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Students protest education system changes By Alan Shackleton
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Students at Glen Ames Senior Public School in the Beach held a morning walkout recently to protest upcoming changes to the education system. More walkouts are expected this Friday as high school students across the province are organizing a protest for that day.
Work on Coxwell rail bridge planned By Remi Stephanie Rozario
THE COXWELL Avenue railway bridge, north of Gerrard Street East and south of Hanson Street, is being rehabilitated to create a better path for pedestrians. The construction process will entail repairing the pedestrian pathway located south of the railway between Coxwell Avenue and Woodfield Road. Construction work is expected to take place between this April and September. Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford said it’s vital to maintain the city’s infrastructure to make sure that bridges are safe
for vehicles and pedestrians, which is a key factor in this project. This upgraded design will have improved pedestrian connections along the stretch underneath the bridge and it will also consist of new landscaping. “We’re going to make sure that this bridge meets today’s standards and remains safe for vehicles and pedestrians going forward,” Bradford said. Susan Pape, senior communications coordinator at the City of Toronto, said that the public is prioritized during construction periods. “Wherever possible, the city takes a coordinated approach to construction in order to minimize
the disruption to the public,” she said in an email. Bradford said the city has strategically coordinated with Metrolinx, who operate the rail lines on the bridge, to make sure that the work takes place all at once, rather than inconveniencing residents at different times The bridge rehabilitation is part of Toronto Council’s approved 2019 capital works program. “The city needs to make these investments in state of good repair in our infrastructure. That’s a core service that we provide and deliver for Torontonians,” Bradford said. Here’s what commuters need to know when travelling in the area
during this time period: Pedestrian access – During the course of the construction, the pedestrian pathway south of the railway will be closed between Coxwell Avenue and Woodfield Road for approximately three weeks. TTC service – Bus service of the 22 Coxwell (north/southbound) and 322 Coxwell (east/westbound) routes will be affected. Traffic control – There will be no northbound traffic on Coxwell Avenue from Fairford Avenue/Gerrard Street to Hanson Street. Commuters will have access to driveways, businesses, and streets at all times, but will they only be accessible from Coxwell Avenue southbound.
STUDENTS AT Glen Ames Senior Public School walked out of class recently to protest provincial government changes to education which will result in larger class sizes and fewer teachers. The March 22 protest saw the school’s Grade 7 and 8 students gather on the sidewalk for a morning protest on Williamson Road in front of Glen Ames. The students chanted and held signs expressing their displeasure about the changes being made to public education by Premier Doug Ford’s provincial government. “We’re protesting against Doug Ford and the cuts that will affect all of us,” said Grade 8 student Rachel McColl. The students are concerned that larger class sizes will lessen the quality of their education as teachers will not be able to spend as much time helping individual students. The Glen Ames protesters were also worried about the impact of larger classes and fewer teachers on extra-curricular activities available for students. They are worried about this both for future elementary school students, but also for themselves as they head into high school next year, said Grade 8 student Chloe Barrass. “A lot of high school is about the sports teams and arts clubs, and we’re worried that we aren’t going to be able to have the high school experience we want to have,” she said.
Karen Fraser receives Agnes Macphail Award By Rhythm Sachdeva
ENTREPRENEUR AND social justice volunteer Karen Fraser was presented the Agnes Macphail Award at the 26th annual awards ceremony held at the East York Civic Centre on Sunday, March 24. The award recognizes excellence in social justice leadership in the East York community and is
named after Agnes Macphail, the first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons and the Ontario Legislature. Fraser’s past projects represent a consistent commitment to her community, and she has also revolutionized the concept of volunteer work for several causes across the country. These include but aren’t limited
to transporting restaurant-catered food to shelters in Quebec, providing sleeping bags for the homeless and supporting the Toronto Wildlife Centre. Her book, Women Like Me – The Women’s Business & Networking Directory, has been published in nine editions as a networking support system for Canadian women. Fraser was nominated for the
award by a group of her colleagues and associates. Natalie Chinsam, a professor of business at Centennial College delivered an emotional speech about Fraser’s impact on her life. “Karen Fraser has been my mentor for over 15 years… She provided me with sound advice and has stood by me..,” Chinsam said. “I will always remember your positive energy,
your strength and your capacity to remind me always to be grateful.” Mayor John Tory and Don Valley West MPP Kathleen Wynne also attended the award presentation ceremony. “Any young woman looking to make a change to society would do well to look to the example of Agnes Macphail, and the strength of Karen Fraser,” said Wynne.
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Fourth suspect arrested in connection with shooting at Woodbine/Kingston TORONTO POLICE have arrested the fourth and final suspect wanted in connection with a daylight shooting at Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue in January of this year that wounded two men. The shooting took place at about 2:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 6 at the intersection after an incident between the occupants of two vehicles. Police officers from 55 Division had arrested two men within minutes of the shooting taking place, and a third was arrested in Barrie on Jan. 18. The shooting, which took place in the middle of a Sunday afternoon in a busy intersection, sparked outrage and concern among local residents about increasing gun violence in Toronto. It happened in the first week of the New Year, immediately after Toronto had come out of a year in which a record number of 96 murders had taken place. The Jan. 6 incident began when an Audi with two men in it stopped at a red light at Kingston and Woodbine and was approached from behind by a black Mercedes with four occupants, police said. Police alleged the Mercedes came to a stop behind the Audi and a man got out of the Mercedes and approached
the passenger side of the Audi. The man had a firearm in his hand and began to shoot inside the Audi, police alleged, hitting two men in the car. The victims both received gunshot wounds, but their injuries were not life threatening, police said. The driver of the Audi drove south on Woodbine, turned west onto Queen and came to a stop in front of a store, just east of Rainsford. They were treated for their injuries at that location, and then taken to hospital. While that was happening, police alleged that the driver remained in the Mercedes, sped off on Woodbine Avenue, and became involved in a collision on Queen east of Woodbine. At that point, police said four males ran from the Mercedes. Police flooded the area immediately after the shooting and responding officers arrested two of the males who had allegedly fled from the Mercedes. Three firearms were also seized after the shooting, police said. Arrested on Jan. 6 were Rodrigues Sendia, 20, and Ajmain Rahman, 20, both of Toronto. They both face a number of charges including attempted murder. On Jan. 18, John Okoro, 23, of Toronto, was arrested in Barrie. He also faces
a number of charges including attempted murder. After that arrest, police said they were still looking for one more suspect in connection with the incident. On Wednesday, March 27, Dorshon Glasgow, 19, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of an unauthorized firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, careless use of a firearm and possession of weapon.
Man faces charges in Broadview station incident A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with leaving two suspicious packages that prompted Broadview station to shut down for several hours on March 18 and 19. Kamal Badri, 53, faces numerous charges for allegedly placing packages at the station on those days, Toronto police said. As police investigated the packages, trains, buses, and streetcars did not stop at Broadview and shuttle buses ran between Pape and Castle Frank stations. Badri has been charged with two counts of mischief interfere with property, two counts of public mischief, utter threats, two counts of fail to comply, and fail to attend court.
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role in ensuring student and community safety in many neighbourhoods across Toronto. It is, therefore, vital that crossing guards are present at designated locations each and every day,” Fletcher wrote in her letter. Transportation staff will be providing the update on the transfer of the crossing guard program from Toronto Police Services to the City of Toronto to members of Toronto and East York Community Council on April 24.
