fox and Kiefer Sutherland are back in Canada starring together on Designated Survivor (Wed. 10 p.m. on CTV). Fox plays a wily lawyer who is investigating White House leaks and butting heads with President Kirkman (Sutherland). The pair have reunited thirty years after Bright Lights, Big City (1988). Fox recently said this was “a chance to reconnect...It was really great to work with Kiefer again. Time has been better to him than it has been to me...He was a fun kid, lots of hot hijinks, so now to see him in this role, this wise, sage, calm guy, this diplomat, it’s just amazing.” (Good Morning America, April 18) Early in their careers, Fox was cast as the nice, easy-going boy next door (Family Ties 1982-1989, Back to the Future 1985), while Sutherland usually played sinister, edgy, bad boys (Stand by Me, 1986). They became two of the most popular TV and movie stars. On his mantle Fox has five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes and a Grammy. Sutherland won acclaim as Jack Bauer on 24 with an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Besides being proud Canadians, the two

share a passion for hockey, guitar-playing, working hard and contributing to worthy causes. Both moved around a lot as kids. Fox was an ‘army brat’ who lived all over Canada. When Sutherland’s actor parents broke up, he lived with his mom, Shirley Douglas, in Crescent Town just north of the Danforth. With early fame came wild times. Sutherland has been known to dive onto Christmas trees, while Fox once told Rolling Stone, “Being Canadian I never met a beer I didn’t like.” Fox has been sober for decades. If we hopped into that DeLorean from Back to the Future, we could travel back in time to the early 1980s when Fox was a struggling actor. In only his second film, Class of 1984 (1982), he was credited as Michael Fox. His real middle initial is’A’ for Andrew, but he thought ‘J’ sounded better. The ‘J’ is the only phony thing about him. With the tagline, “Is this the future?,” Class of 1984 is a more violent update of 1955s Blackboard Jungle with hapless educators trying to control unruly students. One teacher even pulls out a gun in class. What could possibly go wrong with that?? Scenes were filmed at Ashbridge’s Bay and Main Street’s Police Station Number 10 (later 55 Division) before the building became Community Centre 55 in 1975. The station was also used as a location for Black Christmas (1974). Horror and exploitation films were popular in those Canadian tax shelter years. Prom Nigh (1980) featured a scene above the Bluffs, but the scariest sight was Leslie Nielson disco dancing. Continued on Page 15

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ON A grey-and-drizzly Wednesday afternoon, the club room at Crescent Town Club is full of colour. Clad in bright sarees of blue, green, and red, four women dance across the front of the room before an audience of about 50, most of whom are over 50. They are mostly members of the Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors’ Bengali program, and they are here to ring in the Bengali New Year, also known as Pohela Boishak. The national holiday in Bangladesh is typically celebrated on April 14, but due to flooding from the ice storm, the Crescent Town festivities were pushed back to April 25. Asma Ferdousy, who volunteers with the Bengali program, mixed two cultures with her musical performance. Western instruments like guitar and keyboard backed her Bengali vocals. “We celebrate the special food,” said Ferdousy of the New Year. “This is our culture.” A traditional dish of hilsa fish, rice, and dahl was served.

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Salina Khan has been a member of the group for eight years, or “from the beginning.” She said, “This is our social cultural big event.” Her favourite part? “Everything,” she replied, adding it makes her feel like home back in Bangladesh. The event is one of several that the South Riverdale Community Health Centre offers through the Harmony Hall Bengali program. “We need some recreation,” said Khan. “We are really quite happy.” David Livingston-Lowe, manager of the South Rivderdale centre, spoke to the importance of the program, which complements similar Tamil, Chinese and English programs. “For probably the majority of our seniors that I’ve spoken to, they have a sense of community, a home away from home,” he said, noting many live here in Crescent Town. “This also gives them a chance to speak their own language, meet others who are going through similar situations,” he added.

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Horticultural Matters

Cactus have their place in Ontario Steven Chadwick is a professional gardener, horticulturist, and long-time Beach resident

f you’re looking for unusual and interesting native plants to add to the perennial garden this spring, how about growing a cactus? If you think growing cacti as a perennial in Canada is an impossible and crazy idea, you might be right. But there is one cactus species called Eastern prickly pear (opuntia humifusa) that can not only survive our harsh winters, it is also one of our strangest and most unlikely native plants, and one that has been quietly growing in the wilds of Ontario for thousands of years. Like many other members of the ‘I didn’t know that grew here’ group of plants which include such Ontario exotics as paw-paws, pitcher plants, and wild orchids, the North American range of the prickly pear cactus is extensive, stretching from the Great Lakes all the way down to Florida, into Texas and across the border to Mexico where the edible pads and fruit of this tough little cacti are treated as a valuable cash crop that rivals the economic impact of potatoes. Unfortunately, what might be a tasty treat for some has left a bad taste in the mouths of residents in some semi-tropical areas of the world. In parts of North Eastern Australia it has become such an invasive and aggressive noxious weed that it has earned it the title of ‘green devil’.

