Beach Metro News August 22, 2017 by Beach Metro News

Shamrock Bowl could be spared By Anna Killen

Volume 46 No. 11

August 22, 2017

THE OLD Shamrock Bowl on Coxwell and Gerrard is up for rent – and if the right company takes over the lease, the retro bowling alley lane might be spared from destruction. At least, that’s the intention behind the property’s listing, which marks the space’s 12 lane, five-pin bowling alley as a unique, appealing feature for startups and other companies looking to get creative with space. Located above the Goodlife Fitness at 280 Coxwell Ave., the Shamrock Bowl is Toronto’s oldest bowling

alley, dating back to the 1950’s. The bowling alley received an extensive and well-publicized renovation in 2009, keeping much of the original fixtures and equipment, but closed in 2011. Listing agent Peter Knox came across the vacant property when he was looking for something fun to do with his girlfriend, who lives in the area, and saw the sign out front, he said. When his knocks at the door went unanswered, he called the landlord at Swisscan Properties, who told him the alley hadn’t been in operation for years. Continued on Page 4

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Bob’s legacy lives on Well over 100 people gathered for the official naming of Bob Acton Park on William Hancox Avenue in the Upper Beach on Saturday, Aug. 16, including many of his family members. From left to right, Acton’s sisters, Colleen and Rose, his wife Heather, daughter Avery, and son Reid, at back. For more on the celebration, and Acton’s legacy, see Page 3.

30-storey tower proposed for Main and Danforth By Lara O’Keefe

IT’S NO secret that a number of city planners, community groups, and developers have had their eyes on the intersection of Main and Danforth for some time now. But while many have been discussing the potential for Main Square, it’s a site across the street from that property that could be transformed. Tribute Communities and Greybrook Realty Partners want to build a 30-storey mixed-use condo on the southwest corner of Main and Danforth, beside the Hakim Optical building and across the street from the towers at Main Square. Plans for the proposed development, designed by architect Turner Fleischer were revealed in early July after a rezoning and site application was submitted to the City of Toronto outlining plans for the site at 286-294 Main Street. “Main and Danforth is an exciting area and Danforth Avenue is an exciting area with lots of growth

and change that the city is encouraging, and that’s attracting interest from many stakeholders in the city, developers included,” said city planner Daniel Woolfson. According to Woolfson, the plans are still “very early in the process” and will need to go through a preliminary report process with the city before moving towards a community consultation, which he estimated will likely take place in the fall. The plans to date include a condo with 301 residential units, one floor of office space, and retail on the ground floor. They also include more than 300 bicycle parking spaces, along with three floors of underground parking. If approved, the development will displace several long-term tenants, including Grumbels Deli and a doctor’s office, of four mixed-use buildings ranging in height from one to five-storeys. The plans propose widening a public laneway, which would require replacing the detached home located at 144 Stephenson Avenue.

The application points to intentions of improving public space in the area and while the final details are still to be determined, Woolfson said current plans include the addition of landscaping features, wider sidewalks, and modified vehicular access to Stephenson Avenue. According to Woolfson, the city has been seeing an increase in the number of applications that propose improvements to the public realm -- an initiative encouraged by the city -- but this one noted additional improvements to the area that go beyond the immediate site of interest and would continue to travel north toward the Danforth. “In terms of public space, from our perspective improving the public realm is important in any development,” said Woolfson. “It’s an important aspect of how we want to improve life for any city resident so we always work with an objective to work with a complete streets approach.” The site sits close to the subway and GO transit, and it is also close

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A rendering of the proposed building at Main and Danforth.

by an up-and-coming strip of east Danforth, which is home to a number of local businesses, markets and shops. The area is also in the midst of a Danforth Avenue Study, led by the city with participation from DECA’s

Visioning Committee and other community leaders. The study aims to gather feedback from neighbourhood committees and communities in order to fuse a local vision for the neighbourhood with new urban development guidelines.

