Santa Claus comes to town
Volume 44 No. 18
December 1, 2015
Flood of support for refugees in East End By Andrew Hudson
A MAN throws a birthday party and instead of gifts or cards, his guests bring money for a family of Syrian refugees. A pair of Beach churches host a sold-out dinner with a live band, history talks, and a ‘lifeboat’ that fills with $36,000 in pledges. Moved by the news and by stories he heard from Syrians who fled to Cairo, an Upper Beach pharmacist offers free counselling and medications at cost. Whether the efforts are big or small, many East Enders are finding ways to welcome refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria. “It’s amazing that the majority of people coming forward to help have never lived in the Middle East, and probably don’t know that much about it,” says pharmacist Kyro Nagib, who owns the Pharmasave on Kingston Road. “But they know there are people in need.” In 2011, Nagib was studying in Cairo during what he calls the “boiling ground” of the revolution in Egypt, which was quickly followed in Syria by the street protests and violent crackdowns that sparked the ongoing war. Today, Nagib is among several local business owners – opticians, dentists, family doctors – offering help to refugees who arrive here. Others are joining the growing list of groups preparing to privately sponsor a Syrian family for their first year here. At least nine have started between the Beach and Danforth East, each making a binding promise to provide support that, in most cases, means raising over $30,000 for a family of four. Like the lifeboat dinner hosted last month by Beach United and St. Aidan’s Church, cooperation makes it happen. Elizabeth Dove is with DECA Connects, part of the Danforth East Community Association. Shaken by what her eightyear-old calls “the picture of the boy on the beach,” Dove said DECA Connects chose to expand its mandate of highlighting local social issues. “For the moment, we’re putting local aside,” she said. Besides, she added, so many local people were moved by the September photo of drowned three-year-old Alan Kurdi, the pressure to act is coming right from the neighbourhood.
On Dec. 5, Dove will join a DECA Connects benefit called Sleep Out for Syrians – a subzero night of sleeping in tents by the Church of the Resurrection, known as ‘The Rez’, on Woodbine Avenue. Each of the 30 tents will raise at least $250 towards a campaign by The Neighourhood Group to sponsor two Syrian families. But before Dove and others cocoon in their sleeping bags, they will join a pre-sleep “fireside” party to benefit another sponsorship campaign by The Rez. The party will include a traditional Afghani dinner that happens to be cooked by a former refugee. Rossalyn Day is part of the Rez group and, like many, new to private refugee sponsorship. “It was a revelation to me,” she said. “It’s a privilege to be able to do this.” Until recently, she didn’t realize that private citizens, as well as settlement agencies, could sponsor refugees – a uniquely Canadian approach when it began in the 1970s. Having worked for 11 years as a support worker in Kazakhstan, where she mostly helped teenagers who were aging out of state-run orphanages, Day has some insight into the challenges ahead. “How do you help people in a way that maintains their dignity, and their choice?” she asked, adding that language barriers can exacerbate the issue. “It can be a daunting process, but it’s something you walk through step by step.” Linette DeGraaf agrees. “I feel very impatient,” said DeGraaf, who started Upper Beaches Lifeline Syria, a group of 10 core sponsors and 40 supporters who met on a community Facebook page. “But in two months, we’ve done all this,” she said, noting that the group has so far raised $12,000 towards its $30,000 goal. They are publishing a crowd-sourced cookbook, running a prize draw for donors, and planning to link with an established settlement group by Christmas. “It’s all strangers, but we’ve all gotten to know each other,” she said. “That’s the best thing about it.” For an updated list of East End refugee sponsorship groups and their contact information, see beachmetro.com.
PHOTO: VICTOR BIRO
Santa waves to the crowd along Kingston Road on Sunday, Nov. 22 during the annual Village of East Toronto Santa Claus parade. The parade is the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in the Beach, and the official kickoff to Centre 55’s annual Share A Christmas campaign, that delivers food and gifts to hundreds of East End families.
Unsafe ovens sold in East End stores By Andrew Hudson
POLICE ARE warning restaurant owners and home cooks that some 300 gas ovens from India were sold at two local stores with counterfeit safety certificates. Gautham Mashetty, the 57-yearold owner of three Kitchen Queen stores, including one on Gerrard Street East and another on Danforth Avenue, was arrested and charged with passing off wares and possessing property obtained by crime. Police and safety standards inspectors are still investigating, and have so far recovered about 100 of the unsafe ovens. “I wouldn’t want one in my house,” said 55 Division Detective Robert Whalen at a Nov. 27 press conference. A counterfeit goods expert, Det. Whalen led the investigation as part of Project Borderline, a joint operation with 54 Division police along Danforth Avenue. “Basically, you’ve got a constant flow of natural gas into these appli-
ances without any safety features,” he said. “If a fire starts, it could be an uncontrolled fire or a possible explosion.” Imported from India, then assembled and sold with fake Canadian Standards Association stickers, the natural gas-fired clay ovens range in size from restaurant to residential scale. Several were installed with improper hardware, including water pipe fittings, while others were sold without any gas regulators. “None of these restaurants or people who are buying them are aware – he appears to be selling them at the normal price – so the restaurants are our victims,” said Whalen, who hopes that through recovered documents and word of mouth, investigators can quickly recover the remaining counterfeit equipment. Firefighters and other emergency responders have been warned there could be extra calls for service. “Our main thing is getting these ovens out of business,” said Whalen.
PHOTO: COURTESY TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
About 200 of these potentially unsafe gas ovens with fake CSA stickers were sold by two East End stores. Police are attempting to locate all of the appliances.
Anyone with questions or information is asked to call police at 416808-7298 or email frauds@torontopolice.on.ca.
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‘Buddy bench’ a safe space for students By Andrew Hudson
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A BRIGHT new bench in the playground outside Roden and Equinox elementary schools has a simple use, but magical powers. That’s what Mark Lasso, principal of Roden Public and Equinox Alternative, told a Nov. 17 assembly for the two schools, which share a single building near Gerrard Street East and Ashdale Avenue. At “magical powers,” Lasso had to pause and let some excited whispers clear the gym. “If you need a friend – if you’re feeling a little sad, if you’re feeling a little down or angry – you can go onto that bench and some people you know, or some people you don’t know, will come up and sit with you,” he explained. Painted bright red, yellow, and blue, Lasso said the new ‘buddy bench’ is also there for students who want to be a friend and make someone else’s day. “This is one more thing we can use in the school to make a connection with somebody else.” November was time to think about empathy in Toronto public schools, where students focus on a different character trait each month of the school year. Philip Pace, a teacher at Equinox, said his Grade 2 and 3 students recently learned empathy by watching a dozen chicks hatch inside the classroom. “We talked about how we can be respectful of this creature that was just born,” he said, adding that students were actually in class when the chicks cracked out of their shells, wet and featherless, with only an incubator to keep them warm.
PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON
From left, Gwen, Evan, Henry and Claire show what the new ‘buddy bench’ by the Roden Public School and Equinox Alternative School playground is all about – taking a seat beside someone who needs a friend.
Along with many other elementary schools in Canada, Roden and Equinox also take part in Roots of Empathy – a program where a volunteer parent makes several visits to a class with a new baby so students can see how he or she grows. The idea is to have the baby act as a “tiny teacher.” Watching a parent respond to the baby’s emotions, students learn to recognize another person’s feelings, even a person who doesn’t speak. Besides learning about the buddy bench, spelling “empathy,” and seeing emotional self-portraits made by senior kindergarteners, students at the assembly also got a quick lesson about the flip side of empathy – bullying.
Most hands in the gym went up when Lasso asked if students had ever had to talk with each other about bullying at lunch or recess. But Lasso also spoke about what to do when bullying happens online. “A mean word said online sometimes stays longer than a mean word said in person on the school yard,” he said, asking students to tell a trusted adult if they encounter cyber bullying or other threats online, before sharing some wisdom that social-media savvy adults can use just as well as children. “When you can’t see a person, if you don’t show empathy, you’re more likely to do some things online that you know aren’t right,” he said.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Changes at Coxwell and Dundas
Dancing for healing
where the water can nourish a stand of street trees and other native plants. CHANGE IS welling up on a corner of Cox“The idea is to be responsible with the well Avenue. water, and to irrigate the trees so they have Architects are designing a small, rain-col- a chance to have a vigorous life,” he said, lecting ‘parkette’ to replace a turning lane on speaking at a public preview held on Nov. 26 the northwest corner of Coxwell and Dundas at the 55 Division police station across the Street East – a test case for what city plan- street. ners hope is a wave of street-greening projPatrick Cheung, an engineer with Toronto ects across Toronto. Water, said watching storm water pour off Meanwhile, Buena Vista Development has Coxwell and get filtered by stone, soil and applied for a rezoning so it can build a set of plants in Raindrop Plaza would make a good four-storey townhouses that front the same day-trip for local elementary schools. corner and two neighbouring properties up In fact, the draft plan calls for waterCoxwell. themed art by local With 22 units in schoolchildren, as all, each townhouse well as a signpost is designed to have pointing to local landmarks in the Toronto one two-bedroom watershed, such as home on the first Rouge River or Garriand second floor, son Creek. and another on the “We do imagine that third and fourth. Upper units would have this is for the kids,” rooftop patios, while said Cheung. lower ones would “But it’s learning – Markus Hillar have small gardens for everybody. We’re landscape architect out front, with the learning, the kids are ones along Dundas going to learn, and facing the parkette. it’s a nicer place for All the townhousthe neighbourhood to es would be served gather.” by an underground No budget has been parking garage accessed from an existing set yet, but Sheila Boudreau, an architect lane off Coxwell. with the city’s Green Streets program, said Planners with Buena Vista say the propos- it’s expected to be built before the end of 2016. al was designed with the parkette in mind – a Another public meeting will be held once move welcomed by Markus Hillar, the land- the final plan is ready, Boudreau said, adding scape architect from Schollen and Company that Schollen and Company is also helping who the city hired to design the parkette. develop a citywide street-greening standard Known so far as Raindrop Plaza, Hillar that could lead to similar projects on roads said it is designed to use porous asphalt and across the city. a tiny ‘creek’ to channel rain off Coxwell “A lot will lead from this little piece of Avenue and into an underground reservoir, land,” she said.
Kiyana, a Grade 8 student at Equinox Alternative School, performs a First Nations healing dance during a school assembly on Nov. 17. A member of the Ojibwa of Cape Croker and the Chippewas of the Nawash, Kiyana said her jingle dress – decorated with 365 ringing metal cones – came from a relative in Thunder Bay whose grandfather dreamt she would perform the dance at a time when she was unwell. Before the assembly began, Equinox and Roden Public School Principal Mark Lasso first recognized that the schools are on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Anishnawbe, Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the New Credit, and Métis peoples. “It’s important to know where everything comes from,” Lasso told the students. “And that we are guests and caretakers of the land that we’re on.”
By Andrew Hudson
“” “The idea is to be responsible with the water”
Holiday activities in the Beach NO NEIGHBOURHOOD does the holidays like the Beach. If you missed last weekend’s DeClute Light Up the Beach and DECA’s Festival of Lights, there are still plenty of opportunities to get festive, whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Channukah, the winter solstice, or just enjoy a good sing-along and light display. Santa Claus himself will stop by a number of East End events in the coming weeks. Community Centre 55 will host a pancake breakfast with Hamper the reindeer and Santa from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. After breakfast, visit the vendors at the Centre’s Christmas Bazaar which runs until noon. For more information call 416-691-1113. For a full rundown on all this year’s Christmas bazaars, see the Community Calendar on page 10. The Toronto Beaches Lions annual Christmas in the Park tree lighting will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kew Gardens. The Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus and the Malvern School Band will provide musical entertainment. Variety Village will host councillor Gary Crawford’s sixth annual Community Tree Lighting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. There will be carolling and treats, with mu-
sic from several school bands and choirs. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight to the 26th annual Carolling in the Park on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This sing-along with the Salvation Army Band and local church choirs takes place in Glen Stewart Park, north of Queen Street and south of the bridge. Refreshments will be served. For more information call David Breech at 416-759-9997. Bring a camera for a picture with Santa at the Gardener’s Cottage on Saturday, Dec. 12. The Toronto Beach Rotary runs this annual event, raising money for Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign. Have a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the cozy surroundings. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A menorah will once again be lit in Kew Gardens for each night of Channukah this year. Members of the Beach Hebrew Institute had to borrow a menorah and shorten the tradition last year after inspectors raised a last-minute electrical issue. A refurbished menorah this year means the tradition will return from Dec. 6 to Dec. 14, with a Latke Fest party held Saturday, Dec. 12 at the synagogue on Kenilworth Avenue following a 6:30 p.m. menorah lighting at Kew.