Here in Ontario there is no danger of our native cactus running rampant across the countryside. The plants have enough stress enduring our bone chilling winters, habitat erosion, human interference and competition with non-native hooligans such as knapweed, dog-strangling vine and garlic mustard. As a result, prickly pear is on the Ontario Species at Risk list of indigenous plants and is in imminent danger of disappearing, with the few remaining colonies growing in the wild making their last stand on the shoreline of Lake Erie and the sandy dunes and spits in Point Pelee and Long Point. They may be fighting a losing battle struggling to grow in their natural habitat but there are ornamental cultivated plants that can sometimes be found in well-stocked garden centers that appreciate the unusual, so there is an opportunity to add this unique and prickly succulent to the garden collection. Like all other cactus species, they need full sun, blazing heat, and a dry well-drained sandy soil although they

will tolerate short periods of abnormally wet weather during establishment and the occasional torrential downpour throughout the growing season. In mid-summer attractive yellow flowers form on the fleshy round pads followed by fruit that is – you guessed it – the shape of a small pear. When colder temperatures arrive in late fall, the foliage turns a wrinkled pale green and plays dead in the middle of a harsh winter. This withered appearance lasts well into spring and often causes some gardeners to pitch their plant into the compost bin. But with patience, its foliage will slowly regain its deep green colour and magically resurrect itself when warm summer weather arrives. Of course, for looks and dramatic impact these compact little shrubs are never going to compete with those giant ‘hands up or I’ll shoot’ saguaro cacti that populate the cowboy landscapes of John Ford westerns, but their spiny paddles will definitely add a bit of desert ambiance when planted near more common succulents like yucca, sempervivum (hens and chicks) and varieties of sedum. They are sometimes cultivated in high-end public parks and if you want to see an example, there is a prickly pear cactus in Rosetta McClain Gardens that has been happily weathering our winters for many years in the small perennial display just east of the top end of the rose garden.

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Toronto locations turn up in many productions Continued from Page 11 Police Station 10 was built in 1911. One of the officers who patrolled the beat was Glover Boyd, father of the infamous bank robber, Edwin Alonzo Boyd. The younger Boyd wasn’t the only rebellious youth of his day. We may think of our parents and grandparents as law-abiding, church-going, tea drinkers in Toronto the Good, but did you know that one of the biggest riots in our history took place right here in the Beach on Queen Street East and outside the Main Street Police Station? Young people were restless at the end of the war. On Halloween night in 1945, a huge crowd on Queen turned hijinks into violence, throwing rocks, smashing windows and starting fires on the streetcar tracks. Police arrested two ringleaders, but a mob marched up to Main Street and tried to storm the police station in an effort to free them. Police and firemen trained fire hoses on the swarming crowd that eventually dispersed, but not before 13 arrests, injuries and broken windows. Newspaper headlines blared, “MOB SWARMS POLICE STATION” and “TURN HOSES ON 7000 RIOTERS.” The Back to the Future trilogy made Fox a huge star. In one sequel set in 2015 a rich, sleazy bully runs everything.

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As if that could ever happen! What next? Jack Bauer (24) as President? Fox was in Toronto (with scenes at Woodbine Beach) starring in Life with Mikey (1993) just after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991. Fox was told that he would soon be unable to work, yet here he is 27 years later. Established in 2000, the Michael J. Fox Foundation has raised over $750 million for research. Fox believes, “We have the answers within us somewhere.” Time flies...especially if you have a DeLorean. Can you believe ‘Marty McFly’ (Fox) is turning 57 on June 9? Fox is still energetic and an inspiration to us all. For all his popularity and charity work, he would say his greatest achievement is his family of wife Tracy Pollan and his four children. Survivor is becoming more like 24 than The West Wing. For one episode a villa was built near the beach at Bluffers’ Park in Scarborough complete with palm trees and surly Cuban rebels chasing Maggie Q. under the bluffs. Toronto has doubled for unusual places on screen, including Tokyo and Tehran, but pretending to be tropical Cuba is a first. Of course, it’s all make-believe like the newly hawkish President sending missiles against a small country. Oh wait, that is too close to reality.

