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Beach’s first legal cannabis shop to open this month By Alana Rayman
THE CANNABIS retail shop that moved into the site of the former iconic Randall’s Stationery store on Kingston Road will be officially opening its doors for business on Friday, Feb. 14. Sessions on the Beaches’ grand opening celebrations on Valentine’s Day will commence with a ribbon cutting and speeches at 9:45 a.m., and the store will be open for customers at 10 a.m. A large crowd is expected for the opening, said Sessions on the Beaches co-founder and CEO Stephen Fry. He said he is excited to bring this concept to the Beach area and that the Sessions cannabis shop
concept is already working well in Collingwood. The Kingston Road shop will be Sessions Cannabis’ second store to open, and plans are also in place to open in Hamilton and Cambridge this spring. Fry said new customers can expect “a welcome embrace, a safe product and an education. We are pumped to be the first ever cannabis store in the Beach, and there will be specials and lots of swag bags to celebrate this momentous occasion.” The road to Sessions on the Beaches’ opening has not always been a smooth one, however. Many area residents were horrified to hear that the beloved Continued on Page 2
Eloise Chandler celebrates her 110th birthday at Harmony Hall PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON
Andy Sue and Wing Ye have been running the Flower Centre on Kingston Road for the past nine years. Late last month Andy was subjected to a racist rant about the coronavirus by a woman he did not know.
Community shows its support for Flower Market after racist incident By Alan Shackleton
PEOPLE FROM across Toronto have been showing their support for the owners of a Kingston Road flower shop after an incident in which one of the store’s owners was subjected to a racist rant regarding the coronavirus because he is of Chinese descent. Andy Sue and his wife Wing Ye have been running the Flower Centre, at 1012 Kingston Rd., just west of Bingham Avenue, for the past nine years. The store has been
in Sue’s family since 1972, and he grew up in the area and now lives in southwest Scarborough. He said he was stunned to have been the victim of a verbal attack by a woman he did not know who came into the store on Jan. 24, the day before Chinese New Year, and blamed him for the coronavirus. “We’re Canadian and no different from anybody else here,” said Sue. “To be singled out for the coronavirus, when I had nothing to do with it was so offensive. I was being made the face of the coronavirus by
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this person, and they were blaming it all on me.” Andy and Wing, who grew up in Leslieville, were understandably upset by the incident. Sue shared his experience on a BlogTO story about racist incidents being directed towards people of Chinese descent in the city. That resulted in a television news story, which then raised the attention of others in the community to the incident. Fellow Kingston Road business owner David Brown, of Fearless Continued on Page 2
By Amanda Da Silva
SHE SHOWED up promptly at 11:30 a.m., walked in holding onto her great niece’s arm and made her way to the front of the hall. Eloise Chandler celebrated her 110th birthday at Harmony Hall, at 2 Gower St. in East York, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, surrounded by some family and staff but mostly her fellow euchre players. Chandler was just expecting her weekly round of euchre when she saw all of the decorations and said was “shocked” and “speechless.” After waving to her guests that included Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown, she sat down and thanked everybody for coming. “I wish you all the best in all the years to come,” said Chandler.
On Jan. 21, 1910, Chandler was born in Georgetown, Guyana. She is the youngest of 13 siblings. Chandler came to Canada in 1920 and has been a resident of Toronto ever since. She worked for many years at a bank. Harmony Hall was built in 1967 by the East York Barbershoppers as a Centennial project for local seniors. The South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC,) now runs the hall and offers a number of seniors’ activities including euchre and carpet bowling. The SRCHC staff and some of the euchre players believe that Chandler was part of one of the original group of people that started going to the hall back in the 1960s. Chandler is an active and social Continued on Page 2
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Continued from Page 1 110-year-old. Along with playing a mean game of euchre she also plays other card games, plays Scrabble, does word searches and crossword puzzles. She also does exercises in bed and is still self sufficient, not needing a walker or cane and keeps active. Chandler also has a great sense of humour. “We are quite blessed to have her in our lives,” Toni Terrill, her great niece said. Terrill, who married Chandler’s great nephew, Duane, has been one of her main caretakers for the past five years. The role alternates between the siblings (great nieces and nephews) and inlaws. “I love being with her,” said Terrill. Terrill believes that because Chandler keeps active and does activities that work her mind she is able to be healthy and vital.
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Eloise Chandler celebrates her 110th birthday with Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, her great niece Toni Terrill at Harmony Hall in East York late last month.
Sessions on the Beaches to open on Feb. 14 Continued from Page 1 Randall’s Stationery Store was even closing in the first place. The store had been in the community for some 80 years, and long-time owner Ted Randall was a legend in the Beach. Randall was often referred to as the “heart” of the Beach, and he was named Beach Citizen of the Year in 2003 for his numerous contributions to the community. Randall died in May of 2019 at the age of 88. Randall’s Stationery was also an iconic part of the Kingston Road retail strip and along with the neighbouring Kingston Rd. Market was a favourite stop for those trying to capture the spirit of the community in both photos and paintings. Some residents simply could not come to terms with
the idea of the iconic Randall’s becoming a cannabis store while others were concerned with its proximity to the nearby Beaches Montessori School. However, Sessions on the Beaches meets all of the existing provincial guidelines for retail cannabis stores, and the community appears to have come to grips with the reality that it will soon be part of the Kingston Road community. Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford said safety of children at the school remains a priority for all involved. He also stressed that the store has the legal right to be there, and should be treated like other businesses in the area. “Like all small businesses, I welcome them to the community. They are legally allowed to be there,” said
Bradford. “They’re here now and want to be a positive contributor to the retail community along what is a thriving Kingston Road.” Najla Guthrie is the licensed retailer for the shop at 964 Kingston Rd,, and she chose Sessions Cannabis as her retail partner. Guthrie won a retail licence in the second round of Ontario’s cannabis retail lottery last year. “I’m very grateful to have partnered with a brand that has established industry knowledge and can’t wait to introduce Sessions Cannabis to the community,” said Guthrie in a press release. When asked what the Sessions signage will look like or if the store will pay any homage to Randall’s, Fry replied, “We have made every effort to maintain the heritage of the building and outer fa-
çade. The space will however be very bright, warm, and welcoming.” “We are thrilled to be the first store in the Beaches and look forward to embracing the local community and local businesses,” said Fry. Since the grand opening is on Valentine’s Day, he said gifts from Sessions could make a good alternative for some. Fry said that customers will be able to purchase a “special flower” which is made of dried cannabis that day. “We also offer cannabis infused chocolate bars, gummies, and many other cannabis product segments,” he said. Sessions on the Beaches cannabis store is located on the north side of Kingston Road one door west of Scarborough Road. For more information, please visit www. sessions.ca
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Continued from Page 1 Meat, felt it was important to take some action and show support for Andy and Wing. This weekend, he offered a promotion in which anyone who bought something from the Flower Market on Sunday, Feb. 2, and brought the receipt into Fearless Meat would get a free six-ounce burger. Brown posted his offer on local Facebook and other social media sites, and from there it took off not just in the East Toronto community but across the city. He estimated that they
had given out more than 200 free burgers to people with receipts by late Sunday afternoon, and the giveaway continued until 7 p.m. Sue said the Flower Market was busy all weekend, but especially so on Sunday because of Brown’s social media actions. “After Dave Brown put that out on Facebook, it really blew up,” said Sue. “We are very appreciative and touched by all the love and support,” he said. “There’s lots of support coming from the people and other businesses in the com-
munity.” The story has also drawn media attention from across not just Toronto, but all of Canada. “I’m being contacted by people from B.C. about it,” said Sue. “I had no idea how far reaching it had been and how people are reacting to it. It’s a lot to take in.” Sue said he and his wife are touched by the support they have been shown. “It’s hard to express how much it means to us to have everybody coming. I am humbled by it,” he said. “It’s
overwhelming.” Brown said he felt he could not stand by and do nothing once he had heard of the incident. “I heard this had happened and it wasn’t right, so we wanted to do something to help them,” said Brown. He said some of the customers who came in with receipts told Fearless Meat staff to use their free burger for other people coming into the restaurant. “So that was nice of them to do even more to help others,” said Brown. “A win-win for everyone.”
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The Knitting Pilgrim performance to help support Community Centre 55 programs By Amanda Da Silva
VICKY TSORLINIS, the 2019 Beach Citizen of the Year, is teaming up with Community Centre 55 and Beach United Church to present a performance of The Knitting Pilgrim. The show is slated to take place on Saturday Mar. 7 at the Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., at 8 p.m. The Knitting Pilgrim is performed single handedly by Kirk Dunn as he weaves together personal storytelling, images and discusses the similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam that are represented by the three large tapestries on stage that he knitted himself. Tsorlinis has known Dunn for over 20 years and said that he always carried a pair of knitting needles in hand and a ball of yarn on his person, and would find a place
to knit. “Every chance he got, he knit,” said Tsorlinis. As Dunn was always knitting something in progress, it was only recently that Tsorlinis found out it was connected to these tapestries. She had gone to see The Knitting Pilgrim production in September of 2019. The aspect that impressed her most was how genuine and honest the production was about Dunn’s research into the different religions, learning the good and the bad and how insightful and informative it was. Tsorlinis said she didn’t know very much about religion before watching the show but it didn’t take away from her enjoyment. She described it as “a show about religion, but not religious.” “I think it is something that everyone can see be-
cause it’s absolutely mesmerizing,” said Tsorlinis. “I was in tears at the end of it and so were the other four people I went to see the show with.” All of the proceeds from the March 7 performance will go towards supporting programs offered by Community Centre 55. Tickets are $20 each. Please email vickytsorlinis@rogers.com to purchase tickets. There are only 250 tickets available due to space, so they must be purchased in advance. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Those wishing to attend are advised to buy a ticket as soon as possible as The Knitting Pilgrim has been a well-received show throughout Canada, and Tsorlinis is expecting it to sell out before the performance date.
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after a long struggle with a severe illness. She was a “legend” in the Beach for her work, for her support of the arts, volunteering and for starting Bard in the Park, wrote friend Norma Cassidy “She had a quick wit and ‘did not suffer fools gladly,’ as Shakespeare would say,” wrote Cassidy. “She encouraged many young people with her love of Shakespeare.” Butler-Swan came to Canada from England in 1957, and lived for decades in the Beach. She was a graduate of the London School of Dramatic Art in the early 1950s, and performed with several repertory companies before making her debut in London’s West End in Kismet. After arriving in Canada she performed in theatres from coast to coast. In a 2011 interview with
Anne Butler-Swan is shown here with her beloved beagle Whiskey. Bill MacLean from Beach Metro News, Butler-Swan recounted her early years of acting once she arrived in Canada in 1965. She joined the Canadian Players, the winter touring company of the Stratford Festival Theatre. Butler-Swan had lead performances with The Shaw Festival in 1965 in Pygmalion and The Millionairess.
“During one of the performances of Pygmalion, the set began to fall down during one of my speeches,” ButlerSwan told MacLean. “I had to hold it up with one hand while I continued with my lines.” She also performed in South African playwright Athol Fugard’s production of A Lesson from Aloes in 1979 in Montreal. Butler-Swan was a multitalented actress who performed on stage, screen and radio, wrote Cassidy. Cassidy added that many Beach residents will remember that Butler-Swan was almost always accompanied by her beloved beagle Whiskey. “Wherever Anne went, Whiskey followed,” wrote Cassidy. “Truly. All the world was her stage. A bright and shining star has been extinguished. She will be missed by all in the Beach and beyond,” wrote Cassidy. In 2011, Butler-Swan was honoured as Beach Citizen of the Year. In the nomination for the award it was noted that she had “been a contributor of the Beach for many years. She has used her considerable theatrical skills and experience to teach, direct, produce drama, to entertain and to raise funds, most often as a volunteer and always as an enlivening element in the neighbourhood.” In 2004, she started the Bard in the Park Shakespeare festival which produced free performances in Kew Gardens. She taught acting classes for kids and also volunteered at Community Centre 55 in numerous ways. Butler-Swan also served on the board of the Canadian Actors Equity Association for 10 years and was its vice-president for two years. She was chair of the Theatre Arts Ball for 14 years raising money for the Actors Fund of Canada. Wife of Jim and grandmother to Alex, Butler-Swan was predeceased by her son James. Donations may be made to Providence House or a charity of choice in her remembrance.