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Speaking up for IBD month By Jon Muldoon
MONARCH PARK student Maxwell Price is speaking up on behalf of what many of his peers might be to embarrassed to talk about. Price, 15, was just starting Grade 9 a little over a year ago when he started experiencing more frequent bowel movements and discomfort. He ended up in the hospital, where he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The condition generally includes inflammation and sores in the large intestine. His condition began to have effects on Price’s day-to-day life. “It pretty much stopped me from going out,” he said. “I would be out and wonder, ‘what if I have to go to the bathroom?’” The medication he took at first – a cocktail of pills including a steroid – might have done as much harm as good. “The steroid did have many side effects, including weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and hunger,” said Price. “Every time I tapered down I would have a flare-up.” He’s now being treated with Remicade, a medication administered intravenously about every eight weeks. It inhibits a protein that can cause swelling and inflammation, and is used for treating Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, as well as some types of arthritis and psoriasis. The new drug is much more effective than the steroids he had been taking, with no serious side effects for him so far, said Price. As November – Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month – drew to a close, Price and geography teacher Michael Mead spoke about the importance of education for teachers. To that end, the Canadian Digestive
Health Foundation and advocacy group Robbie’s Rainbow recently released a document called Blackboards and Bathrooms, aimed at helping teachers understand how to deal with students suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Mead said any growth in awareness can only be a good thing, particularly since IBD is not something that’s generally a hot topic of conversation. “I have relatives who have it, colleagues who have it, but you don’t really see it,” he said. According to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and the CDHF, one in 150 Canadians lives with one of the two forms of IBD, and that rate has been increasing. Accommodating students with IBD is one more form of equity that should be adopted in schools, according to Mead. He said he’s now thinking twice about telling students who seem to ask to go to the bathroom frequently to just hold it. After all, he said, suffering from IBD and not being allowed to leave the classroom for a bathroom break could be almost traumatizing for some students. “That would be your worst nightmare, wouldn’t it?” he said. “You’ve got to really re-evaluate that and think about it.” While Price said talking about his condition is a lot easier for an outgoing student like him, having the Blackboards and Bathrooms document passed around to teachers is still a benefit, particularly to other students who are not as forthcoming as him about IBD. “Having that burden lifted by this program being in place is great,” he said.
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School mergers proposed By Andrew Hudson
THEY ARE only blocks apart, but some big moves may be coming to four East End high schools. Greenwood Secondary, a specialized school where about 250 newcomer students spend a few semesters improving their English before transferring to other schools, may soon move to Danforth Collegiate and have its own building sold. At the same time, the smaller SOLE alternative school housed at Greenwood could move to nearby Monarch Park Collegiate. That plan was presented at a Nov. 23 meeting as the best solution TDSB staff can find for a problem that sparked a review of 10 East End high schools – too many have low enrolment and empty classrooms. “It’s not 1969 anymore,” said Mike Gallagher, the TDSB superintendent responsible for most schools in the review, referring to a baby-boom year when Toronto public schools had a population 100,000 greater than today. “We just don’t have the students.” The meeting was held in the cafeteria at Danforth Collegiate, the largest school in the review area. Built for as many as 2,100 students, it has less than half that number now. Gallagher said there is enough space at Danforth to run the whole Greenwood program, and to keep it distinct. “One of the things we heard from our staff is that the students at Greenwood love being together as a cohort,” he said. “They really benefit from being together in a uniquely ESL-sensitive environment, and that’s something we don’t want to lose.” Currently, Greenwood students transfer to neighbourhood schools across Toronto, so each cohort scatters every year or two. TDSB staff hope that after improving
their English, most Greenwood students will choose to stay and finish their high school diploma at Danforth. Danforth has a wide range of program offerings that include everything from a full auto shop, a full commercial kitchen and a tourism program to arts, science and engineering classes. To ease that transition, Gallagher said Danforth would join Greenwood and most Ontario high schools in running two semesters of courses, rather than having the same courses all year. That would allow Greenwood students to join Danforth as soon as they finish their last semester, even if it’s mid-year. While that is the preferred option of TDSB staff, a special committee that includes students, parents, principals, and trustees will spend the next few months coming up with its own plan, which may be different. In the end, both plans are advisory, and the school board will make the final decision, most likely in June. Toronto-Danforth Trustee Jennifer Story told the more than 100 people gathered at the meeting that although it can be difficult, it’s important for committee members to speak up and think creatively. “I think it’s really important to speak your mind,” said Story, asking people not to be intimidated by the process. Besides the four schools listed above, the review includes Riverdale Collegiate, Eastern Commerce, Eastdale Collegiate, East York Collegiate, East York Alternative and Subway Academy 1. If the staff option goes ahead, the average utilization rate at all 10 schools (which are housed in eight buildings), would rise from 68 to 77 per cent, which is close to the 80 to 90 per cent range the school board aims for.
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Deja Views By David Van Dyke
I love seeing the growth of trees over time – in this case, more than 60 years.
The retaining wall that wraps around this property on Pine Avenue has stood the test of time as well. Do you have a photo you’d like to share? Call me at 647-531-6116.
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2872 DANFORTH AVE. 416.699.7143 PHOTO: DAVID VAN DYKE
Volunteer Corner MORE SERVING and clean-up help is needed at the free Thursday night dinners hosted by Neighbourhood Link at 10 Gower Street, which have seen a surge in demand. Volunteers are needed from 4 p.m. to 6:30 or 7 p.m. every Thursday. Call Neighbourhood Link at 416-691-7407 for more info. ANY PRINTERS looking to lend ink to a good cause are invited to sponsor Cooking from the Community Cupboard, a cookbook crowd-sourced by Upper Beach residents that will help support a family of Syrian refugees. Recipes and distribution help have al-
ready come pouring in, says lead organizer Christine Platt, who can be reached at christine.platt@yahoo.com.
A DONATIONS drive for the food bank at Glen Rhodes United Church starts today thanks to the Gerrard East Community Organization. Powdered or shelf-safe milk, juice, cereal, oatmeal, as well as pasta, peanut butter and canned meat, fish or produce top the list of needed items, which can be dropped off at one of 10 stores along Gerrard Street East. Call 416-465-3755 or visit the GECO Facebook page for more information.
The Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council will be hosting their annual
Pancake Breakfast December 12 • 9:30-11:00am Beaches Recreation Centre 6 Williamson Road
Please bring canned goods or new toy for donation. Save the date! The annual Beaches Spring Sprint is April 2, 2016
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
In My Opinion
Neighbours helping neighbours for Christmas Evonne Hossack Program Director Community Centre 55 97 Main St. • 416-691-1113 CHRISTMAS IS just around the corner and for most it is a festive time. But for some this is not the case. As Community Centre 55 begins making plans to once again feed those in our neighbourhood who might otherwise go hungry at Christmas, I am reaching out to the community to make this possible. Please show kindness and support to those who are feeling the pain of poverty and misfortune right here in your neighbourhood. The Christmas season can be a difficult time of year for those who are in need. The stress of the holi-
day season mixed with financial concerns can be a lot for anyone to handle. Imagine what December 25 would be like without a Christmas meal and presents under the tree. Dish them a Merry Christmas. We will provide food and toys to almost 1,000 needy families, so I am asking you to help by making a donation to our 34th annual Share A Christmas program. Last year it took hundreds of volunteers to ensure families in our community had dinner and children had toys to open on Christmas morning. If you have donated or helped in the past I offer my deepest appreciation. Our Miracle on Main Street starts unfolding on Friday, Dec. 18 with the packing of food and toys.
All the food and toys received will be delivered to families on Tuesday, Dec. 22, in time for a hearty Christmas meal. Please help us, so needy families can enjoy a festive meal and be able to have their children open a gift on Christmas morning. We really need your help! It can be as easy as picking up some extra non-perishable food items (pasta sauce, Kraft dinner, tuna, canned vegetables, etc.) when you’re shopping. We gladly accept cash, food and toy donations here at Centre 55. You can also drop off non-perishable food at FreshCo (Gerrard and Victoria Park or Leslie and Lakeshore). We are very grateful to our friends at FreshCo for their assistance in obtaining non-perishable food.
5 easy ways to help neighbours in need: 1. A monetary donation to our Share A Christmas campaign would help us buy turkeys, fruit, vegetables, milk, bread and other perishable foods. (Note: monetary donations are eligible for a tax receipt); 2. When shopping, please consider buying some of the following much needed non-perishable products for donation: cereal, pasta and sauce, Kraft dinner, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and fish, peanut butter, soup, stews and baby food. Pet food is also needed for the cats and dogs in these needy families; 3. Plan a non-perishable food collection at your family or business Christmas parties; 4. Support our Teen Angel pro-
gram by buying much-needed teen presents or gift cards; 5. Volunteer your time to sort, pack and deliver food and toys to the families. Remember, every little bit helps. Thank you very much to everyone that helps us with our Share A Christmas Program, you are truly appreciated. Also, a big thank you to everyone involved in making the Beach Santa Claus Parade a huge success again this year. This parade was the kickoff to our Share A Christmas program. The generous donations from the parade help us purchase perishable food items. Thank you for your generosity. Give where you live, and hundreds of families will be truly grateful on Christmas day. A very merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Letters to the Editor
A challenge for readers: let’s do something positive RE: LETTERS from Carole Wilson and Paul Romanuk (Letters to the Editor, Nov. 17): I agree that many sections of Queen Street East look appalling, ranging from dirty or sadly outdated store windows to downright dilapidated buildings. I doubt that our BIA or councillor can talk sense into landlords to reduce commercial rents though. Instead of complaining and platitudes that “someone” should do “something,” we need some positive civic action; that someone can be you! I know it’s hard to motivate and form volunteer groups. Yet look at the beautiful upgrades the Gerrard East Community Organization did near Coxwell, and the amazing la-
bours of love by volunteers from the Danforth East Community Association. They transformed and beautified several stores and entire blocks in their neighbourhood. What it took was positive energy, devising a plan with store owners, and the time and energy to paint, make small repairs, and in some cases help redesign store interiors. Even if you’re unable to swing a paintbrush, if you can sew, draw, make phone calls, cook or bake, you can help a community initiative to organize a storefront beautification and help feed the volunteers. Surely local stores will help donate some paint and tools. I challenge readers: If you want to see store exteriors and windows improved, contact our councillor’s
office at 416-392-1376 or councillor_ mcmahon@toronto.ca. They will collect names and I’ll get this ball rolling! Martina Rowley
Kew Gardens ‘help’ not necessary RE: MORE questions than answers on Kew Gardens redesign, Letters to the Editor, Nov. 17: Some additional benches and restoration of the northwest corner of Kew Gardens would be useful, but the current plan would obliterate the flower beds we all admire, diminish our park and cost a great deal of money that could surely be put to better use.
