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Parties, parade, fireworks planned for Canada Day

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Bells on Danforth celebrates cycling Local riders took part in the Bells on Danforth event recently to help celebrate cycling and to call attention to the need for safe cycling options along Danforth Avenue.

City pumping out ‘pond’ on Woodbine Beach THE CITY of Toronto’s waterfront parks department started pumping operations last week at Woodbine Beach to get rid of the massive amount of water that has formed a huge pond between the Woodbine Bathing Station and Ashbridges Bay Park. The pumping operations which started on Wednesday, June 19, are seeing approximately 2,600 gallons-a-minute of water being pumped out of the pond that developed due to high lake levels, heavy rains and windy conditions earlier this year. James Dann, manager of waterfront parks, told Beach Metro News that the goal is to have the vast majority of the water pumped out in time for the Canada Day fireworks display at

Ashbridges Bay this Monday, July 1, night. However, that all depends on the weather, he said. Heavy rain and high winds will make the task more challenging. A similar situation occurred in 2017 when high water levels in Lake Ontario caused the formation of a pond on the beach by the volleyball courts. That summer also saw severe flooding on Toronto islands which led to closures for a good part of the season. “We will be beyond what the lake levels were in 2017,” said Dann. “Lake Erie is also very high and there’s no offswitch between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario so we know the levels are going to still get higher.” The other reality is that the lake water doesn’t

just blow over the sandbar on the shore into the pond, it also seeps up from below. “The lake is under the sand so the lake water comes up from underneath as well,” said Dann. As of now one pump is working full time to move the water and it seems to be going well so far. “It’s moving a lot of water,” said Dann. “Those pumps are very powerful.” One of the challenges though is to make sure only water, not sand, is being pushed through the pumps. To that end, a cistern or well with concrete piping was being installed (much like a sump pump in a house) which can draw water into the pumps from a deeper pool.

CANADA’S 152ND birthday this Monday, July 1, will be celebrated in style with parties, fireworks displays and a parade all planned. In the Beach, Woodbine Park will be the site for the Q107 Canada Day Picnic which runs from noon until dusk. Admission is free to the event which will feature tribute bands, a beer garden, food vendors and more. The Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes will honour Neil Young, Santana, Radiohead, U2, Foo Fighters, Chicago and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The night will be capped off with the annual Canada Day fireworks display set for Ashbridges Bay beginning at approximately 9:45 p.m. As always, those planning on attending the Ashbridges Bay fireworks are reminded that the event draws huge crowds and its best to stake a viewing spot early. The Canada Day celebrations continue north of Danforth Avenue with the annual East York parade, party and fireworks display in Stan Wadlow Park. Grand Marshals of this year’s East York Canada Day parade will be “Charlie-the-Husky” and Sophia Ballis Cottrell. Charlie, a 10-year-old Siberian Husky of the East York and Beaches community, was stolen from in front of a store on May 14, leaving his owners heartbroken. Two days later Cottrell spotted Charlie and returned him to his owners. Cottrell and Charlie, accompanied by Charlie’s owner Carol Bouley, will have a place of honour in the July 1 East York parade, Continued on Page 25

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PARENTS, TEACHERS, and students of Kimberley Junior Public School bid their beloved crossing guard, Lois Young, goodbye this week. Young has been in service at the crosswalk of Swanwick Avenue and Main Street for more than 15 years, with three commemorative pins awarded from the city, and a lifetime of memories, to show for it. A community celebration was held for her on the morning of Wednesday, June 19. “We’ve been very lucky to have people like Lois around us,” said Lilian Hanson, the principal of Kimberley P.S. She proudly pointed at Young’s pins, many of which she earned over years of

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Lois Young has been the crossing guard at Main and Swanwick for more than 15 years. work in the community, including volunteering with Meals on Wheels. “I’ll miss the people and I’ll miss keeping them safe,” said Young.

“Safety is very important and the mandate for crossing guards shouldn’t only be limited to schools.” Her goodbye party left lots of sad faces with many using

every opportunity they could to thank her. The tenants of nearby special needs community home visited, hoping to give Young a hug and say farewell. One parent talked about how she’s always felt safer with Young around. “Drivers have gotten worse and worse in the age of cellphones,” she said. Proud of her successful career as a crossing guard, Young said she has no plans of slowing down. “I’ll be searching out for some volunteer work. I’m not ready to give up just yet,” she said. The current School Crossing Guard Program is run by Toronto Police Service (TPS) which will come to an end on Aug. 1, after which the City of Toronto officially takes over.

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AS PART of the Toronto Police Service’s (TPS) modernization, responsibility for Toronto’s School Crossing Guard Program will be shifted from police to the City of Toronto’s Transportation Services department. As of Aug. 1, the city will be handing over the program to two private contractors. Last week, Toronto Council approved the contract awards for crossing guards for the 2010-2020 school year. Police are passing on the crossing guard program to the city’s Transportation Services as part of a modernization plan to have officers focused on essential police duties. According to the TPS Action Plan: The Way Forward report, when a school cross-

ing guard is unable to show up for work, a police officer is dispatched to fill in, leading to time away from police duties. In 2015 this resulted in 3,138 hours of officer time away. The plan concludes that the school crossing guard programs should and will be recognized as nonpolicing activities. Under the new system, there is no guarantee that crossing guards who are currently TPS employees will end up back at their current locations, or be hired back by the private companies contracted to now run the program. This move has raised anger and concern locally. A petition is currently circulating demanding that currently employed crossing guards employed by the program are given the option of hold-

ing onto their locations and their jobs. “Crossing guards like Alan Mainguy, who work at the corner of Leslie and Gerrard have been helping residents cross the street safely for many years. Their presence on our street corners are a fundamental part of healthy communities,” the petition reads. Parents who wanted to make sure that crossing guard Mainguy keeps his job at Gerrard Street and Leslie Street gathered on June 17, morning to show their support for him. He has been working the crosswalk at the intersection for the past 13 years, and was named School Crossing Guard of the Year by Toronto police in 2012-2013. “We’ve been privatized by the city,” said Mainguy in a

brief interview. “They have not guaranteed that we will be getting our jobs back.” Local residents are doing everything they can to make sure that he remains their community crossing guard. “God knows how many lives he’s saved by being here,” said parent Cinders McLeod. “If he wasn’t, there would be a tragedy. This is what will happen if we start making cuts to crossing guards.” In a letter to Mayor John Tory, Toronto-Danforth Councillor, Paula Fletcher expressed concern about the shift of the program. “I hope that as a Council we can find a way to ensure crossing guards can return to their current jobs and locations if they continue to meet the requirements,” she wrote.

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Emotions run high at Cliffside meeting on Indigenous healing lodge By Rhythm Sachdeva

A PROPOSED 24-bed healing lodge in southwest Scarborough for Indigenous women on parole or bail, has sparked controversy among area residents. The Thunder Women Healing Lodge Society (TWHLS) held a community meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre to address residents’ concerns. However, the meeting transgressed to an ideological debate about colonized land and race, with a lot of concerns left unanswered. “We almost couldn’t wait to have this meeting tonight to answer the questions because there was such interest through social media,” said Scarborough Southwest Councillor Gary Crawford, who was one of the speakers present. “I really feel that we needed this dialogue here tonight.” Crawford’s Facebook page was met a lot of resistance when he announced the plan for the lodge a month ago. “Misinformation was the real issue. A fact sheet should clear up a lot of residents’ concerns,” he said in a phone interview with Beach Metro News, before the meeting. As promised, information pamphlets were handed out to all residents at the meeting and the first half of the event was given to the TWHLS’s director, Patty Pettigrew, to explain the project. The architects of the proposed lodge were also present for consultation. The six-storey building is

proposed for the corner of Kingston Road and Cliffside Drive. It will provide restorative care, supportive housing and gathering spaces for cultural programming, including an outdoor sweat lodge. The healing lodge would be the first of its kind in Ontario and only one of three in the country, Pettigrew said. However, many people at the meeting wanted nothing to with the facility being in their neighbourhood. “Why are you bringing in criminals to our community?” asked one resident after reading out some statistics about the most common crimes committed by Indigenous inmates. Many parents in the area said they were worried that the location of the lodge is very close to the two local schools: Cliffside Public School and Birch Cliff Public School. Their comments were met with accusations of racism and ignorance from some in the audience. Another resident gave an impassioned speech about how he came from colonized land, and that this lodge should be seen as “a step towards reconciliation with the people who this land belongs to.” “What kind of world do we want to leave for our children? The kind based on reconciliation with the people whose land we’re living on or one based on conflict and arrogance?” he said. He was greeted with enthusiastic cheers. Both comments, with only minutes separating them, became the trigger for a

heated debate about integration and solidarity. Several residents stormed out in the middle of the discussion. “You can’t say anything right if you’re white,” said Annie Whitman, whose toddlers would be attending a school near the lodge. “I care about the safety of my children and the majority is with me. But we can’t say anything. If we do, we’re racist.” Another notable point of contention at the meeting was the issue of parking. One local business owner, Frosa Rouvas, who owns an auto service store on Kingston Road said at the meeting that she was approached three months ago by the healing lodge. They wanted to lease four parking spots, she said. When TWHLS announced that they would only be building one parking space, Rouvas was enraged. “I pay $12,000 a year in property tax. That is my property. It is for nobody to park on and I don’t want to have to enforce security or pay for towing cars,” she said. “There is going to be illegal traffic everywhere.” Pettigrew promised to sit down with Rouvas and find a solution together. Thunder Woman was originally scheduled to go to Scarborough’s Committee of Adjustment on June 27 to seek approval, but it was announced on Friday that they plan to defer the application. Pettigrew said she would work to organize sessions for smaller groups of residents, perhaps 15 or 20 each time, with concerns about the lodge.

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tify and to provide additional habitat for native bees, birds and butterflies. The Kingston Road Village Community Association (KRVCA) is behind this project. The KRVCA has especially appreciated the positive response from Sharon Smyl and The Kingston Road Village Business Association (KRVBA).

UPPER BEACH residents are now enjoying new floral displays along Kingston Road. On June 7, all 28 tree wells from Pickering to Victoria Park were planted with various pollinator friendly native perennials. The aim of this project is to both beau-

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Guy Eisnor, 95, landed on Juno Beach as part of the D-Day invasion force in June of 1944.