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Black History Month remembers Leslieville link to Underground Railroad By Alana Rayman
AS BLACK History Month begins this February, an important part of the Black community’s history in East Toronto was recently remembered. Late last year, the Leslieville Historical Society and the Daniels Corporation held a ceremony plaque recognizing the Underground Railroad at The Logan Residences at 899 Queen St. E. Many present-day Leslieville residents may be unaware that a lot of AfricanAmerican families came to Toronto in the 1800s in order to escape slavery in the American South, and they made their way to Canada by the Undergound Railroad. Leslieville was where a number of them, including Harriet Tubman, arrived and settled near the corner of Queen Street East and Logan Avenue. Families who are recognized on the plaque include the Barrys, Cheneys, Dockertys, Harmons, Johnsons, Lewises, Sewells, Whitneys, Wilrouses, Winders, and Woodforks. “I think the significance is that although branches of
The Leslieville Historical Society put up this plaque at Queen Street East and Logan Avenue to remember the community’s link to the Underground Railroad. the Underground Railroad were known in Southwestern Ontario and even parts of downtown Toronto, this community of passengers was not previously recognized,” said Leslieville Historical Society representative Guy Anderson. Some of those first settlers returned to the United States
once the Civil War ended in 1865, but many remained in the Leslieville area. “The plaque we recently installed on Queen Street, the location essentially chose itself,” said Anderson. “A few years ago when Daniels Corp was planning their Logan condos they approached us to get our input
on the development. At that time we had a few ideas for plaques in the community but hadn’t decided on the theme,” he said. But Joanne Doucette, our historian, had traced the backgrounds of some of Leslieville’s earliest settlers and she found that a number of residents who happened to reside in the immediate area near Logan and Queen (then called Kingston Road) had origins in the U.S. South. She was then able to determine that they had made their way north via the Underground Railroad.” The Ontario Black History Society was also involved to lend support and help promote the unveiling of the plaque in late November of last year. “Any effort to recognize Black history is important to the city. These narratives often get lost and don’t get told. For people in general, this gives a better understanding of a long Black history,” said Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society. The Government of Canada proclaimed in 1995 to recognize February as Black History Month.
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Beaches Wellness Group celebrates five years By Amanda Da Silva
FIVE YEARS ago this month, Upper Beach resident Jason Balgopal created a mental wellness peer-topeer support group. “I noticed the demand because it was initially a monthly group and very quickly people had asked that it become a weekly group,” Balgopal said. Following the success of the Beaches group, there was a need for another group in the Danforth area. The Danforth group has been operating since January of 2019. The Beaches Wellness Group meetings are at Community 55 on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Dan-
forth Wellness Group meetings are at Neighbourhood Link on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. As Balgopal celebrates five years of success with the program, he said it is ready to expand to a new area. “We believe the next location would be in Scarborough,” said Balgopal. “We are open to hearing from people where the demand is.” The invite for the weekly meetings is open to anyone who has mental wellness issues, or their family members, and needs the support to talk about it and get new perspectives from other members. It is a free program and just requires a visit.
The meetings are similar to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in structure where there is a guest speaker in the beginning and then the floor is open for members of the group to share their stories and gather insight. “People find that the group is very helpful for them for a couple of reasons,” Balgopal said. “They don’t have to continue to burden their family, there is so much you can tell your wife or mother and then that person gets burnt out. They also realize going to the meetings that they are not alone. “The groups offer them a way of getting other techniques to deal with the issue they may not otherwise have,” said Balgopal.
To Balgopal, success in this program is reached when members have taken away from the group as much as they need and move on forward. Balgopal hopes that in the future the mental wellness programs can grow into a vast network to help more people. “I think this group can expand all across the country,” Balgopal said. “It’s a free program that’s run by volunteers that helps people and is readily accessible. The only thing that is needed is awareness.” One way that people could contribute to raise awareness for mental health was by participating in Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 29.
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Black History Month is a time to reflect, and look forward Rima Berns-McGown MPP Beaches—East York
I WAS born in South Africa of a mixed background: three of my four grandparents were Ashkenazi Jews and my paternal grandmother was Cape Coloured as well as Afrikaner. My parents left South Africa because of Apartheid. Growing up in Montreal I experienced both anti-Black racism and anti-Semitism, including the systemic kind, from teachers at school who were harsher and more mistrusting of me than my white peers,
and in stores where I was followed and regularly had store personnel insist on checking my bags in case I had stolen something. Even today, I never know how I will be “read”: people see me as everything from white to brown to Black — and treat me according to whatever preconception of me they have. While I’m less likely to be questioned in Toronto than small towns, I’ve had anti-Black racist slurs flung at me on the Beach while out with the dog. Not too long ago, a sales clerk rudely interrogated me, even though the box I was carrying clearly indicated a “sold” sticker that indicated I had paid for my purchase.
Black History Month is important because it provides an opportunity for Ontarians to focus both on the impressive contributions to society and culture of Black Canadians but also on the ways in which systemic anti-Black racism continues to stifle and harm Black individuals — as children or adults, at school, on the street, and at work — and Black communities. Anti-Black racism is harmful and insidious wherever it appears — whether it is the extreme case of Dafonte Miller, whose case of losing an eye to a brutal beating, allegedly by an off-duty police officer, is currently before the courts — or a kindergarten teacher who can’t see the heart of a five-year-old boy,
or Child Welfare Services who are more likely to take children from Black families than white ones. Bullying and teacher slights leave painful scars. Lives and families are destroyed by institutional racism. Anti-Black racism increases the likelihood that Black people in Canada will experience poverty and will have worse health outcomes than white people. That’s just wrong. The fact that Canada is doing a relatively better job than many other countries of creating a meaningfully diverse society should never obscure what we do badly: We do a terrible job of remembering our deep history of racism and colonial genocide, and we do a terrible job of
acknowledging how deeply racist attitudes, policies, and procedures are still embedded in all of our institutions, much less fixing them. Yes, we should acknowledge and work to fix these issues throughout the year, not only in February. But February is a focal point where all of us can reflect on where we are, where we’ve come from, and where we need to go to create a society that works for all of us. Please reach out if you’d like to talk further. I’d be happy to come and have a chat with your local organization or your neighbours around a kitchen table or at my office. I can be reached at RbernsMcGown-CO@ndp.on.ca or by calling my office at 416-690-1032.
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When it comes to permit parking, all streets in the Beach should be treated equally, say a group of residents from Glen Stewart Crescent.
When it comes to On-Street Permit Parking why were some Beach streets more equal than others? Especially those upscale venues like the Glens and Crescents like Long and ours at Glen Stewart. In the spring of 2017, then Beaches-East York Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon asked herself this very same question and persuaded her fellow Toronto and East York Community Councillors to level the playing field. This allowed permit parking on all residential streets in the ward, not just the 90 per cent which were already over crowded. This courageous step enabled several of our tenants in our multi-residential former mansion to finally park on our own 50 metre frontage on Glen Stewart Crescent. Prior to 2017 we were forced to park cars on Glen Stewart Avenue, narrower, more crowded. Often we had to find a spot hundreds of metres away, at night or in winter weather and across busy Southwood Drive. But the Council ruling had bypassed polling of the residents. In the past this had enabled the more privileged Beach venues to keep cars of non-neighbours off their frontages – most having ample parking on site. Years earlier when we were polled, Glen Stewart Crescent was deemed to be a separate polling region from its eastern continuation Glen Stewart Avenue. So the outcome was a fore-
gone conclusion! Now incoming councilor Brad Bradford seems to be contemplating re-opening this can of worms and have these polls brought back in? We urge him to refrain from this. Urban intensification and grey zoning will be essential steps to contain the urban sprawl, which in turn leads to still more grid-locked cars. At 1.3 cars per household in Toronto (already in 2015) we need all the parking spaces we can get. On top of that, SUVs, vans and pick-ups are getting bigger and many households will be contemplating getting a second e-vehicle. We all will need to pitch in on this problem and move more to car-sharing -- like the younger generation. Meanwhile all available on-street parking must be shared evenly, wherever practicable. Let us not divide over this issue. We face the much more daunting challenge of climate change after decades of having had our public transit planning stalled! Residents at 45 Glen Stewart Crescent: Marcelo Acosta, Paul Anderson, Judy Barlow, Bonnie Boyd, Yi Lin, Hans Modlich, Jorge Moreira, Norman Wilson
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BEACH METRO NEWS
38th Annual Share a Christmas MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
To help people less fortunate than ourselves is always very rewarding, and this is what we do at Community Centre 55. But we couldn’t do it without you! I’m thrilled to let you know that we had another very successful Share a Christmas program this year. Our delivery of food and toys is a fine example of the community coming together for a good cause — Neighbours helping Neighbours. People helped us collect food and toys in so many creative ways, including having fun Santa events, and children accepting toys for needy children instead of presents for themselves. On behalf of all of us at Centre 55, I want to thank everyone in this incredible community who helped us deliver Christmas to 1,420 families. Whether you contributed and/or volunteered, you are all angels and should be proud that you provided for those in need at Christmas. A special thanks to FreshCo and Toronto Beaches Runners Club. It`s the trust our community puts into our charity that we find so humbling. We extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to our 38th Annual Share a Christmas Program. We could not have brought so much joy to so many people without you. Until next year. Happy 2020! Debbie Visconti, Executive Director
