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Malvern claims OFSAA bronze By Lara O’Keefe

Volume 46 No. 3

April 4, 2017

THE MALVERN Black Knights AAA hockey team skated their way to the top end of the provincial pack on March 24, winning the bronze medal at OFSAA. Although the competition was fierce, the 11th-seeded Black Knights upended the competition. First, the team tied the second seed team in pool play and then followed it up by knocking out the number one seed team in the quarter finals. Ultimately, the Black Knights lost only one game in a shootout goal. The team then went on to play Denis Morris Cath-

olic High School from St. Catharines in the bronze medal game winning 6-3. St. Denis had defeated them in double overtime earlier this year, making the win even sweeter. While seven of the Grade 12 boys on the team will be leaving after this season, the team still has “a good crop of returning players,” said coach Doug Underwood. Outstanding performances during the tournament went to Ty Chambers, Hunter Volden, Will Stewart, Morgan Williams and goaltender, Ryan Bird, he said. To see a photograph of the team, turn to Page 4

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All smiles at 30th annual Spring Sprint Lane and Sidney Scott round the first corner of the 2017 Spring Sprint with enthusiasm April 2. The boys finished their race with times of 11:25 and 12:33, respectively, and were part of the Williamson Road team, which saw the highest number of participants in the school category. Like last year, the sun came out just in time for the children’s 2 km race. For more Spring Sprint, see Page 26.

East Toronto cycling network shows room for growth By Lara O’Keefe

FOR MANY, the arrival of spring – however soggy – means the arrival of cycling season. And in the East End, bicycles are on the brain with last year’s news of the Woodbine bike lane approval and, more recently, the planned installation of a bicycle rental concession at Ashbridges Bay. But when it comes to available biking services, the East End has remained largely behind its downtown and west end counterparts as the city moves towards becoming a more bike-friendly community. “I’ve always been a big fan of animating our waterfront and allowing the opportunity for anyone to come down and enjoy it,” said

ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon of plans for a bike rental concession similar to the one on Toronto Island. After the demise of Bixi bikes, which at one time had committed to a three-year presence in the Beach, McMahon said it has been difficult to gain traction on the installation of bike shares in the Beach area again. Bike Share Toronto, which has been in the city since 2011, today has approximately 200 stations across the city – around 80 stations were added by the end of last summer – but none further east than Leslieville (near Carlaw Avenue), or south of the Danforth. According to Jared Kolb, executive director of CycleTO, “the ratio-

nale for including Danforth first as the kind of expansion further east beyond the Don [Valley] has to do

with the integration of the subway system. It’s kind of a start but it’s not near the concentration that we

need in the East End,” he said. However, the current lack of bike rentals in the East End hasn’t been lost on CycleTO. “I think from CycleTO’s perspective the expansion along the waterfront is a high priority and it’s certainly something we want to see happen,” he said, making note of the fact that in terms of transportation, cycling is an important part of the mix and bike shares are an essential ingredient, particularly because “Bike Share does a really good job of filling the gaps. Especially for diagonal trips or trips that are too long to walk but too short to take conventional transit.”

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While west of the Don is populated with bike rental stations, the area east has some catching up to do.

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exception to this rule, noted Kolb, is in the case of the conventional grocery store. But for the many locallyowned businesses along the Queen Street East strip, that additional 24 per cent could be a game-changer. In terms of bike lanes, a report by PeopleForBikes and the Alliance for Biking & Walking states that there are four key ways that protected bike lanes help to encourage economic growth. “Land is more valuable if more people can get to it easily,” the report states, making note of the fact that urban centres are seeing substantial increases in population and with it, increases in motor vehicle congestion. Protected bike lanes help to ease this congestion making it easier for residents to move freely and safely on the streets. Additionally, installing bike lanes has shown to aid companies in finding talent, employing healthier and more productive staff, and as mentioned above, can increase retail visibility and sales volume due to the fact that cyclists will buy less at one time but visit more often, thereby spending more money. “When we’re talking about main streets in cities across North America, in virtually every business type, the cyclists are spending more money than people

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who arrive by car,” stated Kolb. “The benefits that cycling has for local business, they’re significant and the literature has been pretty strong in that area.” However, not all business owners are convinced that bike lanes help stimulate the local economy. Doug Miller, owner of Doug Miller Books on Bloor Street West, which is in the midst of a bike lane pilot project, said the “bike lanes were put in in August and there was an immediate decline in business.” He said he believes part of the reason for this is that the bike lanes are used primarily for commuting rather than facilitating a stop and shop environment in his Koreatown neighbourhood. Miller also pointed out the increased traffic along Barton Avenue, attributing this to a diversion of traffic from Bloor West because of the bike lanes. “Those cars are still driv-

ing, they just drive elsewhere. If you talk to the people on Barton Avenue it’s hellish at certain hours of the day. So the traffic is just avoiding Bloor and going elsewhere,” he said. Back in the East End, Kolb said the installation of the Woodbine bike lanes will most likely be taking place in June. Time will tell for the Bike Shares. A spokesperson on behalf of Motivate, the company behind Bike Share Toronto, said they do not have any expansion plans they can share at this time. “I will continue to push for Bike Share to come to the Beach and the rest of the ward, but in the meantime, let’s not wait,” said McMahon, of the rental concession. It may seem like a small concession in the scheme of things, but to fans of city cycling it is a step – or should we say peddle – in the right direction.

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When this photo was taken on April 13, 1968, GO had been up and running for nearly a year, using the old 1884 station built by Grand Trunk Railway (a beautiful building that was demolished in 1974). This was about one month before the subway opened between Woodbine and Warden.

Tunnel vision and the great missing link Stephen Wickens is a life-long East End resident and a semiretired journalist

o near and yet so far has long described the gap between Main Street’s underground subway platforms and their open-air counterparts at GO’s Danforth station. I hadn’t intended to return to this scene so soon, but my column in February about Main-Danforth pedestrian disconnects prompted several readers to suggest I tackle “the great missing link.” Some asked what on earth planners were thinking when GO Transit and the TTC station were being designed (simultaneously, no less). All asked if a tunneled link could remedy this exhibit of intergovernmental dysfunction. The issue’s timely: Provincial transit agency Metrolinx, which intends to increase GO train frequency, has designated the 800-metre radius around Main and Danforth a “Gateway Hub,” where all transit modes – including eight TTC surface routes – are to be linked seamlessly. City planning’s ongoing Danforth Avenues study lists connecting the two stations among its priorities and local politicians have for decades expressed interest in the idea (enclosed bridge as well as a tunnel).

May 23 will mark 50 years since the province launched GO, with Danforth station service. May 11 next year will be the golden anniversary of the TTC’s Woodbine-to-Warden subway extension – with tunnels and Main station on the wrong side of Danforth. What were they thinking? Tough to know for sure, but the TTC had to fully fund itself from the fare-box until the 1970s and likely feared GO muscling in on its market. Richard Soberman, dean-emeritus of local transit planners, says some at the ministry even argued that Union should be the only GO stop in what we call 416. Oh, and did we mention Ottawa added to the chaos? Just 41 days after the subway opened, CMHC, as part of a federal affordablehousing plan, got city hall’s nod to build 2,000 units with ground-level retail on 7.5 acres of CNR land at the southeast corner of Main and Danforth. (CNR was then a Crown corporation, meaning the public owned the land separating the two stations, but expropriated properties to build TTC’s). No incriminating documents have been found, but CMHC’s four towers – Main Square – sure appear to have been deliberately aligned to ensure GO and TTC could never build a direct connection. My dad clued in early, and I mentioned the impending gap in a May 1967 “current events” presentation about GO’s launch for

“” “Can a tunnel at Main and Danforth provide enough benefits to East Enders?”

Mr. Rowe’s Grade 5 class at Balmy Beach. The first public expert acknowledgement of a problem appears to have come after both transit services were operating (a potential connection is mentioned in a regional proposal within the TTC’s 1969 annual report). So, 50 years on, can a tunnel provide enough benefits to East Enders and/or commuters passing through to justify costs? After talking with nine transit experts, it’s clear to me the numbers don’t add up – even if a link looks logical on a map. And that’s without factoring in that TTC ridership at Main is down 14 per cent since 1987 and that GO Danforth, despite a 50 per cent ridership increase, still sees less than half the volume of the least used bus route into Main Station. A connection would be costly and likely no more successful than the recent experiment offering Metropass users an option to pay an extra $60 monthly to ride GO from Danforth to Union. To work, the enticement to switch trains at Main-Danforth would have to be far more than mere weather protection for the walk (five to seven minutes for me, depending on the traffic light and whether the eastbound GO platform is a Point A or B). Even if GO offered subway-like train frequency and accepted TTC fares and transfers (highly unlikely under current regimes), most downtown-bound a.m. subway commuters from the east would make the shorter switch at Kennedy, if they switched at all. A July 2016 TTC report indicates a connection would be more than twice as long as that bleak 140-metre tunnel joining parts of Spadina station. If a link’s only purpose is to channel people between stations, it’ll often be dead and potentially dangerous.

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How about something like the PATH under our downtown office towers, an idea raised by Nathan McLachlan, property management director for Talisker Corp. (which bought Main Square from CMHC in 1998)? It’s an intriguing idea, but it too would be dead (likely with lots of vacant shops) unless Main Square can suddenly attract lots of people for different reasons at different times of the day; we’re talking intensive additional uses, not just building the two residential towers Talisker got approval for last decade. The area has density – 17,000 combined residents and jobs, 70 per cent above a Gateway Hub’s base goal. But it’s overwhelmingly residential, lacking a healthy urban usage mix. An indicator that something’s askew and unusual is that house prices drop the nearer one gets to Main station, according to a report by N. Barry Lyon real estate consultants. The area has evolved in such a way that the local economy is far more of an issue than an unfortunate gap in transportation connectivity. It needs to become a live-workplay-study economic hub, a potential focus for the design competition idea mentioned in the previous column. So near and yet so far? Sure, and it will be for a while. But if we toss the hoary assumptions, demand more than simplistic solutions and get all three levels of government co-ordinating efforts with private landholders, there’s hope. This column is part of a recurring series tackling urban issues in the East End. Connect with Stephen Wickens on Twitter @StephenWickens1.