I find it difficult to believe that a serious case can be made that all of this would help the Beach merchants, whose well-being is undeniably a cause for concern. Perhaps the community should be asked for ideas about how to improve the use and appearance of our main streets without tampering with one of our historic attractions. Jean Cochrane
Ashbridges Bay garbage a cause for concern FOR MANY years it has been bothering me about the volume of garbage being carelessly thrown at
Ashbridges Bay. The area is home to many animals: birds, fish, beavers, raccoons, rabbits, opossums, and the occasional coyote. We are fortunate to have such a lovely park in the city. Over the months of March to November I have made a list of garbage that myself and friends pick up. [Attached to the letter were three double-sided pages of litter picked up by the author. - Ed.] I hope that some who litter will read this and think about how it affects themselves, others, animals, and the environment. We all, including city council, need to focus on stopping littering. C. Charlwood De Grassi Street
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
First look at Danforth condo proposal By Andrew Hudson
DANFORTH EAST residents got an early look this month at an eight-storey condo proposed for Danforth Avenue and Morton Road. Covered mostly in glass, the 166-unit building would include ground-floor retail and commercial units, plus two levels of underground parking accessed by a rear lane off Patricia Drive. Replacing two buildings – a vacant Canada Post office at Morton and the former Wise Guys hotel and bar next door – the condo would include 14 rental suites to replace those lost by demolishing the hotel, according to city policy. “There is a lot of potential here,” said developer Zev Mandelbaum, speaking to the crowd of about 35 residents who came to a Nov. 9 preview meeting held at the Danforth/Coxwell Library. Mandelbaum said the project was inspired by the many strollers, cafés, shops, and subway stations he saw in the area – all signs, he said, of a vibrant neighbourhood ready to grow. “We are here to actually learn from the community,” Mandelbaum added, noting that he and his company, Marlin Spring Investments, have already approached the local BIA and Danforth East Community Association for feedback, as well as organizing the Nov. 9 meeting, held in addition to the formal public consultations that city planners will require. Leading the meeting was a West End city councillor, Joe Mihevc. A 20-year veteran of development applications, Mihevc will stand in for local Ward 32 councillor Mary Margaret-McMahon throughout the process, given that McMahon had to recuse herself because she lives close to the proposal. Marlin Spring and its project company, Danmor Developments, will need a councilapproved rezoning to allow the 27-metre building, which is four storeys taller than what a developer could build as-of-right. Councillor Janet Davis, whose ward includes the north side of Danforth across from the proposed development, said it is the third such proposal in the area over the last couple years, and she expects more. “There is a lot of pressure for development on the Danforth,” said Davis. “We want to get it right.” After hearing from Marlin Spring’s planning consultant, Laurie McPherson of Bousfields Inc., who noted that Danforth is listed as an avenue for higher-density buildings in Toronto’s official plan, residents heard a presentation by the principal
architect, Enzo Corazza, of Graziani & Corazza. Corazza pointed out how the building steps back from the third floor on the south side, and while the Danforth frontage only steps back at the seventh floor, it features a “picture frame” structure between the first and sixth floors as well as inset balconies to add variety to its north side. Out front, the five-metre sidewalks would be slightly wider than the 4.8 metres the city requires, Corazza said, while the ground floor would have a mix of retail space and two-storey “live-work” units that could be used as offices, homes, or both. At this stage, the building includes no plans for threebedroom units, but when asked, Corazza said that is something his team is considering. Residents at the meeting asked about traffic to the rear lane off Patricia, which would be widened to the
city’s standard and designed to access interior garbage and loading areas as well as the parking ramp. People who live directly behind the proposal also asked about the construction schedule, and were told the project would likely take three years from start to finish. As for the look of the building, residents seemed divided. Two people told Corazza they liked the light, open look of the exterior, which he confirmed was 90 to 95 per cent glass. But several others said the glass and height of the building were out of step with the character of buildings on that stretch of Danforth Avenue. “I’m all for gentrification,” said one resident, before adding that a four- or even sixstorey building would better suit the neighbourhood. “It’s a neighbourhood of three-storey buildings, mostly brick, a little bit of wood,” said another, who said the building looks too much like
a University Avenue hospital. “I’m hoping you’ll consider using materials and textures that are already here.” For more on the proposal, see the Development Applications page at toronto.ca. Look for 2301 Danforth Ave. in Ward 32.
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Raising funds to build a school in Haiti By Jon Muldoon
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MORE THAN 30 students crammed into a classroom at Glen Ames Senior Public School last week, debating how best to turn cookies into cash. The lunch hour discussion last week covered all sorts of details for the bake sale. Would there be a cookie contest? Would the winner cost more? Should the goodies be divided into mixed boxes and sold in batches? How many days should the sale run? If it runs longer there could be more sales, but more baked goods will need to be organized. The school’s Me To We club operates twice a week under the watch of French teacher Jan Divok. The 52 members (only four boys – “We’re working on that,” according to a few of the girls) have so far raised $1,170 toward a longterm goal of $10,000. That amount will pay for the construction of a school in Haiti, a goal chosen shortly after the club started in February 2015.
From February to May, club members sold hot chocolate, made a pancake breakfast, delivered candygrams, and sold jewelry for Mother’s Day, raising the first $1,000 from the roughly 470 students at the school and their friends and families. While the work to rule campaign at the start of this school year put a damper on in-school activities until recently, club members organized outside of school. Students sold baked goods to artists to give out during October’s Beach Studio Tour, a fundraising activity they hope to repeat. Two students gave an update on the school donation boxes placed in 17 businesses along Queen Street. The cardboard boxes, shaped like schools, collect change from patrons, and will be collected regularly. One business owner offered to host a box and make a $250 donation. A recent fundraiser saw the club’s members collecting pledges to say
nothing. The group kept its collective mouths shut for a total of 361 and a half hours for Free the Children’s We Are Silent campaign. Upcoming ideas for the group include December’s bake sale, repeats of popular ideas from the last school year, and more. Student Dimitra Gorman said the club splits into smaller groups, each responsible for bringing monthly ideas back to the larger group. “It’s kind of hard taking 52 ideas for one month,” she said. Divok said the students have done an impressive job organizing so far, and hopes to facilitate a larger fundraising event in the coming months. “It’s an amazing group of young women doing amazing things,” she said. “And the boys too, of course.” Donations to the Glen Ames Me To We club’s ‘We Have a Dream’ campaign to build a school in Haiti can be made in the school boxes in Queen Street East businesses.
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Community Calendar DEC. 4-6, 10-13, 17-19: Scarborough Players present ‘Parfumerie’ by Miklos Laszlo at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m., Dec. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. Directed by Cory Doran. Tickets $20 (see ad page 9 for discount info). Free parking, reserved seats, wheelchair accessible. Info: 416-2679292, www.theatrescarborough.com (19) DEC. 5: The Other One Of A Kind Craft Show and Sale at Malvern Collegiate, School Cafeteria, 55 Malvern Ave., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Food and handmade items. 500 visitors attended last year’s event. First 300 visitors receive a free gift. Additional raffle draw for a chance to win a Samsung Tablet, KitchenAid gift set, Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker. Lots of free parking with elevator access for those who need it. (18) DEC. 5: Mish Mash Sale at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Variety of homemade goods, Club apparel and a mish mash of items for sale. (18) DEC. 5: Jazz and Reflections at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30-5:15 p.m. “Man in the Red Suit” with musicians Robi Botos (piano) and Paul Novotny (bass). Freewill offering and coffee. (18) DEC. 5: Free Family Movie Food Drive at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Watch ‘Minions’ free with donation of non-perishable food item(s) to Community Centre 55 Share A Christmas program. Sponsored by Wafa Masri & Jalila Freve, and Fox Theatre. Tickets & info: www.WeSellToronto.com/FreeMovie DEC. 5: ‘Imagine’ Holiday Toy Drive for Interval House at Lazy Daisy’s Café, 1515 Gerrard St. E., 6-9 p.m. Fun for the family, musical entertainment, dinner & drinks available. Cash donation or new, unwrapped toy. Info: www.lazydaisyscafe.ca (18) DEC. 6: Benefit Concert for Centre 55’s Share A Christmas – Cantemus Singers, directed by Michael Erdman, present “Gloria in Excelsis Deo!” at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 3 p.m. A concert of 16th century Spanish and German Christmas carols and motets, featuring Guerrero’s Magnificat from the Vespers of the Three Kings and Flecha’s lively “La Negrina”. General admission $20, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at Centre 55 or at door. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca (18) DEC. 6: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Handel’s “Messiah” at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. To open its season, TBC welcomes professional orchestra and soloists Jennifer Krabbe (soprano), Jillian Yemen (alto), Charles Davidson (tenor) and Matthew Cassils (bass). Tickets available at www. torontobeachchorale.com or at door (cash only please): General $25, youth (7-18) $12, children under 7 free. (18) DEC. 6: Tannenbaum 10K, presented by Toronto Beaches Runners Club, 9 a.m. A fast and flat 10K and a kids 1K fun run in support of Community Centre 55 “Share A Christmas” program. Medals for all finishers. Goodie bags for all registrants. Prize drawings and lots more. Register at www.tannenbaum10k.com (18) DEC. 6: Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s Bake-o-Rama at The Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 3-5 p.m. Bake sale, baking competition, and activities for the kids. Info: bakeoramabeachhill@gmail.com (18) DEC. 6: Holiday Arts n’ Crafts Gala at Lazy Daisy’s Café, 1515 Gerrard St. E., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Talented local artists participate in a mini ‘one of a kind’ show. Free admission and mulled wine. Info: www.lazydaisyscafe.ca (18) DEC. 6: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3, families $12. Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org (18) DEC. 8: Beaches Amnesty Group 123’s Tom Allen of CBC Radio 2 & Friends present a dramatic reading of Dylan Thomas’
A Childs Christmas in Wales
“Write for Rights” Campaign, marking International Human Rights Day, at St. John the Baptist, Norway, Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., 7:30 p.m. Speak up for social justice by writing letters and cards on behalf of those who have no voice or freedom. Guest speaker: Marina Nemat, author of ‘Prisoner of Tehran.’ Refreshments. Plenty of parking. (18) DEC. 8: Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park (Glen Manor Drive, south of the wooden bridge, north of Queen St.), 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sing along with the Salvation Army Band (collection for the Army), and choirs. Special visitor and refreshments. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Info: David Breech 416-759-9997 (18) DEC. 8: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society at Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Guest speaker is Richard Gerrard, historian, City of Toronto Museum and Heritage Services, who will talk about ‘The Ship Beneath the Condo’ archeological site at Bathurst St. and Fort York Blvd. Admission free. All welcome. (18) DEC. 9: Christmas and Holiday Bazaar at Birch Cliff Public School, 1650 Kingston Rd., noon-7 p.m. Artisan vendors, silent auction, raffle baskets, bake sale, hot food table. (18) DEC. 11: ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, 8 p.m. CBC Radio’s Tom Allen will once again assemble an amazing array of talent for a dramatic reading of this classic Dylan Thomas Christmas poem. Tickets $25, proceeds to the Refugee Ministry of BPC. Anyone interested in helping out with the church’s plan to sponsor refugees should contact Klaas Kraay at kraay@ryerson.ca. Info: 416-699-5871 (18) DEC. 11: A reading of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at St. John the Baptist, Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. The evening’s featured readers are Holm Bradwell, The Rev’d Canon Michael Burgess, Michael Coren, Paula Davis and Heather Goodall. Music by the St. John’s Choir led by Matthew Whitfield, and congregational singing. Proceeds will be split between AURA (Anglican United Refugee Alliance), part of FaithWorks, and Save the Children Fund. Tickets $10; children under 12 free. For tickets call 416-691-4560; also available at the door. Wheelchair accessible; plenty of parking. Info: www.stjohnsnorway.com (18) DEC. 11-13: Karen Franzen and Friends 15th Annual Holiday Show at 3 Wembley Dr. (2 blocks east of Coxwell & Upper Gerrard), Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring Lara Bazant (sterling silver jewelry), Karen Franzen (ceramics and hand-painted tiles), Kathleen O’Toole (bears and dolls, ornaments and baked holiday treats), Jane Saracino (handbags and accessories), and Bev Winn (knitted accessories and tree ornaments). Artist-filled gift basket raffle, with proceeds to Glen Rhodes food bank. Info: 416-465-7477, karen.franzen@sympatico.ca, www.karenfranzen.com (18) DEC. 12: Tis the Season on Kingston Road. A day of festivities on the Village stretch highlighted by a reading of A Christmas Carol at KRU Church at 3:30 (donations go to CC55 and KRUC). Sing along with the Belle Carollers and guitarist, Neil Bennett at the close of the show. DEC. 12: Santa at the Gardener’s Cottage, Kew Gardens (foot of Lee Avenue), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by Toronto Beach Rotary. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies provided. Beverages courtesy of Starbucks (Hammersmith). Donations to Community Centre 55 Share A Christmas campaign gratefully accepted. Bring your camera! DEC. 12: Lighting of Beach Community Menorah and Chanukah Celebration at Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. & Lee Ave., 6:30 p.m., followed by Latke Fest party, featuring music, latkes and jelly donuts, at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. Free. All welcome. Info: www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca (18) DEC. 12: Pancake Breakfast at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 9:3011 a.m. Hosted by the Beaches Recreation
Friday, Dec 11 8:00 pm
Beaches Presbyterian Church 65 Glen Manor Drive (S of Queen)
Great story, great music and great food! Tickets $25
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Proceeds to support Refugee Ministry of BPC