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Beach Memories

A walk into East Toronto’s past Gene Domagala

n our last issue I asked what you wanted to know about our area. I received some interesting questions and I hoped I was able to answer them for you. One question asked what about Historic Walks? Well, dear readers, I will be doing six historic walks. The first one will be starting at Danforth and Main on the northwest corner at Hope United Church on Saturday May 19th at 1 p.m. This is a very historic place although it was a controversial area at one time because north of the Danforth was the New Market Race Track, scene of the 1868 Queens Plate. At the race there were 5,000 people in attendance along with mounted soldiers as well as the high and mighty of society and politics. Barbra Myrvold of the East Toronto and Beach Historical Society has written a history about this race track. We would like to have the city place a historical plaque on this site. On the walk I will talk about the different buildings on this important corner – the bank, the funeral parlour, the Aberdeen curling rink, etc. Then we will proceed down Main Street (which was originally named Dawes Road) southward to talk about the largest railroad marshalling yards in Canada and included the largest Round house. The marshalling yards were

originally owned and run by the Grand Trunk Railroad. Later it was absorbed by the Canadian National R.R.. It was originally known as York Station and now it is the site of the GO station. We will take time to note some of the interesting houses in the area including the Ideal Theatre and the Ulster Temple. This area was a thriving town known as East Toronto. In its heyday, it boasted 5,000 inhabitants. It also had the Grand Trunk YMCA, as well as the area’s first hospital and library which were situated near the present Ted Reeve Arena. I will talk about the largest bakery in the area, Snells Bakery, and the first farmers market located at the northwest corner of Main and Gerrard. We will visit two of the area’s churches, Calvary Baptist and St. Saviours. We will then walk along the first heritage conservation district in the area, Lyall Avenue. We will note the first location of Malvern High School along with Kimberley School and the Main Street public library. The walk will end up at Community Centre 55 which with the Fire Hall are both historic sites. You have to pay attention because there will be a question on where Morton’s Grove an East Toronto railroad known from 18881908 was located. All are welcome. There will be special guests on our walk. This walk will answer some of your main questions about Newmarket Race Track and East Toronto. A list about oncoming historic walks will be in the next edition of the Beach Metro News.

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Local poet Kate Marshall Flaherty hands out her poem “Sel” on April 26 for Poem in Your Pocket Day. Read the poem in the column to the right.

Residents of one of the youngest neighbourhoods in the Beach celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up the area around their newly occupied condo development, The Southwood, located at 630 and 665 Kingston Road. Southwood resident Shauma Thom decided to organize the event to help everyone get to know one another and to build some community spirit. Real Comeau (shown with his wife Linda) said that the clean up was old hat for him as he has a habit of picking up trash around the buildings every couple of days. Clean Toronto Together events were also held in seven area parks including Ashbridges Bay Park, East Toronto Athletic Field, Glen Stewart Park, Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Kew Gardens, Monarch Park and Woodbine Beach.

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GARRY M. CASS

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls

416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca

Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

416-691-3700

Queen and Hammersmith

MY 47TH YEAR WINNING CRIMINAL CASES!

CRIMINAL LAWYER * Call for free advice *

690-0000 Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

647-963-2743 Arif@alibhailaw.com

CHIROPRACTORS

Janet D’Arcy

Hills, Salah LLP

Family Law & Estate Planning We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn, LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law)

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

662 Broadview Ave. t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

416-916-7122

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Kristina Pearsal, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

www.urbancalm.ca 416-698-3157

Open Saturdays

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan

Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

416-698-5861 John H.

BJARNASON, D.C. Chiropractor

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

416-694-2868 DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

416-699-5320 • Free Parking BEACHES WELLNESS CENTRE

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractic &

Registered Massage Therapy 2130 Queen Street East

416-698-7070

Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

Peter J. Salah

www.therapylounge.ca

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

416 690-6257

577 Kingston Road, Suite 207 Tel: 416-693-2733 www.lawyerinthebeach.com

647-693-6221

Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates

DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca

Snider & DiGregorio

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

Call for a free consultation!

Susan T. Dixon, B.A., M.S.W., LL.B. FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

416-690-5185

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Barrister & Solicitor

FAMILY LAW OFFICE

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

THERAPY LOUNGE

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

Shelly Pereira

Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT

Arif Alibhai

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

647-360-9519 blake@lifeplanninglaw.ca

416-690-6257 ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN Stephen G. King, Architect B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SE RVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Versatech

Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

BUILDING PERMITS Kirk Houseplans Co. 647-859-4232

• Architectural Floor Plans • Interior Structural • Basements - Beam & Posts • Walk-Outs - Decks (Competitive Fees)

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

FUNERAL SERVICES

647-317-6017

eco Cremation &

Animal Chiropractor

Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.

