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Game, snow, and match Kew Gardens tennis player Richard Rogers laughs after making a spectacular dive for the ball during a friendly doubles game on Sunday, March 1. Together with Bryan Prettie, John Tavares, and Glen Van Dusen, Rogers plays yearround tennis at Kew, warming up for winter matches by shovelling off the court. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Two killed in Danforth shooting INSIDE By Andrew Hudson

A FAMILY friend of the late Donny Ouimette has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ouimette’s four year-old son. Ouimette, 25, and Ryan Hind, 39, were both killed in a shooting inside a McDonald’s restaurant near the Coxwell subway station at about 3 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28. Police said the two men were shot after a “fairly significant physical confrontation” with an armed security guard who was in the McDonald’s to buy food. The guard has not been named, nor have police laid charges in the case. “Certainly, he is cooperating, and we’re turning our minds to every possible scenario that could have occurred,” said Det.-Sgt. Terry Browne at a press conference held at 55 Division station.

“We’re early on, and we certainly want to make sure we do our due diligence.” Browne said police and paramedics found the two men dead on scene, while the guard was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Police have security video of the shooting, and eyewitness accounts from some of the 15 to 20 staff and customers who were in the Danforth Avenue McDonald’s at the time. Rebecca Dixon, a friend of the Ouimette family, said Donny Ouimette’s death came as a shock. Wanting to help in some way, she set up a web page to help raise a college fund for his son. “He loved spending time with his son,” she said, adding that the father and son often played baseball together, went to the beach and to the Maple Leafs home opener. Destiny Dehond, Ouimette’s cousin, said in an email that she grew up playing pick-up baseball

with Donny, and saw how much he enjoyed doing the same thing as a father. “You could tell he really cared about him, and would give him the world,” said Dehond, adding that the idea of a college fund was inspired by something Ouimette wrote on his Facebook page: “My goal is to own my [own] roofing company and house by age 25, and have my son’s college funds paid for.” Dehond said she and the family are heartbroken by her cousin’s death, and she hopes to learn what happened that night. “I’m sure everyone feels the same, including the family of Ryan Hind,” she said. “I believe Donny and Ryan would be at peace knowing we all finally know the truth.” Donations to the college fund for Donny Ouimette’s son can be made online at gofundme.com/ ouimettefund.

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A moment of Canadiana in Glen Stewart ravine Derek Hooper plays hockey with his nine year-old son Tommy on Sunday, March 1 at outdoor rink made by neighbourhood volunteers along the bottom of Glen Manor Drive. “You drop by and it’s like a Norman Rockwell scene,” said Derek. “It’s just beautiful.”

TTC weighs options for relief in east By Andrew Hudson

HOW WILL East Enders get downtown in the 2030s? Never mind hyperloops or driverless cars, Toronto transit planners are drawing up something far more familiar – an East End relief line to ease the commuter crush on the Yonge subway downtown. Speaking at a public planning session held on March 5 at Riverdale Collegiate, Tim Lapsa, the city’s director of transportation planning said, “If you use the subway, you know it’s crowded. In fact, we’re over capacity.” During the morning rush, the Yonge subway south of Bloor station moves about 28,000 people per hour – 2,000 more than capacity. Given the projected growth of downtown offices and homes, by 2031 that peak-hour ridership is expected to hit 36,000. It will rise even higher, up to 40,000, if the Yonge line is extended north to Richmond Hill as planned. Even with its new trains, which carry an extra 100 riders each, and an upcoming signals upgrade that will allow it to run more trains per hour, the TTC expects that by 2031, the Yonge line will be just as over-crowded as it is today. Two years ago, a study found the likeliest fix is one that has been talked about for decades – digging a relief line running from the Danforth to downtown. It would give East Enders a

way to bypass the extremely busy Bloor-Yonge interchange, just as West Enders can do now by using St. George station and the University line. The relief line could later be extended from downtown to one of the West End stations on Bloor, and north to a station near Don Mills and Eglinton. Lapsa said the East End stage of the relief line would divert up to 30 per cent of riders away from Bloor-Yonge station, and free up about 12 per cent more capacity on the rest of the Yonge line downtown. He also said planners expect the new line would ease crowding on the Queen and King streetcars, diverting up to 35 per cent of their peak-hour ridership. City councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth) told the few dozen residents at the meeting that she knows how transit projects seem to stall at City Hall. “I know a lot of you feel like, ‘Can’t we just figure this out?’” said Fletcher. But in council’s defence, Fletcher said before she and other councillors made the case to the province, the downtown relief line had slipped to number 15 or so on the priority list of 25 projects for Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency. Although it still has no funding from either the province or the federal government, Fletcher said it has been bumped up into Metrolinx’s top five projects waiting for funding, and the current planning effort will make sure the project is “shovel ready” when the money comes. “I also think it’s very important to get it right,” said Fletcher, noting that the Smart Track plan Mayor John Tory ran on in the fall election will have to be considered in tandem with the relief line, as will Metrolinx’s region-wide plan for Rapid Express Rail. The plans call for much more rapid service and some new stations on the existing GO Train lines. “If there are stations for Smart Track and the downtown relief line, we need to make sure that they’re connected,” she said. After the meeting in the Riverdale auditorium, residents moved to the foyer, where planners had large maps showing the three areas that downtown relief stations could go – along the Danforth from Broadview to Coxwell; east of the downtown core along Queen, Dundas, Gerrard or Eastern; and downtown along Yonge or Bay. Residents were asked to submit written comments on where they think the stations should go and why. For those who missed the meeting, the website www.reliefline.ca has a section where people can do the same thing online. Transportation planners for the TTC and the city will host another relief line meeting on Thursday, March 12 at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St., from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Life lessons learned from two guys in a donkey suit By Andrew Hudson

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Celebrating Hockey Day in Canada The coldest February weather on record didn’t deter hockey fans in the Upper Beach from setting up the nets to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. The annual event includes players of all ages and features a barbecue, hot chocolate, and homemade treats to keep players and cheering bystanders warm. Weather and road conditions forced a two-week delay to Feb. 28 for the neighbours’ celebration of the unofficial holiday this year.

Tight turn takes out pole Police direct traffic around a container truck that struck a traffic light on March 3 while making a tight right turn from Woodbine Avenue onto Danforth Avenue. No one was injured in the crash, which took more than an hour to clear because the truck box was the only thing keeping the damaged light upright. Another truck, also from the Metro grocery company, hit the same light on Jan. 26. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

WHEN THE Kansas City girl kissed the guy dancing in the two-man donkey suit, Greenwood Secondary students squealed with laughter. Mark, the guy she kissed, was goodlooking enough, a Toronto guy with a husky kind of Jack Black charm. But – and it’s a big butt – he was working the part of the donkey that rhymes with ‘sass.’ Billed as a story about “love, friendship, and a burlap donkey,” A Mile in These Hooves was the showcase film among six Canadian shorts and animations that the non-profit group REEL Canada screened for students at Greenwood and the School of Life Experience on Feb. 25. The 15-minute buddy movie tracks foster brothers Mark and Tom as they try to set a world record by plodding from Toronto to the California coast in a wideeyed donkey outfit. Since its Canadian debut last spring, the film has picked up awards for best comedy, cinematography and people’s choice at festivals from Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Hamilton and Toronto, and will play at more US and Australian festivals this year. Director James Brylowski, who also wrote, edited, produced and handled cinematography for the film, was on hand at Greenwood to speak with students about how it got made. “That’s actually my wife in the ass of the donkey,” Brylowski said, setting off a round of giggles in the school cafeteria. Shot over two weeks, mainly in desert corners of the US southwest, Brylowski said several people took turns in the donkey, at times with frozen hand towels wrapped round their necks to survive the 43°C heat. Brylowski said some of the funniest moments happened off-screen, like when his

crew dropped off the donkey actors alone on the highway and then drove ahead to shoot them through a long lens. “People driving through the desert would come across this donkey costume and be like, ‘What the hell is going on here?’” Christian Moncrieffe, a Grade 12 student, said after taking a senior photography and video production course at SOLE he got a real sense of how much effort must have gone into Brylowski’s film – all told, the 15-minute short took about a year to get on screen. “I thought it was really well done,” said Moncrieffe, who is keen on a career in graphic design. “The cinematography was really great, and it has a good story with some funny points that all wrapped up in the end.” Besides the film itself, students asked Brylowski about how he got to the point in his career where he could make it. “I think it really boils down to just doing things,” he said, adding that new technology has made it easier than ever to get a DIY head start in film, music, and other media careers. “No amount of film school is going to teach you all those hard lessons – it takes years of just falling down and picking yourself back up,” he said. Before A Mile in These Hooves, which features rich landscapes and a ‘mockumentary’ style, Brylowski produced travel segments for networks such as Discovery and Condé Nast Traveller as well as music videos, commercials, and still photography. All of it, he said, grew from chasing his hobbies – taking photos and playing drums – and the result is a career full of fun. “I’ve been doing this for the last 10 or 12 years,” he said. “Even though I’m tired and have worked really hard, I don’t feel like I’ve worked a day.”

Kingston Road Village residents raise traffic concerns By Andrew Hudson

KINGSTON ROAD residents want to get a move on side street speeding and getting kids safely to school. Speaking at a Feb. 26 traffic meeting for fellow residents of Kingston Road Village, Aaron McIntosh said too many drivers speed along Kingswood Road and Swanwick Avenue – side streets with family homes and several schools nearby. “I live on the corner of Swanwick Speedway and Kingswood, and we want anything to avoid the nearmisses we have once a week with screeching tires and people getting their kids out of the way,” said McIntosh. “I see it, and I hear the arguments from my window with par-

ents screaming at the drivers.” Kingswood Road is the only local side street that connects busy Gerrard Street and Kingston Road without speed bumps or other traffic calming measures. However, a city traffic study of Kingswood done in October recorded speeding that was two km/h short of the 50 km/h threshold for such measures. The limit on that part of Kingswood is 40 km/h. Likewise, despite many complaints to police and a local petition, a recent police traffic survey found the crosswalk at Gerrard and Scarborough Road fails the criteria for a school crossing guard. Sergeant Gary Olson of the local 55 Division said crossing guard requests are high-priority calls, but

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in this case, an officer logged just 16 elementary students using the Scarborough Road crosswalk on a school-day morning, and 15 had adults to guide them. Olson also said a recent speeding patrol along that stretch of Gerrard turned up just two speeding tickets in six hours. Across 55 Division, which extends from Victoria Park to the Don River, Danforth Avenue to Lake Ontario, police are looking at more than 50 intersections where residents have made traffic complaints. “We’re inundated,” said Olson. Of all the options, Olson said physical measures like adding speed bumps or narrowing streets with staggered parking spaces on

ing and drop-off jams in front of elementary schools such as Kew Beach and Bowmore. “Unfortunately, some of the time, the same mom or dad who is asking for traffic calming on their street is the same one whipping around to get Betty from dance class and Johnny to soccer,” she said. McMahon pointed to a recent TEDx video by Toronto’s chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat, who cited US data showing that while most kids walked to school in 1969, just 12 per cent did by 2009. McMahon said one answer is a “walking school bus.” On every block, she said, parents can find at least one older student or adult who can act as a street captain and lead younger kids to school.