Centre Advisory Council. Please bring a non-perishable food item or toy to donate. DEC. 12: Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A Festive Evening of Songs, Stories and Christmas Desserts at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. $10/person, $2/child. Funds raised support food bank at site. Info: 416-694-4081 (18) DEC. 13: Naval Club of Toronto 2015 Christmas Party and Open House at 1910 Gerrard St. E., 1-6 p.m. Light refreshments, seasonal music with DJ Ken Johnstone. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Non-members welcome! Info: 416-924-2811 (18) DEC. 18: Holiday Concert with Cadence at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. This Juno award nominated vocal band is back by popular demand! Tickets $20 adults, $10 children under 10, available at Eventbrite. Refreshments. Info: www.cadence-unplugged.com (19) DEC. 19: Free Skate Day with Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon at Ted Reeve Arena (corner Main St. & Gerrard St. E.), 2-4 p.m. All are welcome to this free event but please consider bringing an unwrapped adult or child’s item for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas. DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Retro Dance Party at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Mike Harding will be spinning out the tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Tickets $30 + HST, available at the bar from Dec. 1. Non-members welcome. No limit to tickets purchased. Reserve a table in the ballroom for parties of 8 or more. Info: Charlene@balmybeachclub.com (19) DEC. 31: Alcohol and Drug-Free 60s, 70s and 80s Dinner & Dance at St. Joseph’s Hall, 65 Curzon St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 50/50 draw, door prizes, spot dance prizes. Tickets $25 available at TicketGateway.com or call Athena 416-3990788 or Derek 416-268-9405. (19) 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) TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) SATURDAYS: PLEASURE SKATING at Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main St. (at Gerrard St. E.), 7-8 p.m. Last skate of the year is Dec. 12, resuming Jan. 2, 2016. (fr) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Dec. 2: Emma (1996); Dec. 9: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Dec. 16: Coco Avant Chanel (2009); Dec. 23: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946); Dec. 30: The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) •Dec. 7: Colon Cancer Prevention, 2-3 p.m. A presentation by a Toronto Public Health representative about colorectal health, cancer risk factors and ways to reduce risk. •Jan. 21: Mental Wellness – Stress and Coping, 2-3 p.m. A presentation by a Toronto Public Health representative about signs and symptoms of stress, its impact on health, coping strategies and relaxation exercises. Info: 416-393-7703 (18) AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) AL- ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www. torontobeachrotary.org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416- 686-2906 (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 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) 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) DECEMBER AT STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen St. E. •Festive Group Show: Dec. 3-20. Opening reception Dec. 5, 3-5 p.m. Come visit and see art by over 20 artists. Info: 416-200-5551 (18) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays – no lunches until January. •Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Dec. 8, Dec. 22, and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Dec. 1, Dec. 15, Dec. 29 •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.) Dec. 4, Dec. 11. Info: 416-691-6869 (r) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. •Christian Meditation and Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 2, 9, and 16). All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (18) 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) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. •Dec. 5: Jazz & Reflection, 4:30 p.m. “Man in the Red Suit” with musicians Robi Botos and Paul Novotny •Dec. 6: Advent 2 – Communion •Dec. 13: Advent 3 – White Gift Sunday. Info: 416-691-8082, www. beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (18) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). We would love to have you join us for our Advent and Christmas services. • Dec. 6, 13 and 20: Advent 2, 3 and 4, all at 10:30 a.m. •Wednesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve candlelight service, 7 p.m. •Saturday, Dec. 5: 25th annual Drive for Food, 9-11 a.m. Food donations can be left at the church’s side door that morning. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (19) 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 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (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 NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an open-minded inclusive congregation. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
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NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE is looking to deliver a holiday meal, gifts, warm clothes and year-round household essentials to 100 families in need in the Crescent Town and Oakridge neighbourhoods this Christmas. To donate money, shop a family wish list or volunteer with the Centre’s annual Holiday Hamper program, call Helena Frank at 416-698-1624 ext. 204 or email holidayhampers@neighourhoodcentre.org. All donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.
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ONE DAY, when Nivedita and Niharika were still new to eating lunch at school, the girls asked their mom to come up with another word for “roti.” The question caught Niyati Desai-Kadakia a bit off-guard. Growing up in Baroda, India, everyone knew what roti was. Not only that, but Niyati’s own school lunches had always come from a cafeteria. So Niyati never had a lunchbox, or an awkward lunchbox moment – the one when you pop the lid and everyone says your lunch is weird. But Niyati figured out what happened, and gave the girls an answer: “How about we call it crêpes?” After that talk came several other fancy French words for the girls’ Indian food lunches, before they briefly insisted on hot dogs and then finally, after a chat, agreed to simply call roti what it was. Those exchanges inspired Niyati’s picture book, There is Roti in my Lunchbox, her follow-up to Where is my Grandma? Both books explore what Niyati and her husband learned after moving with their twin daughters from Philadelphia to Mumbai to the Beach – moving across cultures can invite a lot of questions for a young family, and the answers are rarely clear-cut. “It’s human nature to put someone in a box – it simplifies things,” says Niyati, speaking at home while the twins draw their own stories and puzzle over homework from Balmy Beach school. “I think parents need to move beyond that, and not be pegged into one culture or another.” A picture book writer would have a tough time pegging Niyati Desai-Kadakia in a single image. Although she grew up in a large, traditional family in Baroda, at 18 she insisted on going to college in California, mainly so she could do a dual degree: biochemical engineering and Asian-American literature. A fan of Rohinton Mistry and Vikram Seth, both cross-cultural writers, Niyati was also, in 1996, one of very few girls in her engineering classes. On top of that, studying in mid-1990s California gave Niyati a huge tech jump on her family back in India. “Email was there, but it was just coming out,” she said, laughing. “I would still write letters home, which now sounds ancient.” And after finishing her first two degrees, Niyati stepped off her expected career track – the one she would eventually follow to im-
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A scientist, dancer, Beacher, and mother to seven-year-old twins Niharika, left, and Nivedita, right, Niyati Desai-Kadakia is also working on her third children’s book after self-publishing two titles for children ages three to five, ‘Where’s my Grandma?’ and ‘There is Roti in My Lunchbox,’ which explore the sometimes tricky cross-cultural questions posed by children growing up in a family that has wheels on its feet. Both titles are available at Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore on Kingston Road, as well as on Amazon.
munoassays, drug discovery research, and Alzheimer’s imaging – so she could go back to India for a year of intensive training in classical dance. “It was a leap of faith, because I wanted to finish my graduate studies,” she said. “But I knew I would regret it if I didn’t do it.” For a year, Niyati woke at 4:30 a.m. to train with Chandrasekhar – a renowned dancer who was later awarded the Padma Bhushan, a national honour. She also helped him open his first Hotmail account. Dance was a devotional pursuit, Niyati says, and it taught her more about hard work, respect, and failure than any academic essays or lab research. But after earning her ability to teach dance professionally – a step that meant giving a four-hour final performance – Niyati returned to the US to pick up where she left off. She met her husband, or rather discovered that her long-time friend was the reason none of her mother’s matchmaking made any sense, and for a while they settled near San Francisco Bay.
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“At that time, we were very much what a typical couple would look like in the Bay area – having somebody in biotechnology, having somebody in IT,” she said. “Driving a Honda Civic – you can’t get more prototypical.” In 2009, they decided to try and return to India, some 15 years since they had both left to study in the US. “We were in the thick of things,” she said. “Then we realized that everything was just the same, but we had changed so much it was difficult to go back to what we were.” They missed camping in wide-open places like Yosemite and Tahoe, or the road trips up to Vancouver and Toronto. When an opportunity came for her husband to do an MBA in Philadelphia, they took it, and that’s where Nivedita and Niharika were born. Another year later, and they were living at Yonge and Bloor. “We had heard a lot of good things about Toronto,” Niyati explained. “Our idea of Canada was it’s an amazing place for families – that’s what we kept hearing.” Continued on page 26
THE BEACHES Amnesty Group will hold its annual ‘Write for Rights’ letter-writing campaign on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St. John the Baptist, Norway, Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event, marking International Human Rights Day, involves writing letters and cards on behalf of those who have no voice or freedom. Guest speaker is Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available. LAZY DAISY’S Cafe is holding ‘Imagine,’ a Holiday Toy Drive for Interval House on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a cash donation or a new, unwrapped toy to this family-friendly event. There will be lots of musical entertainment, and dinner and drinks are available. To find out more, visit lazydaisyscafe.ca. THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society presents guest speaker, Richard Gerrard, historian with the City of Toronto Museum and Heritage Services, who will talk about ‘The Ship Beneath the Condo,’ the archeological site of the 19th century ship unearthed at Bathurst Street and Fort York Boulevard. The ship, along with other artifacts estimated to date from the early 1800s, was discovered during an archeological dig prior to beginning construction of the condo building. The event takes place Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. Admission is free.
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ver since I got into birding I’ve come to appreciate what seems like a very obvious cliché: the more you open your eyes, the more you see. The more I learn about the natural world and the more I learn about plants and animals, the more I seem to notice the beauty and abundance of nature around me all the time. I’ve also found that the more I see, the more I want to keep looking.
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Ann Brokelman spotted this long-tailed duck while relaxing at Ashbridges Bay. On the same day she spotted a common raven, below left, at Tommy Thomson Park, and helped with the release of a rehabilitated Cooper’s hawk, bottom right.
I had one of those special days, the kind that you never want to end, just the other day. It all began when my husband suggested I get out of the house, lest the constant banging of the roofers drive me crazy.
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My first stop was at the Toronto Wildlife Centre to pick up white throated sparrows, a northern flicker, and a Cooper’s hawk, all of which were due to be released following their rehabilitation from window strikes. Thanks to the dedicated staff at Toronto Wildlife Centre the birds were ready to continue their migration and I had the pleasure of seeing them off. The Cooper’s hawk was a special treat as he landed in a tree barely 10 feet away after getting out of his box. I was able to take note of his beautiful blue back feathers, his bright orange eyes, and his methodical preening routine before he flew out of sight. After the releases I went to Tommy Thompson Park where I happened across a peregrine falcon attacking two common ravens. They circled, grabbed, and screamed at each other for a few minutes before one raven took a break on the hydro pole right beside my car. He made a croaking call, the one that helps you distinguish them from cawing crows, in such a way that left no doubt in my mind about his displeasure with the peregrine’s presence. The peregrine
responded with a call of his own and their battle began anew. You don’t see this every day, especially if you’re not looking for it. My next stop was Ashbridges Bay, where I sat on a bench and enjoyed the sights and yodelling of about 30 long-tailed ducks paddling around the boat launch. They may not be as exciting as a Cooper’s hawk or falcons, but they are beautiful birds. Sometimes everyone needs to put their feet up and just watch the ducks swim by. My last stop of the day was the Rosetta McClain Gardens raptor watch. In addition to a red-tailed hawk, a common loon, and about a dozen other birds of prey, I got to see a male northern harrier pass by. This was neat because we usually only see one or two harriers taking this route during a migration season. It was finally time to head home, put my camera away, and relax. I picked up a coffee, made it into the driveway, and had barely stepped out of the car when my neighbour came running over to let me know a big fox was back and hanging out in her backyard. Before I got into birding all these interesting events would still have happened, but I never would have noticed them all happening around me. While I encourage everyone out there to learn more about the natural world around them, I do have to warn you: the more you open your eyes to the beautiful world around you, the less you’re going to want to shut them.
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Entertainment Beat By Jon Muldoon
SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS present Parfumerie, by Miklos Laszlo, and adapted by E.P. Dowdall. The inspiration for The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail, Parfumerie tells the story of George Horvath and Amalia Balash, two employees at an upscale Budapest shop. While the two hardly get along in person, little do they know that they are, in fact, secret pen pals who share their frustrations, dreams, and desires with each other by mail. When the two decide to finally meet in person, the encounter leaves George and Amalia – and the audience – wondering whether they will reconcile their differences and find true love. Directed by Cory Doran, produced by Linda Brent, and stage managed by Teresa Bakker, Parfumerie will show on Dec. 4, 5, 10 to 12, and 17 to 19 at 8 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 13. Tickets are $20 or $17 for seniors and students. Performances take place at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Road. An opening night wine and cheese reception takes place on Friday, Dec. 4. Mingle with the cast and crew after the performance for the same price of admission. On Thursday, Dec. 17, an audience talk-back will take place with the cast and crew after the performance. For tickets see theatrescarborough.com.