Burial Services Inc.

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca

Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!

PLEASE NOTE:

416-423-2289

Dr. Alex Peplow CHIROPRACTOR A.R.T. 1906 Queen St. E. 416-457-6472 MASSAGE THERAPY www.advanced approachesmassage.com

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Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

2196 Gerrard St. E. 416.698.1164

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

BEACH METRO NEWS

Sports

We Buy, Trade and Consign New and Used Sporting Goods 2488 Gerrard St. E. | 416-690-0666 www.playitagainsportsscarborough.com

Celebrating our 25th year!

PHOTO: ROBERT BRUNTON

The semi-professional Toronto Hustle cycling team in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Joe Martin Stage Race.

Local cycling team gearing up By Josh Sherman

UPPER BEACHER Brad Bradford was late to the game.He didn’t take up competitive cycling until he was nearly 30. That didn’t stop him from forming a formidable team, though.“I saw that there was a need for a team that identified with the city,” he said. “I saw there was a

need for a program where we could take Canada’s next generation of developing riders and take them to the biggest races in North America... to give them the opportunity to move up into the professional ranks,” Bradford added. To meet that need, he founded Toronto Hustle – a semi-professional cycling team that competes interna-

tionally – in January 2017. “We’re an underdog team,” he said of the 11-member sports club that has members hailing from Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and stateside. Toronto Hustle is sending seven members to California for the Redlands Bicycle Classic, May 2–6, the latest international competition for the team. And to raise

money to cover the team’s expenses, Toronto Hustle is hosting a fundraiser/season launch party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on May 10 at Rorschach (1001 Eastern Ave.).Tickets are available on Eventbrite. ca. Check the cycling club’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/torontohustleCS for more info.

OPEN HOUSE The oﬃcers and members of Aquatic Park Sailing Club wish to invite you to our

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 12 • 1 - 4 pm Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie Street Spit

Ride your bike, Walk or Ride in our Members and Guest shuttle (which operate at the top of the hour) - we are about 3.5km out in Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie spit, from the parking lot at the base of Leslie St.

Web: aquaticpark.com email: communication@aquaticpark.com

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Ashbridges Bay, foot of Coxwell Ave. Beaches Lions Clubhouse For information, please visit our website

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Do your VOLUNTEER HOURS at The Cube!

High school students needed; we provide a total of 40 hours per week. Pizza lunch Fridays, come and play with cool technologies and learn a few STEM subjects while you are here. March break and Summer weeks are open. Send your resume:

eren@thecubespace.net

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You can make a difference. Today. Are you looking to give back to your community? Are you a volunteer seeking a rewarding opportunity? Revera offers you a great way to connect with seniors in your neighborhood. By helping out with recreation activities, supporting events or spending quality time with one of our residents, you can make all the difference. And all it takes is 1-2 hours a week. Our residents are unique and special and so are our volunters. Main Street Terrace; 77 Main Street, Toronto. 416-690-3001 ext 227 Vesna. adams@reveraliving.com (5)

Social / Events THE TWO FOURS Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more

Join us Fri. May 4, Simcoe Blues & Jazz 926 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, 9 p.m.

thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofours

Personal Care Cosmetic Botox Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins.

Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group 416-698-5861 (r)

ENHANCE YOUR IMAGE! IMAGE COACH • • • •

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Email resume to info@advancedtherapeutics.ca

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Employment Wanted CAREGIVER For Seniors

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647-708-8751 (7)

Employment Opportunities Marvelous Touch Cleaning Cleaning ladies needed Pt/Ft Cleaning Homes and Offices Call us now! (7r)

martinhoward@sympatico.ca wanted:

literature,

art,

aviation,

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photography, military,

po-

etry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355

416-878-4319

inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

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Office Services WEB DESIGN • GRAPHIC DESIGN MARKETING We help small businesses grow digitally. Contact us to learn how we can help you. 3214 Danforth Ave. • 647-712-6119 contact@blueflowermedia.com www.blueflowermedia.com

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Wanted to Rent

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Senior looking for room and kitchen.

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

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CALL GLEN For Sale

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

CONTENT SALE

www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (5.r)

Garage Sales

OFFICE SPACE

GIANT MULTI-FAMILY

PC/Mac support, Web site design.

McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910 pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

Sat., May 12th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

106 Balsam Ave. (N. of Queen) Raindate: Sunday May 13, 9-1

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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

416-690-2880

support. Network & security setup.