WHEN GUY Eisnor joined the Canadian army in 1941 at the age of 17, he told his mother not to try and stop him. “I told my mother I was going to join up. I told her it was what I wanted to do and I asked her to please not interfere,” he said while sitting on the front porch of his home in the Bowmore and Wrenson roads area recently, remembering his Second World War experiences. At that time, a parent could demand that a person under 18 be sent back home from the army by alerting the authorities. His parents respected his wishes as did a senior officer who discovered Eisnor was underage after he arrived in England. “I got called in front of the

CO (commanding officer), and he said ‘Guy, you’re only 17.’ I told him I’d soon be 18 and I will just come right back, so he let me stay.” That decision allowed Eisnor, now 95, to be part of history as Allied forces took part in the D-Day invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. Eisnor, who grew up in Nova Scotia, was a member of the 45th Armoured Transport division and after about two years of training in England, he was among the second wave of soldiers who landed on Juno Beach in the days immediately following D-Day. Channel crossing What he remembers most about crossing the English Channel was how many of the men in the boats were getting seasick. “The Channel was rough so lots of the guys got seasick, but I was from out east and I didn’t mind the waves. I’ve never been seasick a day in my life.” For those who were seasick, it was an extremely unpleasant crossing. “I think they would have been happy to jump into the water just to get off the boat,” said Eisnor. Prior to the D-Day invasion, Canadian soldiers spent most of their time training with a few excursions into the cities when they had leave. “We did all kinds of training. We had to go across water and practice landings. I could swim so I didn’t worry about it. Though I doubt I would have been able to swim very far with big army boots on.” Along with the training, Eisnor also remembers trips into nearby London when and he and his army buddies were on leave. “We’d get a day pass and get a train into London and we had a great time. The trains and buses were free because we were in uniform.” ‘Telephone on wheels’ Eisnor was a despatch rider with the 45th Armoured, which meant he mostly rode a motorcycle and passed messages and information on between different units and areas. “I was the telephone. The telephone on wheels,” he said. “I smashed up a lot of motorcycles.” He also had to help put up Bailey Bridges (portable bridges built quickly to move troops and equipment over rivers) with the British ArContinued from Page 5

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Local MP honours service of veterans in House of Commons Continued from Page 4 my’s 10th Field Regiment. “We’d be building the bridges and the Germans would be flying over dropping bombs.” Despite the dangers he faced in a war, and seeing others lose their lives, Eisnor said that while he was there he always knew he was going to make it home. “I knew I was not going to die there. I wasn’t brave, but my attitude was I was going to live.” He went through with the Canadian army as it helped liberate France, Belgium and Holland. Eisnor spent a fair bit of time in Amsterdam after it was liberated by Canadian troops and said the civilians had had a terrible time during the war. “That was quite a sight. In Amsterdam they were all starving.” Canadian troops did what they could to help feed the Dutch people after liberation, including dropping bread from planes. “The people were so appreciative for what we did, and they still are,” he said. “Amsterdam was really the only city we stopped at. We went through Cannes (in France) pretty fast.” When the war ended in May of 1945 Eisnor was in northern Germany near the border with Denmark. He was in a town right on the border when the war came to an end. “It was the German civilians who told us the war was over. I was driving in an armoured car at the time and they came out saying the war is over, the war is over. We had no communications, so we didn’t know.” After the war ended, Eisnor came home to Nova Scotia after being discharged from the army in 1946. He stayed one year in Nova Scotia and then headed out for British Columbia to meet an old army buddy and find work.

“I got as far as Toronto and ran out of money for the rest of the trip,” he remembered. “I was downtown with some guys and told them I was looking for a job and they said to go up to Canada Wire in Leaside, they were hiring.” He took their advice, and it set the course for the rest of his life. Eisnor worked for 44 years at Canada Wire and retired as plant superintendent. He also met his wife there. “There were women working there and I fell in love with her the first time I saw her,” he said of his wife Margaret Mary Elizabeth O’Neill, who came from a family of 12 – seven girls and four boys. “All of the girls were beautiful, but I got the prettiest one.” They were married in 1951 and moved into their house on Wrenson Road in 1954. They raised seven children in the home, four boys and three girls, and Eisnor still lives in the home today with one of his sons. His wife died in 1999. When he looks back on his Second World War experiences and his role in the historic D-Day invasion, he said he remembers the men he served with and the experiences they had, but said it’s hard for people who did not go through such things to really understand them. Eisnor said he’d been asked to speak to young people on a number of occasions about the war, but he declined. “I could really only talk about it with my army buddies,” he said. And for years, those friends he‘d made during the war would keep in contact even though they came from all across the country. “Sometimes when it would get to be around D-Day, I’d give them a call or we’d get together,” Eisnor said. “I think of my old buddies now.” When they were all much

younger, a group of them would often come from out west and ride motorcycles across the country and visit, he remembered. Eisnor’s service was honoured recently by BeachesEast York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith during a speech in the House of Commons on June 6 to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The text of ErskineSmith’s D-Day speech follows: “Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when thousands of Canadians reclaimed Juno Beach, in what marked the beginning of the end for the Nazis and World War Two. Many D-Day objectives were not met by our Allies, but Canadian servicemen won the day. We took the beach in two hours, and at the end of that day, Canadians advanced the farthest of any Allied unit. Three hundred and forty Canadian men died on Juno beach, and thousands of Canadians sacrificed their lives in that war, in the name of freedom, equality, and justice. This past weekend, I marched in an annual D-Day commemoration, hosted by our local Beaches-East York legions, and I participated in a service in the cemetery at St. John’s. Afterwards, I stopped by the home of Guy Eisnor. He is one of a smaller number of surviving World War Two veterans of the Juno Beach invasion. We played cribbage together, a game he told me he learned to play in the foxhole, and we talked about his service, his life, and his belief that Canada is the best country in the world. It is, and it is, because of men and women like him. We owe Mr. Eisnor and all those who served in World War Two a debt of gratitude. Nous-nous souviendrons.”

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Work starts on Foodland mural AFTER A community consultation process that included a public meeting and an online vote, a design has been selected for the mural to be painted on the wall of the Foodland store at Queen Street East and Lee Avenue. Artist John Kuna has been commissioned by a committee made up of Foodland representatives, the Beach Village BIA and Mural Routes, to paint the new mural on

the east wall of the grocery store facing Lee Avenue. A scaffold is now up on the site and painting work has started. The mural is slated be unveiled as part of celebrations surrounding the Beaches International Jazz Festival in July. As a result of public input, changes including the addition of a person walking a dog; increased diversity among the people repre-

sented; the Leuty Lifeguard Station being larger and not surrounded by water; and leaves and greenery were made to the mural design. The Foodland wall had previously been the site of a mural called Beach Got Rhythm painted by Rudolf Stussi and his son Errol in 2007. That mural had to be removed in November of 2018 due to cracks in the wall that had made it unsafe.

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Keeping community news alive is more important than ever Susan Legge Publisher, Beach Metro Community News A LITTLE over a year ago when I started at Beach Metro News my plan was to bring in new voices and look for creative ways to save money. Our non-profit community newspaper was in dire need of some tweaks to its business model to keep it afloat. We accomplished this goal by creating student reporter internship opportunities through the Journalism program at Centennial College in East York, retaining local freelance journalists and photographers, making the role of publisher a voluntary position,

and recruiting a new editor, Alan Shackleton. During these changes, the team at BMN went the extra mile and continues to be resilient. Today, thanks to them, our loyal readers, advertisers and much-loved columnists, we’re in the black. “Things are going smoothly and the paper has stabilized. For the first time in a while we’re moving in a positive direction,” said Debbie Visconti, who just completed two terms as president of the BMN board. “Our financial losses are way down compared to last year.” At a board meeting earlier this month, it was determined that we would reach out to the community as we have done in the past and ask our readers to consider a

voluntary subscription to Beach Metro News. To do this, please go to beachmetro.com or mail us the form on page 31 with your donation. To be clear, you will continue to receive the newspaper whether you subscribe or not, and you can continue to pick us up at all the same places — this is a voluntary subscription request only. Since 1972, Beach Metro News has counted on a strong group of volunteers to help us get the newspaper to your doorstep. Thanks to you, we reach more than 25,000 locations throughout the Beach and east Toronto area. If you’re not receiving the paper, please let us know — and if you, or someone you know, is willing to take on a route please give us a call. Local media is an important and

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The Beach Metro News team much-needed institution. In the months ahead, watch for special election coverage of the candidates running in your area. We’re also planning a town hall candidates meeting in September. I want to thank past-president Debbie Visconti for trusting us with the changes we’ve implemented over the last year. I also want to thank Tim Doyle, the Pro-

fessor and Programs Co-ordinator for the Centennial College Journalism program and the faculty who worked with us, and of course, the students themselves. They have been doing a terrific job covering the news in our community. Moving forward, we’re happy to announce we’re working on some new initiatives, including a soonto-be-launched digital newsletter. Sign up now at beachmetro.com using your email address and we’ll send the latest Beach Metro News headlines right to your inbox. In my first column in May of last year I said that no other media has the ability to engage with its residents and keep local democracy alive like a community newspaper. Let’s keep this one going for the generations to come.

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Reader shares ‘priceless gift’ of help from local restaurant I HAD an uplifting experience in the Beach recently, and I wanted to share it with Beach Metro News readers. The story is as follows: On Friday June 7, I was going to meet with my brothers (Tom and Fred) to celebrate my birthday over breakfast at the Outrigger at Queen and Beech. My brother Fred called us at 9 a.m. to say that he was at the restaurant and it didn’t open until 11 a.m. We decided to go to The Beacher Cafe instead and told Fred to meet us there. He arrived 10 minutes later in a terrible state. While he was making the call to us he put a bag with my birthday gift down on top of the Toronto Star newspaper box outside the Outrigger restaurant and when he went to get it, it was gone. He was leaving for Nova Scotia for an extended stay

the next day and he wanted me to have something nice. When we finished our meal, I went to the Outrigger and asked them if anyone had by chance found the bag and left it with them. They were very sympathetic but no one had seen the bag. It was still early, 10.30 a.m., and I left my name and number just in case. Really, though, I felt like there wasn’t much hope of getting it back. As we were crossing the street, Vince D’Cruz the owner, ran over and said “We have video cameras around the restaurant, I will check them and let you know if we see anything”. Thirty minutes later he called to say he had footage of a girl taking the bag from on top of the newspaper box while my brother had his back to her. He said he would ask some of the people in the area if they knew her. An hour later he

phoned to say that he and his son Eddy has gone and talked to some of the local residents. No one had seen the girl but they said they would get the word out. Much to Vince’s surprise, an hour later a longtime customer came in with the bag. She said that someone had left it outside her door and she heard that he was looking for it. I was incredulous and thrilled when Vince called to say that he had the gift. I was also astounded that a busy restaurateur would care enough to take time out of his day to see if he could help. The story doesn’t end there. That night my husband and I went to have supper at the restaurant and pick up the gift. Vince had told me to ask for his son Eddy. We did so after our meal. Eddy showed us the footage from the morning and gave me my gift.

I was so happy but also upset because the most important thing to me was the card that my brother Fred had written to me and it was missing. Eddy saw my disappointment and offered to help us look on the street on the off chance that the card has been tossed on the sidewalk or in a dumpster. We made a strange sight. Two men in business attire and a middle-aged woman going through garbage cans on the street. This was when the next incredible thing happened. As I was opening the dumpster at the restaurant, a young man sitting on the side asked, “What are you looking for?” I was reluctant to tell him but he insisted and then he said, “We have a stick for the garbage.” Where upon he hopped up and started to root through the dumpster.

“I don’t think we have put out any garbage yet today,” he said from the middle of rotting garbage bags. His name was Patrick and he worked for the restaurant. I was blown away by his attitude and willingness to help. Eddy came around the corner saw what he was doing and said, “Oh good, Patrick you’re helping them.” We went inside to pay our bill and Eddy refused to accept payment. He said, “ You’ve had a rough day, dinner is on us.” The card never showed up but I got a priceless gift from Vince, Eddy and Patrick. The gift of kindness, a renewed belief in the goodness of people and an appreciation of the community in the Beach and how they look out not just for themselves but for others. It is indeed a rare thing. MARY LAWLOR

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Cyclist’s collision with off-leash dog on bike trail ended with serious injuries ON MAY 30, I was riding eastbound on the Martin Goodman Trail just east of Lee Avenue shortly before 7 a.m. when a dog ran across the path in front of my bike. Since it came from behind me at an angle I had no time to even try to brake. Apparently I went over my handle bars. The next thing I recall was sitting up against the white pavilion with a kind lady (who happened to be a patient of mine) wiping blood off of my face. Another kind lady called 911 and I was whisked up to Michael Garron Hospital. The end result of this accident was a blowout fracture of my orbit, a tiny brain bleed, a dislocated finger and an avulsion fracture to that finger, a concussion, and road rash on my face. My bicycle is also a write off. I was wearing a helmet, thankfully, or it could have been much, much worse. This accident brings up two significant issues that are of paramount importance to both local and non local residents. Always, always, always wear a helmet. As a health care provider one of my pet

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Janet D’Arcy suffered a number of injuries after a dog that was off-leash ran into her bike while she was cycling on the Martin Goodman Trail bike path near Lee Avenue. peeves is seeing adults out cycling without helmets with their young children in helmets. While it’s great that the kids have helmets on I do wonder who is going to take care of those children if their parent has a traumatic brain injury.

