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Cycling celebration
Racist incidents at hospital construction site being investigated A PAIR of racist incidents early this fall at the construction site for the Michael Garron Hospital expansion in East York has the hospital’s president and CEO calling for action from the construction company running the job. Sarah Downey says construction company EllisDon needs to do a better job combating racism at its work site after a noose was discovered there on Sept. 24. “This pattern indicates a systemic problem. Although we have been reassured by the efforts made by EllisDon and others to address the racism in the construction industry, it is clear that they need to do better,” said Sarah Downey, president and CEO of Michael Garron Hospital in a release on Sept. 25. That was the second time such an incident had taken place, as nooses were also found at the site on June 10. Further adding to the concern was the discovery of a racist message painted on a wall within the
site on Oct. 2. The derogatory message was shared on Twitter after it was discovered. “I am committed to addressing systemic and overt racism within our organization and the health sector and will hold EllisDon and all of our partners accountable to do the same,” Downey said in her statement. On Sept. 30, EllisDon posted a statement outlining actions it was taking to combat racism. “We want to update our communities on the steps we are taking as a company to hold ourselves accountable to take meaningful actions to address anti-Black racism on our job sites and the industry as a whole,” said the EllisDon statement. “Our people are not just our employees—they are our family. We know we need to do better to protect their safety, both physically and emotionally.” Measures taken will include increased security, and the offer of Continued on Page 4
Councillor set to host safety meeting
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David and Deborah Livingston-Lowe were at Withrow Park Sunday morning in advance of the Bloor-Danforth Celebratory Ride held by local cyclists. The ride was in honour of the bike lanes along Danforth Avenue that were installed this summer.
BEACHES-EAST YORK Councillor Brad Bradford will host a virtual Community Safety Meeting on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 7. The online meeting will take place on Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guest will be Supt. Reuben Stroble from Toronto police’s 55 Division, which serves the BeachesEast York community. Along with hearing an update on measures being taken to keep residents safe while we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, there will also be an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. Continued on Page 4
What was making local news in February of 1973? Find out with our Front Page Flashback on Page 17.
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Goodwood Park tenants’ group helps to stop planned eviction By Ali Raza, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A GROUP of tenants at 108 Goodwood Park Court prevented an eviction late last month, and it is the first real response in the neighbourhood against evictions. The Goodwood Tenants’ Union formed in response to the provincial Bill 184 and increased evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Sept. 21, union members and other tenants and supporters came between a sheriff sent by Ranee Management during an attempted eviction. The union maintains that the tenant was informed by Ranee that they would be required to vacate the unit by Monday, Sept. 14 or the sheriff would evict them. The tenant who lives there is an Indigenous woman with health issues, tenants said. The incident led to Toronto police officers arriving at the scene, where tenants gathered and prevented the sheriff from evicting the woman. Alongside the tenants was Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown who remains supportive of the tenants’ unions. “Goodwood and Crescent Town have groups of tenants coming together to try to protect each other and other vulnerable tenants,” BernsMcGown said. “A lot of these folks have lost income because of COVID-19, lost their jobs, or have fewer hours.”
The eviction of a tenant at 108 Goodwood Park Court was prevented late last month by a tenants’ union. If a pandemic didn’t make things challenging, the provincial Bill 184 certainly did, she said. The bill introduces updated legislation governing landlord-tenant relations in the province. One glaring element is landlords can negotiate deals with tenants to pay rent, leaving them vulnerable in many instances, Berns-McGown and the unions said. They instead would like to collectively negotiate an agreement with the landlord. In individual negotiations, she said the tenants feel pressured. “Under Bill 184, if you agree to a repayment plan that you cannot manage, if you’re a day late or a dollar short, you can get evicted,”
she said, calling it a “monstrous set of circumstances.” Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, while closely following and engaging with tenants, said the city is limited in its response due to the provincial legislation. He believes the tenants organizing in response is a good thing. “I’m here to speak out and support the efforts to help members of the community who are being marginalized, targeted or worse,” he said. Bradford said city councillors can focus on ‘renovictions’ as the city is responsible for approving building permits required for renovating units. Landlords can evict a tenant on the excuse of renovating the unit. “What we’re seeing with
a small but significant group of predatory landlords in our community is disturbing,” he said. “Evicting tenants on the back of a global pandemic is unequivocally wrong and unacceptable,” Bradford added. “The message has been clear, they need to stop evicting people in the middle of a public health crisis and find a path to work together.” Ranee Management did not respond to a request by Beach Metro News to comment. • 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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March in the Beach calls attention to need to address climate change
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Beach residents take part in a Climate March along the Boardwalk on Saturday, Sept. 26. The march was organized by local resident Adam Smith. Participants began the march at Williamson Road Public School and then headed down to the Boardwalk before finishing at Kew Gardens. Speakers at Kew Gardens included local climate advocate and author Bruce Nagy, Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown, and Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford. Similar events calling attention to the urgent need to address climate change were held in cities around the world at the end of September.
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Noose, derogatory message found at construction site Continued from Page 1 a $5,000 reward for information on who may responsible for these acts. The Sept. 25 incident is under investigation by Toronto police, as is the June 10 inci-
dent. Toronto police said the Hate Crime Unit has been consulted but at this time the Sept. 24 incident is not being treated as “hate-motivated”. A press release was issued by Toronto police on the af-
ternoon of Thursday, Oct. 1 regarding the incident. “This remains an ongoing investigation and is currently not believed to be connected to any previous incidents. The Hate Crime Unit has been consulted on the inci-
dent and at this time, it is not being treated as hate-motivated,” the release said. On June 10, two nooses were also discovered at the hospital expansion construction site. After that incident, the
East York community came together to create a wall of art filled with messages against racism on the construction site wall facing Sammon Avenue. “These despicable acts of racism are not reflective of our hospital community. While we will not let incidents of hate define us, we will call out these insidious acts whenever they take place,” said Downey in her Sept. 25 statement. “Following the first display of nooses on the construction site in June, we were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our employees, neighbours, community and local businesses,” she said.
“They surrounded our hospital and the construction workers who work there in support with a display of anti-racism messages. We further cleansed the site at a healing ceremony before the final structural beam, symbolically named the Unity Beam, was placed in our new building in August. What took place on September 24 was an overt attempt to dismantle the reconciliation work our community and hospital has done to heal.” Anyone with information on these incidents is urged to contact 55 Division investigators at 416-808-5500 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or online at www.222tips.com
Community Safety Meeting on Oct. 7 Continued from Page 1 “Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve taken a number of steps to address immediate safety concerns in the
community though there is a long road ahead as we continue our anti-racism work, and help make communities safer,” said Bradford in announcing the meeting. “I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and hear about the steps you would like taken to address safety concerns in BeachesEast York.” Those wishing to attend the Oct. 7 meeting are asked to please register in advance through Eventbrite at www. eventbrite.ca/e/communitysafety-town-hall-w-superintendent-reuben-stroble-tickets
Heritage Designation sought for house THE CITY of Toronto has served notice that a Heritage Designation is being sought for the building at 292 Main St. Located on the west side of Main Street, just south of Danforth Avenue, the house is presently being protected by scaffolding as a condo project goes up around it. According to the city’s notice, the single two-storey detached house was built in 1887. The house is a “rare example of an Ontario Cottage style dwelling in the area. The building’s design incorporates many High Victorian era embellishments,” said the city’s notice. The house was originally the home of prominent East Toronto resident Donald George Stephenson, a lumber merchant and East Toronto’s first reeve from 1888 to 1894. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Heritage Designation must do so by Oct. 14 to the City Clerk’s office.
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On hand for the presentation of a $120,000 cheque from Pizza Nova to Variety Village on Sept. 28 were Pizza Nova President Dominic Primucci, front row left; Variety Ambassador Kyra Menzie, front row centre; and Variety President and CEO Karen Stintz. Also on hand in the second row from left were Marcel Maiolo, from Coca Cola; Behzad Soltani Panah, a Pizza Nova franchise owner who also added an another $2,000 to the donation; and Michael Pozzulo, from Atlantic Packaging.