A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:
AMS Pizza & Wings, Balmy Beach Club, Beach Metro News, Brigette Piazza, Breech Family, Beaches Rec Centre, Brock & Elsie Grant, Catherine Baillie, Cantemus Singers, Carol Wilson, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Danielle Fitzgerald, DECA, DeClute Real Estate, Derek Ladouceur, Diane Dickinson, Dyson’s Valu-Mart, Edwin & Shirley Johnson, Gatestone, Gene Domagala, Graham – Beach Valumart, Heather Werry, Iain McLeish, Jason & Leigh Balgopal, Jim & Lori Komis, Jose DaSilva Freshco Gerrard and Victoria Park, Joe Sexton, John Workman, Joy Commanda, Katherine Steensens, Loblaws Leslie Street Market, Lois Young, Maddy Harpley, Mark Richards Team, Me to We Club at Malvern Collegiate, Michael Erdman, Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, Mr. Patrick Breech & Students, Pepsico, Reale Comeau & Kingston Road Condo Association, Portlands Energy Centre, Pro League Sports, Remax Hallmark Realty, Ryan Shoot, Shelagh Tarleton, Shelley Ste Marie, Simms Crew, Steve & Marlene Holder, Terry Coffin, Thomas Neal, Tom Ullrich, Toronto Beaches Runners Club-Tannenbaum 10K Race, Toronto Police Service, Vicky Tsorlinis, Wafa Masri & Julila Freve
THANKS TO HAMPER’S HELPERS
Abati Yassin, Abrenica Aidan, Abrenica Bryce, Acton Lynn, Addison Dave, Addison Michael, Ahmad Aitisam, Ahmed Asyan, Ahmed Faiza, Ahmed Fawad, Ainey Kevin, Ali, Allison Heather, Allison Rick, Alvior Altan, Anderson Allison, Anderson Bonnie, Anderson Katie, Anderson Sarah, Arnot Michelle, Austin Tracy, Babatsikos Victoria, Baillie Catherine, Bain Jada, Bajor Family, Balanger Anais, Balazs Molly, Balgopal Family, Bannerman Micaela, Baran Linn, Baron Tino Palmer, Battaglia Ali, Battaglia Rosemarie, Bebuld Nathaniel, Begg Rohan, Belko Matthew, Benderorast Jacob, Benidict Ethan, Bermingham Jennifer, Bernkl Leni, Bessett Mike, Bigue Paul, Bique Danielle, Bloom Mandi, Bloom Marianne, Blue Susan, Bob, Bobee Sophie, Boden Joshua, Bokru Wintana, Booth Julia, Boudreau Banjamin, Bouhoune Jacques, Bouhoune Thea, Boyd Steve, Boyle Julie, Boyle Leslie, Boyle Rick, Bradford Brad, Breech Caitlin, Breech Family, Breech Heather, Breech Patrick, Broden Joshua, Brookbank Laurel, Brown Jillian, Brown Jim, Browne Shirley, Brownlee Cheryl, Budd Michaela, Buhot Kiefer, Burke Leo, Burrell Adam, Burslem Matthew, Cairnes Sebastian, Cairns Heather, Cairns Mikaleigh, Callahan Sheilagh, Cameron Tanya, Campbell Jessica, Campbell Smith Anne, Carleton Cynai, Cashell Angela, Cassidy Norma, Cassioris Wyatt, Cassiotis Connor, Centre 55 Counselors in Training, Chand Elizabeth , Char Bruce, Charron Jen, Chavasse Henry, Cheron Louise, Choe Sunny, Choy Emma, Chung Mejia Family, Clark Hanna ,Clark Kate, Clarke Collen, Coffin Terry, Colangelo Christian, Coleman Jen, Collins Stephanie, Commanda Joy, Czonka - Peeren Jackie, Czonka- Peeren Rob, Czonka- Peeren Sarah, Dafoe Myra, Da Silva Priscila, Daley Jacob, Daley Michael, Daley Millie, Daley Nicole, Davis Noreen, Dawson Anna, Dawson Olivia, De Lang Ruby, Demirtas Nur, DesBaillets Lili, Dickinson Diane, Dinley Kathleen, Domurat Slaswomir, Donurat Stephanie, Duckett Fiona, Duff Ava, Duffy Mackenzie, Dunsmuir Spencer, Duyeets Laurel, Emanual Earl, Endrody Cori, Enlaw Luca, Enlow Family, Erochko Family, Esplin Bob, Esplin Reid, Esau Carolyn, Evans Family, Fa Cameile, Farmer Emma,Farr Charlotte, Farr Jen, Fasztold Paul, Feasby Tanis, Ferguson Scott, Fernandes Lester, Ferry Amanda, Fitzgerald Maureen, Fitzgerald Danielle, FitzGibbon Neil, Flanagan, Cameron, Fleming Casey, Floody Brain, Floody Lorraine, Foley Maue, Forbes Fran, Fornazzari Elena, Fusio Don, Fusio Mia, Fusio Sebastian, Galbraith Kirstin, Gaunt Steve, Gauthier Mackenzie, Gauthier Samantha, Ghirmay Nadia, Giannakis Alex, Gilling Linda, Green Nicole, Grigg Alf, Gunn Andrea, Haouari Rana, Harley Leslie, Harpley Maddy, Hassibi Behzad, Hauari Rana, Hayes David, Hayes Karen, Hayhurst Christine, Hayhurst Cortney, Hayhurst Morgan, Hedges Mary Ann, Hedges Michelle, Heffer Erin, Heffer Michael, Heffer Sam, Helfrich Gayle, Helm Denise, Hemphill Erik, Hirji Shaheeza, Homavazir Zenobia, Hooper Susan, Horn Kaelan, Hudson Hayden, Hudson Heather, Hueng Jingyan, Hughes Justine, Hughes Lily, Hughes Parker, Hughes Perry, Hurley MJ, Imai Aeri, Intomuda Marianne, Irvie Dylan, Irvie Neil, Islam Rahim, Islam Tamhidul, James Isabel, Jansen Tony, Jenkins Samantha, Jibbril Aisha, Jones Robert, Kapla Daniel, Keevallik Cassandra, Kellway Donna, Ketchum Luke, Kilconge Maura, King Debbie, Klein Kevin, Klein Maya, Know Brady, Komis Jim, Komis Lori, krpan Alan, Kuipers Aislinn, Laberge Bobbich, Lacey Julie, Lafon Roger, Lalande Lorriane, Lazaro Jenavie, Le Maitour Julie, Lee Alexander, Leekay Jane, Lewis Lexi, Lewis Shannon, Li Cakemun, Li Xinming, Liang Fred, Liang May, Lichte Michael, Lisle Owen, Little Lainey, Lloyd Keely, Luckey Jenna, MacConnell Kaitlyn, MacDonald Jordan, Mackenzie Eddie, Mackinnon Sofia, MacNeily Ian, MaCrae Nathan, MacVicas Stewart Sue, Madeley Carter, Madeley Jaxson, Madeley Logan, Maitland Roy, Main Jackie, Maloney Clare, Maloney Sean, Mar Colin, Mar Kevin, Marcuzzi Lisa, Maric Misha, Mariotti Geneva, Mariotti Elena, Mariotti Sandi, Markle David, Markle Debbie, Markle Stacey-Lea, Martin Sharon, Martins Connie, Mascard Shannon, Maurice Diane, McCrae Howard, McCurrey Shelan, McDonald Jennifer, McGee Patrick, McKin Andy, McKin Marilyn, McLean Kevin, McLeisg Iain, McNab Tim, McRae Emily, McRae Kelsey, Mcrae Nathan, Mcrae Sylvia, Mealoza Leaudrs, Messenger Loralee, Michalak Kelly, Michalak Matthew, Mitchell Vanessa, Mizzapelli Vito, Mohammad Faheenquddin, Molligan Bradley, Monaghan-Chow Sarah, Morgan Felicity, Mowat Greyson, Munez Nicole, Murooney Peter, Murphy Lisa, Murray Samantha, Musgrove Peter, Mroueh Rhys, Nash Ted, Neali Sarah, Neish Rob, Neish Robin, Nevert Lindsay, Nicholis, Nanja, Niksic June, Noble Liam, Nortmann Sigrid, Orpin Robert, Oswald Caitlin, Otema Markus, Outar Angela, Owens Eric, Patel Darshan, Patel Tushar, Pazianas Samantha, Pearce Dan, Pearce Helen, Pearce Mia & Zoe, Penney Elise, Peters Joel, Petersen Sarah, Phegan Danielle, Phyper Madison, Piazza Brigette, Piazza Christina, Pirie Cheryl, Pitre Eileen, Plesea Anita, Plytos Jon, Poiter Matthieu, Pratt Duncan, Prescott Elliot, Prescott Leah, Prescott Michael, Prummel Lauryn, Purkis Roger, Purkis Sandra, Rahman Teasmiea, Rapley Leanne, Ray Andrew, Rea Family, Reel Colleen, Reel Lisa, Reiner Matthew, Ribashvily Tavar, Rice Donna, Richardson Ian, Riddell Briar, Ridout Jack, Ritches Elizabeth, Roberts Olivia, Robertson Family, Robinson Family, Rodgriguez Martelle, Rodrigues William, Ross Cora, Rottem Johnathan, Ruby Family, Rufft Beate, Russo Emma, Safi Niki, Samiei Noor, Sampson Jordan, Seena, Semple Cathy, Seros Peter, Shaikh Aaminah, Sharpe Kim, Shaw Diane, Sheriff Ingrid, Shot Ryan, Shid far Roya, Shoot Dave, Shore Deborah, Singh Vinesh, Sivalingam Srimalga, Skaliclay Joan, Smith Adam, Smith Nigel, Smyth Charlotte, Snider Owen, Sobocan Cathy, Souwand Neil, Sparkes Ethan, Spencer Chloe, Starr Jennifer, Stateski Astrid, Stateski Christopher, Stateski Olivia, Steenssens Katherine, Stepien Marian, Strantzas Sofia, Stratten Wendy, Streitenberger Laurie, Stuart Eamon, Stuart Micheal, Suholey Lynn, Sutton Karleigh, Sysm Rich, Tait Yvonne, Tait John, Tang Isla, Tarver Alers, Taylor Kellie, Taylor. K, Ted Reeve Thunder Pee Wee AA Hockey Team, Ted Reeve Tornados Hockey Team, Thomson Catherine, Tilley Fellows Emma, Titus Ellen, Titus Max, Trent Jordan, Triantafilov Dean, Triantafilov Mary, Underwood Doug, Vass Taylor, Ventresca Kiryn, Vesprini Isabelle, Vesprini Julian, Visconti Vanessa, Vogl Andrea, Vogl Griffin, Vrantsis Litsa, Wannan Olivia, Watson Charlotte, Wells Lori, Werry Heather, West Hill Hockey, White Anne, White Molly, Whitmore Stuart, Wiley Dave, Wiley Jenna, Williams Steve, Williamson Linda, Wilson Carol, Wilton Ewon, Wise Alexandra, Wise Megan, Witty Wendy, Wong Sue, Woods Charmaine, Woods John, Woods Patrick, Workman John, Wu Nava, Xouryas Georgios, Xouryas Steven, Xouryas Toula, YIPI Students, Zare Parmiss, Zbagar Kierem, Zbagar Vilko, Zbogar Kavi, Zhang Alex, Zhang Gloria, Zuechner Aislinn
FAMILIES & FRIENDS
Adrian Sakamoto, Agnes Hoogeveen, Aisling Lynch, Al Shackleton, Alexandra Wise, Alison Bury, Alma Kearney, Altan Alvior, Andre Vogl, Angela Brown, Angela Cashell, Anne Runyon, Anne Wideman, April Wilson-Lange, Arina Steel, Arlene Anderson, Arseneau & Louiseize Family, Asim Ozses, Ava Stourd, Barb Phillips, Barbara Bryson, Barbara Muirhead, Berit Dullerud, Bob & Joan Jones, Brian Malone, Briar Delange-Riddell, Brock & Elsie Grant, Bruce Davies, C. Spearing, Caitlin Breech, Carole Stimmell, Carolyn Pitre, Carrie Schoemer, Catherine Jette, Catherine Posch, Cathy Dunphy, Cathy Smyth, Cathy Sobocan, Chelsea Stroud, Christina Strait, Claudia Mucler, Cliace Wotten, Colin Matsalla, Connie Miller, Darlene Haywood, Darlene Holland, Dave Chambers, Dave Wiley, Debbie Schweitzer, Debby Anderson, Derek Ladouceur, Diana Maitland, Diana Stinson, Diane Dickinson, Dianne Jackson, Donald Mckinnon, Doreen Horan, Duncan Pratt, Edwin Johnson & Shirley Porter-Johnson, Elinore Copeland, Elissa Mowat, Emma Tilley Fellows, Eric & Betty Longley, Eric Reynolds, Eva Rodrigues, Evelyn & Glenn Gillies, Farah Reading, Fiona Tingley, Frances Quinn, Gail McPhee, Graham Beck, Heather Healey, Heather MacIver, Heather Werry, Hilary Heath, Hillary Adams, Holly McCaull, Irene Clynick, James Bowen, Jason & Leigh Balgopal, Jean McQuattie, Jen Coleman, Jennifer Nussey, Jesse Smith, Jillian Brown, Joan Jones, Joan Weed, Joanne Assenza, John DeFrancesco, John Lipsett, Joyce Wilkinson, Judy & Lou Solakofski, Karen & Mike Potter, Karen Hyes, Kathryn Handford, Katy & Pat Johnston, Kim Maxwell, Kim Ross, Kurt Lund, L. Rice, Laura Appleton, Leanne Rapley, Lee Bell, Leena Niemi, Linda Ross, Linda Williamson, Lindsay Nevert, Lisa Fisk, Lisa Murphy, Liz Heron, Louis Solakofski, Lynda Grimard Watt, Lyndon Schreyer, Lynne Patterson, Marg Holst, Marilyn Douglas, Marilyn Riley, Mario Botto, Martin Gladstone, Mary Jenning, Mary Ogston, Maureen Webber, Mavie Foley, Megan Kenzie, Mei Lam, Michael Erdman, Michael McCauley, Michelle Keeley, Michelle Ste Marie, Miriam Mitchell, Mona Bouchard, Muriel Burns, Nada Quercia, Nanci McCaul, Noreen Davies, Olive Store, Paige Gordon, Pam Anderson, Pat Finnson, Pat Orr, Patricia Petruga, Patrick & Charmaine Woods, Paul M. Babich, Paul McIntyre, Phyllis Fitzsimmons, Priseilo De Siler, Radhika Sekhri, Randy Gulliver, Randy Gulliver, Richard Plume, Rob Neish, Robert De Lint, Robert Johnston, Robin Grant, Robin Mccormick, Robinne Fanfair, Rosemary Comartin, Rosemary Preskett, Roy Murzello, Ryan Dsouza, Sakamoto Family, Samantha Pazianas, Sarah Neale, Sarah M.C, Sarah Mooney, Sarah Neale, Sarah, Cory and Cayden McGill, Scott Veniot, Shelagh Smith, Shelagh Tarleton, Sive Pausey, Stephen Gaunt, Steve & Marlene Holder, Steve Walkinshaw, Sue MacVicar, Susan & Craig Wright, Susan & Patrick Rose, Susan Hutchison, Susan Lindell, Susan Mills, Susan Pang, Syd Johnson, Tara Lee Macleod, Thelma Tan, Thelma Tan, Thomas W. Pam, Tiffany Fung, Tom Ullrich, Toni Daniels, Tory Brown, Tracey Leggat, Tran Ng, Trudy Stacey, Ursula Rattuy, Vanessa DiLeo & Family, Vanessa Viscoti, Vicky Tsorlinis, Vilko Zagar, Virginia Mladen, William Baldwin, William Buchanan, William Jack, Wilma & Wayne Thorpe, Wilson Family, Woods Family