I missed almost two weeks of work and I was relatively useless around the house for that time frame. It’s simple, wear a helmet! Secondly, dogs should be on leashes and under the control of their owner at ALL times in non off-leash zones.

Call 311 on irresponsible dog owners Re: ‘Dog owners need to show more respect for all Beach residents,’ Letters, May 28.

I HAVE been a Beacher for 40 years. The Beach has been, still is, and probably always will be a dog lovers’ area. The average dog offleash area in Toronto costs $250,000. The annual maintenance fee for them is $100,000. I was recently involved in starting up a new group called Protect Nature TO

(www.protectnatureto.org). Among many issues that our group is involved with is irresponsible dog ownership. If you go to our website under Projects, you will find information about Dogs in Natural Areas. In this article is a Fact Sheet that you can select. I agree, Patrick, from what I’ve seen that many irresponsible dog owners seem entitled. As you say, when they are approached about their dog being unleashed, you have been abused, sworn at and

scorned. Who is breaking the law here? Not you. In meetings with the bylaw department, it has been suggested you call 311, anonymously if preferred and get a case number. This way they have a record of the call and location and can refer your case. The bylaw officer is then expected to come to that area within a couple of days. I hope this helps. Clyde E. Robinson

May 30 was the third Thursday morning that I had unfortunate interactions with off-leash/noncontrolled dogs while riding. Luckily, I was able to stop the first two times. I have a dog. I love dogs. But dogs are dogs – they see a squirrel and they are gone and people like me end up like this. (See attached photo.) Please, please, please leash your dog where it should be leashed, even if you don’t care about cyclists/ runners – think about how your dog can be hurt by these collisions. On a final note, I will say that the owner of the dog who caused my crash was kind enough to stick around and even took my bike home for me. He also admitted that he was in the wrong, which I do appreciate. And if there is a silver lining to any of this, it was the kindness of people in this great community who attended to me in my time of need. For that I feel blessed. Janet D’Arcy

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Students, parents and staff at Kimberley Public School were among school communities from across Ontario that took part in the June 6 Walk-In for Education rally.

Time to stand up for public education

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith M.P. Beaches-East York Nathaniel.Erskine-Smith @ Parl.gc.ca

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PARENTS IN Ontario: it’s time to wake up. Our own kids have started to lead the way. On April 4, more than 100,000 students walked out of more than 600 schools to protest recent education changes. Educators, support staff, and school board trustees have all been vocal about education cuts as well. On April 6, more than 30,000 Ontarians filled Queen’s Park to protest education cuts. School board trustees across the province have written letters of concern to the Minister of Education. More than 50 parent councils have passed motions at council meetings speaking out against the proposed changes. Most recently, more than 300 school communities participated in the June 6 Walkin for Education. Thousands of parents, students, school board trustees, teachers, education workers, and their unions joined forces at their local schools to show unity in the fight for education. Some schools danced, some chanted, some made signs and signed petitions. The energy and sense of community at the walk-ins were incredible.

What exactly was everyone fighting for? Here’s a short timeline: The Ford government wasted no time attacking public education as soon as they came into office. Almost immediately, they cancelled the $100 million school repair fund, scrapped the Indigenous curriculum rewrite, dropped the updated sex ed curriculum, and cut funding for programs for vulnerable youth. Then came the announcements about the uncertainty of the full day kindergarten program, changes in autism funding, mandatory e-learning, and class size increases. The chaos and uncertainty has had far-reaching implications. There are images on social media of high school students crammed in hallways as they wait to re-select courses due to course cancellation. This is because class size increases mean less time with teachers in crowded classrooms, and fewer course options. Skilled trades, STEM classes, art and music programs, electives, and support for gifted students and French Immersion are all

threatened in various school boards. These impacts will be felt even more strongly in rural school districts. Although Ontario’s education system ranks highly worldwide, our schools have already been failing some families. Indigenous, black and other racialized children; queer, trans, and non-binary youth; and students with special needs face systemic barriers in education that these attacks will worsen. We need to fight for schools that all our children will thrive in. Ford’s attrition fund, which doesn’t cover support staff, attempts to distract from the fact that he is permanently removing thousands of educators and classes from our schools. In three years, when the attrition fund has dried up, almost a quarter of all high school classes in the province will have disappeared, leaving our kids with fewer options and fewer pathways. Rather than addressing our revenue problem, Ford is targeting social spending, the cost of which is lower than the national average. These cuts come at a heavy cost not only for our kids,

but also for the future of our province. It’s time to tell the Premier and the Education Minister how we really feel about education cuts. Email premier@ontario.ca and minister.edu@ontario.ca, and ‘cc’ your local MPP. Talk to your friends and family about the importance of public education. We all want a bright future for our children. We want to drop our children off at schools that have the means to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. The best part is that this type of education system is within Ontario’s reach. When families, students, and educators work together, we can stand up for the public education our kids deserve. Together we can win this. Joy Henderson, Scarborough Families for Public Education, Toronto Charlene Dunstan, East End Parents for Public Education, Toronto Becky Wallace, Ontario Families for Public Education

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Community Calendar JUNE 26: How is Your Health? Free Seminar Series at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 10 a.m. “City Services Available to You” with Ward 20 councillor, Gary Crawford’s office. Refreshments. All welcome. Info: 416-261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca JUNE 27: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Amazing Grace” a documentary film about Aretha Franklin, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by ReMax Hallmark – Share & Shep Sheppard. JUNE 29: Historical Walking Tour with Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the NW corner of Main St. and Danforth Ave. and explore ‘Historic East Toronto.’ Info: www.tbeths.com JUNE 29: Grant-Full Food and Fellowship Canada Day BBQ at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 2-6 p.m. Food, fun, fellowship, activities for the kids and music. Info: 416-690-5169. No soup kitchen in July. Food bank every Friday 5-8 p.m. Hot meal served. JULY 1: Canada Day at R.C.L. Branch 73, 2 Robinson Ave. Outdoor patio, BBQ, music. Come celebrate. Info: 416-691-4763 JULY 1: Neighbours Together on Canada Day at Riverdale Park East (by St. Matthew’s Clubhouse), 12 noon-4 p.m. Entertainment, free birthday cake, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, BBQ, and more! Info: www.facebook.com/events/476831973088451/ JULY 1: Canada Day Celebration at Stan Wadlow Park (Cosburn Ave. & Cedarvale), begins with a parade, leaving Dieppe Park at 10 a.m. and marching to Stan Wadlow Park where there will be rides, artisans, food, live music, local craft beer garden, skate park demonstrations (4-6 p.m.) and fireworks display at 10 p.m. Info: www.eycdc.ca JULY 1: Canada Day Community Event at RC Legion Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 12 noon-7 p.m. Bouncy Castle, Dunk Tank, Face Painting – BBQ - 1 Free Burger or Hot Dog with cake and ice cream, Entertainers Ronnie & The Corvairs Join us to Celebrate Canada Day! JULY 1: Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay, 9:45 approximate start time. Info: www.toronto.ca JULY 6: Tail Blazers The Beaches Pet Store presents “The Language of Dogs - Lost in Translation” at 1089 Kingston Rd., Unit 8 (south side, just east of Victoria Pk.), 12 noon-3 p.m. How much do you know about the language of dogs? What are the “Calming Signals” your dog uses to let you know how he or she is coping / feeling? Learn to see the world from your dog’s point of view! Presented by Jacq’s Pack Dog Walking and Behaviour Services www.jacqspack.com. Free. Info: tailblazers.scarborough@outlook. com, www.tailblazersthebeaches.com, 416-691-7778 JULY 7: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour, 12 noon-4 p.m., with Afternoon Tea starting at 3:30 p.m. Passports $10, available as of 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.) JULY 7: Land Art Workshop for Families, hosted by the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine, 10 a.m. Forage for materials, and design your own natural masterpieces which will be showcased during a ‘museum’ walk. Take photos to share with the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine group. JULY 7: The Leslieville Flea at Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 2 acres of green space to explore. Food, beer, music & vintage & handcrafted goods. Info: leslievilleflea.com JULY 8-27: Peace Camp at Children’s Peace Theatre, Monday –Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For children aged 8-13 years. Fees, registration, and info: 416-752-1550, cpt.peacecamp@gmail.com JULY 10: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation “The Gardens of Bangkok and Singapore – Tropical Paradise” by Michael Erdman, President, Toronto Greater Bulb Society, at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. JULY 13: Summer Garage Sale at St. David’s Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Baked goods, plant sale, other valuable items. Info: 416-461-8399, 416-698-2508 JULY 14: Mindfulness Meditation Drop In at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. 8-9:30 a.m. This community event is a collaboration between Beach United Church and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies. The one hour session will be led by Christine McMulkin and Cassandra Cornaccia, followed by a 30 minute breakfast. All are welcome, no registration required. Info: info@mindfulnessstudies.com AUG. 16: Deadline for 2019 ‘Beach Citizen of the Year’ nominations. Do you know a local hero? They could be the next Citizen of the Year. Submission deadline is Friday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. Visit www.centre55.com or call 416-691-1113 for nomination forms and more info. MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681

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 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 FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH SUMMER LUNCHES, drop-in, Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •July 18 – St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. •Aug. 15 – Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. •Sept. 19 – Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. Info: 416-691-6869 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 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. AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary.org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL •July 5-7: Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside Main Stage and Block Party at Jimmie Simpson Park and Queen St. E. (Logan to Broadview) •July 12-14: Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival at Woodbine Park •July 19-21: TD Main Stage performances at Woodbine Park •July 25-27: StreetFest along Queen St. E. (Beech to Woodbine) •July 26-28: OLG Main Stage performances at Woodbine Park. Info: www.beachesjazz.com CLEAN, GREEN & BEAUTIFUL AWARD, presented by Community Centre 55, honours a community member who has helped make a difference through a project or initiative on an outdoor public space. Nomination forms and more info available at www.centre55.com or 416691-1113. Deadline to nominate is Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK, presented by the Beach Village BIA. Entertainment starts at 8 p.m., movies start at dusk (9-9:30 p.m.). •July 3 – Black Panther (Kew Gardens) •July 10 – Bohemian Rhapsody (Ivan Forrest) •July 17 – Mary Poppins Returns (Kew Gardens) •July 24 – Beetlejuice (Ivan Forrest) •July 31 – Spiderman into the Spiderverse (Kew Gardens) •August 7 – The Sandlot (Ivan Forrest) •August 14 – Pitch Perfect 3 (Kew Gardens) •August 21 – First Man (Ivan Forrest) •August 28 – Crazy Rich Asians (Kew Gardens). Info: www.thebeachvillage.com MUSIC IN THE PARK, presented by the Beach Village BIA, at Kew Gardens (Queen St. E. & Lee Ave.), 2-4 p.m. •July 7: Grace •July 14: The Two Fours •July 21: Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost •Aug. 4: Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra •Aug. 11: The Arsenals •Aug. 18: Whiskey Jack •Aug. 25: David Leask. Info: www.thebeachvillage.com THE DANNY LOVES MUSIC Series, presented by the Danforth Mosaic BIA, Wednesdays in July, 6-9 p.m. •July 3: The Jitters •July 10: Blackburn Brothers •July 17: The Lesters •July 24: Michelle Rumball •July 31: The East of the River Show (special start time 5 p.m.). Info: www.thedanny.ca JAZZFEST GROUP SHOW at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill), July 24, 25 and 28 from 1-5 p.m., July 26 and 27 from 1-11 p.m. All local artists: Celine Cimon, Linsay Cornfield, Donna Gordon, Nina Hod, Christina Kostoff, Karin McLean, Lori Molnar, Marlene Pape, Liz Russ, Felicity Somerset, Sheila Thompson,