Pizza Nova continues its support of Scarborough’s Variety Village DESPITE HAVING to cancel its annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser for Variety Village this year due to COVID-19, Pizza Nova was still able to make a substantial contribution to the southwest Scarborough charity last week. Pizza Nova and its suppliers including, Coca Cola, Saputo Cheese, Atlantic Pack-
aging and Maple Leaf Foods presented a cheque to Variety – the Children’s Charity Ontario for $120,000 at a ceremony held on Monday, Sept. 28 at Variety Village on Danforth Avenue just east of Birchmount Road. “During this unprecedented time of challenges for many, we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing
Beach Metro Community News names volunteer board at AGM THE VOLUNTEER Board of Directors for Beach Metro Community News was named at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held online on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 29. The board members are Desmond Brown, president; Debbie Visconti, past president; Mary Beth Denomy, vice-president; Judith Saunders Allen, secretary; and Douglas Brown, treasurer. Named special advisors to the board were Paul Babich and Sheila Blinoff. Beach Metro Community News has been serving the community since 1972, and we are proud of the important role we play. To that end, Beach Metro
Community News would like to make residents aware of a recent incident in which our publication’s name was used without permission. We have been made aware of a company attempting to sell celebratory plaques to people featured in our newspaper or on our website. One of our readers sent us a copy of an email sent to them by a company called That’s Great News that offered to create and sell them a plaque featuring a story that appeared in our newspaper and using our logo. The company That’s Great News, which is based in the United States, is not affiliated with Beach Metro Community News in any way.
support of Pizza Nova and their suppliers,” said Karen Stintz, President and CEO of Variety Village in a press release announcing the donation. “Now more than ever, kids with a disability need our support. Before the pandemic, 52 per cent of children with a disability reported they had no friends. Now, these kids are even more at risk and our families are struggling financially. Pizza Nova and the suppliers’ support will make sure kids can still play.” The challenges of 2020
have negatively impacted Variety’s annual fundraising revenue and left kids with disabilities without the support they need. “Despite having to cancel our 21st Annual That’s Amore Pizza for Kids event, we are proud that we’ve been able to collaborate with our partners and raise funds for Variety’s kids and their families,” said Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova. “We’ve been helping Variety for over 20 years and continue to show our support regardless of these uncertain times.”
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In My Opinion
Have we squandered our chance to control COVID-19? Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor
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ack in March I wrote a couple of columns as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting. Nobody knew what was going to happen next and it was a scary time. As I look back now at the column I wrote on March 31, the tone was about the importance of all us working together and not being selfish in order to stop the spread of the virus so we can get our lives back to normal as soon as possible. Here’s what I wrote regarding the actions of some people at the time who were not taking the danger of COVID-19 seriously: “What they are not understand-
ing about this deadly virus and how quickly it spreads is beyond me. They need to smarten up fast as their actions are putting other people in serious danger. At this point, that’s inexcusable.” And yet, here we are more than six months later and I’m wondering what exactly we’ve spent half a year doing as a city, a province and a country regarding stopping the spread of COVID-19. Have we squandered our chance to stay ahead of the virus? We sure as heck mangled our preparation for the second wave. We are back in those frightening days when the numbers of people who had COVID-19 was constantly increasing and it seemed as if we were losing control of it. That makes me angry, and you should be too. Early in the pandemic our political leaders made some very tough
choices in order to try and stop COVID-19 from spreading. Those decisions took a severe economic toll, but the priority was public safety. For the most part, Canadians accepted this and vowed that once we could get the number of cases under control we could start working towards bringing the economy back. In the summer it seemed we were on the right track. There were days where less than 100 new cases a day of COVID-19 were being reported in Ontario and we were even able to move Toronto into Stage 3 of the provincial recovery plan. But then it fell apart. It seemed a large case of collective stupidity (or maybe it was laziness) took hold. Personally, I’m not sure that public safety is still the top priority for our provincial government.
Last week’s announcement that people will now only be able to get COVID-19 tests by making appointments seems a dangerous step in the wrong direction to me. Should the priority not have been increasing the availability of tests and making them much easier to get? Why were we so unprepared for the increased numbers of people needing tests in September? All I heard since the pandemic started was that there’s going to be a second wave and it will come in the fall with the cold and flu season and as we send children back to school. Well, guess what, fall came in September like always. And now we have a massive backlog of tests waiting for results to come through. Now I am again writing that I don’t know what the future is go-
ing to bring regarding COVID-19, and urging people to do the right things to stop its spread. I’m also flashing back to a time when the situation with the pandemic was changing so fast, it was outstripping the news cycle for a paper like ours. Which means, readers, there may be some things in today’s paper (which saw a number of pages deadline late last week) that you may be questioning given this week’s realities. The one I’m really worried about as we send this paper to press is the health of U.S. President Donald Trump. Please don’t take the cartoon below the wrong way. The missing one another reference is to Trump’s political fate. We are, of course, hoping he makes a speedy recovery from COVID-19 and that he is soon healthy and campaigning again.
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Letters to the Editor
A thank you to the Beach Community Edible Garden volunteers I believe a big thank you should go out to the Beach Community Edible Garden located behind the washrooms on the west side of Woodbine Beach in Ashbridges Bay Park. Organized by Alex-Rochon Terry, he and his enthusiastic gardeners have breathed new life into the BCEG, and the Glen Rhodes United Church’s Food Bank is the benefactor. Eleanor Neilson deserves a huge thank you also as the harvester for the Glen Rhodes United Church’s Food Bank. It has been a bountiful season, thanks also to a beautiful summer. The BCEG has operated since 2015. In the future BCEG may need help financially as they are no longer receiv-
ing donations from the unfortunate demise of the Beach Garden Society. Thank you, all you gardeners for donating your time to such a worthy cause. For more information, please visit the bulletin board at the BCEG or their Facebook Page at www.facebook. com/BeachCommunityEdibleGarden Also, I would like to say thank you to the volunteers who helped the Ashbridges Bay Nature Stewards with the new plantings on Wednesday, Sept. 16. This event was held at the entrance to the park from the parking lot. These plantings were selected and provided by the Natural Environment and Community Programs (NECP) and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. These new plantings are to further
enhance the ones from last year and take the pace of manicured
grass. All were selected to local ani-
mal and bird populations. Clyde Robinson
Restaurant litter causing problems It is encouraging to see the creativity of local restaurateurs. As a family we have tried to dine out more regularly to support local businesses. However, one fast-food kitchen near Queen Street East and Kenilworth Avenue deserves particular praise for branding, prominently displayed on their distinctive white and orange packaging. Examples of their waxed paper boxes, wrappers, cups, and
straws can be instantly recognized wherever they are discarded along Queen and other streets. Of course, the restaurant cannot control the irresponsible actions of patrons who have left the premises, but can they can clean the immediate vicinity after closing. They can also eliminate single-use plastic items like lids and straws. If clientele continue to litter
the neighbourhood, I suggest a more radical solution of entirely eliminating the packaging. This would leave the consumer with the problem of secreting fried chicken about their person. In the meantime, I invite others to reward the success of this marketing campaign and return the packaging where it is found on the sidewalk, curbs and bushes to the place of origin. Matt Noon
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An event was held outside Dentonia Park Golf Course on Victoria Park Avenue late last month calling for the city to consider alternate land uses for the five municipal golf courses it owns. On hand were Sheldomar Elliott (Toronto Youth Food Policy Council), Leslie Campbell (Food Share Toronto), Heather Marshall (Toronto Environmental Alliance), and Cheyenne Sundance (Sundance Harvest).
