Beach Metro News October 20, 2020 by Beach Metro News

Volume 49 No. 15

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October 20, 2020

Huge need for Share a Christmas campaign this year By Alan Shackleton

THE ANNUAL Beaches Santa Claus Parade will not be taking place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is sad, in that it is considered the kick off of our Share a Christmas program and it brings such joy to the community,” said Debbie Visconti, executive director of Community Centre 55 which presents both the parade and organizes Share a Christmas. This year would have marked the 15th annual Beaches Santa Claus Parade along Kingston Road. It usually takes place on the last Sunday in November. Along with providing youngsters a chance to see Santa, the parade also raises awareness of and launches the fundraising, food and toy donation drives for the annual Share a Christmas campaign which helps support East Toronto families in need over the holiday season.

Though there can’t be a live parade this year, Visconti said Community Centre 55 is hoping to post a video of past parade highlights on its website in November. This will be the 39th year for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas. Last year close to 1,000 families were helped. The economic and social impacts of COVID-19 means there is a huge need among many people in the community this year for help from Share a Christmas, Visconti said. The closures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus have also impacted how Community Centre 55 operated over the past months. Visconti said this year’s Share a Christmas campaign will have to be run a bit differently, and community contributions and support are going to be critically important. “We are still here to help the community as we have done for many years, but we really need the Continued on Page 2

Destination Danforth murals a reflection of the community By Ali Raza, Local Initiative Reporter

Journalism

RESIDENTS WILL see themselves and their communities in a series of murals painted across Danforth Avenue as part of the Destination Danforth pilot project. The pilot brought a fast-tracked installation of cycling infrastructure on Danforth Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Dawes Road. In addition to patio extensions and pickup lanes, the pilot also included creative elements such as curb extensions, painted signal boxes, and five signature murals.

The artistic side of the pilot was led by a collaborative effort between the city’s StreetART Toronto and East End Arts. “This is a brand new project,” East End Arts executive director Shana Hillman said. “We had the local expertise and we worked with local BIAs.” In cooperation with local BIAs Broadview Danforth BIA, GreekTown on the Danforth, and Danforth Mosaic BIA, East End Arts recruited artists to paint the murals across the Danforth. It began with a list of 54 artists, narrowed down to five. Continued on Page 9

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Beach residents Shaun and Maddie show the bags of popcorn they purchased Saturday evening at the Fox Theatre’s front-door concession stand. Many community residents came out to help support the Queen Street East theatre as it deals with its second mandated closure this year due to provincial COVID-19 rules.

New COVID-19 closures will put small businesses at risk By Ali Raza, Local Initiative Reporter

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BUSINESSES IN East Toronto are worried about closing down after the province placed Toronto, Peel Region, York Region, and Ottawa into its modified Stage 2 of its COVID-19 reopening plan earlier this month. A modified Stage 2 means restaurants, bars, other food and drink establishments such as nightclubs, will no longer be permitted to provide indoor dining service. Fitness centres, gyms, and movie theatres are also closed. Business Improvement Areas in the community are concerned the move announced by Premier Doug Ford on Oct. 9 would lead to “devastating impacts.” Ford announced on Oct. 16 that York Region would also revert back

to a modified Stage 2. He added in the initial announcement for Toronto that it would remain in Stage 2 for 28 days. “Twenty-eight days is a lot,” Leslieville BIA coordinator Dominic Cobran said. “Rent period comes within those 28 days.” Cobran understands the premier’s decision, he said, but pointed to the fact that several establishments in Leslieville have invested heavily in personal protective equipment (PPE) and strategies to fulfill indoor dining with physical distancing despite limited capacity. “Small businesses have tried their hardest to abide by public health protocols,” Cobran said. “To bring an entire industry to its knees however, we might want to look at another approach. Perhaps

tighten enforcement, tighten the measures, these are some suggestions.” On Oct. 7, data from Toronto Public Health showed bars and restaurants in Toronto were responsible for 34 per cent of the city’s COVID-19 outbreaks. As several small businesses in the industry have followed public health guidelines and invested in PPE, Cobran believes larger restaurants are responsible for bearing the weight of the data. “You can’t punish an entire industry in the city,” he said. “Let’s look at other options.” Beach Village BIA executive director Anna Sebert said while the move further impacts Beach restaurants, it also risks more debt for the business community. Continued on Page 4

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Cash donations, gift cards most needed by Share a Christmas Continued from Page 1 community’s help too,” said Visconti. “We anticipate an increase in the number of families needing our help with providing Christmas for their children. So more than ever we would truly appreciate the financial help of the community. Neighbours helping neighbours.” One of the changes for this year’s Share a Christmas campaign is that donations of foods cannot be accepted. “In order to ensure the safety of the staff, volunteers and the families receiving Christmas help, we will not be collecting food donations for distribution,” Visconti said. New toys, retail gift cards and cash donations are still being accepted. Stuffed animal toys cannot be accepted this year. Visconti said the most effective way residents can support the 2020 campaign is by donating money

which Community Centre 55 can then use to purchase the most needed items and grocery store gift cards with. “Donate money for our purchase of FreshCo gift cards and toys,” she said. In past years, Community Centre 55 would be packed with volunteers sorting donations in the days leading up to the distribution of its Share a Christmas hampers full of food, toys and other items. Due to COVID-19 that won’t be happening as the main focus of this year’s campaign will be providing the families in need with FreshCo gift cards. “Recipients will pick up their gift cards and toys,” explained Visconti. “Some may be delivered by workers, property managers, and some will be delivered by CC55 volunteers.” Joining in the Adopt a Family and the Adopt a Senior programs which are part of Share a Christmas would also be extremely

helpful, said Visconti. “If people/businesses want to take a family and provide them Christmas directly, they can,” she said. For information on how to Adopt a Family or Adopt a Senior, please call program director Evonne Hossack at 416-691-1113, ext. 222. Also, Hossack said contributions to the Teen Angel Program for teenaged family members are much needed as that is an age group that is often not thought of given most toy donations are for younger children. The Teen Angel Program is especially in need of gift card donations in the amounts of $30 and $50 for stores such as SportChek, H & M, Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart. Those making cash donations to this year’s campaign will receive a Hamper’s Share a Christmas tax receipt. Cash donations can be made online by visiting the

Community Centre 55 website at www.centre55.com/ and clicking on the Donate Now button. Cash donations can also be made by E-transfer to accounting@ centre55.com. Community Centre 55 says a password does not need to be sent for the E-transfers, but they must be designated as being for Share a Christmas. Residents can also drop off donations of cash, cheques or gift cards in person at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. New toy donations will also be accepted in person, but the centre’s hours are limited due to the pandemic. At this time, donations can be dropped off in person on Monday to Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; and also on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Donation hours will be extended closer to Christmas, so please check the Community Centre 55 website for updates.

Mary-Margaret McMahon seeks provincial Liberal nomination MARY-MARGARET MCMAHON, who served as Councillor for Ward 32 Beaches-East York from 2010 to 2018, has announced she will be seeking the Ontario Liberal Party nomination for the riding. Though a provincial election is not scheduled until 2022 as the ruling Progressive Conservatives of Premier Doug Ford were elected to a majority government in June of 2018, McMahon is

serving notice she wants to be the Liberal candidate in Beaches-East York when the time comes. In a statement on her website, McMahon said she wants to use her energy and experience to serve the community. Prior to being elected councillor, McMahon said she would only serve two terms so she did not run in the October 2018 municipal election.