GROUPS
55 Division Community Police Liaison Committee, Acadia Lodge 430, Balmy Beach Club, Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council, Christadelphians Church, CTV - CHUM Charitable Foundation, Henley Gardens, Pegasus Community Project, Residents of 2 Bellefair Ave, Royal Canadian Legion #73, Royal Canadian Legion - Baron Byng Branch, Ted Reeve Thunder, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Mitchell and Kathryn Baran Family Foundation, Toronto Beaches Runners Club
SCHOOLS, DAY CARES, COMMUNITY CENTRES & HOSPITALS
ABC Academy, Adam Beck Public School, Balmy Beach Community School, Beaches Alternative School, Beaches Montessori, Beaches Rec Centre, Blantyre Public School, Centre 55 Children's Licensed Programs, Diefenbaker Public School, Earl Haig Public School, Gledhill Public School, Glen Ames Public School, K.A.S.I.A Preschool, Kew Beach Public School, Kimberley Public School, Malvern CI, Malvern CI - Me to We Club, Michael Garron Hospital, Monarch Park CI - Social Justice Group, Norway Public School, St Bartholmews, Toronto Beach Runners Club, Williamson Road Public School
BUSINESSES & OTHER FRIENDS
30 Minute Hit, 5017557 Ontario Inc, Active Healing Centre, Advanced Approaches to Massage, Balmy Beach Club, Baron Byng Legion, Baron Byng Legion - Ladies Auxillary, Beach Valumart, CHUM Charitable Foundation, CIBC - Kingston Rd & Balsam, Cobalt Gallery, Dan Thomas Inc, Dr. Jeff Shnall, Eagle Beaver Sports, Eckler, Ella Minnow, Fresh Co - Victoria Park & Gerrard, Gatestone Inc., Global Repair, Gull & Firkin, Henley Gardens, Kingston Road United Church, Main St. Psychological Centre, Main Street Vet Clinic, Main-Gerrard Community Development Co-Op Inc., Portlands Energy Centre, Rapley & Company, RBC Foundation, Remax Hallmark Ltd., Robert Murphy Architect Inc, Royal Lepage Estate Realty, Silly Goose Kids, Spiros & Sons Automotive, The Artisans, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, The Richards Group, The Toronto Popcorn Company, Toronto Police 55 Division CPLC, Valu Mart, Verbatim, Wafa Masri & Jalila Freve Real Estate
CAN CAMPAIGNERS
Alma Florists, AMS Pizza & Wings, Ava's Appletree, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Bomb Fitness, Cobalt Gallery and Clay Studio, Flight Centre, Gentle Touch Dry Cleaners, Great Escape Book Store, Hands and Stone SPA, Hooper's Pharmacy, Kingston Road Flower Market, Nutty Chocolatier, Pegasus, Peoples Drug Mart, Planet Dog, RBC, Sandy's Cuisine & Café, Sarah's Dry Cleaners, Savoury Grounds, Smiley's Family Restaurant, Sun's Milk, The Dog Market
ADOPT A FAMILY SPONSORS
67 Solutions Inc, Adam Beck Public School, Allard-Seaborn Family, Allie Dodds & Family, Altus Group-Corporate-Cost-Tax-Data Solutions-RVA-Software, Angelo Mariano, Bald Family, Beaches Montessori School, Bell Temple LLP, BMO-Change Management & Process Design, Bob & Maureen Carreau, Butler Family, Canadian Payroll Association, CBC, CBRE, Chamberlain Family, Christ Church Toronto, CI Financial Private Client, CI Investments(PS), Clare Valin, Classic Fire, CMLS Financial Ltd, Daly Sisters, DARK, DDB Canada, First National Financial LP, Fjord, Grahlman Family, Great West Life/Canada Life, Joe Fresh Golden Mile, Kane Carling, Kayla Young & Malia Omar, Kellner Court Group, Kelly Firanski, Kelsey-Kirsten-Kaitlin-Allison-Avery, Lisa Gray, Little Trinity Church-East Cluster, Madill Family, Madison-Hannah, Marathon Mortgage Company, McNeil Family, Minor Atom Scarborough Young Bruins, Mock-Chambers-Sora-Harrington-Boyd-Wilson Families, Olivia Ber, People Corporation, Pippins Tea Company, Pizzaville, PostBeyond, Provincial Liberal Party, RBC, RBC Enterprise Strategic Client Group, RBC Markham FP Team, Remarkable Bean, Richards Group, Rotman School of Management – CAO Office, Royal Bank of Canada, Saskia Van Viegan, Sharon Whyte, Shazia Hassam, Slalom Consulting, Steeghs-Carreau Family, Sutton Family, Sysco Canada, Tarzia Family, Ted Reeve Thunder Peewee AA Hockey Team, Tidal Cross Fit, Toques Women’s Hockey Team, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Unwin Family, Value Builder System, Your Neighbourhood Dentist
ADOPT A SENIOR SPONSORS
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Americas, Angelo Mariano, Ann-Marie Rasiawan, Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, Canadian Payroll Association, Carol Wilson, CBC, CBRE, CGI, CI Financial Private Client, CI Investments(PS), DAS Legal Protection Inc, Fjord, Hodge Lane Community, Katherine Janicki, Katie Fullerton, Kelly Firanski, Kirstin Galbraith, Ladies of Literature, Michael Garron Hospital-Interprofessional Practice, Ontario Securities Commission-CRR Team 2, Marathon Mortgage Company, Mock-Chambers-Sora-Wilson-Boyd Families, People Corporation, Pippins Tea Company, Pizzaville, PPI, St. Saviours Anglican Church, Tidal CrossFit, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Vanessa & Diana Prata, Zubacs Family
REFERRING AGENTS
Adam Beck Public School - Lola Scenna, Albanian Church Toronto - Pastor Mullisi, Alternatives Toronto - Amy Connolly, Anishnawbe Health Toronto - Alexandra Hancock, Ashdale Pharmacy - Michelle Loftus, Balmy Beach Community School, Beach Interfaith Outreach - David Breech, Beaches Alternative School - Tessa Abdull, Beaches Family Practice And Walk-In - Dr. Derek DeSa, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Bowmore PS - Stephen Parsons, CAMH c/o Metropolitan United - Barb Trudell, Care & Health Pharmacy – Sid, CBI Health Centre - Sharon Chan, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto - Jordyn Letofsky, Christian Horizons - Karen Williams, City of Toronto Social Services - Sophie Brown, City of Toronto Homeless Initiatives - Katie Keating, Community Angels Toronto - Cindy Monk Fuller, Community Living Toronto - Jeff Cook, Compass - Brittany Goetz, COTA - Ada & Sarah, Coxwell Pharmacy - Mina Iskander, Danforth Drug Mart - Ahmed El Babh, Danforth Main Pharmacy - Lourice Iskander, Danforth Medical Centre - Dr. N. Curria, Danforth Medical Pharmacy - Mohidur Shameen, Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care - Speros Dorovenis, Dr. Buckridan, Dr. Ciccarelli, Dr. De Veber, Dr. Isenberg, Dr. Jaffer, Dr. Jose, Dr. Lee, Dr. Mark, Dr. Miller, Dr. Nastis, Dr. Papadopoulos, Dr. Ramprasad, Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Shamim, Dr. Trambakoulos, Dr. Weatherhead, Dr. Yanofsky, Earl Haig PS - Louise Pokorny-Arseneau, East End Community Health Centre Jackie Carruthers, East Toronto Social Services - Jill Payne, Eastdale Collegiate - Ruth Burden, Ecuhome Corporation - Rhonda Davis, Employment & Social Services - Tammy Archer, Esperance - Ratha Vettivel, Forward Baptist Church - Pastor Aaron Woodhouse, Gledhill Junior Public School - Justin Wolfreys, Glen Rhodes Food Bank - Ruth Woodley, Glen Stewart Tenant Association - Maureen Clohessy, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes - Tasia Sourasis, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes - Adebayo Bililais, Grace Pascoe Care Centre – Kathy, Grant A.M.E Church, Henley Gardens IDA - Zahir Visran, Hope & Me - Debra Fine, Kimberley Public School - Natalie Bengert, L & A Pharmacy - Larry Wong, LOFT Community ServiceBrianna Franco, Macaulay Child Development Centre - Stephanie Moynagh, Main & Gerrard Physiotherapy - Hadi Nemati, Main Drug Mart – Sarun, Main Gerrard Co-op - Marisa Edwards, Main St. Veterinary Clinic - Karen Joyce, MainStay Housing, Massey Centre for Women - Shreya Sawhney, Medimost Pharmacy – Saba, Mission Canada, Rev Earnest Tupe, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment - Sarah Belisle, Moss Park Pharmacy - David Chan, Native Child & Family Services Susan Da Costa, Native Womens Resource Centre - Ashley Kagige, Neighbourhood Link Homes - Rob Hewitt, New Era Pharmacy, New Frontiers Aboriginal Corp - Nola Taylor, Oakridge Jr. PS - Susan Middleton, Oasis Addictions Recovery Society - Erica Caines, Procare IDA Pharmacy, Regent Heights PS - Heather Cairns, Riverdale Housing Action Group - Kirsten Davey, Roden PS - Chris O'Shaughnessy, South East Toronto FHT - Dr. Kucharski, South Riverdale CHC - Shannon Fedoruk, South Riverdale Community Centre - Peter Tsang, Spectrum Healthcare - Cherry Malinay, St. Josephs Health Centre - Tanya Wang, St. Jude Community Homes - Naema Dag-Ellams, St. Saviour's - Shelley McVea, The Neighbourhood Group, The Surrey Place - Cindy Shoot, Toronto Community Housing - Patricia Callus, Toronto Police Service - Joel Main, Vibrant Healthcare Alliance - Constantine Iliopoulos, Woodgreen Community Services, Woods Drugstore Pharmacy – Sarah, Youth Unlimited - Robert Gin, Yurt Management - Chris Papadatos
HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATS
144TH Toronto Brownies, Art of Cheese, Beach Citizen on the Year, Beach Metro News, Beaches Lions Club, Beaches Mental Wellness Group, Beaches Montessori School, Community Centre 55, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Gary Crawford, De Santos Martial Arts, Diane Maitland, Dragonz Martial Arts, East End Details Inc., Fallingbrook Wellness, Guardians of the Children Toronto, Go Freddie Go, Grace Homes Remax, Jaimco, Malvern Collegiate, Master Kang Martial Arts, MP Nathanial Erskine-Smith, MPP Rima Berns McGowan, Navy League Cadet Corps Ark Royal, Neighbourhood Group, Pegasus Community Project, Provincial Liberal Association, Royal LePage Estate Realty, Ryan Russell Memorial Pipe Band, Scarboro Music, Signals Band, Skyzone, St. John Catholic School, The Big Carrot, The Space, Thomas Neil, Torrent Productions, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police Services, Variety Village
HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE VOLUNTEERS
Cori Endrody, Dave Polling, Fiona Duckett, Heather Werry, Hillary Adams, Jack Kempton, Jo Bradley, John Workman, Katie Anderson, Kevin Klein, Leanne Rapley, Leigh Balgopal, Mary Opper, Matthew Burslem, Nancy, Pam Anderson, Prendoka, Vinay, Robert Bernard-Wort, Shelagh Tarleton, Susan Blue and Carol Wilson
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Hillary Adams, Leigh Balgopal, Brad Bradford, Fiona Duckett, Leanne Rapley, Carole Stimmell, Carol Wilson
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 STAFF:
Sarah Allen, Earl Anderson, Debbie Boyd, Cameron Boyle, Jenni Commanda, Tyren Dowding, Chris Drysdale, Evonne Hossack, Jade Maitland, Kendall Mar, Pat McSweeney, Mark Rice, Thelma Tan, Debbie Visconti, Deon Williams and Community Centre 55’s Children’s Licensed Programmes