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A FORMER Glen Ames teacher and her husband are among the victims of the Aug. 13 terror attack at a cafe in the capital of Burkina Faso. Tammy Chen, 34, is being remembered as “a very passionate, charismatic and diligent teacher,” according to a statement provided by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) last week. Chen taught in the French Immersion program at Glen Ames Senior Public School on Williamson Road from 2011 to 2013, when she left to pursue her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Chen was living with her new husband, Mehsen Fenaiche, in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa, according to multiple reports. At least 18 people were killed when gunmen, suspected Islamist terrorists, opened fire at a restaurant in Ouagadougou Sunday night. Another Canadian, Bilel Diffalah, who was working as a volunteer in the area, was also killed. Calling the attack “a senseless act of violence,” the school community is remembering Chen fondly and “with heavy hearts.” Colleagues, parents and former students are memorializing Chen through posts on social media, noting that she was an enthusiastic, popular teacher had a lasting impact. “Not only was she respected and well-liked by students, parents and colleagues, she was always willing to go

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rural communities in Burkina Faso,” according to her resume posted to the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Development Studies website. Her resume highlights the time she spent at Glen Ames, noting that she “created an educational program that encompasses a social justice framework, where students created their own businesses and chose a charity to donate their money to” and “taught students about their rights.”

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Acton’s lesson: ‘Always be positive’ By Anna Killen

THE LEGACY of local hockey coach and community builder Bob Acton was out in full force over the weekend, with well over 100 people gathering to celebrate the man and the park now in his name. Earlier this year, city council voted to name the park on William Hancox Avenue, steps away from Ted Reeve Arena in the Upper Beach Estates, after Acton, the beloved hockey/softball coach and mentor who died last year from ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Family members and officials, including ward 32 councillor MaryMargaret McMahon, who led the push for the naming at city hall, cut the ribbon on Bob Acton Park on Saturday, Aug. 19. Attendees enjoyed a BBQ sponsored by Community Centre 55, entertainment by The Lost Boys, and catching up with old friends and teammates. “It’s just fantastic,” said Acton’s friend and coaching partner Paul Pellman, of the turnout. “It says so much about Bob’s connection to the community.” Pellman spoke about Acton’s legacy earlier this year at city hall, noting that the name Bob Acton carries with it a tremendous amount of goodwill because of Acton’s commitment to the community, and young people in particular. Having a park named in his honour will help carry that goodwill forward, he said. There are plenty of Acton’s former students acting as ambassadors of their coach’s lessons and spirit, too.

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Police looking into Jazz Fest concerns By Lara O’Keefe

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William Dawson and Finn Harding were two of many of Acton’s former students who came out to celebrate the beloved coach and community builder on Saturday, Aug. 19.

William Dawson and Finn Harding, both 12, came to the BBQ straight from a win with their baseball team, the Jakobek Jets. The duo started skating with Acton when they were tykes. “I learned how to skate with him,” said Dawson. “He was serious, but always positive.” Dawson said the importance of work ethic is a lesson he learned from Acton. Harding, who has a cameo on Acton’s website of when he was

a young skater, echoed Dawson’s statements. “He helped us always be positive and taught us to work as hard as you can,” he said. Harding plays defense, and said one day he wants to make it to the NHL. But for now, he’s happy that his former coach has a place in the spotlight. “I think it’s great they’re doing this,” he said. “So many people showed up.”

SOME RESIDENTS are questioning the safety of their streets after a celebration of music turned chaotic earlier this summer. One teen was stabbed and another sent to hospital after a fight broke out after Beaches Jazz StreetFest in the late hours of July 29. Barb Love, a resident on Hammersmith Avenue, said she and others are disappointed by the events that occurred. She said events like this have escalated over the years during the summer festivities. “We witnessed teens pelting the firefighters and police with rocks. We witnessed many brawls and vandalism after 11 p.m. The great men and women of 55 Division were so sadly understaffed to handle this size of crowd,” she said. Mark Pugash, director of corporate communications with Toronto Police Services responded by saying “we are in the final stages of completing an after-action report and will be meeting with organizers to go over the concerns of residents and issues we had at the jazz festival.” Beaches Jazz Fest ran from July 7 to 29 this year, with the popular StreetFest, which turns Queen Street East into a pedestrian pathway with numerous stages, taking place on the final weekend. According to Love, incidents like the one she witnessed on July 29 are nothing new. She said this has been an ongoing escalation over the past five years. And it’s for that reason exactly that she and her neighbours are lobbying to ensure something changes before Jazz Fest next year “before someone is hurt badly or worse.” Reassuring the public that the Toronto Police Service is aware of the concerns and are dedicated to resolving these issues, Pugash advised that every action is being taken to ensure the events of this year are not repeated next year and said planning for 2018 has already begun. Those plans will address past issues and ensure a safe event for festival attendees and residents going forward, he said.