The current program is run by Toronto police who will continue to operate it until the city officially takes over on Aug. 1, according to the City of Toronto’s website. The program will be funded by the The School Crossing Guard Program from the City’s Transportation Services operating budget, according to the website. There are more than 660 school crossing guard locations in Toronto.
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“My patient and I both knew he was dying,” wrote the doctor. “Was there someone I should call? Someone he wanted to see? Not a one. The only thing worse than suffering a serious illness is suffering it alone.” Yet people facing illness and the end of life alone is a growing reality. One in four seniors in Canada lives alone. One in five say they are lonely. Haven Toronto recognizes the impact of isolation on health and wellbeing. The downtown drop-in provides a safe and welcoming space for elder men age 50+, many of whom have been impacted by poverty and homelessness.
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Earlier this year, for the first time in the organization’s 86 years, Haven Toronto hired a full-time, onsite registered nurse; Barry Tierney. The position was made possible with funding from The P. and L. Odette Charitable Foundation. Not surprising, having Nurse Tierney on-location five days a week has had an immediate and noticeable impact. Elder homeless men who struggle to get medical support, who struggle with barriers to health care, receive the time and attention of Nurse Tierney. The open-door policy makes health care access easier. For clients of Haven
Toronto, the impact is life-changing. For one elder man in particular, it was life-saving. When Barry Tierney first met Ryan, a client of Haven Toronto, the nurse knew something was wrong. Ryan was not well. Quite the opposite. He was deathly ill. But his condition was not being treated because it hadn’t been diagnosed. Ryan hadn’t seen his family doctor in a decade. Nurse Tierney escorted Ryan to the local Emergency for an examination and tests. Days later, Tierney was there for Ryan when he received word that he has cancer. And Haven Toronto’s registered nurse was there for support through Ryan’s chemotherapy. Loneliness is proven to make recovery from illness more difficult. For clients of Haven Toronto, having access to a full-time onsite nurse and the support of peers means improved odds of better health. Says Nurse Tierney, “Ryan may have died if he didn’t go to hospital that day. Because of that he’s getting chemotherapy. If Ryan didn’t have us for support and advocacy, he may have just given up.”
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Smiles for Alzheimer’s seeking doll donations By Rushanthi Kesunathan
THE SMILES for Alzheimer’s project is still in need of baby doll donations. Local resident Jaime Lyn Brisebois is asking the community once again to help her meet her goal of 100 baby dolls which she hopes to donate to those living in seniors homes with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dolls are known to bring some calmness, joy and smiles to those living with dementia. As of now, Brisebois has 48 dolls. Brisebois and her family spent much of March Break picking up dolls and said people have donated blankets and small sleepers for the baby dolls. “A kind lady knitted 16 beautiful hats for the dolls,” Brisebois said. “I also received a
packet of hats from a woman in South Carolina.” Large baskets (natural, straw or wicker) can also be donated. Named necklaces for dolls, for those who want to honour a friend or family member, will also be accepted. The baby dolls are slowly taking over Brisebois’ living room, she said, but in order to meet her 100 dolls mark she still needs 52 more. The goal, she said, is in honour of her friend who turned 100 years old in February. When she reaches her goal, Brisebois will separate the dolls and offer them to different homes treating patients with dementia. For more information on how to donate, or Brisebois’ address to drop off donations, please email: tartancactus@hotmail.com
Patio tree cut due to safety concerns FOR BEACH residents wondering what happened to the large tree overlooking the patio outside the Outrigger restaurant in the Queen Street East and Beech Avenue area – it was cut down by the City of Toronto due to safety concerns as a result of the tree’s condition. The tree, which sat by the patio at Outrigger, 2232 Queen St. E., had signs of decay and had become unbalanced due to rotting limbs, Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford said in an email statement to Beach Metro Community News. “I strongly believe that Toronto needs to maintain and expand our urban forestry, not cut it down. To prevent injury to customers on the patio and those passing by on the side-
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THERE’S NO doubt that yoga has become one of the most popular activities over the last decade, giving rise to countless studios, instructors, accessories and the ubiquitous yoga pants. In fact, it’s become such a trend that it’s easy to lose sight of its true purpose – finding inner peace. It is a peace that positively radiates from Victoria Campbell, a Yasodhara Yoga teacher who conducts all her offerings from the Yasodhara Yoga Toronto Centre, which also happens to be her Upper Beach home. The sparingly furnished yet warm, welcoming space is somewhat of a sanctuary for those who go there for her classes, which are geared towards all ages, abilities and spiritual backgrounds. The community that has grown from the centre is a testament to the selflessness of Victoria and to the power of Yasodhara Yoga, a practice introduced to Canada in the 1950s by Swami Radha. A pioneer in the development of yoga in the West, Swami Radha founded the Yasodhara Ashram, a retreat and study centre located in the mountains of southeast-
ern B.C. on Kootenay Lake. Victoria visits the Ashram once or twice a year, not only as a personal retreat but also to participate in Karma Yoga as a service to the community, and evolve in her capacity as a certified teacher of Yasodhara Yoga. She says there are many reasons why someone may want to explore the practice. “Yasodhara Yoga is unique,” she says, “and goes far beyond the ‘perfect pose’. It provides a space where one can stretch, reflect and, essentially, meet oneself with none of the distractions of daily life. It’s about living with awareness and authenticity and simply being in Quiet.” For this purpose, in addition to her Yasodhara Yoga classes which include Hatha Yoga and Hidden Language Hatha Yoga, a combination of poses and journaling, she also offers several other classes and workshops at the centre, all on a drop-in basis. A monthly Yasodhara Spiritual Practice consists of chanting, meditating on the breath and the light, walking meditation and reflection questions based upon a theme, while Satsang offers a Sunday evening prayer service and vegetarian pot-
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Community meetings have inspired number of local actions Brad Bradford Beaches-East York Councillor
Hi Neighbours! With my first few months as councillor wrapping up, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts and invite you to join the many productive conversations happening all over Beaches-East York to make our city better. When I decided to run for office I knew our community was one of the most engaged in Toronto. Since becoming councillor, I’ve been amazed by just how plugged-in we are. I’ve received over 10,000 emails from constituents and thousands of calls. Each one has brought for-
ward thoughtful considerations and helped inform my decisions at council and work in the community. Knowing this, and given the cuts to city council Doug Ford made in the middle of the election, I made it a priority to hold regular town-hall style community meetings. These meetings are essential to keeping our community involved and addressing the change in representation our residents have at City Hall. The impact of these meetings has been tangible. Through the various efforts they’ve inspired we’ve been able to help elderly neighbours stuck in their homes because of the heavy snow, championed resident-led petitions leading to traffic calming measures on streets like Boardwalk Drive and Herbert Avenue, secured a crossing guard for Crescent Town Elementary School
and reduced speeds on Sammon Avenue to name just a few. With your involvement I’ve been able to advocate for term limits at city council and call for an investigation into the pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Crescent Town last November. I’ve met with dozens of you to start the process for improving the Woodbine bike lanes, and have had the support of our business improvement areas and community associations to find innovative solutions to increase pedestrian safety. On that note, I’m excited to announce that we’re bringing Canada’s first Vision Zero pop-up to Woodbine and Danforth for a weekend this summer! This unique initiative will show the rest of Toronto what happens when we design streets with safety in mind. I think it will also help demonstrate
for the rest of the city the kind of local leadership we have in Beaches-East York. At council I’ve been advancing important city-wide initiatives, including accelerating the construction of the Relief Line by two years, bringing forward dedicated revenue tools to fund more housing allowances and making zoning amendments to make housing more affordable, as well as responding to the need to improve snow removal through the budget process. I want to use my office to achieve more for this community than partisan politics. This winter I was able to meet amazing community organizers through the Not Your Typical Beach Cleanup Project. In January I helped support Trigger Change, a petition to ban assault rifles and handguns across Canada.