The Beaches-East York provincial riding is currently held by NDP MPP Rima Berns-McGown, who defeated Liberal incumbent Arthur Potts in the 2018 provincial election. Potts had held the seat for the Liberals from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, the Beaches-East York riding had been held by Michael Prue of the NDP from 2001 to 2014. In her statement, McMahon said: “All my life, I have

been drawn to leadership roles where I can make a positive impact. Growing up, volunteering was extremely important. Working with volunteers here in BeachesEast York, I’ve seen firsthand how offering another pair of committed hands to a noble cause can make a difference.” For more information on McMahon’s bid, please visit her website at www. mmmbey.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Government supports for COVID-19 being updated By Ali Raza, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

AS ONTARIO faces a second wave of COVID-19 infections, different levels of government are updating supports available for residents and businesses. Premier Doug Ford announced Sept. 28 that the province had entered a second wave, and on Oct. 9 announced Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa were reverting back to a modified Stage 2 of its recovery plan. York Region joined in the province’s latest announcement on Oct. 16. Also on Oct. 9, the federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland announced a newly updated rent relief program; the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, with the majority of support available until June 2021. Changes in rent relief include provisions allowing small business tenants to apply directly instead of through their landlords, and

it was made easier to apply. In addition, the federal supports have updated what was the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, which ended Sept. 26. Eligible workers who stopped working or whose work hours were reduced resulting from COVID-19 can apply directly through Employment Insurance to receive the same benefit. “We’ve reformed the EI system for the next six months for people who relied on CERB,” Beaches-East York MP Erskine-Smith said. Businesses can access federal support through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Business Account loans. Toronto-Danforth MP Julie Dabrusin said the changes and enhancements to federal COVID-19 relief came as a result of hearing from communities. “This is an example of how the federal govern-

ment has stepped up to support our communities,” she said. “We’ve seen programs evolve to what people are saying.” During the announcement on Oct. 9 reverting Toronto and other regions back to Stage 2, Ford reassured small businesses saying he directed the Ontario Ministry of Finance to make $300 million available to support affected businesses. The funding is intended to help businesses with fixed costs for the next 28 days - the length of modified Stage 2. Ontario finance minister Rod Phillips stated the same day that talks are ongoing with mayors to find solutions for property tax payments and with the Ministry of Energy to reduce energy costs. But after several question period sessions with Premier Ford and his cabinet, Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown said it’s too little, too late. Continued on Page 23

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Restaurants face challenges as cold weather nears Continued from Page 1 “The businesses affected by modified Stage 2 are the ones who have been the most financially fragile during COVID,” she said. “Moving backwards is going to have a huge negative impact on them, especially as we move into the colder season when foot traffic drops.” “These businesses are going to struggle, and optimism for the future is dwin-

dling,” Sebert added. Providing takeout or pickup, being present on all online delivery apps (including those with high fees), marketing on social media to account for lost foot traffic, all the while lacking revenue from indoor dining, are overwhelming challenges having business owners “bracing for the worst,” Sebert explained. Regarding the Beaches’ fitness studios, they’ve been online since March, with a

small window of indoor services. “It’s not enough to make ends meet,” Sebert said. “Many are scrambling to pay expenses now and falling deeper into debt.” Small business tenants relying on the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy – announced by the federal government the same day as Toronto went back to Stage 2 – can have 65 per cent of eligible expenses covered until

Dec. 19, 2020. Sebert said while it helps, some businesses won’t see any money until November after rent is due. After moving affected regions to modified Stage 2, Ford also announced the province would offer small businesses $300 million in relief, but no details were provided. The City of Toronto has offered programs – DineOutTO and CafeTO – to help

businesses affected by COVID-19, which remain in place. DineOutTO, which offers restaurant exposure through a digital platform, ends Oct. 30. CafeTO, launched in the summer to provide more outdoor dining areas, will inevitably be impacted as colder weather sets in. The city also deferred property taxes and utility bills during the pandemic, leaving rent as the primary financial challenge for several businesses. A city partnership with RitualOne has also helped restaurants through an online ordering system. A Toronto Region Board of Trade poll showed 63 per cent of business owners are struggling with implementing digital tools to help revenue. In response, it launched the Recovery Activation Program to help businesses go digital, at no cost. COVID-19 daily infection rates in the province have remained above 700 for the last week. As businesses prepare to weather the storm, they request the community’s support. “Everyone knows how important it is to spend locally,

but now is the time to take that seriously,” Sebert said. “Please support our restaurants via takeout, delivery, or a patio experience,” Broadview-Danforth BIA chair Albert Stortchak said. “It’s mid-October, so there are only a couple weeks until rent and fixed cost bills are due. Small businesses need help now.” “Residents should remember the charm is still there in Leslieville, restaurants like these are integral to our economic and social fabric,” Cobran said. “Help them stay afloat.” • Ali Raza is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.

Man, 54, faces more charges in sex assault investigation A MAN arrested this summer in connection with alleged sexual assaults and kidnapping involving the use of a motor boat off the shores of Woodbine Beach is facing additional charges, Toronto police announced this month. Shanthakumar Kandiah, 54, of Toronto, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of forcible confinement and impaired boating in connection with an incident on July 11. At that time police said they were concerned similar incidents may have taken place and were asking anyone with information to contact them. As a result of that request and after further investigation, police announced on Oct. 7 that Kandiah was facing additional charges in connection with a July 7 incident. According to police, a man was operating a power boat in the area of Woodbine Beach on Friday, July 7 at approximately 5:30 p.m. when he met a group of three people and allegedly invited them on to his boat. Once they were aboard, the man allegedly steered the boat away from shore and refused requests from the three people to be let off the boat. Kandiah was charged on Oct. 6 with sexual assault, forcible confinement, and committing an indecent act in connection with the July 7 incident. Police say this is a continuing sexual assault investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-5500.

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In My Opinion

Talking with each other crucial to ending anti-Black racism Brad Bradford Beaches-East York Councillor

ne of the best parts of being an elected official is being able to celebrate the many incredible aspects of this community. There’s a long list of people, places and activities to celebrate. As those of you who’ve joined me on a patio know, I will go through that list, at length and in detail! There’s one topic however that I – and we - need to talk about more: racism. Beaches-East York is a welcoming, forward-thinking community. It’s rare to see acts of overt or explicit racism. Unfortunately those too can happen as we recently saw with racist, hatefilled graffiti scrawled on a door at the Michael Garron Hospital construction site. White supremacist groups also have a history in parts of the community with long-standing, serious efforts to root them out. What exists more than we might think – and needs more attention – is systemic racism and the kind that bubbles just below the surface, like our implicit biases. I become more aware of how these impact Black, Indigenous

and People of Colour (BIPOC) lives with each conversation. Back in late August we saw a group of community members come together to make powerful, beautiful artwork supporting messages of anti-Black racism in Dentonia Park. There were reports of these being torn down over night. It was heartbreaking. Folks in the community felt unsafe and as if they were being attacked. The rash of nooses being left on construction sites have a similar effect. One of the biggest things we’re grappling with as a community and a city is how to root all this out. At the city level, it’s something Toronto Council is working on with a lot of energy and focus. At our September meeting we implemented 10 of Council’s 36 recommendations from the anti-Black racism debate in July. Among those recommendations the city’s set up an Accountability Table on alternate forms of community safety, reforming staffing of our Anti-Black Racism and Indigenous Affairs offices, and beginning the community engagement process for a new Police Chief. We’re also starting the work of retooling our emergency service so that police aren’t responding to mental health calls. At the community level, I’ve been trying to engage person to person

which is where I think real change happens. I’ve also been trying to be more vocal while recognizing much of this story isn’t mine to tell. It’s also been important to join in solidarity in supporting the many groups spreading the powerful message of confronting anti-Black racism. This is happening through conversations like the town hall I joined with MPs and MPPs after the first noose was found at MGH and through rallies led by groups like Beachers for Black Lives. In early-October I held a community safety townhall with Supt. Rueben Stroble from 55 Division where antiBlack racism was a central part of the discussion. I’d like to encourage all of our community to find ways to be informed and participate in the dialogue. Join a training session through your workplace - all of Toronto Council is being offered anti-Black racism training and I’ll be doing my refresher in a couple of weeks. Join one of the many community conversations online. Talk to a neighbour, or reach out and let me know more of what you’d like to be done. There are many ways to engage. Engagement with each other on the issues that matter is one of the things this community does best and I know we won’t stop here.