Donna Volden, Karen Volden, Gail Williams, Gerry Withey. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca THE PSYCHIC IS IN! Live Entertainment at Juice & Java, 2102 Queen St. E. (at Wineva), some weekdays plus most Sundays, 10 a.m.-ish to close (6 p.m.), until the end of July or August. Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kid-friendly. Psychic Medium, Tarot, Astrology. Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com LIBRARIES MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •July 6: Stress Relief through Meditation, 1:30-2:30 p.m., led by Meditation Toronto. Registration required. •July 18: Job Interview Preparation for Stay-At-Home Parents, 6:30 p.m. 416-393-7700 BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. June 26 – Madame X (1966) •June 25: Toronto’s Neighbourhood Architecture – The Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk, 7 p.m. •July 4: Book Club, 7 p.m. ‘Fifth Business’ by Robertson Davies. •July 20: Shakespeare Readers Club, 2-4 p.m. Have fun reading ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ aloud. Drop in. Info: 416-393-7703 TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •Aug. 8: Learn Backcountry Camping Basics, 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 416-396-8940 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Film Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. June 27 – A Star is Born; July 25 – Shoplifters •July 3: Knit & Lit, 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7783 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •July 12: Red Cross Babysitting Course, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for students 11-15. $60 includes taxes, materials and textbooks. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7717 CHURCHES BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.), Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse, open, and inclusive Christian community where you will find many possibilities for nurturing your own spirituality and enriching your life, as well as opportunities to serve others through acts of caring, compassion and justice. Our wonderful music program includes special monthly Musical Sunday Services (the last Sunday of each month). Also home to the Bluffs Food Bank, Toby’s Place (a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ Youth) and Dorothy’s Place (serving LGBTQ+ seniors). Whatever you are wearing, whatever you feel about God, wherever you are on your spiritual journey – you will fit right in. Sunday school and nursery care available. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome. Working together to nurture inclusive communities! •Regular Sunday Worship, 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. Worship Theme: It’s a Revelation! A 6-week Sunday series to end of July exploring the Book of Revelation •Gardening Group. We welcome any and all who would like to join us in tending the church garden: July 6 at 9:30 am; July 9 at 7 pm; July 20 at 9:30 am; July 23 at 7 pm. Even if you can only attend one of the sessions – every set of hands helps! •Children@ Beach: BUC Family Beach Days, 10.30 a.m.noon, July 7 & 21 (Kite Flying, Sand Sculptures & More) at Leuty Lifeguard Station, Kew Beach. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St. E. •Grant-full Food & Fellowship Soup Kitchen in conjunction with the Daily Bread Food Bank, Fridays 5-8 p.m. A hot meal is also served. •Canada Day BBQ: June 29, 2-6 p.m. on the east side of the Church. Food, fun, fellowship, activities for the kids and music. •There will be no Soup Kitchen for the month of July. The next Soup Kitchen will be Saturday, August 17th from 3-6 p.m. Info: 416-690-5169 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.) Summer Services. Can’t get to church on Sundays in the summer? Join us on Tuesdays for worship from July 2- August 27 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome! We have a special concert with the Lost Pilgrims on August 27 with dinner at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. East at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services throughout the summer are at 9:30 a.m. (with Nursery). There is also a Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. from July 7 to Sept. 1 •Mid-week service is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays throughout the summer. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com

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Happy Canada Day, see you at the parade!

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ThankYou

Courcelette Public School Community Council thanks our 2019 Spring Social Sponsors and Donors! With their tremendous generosity, we hosted another successful fundraiser for our school on May 24, 2019. EVENING SPONSOR

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FRIENDS OF COURCELETTE

FRIENDS OF COURCELETTE The Black Family The Carter Family The Carver Family The Casagrande Family The Collins Family Alison Cooper The Daskalogiannakis Family The Hawley Family

The Henderson Family The Hendricks Family The Jessop Family The Kemp Family The Landry Family The Lee Family The Marsh Family The O’Grady Berry Family

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DONORS Anna & Dennis Halfpenny Better Beginnings Beyond Landscaping Bob Acton Sports Bomb Fitness Canada’s Wonderland Carter Ward Casualife Cedarwood Climate Care CNE Cobs Bread Collected Joy Cool, Green & Shady Cycle Solutions Danielle Ward Distillery District Restaurants Eye Candy Farmacia Glover & Assoicates Law Greg & Kyla Marsh

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa - Beaches Henry’s Hoopers Pharmacy Incurable Collector Jacquie Ryan Laf Society Links of London Luxe Home Decor Mama Earth Organics Mastermind Toys Mathnasium of the Beach MLSE Pavilion Home Décor Paws in the Bath Pippins Tea Play It Again Sports Prep Academy Tutors Principal Samantha Gillan Proper Television, Boat Rocker Media, Nguyen Hollingsworth Family

Maggie Casey, Maddie Stewart and Mya Stifani perform at an open house hosted by Beach realtor Shea Warrington recently.

Malvern trio performs for visitors at Beach open house LOCAL REALTOR Shea Warrington recently took a unique approach to hosting an open house. She hired singers from Malvern Collegiate to entertain those looking through the nostalgic Beach home on Pine Avenue which was built in the early 1920s. Warrington, who is also a Malvern grad, recently saw Maggie Casey, Maddie Stewart and Mya Stifani perform in their group Meubeb, and said she was blown away by their talent. Meubed also recently won Malvern Collegiate’s M Factor music competition for vocals and bands.

“I’ve had live music at my open houses a couple of times and find it’s such a great way of showcasing the ambience of a home,” Warrington told Beach Metro News. “It also really relaxes buyers and gives them the opportunity to appreciate a different setting in a home. “I thought what better than to hire these Grade 10 ladies for my evening open house at 38 Pine Cres, especially when the setting is this incredibly nostalgic Beach home on the red brick road Pine Cresent.” A big supporter of local talent, Warrington also called

in Alisa Arbuckle or Ali-oop Photography, a friend of hers and an amazing local photographer, to take photos of the girls. She was kind enough to share the photos with Beach Metro News. “I’ve had the privilege of growing up here, going to school at Malvern and next year two of my girls will also attend Malvern,” Warrington said. Everyone who attended the open house was amazed by the girls’ performance, she said. “Their talent is truly staggering,” said Warrington of the girls.

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St. John’s Catholic School wants to thank our sponsors, local businesses, Beach community and St. John’s families for the overwhelming success of our Spring Carnival that took place on Saturday June 1. See everyone next year!

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Some summer barbecue tips from butcher David Brown at Fearless Meat ARE YOU ready for the summer? And barbecue season? If so, David Brown at Fearless Meat in the Kingston Road Village has a few tips to help cook up some perfect burgers, steaks, chickens and veggies. A butcher for 49 years and an internationally recognized meat consultant and barbecue expert, Brown is known as The Butcher of Canada after cooking for Julia Child. In January of 2018 he opened Fearless Meat, which is a restaurant, not a butcher shop, and the location at 884 Kingston Rd. has been drawing lots of fans of its Montreal smoked meat, burgers, chicken, fries, ice cream and more ever since. When it comes to a successful cookout, Brown said “Get to know your barbecue. Each one is different. They’re going to have hot spots and cold spots, different temperatures and different wind sensitivity.” It’s also good to know where the flare ups most often occur on the barbecue and to keep a spray bottle of water to knock them down. Keeping everything clean is also crucial to a successful barbecue. Clean hands, tools, and grill are extremely important, as is avoiding cross contamination between raw meat and cooked meat. Brown said far too many people bring out a plate with raw chicken, steaks or burgers on them, toss the food on the grill and then serve it up on the very same plate on which the raw items had been sitting. Also, keep the temperature down when cooking. It’s important to take your time, low and slow. Many people cook at too high a temperature and that often makes for a tough to chew or burned serving. “Meats vary in heat conductivity and that differs between different cuts and say between chicken and beef,” he said. “Cook slowly and let the heat penetrate.” CHICKEN For a lot of people, cooking chicken breasts on the barbecue is a real challenge. “Many people burn them on the outside because the inside takes longer to cook,” Brown said. “What to do is barbeque them at a lower temperature and flip them over frequently so they cook through without burning.” Since chicken breasts are often quite thick, Brown also suggests butterflying to make them thinner so they will cook faster on the grill. Brown has posted a short video on the Fearless Meat website instructing folks how to do this. Alternatively, you can bring them into Fearless Meat and their chefs will butterfly them for you at no charge. STEAK There are all kinds of theories when it comes to making a great steak, but Brown said one of the more important decisions is the cut of meat you buy. “Meat is muscle and it’s made of connective tissues surrounding bundles of muscle fibres. Some cuts such as blades and outside rounds have much heavier

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David Brown, seen here making burgers at Fearless Meat on Kingston Road, has some summer barbecue tips for Beach Metro News readers. connective tissues than others such as tenderloin and rib-eye,” he said. Cooking such cuts at a high temperature toughens these connective tissues, while slower cooking at a lower temperature utilizes moisture and natural acids within the meat to soften these connective tissues. Knowing the cut of meat you have is important. While tenderloins and strip loins get most of the attention in the steak department, Brown said rib steaks and blade steaks are also great choices. He admitted that a lot of outdoor chefs have their tried and true methods of cooking steak, and will never change. “If you have something that works for you, by all means keep doing it,” said Brown. Some folks like to have the grill smoking hot and then put the steak on and flip quickly to sear both sides. That can work if done properly, but high temperatures tend to dry out the meat quickly, and the goal is really to let the juices settle evenly throughout the steak, said Brown. Also, he said, don’t be a steak snob and sneer at those who want it cooked differently from the way you prefer. “No one needs to feel pressured about how well done they order their steak,” Brown said. Whether your guests like them rare, medium or well done, that’s their decision and very much a personal preference. Brown said a touch test can let you know how well done the steak has been cooked. A rare steak is soft to the touch. A medium steak has a spring to it, and a well-done steak is firm to the touch. He suggests the touch test be done with the back of fork, tongs, or a spatula to avoid piercing the meat and letting out juices. Or you could also use a meat thermometer. There’s also different theories on seasoning and whether to put it on before or after the steak is on the grill. While seasoning can draw moisture out of the meat if applied before cooking, he said it

was not a huge deal and people should defer to their personal preferences. BURGERS If you’re looking to cook a crowd pleasing burger, you’d do well to follow what they do at Fearless Meat. Their beef patties are six ounces of Certified Angus Beef with no fillers, about a half-inch thick and seven inches diameter when they hit the grill and shrink down to about four-and-a-half inches when completely cooked. Brown said the key to a good burger is to keep it simple. Buy good quality ground beef with about 80 per cent lean when making the burger. Pass on any of the fillers and add just a little bit of spice. If your burgers are too thick, it will be challenging to avoid serving up something that’s burned on the outside because the inside will take so long to cook. Ground meats go through meat grinders under high pressure and are subject to rapid quality deterioration. If you are not going to use it within one day of purchase, it should be frozen, ideally as preformed burgers in air tight ziplock bags or saran wrap to minimize freezer burn. Always cook your burgers until the juices run clear and the pink just disappears. VEGGIES Again the key is not too high a temperature as it quickly dries the veggies out. Also, coat the veggies in oil to avoid burning on the outside. There’s lots of summer to come and lots of chances to barbecue, whether it’s for just the family or for a big crowd, and the Fearless Meat website will have many more tips and opportunities to learn how to make the most of it including videos. The site can be accessed at www. fearlessmeat1.com

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ike many of you, I watched a lot of basketball over the past two months. In fact, I would say pretty close to every minute of every Raptors game over their magical playoff run to their first ever NBA Championship. There were many memorable moments during the quest for the title, perhaps none more iconic than ‘The Shot’ by Kawhi Leonard

that beat the buzzer to win game seven against the Sixers. And who can forget the image of Fred VanVleet, lying motionless on the floor and bleeding from a gash under his right eye after an accidental elbow to the face in Game 4 against Golden State. While all eyes were on VanVleet, hoping for the best while fearing something worse, an incredibly astute camera operator somehow found and zoomed in on a fragment of VanVleet’s front tooth lying on the court. The story, as we all know very well, has a wonderful ending.