City to examine expanded land uses for golf courses By Ali Raza, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
IN RESPONSE to several residents and local groups arguing for alternative use of public golf courses, the City of Toronto is looking at exploring options for public outdoor recreational use for the community At a Toronto Council meeting between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, council passed the motion to amend what was initially an item focused on lease and contract renewals for municipal golf courses. The amendment requested the city’s Parks, Forestry, and Recreation department to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to look for new opportunities for recreational and community use. The shift to public outdoor use would be done in consultation with the local community members living near a municipal golf course, the golf community, stakeholders, and the local councillor. The decision followed hours of debate and weeks of correspondence from residents across Toronto including in East Toronto where residents and community groups identified the Dentonia Park Golf Course as a municipal golf course that could be used alternatively. Dentonia is one of five cityowned golf courses where leases and contracts were due to extend, before residents and groups implored the city to explore options for the public such as community gardening and farming, universally-accessible public parkland, and Indigenousled land and water steward-
ship programs. The other four municipal golf courses are Don Valley, Humber Valley, Scarlett Woods, and Tam O’Shanter. “In this pandemic, access to public space is in short supply and many of our city’s residents are struggling to make ends meet,” University-Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell wrote in a letter to the city. “It is for these reasons why it is unfair to limit the use of city land to those who can afford to pay up to $75 on a game of golf.” Bell added the popularity of the city-run courses is declining, and there’s no shortage of golf courses in the region. On Sept. 24, several groups held a demonstration at Dentonia Park Golf Course in support of alternative recreational and community use at the site. In attendance were members from Aboriginal Legal Services, Black Creek Community Farm, Sundance Harvest Farm, FoodShare Toronto, University-Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell, Progress Toronto, Toronto Environmental Alliance, and Toronto Food Policy Council. “The COVID-19 crisis has brought to the forefront serious inequities and unmet basic needs in Toronto including lack of access to food, greenspace, and housing,” Toronto Environmental Alliance campaign director Heather Marshall wrote. “It is critical that we have a public conversation now on how to best use public space.” Other amendments to the motion included developing a plan for city-owned golf course use during the winter and for the Parks depart-
ment to consult with the Indigenous Affairs Office and the Aboriginal Affairs Committee as part of any public 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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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. 7: Virtual Community Safety Meeting with BeachesEast York councillor Brad Bradford and 55 Division Police Superintendent Stroble, 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom. An update on the work being done to protect the community during the times of COVID-19. Ask questions and voice your concerns. Registration is via Eventbrite. Info: bradbradford.ca OCT. 11: Beach United Church invites you to join minister Karen Dale and music director Steven Webb as they celebrate Thanksgiving from Our House to Yours, 10:30 a.m.. Join in as they Live-stream worship from the Sanctuary of Beach United. You do not need a Facebook account to watch. Click on the link 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 OCT. 12: Thanksgiving Dinner at RCL East Toronto Branch 11 (Clubroom), 9 Dawes Rd., 1-6 p.m. In case you did not get enough turkey or didn’t get any, come join us on the 12th for our casual Thanksgiving Dinner and bring your family and friends. Menu: turkey sandwich, potato salad, cranberry sauce and assorted desserts to be served at approximately 4:30 p.m., all for only $6 per person! Dine in or take out. Tickets are now on sale at the Clubroom Bar and MUST be pre-purchased by no later than Friday, Oct. 9. No telephone reservations. No cost for admission. Everyone welcome BUT masks and sign-in are mandatory. Info 416-699-1353 OCT 17: Free Flu Shot Clinic (regular and extra strength) at RCL East Toronto Branch 11 (clubroom), 9 Dawes Rd., 1 to 4 p.m. The flu can be a serious disease and is very contagious. The flu shot is very safe and is your best defence from getting the flu. Getting the flu shot is especially important this year given the similar symptoms with COVID-19. The Flu Clinic is open to anyone. Please bring your health card. Masks and sign in are mandatory! Info: 416-699-1353 OCT. 17: Songs of Thanksgiving: A Livestream Organ Recital with Matthew Whitfield, 4 p.m. online. Featuring pieces that are perfectly suited to the season, join incredible organist Matthew Whitfield, as he performs a livestream concert straight from Beach United Church’s exquisite Guilbault Thérien organ to the comfort of your own home! Programmed pieces include J.S. Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue and Jan Welmers’ extraordinary minimalist masterpiece, Laudate Dominum, among many others. This is not a concert to be missed! Please consider making a donation ($10 suggested) in support of this Facebook live-stream event. Simply go to the church website www. beachunitedchurch.com scroll down to “What’s Happening at Beach” and click on the poster promoting the organ recital. This will take you directly to the Eventbrite page where you can register to participate in the Livestream. Proceeds from this concert will go to the artist, and to support Beach United`s ongoing food programs for the homeless and those in need. Find us on Facebook, & Instagram. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH PROGRAM for adults will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13 (after Thanksgiving week-end). 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 BEACH PHOTO CLUB. Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club. We offer a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical
York Councillor Brad Bradford seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June, 7-9:30 p.m. Normally we meet at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave (unless specified in program), but due to Covid, we are meeting on Zoom for the time being. Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com LESLIE GROVE GALLERY, 1158 Queen St. E. •Roots and Belonging. Boasting a vibrant cultural tapestry, Toronto is said to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Whether by force or by choice, our roots are often far from where we now call home. Roots and Belonging honours our diverse backgrounds while acknowledging the journey to create home and community. Leslie Grove Gallery is calling on all artists, Artists’ Network members, and nonmembers, to submit 2D or 3D artworks in any medium or size, reflecting their distinct journey or relationship to belonging in a new “place.” Group Exhibition, Oct. 7-31. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. Info: 416-465-0302 BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. In-person meetings resumed Sept. 29 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 Peerto-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 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 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 BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Join us online for Sunday sessions via Zoom. •Masks for Sale, beautifully handcrafted in washable colourful cottons, adult and child sizes in fitted or pleated styles. Suggested price of $10 ($2 to cover materials, $8 towards Beach United’s take-away lunch program for the homeless and those in need). Call or email church office to arrange pickup: 416-691-8082 / office@beachuc.com. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com Find us on Facebook, & Instagram. 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 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.). Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen). Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca
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Women’s History Month
Celebrating inspiring women in Beaches-East York By Brandy Huff
IN THE famous words of Laurel Thatcher Ulrich: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” Less well known, though, is that Ulrich’s words are commonly misinterpreted. Ulrich didn’t mean that women should misbehave to be memorable — rather, her original meaning was that well-behaved women should make history! In this spirit, let’s celebrate the women who inspire us, who have made a truly positive impact in our community and our city. In big and small ways, these individuals are honouring those who have come before them: the pioneers who advocated for our right to vote, to own property and businesses, to be entitled to fair wages, pensions and equitable working environments, and so many more hard-won rights. Let’s not forget that less than 60 years ago, a woman still needed a signature from her husband to open a bank account. We’ve come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to be done. So during October, on the Beach Metro News website and on social media, I will be celebrating one “well-behaved” woman each day who makes history in Beaches-East York. Together we can lift each other up, give credit where credit is due, continue the hard work of those who came before us, and set examples for generations to come. Julie Middleton Julie Middleton aims to make chemotherapy treatments a little easier for kids… one Zippaport shirt at a time. Middleton founded the not-forprofit Zippaport while her fouryear-old daughter, Sadie, was doing chemotherapy treatments for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Free of charge, Zippaport distributes shirts to any brave kid who requires chemo port access. Middleton is an incredibly resilient member of our community, and her selflessness deserves to be celebrated. You can show your sup-
port by spreading the word about Zippaport shirts or making a donation at www.zippaport.ca. She can reached on social media at @zippaportshirts. Julie O Julie O has been a proud “East Ender” since she was two years old. A busy mom of two girls and the owner of a home staging company, Love Interiors, Julie is the founder of Little Ones Closet, selling new and preloved children’s wear on the Danforth. Julie opened her store as a way to give back to the community and surround herself with the things she loves most: fashion, family and children. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Julie pivoted Little Ones Closet quickly and utilized Instagram to engage her customers. She is extremely grateful for the support she has received from our community and from the other female entrepreneurs along the Danforth. Always promoting kindness and hard work, Julie uses her actions to teach her daughters that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Her encouraging nature, drive to succeed, and ability to lead by example are all reasons why she deserves to be celebrated. For more information on Little Ones Closet, please visit www. littleonescloset.ca. She can be reached on social media at @LittleOnesClosetToronto. Erin Binns Erin Binns is a business coach and real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Toronto Realty. She is known for her practicality, strategic mindset and exceptional customer care. After spending 17 years working in luxury hotel sales around North America, she decided to hang up her suit for life as an entrepreneur. When Erin first made the jump to entrepreneurship, she initially found it lonely and difficult, coming from a team environment. She
quickly found a group of women entrepreneurs to help bridge the gap and support one another in achieving their goals. A natural connector and networker, Erin is always willing to support others, especially when it comes to women growing their businesses. For more information, please visit www.erinbinns.com. She can be reached on social media at @ erinbinns. Ashley Evans Brave, selfless and skillful are all words that describe Ashley Evans! Her husband, Trevor, nominated her for all the wonderful work she has done to help our community during the pandemic. Ashley works at L’Arche Toronto, a community for adults with intellectual disabilities, but has been on leave since September 2019 recovering from brain surgery. Like many Ontarians, Ashley’s follow-up surgery was postponed due to the pandemic, but she did not allow that to stop her from giving back to our community. In March, Ashley borrowed a friend’s sewing machine and taught herself to sew face masks to donate to L’Arche, and has since made more than 1,000 masks. Raising funds for Thanksgiving dinner for four L’Arche houses, Ashley is an outstanding citizen and a wonderful role model for her three children. She can be reached on social media at @AshleyEvans55. Danielle Lewis As the owner, lead designer and creative force behind Danielle Lewis Designs, Danielle Lewis helps businesses achieve their design goals from her home office. With a portfolio of logo design and printed promotional materials that spans multiple industries and not-for-profits — including The New Mom Project and Period Purse — Danielle is a model of hard work to her two young boys, and an excellent example of a successful mompreneur.
