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August 25, 2015
Wynne stops in at Centre 55 By Andrew Hudson
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Blowin’ cool on a hot jazz night The Not Affiliated Big Band, a regular part of the Toronto International Beaches Jazz Festival streetfest, joined the annual Queen Street party once again. The group was one of dozens that shut down the street for three nights in July. Other musical acts performed on the stage in Woodbine Park over the course of the three-week festival. See page 3 for more photos.
SOME NINE year-old summer campers beat the Beach Metro News to an exclusive interview with Premier Kathleen Wynne last week. Kids in the day camp at Community Centre 55 got to ask Wynne several questions when the premier dropped in on Wednesday, a day when Wynne also visited the new Chest Centre at Toronto East General Hospital and toured the riding with local MPP Arthur Potts. After a few softball questions – Wynne said her favourite colour is turquoise and no, not everyone cheers wherever she goes – one camper threw a fast one. “Is your job hard and confusing?” Some days it is, said the premier, especially when money is tight. Wynne’s visit to Centre 55 – a former police station turned community centre – comes at a time when her government is trying to promote such “community hubs” and avoid selling too many surplus public buildings into private hands. Much of the focus has been on under used schools, which education minister Liz Sandals has said are costing Ontario about $1 billion a year. In Toronto, the Toronto District School Board is reviewing 70 schools over the next three years. Some are expected to be declared surplus and sold. On August 10, an advisory group appointed by Wynne submitted a report on how the provincial government can try and keep such properties public, whether as daycares, health clinics, non-profit offices, or other community-hub uses. “This isn’t about never closing a school again, or never consolidating schools,” Wynne told Beach Metro News. “That would be unrealistic.” “But what I want to make sure is that we do everything in our power to deliver services in the best way possible for kids and for communities, and that includes using public space much better.” Back when she was a TDSB trustee, from 2000 to 2003, Wynne said she saw firsthand how cities and school boards often fail to collaborate on shared space. But Wynne said there is also too much red tape at the provincial level that prevents new community hubs from starting.
“In some cases, you’ve just got a really imaginative, persistent person who has worked through all hurdles, and has made it work,” she said. “It shouldn’t be that hard.” Among the 28 recommendations in the community hubs report are calls for a better database of surplus public properties, a “community hubs” facilitator who works across six Ontario ministries, and subsidies for some community organizations that cannot afford the full market value of a surplus property. Another recommendation is specific to school boards. Under existing rules, when a school board has surplus property to sell, the board has to restrict the offer to other school boards for the first 90 days. The report suggests keeping that schools-first priority, and doubling that restricted offer period to 180 days – a move that could help long-standing efforts by Toronto’s Frenchlanguage boards to buy a surplus property for an East End high school. “I can say, having been a member of a school board, sometimes school boards don’t work well together,” Wynne said. “They don’t give each other notice, and they don’t make it easy to work together,” she added. “That has to change.”
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Paul Babich is 15th Citizen of the Year By Jon Muldoon
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LIKE MOST of the previous honourees, this year’s Citizen of the Year says he can’t quite understand why he deserves the title. As far as Paul Babich is concerned, he’s just doing what he does, organizing when things need to be organized, pitching in where he can, and helping out whenever he’s asked. So is it true? Does he have a gift for getting things done? “That’s what they say, I guess. I like to get involved,” he said. “My wife says I can’t say no.” Babich has lived in the Beach since the 1950s, but he still counts himself lucky to be here. After growing up in Malartic, Quebec (about 700 km north and a bit east of Toronto), the time came for a move to the big city. “There were two properties my mother was looking at, at Oakwood and St. Clair and in the Beach. Thank God she picked the Beach,” he said. Babich and his wife Linda raised their two children in the neighbourhood. Their daughter, with her husband and three children, still lives only a few blocks away, though their son and his family live in England. Babich is a long-time member of the Balmy Beach Club, having joined in his teens in 1956. He’s in the club’s Hall of Fame, served on the board for 19 years, and is one of only seven people who have been named as lifetime members. “It’s a nice compliment,” he said. Babich helped with the start-up of the Balmy Beach Old Boys hockey team, which he took over organizing in 1986. The team tours Europe every other year, and also holds numerous fundraisers. Those efforts include buying turkeys for Community Centre 55’s annual Share A Christmas program for more than 20 years, as well as occasional one-off events,
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Paul Babich has been chosen as the 2015 Beach Citizen of the Year, an honour awarded by past Citizens and organizing groups Community Centre 55, the Beaches Lions Club, and Beach Metro News.
such as a party during the gold medal men’s hockey game at the Vancouver Olympics that raised $1,200 for Right To Play and Athletes For Africa. While his time at the Balmy Beach Club is well documented, Babich also extends his efforts in other areas. He served for several years on the board at Ted Reeve Arena, and is currently in his ninth year on the board of this newspaper. He is also a route captain for Beach Metro News, dropping off newspapers for our MY .CA volunteer delivery team 23 times a year. The least glamorous of his roles is that of A NEW TREE PLANTED FOR EVERY NEW CAR SOLD unofficial cook for Centre 55, flipping pancakes for its anPower Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, nual Easter and Christmas Air Conditioning, FWD and much more breakfasts, and hot dogs or burgers at outdoor summer 2015 MITSUBISHI RVR ES events. 11 AutoMall Drive www.rougevalleymitsubishi.ca While he insists all of CASH PRICE FROM these are team efforts – Call: Mitsubishi Hotline and no doubt they are – his +HST friend and Balmy Beach teammate Jake Lipsett nomAutomatic, Air conditioning, Power windows, power inated him as Citizen of the door locks, Power mirrors, Satellite Radio, Cruise control, Year because those group Bluetooth and much more 2015 KIA OPTIMA LX efforts are more often than not guided by Babich. 2592 Eglinton Avenue E. (East of Midland) www.scarborokia.ca “Somebody’s got to take CASH PRICE FROM Call: Kia Hotline the bull by the horns and Paul’s very good at doing +HST that,” said Lipsett. The two friends attended 2.0 Litre, 148 HP Boxer Engine, Air Conditioning, one of the Citizen ceremoSCARBORO SUBARU Symmetrical Full Time All Wheel Drive, Power windows, nies a couple years ago, Power mirrors, Power door locks, AM/FM/CD Steering Wheel Audio Controls and more and Lipsett realized that his 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA friend would make a great 2590 Eglinton Ave E. (East of Midland) addition to the roster. CASH PRICE FROM www.scarborosubaru.ca “He’s a terrific family man, a great friend to a lot +HST of people, and I think the community could use more Symmetrical Full Time All Wheel Drive, Boxer Engine, Air people like that,” he said. MARKHAM SUBARU Conditioning, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, CD and Babich is quick to praise More, Pkg FDIBP 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK others, and when asked about his volunteering, says 9401 Markham Road paid staff at the places he www.markhamsubaru.com CASH PRICE FROM donates his time don’t get enough credit. One of the +HST biggest pluses for him is all the friends he’s made. Book Your Appointment at DON’T FORGET, FACTORY AUTHORIZED “The benefit of volunteerScarboroSuzuki.ca PARTS & SERVICE CENTRE WE ARE YOUR ing is that you meet great people, that’s the bottom Toronto, You Have APPROVED Auto Group Trusted Us With Your line,” he said. Car Loans, Automotive Needs A ceremony honouring Bad Credit For Nearly 40 Years Regardless of No Credit the 2015 Citizen of the Year of Toronto’s Highest Quality New Credit & Now We Are will be held at 1 p.m. on SatYour Credit Good Credit Bringing You Even Pre-Owned Cars Proposal urday, Sept. 6 at the MillenAPPROVED Score! More Options! www.Preowned.VigliatoreAutoGroup.ca Slow Credit nium Garden at the corner *Vehicles and accessories are for illustration only. All dealer incentives included in cash price. All cash prices include FRT, PDI and Admin fee. Cash prices are plus HST and licencing. See dealer for details. of Coxwell and Eastern.
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Beaches Jazz Festival fun on Queen Street The 27th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival ran for three weeks this year, covering several weekends at Woodbine Park, a special Pan Am Games tribute, and streetfest, which closed down Queen Street East to traffic for three nights of live music on the street. Tamar Ilana, right, dances during a performance with her band Ventanas. MOKA, far right, brought island sounds and a reggae vibe to their corner of Queen. Below, children dance to the sounds of Juice. Below centre, Laura Cole took to the middle of the street during her set. At bottom right, singer/guitarist Reenie Perkovic performs, backed by Lea Kirstein and David Baldry. PHOTOS: JON MULDOON
Summer camp spreads love of cooking to budding chefs By Andrew Hudson
THEY ARE always full of water, impossible to paddle, and hold nothing heavier than a little salad. But kids in the Beaches Rec Centre’s summer cooking camp are loving their cucumber canoes. Gordon Brown, known as “Chef Gordon,” says the six- to 12-yearolds in the camp are enjoying something new this year – picking cucumbers and other greens straight from the new community garden at Ashbridges Bay Park. “The whole idea is so perfect,” said Brown, explaining how the Friends of the Beach Parks set aside some garden space just for the kids. Now, as they pick their own cukes, kale, beans, lettuce and herbs, they see food go from “dirt to dinner.” Starting with a one-hour afterschool program in 2009, Brown has seen the Rec Centre’s kids’ cooking camps grow to include five afterschool classes and a series of August day camps. “Children, four o’clock, and food. How could you go wrong?” he said, when asked why the school-year class is so popular. After an hourlong class, everyone goes home with a dish they have helped make themselves. At the summer camp, Mya, 10,
said she has already made a lasagna at home. Beatrice, also 10, made her mom a vanilla birthday cake with fondant icing molded into abstract shapes. But if her first taste of raw garlic is any clue, she still has more tastes to acquire. “It was so spicy,” she said. “It was like a jalapeno pepper, but worse.” Brown, who studied cooking at George Brown College and baked at St. John’s Bakery, also teaches youths, adults, even seniors. Every class shares a common appeal – you’re going to eat every day, Brown says, so you might as well learn to do it better. But for kids’ classes, Brown does take a unique approach. For example, no one can say the word “hate” in class. Brown understands that with their extra-sensitive palates, many kids get overpowered by strong flavours. He has them express that another way. “If they don’t like something, they tell me they have strong feelings about it,” he said, smiling. “It’s great to hear a little kid say, ‘I have strong feelings about mushrooms.’” Brown is not above getting silly to make a point. Before they get to use their paring knives, Brown mimics many
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ways of holding one – straight out while blindfolded, in the middle of a sword fight, or point-down at his side. The kids yell out a chorus of “yes” or “no” as he goes. Besides learning kitchen safety, how to shop at grocery stores and farmers’ markets, how to chiffonade a head of lettuce or cut a carrot at 10 o’clock, Brown also shows stu-
do the little things he hears closer to home. In June, after his last afterschool class wrapped up, Brown heard someone call “Chef Gordon” on Queen Street. A boy’s mother stopped him and announced that he had an important message – he had just made his dad French toast for Father’s Day, all by himself.