Fred VanVleet did not sustain a concussion, had an incredible series, and scored a playoff careerhigh 22 points, including 12 points in the decisive fourth quarter of the championship-clinching Game 6. You might be wondering how the dental injury occurred if VanVleet was hit under his right eye with an elbow. I have watched the replay of that sequence many times, and it is clear to me that the elbow to the cheek did not cause the tooth fracture. More likely, when VanVleet’s

head hit the ground, his lower jaw snapped shut forcefully, causing the tooth to fracture. Would the tooth have fractured if he was wearing a mouthguard? No, it would not have. To VanVleet’s credit, he came out for Game 5 sporting a brand new mouthguard. And, unlike a certain very well known Golden State Warriors player who chews his mouthguard like it is a piece of gum, VanVleet actually wore his mouthguard in a way that protects his teeth while playing. I have been preaching the ben-

efits of wearing a mouthguard to patients who play contact sports, be it at the competitive or recreational level. However, VanVleet did more to promote mouthguard wear in the last three games of the NBA finals than I have in my entire dental career. Here’s a salute to all of the players, coaches and management of the Toronto Raptors organization who have brought a professional sports championship to Toronto and made all of us so very proud. And a special salute to my new dental hero, Fred VanVleet.

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Dreamer Hair Design 953 Kingston Road

Heddon Hardware 995 Kingston Road

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Hingfa Chinese Cuisine 955 Kingston Road hingfa.ca

Twin Image Hairdressing 1001 Kingston Road

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Great Escape Book Store 957 Kingston Road greatescapebookstore.com

Cut ‘n’ Run Barber Shop 1009 Kingston Road werundacut.ca

Quick Fix Cellphone & Computer Repairs 1047 Kingston Road

Kingston Studio 1013 Kingston Road

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ome dads receive a tie on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, but Rocky Johnson was given a new home by his actor son Dwayne Johnson. Hey, the Rock can afford it. Did you know the king of summer action flicks is proud of his Canadian roots, eh? His grandmother and uncle even lived in our area. Human history is a tale of migration. What events shaped our destiny? Where does our family come from? How did we get here? Ancestry searches are becoming quite popular. If you are a fan of shows like Who Do You Think You Are? and Finding Your Roots, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know how complicated family histories can be. Every family tree has some odd branches and bad apples. Each generation has a story to tell. Some are even true. The Road Not Taken

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Dwayne Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother lived in an apartment building on North Drive in Scarborough in the 1960s and early 1970s. Here he is shown in the 2010 movie Tooth Fairy. Walter Huston could have stayed in Toronto, but he had big dreams and his son, John, gave us great films like The Maltese Falcon and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Creative sons often have demanding or difficult fathers in the same way an oyster needs an irritant, a grain of sand, to create a pearl. Dwayne Johnson is glad now that his father pushed him to train hard. From a Hard Place to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rockâ&#x20AC;? Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career as a pro wrestler may be coming to the big screen. A biopic called Ring King is in the works from Toronto producers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too bad the title Rocky is already taken because this is a true hard knocks life story. Rocky was born Wayde Douglas Bowles in 1944 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, the sixth generation AfricanCanadian descendant of James Bowles who fought on the side of the British

in the Carolinas during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Some 3,000 Black Loyalists were promised freedom and land in return for helping the British. Bowles is listed in the historical document The Book of Negroes which became the title of Lawrence Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine 2007 novel and a moving CBC TV mini-series in 2015. James Bowles departed from New York in 1783 on a ship bound for the colony of Nova Scotia. The Bowles family worked hard, but life wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. Waydeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father James Henry Bowles (1888-1967) and mother Lillian (19191997) raised five strapping sons. James worked in a coal foundry as a furnace man, a tough job. He was a huge man, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;7â&#x20AC;? and 270 pounds, considered to be the strongest man in Nova Scotia. Legend has it he lifted a church bell which weighed almost 500 pounds. In the 1950s the marriage of James and Lillian broke

down. These were difficult times in Nova Scotia with the Springhill mine disasters. Maritimers were â&#x20AC;&#x153;goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; down the roadâ&#x20AC;? to the big city. By 1957 the Bowles family had moved to Toronto where James found work as a truck driver. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Lillian Bowles lived in an apartment building on North Drive in the Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue area. Young Wayde also worked as a truck driver and then tried boxing and wrestling. He was even a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali. Wayde was built like his dad, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? and 260 pounds of muscle. Around 1964 he changed his name and went on to become a star wrestler, winning tag team championships as Rocky â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soulmanâ&#x20AC;? Johnson. His son, Dwayne, was born in California in 1972. Rocky now resides in Florida, but many Bowles family members still live in the Toronto area.

Beach Village summer movies, music slated FREE OUTDOOR movies and music are back in Beach Village for the 2019 season and will run throughout the entire summer. Presented by the Beach Village BIA, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup of sights and sounds aims to attract Torontonians across the city with a fun mix of family-friendly selections coupled with a bevy of culturally-relevant Oscar winners.Â Â The Beach Village BIA is made up of more than 300 shops, restaurants and services along Queen Street East between Neville Park Boulevard to Lockwood Road. Movies in the park will be played on large projector screens beginning at

dusk and alternating each Wednesday between Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E., and Ivan Forrest Gardens, 131 Glen Manor Dr. The first movie to be screened will be Black Panther on July 3 at Kew Gardens. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the full schedule of movies for this summer: Â July 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bohemian Rhapsody (Ivan Forrest); July 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Poppins Returns (Kew Gardens); July 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beetlejuice (Ivan Forrest); July 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spiderman into the Spiderverse (Kew Gardens); Aug. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Sandlot (Ivan Forrest); Aug. 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pitch Perfect 3 (Kew Gardens); Aug. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Man (Ivan Forrest); Aug. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crazy Rich Asians (Kew Gardens).

Music in the park will take place in Kew Gardens on Sundays from July 7 until Aug. 25. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup of musical talent features several Toronto favourites from Old Man Flanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ghost to The Arsenals. Here is the full music schedule: July 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GRACE; July 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Two Fours; July 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Old Man Flanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ghost; Aug. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra; Aug. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Arsenals; Aug. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whiskey Jack; Aug. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; David Leask. For more information on the movies and the music planned for the Beach Village this summer, please visit the BIA at www.thebeachvillage.com

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Local band Eclecticus performs this Saturday in the Beach at Dyson’s Valu-Mart on Queen Street East from 2 to 5 p.m.

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TWO LOCAL musicians and their band have recently performed three sets at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival. Singer-songwriters Gar Reid and Tiina LeMay, formed Eclecticus, a popular local rock band, back in 2009. Reid met his future wife and band member at the now-permanently closed Fitzgerald’s Public House

(2298 Queen St. E.) in the Beach where LeMay saw Reid perform. “Music has always been a part of our household,” the duo said. “Most of the music I listened to growing up ranged from classic rock to Frank Sinatra.” Last year, the band opened for Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. Outside of singing and songwriting, they engineer

and mix songs. Eclecticus’s fourth and most-recent album, So Illogical, was produced by Jono Grant, an award-winning and nominated music producer and composer. Grant plays the electric guitar for Eclecticus, alongside Chris Ross (drums) and Darrell Goodman (bass) who are all long-time Beachers. “So Illogical speaks to relationships, life challenges and decisions and has a mod-

ern and classic rock vibe,” Reid said. Along with their recent Burlington Sound of Music Festival performance, Eclecticus also has a local gig set for this week. Fans can see the band live on Saturday, June 29, at Dyson’s Valu-Mart (2266 Queen St. E.) in the Beach from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information on the band, please visit www. eclecticusband.com

Fred Penner to perform at Coal Mine Theatre THE COAL Mine Theatre on Danforth Avenue will be hosting four summer concerts featuring Canadian music legend and icon, Fred Penner. Catering to the community’s younger enthusiasts, his shows are recommended for ages three and up. Fred Penner is beloved by generations for his show Fred Penner’s Place with his unstoppable hit The Cat Came Back and now he is returning to the concert stage. The award-winning Coal Mine Theatre specializes in off-Broadway experiences and dramatic performances in their intimate theatre setting. Penner will be performing on Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10. The Coal Mine Theatre, is located at 1454 Danforth Ave. Please visit www.coalminetheatre.com for more info.

The Beaches to open for Rolling Stones LOCAL BAND The Beaches will be part of an all-Canadian lineup opening for The Rolling Stones concert this Saturday at the Burl’s Creek Event Ground. The June 29 concert is the only Canadian date for The Rolling Stones on their No Filter Tour. In celebration of the Canada’s 152nd birthday, Burl’s Creek, located between Barrie and Orillia, will be offering camping and has dubbed the concert as Canada Rocks With The Rolling Stones. Joining The Beaches in opening for The Rolling Stones will be Sloan, The Glorious Sons, One Bad Son and Dwayne Gretzky. Members of The Beaches are Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman McDaniels. The Miller sisters and McDaniels

all grew up in the Beach. For more on the band, please visit www.thebeachesband. com

Carin Redman concert slated CARIN REDMAN will be performing a concert at The Great Escape Book Store, 957 Kingston Rd, on July 19 starting at 8 p.m. A practicing jazz vocalist for 25 years, her influences were shaped by her childhood spent in Denmark and England. She has since lived in the Beach for more than 20 years, and has entertained at many of Toronto’s prominent venues. She’s also been a popular performer at the Beaches Jazz Festival, and even owned the jazz club/bistro Ten Feet Tall on the Danforth. Call 416-691-7150 or visit www.greatescapebookstore. com for more info.

Scum City art show slated THE RALPH Thornton Community Centre’s latest art exhibition, Scum City is on until July 21. The show features multimedia artist Clare Allin’s take on the wildlife that shares our urban environment. “These animals are now removed from the natural environment of ravines, ponds, and forests are now at home in the scummy world of graffiti-covered alleyways,” said the community centre in a statement. Allin lives and works in Leslieville, and her art has been included in several group exhibitions in Toronto. The exhibit takes place at Saulter Street Stairwell Gallery, 765 Queen St. E. Please visit www.ralphthornton.org/events for more info.

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Uju Umenyi, Carolyn Williamson, Lucy Clarke and Meg Gibson star in The Ladies Foursome, presented by Scarborough Players.

Scarborough Players’ production of The Ladies Foursome to take stage By E. Jones

SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS continues its 60th season of productions with the Norm Foster comedy, The Ladies Foursome. Inspired by Foster’s popular play, The Foursome, this story of friendship amongst four women features a night of laughter and affection that

will resonate with audiences. The day after their friend Catherine’s funeral, Margot, Tate and Connie gather for a round of golf in honour of their departed friend. They are joined by an old friend of Catherine’s that they have never met. Secrets unravel as the women discuss love, sex, children and friendship. Laugh-filled, with an extra dose of stirring affection, this hole-in-one is not to be missed. Director Katherine Turner is excited to bring this production, which features an award-winning cast, to the stage. “The catalyst for this particular round of golf is the

untimely accidental death of Catherine. Three of her best friends, Connie, Tate and Margot, gather for their weekly scheduled round of golf inviting a new acquaintance, Dory who they met at the funeral,” said Turner. “The characters are fully realized in this truly character-driven comedy. What do women talk about when men, children or partners are not around? They talk about friendship, family, fate, faith, maybe careers and of course, sex. The conversations ring true.” Turner is also inspired by her own experiences as she works with the actors to bring the play to life.

“For 27 years, I have been a member of a motley crew we call the Midland Moms and my new foursome of Connie, Margot, Tate and Dory remind me of my Moms. Like Foster’s Foursome, we hold onto our secrets as voices cross each other discussing the latest round of the Bachelor or Game of Thrones or the newest cure. Perhaps we need a Dory to join us to challenge our status quo.” The Ladies Foursome opens June 28 and runs to July 13 at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theatrescarborough.com or the box office at 416-267-9292.