This was an initiative that came up at our first community meeting in Crescent Town. I am enjoying getting to know so many of you and look forward to an opportunity to get to know those I haven’t yet met. Whether it’s our conversations on the street or by email, I continue to be inspired by your ideas and solutions to the challenges our city faces. Even if we don’t always agree, I am committed to always listening. A good idea is a good idea, no matter where it comes from. I hope to see you at our next community meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 24 at the Naval Club of Toronto. Stay up to date by signing up for my newsletter at www.bradbradford.ca/newsletter_sign_up. Please feel free to contact me at Councillor_Bradford@toronto.ca or 416338-2755. Thank you!
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The Sultan of Samosas at 1677 O’Connor Dr. made a generous donation of its delicious selections for The Neighbourhood Group’s community dinner and group meeting on anti-bullying on March 21 in East York. Reza Mecklai (centre), president and founder, was on hand, along with Shenaz Kara and Shairose Kara from The Sultan of Samosas, and Nana Shamba, Nina Safary, and Laina Gibson from The Neighbourhood Group.
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Time for serious look at business closures Much to our chagrin, two closures last month have brought to the attention of numerous Beach residents the dire situation faced by local businesses. Method Fitness (formerly known as “System Fitness”) abruptly closed doors in early March. Similarly, Brick Street Bakery, with a reputation for some of the best bread, sandwiches and pub-style snacks, closed as well with its official closure date being March 18. These closures, in addition to Whitlock’s, Melo’s, St. Louis Bar and Grill as well as several other well-known restaurants and stores over
the past 12-24 months, have many Beach residents wondering what the future holds for local businesses. It’s time we look seriously at the core cause of the flight of these businesses by getting professional assistance. Surveys, focus groups with local business owners, landlords, and residents would be a good place to start. And start soon on this process we must before local folks begin migrating to Leslieville or the Danforth for their goods and services; taking even more business away with them. Neal St. Jacques
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Community Calendar APRIL 2: Condo Buying 101 Seminar by Fieldgate Urban & RBC at The Poet Condos, 1170A Queen St. E., 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. Learn more about the condo buying process, including the basics of becoming qualified to buy, tips on saving effectively for a down payment, and more. APRIL 3-21: Young Artists of Seneca Hill Group Show at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Reception Sunday, April 14, 3-6 p.m. Info: 416-778-0923 APRIL 4: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Topic: “Studio Work: Building Analogue Images” with Adam Swica. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www.beachphotoclub.com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com APRIL 4: Free Evening Meditation at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., meeting room, 1-2:30 p.m. Calm your mind. Restoring inner peace is the key to being happier and kinder. Donations welcome. Info: 416-901-3747, happy-science.ca APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25: Thursday Euchre, hosted by Birch Cliff Village Day, at Legion Hall, 1577 Kingston Rd. Doors open 1-4:30 p.m. $5 per person. 1st prize, door price and coffee/treat table. Preregister: sandy_691@ live.ca, 647-657-7994, or Facebook Birch Cliff Village Day Out APRIL 5: Looking at Community and Generosity through Art-Making at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9 p.m. Dinner and Aboriginal Dot Art Session for young adults 21-35 years of age. Contact: Dayna Browne youth@beachuc.com. For more info: www.beachunitedchurch.com APRIL 5-7, 11-14, 18-20: Scarborough Players presents ‘Caught in the Net’ at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m. (April 7, 14, and 20 at 2 p.m.). Tickets $24, Seniors/Students $19. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Box office: 416-267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com APRIL 6: Beaches Spring Sprint. Registration March 25, 26 and 27, and April 2 and 3 at the Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 7-9 p.m. $25 cash or cheque only. Registrations will not be accepted on race day. Info: springsprint@hotmail.ca APRIL 6: Acoustic Harvest presents Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $25 at door ($22 advance at www.acousticharvest.ca). Free parking. Venue is wheelchair accessible. More info: rickfines.ca, suzievinnick.com APRIL 6: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Featuring the Barry Livingston Group. Theme “Renewal”. Info: www. beachunitedchurch.com, barrylivingstonmusic.com/barry-livingston-group/ APRIL 6: 4th of Its Kind Spring Fling Craft & Foodie Affair at RCL Legion, 9 Dawes Rd., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 50 craft and food vendors. Prizes and gifts. Free parking. Info: facebook.com/the4thofitskindspringflingcraftandfoodieaffair/ APRIL 6: Rummage/Garage Sale at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 9-11:30 a.m. Clothing, linens, housewares, small appliances, toys, tools, sporting goods and more. Accessible venue. APRIL 7: Open House at Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence, 1238 Queen St. E., 1-4 p.m. Info: 647-547-1813, chartwell.com APRIL 7: Open House: Mindfulness in the Beaches at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 2-4 p.m. Welcoming the Centre for Mindfulness Studies to East Toronto! Learn about current programs at BUC. Explore and engage in a conversation as we consider how we might expand our offerings in East Toronto. All are welcome! Snacks and refreshments provided. APRIL 7: National Piano Trio plays Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. Bring your kids! Immediately following the concert there will be an Instrumental Petting Zoo. Your children can see, hear, touch and try a string, woodwind or brass instrument. $25 at the door or $20 at nationalpianotrio.eventbrite.com
APRIL 9: Legendary River Cruise Night at Expedia Cruiseshipcenters East York, 2474 Danforth Ave. (across from Sobeys), 7-9 p.m. The session is hosted by Viking Cruises’ Jordana Botting. Refreshment available. Info & RSVP: 647-351-6699 Charlotte APRIL 10: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. “Wildlife In The Garden – Night Stalkers and Day Streakers” by Master Gardener Suzanne Zacharczyk. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. APRIL 11: Hiring Fair at Neighbourhood Link Support Services, 3036 Danforth Ave. (west of Victoria Park Ave.), 10 a.m.-noon, for Living Assistance Services to hire 15 Personal Support Workers (PSW’s). Interested candidates should call 416-691-7407 to register. On the Spot interviews will take place at this event, so candidates should also dress for success and bring a copy of their resume. APRIL 11-13, 18-20: Mortar & Pestle Productions presents madcap farce ’39 Steps’ at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E., 8 p.m. (April 13 & 20 at 2 p.m.). Suggested donation $20. Reserved seats: mortarandpestleproductions@gmail.com. Info: mortarandpestleproductions.com APRIL 13: Soundwave Café at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 2:30-4:30 p.m. Featuring contemporary folk singer/ songwriter/guitarist Claire Coupland - a warm, funny, and engaging stage manner, combined with powerhouse vocals. Complimentary coffee/tea in a relaxed coffee shop atmosphere. Freewill donation. Info: https://www.clairecoupland.com/ APRIL 13: Radio Daze at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. (at Main St.), 8 p.m. Classic radio scripts read by talented local actors, complete with music and live sound effects. $15 adults, $10 students/ seniors. Presented by Capricorn 9 Productions and Scarborough Theatre Guild. APRIL 16: Beaches-East York Green Party Meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8:30 p.m. All are welcome at this joint federal and provincial riding association meeting. Wheelchair access is available at side of building. Info: www. facebook.com/pg/BEYGreens/events/ APRIL 14, 18, MAY 2,16: Free Community Social at St. David’s Church & St. Andrew’s Church, 49 Donlands Ave., 1-3 p.m. Games, sewing, beading, knitting. Special Easter potluck lunch on April 18. Info: Susan Milne 647-342-7931, stdavidsocial@gmail.com APRIL 19: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Maurice Duruflé’s ‘Requiem’ at St. Aidan’s Church, 2423 Queen St. E. (at Silver Birch Ave.), 7:30 p.m. Featuring Jillian Yemen, mezzo-soprano, and Jonathan Kirby, bass. Tickets $25 advance ($30 at door), youth (7-18) $12.50 ($15 at door), kids under 7 free. Tickets from choir member, online at www.torontobeachchorale.com, or at door (cash only). APRIL 22: Hiring Fair at Neighbourhood Link Support Services, 3036 Danforth Ave. (west of Victoria Park Ave.), 10 a.m.-noon, for Teleperformance, who are seeking to hire more than 100 full time Customer Service Representatives. Interested candidates should call 416-691-7407 to register. On the Spot interviews will take place at this event, so candidates should also dress for success and bring a copy of their resume. APRIL 24: Join Our Team Info Session at Expedia Cruiseshipcenters, East York, 2474 Danforth Ave. (across from Sobeys), 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. More info & RSVP: call 647-351-6699 Charlotte APRIL 26: Auction & Potluck at The Salvation Army East Toronto, 107 Cedarvale Ave., potluck 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. Featuring passes to fun activities, Toronto Island cruises, and restaurant gift certificates. Info: 416-467-7416 APRIL 27: Earth Day Celebration in Glen Stewart Ravine, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at the Beech Avenue entrance. Ravine clean-up (dress to get dirty) and ‘Pollinator Palooza! Meet local bee and butterfly experts. Native seed giveaway. Bee motel workshop. Hosted by Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine.