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either side seem most effective. Ticketing campaigns often provoke angry reactions, he said, especially for parking, adding that such blitzes rarely change driver behaviour overall. “I’ve come so close to actually having to arrest people for doing really stupid things when they get a ticket,” said Olson. Local city councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon said her office can help residents start a petition on local traffic issues. If it gets 60 per cent support, city staff will do a traffic study, she said, noting that city council has a final say on many traffic measures. Of all the traffic complaints in the Beach, McMahon said her office gets endless calls about speed-

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Mental health group moves to weekly By Melinda Drake

A MENTAL health support group founded in January has received such a positive response that participants have decided to increase the frequency of meetings from monthly to weekly. Beaches Mental Wellness will meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Community Centre 55.

The group was started by Upper Beach resident Jason Balgopal who, while wresting with depression for many years, also struggled to find a support network in the neighbourhood. “When I was in the depth of my suffering, I didn’t see anything in the area that I could go to and get support from, like a peer to peer support network,” he said. Balgopal decided to start a group on his own, and its launch coincided with the Bell Canada Let’s Talk campaign in January. So far, the group has been averaging about 10 participants at each meeting, dealing with a variety of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and others. People supporting loved ones with mental health issues will also find support there. “The group is not restricted to any particular type of affliction and certainly all

people who are affected by a mental health challenge, or supporting others who are, are welcome,” he said. The format is similar to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Balgopal explained, in the sense that it is a sharing session where people can, if they choose, describe what’s happening to them and what challenges they are facing. “Everything that’s said there is confidential and nobody has to speak if they don’t want to,” he said. “They can just sit and listen.” Guest speakers cover such topics as symptoms and treatment options for depression, cognitive behaviour therapy, and accessing social services. Meetings take place at 97 Main St. More information is available on the group’s website at beachesmentalwellness.com and on its Facebook page.

Police Beat A MAN wanted for theft is the latest target of 55 Division’s ‘Wanted Wednesday’ program. Iain Mclaren, 38, is alleged to have stolen the keys to a business near Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue on Monday, Dec. 8. About a month later, on Jan. 8, police allege that Mclaren returned and stole a wallet out of a staff member’s purse. Both incidents were recorded on security cameras. Mclaren is described as 5’7 and 130 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted on charges of theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and failure to comply with a probation order. Anyone with information is asked to call 55 Division police at 416-808-5500, or phone Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent via www.222tips. com, by leaving a tip on Facebook, or by texting TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637). •

POLICE ARE investigating after a student reported being followed to Bowmore Road school by someone driving a black van with tinted windows and no licence plates. The girl noticed the van while walking along Corley Avenue at about 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

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When she got on her phone, the van sped off down Woodbine Avenue. Staff at Bowmore Road Public School have sent parents a letter about the incident, along with a list of street safety tips for children. Anyone with information can phone 55 Division at 416-808-5500, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously, or leave a tip on the 55 Division Facebook page.

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Shooting on Danforth Police investigate the scene of a shooting that left two men dead at a McDonald’s restaurant on the Danforth near Coxwell early on the morning of Feb. 28. The two men allegedly got in to an altercation with an armed security guard before shots were fired. Both men were pronounced dead on scene.

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In My Opinion

It’s not either freedom or security –it’s both THE MORNING of Oct. 22 gunshots rang out. I hit the floor, my back to the wall, bracing a table across a door into our caucus room. Bullets flew on the other side of the door. It was very real for a few moments. It seemed very real for much longer, fueled by rumours, guarded by jittery security in our East Block retreat. I could see the headline. I could see my wonderful and blessed life ending this way. As the day dragged on, as security gathered around us in increasing numbers with ever more lethallooking weaponry, tension gave way to restlessness and much time to contemplate the day and the future. All minds were drawn, it seemed then, to one conclusion – that we couldn’t let this day and this murderous lunatic, or others like him – even the prospect of more of him – change who we are, how we choose to live, and what we hold firm as

our values. For me, it is unthinkable to be pushed backwards when there exist too many constraints on freedoms already and too many rights not fully realized. Late that night, back at my Ottawa home, I took to Facebook to pledge to you that I would do all I could to ensure that we didn’t let this day force us backwards: “… Our Parliament, the way it functions, what it reflects and represents, distinguishes us as a great country, as Canadians … We will begin the work necessary to ensure that today stands out in our history as an exception … a day never to be repeated. And we will do what we need to do to ensure that we remain the distinguished nation that we are, the country of which we are so proud.” And so I, along with my caucus, oppose Prime Minister Harper’s “Anti-Terrorism” Bill, C-51. It betrays our history. It betrays the

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resolution all of us with the privilege to sit in the House of Commons made in the wake of the events of Oct. 22: to not let this change us. Party leaders embraced on the floor of the House, signaling that on this point we all stood united and resolute. But the politics of division, suspicion and fear – what the Prime Minister does in place of governing – returned speedily, and more ominously, in the form of this bill. As I said in the House: “We are all of us in this House concerned with the threats to the security of Canadians and all of us, I would assume, in this House take the protection of the security of Canadians as

our priority. However, I am stunned and confounded that the current government would do voluntarily to this country what those who oppose freedom and democracy would have done to this country. We send young men and women around the world to protect what the current government would deny to Canadians through this bill. What this bill has defined as “terrorism,” with its broad and sweeping definition, has significant overlap with what Canadians understand to be reasonable expression of opinion and the normal practice of dissent in a free and democratic society…” At the heart of this bill is a principle that is fundamentally wrong-headed and dangerous – that security and freedom stand in opposition to each other and that, therefore, the former requires the sacrifice of the latter. Those who seek only to amend this bill accept this principle. They talk about find-

ing the right “balance.” They talk about the suspension of rights and freedoms – but only for a while. They call those “sunset clauses.” They talk about oversight – as though a more transparent suspension of rights and freedoms makes it okay. No. As Tom Mulcair put it in his speech opposing C-51, what we are offered by Prime Minister Harper and those who support him on this bill is false choice: “The Prime Minister should know that it is not either the environment or the economy. It is both. It is not either free trade or human rights. It is both. It is not either public safety or freedom. It is both. The Conservatives are once again offering us a false choice. We should not have to choose between our freedom and our safety. It is our duty to protect both, for everyone, at all times. At every opportunity and in every way.”

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Winter Stations a hit with former Beachers I WANT to thank the BMN team for the coverage of all things Beach-related, and specifically for the recent articles about the winter warming art installations created on the five lifeguard stands. The article and background information about the installations piqued the interest of my husband and myself. While we couldn’t be there the weekend they were installed, we have thoroughly enjoyed visiting them since then. Our thanks to the many people involved in enabling the idea of warming stations to become a reality. We enjoyed exploring them on our own initially and have since

been delighted to see people of all ages engaged in exploring and enjoying these creations. What a wonderful way to enhance our experience of the waterfront and winter weather. My husband and I share the hope that this can become an annual event. Lois W.D. (former Elmer Avenue resident)

Loss of tennis tourney could hurt business INTERESTING TO read coverage of the Queen Street Revival and Kew

Gardens Tennis Club in a recent issue. Let’s hope the club members who voted against welcoming Junior players, families and friends to our community will make an extra effort to support local businesses for lost trade. M. Noon Kippendavie Avenue

A word of caution around Winter Stations TWO POINTS that families might want to keep in mind. First: During the summer the

beaches are off-limits to all nonservice dogs. Over the winter, dogs are allowed on the beaches and they may also be off leash. Second: Sometimes the ice along the shore looks to be quite safe, but it is not. There is neither yellow caution tape nor fencing to warn visitors. Apparently, a few dogs, with absolutely no warning, have fallen into the lake. If a person falls in, people of course should call 911 immediately, even if the person does get out. The harbour police know the lake, have the skill sets (which they practice), and have cold water rescue equipment. In June of last year, a retired

physician watched a member of a stand-up paddleboarding class fall into the lake. The person tried unsuccessfully and repeatedly to get out of the water, then started to show the signs of hypothermia. When he realized that no one in the group recognized what might be going on, the former physician paddled over and helped the person out. We hope that everyone will be careful, so they will leave the beach enriched by the installations, and still dry. Beach resident Names and address withheld

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erty from TEGH – and when it was absorbed by Woodgreen Community Services, she stepped up to sit on that board as well. When she heard about Devitt’s impending retirement, she saw a perfect match for her. “My special interest in the role certainly came from being deeply rooted in this community,” she said. “It’s a hospital my family has used in our time of need.” Downey’s experience during CAMH’s ongoing major redevelopment will come in handy as TEGH gets set to embark on another change, with the recent completion of fundraising for a new patient care centre. The redeveloped main wing of the hospital will include more than 200 medical and surgical beds, modern technology, more single-bed rooms to combat infection, and units more easily isolated during an outbreak. Downey says CAMH is about a year ahead of where TEGH is at now, and she knows the new centre is crucial for the hospital. So it’s great to have the rare chance to overlap with a current CEO with a six-week transition period, she said. “It’s not often you come into these jobs and you’re able to spend time with the person who’s led it for the last 10 years,” said Downey. It’s common, she joked, that CEOs in healthcare share a common fate: “They often start the same way they finish – fired with enthusiasm.” Devitt agreed it is a rare opportunity for a hospital leader to coach his or her replacement. As a teacher and mentor to other new leaders, he is helping Downey settle into her new role. However, he does expect a clean break once April arrives. “I think the best thing a retiring CEO can do for an incoming CEO is just get outta Dodge,” he said. While he plans to continue some teaching at University of Toronto in the fall, and will travel to the Rockies with his wife once summer kicks in, Devitt said his first order of business this spring will be to accept that he’s actually retired. “It gives me time to get my head around the fact that starting April 1, I won’t be up so early,” he said. But after a quick second thought, he added with a laugh, “I’ll probably still be up early, I just won’t know where to go.”

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Lisa Oelke spent her 50th birthday volunteering at an orphanage in Tanzania. When she returned to Canada, she started working on a project to bring solar electricity to the Majengo orphanage. In a few weeks she will fly out with a small group of solar experts to oversee installation of the 6,700-watt system. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Sun to power orphanage By Jon Muldoon

WHEN BEACHER Lisa Oelke turned 50, she wanted to give something back. Friends introduced her to the Majengo orphanage in Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania, which houses, feeds, and educates just a few of the estimated 1.3 million children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic in that country. Oelke spent a week volunteering with the more than 80 children supported at that remote institution. Little did she realize then the commitment she would end up making to a small donorsupported organization on the other side of the planet. Now, Oelke is weeks away from travelling again to Tanzania with a crew of five, to install a solar power system for that orphanage. “Life is full of funny coincidences and accidents,” she said, summing up what she describes as a roller coaster of emotions. During her five days working with the children, she realized the buildings were set up for power, but there was no power grid to hook up to. “I came back and I thought, ‘what can I do?’” Oelke works in the solar power industry, and started thinking about a possible solution for the orphanage. After consulting with some colleagues she realized the logistics would be a real challenge. Because of up to 60 possible duty fees that could be charged on donated materials with no sale price, it wasn’t feasible to simply gather donations and ship them overseas, “which would have been so much easier to do,” she said. Components and labour will be sourced locally in Tanzania, and maintenance training will be done in both English and Swahili. The system planned is a solar array producing

6,700 watts. A 5,000-watt solar inverter will be installed to convert the power to AC, which will be able to power lights, fans, radios, and computers in Majengo’s five buildings. After design and planning work, a goal of $40,000 was set. However, most companies in the industry – the donors most likely to pitch in larger amounts – already had commitments to other charities, and the fundraising was slow going. “I was disappointed and disillusioned with the response,” said Oelke. But an unexpected approval for a grant of $15,000 got the ball rolling, and suddenly the project was pulling in sponsors and donations. “By the end of December we had reached our target,” she said. It was good news, even though the original plan had called for a fall 2014 installation. Although the Solar Majengo project is particularly technical, Oelke is hoping that others might take inspiration and realize that anyone is capable of making a positive change. She points out that she isn’t a true technical expert herself – she simply saw a problem with a solution she knew she could help make happen, with enough persistence. The five members of the team travelling to Majengo are all paying their own way, and will stay for a little longer than a month to oversee construction and testing. Once the system is working, Oelke said she’ll take a break before embarking on another project, though she already has some loose ideas for what she calls a “very replicable model.” “I do see this as phase one,” she said. “It’s just one of so many different orphanages … I would love to see these small-scale community projects take effect.”