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dents the value of the food they’re making. Every month, the students prepare two casseroles for the downtown Good Shepherd mission, which serves the homeless. All the expenses are covered by fundraisers held by the Rec Centre’s Advisory Council. Delivering those dishes to Good Shepherd means a lot to Brown. So
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Library creates local reading celebrity Jackson Dowler, 8, jokes with TV reporters after receiving a special thank-you from the Main Street library on August 19. A big fan of comic books, especially Asterix and Tin Tin, Jackson felt sorry when he woke up one day to find he had accidentally ripped a page from a library copy of Asterix and the Roman Agent in his sleep. Instead of just returning the book, he tucked an apology inside, signed “Jackson.” When local librarians posted the note online so they could thank him and tell him not to worry, they could repair the book, Jackson’s story made headlines across the city, the US, and Europe. “I’ve never got this much attention in my whole life,” he told reporters. Asked if he had any words of wisdom for fellow readers, Jackson said he does like to play video games, but “probably you should read over playing with your phone.”
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IF IT feels better to give than to get, Veronica Gonzalez is about to have a very happy birthday. For her 30th, which is this week, Gonzalez started a 30-day fundraiser to give 30 new backpacks to students in the Kick Start afterschool program at Crescent Town. Two weeks in, Gonzalez was just one backpack short of her 30-backpack goal. Encouraged by the response, and after learning that Neighbourhood Link’s Kick Start program usually draws 60 students in the school year, Gonzalez decided to double her goal. “What’s really exciting is that I’ve been getting donations from complete strangers,” she said. “It’s amazing.” Each backpack will come with a lunch box, water bottle, pencil case, school supplies and a $10 gift card inside. As it happens, each one costs $30. As a banker at RBC, it’s no surprise that Gonzalez is handy with numbers, even the somewhat dreaded number 30. But one reason she is excited to help people who struggle with the cost of school supplies is that she remembers what it’s like. Growing up in North York as the youngest of four kids in a single-parent home, Gonzalez said money was often tight. In the school cafeteria, that showed.
Other kids teased Gonzalez for having water instead of a juice box, or for bringing her sandwiches in an empty milk bag instead of a Ziplock. Embarrassed, Gonzalez starting eating her lunch in a washroom stall. If friends asked where she had eaten her lunch, she would say she’d eaten it quickly, or earlier. “I didn’t ever want anyone to feel sorry for me, and I don’t to this day,” she said. All in all, Gonzalez said, her childhood felt normal and happy to her. She gives kudos to her mom, who immigrated to Canada, raised four kids, learned English, and found time to help out fellow newcomers – something that inspired Gonzalez to volunteer for the United Way, which connected her with the Crescent Town Kick Start program this summer. With a little more than a week to go, Gonzales is thinking about adding a little note in each backpack, and what she might say. “I want these kids to feel like everybody else,” she said. “I just think you have a different life story to tell.” To find out more, visit “Veronica’s 30 for $30 in 30” Facebook page. Donations can be made by email transfer to 30for30in30@gmail.com, or by selecting the campaign from the drop-down menu of Neighbourhood Link’s donations page on Canada Helps.
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Wheels on the Danforth Artist Magicfinnga Wong paints one of Toronto’s wiliest creatures on a donated Honda Civic during the sixth annual Wheels on the Danforth car show and street festival hosted by the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA on August 15. “I’ve been having a lot of problems with raccoons in my backyard,” said Wong, laughing. “So I figured if I drew a raccoon getting hit by a Honda, it would make me feel better. I don’t want to hurt a raccoon, but it’s almost therapy for me right now.”
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Police Beat TWO MEN have been named this month as part of 55 Division’s ‘Wanted Wednesday’ program. Jason Lafferty, 42, is wanted for possession of heroin and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime and property of crime. He’s described as 5’9”, about 175 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. Tyrell Fuller, 21, is wanted for a number of firearm charges and assault. He’s described as 5’11”, about 200 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should contact 55 Division police at 416-808-5500. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477), 222tips.com, or by texting TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637).
EAST DANFORTH was the scene of a shooting on July 23. At about 8 p.m., police responded to a call reporting a shooting near Danforth and Woodbine Avenues. When officers arrived they found a 28 yearold victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. Witnesses reported seeing a man flee the scene in a mid-2000s dark blue 3 series BMW with tinted windows. Anyone with any information should call 55 Division at 416-808-5500 or contact Crime Stoppers.
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A MAN is in custody on charges of fraud and assault, and police believe there may be more victims. Between October 2012 and July 2015 a man operated a medical clinic with the name ‘Toronto Alternative Medical Clinic’ at 2558 Danforth Ave., suite 205. The suspect allegedly had fake diplomas in naturopathy and osteopathy. The man would extract blood from patients with a diabetic needle, claiming a lab in Scottsdale, Arizona was analyzing the
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Who is accountable for damage done by unruly mob? AFTER MIDNIGHT on July 24 a mob of mostly young and several drunk people gathered at the foot of Balsam Avenue. This was apparently the second night in a row a large group gathered there after being moved off Queen Street as the jazz festival ended for the night. They destroyed city signs and a fence barrier, then jumped all over a Beck taxicab trying to turn around to avoid the group. One of the younger, drunker men then jumped on the trunk of the taxi which accelerated away, depositing him several yards up the street. This got the whole mob excited and they began running north towards Queen Street, throwing bags of garbage and running up and over parked cars – one of which was mine. The young (presumably drunk) man who scrambled over the first car landed on the hood of mine, denting it completely. This is a dent that cannot be easily removed and will necessitate an insurance claim with a
deductible of $500, or an out-of-insurance repair cost. This incident was reported to 911 who initially sent a fire truck and, belatedly, two police cruisers, the second of which told me how and where to file a report. Those of us who live in between the jazz festival and the beach suffer the inconvenience of this event year after year. I am now a property damage victim of this group of festival attendees who were eventually chased by the police north of Queen Street. The few of us who were outside and witnessed all of this unruly destructive behaviour were outnumbered by the mob and I was sworn at by some of the more offensive ones as they ran by. I am very unhappy, as are my neighbours. If organizers of the festival expect residents of the Beach to continue to support this event, there should be a contingency fund to pay for damage in incidents like this.
There is no reason at all why any resident should be inconvenienced or out of pocket while organizers profit from this event. Patrick Flynn Balsam Avenue
Treatment plant needs leash enforcement YOUR ARTICLE on the parks and the photo of dogs at the R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant proves the point that this on-leash area has become in reality an off-leash area for dogs. There is no enforcement anywhere on the R.C. Harris ground: the beach in the summer, and the upper lawn and the lower lawn where dog owners take their dogs for off leash exercise every day year-round.
There is already an extensive area of the beach between Silver Birch and Nursewood set aside for off-leash dogs. I can only conclude that the staff at the plant turn a blind eye because it is too much trouble to insist on enforcement in this grey area, not a public park and not private property either, or that they love dogs and are happy to see the owners turn the whole property into an unofficial off-leash zone. This is the reality: dog owners now regard free use of the whole grounds by their dogs as their right and are aggressive to anyone who questions them. Only rigid enforcement of the leash bylaw will change this situation, which is extremely annoying to people who would like to walk on the lawns and use the beach without dogs running around freely. Is it too much to ask that this bylaw be enforced? Name withheld
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The sounds of South Asia At right, five-year-old Tristan Joseph plays drums for the first time with help from his father Harry and members of Dhol Circle, one the many music and dance groups that performed at the Festival of South Asia in the Gerrard India Bazaar on August 15 and 16.
BEACH HILL swimmer Graysen Bernard, a 13 year-old student at Bowmore Public School, had a great summer racing at provincial and national competitions. At the provincial championship in Nepean in early July, he picked up seven medals in eight events, including a gold in the 1500m freestyle. He also won gold in the 2 km 13 year-old age group at the Swim Ontario open water championship in Brampton. From July 29 to August 2, Bernard travelled to Quebec City for the Canadian Age Group Championship. More than 800 athletes aged 12 to 17 from across the country took part. Bernard won a gold, four silver, and a bronze medal as a solo swimmer, and took part in three other gold medal relay teams as well. His gold was in the 200m freestyle, with a time of 2:17.92. The silver medals were for the 100m freestyle, and the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke. His bronze medal was earned in the 400m individual medley.
With three teammates Bernard took part in three gold medal relay performances, including the 400m and 800m freestyle and the 400m medley.
ONLY A few days remain in Beacher Adam Paulin’s remarkable crowdfunding campaign. Paulin claims his Thin Ice clothing line helps users lose weight just by wearing his specially-designed vest or insoles. His prototypes are based on the body’s response to cold environments, which trigger physiological responses that also burn calories. Pre-orders and funding pledges have come in at an astounding rate, resulting in Paulin overshooting his $15,000 goal by more than 2,600 per cent. At press time, Thin Ice had raised more than $390,000. Keep an eye out on this season’s Dragon’s Den for an appearance by Paulin and Thin Ice. For more information see thiniceweightloss.com.