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It’s time to expand the East End’s Bike Share network Anna Killen Editor

ONE DAY last summer, an out-oftown friend and I decided to ride bikes to catch a rugby game at the Tubs and Gee Gage field over on Eastern Avenue. Visiting from Vancouver, my friend didn’t have a bike of his own. But no matter. Because city Bike Share stations abound, he could affordably rent a two-wheeler near his place in the West End. A quick app download with online payment, and he was good to go. From Bloor West to Harbord, down Sherbourne to Dundas, through Leslieville towards the Beach we rode, taking in the different neighbourhoods until

making it to the field about 40 minutes later, game in progress. Eager to take our seats, I looked around for a place to lock up my bike. My friend opened the app on his phone. “OK I’m just going to find the nearest station for me to park this,” he said. “It’ll be expensive for me to keep this... Oh.” “Oh, what?” “The closest station is way up there – or way back there,” he said, gesturing up towards the Danforth and back towards Leslieville. I thought back – he was right. At the start of our route, the stations appeared frequent, but as we moved east they thinned out, until disappearing altogether. We figured we had two options, both expensive and inconvenient.

We could keep the bike for the duration of the game at a penalized cost (after 30 minutes, the cost rises exponentially until the bike is docked – the company does this to encourage short trips and ensure bikes are available along the network) or ride the bike back to a docking station and walk/run back in time for the second half. In fact, he opted for a third ridiculous option, which was to ride to the “closest” station and swap the bike out for a new one, thus restarting the 30-minute window and saving a few dollars. While we didn’t waste much time complaining about the situation (we could have checked the bike share map and rules before we left), my friend did express his astonishment that it was such a chore to bring a

downtown bike into the East End. It nagged at me that the area was underserviced in this way, with literally zero Bike Share docks east of Leslie Street near the waterfront. There are so few Bike Share stations in the East End south of the Danforth it looks like an error on the company’s online map. (The company website says it is working on expanding its network. But how about a longer ride option until that network is improved?) I bring all of this up because the city is looking for a private company to run a bike rental concession – separate from Bike Share – out of Ashbridges Bay. This is a smart idea that will further animate our waterfront and, if my experience navigating the Stanley Park portion of Vancouver’s seawall is any

indication, should entice tourists and others to cruise the area. But for now, those tourists will likely arrive at the bike rental kiosk via car or transit. Wouldn’t it be great if they could arrive via bike – and spend the money they save and satiate the appetite they’ve gained at shops and restaurants in our neighbourhood? Any plans to install a bike concession in Ashbridges Bay should go hand in hand with docking and rental stations for city bikes. Anything else is a false connection on what is beginning to be a dynamic city-wide bike network. I often hear people speculating about what could be done to attract more people to the area. Improving the East End Bike Share situation could help.

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Praise and well wishes for beloved Beach doctor We received a number of thoughtful comments on our March 7 story commemorating Dr. Ebrahim Soni’s retirement from the Beach Clinic after 50 years of outstanding service. Here is a sampling of what our readers had to say on our website, www.beachmetro.com:

GOOD BYE Doctor Soni! You were always a kind and gentle hand, in the midst of sickness, and times of personal strife. Your care was capable of minimizing what seemed to be the end of the world at times, ensuring a rational explanation for very irrational hypochondriac webmd’ing. You were a great doctor to me.

I wish you the best retirement, and I know your grandkids will feel safe and cared for in your presence. Julian Ashurst

DR. SONI, is an incredible man. I moved away from the Beaches in 2009 and have missed our conversations very much. He was our family doctor. Dr. Soni always made me feel comfortable like you were catching up with an old friend. We live in a time where people are always in a rush and Dr. Soni always took his time and made you feel important. Kelly Smith

I HAVEN’T seen Dr. Soni in more than 20 years since I’ve moved away from the Beaches, but I have fond memories of him from my childhood. He was the most inviting, approachable doctor that I ever had and since I’ve moved from the Beaches, my search for another Dr. Soni has been unsuccessful. Never have I found another doctor like him. He had treated my parents, all 9 of my siblings and all my nieces and nephews who still live in the Beaches. He will be missed by them but I am used to it… I’ve been missing him since I moved away! Good luck Dr. Soni. Mari Scott (nee Nicholls)

WOW, WELL done sir. Best wishes for a long and well deserved retirement. I still remember when you were the new doctor at the clinic. Klaus Held

FAREWELL DR. Soni, you provided the required physical exam for my landed immigrant status in 1969, and then years later you provided me with very excellent ongoing care. Take care, and I hope that you find fulfillment in what comes next. Hawthorne Kilpack

ALTHOUGH I have been gone from the Beach longer now for about 27 years, as soon as I saw the story and picture I instantly remembered you. I came to see you for a wide variety of minor issues, and you were always such a caring man. Thank you for all that treatment oh so many years ago! I hope you find something to keep your mind and body active for your welldeserved retirement. Paul Starling

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

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PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

Huda, Grade 5, takes some quiet time to colour during Secord Elementary School’s recent mental health day.

Secord students practise mindfulness By Lara O’Keefe

IT’S A conversation that has begun to permeate the walls of homes and schools nationwide, thanks, in part to initiatives such as Bell Let’s Talk and the work of countless advocates. Still, mental health is a serious issue that affects a number of Canadians, children among them. But Jordyn Horne, a third year nursing student at Ryerson University, believes that learning methods to cope with stress and mental illness early could prove to ease the suffering for some. Horne, who is currently completing her placement at Secord Elementary School, decided to take it upon herself to encourage mindfulness in Grade 4 and 5 students in order to teach them better ways to cope when faced with stress, anxiety and/or depression. “We wanted to incorporate mindfulness and mental health in the curriculum at public schools,” explained Horne. According to research conducted out of John Hopkins School of Medicine, the simple act of practicing mindfulness has been shown to improve moods, the ability to cope with stress, and can even improve classroom behaviour and academic competence.

“ ” “If you live your life with stress you’ll never get over it.” – Huda, Grade 5

On March 21, Secord held their first annual Mental Health Day in order to “help children understand what stress is, how it affects our body, ways to handle stress, and the importance of mindfulness in our everyday lives,” said Horne. With the help of school staff and public health nurses, organizers arranged to have four stations in total placed throughout the school -- mindful eating, music, colouring and mindfulness, how stress affects our body, and physical exercise and meditation -- with groups spending 25 minutes at each station. Students were mixed into different colour groups which were red, blue, green and yellow, and were given passports that included information about each of the stations they had visited. “They get a little sticker when they complete each station and they can write one thing they learned at each station. At the last station they get a stress ball that was donated by Toronto Public Health to take home with them,” said Horne. While the mindfulness station allowed children to colour while being calm and quiet, the ‘how stress affects our body’

station was a little more interactive and led them through a demonstration of what stress can physically do to the body. Public Health Nurse Voula Varsamidou poured vinegar into two cups, explaining as she poured baking soda into one and watched the bubbles flow over the top that if you don’t learn how to manage stress, your body can react just as the vinegar and baking soda reacted when combined. Varsamidou then placed cotton balls into the second cup to symbolize what happens when you have methods of coping with stress such as yoga, or playing and laughing with friends. While the children chimed in with their methods of stress management, she continued to drop in cotton balls. As she poured baking soda over the top they noticed that this time, the cup did not boil over. Despite a small amount of bubbling at the bottom of the cup, the fluids remained calm much like our levels of stress when we learn stress management methods. The other stations involved a yoga class and taking time to eat an apple mindfully. Huda, a Grade 5 student Waterproofing & Restoration at Secord Elementary said she felt the day overall was “really peaceful. I’ve had everything on my mind just... let out.” She noted the importance of learning how to cope with stress because, “if you live your life with stress you’ll Full Foundation Replacement never get over it and just move on.” Horne said she hopes the lessons extend far beyond Mental Health Day at the school. I just hope that they enjoy themselves and they’re able to really think about what stress is and how to handle Stabilization / Helical Piers it in their everyday life,” she said. “I hope they take something away from it and know that there are all these [techniques] that you can [use] when you are feeling stressed.”

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BEACHERS OF all generations will want to take note of the latest show at Studio 888, a forward-thinking exhibit set to become part of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s collection in NYC beginning in 2019. Bill Buxton’s Amazing Gadget Show offers a unique perspective on the household electronic gadgets we use in our day-to-day lives, and a fascinating narrative that links these gadgets to human behaviour and innovation. A designer and researcher at Microsoft, Buxton’s work and ideas have paved the way for the technology we use today and will be using tomorrow. For example: the touchscreen on your phone? You can thank the work he and his team did decades ago for that. But Buxton, who resides in the Beach with his wife, Liz, proprietor at Studio 888, is not one to take sole credit. “We are way smarter together than alone,” he said. He believes that designers stand on the shoulders of the designers and inventors who came before – and his respect and reverence for innovations past is none more apparent than in the collection of gadgets he has accumulated over the last 40 years. (Think: remote controls, computer mouses, watches, music players – some the first of its kind.) His studio is filled with these artifacts, assembled over the years as “homework”, not necessarily as a collection, in part because he “sees opportunities in things” and collects objects that “encapsulate those ideas.” Buxton’s inherently nostalgic exhibit with its paradoxically futuristic and historic curation – just a taste of what will eventually be mounted in New York – is exactly the type of thoughtful anecdote for the fast-moving, at times overwhelming world we find ourselves in today. The show runs from April 12 through April 30, with an opening reception with Buxton in attendance on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Studio 888 is located at 2359 Queen St. E. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m., Easter Monday 12 to 4 p.m. and by chance and appointment. More information can be found at www.studio888.ca ONE OF the latest editions to the East End arts scene, Blue Crow Gallery, is making a splash with its April exhibition. Opening April 8, Melissa Jean’s April Showers showcases the painter’s raindrop series, which “began on a rainy day while I was jumping in puddles with my kids.” She says in her artist statement that she became “mesmerized by the pat-

Mike MacLaverty terns the raindrops made” and painting her own patterns became “a little of an obsession. Having lived by the water all my life and love watching the shapes and reflections in the ripples of the water. Painting is just my response to that crazy love. It can be said of anything, the closer you look, the more there is to discover.” Jean shares the discovery and creative process on her website (www.melissajeanart.com) with a video that travels between lush, soggy forest shores, the pitter-patter and slap of raindrops on water and her smooth studio floor where she works on multiple paintings at once. April Showers runs from April 8 to April 29. Showing established and emerging local Canadian artists, Blue Crow Gallery (www.bluecrowgallery. com) is located at 1610 Gerrard St. E., and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

THEY GROW up so fast. F8 Collective, which started as an initiative by the Beach Photo Club, is holding its sweet 16th exhibition this month, a journey into the world of Glass. The eight photographers – East Enders Catherine MacKinnon, Margit Koivisto, Mike MacLaverty, Felicity Somerset and John Wallace, as well as Maureen Littlewood, Natalia Shields, and Rod Trider – explore the concept of glass reflected through their own personal experiences. Takes on contemporary architecture, the narrative quality of stained glass, and “aesthetic takes on the many forms, functions and qualities of this common though fascinating material” are expected. The show runs April 5 through 12 at The Dignam Gallery, 23 Arthur Road, with artist-attended receptions on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 from 5

‘Rain Dance’, Melissa Jean p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery viewings are also available by appointment. The gallery is home to the Women’s Art Association of Canada and is accessible through the TTC St. George Station. Municipal parking is located on Bedford Road north of Bloor. For further details visit www.f8photography.com or contact John Wallace at 416-690-2077.