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Community Calendar MARCH 12-14: Friends of the TPL South – Annual Clearance Used Book Sale at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All items 10 to 50 cents. Proceeds to Toronto Public Library programs. (1) MARCH 16-JUNE 1: Painting the Stars – Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith, Ecumenical Bible Study sessions, at St. John the Baptist, Norway, Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Features over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, using a video format and discussion. Led by retired United Church minister, Rev. Allan Baker. $30 covers all eight sessions. Late registrants welcome. Ample parking available. Info and registration: 416-461-6456 (1) MARCH 17: Community Skate with BeachesEast York MPP Arthur Potts at East York Memorial Arena, 888 Cosburn Ave., 12 noon-3 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies. Children’s skates and helmets will be available. If you need transportation to the arena, please call 416-690-1032 by March 9. MARCH 17 & 20: Kids in the Kitchen at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 2-5 p.m. A 2-day cooking program for children aged 8-12 and their parents. Learn quick and easy recipes, new kitchen skills, and everybody gets to eat! Free for people in EECHC catchment community. Registration: Sudha 416-778-5805 ext 224. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca (1) MARCH 18: Seniors Active Living and Information Fair at Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Come join us for a day of information and learning. The event is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration and info: 416-4618143, seniors@ApplegroveCC.ca (1) MARCH 18: Outdoor Club of East York Information Night at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., 7 p.m. Topic: “Getting Help In and Going Out For Help in an Emergency on the Trails” - the pros and cons of cell phones, GPS, and other personal location devices, reading maps, assigning a messenger, and more. Info: outdoorclubofeastyork.ca (1) MARCH 23: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Topic: iNavigate Pedestrian Safety. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 (1) MARCH 24: Beach Garden Society Meeting at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:15-9 p.m. Topic: A Rooftop Food Garden with Katie German of FoodShare. New members and guests welcome. Come early and enjoy informal discussions with members. Light refreshments served. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Info: beachgs. ca@gmail.com, www.beachgs.ca (1) MARCH 26: Tenebrae Service at St. John’s Church, 794 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. Join us as we seek to recapture Jesus’ Passion with the sacred words and beautiful music composed by Toronto’s Healey Willan. A unique preparation for Easter. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (2) MARCH 26: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Imitation Game”, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (2) MARCH 27: Silent Auction at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 6-8 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113 (2) MARCH 28: Spring Fling at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., 7:30 p.m. Dance the night away to the music of Glenn Reid and Boogaloo, with music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Refreshments, wine, beer, soft drinks. Tickets $15 available online at bbucoffice@bellnet.ca (please include “Dance Tickets” in the subject line). Proceeds to Churches By The Bluffs Community Services Food Bank, Shower Curtain Productions, and ministries of worship, pastoral care and outreach. Info: 416-6944081, www.birchcliffbluffsuc.org (2) MARCH 28: Earth Hour Lights Out! at Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. & Lee Ave.,

7:30-9:30 p.m. Join the Beaches 3rd annual event, featuring music, singing and dancing in the park illuminated by paper lanterns. Info: info@beachesliving.ca (2) MARCH 28, APRIL 25,MAY 30: Beaches Artists’ & Artisans’ Spring Market at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Unique gifts and spring fashions for you and your home, created by local artists. Shop for Easter and Mother’s Day. Vendors change monthly. Applications: co-ordiknits@rogers.com (2) MARCH 30: Annual Meeting of Applegrove Community Complex at 60 Woodfield Rd., 6:30 p.m. Applegrove expects two vacancies on the Board of Directors. For info, visit www.ApplegroveCC.ca or contact the executive director by Feb. 25. Meeting includes light supper, speaker, the annual report and awards. To vote, membership must have been obtained by Feb. 27. RSVP: 416-461-8143. (2) APRIL 3: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass (a.k.a. Missa in Angustiis, Hob. XXII:11) at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. An orchestra joins the TBC and guest soloists for this performance. Tickets: $25 ($20 advance), youth 7-18 $12 ($10 advance), children under 7 free. Tickets available online or at door (cash only). Check website for special discounts: www.torontobeachchorale.com (2) APRIL 5: Beaches Lions Club 49th Annual Easter Parade, along Queen Street from Neville Park Blvd. to Woodbine Ave., 2 p.m. (2) APRIL 21: Health & Wellness Fair at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd., 3-8 p.m. Over 45 exhibitors offering on-site consultations, unique gifts and samples, nutritional and fitness guidance, mini workshops and presentations, children’s area, and more. Free admission. Info: 416-396-4310 (3) MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r) WEDNESDAYS: CHEZ HELENE’S Wednesday Night Salon at 1437 Kingston Rd. (at Warden Ave.), 8:30 p.m. An open stage for talents of all kinds – dance, music, poetry, rap, etc – in an intimate café. Coffee, tea and delectable sweets served by Helene Nicole. This is an opportunity for French and non-French speakers to perform and meet with others. 10 minutes stage time, or 3 songs. Info: www.helenenicole.com (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION Group at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. •Every other Tuesday at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 (r) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days.

Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Susan 416-691-2899 (e/o) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. March 11 – Best in Show (2000); March 18 – Maleficent (2014); March 25 – A Fish Called Wanda (1988) •March 26: Marketing Your Fiction Book, 7 p.m. Find out how the synchronicity of series characters and plot affects book marketing, and learn about recent publishing innovations. Info: 416-393-7703 (1) DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •March 10: Business Inc. Orientation Session, 6:30-8 p.m. Information session about the 8-week business program offered at Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business Development Centre. Register at torontopubliclibrary. ca •March 24: Real Estate 101, 6:30-8 p.m. Real Estate broker, investor, developer, author and U. of T. instructor, Claude Boiron, will answer your questions. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7783 (1) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •March 12: Community Conversation, 7-8 p.m., a new engagement action plan with City of Toronto Planning division. Info: toronto.ca/growingconversations •March 14: Board Games Bonanza, 2-3 p.m., for ages 6 and up. Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Jenga, Connect 4 and more. •March 25: Kids Book Club, 4-5 p.m., for ages 8-12. March selection: “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. •March Break Programs – Magic Show with Magician Kyle Livingstone, March 18, 2-3 p.m.; Magic Wand Craft, March 20, 2-3 p.m. Create your own magic wand. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail. ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. (1) TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •March 14: Sing-Along with Soli and Rob, 10:30 a.m. Hail in the spring with a musical concert and puppet characters. •March 31: Monarch Butterfly Migration, 7 p.m., a discussion about the migration through Rosetta McClain Gardens. •April 7: An Afternoon of Roma Stories, 1:30 p.m. Travel the world of the Roma, through stories of magic, humour and adventure. •May 5: Heritage Trees – Preserving our Natural Roots, 7 p.m., a lively and illustrated talk. Info: 416-396-8940 (1) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-6903324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® combines mindfulness with unique, gentle movement patterns to restore your energy, re-organize your body & revive your creativity & enthusiasm for life. Feel more grounded & alive! Classes held at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E. (Classes: Wed. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 12:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.). Your first class is FREE! Info: www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth. ca or call for free introductions. Registration: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 (e/o) BEACH PHOTO CLUB meets at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:15 p.m. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts. Info: www.beachphotoclub.com (r) MARCH BREAK CAMP at Applegrove, 60 Woodfield Rd., for children 6-12 years old. Fun-filled activities include crafts,

active games, trips, cooking and special events. Healthy snack provided each day. $115 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Before and after care available (additional fee). Info and registration: 416-461-8143 (1) FREE TO BE FIT, a new addiction and substance abuse program beginning in the Taylor Massey neighbourhood in June. Program will be held every third Saturday, 2-4 p.m. at Accesspoint, 3079 Danforth Ave., and every third Sunday, 3-5 p.m., in various green spaces throughout the city. Info: Beverley Moore 647-787-8429 ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). •Mid-week service - Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (1) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. •Choir practice Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. •Crafts, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Interfaith Lunch Program, Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Tuesday Night Study Group on Jesus and the Gospels, 7:15-9:15 p.m. until April 14. •Knitting Group: March 14, 10 a.m.noon •Speaker Series, March 11, 7:30 p.m., with Joy Crysdale. Info: 416-691-8082, www. beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (1) BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (r) TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca (r) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship & experience our caring, extended family. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Nursery, Sunday School & twice monthly Youth. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot off Benlamond. Info: Pastor 416-691-4721, calvaryonmain@bellnet.ca, www.calvary-baptist-church.ca (r) ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome.