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Community Calendar AUG. 25-SEPT. 22: Stress Management Course at Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by AGEAC-Toronto. A minimal donation is suggested to help pay for the room rental. Info: 416-826-2219, 819-230-6162, toronto@ageac.org, www.ageac.org (11) AUG. 27: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Trainwreck” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. AUG. 28: Intentional Community Group, 6 p.m., looking for others interested in living with like-minded people into sustainability and living off the grid. Trades people especially welcome. Please text the time we can talk and I will call (not text) you back: 416-694-5550 (11) SEPT. 4: Opening Reception - April White at Artisans At Work, 2071 Danforth Ave., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments. Show runs Sept. 4-11. Info: www.aawgallery.com SEPT. 4-7: Artfest Toronto Fine Art & Craft Show at the Distillery District, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Painting, photography, sculpture, live music and much more. Free. Info: artfestontario.com SEPT. 8: Public Meeting to amend Official Plan for Quarry re-development at Council Chamber, Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Rd., 1:30 p.m. Info: 416-396-7020 (11) SEPT. 9: Open House for New Curlers at Scarboro Golf and Country Club, 7 p.m. Openings for all ages, sections, time slots and experience levels. Expert free instruction by our in-house “Pro”. No expensive equipment necessary to get started! Curling membership also includes a Social Membership allowing year-round access to clubhouse facilities and dining. For rates, email roy.weigand@scarborogcc. com. Info: 416-266-4546 ext. 224 (12) SEPT. 11: Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Millennium Garden, southeast corner Coxwell and Eastern Aves., 1 p.m. Light refreshments. Info: Nancy 416-691-1113 ext 224 (12) SEPT 11: Neighbourhood Link Support Services is hosting an Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Hiring Fair at Royal Canadian Legion, 9 Dawes Road. Looking for over 100 Engineers, Technicians and Assemblers. Registration is required. Please call Bindu at 416 691-7407 ext. 349 SEPT. 12: The Marion Singers in Concert at St. John the Baptist, Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Tony Browning, conductor. A varied program of classical choral works and music on the lighter side. Reception follows concert. Tickets $20. Tickets & info: 416-691-4560, admin@stjohnsnorway. com. Info: www.marionsingers.com (12) SEPT. 13: “Paws for Celebration” VETS Animal Charity 2015 Gala at The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E., 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.). This 19+ event features comedian Sandra Carusi and the aerial acrobatic prowess of Zero Gravity Circus. Tickets $35 each (lounge seating) or $1,000 for a table of 10 for main stage floor seats. Order by emailing denise@vetsanimalcharity. com or phone 416-690-0625. VETS Animal Charity is a local Registered Canadian Charity helping to save the lives of pets in crisis. Info: www.vetsanimalcharity. com/our-event/paws-for-celebration/ SEPT. 15: Beach Garden Society Meeting at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:15-9 p.m. Topic: Whistling Gardens Botanical Gardens by Darren Heimbecker. New members and guests welcome. Light refreshments served. Info: beachgs. ca@gmail.com, www.beachgs.ca (12) SEPT. 17: Opening Reception - the Gather to Give show at Artisans At Work, 2071 Danforth Ave., 7:30-10:30 p.m. This show sparks the preliminary gathering of donated art works for the Mexican Solidarity Toronto Gala Fundraiser (Nov. 1). Info and how to donate art pieces: www.aawgallery.com SEPT. 20: Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Eastern Beaches, Kew Gar-
dens to Balmy Beach Club, 10 a.m. Meet at the Leuty Lifeguard Station. Clean-up materials will be provided, along with snacks and refreshments. Info: www.shorelinecleanup.ca (12) SEPT. 21-24: Royal Canadian Legion Week at RCL Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 1-3 p.m. Canadian military history displays, memorabilia of our veterans past and present, veterans on hand to talk to – uniforms to try on and much more! Teachers invited to bring students. Contact Helen Pearce 416-690-6388 or email youthed@rcl11.com. Info: www.rcl11.com (13) 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) THURSDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Summer meetings will be held on Thursdays until Sept. 3, returning to regular Tuesday meetings on Sept. 8. Info: www. beachesmentalwellness.com (r) TUESDAYS -SATURDAYS: Royal Canadian Legion, Baron Byng Beaches Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave., welcomes you for cards, darts, snooker, and Saturday entertainment. Info: 416-618-7999 (fr) WEDNESDAYS: GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) Support Group at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie St. (south of Lawrence Ave.), 7-9 p.m. A peer-to-peer community support group for parents and families who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse and addiction. Comfort and empathy is available from others with the same loss. Info: call/ text 647-274-3224, email grasptoronto@ gmail.com, visit grasphelp.org (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION Group at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE Centre in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Aug. 26: Mr. Turner (2015). Info: 416-393-7703 (11) DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Aug. 26: Teen Movie Night, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 13 and over. Come watch ‘Insurgent’, the sequel of the Divergent Series. A book copy will be given away as a door prize. Free popcorn too! Free. Info: 416-393-7783 (11) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Sept. 8: Toronto’s Ravines – A Journey with Author Jason Ramsay-Brown, 7-8 p.m. Learn about the natural heritage and local history of over 100 Toronto ravines. •Sept 22: Bugs in the Belly – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!, 6:30-8 p.m. Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria which aid digestion and prevent infection. Find out what happens when ‘good’ bacteria fail us. •Sept 24: WoodGreen Resume Critiquing, 2-3 p.m. Answers to your job search questions. Drop in or call
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416-645-6000 ext 2316 •Sept 24: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. “Life after Life” by Kate Atkinson. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. (11) 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) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) 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 416-6903324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) FARMERS’ MARKETS •Fairmount Park, Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. (to Oct. 21) fairmountmarket.ca •East Lynn, Thursdays 3-7 p.m. deca.to/farmers-market/ •Leslieville, Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (to Nov. 1) leslievillemarket.com (r) BEACH VILLAGE MOVIE NIGHT in the Park at Ivan Forrest Gardens, starting at dusk. •Aug. 26 – Guardians of the Galaxy. Info: thebeachvillage.com (11) MOVIE NIGHT, 8:30 p.m, co-hosted by Councillor McMahon and the Friends of Parks groups. Bring your own chairs, blankets and friends! •Aug. 26 @ Fairmount Park – City of Ember. Info: 416-392-1376 (11) THE PSYCHIC IS IN! Toni WolfHeart, psychic astrologer, at Juice and Java, 2102 Queen St. E. (Wineva & Queen), by appointment only or phone, Skype, email, text reads available. Info: Toni 647-449-5920, www.thepsychicinn.com, thepsychicinn@gmail.com (12) TORONTO BEACH CHORALE SINGERS WANTED. All voices! TBC is a concert choir of 50-60 enthusiastic members that delivers quality performances and rehearses and performs locally. Our concerts have included guest soloists, actors and orchestras. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly atmosphere. Ability to read music an asset. Rehearsals on Wednesdays beginning early September. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@gmail.com, www.torontobeachchorale.com (11) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. (at Silverbirch). Fall fashions arriving August 27! New items daily. Check-in often for surprise sales! Pegasus is a not for profit store. All proceeds support programs for adults with disabilities. BRIDGE - DUPLICATE AND INFORMAL at Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. (Queen St. E. & Lee Ave.), Fridays 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., starting Oct. 2. New players welcome! Info: Ada at Agatha131@hotmail.com (13) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. • Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. Crafts every Thursday 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (11) BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). •Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.birchcliffbluffsuc.org (5) 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) 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) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen) is again making it a little easier for anyone who can’t make it to Sunday services in the summer by holding services in July and August on Tuesday evenings downstairs in the cooler church hall. From July 7 to Sept. 1, casual, inspiring and interactive services will start at 7 p.m. followed by refreshments. Summer theme is “Discovering the Cure for the Common Life” featuring exercises that people can use in their daily lives. The Lost Pilgrims will take the service on Sept. 1, preceded by a barbecue at 6 p.m. Family-centred, contemporary services will also be held in August, on Sundays at 10 a.m. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (11) CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, 16 Lockwood Rd. •Masses: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m., Saturday Vigil 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. with children’s liturgy. Info: 416-6940382, corpuschristi@bellnet.ca (r) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks E of Main St.) •Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music), Sunday 9 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy), 11 a.m. (Choir) •Weekday Masses: Tuesday to Friday 8:15 a.m. •Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4 p.m. •Pray the Rosary each morning Tuesday to Friday, 20 min. before Mass. All welcome. Info: 416-698-1105, www.stjohnsrc. ca, stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca (r) TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca (r) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m. (r) WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Summer ServicesJoin us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. beginning June 28 and throughout July, August and Labour Day weekend, and on Wednesday evenings July 8 - Aug 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 for an informal service and conversational teaching. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (11) ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.). Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca
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Bowmore swimmer cheers on his inspiration By Andrew Hudson
DIVING IN a backyard pool or circled by fish in the Bahamas, Hercules Stergiou loves to swim. This summer, the soon-to-be Grade 3 student got to cheer on the athlete who gave him a big push in swimming – Paralympian Adam Purdy. Hercules was in the front row and wearing a homemade “#Purdy” shirt on Aug. 14, when Purdy won a silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the Parapan Am Games. Hercules later got to hold that medal when he and his parents met Purdy after the competition. It was the second time Hercules has met the three-time Paralympian swimmer, who also won bronze medals in the 50-metre butterfly and the 4x50-metre medley relay this year. Purdy’s condition means he has limited use of all his limbs, but that hasn’t kept the 34-year-old from a long and successful career at the Paralympics and IPC World Championships. Hercules first met Purdy in December 2013, when Purdy spoke at Bowmore Road Public School for “I Can Day” – the same day Hercules came home and told his parents he wanted to swim. “I think I was just inspired,” says the seven-year-old Hercules, who shares a heroic name with his Greek grandfather. “I wanted to see what it was actually like.”