APRIL 27: Clean and Sober 60s/70s/80s Dance at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Free admission. Parking available on premises. Info: Athena 416-399-0788 APRIL 27: Rummage & Bake Sale at Hope United Church, corner of Main & Danforth, 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Baking, jewellery, books, clothes, shoes, purses, videos, records, kitchen items, great bargains. APRIL 27: Spring Thaw: Jabfung in Concert in the Beach – Hot Jazz for Cool Nights at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive (south of Queen), 7:30 p.m. Featuring Julian Anderson-Bowes and Anthony Fung. Net proceeds to the church’s Refugee Support Fund. Tickets $20, from the church 416-699-5871, office@beacheschurch.org, or at the door (cash only). APRIL 27: Acoustic Harvest presents Dala, with opening set Annie Sumi, at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $25 at door, $22 in advance at www.acousticharvest.ca JUNE 4: Community Centre 55 Annual General Meeting at CC55, 97 Main St. 7 p.m., for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018; to receive our Program report; and to fill two vacancies on the Board of Management. Info: Debbie Visconti, Executive Director, 416-691-1113 ext. 225 MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 WEDNESDAYS: FREE DROP-IN PLAYGROUP for pre-schoolers with a parent or caregiver. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St Aidan’s Church (corner of Queen St E and Silver Birch) lower level. Toys, snacks, stories and songs. Runs weekly until April 24. FRIDAYS: GRANT-FULL FOOD & FELLOWSHIP Soup Kitchen in conjunction with the Daily Bread Food Bank is distributing food to clients from 5-8 p.m. at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E. A hot meal is also served. Second Saturday of each month: A free dinner is served from 3-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out to eat and for fellowship. You can also win a door prize. Our Easter Celebration is on April 13 from 3-6 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to join us in celebrating Easter. Info: 416-690-5169 ‘WILD EXPOSURES’ NEW PHOTOGRAPHY by Tracey Dyer at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill), April 25-May 12. Iconic wildlife from the Boreal Forest to the African Savannah. Opening reception Saturday, April 27, 1-4 p.m. Exhibit hours: Wed - Sun 1-5 / Thurs til 7:30 and also by chance (open lots) & appointment. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. The 11th annual Danforth East Arts Fair is accepting vendor applications until May 1st. It’s an outdoor event at East Lynn Park on the Danforth, September 14-15, filled with families, live acoustic music, local food and handmade wares from 50-60 artists. Apply here: deca.to. Find us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DECAartsfair/ #DECAF19 THE PSYCHIC IS IN! Live Entertainment at Farmacia Organic Health Bar, 2096 Queen St. E. (at Wineva), Wednesdays & Thursdays weekly and second and last Sundays, 10 a.m.-ish to close (6 p.m.), until the end of May. Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kid-friendly. Psychic Medium, Tarot, Astrology. Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@ gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com YASODHARA YOGA TORONTO CENTRE OFFERINGS •Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 7-8:15 p.m. (April 2, 9, 16) •Hatha Yoga: Thursdays 1:152:15 p.m. (April 4, 11, 18) •Gentle Hatha Yoga: Thursdays 2:45-3:15 p.m. (April
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4,11, 18). All offerings are drop in and pay as you choose. Info: www.yasodharayoga.org/toronto, 416-566-7510 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays, to May 13 at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) •Wednesdays, to May 15 (no lunch April 17 & 24) at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays, to May 16 at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays, to May 17 at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 CHURCHES ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd - Lent & Easter Schedule: Station of the Cross every Friday at 4:30 pm, Stations of the Cross with Eucharistic Adoration - Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19 only. Confessions: Every Sat. - 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm & Wed. Apr. 17 - 8:45 am to 9:30 am and again from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Palm Sunday Masses: Sat. Apr. 13 Vigil Mass at 4:30 & Sun. Apr. 14 at 9 am & 11 am. Holy Thursday: Apr. 18 no 8:15 am Mass - 7 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Eucharistic Adoration. Good Friday: Apr. 19 no 8:15 am Mass - 12 noon & 3 pm Liturgy of the Word with Communion, 7 pm Stations of the Cross with Eucharistic Adoration. Holy Saturday: Apr. 20 - 7 pm Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday: Apr. 21 - Masses at 9 am & 11 am. Contact: 416.698.1105 or stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m.; Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome! Working together to nurture inclusive communities. •Lent Worship Series “It takes Practice ... Exploring Sacred Rituals”: Sing, pray & meditate: Moving inwards: labyrinth experience (Apr.7); Palm/Passion Pilgrimage (Apr.14) •April 14: Equity Community Walk, 10:30 a.m., for children ages 6-12. •Holy Week: 7 pm. April 18 Maundy Thursday Service with harpist Kathryn Merriam; using the practice of lectio divina. Good Friday Service 10:30 am April 19. Easter Sunday, April 21: 6.20 am Sunrise service on the beach at Leuty Lifeguard Station; 7.30 am. Pot-luck Breakfast at the church; 10.30 am. Easter Sunday Communion Service.•April 13: Knitting for Shivering Children: 10 a.m., with Jeanene Luckhart from Canadian Food for Children. Come to knit and crochet, drink coffee and eat. All abilities welcome. Info: Pat Davies patriciadavies@ rogers.com. Info: www.beachunitedchurch. com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. & Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A welcoming atmosphere with interactive services involving the congregation, choir and minister. Sunday School is provided. Lent and into Holy Week special services: Stations of the Cross, Maundy Thursday Last Supper Service, April 18 at 7 p.m. and Good Friday, April 19th “Laying down our Burdens” at 10:30 a.m. Please join us on Sunday, April 21 as we celebrate the Resurrection. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com
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erhaps my biggest guilty pleasure, aside from my photography of course, are my bird feeders. I regularly purchase salt-free peanuts, black oiled sunflower seeds, fresh suet, premium bird feed, and niger seed. So, why do I do it? Probably the same reason many of you keep a simple bird feeder in your yard as well: the joy of watching birds. This winter the first birds to arrive included three types of woodpeckers, several northern cardinals, pine sisken, black capped chickadees,
house finches, white crowned sparrows, eastern towhees, and many more. But one little fellow made this last season exceptional: A Boreal chickadee, (Poecile hudsonicus), which started showing up after the first few cool nights in November. My first sighting was during the day while sitting in my chair with my trusty, and excessively lazy, beagle Rory. I saw something at the peanut feeder, a bird that wasn’t one of my regulars, and with considerable effort I got Rory off my lap and grabbed my binoculars. I didn’t get a great look from that angle, so I took my camera and went outside. It took almost two hours before he came back and I was able