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Tracey Tomlinson holds a sign at a community demonstration against anti-Black racism held at the Michael Garron Hospital expansion construction site on Oct. 9.

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In My Opinion

Local support is critical to survival of small businesses Marg Gillespie Chair, Beach Village BIA

f you are like most people, 2020 has proven to be a very difficult year on many levels. We have had to stretch ourselves in many different directions to make our lives work in a way that allows us to maintain some sort of balanced lifestyle and productivity. Our businesses along Queen Street East in the BIA (Business Improvement Association) have also been impacted beyond anything we have ever seen before. Never would shopkeepers believe that they would be mandated to close for upwards of three

months or more, depending on the business. But it happened! Instead of waiting to see what was going to happen, most of our business became creative and innovative. Very quickly, many businesses built e-commerce websites, provided collective online auctions, dropped off items to people’s porches and went back to grass roots of connecting with their customers personally and safely. It is true that we lost 13 businesses during this time but more importantly, we also welcomed 17 new ones. This pandemic was not going to win in our community. As things started to officially open, the BIA worked very closely with the City of Toronto and our

Councillor, becoming the squeaky wheel, and getting things done as quickly as possible. All our summer planting were was completed, with 30 new planters added so that every block was beautiful. We opened our own online shop, where businesses and residents can buy face masks and shields, with all proceeds going back to the businesses of the BIA. The Beach(es) was also one of the first BIAs to receive the CafeTO approval for restaurants to serve on the street. Seventeen restaurants participated and many of our real estate businesses decorated the patios to make them fun and appealing. Most recently, we commissioned artist Elise Goodhoofd to complete

a vibrant, and unmissable, 50-foot mural on the west wall of Beachwood Flower Shop, that welcomes people to our neighbourhood. All the businesses are continuing to adapt to the changes that our government mandates (social distancing, and mask wearing, disinfecting and last call) to keep our community safe while continuing to meet all your retail, restaurant and service needs. The harsh reality is that many of the businesses you rely on are struggling, and with the recent move back into a modified Stage 2, many are fearing the months to come. They have not been able to recoup what was lost during their closures and are worried as we move into the colder fall and win-

ter months, when sales typically drop because we are hibernating. We recognize there are other easier shopping options out there that come directly to your door. But it is imperative if we want our Queen Street Businesses to survive, you are critical to its success! Please, when you decide to shop, start on Queen Street East. If our community supports their local independent businesses, especially during the next six months, we will maintain our vibrant, eclectic, and healthy Main Street. From all of Queen Street East, stay safe, and shop local.

Marg Gillespie is the Chair of the Beach Village BIA.

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Letters to the Editor

Dentonia Park Golf Course is used by all races and ages

City vehicles parking on the grass in local parks a growing concern

Re: ‘City to examine expanded land uses for golf courses’ Beach Metro News, Oct. 6. Dentonia Golf Course has been busier than ever this year according to the golf course staff. Contrary to the article that quotes fees up to $70, Dentonia is an affordable course ($13.50 to $31) that is used by all ages, races, religions in a very dense area of the city. The stereotype of rich white men playing golf does not apply here. When I dropped by, there were parents and children playing, young couples, groups of guys and gals as well as seniors playing. As for more green space needed, Oak Park area is blessed with under used multiple parks, school playgrounds, Warden Woods with the Gus Harris Trail as well as tennis courts and a outdoor walking track. Mad-

Is anyone else annoyed by the tendency of city employees to park their vehicles on the grass of our parks? I’m sure it never used to happen, but now I see it pretty much every day. I could understand it if they had heavy equipment to carry or something. But a weed-whacker or a leaf-

elaine Park has got a new look and more upgrades are being planned. Furthermore the golf course is used by local residents in the off seasons for casual walks. Perhaps more could be planned here for winter activities. As for land for more affordable housing, Victoria Park has two large buildings scheduled as well as 11 Macey, a residence for those dealing with homelessness which is under construction as I write. Our densely populated and diverse neighbourhood is doing its part to provide accessible housing. Golf is one sport that has been permitted during COVID-19 and the public has embraced it at Dentonia Park Golf Course Jo-Anne LaForty

blower? Or often they just sit in their vehicles texting, or on a nearby bench smoking. And yes, there is usually street parking available nearby. The trees in our parks are already stressed, and the grass already turning into a dusty desert. City employees do not

need to make it worse by driving heavy vans and trucks over it. I did contact the city’s 311 service about this, but did not receive a satisfactory answer. A job for our councillor, maybe? Luke Mastin

Kayak story was interesting and informative Re: ‘From Bluffer’s to the Beach by kayak’ Beach Metro News, Sept. 8. Just wanted to write in to give praise to Richard

Dionne’s article on kayaking along the Lake Ontario shore. What a wonderful write up. It was captivating, interesting, informative and

passionate - really a pleasure. It inspired much neighbourhood pride. Now I’m pricing a kayak. Mack Csazar

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Black Lives Here

Embracing race provides sense of release for local yoga studio co-owner Liz Doyle Harmer Mimi Liliefeldt mimi@missfit.ca

eople think how you choose to wear your hair is fairly arbitrary. For the most part, if you’re a white person, this assumption is true. For a woman of colour this decision can influence how the world perceives you, and we know it. Liz Doyle Harmer is the co-owner of Afterglow Yoga Studio on Queen Street East a Life Coach, and mother of four. If you saw Liz five months ago you might’ve assumed she was white. She has bright eyes, a big smile and warm brown hair. The reality is her mother is Black from Jamaica and her father is white. Liz was born and raised in Orleans, a suburb east of Ottawa. “There weren’t a lot of interracial families back then,” she said. In her mostly white neighbourhood, she found a group of friends that came from diverse backgrounds. “We were the people that didn’t really fit in. We found each other and stuck together,” she said. But having a diverse group of friends couldn’t shield her from the natural curiosity and occasional mean-spirited remark from other kids. “The comments that bugged me the most, were about my hair. They made comments about my nose and my skin, but it was the ones about my hair that would bother me,” said Liz. “Sometimes they weren’t even trying to be mean. They just made me feel like I was different, and at that age you don’t want to be different.” For years, her way of coping was straightening her curly hair. She’s light skinned so doing this made her look more white. Her husband once asked her, “Why don’t you just leave it curly?” Her response was “because it’s not professional”. Now she says, “I don’t care if it’s not professional, it’s my hair, this is how it grows out of my head”. This confidence is new for Liz. She stopped straightening it since the Black Lives Matter, she said.