“He is a fish,” said his mother Kristina. In two summers, Hercules has learned all the basic swimming strokes, tried snorkelling, and can now dive underwater for almost a minute at a time. Those are great skills for anyone, but even more so for Hercules, who did it all despite his cerebral palsy. Kristina said when Hercules was younger she was told he might not live, then that he might not walk, and later that he would always need a walker. Today, she said, Hercules’ walker is parked in the basement. He is wearing summer sandals for the first time in his life, because he doesn’t always need his braces. “It’s not luck,” she said. “It’s his drive.” Hercules also has a lot of fans – not least of which is his dad, Jim. When Hercules joined in a school swim meet at Bowmore, Kristina said her husband’s cheers echoed everywhere. “Oh yeah,” said Hercules with a grin. He could hear his dad even through the water. Besides his Bowmore coaches Mr. Fenton and Mr. Snowden, who Kristina called “epic” and “phenomenal” teachers, Hercules has a great coach right at home. Growing up in the Bahamas, Kristina was a pro swimmer with the Dolphins Swim Club. Now, when they go back to her father’s beach, she has Hercules hold onto her back so they can swim
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Bowmore student Hercules Stergiou hasn’t let cerebral palsy slow him down at all. Stergiou first met Paralympian Adam Purdy in 2013, and got to cheer on his favourite swimmer at the Parapan Am Games on Aug. 14. Purdy was Stergiou’s inspiration for learning to swim – a sport he’s taken to like, well, a fish to water.
way out into the ocean. “Mind you, my husband freaks out,” Kristina said. “But I bring a spear, and we’re okay.” That’s a fishing spear, with a sling-shot tip – just in case a barracuda or a nurse shark comes over to say hello. “We won’t do lakes, but we’ll do
black oceans because that’s what we’re used to,” she said, smiling. “Nothing compares to the Bahamian beaches.” Safe from barracudas at the Parapan Am Games, Kristina said she was moved not only by what she saw in the pool, but also by people in the stands. There was Hercules’ former
principal, Thelma Sambrook, who joined them with a poster that said ‘Go Adam Go!’ as well as the whole Purdy family, who recognized Hercules and insisted he and his crew sit right up front with them. “They were the most down-toearth people,” Kristina said. “They talked with Hercules just like they’d always known him.”
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TWO BEACHERS will be performing as part of Buskerfest, running from Aug. 27 to 30 on Yonge Street downtown. Bassoonist Susan Durnin and percussionist Laura Savage are part of Das Fagott Mannschaft, a cheekilynamed group whose name is German for ‘The Bassoon Team.’ The classically trained ensemble performs instrumental covers of pop and rock songs. Durnin is a founding member of the group, and was educated at the University of Manitoba and the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has been principal bassoonist with several orchestras, including the Winnipeg Youth Symphony and the University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra. She has played with the Kitchener-Waterloo, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Niagara Symphony Orchestras. Her taste also extends to the modern, having performed at the Toronto Electroacoustic Symposium. She is preparing to premiere a work for electric bassoon by Adam Vidiskis. Savage has been teaching and playing professionally for a decade, after receiving her music performance degree from the University of Toronto. She has played with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Via Salzburg Chamber Ensemble, and at the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival. She is at present the principal percussionist for the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, bandleader and drummer for the Soul Condition Dance Band, and a drummer with the Regimental Band of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada.
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Das Fagott Mannschaft – German for ‘The Bassoon Team’ – includes Beach residents Susan Durnin, second from left, and Laura Savage, second from right. The Buskerfest schedule will be posted each day of the festival at torontobuskerfest.com. Donations for Epilepsy Toronto will be collected at the gate, and each performer will pass the hat after their show. Find out more about the group at dfmbassoon.com.
most famous character, transplanted to a Toronto streetcar. The surrealistinspired work is now available for free viewing online alongside a couple of Linton’s other animated endeavours. To watch Toronto Alice, visit vimeo. com/papercutpix. Find out more about Linton at jenniferlinton.com.
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IN EARLY 2014, local artist Jennifer Linton launched a crowdfunding campaign for an animated short film she was producing, called Toronto Alice. The campaign was a success – Linton’s modest goal of $3,000 was exceeded by more than $700. Professional sound production and voice acting was secured, and the project, a stop-motion animated film animated with her cutout paper creations, was completed and has been submitted to numerous festivals. The film features Lewis Carroll’s
JAZZ LOVERS now have two local spots every week to catch combos hosted by Beach jazz drummer Greg Pilo. Every Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m., Pilo is joined by a rotating cast of some of the best jazz players in the country at the Salty Dog Bar & Grill, 1980 Queen St. E. There is no cover charge. On Sundays, Pilo hosts trios on the rooftop patio at Le Papillon Park, 1001 Eastern Ave., just west of Coxwell. The music moves indoors when the weather refuses to cooperate.
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his has been a golden summer of sports in Toronto. In celebration of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games the Toronto Reference Library (Yonge and Bloor) is hosting a wonderfully nostalgic exhibit looking back at sport and recreation in a simpler time. Toronto’s Sporting Past includes early photos of the Balmy Beach Club and Toronto Hunt Club and runs until Sept. 5. The Library is presenting screenings of films that exemplify the spirit of competition: The Boy in Blue, Chariots of Fire, The Rocket, and 42, the courageous story of Jackie Robinson (Aug. 26, 2 p.m.). The Boy in Blue (1986) stars Nicolas Cage as Toronto’s first sporting hero, Ned Hanlan (1855-1908), the worldchampion sculler in the 1880s, “the fastest man who ever sat in a boat.” The film is less than accurate, but does feature the 1887 steamship RMS Segwun in Gravenhurst. Before television came along, big crowds turned out to watch local sporting events like rowing, lacrosse, football, cycling and baseball. Since its early days as a summer resort, the Beach has had a long tradition of athletic excellence, including horse racing at Woodbine (1875), the third oldest golf club in North America (Toronto Golf, 1876) and the many achievements of the Balmy Beach Club, the “Legend by the Lake.” Sport has always been a favourite topic for movies. The very first feature film ever made in the Beach included scenes from an exhibition rugby football match (no forward passing) played on Dec. 5, 1914. The Toronto Daily Star reported, “On Saturday afternoon at Scarboro Beach rugby fans will have an opportunity of again seeing Parkdale Canoe Club and Balmy Beach in action with
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Balmy Beach paddlers take to the water circa 1910 in this photo from the City of Toronto Archives. Below left, local sport legend Ted Reeve.
the added interest of moving picture films of the game being taken.” The short-lived Conness-Till Film Co. promised the clubs souvenir medals and 1,000 feet of film to be shown as fundraisers in local theatres. Dramatic scenes with actors were also shot in front of the 2,000 cheering spectators at Toronto Athletic Field beside the Scarboro Beach Amusement Park. Motion pictures had been shown at the park as early as 1907 when it opened, but this was something new and exciting. The stadium included a covered grandstand, clubhouse, bleachers and a track for cycling races. Author Morley Callaghan was impressed: “There was no lovelier field in North America than Scarboro Beach with its stands facing the lake and the grass in the sunlight always appearing greener there than any other place.” By 1915 cinema emerged as an art form in its own right and movie-going became respectable, but it would be more than half a century before another feature film would be made in the Beach. The football footage was included in a patriotic military film, Canada in Peace and War, released as a “three-reeler” in February 1915. It combined newsreels with a fictional storyline to present “the most interesting moving picture shown in Toronto” (Sunday World). Canadian soldiers were shown marching and a mock battle scene “created a big sensation both in public and press.” It is doubtful if any copies of these silent films survive. In January 1916 the entire Balmy Beach football team enlisted. The club had almost 100 men in khaki and many would not return. Long ago, First Nations used lacrosse to resolve conflicts between tribes as an alternative to war. Lacrosse was believed to be a gift from the Creator. Wouldn’t it be great if athletes competed just on sporting fields instead of battlefields and the only shooting was done by cameras? This week marks the 110th anniversary of the official opening of the
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Wearing a scuba-like mask and air tank, all that smoke and fire felt real enough. After the burning building drill, I came out shaking. But throughout the day, what surprised me most were the scenarios with no flames at all. Firefighter Bernice Halsband works on one of Toronto’s two Hazmat trucks. It’s less a fire truck than a rolling science lab. Not long before Fire Ops, Halsband responded to a “white powder” call, together with a police bomb technician and a paramedic, all of them trained in counter-terrorism. Someone had been mailed a suspicious envelope. Halsband walked into the room with radiation detectors and meters to detect four types of hazardous gas and one to watch the oxygen level. She ran a test for blister and nerve agents. When that came up negative, Halsband let the bomb tech in, who did a “flash test” to see if the stuff in the envelope was combustible. It wasn’t. Another test showed no biohazards, and a pH test showed it was slightly basic. “The substance we tested was greyish, powdery,” Halsband said. “It looked
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t’s a well-known fact that we, as peared on wine bottles a lot, but has humans, live with our eyes. If we died down somewhat over the years. Ewine dward Finstein writer, award-winning author, TV and don’t like the way something looks, radio host, educator, judge Also nature-inspired are animal winedoctor.ca chances are we won’t involve ourlabels. A cute picture of some local thewinedoctor.blogspot.com selves with it. This applies to clothes, wildlife on a label was very popular @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein furniture, art, food and even drink. for a while, especially of animals Many folks buy alcoholic beverages indigenous to the region where the based on what the label looks like, regardless of what’s inside. product was produced. Perhaps if it was a rare animal, it Aside from what’s in the bottle, the label is a window to a implied how rare the product was. Sometimes there is a beverage’s content. Of course labelling laws dictate exactly reference to the character of the contents as displayed by what information has to be displayed on a wine, beer or the animal on the label. A lion or bear on a label of beer, for spirit bottle. Beyond that, it’s all about art. example, might imply that the content is strong and bold. Millions of dollars a year are spent on label design. GraphSome producers go for historical labels depicting some ic and fine artists are often hired to create distinctive works important figure, event, venue or act. This type of label of art for products. Many, like the labels of first-growth red often reflects that the product itself dates back to that time Bordeaux Mouton Rothschild, have become collector items somehow or has some sort of relationship with the date and and the original works of art worth a fortune. Others are image portrayed. Many spirits utilize this style of label. turned into prints and lithographs sold by galleries. NumerSome of my favourite labels are mystical, fantasy- and ous beverage competitions around the world actually have humour-inspired. Depictions of devils, fictitious creatures, an award or medal for best label design. cartoon characters, odd domestic events and many more The truth of the matter is beverage sales are affected by add a touch of whimsy to a package and can imply many label design, so a poor label can negatively affect a product’s things about the contents. The product within could be easy movement. Subject matter used by wine, beer and spirit drinking, fun, wildly different, aggressive, bizarre, or the producers on labels is varied. Sometimes they reflect the label could even display, in some colourful or funny way, how content, other times they’re just meant to attract your attenyou might be affected by what’s in the bottle. One thing is tion. Here are but a few. certain about most of these styles though – they’re definitely Let’s start with nature-designed labels. They could be nauunique and, from a merchandizing and marketing perspectical, rural or floral. Many products display a flower of some tive, really stand out on a shelf. Beer producers tend to use sort on the label, perhaps something indigenous to a specific these styles a lot. region where the product was made. They usually don’t have Regardless of what’s on the label of an alcoholic beverage, trying to figure out its relationship to the content, if not much to do with describing the product within, but they do spelled out, can be an interesting exercise. appeal to the naturalists among us. This style of label ap-