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A witness to a creative spark By Melinda Drake

THE TEEN angst lyrics to Canadian musician Kim Mitchell’s 1986 hit song Patio Lanterns resonate with the awkward 14 year-old in everyone. But for Birch Cliff painter, furniture maker, and interior designer Michael Hulme, the song has special meaning, as he recalls a long-ago high school party he attended with his friend Paul Woods, the lyricist who would later change his name to Pye Dubois and team up with Mitchell to write Patio Lanterns. “We were all so shy, shy and nervous” – Patio Lanterns The year was 1963 and Hulme and Woods, who lived in the same Sarnia, Ontario subdivision, had become friends. The party, Hulme remembers, was held at classmate Susan’s house. There were about 15 or 20 Grade 9 kids there, and Hulme, a tall, skinny, self-described geek with a shock of bright red hair, had a huge crush on one of them, a girl named Jennifer. “I didn’t know how to have a conversation with a girl,” he said. “I was totally shy, freaking out, perspiring, and I couldn’t get up the nerve to ask her to dance.” As the party goers gradually paired off, Hulme sat frozen with fear across from Jennifer. To his relief, the party wound up around 11 o’clock. “It was one of the most miserable evenings of my life,” he said. Hulme and Woods didn’t keep in touch but 25 years later, when Hulme went back home to his high school reunion, he heard a familiar voice. “A woman came up behind me and put her hands over my eyes and said ‘Guess who?’ and I knew right away it was Jennifer.” The two fondly reminisced about that Grade 9 party from so long ago and its similarity to the recently released Patio Lanterns. “I listen to the song and I recognize what’s going on,” said Hulme. “He nailed it, that sort of nervous anticipation.” Woods went on to a career in songwriting and Hulme left Sarnia in 1967 to study painting and sculpture – “both improbable career

Bowmore Scrabble tournament spells fun Scrabble players crowd the scores table at the end of a day-long tournament hosted by Bowmore Road Public School on March 3. Liam Chew, the Grade 3 student smiling at centre right, said he and his partner will move on from the East End championship to the city final, thanks in part to a 50-point spelling of “quizzed.” “If you want to be a good Scrabble player, you should have a big brain if you want to fit all those words in,” said Liam when asked for advice. Besides prizes for top scores, some of the 200 students at the tourney took home ‘good sports’ medals awarded by their rivals, while others won prizes for spelling words on themes such as St. Patrick’s Day and the Pan Am Games. With 65 players in the school club, teacher Vera Bigall said Bowmore teams were well represented at the championship. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

moves” he laughs – at Ontario College of Art. “Art college was an extension of Yorkville,” he said, referring to the neighbourhood’s hippy vibe in the late 1960s. He married his first wife, the daughter of CBC TV personality Peter ‘Mr. Fix It’ Whittall, had a daughter, and starting working in the interior design field. “I must have designed about 20 discos but never went to a disco in my life,” he said. When he wasn’t sitting at the drafting table, Hulme was creating in other ways. He began making wooden toys for his young daughter and her friends. The kids loved them and the parents even more so. Requests for tables and chairs were now coming in. Hulme, whose father and father-in-law were both amateur woodworkers, decided to teach himself woodworking. “So I moved into a coach house at Spadina and College, quit my job, and started making furniture,” he said. Along the way he partnered with another artisan and they opened a store together in a rented house on Parliament Street in Cabbagetown, where Hulme enjoyed making high-end custom furniture. But after a few years, Hulme found he wasn’t making enough money to support his young family, and he returned to the more lucrative field of interior design, painting in his down time. One particular painting that holds special meaning for him is one he made for his wife Colleen when they first met 20 years ago. “We spent a week in the middle of winter at our cottage, snowed in, and I did a painting. It’s still hanging in our living room.” Hulme took up the paintbrush in earnest again about seven years ago, urged on by his daughter and son-in-law after he gave them a painting as a wedding gift. A couple weeks later, his son-in-law, a photographer, said to him, as a joke, “You’re going to have a show. You’re booked for November.” Hulme replied “Okay, but it has to be at your studio.” He took to his easel and completed 25 paintings in time for a show that turned out to be no joke. “It was a one-night show and I sold two

A ROOF repair campaign for the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in Scarborough got a $10,000 boost last week thanks to members of the Branch 11 Royal Canadian Legion on Dawes Road. Built in 1976, the centre is supported by the community rather than Veterans Affairs because it provides long-term care for veterans’ spouses and Silver Cross mothers, as well as for veterans themselves. To make a donation, visit www. tonystaceycentre.ca.

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THE TORONTO East General Hospital Foundation has raised the full $60 million in funding to pay for its portion of the hospital’s redevelopment, including a new patient care centre. Volunteers, donors (including every doctor at East General), and fundraising events helped contribute to the project, which will cost an estimated $360 million. A $5 million gift from Peter and Diana Thomson helped top off the funds. Planning on the 218-bed Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre is already underway.

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thirds of them,” he said. “I’m a project manager by day, but the muse had always been in my background and when it came out it became a furious event. For a year I just painted like a maniac. We had 30 paintings hanging up in our house, stacked up against walls. The house reeked of oil paint and every night I would go downstairs after supper and paint until about 1 o’clock in the morning.” Hulme is in the early planning stages for a show this fall with friend and local artist Amber Smith. His love of woodworking has been reinvigorated lately, too. Over the last year and a half, he’s been making furniture from salvaged wood and selling it at the Leslieville Flea. “I would like to have a pop-up store or something along that line in the near future, but I have one kid in university and two at home, so it’s not going to happen right away,” says Hulme. “That’s my retirement plan.” To see Hulme’s paintings and furniture pieces, visit michael-hulme.com

APPLEGROVE COMMUNITY Complex will hold its fourth annual Seniors Active Living and Information Fair on Wednesday, March 18, at 60 Woodfield Rd. This free event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes a light breakfast and lunch. To register or to find out more, call 416-461-8143 or email seniors@ApplegroveCC.ca. KIDS IN the Kitchen is a fun, two-day cooking program for budding chefs ages eight to 12 and their parents, hosted by East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E. The young cooks will learn quick and easy recipes along with new kitchen skills. The workshop runs Tuesday, March 17 and Friday, March 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. To register, or to get more information, call Sudha at 416-7785805 ext. 224. For information about other EECHC programs, visit www.eastendchc.on.ca. CITY COUNCILLORS voted in favour of a heritage study for the TTC building at 1627 Danforth Avenue. Local councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon says residents want to protect the brick carhouse, which dates back to 1915 and is one of the older public buildings in the area. COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 is running a series of Kidsproof Children’s Safety Workshops in April. Never Bee Lost, for ages five to seven years old, teaches the steps to staying safe if kids become separated from their parent or caregiver. Cybersafe is for children aged eight to 11 and covers internet safety through interactive and entertaining lessons. Stranger Smarts is also geared to the eight to 11 year olds and offers solutions on what to when approached by a stranger. Home Alone is for children nine to 12. This workshop prepares kids to be confident when they are at home by themselves. The workshops are offered in April and May and cost $20 or $25. To find out more or to sign up, contact Lainey Anderson at CC55, 97 Main St., by phone at 416-6911113 or email lainey@centre55.com.

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St. Brigid students dispel the myth of no free lunch From left, Grade 8 St. Brigid students Jack, Giacomo, David, and Mehuli pack freshly made sandwiches for the homeless on March 5. With sandwiches, juice boxes, cookies, and chocolates packed into lunch bags decorated by St. Brigid primary students, teachers delivered the packages together with new socks to shelters and people living on the street downtown. “We had students all the way from kindergarten to Grade 8 involved,” said teacher Sarah Carroll. “It’s a chance for students to give back, and it’s important for us because it’s Lent.” Helping the school with donations were Orlando Doria, who donated cheese slices and bread loaves; Celina’s Bakery and the Feist family, who both donated lunch bags; and the Fousco Family Bakery, which provided cookies.

Students sock it to homelessness By Andrew Hudson

AS TORONTO plunged into a recordsnapping freeze this February, a ‘SockO-Meter’ at Kimberley Junior Public School got warmer every day. Drawn by students in Carol Comeau’s Grade 2/3 class, the Sock-O-Meter showed how much money the class raised to buy warm socks for people who are homeless. One student, Winni, wrote in the Kimberley newsletter that she was shocked how much they raised – $404.65, all of it from hosting ‘toonie’ parties and doing paid chores at home. Instead of simply sending the money away, Mrs. Comeau’s class walked along Queen Street on a sunny, but -18°C day to buy the socks themselves. On the way, they passed a homeless man with a ‘Spare us a smile’ sign. “I felt bad for him in winter, not wearing snow pants,” said Winni. “I mean it was FREEZING out there.” When the class arrived at Ends, a Queen Street shop known for sock deals, the manager donated another

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soakings and massages as well as treating athlete’s foot, broken and ingrown toenails, and other problems that afflict people living on the streets or in shelters. Speaking to Beach Metro News, Ewart said people often leave their shoes and socks on when sleeping in shelters because they can get stolen otherwise. “If we can help them with a good pair of dry, clean socks that can make a huge difference to their foot health and health overall,” she said. After raising the money, hand-picking the socks, and learning more about homelessness, Dunn said she could see the Kimberley students “completely getting it.” “There’s no sense of separation, I think,” said Dunn. “They feel that anybody could be in this situation.” For more information about Evergreen Health Centre or to make a donation, visit www.ysm.ca. Thanks to Kimberley student Alia Dunn, whose reporting contributed to this article.

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Esther then risks her life by telling King Xerxes her true identity. By that point, the king had already given out Haman’s genocidal order, commanding Jews in all 127 Persian provinces to be killed. And at that time, the king had no phone to call it off. But, moved by Esther’s appeal, Xerxes follows it with a second order that allows Jews to defend themselves. In the end, Esther and her people are saved. “I’ve heard it all my life – 70 years,” said Ruth Blanche, smiling. “It’s not only for me. I know the story, I believe the story. It’s seeing the wonderment the kids get.” Reading a 10-chapter story written on some 2,500 year-old scroll, or megillah, might not sound like a six year-old’s idea for a fun night. But Purim readings are different, something like a pantomime. Every time the cantor says ‘Haman,’ people in the congregation shout, boo, and spin ratcheting noisemakers called ‘graggers’ to drown out the name. Even in his Thor cape, Arik was stuck on the edge of his seat, listening for the next ‘Haman.’ Susan Litchen, who teaches Hebrew school at the Beach synagogue, says for adults, celebrating Purim often includes a lot of drinking. According to the Talmud, on Purim a person should drink until they can’t tell the difference between “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordecai,” though exactly how drunk that is seems a little blurry. “This community doesn’t go crazy like that, but some of the younger communities do,” Litchen said, noting that north Bathurst Street has an especially merry reputation. Here in the Beach, Purim closed with small gifts and a round of poppy seed and fruit-filled hamantaschen – pastries made in the shape of Haman’s triangular, Napoleon-like hat. For all the silliness and fun, there is a serious side to the Purim story, and not only in its alltoo common themes of racism, and genocide. For Ruth Blanche, there is a simple lesson in the happy victory of Esther and Mordecai. “It shows how honesty and hard work win over dishonesty and meanness,” she said.

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At far left, honouring the late Leonard Nimoy, a man who lived long and prospered, Cantor Moshe Sadon dressed as Star Trek’s Mr. Spock. Above, Gary Bercovitch, president of the Beach Hebrew Institute, sports a sombrero alongside Anatoly Kimaed, who marked Purim with a facepaint dragon. At left, six year-old Arik laughs as his grandmother Ruth Blanche, right, joins in spinning noisy ‘graggers’ every time someone reading Esther’s story says the name ‘Haman.’ Below, children illustrate a giant scroll during the Purim reading at Beach Hebrew Institute, rolling each chapter away to draw a new scene in the story of Esther and Mordecai.

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The most obvious change is that the flowers have picked up their petals and moved to the rear of the cavernous space, into the Ricoh Coliseum behind Heritage Court. And that’s where the palm trees come in. Canada Blooms visitors will enter through Hall B, walking along the Grand Promenade lined with exotic palm trees in 26 giant planters. Your ticket includes admission to the Metro Home Show, held at the same place and time, but if you’re a gardener, you won’t want to mess around. The move, Terry says, opens the way to bring back the “wow factor” to Blooms. The Coliseum area sits on solid ground, so display gardens won’t have the weight restrictions they’ve had in recent years. There’s more garden space – an additional 8,000 square feet for the 26 display gardens – and more space overall (18,000 square feet added).