GOOD NEWS for local artists who may have been practicing the art of procrastination this month – there are still some panels left at Yellow House Gallery and Cobalt Gallery for the Canada 150 exhibition. Artists can purchase a piece of 5” x 10”, ½” Baltic Birch plywood at one or both of the galleries and register in person at time of purchase. Registration deadline is May 1 but boards are first come, first served. So far, a host of established and emerging local Beach artists have registered to exhibit including Sandra Neill, Donna Gordon, Paul Gilroy and Liz Russ. The exhibition will be taking place June 16 to July 30 with a ‘Meet the artists’ event at both galleries on June 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Entertainment Beat

Experience the Power of

By Anna Killen

WHEN KATYA Nosko, owner of the Great Escape Book Store on Kingston Road, began planning the launch of the store’s 1st Annual Book and Film Club, screening Alfred Hitchcock’s film adaptation of Strangers on a Train April 19 at the Fox Theatre, she figured part-one, the book club portion, could likely meet at her apartment. She did not expect that she would have to cap the book club at 50 participants, book a room at Kingston Road United Church for the April 12 discussion, and place multiple orders for more copies of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, at times on backorder. “It’s not an easy book to find,” she laughed, noting that she is “thrilled at the response.” Long an advocate for clever, provocative arts and community-building events in the East End, Nosko sees the bookstore as a “vessel” to bring a slightly academic and different twist to established forms, like her take on the book and film club. She is purposefully choosing classic books and films that can stand alone from each other, meaning the two events will have independent vibes while complimenting each other. She’s booked Professor Kathleen Cummins to lead a discussion of Hitchcock’s film after the screening at the Fox. The theatre will stay open afterwards and continue to serve refreshments for a social. “The community can really take advantage [of the space],” she said. “It’s open for us afterwards.” It was important to Nosko to book the Fox Theatre for the event. “I love the Fox, it’s such a treasure,” she said. “It has such a history here.” The works she selected also have a rich history, with themes that are timely. While she has a long list of books and movies she could draw on – this idea has been bubbling around for several years and she’s been a consumer of books and film for as long as she can remember – Nosko decided to “come out with a bang” with Strangers on a Train, encouraged by a talk led by Guillermo del Toro on Hitchcock at TIFF. “It reinforced my love and appreciation of Hitchcock,” she said.

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Highsmith, the author of the 1950s psychological thriller Hitchcock adapted, has been experiencing a resurgence of late thanks to director Woody Allen’s adaptation of her novel, The Price of Salt, called Carol in 2015. “It just sort of coalesced with that,” she said. Hitchcock is “one of the most visually arresting and successful directors of our time. When we mention directors, who is often the first director we ever mention? Hitchcock. Why not start with that? We don’t have to build to something, we can just come out of the gate.” A lot of Hitchcock’s movies came from books, she said, noting Rebecca, his first American project. “But there’s something about this book,” she said, “There’s issues of morality, there’s gender issues, there’s sexuality issues, psychopath issues. It’s timely I think.” While the book club portion of the Book and Film Club is capped, there is plenty of room at the Fox Theatre on April 19. Tickets will be sold at the door for the 7 p.m. show.

FOR TORONTO Beach Chorale’s final concert of the season, the 60-voice concert choir turns to a master’s final work. Mozart’s Requiem – accessible, mysterious, astonishing – is widely considered a masterpiece. Under the artistic direction of Mervin

William Fick, TBC welcomes a professional orchestra along with professional soloists soprano, Jocelyn Fralick, mezzo soprano, Lillian Brooks, tenor, Ryan Harper and baritone, Matthew Cassils to perform the work. Other works by Mozart as well as the Coronation Te Deum by Antonio Salieri, Mozart’s famous contemporary, will also be performed. Rounding out the program and adding even more life to the evening, are actors Mark Wilson and Jorie Morrow, reading in costume a selection of dramatic monologues from the play Amadeus by Peter Shaffer. Toronto Beach Chorale performs Good Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Tickets are available through a choir member, at the door (cash only please) or through www. torontobeachchorale.com.

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Community Calendar APRIL 6: Ward 32 Spokes at The Feathers Pub, 962 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. This local cycling advocacy group meets monthly. All welcome. APRIL 7-9, 13-16, 20-22: Scarborough Players present ‘Tons of Money’ at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m., April 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets $22 (discounts for students and seniors). Free parking, reserved seats, wheelchair accessible. Info: 416267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com APRIL 8: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 8-10 a.m. (sittings at 8 and 9 a.m.). Pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea and juice. Suggested donation $3. APRIL 8: Sunstone Toronto: Faith Seeking Understanding - An open forum of Mormon thought and experience delivered through a symposium style conference. The conference will examine and express the rich spiritual, intellectual, social, and artistic qualities of Mormon history and contemporary life and encourage humanitarian service, honest inquiry, and responsible interchange of ideas that is respectful of all people and what they hold sacred. Info and registration: sunstonetoronto.com APRIL 8: Bake Sale Fundraiser at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations welcome. Money raised will go to the victims of the flooding in Peru. APRIL 8 & 15: Hunt for Eggs! at Girls Are and Children’s French Book Corner, 145B Main St., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Help us find the Easter Eggs hidden in the store. Easter crafts, too. All welcome. APRIL 8, MAY 13,JUNE 17: Kids in the Kitchen at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A fun cooking program for kids 8-12 years old and their parents. Parents will learn quick new recipes, kids help with meal preparation. Space is limited. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Sudha Ellie 416-778-5805 x 224 APRIL 9: Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary Memorial Service at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 73, 2 Robinson Ave., noon-7 p.m., service at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments to follow. DJ. Info: 416-691-4763 APRIL 9: Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary Remembrance and Celebration Service at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. E. Parade formation at 1 p.m. at the back of East York Collegiate Institute, with march off at 1:30 p.m. to East York Civic Centre. Reception to follow at Branch 10, 1083 Pape Ave. APRIL 9: Bunny Hop! at Kaza Family Centre, 1386 Danforth Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. This fun for the whole family event features face painting, games and prizes, all celebrating spring. Pay what you can. Info: www.facebook.com/mycarevillage APRIL 10: Coyote Information Session at East York Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by City of Toronto Animal Services with guest speakers from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Coyote Watch Canada. Info: 416-448-7297 APRIL 11: Amnesty International, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide. New members are most welcome. Info: 905-837-2659 (not long distance from Beaches/Toronto), soulahardy@gmail.com APRIL 11: Hooper’s Lecture – Heal Your Gut, Spark Your Energy & Balance Your Hormones, a free lecture with Julie Daniluk, author of ‘The Hot Detox’, at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 6:30-8 p.m. Learn how to eliminate inflammation and heal the gut through nutrition and selective supplementation, and how to re-establish balance with your energy, sleep and hormones. Each attendee will receive an information brochure, coupons, and be entered into a draw for prizes.

Book signing to follow. Copies will be available for purchase. Info: 416-699-3747 APRIL 11: Beach and East Toronto Historical Society presents historian, David Fuller at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Fuller will talk about the Battle of Vimy Ridge’s 100th Anniversary. APRIL 14: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Mozart’s Requiem’ at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. (at Scarborough Rd.), 7:30 p.m. This final concert of TBC’s season will include Salieri’s ‘Coronation Te Deum in D major’ and other works, featuring soloists and costumed actors performing dramatic readings from the Peter Shaffer play ‘Amadeus’. Tickets $25 general admission, $12 for youth 7-18, and children under 7 are free. Tickets available from choir members, at the door (cash only) or at www.torontobeachchorale.com APRIL 15: Historical Walk with Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at SE corner of Victoria Park Ave. and Kingston Rd. APRIL 16: Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade, 2 p.m. rain or shine, along Queen St. E. from Neville Park to Woodbine. Donations welcomed. Info: BeachesEasterParade.ca APRIL 19: Drug Policy Town Hall with Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith at Canadian Martyrs Catholic School (gym), 520 Plains Rd., 6 p.m. Learn more about the proposed legislation to legalize and regulate cannabis, and the recently-passed Bill C-37, at this panel discussion. Info: 416-467-0860, beynate.ca APRIL 19: Great Escape Bookstore Book and Film Club screens Hitchcock’s ‘Strangers on a Train’ at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 7 p.m., followed by Q&A with film professor Kathleen Cummins. Info: 416-691-7150 APRIL 21: Retro 80’s Video Dance Party at St. Joseph Catholic School, 176 Leslie St., 7-11 p.m. DJ/VJ, lighting show and video screen, wine tasting with sommelier, appetizers/wine/beer, silent auction. 19+ only. Presented by St. Joseph Parent Council. Info: fundraiserstjoseph@gmail.com APRIL 22: Rummage & Bake Sale at Hope United Church (corner of Main & Danforth), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Baking, jewelry, books, clothes, shoes, purses, videos, records, tapes, kitchen items. Great bargains! Everything on sale! APRIL 22: Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine ‘Earth Day Clean Up!’ at 350 Beech Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine this Earth Day to clean up our neighbourhood ravine! This is an event for all members of your family. We will meet at the Beech Ave. entrance to the ravine (Kingston Rd./Beech Ave.). Please bring your gloves, but we will provide the garbage bags, and some light snacks! APRIL 22: Daffodil Tea at The Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd), 1:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful tea, white elephant sale, prizes, books and bake sale. Tickets are $5, available at the door. Accessible venue, plenty of parking. Info: 416-691-4560, www.stjohnsnorway.com APRIL 27: Free Seniors’ Movie – “La La Land” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. APRIL 27: Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships present Temptations 2017 Fundraiser at Toronto Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave., 5-9 p.m. Silent and live auction, dinner, and entertainment by The GWood Band. Admission $20 includes dinner and door prize draw. To purchase tickets and/or donate: Sue McMahon 416-531-8447 ext. 1 or sue@tigp.org. Info: www.tigp.org/news/temptations-2017 APRIL 29: Spring Fling Craft and Foodie Fair at Malvern Collegiate cafeteria, 55 Malvern Ave., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 72 craft and food vendors, book sale, entertainment by Guthrie School of Dance & pianist Brad Alexander. Grand prizes for 4 lucky winners. Free admission, and first 300 visitors receive a free gift. Free parking. Elevator available for those requiring assistance. Credit card