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PAUL NOVOTNY and Robi Botos will perform the next installation of Beach Jazz and Reflection at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Beach United Church. The theme is ‘Man in a Red Suit.’ Admission is free, and an offering will be collected. Novotny and Botos were introduced in 1998 through a letter writing campaign to support Canadian citizenship for the Botos family. The two later found a musical connection, and in February this year recorded an album together called Look Ahead. Novotny has performed with Junior Mance, Kenny Wheeler, Joe Sealy, Jackie Richardson, Holly Cole, and more. He has composed themes for CBC’s National News, News Now, and The Hour with George Stromboulopoulos. For his work with Sealy, they have been nominated for three Junos and won one. Botos has performed with Branford
CANTEMUS SINGERS present Gloria in Excelsis Deo! at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church on Sunday, Dec. 6. Under the direction of Michael Erdman, the 12-voice a cappella ensemble mostly performs 16th century madrigals and chansons, as well as five to eight part religious compositions less commonly heard by Toronto audiences. The Dec. 6 performance will feature 16th century Spanish, German and Austrian Christmas music. Highlights include Guerrero’s Magnificat from the Vespers of the Three Kings, and Flecha’s La Negrina. Familiar German carols will be sung, along with rarely-heard motets from Jacob Handl, Philipp de Monte and Jacob Clemens non Papa. Gloria in Excelsis Deo! takes place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at St. Aidan’s, 70 Silver Birch Ave. at Queen Street East. A quarter of the proceeds will be donated to Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas program. Tickets are $20 (free for children 12 and under), and are available at Centre 55, 97 Main
TORONTO BEACH Chorale presents Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Kingston Road United Church. The 70-member chorale is an auditioned community choir dedicated to providing high-quality vocal music through an annual concert series. To open its eighth season, the chorale will blend the choir, soloists, and an orchestra for one of Handel’s best-known works, including the timeless Hallelujah Chorus. Under the direction of Mervin W. Fick, Toronto Beach Chorale’s singers will be joined by an orchestra and soloists Jennifer Krabbe (soprano), Jillian Yemen (alto), Charles Davidson (tenor) and Matthew Cassils (bass). The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for youth 7 to 18 years old, and free for children under 7. Tickets are available at torontobeachchorale.com or at the door. Continued on following page
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Loving the Leuty as the sun sets Soaring gulls, the sunset over the Ashbridges Bay headlands, and a few glorious minutes before any adults could ask how the heck they got up there – these kids got quite a view from the top of the Leuty Lifeguard Station on Nov. 19.
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GET INTO the holiday spirit with Charles Dickens. A reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. Holm Bradwell, Reverend Canon Michael Burgess, Michael Coren, Paula Davis, and Heather Goodall will read, with music by the choir. Tickets are $10, free for children under 12. Proceeds will be split between the Anglican United Refugee Alliance and the Save the Children Fund. The annual ‘Tis the Season event on Kingston Road will feature an afternoon of festive activities on Saturday, Dec. 12, including roaming carollers in the shops along Kingston Road. After some holiday shopping, stop into Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., at 3:30 p.m. for a reading of A Christmas Carol and sing along with the Belle Carollers. Donations will be collected at the door for the church and Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas program. •
ENJOY A cup of good cheer and a roasted turkey at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church on Saturday, Dec. 12. Eat, Drink and Be Merry!, a festive evening of songs, stories and Christmas
desserts will feature music, singing, and stories. The event is the church’s annual fundraiser for the Churches by the Bluffs food bank. Singer Mandy McDermott, singersongwriter Anne Walker, and musical duo Yoel Yemane and Miriam Khassay will perform. The BBUC choir, under the direction of Virginia Gies, a children’s chorus, and a community choir will also perform. Local councillor Gary Crawford, CTV correspondent Avis Favaro, and local resident Malcolm Wallace will share festive stories of holiday dining. Christmas desserts, mulled cider and refreshments will follow the evening’s main event. Eat, Drink and Be Merry! takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the church, 33 East Rd. near Warden Avenue and Kingston Road. Admission is $10 or $2 for children, plus a non-perishable food item for the food bank. The building is accessible. Call 416-694-4081 for more information.
sweets available. The concert, a fundraiser for the Glen Rhodes United Church food bank, takes place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Kimbourne Park United Church is at 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., northeast of Danforth and Coxwell. Tickets for the concert or the concert and lunch are available through eventbrite.ca.
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GREG PILO hosts live jazz at the Salty Dog, 1980 Queen St. E., every Tuesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with no cover charge. Tonight, Dec. 1, will feature Shawn Nyquist on saxophone, Ben Bishop on guitar, Bernie Senesky on organ, and Pilo on drums. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Pilo will be joined by Alison Young on saxophone, Stacie McGregor on piano, and Neil Swanson on bass. The lineup for Tuesday, Dec. 15 will be Pilo, Pat LaBarbera on saxophone, Ted Quinlan on guitar, and George Koller on bass.
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KIMBOURNE PARK United Church presents The Colours of Christmas, a swinging concert of classic Christmas and holiday music for children. The show will feature Sarah Jerrom singing, with Carissa Neufeld on piano, Rob McBride on bass, and Kevin Coady on drums. After the show there will be a light lunch of sandwiches and
JAZZY SUNDAYS continue at Morgan’s on the Danforth, 1292 Danforth Ave. On Sunday, Dec. 6, the 2 to 5 p.m. weekly free jazz show will feature Adelaide Falling, featuring Ryley, Devon Morrrison and Dan Stuart. Thyron Lee Whyte and David Restivo will perform on Sunday, Dec. 13.
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Tribute to a fallen soldier A Remembrance Day poppy stands out on a street portrait of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who was shot and killed last fall while standing on ceremonial guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Painted by East Danforth artist Tak Bui along Danforth Avenue just east of Main Street, the portrait commemorates the anniversary of Cirillio’s death on Oct. 22, 2014.
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EAST END ceramicist Karen Franzen (karenfranzen.com) is holding her annual holiday show at her Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue area home. Franzen’s work is often bright and colourful, inspired by painters such as Paul Cézanne, Paul Klee, Georgia O’Keeffe, and her father Fred Franzen. Sunflowers and colour schemes reminiscent of the Mediterranean are recurring themes in her pieces, which also take inspiration from children’s illustrators. Franzen will be joined by some of her creative friends, who will also be selling their work. Lara Bazant (larabazant.com) will show some of her jewelry, Kathleen O’Toole (kathleenotooledollartist.com) will have her bears and dolls on hand, Jane Saracino (facebook.com/saracinodesigns) will show her latest handbag designs, and Bev Winn will have knitted mitts, gloves, hats and scarves. All five artists have donated a handmade item for a gift basket that will be raffled off in support of the Glen Rhodes United Church food bank. The show will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, at Franzen’s home-based studio at 3 Wembley Ave.
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Several members of the group have collaborated on a project to use their craft to document some of the disappearing landmarks of Toronto. The group has published an illustrated book, and images from it will be on display at Areej. The show and book feature well-known city locations such as Honest Ed’s, the McLaughlin Planetarium, and Captain John’s Restaurant. An opening reception, featuring live sketching by group members, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.
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LAZY DAISY’S Café, 1515 Gerrard St. E. at Coxwell Ave, will host the fifth annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Gala. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, a dozen East End artists and artisans will show their wares at the café, as part of the annual Gerrard/Coxwell holiday street party. The show is free to attend.
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A new government and a new hope for a green agenda Martina Rowley is an environmental communicator martina@beachbusinesshub.ca 647-208-1810
As the excitement – or shock – over the landslide win of the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau settles in, everyone is waiting to see whether the party’s promises for “real change” will come true. What can Canadians, Torontonians and East Enders expect from their environmental agenda? In Real Change: A new plan for Canada’s environment and economy, Prime Minister Trudeau promises to tap into opportunities meant to not only benefit the environment, but also boost our economy. During Stephen Harper’s nine years as PM, the Conservative government openly questioned scientific research, cut environmental protection programs, reduced funding for science, prevented scientists from speaking publicly, and refused to take meaningful action on climate change. That is about to change – or so the Liberals say. Here are some of the promises to improve our environment and economy hand-in-hand. On climate change The promise: Join with the provinces and territories to take action on climate change. That sounds lovely; let’s all hold hands and sing Kumbaya. But what does it mean in practical terms? The Liberal platform outlines plans for a carbon tax (though the word “tax” is referred to as a fee or pricing), to establish national emissions-reduction targets, and a new $2 billion trust to fund projects that reduce carbon emissions. Surprisingly, Trudeau supports the tar sands industry and construction of pipelines, which will anger most environmentalists. One can only hope he won’t follow in Harper’s footsteps in being so pro-oil that it flies in the face of being pro-environment. What we need is to phase out subsidies for the fossil fuel industry (as promised), and to partner with the US and Mexico on a North American clean energy and environmental agreement. We also need stricter GHG emission targets. The global goal is to prevent average temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above 1990 levels. According to NASA’s data, we are already close to a 1 degree rise. On science The promise: Value science and treat scientists with respect and consider scientific analyses to make decisions. What a novel concept! As one scientist said, it will be nice to have her work recognized again. Scientific collaboration seems to be the new name of the game. Judging by the long list of “to-do’s” in the PM’s mandate letter, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna has her work cut out for her. Goals include better protection of fresh water and oceans, preservation and promotion of national parks, and restoring credibility to environmental assessments. The latter will include respecting aboriginal treaties and indigenous peoples’ rights, and consulting these groups on anything affecting their land and access to natural resources. Personally, I am looking forward to 2017, when Canada celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Confederation and admission to all National Parks will apparently be free.
energy projects, and make them more viable alongside fossil fuel-based energy sources. The federal government will increase its own use of clean technologies. I like the plans for a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic along BC’s coast, increasing watershed protection and the prevention of invasive species, as well as infrastructure in-
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ith each passing Remembrance Day there are fewer Second World War veterans around to share their memories of courage, sacrifice and survival. A recent Star movie review suggested that “filmmakers may finally be running out of screenworthy stories to tell from the conflict.” Last year the Fox held a special showing of The Great Escape (1963) in honour of the 70th anniversary of the March 1944 mass breakout from Stalag Luft 111. A full house came out to hear Royal Canadian Air Force veterans speak, as well as historian Ted Barris, author of The Great Escape: A Canadian Story. Barris wrote in my copy, “Now you have the true story to go with the Hollywood myth.” The book reminds us of the many RCAF flyers involved in the famous event, including two prominent members of the escape committee, long-time Beacher Wally Floody (the real “Tunnel King” played by Charles Bronson) and security boss George Harsh. Flying Officer Floody was a spitfire pilot shot down in October 1941. Harsh was a tail-gunner who offered to take another man’s place on a bombing run in 1942. Their Halifax bomber was hit by flak. Harsh was badly wounded, bailed out over Germany and was taken prisoner. It wasn’t the first or last time Harsh would face death. The classic 1963 film was loosely based on the 1950 best-selling book by Paul Brickhill with an introduction by George Harsh, who concluded, “Men
working together can accomplish anything.” Floody spent almost two years as a technical advisor on the movie. The details of camp life were right, but much of the action was fictionalized. As Ted Barris said, “There’s no loyalty to fact, only loyalty to entertainment.” Stalag Luft 111 was the prisonerof-war camp for Allied flying officers. Floody put Harsh in charge of security for the tunnel escape, saying. “You’re probably the only man in the world who got a job because he was an ex-convict.” American-born Harsh was used to living one day at a time. He wasn’t just an ex-con, he was a convicted murderer. Harsh was an 18 year-old college student when he shot and killed a store-clerk in Atlanta, Georgia in 1928. After his death sentence was commuted Harsh spent 12 years on a chain gang and knifed another prisoner in a fight over a cake of soap. Harsh was pardoned after performing an emergency appendectomy to save a man’s life. On his release Harsh came north to Montreal and joined the RCAF, looking for a clean slate: “I was trying to counterbalance my entire past … I was a man trying to prove something.” Just weeks before the escape attempt the Germans moved “suspects” Floody and Harsh to another camp. The transfer may have saved their lives. Fifty of the escaping Commonwealth air officers were executed by the Gestapo, including six Canadians. Near the end of the war Floody and Harsh relied on each other to survive a desperate forced march across Germany in the face of the advancing Soviet army. Harsh told his life story in his 1971 memoir Lonesome Road, but
George Harsh had difficulty adjusting to civilian life. At the Fox screening I asked Wally’s son Brian about Harsh. Brian told me that Harsh was his godfather and came to stay with the Floody family in the 1970s when they lived in the Birch Cliff area after moving there from Queen and Fallingbrook. Harsh died in Sunnybrook Hospital in 1980 and Wally Floody wrote his obituary. I wonder if Harsh ever found peace or any redemption of his troubled soul. The RCAF flyers did not see themselves as heroes, but they never gave up and we should never forget their courage. A brotherhood of talented officers, including Wally Floody and George Harsh, were key contributors to the daring effort that will go down in history as “The Great Escape.”