For more information, please visit www.daniellelewisdesigns.com. She can be reached on social media at @daniellelewisdesigns Mariane Oliveira In her native San Paulo, Brazil, Mary Oliveira saw the pure joy that her mother’s chocolate business brought to people’s lives. After falling in love with the diverse cultures of Toronto on a 2012 visit, and deciding to move here in 2014, Mary made it her mission to bring the delights of Brigadeiros to Canada. She utilized her business degree and chocolate making training to open Mary’s Brigadeiro Handcrafted Chocolates on the Danforth in 2015. Oliveira’s positive impact in our community along with her dream of sharing moments of happiness and fun through her chocolate creations are some of the many reasons she deserves to be celebrated for Women’s History Month. For more information, please visit www.marysbsweets.com. She can be reached on social media at @MarysBrigadeiro Amy Symington Amy Symington, MSc., is the definition of multifaceted! Amy is a nutrition professor, researcher and chef at George Brown College, and also runs the culinary nutrition program at Gilda’s Club Toronto, a not-for-profit that supplies social, emotional and nutritional support to those touched by cancer. An active volunteer who focuses on all things food and nutrition, Amy also contributes to Out Of the Cold programming, acts as a chef and nutrition consultant for the Toronto Veg Food Bank, and does recipe development and food writing for various Toronto publications. She believes in evidence-based health and the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, and is the recent author of the Taste Canada Award-nominated The Long Table Cookbook: Plant-based Recipes for
Optimal Health. Symington lives in BeachesEast York with her husband, local Member of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, and their two sons. For more information, please visit www.meliaeats.com She can be reached on social media at @amysymington Emma Sam Emma is a gender bending car enthusiast who enjoys learning and creating new experiences with her family and friends. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science and Biology from Trent University. In May 2017, Emma decided to try her hand at business and purchased the Speedy Auto Service franchise on the Danforth. After realizing her natural talents for automotive operations, she purchased a second Speedy location in Scarborough. Emma’s fearless attitude and work ethic are a few of the many reasons she deserves to be celebrated. For more information, please visit www.speedy.com/shops/torontodanforth/en. She can be reached on social media at @SpeedyDanforth Vicky Tsorlinis Vicky was named Beach Citizen of the Year in 2019, and for good reason. If you’ve attended a community event or fundraiser in the East End, there is a good chance Vicky had a hand in helping to organize it. Her list of volunteer initiatives and fundraisers span seven pages in a size twelve font! This woman is beyond involved in our community and her efforts are an inspiration. She began her volunteering career when her children were in high school at Malvern Collegiate and raised more than $105,000 for awards and scholarship programs. Currently, she is working to raise $20,000 for Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service (BBYOS) by May of 2021. Visit her Facebook profile or contact her at @vicky.teague.33. • For more daily profiles, please visit www.beachmetro.com
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Boardwalk memories By David Van Dyke
In the Sept. 22 issue of Beach Metro News, if you recall, I revisited a 60-year-old photo taken by Herman Sahrmann, of the Leuty Lifeguard Station. Herman was a young lifeguard at the then Toronto Harbour Police Sub Station. This incredible shot showing the beach was taken from the mast of the station around the same time, when it was located next to the Kew Beach Park Boat House. The view is looking east. Those concrete retaining arms could not have been too comfortable to sit on, but there you go. Thank you, Herman for sharing all these images of our beloved Leuty Lifeguard Station. It’s been a real treat. I want to also say thank you to our readers. I am getting wonderful images from Beach residents who took pics of their homes when they first moved in. Keep them coming! Send your photos to me at gdvandyk61@ gmail.com
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Open Doors: Spiritual Matters
Responding to community’s needs during COVID-19 Rev. Angela J. Cluney Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church
THE WELL-KNOWN quote: “The church is not a building, the church is a people” has never been more true than during the past months as we have found ourselves living with the COVID-19 pandemic. Churches and our attendees have had to rethink our understanding of what “the church” means to us; not only as people who come to worship God but also as congregations who strive to be faithful to the gospel
through acts of mission, fellowship and outreach within our communities. With most of our doors still closed to “in person worship” as well as congregational and community activities at the time of this paper’s printing, churches have had to seek out various ways that we might reach out beyond our buildings during this unusual time. COVID-19 has encouraged us to start taking a good look at the communities in which we live and serve. Over the years for many, the definition of “church” has varied in meaning, from a place of worship, to people sharing their faith during fel-
lowship and outreach events. No matter the definition of what “church” is, we can rest assured that “church” is found “within its people” not “within the buildings”. I would like to think that “church” is an opportunity for each of us to help respond to meet the needs of those around us in small acts in a quest to make our world better for all people. Right now, we are all part of a world that is hurting due to various life events from the current pandemic, rampant discrimination and social injustices. As we have moved beyond our own individual buildings into ministering and responding out-
side of our buildings through online platforms and new personal interactions, we have started to gain a better understanding of some of the needs of those who are calling out for help and what we must do as churches. People around us are calling out loudly for us to hear them. They are in need spiritually, physically and mentally. Many are seeking ways to connect with others looking for personal interactions as they combat social isolation in the process of trying to stay safe, and mental anguish as worries have become overwhelming for many. Some are calling out
for social justice, as they strive to be able to meet their own basic needs financially for rent, medicine and food. For the congregation of Fallingbrook, we have decided to think how we might help meet these needs by examining our ministry in this time and place. We are just in the beginning stages, but we have started by responding to the increased need for food security, especially as local food banks such as the Churches by the Bluffs had to look at how they were handling client care and had to shut down temporarily during COVID-19. Fallingbrook Presbyterian has met this need by start-
ing small by making a “Little Blessings Box” that is filled daily, sometimes up to four times a day with needed food staples and personal care items. It sits on the corner of our closed building with a sign inside that reads: “Take what you need, leave what you can.” We have discovered over the past few months, indeed it is “the people” who are “the church” and some of us are in greater need and some of us give graciously. It is up to all of us together to respond faithfully to our common needs. As it is in meeting these needs that our communities’ strength will lie.