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Theatrical lighting He’s particularly excited about the enhanced lighting that’s being used this year. “We’re working very closely with the landscape lighting industry,” he says, to add theatrical lighting and up-lighting to the gardens. In fact, the show has invested a quarter-million dollars in improved lighting for 2015 and future years. You’ll see the show theme, “Let’s Play,” carried out in various ways in the feature gardens, Terry told me. Some highlights: • A 10-foot tall, 15-tonne stone Inukshuk. • A climbing wall that visitors can try out in Landscape Ontario’s outdoor exercise garden. For safety reasons, it’s not tall, but you can climb along its entire curved length. • The Rain Game garden, demonstrating half a dozen ways to capture rainfall and avoid runoff in a home garden. • A children’s natural play garden, with a wonky tree house tucked in the roots of a giant upside-down tree.

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Malvern’s Siena Turnbull leaps high for a spike. Malvern Collegiate’s senior girls volleyball team defeated Dr. Norman Bethune CI in the AAA city finals 3-0 (25-12; 25-16; 25-12) on Feb. 27 at Centennial College’s Athletics and Wellness Centre.

and have fun,” she said. With eight out of the 10 players on the team playing at the competitive club level, Malvern will prove to be a strong contender in Ingersoll, where last year’s

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BEACH GYMNAST Megan Roberts won royally at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. The 14 year-old won more awards than any other female gymnast at the February Games. On day one, Roberts and fellow East York Gymnastics member Sarah Posidis-Kowalski both won silver medals with Team Ontario as they faced rival provinces in a competition that combined the vault, floor, beam and uneven bars events. On day two, Roberts won bronze in the solo allaround finals, and Posidis-Kowalski came sixth. On her final day in Prince George, Roberts won two gold medals in the single-event finals for her vault and floor routines, plus a silver medal in beam. Posidis-Kowalski finished fourth on the uneven bars, just a quarter-point behind bronze. Roberts, who started doing gymnastics nine years ago, has previously won silver and bronze at national competitions, and placed fourth at the 2014 Junior Pan Am Games in Brazil. Roberts says her role model is 19 year-old Ellie Black, one of the gymnasts who led Canada to a record fifth-place finish at the 2012 Olympic Games.

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On the Child Side The revenge of the subject matter

fter writing on parenting for fifteen years, my kids have become used to the lack of privacy experienced by simply being my children and the fodder for my humour. They recently shared that the most common question they are asked by friends and neighbours who read this column is if they are “proud” of my writing. I mean, heck, I don’t want to sound too egocentric, but I am sometimes a huge bunch of funny. So I did the thing you are never supposed to do, right alongside never googling your own name. I asked them what they answered, and they said, “Ummm, well, proud isn’t really the right word mom.” Pleased and secretly hoping for a bigger word or emotion, I did the third thing you’re not supposed to do … I pressed. “Well … what is the word?” Mortified. That was the word: mortified. It turns out that ever since they were old enough to read my articles, they have been mortified to be the subject of my parental musings. Apparently, disclosing their most vulnerable developmental moments is not nearly as amusing to them as it has been for us for the past decade and a half. Okay, to be fair, I should have thought of writing under a pseudonym, to protect their privacy, but heck, I didn’t have any idea that they’d be so darn cute and funny and frankly so mockable for so long. I did have some sense of my eldest son’s embarrassment, after writing about his first crush, which was published the September he started Grade 6. Picking him up from school one afternoon, he pitched his backpack into the trunk, slammed the lid, threw himself into the back seat, and snapped

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the seatbelt closed with a lot of vigour. A lot. Intuitively, I sensed something was wrong. “Tough day, kiddo?” “How long?” he asked, sullen and clearly infuriated. “How long what?” I asked, bewildered. Lips barely moving, he responded, “How long have you been writing about my life in the paper?” Uh oh. I did a quick mental calculation – seven years, bi-weekly. Okay, the number was too big for a quick mental calculation, and worse, the answer would not be well received by the fuming 10 year-old in the back seat. “Not long,” I lied. “Why do you ask?” Well, it turned out that his favourite teacher was a big fan of my writing, and inadvertently outed me. Suddenly, my firstborn had discovered that his private life was actually quite public and banned me from writing about him in future. That put a whole new spin on things; I turned my comedic focus to the youngest, who had long felt that he was under-represented in my column. But that didn’t go smoothly either. He, like all second children, had learned from his elder sibling and, after he discovered I’d shared a story the year before about potty training him (including an adorable poop he took on the back steps of our home) he insisted on editorial review privileges before I submitted to my editor. This was going to be a bit more challenging. Since their discovery of my secret

life of sharing their lives, this editorial right has meant many, many funny “slice of life” moments never saw, nor ever will see, the light of the newspaper page. Articles like “The underground economics of high school beer” lost on the editing room floor. “The top five things every hockey mom should know about tryouts,” also banned from publication … I was pretty upset when I wrote that one, and they were right to veto me. But one of my personal favourites, “the top three reasons that auto insurance is so expensive, by the mother of two teenaged boys,” was also prohibited from publication. So I continue to search for material for my articles, cleansed of anything that would be so personal as to be embarrassing to my sons, while authentic enough to resonate with readers who are or have been on the parenting journey with me. I found tremendous hilarity in the stories they shared of their friends, as they all stumbled through all the same things we went through as teenagers, complete with nicknames, girlfriends, being hired and fired from first jobs, and making ridiculous errors in volume of alcohol consumption. But they banned me from writing about their friends, too. Perhaps, as I ready myself for the firstborn to fly the nest, and the second migrates into that strange space called 15 years old, with the accompanying verbal communication skills of Marcel Marceau, it may be time for me to become more covert in my approach. I’ll either have to write about other people’s children, or on other topics, or wait. Wait for the next phase of inspiration to reach me … Grandchildren! Don’t tell my boys I said that though – they would be mortified!

Write on Health

Top five easy-to-use superfoods

here are many types of superfoods in our grocery stores today, ranging from greens, such as kale, to berries and chia seeds. Naturally packed with numerous vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they provide a multitude of medicinal benefits. While I regularly include many different varieties of these superfoods in my diet, I have some personal favourites. Delicious, nutritious and versatile, these are my top five superfoods. Lemons Squeezed into a glass of water for a quick vitamin C boost or to help with digestion, lemons are a great addition

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natural grease-cutting cleaner when added to warm water. Avocados Inexpensive and available year round, these tropical fruits are a staple in my house. They are a good source of heart-healthy monosaturated fatty acids as well as dietary fibre and vitamin K. Due to their creamy texture, they can be prepared in a variety of ways. Added into salads, sliced into sandwiches, blended into smoothies, or made into dips, butters or even chocolate pudding, they are extremely versatile. Cont’d. on following page

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Superfoods, cont’d. from previous page Avocados also double as a moisturizing face mask, mashed and applied to the skin. Flax seeds These mighty seeds are a sure way to increase fibre and omega 3 intake. Just two tablespoons of flax provides 3.5 grams of omega 3 and 5.4 grams of dietary fibre. Flax seeds are also a great source of lignan phytoestrogens. And studies have shown that these chemicals have a protective effect against cancer – specifically breast cancer. They are easily stored when unground, and are very inexpensive. Flax seeds can be baked into cookies, added to smoothies, mixed with yogurt, or used as an egg replacer in baking (1 tbsp flax seeds ground in 3 tbsp water = 1 egg). Raw almonds These nuts are high in fibre which helps promote good digestion and to balance blood sugar levels throughout the day, keeping ap-

petite in check. They are also a good source of vitamin E, manganese and phytosterols. In many studies they have been shown to help lower bad cholesterol. Almonds can be ground to make delicious gluten-free flour, chopped and added to salads, or baked into granolas. But the best thing about almonds is that they are so convenient. They can be stored in your car, purse, or even pocket for a quick and nutritious snack when on the run. Extra-virgin coconut oil This quality oil is one of my favourites for many reasons. It contains about 60 per cent medium-chain triglycerides, used primarily by the body as an energy source rather than being stored as fat. Containing high levels of microbial lauric acid, it is also a natural yeast buster. Coconut oil can be incorporated into the diet very easily by adding to smoothies, using as a replacement for any baking at a 1:1 ratio in place of margarine or butter, or to fry foods. And better yet, it makes an excellent natural moisturizer or conditioner for the skin and hair … really.

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Upcoming Events March 14— BEY Day of Action to End Violence Against Women

Join Matthew and his team talking to neighbours and residents throughout the riding about this important issue, and collecting signatures on a petition.

March 29— Voices of Women—A Celebration of IWD 1 to 3 at Beach United Church 140 Wineva ~ An afternoon filled with music, stories and visual arts Details for all of these events can be found on Matthew’s Website www.matthewkellway.ndp.ca or call the office

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MICHAEL O’BRIEN is a Beach photographer in both senses of the term. He lives in the Beach, and chooses to point his lens at the beach, resulting in a body of work titled Earth Water Sky. While O’Brien photographs many different subjects – portraits, nature, night work, cultural documentation – locals may find his view of the beach more striking than the average photo of the Leuty lifeguard station. The black and white images in Earth Water Sky are full of drama, with frozen moments of waves about to crash on shore, fleeting

seconds of a perfect sky, and an eye for detail in a grand landscape. An early childhood involving many moves gave him an appreciation for the subtleties of landscape and culture that define different places. O’Brien takes inspiration from photographers such as Manuel Alvarez Bravo and Sebastio Salgado, particularly in their ability to tell stories through photography. O’Brien explained the factors that help set his work apart: “For me this is the difference between travel photography and tourist photography, between portraiture and a snapshot: passion, commitment and enthusiasm.” Until March 31, O’Brien’s work will be hanging at the Remarkable Bean, 2242 Queen St. E. To view his work online visit michaelobrienphoto.com.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD GALLERY at the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Hiawatha Road is hosting two shows until May 3. In the south gallery is Out on a Limb. This show features work by the adult students at the ArtHeart Community Centre in the Regent Park area. ArtHeart has been providing free visual arts programming and instruction to the Regent Park community for more than two decades. The organization’s intent is to empower participants by helping them learn skills, build self esteem, and express themselves through the act of creating.

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LIANE ODZE-SILVER paints and draws, on canvas in oils, and on paper with mixed media. Her new works will be on display at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E., from March 11 to 29. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. For more on Odze-Silver and her work see lianeodzesilver.com. For gallery info, see gerrardartspace.com.

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More than 30 works are hanging as part of Out on a Limb, ranging from landscapes to abstract work, from portraiture to social and political commentary. For more on ArtHeart and the valuable work the centre does in its community see artheart.ca. In the north gallery is A Personal Sacred Landscape, an invitational group show curated by Lauren McKinley Renzetti. The show is centred on a theme of the journey artists take as they navigate through life. The work implies the path less taken on spiritual journeys, and covers nature, trees, paths, water and stone. The images chosen shared a sense of place and resonated as “sacred” with McKinley Renzetti. Neighbourhood Gallery’s mandate is to share art for the beautification of the world. Visit nuuc.ca to find out how to visit the gallery and view the work in Out on a Limb and A Personal Sacred Landscape.