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The role of the LTB is to enforce the rights of both tenants and landlords, which are set out in the Residential Tenancies Act. This provincial Act governs residential tenancies in Ontario. Many tenants find the whole process gruelling and intimidating. However, once in front of the LTB, its role is to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication, and to provide general information about rights and responsibilities to both tenants and landlords. For a small business or home owners who have tenants, a loss of rental income due to non-payment can be a real hardship and can cause enormous anxiety. Landlords usually bear the cost of mortgage payments, taxes, and other costs even with the tenant still in the rented premises. Eviction for non-payment of rent is a timeconsuming process. Landlords in Ontario are bound by the Residential Tenancies Act. Landlords are involuntarily drawn into a world of giving proper notices, watching time frames, serving papers, and arranging dates in front of the LTB. In many cases they need to hire lawyers, paralegals, or property managers to assist them. They also may miss work to prepare for and appear before a tribunal. It is a gruelling and tiring process for many. A little prevention goes a long way in this area of the law. For FAQs and further information on the LTB, see www.stjo.gov.on.ca/ltb.
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Beers for cold weather Edward Finstein
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ost beer drinkers are not affected by the weather. However, as the temperature plummets, a frosty, light, crisp thirst quencher doesn’t quite cut it. A little more substance is required, so beer lovers tend to cruise more to the heavier, bigger styles with fuller, maltier flavours. These generally contain higher alcohol than warm weather brews and should ideally be served under about 10°C. The following are some great cold-weather beers. From Belgium comes Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck’s Kasteel Winter. This strong ale is creamy and full, with lots of vanilla notes. Montreal’s Brasseurs San Gluten Brewery creates a Glutenberg Belgian Double beer that’s spicy and warming with nutmeg and clove flavours. Brewery Ommegang from New York produces an Abbey Ale that is chock-full of spices and dark fruit. It will even age and morph into a more figgy, caramel offering! Lagunitas Brown Shugga from California is a barley wine full of hoppy, brown sugary richness. British Columbia wows with Central City Brewing’s Red Racer Imperial Pale Ale. This brew oozes with malty, red grapefruit zest. Another IPA from Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing Company is their Accumulation. An easy-drinking style that is similar
to a witbier with an IPA twist. Again from Colorado is the Odell Isolation Ale, an English Strong Ale with malty, caramel, hoppy pleasure. The Full Sail Brewing Company of Oregon offers up roasted malt, chocolate and hoppy flavours in their smooth Wassail Winter Ale. Another California delight is Mavericks’ Belgian Style Wit with its peppery, clovelike, zesty character. If an English Strong Ale is to your liking, then check out Avery Old Jubilation from Colorado complete with caramel and hazelnut complexity. Affligem’s Noël Christmas Ale is a holiday in a glass with its prune, cherry, toasted malt, clove, cinnamon and cocoa notes. Here’s a robust Oregon brew that’s sure to please: Widmer Brothers’ Ginger BarrelAged Brrrbon ‘13, aged in Bourbon barrels and spiced with ginger, dishes out vanilla, hops, caramel and ginger. Ages well too! Try Montreal’s McAuslan Brewery’s mocha-coloured St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout that shines with rich, dark, malty, coffee-like character. SweetWater Brewing Company’s Whiplash White IPA from Atlanta presents an easy-drinking brew that is perfectly balanced between hops and wheat. The Scottish-style Winter Ale from the Brooklyn Brewery is delightful displaying toffee, malt, caramel, plums, raisins, brown sugar and nuts. From the Weyerbacher Brewing Co. of Pennsylvania comes a Winter Ale that is brown, chocolatey and complex. Continued on page 22
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here is a common complaint these days that everyone has too much “stuff.” In the past you could give someone a gift and know that it had found a happy home but today presents are no longer needed or appreciated. People’s homes are bursting at the seams. Many older adults are downsizing and the last thing they want is another “thing.” If you are a young person starting out, your living space is probably small which also means you require very little “stuff.” There is one exception: the gift of food – especially a luxurious food. It is always welcome, especially if it is thoughtfully chosen with the person’s tastes in mind. In our family there are a number of requests that find their way into stockings each year. My Dad, now 92 years old, lives in a retirement home. He still enjoys his Scotch before dinner (beer before lunch) with a few choice nibbles: colossal stuffed olives, Stilton cheese, and cheese biscuits. His grandchildren take great pleasure in making sure he has his favourite Scotch, imported beer, olives and cheese wrapped and ready in his Christmas stocking. Added to this medley are homemade cheese shortbread, ginger crinkles and the family recipe for Christmas cake (albeit, a small one). My daughter makes
Cheese shortbread If you have a food processor you can whip up a batch of this shortbread in minutes. Be sure to keep a recipe of dough ready in the freezer to have some hot, irresistible, and ready at a moments’ notice. 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old cheddar 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, softened Pinch cayenne pepper In a food processor combine cheese, flour, butter and cayenne until mixture forms a ball. Remove dough from bowl of food processor and arrange on a square of plastic wrap. Form dough into a log about 1 ½ inches (3 cm) wide and about 12 inches (30 cm) long. Cut into 24 quarter-inch slices. Arrange shortbread coins on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 350°F (180°C), about eight to 10 minutes or until golden brown. If possible, serve at once with a napkin and a warning: “they’re hot!” Makes about 24. Ginger crinkles This old-fashioned cookie is always popular. For added crunch, use coarse sugar to roll the cookie dough into (available at Bulk Barn). If not, use
regular granulated sugar. Batches of this cookie can be baked, frozen and wrapped in festive bags ready to stuff into stockings or take as a hostess gift. 2 cups (500 mL) cake and pastry flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) each, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 3/4 cup (180 mL) shortening 1/4 cup (60 mL) liquid honey 1 egg 1/2 cup (125 mL) coarse sugar (for rolling) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Set aside. In separate bowl, beat shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in honey until combined. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture into creamed mixture. Batter will be soft. It may be formed into balls now or refrigerated and done later. Place half a cup of coarse sugar in mixing bowl. Take about 1 tbsp (15 mL) batter and roll into coarse sugar. Arrange ball on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining batter, leaving about two inches (5 cm) between each ball. Bake eight to 10 minutes or until pale golden brown. Cookie will flatten with a crinkled surface. Cool on racks. Makes about 36 cookies. Cookies may be stored in cake tin or wrapped well and frozen for up to six months. See beachmetro.com for an additional recipe for chocolate-dipped ginger.
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Roger Gallibois Broker/Owner B.Sc. P. ENG.
416-698-2090
MEATS & DELI
www.homeward.info rogergallibois@trebnet.com
Certified Angus Beef & Mennonite raised Chickens
A Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year to all our customers
Kathy Munro Sales Representative
416-698-2090
kmunro@trebnet.com www.kathymunro.com Beaches | Bluffs East York | Leslieville
somewhat figgy mouthful! England gives us Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome, a traditional English strong ale that’s sure to delight. Victory from Pennsylvania produces Winter Cheers, a wheat ale that’s fruity with subtle tweaks of banana and citrus. Give the Great Divide Hibernation Ale from Colorado a go for a real treat. It’s an English-style old ale with dark fruit, roasted malt and caramel intensity. A Belgian witbier can be had in Bell’s Winter White from Michigan – old world flavour complete with spice and banana yumminess! Ontario’s Cambellford has Holy Smoke Scotch Ale from the Church-Key Brewing Company. This black brew exudes smoky, peaty, malty goodness. Finally from North Carolina comes Highland’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale, a spicy dessert in a glass. Chocolate, nuts and red berries abound.
Roast Turkey Dinner
with all the trimmings Homemade soup or salad Homemade pumpkin tart
Only $17.95
DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS WEEKEND BRUNCH & ALL DAY BREAKFAST
2560 Gerrard St. E. (east of Victoria Park) Dine In | Take Out | Catering | 416-690-2098 Mon & Sun 8am-3pm | Tues-Sat 8am-9pm
For the holidays, we will have
FRESH run-free Turkeys, Capons, Mennonite-raised Chickens, and old-fashioned bone-in Hams. Also Acadian Tourtiere Meat Pies,
Steak & Kidney Pies, Chicken Pot Pies, Mowbray Pork Pies, Scotch Pies and Cornish Pasty.
O R D E R E A R LY
2476 KINGSTON RD. HOURS: TUES, WED, SAT 9AM-6PM 9AM-7PM (WEST OF MIDLAND) THURS & FRI 10AM-4PM SUNDAY 416-901-3149 CLOSED MONDAY www.cliffsidemeat.com
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment
WELLNESS Personal Training Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced
Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness 20 Leslie St. (free parking)
Jane Delamere, M.Sc.
Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience
~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739
416-691-5757
416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com
ACCOUNTING
BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC
missfit.ca in-home
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
416-691-1991
DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.
416-696-1800
BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)
416-691-8555
www.balsamdental.com
personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca
GOLF FITNESS TRAINING
Affordable, Personalized, and Effective Small Group Training (2 - 4) Weekend sessions in private studio Jeff MacCheyne TPI Certified Golf Fitness
416-356-4109 jmaccheyne@rogers.com
VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)
416-690-2112
DR. LINDA WINTER
Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert
Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516
Psychologist
416-691-1071
Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)
Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
416-694-4380
Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R.
Dr. Jody Levenbach
Spiritual Psychotherapist
www.drlempert.ca
Psychologist
Children and Young Adolescents Assessment • CBT Social Skills • Parent Coaching
jdlevenbach@gmail.com 647-891-2603
BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE
2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday
416 698 0054 crystalbeachoptical.com
Dr. Andrea Snider Psychologist
Children and Adolescents Assessment~CBT~Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments
416-737-4325
DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist
Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults
9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca
416-433-9726
PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSIOTHERAPY @ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076
KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine
Past Life Regression Reiki Master
416-693-5611
Nancy Christie, M.T.C. Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation
www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca
Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Psychotherapist, since 1998 Heart Centered Coaching Life & Relationship Issues
416-694-0232
www.energyawakening.com
Judy Gould, Ph.D. Experienced Psychotherapist
Relationship Difficulties • Anxiety Depression • Body Image Concerns Physical Illness • Free Consultation 816 Pape Ave. (near Pape/Danforth)
416-465-4225 www.judygould.com
Tara Shannon
M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118
416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca
Beatriz Mendez B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP
Psychotherapist
Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists
Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street
416-690-2417
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
Tel: (416) 962-2186
Kriens LaRose, LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations
www.krienslarose.com
416-690-6800
Melani Norman
CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes
Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA
Start the year afresh!
TAX RETURN CATCH-UP Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com
ABSTAX
ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years
LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors
Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
416-691-3700
www.advanced approachesmassage.com
416-699-5320 • Free Parking
416-694-6767
CRIMINAL LAWYER
690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca
KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
Susan T. Dixon
Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)
416-693-2733
www.dixonslaw.ca
Shellyann Pereira
(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult
647-693-6221
579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto
Peter J. Salah Family Law & Estate Planning
416-721-5928 pauline@paulinecoogan.com www.paulinecoogan.com
Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com
GARRY M. CASS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
THERAPY LOUNGE
Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor
NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East
416-698-7070
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy
Barrister & Solicitor Family Law & Civil Litigation 4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2200
416-323-5092 www.nurilaw.ca
Jim Zotalis Criminal Lawyer
416-890-0504 jimzotalislaw@gmail.com
Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
416-690-6257
416-916-7122
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
Jen Goddard, R.M.T.