to confirm he was a Boreal. Bigger than our normal black-capped chickadees, the boreal is about 13-14 centimetres long and has a brown cap and chest, with rufous flanks. You might also notice that he’s unique because of his call: a very nasal chick-a-deedee-dee, almost like a regular chickadee with a cold. The Boreal decided my peanut and black oiled sunflower seeds were his favourites and would often disappear inside the feeders. In between sightings at the feeder, I would regularly see him at the top of one of our front yard trees looking for seeds in pine cones and for bugs and insects on the twigs and needles. For the first month I would
only see him for five to 15 seconds at a time before he’d fly away. The Boreal chickadee lives in the spruce forests of the north, and very rarely comes south of Algonquin Provincial Park. The Boreal has a well-deserved reputation as an excessively elusive bird, which I totally agree with! As the months passed, he began to stay longer and longer, and even as I’m working on this story I can say I’ve had him visit in the last month. I have been told he should be on the move shortly to head north. For little moments such as this, and as long as I can afford it, I’ll certainly continue keeping my bird feeders well stocked.
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problematic,” she said. Creating habitats for butterflies creates a pathway for other animals such as bees, birds, and wildlife, as it has a “residual effect.” It also creates proper drainage, so it’s painting a bigger picture than just the mere sight of beautiful creatures. According to Peters, two of every three bites of food are dependent on pollinators, “so without them, you wouldn’t have milk.” Alongside various other reasons that we require butterflies to live, they also act as a reminder of nature’s beauty. “We need beauty and reminders that we are with nature and it just triggers happiness and wonder,” said Peters. She shared that the Monarch population has increased 144 per cent this year according to scientists on Canada’s east coast, “so something’s happening that’s right.” The world wants its colours to remain vibrant and for the cycle of life to move smoothly, a major component of which is ensuring that butterflies are kept alive. So, how can people help butterfly conservation? Peters believes that creating and honouring natural habitats in places like the Glen Stewart
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Monarch butterfly expert Ginetta Peters says ravines such as the Glen Stewart Ravine play a critical role in the lives of pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Ravine is important to the conservation of both butterflies and bees. “Stay on the paths when you’re in the ravine because a lot of the bees like to ground nest and a lot of the butterflies look like branches, so you might be stepping on their bodies and habitats.” The City of Toronto’s guide, Butterflies of Toronto, warns against butterfly releases, a controversial practice that has become popular over the past few years. These releases are often held at weddings, remembrance ceremonies, for educational purposes, and other events. However, releasing butterflies into environments foreign from their point of origin can create problems such as the spread of disease or parasites, as well as genetic mixing between butterfly populations. To combat this, the City of Toronto prohibits the release of butterflies into parks. How humans treat their ravines is especially important, according to the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine. “One thing we can all do right now is change the human use of the ravines.”
This means encouraging people to stay on main trails, keep dogs on-leash around the ravines, stop littering, and also ensuring that people do not pick out plants or food from the ravine as it eliminates the chances of being available for animals residing in the ravine. The City of Toronto has also provided a list of ways residents can help protect butterflies including participating in butterfly counts, reporting butterfly sightings, and attending butterfly workshops and events. To that end, the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine is hosting an Earth Day celebration event on Saturday, April 27. It will include a ravine clean-up, native seed giveaways, and a chance to meet local bee and butterfly experts as part of Pollinator Palooza. The Earth Day celebration at Glen Stewart Ravine will take place between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and participants are asked to meet at the Beech Avenue entrance to the ravine at the top of the street. For more information, please visit the Friends of the Glen Stewart Ravine on Facebook by searching the group’s name.
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The Anglican Church of
St. John the Baptist, Norway
Holy Week
By Alan Shackleton
CANADA WELCOMED 27 of its newest citizens during a special ceremony held at the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club at the foot of Lee Avenue recently The event on March 6 was tied in to the Winter Stations art installations exhibit at Woodbine Beach, and after being sworn in as citizens a number of the new Canadians took in a walking tour of the artworks. Winter Stations co-founder Roland Rom Colthoff was at the citizenship ceremony and said that this year’s theme of Migration was especially relevant for those who were making the journey to become Canadians. “Winter Stations is a uniquely Canadian event meant to celebrate winter here in one of the special places of our country,” he told the new citizens. On a day that was sunny but very cold with strong winds blowing in over Lake Ontario and ice floes piled high on the shoreline, Colthoff commented on the placement of the art installations in “a forbidding and spectacular landscape here on the Beach in winter.” Also at the ceremony were Beaches-East York MP Na-
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Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
April 14 Blessing of Palms and Holy Eucharist Liturgy of the Palms, Procession and Choral Eucharist
Maundy (Holy) Thursday, April 18
7:30 p.m.
Good Friday 10:30 a.m.
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New Canadian citizens including Patrick and Marinela Anghel and Cheryl Oliveira celebrated in front of the Winter Stations art installation Above The Wall last month at Woodbine Beach. thaniel Erskine-Smith and Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford who both extended welcomes to the new citizens. Erskine-Smith pointed out that more than half of Toronto’s population is made up of people who were not born in Canada, and that immigration plays a key part in not only the city’s success but also Canada’s. “We’ve built a country based on shared values such as liberty, tolerance
and mutual respect and we now include you,” he said. Bradford spoke of how Toronto is a city of strong neighbourhoods and urged the new citizens to get involved in their communities and share their cultural heritage with others. “We would not be the same city without our shared cultural traditions,” he said. Celebrating their new Canadian citizenship on March 6 were Marinela An-
ghel and her son Patrick, 14, from Romania. “I’m so happy to be here,” said Patrick. “It’s a lot of opportunity and a nice place to find out what I am going to be.” The family is from Brampton, but have often visited the Beach in the summer and were pleased to have the ceremony at the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club. “It’s such a beautiful setting,” said Marinela.