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Community Calendar proudly presented by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford FEB. 8: Messy Church Event at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. Topic is Love. This exciting, interactive program, involving games, crafts, story, song and supper, is open to the community for kids 6-12 & parents. Please preregister: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com FEB. 8: East Toronto Lunar New Year Community Fair at Gerrard Square, 1000 Gerrard St. E., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live entertainment, community booths, lion dance, and music. FEB. 8: Mind-Full Mandelas at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 6-8 p.m. Exploring the year of 2020 from a perspective of balance and joy. Create paintings on CD’s using a subtractive technique to create our visions for 2020. Facilitator: Connie Tong, artist. This event is for young adults 21-35 years of age. Donations welcome. FEB. 9: Mindfulness Drop-In Sundays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8 a.m. A one-hour mindfulness meditation led by Christine McMulkin, followed by light refreshments. All are welcome. No registration required. Donations gratefully received. This community event is a collaboration between Beach United Church and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com FEB. 9: Rezonance Baroque Ensemble presents ‘Flights of Fancy’ at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave., 2 p.m. Tickets: $25, $15 students, available at the door (cash only), $20 in advance online, children under 12 free with paying adult. Tickets and info: www.rezonanceensemble.com/concerts FEB. 9: Sunday Funday at RCL Branch 11, Main Floor, 9 Dawes Rd., 12 noon-7 p.m. Entertainers The Peppershakers 2-6 p.m. Food served at 4 p.m. Pasta/meatballs & sauce, garlic bread, salad & dessert $10 p/p food tickets sold at the Clubroom Bar – no cost for admission, non-members and all are welcome. Early Valentines dance first 60 ladies in the door get a flower – half your meal ticket entitles you to a chance in a draw for a prize. Info: 416-699-1353 FEB. 11: Movie screening ‘Road to Mercy’ at the Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., Hosted by Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, and joined by expert Maureen Taylor for a Q&A about assisted dying. Info: 416-467-0860 FEB. 13: Soup Tasting Competition at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. Sample and choose your favourite soup! Winner gets possession of the Silver Ladle for one year. $5/person. Proceeds to CC55’s programs. Info: 416-691-1113 FEB. 15: Soundwave Cafe at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Indie Folk music performed in a relaxed cafe atmosphere, with complimentary coffee and tea. Featuring guest artists Avery Florence, vocals and guitar, with Emilie Gelinas-Noble, viola. Donations are appreciated at this event. FEB. 16: The Leslieville Flea at The Distillery District Fermenting Cellar, 28 Distillery Lane, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Say hello to 50+ vendors selling vintage, salvaged, upcycled goods, furniture, antiques, collectibles and work from select artisans. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com FEB. 18: Dreamcircle – Communal Dream Interpretation at Farmacia Health Bar, 2096 Queen St. E., 7-9 p.m. Facilitated by Danielle Francesca Lobo, Death Doula Consultant. $20. Registration: www.healingboat.com FEB. 18: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Dena Bain Taylor “100 Years at the Beach: A History of the Beach Hebrew Institute 1919-2019” at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave., 7-8:15 p.m. Free admission. All welcome. Limited seating. Info: www.tbeths.com FEB. 19: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation by Toronto Master Gardener, Maureen Hulbert “Fabulous Canadian Flora from Coast to Coast” at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. FEB. 20: Community Centre 55 presents The Retro Ramblers at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This special seniors’ event features live music, lunch and prizes. $10 includes lunch (payment due by Feb. 14). Tickets & info: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com FEB. 22: Toronto Beaches Children’s and Youth Chorus and the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. Varied music ranging from simple folk songs to music spanning the globe. Tickets/info: info@tbcyc.com or 416-698-9864 FEB. 22: Acoustic Harvest presents David Newland’s ‘Northwest Passage in Story and Song’ at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca FEB. 22: Fairmount Park Ice Masters Winterfest at
Fairmount Park, 2-5 p.m. (weather permitting). Skating, snow sledding, live music, food and fun. FEB. 23 & MARCH 1: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3. New members welcome! Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 24: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-12 noon. Speaker: Julian Rawlins, Osteoporosis Canada. Topic: “Falls Prevention Strategies” and Updates on the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. FEB. 25: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden & Kingston Rd.), 5-6:30 p.m. Adults $8, children $4, family rate. “Laying on of Ashes” Service at 7 p.m. Accessible. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca FEB. 25: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Av. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for a delicious pancake supper with sausages, beverages and dessert, hosted by the Scouts 35/37 Scouting Group. Adults $7; Children (12 and under) $4; Families $20. Tickets available at the door. Wheelchair accessible; lots of parking. Info: 416-691-4650, www.stjohnsnorway.com MARCH 1: Leonard Cohen – A Celebration of his Music at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, 3 p.m., with Dr. Mike Daley (guitar, voice) and his wife Jill (piano, violin, voice). Advance tickets $20 available at the church office and Eventbrite. Tickets at door $25. MARCH 7: The Knitting Pilgrim – Stitched Glass at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8 p.m. A one-act play by Canadian artist and actor Kirk Dunn. Tickets $20. All proceeds to Community Centre 55. Tickets and info: vickytsorlinis@rogers.com MARCH 11: Seniors Active Living & Lifestyles Fair at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Workshops, active demonstrations, health clinic, healthy snacks and over 25 health-related exhibitors featuring unique services and products. Free. Hosted by Community Centre 55. Info: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS Group at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1-2:30 p.m. Hot swingin’ jazz you can dance to! No cover charge, snacks and bar available. Non-members and groups welcome. Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 THURSDAYS: DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS Group at Neighbourhood Link, 3036 Danforth Ave. (at Vic Pk), 6-7 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., until May 15. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.). No lunch Feb. 17 •Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.). Co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.). No lunch April 1, 8, and 15 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION – Beginning Guided Meditations at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., Mondays, Feb. 3-April 27, 7-8 p.m. (no class Feb. 17, March 2 and April 13). With Kim Dunlop and Friends. By donation. All welcome. Info: www.kruc.ca DIALECTICAL LIVING •Intro to DBT for People with Challenges with Emotion Regulation. 12-wk pro-
gram, Thursdays starting Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. •Feb. 15: Drop-in Support for people who struggle with emotion regulation at Akasha Studio, 351 Danforth Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $10. Info: www.dialecticalliving.ca TORONTO EAST END CLIMATE COLLECTIVE. Concerned about climate change? Join with others in East Toronto as we reflect, listen, learn, sing and support one another in taking action to address the challenge of climate change over a bowl of hearty vegetarian soup. Every Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/2410073949260321/ NEIGHBOURHOOD GALLERY NORTH presents Christine Luna Hansen: Prints & Other Works at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd., Mon/Wed/Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat/Sun 9:30 a.m.-noon, or by appointment. Show runs to March 8. All welcome. Info: 416-686-6809, office@nuuc.ca, www.nuuc.ca LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 5 – Yesterday (2019); Feb. 12 – Marjorie Morningstar (1958) •Feb. 18: Making Tax Your Hero, 2-3 p.m. Presented by CPA Canada. Info: 416-393-7703 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Film Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 27 – Harriet •Feb. 5: Knit & Lit, 6:30-8 p.m. •Feb. 19: How to File a Simple Tax Return with Canada Revenue Agency, 6:30-8 p.m., presented by the CRA. Info: 416-393-7783 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 13: Making Tax Your Hero, 6-7 p.m., presented by CPA Canada. Info: 416-393-7717 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Feb. 19: Making Cents of Monday – Budgeting 101, 6:30 p.m., presented by Credit Counselling Society. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.). All are welcome. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with children’s church. Prayer walk around the neighbourhood each Wednesday at 2 p.m. See Facebook for starting point each week. Info: 416-699-6512, www. stsaviours.ca, www.facebook.com/churchwithreddoor/ ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m.; Christian Meditation, 7:30 p.m. •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome. Working together to nurture inclusive communities! •Regular Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. February Worship Series: Who is my neighbour? Feb. 9: Guest speaker: Beth Baskin, Program Coordinator, Social Analysis and Congregational Engagement, United Church of Canada. Feb 23: Guest speaker: Rev. Dr. Anne Simmonds (chaplain/spiritual care) •Knitting Group: Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Knitters and crocheters of all levels welcome. Donations of yarn welcome. Info: www.beachunitedchurch. com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 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 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Easy access from the TTC. A welcoming service involving everyone with beautiful music. Sunday school and Nursery room are provided. The services are relevant to contemporary issues with a focus on caring for all of God’s people and the earth. Fellowship to follow at our FB Café. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com
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n a rainy Friday night, Doug Browne wrapped up 43 years of playing Balmy Beach Club Hockey (BBCH) on the very rink he first learned to skate on. Browne, 63, played his final game for the club on Jan. 24 at the outdoor rink in Kew Gardens. He was the longest continuous member of the club’s hockey program, having first started playing with BBCH in 1976 at the age of 20. His final game was a special night featuring a ceremonial face-off, an in-game interview, the game puck and the wellwishes of generations of Balmy Beach Club hockey players and fans. “I would like to thank everyone I had a chance to play with,” Browne told Beach Metro News. “Coaches, managers, trainers, refs, Zamboni drivers, pro shops, photographers, snack bars, bartenders, physiotherapists, and my family, of course, I love you all. A special thanks to my friend James Dann who made my last game at Kew special. I
will always remember it.” BBCH has held an outdoor game called the Winter Classic in honour of former player John ‘Jocko’ Thompson for the past eight years at Kew Gardens, and Browne felt that would be the right moment to end his hockey playing days with the club given it was the rink he learned to skate on as a five year old. “I first skated at Kew in 1961,” he said. “The rink was packed on weekends with skaters of all ages. There was snow, lots of it, on the ice. It was a two-storey building back then where we changed our skates, and classic skating music was playing.” Browne grew up in the Beach, attending local schools Williamson Road, Glen Ames and Malvern C.I. Kew Gardens was part of his life as a youngster, and he took part in many sports and activities there. “I grew up at Kew, winter and summer,” he said. “I was either skating or running there. To play my last game there is very special to me. It is home.” Traditionally, BBCH’s Winter Classic features four games with the first one being for players over 50 who join in together
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Doug Browne started playing Balmy Beach Club hockey in 1976 at the age of 20, and has played for the last 43 seasons. He skated in his last game with the club on Friday, Jan. 24 at the outdoor Winter Classic at Kew Gardens.