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Cannabis and the community Local stores aim to be more that just places to buy pot By Alan Shackleton
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ith a number of cannabis stores opening their doors along Queen Street East this summer, local owners say that connection to the community will be what makes the difference for them and their customers. Recently, Beach Metro News visited with the owners of three stores to find out why they chose to open in East Toronto, and what they think the keys are to running a successful cannabis retail business. All three stressed that being a part of the community through supporting local events and campaigns along with welcoming customers and becoming good neighbours are critically important. The Neighbourhood Joint opened in August on Queen Street East in the heart of the Beach, just west of Kew Gardens. Andrew Rhodes, who is co-owner along with his dad Brian, said the Beach was always the area in which they wanted to open their store. “We got to know the area and really like it. There is not anywhere else like the Beach,” he said. “It’s the perfect community for a shop like ours.” Afif Khan, who is co-owner of Wonderland Cannabis along with Matt Haddon and Greg Moffatt, said their location on Queen Street East between Coxwell Avenue and Craven Road is exactly where they wanted to be when they decided they would open a cannabis store. Proximity to the Beach, Woodbine Park and Leslieville was what they were looking for in a location for their first store, he said. “This area fits with our brands. There’s lots of artists and people in the film industry in the area,” Khan said of the store that opened in August. A bit further west, Elisa Keay of K’s Pot Shop said Leslieville was the dream location for the store she and her husband Sean own. “We raised our kids on Alton. We’re so happy to be in Leslieville,” she said. “Our ethos matches the neighbourhood, which is why we gravitated here.” The store, which also opened in August, is on Queen Street East between Hiltz and Alton avenues, so it is like a homecoming for the Keay family to be in that location. All three store owners say they have been well received by community members since opening their doors. “We really haven’t had anyone complaining about us. I have not seen anything negative. People love it,” said The Neighbourhood Joint’s Rhodes. “We have had people from all walks of life walking in to check us out from 90-year-ladies to 20-year-old boys.” He said educating customers and the community about cannabis and the different ways it can be used is a top priority for The Neighbourhood Joint. “We want to help educate residents about cannabis and we love to meet our neighbours,” said Rhodes. “We want to be a good, stable influence in the community. We definitely want to be a store for everyone from seniors to young adults.” On the education front, he said store’s staff is knowledgeable and happy to take the time to answer questions from customers. They also plan to offer education events at Community Nights when safe to do so under COVID-19 safety protocols. The Community Nights will cover topics such as Cannabis 101; CBD 101, How to Roll A Joint, How to Consume Edibles and more. “People can learn about cannabis without having to dive in,” said Rhodes. The Neighbourhood Joint is also involved
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Photos from top: Andrew Rhodes of The Neighbourhood Joint on Queen Street East in the Beach: Afif Khan of Wonderland Cannabis on Queen Street East just west of Coxwell Avenue; and Elisa Keay of K’s Pot Shop on Queen Street East in Leslieville. in a number of campaigns to help the community including a winter clothing drive for families in need. They also plan to help with food and toy drives in advance of the holiday season. “We would love to partner locally on those drives,” said Rhodes. Also, down the road The Neighbourhood Joint wants to be involved in a community building project. They will be asking the community make a pitch for something that is needed to help improve or make the area better – and this will be a physical project
most likely. They hope to get other local businesses involved and also see if they can get contributions toward it from a licenced producer of cannabis. More info on that will be available in the New Year. Wonderland Cannabis also has plans for community events once it is safe to hold them again. They will be focusing on events that promote the arts and local artists, said Khan. Once COVID-19 restrictions clear, Wonderland Cannabis plans to hold some 19-plus events in Woodbine Park and at other local
venues. “We will integrate the product line and the events,” said Khan. He said Wonderland Cannabis sees many ways to support the local arts community, including having members give input on their products and the creation of future products. They are looking to the community/ customers for inspiration and consultation along that line. “Produced by artists for artists,” is what they are emphasizing, said Khan. He also said the reaction to the store in the neighbourhood has been very positive, and people enjoy visiting. It’s been “really great” since the store opened, he said. “People really like the experience.” Khan said that while certain items have to be kept out of open customer access in the store by law, there are lots of items that customers can look at and touch while shopping. “We have lots of completely organic beverages for instance. It’s a hands-on experience here. A lot of stores are like jails and you can’t touch anything. We’re a lot more friendly and inviting. We’re well suited to the area and folks seem to love it.” For K’s Pot Shop, they are involved in the community in many ways and one of their main projects right now is creating a mural on the west side wall of the store. Right now it is “a big grey wall on what is a transitional strip between retail and residential areas,” said Keay. However, there is a history of a mural being on the wall and she wants to bring art back to the site. Keay said the mural will take a “celebrate the neighbourhood theme”, and won’t be an ad for their business. “The landlord said he didn’t want a big marijuana leaf painted on the wall and that was never our plan,” she said. “We want it to not be a big grey wall. We want a nice community piece.” Since there is a “culture of art” in Leslieville, she said they will be consulting with the community about what the mural features and are planning of having it done by a local artist. “We want to do a lot of public consultation,” she said. K’s Pot Shop is hoping they can start with something small this year while the weather is still nice enough to paint, and then work to something more permanent come next spring. Keay said running a cannabis store is basically like any other business as at the end of the day it comes down to customer service. “We understand that whatever your store is, you have to connect to the customers and the community,” she said. “You can set up a shop and sell and make a living, but we are joining the community because we are already part of the community and know the people.” Keay said many people coming into the store feel like they are in the living room of someone’s home, and that is exactly what they are aiming for at K’s Pot Shop. “We aspire to not be a boutique, but that it’s like coming to our living room and hanging out,” she said. For more information on The Neighbourhood Joint, please visit www.theneighbourhoodjoint.ca For more information on Wonderland Cannabis, please visit www.wonderlandcanabis.ca For more information on K’s Pot Shop, please visit www.kspotshop.ca
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Beach Metro News Lucky Volunteer Pascal Boisvert is the Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteer for Oct. 6. He has been delivering Beach Metro news as a volunteer since 2015. “It all started when I wanted to model volunteerism for my son Evan. It eventually turned into a wonderful way to create community and keep in contact with neighbours.” He said that sometimes the kids who live in his neighbourhood and are friends of his son will help him deliver the papers in the Woodrow Avenue area. “That’s always a treat,” he said. For being selected Lucky Volunteer for Oct. 6, he 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
Dental Matters
Pandemic lessons learned Dr. Allan Katchky Dental Matters
NINE MONTHS ago we heard the first news reports about a viral outbreak in Southeast Asia. Two months later, a global pandemic had been declared by the World Health Organization, and life as we knew it changed dramatically. Although there is still much research to be done, and there is still much we do not know about the virus responsible for COVID-19, we certainly know a lot more that we did back in March. For example, back then the wearing of masks or face coverings was a hotly debated topic, and even public health experts were divided on whether the practice was beneficial or not. Today, the evidence is irrefutable that wearing of a mask in public spaces is essential to cutting down community spread of the virus. Recent research has suggested that the COVID-19 virus has a particular affinity for cells in the lining of the nasal passages, more than in the mouth or lungs. The authors of this recent study go on to suggest that sneezing may propagate the virus more than coughing,
and that this underscores the importance of wearing masks properly so that they fully cover both the mouth and the nose. The notion of proper hand hygiene has been with us for many years, and yet it took a global pandemic for us to start practicing good hand hygiene on a broad community wide basis. Scientific data has also shown us that in communities and countries where physical distancing has been practiced more strictly, transmission rates are much lower. In other words, we have learned a lot in the past few months. With that as a backdrop, let us consider what have we learned in dentistry since the early days of the pandemic. Most dental offices in Toronto have been re-opened since June, so we have roughly four months of return to practice data to look at. Like many of you, I have been reading for months, both in the mainstream media and in scientific publications, that dentists, hygienists and dental office personnel are among the highest risk of all workers for occupational exposure to COVID-19. As a result, I have spent many months searching the literature for data on the incidence of COVID-19 illness in dental professionals. And to this point, I have found
nothing, either published or anecdotal, indicating that dentists or dental office staff in Ontario have contracted the COVID-19 virus while on the job. While this is very reassuring news for dentists, their employees and their patients, it also begs a simple question: why is it that a group of supposedly high risk health care workers is not getting infected with COVID-19? The possible explanations are many, but let us consider a few likely contributing factors. First, dentists and dental staff were already experienced at wearing PPE prior to COVID-19, and were very quickly up to speed with current enhanced PPE protocols. Similarly, dental offices already had very strict standards for infection prevention and control, sterilization of instruments and surface disinfection. As well, strict screening procedures prior to appointments mean anyone with symptoms, recent travel or contact with other individuals with symptoms or a positive diagnosis are having their appointments postponed until they are considered safe to treat. As we go through the second wave of the pandemic, all of us need to continue to take every precaution to limit community spread. Please stay safe and keep well.
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Tom Allen, left, and Tim Dawson, right, brought their instruments down to the Leuty Lifeguard Station recently to let residents know that plans are underway to bring live music concerts back to the community.