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especially in regards to or many of sweet treats and chilus the word heila eam dren’s snacks. organic is a certified nutritionist in This was illustrated conjures the Beach well in a comic I saw the up images of wholesheilaream@sympatico.ca someness, health, other day that summed it clean ingredients and all up. It showed a child superior nutrition. eating a slice of decadent chocolate cake While many will agree that organic food with the caption, “It’s ok … it’s organic.” in general is a better choice, is it really? While it is true that an organic processed Well, that depends. food often contains organically grown items Organic produce, grains, legumes and such as sugar, wheat or vegetable oils, this meats can be nutritionally superior to nondoes not automatically mean that food is organic varieties. Certified organic foods nutritionally superior to a non-organic item must contain at least 95 per cent organic of the same variety. content, which can help us to avoid unwantIn fact, most of these sugars, fats and salts ed GMOs and synthetic pesticides that have will be processed in exactly the same way been shown to have questionable health no matter what foods they come from. Your effects. body does not differentiate. But when it comes to boxed and processed Organic food is big business. According foods or treats versus non-organic varieties, to statistics from Dalhouise’s agricultural the differences are minimal at most. department, Canadians spend over $3 billion Buying organic boxed foods may offer you per year on certified organic food, and this less exposure to some additives, preservafigure is growing every year. tives and food dyes. Overall, this is good news. Organic products such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, But simply put, processed snacks and meats and grains should be a part of our treats are often lacking in nutritional diet. value, regardless of the organic logo. And Not only do these foods provide income it is misguided to think that just because a for our organic farmers, but more imporprocessed food is labelled as organic that it tantly they preserve the health of our should be regarded as a healthy snack, or environment and maintain the integrity of worse yet, a good alternative to fresh nonour future seeds. organic produce. There is evident misuse of and misconceptions about the organic label everywhere, Cont’d. on Page 18
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The Main Menu, cont’d. from previous page Indian spiced chicken and cauliflower Indian spiced food is a natural for grilling. Serve the chicken with raita (a cucumber-yogurt salad), basmati rice and your favourite chutney. Four 6 oz (175 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts Marinade: 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander seed 1 tsp (5 mL) each ground cumin and paprika 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper or to taste 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced Grilled Cauliflower: 16 bite-sized cauliflower florets 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, ground cumin, ground coriander seed and ground turmeric 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and freshly ground black pepper Place chicken in shallow dish. In small bowl combine oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub evenly over chicken. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to four hours. Meanwhile, thread cauliflower florets onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. In small bowl combine oil,
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LESLIEVILLE DETACHED Spacious 2 1/2 storey on tree-lined Sandford Avenue in highly desirable Greenwood and Gerrard pocket.
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Three bedrooms, 170 foot lot, double garage and separate entrance to basement. Asking $879,000.
Working hard to exceed your expectations and helping you “Own Your Dreams” 416.690.2181 bonsellhomes.com lainey@bonsellhomes.com
YA M I L E SANTANA
Sales Representative
647.219.2156 416.443.0300
yamile@santanahomes.ca www.SantanaHomes.ca
s the temperatures cool and we start to think about Christine Roberts, baaid is an interior stylist, designer, avid vintage heading indoors, we may collector, and co-founder of the Leslieville notice our homes have been Flea. She makes furniture and home neglected. Whether your house needs accessories of reclaimed materials. shes-crafty.ca ~ leslievilleflea.com a little refresher or you have rooms you’ve never quite gotten around to finishing, creating a focal point on a in her open concept living room/dining room and are sure to make a bold wall is a great way to pull the room statement in the space. together. If you’ve moved into a new space and are starting with a blank The DIY vintage approach canvas, hanging a unique piece will My tastes lean a bit more to the add style and interest to any space. vintage and rustic side of things, so I You may be tempted to go buy a decided to frame up my print using a reproduction from a big box or home salvaged window frame. These work décor store, but with a bit of effort you can find really interesting items to use as art in unexpected places. Look through your own home to find things you may already have like tattered maps, old black and white photos and other memorabilia. Flea markets and antique shops often have old advertising posters, vintage postcards and other objects that may be suitable for framing. These kinds of out-of-the-ordinary things become eye-catching works once framed and hung on your wall. There are endless possibilities when framing up artwork. Again, resist the urge to just purchase a standard, boring frame and you will be rewarded with something that has more style and substance once finished. Taking something that is inexpensive but interesting and framing it in a really creative way will transform that item into a true showpiece.
great since they are essentially a picture frame without a back. I painted the wood frame white so it would contrast the dark colour of the blueprint, and cleaned up the hardware (which coincidentally turned out to be copper coloured under all the paint). I cut a piece of quarter-inch masonite for backing and lined it with acid-free illustration board, then mounted the blueprint to that and attached it to the frame with a nail gun. The result is quite different looking but suits my space perfectly. One style of artwork, two techniques and two very different looks.
Blueprints as art My partner-in-flea Brigid and I came across some very cool blueprints of old Toronto schools and buildings at The Leslieville Flea that were easy on the pocket. We decided to try framing them in completely different ways to change the look to suit our own tastes. Our styles and houses are quite different and the methods we used reflected that. Brigid had her blueprints matted and framed professionally. She chose a copper frame that nicely played up the blue in the print. It looks crisp and modern, with an industrial feel. Three of these will hang
Leslieville Flea partners Brigid and author Chris Roberts took two very different approaches to presenting some old school blueprints bought from a vendor. At top, Brigid’s professionally framed and matted version. Above, Chris’ more rustic design, made from an old window frame.
Write on Health, cont’d. from Page 15 Nevertheless, due to an increased interest in our health and large corporate advertising campaigns, we are still often misled by the big food companies. Many organic processed snack foods are marketed to appear as a healthier food item to be included in our diets. It is easy to see how one could be deceived by a processed snack food box that displays prominent green lettering, rolling
Location, Location, Location!!! Rare & unique Beach offering south of Queen Quiet, child-safe, dead-end street!
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pastures and the ever-so-comforting organic logo. There are many varieties of deceivingly healthy-looking organic processed foods on the shelves today geared to our children including granola bars, dried fruit snacks, cookies, mini cakes, pretzels, etc … Many are excessively high in sugar, fat and salt and offer little to no nourishment – similar to the non- organic variety. Organic produce provides many health benefits and should make up a large part of our diet when possible. But when it comes to processed and highly refined snacks and treats don’t be swayed by the organic logo. After all, no matter how you slice it, cake is still cake … organic or not.
Carolyn Allen Sales Representative
Real Estate Homeward, Brokerage TorontoBoardwalkHomes@gmail.com
www.TorontoBoardwalkHomes.ca
416-698-2090
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment
416-691-5757 BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan Optometrist
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
416-691-1991
Evening & weekend appointments available
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
DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
416-691-1071
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)
416-694-4380
www.drlempert.ca
Dr. Jody Levenbach 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
2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305
missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca
416-694-2868
Book online at essencetherapy.com 2401Queen St. E., Unit 38 (entrance on Willow, S of Queen)
416-694-4090
416-694-6767
ACCOUNTING
David Faed
CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
CRIMINAL LAWYER
Dr. Johanna Carlo
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898
416 716 2367 normspence@bell.net www.NormSpence.ca
Studio at Victoria Park & Kingston Rd.
VETERINARIANS
2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)
416-690-2112
Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516
PSYCHOTHERAPY Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R. Spiritual Psychotherapist Past Life Regression Reiki Master
416-693-5611
Nancy Christie, M.T.C. Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation
416-691-3768
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
Carol Henderson, MA Counselling Psych.
Psychotherapy for indidviduals and couples. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome. Evening and weekend sessions avail.
carolannehenderson@gmail.com 416.219.2671
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
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
Bert van Delft
98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
William F. Deneault
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
• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed 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 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
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
300 Main Street 416-690-3324
416-690-2417
Pauline Coogan, MEd, RP
WELLNESS Personal Training
Silvia Mocanu, MSc, Certified Integral Healing Psychotherapist Body-Oriented Therapy • Energy Healing Mindfulness Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, Trauma/Addiction
Free Initial Consultation • Leslieville (Queen/Pape)
416-524-0404 www.silviamtherapy.com
Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
416-691-3700
690-0000
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
416-690-6195
CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
Beaches Wellness Centre
THERAPY LOUNGE
Chiropractor
NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East
KATHRYN WRIGHT
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE
Barrister & Solicitor
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 Hills, Salah LLP
Family Law & Estate Planning 416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
416-698-5861
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
416-698-3157
Jen Goddard, R.M.T. 416-690-6257
Dr. Scott Dunham
Jane Boyle, RMT, CYT
416-907-0103
Registered Massage Therapist Reiki Sensei, Reflexologist ~20 years of quality care~ 81 Beech Ave. (at Queen E) 647-240-8121 Janeboyle.com
Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre
Stephen G. King, Architect
Chiropractor
Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)
www.kewgardenshealth.com
Chiropractor & Cert. Animal Chiropractor 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
416-423-2289
Serving the Beach & East York for 30+ yrs
COUNSELLING Do you think differently? 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
Gail Kendall ACPC ACC Professional Life Coach & Facilitator Live a more balance & fulfilling life!