to form two sides from the club’s six The Greens, The Blacks, The Golds, The Blues and The Reds. Browne pla Legends Game on Jan. 24 for his fina The game opened with a ceremon by Beaches-East York Councillor Br which Browne faced off against fello eran Kenny Grieve (who has been pl with the club for 41 years). Play by p was provided by James Dann, who a Browne on the bench for fans and fe hear. In May of last year, Browne retir Fire Services after a 35-year career He first joined the North York Fire 1984, and served his final 10 years a Beach Fire Station 227 on Queen Str He said hockey also played a role ing career, where he played in the league for 35 years. “I was welcomed with open arms North York Fire Department when “They take hockey very seriously a ment had good hockey teams wit players. To win the championship w an honour to play for the departmen firefighter.” Sports have always played a big life. Along with hockey he also played ball and raced canoes with the Balm Club. He played for the Beaches Lac won the North East championship in With the canoe club he qualified f championships in Winnipeg in 1972. Given his athletic skills and conn club, it was no surprise BBCH picke
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age of 20. When Browne first started playing hockey with the club there were only four teams, The Greens, The Blues, The Reds and The Whites. Games were and still are usually played at Ted Reeve Arena, and Browne was a member of The Greens team for 27 years. “We won the cup many times and had good teams always,” he said. Browne won the club scoring title in a number of seasons, and remembered some of the many players he skated with over the decades. “I had some great teammates like Paul Babich, Cy Crocker, goalie Avro Reiart,” he said. “Other ‘greats’ were the Golden God, Shack, Mully, Prosser, God, Bobby Dobby, Bakes, Fully. I had other great friends from childhood on some of the other teams like Ronnie Wright, Alex Kinninmont, the Grieve boys and more.” Browne said that along with the hockey, the social aspect of being a member of BBCH was what made it really special. “The Greens were famous for having a great dressing room. After the game it was a two-hour social until we shifted down to The Grover Exchange (now The Grover Pub on Kingston Road) for the duration of a Friday night.” Browne played with The Greens until 2005, and then became a member of The Blacks team. “The 2005/6 season I was playing for The Blacks,” he said. “It wasn’t quite like Gretzky leaving Edmonton, but I did have mixed emotions. I am now playing with some other kids I grew up with, Ron Blackmore, J.P. File, Duncan Hammond, Dave Norris and Bretzky to name a few. Another good hockey team with a great dressing room.” As he got older, Browne also became involved with the Balmy Beach Old Boys, which was for players
over the age of 35 and run by Paul Babich along with Jake and Red Lipsett. Balmy Beach Old Boys teams travel to oldtimers tournaments and take hockey tours around the world. “I spent 10 fantastic seasons with them. I had the pleasure of playing hockey in Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, and the Czech Republic with side trips to Spain, Morocco and Holland,” said Browne. “I can’t thank those guys enough for all the life experience I got from those trips.” In 1992, Browne took part in a hockey Tour of England although that was not with the Balmy Beach Club. Looking back, Browne said his hockey career from a kid in the Ted Reeve Hockey Association to BBCH, the fire department and tours of the world have been a pleasure and a gift. “After 55 years of playing organized hockey, I have seen some amazing places and met some great people,” he said. “Everywhere I go, I run into someone usually from the hockey family. So from the snotty nosed kid whose feet were nearing frostbite at Kew Gardens as an eight year old and not wanting to get off the ice to the 63 year old playing his final game at Kew Gardens, a big part of me did not want to get off the ice. But it is time…” Browne’s connection to hockey will never be far away, though, as he will still be out at hockey rinks enjoying watching his teenage daughters Nici and Aimee play with the Scarborough Sharks Under-18 AA team. “It gives me great pleasure to walk into a hockey rink and see my girls playing with a few tricks I have taught them. I’m glad that they really enjoy playing the game.”
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Photo above, players from both teams gather in advance of the Winter Classic Legends Game for Balmy Beach Club Hockey players over age 50 at Kew Gardens. The Jan. 24 game marked the final one for the club’s longest serving hockey player, Doug Browne, who skated for 43 straight years with BBCH. Photo at left, Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford was on hand for the opening face-off between Browne, left, and Kenny Grieve (who has been playing for 41 years with BBCH). PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON
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East Toronto groups are doing their part to fight climate change Toronto East End Climate Collective and the Climate Crisis Coffee Klatch.
Katie Fullerton is an environmental communicator k_fullerton@sympatico.ca
I FEEL it and I bet you feel it too. Things have changed, and the tipping point in relation to the climate crisis is poking us all to do more to support our planet. There have been some positive moves from formidable advocates such as Greta Thunberg and the students participating in the Fridays for Future, but there have also been devastating events such as the Australian Bush Fires. Right now many residents are feeling anxious, frustrated and angry at the slow progress of the changes needed to reverse the devastation. There is belief that too many political parties and major companies are simply doing window dressing rather than tackling the causes of climate change. As a result many residents are looking for new ways to collaborate and coordinate on approaches, issues and projects that will make a difference. Some who are not sure what to do are asking for help in doing their part. There are some great community groups in the East End who are doing what they can to work on the climate crisis. From setting up supportive and collaborative meetings, to doing sustainability initiatives, to enhancing biodiversity, to awareness building – these groups are all doing their part to create change. Over the next while I will be highlighting what each of these various groups are doing. And remember that each of these groups welcomes new members. For this first report I am looking at two groups that started up this past fall – the
Toronto East End Climate Collective (TEECC) The Toronto East End Climate Collective is a group of like minded East End residents who are concerned about the climate crisis and meet weekly. The goal of these weekly meetings is as per Michael Polanyi, a leading resident member, “to provide a supportive space for East End residents to connect, share, learn and plan action to address the climate crisis…” These Friday meetings were started in September by Beaches-East York MPP Rima Burns McGown who was inspired by the Fridays For Future student movement and invited neighbourhood residents to join her for Friday night sharing sessions. Through the support of Michael and Susanne Maziarz, the Music Director for the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, these gatherings have continued on Friday nights on an ongoing basis. There are more than 165 Facebook members and attendance weekly varies with around 25 to 40 people per session. Polanyi, who works with the Toronto Environmental Alliance, outlined the issues of discussion and work for the group. These include “a just transition to zero-carbon, solidarity with Indigenous people, ending fossil fuel subsidies and the construction of new pipelines, reducing single use plastics, improved public transit, low emission buildings, affordable housing” and more. Information and learning is expanded through speakers. Recently, Toronto-Danforth MP Julie Dabrusin and
Adrianna Couto, of Beaches Reduces, attended the sessions. There are also workshops such as the upcoming Awakening the Dreamer symposium on Feb 2. For more info on this symposium, please visit www.facebook.com/ events/233891920936576/ Meetings are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Neighbourhood Unitarian Church, 79 Hiawatha Rd. There is always hearty vegan soup to share. For more information please go to the Toronto East End Climate Collective Facebook site at www.facebook.com/ groups/2410073949260321 Climate Crisis Coffee Klatch Many of the members of TEECC are involved in additional groups and projects in the area. One of those members is Katya Nosko, who runs the Climate Crisis Coffee Klatch. Katya, a long time environmentalist, has found herself struggling to keep positive especially with the ongoing onslaught of devastating environmental news around the world – from destructive weather events to the loss of habitat and species. Katya recognized that while many such as herself are actively working on solutions, they are at the same time grieving the losses and worrying about the future. In order to provide support and build resilience for those experiencing feelings of concern and futility, Katya started the Climate Crisis Coffee Klatches in November. These get togethers provide a safe place to “share ideas, exchange feelings of loss, and to booster resilience and a feeling of purpose.” There are, for example, parents in the group who are
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looking for ways to be good stewards and advocates for the climate crisis while trying not to scare their children. The meetings are the third Wednesday of every month. Topics depend on input from attendees. For more information on the Coffee Klatches, please contact Katya at greatescape.bookstore@gmail.com Also, please note the City of Toronto Community Climate Action Website deadline date of Feb. 5. The City of Toronto is encouraging residents to be more involved in community-based climate action – and is creating a climate action website. This will include an interactive map and searchable list of local green groups. If you would like to be included please fill in the form at https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt. com/?e=186300&h=8C002404 D1687B8&l=en In future articles I will be reporting on green groups and projects across the East End. These include groups such as the Green Neighbours Network, GNN Ward 24, Treemobile, Beaches and Kingston Road Reduces, Guildwood Pollinators and many more. Please send me an email if you would like to be included. I can be reached at k_fullerton@sympatico.ca
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Mark Fewer and orchestra to perform The Four Seasons at upcoming concert By Amanda Gibb
JUNO AWARD-WINNING violinist Mark Fewer and his orchestra will be performing locally this month as part of the Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Fewer will be performing on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. “I think the program is meant to be, at least in some ways, celebratory of the planet,” said Fewer. Fewer and his orchestra will be performing two renditions of The Four Seasons, blending Vivaldi’s version and Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. “For example, we’re going to play Spring from The Four Seasons of Vivaldi, and then we will follow that with Autumn from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. We’ll keep going through each season that way, by pairing it with its hemisphere opposite,” he
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Violinist Mark Fewer and orchestra will peform The Four Seasons as part of the Kingston Road Village Concert Series on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 9. said. Fewer, also a professor at the University of Toronto, said that his accompanying orchestra will be composed of nine or 10 people, including two of his students. “It gave an opportunity for some of my students to be able to play and work with established professionals here in town, and it’s going to be a fun show,” he said. Although Fewer will be
playing classical music at this concert, he said that his favourite music is hopefully whatever he is playing in the moment. “I play an awful lot of classical of course, but also a fair amount of jazz these days. That’s something that seems to continue to grow in my career,” he said. Fewer said that there’s a wide berth to what he could play depending on the ven-
Toronto Beaches Children’s Youth Chorus concert slated for Feb. 22 By Amanda Da Silva
THE TORONTO Beaches Children’s and Youth Chorus (TBCYC) will be performing in concert with the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) on Saturday, Feb. 22. The concert will take place at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., at 7 p.m. The youth choir will be singing a variety of music ranging from folk songs to music that spans the globe. The TBCYC was founded in 2006 by Bronwen Low and has more than 170 youth members from East Toronto. Some of the choir’s past productions include Shrek Jr., James and the Giant Peach, Fame, Grease, The Wizard of Oz, H.M.S. Pinafore, Alice in Wonderland, Robin Hood, Oliver and Into the Woods. They have also performed
at Toronto City Hall Christmas concerts, the Distillery District’s Christmas Market, a joint concert with Cathedral Bluffs Orchestra and participated in tje TrypTych Concert Opera as members of the chorus for a production of Hansel and Gretel. The choir’s upcoming events include singing with the Choeur des enfants de Montreal at the 2020 Earth Hour Concert in March, the GTA Junior and Senior Trebel Festivals during March and April as well as performing Anne of Green Gables and Hagbane’s Doom at the Berkeley Street Theatre in April and May. The TBCYC is excited to be singing locally with the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir this month at Kingston Road United. The TWMVC was founded in 1995 by Gwyn Roberts. While there are members who are of Welsh heritage,
ue, but that the lines of musical genres are increasingly blurring. “We’re starting to live in what I consider to be a great time for music, where we are not necessarily classifying the titles behind genres as much as we used to. There’s a lot of potential moving forward in all the great collaborations we’re seeing happen in the music world right now,” he said. Fewer said that performing and playing the violin is a huge part of his life. “I’m very blessed to have had the opportunities I’ve had. It’s brought me around the world several times over and continues to do that,” he said. “It opens up the door of meeting new people, and I have an increasingly enriched life through performing,” said Fewer. Tickets for the Kingston Road Village Concert Series performance on Feb. 9 can be purchased online for $25 at www.markfewer.eventbrite. com To learn more about Mark Fewer, please visit www.markfewer.com
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the choir is made up of singers from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. They sing a blend of traditional Welsh music and contemporary music to appeal to a broad audience. The TWMVC has released a new CD, Yma o Hyd, which includes pieces performed at their most recent concerts. There are also two solo piano pieces performed by accompanist Matthew Coons. The TWMVC is always welcoming new members. They invite anyone who is interested to come down to their weekly Wednesday rehearsals at Dewi Sant Welsh United Church, 33 Melroes Ave., at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information on the upcoming Feb. 22 concert, email the Toronto Beaches Children’s and Youth Choir at info@tbcyc. com or call 416-698-9864. For more info on the chorus, visit www.tbcyc.com
March 1, at 3 p.m. at Beach United Church. Dr. Mike Daley and his wife Jill will present the concert featuring such classics as Suzanne, Bird on The Wire, Dance Me To The End of Love, Hallelujah and more. Beach United Church is at 140 Wineva Ave. Tickets are $20. To order go to www. eventbrite.ca/e/leonard-cohen-a-celebration-of-his-music-tickets-90980086889
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as it saw the Young Bruins face off against their crosstown rivals the Scarborough Ice Raiders in the championship game. It is believed to be the first time in the Silver Stick’s 51-year history that two teams from the same town met in the title game. In the championship game, the Young Bruins beat the Ice Raiders 1-0. Young Bruins captain Colton Byck scored the game’s only goal with just over three minutes remaining in the third period. Byck was named a tourney all-star and also won the Silver Stick’s first-ever Kathy Graham Memorial Award for being the leading scorer
throughout the tournament. Continuing with the honours for Scarborough, defenceman Tyler Flach from the Ice Raiders also made the Silver Stick tournament all-star team. To participate in the International Silver Stick Finals, teams must win a regional tournament first. The home rink for the Young Bruins is Scarborough Arena Gardens at Birchmount and Kingston roads. Last year, the team won the GTHL Minor Atom AA City Championships in a hard-fought series against the Mississauga Jets. The Young Bruins are looking
forward to this year’s playoffs which begin in early February. Members of the Scarborough Young Bruins Atom AA team are Ryder Harris, Riley Fedorchuk, Nolan Boyd, Aiden Crookston, Colton Byck, Eddie Lombardi, Jalel Bieber, Charlie Shuttleworth, Stoli Tsikos, Maxime Carrier-Kerr, Josh Taylor, Ben Tanouye, Tyrone Taylor, Alistair Watson and Charlie Appt. Coaches are Brandon Turner and Adam Place. Assistant coaches are Tim Halloran and James Byck. Manager is Shannon Crookston and trainer is Christie Allaire.