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Why is car2go allowed to park overnight on my street? By Lara O’Keefe

WHEN IT comes to Car2Go, some area residents are saying they have got to go. Though the bright blue car sharing fleet vehicles are small, they’ve become a big inconvenience for residents trying to park, claims Bracken Avenue resident Evelyn Redhead. “I understand the concept must be wonderful for the members … pick up a car and just drop it off anywhere there is a legal parking spot. The trouble is after three hours without a permit, the car is parked illegally,” she pointed out in an email to Beach Metro. “Most times the cars are ticketed three times then moved.” Car2Go offers an “on demand” vehicle sharing system that allows members to pick up a car2Go ve-

hicle at locations around the city and drop it off in any legal parking spot available. Cars typically remain until another member picks it up and drives it to another location in the city. There are no penalties if the car is later ticketed by parking authorities – tickets are paid for by car2Go. “We will take responsibility to relocate the cars and assume any tickets, as long as our members avoid parking at unauthorized areas such as meters and on rush hour streets. And we remind our members that trips can only be ended/completed within the designated car2go Home Area,” said car2Go general manager Mark Latchford. The ‘Home Area’ currently extends west to Jane Street, east to Victoria Park Avenue and as far north as St. Clair Avenue. The company has been trying for

years to get the city of Toronto to agree to provide access to residential parking but despite their request being denied in March 2016, car2Go moved forward with allowing users to park on residential streets. Prior to this, users had to pick up and park in designated spots around the city, most of which were Green P parking lots. “We are not above the law, so we encourage our members to get familiar with Toronto parking rules,” Latchford noted. The company currently operates in more than 26 locations across North America, Europe and Asia and has more than two million registered members. But while the premise behind the company works for those who take part in it, residents like Redhead have been left wondering how a

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system that leaves vehicles parked on the street for hours without permits, taking up valuable street parking, hasn’t caused more of an uproar from the city. A CBC article last year noted this was a problem throughout the city with residents from east to west voicing concerns about car2Go vehicles taking coveted street parking spots. And while Latchford said they do not currently have an agreement with the city in place, he said they are working towards a solution – that solution however, may not be seen as beneficial to current permit parking holders. “Car2go is currently meeting with city officials to discuss the future of carsharing in Toronto and work towards a pilot agreement that will allow car2go members to park in residential permit areas

just like their neighbours do.” But despite some resistance, the sharing economy doesn’t appear to be going anywhere – especially when it comes to car sharing. “Since launching in 2012, car2go has experienced steady growth in its membership [and] with the introduction of on-street parking in early 2016, usage has surged,” said Latchford. “The continued growth of carsharing in a city like Toronto has been shown to benefit urban communities by alleviating traffic congestion and providing people who are unwilling or unable to afford a vehicle with the access to a car when they need it. Toronto needs more transportation options and car2go is one of them.” What do you think of car sharing services? Let us know in the comments at www.beachmetro.

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Bowling alley looks to pin a new tenant Continued from Page 1 Knox asked the landlord if he wanted to sell the building, and he said no, but he would like to lease it – preferably to someone who wants to keep some of the bowling alley fixtures in tact. “It’s just so cool the way it is,” said Knox, who advised the landlord against gutting the 10,000-foot space, as previous consultants had suggested. “It’s like stepping back in time. I said, ‘Let’s see if we can make a go of it in the market as is.’” The property still needs work, said Knox, who works primarily in office leasing, but he thought they could find a tenant who wanted to use a few of the bowling alley lanes as an amenity for staff in a non-traditional office, particularly in a neighbourhood in transition. “I’m not suggesting the area is the next Liberty Village,” he said, “but that

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The Shamrock Bowl on Coxwell and Gerrard is for lease.

used to be the place to go for cheap rent and old buildings that were cool.” Instead, interest has come from operators – bowling alley operators and other recreational groups who might

want to give the bowling alley another shot at life. “It’s a real family neighbourhood,” he said. “There’s a lot of young professionals, young families who are looking for something to do more

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PEOPLE WHO ate at a Cliffside restaurant on specific dates may have come into contact with hepatitis A and should contact Toronto Public Health or their doctor. The public health body last week gave notice that an employee at the Cliffside Bistro, 2277 Kingston Road, has a confirmed case of hepatitis A. Anyone who ate at the restaurant on July 21, July 25 to 29, and/or August 2 and 4 may have been exposed For more information, contact Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Mr. Paul Andrew McKeown March 29, 1951 – July 13, 2017

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A bicycle race at Velodrome, Scarboro Beach Park, in 1926.