• Life Coaching for individuals & small groups • Vision Board Workshops For a 30 minute complimentary consultation:
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
Call: 416-819-5311 Students welcome kendallcoachingandconsulting.com
www.WINTACO.com
Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP
Drafting + Design
from the author of
The Body Means Well
Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation
647-838-1849
JOB STRESS? CAREER COUNSELLING
Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW
www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca
Advanced Therapeutics
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan
416-916-7122
647-317-6017
Dr. Janet D’Arcy
Open Saturdays
www.therapylounge.ca
www.omegahealthandfitness.com
MASSAGE THERAPY
416-690-6257
Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
CHIROPRACTORS Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS
www.mindfulwayconsulting.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 •
Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor
416-698-7070
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.
(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
bestcriminallawyer.ca
We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
Dashwood & Dashwood
Danforth Avenue at Main Street
Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists
Low Fee - High Value Therapy
416-721-5928 pauline@paulinecoogan.com www.paulinecoogan.com
416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com
Chiropractor
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T.
416-699-5320 • Free Parking
intelligent exercise ~ profound results®
32 Berwick Avenue, 2nd Floor (Yonge & Eglinton)
20 Leslie St. (free parking)
Jane Delamere, M.Sc.
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
John H.
BJARNASON, D.C.
Queen and Hammersmith
Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor
www.kewgardenshealth.com
Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness
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
DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.
Norm Spence
Registered Psychotherapist Respectful, Mindful, Compassionate
Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced
BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP
www.advanced approachesmassage.com
(at Lee)
416-907-0103
Christina Connell
(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
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
Versatech
Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer
416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG
studio tangent architects contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com
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Agem Intl Jewelry Boutique www.ageminternational.com 2239 Queen Street East 416 414 2041
Diamond Jewelry Appraisals Custom Engagement, Wedding Rings Pearl & Diamonds Jewelry (13)
Employment Opportunities
or
$22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca
Live-in caregiver, full time for disabled elderly mate. Anticipated date Sept. 17, 2015
Live-in Caregiver for elderly disabled female. Full time. Anticipated start date Sept. 17th. Email application to
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(15-20 hours per week) Are you a pleasant, outgoing person with a positive attitude? Do you have excellent written and oral communication skills?
R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353
beacheswellnesscentre@rogers.com or in person at 2130a Queen St. East
We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing
Also RENTAL facilities available (r)
FLEA MARKET
Branch 1/42 of the Royal Canadian Legion is hosting a market with lots of neat finds, and there will also be a bake table.
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Personal Care
416-856-4774
Magnificent
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Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, darkstained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! (r)
485 Kingston Rd.
Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.
416-699-7110 Vlad
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Two Bedroom Apt. Main & Gerrard $1,350 + util. incl parking Bright, hardwood floors.
Easy access to the Beach & Downtown Contact Agent 416-694-2499 (11)
$1375. Upper BEACH Sublet
Beautiful 2 Bedroom. Separate & Private entrance from main level to beautiful garden with Patio and Pond. Utilities Incl. 10 Mins Beach. 3 Mins TTC to Downtown. Further details a must at:
www.upperbeachrental.com
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BRIGHT 2 BDRM APT. 964 Kingston Road Spacious Living Room, Roof Top Deck Washer/Dryer, TTC. $1500+Util
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 (3/16)
Buying: National Geographic magazines, soft cover Readers Digest and Archie Comics. 647-428-4800. If no answer, please leave message (11)
Garage wanted to store vintage British sports car year round in Beach area, preferably with electricity for a trickle charger. Please contact Rod at rod.howland@gmail.com or call (11) 416-357-7207
A registered nurse in the Philippines is looking for an employer as a caregiver. Please call Joe at 647-428-4800
Next Deadline is August 31st
Danforth/Vic. Park close to subway
1 Bedrm Basement Apt
416-686-1269 (11) HENLEY GARDENS 1 Spacious large Bedroom Condo with gym, billiard room, sauna, library, music room, etc. Utilities, close to the beach, long-term rent.
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EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT
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Computer Services
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
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?NEED HELP? PC/MAC SUPPORT
647.281.3084
needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community
ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (14)
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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
rates. Antonella 416-464-2766
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Hudson’s Bookkeeping Services: BookContact Daphne at 416-616-4593 or www.hudsonsbookkeeping.com
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REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893
www.regsappliance.com
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Call 416-648-4410
416-694-6241
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CLEVER DISPOSAL &
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available (r)
“Always on Time and on Budget” • Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country
Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
(20/16)
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
BEACH LAWN CARE
beachlawncare@hotmail.com (16)
BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR
416-820-1527
(15)
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates. No service charges.
Best Prices/Free Estimates
416-690-8673
BEACH
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HOME ORGANIZING 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.
647-546-3555 spacelogixca@gmail.com
(15)
CERTIFIED
CHIMNEY SWEEP
• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (11)
& EAVESTROUGHS
416-691-8503
(15)
GALBRAITH CONSTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL LTD.
EXCAVATION: BOBCAT, MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE DISPOSAL BINS: 6 YARDS - 40 YARDS FOR CLEAN FILL, GARBAGE & BLOCK WATERPROOFING
Experienced, over 35 years in business CALL 416-265-0200 (15)
B&W DISPOSAL
(11)
ACV HOME INSPECTIONS (r)
BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. (r)
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
(11)
WINDOW CLEANING
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
2358 Kingston Rd. 416-698-9000
647-235-6690
Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
Home Decor
For estimate call
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416-624-3837
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647-899-9074
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
FULLY INSURED
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
(w. of Midland)
Financial Services
(r)
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
COMPUTER SERVICES
(17)
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
MR. FIX-IT
Household Services
Vienna Upholstery
416-438-6360 www.atlasnetwork.com
CALL MARY OR JOHN
416-265-7979
www.beachmetro.com
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (19r) Hardware & Software Support Network & Security setup PC/Mac Support, Web Site Design Cloud Services
HALF FAST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
ing”. A la carte services. Affordable
Kevin 416-691-8503
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
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416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
- property clean ups - weekly/biweekly cut, trim, blow - starting at $15/week
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
Simply Accounting, “cloud comput-
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
1537 O’Connor Drive
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
g o o d o n p a per
RUBBISH REMOVAL
specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business
KLEEN WINDOWS
Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs (11)
(14r)
keeping, GST/PST, Payroll & Year End.
416-759-2219
650 Woodbine
bettyboop@translationpage.com
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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 (11)
Kevin Lundbohm, Manager
Beach Suites
416-871-1031
Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)
We m a k e yo u look (r)
Debra 416-693-6111
General Services
WAYNE’S
416-691-7556
THE PRINTING HOUSE
Employment Wanted
(near Coxwell)
(r)
New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.
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.
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (12)
Office Services
w/sep entrance, utils & cable incl. Suits one person $850/mo Sorry, no smoking, no parking. References required. Imm. Poss.
1562 Queen St. E.
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
CHARMING 3 BDRM BEACH HOME Steps To Williamson Rd/Glen Ames Schools, Finished Bsmt, 2 Bths, Formal Dining Rm, Fireplace, Modern Kit, Laundry, Deck/Garden & Prking. 24 Hr TTC, Shops, Restaurants, Parks, Rec Centre. No Smoking. Avail Aug 1st $3,300+ Email: rentals@hardingandking.com Call: 416 699-1144. Harding & King R. E. Services Inc., Brokerage
Part time RECE & Assistants needed for Community Centre 55’s busy childcare centres. Possible hours: 7:00-9:00 & 2:30-5:30/6:00, Sept – June following the TDSB calendar of operation. Supply work available through the day. Must have vulnerable sector check no older than 4 months as of September 8th, Standard First Aid and be 18 yrs of age or older. Please submit resume & cover letter via email, fax or drop off at the centre. Attention Sarah at: sarah@ centre55.com or fax 416-691-8269. Thank you for your application however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. (13)
Chalet Beauty Bar
416-466-3766
(12)
The Beaches Wellness Centre Part-time Receptionist
Social/Events
Aug 29 • 9-2 243 Lockwell Ave. 416-465-0120
(11)
bebe_galura@yahoo.ca
Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com
Luxurious Beach Suites
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Convert VIDEO to DVD
Harding & King
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.
416-827-8095
Email application oshinoworb@yahoo.co.uk
Photo/Art
Fully equipped woodworking shop to share 1730 sq ft Warden & Comstock Call Vince Shop 416-285-9895 Cell 416-399-2342 (11)
1 Bdrm $1,325
Contact with resume paint1158@gmail.com
416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com
INDUSTRIAL SPACE TO SHARE
@ 191 Kenilworth
RETAIL SALES
Volunteers
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
(r)
1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.
Looking for sales help in local decor store. 2 - 3 full days a week
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
416-690-2880
BEST IN THE BEACH
Do you love working with children? Are you over 18? Kew Beach Daycare requires part-time assistant teacher 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 - 11:45 a.m. & 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Experience working with children age 2 ½ - 11 years Forward resume to: kewbeachdaycare@bellnet.ca (11)
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We buy! - We pay cash!