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ALL IT takes is one song to bring back a thousand memories. The songs which make up the soundtrack of our lives often come from our teenage years and our twenties. This is the time when everything is new and meaningful. Later, life becomes a bit of a blur. One of the songs on the “soundtrack of my life” is by a British folk/rock group called Lindisfarne, Lady Eleanor. Then all at once I heard some music playing in my bones The same old song I’d heard for years, reminding me of home. Little did I know when I was listening to this song as a teenager in my darkened bedroom, that I would move halfway around the world to Canada and those lyrics would take on a whole different meaning. Music not only connects us to our past,
it tells the stories of our lives and connects us to one another. That is why music is such an important part of the ministry at Beach United Church. When you step through the doors on a Saturday afternoon you might hear jazz or indie folk or the majestic sound of the organ. On a Sunday we sing the story of our Christian faith. Music provides the cues of rhythm and rhyme which helps us to remember; to unlock information and feelings which are held in the murky depths of our brains. Losing our memory is traumatic because the link that connects us one to another and to our past becomes tenuous. Music can help bring back some of those special moments we thought were lost. Why is that? A large part of memory is held in the unconscious mind, the implicit memory system. We normally only consider our “explicit mem-
ory” which is the deliberate, conscious retrieval of facts and figures, names and places. It is the explicit memory system that is damaged by conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Implicit memory is more durable because it taps into our emotions. This is why there is so much truth in the quote “I will never forget the way you made me feel.” The soundtrack of faith communities such as Beach United Church, includes music from a rich variety of genres which touch our souls. When we pay attention to how people feel when they leave our buildings, this soundtrack will include open hospitality, warm welcome, inclusive compassion, respectful listening. Imagine paying more attention to how people feel when they are with us, rather than what we do – the world would be a very different place. Karen Dale in ministry with Beach United Church
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There are many ways to cook with love Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@ yahoo.ca
COOKING WITH love can take many forms. Of course, we assume being Valentine’s month, that it is romantic love. However, with so many cold, bleak days ahead, I believe there is a great need for cozy, nurturing love. The vision that comes to mind is tea by a roaring fire on a dreary afternoon. The combination of a blazing fire, a hot cup of tea and some good baking is bound to boost the spirits and say “I love you!” As a young teen, my Auntie Joan would often ring up her sister Daphne and ask our family to join theirs for Sunday afternoon tea. My Mother and Aunt’s family are English – afternoon tea was a regular activity. They lived very much in the coun-
try then, north of Bolton in the Albion Hills. My cousins, Timothy and Jeremy were older cousins but young enough to join my sister Susan and I tobogganing on the hills or skating on the pond. After an hour or so of activity, we would go inside, all rosy from the cold to a fire in full blaze. Soon afterwards, my Auntie Joan would wheel in the tea trolley laden with goodies and a huge pot of tea. My Aunt was a baker. She had three huge male appetites which needed feeding at all times. As a result, Thursdays were her baking day – all day-- to put enough away for a week’s worth of lunches, snacks and of course, afternoon teas. The selection was varied: sometimes we toasted crumpets over the open fire then spread them dripping with honey from a neighbouring farm, sometimes a fruit bun, often rock cakes, not my favourite but very Eng-
lish and ideal for dunking – sort of a dry fruit cake. Then there were scones of course with jam and cream or my mother’s chocolate square and another favourite, my Auntie Joan’s oatmeal cookies. They were more like oatmeal shortbread, different from the texture of Canadian oatmeal raisin cookies but melt-in-the-mouth with a nice nutty taste of oatmeal. I can taste them still! In honour of Valentine’s and those happy memories, I have chosen these recipes. Of course, you will have your own favourites and with tea, you can be as innovative as you want. The important ingredient is to produce your own fond memories of tea by the fire on a blustery, Sunday afternoon. Auntie Joan’s Oatmeal Shortbread 1/2 cup (125 mL) soft butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) baking
soda dissolved in 2 tbsp (25 mL) hot water 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 1 cup (250 mL) each, all-purpose flour and quick oats Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in dissolved baking soda and water, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in flour and oats to combine well. Drop by heaped spoonful onto prepared baking sheet and press down with tines of fork. Alternatively, roll dough out between 2 layers of parchment paper to ¼ inch (6 mm) and using cookie cutter cut into heart shapes. Bake about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack. Store in cookie tin for up to a week. For longer storage, may be frozen. Makes about
20 cookies Aunt Daphne’s Chocolate Crunch Like an uncooked brownie, these are rich and decadent with very little effort. If you wish an even more decadent treat, spread with mocha buttercream. For a speedy finish, sprinkle with icing sugar. 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50 mL) sifted cocoa 1 egg, well beaten 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) graham wafer crumbs 1/2 cup (125 mL chopped walnuts 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla Mocha Buttercream (optional) 1/2 cup soft butter 2 cups (500 mL) sifted icing sugar 2 tbsp (25 mL) sifted cocoa 1 – 2 tbsp (25 mL) strong, hot coffee (more
if needed) 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla Pinch of salt Line 8 inch square pan (20 cm) with parchment paper. Set aside. In medium saucepan melt butter and gradually whisk in sugar, sifted cocoa and egg beating all the while. Stir in graham crumbs, walnuts, vanilla and salt. Combine well. Pack mixture evenly into prepared pan. Refrigerate. Once cool, may be sprinkled with icing sugar or spread with mocha buttercream. Makes about 24 fingers. Mocha Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat soft butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in icing sugar, cocoa, coffee, vanilla and salt. Beat until like whipped cream in texture adding more coffee to make the frosting light and creamy. Spread evenly over cooled square. If you want, decorate each piece with a coffee bean.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
PaSSPoRt to the WoRld:
Welcome to Brazil!
Chartering ceremony held for Toronto Beach Rotary Club
Join us as guest speakers share the rich history and traditions of a different country each month. Collect Delmanor passport stamps.
Brazilian Carnival • Tues., Feb. 25th • 3:30 pm Come and join us for the sights and sounds of a Brazilian Carnival! Bright costumes. Dancers swaying to samba music. Stay for dinner and savour a delicious Brazilian barbecue (Churrasco). Please RSVP as space is limited.
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April Cook, President of Toronto Beach Rotary Club, and Ron R. Dick, District Governor for the Rotary Club of Oshawa, were on hand for the Toronto Beach club’s official chartering ceremony on Jan. 23. The celebration was held at the Balmy Beach Club.
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Wine View
Wine, flowers and chocolate are Valentine’s Day staples Jacqueline Corrigan Wine View
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ebruary 14th, Valentine’s Day! The one day where flowers, chocolates and wine are synonymous. While chocolate and wine seem a no brainer, if you are not careful it can lead to some unruly battles. When pairing wine with chocolate, the same rules apply. Think about the flavour, weight, acidity and length in the wine as compared to the chocolate you are matching it to. Dessert wines, like table wines, do vary in their level of light bodied to heavy as well as degrees of sweetness and yes, acidity. Think about the intensity, sweetness and texture of the chocolate. Is it dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate? Dark chocolate, for instance, is lower in sugar and has a slightly bitter edge. If you pair this with a full bodied dry red wine, for my palate this is a clash of the tannin titans! For me, Tawse Winery in Niagara produce a Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine that fits this bill nicely with its beau-
tiful red fruits on the palate, rich, not cloying, refreshing acidity on the finish. Consider too what other characteristics, flavours are at play? Orange, cherry, strawberry, ginger perhaps? Is it served warm or cold? Lighter desserts require a lighter style wine. Jacob’s Creek Moscato from Australia is an example of young wine, off dry, light, fruity wine with a slight petulance and lower in alcohol. A lovely custard fruit tart would be a charming dance card match. A milk chocolate mousse would pair well with our very own Niagara winery Southbrook Farms Framboise. This medium bodied fruit wine with its balance of sweetness, acidity and beautiful raspberry flavours cut through the creamy texture of the mousse. Context is very important! By the by, this is the wine that put Southbrook on the map way back when. Dessert wines also work extremely well with other foods. Tokaji Aszu, from Hungary, is one of my favourite wines. The degree of sweetness is indicated on the label by a number, starting at 3 next to the word “Puttonyos.” The higher the number, 3 through 6, the sweeter the wine.