HAMBLY AVE STREET SALE

Sat May 12th • 9am-2pm Rain date: Sunday 9-1

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OFFICE SPACE

Newly renovated main floor space in landmark heritage building for professional, medical or commercial office. Recessed lighting, bay windows, wood wainscoting, hardwood floors. Great visibility, TTC, GO. 1785 sq ft, can discuss dividing into two smaller spaces. (r)

Financial Services

(DEAD END north of Queen)

SAT. MAY 12th • 8:00 to 1:00

Not the usual long weekend date. Rain date: Sun 13

Huge Street Sale

1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

416-694-6241

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Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (6) Got a problem with Canada Revenue Agency? Maybe I can help. Friendly personable service. Call/text 416.456.3928 Or email bouchard928@gmail.com Richard Bouchard, CFP, CIM

specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,

Contents Sale: May 12 or rain date May 13; May 19 & 26; 20 Glen Ames, 9am -

Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”.

2 pm. Furniture, Storage Items & More.

Antonella 416-464-2766

A la carte services. Affordable rates. (5r)

Wanted

BEACHES LUXURY

Household Services

We buy! - We pay cash!

REG’S APPLIANCE

LARGE BASEMENT APT

Warden & Kingston Rd. TTC Very Close; No Parking. Share laundry. Suits International Students Or Quiet Single. Smoke, OK. Creditscore & 2 References a must. Available May 1 $900 incl.

Mario 416 690 1315

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Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404

Fair market prices guaranteed!

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Burial Plots

St. John’s Norway Cemetery 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

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

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Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

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SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

416 389 9234

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Pretty Beastie

Professional Pet GROOMING Doggy DAYCARE

Cats welcome • Very reasonable All grooming services

416-901-6097 462 Dawes Rd.

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Cleaning Services ULTRA

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416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

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HEALTHY HOME

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

Call 416-783-3434

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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

*Bonded*

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*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

416-729-2077 cell

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WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (9r)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

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rileyswindowcleaning.com

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

416-820-1527

- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com

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EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

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- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (5r)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (6)

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business

x8 www.hardingandking.com

485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. 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 $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad

(w. of Midland)

647-899-9074

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BEACH PUPPY LOVE

2358 Kingston Rd.

HELLARRA SERVICES INC.

Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

Vienna Upholstery

10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

Former income tax officer at a major (6) financial institution

Don’t miss this one.

Home Decor

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

416-691-7556

Children’s stuff, furniture, books, kitchen stuff, garden things, bits of everything.

CAT CARE SERVICE

MR. FIX-IT

TAX ACCOUNTANT

STREET YARD SALE KENILWORTH AVE

Vesna 416 877 5390

Personal fashion consultation available! (5)

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting

TIM O’MEARA

27TH ANNUAL

Pet Services

Custom Tailoring Services Ladies and Men’s attire For appointment call

416-265-7979

EXACT TAX SERVICES

LAKEHURST DRIVE Sat. May 12 • 8 a.m.

Apartment/ Home for Rent

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ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS

RUBBISH REMOVAL (5)

16’ Cube Van

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WAYNE’S

35 years in the industry

small business. Harware & software

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

Call 416-648-4410

robert.baglier@gmail.com 647-349-6006

General Services

COMPUTER HELP & TUTORING

416-438-6360 www.atlasnetwork.ca

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.

For estimate call

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416-693-5272 www.padj.biz Padjhelp@gmail.com

BOB’S RUBBISH REMOVAL & SMALL DEMOLITION

BLIND AMBITION

416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)

Best Offer for new Frigidaire Room Air Conditioner; 6000 BTU. Evenings (5) 416-691-9692

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

416-698-9000

Computer Services In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

Commercial Space for Rent

Call now 416-699-9714

Great salon to build business.

Contact 416-670-7156

Please call 416-519-9364

416-690-7432

Computer Services - Home office &

R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

CHAIR RENTAL

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS for RENT

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Reasonable. Live-in. Has own car. Shireen: 416-200-4336

Shared Accommodation

Furniture, Antiques, Artwork, Chinaware, Silverware, Bronzeware, Cornflower Collection, Tools, Weathered Teak Furniture, Garden Items. Pls call Wilma 416-778-7836 Open House May 5-6 • 8am - 5pm

Harding & King

Beaches Salon

647 673-8461

Immediate openings for a Registered Massage Therapist and alternative healthcare professionals. Our awardwinning wellness clinic is located at Queen & Greenwood Ave.