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

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“I’M TREMENDOUSLY happy in my life right now,” 25-year Beacher Kim Price says over the phone, the day before jetting off to Nicaragua for a yoga retreat. The master gardener and landscape designer has every reason to be thrilled – she’s mom to two terrific daughters, has a new neighbourhood to explore (she moved from the Beach two years ago, although 90 per cent of her maintenance clients are still in the neighbourhood), and her “third career”, as she calls it, shows no sign of slowing down. She’s the recent recipient of three awards at the Landscape Ontario’s ‘Awards of Excellence” gala (basically the Academy Awards of her industry), for a Beach property, the Henderson Project, she and her team constructed in 2013. She started her business 20 years ago while living on Elmer Avenue and made her mark landscaping a number of properties in what was then the new Tribute Homes development at Queen and Woodbine. While she and her neighbours lamented the loss of the race track that gave way to the development, Price also saw an opportunity for her budding business. “Being quite new in the in-

dustry, I got my foot in the door by offering a landscaping lecture series to the new buyers of these homes ... the rest as they say is history. Throughout the years I have won a number of top awards for projects in the Beach, with many in this development,” she says. Price’s award winning designs and the community she’s cultivated in the Beach mean she’s able to be choosy with her clients and pick projects that allow her to shine creatively. Her design philosophy is bold and streamlined. “Pick a theme and stick with it whether it’s contemporary, Asian, woodland or classic,” she says. “Know what you’re going after then make a statement.” She’s not afraid to use bold elements in a small space, and she believes it is important that the garden feels unified. “I’m very hands on,” she says, of her involvement in each project, which sees her produce the design, manage the project, and do the planting with her crew. She also employs several people as a maintenance crew, a dovetail to her business that she launched a few years back. She’s worked with many of the same people since the beginning of her career, she says, counting herself lucky. That includes

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Master gardener and landscape designer Kim Price.

contractor Vince MacDonald, woodworker Greg Aboud, water feature contractor Robin Thornrose, and irrigation and lighting contractor Thomas Oldham. She’s had the same head gardener for seven years, fellow Beacher Cathy McCartney. “Her professionalism and devotion to her work is so appreciated.” On the Henderson Project, creative consultant Christine Carson was integral for the wa-

ter feature. “I have a great team and the work environment is respectful and supportive, with one main goal in mind, to do good work,” she says. “Success is all about the team.” She’s happy to be part of the community that has aided in her success. “I feel so lucky to still be a part of a neighbourhood and community that I raised my family in and love so much,” she says.

WITH NEWS of the devastating floods in Peru leaving 94 dead and thousands homeless, the Beaches Recreation Centre decided to host a bake sale in order to raise money for the victims. The bake sale will be taking place on April 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and organizers are asking the community for donations of baked goods or cash, with all proceeds going toward the victims in Peru. The group has hosted this event for more than 10 years and in the past, has helped countries including Japan, Haiti, and Indonesia, among others. For more information, please contact Gaby Luis gabyluisuzie@gmail.com WHILE THE future of the Scarborough subway has dominated the headlines lately, the City of Toronto and TTC are still working on plans for a new relief line to connect the downtown core to the Bloor-Danforth subway line east of the Don River. Initial plans had focused on creating a Pape-Eastern-Queen “Relief Line” but following a community meeting last June, it was decided that additional reviews needed to be completed in order to evaluate the potential of creating a Queen-Carlaw Relief Line instead. An evaluation has since been completed and city staff will be presenting these findings April 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Morse Street Public School located on 180 Carlaw Avenue. The decision will then go to executive council April 19 with city council making a final decision April 26. BEACHES-EAST YORK MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith will be hosting a drug policy town hall on April 19 to discuss upcoming legislation regarding the legalization and regulation of cannabis, as well as the recently passed laws aimed to combat the opioid crisis. In attendance will be Jean-Francois Crepault, senior policy analyst with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and author of CAMH’s Cannabis Policy Framework, Donna May, drug policy reform advocate, and Jenna Valleriani, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and director of the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Erskine-Smith will be moderating the panel. The town hall will begin at 6:00 p.m in the gymnasium of the Canadian Martyrs Catholic School on 520 Plains Road, East York.

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The before and after of Kim Price’s award-winning design and installation, the Henderson Project, in the Beach. Price said she is grateful for her team, as well as her artistically-minded clients.

Girl Guide Awards

Hard work rewarded Two Beachers long involved with the local Girl Guide chapter were recognized at a ceremony last week. Following a rousing rendition of “Singing in the Rain” and official Girl Guide and Brownie marching formations, Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts presented Julia Kilpatrick, left, and Alexandra Brisebois, right, with certificates from the Leading Women/ Leading Girls-Building Communities Recognition Program. Kilpatrick was the youth recipient and is a Jr. Leader in the 124th Toronto Guide Unit. Brisebois was the adult recipient and she is a leader in both the 25th Toronto Brownie Unit and the 124th Toronto Guide Unit. PHOTOS: ANNA KILLEN

ST. JOSEPH’S Catholic School will be holding its fourth annual Silent Soirée on Friday April 21st – this year, the 19+ event is a retro 80’s video dance party. But before they can get the party started, organizers are looking for donations in the form of gift certificates or merchandise from businesses that could be auctioned off throughout the night. The event is held to raise money to support school activities and programs at the school, and will also go to support families who normally would not be able to afford to send their children to events that take place outside of the classroom. For more information, email fundraiserstjoseph@gmail.com

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Major additions began to be made to what is now known as Malvern Collegiate Institute in 1922, around the time this archival photograph was taken. The photographer is unknown. In the mid-sixties, the

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here will be approximately 12 historic walks in the Beach and East Toronto in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. What is the significance of these walks? The answer is simple – we in the East End and the Beach are a part of Canada. Each part of our area has its own story to tell, some important, some just important to those in that particular area. The history of the area is in its streets, its buildings, its parks, its schools, its religious places of worship, its events, its sports and recreation facilities – I could go on. But the main focus is on the people who made the Beach. There were so many individuals who made the East End what it is, that it would take more time than we could imagine to tell all of their stories – individuals like Glenn Gould, the world famous pianist, Sir John A. Macdonald, the father of our country, and the first pioneers like the Ashbridge family and the Williams family. Then there are those who are not so famous, but who also contributed to our Beach history. We are but a small segment of our great Dominion of Canada (as some of us remember it was called), but we are a part of this history. I am proud of this – and you should be, too. On these walks, we will talk about our streets, like the origin of Kingston Road, one of the oldest and possibly one of the most venerable streets or highways in Canada. We will try to show how the streets became named – who and what time periods were involved, from over 150 years ago to the present. We will travel along Gerrard Street – its original name in some places was known as Lakeview Avenue. We will go along Queen Street East, which at one time was also known as Kingston Road. (Have I got your interest yet?) We will be investigating a long forgotten town called East Toronto, which at one time had the longest railroad in Canada. History, again, is made of people, places and things – events that happened, places that were built, like one of the two oldest racetracks that housed the Queen’s Plate. One was the old Woodbine Race Track, what

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IN THE Centenary of the First World War being marked between 2014 and 2018, no date will be more talked about than April 9, 1917, the day Canadian troops successfully attacked a sevenkilometre stretch of Northern France known as Vimy Ridge. Apart from the fact that upwards of 25,000 people are expected to travel to the memorial that now stands there on the 100th anniversary of the battle, it is also one of the most remembered dates in Canada’s 150-year history, including here in the Beach, home to hundreds of local men who fought in the battle. The reasons for this are complex, a subject well covered in the current No. 1 nonfiction best-selling book Vimy: The Battle and the Legend, by Canadian historian Tim Cook, who spoke to members of the Central Ontario Branch of the Western Front Association March 25. Essentially, Vimy is remembered as the “birth of a nation” because Canadians wanted it to be remembered that way. Through the years, when the Great War was commemorated in Canada, there was a conscious effort on the part of politicians, the media and the public, to make Vimy the symbol of our standing as an independent nation loyal to, but distinct within the British Empire. In his work, Cook traces the events of the battle, the first and only time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a corps, but also continues the story through 1936, when the splendid twin-towered monument north of Ar-

ras was officially dedicated with 7,500 Canadian pilgrims and 50,000 grateful French citizens in attendance. He also updates the legend of Vimy to the present when the event is still held as a significant moment in our history, both for the pride it instilled in us, but also for the near rending of the country in two as a consequence. The losses at Vimy were the worst in Canadian military history: 10,602 Canadians were lost as casualties over the four-day battle, 3,598 of them killed. This created an urgent need for reinforcements in a time of declining volunteer enlistment and was one of the main causes of the Conscription Crisis of 1917. Miraculously, only one alumnus of Malvern Collegiate Institute (the focus of this writer’s research) was killed at Vimy, and it happened on April 8, the day before the assault. Thomas Murray Watson, the son of Thomas Watson and Mary McMillan, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in March 1916 and sailed for England in July. By November he was in France and reassigned as a reinforcement to the 20th Battalion (Central Ontario Regiment). After spending the winter months at the front and taking part in preparations for the Canadian assault, he was killed by an exploding shell while a member of a carrying party assisting the 4th Trench Mortar Battalion. He is remembered on the Vimy Memorial, but records show he is probably one of 41 unidentified burials in La Targette British Cemetery at Aux Reitz. Malvern alumni Robert Dewdney and his brother Thomas, who farmed

Above: 16th Battalion, CEF (Canadian Sc at the official opening of the Canadian serving the front at Vimy. with their father Athelstan on Pharmacy Avenue in the Wexford area of Scarborough, both joined the CEF. Robert was shot in the arm and ankle during the initial assault on Vimy and was sent home to Canada in February 1918 after months in hospital. He died in Bracebridge in 1981. Thomas was captured in 1916 and spent the remainder of the war as prisoner, forced to work in an iron foundry and being beaten and abused. He also died in 1981. James and William Carswell, 103 Balsam Ave., were two more brothers who joined the CEF and fought at Vimy. James, a sergeant, was the father of Beach resident Andrew Carswell, who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War and wrote a book about his experiences as a prisoner. James served with the ma-

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You are what you drink Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein

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oes what drink you order in a bar or club say much about who you are? According to research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh a number of years ago, it does. Although the study focused on men, from my experience and observation over the last three decades in the alcohol industry, I think the results can be spread over to women as well. I think we can all agree that a drink, when out with friends, helps strengthen social bonds, breaks down barriers, and overall improves our mood and relaxes us. However, your choice of alcoholic beverage could provide some insight into your personality and lifestyle. Let’s start with beer (regular domestic, light domestic, craft/imported). If you usually order a regular domestic brew like, Blue, Coors, etc., science says chances are you’re practical, sensible, middle-of-the-road politically and may be quick to challenge authority. You probably love your wheels and like to party. Light, domestic beer (Bud Light, Miller Light, etc.) drinkers are obviously concerned about alcohol intake. That makes them more responsible and possibly conscious of