Tokaji, known as the wine of kings, is also recognized for its acidity and is a welcome match with many types of cheeses. The richer the cheese the sweeter the Aszu should be. A Brie cheese would pair well with a 3 puttonyos while blue cheese such as Stilton, which is strong in flavour, rich and salty would best be suited with a 5 or 6 Puttonyos. Vin Santo from Italy a.k.a. “holy wine” marries well with almond biscotti. Commandaria from Cyprus, historically dates back to the time of the Crusades and the Knights Templar. I love history! As this is the year for going off the beaten path bring on the figs, bitter oranges and blue cheeses! During February, 13th Street Winery in Niagara is chock full of events. Perhaps I will see you there! My favourite song for Valentine’s is For Me Formidable by Charles Aznavour. Here’s to the Spirit of Adventure! Cheers! Jacqueline Corrigan is a Certified Sommelier (graduate George Brown College Sommelier Program); a Member of the International Sommelier Guild; and a graduate WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust Britain)
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Riverdale C.I. receives technology grant from Best Buy Buy Canada. “Our laptops are currently refurbished and we also need parts for our extra-curricular robotics class, like drills and band saws,” said Stagmatiou. “Our programs teach teamwork, entrepreneurship, leadership and motivation.” A third of the funding will also be used for Riverdale’s outreach program, which teaches local middle schools and boys and girls clubs about Lego robotics.
By Alana Rayman
RIVERDALE COLLEGIATE Institute is reaping the benefits of a grant received from Best Buy’s Social Impact Initiative program. The grants of up to $10,000 are awarded to Canadian secondary schools. The program was designed to help schools get funding in areas such as technology, laboratories, special needs areas and math programs. “Best Buy Canada believes that access to technology is a key component to building a student’s confidence and creativity; qualities that open doors to future possibilities,” said Best Buy in a press release. During each submission period schools can apply for one of two different grants.
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Riverdale Collegiate Institute recently received a grant from Best Buy Canada for the school’s technology and robotics programs. General School Tech grants are used to improve and integrate technology in the classrooms, as well as libraries, special needs and literacy programs. STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) School Tech Grants are available for schools looking to add new technology for science, math, engineering and ro-
botics programs. Riverdale robotics teacher Danielle Stagmatiou and her students were elated when they won their STEM School Tech Grant of $9,740. She
had never applied to specific program before, and it was a rigorous process that included an application from her and the principal, followed by an interview with Best
CORRECTION A STORY in the Jan. 21 edition of Beach Metro News requires correction. One of the names of the members The Cube School of Technology’s Team No Signal was not included in the story. Cole is a member of the team. Beach Metro News regrets the error.
Letters to the editor
A Standing Ovation and thanks to Anne Butler-Swan “There is no business like show business” and Anne Butler-Swan brought that to many people in the Beach during the 1990s and early 2000s. She produced Christmas pantomimes through the Beaches Art Centre, taught drama to, and directed shows for, numerous youth at BAC, Balmy Beach School, and at Community Centre 55 before starting Shakespeare in the Park . I had the privilege of creating and coordinating costumes for many of her productions, aiming for her high standards. Anne shared her love of theatre with us all and gave us the chance to expand our horizons. Thanks with a Standing Ovation to Anne . She is missed.
Andra Bradish
Community Centre 55 thanks Share a Christmas supporters Dear Friends of Community Centre 55: On behalf of Hamper, Santa, the Board of Management of Community Centre 55, its staff, the kids and their families, plus a whole herd of volunteers who made a difference in so many lives this Christmas season, we want to thank you all for your compassion. It’s almost impossible for us to find the language needed to appropriately convey our profound gratitude for the kindness you have shown. We deeply appreciate your donation and the true impact of your generosity provided more than 1,420 Christmas Dinners and toys for more than 1,176 children and
teens who needed relief through our Share a Christmas Programme, many of them the “working poor”. We took to the streets on a beautiful day in December to deliver Christmas to our neighbours, who have fallen on hard times. Our volunteers customized each delivery and took to the doors, the fresh ham or turkey, milk, bread, cake, frozen vegetables, carrots, potatoes, apples, canned meats and fish, fruits, sauces, cereals, pasta, vegetables, spreads, candies, nuts and great bags filled with toys. “…it was always said of them, that they knew how to keep Christmas well, if any community alive possessed the knowledge.
May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!” On behalf of Hamper – our reindeer, we remain grateful for your help and we sincerely thank you for your support of Share a Christmas! Wishing you the best,
Evonne Hossack Programme Director Debbie Visconti Executive Director
On The Wild Side
Swings in temperature causing frozen beaks for water fowl Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca
WHAT STRANGE weather we are having. One day it is +5 and the next it’s -15! Does it do this every year, and we just forget? I can’t prove this isn’t just my biased memory, but I honestly don’t remember it changing this dramatically when I was growing up. Well, not only are the people feeling the cold on those negative degree days, but the ducks, swans and geese are definitely feeling it as well. This story happened in 2019 but, with similarly strange weather happening already in 2020, please watch
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Cycles of warmer winter weather followed by deep freezes can be hard on water fowl, including this Canada goose which had a layer of ice frozen over its beak in 2019. out for this happening again. Around this time, last year, Toronto experienced a particularly cold weather snap, with high temperatures barely inching above freezing. Warmer weather a few days earlier had perhaps convinced some birds to
come further north, or delay their flight south, just a little too long. When the cold snap hit, a few birds found their beaks frozen shut, completely encased in ice, and unable to get free. Fortunately for these particular birds, Judy Wilson, a
local resident, saw the first Canada goose with ice on its beak and called me. I went down to the park to check it out and then immediately called the Toronto Wildlife Centre to let them know what was going on. In just the first few minutes I was there I saw five other Canada geese, and one mallard duck, with ice on their beaks. Toronto Wildlife Centre’s head of the rescue staff said they were on their way as quickly as they could. I easily caught the first goose (don’t forget I’ve had training in this), and after placing a towel over the goose’s head, I moved him into Judy’s warm car. Judy, who was helping by holding the goose to add some heat and keep it still, managed to pop off the ice
beak in about 15 minutes. The beak fell off in one piece, (see the photo), and when TWC rescuers arrived they declared the goose healthy and safe to release. They quickly worked at freeing all the other geese they could find and no birds had to be taken back for extra care. The mallard duck really did not want to be caught, but managed to get rid of the ice himself with the added incentive of eating some of the corn I brought. He was pecking at the corn on the ground with enough force, and frustration I’d assume, that his ice beak quickly split in two. The next day I saw fourtrumpeter swans and one tundra swan in similar predicaments. Remembering what the
mallard had done, I placed corn in a heavy plastic bucket near them and they all broke free of their ice muzzles after a few pecks on the hard surface. Is this unusual? If it’s happening here it must be happening elsewhere, but I didn’t have a lot of luck finding other examples online. I did come across an article in China where they were having similar issue with swans, but that was about it. I have no idea why this happened but climate change is definitely a factor. Thank you to all the people who watch out for our wildlife. If not for Judy Wilson, this goose may have had a different outcome. By the way, the goose gave thanks to us for our efforts by pooping on Judy and on my car door.
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PROWAY
Landscapers
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
Green Apple Landscaping
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Award Winning Design & Build
Free Estimates & References Available (12)
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416-288-1499
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KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
• Design and Construction •
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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(22r)
BEACH BUILDS General Outdoor Landscaping
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*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (19/20)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
647 401 7970
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JB Barton Commercial/Residential SNOW REMOVAL 647 679 3282 (22r) THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com (23r)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
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25 years • Free estimates
• Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizing • Fall/Spring clean ups • Snow removal Call today for a free quote Servicing residential and commercial
437-774-6300
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Movers
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• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)
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416-690-1356 (22!)
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
416-690-3890
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(r)
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Power washing, snake drains, Backwater installation. Renovations, warm floors Boilers, Design build.
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& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
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30 years experience in interior trim Custom Cabinet design and construction • Decks and Fences
cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca Peter 416 578 3755 Gibsonpeterk@gmail.com (5)
MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES
No job too small 20+ years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 (2)
BEACHCOMBERS PAINTING
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
Roofing & Aluminum
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
www.laniganscontracting.ca
416-569-2181
(r)
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(22$)
CEJA ELECTRIC
WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
INTERIOR PAINTING
free estimates
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
416-322-7692
warren.garney@yahoo.com
(23r)
Knob & tube • No job too small
647-529-2972 Cell 416-529-5426
690-8533 Lic. #P-15099
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
ELECTRICIAN
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006 Lic: 7006786
416 691-3555
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (2r)
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik (r)
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
TOM DAY
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(3r)
MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
(r)
416-910-8033
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
(1r)
torontoroofingindustries.com (4r)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years
416-824-7901
(r)
416 467 6735
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(22$)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
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Call today for free estimate
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
(23r)
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca
(23r)
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For all your reno needs, no job too small.
416 824-7901
38 Years experience
416 759-8878
classicrestoration@outlook.com (22$.)
WEATHERWISE General Contracting Home Improvements Complete Renovation
Call Billy 416 525 6566
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Winterize with Weatherwise Contracting
416-525-6566
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Jack of all Trades HANDYMAN SERVICES
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416-278-5328
(2)
JUST DRYWALL AND TAPING Sam Capetanu
416 876-4986
(22)
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Call C.J. 647 222 5338
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (2) Free Estimates
Metro lic
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
Eavestrough Cleaning Roof & Trough Repairs
GENERAL CONTRACTING
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Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
(23)
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•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
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FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
KEW BEACH
Kevin 647 282 8375
437-999-1011
(11)
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DRY WALL - LAMINATE FLOORING - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE WATERPROOFING • LICENSED
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* ALL JOBS *
35 YEARS EXP. IN THE BEACHES
• chimneys & foundations • parging & tuck pointing • arches, lintels & sills • door & window rough-ins • foundation waterproofing
Trades SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
(22r)
MASONRY by Daniel
Carpenters by Kevin
Since 1998
Best of Homestars
JOHN CLARKE
(1)
MET# B16348
(3r)
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (22r)
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440 cell 416-605-9510
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
416-662-4450
Marc 416 419 4281
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
(23r)
ar-renovation.com
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www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
416-988-2589
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Renovations
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
416-738-2119
Bury the noise & nuisance in the dead of winter • licensed & insured • HomeStars verified Danielmccaf@gmail.com
PRO A & R RENOVATION
YOUR STUCCO
JDB MASONRY
(3r)
WINTER BRICK RESTORATION
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
(22$)
“Your basement lowering specialists”
SERVICES
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Maximum General Contracting Inc.
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
HEY HANDYMAN
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Metro Lic
Telephone Systems
416-999-2333
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
Cable & Telephone Wiring
416 660 4721
416 694 0906
Big or small we do them all
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
50 years in the Beach
24 hr. - lic# P1624
(22r)
MASTER
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
Lic# B16393
(r)
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
ECRA/ESA#7004508
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
MURPHY
ELECTRIC
Plumbers
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
(r)
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JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
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*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
HARDWOOD
J. BROW ROOFING
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
SILVERBIRCH
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
(19/20)
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LANIGAN’S
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
*WINTER PROMO*
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
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WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING
COXWELL ROOFING
warren.garney@yahoo.com (23r)
ED GODFREY
FOUNDATION
Roofers
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•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
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ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
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www.webuildit.ca
The Cliffside Carpenter
PLUMBING CAMERA INSPECTIONS
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.
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LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Painters
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416-322-7692
2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (1r)
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
416-691-7166
Electricians
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
416-830-8183
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
Restoration Brick • Block • Chimneys Parging • Brick Replacement and more
INTERIOR PAINTING
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE
Mark The Plumber
MASONRY
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Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
“Always on Time and on Budget”
(2r)
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All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
dave@beachhillpainting.com (8r)
CONTACT:
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
Call Bob 416-821-8438
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“You dream it, I build it”
All Season Movers
(4r)
‘As Promised’ Painting
Dianne 416 699 5070
Creating Award Winning Gardens
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (23r)
MASTER PLUMBER
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Steve 647-853-6420
416-467-6059
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PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
SERENITY PAINTING
www.greenapple.ca
416-265-6674
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
Green Apple Landscaping
info@blpm.ca
Cascade Plumbing GTA
PAINTING & DECORATING
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MARIO 416-690-1315
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