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Business Opportunities

Text or call

evonne@centre55.com by no later than May 9

416-917-9025

is here to help! Wardrobe editing Basic Make-up Skills Presenting with Confidence Personal Shopping Hourly rates

Call Jenn 416-786-1496

Community Centre 55 is hiring mural artists for seasonal summer positions. Must have experience in visual art. Experience in large scale murals is an asset. Must be a student returning to school in the fall, be task oriented, safety conscious, work well in a team and able to collaborate with others. Email resume to Evonne Hossack

Beaches collector buying manual typewriters. If you would like to give your old typewriter a good new home, please speak with Martin.

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One bedroom – shared living space. Ideal Beach location. Close to TTC and amenities. $750-all inclusive.

Deadline for May 15th issue is May 7th

Wanted TYPEWRITERS

Books

May 15-Sept 30 3rd floor furnished bedroom in quiet Beaches home, use of common areas, WiFi, share with 2 adults/1 cat elizabethkroeker@sympatico.ca

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SHORT TERM RENTAL

(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

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416-691-6893

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE (5.)

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding (r)

B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137

647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com

Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303

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Specializing in: Eavestrough cleaning & repairs Deck, Fence & Gate repairs All types of yard work Window washing & cleaning Painting Rubbish & Junk cleanups Free Scrap metal pickup Good prices • Quality work

Greg 647 760 9528

- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup

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GREG THE HANDYMAN

KLEEN WINDOWS

416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

EAVES CLEANING 647-924-8532

www.regsappliance.com

Marvelous Touch Cleaning

WINDOW &

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Irene Seliotis

Quality House Cleaning

Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490 Dependable service for over 20 years (5.)

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Have you seen your floors lately?

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References bspw.me@gmail.com

647 980 4973

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SQUEAKY GREEN CLEANERS • Consistent high quality house cleaning services for a healthy, non-toxic home environment • Well-trained cleaning professionals • Reasonable rates

Keeping Your Home Naturally Spotless

squeakygreen.ca • 647-453-1744 (5)

Have you seen your floors lately?

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References bspw.me@gmail.com

647 980 4973

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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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Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net

JOY OF MUSIC Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (8)

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! See our ad on page 13

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• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

184 MAIN ST. across from

15 yrs teaching experience Classical, Jazz, Fiddle, Rock, Improv Beginners welcome Piano and voice also available

416-737-2654

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French Horn Beginner - Advanced Piano Beginner - Intermediate Adults, Teens & Children welcome! Email:

music@ameliagrace.ca

Piano Tuning 416-699-3772

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Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW YEAR CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •

SODDING 647 679 3282

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883

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BRICK & STONE

AND STEPS Design • Build • And repair

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WRITTEN IN STONE

Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair (9)

Scotstone

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding

647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca

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Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (10r)

Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

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HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at

www.beachmetro.com

Professional Arborist

james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca

(6r)

TREEAGE

FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank

647 898-8733

(6r)

Math Tutor in East York/Beaches area. Effective math tutoring for grades 5-12 with use of math software. Call/text 647-608-4225 (6)

Child Care Available

(7)

Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees, hedges. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, raking, weeding, planting, low maintenance butterfly gardens, organic soil. Carpentry/raised beds. Interlock repairs. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

(6)

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

437-345-9858

(5)

Landscapers

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces www.greenapple.ca

Fresh Green LAWN / GARDEN

Shane 647 606 0970

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (10)

GRASS CUTTING Aeration / DeThatching Seeding & Fertilizing Hedge Trimming

Working Man’s Prices!

647 606 0970

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

416-690-3890

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

(r)

PROWAY

PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

(7r)

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

(7)

(r)

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates ***

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

25 years • Free estimates

dave@beachhillpainting.com (5.r)

STONESCAPE

WG PAINTING

Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding

INTERIOR PAINTING

rickscape@hotmail.com

(10)

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

Cell 416-529-5426

(13)

416-833-3006

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

690-8533 Lic. #P-15099

(r)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(11)

Lic: 7006786

MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (8r)

MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

(r)

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations

Call Marc 416-910-1235

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik (r)

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622

(7r)

Cascade Plumbing GTA All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

(6r)

Carpenters ROBINSON CARPENTRY Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (5!)

Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units

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.

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

CUSTOM CARPENTRY

DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (7)

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

mpetrovhouses@yahoo.ca

(8)

Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

ESA LIC# 7002668

DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES

Mario 416-690-1315

(5.)

CARPENTRY by Kevin

Fences, Decks, Porches Gazebos, Sheds and Garage Restoration Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

Kevin 647 282 8375

(10)

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING (KITCHENS • BUILT INS) WALL UNITS • BOOK CASES

Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342

www.galaxywood.ca

(8)

LANIGAN’S

Roofing & Aluminum

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781

(19)

Roofers

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 (5r)

416-690-0173

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692

Dave 416 694 4369

(r)

Big or small we do them all

(8r)

(5.)