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THE TWO Fours rock and roots band will be joined by Canadian rockabilly and surf guitar icon Danny Bartley, for Music In The Park on Sunday, July 14. Music In The Park is presented by Beach Village BIA Sundays from July 7 (except July 28) to Aug. 25 in Kew Gardens. Show times are 2 to 4 p.m., at the Alex Christie bandshell. Noted for community involvement, The Two Fours are all local residents: Susan Litchen flute, guitar, and bass; Karen Gold, guitar; and Wally Hucker, bass and guitar. All three sing lead and harmony vocals. The Two Fours will be joined by drummer David R. McAuliffe, who accompanied them in this year’s Beaches Lions Easter Parade, on the Beach Metro News’ float. On Aug. 8, the four of them will play a Concert In The

Park in association with Beaches Recreation Centre. A week later The Two Fours will headline at Wheels On The Danforth Hot Rod Show and Street Festival. This is their third straight summer for both events. Bartley, lead guitarist and singer, is a founder of The Royal Crowns, called “Toronto’s premiere rockabilly band” by The National Post. It listed their debut album 32 Miles from Memphis among one of the “Top Canadian Albums of All Time.” He has also played with Toronto’s rockabilly stalwarts The Razorbacks, and international rock legends like Angus & Malcolm of AC/ DC, Steve Cropper of Booker T. & The M.G.s and The Blues Brothers, and Robert Gordon’s band. With his big black Gretch guitar, Bartley has been known to many Beach area rockabilly fans for his red-

hot guitar licks with The Straight Eights for several years at Castro’s Lounge. Since last fall, he has played regularly with the In Line Six trio at Salty Dog Bar & Grill. Their next appearance there, coincidentally, is July 14, right after Bartley concludes The Two Fours show in Kew Gardens. You can catch The Two Fours at the Salty Dog on Sunday, June 30. The Two Fours’ members have been fans of Bartley and his bands for years, and their eclectic and electric collection of rock, roll, roots, blues, and country tunes overlap his genres. Artists they both favour include Elvis, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Burnette, Johnny Cash, and many others. “We are just in awe at having Danny join us,” said Hucker. “The bandstand and the park are going to rock when Dan cuts loose.”

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Beaches International Jazz Festival fills July with music THE 31ST annual Beaches International Jazz Festival will be bringing music to the community for the entire month of July. Executive Director of the festival, Lido Chilelli, was on hand with a number of sponsors, festival officials and benefactors at a press conference to launch the event earlier this month. “We are one of the Top 10 jazz festivals in the world and the best in Canada,” Chilelli told the crowd gathered at the Balmy Beach Club for the launch. “We are so happy to be here 31 years after we started.” Over the past three decades, the festival has been a stepping stone for many young jazz musicians who got their start performing at the popular Street Festival along Queen Street East and have gone on to play around the world. “We’re about nurturing young talent, and to this day we recognize the importance of doing that,” said Bill King, the festival’s Artistic Director. To that purpose, the 2019 Workshop Series goes July 22 to 24. Over those evenings, Listen and Learn sessions for all ages will be hosted by prominent artists at the Mennonite New Life Centre on Queen Street East in the Beach. King added that along with providing fantastic musical opportunities for both music fans and musicians, the festival has always prided itself on being a family event. This year’s line up of musicians, as always, provides a wide variety of music styles, said King, noting there is an emphasis on funk and soul for this year’s festival. “There’s a lot of funk and soul this year. That’s what the kids are playing. Young musicians have really embraced the history of funk and soul,” he said. That being said, there is something for everyone at this year’s festival which begins the weekend of July 5-7 and continues through until July 28. Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside – July 5 to 7 The festival opens with the return of Sounds of Leslieville and Riverside which debuted last year to an enthusiastic response. It goes July 5 to 7 at Jimmie Simpson Park for the Main Stage and along Queen Street East in Leslieville and Riverside for the Block Party. The Main Stage in Jimmie Simpson Park, 872 Queen St. E., features The Chicago Project and Motown Mania on Friday, July 5 starting at 7 p.m. On July 6, music on the Main Stage begins at 12:30 p.m. with A

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Above left, Lido Chilelli, Executive Director of the Beaches International Jazz Festival, speaks at the media launch for the 2019 festival held recently at the Balmy Beach Club. Above right, Bill King, Artistic Director of the festival, speaks at the media launch. Fellow Ship and continues with Tennyson King, Soukustek, Dr. Draw, Paul James Band and My Son Hurricane at 9:30 p.m. to wrap things up. On July 7, the music starts with The Lesters at noon, followed by The Implications, Azalyne and at 4:30 p.m. AIZA takes the stage. The Block Party will feature performers at a number of street corner and park locations along Queen Street East between Broadview and Booth avenues. On July 5, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., the following bands and locations are slated: MOKA will be at Lewis; Stacey Renee will be at Saulter; Soul Session will be at Bolton; Toronto All Star Big Band will be at Degrassi; Soukustek will be at McGee; The Imbayakunas will be at the southeast corner of Jimmie Simpson Park; ROZ DE LA CRUZ will be at Booth Street; and GRACE will be at 904 Queen St. E. On July 6, there will be two sessions of performances; one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The July 6 afternoon session, from 2 to 6 p.m., features Rob & Quinn at Lewis; The Chicago Project at Saulter; United Soul at Boulton; Toronto All Star Big Band at Degrassi; Megacity Swing Band at McGee; T.Dot BANGERZ Brass at the Jimmie Simpson park corner; and 20 Flight Rockers at Booth. The July 6 evening session, from 6 to 10 p.m., features MOKA at Lewis; The Jerome Tucker Band at Saulter; Soul Session at Boulton; The Rockin Mojos at Degrassi; Soukustek at McGee; The Imbayakunas at the Jimmie Simpson park corner; Accolades at Booth; and GRACE at 904 Queen St. E. The July 7 session, from 1 to 4 p.m., features Stacey Renee at Lewis; The Chicago Project at Saulter; United Soul at Boulton; Toronto All

Star Big Band at Degrassi; Megacity Swing Band at McGee; T. Dot BANGERZ Brass at the Jimmie Simpson park corner; 20 Flight Rockers at Booth; and ROZ DE LA CRUZ at 904 Queen St. E. Latin Carnival – July 12 to 14 Set for Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St. E., from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, the Latin Carnival features a number of bands performing on the TD Main Stage. On July 12, DJ Rhymes opens up the entertainment at 6 p.m.; followed by Bachata Swing at 7:30 p.m.; and Salsotika Qrquesta at 9:30 p.m. On July 13, music begins at 1 p.m. with DJ Explosivo. Salsa Class takes the stage at 2 p.m.; followed by Clave y Son Orq at 3 p.m.; Rojitas Orquesta at 5 p.m.; Los Hijos de Tuta at 7 p.m.; and the International Show – Tribute to Celia Cruz with Claudia la Gitana at 9 p.m. On July 14, DJ Rhymes starts the music at 1 p.m. Next on stage is Evaristo Machado & Band at 1:30 p.m.; followed by Zumba Happy Feet Team with Tathiana, Pilar, Zuleidi & German at 4:30 p.m. Sunday’s performances wrap up with the International Show – Tribute to Celia Cruz with Claudia la Gitana at 6:30 p.m. Main Stage – July 19 to 21 The first weekend of the Main Stage concerts at Woodbine Park goes Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. On the Main Stage, reggae and funk are on tap the night of July 19. Opening up the entertainment will be Tribute to Studio One: Reggae Got Soul at 7 p.m. The night wraps up with The Funk Frequency at 9 p.m.

On July 20, music begins at 1 p.m. with Discovery Through The Arts. Next on stage is Long Range Hustle at 2:30 p.m; followed by Crack of Dawn at 4 p.m.; Altin Gun at 5:30 p.m.; Stephen Lewis and The Big Band of Fun at 7:30 p.m.; and DA CRUZ at 9:30 p.m. The July 20 lineup features Discovery Through The Arts at 12:30 p.m.; followed by Rob Tardik at 2:30 p.m.; Angelique Francis at 4:30 p.m.; and After Funk at 6:30 p.m. There’s also an A Capella Stage on July 19 to 21 at Woodbine Park. Performing on July 19 at the A Capella Stage are the Waterfront Singing Ambassadors at 5:30 p.m. and Planting Pearl at 6:30 p.m. On July 20 on the A Capella Stage will be Dammien Alexander at 1 p.m.; Beatsync at 2 p.m.; The Ault Sisters at 3 p.m.; and Pressgang Mutiny at 4 p.m. On July 21, the A Cappella Stage will see The Watch at 1 p.m.; Countermeasure at 2 p.m; Retrocity at 3 p.m.; and Ro Randall at 4 p.m. Workshop Series July 22 to 24 The free Workshop Series for all ages offers Listen and Learn sessions at the Mennonite New Life Centre, 1774 Queen St. E., from 7 to 9 p.m. Musicians will be interviewed by the jazz festival’s artistic director King. On July 22, Canadian singer, composer and pianist Laila Baili will be the guest artist. On July 23, the session will feature Toronto artist Julian Taylor. The July 24, workshop welcomes Jesse King, aka Dubmatix. Those wishing to take part in the Workshop Series are asked to please register in advance by emailing programsbeachesjazz@ gmail.com

Arguably the jazz festival’s most popular event, the Queen Street East Streetfest takes place Thursday, July 25 through to Saturday, July 27 in the Beach. From Woodbine to Beech avenues, Queen Street East will be closed to traffic and more than 40 locations will be hosting bands and performers each evening from 6 to 11 p.m. More than 45 bands will be taking part and performance times are staggered to maximize listening pleasure for the thousands of visitors who flock to the street each evening. A complete listing of the bands and the venues can be found at wwww.beachesjazz.com/events/ streetfest-july-25-27/ Main Stage – July 26 to July 28 The final weekend of the festival sees performances at the Main Stage in Woodbine Park on Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 28. Along with the Main Stage, there will also be a Big Band Stage in Woodbine Park that weekend. On the Main Stage on July 26 from 5 p.m. through to midnight will be the Groovin’ in the Park Showcase. It will feature DJ Yogi (United Soul, Solid Garage); DJ Quesquecest (No Wahala DJs, Nu Funk and NYC); Farsbsie Funk (Make It Funky Collective); RiTMO COLLECTIVE and more. The July 27 lineup on the Main Stage starts at 1 p.m. with Discovery Through the Arts.; Sam Polley and The Old Tomorrows at 2 p.m.; Kayla Diamond at 3:30 p.m.; Pepper at 5 p.m.; Lazo at 6:30 p.m.; and Legends of Motown at 8:30 p.m. Wrapping up the Main Stage performances on July 28 are Meg Parnell at noon; The Rhythm Express featuring the Mighty Mystics at 1:30 p.m.; Ryan Langdon at 3:30 p.m.; Miss Emily at 5 p.m. and Larnell Lewis at 6:30 p.m. The Big Band Stage will see The Advocats Big Band perform from 3 to 6 p.m. on July 26. On July 27, the Big Band Stage features Swing Toronto (with free dance lessons and demo) from noon to 12:30 p.m. Next up will be The Ted Blackbourn Big Band Project at 12:30 p.m.; followed by Swing Shift Big Band at 3 p.m.; and The Wintergarten Orchestra at 5:45 p.m. On July 28 on the Big Band Stage will be Swing Toronto from noon to 12:30 p.m.; The Jeremy Stahl Big Band at 12:30 p.m. and The Jazz Mechanics at 3:15 p.m. For more info, please visit www. beachesjazz.com

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torian, Domagala is also a columnist for Beach Metro News. The June 29 walk begins at 1 p.m. at the northwest corner of Main Street and Danforth Avenue. Participants will visit the site of the first Queen’s Plate horse race, learn about the “railroad churches”, Lyall Avenue, Community Centre 55, the first YMCA and the first curl-

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Balmy Beach Rugby Club brings rugby to the sand THE BALMY Beach Rugby Club will be bringing the sport from the grass to the sand for a tournament and showcase of the sport at Woodbine Beach on Sunday, July 7.