Choral Eucharist with Stripping of the Altar Watch at the Altar of Repose until 11:00 p.m. April 19 The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
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As April arrives, gardeners get busy Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
We’ve got the light – now all we need is the warmth. April flounces in with a few flutters of green, and gardeners go gaga. Frost is still in the air, and snow is a possibility, but we can get our hands on green and growing things, so who cares? Earth Day (Apr. 22), Easter (Apr. 21, Orthodox on Apr. 28), Passover (starting Apr. 19) and Arbour Week (beginning Apr. 26) all lie ahead – times for celebrating our own and the planet’s survival. If you missed planting your spring bulbs last fall, hit up our local garden centres, grocery stores and florists for heavenly daffodils, tulips, crayon-coloured primulas, cyclamen and pansies. Buy them ready-planted or, if you like getting your hands dirty, pick single pots and plant them up in your own container. Add whatever accessories you have around the house. Let the kids join in by adding their own modelling clay critters, painted stick creations and birds’ nests crafted of twigs, twine and pebbles. If a cold snap comes, and
you’re worried about your early spring pretties, just prop some old towels or sheets over them at night. When the sun comes up, they can come out from under the covers. Keep them well-watered and nip off the dead flowers regularly, and they can last until you put your summer annuals in. Before all the green stuff starts getting too big in your garden, grab some bags of commercial manure, compost or your other favourite natural fertilizer and spread it all over your beds and borders. It will settle in and feed the young things starting to grow, and you won’t have to struggle to tuck it carefully between growing stems later on. Don’t worry about digging the stuff in. (These additions are formally called “soil amendments,” but that sounds so formal.) Researchers now tell us that there’s a delicate web of microbes and other garden helpers in the top few inches of the soil. If we go gouging around there, we’ll disturb those unseen communities and do more harm than good. Bonus: Less heavy raking and tilling for us to do at this busy time of year. Back when I was a new gardener, I thought all plant shopping began in mid-May,
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when the crowds hit the stores on Victoria Day. Was I surprised to find the perennial section pretty well picked over by then. Turns out mid-April to mid-May is prime time for buying and planting anything that will live for more than one season. Flowers, groundcovers, foliage plants and native plants – they all like to move in and get settled early. That way, they have time to put down good roots before they get on with the hard work of growing and flowering. (Just because you don’t see much action above ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on underground!)
Plant sales If you’re hunting something a little unusual or hoping for some bargains, look beyond the usual retailers to the sales held by various gardening groups. You’ll find healthy, locallygrown plants and varieties not available elsewhere. Most of these events also have surplus plants from members’ gardens selling for less than catalogue or store
prices. Bonus: You can get lots of free advice, and you’ll be helping a good cause. Here are some upcoming sales: • May 4 – Native plant sale by the North American Native Plant Society. Featuring wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, vines, grasses and sedges, the sale runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. For info, visit www.nanps.org • May 5 – Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society sale of perennials and shrubs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Toronto Botanical Garden, see address above. For info, visit www.onrockgarden.com/ pages/super-plant-sale May 10-12 – Spring plant sale conducted by the Toronto Botanical Garden. Featuring a huge selection of edibles and herbs, perennials, annuals, shrubs and small trees, succulents, houseplants and more from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Sunday closing at 4 p.m. Members’ advance sale is on May 9 from noon to 8 pm. See address above. For more info, visit www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/enjoy/specialevents
Spring Fling Craft Show and Foodie Affair slated THE 4TH of its Kind Spring Fling Craft and Foodie Affair takes place Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 at 9 Dawes Rd. The show supports local organizations such as the Red Door Shelter, Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach, Community Centre 55 and RCL Branch 11. Organizer Vicky Tsorlinis said her passion for giving back to the community motivates her to put on the shows. “In the community where we live, there are so many opportunities to give back. My attitude has always
been – giving something for getting.” The show will feature 50 vendors, including vegan and vegetarian options, coffee, jerk seasoning, honey and more. The first 300 visitors will receive a free gift, and there will be four grand prizes available to anyone who spends a minimum of $10 at the event. Each $10 spent will earn visitors one ballot for the draws. “There’s such an amazing vibe when you come,” Tsorlinis said. For more info, visit www. facebook.com/The4thOfItsKingSpringFlingCraftAndFoodieAffair/
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Malvern Collegiate Junior boys win city hockey championship THE MALVERN Collegiate Institute Black Knights Junior boys hockey team won the Toronto District School Board city championship with a thrilling victory over Northern Secondary School Red Knights in a game that took three periods of overtime and shootout before finally being decided. The game ended tied 3-3 after regulation time, and after three periods of suddendeath overtime it went to a shootout. With three shooters per team set for the shootout, Northern was up first and scored on their first attempt. Malvern’s first two shooters, Jack Waslen and Quinn Plaxton, both scored and Black Knights’ goalie Owen Taylor stoned the remaining two Northern shooters to secure the victory. Comebacks were the name of the game for Malvern in the contest as the Black Knights twice battled back from deficits, including being down by two goals head-
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The Malvern Collegiate Institute Junior boys hockey team won the city championship recently with a shootout victory over Northern in the title game. ing into the third period. Northern opened the scoring in the game, but it was quickly tied up by Malvern’s Sam Parks. Northern then went up 3-1 to end the second period, but the Black Knights came back strong in the third period. Nic Reaume scored early in the third to bring Malvern within one. Then Quinn Plaxton tied it up for Malvern with three minutes left in regulation
time with a nice end-to-end rush. The city championship game, played at North Toronto Arena on March 20, was a rematch of the Malvern Winter Classic outdoor game played in late February at Kew Gardens between the Malvern and Northern Juniors. That game also went to a shootout, which Malvern won 3-2. Members of the Malvern
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Black Knights Junior boys hockey team are Owen Taylor, Eric Forde, Luke Raposo, Charlie Miller, Ryan ReamNeal, Eric Butler, Nathan Turner, Jack Warren, Matthew Shinozaki, Sam Parks, Thomas Johannsen-Hill, Jack Waslen, Luke Bieber, Quinn Plaxton, Jackson Torrance, Nic Reaume, and Bryce Azim-Wong. Coaches are Rob Salvatore, Anthony Squarciotta and Cole Bremner.
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The Neil McNeil Catholic High School Senior boys hockey team celebrate winning the gold medal at the OFSAA AAA championships in Barrie.
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Neil McNeil Maroons bring home gold from OFSAA championships round against Waterdown. Neil McNeil had been ranked fifth in the 16-team tournament, and Waterdown was ranked third. “We were down 4-1 at one point in that game and trailed 4-2 at the end of the second,” said Ranson. “We had a really good talk and the boys brought it in the third.” The Maroons scored three unanswered goals to win the game and also gain a huge amount of confidence and momentum. “We believed we could overcome any adversity,” said Ranson. “The boys really battled back, and after that game you could see other coaches were looking at us.” The third and final game of the preliminary round was a 4-2 win for the Maroons over Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School of Milton on the morning of March 21. That put Neil McNeil into a quarterfinal game later that day, and the Maroons skated to a 5-4 win over the St. Thomas of Villanova Wild-
cats from La Salle. That win put the Maroons into the final day of the tournament, where they faced defending AAA Ontario champs the Brooklin High School Bears in the semifinal. The game was tied after regulation time, and ended in a shootout in favour of Neil McNeil. Maroons goalie Christian Senarega stopped Brooklin’s first two shooters in the shootout, which helped build the Maroons confidence. Neil McNeil captain Joe Cane, the Maroons fifth shooter, scored the winner in the shootout. With that huge win under their belt, the Maroons then headed to the championship game late Friday afternoon against Elmira District High School. “At that point, we just knew it was ours,” said Ranson. “We knew we were a team of destiny and were going to have a perfect season.” The Maroons won the championship game 5-2.