“Suddenly it feels like it’s OK to be your colour. I don’t have to pretend to be white all the time.” When I asked how that made her feel she replied: “Part of me is pissed, because it’s been exhausting to not be my colour my whole life. And I’m only half Black, which has been a blessing and a curse. I could pass as white, but then I was holding in a whole side of me. Not being yourself is exhausting.” Now that she’s been wearing her hair curly, and openly accepting her Black roots she has had a sense of release. She said she’s no longer hiding who she is. She is learning to embrace her race and connect more with her family. But with all meaningful change, there comes some discomfort; she feels more attune to the reality that perhaps certain people might treat her in a negative way. For a woman of colour there’s an awareness that comes with this seemingly innocuous decision to stop straightening ones’ hair. The understanding that many of us know all too well is that being a visible minority is a liability. The strange truth that emerges is that a decision on how to wear our hair can be a social statement. The statement Liz is interested in making now is about change, and helping people, including herself shape it. She is changing how she shops to actively support Black-owned businesses. She is part of a wonderful group of neighbourhood friends that are reading and learning more about race. Liz and her business partner are changing part of their outlook to create a yoga space that supports many kinds of activism, and wholeheartedly presents itself as a safe and inclusive place. But the biggest change has been and will continue to be in herself. “I want to become more comfortable being a Black person. Trying to fit into white culture has been about survival, but sometimes the things we do to keep ourselves safe robs us of a lot more.” she said. Liz Doyle Harmer and her hair are ready to be perceived as a Black woman.

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Liz Doyle Harmer is the co-owner of Afterglow Yoga Studio on Queen Street East. Mimi Liliefeldt is a Beach resident and business

owner. She can be reached at mimi@missfit.ca

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Community Calendar

proudly presented by Beaches-East During COVID-19, many community events have been cancelled or postponed. Please visit the groups’ websites or connect with organizers to receive the latest information. As events start up again, either virtually or in-person, don’t forget to send your info to calendar@beachmetro.com.

OCT. 21: Ivan Forrest Gardens Streetscape Improvements Virtual Public Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. The city will present concept design options for the streetscape improvements. Concept designs were developed through a public engagement process begun in July. Members of the public are invited to ask questions and provide feedback. Registration and info: Toronto.ca/IvanForrestGardens OCT. 22: Dieppe Park Online Community Consultation, via Zoom 7-8:30 p.m., hosted by Councillor Paula Fletcher. Dieppe Park is in line for upgrades and Councillor Fletcher would like to hear from the community. Register in advance online here: https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_4DOoThZNRnyqpYMCR39Dfw. If anyone is unable to join the meeting or if they would like to share their ideas ahead of time, they can send them to: councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca NOV. 1: Community Environment Day at Bermondsey Drop-Off Depot, 188 Bermondsey Rd., 1-5 p.m. This is a drive-thru event. Residents can drive to different stations to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. Drop off electronic waste and household hazardous waste. Donate sporting goods, books, cameras, clothing, linens, eyeglasses and more. Pick up free bagged leaf compost. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Keep two metres from others and wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Info: toronto.ca/environment_days THE LESLIEVILLE FLEA VIRTUAL MARKET – Holiday Edition. Every Sunday through Wednesday from Nov. 8 to Dec. 9, three vendors per day will take over the Leslieville Flea Instagram (IG) stories for 2 hours each. Here’s How to shop the Leslieville Holiday flea: 1. Make sure you are following us on Instagram @leslievilleflea. 2. Watch our feed for previews of vendors who will be featured so you can make your list. 3. Tune into our instagram stories each day to see what vendors are selling. Follow the links and prompts from each vendor to make your purchase. All payments and delivery arrangements will be made directly through the vendors. Info: leslievilleflea@gmail.com BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. In-person meetings at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. (see website for COVID details). Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https://www.meetup. com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups. Info: www.mentalwellness.help DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help EASING STRESS THROUGH EVERYDAY MINDFULNESS: A 4-part 1 hour online workshop series led by Christine Grace McMulkin. As we navigate the waves of global change, including the impact that change is having on our personal and professional lives, mindfulness is an approach that can support us in anchoring in the present moment. Participants will be introduced to a variety of practical every day mindfulness activities and meditations. No meditation experience necessary. Dates: Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 9-10 a.m. Register with: christine@christinegraceandcommunity.com. Space is limited. Suggested donation $20. Donate at beachunitedchurch.com/about-us/donate. Please type the title of the workshop “Mindfulness Workshop” in the message box. MASKS FOR SALE. Help support Beach United’s take-away lunch program for those in need by purchasing a few of our beautifully handcrafted masks in washable colourful cottons, adult and child sizes,

York Councillor Brad Bradford both fitted or pleated styles. Suggested price: $10 per mask ($2 to cover materials, $8 towards food purchased for meal program). Call or email church office to arrange pick-up. 416-691-8082, office@beachuc.com BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH PROGRAM for adults. Bag lunches at the door will be available from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. •Mondays (except holidays) at Corpus Christie Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.), co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.). There are no Friday lunches. Info: 416-691-6869 ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. at Silver Birch. Our ministries and programs are continuing, with study groups online, service videos on YouTube, opportunities to meet virtually in small groups, and an eco-spirituality theme for action and learning all year. Find out more on our website: staidansinthebeach.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (at Benlamond). Sunday service and mid-week study groups by phone. Call 416-691-4721 for more details. For updates about what is open visit www.calvary-bapist-church.ca WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Road (N of Queen). This pandemic isn’t keeping us from connecting with one another, even if it’s online, by phone, messaging, or writing cards and letters. So, we welcome you for our Sunday Morning Worship Service! We get together online at www.twitch.tv/waverleyroadbaptist beginning at 11 a.m. For more info: 416-694-3054, info@waverleyroadbaptist.ca, or www.waverleyroad.ca BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Sunday services are continuing remotely at 10am. To join us on Zoom or by phone please visit the church website for more 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.). Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Road. Our weekly worship service is posted on YouTube each Saturday afternoon. Check our website for the weekly link. We have virtual Sunday School each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Please email the church for the link. Info: www.kruc.ca, kruc.info@gmail.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH invites you to join minister Karen Dale and music director Steven Webb every Sunday morning at 10:30 am online as they explore the ancient story of Ruth & Naomi and make connections to our own lives. Worship Theme: People of Memory; Oct. 18 - Facebook Live Stream; Oct. 25 - Zoom Sunday Session; Nov. 1 - Facebook Live Stream; Nov. 8 - Remembrance Sunday & Communion - Vimeo recorded worship; Nov. 15 - Facebook Live Stream; Nov 22. - Zoom Sunday Session. To join Zoom sessions contact: Karen@beachuc.com. You do not need a Facebook account to join Live-stream worship. Click on the link below and if a pop-up appears asking you to sign-up, check “not at this time” and you will get through. Here is the link: www.facebook.com/beachunitedchurch/live. For more information or to see what else is happening at Beach United please check out our website www.beachunitedchurch.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram. BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca

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PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON

Top photo: The mural at Danforth and Donlands was created by Elicser Elliot in collaboration with four other artists. Middle photo: The Mural in GreekTown on the Danforth created by artist Poser. Photo above: The Mural at Danforth and Playter created by artist Monica Wickeler.

Mural themes resonate with Danforth communities Continued from Page 1 The art depicts two themes: gratitude, resilience, and hope, and #EastEnd Love, which is the group’s current project promoting inclusion, diversity, and fighting against racism. Hillman said the themes resonate well with the community. “To see themselves reflected in the art is so powerful. I think when people see these murals, it’ll help spread the love.” The murals were painted in September and October, with three now complete. The remaining murals will be completed in November, and next spring.