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Pet of the Month, cont’d. from Page 17 Unfortunately, things weren’t as simple as recovering from a cold. Despite the medication and cozy foster home, Gracie Lou became increasingly worse. Before long, she was hospitalized after developing pneumonia. X-rays revealed the unexpected truth: canine megaesophagus, or Mega-E. It’s a condition where the muscles of the esophagus fail to do their job of propelling food or water to the stomach. Instead, freshly gulped meals pool in the esophagus within the chest cavity, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia and the need for immediate medical intervention. Gracie Lou requires specialized foster care until the perfect adopter is found, so she moved in with Jenna, rescue coordinator for the GTA region. Nestled on a friendly street in Cobourg, Jenna’s home is just what the doctor ordered. I arrived at the door right when Gracie Lou was about to stand up for

breakfast. Mega-E dogs must eat and drink from elevated bowls to ensure gravity does its magic. Feeding has been made much easier since the invention of the Bailey Chair. It resembles a toddler’s high chair, only for dogs. Jenna is in the midst of acquiring a donated chair for Gracie Lou. In the meantime, she’s jury-rigged a feeding station on her kitchen wall. It may not look pretty but it does the trick! The proof is in the food-smeared look of utter bliss on Gracie-Lou’s face following the six-step system: Step #1 – Take icky pill 15 minutes before dining and wag tail patiently while kibble soaks in water. Step #2 – Stare longingly as food is scooped into blender then poured into bowl with an antacid. Step #3 – Eat like nobody’s watching! Step #4 – Make a huge mess! Step #5 – Help clean mess by licking kitchen wall. Step #6 – Follow foster mom into liv-

ing room and cuddle sitting upright for 30 minutes until completely de-burped. It occurs to me after reviewing these steps that I may have been a bit hasty with my initial description of Gracie Lou. Life may be more complicated for the girl with the captivating eyes, but she’s okay with that, and so is anyone who falls under her spell. She’s wagging proof that it’s all worthwhile – the good, the bad, and the messy. Did I mention how many kisses I got during Step #6? Gracie Lou approaches everything with … pure grace. Gracie-Lou is an approximately 4 to 6 year-old chocolate Labrador retriever standing TALL, pretty, and soon to be up for adoption at Sit With Me Dog Rescue (sitwithme.ca). To learn more about canine megaesophagus and the Bailey Chair, visit baileychairs4dogs. com and to see a video of Gracie eating breakfast, check out the Big On Beagles YouTube channel.

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY missfit.ca in-home

HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine)

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951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

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Evening & weekend appointments available

DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave.

Norm Spence Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor

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DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist

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VETERINARIANS

Psychotherapist

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Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

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VET ON WHEELS Gerrard Mobile Veterinary Services

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Carol Henderson, MA Counselling Psych.

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1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

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Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

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416-916-7122

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257 24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS

2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates

Beaches Wellness Centre

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

Susan T. Dixon

THERAPY LOUNGE

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

Family Law Lawyer

416-694-6767

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1092 Kingston Rd.

416-698-7070

Paul J. Cahill

927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

416-694-2868

Barrister & Solicitor

Personal Injury Lawyer

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.

416-698-3157

2130 Queen Street East

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. John Barnet, R.M.T., D.O.M.P.

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

KATHRYN WRIGHT

Family Law & Estate Planning

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

416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com

2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)

NOREEN@NFLAHERTYLAW.COM

bestcriminallawyer.ca

The Body Means Well

Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation

Book online at essencetherapy.com

647.987.5490

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

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

Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

CRIMINAL LAWYER

Tel: (416) 962-2186

• Essence •

CORPORATE LAWYER COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS INCORPORATIONS NOTARY PUBLIC

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

www.krienslarose.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD

20 Leslie St. (free parking)

Beatriz Mendez

CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.

Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler

Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118

www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca

The Healing Boat

416-696-1800

N. Flaherty Law

Studio at Victoria Park & Kingston Rd.

enhanceyourpower.com 416 429-3457

(at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Tara Shannon

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology

416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com

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 SERVICES 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

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

studio tangent architects contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process

(Since 1989)

www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com

Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

416.420.4544

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

416-690-5185

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

CALLING ALL BANDS

CLASSIFIEDS

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LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

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Deadline for March 24 issue is March 16 th

Announcements Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Call Gail 416-686-6828

Circles Hair Design 8 Lawlor Ave. 416-690-3859

“Warm up with your hair, come in today!”

• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.

(1.)

SKYMARK TRAVEL Specializing in Culinary & Winery Tours

rinkee@skymarktravel.com www.skymarktravel.com (2)

Just Between Girls Club Friends. Fun. Fitness. Community

A cool place for ‘tween’ girls to hang out, feel empowered, boost self esteem and have fun! www.justbe-tweengirls.com info@justbe-tweengirls.com

(2)

Circle of One

Reiki • LPIT Axiational Alignment 416 320 8524 diane@circleofonehealing.com

Convert VIDEO to DVD $22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12)

Social/Events R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

Landscape Design & Maintenance Firm requires experienced person for seasonal Garden Work. Must be physically strong & meticulous. Horticulture training an asset. Resume/Contact Info to: (1)

Cleaning and organizing superhero requires sidekick. Must be able to leap over cleaning problems in a single bound and fight dirt blind folded with a smile. Please send resume with cover letter, salary expectations and availability to boothysbusiness@gmail.com (1) Full time office administrator required for marble and granite fabrication company (Birchmount & Danforth). This full time position will include customer service, sales, pricing, customer sales orders, reporting & providing assitance to the office manager. Required: professional telephone manner; design and blueprint familiarity an asset; impeccable computer skills; Quickbooks; Outlook calendar scheduling; multitask in fast paced environment; media familiarity for marketing purposes; casual business attire; punctuality! marbleviewinc@rogers.com (1)

Spring Sale

March 21 • 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Commercial Space for Rent

Glen Rhodes United Church 1470 Gerrard St. E.

OFFICE SPACE

Shopping Extravaganza, Books, Bake table, Lunch, Treasures, (1) Jewellery and More

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE

1562 Queen St. E. (near Coxwell)

Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (r)

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (8)

(r)

IN BEACHES LANDMARK BUILDING Main floor, 1785 sq ft, newly renovated. Separate 170 sq ft office also available. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility, character. Steps to TTC.

416-971-9025

(r)

(1)

Recently renovated $750/mo incl. Bank & earning refs req’d No pets, no smoking 416-698-1313 416-699-5217 (2) Basement Apartment for Rent: Victoria Pk/Gerrard. 1 bedroom apartment. Could be made into a 2 bedroom apartment. Good for 1 or 2 adults or a family of 3. No smoking, cat ok. Complete, exquisite reno. New: Kitchen Cabinets, Sinks, Faucet, Counter Top, Shelving, Flooring, Washer, Windows, Insulation, Drywall, Paint, Blinds, Electric Panel. Also Dryer and outdoor Jacuzzi. Fire and Electrical certification. Some lower ceilings. Must be seen. $940 for 1, $990 for 2 or more (includes electricity, heat, water, garbage) 416-873-5194 Viewit.ca #157719 dangli@rogers.com (1)

Bed & Breakfast

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Office Services

416-759-2219 1537 O’Connor Drive

(r)

GRAPHIC DESIGN

With Your Own Design or Create Your Own Design or Choose From One Of Our Ready To Use Templates

www.24x7printstore.ca

Business Cards - Flyers - Postcards Banners - Yard Signs

Phone 1-866-838-4785

(2)

Office equipment not working?

-printers, fax, copiers, typewriters and moreCall Dominion Business Machines 416-364-2978 Sales -- Repairs -- Toners Professional Help -- Great Prices (4)

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

(r)

?NEED HELP? PC/MAC SUPPORT

Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store CLOSING OUT SALE 50-80% OFF!

Many other domestic items & electronics

2442 Danforth Ave. 647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7

Garage Sale FLEA MARKET

Baron Byng Beaches 243 Coxwell Ave. Mar. 21st • 9 am - 2 p.m.

Lots of fun finds plus a bake table (1)

(r)

Call 416-648-4410

(r)

KLEEN WINDOWS

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

(r)

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates. No service charges.

(2)

Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+ (4)

CERTIFIED

416-357-1467

Financial Services Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

Housesitter: weekly/monthly. Reasonable rates subject to responsibilities. Devoted care for all pets. References impeccable. 905.717.1797 or lauraes@hotmail.com (1)

EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (1)

(2)

General Services

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

(1)

FREE PICK-UP OF WOOD OR LUMBER

MUST BE BRANCHES OVER 2” DIAMETER LUMBER MUST BE UNPAINTED OR UNTREATED WE ALSO DO CLEAN UP LOADS + DEMOLITION MIN. LOAD $80 CALL MARY OR JOHN

416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

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

416-265-7979

(r)

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED

416-624-3837

(r)

“Always on Time and on Budget” • Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

(7)

BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

GARBAGE REMOVAL

Vienna Upholstery

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

416-568-7276

(r)

(2)

CLEVER DISPOSAL

“HOW MAY I SERVE YOU?”

416-698-9000

(2r)

INTERIOR DECORATING

Home Decor

(r)

Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. QuickBooks training also available short or long term.

416-691-7556

She will pick-up and drop-off. Reasonable rates. (1)

(w. of Midland)

BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE

Debra 416-693-6111

Call Catherine 647-527-6059

2358 Kingston Rd.

416-694-6241

(2)

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

Hey Ladies! Tired of ironing your husband’s shirts, pants, etc.?

www.beachmetro.com

416-882-3301

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

HOME COMPUTER CARE

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Bedding, slipcovers, window coverings, cushions, table dressings, etc. By Harilanto Couture www.harilanto.com email: hcouture@finderschoice.com facebook.com/harilantocouture

RUBBISH REMOVAL

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (3)

(1)

(2)

WAYNE&SON

CHIMNEY SWEEP

647.281.3084

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

20% Off Design Fabric

david@davidesigns.net http://davidesigns.net 416-721-1869

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

416-569-2181

Custom Made Curtains, Pillows Upholstery - Blinds

Fair Rates - Let’s Talk

Reliable Snow Removal

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

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

ROSE GARDEN 416 693 7673

This ad isn’t fancy, but your home will be!

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

416-690-8673

ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (4)

(1.)

ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR

Computer Services

416-575-6113

nc_elic@hotmail.com www.neilsplaceincostarica.com

(r)

416-463-6330

PRINT ONLINE

(r)

Custom soft furnishings

OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS (2)

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

Call Rose now www.rosegardenhomedecor.com

Household Services

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community

• Tropical rainforest near Jaco Beach, stores, restaurants, surfing • Spacious home, sleeps 6, full kitchen, covered terrace with fans • L a rg e p o o l , w i - fi , exo t i c ga rd e n , b i rd s & animals • Safe, friendly, knowledgable owner on-site • US $99/night, $499/wk, $1,499/mth, negotiable • Suits retirees, couples, families, singles

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (2r)

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Serene Costa Rican Vacation Home BOOK NOW FOR EASTER

(2)

g o o d o n p a per Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

$85 nightly

Out-of-Town

416 596 6933

416-691-6893

http://homecomputercare.ca

(r)

25 Years in business

www.regsappliance.com

TV, wireless, kitchenette, parking

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Integraaccounting.com

We m a k e yo u look

Suite Lovat

urban loft with full ensuite

Free efile. Personal & Corporate.

REG’S APPLIANCE

Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty. Home Consultations $30

(4r)

PRIME OFFICE SPACE

The

WILKINSON

Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5

416-690-2880

Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! 1 + 2 Bdrm beginning at $1,375

For Sale

paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)

Chalet Beauty Bar

416-466-3766

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

Personal Care

650 Woodbine

1 BEDROOM APT

LANDSCAPE WORKER

Photo/Art

The Beach Suites

647-772-7897

Volunteers

416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com

(r)

First/last/ref req

(1)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 (3)

david@davidesigns.net 416-721-1869

over store at 928 Kingston Rd. Available April 1st $1,050 a month, street parking

Call Kim 416-993-5143

New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.