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When cyclists ruled the Beach Gene Domagala

his is not the full history of the bicycles, or the riders, or the cycling trails and infrastructure – it’s simply some local stories about men and women cycling in the East End and the Beach, who, from the 1880’s to the 1920’s, became infatuated with the sport and made a go of it in our area. Cycling in the East End really took off in the late 1800’s. There were no gas-guzzling vehicles, just horse and buggies, trains and bicycles. The roads in those days were terrible. Some were made of corduroy, others of wood planking, others of mud and dirt. In our area, we had the town of East Toronto, with its main road, Kingston Road, which was for many years unpaved. This was a problem for the men and women determined to become cyclists and get in on the new fad. The main roads were too muddy – what were they to do? Organize, of course. The bicycle enthusiasts formed bicycle clubs with names like “The Excelsiors”, “The Queens”, “The Scots”, “The Torontonians”, etc. which all fell under the umbrella of one or two organizations, one called “The Wheelmen of Canada”. These clubs had their own special clothing they would wear whenever they were on their bikes. Races would start at Kingston Road near Main Street. There might be a hundred of them, and racers would travel to Trenton, Ontario and race back along the treacherous and bumpy roads. Nowadays, roads have bicycle paths strictly for the cyclists. In the old days, they had to fend for themselves. That’s until the wheelmen and wheelwomen of East Toronto decided they would have their own bicycle trail. The Excelsior Club started a fund to fix up a special section of the road on Kingston Road and vicinity just for cyclists. They collected their own money by public subscription and built The Cinderpath, a section of the road using levelled sand and cinders to

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make it compact, tamped down with other materials. This, dear cyclists, became one of the first bicycle trails in the area. The cyclists expanded this idea to go from Main Street to the Danforth and other major streets in the area. But the trouble was other parts of the area didn’t want anything to do with The Cinderpath because of the cost and maintenance. Sound familiar? Clubs would build special tracks for racing. One was on the site of the old Newmarket Race Track, located a few hundred feet north of Main and Danforth. On the west side, a few quarter mile tracks were built for racing. Nowadays, busses will carry bicycles on the front. Then, the riders petitioned the railroads to allow them to carry their bikes. In the old days, the postmaster general Rodolphe Lemieux gave the approval for a bicycle brigade, painted red, so the postmen could ride bikes to catch the trains while they bring the mail to the different stations. Forty postmen cyclists started at once – what a wheel of good fortune for the cyclists. Cycling was centre stage at the Scarboro Beach Amusement Park, which was used from 1901-1925 for many sporting events like rugby, football, and lacrosse. They also had a velodrome, a special course for bicycle races. Velodrome races were the premier event for many cyclists, like William “Torchy” Peden, one of the fastest cyclists at the time. In the velodrome, thousands of fans would come to cheer on their favourite clubs and cyclists competing against one another. This was the heyday for cyclists in the Beach area – sadly, all things must come to an end, and soon enough, the cars took over. The velodrome was razed to the ground. Nowadays, we have the modern bicycle paths painted all over our fair city, the cyclists fighting with the automobile drivers, horns honking, tempers flaring. That’s progress! On the bright side, we still have beautiful bike trails going through southern Ontario and Toronto. All of these trails had a beginning, and we can be proud in the East End that we had one of the first beginnings, with The Cinderpath. And always remember: Big wheels have people who spoke up for them.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

In My Opinion

Queen Street transition takes time - and support Suzanne Beard Chair Beach Village BIA

QUEEN STREET has changed a lot over the years. While it is still a vibrant and dynamic street, it is facing new challenges that require creative solutions. We at the Beach Village BIA are a volunteer board made up of stakeholders representing businesses from Neville Park to Lockwood Road. We are endeavouring to implement those creative solutions and fulfill our mandate, which states that we: • oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of cityowned land, buildings and struc-

tures beyond city standard levels; • promote the BIA as a business, employment, tourist and shopping area; • prepare strategic plans to address BIA issues Rents and property taxes have been a big challenge in many areas of the city, particularly the Beach. Commercial property taxes have increased at about twice the rate of inflation, which becomes the sole burden of the business that is renting. Some landlords do not necessarily see the wisdom of charging rents that accommodate the businesses they house. There are also a number of unique, restrictive rules for businesses and developments in our area. We are working with Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and the City of Toronto to