One of the mural sites – the site of the old 7-Eleven at Danforth and Donlands avenues – has been boarded up, owned by Percy Ellis Development. Hillman said the developer was enthusiastic about allowing the building to be painted for a temporary mural. The mural sites and the artists involved are as follows, with Instagram handles for artists included: 270 Danforth Ave. in the Broadview-Danforth BIA, a mural by Monica Wickeler (@monicaonthemoon) 628 Danforth Ave. in the GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, a mural by Poser (@

poserabm) 975 Danforth Ave. at the 7-Eleven building, a mural by Elicser Elliot (@elicserelliot) in collaboration with four artists. The upcoming sites include a mural painted by Kizmet (@kizmet32) and an art installation by Lara Lucretia, Caitlin Taguibao, and Xuan-Yen Cao, both in the Danforth Mosaic BIA zone, east of Coxwell Avenue. • Ali Raza is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.

Meeting on plans for Ivan Forrest Gardens slated RESIDENTS ARE invited to take part in an online community consultation meeting this week regarding the streetscape plans for Ivan Forrest Gardens park. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On the

agenda will be a presentation of concept design options based on earlier public feedback for the park frontage on Queen Street East, just east of Glen Manor Drive. Work on the streetscape improvements is set to begin in the fall of 2021. To take

part in the Oct. 21 online meeting, please visit www. toronto.ca/city-government/ p l a n n i n g - d eve l o p m e n t / construction-new-facilities/ improvements-expansionredevelopment/ivan-forrestgardens-streetscape-improvements/

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On The Wild Side

is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca

DO YOU ever go outside and stand on your porch, driveway, or balcony, in the dark, and just listen? The sounds of nature are all around us, though most of the time they are interrupted by cars, people walking, dogs barking, the neighbour’s music, or just the background hum of the city. Do you remember the blackout in 2003? Most people remember seeing so many stars in the GTA, but how many remember how quiet it was? Even with the power on, and the city humming, once in a while you can still hear a few amazing sounds that will make you realize that when you’re alone in the dark, nature never lets you be truly alone. Lately I have been trying to listen more, and have caught a couple of great sounds that I wanted to share with you. The other night my husband, Erle, while letting the dog in, heard a ‘hoo hoo hoot hoot’. After he paused to see if it would call again, he came in to let me know that he thought he heard an owl. I, of course, ran outside into the dark, in the rain, barefoot and coatless, with my phone in hand trying to record the sound if I was lucky enough to hear it. Sure enough, a few moments lat-

er I heard the sound. Amazingly though, it wasn’t just one owl calling, but two great horned owl adults and one juvenile. One adult was close to the house, one was further down the road, and in between was the screeching of the juvenile. I was never able to find them, nor could I get the recording, but I had a blast trying to find them and enjoyed knowing they were around. This past year I was also very lucky when my son, Erik, called me to share his own discovery. He had been walking in the woods near his home when he heard crows squawking up high in the trees. Someone, (can you guess who?), may have told him crows often do this when they are trying to harass and drive away birds of prey. Sure enough, he followed the sound and found an adult Great Horned Owl, quickly followed by the sight of its angry-cotton ball looking baby. I went up the next day with camera in hand, and we saw them plus another adult owl. The adults and juvenile were perched high in the trees. We stood as still as we could, but enjoyed when our slight movements would draw their yellow eyed focus. I was later able to share them with my granddaughters, Lara, Cara and Diana, when I met Erik there a few days later. The owlet was promptly named Henry, and finding him became a regular outing for us all. It was lovely to watch Henry quickly grow, learn to

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Listen to sounds of nature Ann Brokelman

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climb up the trees using his talons, experimentally flap his wings, and begin to take short flights from branch to branch. One more story: a few nights ago I heard a coyote howling at a fire engine! Yes, you heard me correctly. The fire engine was somewhere in the distance when suddenly I could hear a coyote responding to it. Not sure if this is common, I asked Coyote Watch Canada. Lesley Sampson responded and said, “Over the years, I have had the joy of hearing entire coyote family vocalize in response to a train whistle. A lone coyote on numerous occasions answering to a fire siren. I wish I had more insight into their complex means, but it is their language understood between themselves. I do feel very blessed to a hear a coyote anytime.” So go outside, and send me a message telling me what nature sounds you hear. Enjoy the early morning birds singing the porcupines squealing for food, raccoons chittering and hissing at the green bin, the foxes with their chilling whines, the coyote howls, and the owl hoots. There’s so much more to nature than just looking at it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. For video of the owl, go to https://youtu.be/IOjDtnDvqew. For video of the coyote and fire engine, go to https:// youtu.be/pusZoGD3Pvg. - With files from Erik Brokelman

With fall’s arrival it’s time to think of leaves and seeds Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle

I can’t pretend any longer. Fall has moved in, with its mists and all. Our gardens are sweetly saying goodbye to us, with brilliant leaf colours, a few final brave roses, defiant geraniums and hydrangea blooms turning a dusky pink. It’s time now to turn our attention to leaves and seeds. First, a word or two about garden clean-up. Like everything else 2020, the idea of a fall clean-up has sparked controversy. Some want to tidy up for spring. Others want to let things be, to protect the tiny lives that shelter in leaves and stems during winter. This doesn’t have to be an either/or issue. Leaving a garden totally bare in winter leaves it open to drying winds and without any insulation between snows. Cutting stems to about 10 inches is enough to keep everyone happy – plants, native bees and gardeners. Spreading a layer of leaves over everything is always helpful. They protect against drying winds, insulate against premature thawing and decay into lovely organic matter that improves the soil. It’s free, and you don’t have to bag it for garden waste pickup. Speak-

ing of leaves, our wonderful leafy neighbourhood pours huge quantities down on us in fall. It’s not unusual to see a dozen leaf bags set out at the curb for pick up from just one house. Sometimes there’s a reason for that – no other place to put them, not enough time to do anything else with them, not enough strength to handle such a horde. But if you can scrounge up some space in a corner of your yard and find some time or some help, you can turn leaves into garden treasure. We’ve all heard about compost which is, basically, decayed vegetation. Sure, it works faster if you mix brown (dried) stuff like leaves with green (fresh) stuff like veggie peels and trimmings. But, hey, we’ve got all winter to wait. Do as a friend of mine does: Fill your leaf bags and tuck them away in a hidden corner. Let the rain, the frost and the sun work on them. By summer, you’ll have beautifully decayed, crumbly dark compost ready for your planting. If someone in the family is super-energetic, persuade them to build a quick and easy corral out of snow fencing. chicken wire or wood pallets. Toss your leaves into the corral and let them wait there until spring. If you have a lawnmower or leaf shredder, chop the leaves into smaller bits, so they decay faster. This only

works, though, if they’re dry enough to shred in the first place. Crisp autumn days are fine for searching out ripe flower seeds to share with friends or to plant in your own garden. Most annuals won’t return unless you plant their seeds again, either now or in the spring. Biennials like hollyhocks and foxglove are even trickier, as you have to wait two years from flower to flower. The seeds of most native flowers need to go through a cold winter before they’ll sprout. It’s best to collect seeds on a dry, windless day. Pinch the seedheads off the flower stem and pop them into a small box or paper envelope. Scribble the plant name on the container. When you’re indoors, prep your seeds for storage. Remove any stems, leaves or dead petals and discard. If the seeds feel wet or damp, put them in a warm, dry place for a few days. When they’re fully dried, separate the individual seeds by shaking the seedhead, so they drop on a big sheet of paper. Store seeds of annuals in small paper envelopes, label and date. Start them indoors or outdoors in spring. Native flowers and biennials, you can plant by scattering their seeds and scratching them into the soil this fall before the ground freezes. Enjoy every autumn day while it lasts!