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their weight. Apparently, they’re impulsive and perhaps quick to take risks. If you lean toward craft or imported suds, research says you are probably fussy, extroverted, outgoing, intellectually curious and open-minded. You most likely are interested in new, exciting, varied experiences. In fact, you may even be a bit of a snob. What about wine drinkers? If the nectar of the grape is your thing, you most likely have graduated from an institute of higher learning and could be a professional of some sort. Maybe discerning, mature and possess good taste! Colour of wine also provides interesting information about lifestyle. They found that red wine drinkers are “more likely to have a degree, be married and drink more frequently than those who have a preference for white or rosé” while white wine drinkers are “home-lovers who are content with their position on the career ladder” and “more likely happily single”. Red wine lovers appear to be more ambitious, cultured and travel more. Rosé aficionados are most likely in a “happily settled, unmarried relationship”. Now the hard stuff! They found that whiskey drinkers are usually authoritative, strong and discerning. The younger in this group (early twenties to mid-forties) prefer blended versions while older demographics (50-plus) vie for single-malts or specialty bottlings. Vodka sippers care about fashion, their appearance, are opinionated, independent and like being in charge. If gin is your tipple of choice, you supposedly are a realist, appreciate comfort and security, are interested in relationships and focus on family and home life. In other words… mature! Rum drinkers are another story. According to the research, they’re creative, experimental, slightly eccentric, impulsive, enjoy art and jazz. When it comes to tequila, wild and free seems to be the norm. You may be outgoing, talkative and fun and love to party. The brandy gang would exhibit much the same characteristics as red wine drinkers. Whether you buy into these generalizations about your choice of tipple reflecting your personality and lifestyle or not, is up to you. Personally, I believe there are too many variables to specifically categorize people according to their choice of spirit. But it certainly makes for some interesting and entertaining reading and conversation. So why not sit back, pour a glass of your favourite imbibe and play armchair psychologist/sociologist contemplating what it says about you.

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Have an eggs-cellent Easter brunch with these recipes Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca

he egg is a wonderful nutrient package, almost a complete food, complete in its own special shell. It is a high quality protein at bargain basement prices. Used in countless recipes, it is versatile and, in fact, essential in baking. Simple to cook from basic scrambled eggs to a more elaborate soufflé, it is equally easy to digest and enjoy from infancy to old age. Could you ask for anything more? Of course, the egg stars at Easter season as a symbol of new life befitting the spring season. Here are just two tantalizing recipes from Foodland Ontario to showcase their versatility and are ideal to sample on Easter morning but good any time. French Toast Breakfast Muffins Try this innovative recipe. It’s a great way to start the day, quick and simple to prepare and ever so tasty! Be sure to cut the bread in small cubes to absorb all the liquid. When buying maple syrup, choose dark syrup rather than light for a fuller, more maple flavour. Once opened, be sure to store maple syrup in the refrigerator. Any leftover, cooled muffins can be placed in freezer bags or container and frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, just pop into the microwave on High for 30 seconds.

8 cups (2 L) cubed cinnamon raisin bread (cut bread into 1/2 inch/ 1 cm cubes) 2 – 3 apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups/ 500 mL) 5 eggs 1 cup (250 mL) milk 1 cup (250 mL) maple syrup

1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, leaf thyme and salt 1/4 tsp (1 ml) fresh black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Swiss cheese or old cheddar 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line muffin pan with paper liners and spray with baking spray. In large bowl, combine bread cubes and apples. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk and 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup. Pour egg mixture gently over bread and gently combine. Spoon 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread mixture into 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake in pre-heated oven for 20 – 25 minutes or until set and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. To serve: Let muffins cool on wire rack in muffin pans then gently remove muffins from paper and serve warm with remaining maple syrup.

Bread cubes in this recipe need to be dried: To dry, divide cubes between 2 rimmed baking sheets and bake in 200 F (100 C) oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Switch and rotate baking sheets; bake until dry, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook sausage, chopped over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, leek and mushroom and red pepper if using; cook, stirring occasionally until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper until well blended. Add bread cubes, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese, parsley, reserved sausage and mushroom mixture; gently combine. Transfer into 13 x 9 inch (3 L) baking dish sprayed with baking spray. Cover with foil. Refrigerate 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Bake covered in 350 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 8 equal portions.

Make Ahead Savoury Brunch Casserole Easter brunch is easy on the host with this make-ahead casserole (sometimes called baked fondue). You can experiment with this recipe by using white or cremini mushrooms and different types of bread: brioche, challah, whole wheat or Italian. For a vegetarian version, simply, delete the sausages and add one red pepper, chopped and sautéed.

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pring has arrived, ushering in longer days, warmer temperatures and a sense of renewal and optimism. For many, this change of season also brings with it a desire to make a fresh start in our health and well-being for the year ahead. There is no better place to begin to refresh your body than by giving a little love and attention to one of our most important -- and possibly underappreciated -- organs: the liver. In fact, every single thing that we eat, inhale or absorb enters the bloodstream and is eventually filtered by our liver. Among its countless, crucial roles are metabolizing carbohydrates and forming metabolic proteins, regulating blood sugar levels and hormones, filtering the blood from the digestive system, metabolizing drugs and chemicals, breaking down alcohol, producing bile for digestion and storing vitamins and minerals such as iron. There are many factors that can affect the efficiency of this vital organ, but our hectic and often stressful lifestyles as well as poor diet choices (think: sugar, trans- fat, processed foods, excess alcohol and drugs) can have a big impact. Exposure to exogenous chemicals like pesticides, pollution and chemical-laden body products can also be taxing on the liver. Over time, these lifestyle choices can make our liver sluggish and result in a depressed immune system -- and along with it, a slew of health problems (think: digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, weight gain, fatigue and skin problems).

There are many different approaches marketed to help our liver function optimally. We hear about weekly cleanses, supplements such as milk thistle and dandelion or specific short term diets that incorporate fasting, juicing or creative menus. Some people swear by these methods and feel the results. However, they can be stressful on the body, expensive and, more importantly, they often offer short-term solutions instead of longterm ongoing maintenance. Regardless, the reality remains that life can be busy and we may not always make the best food choices. But if we slow down our pace of life just a bit and add some liver-friendly foods into our diets daily, we can help our liver to do its job more efficiently all year while still enjoying some guilty pleasure along the way.

Try some of these liver supportive foods daily to keep your liver in tip top shape:

Leafy Greens All leafy greens including spinach, romaine, are good sources of chlorophyll, which helps to clean the blood and also to support optimum cellular function. Bitters such as arugula, dandelion, kale and endive help stimulate the liver function and are especially potent. Toss them in olive oil with some heart friendly nuts, add them raw as a pizza top-

Beets This root vegetable is full of vitamins and minerals including beta carotene and glutathione that help the liver to eliminate contaminants and assist the gallbladder. Beets can be juiced with other vegetables to make a super healthy pick-me-up, pickled, blended into a baked good, or simply steamed and tossed on a salad or with a meal.

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Lemons Pucker up because these beauties provide quality enzymes as well as ample vitamin C, both needed for the liver to clear toxins. Lemon juice can be added into an oil and vinegar dressing, drizzled over freshly steamed vegetables, made into a delicious lemonade(sugar-free, of course) or added into a glass of tepid water for an alkalinizing morning digestive aid. Organic garlic Garlic contains the sulfur compound allicin, which helps the liver to eliminate hormones and chemicals. It is also a source of selenium, a potent antioxidant. Inexpensive, it is best eaten freshly minced into an olive oil and herb salad dressing, added to a pasta sauce or roasted and added to a dish.

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Brassicas Brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower or turnip are your liver’s best friend. Not only are they high in fibre, but they contain enzymes, antioxidants and glucosinolate compounds that are responsible for eliminating carcinogens and toxins within the body. Steam lightly, cook into a soup, or serve them with a freshly made dip.

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IT’S GRILLIN’ TIME!

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Ready, set, start your seeds Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle

What kind of soil should I use? Look for bags marked “sterile seed starting mix.” Sterile is important because seedlings are vulnerable to all kinds of nasty stuff that regular bagged soil carries. Seed starting mixes are also finer-textured than other bagged soils, so it’s easier to set seeds at the right depth. Do not use soil from your garden to start seeds indoors. How much light do I need to start seeds indoors? A lot. Seeds will come up without much light, but if you want them to keep growing, they need daylong bright sunshine or artificial lights about six inches above their tiny leaves. Adjusting that distance, in fact, is one of the big challenges of indoor seed starting. You need to be able to raise your lights or lower your seed trays as the seedlings grow. There’s no alternative to this. Of course, with all that light, be sure not to your plants dry out. Aim for moist, but not wet soil. Why are my seedlings skinny and floppy? The poor things are most likely stretching for light. Move your lights closer or raise the plants closer to the light somehow. My seedlings are healthy and happy, with lots of green leaves. What do I do now? Just like little people and baby clothes, little plants outgrow their first containers. With plants, this is called potting up, and you do it when the seedling has a few sets of leaves. Hopefully, you’ve started your seeds in tiny pots or plastic cells, so you can simply coax the plant (or plants) out and gently settle them into their very own four-inch pots. Do not grab the little ones by the stem, which is very delicate. Carefully handle them by the leaves, which can survive slight bruising. So now I just keep watering them, and I can plant them outside when it’s warmer? Sorry, it’s not that simple. Now that

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When should I start seeds indoors? Right now. Generally, veggies should be started from seed six to eight weeks before the first frost-free date. Around here, count back from about mid-May to find the right start date. The back of the seed package tells you the exact lead time for individual vegetables.

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ight around now I start hearing a lot of questions like, “How do I start seeds indoors?” or “What kind of soil should I use?” or even “Help, my seedlings are falling over. What should I do?” Before I answer those – and more – full disclosure: I don’t like to start plants from seed myself. I don’t have wide windowsills or sunny south-facing windows. My light unit is already crammed with tender herbs and tropical plants. And I don’t have time or patience to water trays of tiny pots and shift them so they always get enough light. But I do see the attraction of growing from seed: more interesting varieties, more plants for less money and a sense of satisfaction from creating something from virtually nothing. So, if you want to give it a try, here are some basics to get you started.