change this in order to help our businesses. In addition, we have a number of speculating property owners that are buying and holding, expecting to sell bigger lots to developers. This neighbourhood is in transition. The volume of home sales is at a record high and we have at least five condo developments underway. We have assisted the councillor in crafting plans with clear guidelines under which developers are expected to work. This effort makes it clear for all parties to understand what the residents and businesses in the area are prepared to allow, and we hope that speculation and development will move more smoothly. As we adjust to our increase in residents, new demographics (you may have noticed stroller traffic jams on our sidewalks) and new

ways of shopping, many businesses needed to adapt their ways of doing business to continue to be successful in our community. Change takes time! Change takes patience! Change takes support! Our streetscape committee works hard at improving and beautifying our street. We made a significant investment in the new refresh of Kew Gardens to create a more accessible and beautiful park for all. From planters and hanging baskets, graffiti removal, new garbage bins, fixing bike rings and adding new ones and creating parkettes, this committee is always looking at ways of beautifying the neighbourhood for everyone. We are committed to adding art to our street, from painted planters to vibrant Bell Boxes and electrical boxes, and

plan to take on more art endeavors in the future. We have also invested in making our sidewalks more accessible. The BIA runs a number of annual events to encourage “feet to the street”. Recently, we have had up to three events per week with movies and music in the park and those will continue until the end of the summer. We put on large events throughout the year to thank our residents for their patronage and we are always looking at new event ideas that will draw a crowd. We can all help Queen Street thrive. Before you get in your car to go to the mall or purchase online, think about how our local merchants would benefit from your patronage. We look forward to seeing you along Queen Street.

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Public land used for private profit is cause for alarm THE USE of public land for private profit is a growing concern in the Beach. Tuggs Inc.’s contract [for landuse around the eastern beaches] is a long-standing issue, with the company’s permanent buildings bolstered by the addition of trailers, pop-up beer gardens and permitted hot dog and ice cream stands aplenty. Add to that the kayak, board and bicycle rental trailers and shipping containers and one wonders if Lake Ontario will not totally vanish behind a wall of advertising. Then, with developers forgiven their obligation to provide expensive parking for their new units, [local councillor] Mary-Margaret McMahon has determined that the

very streets become the publiclyprovided solution to their parking shortage. Is anything to be left of the public areas our fore-fathers and -mothers bequeathed us? Ernest Tucker

Stop picking on new businesses THIS IS in response to the story in the recent edition that stated some residents are upset about the popup kiosks along the beach, such as iPaddle (“Group wants new beach kiosk moved”, July 18, 2017). In my optimism, I assumed that beach residents’ top concerns are the utter dearth of new businesses

and the shocking number of vacancies in our neighbourhood -- not how a tiny kiosk obstructs someone’s view. This is NIMBY’ism at its worst. I applaud brave new businesses like iPaddle who are opening up in the beach when, by any measure, the odds are stacked against them. Businesses like this are helping to build a community and bolster our area’s tiny, fragile economy. Good on them. The beach needs this entrepreneurial spirit desperately, in the face of the countless empty retail spaces in this area. We should be encouraging and supporting these businesses. Karen Cleveland

KRUC united KINGSTON ROAD United Church goers bonded in the Beach Metro News online comments section recently, following our July 18 story about the ministry’s plans for the future. Here’s the exchange: Ruth Schneider wrote: “My grandfather Elwood John Mitchell was minister at that church for many years. In the 1940’s and 1950’s and 1960’s for sure. My father also became a United Church minister largely due to his father-in-law’s influence and guidance. My parents were married in that beautiful church in 1950.” To which Wendy Truscott replied, “I remember Elwood Mitchell

with great affection. It was a huge disappointment to me that he retired the year before we married in 1962 and so couldn’t officiate. However, the Mitchells were guests at our wedding.” Do you have a memory to share or a question for the community? Join the conversation on our website at www.beachmetro.com.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Dental Matters

There are ways to get relief from sensitive teeth Dr. Allan Katchky is a dentist who practises in the East End 416-694-2220

o you cringe when you take that first sip of something cold from the fridge? If so, you may be suffering from tooth sensitivity. This common dental problem has many causes, including cavities, cracked teeth, enamel wear from tooth grinding, leaking fillings and receding gums. Sensitivity to hot or cold liquids is the most likely signal, but it can manifest itself in sensitivity to sweet foods, breathing in cold air or brushing

and flossing. The most common cause of sensitive teeth is exposed roots of teeth caused by receding gums. The bad news – receding gums are a physiologic change (just like greying hair), meaning almost everyone will experience some receding of the gums over their lifetime. The good news? Not all cases of receding gums result in tooth sensitivity. If the movement of the gums happens slowly and passively over many years, there is much less likelihood of sensitivity occurring. More rapid and aggressive receding, such as the kind caused by clenching or grinding of teeth, overly aggressive brushing, or a highly acidic diet, is far more likely to cause a sensitivity problem.