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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto

Beach featured in many episodes of beloved series The Littlest Hobo Bernie Fletcher

his year has gone to the dogs. Our fourlegged friends might be the only “happy campers” these days. Walk? Sure! Make “fetch” happen. Sure! Pets can help us reduce stress in trying times. Beachers love their own canine pals, but which showbiz dog is your favourite from childhood memories? Lassie, the rough collie? Toto, the Cairn terrier from The Wizard of Oz? Or maybe Snoopy, the beagle from Peanuts? “Pawsome” performers, for sure, but to many Canadians the answer might be London, the German shepherd from The Littlest Hobo television series. “There’s nobody who doesn’t love The Littlest Hobo,” says Scarborough resident Rob Garrison. He should know. Garrison was a writer and story editor on the Canadian series in the 1980s. He also taught English Literature at Centennial College and the University of Toronto. Garrison describes Hobo as “a human being trapped in a dog’s body with all the limitations, like not speaking”. “You had to think of Hobo with special qualities, with human understanding, who could recognize dangers and react with empathy.” Hobo didn’t start out as a Canadian icon. First there was a 1958 Hollywood film about the wandering hero, then a television show from 1963-1965 filmed in Toronto and Vancouver. The series was revived from 1979 to 1985 with filming all around the Toronto area. In each episode London would stop to help people in need, then move on. The Littlest Hobo gave roles to many a Toronto

The Littlest Hobo is shown on the Boardwalk in an episode from the popular TV series that ran from 1979 to 1985. actor, including a 16-yearold Mike Myers who played Frisbee in Kew Gardens in the 1979 episode Boy on Wheels. But the real stars were the incredibly trained dogs that played London and went everywhere with their owner Chuck Eisenmann (1918-2010). Garrison says “the real trick of writing for Hobo was working with the dog trainer”. Garrison tells the tale of first meeting the former pro baseball player. A big, gruff man came into the office with four look-alike shepherds: “Where’s that story guy? That writer? I see what’s in that typewriter. Put it in the garbage!” One dog jumped up on the desk, pulled the paper out of the typewriter and tossed it in the wastebasket. His owner yelled, “Hi there, I’m Chuck!” Garrison adds, “The rest was history.” There were several dogs that played London depending on their special talents. Garrison says. “It was always amazing what they could do. You had to know what the dogs could do and put that into the action. Would one dog be able to do it?” One double episode

(Sartech 1 and 2) is special to Garrison because his daughter Becky acts in the show. It’s also the highest rated of all 114 episodes on imdb. You can find it on YouTube. The Beach is featured in several episodes. You can check out what our area looked like in the 1980s complete with those big, ugly cars. There’s even a police chase around Glen Manor Drive (and Hobo crosses the wooden bridge) in Duddleman and the Diamond Ring (1980). We see a lot of Queen Street East including the Goof and the Fox Theatre. Does anyone remember the KFC franchise on Kingston Road where Hobo saves the day? Diamonds are a Dog’s Best Friend (1979) has Hobo on the Boardwalk. Another episode Escape (1980) shows the R.C. Harris Water Plant as a prison. The Littlest Hobo has a place in Canadian hearts. You’ll find him down the road somewhere... “Maybe tomorrow I’ll want to settle down, Until tomorrow I’ll just keep movin’ on...” - Song lyrics by John Crossen.

Book about life in the Beach in the 1950s available locally THE BOOK BOOM: A Child of the Beach in Toronto Remembers the 50s is available to be purchased locally. Copies of the book by Keith Black can be found at Book City on Queen Street East

and Danforth Avenue and at The Great Escape Book Store on Kingston Road. Those looking for more information on the book or to order a copy directly from the author, can contact Black

at kandjomemee@gmail. com Beach Metro News has been running chapters from the book on our website at www.beachmetro.com every Tuesday since July 14.

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Beach Metro News Lucky Volunteer

Clarisse Tatro is the Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteer for Oct. 20. She has been delivering Beach Metro Community News as a volunteer on Normandy Boulevard since 1999. “I started to deliver the paper because I wanted to do something outdoors,” Tatro remembered. “I had really enjoyed the paper, and thought this was a way that I’d never miss an issue.” For being selected Lucky Volunteer for Oct. 20, she receives a prize of $50. If you would you like to become a volunteer carrier for Beach Metro Community News, please contact Distribution Manager Melinda Drake at 416-698-1164, ext. 27 or email melinda@beachmetro.com

Dieppe Park plans to be discussed at Oct. 22 meeting By Ali Raza, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

DIEPPE PARK is expected to be revitalized, and Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher invites residents to a virtual community meeting about its future. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 22 starting at 7 p.m. The community consultation meeting is taking plac as the City of Toronto prepares to plan its restoration and improvement efforts for Dieppe Park which is located at Cosburn Avenue and Greenwood Avenue in East York. “The consultation will focus on everyday use for neighbourhood kids, teens, and families,” Fletcher said. “As well as ideas for improvements for this four season sports destination.” Currently, the three-hectare park includes an outdoor artificial ice rink, a baseball diamond, a multipurpose sports field, a children’s playground, and a splash pad. The city has temporarily

closed those amenities resulting from COVID-19 public health guidelines. The park’s a popular skating destination in the winter, with one of four pleasure ice skating trails in the city. Dieppe Park was last refurbished in December 2013 when the new rink and skating path were installed. The $2.4 million investment also included renovations to the change room building, landscape enhancements, and upgraded sidewalks. Residents wishing to take part in the Oct. 22 consultation meeting are asked to please register in advance. Information on how to register can be found at Councillor Fletcher’s website at www.councillorpaulafletcher.ca/event/dieppe-parkonline-community-consultation/ • Ali Raza is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.

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An aerial look at Kew Beach and the foot of Lee Avenue in 1961 By David Van Dyke

This aerial photograph above shows the bottom of Lee Avenue (provided by Herman Sahrmann) and was taken in 1961. I imagine that in the photo below most Beachers are delighted to see abundantly more beach sand for their beloved dogs from the time depicted. Thank you Herman, for forwarding this amazing aerial photo! Do you have any photos, amazing or not, of the beach, your house, the parks, that are just sitting around in a shoebox? Why not share them with the readership of Beach Metro News? Send photos to me by email to gdvandyke61@gmail.com

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Community Environment Day slated BEACHES-EAST YORK Councillor Brad Bradford will host a Community Environment Day on Sunday, Nov. 1. It will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bermondsey Drop-Off Depot, located at 188 Bermondsey Rd. between Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Drive and Eglinton Avenue. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the City of Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Environment Days for this year

will be drive-through events at local solid waste transfer stations. Residents will be able to drive up to different stations in order to drop off items for reuse, recycling or safe disposal. Community Environment Days in Toronto help reduce the amount of items that could have been recycled or reused being sent to landfills, and ensures safe disposal of household hazard-

ous waste items. Those attending are reminded to follow all public safety guidelines to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For full details from the City of Toronto on what can and cannot be dropped off at Community Environment Days, please go to www.toronto.ca/services-payments/ recycling-organics-garbage/ community-environmentdays/

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

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Jennifer Taverner and Marjorie Maltais prepare for a scene in the Opera Breaks video shot at Balmy Beach in the summer.

Local links to Opera Breaks videos By Alan Shackleton

A SERIES of videos showcasing local opera singers features a number of wellknown Toronto locations including Balmy Beach and the Ted Reeve baseball diamonds. The five videos were the idea of Upper Beach resident Kathy Domoney in collaboration with opera stage director Francoise Racine and Coffeeshop Creative. She told Beach Metro News that the Opera Breaks videos, which are being released this month on YouTube, were created as a way to help those in Toronto’s opera community share their performances with others in a creative way while dealing with the restrictions made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As so many singers were faced with cancellations since the pandemic has deeply hit singers and their livelihood I decided to create a fun, passionate video series showcasing these wonderful singers with high quality audio recording and filming them in scenic spots around Toronto, including Balmy Beach,” said Domoney. Owner of Domoney Artists Management, she said the Balmy Beach performance video features singers Jennifer Taverner and Marjorie Maltais. With the help of a red canoe courtesy of I Paddle Adventures in the Beach, the pair can be seen on the rocks off Balmy Beach and then paddling on Lake Ontario to the duet Belle Nuit from Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman. Domoney said she has always loved strolling along the Boardwalk and being close to the lake, and thought the area would make an ideal location for one of the Opera Breaks videos.