Ranson said all the players had a great tournament at OFSAA, including a number of players from the Junior team that were brought up to play with the Seniors. Will Smith and Patrick Saini, both Juniors, provided lots of energy and strong play for the Maroons at the OFSAA tourney. Saini ended up as leading scorer with 14 points in the tournament, and Smith was extremely solid on defence, said Ranson. The team qualified for the OFSAA championships by winning the Toronto title for Catholic schools in early March. Team members at OFSAA were Jacob and Justin Andress, Ronan Brady, Joe Cane, Ryan Doyle, Vincent Fera, Matej Krapez, Connor Mckee, Degan Noble, Joe O’Keefe, Jack Platana, Owen Porter, Connor Rotter, Ben Gonsalvez, Christian Senarega, Will Smith, Patrick Siani, Leif Wilson, Landon Cato, Kobe Tallman, and Seton Noble.
Get running to register for Beaches Spring Sprint RUNNERS, IT’S time to get moving as you only have today and tomorrow to register for this Saturday’s 32nd annual Beaches Spring Sprint. The run takes place on Saturday, April 6 at 9:30 a.m. along the Boardwalk. The starting line is at the foot of Silver Birch Avenue. Final registrations will be accepted at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (April 2) and tomorrow (April 3). Registration fee is $25 cash or cheque only. Proceeds go towards pro-
grams at the centre. Please note that registrations will not be accepted on race day. One of the reasons runners have to register at the Beaches Recreation Centre in person is so that they can see the facility they will be helping to raise funds for when they take part in the Spring Sprint, say organizers. To sponsor or volunteer for the Spring Sprint, please email springsprint@hotmail. ca
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THE NEIL McNeil Catholic High School Maroons Senior boys hockey team capped a perfect season by winning the gold medal at the Ontario championships in Barrie recently. The Maroons went 6-0 at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AAA championships held March 20 to 22. The perfect run at OFSAA was the crown on a 26-0 undefeated season for the team. But it wasn’t a walk in the park for the Neil McNeil boys at OFSAA as they had to overcome a three-goal deficit in one of the preliminary round games, and then win the semifinal in a shootout against the defending champs. Neil McNeil had won their first preliminary game March 20 morning by a 5-1 score over Les Aigles de l’Ecole Secondaire Horizon of Sudbury. Coach Peter Ranson said the “turning point” for the Maroons was their second game in the premliminary
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National Piano Trio concert slated THE KINGSTON Road Village Concert Series presents the National Piano Trio at Kingston Road United Church this Sunday, April 7. Special to this concert will be an Instrumental Petting Zoo allowing patrons to see, hear, touch and try string, woodwind and brass instruments. The purpose is to inspire and motivate children
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‘Caught in the Net’ opens this week SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS celebrates its 60th anniversary with Caught in the Net by Ray Cooney. The play opens this Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. Other performances are set for April 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. April 7, 14 and 20 at 2 p.m. All shows will be performed at the Scarborough Village Theatre (3600 Kingston Rd.). For ticket info visit www. theatrescarborough.com or call 416-267-9292.
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Shazam flies over Warden Woods Bernie Fletcher WHEN I was growing up in the Beach it was a great adventure to play in the Glen Stewart Ravine or ride bikes up to the mysterious Warden Woods (north of the Danforth off Pharmacy Avenue). The big world out there seemed ripe for exploring, though there were scary rumours of a “Bush Gang”. In the new film Shazam (opening this week) Toronto stands in for Philadelphia. A boy becomes a goofy, Spandex-clad adult superhero (Zachary Levi) flying over those same Warden Woods just by saying the magic word: SHAZAM! Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is a street-wise 14-yearold who is placed in a foster home with a diverse group of adorable kids including Freddy (Jack Dylan Grazer from It) who has a disability. It’s Christmas and Billy goes looking for his birth mom at a well-decorated home on Lyall Avenue. You may recognize their school as Danforth Collegiate. Bullies attack Freddy, and Billy comes to his foster brother’s rescue.
Billy is chased to the nearby Greenwood station. He escapes on the subway and meets a wizard who grants him superpowers. Who knew the TTC has magical subway trains? Some of the “biggest” stars in the movie are TTC trains. As well as the unused lower Bay station, we see an eastbound train go by as Billy searches for his mom near Warden Woods. It’s fun to try and spot the Toronto locations including the old Hearn Generating Plant where Billy tries out his new powers. Can he fly? With great power comes great responsibility. Oops, the first thing he does in his adult body is buy beer! Shazam was filmed here last year in the dead of winter often outside on the coldest nights. It’s more a coming-of-age comedy with extra cheese than a dark, action film. Levy has described it as “Big meets Superman”, a throwback to the wish-fulfillment adventures of 1980s movies like The Goonies, Stand By Me and Back to the Future. There is a nostalgia for simpler times when kids had a lot of freedom and only worried about being home in
This Lyall Avenue house was decorated for Christmas while Shazam was shooting locally last winter. time for dinner. Last year’s hit horror film It was about a group of friends who dubbed themselves the “Losers’ Club” and rode bikes to “the Barrens” (actually the Rouge Valley in Scarborough). The Losers also got in fights with bullies...and, oh yeah, a clown. The sequel It: Chapter Two comes out in September. This wasn’t the first time a superhero showed up in a Scarborough park. The Incredible Hulk fought armies at Morningside Park, while X-Men and Pixels used Rouge Park. Shazam is the original Captain Marvel story which debuted in comic books almost 80 years ago and was the first superhero set to film in a 1941 serial.
Escapist movies are popular these days. There are villains and bullies out there, but it is reassuring to know (spoiler alert) that the heroes always win. If only it were that way in real life. The good news is spring is here at last. Earth Day (April 22) is just around the corner. Studies have shown that being outside helps with our mood and even our eyesight. It’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Instead of taking kids to a movie, try a walk in nature. There’s no superhero flying above Warden Woods, but there is a dog park and hiking trails. The Rouge Valley is a beautiful wilderness close to the city. That’s a real adventure. Don’t come home until you get hungry!
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Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
Lic. & Ins.
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL • Man with a van •
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
416 690-2083
Call Kevin 647 282 8375
(3.)
(r)
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
Kellie’s Cell 416 910-1232
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (4r)
Contact Irena
(3r)
MATH SPECIALIST
Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.
416-729-2077 cell
416-825-9705
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
416-820-1527
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
$20 off second cleaning. Call Frances at 416-759-3326 (3.r)
MR. FIX-IT
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• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses
416 421-5758
(r)
General Services
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Pest Control
Looking for vintage clothing, bone china cups & saucers, silver, jewelry, crystal and much more. Please call Mary Anne to discuss a house call.
416-699-3535
1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
(r)
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SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service
DEN AIR GAS SERVICES
Burial Plots
647-899-9074
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting
*Bonded*
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
For estimate call
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
Call 416-648-4410
St. John’s Norway Cemetery
P/T HAIR STYLIST
Financial Services
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
If interested, call Karen
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
416-691-6893
1 BDRM UPPER BEACH
Providing Nail Care, Diabetic foot care, Fungal Nails, Calluses and Corns.
(r)
INCOME TAX
SHORT TERM
JACKIE’S FOOT CARE
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
416-694-6241
OFFICE SPACE
mihaela@thebrowngroup.net
Personal Care
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(r)
BEACHES LUXURY
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416-529-9557
416-690-2880
www.hardingandking.com
Meeting 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7 p.m. @ Beach United Church Come out and give us a try!