Bringing live music back to the Beach By Alan Shackleton
A PAIR of local musicians are working on bringing live music back to the Beach. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s going to be done on a very small scale and safety will be the top priority for everyone involved. Tim Dawson and Tom Allen are organizing concerts at local churches. The return to live music started last week with The Last Curlew concerts presented by Allen at Beaches Presbyterian Church on Oct. 1, 2 and 3. The number of audience members was limited to 25 for each performance. A musician, composer and CBC radio host, Allen said that the audience size for the concert had been reduced to 25 from what was originally planned to be 35 people because it was the “prudent” thing to do. He said that with COVID-19 numbers increasing across Ontario, and especially in Toronto, that organizing concerts with musicians performing in front of live audiences is extremely challenging. “We just don’t know what’s going to happen next,” said Allen. “We just have to be flexible. We have to be willing to adapt as people are already doing.” If someone told him a year ago he’d be holding a concert in Beaches Presbyterian Church for an audience of only 25 people, he said he would have found that hard to believe. “These are strange times,” said Allen, adding that what local concert organizers want to do now is start the process of sharing live music again. “Having a chance to perform is important for the artistic community,” said Allen. For updates on future concerts being
planned, Allen can be contacted at tomallenmicroconcerts@gmail.com Dawson is preparing to begin this year’s Kingston Road Village Concert Series with a pair of performances on Oct. 17. The number of audience members will be limited to 50 for each concert, and they will take place at Kingston Road United Church. A member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), Dawson has been organizing the concert series for a number of years but no season has ever been like this one. “We have to do it safely, that’s the most important thing,” he said. “Concerts can only come back if done safely.” Dawson said the concerts will be staffed by volunteers, who direct people to their seats in the church where the audience and performers will all be physically distanced. Also, on days when two concerts are taking place one side of the church will be used for seating for the first show and the other side of the church for the second. Audience members will also be asked to pre-screen and all safety measures are being taken. Dawson said the impact on musicians due to COVID-19 has been severe. “The entire musical world has been rocked to its core. Performances (to large audiences) were among the first things to be cancelled and will be the last to come back,” he said. The Kingston Road Village Concert Series plans to limit its audience numbers for this season is a way of “doing something in the interim,” said Dawson. The Oct. 17 concert features TSO concertmaster Jonathan Crow and his 11-piece orchestra performing a mixed
program that includes Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performances will take place at 2 and 4 p.m. The concert is an official TSO event and will support Sistema Toronto, which provides musical and intellectual opportunities to children in vulnerable communities with the goal of transformative social change. The concert will also support the Kingston Road United Church’s Raise Our Roof campaign. Other planned Kingston Road Village Concert Series performances for this year are scheduled to take place up until just before Christmas. On Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 (both at 2 p.m.) the TSO Woodwinds perform the Poulenc Sextet for piano and winds, Mozart quintet and more. The concert will feature flautist Leonie Wall and her woodwind quintet along with pianist Monique De Margerie. On Saturday, Nov. 14 (at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) TSO Musicians play Bach will be performed. The concert will see bassist Dawson, associate principal flutist Julie Ranti and friends perform music from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, a Rossini string quartet and more. On Saturday, Dec. 5 (at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) TSO principal cellist Joseph Johnson and friends will perform a program of string sextets by Brahms, Schubert and Margaret Price. On Saturday, Dec. 19 (at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) TSO Musicians Brass Ensemble will perform festive Christmas music and more. The concerts will feature associate principal trombonist Vanessa Fralick and her ensemble. For ticket information and safety protocols for the Kingston Road Village Concert Series, please visit www.kruc. ca/concert-series
Book about growing up in Beach in 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. Also, 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. Today, Oct. 6, will see Chapter 13 posted up on our website. Here’s a very brief preview of Chapter 13. You can read the rest on our website:
CHAPTER 13 When we entered the shop we were met by a multitude of marvelous smells; I loved it when my mother took me there. I was fascinated by the two large ceiling fans turning lazily overhead and I liked the way the sawdust that was scattered on the hardwood floor felt underfoot. It was the first store east of Maclean Avenue on the north side of Queen ...
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Support of community has been key for Crescent Town school By Alan Shackleton
WITH COVID-19 case numbers showing an increase across Toronto, a local principal understands why a lot of families at his school are deciding to go with the online learning option for this year. However, Crescent Town Elementary School principal Avinash Mani said that the students who have come back to the Victoria Park and Danforth avenues area school for in-person classes are happy to be there and staff is glad to see them. “Coming to school is good for many of the kids. For the students to be here is good for their own mental health,” he said. Mani added that many of those students and their families are also glad to be back attending school. “We meet the parents every morning and they are happy to see everybody and that their kids are in school,” he said. As schools across the province opened last month, Crescent Town was dealing with the fact that more than half of the students it had attending last year have decided to go with online learning
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Crescent Town Elementary School teacher Boris Vujadinovic explains “noodle tag” during a Grade 1 gym class held outdoors recently. and the school’s enrollment was standing at 200. Mani said there were a number of factors as to why so many families of students at the school decided not to return to in-person classes. “I understand why,” said Mani. “It’s because of the surrounding area. It’s a highdensity area and all of the school’s families live in the apartment buildings.” The buildings of Crescent
Town and Dentonia Park are high-rises and residents are dependent on the elevators, which are limited to three people at a time. So even though the school is right beside the buildings, it is tough for many families to avoid long waits and prolonged exposures to others inside the buildings given the elevator situation at school start times. “Our families have family
in other countries in South Asia where the infection and death rates have been very high and that is their context as well,” said Mani of the community’s concerns surrounding in-person school attendance and COVID-19. Like all schools, safety measures are in place at Crescent Town to stop the spread of the virus. Mani said he is part of the group of East Toronto
educators that doctors from Michael Garron Hospital and East Toronto Family Practice Network are advising regularly on how to deal with the virus. “I participate in that each week. I am part of that continuing discussion. He said guidance is coming on a regular basis from the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Public Health and the local team of doctors. “They are going to look at it school by school and area by area,” said Mani. There is currently a staff of 30 at Crescent Tow including teachers, lunchroom supervisors and caretakers. Mani said taking advantage of outdoor learning opportunities in nearby Taylor Creek Park and Dentonia Park, along with the schoolyard, are ways the school is helping protect against the spread of the virus. “We were doing that before this as well,” said Mani of teachers using the local parks for outdoor learning. Also, because many of the classrooms are not presently needed for students due to the low in-person enrollment, most classes are being held in rooms that have doors linking them directly to the school yard. This
limits the amount of time students and staff have to spend in indoor hallways and avoids crowding at start and dismissal times. “They can go in and out directly to the classroom through those doors,” said Mani. As has been the case at many schools, parental and community support has been extremely important during these challenging times. Mani said there is a community mask making initiative taking place organized by Crescent Town teacher Jen Hart. “We had a mask making program initiated by a teacher. Parents picked up the kits that had fabric, elastic cord and thread,” said Mani. “The parents made two mask for their children and two masks to be donated to the school for other children. Every day now we have families dropping off masks.” On Sept. 30, TDSB parents had their first opportunity to change their minds as to whether the kids would attend online or in-person classes. The switches will be implemented on Oct. 13. How that impacts Crescent Town Elementary School is not yet known.
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951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
416-691-1991
DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
416-691-1071
B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP
Registered Psychotherapist Low Fee - High Value Therapy Kingston Rd. at Victoria Park Ave.
416-690-2417
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
Cont.
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SPIRITUAL ADVISER Retired Psychotherapist Finding meaning in your life 20 years experience
Peg Earle M.A., M.Div., RMFT 647-970-6807
Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com
NEXT DEADLINE October 13
Caroline Duetz
Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice
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Barristers & Solicitors
Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324
Cont.
QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn, LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law)
662 Broadview Ave. t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
Downey Law
Your Personal Family Law Lawyer
416-915-3173
downeylaw.ca • briar@downeylaw.ca Free Initial Consulations by Video 2 LOCATIONS: Beaches - 1860 Queen St E, 2nd Floor Downtown - 2 Bloor St E, Ste. 3500
ACCOUNTING
Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)
647 484 8622 www.beachestherapy.ca 579 Kingston Rd, M4E 1R3
2069 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine)
INSURANCE
416-690-6195
Bert van Delft
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
www.drlempert.ca
WELLNESS
missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 mimi@missfit.ca
BSc, MSW, PhD, RSW
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates Individual & Couple Care Child & Adolescent Counselling Services Wellness Life Coaching 1755 Queen St. E. • 416-951-8280
Dr. Paula Miceli, C.Psych. Registered Psychologist
Online Psychotherapy Services for Adults Evening & Weekend Sessions
416-275-3735 www.drpaulamiceli.com
Retired Psychotherapist Finding meaning in your life 20 years experience
Peg Earle M.A., M.Div., RMFT 647-970-6807
COUNSELLING Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Spiritual Counsellor since 1998
Ear Candling $35 - with sinus drainage $45 Destress package includes face, neck, head & should massage $150 *Health & Relationship Coaching also available
www.Wellnesstogo.ca 416-707-4896
Life & Relationship Issues
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
Tel: (416) 962-2186
ONLINE SESSIONS LGTBQ+ / Anxiety / Depression
2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com
GARRY M. CASS
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)
416-690-2112
Therapy with Barbara Affordable Talk Therapy for Individuals or Couples Therapist-in-Training Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy
Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
barbsaunders.com therapy@barbsaunders.com
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES
Professional Career Coaching
www.krienslarose.com
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516
Randy Groening, RMT
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
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416-916-7122
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Kristina Pearsal, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
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CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes
Call 416-471-0337
CHIROPRACTORS
416-691-3700
Queen and Hammersmith
CPA, CGA
BOOKKEEPING & PERSONAL TAX RETURNS
INCLUDING TAXES IN ARREARS Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com
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An accountant you can count on
For your Small Business Self-employed income & investments Real Estate Rentals
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(Queen & Woodbine location)
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BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE
We specialize in wealth & retirement strategies, RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs, Pensions and more. Life Insurance, Disability, Critical Illness
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
Janet D’Arcy
DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East
416 690-6257
Open Saturdays
John H.
Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
Linda Bronicheski, J.D.
47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
Fairtax Accounting & Business Services Inc. 3000 Danforth Ave., Unit 3, Suite 123
Personal & Corporate Tax Returns E-file; Uber HST/GST Returns Business Plans & Projection
M. Shahab 647-836-5779 fairtax1994@yahoo.ca
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1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
416-694-2868
Individual & Couples Therapy CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
416-694-6767
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• Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations
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• Open 7 Days a week •
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Barrister & Solicitor
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
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William F. Deneault
416-690-6800
SPIRITUAL ADVISER
KATHRYN WRIGHT
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
416-694-4380
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Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary
Family • Wills & Estates Real Estate
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert
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DENISE BADLEY-CASTELLO
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Beaches Therapy Group
MASSAGE THERAPY
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Chiropractic &
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FUNERAL SERVICES
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ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE
eco Cremation &
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Family Law & Estate Planning
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
Burial Services Inc.
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647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Sports
Ted Reeve players impacted by GTHL delay THE ANNOUNCEMENT by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) that it is putting the start of the season on hold until January of 2021 will impact the teams from the Ted Reeve Hockey Association who were slated to play in the league this fall. The GTHL’s announcement was made on Oct. 3, and stated that the planned Oct. 7 start date has been pushed back to Jan. 4, 2021. The decision was made due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Toronto Area. The Ted Reeve Hockey Association celebrated its 65th season in 2019/20. At this moment, the association’s house league was tentatively scheduled to begin on Oct. 10. At Beach Metro News deadline, it was not clear whether that would happen. Please go to www. tedreevehockey.com for the latest info.
Laser racers on the lake
PHOTO: CHRISTIAN BONIN
Beach residents and Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club Laser Race Team sailors Max Bonin, left, and Keagan Valentine, right, navigate the choppy waters of Lake Ontario in front of the Leuty Lifeguard Station on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Beach Memories
When Danforth Avenue was known as Used Car Lot Heaven Gene
Domagala
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any times, people have asked me about the Danforth. There have been many articles written about Danforth Avenue, but I think the book The Danforth in Pictures: A Brief History of the Danforth by Barbara Myrvold is the best and most historically comprehensive I have seen. Many other names have been attributed to this street or avenue including The Danny, The Don and others. I like to think about one I remember many years ago: Used Car Lot Heaven. There were miles of the best used cars in Toronto along the Danforth, so the title rang true if you were in the market for buying either a used or new car – financing no problem. There were many years before the Bloor-Danforth subway opened that the Danforth was the place to go for shopping for both bargains and expensive items. There were tens of thousands of people that used to shop and stare in the windows for clothes, shoes, underwear and more. That was the era when you could get anything on the Danforth. In my mind, being from the west end originally, if you wanted to get a good, solid bargain on a used car then the Danforth was the place to go. There were different names and different times for the cars that came up in my research, but one time stands out and that was the Second World War and just after. The 1940s were the halcyon days of cars, service stations, dealers etc…It was a driver’s dream, so let us take a look at those past days.
PHOTO: LOST TORONTO
The Riverdale Garage on Danforth Avenue in the 1950s. In the 1950s and ’60s, there was Ted Davy Ltd. and other names familiar and not familiar on this old/new dusty road of used vehicles. During the heyday of the new and used car lots and service stations, there were close to 100 businesses devoted to automobile sales and service along the Danforth. No other street in Canada had such a solid reputation for car sales or as dense a concentration of them as the Danforth. Let’s look at some of the names and locations. There was the Riverdale Garage and right near to it, if you can believe it, was the Danforth Motor Co. Just a little further east was the Anderson McLaughlin Buick Co. which were on the south side between Pape and Jones avenues. We must remember, all of these garages and car lots were in vogue during the early years of the Second World War and beyond. Most of the automobile manufacturers did their part and helped the war effort by building military vehicles. The auto businesses didn’t really start up again until after the war ended. However, the businesses servicing cars continued. These included the Kruse Service Station, Drayton Motors, McCharles Auto Service, British American Oil, and Grover Motors near Woodbine Avenue. While driving in your
juiced-up jalopy on the Danforth you would see a kaleidoscope of colours of the different signs. There would be blue, red, green, yellow identifying the gas stations and dealerships. There was York Motors, Queen City Auto Sales, Ontario Motor Sales and the classiest auto showcase that was on Danforth near Main Street was Giles, Rice and Peters. There was also Watson Motors and the Kerr Service Station. Now those were not the only distractions on the Danforth during the 1940s. There were also lots of banks including the Royal, the Dominion, and Bank of Commerce that are still around today. There were also lots of theatres including Prince of Wales, Grover, Oxford-Avalon where you could watch movies. There was bowling and pool rooms such as Commor Billiards, Rosedale Bowling, and The Acorn. If you wanted to dance, there was the Arcadian dance hall to tap you toes to a tune. After a busy and tiring week, the soldiers were marching to a different tune during the 1940s. On a Saturday night they would drown their sorrows along the Danforth in such spots as The Danforth Hotel (Noah’s Ark), Ridley Hotel, Linsmore Hotel, or the Hotel Stafford. They could also buy beer from the Brewer’s Warehouse. On Sunday mornings the
soldiers could save their souls from the previous night’s excess by going to Hope United, the Mennonite Mission, Holy Name or Sanctuary of Peace. All of them fine places of worship. The Danforth also had bicycle shops, which is especially relevant given the changes to the street now taking place. Danforth bicycle shops included Plymouth Bicycle, Geo. Capps Bicycle and Stan Lane Bicycle. There were also other different stores along the Danforth including Marcells Baby Carriage, Dominion Fishing Tackle, Cloverleaf Ice Cream, United Cigar Store, Dominion, Loblaws, Clinton’s Complete Music Store, Rice’s Dairy, and Duckworth’s Fish and Chips (the soldiers loved them). The Maple Leaf Dairy is still around today. There were several funeral parlours on the Danforth as well. As I said, it had everything. It was without a doubt one of the busiest streets and shopping places in the eastern half of Toronto in those days. I could go on and on about the places to eat, the clothing stores, dressmakers and every other kind of shop. There was even an East Toronto Weekly newspaper. There were bookstores such as the Grover Book Exchange. There was Snowballs Cigars and even the Wm. Edwards Harness Maker. But the best, I think, was at the eastern end by Warden Avenue where you could get your car serviced at Smith’s Service Station, eat at Smith’s Bar B.Q. and dance at Smith’s Dance Pavillion. Heritage Walks update GENE DOMAGALA is hoping to continue his popular Heritage Walks in the community once it is safe to do so. Please look to Beach Metro News for info on the walks as available.