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
with Vinyasa flow postures
705-787-0777
Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
Cardio Yoga! African Dance fused
1300 sq ft condo in Huntsville Private treed lot, walk to all amenities. Asking $249,000 Further information and pictures, go to comfree.com under heading Huntsville, Ontario or call
Wanted
1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (18)
Sell in the Beaches - Live well in Muskoka
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
Apartment/ Home for Rent
Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10
• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.
CONDO FOR SALE IN MUSKOKA
paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)
Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7
Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!
OFFICE SPACE Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
(includes HST)
Announcement
Private House Sales
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
Block this size
50
BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE
Commercial Space for Rent
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- Pre-Sell Inspection - Pre-Purchase Inspection - Pre-Bid Inspection - Maintenance Inspection www.acvhomeinspections.com acvkent@gmail.com 416.566.7756 (11)
Pet Services PAWS SIT STAY
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
(5/16)
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
CAT CARE SERVICE Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims, grooming matted fur - References
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
Cleaning Lady Extra-ordinary & Exceptional Weekly and biweekly $15/hr Call Sherry at
416-405-8301
(13)
Pet Minding by Zak’s Mom Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references
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NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEANER Serving for 20 years Houses • Apts • Condos Moving in • Moving out
(11)
BEACH PUPPY LOVE - Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
www.beachpuppylove.com
416 389 9234
(13)
Menagerie Pet Services Experienced and reliable care for your pet. Dog walking, cat sitting, and boarding for small animals, birds, and reptiles. Lynn 416 698 9866 (12)
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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
(11)
TWIN CLEANERS Lauren McFadden twincleaners416@hotmail.com (11)
Bach to ROCK We teach it all!
TO SERVE AND RESPECT 416-567-3205
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*
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
416-699-8333
(r)
PIANO TEACHER 416-690-2289 sjkohlhepp@gmail.com
EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
(r)
416-729-2077 cell
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (12r)
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
416 421-5758
(r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
-Spring Property Clean-ups -Lawn Cutting/Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (11)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (15)
HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? (11)
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VIOLIN LESSONS 15 yrs teaching experience Classical, Jazz, Fiddle, Rock, Improv Beginners welcome Piano and voice also available
Landscapers
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To ro n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! See our ad on page 9
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE • PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
416-737-2654
(13)
Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • summertime 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 (13)
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (19) Kim Rauch B.Ed.
Head Start Tutors
Specialized summer programs available One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Rehab Clinic/Henley Gardens
416-272-9589
MATH SPECIALIST
• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics.
• Focussing on independence & long-term success • Demonstrated results in all grades & core courses.
Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.
416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca
Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Contact Irena (11r)
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French / German / Spanish
TUTORING
OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)
All Welcome
DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices
416 931 8222 (23)
Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (15)
All ads may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com
Peek-A-Bears Childcare 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 (2/16)
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 (11)
If your child loves Lego, crafts, stories, costumes, baking, outdoor play, and snuggles, then come join the fun at my home. Will provide receipts, and references. Ten houses from school!
Becky 416 908-5773
Serving the Beach for over 15 years (11)
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
(r)
Before/After school care
Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (11)
416-690-0102
Balmy Beach School
headstarttutors@rogers.com
BOOTHY’S
d.cleans@yahoo.ca
APPRAISALS
416-699-3772
(11)
Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
Eloise at 416.691.5799
Andrea de Boer A.R.C.T., B.M. Berklee College of Music
rileyswindowcleaning.com
416-825-9705
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS AND
Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
184 MAIN ST. across from
Susan Kohlhepp
*Insured*
BUTTERFLY & DROUGHT RESISTANT GARDENS, ECO-FRIENDLY. RAKING.
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
(21/16)
647 886 8303
(r)
Ted Reeve Arena
HEALTHY HOME
Pruning, planting, lawn seeding, mowing, yard clean-ups, interlock levelling & basic carpentry repairs (decks, fences).
CANADIAN TREE CARE
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
Scarboro Music
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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
Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net
647-377-5283 We give 100% at everything we do.
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• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
ULTRA
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE
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Canadian Caregivers Trusted, qualified, insured & bonded
Children Nanny-share Live-in Full-time Elderly
Elderly Special needs Live-out Part-time
Clare: 647 700-6610
Beach School in my home. 20 years experience, great references, receipts. Adrianne 647-289-7776
(11)
An experienced Phillipean Nanny is seeking a full-time, live-out position for September 1st. Excellent references. Call 647-864-0741
(11)
Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
info@blpm.ca
(11)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
www.greenapple.ca
(r)
Green Apple Landscaping (r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
KIM PRICE 416-993-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19)
GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES
Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. (19)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(11)
CARE-ADVICE-COACHING Specialist in low maintenance, eco friendly & native gardens consultation - cleanups pruning - planting - containers maintenance - readied for sale Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca (17)
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (20/16)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding
FOR YOUR GARDEN Maintenance Call Deanna at 416-931-8222 deannaforyourgarden@gmail.com
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IDEAL
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PAINTING
(11)
Watch our videos at
www.BestWayToMove.com (11r)
Gardens
STUDIO 1
Now is a good time to re-evaluate your garden and have certified garden designers transform it from ordinary to stunning.
647-999-8617
(11)
Written In Stone Landscapes
(15r)
647-545-9561
dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com (12)
416-694-2470
Family Owned 10% Discount for Seniors Residential - Commercial Free Estimates (11)
DAVID ANDREW PAINTING Fair, competitive prices, excellent references, professional results, satisfaction guaranteed. Dave 647-770-7690 A local Beach Company
Larry’s Painting & Repairs sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
(r)
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Plumbers MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
690-8533 Lic. #P-15099
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
(19)
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
FRANZ’S PAINTING
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident. (16)
STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS
(11)
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (21/16)
RYLAN HARVEY
Design and Build, Interlocking and Natural Stone Repairs
HARM’S PAINTING
647-859-3698
(11)
Painters
PAINTING - Free Estimates
Dave 416 294 3379
dave@beachhillpainting.com (17)
& HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! *
Dianne 416 699 5070
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING over 20 years. 100% guarantee
HILLSIDE PAINTING
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183
‘As Promised’ Painting
Ideas Designs Results
It’s Spring. Time for a new coat.
No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (11)
CARTAGE & STORAGE
Cell# 647-853-6420
SEAN AT 416-985-8639
BEACH HILL
416-999-MOVE (6683)
Call Franz 416-690-8722
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident
(22/16)
Call Andre 416-422-4864
$29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257
(13)
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep. Have it done right, the first time. References, free estimates. Beach Resident
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The Passionate Painter
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK
LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
(19)
www.thepassionatepainter.com
416.797.6731
Design Installation
fraser_j@bell.net
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
Free Estimates & References Available (17)
Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639
REASONABLE RATES
A.S.M. MOVERS
416-690-3890
(11)
FUSSY! Painter
Specializing in residential painting. Minor drywall/plaster repairs. 416-997-8908
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
LAWN CUTTING
416-439-6639
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
Licensed & Insured
Landscape Design
647-210-LAWN (5296)
“Always on Time and on Budget”
Accurate work & reasonable rates
www.greenapple.ca
(12)
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.
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
LANDSCAPING
-Lawn Cutting/Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning
416-414-5883
416-288-1499
(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca
Before - After School Care from Balmy
The
Movers
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
647 401 7970
(15)
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
*(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, & one time visits available)
(11)
shastagardens@hotmail.com
All Season Movers
Award Winning Design & Build
416-699-8575
416-522-7288
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
416-690-1356
Green Apple Landscaping
HARRY
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
Free Consultations
ALL LAWN AND GARDEN
(r)
Shasta Garden Design * Design + Installation * Planting + Pruning * Garden maintenance/Fall clean-ups * Complete Garden Makeovers
Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.
647 766 7875 John
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
Marlene 416-698-5668
Music
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
Bilingual School
416-698-1923
Cleaning Services STEAM CLEANING LTD.
LeRoux Froebel
www.lerouxfroebel.com
Free Estimate
Barbara 416 389-8120 416 690-0433
Victoria Gardening
Child Care Available
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- 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! (11r)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
(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 (8/16)
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
(16)
Cascade Plumbing GTA Waterproofing Specialist All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128
(11r)
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ATLANTIS PLUMBING &
DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs
Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
(17)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
(19)
(13r)
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES
35 yrs. experience
PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Glenn 416 837 9298
(12)
NEED A PLUMBER
CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed (416) 558-8453
Call Vince Shop 416-285-9895 Cell 416-399-2342 www.galaxywood.ca
Kitchens • Built-Ins Shelving • Wall Units
MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES
No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (23/16)
Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781
(14)
ESA LIC# 7002668
CEJA ELECTRIC Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY ECRA/ESA#7004508
Knob & tube • No job too small
ACE
(6/16)
HOUSE FRAMING/CARPENTRY Additions, Second storeys, Drawings, permits & Architect provided BILD member & Reno Mark contractor 26 yrs experience, Licenced
416-625-2851
(23)
FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES (11)
WILL DO FINE CARPENTRY AND WOOD TRIM WORK WITH GEMLIKE QUALITY $25 PER HR CALL JOHN 416 690 0117 (11)
(23/16)
Lic: 7006786
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
LANIGAN’S CONTRACTING CO.