416-690-1630

ELECTRICIAN

MASTER PLUMBER

(19)

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

MASTER

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

(7)

Plumbers

24 hr. - lic# P1624

Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.

Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

ECRA/ESA#7004508

TOM DAY

416.797.6731

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

Knob & tube • No job too small

LTD

PAINTING

416-821-4065

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

(r)

ELECTRIC

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Painters

CARL 647-787-5818

MURPHY

O’ROURKE PAINTING & DECORATING

50 years in the Beach

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES (10)

(5)

(7)

BEACH HILL

Planting & Pruning Tilling & Turning Edging & Mulching

hugos_painting@hotmail.com

416-858-6683

(10)

GARDENING

(8)

416 691-3555

www.abbamovers.ca

Dianne 416 699 5070

free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

25 yrs. experience Residential interior & exterior Call Hugo 416-824-2957 Free Estimates

HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

Call Franz 416-690-8722

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

HUGO’S PAINTING

(7r)

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS.

647 401 7970

25 yrs experience

Award Winning Design & Build

(r)

ARTIFICIAL GRASS “TURF” INSTALLATION 647 679 3282

647 606 0970

Green Apple Landscaping 416-288-1499

2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

(7)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

CARTAGE & STORAGE

FRANZ’S PAINTING

647-545-5143

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

416-826-3269

(11)

STUDIO 1

MAINTENANCE

for medium & large properties

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident

647-608-5585

416-422-4864 416-346-9994

416-830-8183

CEJA ELECTRIC

Kevinorourke1975@gmail.com

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

Landscape Design

(13)

James Clarke

Call Andre: cell:

proway.painting@gmail.com

Mr Tree Man

(8)

- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

KIM PRICE

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

THE STUDY STUDIO

416-698-1923 www.lerouxfroebel.com

(1/19)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

(7)

437-345-9858

INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (8r)

416-884-1402. References avail.

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (7)

Repairs. (19)

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

647-545-9561

416-414-5883

FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.

• Design and Construction •

Creating Award Winning Gardens

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available)

A.S.M. MOVERS

All Season Movers

647 679 3282

416-414-5883

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (8)

416-690-1356

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

WAYNE’S PAINTING

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

RETAINING WALLS

info@blpm.ca

Private Music Lessons

KIM PRICE

info@blpm.ca

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Andrea de Boer A.R.C.T., B.M. Berklee College of Music

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

Garden & Tree

info@blpm.ca

VIOLIN LESSONS

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

(r)

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

(r)

416-690-0102

416-699-8333

www.greenapple.ca

416-467-6059

Ted Reeve Arena

Scarboro Music

“Always on Time and on Budget”

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

We teach it all!

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499

STONEHENGE

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

Bach to ROCK

Movers

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Music

Green Apple Landscaping

BEACH METRO NEWS

(16)

www.laniganscontracting.ca

416-569-2181

(r)

BEACH METRO NEWS

THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

BERGERON ROOFING

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

(r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

416-466-9025

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (10)

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

(r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed

CALL TYLER 416-910-0995 (8)

(7r)

Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.

416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (8r)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

(r)

Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

free estimates 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

416-375-5191

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

Call today for free estimate

416-999-2333

Steve 416-285-0440

HEY HANDYMAN

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

Telephone Systems

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

Met. Lic. B-16-964

647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca

(r)

WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING

Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed

30 yrs experience. We’re local.

416 467 6735

(9)

stonehengefoundations.com (r)

MR.

(10r)

HARDWOOD FLOORS

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

MANUEL 416-727-1900 (10r)

647-235-6690

(416) 871-4608

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks

For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic (6)

Some of the things you’ll be doing: • Helping to digitize and activate our photo and editorial archive • Pitching, producing and photographing stories • Copy-editing and fact-checking (show us your CP style skills) • Working with us to take our social media game to the next level Some of the things you have: • Enrolment in a relevant college or university program *This is a requirement • A nose for news and stories our readers will want to share • Interest, experience and enjoyment in visual storytelling • Basic knowledge of the Beach and surrounding neighbourhoods

(5.)

MASONRY by Daniel -chimneys & foundations -interlock & retaining walls -parging & brickwork -renovations & restoration

Great Service • Reasonable Prices 30 years experience.