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THE WOODBINE Avenue and Gerrard Street East intersection sits in the Beach Hill pocket overlooking the Beach area to the south and the sparkling lights of the downtown core to the west. The bustling Danforth strip is a short distance away to the north. Part of a tight-knit community, the area is marked by Edwardian homes, tree-lined streets and small, locallyowned shops. Most recently, the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association installed a suite of custom colourful benches along the sidewalks that add to the ambience of this charming community. In this first of a recurring series on the intersections and neighbourhoods that make up our main ‘hood, we take a look at what helps Woodbine and Gerrard in Beach Hill stand out. PHOTOS: LARA O’KEEFE

Community Involvement The Beach Hill community message board. THE BEACH Hill Neighbourhood Association (BHNA) was formed by a small group of local volunteers in 2012 in an effort to support the revitalization of the Upper Gerrard Street East area. Since then, the BHNA has worked tirelessly to promote a ‘shop local’ attitude and the continued growth of a safe and walkable neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Much to the delight of members, the positive origins of the group have remained to this day. “I think one of the things that people have prided themselves on was that it didn’t come out of a negative, it was more, Let’s come together and make it as lovely as we can,” said member Jane Irwin. The BHNA is responsible for planning

a number of events throughout the year and manages neighbourhood beautification projects such as tree plantings, social events, the annual fall fete, which last year focused on celebrating the installation of the Beach Hill benches, and in December, the Bake-O-Rama, which raises money to go towards the Out of the Cold program at St. Aidan’s. The group is funded through annual memberships which cost $20 per year, per household. Paid members receive a weekly e-blast with updates about news and events in the area, but residents can also follow along through their social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.

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SITTING ALMOST directly across from Budapest Restaurant is Zante Bistro, a new Greek/Mediterranean restaurant that has been getting rave reviews since it opened. Their menu offers a number of traditional Greek dishes but also offers items such as a 10 oz New York Steak and Ontario Pork Chops. Patrons say the calamari is the must-have item on the menu. ON THE northwest corner of Woodbine and Gerrard you’ll notice a funky blue sign with the name Ruby Tuesdays on it. While you won’t find any fine food fare here, you will find cheap beer, pool tables, and a jukebox that’s known for its long list of favourite tracks.

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BUDAPEST RESTAURANT is a relatively new fixture in the Woodbine and Gerrard area, but has quickly become a local favourite. Located at 1959 Gerrard St. E., Budapest specializes in cooking fresh and authentic Hungarian food with signature dishes that include schnitzel, chicken paprikash, and cabbage rolls. With 4.8 stars on Yelp, a spot on their Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants list, and a long list of glowing reviews online, they have developed quite a following. Go early or book a reservation in advance though – while the portions are known to be large, the restaurant itself is cozy.

IF YOU’RE looking for a morning boost, The Bandit Coffee Group, 1925 Gerrard St. E., is the place to go. The shop’s warm lighting and natural brick backdrop provide a soothing setting to balance out the morning zing you’ll feel after sipping on their espresso. If you forget to eat breakfast before running out the door, they serve a selection of delicious pastries and paninis to stop the stomach grumbles before they start. An added (and unexpected) bonus – The Bandit also offers garment cleaning. The coffee group has partnered with TSC Wet Cleaners and acts as a depot for patrons to drop off and pick up clothes for cleaning.

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Where to Play CASSELS PARK sits just to the southeast of Woodbine and Gerrard between Gerrard Street East and Burgess Avenue, and is known and loved by area dog owners for its off-leash dog park. The park also has a children’s playground area, which is currently receiving a refresh that include upgrades to the existing swings, a new lighting installation, and the installation of a new gazebo. Wildwood Crescent Park is the closest in proximity to the Woodbine and Gerrard intersection and while it is smaller than Cassels Park, it also boasts a playground area as well as an off-leash dog park.

New to the Neighbourhood A CHANGE from the Edwardian homes that line the streets, the modern Beach Hill Residences – the newest condo development in the area – sit on the southeast corner of the intersection and can be spotted from a fair distance away thanks to a unique design that incorporates blue and green blocks of colour throughout the exterior. Designed by architects RAW Design, built by Carlyle Communities, and managed by Berkley Property Management, the condo stands six storeys tall and contains approximately 64 units that range from one to two bedrooms in size, plus penthouse units.

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Who Lives Here Chris Sinden has lived in Beach Hill for 15 years and has been a resident of the Beach for a total of 21 years. Why Beach Hill? “It’s still really close to the Beach. It’s the best part of the city. You don’t have a highway running through, you don’t have a rail line running through... everything is easily accessible.” How has it changed? “This strip has changed a lot. I mean, the housing prices are stupid. There’s not a lot of young families moving in. It’s a lot more established people moving in – lots of money.” Room for improvement? “There’s a lot more cars. Parking. Parking is an issue here.” Favourite local spot? “This is my favourite coffee shop,” he said, while sitting inside The Bandit. “I work from here, [but] I have a family so we spend a lot of time at The Goof (on Queen Street East). It’s cheap, it’s easy and everyone has something they like to eat there.”

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Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

416-691-8555

www.balsamdental.com

DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist

Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tara Shannon

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP Registered Psychotherapist Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main)

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

416-691-1071

Beatriz Mendez

Dr. Linda Iny Lempert

Registered Psychotherapist

B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP

Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street

Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)

www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca

www.drlempert.ca

Christina Connell

416-694-4380

360 EYECARE

416-690-2417

BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP

CRYSTAL BEACH OPTICAL

2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)

OPTOMETRIST & EYEWEAR Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates Ted Grzymski, Optician Accepting new patients

416 698 03937 • 360eyecare.ca

DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults

9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca

416-433-9726

Registered Psychotherapist

Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739

Noah Mugenyi, M.Div., RP

Melani Norman

CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337

Emily C. Larimer

CPA, CGA • Bookkeeping • Personal tax services • Accounting services for the self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

ABSTAX

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP

Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:

Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals

647-300-4062 • patrick@cmllp.com

INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM

CRIMINAL LAWYER

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.

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416-699-5320 • Free Parking

David Faed

690-0000

KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

416-693-2733

2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com

Shellyann Pereira

Barristers & Solicitors

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

647-693-6221

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

PHYSIOTHERAPY

416-893-3917

info@torontoeastpsychotherapy.ca People | Support | Restore

PHYSIOTHERAPY @ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

COUNSELLING Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd

KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP

Spiritual Counsellor since 1998

Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine

Life & Relationship Issues

2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

416-694-0232

www.energyawakening.com

www.kewgardenshealth.com

Next Deadline April 10th

ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

WELLNESS

missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca

BIO-ENERGY THERAPIES

Therapeutic Touch or Reiki sessions available at the Beaches Naturopathic Clinic Heather Anne Wakeling Licensed Holistic Practitioner 416 699 2865 www.beachesnaturopathic.com

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.

William F. Deneault

We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

Snider & DiGregorio

QUINN Family Law

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

416-690-6195

CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8

Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca

GARRY M. CASS

Glover & Associates

www.krienslarose.com

416-690-6800

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO

Kriens LaRose, LLP

• Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca

Member Ontario Association of Architects

Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

647-317-6017

416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

416-691-3700

Queen and Hammersmith

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

416-261-9679

Sophia da Silva Chiropractor

Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

www.kewgardenshealth.com

Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

416-423-2289

Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Versatech

Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT 416-690-5185

www.advanced approachesmassage.com 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East

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416.420.4544

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Janet D’Arcy

416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC.

CHIROPRACTORS

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

(Since 1989)

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls

Chartered Professional Accountants

Stephen G. King, Architect

Hills, Salah LLP

Family Law & Estate Planning

Geoffrey J. Dashwood

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Tel: (416) 962-2186

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

416-698-7070

Peter J. Salah

Registered Psychotherapist

Mental Health Wellness: Trauma & Addiction Specialist - Adolescents, Individual, Couples & Family Therapy.

www.beachmetro.com ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Susan T. Dixon

www.thetherapystudio.ca

2130 Queen Street East

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

Registered Massage Therapists Louise Abbott, RMT & Associates OSTEOPATHY 138 Main St. (south of Gerrard) Open 7 days a week Free Parking • Accessible 647-352-3348 or book online

Chiropractor

NEW LOCATION

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS

www.dixonslaw.ca

Dashwood & Dashwood

Beaches Wellness Centre

Dr. Johanna Carlo

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION

Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services

LAWYERS/LEGAL

(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

THE THERAPY STUDIO

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:

NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com

416-694-6767

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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Chiropractor

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416 690-6257

Open Saturdays

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan

Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

416-698-5861

BJARNASON, D.C. 1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

416-694-2868

www.therapylounge.ca

416-916-7122

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

416-698-3157

416-690-6257

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Veterinary Views

Are you still living with foot pain?

Exercise pet parasite prevention Dr. Nigel Skinner kewbeachvets.com

know that I have written about both fleas and ticks in the past, but as a veterinarian, it’s hard to think about much else at this time of year. When I first started working in this field, things were much simpler. The parasite season started in late spring and was typically considered a concern for the six months from June to November; we talked about “heartworm and flea season.” Now, with the emergence of ticks in our area and with increasing periods of milder temperatures, we are seeing a real shift in the nature and timing of various parasitic threats to our pets’ health and, in some cases, our own. Heartworm is a relatively uncommon problem in this part of the world. It is, as the name implies, an infestation of a worm parasite within the heart and blood vessels from the heart to the lungs that can affect dogs and other canids (foxes, wolves, coyotes) and, though rarely, cats. The parasite is transmitted from one host dog to the next by mosquitoes who carry the larvae from the blood of an infected dog. The conditions for this transmission require not only the presence of mosquitoes, but also a stable temperature above 14 degrees Celsius for a number of days, conditions which are only met here in late spring and summer. While the heartworms themselves and their larvae survive in their hosts no matter what the season, it is the transmission of heartworm, which requires the mosquito, that is seasonal element to this disease. In the southern US and Caribbean, heartworm is a much bigger problem. A significant number of heartworm positive dogs identified in Ontario each year have come from south of the border. The other seasonal external parasite that has been on our radar for a long time is the “good old” flea. While most people do not think of fleas as causing significant disease, especially compared to things like ticks carrying Lyme disease or mosquitoes carrying a worm to live in your dog’s heart, we do know that they have a very significant impact on the health and quality of life of our pets. I have seen some terrible cases of flea allergy dermatitis in both dogs and cats. Because of their complex life cycle, they can also be