1 Bedroom Apt + Den + Patio

Landscape Designer

Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)

Exciting Creativity

416-827-8095

Employment Opportunities

We buy! - We pay cash!

Brochures, Post Cards, Ads, Newsletters, Business Cards and more. Reasonable Rates. Quick Turnaround.

416-856-4774

helping you to feel better

rosesharon18@yahoo.ca

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1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

647.267.8773 or 416.919.4851 (2)

Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca @ 191 Kenilworth

requires capable person(s) for planting and maintenance during spring, summer & fall, on part-time basis

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

Great while renovating or for visiting family. Min 30 day rental, NS, NP, parking, laundry, internet & utilities incl. Danforth & Woodbine

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

FROM $25 (BASIC)

THE PRINTING HOUSE

FURNISHED

2-br + den for short term rental

BEST IN THE BEACH

(2)

416 792 8016

(1)

TAX RETURNS

Wanted

(1.)

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

416-820-1527

(6)

BLIND AMBITION EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

Best Prices/Free Estimates

For estimate call

647-899-9074

Fabrications

24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

(r)

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (1...)

647-235-6690

(2)

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

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

(2)

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE

Rubbish Removal, Demolition, Basement, Backyard & Garage Clean-ups. Home Improvements. Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up. We Recycle All Materials. Cell

416-454-5404

(2)

*60+ years Experience* Flooring, Tile, Carpentry & all types of small & large renos Call Rob & Steve at:

647-967-7366

TrustworthyRenovations.com

(1)

DAVE’S HOUSE CALLS Courteous professional with 20 years of experience. Finish carpentry, painting, minor plumbing and general repairs. No job is too small.

Dave: 647 271-6481 Dave.housecalls@gmail.com

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Property Clean-ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Snow Removal & Salting 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

AND (1)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (4)

HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE?

Painting, Drywall, Carpentry, Tile, Flooring References • Free Estimates 10% Seniors discount

Dave 416 294 3379

(2)

647 886 8303

(5)

416-402-3302

(1)

Home Renos: Painting, Drywall & Plaster repairs - Ceramic tiles - Hardwood refinishing - Carpet cleaning. 416-788-7447 (1)

Pet Services

Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM

www.neatfreakcleaning.com (1)

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY

(1r)

DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices

416 931 8222

(5)

CAT CARE SERVICE 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, grooming matted fur - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

(1)

Pet Minding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references

(23)

Have you seen your floors lately?

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 30 yrs. experience. References

647 980 4973

(1)

PrettyNEAT Cleaning Services (R)

by Zak’s Mom Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding

647-992-6328 prettyneatservices@gmail.com

ALONE AT HOME PET CARE • Over 12 years professional experience including medications • Insured and Bonded • Veterinarian trained & recommended • Member of Pet Sitters International

416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com

(4)

Cleaning Services ULTRA

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

(4)

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

(1)

Cleaning Lady Extra-ordinary & exceptional Weekly and biweekly $15/hr Call Sherry at

416-405-8301

(4)

Catherine’s Quality Home Cleaning

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

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

(r)

Tutoring

416-699-8333

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (19) Kim Rauch B.Ed.

TUTORING

OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.) Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (3)

One on One French Tutoring Experienced, friendly, native French speaker. Help with homework, reading, grammar, vocabulary. My home or yours (Beaches only).

Call 647 479 3871

(1)

Spanish Tutoring and Conversation. Retired OCT certified teacher. Your home or mine. Call 416-693-7733 (2)

Bigger smiles, healthier bodies, Calmer minds & better grades! Individual • Yoga Studios Schools • Montessori • Daycare Kate Flood, B.A. Mass. Comm kate.kidcoach@gmail.com (1)

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

416-698-1923

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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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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

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

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To ro n to 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 Ted Reeve Arena

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Before - After School Care from Balmy Beach School in my home. 20 years experience, great references, receipts. Adrianne 647-289-7776 (3)

Garden & Tree

Call Andre 416-422-4864

(4)

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Beach Hill Painting

Interior, Exterior Drywall and plaster repair References, free estimates 10% Seniors discount All work 100% guaranteed Providing quality painting for over 20 years

Dave 416 294 3379

dave@beachhillpainting.com (2)

WE MOVE FOR LESS!

Plumbers

416-999-MOVE (6683)

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

Accurate work & reasonable rates Watch our videos at

www.BestWayToMove.com (5r) (2)

Specialist in low maintenance, eco friendly & native gardens consultation - cleanups pruning - planting - containers maintenance - readied for sale Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca (9)

STUDIO 1

Licensed & Insured

416-288-1499

416.797.6731 Free Estimates & References Available

www.greenapple.ca

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Landscape Design

416-993-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens (19)

Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident. (4)

STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep. Have it done right, the first time. References, free estimates. Beach Resident

Cell# 647-853-6420

(1)

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

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. (2)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and

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

Dianne 416 699 5070

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PAINTING

- Free Estimates - Interior/Exterior Painting, Staining, Metallic Surfaces - Fully Trained/Insured - 3 Year Written Guarantee - Committed to the Beaches 416-888-1647 Ref Available Check us out on HomeStars!

ABBEY ROAD LANDSCAPING

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Movers “Always on Time and on Budget”

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

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (7)

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FUSSY! Painter

Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639

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The Passionate Painter

Specializing in residential painting. Minor drywall/plaster repairs. 416-997-8908 www.thepassionatepainter.com

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624

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416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

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PLUMBING 416-855-9500

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MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

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BEST VALUE PAINTING & RENOVATIONS Residential & Commercial 10% Senior Discount Family owned • Free estimates

647-457-0748

20% Discount off any competitor’s written quotation. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8)

•Repairs •New Installs •Drains •Alterations Same Day Repairs

Colouring the Beach Since 1996!, Interior & Exterior. First Rate Team Works Cleanly, Quickly and on Budget Special Attention to Prep, Repairs, Help with Colour, No Job Too Small, Written Quotes. fraser_j@bell.net

416-690-2476

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

The

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ATLANTIS PLUMBING

RYLAN HARVEY

647 401 7970

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

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

We provide basement waterproofing for external and internal homeowners with a full line of service. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

one time visits available)

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

TOM DAY

FRANZ’S PAINTING

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK

KIM PRICE

647-210-LAWN (5296)

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Call Franz 416-690-8722

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

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

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Green Apple Landscaping

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

416 691-3555

PROWAY

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Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations 50 years in the Beach

larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

www.greenapple.ca

416-699-8575

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416-690-3890

25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

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BEACH PLUMBING

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

Award Winning Design & Build

HARRY

Lic. #P-15099

2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

Green Apple Landscaping

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

690-8533

CARTAGE & STORAGE

Painters

Landscapers

FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

416-690-0102

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

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

Bilingual School

www.lerouxfroebel.com

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

• Design and Construction •

LeRoux Froebel

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CANADIAN TREE CARE

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

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

Rehearse Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. (then adjourn to the pub) Men especially needed. sheilaruthbrand@gmail.com (1x5)

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416-467-6059

Kid’s Life Coach & Yoga Certified Kids® Yoga Radiant Child® Yoga

Susan Kohlhepp

Join a jazz choir NOW!

info@blpm.ca

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

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-Lawn Cutting & Care -Property Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883

STONEHENGE

General Instruction

PIANO TEACHER

sjkohlhepp@gmail.com

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

CARE-ADVICE-COACHING

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years

SEAN AT 416-985-8639

All Season Movers

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INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (5)

THE STUDY STUDIO

NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident

REASONABLE RATES

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info@blpm.ca

A.S.M. MOVERS NEW BRIGHT PAINTING Local. Taking care of your possessions.

• report card catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •

CHILDREN’S CENTRE

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-Property Cutting & Care -Property Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883

Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com

Call 416-698-0750

416-690-2289

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www.beachmetro.com

Bach to ROCK Kingston Rd/Vic Park

*Insured*

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Music

Scarboro Music

EUROPEAN CLEAN

416 427 9451 bendrums@gmail.com

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

We teach it all!

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rileyswindowcleaning.com

“PrettyNeat Cleaning for a PrettyNeat Customer!”

Weekly • Monthly • Bi-weekly Reasonable rates Call 647-527-6059 (4)

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

with International Recording/Touring Artist Over 20 years experience. All ages • Ask for special ***

Child Care Available

20 yrs in the Beach! Professional, Personalized Call/email for free estimate

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PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS

All Welcome

Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

d.cleans@yahoo.ca

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French / German / Spanish

416 - 824 - 5269

416-825-9705

PAWS SIT STAY

*Bonded*

Simply the best!

Contact Irena

Walks Tailored To Your Dog’s Needs 5 Star Boarding w/pick-up/drop off Pet Visits/Sitting/Medications Exemplary Loving Caring Service Insured and References Available

Call 416-783-3434

BOOTHY’S

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (11)

Cleaning Services

$225 20’ Sea Container $350 20’ Heated Storage

416-699-3772

call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

NEAT FREAK

BEACHES STORAGE

APPRAISALS

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

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HANDYMAN PLUS RENO

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS

BEACH METRO NEWS

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Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed (416) 558-8453

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MASTER PLUMBER

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T85

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabson Reno: 647-342-2872 (4)

BEACH METRO NEWS

DRAIN SOLUTIONS Backwater Valves, Repairs, Waterproofing, Water services Ask about City rebates for backwater valves

Call:

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.

647-781-2417

Licensed & Insured

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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

Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed

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G. LOCKE

Electricians Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

Glenn 416 837 9298

CELL 416-875-5781

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

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ESA LIC# 7002668

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GALAXY

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

Master Electrician ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

Kitchens • Built-Ins Shelving • Wall Units

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*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

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

FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES

MARIO 416-690-1315

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

416-690-1630

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MURPHY

Knob & tube • No job too small

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

Cell 416-529-5426

ACE

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Electric

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416-833-3006

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

POWER

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COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

Call: 416.939.7833

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N.D. TREEN ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA Lic#7001629

Free Estimates Work performed by Master Electrician Panel Changes • Pot Lights Interconnected Smoke Detectors Knob & Tube Replacement Dale Treen 416-882-6701 daletreen@yahoo.com (9)

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

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Retired Journeyman Electrician

Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations. Call 647-888-7887 (3)

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

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

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

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

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CITY WIDE ROOFING

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

KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach

416-694-7402

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WHISPERER

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

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Innerspace

TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)

Flooring Installer All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Gord Walker 416-694-2119

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Handy Dan Drywall, Painting, Carpentry Masonry, Flooring Reliable - Quality work

www.handydan.ws Dan 416-699-2728

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Alan Burke 416-699-4350

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“Reclaim Your Basement”

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owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

For all your roofing needs

35 years in the Beaches Marty 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548 KingstonRoadRoofing.ca

Underpinning Specialists

CONCRETE WORK L B

KINGSTON RD ROOFING

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(416) 871-4608

www.smartgta.com

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HARDWOOD

PROFESSIONAL RENOVATIONS Kitchens • Bathrooms • Finished basements

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references

Garth 647-248-4952 or garth.jerome@yahoo.ca

416-917-5990

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DILULLO

MASONRY

CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW 416-463-9331 (r)

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JOHN CLARKE

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Roofing 35 Years Experience References upon request (3) Free Estimates

COMPLETE BATHROOMS Custom Bathroom renovations Design & Build Licensed & Insured 647 505-6156 completebathroom.homestars.com

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RightOn Contracting Home Renovations & Painting

(647) 622 1009 www.rightonreno.com

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Small jobs too. Trust a local contractor. (11)

416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca

FANTASTIC DECKS + FENCES

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CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

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

416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (2) Free Estimates

647-235-6690

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

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

MASONRY

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If we were any Cheaper we’d be Free Masons

TILE INSTALLATION

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (2)

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

416 660 4721

All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates

416-558-8453

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FACELIFT HOME RENOS

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate (5)

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ABBEY ROAD

25 Years in The Beach From painting one room to kitchen/ bath renos to complete home renovations. Insured/References

Cosmetic Surgery for your Home.