“I grew up in Victoria, B.C. which is surrounded by beautiful oceanfront scenery, so being near the water is my favourite place to relax and take a break from sitting at my computer,” she said. Seeing kayaks and canoes gave me the inspiration for our video, which is about two characters at a party in Venice, singing about the beautiful night of love, kisses, gentle breezes…and I envisioned water locations, gondolas, bridges…how could we film this scene to evoke the languid pleasure of an evening in Italy?” She said the filming of the video went perfectly, and some local swans also swam over to add to the audience. “On a breezy early evening in August, the singers and I met with our film team from Coffeeshop Creative and carefully settled them into the canoe, all before the sun set. The lighting was magical, with downtown Toronto glimmering in the background. A couple of swans paddled over to watch, and it is truly an exquisite mix of music and visuals, very impressionistic,” she said. Along with Balmy Beach and the Ted Reeve baseball diamonds, the other Toronto locations for the videos in the Opera Breaks series are Graffiti Alley in Queen Street West, the Don Jail, and Yorkville Park. As live performances were being cancelled earlier this year due to the pandemic, Domoney said she was able to receive a COVID Emergency Relief Grant from the Canada Council for the Arts which led her to start thinking of ways to showcase the singers she represented. “In discussion with François Racine, we came up with the concept of using our new reality of the pandemic to reflect a series of operatic

scenes, combining professional audio recordings with a cinematic capture of the singers,” she said. Prior to starting her artist management company in 2008, Domoney had a 25-year career as a lyric soprano performing with the Canadian Opera Company, Opera Atelier, and the Metropolitan Opera Guild. She also performed as a guest soloist across the country with Tafelmusik, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Victoria Symphony and Grand Philharmonic Choir, Elmer Iseler Singers, and the Edmonton Symphony. One of the priorities for Domoney was that the music used in the videos be recorded in person with both a singer and a pianist working together. To do that, she booked space at Revolution Recording in Leslieville where the music for the videos was created under strict COVID-19 safety protocols. In the videos, the opera singers are featured but they do not actually sing or lip synch. The recording sessions meant a lot to the singers involved, said Domoney.

“For most of the 10 singers, this was the first time they had sung with a pianist, in the same room, for months. Everyone was excited, perhaps a little nervous, but happy to be together and singing the music they love. It was an ambitious project, like a marathon, – just four hours to record everything. We had time for only one quick rehearsal of each piece, then it was recorded. ‘One and done’ was the theme of the busy day,” she said. Pianist for the recording sessions was Kathryn Tremills, who is a Beach resident. The Belle Nuit video featuring Balmy Beach and the red canoe was uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 17. The video filmed at the Ted Reeve baseball diamonds, titled Toreadors at the Baseball Diamond, will be released on Oct. 31. It features baritones Dion Mazerolle, Jorell Williams and Clarence Frazer in the Toreador scene from Carmen. For more information on Domoney Artists Management and the Opera Breaks videos, please visit www. domoneyartists.com

BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

BEACH METRO NEWS

The Main Menu

Use seasonal fruits and veggies for a fall feast Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@ yahoo.ca

t my most recent and l believe last patio luncheon (luncheon rather than dinner because it is warmer at one in the afternoon than six in the evening and lighter too, especially near the lake, without a propane heater) my guests Judy Rauliuk brought an enticing curried parsnip soup and Nicole Descoteaux, a yummy arugula, apple and stilton salad. Both dishes were scrumptious. With their permission, I include them here for your enjoyment. They are good served with roast chicken, salmon or grilled sausages or simply served on their own with a tasty bread. I served homemade cheese scones and salmon with dill sauce. However, the soup and salad could be served on their own for lunch or a simple supper. These recipes are quickly

prepared, feature seasonal fruit and veggies but best of all, they have the wonderful taste of fall. Curried Parsnip Soup Parsnips have a slightly sweet, nutty taste and are a perfect autumn vegetable either pureed in a soup or roasted to serve with a main course. This soup is soothing, perfect for a blustery day. Judy served this garnished with croutons and sprigs of chives. You could also substitute a dollop or yogurt or sour cream as the garnish. 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter 2 lbs (1 Kg) / 4 cups parsnips, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 cup (250 mL) chopped red or cooking or Vidalia onion 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry powder or curry paste (Judy uses Bolstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated gingerroot 6 cups (1 1/2 L) chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste Using saucepan over me-

dium heat, melt butter. Cook the onions and parsnips in butter, stirring to coat in butter about 2 minutes. Stir in curry and ginger; cook about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock; bring to boil and simmer on medium low about 15 minutes or until parsnips are very tender. Puree mixture in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan and heat through. Taste. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 6-8 servings. Serve immediately or freeze for up to 2 months. Recipe may be doubled. Arugula Salad with Apples and Stilton and Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Sweet, tangy and crunchythis salad has it all! Make the most of our fresh autumn apples and serve your favourite type, polished, cored and thinly sliced to showcase it in this flavourful salad. If you wish to make the salad a more sustaining main course, rather than an accompaniment, add one or two hard cooked eggs.

6 cups (1 1/2 L) arugula 1 head Belgian endive 1/2 cup (125 mL) Stilton or Gorgonzola, crumbled 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted walnut halves 1-2 apples, cored and thinly sliced Maple Mustard Dressing 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar 2 tbsp (25 mL) maple syrup 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper Salad: On 4 to 6 individual serving plates, arrange a generous handful of arugula; top each with 2 Belgian endive spears, sliced, a sprinkle of cheese and nuts and arrange apple slices on top. Vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together oil, cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat leaves. Makes about Â˝ cup (125 mL).

Baked Chicken with Maple Mustard Dressing I have also used the vinaigrette as a zippy marinade for chicken thighs. A perfect, fast main course and a great accompaniment to the salad. 8 skinless chicken thighs (if skins are on, they remove easily) Maple Mustard vinaigrette Arrange chicken in parchment paper lined baking dish; drizzle with vinaigrette; bake in pre-heated oven at 350 (180 F) for 35 minutes for a quick, complete dinner. Makes 4 servings. Pumpkin Pie Muffins These spicy mouthfuls have all the flavour of pumpkin pie but are shaped into muffins. Perfect for serving with breakfast, soup or as a Halloween treat. 2 cups (500 mL) allpurpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) raisins or walnuts or mixture