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Household Services
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
1 BEDROOM APT.
Photo/Art
Beachphotoclub.com beachphotoclub@gmail.com
Main Floor of House
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
A family business since 1956
Income Tax Preparation
Upper Beach. Large 1-2 bdrm apt. in semi detached home. 2 levels of living space. Main floor & bsmt. Very clean. First time offered in 14 yrs. Priv. ent, eat-in kit, hrdwd flrs, full size liv. & din. rms. Large sun filled enclosed back porch, backyrd, lndry, storage rooms. Very quiet, friendly residential street. Close to all amenities. No smoking. Avail Sep or Oct 1st. $1850/mo, all utils incl. (14) Paul 416-890-4644
HEALTHY HOME
Call 416-783-3434
416-694-6241
Deadline for October 20th issue is October 13th
Tutoring
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
Gardening
Cleaning Services
“Sodding/seeding done quick and easy at a reasonable rate”
647 679 3282 beachbuilds.ca
(14r)
Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.
437-345-9858
(14)
EVERGREEN TREE CARE YOUR LOCAL, FAMILY RUN TREE PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS
Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Arborist Reports, Removals, Stumps, Milling Free Quotes! 416.546.4889 info@evergreentreecare.ca evergreentreecare.ca (16)
647-545-9561
(16)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding 647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca info@beachlawns.ca (14)
BEACHES RETAINING WALL CO. Stone/Wood walls 647 679 3282
(14r)
GRASS CUTTING & GARDENING 647 606 0970
freshgreenlawncare (17) @gmail.com HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
• Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizing • Fall/Spring clean ups • Snow removal Call today for a free quote Servicing residential and commercial
437-774-6300
(11/21)
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Access Alliance presents Nahom Berhane Scholarships ACCESS ALLIANCE Multicultural Health and Community Services, with offices at Victoria Park and Danforth avenues, recently presented its fifth annual Nahom Berhane Scholarship for Leadership and Inclusion. The presentation ceremony was held virtually and included remarks by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford. The Nahom Berhane Scholarship was founded in 2015, in memory of
Movers • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (14)
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $85/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (19r)
Painters
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
(r)
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
Free Estimates & References Available (20)
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
(16)
‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (14)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING 416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (15r)
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 (18r)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING 416-322-7692
(15r)
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
(17)
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
MURPHY
Knob & tube • No job too small
Cell: 416-543-8254
416-690-0173
(15)
Cell 416-529-5426
(18r)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Plumbers
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (22r)
MBX ELECTRIC
416 691-3555
(r)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
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 (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
(15r)
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
(17r)
416-694-6673 ESA/ECRA 7002084
(14$)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS (19)
Carpenters by Kevin
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
CUSTOM CARPENTRY IN THE BEACH
ATLANTIS PLUMBING 416-265-4558
Cell 416-727-1595
(22)
No job too small 20+ years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 (16)
Electricians Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
LANIGAN’S
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
www.laniganscontracting.ca (19)
416-569-2181
(r)
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(14$)
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
(17)
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Call today for free estimate (14.r)
MET# B16348
Since 1998
(22r)
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more. (17r)
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
(19r)
416-466-9025
Restoration & Build
(17)
15% Seniors Discount
(19)
www.jdbuild.ca
Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
416-606-4719 (14r)
MARCANGELO INTERIORS
HANDYMAN •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
(14.r)
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
Trades
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
(r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems
JOHN CLARKE
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (19) Free Estimates
MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING
(r)
(15)
FOUNDATION
THE STONE PORCH MASONRY
Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed
stonehengefoundations.com (r)
(14.)
JUST DRYWALL AND TAPING Sam Capetanu
(14..)
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking
S.A.C Masonry Brick, Block, Stone, Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs Call Sergio 416 873 9936 (14.)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
(14)
Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-265-6674
HANDYMAN IN THE BEACHES HOME REPAIRS Call Peeter
416-565-0487
(14$)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
For all your reno needs, no job too small.
Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com
WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING
416-278-5328
Marc 416 419 4281
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (15r)
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
No job too small. Free estimates. Serving the Beaches for 15 years.
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
(r)
WET BASEMENT ?
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms Fences, Decks, Drywall, Carpentry
classicrestoration@outlook.com (14$)
CANPRO MECHANICAL
647-857-5656
Jack of all Trades
416 759-8878
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
416-738-2119
Shingles, Flats Soffit, Eavestroughs, Siding, & Fascia Chimney work. All types of roof repairs.
(14r)
38 Years experience
JDB MASONRY
35 yrs. experience
416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com
416 876-4986
SERVICES
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed
416 467 6735
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com
• chimneys & foundations • parging & tuck pointing • arches, lintels & sills • door & window rough-ins • foundation waterproofing
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
Roofing & Aluminum
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668
(15)
“Your basement lowering specialists”
MASONRY by Daniel
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
HEY HANDYMAN
Serving Your Community Since 1971
Restore Garages including Roofing Services; Flats & Shingles Fascia, Soffit, Eavestroughs, Siding
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
Maximum General Contracting Inc.
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (15r) Fax 647-341-6104
416-999-2333
www.webuildit.ca
Roofers
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
CELL 416-875-5781
(15))
CARPENTRY
416 953 1775
torontoroofingindustries.com (16r)
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca Peter 416 578 3755 Gibsonpeterk@gmail.com (17)
Custom Creative Decks
416 694 0906
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
30 years experience in interior trim Custom Cabinet design and construction • Decks and Fences
MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES
(14)
The Cliffside Carpenter
JOSEPH MICHAEL
(15r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Steve 416-285-0440 cell 416-605-9510
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
by Jim Ferrio
DUN-RITE
MASTER PLUMBER
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
ROOFING, REPAIRS
CARPENTRY
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP CEDAR, DECKS, FENCES INTERIOR, EXTERIOR DESIGN + BUILD Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
BERGERON ROOFING
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Lic: 7006786
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (14$)
416-910-8033
YOUR STUCCO
SILVERBIRCH
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
Gus:
Nkennor has significant research experience on issues intersecting between healthy public policy, youth engagement, community mobilization and critical politicaleconomy. To learn more about this year’s scholarship recipients or the numerous past recipients, please visit the Nahom Berhane Scholarship website at www.nahom.org/2020nahom-berhane-scholarship-recipients-announced
HARDWOOD
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
Kevin 647 282 8375
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
(r)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (14r)
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
ELECTRICAL WORK
Residential/Commercial
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
CITY WIDE ROOFING
ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508
We Don’t cut corners, we cut lines.
mapmtoronto@gmail.com
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
Interior • Exterior Pantelis
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
BEACH HILL
416-985-8639
A Company You Can count on Quality Since 1981
(22r)
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
(14)..
Cascade Plumbing GTA (19)
Don’t call them, call those roofers
free estimates
Master’s Touch Painting
24 hr. - lic# P1624
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
warren.gamey@yahoo.com
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
proway.painting@gmail.com
647 401 7970
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
PROWAY
Dianne 416 699 5070
*SUMMER PROMO*
• Emmy Fishaye, an undergraduate student at York University, studying Law and Society. Fishaye is a newcomer to Toronto, having moved to Canada in 2015 from Eritrea. She hopes to become a lawyer or work for a non-profit organization. • Blessing Nkennor, an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, studying Molecular Biology, Health Studies and International Development Studies.
THOSE ROOFERS
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
LTD
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Steve 647-853-6420
CEJA ELECTRIC
50 years in the Beach
416-690-3890
leadership and youth accomplishment” said Axelle Janczur, executive director of Access Alliance. in a press release. This years’ three scholarship recipients are: • Ruth Wallace, an undergraduate student at Trent University, studying Business Administration and Political Science. She is passionate about empowering young women to be leaders and helping them develop their self-esteem.
BEACHCOMBERS PAINTING
“Always on Time and on Budget”
416-830-8183
the late Nahom Berhane, a community leader, advocate and friend. Thanks to the continued support of the Bank of Montreal and many other community supporters, to date the scholarship fund has raised more than $60,000.00 in support of community leaders. “In the face of the challenging circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought it was more important than ever to host this celebration of community
(14r)
Metro lic
416 824-7901
JASON THE MASON
(23)
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (8/21)
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