Call William 416-579-0131

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416-690-2476

We will beat any quote by up to 20%

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JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell

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Creative Construction

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

WOODY’S

General repair • Painting, Electrical • Plumbing 10 yrs plus experience References Available handymanwoody@hotmail.com (23..)

416 - 903 4120

TILE + STONE

• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!

647-967-7366

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Small Engine Repair and Maintenance. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, outboard motors, snowblowers and more. Fox Small Engine Repairs. Call Patrick 416-819-8703 (1)

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beachmetro.com

the handyman

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

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416-999-2333

Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic

Repair - Reno - Restore

ROOFING REPAIRS Basement Lowering

Steve 416-285-0440

Call today for free estimate

MARTIN PETROV

SILVERBIRCH

416-699-0958

416-467-6735

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

www.stonehengefoundations.com

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Built-in-Cabinets

416-659-7003

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

Your Neighborhood Roofer Metro Licensed, Insured, WSIB No subcontracting, specialized in flat roofs and skylights Warranties on any Roof Repair www.theroofwhisperer.ca

Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

STONEHENGE

THE ROOF

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE

Quality Work by experienced home renovator

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FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

Met. Lic. B-8357

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& AIR CONDITIONING • Furnace cleaning & inspection • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Oil to gas conversions • Licensed & Insured

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416-691-8241

416 858 0253

SMART HEATING

YOUR STUCCO

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

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

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

Telephone Systems

Flat Roofs and Shingles Aluminum Siding • Fascia Soffit Sky Lights • Eavestrough

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets. Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

Cable & Telephone Wiring

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with attention to detail

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Tel. 416-569-2181

“Oftentimes, a repair is all you really need”

ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship

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

-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service

Call/Text:

Carpenters

• ON TIME / ON BUDGET •

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647-206-3376 Andrew, the Roofer

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Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

LANIGAN’S

Lic. & Ins.

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

WET BASEMENT ?

647-979-5652

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

Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience

Queen St. Roofing

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations Call Marc 416-910-1235

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CONTRACTING CO.

Electrical

Lic# 7009221

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

416-698-2613

Big or small we do them all

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PAINT PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILE Licensed & Insured 30 YRS LOCAL EXPERIENCE ON TIME/BUDGET www.beachrenovations.com

•Shingle Roofs •Flat Roofs •Siding •Roof Repairs •Eavestroughing Insured • Met. Lic. B15515 For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence

Lic: 7006786

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

Marc 416-617-7205

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Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

BEACH RENOVATIONS

ELECTRIC 416-690-0173

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416-264-8517

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

ECRA/ESA#7004508

416-691-8693

One stop shopping for all your Home Improvement needs Repairs to Renovations From Roof to Basement & everything in between • Lic & Insured

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

www.totalrenovations.com

Mark Denington

Coleman Contracting & Company

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

416-694-2488

• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

ED GODFREY

COXWELL ROOFING

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Architectural Design-Build

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Roofers

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

416-752-1585

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

HANDYMAN

Call Vince Shop 416-285-9895 Cell 416-399-2342 www.galaxywood.ca

CUSTOM CARPENTRY

free estimates

www.tradeprocontractors.com (5)

GNOMEWORKS

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

416-910-8033

42 Years Established in the GTA / Beach

Trades

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

Gus:

TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS

Beach Metro News

EDUCATION FEATURE Booking deadline

March 16

for the March 24 issue Call or email Paris 416-698-1164 x 26 paris@beachmetro.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

BEACH METRO NEWS

Entertainment Beat By Jon Muldoon

SELF-PROCLAIMED “BEACH brat” Carleigh Beverly is taking the stage at Theatre Passe Muraille in Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies’ Time Stands Still. Presented by TSS Collective, the play was a hit at last year’s Toronto Fringe Festival. The story centres on Sarah and James, a couple in modern-day Brooklyn. Sarah is a photojournalist who suffered significant injuries in Iraq, and James is her war correspondent boyfriend. Together the two begin to try to figure out what ‘normal’ means and where their relationship will go after life in a war zone. Beverly will perform alongside the rest of the original Fringe cast, including Kirstin Rae Hinton as Sarah, Jason Jazrawy as James, and Sam Rosenthal. Beverly has been acting most of her life, and might be recognized from television shows The Listener, Flashpoint, Rookie Blue, or the film Hunting Season. Time Stands Still runs from March 12 to 29 at the Theatre Passe Muraille mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. Performances are Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $22, and are available at artsboxoffice.ca, by calling 416-504-7429, or at the box office. See tsscollective.com for more information. •

Sam Rosenthal, left, and Carleigh Beverly in a scene from Time Stands Still.

BORN IN Havana, Cuba, Fernandez first appeared on stage with his professional hypnotist father at the ripe old age of four. When he reached his teens, Fernandez dedicated himself to studying the art himself, and has since appeared on stages around the world. After learning from his father, Fernandez travelled to Canada to study with hypnotist and psychic researcher Alan Spraggett. After performing for two years at a Dominican resort, he studied to become a certified hypnotherapist, and has presented self-help seminars on luxury cruise ships. His show has been featured at hotels, casinos, fairs, festivals, corporate events, universities, and comedy clubs. Fernandez claims that “no other performer has captured the intrigue and electricity of this discipline, and it’s doubtful that anyone ever will.” Fernandez will perform at the Stone Lion, 1958 Queen St. E., at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. For more info see fernandezhypnotist.com. •

A CHARITY event benefiting Autism Ontario and Adam Beck Public School will take place Thursday, March 26 at the Balmy Beach Club. I Believe in Blue! will feature live music, dancing, snacks, a cash bar, artists, and a sale of items made by people on the autism spectrum. On the bill are several bands, including party crew Hothouse, and Downshift, offering “old school played cool.” The Carlo Berardinucci Jazz Band will bring “golden age” jazz to the stage with Montreal native Berardinucci covering vocals, Robert Horvath on piano, Brett Higgins on bass, John Deehan on tenor sax, and Will Fisher on drums. The St. Royals range anywhere from a trio to a 17-piece band, keeping any party going with funk, soul, and R&B sounds. Don’t forget to wear blue to be entered in a draw for a door prize. The party gets started at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or $23 in advance at ibelieveinblue. myevent.com.

performers to take part in French, English, or any language, “including Klingon opera,” according to Oesch. “We are still waiting for our first Klingon opera singer to make an appearance.” Participants will get 10 minutes or three songs worth of stage time, as well as the opportunity to purchase some great coffee, time to converse in the two official languages (and then some), and of course the chance to perform for an intimate and appreciative audience. For more information, find Café Chez Helené on Facebook.

WORLD RENOWNED You can be the STAR of the SHOW! Sunday, March 22 • 8 pm The Stone Lion 1958 Queen St. E. 416-690-1984

FernandezHypnotist.com | stonelionpub.com

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JAZZY SUNDAYS continue at Morgan’s on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave., just east of the Greenwood subway station. On Sunday, March 15, Gina Pennesi and Scott Metcalfe will perform. Jordana Talsky will be featured the following Sunday, March 22. Jazzy Sundays run from 2 to 5 p.m. every Sunday, with no cover charge. •

CHEZ HELENÉ’S Wednesday Night Salon runs every Wednesday night starting at 8:30 p.m. at Café Chez Helené, 1437 Kingston Rd., just west of Warden. Hosted by Jadzia Skye and Michael Oesch, the multilingual open stage invites singers, musicians, dancers, rappers, poets, and other

A dynamic choral community for East Toronto

Jory Nash The Eagle With Two Heads opens on March 25.

BEACHER CHRISTIAN Martel is half of Fish2Frÿ Productions, and will be producing and starring in the Jean Cocteau play The Eagle With Two Heads. The play tells a story of a dystopian future, mixing social commentary into a political love story. An anarchist poet attempts to assassinate the queen, but fails. The queen opts to shelter the wounded would-be killer, who looks exactly like the deceased king, and the play tells the story of the ensuing two days. The play is directed by Luke Gallo and stars Martel, Fish2Frÿ partner Aidan Black Allen, M. John Kennedy, Freya Ravensbergen, and Reece Presley. The Eagle With Two Heads runs from March 25 to 29 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on March 28 and 29. Tickets start at $15 and are available through brownpapertickets.ca or at the door. Performances take place at Pia Bouman Scotiabank Theatre, 6 Noble St. For more information see fish2fryproductions.com.

Mervin W. Fick, Artistic Director

Uniting Voices. Lifting Hearts.

Good Friday, April 3, 2015 7:30 pm 975 Kingston Rd. (2 blocks west of Victoria Park Ave.) General Admission $25 ($20 Advance) $12 Youth (7-18) ($10 Advance) (Free Admission for kids 6 and under)

www.torontobeachchorale.com Toronto Beach Chorale is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization #82363 3268 0001.

Design: Verena von Stritzky, 2014

ACOUSTIC HARVEST presents Jory Nash for a CD release party on Saturday, March 21. Nash (jorynash.com) will be releasing his eighth album, The Many Hats of Jory Nash. The award-winning singer-songwriter and storyteller plays guitar, piano, and banjo, and blends folk, jazz, blues, pop and soul. He’s regularly heard on CBC radio, as well as satellite radio, the BBC, NPR, and college radio stations across the continent. Fans of jazz singer Lori Cullen will recognize some of his songwriting. Nash has performed across Canada and the US, including many major folk festivals. His music can be heard in the movie Moon Point and the documentary 30 Ghosts. He has a collection of hundreds of hats, and calls himself “a long-suffering fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.” The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Robinson Hall at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd., just east of Warden Avenue. Tickets are $25 at the door or $22 in advance through acousticharvest.ca.

BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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DeClute is Proud to Welcome Karen Kubis Karen Kubis grew up in the business as her father was a successful Broker in Essex County for nearly 55 years. As well as valuable experience in all aspects of the market, she studied Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo with a focus on Urban and Regional Planning. Karen is also a past member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and worked as a full time Appraiser in Toronto for Banks, Trust Companies, Government Departments and Private Individuals. Her expertise in the Beach and Bluffs make her a perfect addition to the DeClute Team. GIVE KAREN A CALL, SHE'S HAPPY TO HELP!

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