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very difficult pests to control once they establish in the home. Fleas, their eggs and larvae do not survive our winters unless they have established themselves indoors or on an unprotected host. For this reason, the number of fleas in the environment are quite low in the spring. Once the days and nights begin to stay consistently above freezing, however, they will begin to do what they do best: feed and breed. This means that by the time fall arrives, the population of fleas in the environment has exploded. We see more flea infestations in the late summer and fall than in the entire rest of the year. The latest and, most would agree, scariest threat to our pets in terms of external parasites are ticks. It was not that long ago that we simply did not consider ticks or tick-borne disease a significant threat to our pets in this area. That has changed, and it has changed rapidly and significantly – a real concern for all of us, pet owners or not, because many of the illnesses we worry about ticks transmitting to our pets can also be transmitted by ticks to people. Most notable among them is Lyme disease. Ticks are different from both fleas and mosquitoes in that they do not die off over winter. Ticks can produce an internal “antifreeze” and essentially become dormant when the temperature drops below 4 degrees Celsius. When it climbs above 4 degrees – even for a day – ticks can and will come out to look for a host. This means we can actually see ticks out every month of the year, although they are not nearly as active in the hotter drier months of mid-summer. We see a tick “bloom” twice yearly, in the spring and again in the fall. In the spring we see mostly immature

nymph ticks and in the fall, the mature adults. Both stages can feed on people or pets and both can transmit disease. A significant difference is their relative size, with the nymph ticks being about the size of a pin-head. Because ticks take some time, often hours, to find the spot they like to attach and feed, the best way to prevent tick bites and disease exposure is through thorough inspection and removal. This is a lot easier for people to do on themselves than it is on their coat covered pooch but do your best to check both yourself and your dog when you return from a walk in any “at risk area”. At this time of year that is really anywhere with longer grasses, shrubs, leaf litter or the like. Removal of a tick before it attaches is simply a matter of brushing or combing it out. Once a tick has attached (a process you cannot actually feel, as their saliva contains a local anesthetic) removal is more difficult and should be done carefully. There is a complex sequence of events that has to take place inside the tick before the bacteria they carry that cause Lyme disease can be transmitted. This sequence can take about 24 hours, but transmission of disease can be accelerated if you squeeze the body of the tick in an effort to remove it. Using tweezers or a special tick lever, you should gently grasp the tick right where it attaches and using a firm steady pressure slowly pry it out. Most veterinary clinic staff will be able to demonstrate the technique and many will carry the tick levers if you ask. Although we are seeing ticks and tick-borne disease in dogs that have not travelled outside of this area, there are some areas in Ontario where the risk is considered much higher. Right now the most problematic spots seem to be: Rouge Valley, Prince Edward County, Lake Erie shores (Long Point, Turkey Point, etc.) the Niagara region and Kingston and the Ottawa Valley. These higher risk areas are rapidly expanding with new ones popping up yearly. It is predicted that by 2020, 80 per cent of Canadians will live in an area considered endemic for Lyme disease. Most pet owners will have already received reminders from their vets that the season for parasite prevention is upon us. Please talk to your vet care team about the specific threats to your pets based on their lifestyle. There are some very effective, safe products available that will greatly help reduce or eliminate the risk these parasites can pose to your pets’ health.

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Juvaderm 20% off • Botox $9/unit Removal of nuisance face veins! Call BEACHES HEALTH GROUP today for a COSMETIC APPOINTMENT with Dr. Cathy Andrew 416-698-5861

For MEDICAL records call Appletree at 647-722-2370

Barry Noble, D.P.M. — Podiatrist Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Heel Pain ♦ Heel Spurs ♦ Orthotics ♦ Custom Shoes Infected Nails ♦ Ingrown Nails ♦ Fungal Nail Infections Skin Infections ♦ Warts ♦ Callouses ♦ Corns Diabetic Foot Care Partial OHIP Coverage

Main Medical Building 294 Main Street (at Danforth)

416-694-4166

QUARRY MEDICAL

Family Practice and Walk- in Clinic

FEMALE & MALE FAMILY PHYSICIANS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Daily Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

TEL: 416-690-8112 2560 GERRARD ST.E., UNIT 203 SCARBOROUGH

Dr. Cindy Chan and Associates •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Doctors Of�ice will open April 3rd , 2017

2575 Danforth Ave. Toronto. Danforth & Main St. Beside Tim Hortons

Tel : 416-690-3756 or 647-340-5550 Accepting new patients

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Personal Care 1562 Queen St. E.

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair

McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910 pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

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SALON CHAIR RENTAL Prime Beach Location

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Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments

Apartment/ Home for Rent LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)

647-352-3348

Book online • Free Parking • Accessible (5r)

Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (4) 416-698-5861

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BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING

Barber’s Chair available $150/week 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (6)

BOARDWALK BEAUTY Happy Spring!

The Beach Facial & Beautiful Back Regular: $105 Special: $75

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Room with kitchen access in Beach area for 2 weeks starting April 26, in exchange for free stay anytime in guesthouse in Costa Rica in rain forest near Jaco beach, access to pool, or rent room. Please contact Neil in Costa Rica at

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BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE

Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. Short or long term. Debra 416-693-6111 (3)

INCOME TAX

Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404

Fair market prices guaranteed!

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INDOOR PARKING for new car - year round. (Queen-Balsam area) $100-$200/mo Please contact Ron at:

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Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. An(4r) tonella 416-464-2766

Household Services

PROTECT YOUR DATA AUTOMATED BACKUPS BUSINESS CONTINUITY SECURITY

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416-691-6893

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Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (3)

Call 416-648-4410

KLEEN WINDOWS

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

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416-694-6241

(TEDDS)

Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.

Home Decor

416-567-3205

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HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

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Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

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BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

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24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

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B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

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FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking

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EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (5)

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena

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All Day Cleaning Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

GARBAGEGONE.CA Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business

For more info, call Beata at

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plus small demolitions.

We offer reliable, friendly

service at competitive prices.

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416-699-8333

Pet Services

For estimate call

BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (3r)

CLEAN AND FAST JUNK/GARBAGE REMOVAL

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Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available

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PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

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Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.

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Cleaning Services

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Personal attention & safety Small group walks Catherine 647 340-2200 (3)

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

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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

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WASTE REMOVAL

2358 Kingston Rd.

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

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CLEVER DISPOSAL

Vienna Upholstery (r)

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

www.overtaxedfornow.com

Computer Services

416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

GUERIN BOOKKEEPING 416-465-6249

www.tedds.ca • info@tedds.ca Laurie Hunt 416-465-2424 (5)

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CALL MARY OR JOHN

Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services

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

WAYNE’S

416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. (6) dubelaar@gmail.com

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

General Services

$50 Min. Conditions apply

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

We buy! - We pay cash!

416-268-6733

TAX ACCOUNTANT

REG’S APPLIANCE

Financial Services

Wanted to Rent

Thinking about occasional work? Do you enjoy working with children? And in all kinds of weather? Punctual? Creative? Fun-Loving? Energetic & Kind? If yes to all & avail. to 6 p.m. Mail resume to Daycare / 43 Kimberley Ave. M4E 2Z4

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 216 Kingswood Rd

Contact Brian at Beach Backups

www.beachmetro.com

Employment Opportunities

Multi Family Garage Sale

Over 15 years IT experience

Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.

Located in a private, cozy environment. Relax & unwind.

Call Carmen for appointment 416-768-1819 www.boardwalkbeauty.com

Garage Sale

CALL GLEN

Magnificent

416-699-7110 Vlad

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NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

brigittagradante@gmail.com

The Therapy Studio

(Beyond Esthetics)

OFFICE SPACE

TIM O’MEARA

INCOME TAXES

Children’s Toys, sporting equipment, clothes Small Household items

416 699 1782

SPA SERVICES at

Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5

Commercial Space for Rent

Call or text

(near Coxwell)

www.thetherapystudio.ca

No drop ins or phone calls, please. (4)

416-690-2880

Chalet Beauty Bar

416-466-3766

P/T ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Mail application to

Prayer to St. Jude. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. E.A.

www.cozysuites.com (5r)

(3)

required for east beach fitness studio. Flexible 10 hours per week, with growth potential.

Spiritual

416-420-8696

2005 Caravan E Tested All power 2001 Toyota Echo 5 Speed Standard Ed 416-751-7710 after 4 p.m.

requires capable person(s) for planting and maintenance during spring, summer & fall, on part-time basis

Call Kim 647-545-5143

Best accommodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*

Auto Sale

Landscape Designer

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

(5)

Bed & Breakfast

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

Volunteers

Furnished Room

416-691-7556

Woodbine/O’Connor

(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

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

EXACT TAX SERVICES

1 Bedroom - newly painted, non smoker. Great area - near Stan Wadlow Park, close to all amenities. Have a cat. Avail April 1st

Block this size

Shared Accommodation

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

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

(9)

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

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

416 389 9234

(5r)

FUREVER YOURS PETSITTING SERVICES

18 years experience providing services to cats & dogs Dog walking / Cat Sitting Nutritional / Behavioral consultations

Call Matthew 416-721-2911 fureveryours@outlook.com (4)

(r)

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRS 416 699 3772

(19)

Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • REPORT CARD catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (7r)

THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years 1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.

(3r)

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

urban garden girl

Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

(4r)

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.

• garden renovation & transformation • • regular maintenance • • one time clean ups • • free consultation •

urbangardengirl@bell.net txt/ph cindy 416 574 6686

(3)

www.beachmetro.com

Green Apple Landscaping 416-288-1499

Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.

416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

(r)

BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register

www.greenapple.ca

(r)

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

(r)

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

Creating Award Winning Gardens

(r)

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 12

(r)

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

www.beachmetro.com

Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming

(3r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal -Winter Salting Services

(3r)

647 679 3282 (4)

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation

(9)

- Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc. (4)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, planting, raking, weeding, butterfly gardens. Interlock relevelling. Basic carpentry. Raised beds, organic soil. Downspout disconnecting. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

416-414-5883

(3r)

STONE WORX Specializing in all stonework • RETAINING WALLS • PATIOS • PARKING PADS • STEPS • REPAIRS 647 679 3282 (4)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding

(10)

Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank (4)

(7)

15 yrs in the beach

“Always on Time and on Budget”

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

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (12)

(9)

(6)

All Season Movers

(7)

(9)

WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates

416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at

www.BestWayToMove.com (7r)

STUDIO 1

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

www.abbamovers.ca

(7)

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * (6r)

Very professional movers. Neat and safe. Houses, Condos, Apartments. Local & long distance. Always on time. Discounts • Flat rate available

Fresh Green LAWN / GARDEN

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (6)

STONESCAPE 25 yrs experience

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

416-821-4065

(6)

dave@beachhillpainting.com (7r)

WG PAINTING INTERIOR PAINTING

PROWAY

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416.797.6731

Free Estimates & References Available (10)

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(6...)