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
647-317-6017
416-690-6257
Dr. Scott Dunham
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
www.omegahealthandfitness.com
Chiropractor
Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)
416-907-0103
www.kewgardenshealth.com
Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C. Chiropractor & Cert. Animal Chiropractor
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
416-423-2289
Serving the Beach & East York for 30+ yrs
Gifted/ADHD Support & Coaching School/Workplace Performance Children/Adults Mary Lynn Trotter, MSW, RSW 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com Ask about insurance coverage
Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP from the author of
The Body Means Well
Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation
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
647-838-1849
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
JOB STRESS?
Tonia Vuolo
www.mindfulwayconsulting.com
CAREER COUNSELLING
Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW
www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca Nadia Petraroja, MSW RSW B.ED Child, Individual & Family Therapist The Carrot Common 348 Danforth Ave. Suite # 207 647-206-2374 www.nadiapetraroja.com
MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)
Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine
1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)
416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE
416-698-5861
www.therapylounge.ca
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
Open Saturdays
Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
416-698-3157
Do you think differently?
David H. Nuri
Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575
416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.
927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)
• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •
Beaches Wellness Centre
COUNSELLING
Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor
We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
QUINN Family Law
416-694-4090
(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
Hills, Salah LLP
Dr. Janet D’Arcy
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
2401Queen St. E., Unit 38 (entrance on Willow, S of Queen)
DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.
CARL A. BRAND 961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Book online at essencetherapy.com
David Faed
Pauline Coogan, MEd, RP
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
Chiropractor
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T.
416-694-2868
CHIROPRACTORS
Registered Psychotherapist Respectful, Mindful, Compassionate
John H.
BJARNASON, D.C.
Queen and Hammersmith
416-690-6195
416-907-0103
DEADLINE for next issue is December 7th
William F. Deneault
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 www.kewgardenshealth.com
98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
416-691-3768
32 Berwick Avenue, 2nd Floor (Yonge & Eglinton)
(at Lee)
Bert van Delft
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898
Glover & Associates
Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
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 www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com
416.420.4544
Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:
NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com
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1 Spacious Large Bedroom Furnished Condo
Gym, sauna, billiard/ library/music rooms, etc. Utilities, near to beach, long-term rent.
FOR RENT
Birchmount & Danforth Ave.
Personal Care
Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!
Chalet Beauty Bar
YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE! (18.)
GRAVES WANTED (2)
to buy in ST. JOHN’S NORWAY cemetery in vicinity of the old former Monument Building and adjacent to private properties on Kingston Road. Preferably, the grave lot should be clean, no previous interment. Please call Peter at 416-694-2494 (19)
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
416-466-3766
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WILKINSON
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10
JR. 1 BEDROOM APT
1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)
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HATHA YOGA Postures • Body Awareness • Relaxation January through March at Leslieville Sanctuary, 2nd Floor 1192 Queen St. E. betw. Jones & Curzon
Convert VIDEO to DVD
$20 per tape Makes a great Xmas present. Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (19!)
Social/Events R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353
Thurs morn 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Nancy Molitz, Certified Instructor 416-763-9119 • 416-462-8796 (20)
Employment Opportunities Oxford in the Beach
is hiring instructors to join our team. We are currently seeking two candidates for part-time evening positions: 1. An upper level math teacher (science knowledge is an asset) 2. A strong French instructor Join our team of caring professionals and enjoy making a real difference. Please visit our website for more details about the positions: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/careers (18)
“Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
416-694-4081
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Party Services GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY Bartending & Service for your special event 416-258-4670 gottaserve.com scoots7@ymail.com
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Lost & Found
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
Call
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Lost: Silver bracelet around Kingston Rd. & Beech Ave. to FreshCo. 416-6999036 (18)
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Quality bsm’t bachelor / many extras; south of Queen ; parking; sharp / flexible layout with work area, kitchenette etc. Avail. for Dec. 2015: $ 275/wk or $950 month all in
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Will 647-656-8171
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Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old silverware, china, jewellery, watches, artworks, glass, furniture, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)
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 inno.dubelaar@gmail.com (3)
1 BEDROOM APT. in house, above business. Suit one person $900 util. incl.
Call Debbie 647-631-2747 (18) Luxury Living in The Beaches! Fully renovated suites with open concept layouts, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, modern washroom, darkstained hardwood floors & just meters from Lake Ontario & of course the beach!
1 Bdrm $1295+ , 2 Bedroom $1690+ CALL NOW 1-844-313-5677 (19)
Coxwell & Gerrard Bachelor/2 Bdrm furnished suites $950 and up, everything included
647-869-0868 Sue 416-889-7052 Sam
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room apartment, onsite laundry. Dec. (r)
19 - Jan 9, 2016, full term or part of it. $100/night. Lakeview, steps away from Lake Ontario where trees along boardwalk are clad in Christmas lights. Magical any time of day. Conveniently situ-
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable. Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com
ated 3 blocks from a myriad of shops and restaurants on Queen St. and the bus route to downtoan. Contact Deborah 647-527-9724. References.
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Book Now: March - June 2016
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• Spacious Guest House - equipped kitchen, lounge, terrace w/fans, pool, wi-fi, tropical garden, wildlife • Ideal for retirees, families, couples • US $500/wk, US $1500/mth • Knowledgable host; near Pacific coast
New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities. (r)
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416-624-3837
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
Call 416-648-4410
KLEEN WINDOWS
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
647-546-3555 spacelogixca@gmail.com
g o o d o n p a per Kevin Lundbohm, Manager
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CERTIFIED
416-759-2219 1537 O’Connor Drive
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Home/Office Assistant No Job Too Small 20+ yrs exp. Affordable
416-827-2458
daniela_glow@hotmail.com
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Graphic Design
CHIMNEY SWEEP
• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (23.)
ReFocused
Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call: North Design Studio 647 972 7630 (r)
www.refocused.ca 647-267-0564
(w. of Midland)
PC/MAC SUPPORT
647.281.3084
needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com
CALL GLEN Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (19r) EXPERT COMPUTER HELP 20 years in the Beach Enterprises, small or large businesses Computers, networking, software 416-693-5272 Padj.biz@hotmail.com (19)
Financial Services
416-694-6241
BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
647-899-9074
(r)
& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
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General Services
WAYNE’S
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable (20r) rates. Antonella 416-464-2766
Seniors Discount
416 454-5404
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EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
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* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *
Reliable Snow Service
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*Seniors Discount
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Pet Services 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
Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM
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Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
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BEACH PUPPY LOVE
RUBBISH REMOVAL 416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
www.beachpuppylove.com
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
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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
by Zak’s Mom Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references
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Michael’s Dog Walking Group - Solo - Mini walks Yard poop removal service 647-453-6021 michaelsdogs@hotmail.com bonded & insured - references (18r)
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MR. FIX-IT PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
416 389 9234
Pet Minding
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
(20r)
Garbage • Basements Backyard Cleanup Hazard waste removal Scrap pickups
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
CALL MARY OR JOHN
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.
ADRIAN’S DEMOLITION & DISPOSAL
CAT CARE SERVICE
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE
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PAWS SIT STAY
For estimate call
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET
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Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
416-554-1810 (r)
HALF FAST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
Starting our 16th year Servicing the Beach
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS
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B&W DISPOSAL
SNOW REMOVAL
2358 Kingston Rd. 416-698-9000
?NEED HELP?
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416-569-2181
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
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416-820-1527
Insured/Metro. B Lic.
Home Decor
Vienna Upholstery
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
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For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
647-235-6690
(r)
Computer Services In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
• Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country
Best Prices/Free Estimates
Reorganization, Renovation and Relocation Let us help you improve your home
in the Beach
Debra 416-693-6111
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HOME ORGANIZING
We m a k e yo u look
“Always on Time and on Budget”
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK (r)
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
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Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
Need more space and less stress? Space Logix Residential Organizing will help you sort through your stuff to rediscover your time, space and freedom in an organized home.
THE PRINTING HOUSE
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
term rental. Bright, comfortable 2 bed-
Apartment/ Home for Rent
416-856-4774
(18.)
Holiday in the Toronto Beaches - Short
Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
Harding & King
White cockatiel bird with orange cheeks
416-691-6893
FURNISHED APT FOR RENT
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
LOST BIRD 416 994 0862
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
416-690-2880
416 698 8005
Newly Decorated
OFFICE SPACE
33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.) $10/person; $2/child Funds raised support food bank at site
Outstanding 3 bdrm plus study / many extras ; south of Queen in private lane ; parking ; unique architectural coach house style around charming courtyard. Jan thru Sept. 2016 • $ 5200/mo
416 698 8005
Commercial Space for Rent
A Festive Evening of Songs, Stories and Christmas Desserts” Sat., Dec 12 at 7:30 p.m. Birchcliff Bluffs United Church
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Apartment Rental (Furnished)
We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing
Also RENTAL facilities available (r)
for Rent in the Beach Hardwood floor, 9’ ceiling, private backyard, no smoking, one person. 1st/last & ref’s required. Avail Dec. 15
House Rental (Furnished)
www.glowesheticstudio.com daniela_glow@hotmail.com
416 827-2458
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425toronto@gmail.com 647-772-7897
An Integrated Approach
Photo/Art
Spacious, sunny 1 Bdrm, ba lcony, a/c, dishwasher, micro. Parking available and laundry. No smoking, references. $1,295/month Available Jan. 1, 2016
416-698-7081
Professional Home Studio Ladies only Waxing-Facials-Tans-Nails
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
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BEACHES
GLOWESTHETIC
Volunteers
or
416-691-5081 416-654-5479
&
RUBBISH REMOVAL
www.regsappliance.com
Office Services
For enquiries, please call
(near Coxwell)
• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.
Call Gail 416-686-6828
2 Bdrm apartment $1,100 Close to schools and shops. In quiet residential area.
1562 Queen St. E.
REG’S APPLIANCE
Double wide lot 45’ x 110’ Multiple car parking. Detached bungalow with room to grow. $939,000
We buy! - We pay cash!
25 Parkette Place
Announcement
Leslieville
Wanted
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HENLEY GARDENS
* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com
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CLEVER DISPOSAL
Private House Sales
(19r)
Next Deadline December 7th
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Cleaning Services ULTRA
Music
STEAM CLEANING LTD.
Bach to ROCK
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
Scarboro Music
416-567-3205
416-699-8333
We teach it all!
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
HEALTHY HOME
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Call 416-783-3434
*Bonded*
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
PIANO TEACHER
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (18r)
Peek-A-Bears Childcare (r)
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS
APPRAISALS
416-699-3772
(19)
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
of sacred music, from Byrd to Britten, Howells to Hogan? The Anglican
rileyswindowcleaning.com
seeks all voice types to enhance their
Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway
-Lawn Cutting Starting at $15 -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning Kevin Brown 416-414-5883
info@blpm.ca
(19)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (21)
All classified ads may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com
BOOTHY’S
Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (23r)
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Contact Irena
416-825-9705
(19r)
DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices
416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca
(23)
Cleaning Lady Extra-ordinary & Exceptional Weekly and biweekly $15/hr Call Sherry at
416-405-8301
(20)
All Day Cleaning Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service. For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462
cleancomfortservices.com
(22r)
EAVES CLEANING
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EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE TO CLEAN HOUSE, APARTMENT, CONDO, OFFICE AND CLEAN UP AFTER PARTY References available upon request
647-855-8424
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Beaches, one of Toronto’s most active and artistic neighborhoods. For more information, please contact Matthew Whitfield at music@stjohnsnorway.com or 647-302-2074
(18)
Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • new term catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (19)
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (19)
Head Start Tutors
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Home Daycare Loving, caring, reliable, close to Library, Parks - Drop-in centre, Beach Rec Centre, daily outings, reading, crafts. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. 416-693-5272 (18.)