The Junior section of the club will be hosting four other clubs (for a total of 20) teams to play some ‘beach’ rugby. Participants will range in age from seven to 11, and

will be playing on the sand on special inflatable pitches which will be set up on Woodbine Beach. For more information on the July 7 event, please visit www.balmybeachrugby.com

Robbie soccer tourney action on this weekend SOCCER FANS are invited to take in some toplevel youth competition this weekend as the 53rd annual Robbie International Soccer Tournament prepares to host numerous games at local fields and stadiums. The Robbie has been around since 1967 and this weekend’s tournament will see more than 200 teams competing in boys and girls divisions.

Locally, fans can see the Under-17/18 boys in action at both Monarch Park Stadium (1 Parkmount Dr.) and at the Cherry Beach fields (47 Unwin Ave.). Round-robin games are tentatively set to go from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 29 and June 30 at Monarch Park and Cherry Beach, but please check the website at www.robbie.ca for final schedules later this

week. Championship Day for The Robbie is Monday, July 1 with a number of games set for Birchmount Stadium at Kingston and Birchmount roads in Scarborough. Games at Birchmount on July 1 are the girls Under-15 final at noon; the boys Under-15 final at 2 p.m; the boys Under-16 final at 4 p.m. and the boys Under-17/18 final at 6 p.m.

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AS REPORTS of record-breaking heat waves, floods and other extreme weather pour in, Beach residents are joining the conversation on climate breakdown. They came out in force on Monday, June 10 to a Green New Deal Town Hall Meeting at the Beach United Church. The event was organized by the Sunrise Movement Toronto and attended by about 160 people from the community who are concerned about the crisis facing our planet. Representatives from Sunrise, Friday’s for Future, Our Time, and the Beach Community Energy Co-operative each made a few comments, but most of the event was devoted to hearing from citizens. Guided by schoolteacher Earl Salzman, attendees in tables of eight or 10 people engaged in a structured group discussion process before each presented their lists of ideas to the whole room. They were asked to develop some constructive solutions to mitigate unhealthy pollution and also some items that they thought we as a society should stop doing. Clearly a knowledgeable crowd, the groups presented numerous good ideas with some common themes emerging during the process.

infrastructure such as wind, solar and storage, ensure a just transition so that no one is left behind, by retraining fossil fuel workers in clean energy industries, ensure that Indigenous people have a voice in the climate conversation, ratify their rights, establish their primacy as to the activities taking place on their lands, plant and protect our trees, plan for more local food, community gardens, bicycling, parks, and pedestrian–only streets, and give governments more power to control and penalize unhealthy pollution. Deal breakers mentioned were: Put an end to fossil fuel subsidies and tax breaks, eliminate coal, nuclear geoengineering and gas, stop approving and building pipelines, no more gas cars, stop allowing companies to take huge amounts of water from the Great Lakes to sell as bottled water, ban single-use plastics, no more tampering with our greenbelt, clear cutting and urban sprawl, create regulations against cruise ship pollution, eliminate corporate influence on government, outlaw disinformation on the climate crisis, require banks and public entities to divest from fossil fuels, no more government investment in fossil fuels, disallow credits trading unless it directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, no more protection for corporations from climate liability, consider taxing meat, and no more sending our waste abroad for pseudo-recycling. The Green New Deal

Great Ideas Proactive ideas included: invest in urban and rural public transportation and consider making it free for everyone, incentivize electric cars, alternative electric transportation, and ways to move to zero emissions for buildings and industry, invest in clean energy

The session was one of hundreds of similar events taking place on both sides of the border in support of the Green New Deal (GND). The GND was originated by environmentalists and recently popularized by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the United States, a dynamic congresswoman who,

along with Senator Ed Markey, helped drive the introduction of two resolutions that would make many of the ideas mentioned above the new normal in the U.S.A. Needless to say the resolutions did not make it through the Republicancontrolled Senate. However, along with the aforementioned intense weather events and the increasing positive economic opportunities emerging in clean energy, the GND has helped move sustainability up to the top of the list of priorities for American democratic voters, and has even made some headway with US conservatives. The Green New Deal name echoes the New Deal, a set of successful social and economic reforms and public works projects undertaken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression in the 1930s. It has been a catchy tagline for the environmental movement, and may not always mean the same thing to everyone using it. The GND event in the Beach wound up with Salzman asking everyone to choose some actions to which they could make a commitment. Volunteers mentioned buying an electric car, insulating the house, ditching their gas furnace, becoming more involved with local governments, voting for leaders with climate plans, or joining one of the organizations represented at the event. What will you do for our planet? B.F. Nagy is a long time Beach resident and author of a new book, The Clean Energy Age. He has interviewed more than 700 experts and written 155 articles on clean energy. The Clean Energy Age is available online, from your favourite bookseller or bfnagy.com. It contains expert solutions, success stories and top 10 lists of climate actions for homeowners, business managers, government people and others.

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Abundance of foxes seen on recent trip Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca

have spent the last 10 days watching all sorts of animals and birds on Prince Edward Island, but it was the foxes that made this a trip to remember. While away I not only saw the red foxes, like the ones we have here in Ontario, but an abundance of the two common mutations: the cross fox and the silver fox. The red fox is the original colour of the Vulpes Vulpes and the colour we traditionally associate with foxes. They are actually born black or brown and don’t start developing their reddish tones until they are around two to three months old. Their chests and undersides are white, and they always have white tips on their tails. The silver fox is actually just the melanistic form of the red fox. If that doesn’t mean anything to you, don’t worry: I had to look it up too. Melanism is the opposite

of albinism, only it’s dark pigments that are overly developed instead of light ones. It is very common in some species. Many of us are familiar with Black Panthers, but they are just the melanistic versions of the leopard/jaguar. Did you know that the black squirrels that run around Toronto are just the melanistic versions of grey squirrels? Silver foxes will always have black legs, tails, ears, and muzzles and have splashes of silver across the rest of their bodies. Cross foxes are the result of the mating between a red fox and a silver fox. These foxes have a cross pattern on their back, which extends onto their shoulders and neck. Their face, ears, tail, chest, and belly are black while the rest is reddish. I try to do a little extra reading about the animals I’m photographing, and I found a couple interesting facts that I’d like to share: Did you know that a group of foxes is called a skulk or a leash? Did you know a fox has long whiskers on their face and

legs to help them navigate the land? Did you know the male red fox is called a dog, the female a vixen and babies are kits? It was an amazing trip, but of course I’m very glad to be home. Upon my return I was happy to hear my orioles still calling and see them visiting my feeders. I also saw catbirds, goldfinches, and my local red-tail hawk being chased around by the red-winged blackbirds. Even more exciting was that my husband told me our own local fox had visited every day while I was away. Shortly thereafter I saw the fox for myself. He was actively hunting, marking his territory, and looked healthy. Remember that if you see a fox in the wild, enjoy watching it, but please do so from a safe distance, and never feed them. They get all the food they need in the wild and we don’t want them to think they can rely on handouts from people to supplement their diet. If you think a fox is hurt, in distress, or starving, please contact your local wildlife rescue organization.

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Join us for our Rock ‘n’ Roots Revival Salty Dog Bar & Grill, 1980 Queen St. E. Sunday, June 30, 4 to 7 p.m. No Cover! & Music In The Park, Kew Gardens bandstand Sunday, July 14, 2 to 4 p.m. Free!

416-414-5883

(9r)

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

THE TWO FOURS

Bilingual School

- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (9r)

Your local tree experts! Fallen Trees, Damaged Limbs, Chipping & Removal.

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LeRoux Froebel

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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www.rockwoodtree.services

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (15)

Serving the Beach for over 15 years

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

647-836-7060

Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more

Head Start Tutors

A family business since 1956

General Services

647-235-6690

TO SERVE AND RESPECT 416-567-3205

JOY OF MUSIC

Tutoring

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

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

ROCKWOOD TREE SERVICES (r)

416-898-4589

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

• Man with a van •

www.regsappliance.com

ULTRA

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

REG’S APPLIANCE

Cleaning Services

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

416-820-1527

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STEAM CLEANING LTD.

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

TAX ACCOUNTANT

(12r)

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

(w. of Midland)

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com

2358 Kingston Rd.

MR. FIX-IT

Apartment/ Home for Rent R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

Vienna Upholstery

416-265-7979

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting

416 389 9234

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647-545-9561

416-699-8333

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

Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank

WRITTEN IN STONE

Music

Scarboro Music

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

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

Financial Services

647 898-8733

(12)

We teach it all!

CAT CARE SERVICE

WAYNE’S

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. (12r) Antonella 416-464-2766

Harding & King

Home Decor

CALL STEVEN 416-323-0403

416-694-6241

(r)

416-425-8698 (9)

Professional Organizer

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

OFFICE SPACE

416-271-5203

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

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

Commercial Space for Rent

pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

Do you own a plot at St. John’s Norway Cemetery you’ll never use? We can buy this privately from you. Email or call today

647 980 4973

Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References bspw.me@gmail.com

416-284-7800 Main

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

TREEAGE

FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS

Bach to ROCK

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THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON

Disposal Services Drive Friendly Saturday Delivery Available

WILLIAM PEST CONTROL

For estimate call

Burial Plots

Have you seen your floors lately?

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

647-899-9074

St. John’s Norway Cemetery

Do your VOLUNTEER HOURS at The Cube!

contact@thecubeschool.ca

Wanted

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Pet Services

Lic. & Ins.

Announcement

416-889-6682 James

Pest Control

Specializing in RATS, MICE, COCKROACHES AND BED BUGS.

Deadline for July 16th is July 8th

Amazing for re-surfacing around swimming pools, steps, balconies & walkways.

BINS TO YOU LTD.

Organizedmoves.ca SandieO@organizedmoves.ca 416-709-7611 (9)

Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7

Summer Coding Camps in the Beach! For kids 7-16 years

(r)

Helps you plan, pack or unpack, and survive moving day. Get organized with less stress + more living!

19.00

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

Decorative concrete

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

SPECIALTY TRADE

KLEEN WINDOWS

BEACH METRO NEWS

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

info@blpm.ca

(9r)

“Sodding/seeding done quick and easy at a reasonable rate” (9r)

Mr Tree Man

416-414-5883

info@blpm.ca

(9r)

BEACH BUILDS General Outdoor Landscaping

“You dream it, I build it” CONTACT:

JB Barton 647 679 3282

(9r)

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

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

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BEACH BUILDS

James Clarke

General Outdoor Landscaping

Professional Arborist

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

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

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

Beaches Sod & Seed Co 647 679 3282

(1/20)

“You dream it, I build it” CONTACT:

(9r)

JB Barton 647 679 3282

(9r)

BEACH METRO NEWS

WRITTEN IN STONE

Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

647-545-9561

(10)

BEACH HILL

PAINTING

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

dave@beachhillpainting.com (11r)

THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING

WG PAINTING

Finely Finished Stone Work

INTERIOR PAINTING

416-988-2589

(9r)

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

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (9)

STONESCAPE 25 yrs experience

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

416-821-4065

rickscape@hotmail.com

A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

(12)

STUDIO 1

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (12r)

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

WG PAINTING INTERIOR PAINTING

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate (11r)

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

416.797.6731

proway.painting@gmail.com Free Estimates & References Available

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

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KODIAK PAINTING & RENOVATIONS 416-270-0879

Interior - Exterior Family owned - est. 1984 Call today for your free estimate. (9.)