MASTER PLUMBER

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

(4r)

BEACHCOMBERS Call for free estimate.

interior finishing by michelle painting & papering services michelle hollingham mhollingham@mac.com business 416 699 5309 cell 416 702 2763

Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453

(4r)

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

Admin@drainmaninc.com

(4r)

PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (9)

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

(19)

G. LOCKE

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

(7)

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING (KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES

Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342

www.galaxywood.ca

CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668

DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES PLUMBING

Mario 416-690-1315

(16)

LANIGAN’S

Roofing & Aluminum

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

FREE ESTIMATES! www.laniganscontracting.ca

free estimates

416-569-2181

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

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

(r)

THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

(r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508

(2/18)

MASTER

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

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (3.)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

ELECTRICIAN

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(4)

Lic: 7006786

MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (11r)

MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

(4)

Roofers

CEJA ELECTRIC

416-690-0173

(9)

CUSTOM CEDAR DECKS + FENCES

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

416-833-3006

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

•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

Big or small we do them all

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

Built-in-Cabinets

Lic P19120

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

(r)

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

Cell 416-529-5426

LTD

The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com

Glenn 416 837 9298

Lic. #P-15099

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

Knob & tube • No job too small

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

ROBINSON CARPENTRY

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

(r)

Carpenters

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

MURPHY

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(6r)

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

416-690-1630

(r)

Lic# 7009221

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

(11r)

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

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

Call: 416.939.7833

(11)

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

Plumbers

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

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

CLAYTON ELECTRIC (4)

Electrical

COMPANY

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

(4)

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

Electricians

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

proway.painting@gmail.com

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

50 years in the Beach

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

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

416 691-3555

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

(3r)

MARTIN PETROV

BEACH PLUMBING

416-690-3890

Shane 647 606 0970

(14)

690-8533

(3)

416-699-1370

416-910-6302

Working Man’s Prices!

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

In the Beach 43 yrs 4 Master Plumbers on staff

PAINTING PROMO

(6r)

Cascade Plumbing GTA

DRAIN CLEANING

BEACH HILL

Painters (18)

INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com

POWER

(6)

PLUMBING &

PAINTING

416-422-4864 416-346-9994

$29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

(3.)

42 yrs

416-690-1356

24 hr. - lic# P1624

NEED A PLUMBER

416-694-2470

WALLPAPER

Call Andre: cell:

(3.)

HARM’S PAINTING

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

Call Peter 647 550 4171

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

647 401 7970

REASONABLE RATES

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

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

Dianne 416 699 5070

Repair and painting needs No job too small Interior & Exterior

GTA.NORTH YORK MOVERS

IDEAL

rickscape@hotmail.com

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

416-858-6683

LAWN IN ORDER

416-439-6639

(5)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS.

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (8)

pks15@primus.ca Paul 416 690 8846

647.448.3581

416-830-8183

TREE AGE

Scotstone

Steve 647-853-6420

*** Free Estimates ***

- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning

647 898-8733

(6r)

‘As Promised’ Painting

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING

Gardening 437-345-9858

BEACH PROPERTY

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

SODDING

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

(19)

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

• Design and Construction •

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

(3)

A.S.M. MOVERS

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

info@blpm.ca

Call Franz 416-690-8722

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

(r)

KIM PRICE

Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net

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

SERENITY PAINTING

jbkim landscaping

Movers

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

TOM DAY

FRANZ’S PAINTING

(3)

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

(4)

Lighting & Irrigation Installation • Service • Trenching

Green Apple Landscaping

416-467-6059

Marlene 416-698-5668

647-545-9561

Ornate Lighting & Irrigation

25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

LeRoux Froebel

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

cindy 416 • 574 • 6686 cindyf@bell.net

Award Winning Design & Build

Child Care Available

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

• let’s talk about your beautiful possibilities • stone, wood, metal, water, plants, trees

Landscapers (3)

WRITTEN IN STONE

BEACH METRO NEWS

(4r)

Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402

(4)

COXWELL ROOFING

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

(r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:

416-910-8033

(6r)

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

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

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

416-659-7003

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

Call today for free estimate

www.webuildit.ca

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

Serving Your Community Since 1971

(5)

J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020 Lic# B16393

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems

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

416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (3)

ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS

SHINGLES • REPAIRS FLATS roofingsystemsplus.ca 416-857-0730 Free estimate (9)

STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com

Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999 “Reclaim Your Basement”

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

(r)

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

ED GODFREY

(11)

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

416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (4..) Free Estimates

416 660 4721

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

MANUEL 416-727-1900 (3r)

416-738-2119

(5r)

www.WintacoConstruction.com 416-200-6300 (9)

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

416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

(14)

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

Free estimate

(5r)

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic

416 694-7402

(4)

THE HANDYMAN

Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime 416-469-1974 (3..)

Jack of All Trades Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small Free estimates!

Jack 416-278-5328

RENOVATIONS

• Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Electrical & Disability Renos

416 721 8070

(r)

(11)

UNDERPINNING

BASEMENT LOWERING

Complete Basement Renovation Designer & Architect (Supplied) Engineer, Plans & Permits (ALL Supplied) Fully licensed with underpinning insurance BILD Member & Reno Mark contractor

416-625-2851 cggcconstruction.com

(22/18)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

35 YEARS EXP. DRY WALL - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

647 - 712 - 7663

(5)

SMART HEATING

(3)

Licensed & 35 years of experience

647.766.7875

(3)

SACHS CONTRACTING MASONRY - Brick replacement - Tuckpointing colour matching - Chimneys - Parging

Free estimate; competitive pricing

Call Dave 647-781-1493

(3..)

Home Handyman - Painting - Drywall & Repair - Decks, Fences, Sheds Call Jim for a Free Estimate

647-235-6690

(3)

Scotstone

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

www.smartgta.com

416 903 4120

Call Chris

(4)

MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

(3.)

DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE

Quality Work by experienced home renovator

Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic

Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references

Marc 416 419 4281

(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 (4) Free Estimates

Garth 647-248-4952 or

garth.jerome@yahoo.ca

(7)

416-419-6631

WWW.ATHOMECAN.CA

Insured

BASEMENT UNDERPINNING

• EXCAVATION • WATERPROOFING • BLOCK WORK • CONCRETE WORK • MASONRY REPAIRS WWW.NTLCONTRACTING.COM (7)

(4)

TUCAN HOME IMPROVEMENTS

No job too small, we do them all. Please call for a free no obligation quote.

416-200-1463 Irish2you@gmail.com

Seniors get a 10% discount

(8)

EAVESTROUGH Cleaned, Repaired & Replaced

BLACKJACK ROOFING

www.eavestroughcleaningtoronto.ca

(3)

JASON THE MASON

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/18)

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3rd time’s a charm Imogen Watson watches the puck enter the net for the second goal of a hat trick as her Acacia Masonic Lodge team defeated Play It Again Sports in the atom A title game on Saturday April 1, Ted Reeve Hockey Association’s 2017 house-league championship day. The game turned out to be a lengthy 6-5 overtime thriller with Acacia’s Ruairidh MacPherson-Hayes playing the OT hero. It wasn’t all heartbreak for goaltender Gabe Pabon, who won the Esso Award for most-dedicated player on the Play It Again team. PHOTO: STEPHEN WICKENS

Sprint Sprint draws big crowds and fast times THE BEACHES Spring Sprint saw nearly 550 participants Saturday, April 1 for its 30th annual race. While it is billed as a fun race, and there were certainly plenty of smiles and relaxed entrants, some still turned out to compete. And compete they did, with a close 15

minute 5 km finish for the first people to cross the finish line. Top overall male in the 5 km race went to Simon Egzaw with a time of 15:10, narrowly beating Robert Lawand, milliseconds behind him, and Ethan Davenport in third at 15:12.

Fastest female went to Andrea Secafien at 15:49, with Jocelyn Chau at 16:52 and Laura Desjardins in third at 17:14. In the children’s 2 km race, Charlotte Watson finished as first female with a time of 7:38. Jamie Perkin was first male with 7:04.

The oldest participant was Ricci Balogh at 85 years young. Five twoyear-olds toddled the 2 k race. The largest registered track team was the University of Toronto Track Club with 56 racers – all of the top three male finishers and top three female finishers were part of UofT

track. The Beach’s own Williamson Road School was the largest school registered with 48 participants. After the races, runners were treated to massages and a BBQ at the Balmy Beach Club as well as an awards ceremony with prizes and photographs with Beach officials.

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4-year-old fundraises for toothpaste By Lara O’Keefe

HE MAY be four-and-a-half years old, but Gabriel Harlow, a junior kindergarten student at Earl Haig Junior Public School is already stretching his philanthropic muscles. Natalia Harlow, Gabriel’s mom said it was late November when he thought of the idea to start a toothpaste drive. “We were just talking at dinner one day and Gabriel just said, I want to collect toothbrushes and toothpaste for people who don’t have any.” Natalia said there were a couple of drives happening at the school but the idea was largely out of the blue. Gabriel, however, said he got the idea from a conversation about shelters. The thought of children his own age having nothing immediately made him want to act. “So one time my mommy was just talking at the table then suddenly she said, ‘shelters,’ and that made me know about people that didn’t have toothbrushes and toothpaste,” he said. “And that made me capture that idea in my mind.” Although Natalia said she had no experience organizing a drive, she was more than happy to rise to the occasion and ensure they could make Gabriel’s dream of helping others a reality. “I’ve never done anything like that myself and I just thought it was a great challenge,” she said. “It was so pure and so helpful so I really was happy to. I had no idea what I was doing but I was happy to just get into it and figure it all out.” The pair initially aimed to collect approximately 600 items – roughly the same amount of items as the school’s population. Although they just missed the mark, collecting a total of 490 items including 261 containers of floss, 98 tubes of toothpaste and 131 toothbrushes, the overall fundraiser was a huge success and the pair hope to do it again next year. Natalia said the school has been very supportive in helping the fundraiser come to fruition and has advertised the drive on their Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as over the announcements. Dentists in the community including Dr. Kathleen Schenk, Coxwell Dental Health Centre, Altima Dental and Dr. Mark Alexis were also helpful

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Gabriel,” she mentioned, noting her appreciation for this because “I’m really trying to make it a positive experience to encourage it so he’ll do it again in the future.” Luckily, It doesn’t sound like that’s a far-fetched idea. Gabriel is eager to show off his letter and certificate showing his contribution to the Red Door Shelter and Natalia said he already “said he wants to do more drives.”

Roar for Red Door Audrey Welbanks, 3, gets her face painted at a fundraiser hosted by Life and the City at Mathnasium April 2. The event, which was attended by dozens of families, raised over $750 for the Red Door Family Shelter. The funds will be used to fill baskets for both kids and mothers at the shelter. PHOTO: PHIL LAMEIRA

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