Garden & Tree -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Lawn Cutting - Hedge Trimming
One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Rehab Clinic/Henley Gardens
(19)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal - Winter Salting Services
CANADIAN TREE CARE
Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
French / German / Spanish
cdntreecare@hotmail.com
headstarttutors@rogers.com
TUTORING
OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)
All Welcome
Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (19)
Entertainer
Available for all vocals, occasions. Piano • Guitar • Vocals From background to party music. Best of 50’s to 90’s
- Live Music is Best -
www.robcreamer.com 416-698-7895
(19)
Landscapers Green Apple Landscaping Award Winning Design & Build
Bilingual School
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
(r)
KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
(19)
GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES
(19)
Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639 fraser_j@bell.net
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
HARM’S PAINTING 416-694-2470
No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (19)
ANDREW DAVID
(21)
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (21)
No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (23)
Honest Independent Affordable Call Rickey Rooter 416-999-3594
(22r)
416-821-8438
(19)
DRAIN SOLUTIONS Backwater Valves, Repairs, Waterproofing, Water services Ask about City rebates for backwater valves
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
Call: (2)
PROFESSIONAL
647-781-2417
Licensed & Insured
(18)
Wallpapering
Electricians
Painting
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Barry Reed
(19)
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
Plumbers
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
CEJA ELECTRIC
690-8533
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
(14)
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation (r)
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING
CLAYTON ELECTRIC
416 691-3555
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
50 years in the Beach
(r)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
(r)
MURPHY ECRA/ESA#7004508
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
20% Discount off any competitor’s written quotation. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8)
TOM DAY
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
416-690-1630
ELECTRIC
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
LTD
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PLUMBING SERVICES
Master Plumber P1736 (18.)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep. Have it done right, the first time. References, free estimates. Beach Resident
Dianne 416 699 5070
excellent references, professional results, satisfaction guaranteed.
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
(20r)
Bob Mitchell
Lic. #P-15099
FRANZ’S PAINTING
(2r)
Plumbing, Heating, Drains Video Camera Inspections Renovations. Design & Build Backwater Valve Snaking. Gas
416-917-2592
(r)
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Local 24hr Plumber
&
PROWAY
Cell# 647-853-6420
(22)
42 yrs
(21r)
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
MARTIN PETROV
(19)
WALLPAPER
MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! *
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
NEED A PLUMBER
Dave 647-770-7690
(21r)
(18.)
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING
A local Beach Company
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
Specializing in residential painting. Minor drywall/plaster repairs. 416-997-8908
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
Watch our videos at
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(19)
The Passionate Painter
PAINTING Fair, competitive prices,
416-999-MOVE (6683)
‘As Promised’ Painting
Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc.
416-699-8575
Accurate work & reasonable rates
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK
• Design and Construction •
HARRY
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com
(r)
(19)
Free Estimates & References Available (19/16) (r)
Creating Award Winning Gardens
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
416.797.6731
www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
proway.painting@gmail.com
STONEHENGE
(r)
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Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416-467-6059
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
All Season Movers
PAINTING & DECORATING
LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE
Marlene 416-698-5668
(r)
FUSSY! Painter
www.thepassionatepainter.com
416-690-3890
Green Apple Landscaping
(r)
REASONABLE RATES
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
www.greenapple.ca
LeRoux Froebel
A.S.M. MOVERS
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
Child Care Available
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (20)
Larry’s Painting & Repairs
416-288-1499
(19r)
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
$29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257
(18)
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.
“Always on Time and on Budget”
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
647 401 7970 The
Painters
www.beachmetro.com
www.greenapple.ca
Retired Math teacher will tutor Gr. 9, 10 and 11 Math. Dave 416-699-8853 (20)
Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net
416-434-3209
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (23r)
(18)
Movers
Call Andre 416-422-4864
- 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! (18.))
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
416-554-1810 Good rates Free estimate
Cascade Plumbing GTA
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
FALL CLEAN-UPS
Licensed & Insured
(19)
Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
416-272-9589
Specialized programs in all subject areas
(19)
www.BestWayToMove.com (23r)
416-414-5883
info@blpm.ca
info@blpm.ca
416-690-1356
NANNY REQUIRED Full-time care for 2-yr old twins + meals, house-keeping/laundry. Mon-Fri 30 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. High-school ed or equivalent, 3 yrs experience. Toronto Beach, TTC access. Contact: nanny.wa16@gmail.com (19)
info@blpm.ca
416-414-5883
25
RYLAN HARVEY
PAINTING - Free Estimates
MAINTENANCE
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
Child Care Wanted
416-414-5883
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
(18)
We have a beautiful space located just east of Gerrard and Woodbine. Excellent programming and organic lunches are served! Servicing children from toddler to 5 yrs. For more information please call
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
WINDOWS CLEANING Call Gary 647-829-5965
Mass Choir. Services take place on
Serving the Beach for over 15 years (19r)
Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
(r)
Eloise at 416.691.5799
for a choir that performs every type
MAINTENANCE
184 MAIN ST. across from
416-846-2040
Do you love to sing? Are you looking
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
416-690-0102
A family business since 1956
(r)
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
Susan Kohlhepp
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
416 421-5758
(r)
Ted Reeve Arena
AND
416-729-2077 cell
-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
(r)
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EUROPEAN CLEAN
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!
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
sjkohlhepp@gmail.com
*Insured*
BEACH PROPERTY
See our ad on page 12
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
BEACH METRO NEWS
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Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426
ACE
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Electric Lic: 7006786
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
POWER
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Electrical
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
LANIGAN’S
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (2r)
MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations. (19r)
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
with attention to detail
(19)
COXWELL ROOFING
Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets. Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.
Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience • ON TIME / ON BUDGET •
(r)
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units (19)
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
(r)
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
416-910-8033
G. LOCKE
(19)
Shingles + Flats Concrete Work Eavestroughs Cleaning + Replacement
416-690-0726 647-550-6062
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Glenn 416 837 9298
(19)
The Horan Company Professional Carpentry
For all your Interior Finish and Carpentry needs. Renovations from the basement to the attic. Local and On-time.
416-823-7314
(18.)
(r)
HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
Additions, Second storeys, Drawings, permits & Architect provided BILD member & Reno Mark contractor 26 yrs experience, Licenced
Marc 416-617-7205
CUSTOM CARPENTRY FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES
MARIO 416-690-1315
(19)
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units (19)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios •NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
ED GODFREY
416-264-8517
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PAINT PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILE Licensed & Insured 30 YRS LOCAL EXPERIENCE ON TIME/BUDGET www.beachrenovations.com
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence (18r)
All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Gord Walker 416-694-2119
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
(r)
asement
Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
416-917-5990
(r)
•Brick •Fireplace •Block •Chimney •Stone •Interlock •Concrete •Waterproofing •Restoration •Walkout basements Licensed and Insured
416-319-9104
(r)
UNDERPINNING Basement lowering, walkouts, concrete work Drawings, Permits & engineer all provided BILD member & Reno Mark contractor Fully licensed and insured (WSIB)
416-625-2851
(19)
TILE INSTALLATION
BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.
porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates
416-558-8453
(20r)
MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS
(r)
MANUEL 416-727-1900
P.N.L. MASONRY LTD.
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
Contact Declan 905-244-2825 declanconnaughton@hotmail.com
Custom Woodburning Fireplaces Stonework • Brickwork Veneer stone
NINE YARDS
Fences • Decks • Interlocking Sodding • Planting • Demolition •
647 960 3993
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (18) Free Estimates
nineyardscontracing.com
(19)
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CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Call today for free estimate (22)
TILE + STONE
• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site! (18r)
*60+ years Experience* Flooring, Tile, Carpentry & all types of small & large renos Call Rob & Steve at:
647-967-7366
TrustworthyRenovations.com
(18r)
TILE GUY
647-808-7977 (r)
mariotileguy.com (r)
Sam Capetano
Quality Finishes Drywall + Plaster Repairs Free Estimates Call James 416 996-1370 jamesallanharvey@gmail.com
(19)
www.WINTACO.com
416-200-6300
(2)
CANPRO MECHANICAL Repair / Maintain / Install/HVAC Fall Heating Special Furnace/boiler 10 point tune up & safety inspection $89 Heating system repair & diagnosis from $139 Call a professional technician Call a CANPRO technician TSSA# 000254654
(19r)
EAVESTROUGH CLEANING (18.)
BEACHCOMBERS CONTRACTING
No Job too BIG or small For free estimate, call Jeff
416-910-6302
beachcombersgc@gmail.com
(18)
Basement finishing Bathroom & Kitchen remodelling Homestar top rated www.ar-renovation.com
416-662-4450
(22)
(18)
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Environment Views continued from page 19 The MP for Beaches-East York is Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. He told me regarding environmental action, “We need to meet community concerns on climate change AND our international obligations, so that climate change does not continue on its current path.” He sees three main areas that need tackling: (1) Putting a price on carbon through provincial targets; (2) Phasing out fossil fuels; (3) Investing in renewable energy. Erskine-Smith would like to see infrastructure investment and growth in the green economy. He recognized that public transit needs improving, and that infrastructure investment is a top priority in the GTA. When pushed on how new projects will benefit our local community, Erskine-Smith said federal plans do not target local, individual projects. Instead Canada-wide improvements will, by extension, benefit us in Toronto. He sees his role as being a strong partner with our municipal government, which then decides on individual projects and programs. He wants to be the voice that supports requests and ideas on specific green energy projects. “Canada has a reputation of setting targets and missing them. That’s something we need to change,” Erskine-Smith said. “It’s time we don’t just pay lip service – it’s important we act on our promises.” Now that is what I like to hear.
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Deck the halls – and the porch, the table … Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
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re you lusting for one of those glamorous holiday urns or arrangements that you see along the street this time of year? Does the price stop you faster than a patch of sticky icing on a kitchen floor? Don’t sigh, my dears. I have some holiday magic that will put a fabulous container of real greens at your front door without breaking the bank. With the same magic, you can create wonderful table or mantelpiece designs at a fraction of the cost you’d pay in stores. Note: There’s a certain trade-off between time and money. If you have the cash and the inclination, go right ahead and buy the biggest, fattest outdoor arrangement that you can. If you’d rather save some bucks, spend time outdoors with your family and indulge your playful side, read on. What you’ll need:
PHOTO: MARY FRAN MCQUADE
Use different kinds of foliage, with ribbons and unbreakable ornaments, in your outdoor container.
• A container. If you have an urn of some kind, that’s great. But you can also use any large container that held flowers or veggies in the summer. For an outdoor holiday arrangement, the bigger the container, the better. • Lots of evergreen branches – white pine, Scotch pine and spruce are especially nice. If you have a cottage, get out there with your clippers and do some pruning. If you don’t, invest in a couple of bunches from the garden store. And if you buy a fresh Christmas tree, keep all those branches you trim off at the bottom. STORE THESE OUTDOORS until you’re ready to build your urn.
• Trimmings. The more you have to choose from, the easier it will be. Take a walk with your clan and gather up small twiggy branches, seed heads, and pinecones. Scrounge around the house for less-than-perfect plastic ornaments, bright ribbon, outdated costume jewelry, single earrings, wine corks or even toys like plastic dinosaurs, dolls and stuffies. PHOTO: MARY FRAN MCQUADE • Paint and sparkly stuff to dress Cranberries and beads up your ornaments. Craft paint in strung on wires add colour your favourite colours is good to to this easy design. have on hand, along with sequins, beads and glitter. (If you have old jewelry, take off the shiny bits and use them). White glue and a hot wax gun are also useful tools. • Thinnish wire or yarn. What you’ll do: 1. Put the foundation material in your container. Potting soil used during the summer is ideal, but you can also use garden soil or a ball of chicken wire if you’re ambitious. 2. If you have a symmetrical branch or small evergreen tree, centre it in the container, then build your base from the bottom up. Use long branches of long-needled pine or spruce, whichever you have. Cut them at an angle and they’ll be easy to stick in your soil or other foundation material. Build up as many layers as will fit, varying the greenery to please the eye. 3. Now you can poke in your trimmings. If you wedge them tightly between the base branches, they should stay in place. If they wobble, use a piece of wire or yarn to attach them to a branch. 4. Involve your whole family in adding trimmings and be as original as you want. If your kids would like a dinosaur or doll tree, why not? Or let them jazz up wine corks and other “found” ornaments with paint and sparkles. 5. Step back and check your design for balance, proportion and eyeappeal. You may need to tweak it a bit with some added glitter or paint or even little bows here and there, with a big bow at the top or the base. See beachmetro.com for instructions for small indoor arrangements.
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