Antonio 647-854-5465 Many 647-960-0835

(7)

MASONRY

Restoration Brick • Block • Chimneys Parging • Brick Replacement and more

416-691-7166

(6)

danielmccaf@gmail.com

(6)

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

(10)

* ALL JOBS *

647-712-7663

(5...)

Scotstone

Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com

Marc 416 419 4281

Call Scott 416.858.2452

416 759-8878

www.classicrestoration.ca

416-422-1717

JASON THE MASON

•

CONTRACTING

- Roofing & Flat Roofing - Fascia Siding - Aluminum Soffit - Decks, Fences, Painting, Drywall

(11)

are available in two sizes:

SHANDYMAN

Jack of All Trades

NEX dea T dlin e:

CLASSIFIED ADS

(5..)

Call Shane 647-206-8924

(7)

$11.50 for 20 words or fewer extra words are 35¢ each

AND/OR $17.50 for a block ad (1 column wide x 1” high) no more than 40 words Our Classiﬁed ad section also appears on our website. 2196 Gerrard St. E. | 416.698.1164

beachmetro.com

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Work with us!

Are you a student interested in experiencing what it's like to work at one of the last independent outlets for local news? Beach Metro News is hiring TWO students

Editorial Assistant Marketing Assistant for a six-week contract.

Visit beachmetro.com/careers for details.

These positions are for 35 hours a week for six weeks, with a start date of May 22. Email resume, a link to an online portfolio or writing and photography samples in PDF format, and a brief note telling us what you’ll bring to our team (and what you’d like to learn from us) to jobs@beachmetro.com by Sunday, May 13.

(9)

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGIST ERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (4/19)

May

Call 416 876-4986 Sam Capetano

(5.)

Complete Home Service Lic., Ins. • Est. 1986

(7)

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (5) Free Estimates

Free estimates!

38 Years experience

Licensed masonry contractor

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (5r)

Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small

Classic Restoration & Woodworking

Call Tom

35 YEARS EXP.

DRY WALL - LAMINATE FLOORING - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE WATERPROOFING • LICENSED

(5)

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR

aNuLook.ca

416 988-2589

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT • Passionate about journalism on a neighbourhood level — and always looking for new and unexpected ways to tell community stories • Curious about local histories and their documentation • A team player able to jump in and collaborate with our small staff of six in an established but evolving newsroom • Detail-oriented and digital-minded

416 694-7402 416 824-7901

Brick • Block • Concrete • Stone

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

Jack 416-278-5328

THAT YOU CAN TRUST! Demolition / Build New!

GENERAL CONTRACTING

& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured

www.smartgta.com

(6)

KEW BEACH

JOHN CLARKE

Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.

FOUNDATION

Flats • Shingles • Cedar Repairs • Eavestroughs

(8r)

SERVICES

(9)

K.R. ROOFING

(11)

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

Cable & Telephone Wiring

Call Jim for a Free Estimate

(6r)

SMART HEATING

416-659-7003

(r)

- Painting - Drywall & Repair - Decks, Fences, Sheds

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

(5.)

Home Handyman

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

Hardwood Flooring

(5.)

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984

(11)

PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA

www.webuildit.ca

Call Chris

416 903 4120

(6r)

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

HARDWOOD

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

www.jdbuild.ca

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

416 660 4721

WET BASEMENT ?

Restoration & Build 416-738-2119

RENOVATION

We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.

416-606-4719 (8)

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios

Creative Construction

• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging

Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (5) Free Estimates

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

Serving Your Community Since 1971

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Martin 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

JDB MASONRY

CANPRO MECHANICAL

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

HANDYMAN Marc 416-617-7205

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

416-824-7901

(r)

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

Trades

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

416-910-8033

“Reclaim Your Basement”

SILVERBIRCH

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

Gus:

Underpinning Specialists

YOUR STUCCO

CLEANING • REPAIR SOFFIT • NEW INSTALL SIDING • CUSTOM

COXWELL ROOFING

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

(18)

EAVESTROUGH

For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Basement Lowering

• Passionate about print and digital media sales and marketing. • A team player able to jump in and collaborate with our small staff of six in an established but evolving newsroom • Detail-oriented and digital-minded. • Outgoing • Creative • Trustworthy • Honest • Ready to learn Some of the things you’ll be doing: • Reaching out to businesses to find out who makes advertising decisions • Cold calling for sales leads • Assisting in the production of sales packages and media kits Some of the things you have: • Enrolment in a relevant college or university program (journalism, communications, publishing, etc.) *This is a requirement • A nose for sales opportunities • Interest in a career in packaging, marketing and sales • Basic knowledge of the Beach and surrounding neighbourhoods

Tuesday, May 1, 2018