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FRANZ’S PAINTING

Plumbers

(9r)

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates

(9)

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

690-8533

(r)

BEACH PLUMBING

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (9)

mapmtoronto@gmail.com

50 years in the Beach

(r)

LTD

CELL 416-875-5781

(17)

ESA LIC# 7002668

CEJA ELECTRIC

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7/20)

free estimates

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

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

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

(14r)

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

MURPHY ECRA/ESA#7004508

Knob & tube • No job too small (11r)

MASTER 416-833-3006

(15)

Lic: 7006786

Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (15r)

MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

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

Carpenters

CUSTOM

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

(19)

CARPENTRY

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more (9)

BERGERON ROOFING

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed

647 237 4719

-Cleaning -Repair -Replacement -New Install

(16)

(11r)

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CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook

Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration

Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

(9.)

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

Met. Lic. B-16-964

(13)

(9..)

Marc 416 419 4281

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (10r)

JOHN CLARKE

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (9..) Free Estimates

(r)

(11)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks

For all your reno needs, no job too small.

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

Metro lic

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

(r)

416 824-7901

(9.)

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking 38 Years experience

416 759-8878

classicrestoration@outlook.com

stonehengefoundations.com (r)

YOUR STUCCO

(9..)

MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (11r) Fax 647-341-6104

SILVERBIRCH

Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557 mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com (18.)

THE STONE PORCH MASONRY Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

416-988-2589

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

(11)

Hardwood Flooring 416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (9....) Free Estimates

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

MASONRY

416-691-7166

(9.)

LEAKY BASEMENT SOLUTIONS

Call Mike • Local - licenced Reasonable

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

416 660 4721

(9r)

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

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

(13)

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

($1,700 Waterproofing - Sump Grant)

416-409-9202

Woodbine - Gerrard

(9..)

EZ RENOVATIONS Basic Household Renovations

Flooring, Framing, Drywall, Tiling, Kitchen, Bathroom, Misc. Furnishings, Deck Building, Sheds. Guaranteed Best Price...For Real!

Call Brandon 647 381 5523

brandon.collins.19@hotmail.com

416-999-2333

(9r)

HEY HANDYMAN SERVICES

Scotstone

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

www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor

(11r)

Call Scott 416.858.2452

(9)

UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING

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

Maximum General Contracting Inc. “Your basement lowering specialists”

Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca

(11r)

416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com MET# B16348

Since 1998 (10)

CANPRO MECHANICAL

DECK & FENCE

416-606-4719

Superior workmanship 25 years in business Free Design and estimates CWD Productions Inc.

www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

(9.)

Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork

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

416-738-2119

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

Serving Your Community Since 1971

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

Creative Construction

416 903 4120

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

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

Steve 416-285-0440 cell 416-605-9510

WET BASEMENT ?

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

-Siding -Flashing -CAP -Powerwashing

416-910-0995

(r)

Call today for free estimate

Contact Tyler

(9)

by Kevin

Kevin 647 282 8375

KEW BEACH

EAVESTROUGH

CARPENTRY

(19)

416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (9r)

- ROOF INSPECTION - ROOF REPAIRS - TROUGH MAINTENANCE - GARAGE INSPECTION FREE QUOTES CALL CHANCE OR BILLY

Mark The Plumber Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.

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

WEATHER WISE

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PORCHES • DECKS • FENCES SHEDS, ETC. EXPERT PLUMBING COMPLETE BATHROOMS & TILE

Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com

(14r)

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

416-466-9025

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

MASTER PLUMBER

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

35 yrs. experience

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

(10)

Serving the Beach 25 years

(13r)

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

416 467 6735

(r)

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

416-824-7901

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

FOUNDATION

Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

Metro Lic

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING

J. BROW ROOFING

416-910-8033

(r)

Telephone Systems

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

Lic# B16393

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

Cable & Telephone Wiring

COXWELL ROOFING

Gus:

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

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

CITY WIDE ROOFING

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

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

www.webuildit.ca (r)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

Trades

416-659-7003

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

ELECTRIC

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Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

(r)

Lic B48 WSIB & Liability Insured

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (9)

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

Call Marc 416-910-1235

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

(r)

Don’t call them, call those roofers

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

THOSE ROOFERS

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103

Big or small we do them all

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

(r)

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

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

Cell 416-529-5426

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

416-569-2181

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

416 461 3901

Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205

www.laniganscontracting.ca

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

SHINGLES • FLAT ROOFING & REPAIRS

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS

Roofing & Aluminum

(9)

ROOFING SINCE 1947

C. MITCHELL + SON LTD.

HANDYMAN

647-787-7131 for a quote (9)

LANIGAN’S

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416 691-3555

(15r)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Quality Fences, Decks, Sheds, etc. at an affordable price!

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

416-690-0173

(10)

JAKE’S CARPENTRY

Roofers

ELECTRICIAN

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

(19)

www.galaxywood.ca

MARTIN PETROV

416-690-1630

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

24 hr. - lic# P1624

cell 416-399-2342

Call

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

TOM DAY

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

Call Vince:

(9..)

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

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

PROWAY

416-409-9202

Woodbine - Gerrard

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

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

(9)

Electricians

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

416-690-3890

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

647 401 7970

(9...).

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

Dianne 416 699 5070

Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com

BUILT INS • WALL UNITS BOOK CASES • KITCHENS

PLUMBING SERVICES

*SUMMER PROMO*

Lic. #P-15099

Painters

Steve 647-853-6420

PAINTING

SEAN AT 416-985-8639

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (13)

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(11r)

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

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

416-830-8183

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

Instagram @galaxywoodworking

Reasonable

NEW BRIGHT PAINTING

“Always on Time and on Budget”

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

($1,300 Backwater Grant)

(12)

Movers

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

Call Mike • Local - Lic D-314

BEACHCOMBERS

Scotstone

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

DRAIN PROBLEMS SOLVED

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com

BEACHMETRO.COM

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

(9r)

CONSTRUCTION

cameron.watt@sympatico.ca Extensive Portfolio (11)

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

BEACH METRO NEWS

Courcelette teacher wins Prime Minister’s Award

By Nina Rafeek

PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Axel Froner, Grade 12 student at Neil McNeil Catholic High School, is shown in this photo on his way to victory at the Bucknell Cycling Classic in Pennsylvania.

Cyclist Axel Froner earning an international reputation By Rashida Powankumar

NEIL MCNEIL Catholic High School Grade 12 student Axel Froner is proud of his many cycling achievements and wants to share his success. He started biking at 11-years-old and became very passionate in his late teens. Now he is doing lengthy and vigorous rides not only for fun but to train for competitions. As a child, he was inspired by his father and grandfather, Richard and Alois Froner, as they took part in various cycling races. His love for bikes led him to work at Cycling Solutions, a bike store, where he has the luxury to explore and understand different facets

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

THE HANDYMAN

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

(13)

* ALL JOBS * 35 YEARS EXP.

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

437-999-1011

Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime 416-469-1974

Drywall Repair • Painting Electrical Telephone Network Cabling • Window caulking Yard cleaning • Tiling 5 yrs experience. Call Nimmi at 647 874 6044 Cell: 647 501 3675 (9)

PRO-KHACHIK CONSTRUCTION Restoration & Renovation Call Fred For Free Estimate

Cell: 416-312-9291 Cell: 416-712-5120

Contractor Engineer Consultant (10)

A HANDYMAN NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES CALL VINCE

(9)

SKYLIGHTS Repair & installation specialist. Fix your leaking skylight today.

Call 416-605-3594

(9.)

Handyman Available

647-631-9220

of biking equipment. He’s also getting help from his family as he pursues his cycling career. Adelaide Froner plays a big role in her brother’s social media reputation. The animation student at Algonquin College, edits and posts all videos, pictures and competitive events that Axel takes part in. Practice, practice and more practice is a key to success, said Froner. “I train six days a week. Racing is the best training. Go out there for long rides. Racing hard against the older guys really gets you faster,” Froner said. “Keep training consistently and always do what the coach tells you.” His parents, Mary Bar-

ron and Richard Froner, are thrilled with their son’s academic and cycling success. “We are incredibly proud of Axel’s accomplishments, commitment and work ethic,” his parents said in an email. “We are also impressed with his positive attitude, respect for others and gratitude for all he has achieved.” “Cycling has given him the opportunity to travel internationally, meet people and learn about various cultures which has helped him develop his personality.” The countries that Froner has competed in are Belgium, Spain, Netherlands and the United States. He likes racing in Belgium because the country is as well known for cycling as Canada is for hockey. During a recent interview at the Beach Metro News office, Froner talked about why he enjoys cycling. “Always like what you do. You can’t do it because you think you have to. Because you won’t be good at it. If you are forcing yourself to do something, you will never succeed.”

FRAMING, DRYWALL, TAPING & FINISHING CMI Interiors, Inc. cmi.interiorreno@gmail.com 647-244-8641 (10)

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Courcelette Public School teacher Lynn Wilkins, in blue, recently won the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. of the Courcelette Public School rooftop. “One student, he designed a wooden box, and I was looking at this thing like, ‘I’m dropping a wooden box off the top of the school. Boy, I don’t know how these eggs are gonna live.’” Unfortunately, that student’s design resulted in box full of scrambled eggs. From there, the students analyze what went wrong, what went right, and redesign. The same student outfitted their wooden box with evenly spaced out nails sticking out from all directions. It was time to retest—and the verdict: success. “I told him I’d never doubt him again, and so he likes to remind me of that,” Wilkins recalled with a chuckle. Wilkins finds creative tasks, like the egg-landers, to make learning fun for her students. “It was all math, looking at trajectory, speed of falling, rate of impact, gravitational pull, so you’re infusing math into a lot of hands-on and real-life projects,” she said. Along with design thinking and real-life experiments steeped in mathematical concepts, the most important thing, Wilkins said, is

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to teach students that it’s not only OK to fail, it can be fun too. “When you’re designing, building, creating and testing, often things are not going to go right the first time. But, if they’re afraid to fail in that first go, they’re not going to be creative and they’re not going to take any risks. Make the inevitable failures fun and essential,” Wilkins explained. Wilkins builds on that resilience to develop a “growth mindset” in her students: “It’s not ‘I can’t do it’, it’s just ‘I can’t do it right now’, but I can do it if I do x, y or z. So, it’s that idea you can get better.” Wilkins knows resilience all too well. At the end of playing soccer at the University of Toronto, she developed epilepsy from a head injury, resulting in an eye-opening moment at the beginning of her teaching career. “Knowing the difference between how I learned prior to that and how I learned now in what I need, I think made a really big impact on me in seeing the children through a different lens.” It’s essential, she said, to cater the curriculum to the student’s varying needs and strengths.

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LYNN WILKINS, a Grade 7 and 8 science, language, math, geography and arts teacher at Courcelette Public School recently received the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence – Canada’s highest honour in teaching for educators. She was presented the award by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a ceremony in Ottawa on May 28. The accolade, in part, reflects her unique teaching approach to complex concepts in math and science. For Wilkins, sometimes that approach means putting away the pencils and books, and dropping eggs off the school’s rooftop. Students were tasked to design “egg landers”, a device that protects an airborne egg from breaking once it hits the ground. “I was going to drop their devices off the top of their school, to see if their egg survived, but they had multiple test runs to see what they could do,” Wilkins explained. But coming up with the final idea for a successful egg lander, Wilkins said, requires a process. This process is called ‘design thinking’. “It’s the concept of getting an idea, researching it, designing a prototype and testing it,” she explained. “They were pretty amazing, most of them. If you looked at them, their exteriors were pretty similar…a lot of them were squareshaped, or cube-shaped, or rectangular-shaped, some even kind of like a pyramidshape, but inside, you had all sorts of different things, some kids had eggs suspended in midair by elastic bands.” After the young scientists finished their prototype, it was time for the moment of truth. Wilkins, or Ms. Wilkins, as she is known to her Grade 7 and 8 students, handed over their invention to take flight off the ledge

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