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
Call now 416-699-9714 x8
Beach Photo Club
Custom Window Coverings
COMIC BOOKS, SPORTS CARDS, TOYS, STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES WANTED!
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Collectibles
BEACH METRO NEWS
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HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at
416-884-1402. References avail. (3r)
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
(r)
Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca
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416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
KIM PRICE
BEACH PLUMBING
Painters
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
• Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (1/20)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(3r)
BEACH BUILDS General Outdoor Landscaping
PROWAY
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
CONTACT:
proway.painting@gmail.com Free Estimates & References Available
(8)
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident. (3r)
SERENITY PAINTING
JB Barton 647 679 3282
(3)
Joan de Grey Landscape Design
Now is the perfect time for garden design planning for spring planting!
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
Steve 647-853-6420
(4)
www.joandegreylandscapedesign.ca 416-698-9854 (5r)
‘As Promised’ Painting
BEACH BUILDS
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
General Outdoor Landscaping
“You dream it, I build it” CONTACT:
JB Barton 647 679 3282
(3)
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
(15)
WRITTEN IN STONE
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com
647-545-9561
(10)
THE STONE PORCH
Finely Finished Stone Work - porches & staircases - interlock & retaining walls - driveways, walkways & patios
416 988-2589
danielmccaf@gmail.com
(3)
Servicing Scarborough/Toronto/East York
437-774-6300
(8)
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (7)
A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Plus handyman services.
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
Innercitymoving.ca
(3.)
(8r)
Cascade Plumbing GTA All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128
(3r)
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
(5r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
PAINTING 25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (11r)
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate (5r)
Woodbine - Gerrard
(3)
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN (3.)
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
ESA LIC# 7002668
CEJA ELECTRIC (2r)
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639
(13)
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
(9)
(r)
ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508
Knob & tube • No job too small Cell 416-529-5426
ELECTRICIAN
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
(r)
Lic: 7006786
(19)
CUSTOM
(9)
416-824-7901
(3..)
(16)
HANDYMAN •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com
(3)
CARPENTRY by Kevin
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca
416-738-2119
(3r)
CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
(3r)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
(3..)
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PORCHES • DECKS • FENCES SHEDS, ETC. EXPERT PLUMBING COMPLETE BATHROOMS & TILE
JDB MASONRY
MARCANGELO INTERIORS
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
CARPENTRY
(r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios •NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
ED GODFREY
416-264-8517
(r)
Marc 416 419 4281
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (4r)
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 (3) Free Estimates
Creative Construction
GALAXY
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
BUILT INS • WALL UNITS BOOK CASES • KITCHENS
416-659-7003
416 903 4120
(3.)
CUSTOM WOODWORKING
(6)
(r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates (r)
FOUNDATION Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed
stonehengefoundations.com (r)
www.laniganscontracting.ca (r)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
YOUR STUCCO
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
SILVERBIRCH
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
(3...)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
(8r)
38 Years experience
416-759-8878
(3..)
MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING
THE STONE PORCH -chimneys & foundations -parging & brickwork -wet-laid stonework -renovations & restoration
416-988-2589
danielmccaf@gmail.com
(3)
(11)
THE HANDYMAN
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (3...) Free Estimates
Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime 416-469-1974 (3.)
EPOXY FLOORING
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
(5)
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
416-999-2333
(3r)
HEY HANDYMAN
Long-lasting decorative floor and wall systems. Ideal for; garages, basements and other areas. Moisture remediation systems available. Products are eco-friendly, low odor and UV-Stable. Residential and commercial.
Call Bret at 416-356-1992 for free estimates.
(3)
MASONRY
Restoration Brick • Block • Chimneys Parging • Brick Replacement and more
416-691-7166
(8)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
SERVICES
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
Brick • Block • Concrete • Stone
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
(r)
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
(3.) (5)
Hardwood Flooring
COXWELL ROOFING
(3..)
mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
CITY WIDE ROOFING
416-824-7901
Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
HARDWOOD
(r)
GENERAL CONTRACTING
classicrestoration@outlook.com
416 467 6735
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
KEW BEACH
Metro lic
WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING
Roofing & Aluminum
(3)
For all your reno needs, no job too small.
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
LANIGAN’S
416-910-8033
Call Chris
Telephone Systems
Roofers
Gus:
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
Serving Your Community Since 1971
NEXT DEADLINE APRIL 8TH
Lic# B16393
WET BASEMENT ?
www.webuildit.ca
Call Vince:
(11r )
MASTER
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
Metro Lic
Trades
J. BROW ROOFING
MURPHY 416-690-0173
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
416-690-1630
GENERAL CONTRACTING
416-466-9025
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
KEW BEACH
35 yrs. experience
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (3...)
free estimates
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
Wallpapers • Plaster • Drywall Repairs • Wood Staining Exterior Work Decorative Concrete* *Amazing for resurfacing swimming pool surrounds, steps, walkways
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
torontoroofingindustries.com (3r)
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(17)
416 694 0906
BERGERON ROOFING
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC CELL 416-875-5781
(3r)
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
Serving the Beach 25 years
416-569-2181
Electricians
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING
Lic. #P-15099
($1,300 Backwater Grant)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more
Carpenters
(9)
416-409-9202
WG PAINTING
690-8533
Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
Reasonable
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
416-889-6482 James
DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs
Call Mike • Local - Lic D-314
BEACHCOMBERS
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
(3.)
DRAIN PROBLEMS SOLVED
INTERIOR PAINTING
Call Marc 416-910-1235
www.galaxywood.ca
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
WG PAINTING 416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
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Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
cell 416-399-2342 workshop 416-285-9895
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
(3)
MBX ELECTRIC
Kevin 647 282 8375
BEACH HILL
647 401 7970
(6r)
647-308-0695
24 hr. - lic# P1624
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
Plumbers
Moving at the Speed of Life I am your local mover with over 25 years experience.
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
Mark The Plumber
I.C.S. PAINTING+
(3.)
TOM DAY
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
416-690-1356
Call
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
All Season Movers
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
INTERIOR PAINTING
“Always on Time and on Budget”
(r)
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
(19)
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
Movers
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
(5r)
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
*SPRING PROMO*
• Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizing • Fall/Spring clean ups • Snow removal Call today for a free quote
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
MASTER PLUMBER
PAINTING
HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
416-830-8183
*** Free Estimates ***
Dianne 416 699 5070
(r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
416.797.6731
Call Franz 416-690-8722
“You dream it, I build it”
50 years in the Beach
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
PAINTING & DECORATING
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
416 691-3555
LTD
(r)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
416-690-3890
Creating Award Winning Gardens
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
Larry’s Painting & Repairs sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
info@blpm.ca
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Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964
(5r)
Steve 416-285-0440
(8)
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BEACH METRO NEWS
LEAKY BASEMENT SOLUTIONS
Call Mike • Local - licenced Reasonable ($1,700 Waterproofing - Sump Grant)
416-409-9202
Woodbine - Gerrard
(3)
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Call Brandon 647 381 5523
(3)
Practices Wednesday evenings at Lakeshore & Coxwell
JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
POWER
Pink Crusaders is a recreational, breast cancer survivor dragon boat team
Basic Household Renovations
brandon.collins.19@hotmail.com
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Paddles and PDF’s provided All ages and abilities welcome
No prior experience required
PinkCrusadersDB@gmail.com
www.pinkcrusaders.ca
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