3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) each, cinnamon and ginger 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) each, salt, nutmeg and cloves 1 egg 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) pumpkin puree 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (120 mL) milk Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Line 12 muffins with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, raisins, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves. In separate bowl, whisk together egg, pumpkin puree, oil and milk. Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients. Stir together until just moistened. Spoon batter to the top of prepared muffin cups. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and firm to the touch. Cool on rack. Makes 12 large muffins.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Outdoor art projection Life Preserver to be shown on Summerville pool wall A WALL of the Donald D. Summerville Pool at the foot of Woodbine Avenue will be turned into a giant projection screen this week as part of the outdoor public art project The Essentials: Art and Urban Recovery. A three-part series, The Essentials is being presented by The Bentway and The Waterfront BIA. It is part of the City of Toronto’s Big ArtTO initiative which is encouraging residents to go outside, explore their neighbourhoods and enjoy art while observing safe COVID-19 protocols. It will examine what is “essential now, reaffirming priorities and commitments for a post-COVID Toronto” through art projections on the walls of large buildings in and around the city’s waterfront. Each art projection is approximately 10 to 15 minutes long and will be repeated on a continuous loop during the display hours. Examining what is essential as we all deal with the realities of COVID-19, the toll it is taking and what we now most value was the theme taken up by the three Toronto artists commissioned for the displays. “This year has forever altered the foundations of

public life, challenging our understanding and appreciation of routine, mobility, education, and so much more,” said Ilana Altman, co-executive director of The Bentway in a press release. “All of us are questioning what we deem essential – from basic freedoms, to critical labour, to crucial kindness. To explore these questions, we were truly thrilled to commission these new projects and meet Torontonians in their own neighbourhoods.” The projection planned for the Summerville pool is Life Preserver by Alvin Luong. It will run nightly from Wednesday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 24 on the south-side wall of the Summerville pool from 7 to 10 p.m. The Essentials press release says Life Preserver examines the essential need for food, shelter and mobility. Many of the scenes were shot along the waterfront in the Beach. “In Alvin Luong’s Life Preserver, a leisurely walk along the water leads to the discovery of a bundle of food that has been washed ashore. The bundle appears purposeful in its assembly, yet its function is unknown,” says the release. “The artwork is inspired

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An image from Alvin Luong’s Life Preserver. The artwork will be projected on the south wall of the Donald D. Summerville Pool, at the foot of Woodbine Avenue, nightly from Oct. 21 to 24. by the essentials of food, shelter and mobility; and the pursuit of these essentials by people across geographies, histories and nations.” The Essentials series began on with its first projection from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 on the walls of the Canada Malting Silos at the foot of Bathurst Street. Created by artist Erika DeFreitas it examined the architectural lines “and cracks” of many of Toronto’s buildings. The third projection in The Essentials series will also take place in East Toronto. Artist Wendy Truong’s work will be projected on the

Local Bengali writers at festival of authors LOCAL WRITER Subrata Kumar Das will be taking part in the Toronto International Festival of Authors this month. Like many events that used to feature in-person sessions and live audiences, the 2020 version of this year’s festival will be held online. Das, who is executive director of the Bengali Literary Resource Centre in East York and author of Kanadiyo Sahityo: Bichchhinno Vabna (Canadian Literature: Some Snapshots), will be among the writers taking part in the festival’s Life Through Language presentations. A critic, essayist, transla-

tor and editor, Das has 27 books to his credit and is a member of the Writers’ Union of Canada and the Literary Translators Association of Canada. Along with Das, Bengali authors Manosi Saha, Tasmina Khan, and Dr. Dilip Chakraborty will take part in the online Life Through Language: Bengali Literature, A Retrospect on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be in English. “Meet the authors writing in languages that represent unique communities from around the world and across the local neighbourhoods of Toronto,” says the festival’s website.

Also, on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. an interview in Bengali will be presented at the festival by Bas in which he interviews Syed Iqbal, Asoke Chakravarty, Akbar Hussain, and Nahar Monica. On Oct. 22 at 6 p.m., Das interviews Saeed Jadid, Tasmina Khan, Sujit Kusum Paul, Dr. Dilip Chakraborty, Surajit Roy Majumder and Manosi Saha about translating Canadian literature into Bengali in the Life Through Language: CanLit to Bengali presentation. The interviews will be in Bengali. For more info, go to www. festivalofauthors.ca/bookauthor/subrata-kumar-das

wall of Canada Post’s SouthCentral processing plant on Eastern Avenue from Wednesday, Nov. 18 to Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Truong’s work is titled Interchanges, and takes inspiration from the mail distribution system and the parallel system of seed distribution. Everyone is invited to come outside and view The Essentials projections while taking care to be safe and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. For more information on The Essentials: Art and Urban Recovery projections, please visit www.thebentway.ca/event/the-essentialsart-and-urban-recovery/

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Province sitting on billions in federal aid, says local MPP Continued from Page 3 “He [Ford] is sitting on billions of dollars of federal aid to help folks with COVID-19,” she said. “He wants to show his deficit isn’t bad, but it’s really bad economics.” She added that the Ontario NDP heard no details about the $300 million announcement. “You need to be open and transparent,” Berns-McGown said. “So people can understand the decisions you’re making, so people can adapt, and make sure it’s effective.” Earlier this month, the province ended its moratorium on evictions, which had stopped evictions on or after June 3. As rent relief remains a critical support for many residents and busi-

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CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE

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A LARGE crowd of demonstrators took to the streets near Michael Garron Hospital on the morning of Friday, Oct. 9, to protest against antiBlack racism. The demonstration and leafletting event took place between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. outside the construction site of the hospital’s expansion on the northeast corner of Coxwell and Sammon avenues. The event was organized by The

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

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Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (6/21)

TOM DAY

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

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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.

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An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

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• Ali Raza is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.

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MASONRY by Daniel • chimneys & foundations • parging & tuck pointing • arches, lintels & sills • door & window rough-ins • foundation waterproofing

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416 876-4986

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Call Sergio 416 873 9936 (15 )

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

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Since 1998

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Restore Garages including Roofing Services; Flats & Shingles Fascia, Soffit, Eavestroughs, Siding

ELECTRIC

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30 years experience in interior trim Custom Cabinet design and construction • Decks and Fences

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24 hr. - lic# P1624

by Kevin

free estimates

50 years in the Beach

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CARPENTRY

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Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed

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Electricians

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struction sites,” Dhanani said. “This culture of misogynistic, racist hatred has to stop. Come on, it’s 2020!” Demonstrators are calling for police and EllisDon to find those responsible. They are also calling on the Ontario Ministry of Labour to take action to make sure construction sites are safe, harassment-free environments for all workers. “We shouldn’t have to be doing the Ministry of Labour’s job,” said Dhanani.

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COVID-19 services yet, while he is yet to provide details to the public of the $300 million support for businesses. The province is aiming to increase testing to 50,000 per day by mid-October. As Ontario and Canada continue to see recordbreaking daily cases, Dabrusin suggests residents

On Oct. 2, racist graffiti towards Black construction workers was found on the hospital’s construction site. In June, employees found two nooses at the site, and on Sept. 24, another incident involving a noose took place. Also in June, nooses were also found at construction sites at Dundas and Sumach streets and at 81 Bay St. “The community won’t accept what is happening on these con-

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billion for this year, which includes $9.6 billion consisting of $6.7 billion of the COVID-19 Health Sector Response Fund, and a standard contingency fund of $2.6 billion. Berns-McGown said the Ontario NDP is concerned as to why Premier Ford has not allocated the money on

Toronto East Anti-hate Mobilization team and Community Solidarity Against Racism in Construction (CSARC) in the wake of a number of racist incidents at the EllisDon construction site over the past few months. “We’ve got to keep bringing attention to this issue,” said Zahra Dhanani, one of the demonstration’s organizers. “All of us together, we can do something about this.”

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commitments for months now.” “If investments had been there in long term care, in testing and processing, in education, we wouldn’t be in this mess,” Berns-McGown said. Ontario’s Financial Accountability Officer released a deficit projection of $37.2

Protest against anti-Black racism held at hospital construction site

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nesses, both representatives from Beaches-East York are raising questions regarding the province’s relief strategy. “To date, the federal government has delivered 95 per cent of total financial assistance,” Erskine-Smith said. “The province hasn’t even spent money we’ve given them, they’ve had federal

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Call Peeter

416-565-0487

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

For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic

416 824-7901

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, October 20, 2020