Tel. 416-569-2181
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all (19)
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THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
POWER
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
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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MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (13r)
KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING
416-694-7402
Bill Watson 647-283-0095
Mark Denington
416-691-8693
(r)
HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
Marc 416-617-7205
(r)
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
(r)
BEACH RENOVATIONS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PAINT PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILE Licensed & Insured 30 YRS LOCAL EXPERIENCE ON TIME/BUDGET www.beachrenovations.com
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Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
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Innerspace
Flooring Installer All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Gord Walker 416-694-2119
SILVERBIRCH
porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics
647-235-6690
All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates
(11)
JD MASONRY • Heritage Brickwork • Natural Stonework • Foundation Restoration • Chimney Rebuild/Repair • Tuckpointing
416-558-8453
BEACHCOMBERS CONTRACTING 416-910-6302
JDBuild.ca 416-738-2119
Hardwood Flooring
CEMENT WORK
GUY
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Over 30 years European/Canadian experience Free estimate 416-284-2151
HEY HANDYMAN
SMART HEATING
647-808-7977
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
owering
(416) 871-4608
asement
WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (11)
PARGING SPECIALISTS Call for free quotes 647 771 4585 (13)
Frank & Sons Masonry Ltd. “Red Seal certified”
(10)
WOODY’S
•Brick •Fireplace •Block •Chimney •Stone •Interlock •Concrete •Waterproofing •Restoration •Walkout basements Licensed and Insured
416-319-9104
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
MANUEL 416-727-1900 (13)
(r)
iPlaster
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
(15)
MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
www.smartgta.com
(11r)
Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
416-917-5990
(11)
& AIR CONDITIONING • Furnace cleaning & inspection • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Oil to gas conversions • Licensed & Insured
CONCRETE WORK L B
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
(11)
ALL MASONRY
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more. (11)
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No Job too BIG or small For free estimate, call Jeff
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(23)
TILE INSTALLATION
SERVICES
General repair • Painting, Electrical • Plumbing 10 yrs plus experience References Available handymanwoody@hotmail.com
416-699-0958
JASON THE MASON
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/16)
Creative Construction
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
(r)
Call Chris
416 - 903 4120
(11)
Coleman Contracting & Company
One stop shopping for all your Home Improvement needs Repairs to Renovations From Roof to Basement & everything in between • Lic & Insured
416 858 0253
(r)
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CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING
Repair - Reno - Restore
PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
Drywall, Painting, Carpentry Masonry, Flooring Reliable - Quality work
Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Call today for free estimate
www.handydan.ws
416-999-2333 (19r)
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
(22/16)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
(r)
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists (r)
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
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TILE + STONE
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DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE
Quality Work by experienced home renovator
Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic
Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references
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• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!
647-967-7366
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Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
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CLASSIFIED
(11)
Handy Dan
“Reclaim Your Basement”
416-625-2851
HANDYMAN SERVICES
TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)
Dan 416-699-2728
BILD member & Reno Mark contractor Fully licensed and insured (WSIB)
(10)
TILE
HARDWOOD
416 660 4721
ROOFING REPAIRS Basement Lowering (16)
(r)
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
www.stonehengefoundations.com
“Oftentimes, a repair is all you really need”
www.totalrenovations.com
416-375-5191
416-467-6735
647-206-3376 Andrew, the Roofer
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Give your floors a new beginning!!! (12) Free Estimates
FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
Call/Text:
416-752-1585
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
STONEHENGE
(r)
www.tradeprocontractors.com
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (5/16) Fax 647-341-6104
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
42 Years Established in the GTA / Beach
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Telephone Systems
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FANTASTIC DECKS + FENCES
YOUR STUCCO
• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
Met. Lic. B-8357
TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS
647-967-7366
TrustworthyRenovations.com
Drawings, Permits & engineer all provided
(11)
Cable & Telephone Wiring
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
Built-in-Cabinets
(11)
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More (r)
(15)
the handyman
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
COXWELL ROOFING
Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets. Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.
•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
Lic. & Ins.
with attention to detail
• ON TIME / ON BUDGET •
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach
ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Flat Roofs and Shingles Aluminum Siding • Fascia Soffit Sky Lights • Eavestrough
Carpenters
Steve 416-285-0440
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
(11)
Basement lowering, walkouts, concrete work
416-694-2488
WET BASEMENT ?
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
Electric
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
416-698-2613
UNDERPINNING
Flooring, Tile, Carpentry & all types of small & large renos Call Rob & Steve at:
Architectural Design-Build
416-691-8241
Queen St. Roofing
*60+ years Experience*
TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.
GNOMEWORKS
•Shingle Roofs •Flat Roofs •Siding •Roof Repairs •Eavestroughing Insured • Met. Lic. B15515 For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
ELECTRIC Cell 416-529-5426
For all your Interior Finish and Carpentry needs. Renovations from the basement to the attic. Local and On-time.
Roofers
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Trades
Professional Carpentry
GEMCUTTER 25 YRS EXP.
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
416-690-0173
(13)
MARIO 416-690-1315
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
(17)
Met. Lic. B-16-964
CUSTOM CARPENTRY
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
416-466-9025
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
The Horan Company
416-823-7314
(11)
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed
GALAXY
(11)
416-910-8033
BERGERON ROOFING
G. LOCKE
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Gus:
MASONRY
CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
(11)
Call 416-698-1164 or email classifieds@beachmetro.com
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
BEACH METRO NEWS
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Open Doors: A Glimpse into Beach Houses of Worship
What are you nourishing yourself with? By Lucy Reid, Incumbent, Church of St. Aidan
D
o you worry about what your kids are eating? Or what your own diet is like? We are currently sharing our home with a delightful two-year-old and her mother, and food plays a significant role in this little girl’s life. She loves goldfish crackers and grapes and yogurt – sometimes all together. She’d probably eat them exclusively day in and day out if she could. But I watch her mother making sure that she eats other foods too, so that she gets all the nutrients she needs. It’s the same with adults: we have our favourite foods and drinks. One of the delights of summertime for me is being able to get plentiful fresh local vegetables and fruits. Instead of tired, tasteless strawberries that grow year-round in California and get treated with who-knows-what before being transported all the way here, I relish the sweet, juicy ones that have grown just a few kilometres away. Food nourishes our bodies. But what about our souls? What nourishment are we giving our inner life? What are we filling our hearts and minds with? For many of us, we exist on a diet of stress, anxiety and busyness, often running on empty and feeling strung out. And we live within a culture that has powerful messages about what to consume, centred around material things – bigger, newer, better. It’s a toxic combination that leads nowhere healthy.
Maybe that’s why a vacation in a cottage or campground feels so good. Suddenly we’re in a place defined by words like simplicity, nature, slowing down, peace. Those evenings spent watching the sun go down and the stars come out are food for the soul. The simpler, fresher meals, the low-tech activities, the family time – they can all be nourishing in a profound way. But what happens when normal life resumes? I remember the friction building even on our way home from a family summer vacation, as we began getting mentally geared up for the work and school world, with its pressures and complexities. How do you continue to nurture your soul in ordinary time? In the Christian tradition Jesus describes himself as the bread of life. He uses the familiar symbols of bread and wine to mean himself and his path, and urges his followers to eat and drink of him. In many churches the eucharist is celebrated regularly with shared bread and wine, recalling those words of Jesus. His followers to this day seek to be nourished by him, through prayer, worship, studying the sacred texts, and serving the needs of the world. Does that sound a bit too religious for where you are? Then you might want to consider learning to meditate (an ancient form of Christian prayer), joining a study group on a spiritual theme, volunteering, or bringing your kids to a program where they can learn and ask questions. St. Aidan’s (staidansinthebeach.com), like
many local churches, offers opportunities in all of these ways for you to nourish your soul. Spiritual food isn’t about rules and regulations, or being very religious, or believing certain things. It’s about creating space so that the spirit of God can move within you and nourish you. Taste and see.
What can KRUC offer you and your family this Fall?
Hope ∙ Community ∙ Friendship ∙ Local and Global Outreach ∙ Faith ∙ Support ∙ Kids’ Programs ∙ Retreats ∙ Study Groups ∙ Social Events ∙ Music ∙ Growth! Join Us! • •
Welcome Sunday, BBQ, & Church School Sign-up September 13th 10:30 Church School Classes Begin September 20th 10:30
There’s a place for you at KRU!
Kingston Road United Church 975 Kingston Road
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This is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a brokerage. Not intended to solicit properties currently for sale.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Perfect Starter Home
The Fall Market has arrived. You’re thinking of selling and now it is time to find an agent to best represent you and your Real Estate needs. Ask yourself: What are you looking for in an agent? In the Beach area there are many Sales Reps to choose from. Some of the characteristics that I bring to the negotiation table are the following:
A Proven Track Record Well-Prepared Presentation Local Market Knowledge Marketing Skills Personal Attention to Every Detail Get all the facts about the market without the pressure!
This modern 3 bedroom freehold townhome is ideally situated and ready to move in. Features include a newly renovated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, indoor parking, gas fireplace and a large private deck.
Contemporary 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse conveniently located close to both GO Train and TTC. Features a third floor master retreat, granite counter tops, spa bathroom and hardwood floors. Like new!
A semi-detached 2 bedroom classic is a perfect starter home in the Upper Beach. Coffee on the verandah, steps to TTC, groceries, shops and parks in a great family neighbourhood. Awesome location!
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Sales Representative 30 Years Experience
Meet the Team! | Josh Korman
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Josh began his real estate career in 2008 following many years of contracting, specializing in reno's and landscaping. He graduated from York University with an Honours B.A. Soon after his exposure to the world of real estate markets, Josh became a full time Realtor with a passion for the business that continues to expand. Involved and enthusiastic about sports, global issues, financial markets and charitable efforts, Josh truly loves what he does and this is indicative in his results and success. Now an active east-end community resident, Josh thrives on exercising professionalism, integrity and reliable client service. He utilizes his wide range of resources, market expertise and superior negotiating skills as a DeClute sales rep.
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Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca 1852 Queen St E. $629,000 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit with parking. Academy Lane Lofts, one of Toronto's most desirable boutique loft conversion projects with 12 unique loft units. R 11 ft. plus ceilings, large floor to ceiling industrial windows, and an extra large covered approximately 200 sq ft terrace. Scavolini double-tiered espresso-coloured kitchen cabinets , white quartz counter top with centre island, white quartz vanity and espresso cabinets in the main bathroom, and limestone vanity top/white gloss cabinets in the large en suite. Engineered wood floors. Ample additional storage cabinets throughout. 2000 Queen St E. This large airy south-facing unit with 10 ft ceilings, has large floor to ceiling windows and a large open balcony with stunning views of Kew Gardens. Scavolini cabinets , custom designed kitchen with centre island. Natural stone Quartz counter top. Pre finished wide plank engineered wood floors.
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