Fortunately, dentistry offers numerous effective solutions to the problem. The first step is always a visit to the dentist, in order to determine the cause of sensitivity. The dentist will first check for cavities, defective fillings or cracks in teeth. If these are ruled out, the diagnosis is usually hypersensitive dentine at the gumline caused by receding gums. The first line of treatment for this is the daily use of a sensitivity toothpaste. Unlike many oral care products, where the actual results do not live up to the marketing claims, sensitivity toothpastes are actually very effective in treating most cases of sensitivity caused by receding gums. If toothpaste alone does not alleviate the

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problem, the dentist may desensitize the teeth with a paint-on application, or may need to resort to a bonded restoration or crown. They may also recommend the wearing of a nightguard or other oral device to limit the effects of clenching and grinding on gumline recession. Recent scientific evidence also suggests that there may be a connection between sleep apnea and other airway problems and overnight grinding of teeth. As a result, the dentist may also recommend a sleep study to test for sleep apnea. The bottom line is that one need not suffer with sensitive teeth. A brief consultation with the dentist or dental hygienist can often result in a quick and effective solution.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Community Calendar AUG. 26: Stephenson Park Tree Tour & Picnic at Stephenson Park (Main & Danforth), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Join LEAF’s Young Urban Forest Leaders to learn about the importance of trees and tree care on a guided walk, followed by a group effort to add mulch around all the trees in the park. Bring a blanket and join us for a community picnic afterward. Snacks and drinks provided! Free. Meet at baseball diamond. Info: www.yourleaf.org AUG. 26: Kids Urban Day Camp at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. Experience camp in the city! Any donations welcomed. All proceeds send children with congenital heart disease to summer camp! AUG. 29: Mental Health 101 – Free Educational Workshop at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 3-5 p.m. This workshop, hosted by April Heighway, Addictions and Mental Health Worker-In-Training, and featuring Cheryl McPherson, BSW, MSW, and Maria Jose Gonzalez Wilson, Psychologist, is part of St. Aidan’s Mental Health Initiative. Refreshments provided by April’s Edibles. Info: aheighw@my.centennialcollege.ca AUG. 31: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Big Sick” 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. SEPT. 1: Free Concert by the Bamberg Cathedral Girls’ Choir from Germany at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch, 7 p.m. A concert of religious music from the 16th century to the present. SEPT. 4: Corn Roast at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., noon-7 p.m. Pork chops, chicken breast, corn salad and dessert. Canadian Trivia - play for prizes. Cost $12 – buy tickets from the clubroom located off the parking lot. SEPT. 7: Back to School Barbecue & School Supplies Drive at Jeff Sloan Parkette, 137 Kingston Rd. (Beaches Triangle), 4-6 p.m. Help support the Red Door Family Shelter by donating a filled backpack for children in need. Sponsored by Welbanks Mortgage Group and Barrett Inward Group. SEPT. 7-9: Toronto Beaches Film Festival at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. All premier screenings. Tickets $12 each or two for $20. Info: www.torontobeachesfilmfest.com, @TOBeachFilmFest SEPT. 9: Miles for Smiles Bike-a-thon in support of the Noah John Winston Miles Foundation at Duke of Connaught P.S., 70 Woodfield Rd., 1 p.m. For kids ages 2-12. The Foundation is a legacy to honour the life of a pre-schooler who died suddenly in 2015, and its objective is to raise funds to support anti-bullying initiatives. Parents and caregivers can get more info and register their kids at www.noahfoundation.ca SEPT. 9, 10: Beach Celtic Festival at Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. & Lee Ave., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission, free music, vendors. A ceilidh celebration of all things celtic. Info: www.thecelticfestical.com SEPT. 10: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling vintage, salvage, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com SEPT. 10: Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope at Woodbine Park, registration 9:30 a.m., walk/run 11 a.m. rain or shine. This family-friendly event is in support of women, families and friends affected by ovarian cancer. Route distance: 2.5km or 5km with a 5K Fun Run option. All proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Canada. Info: www.ovariancanada.org SEPT. 10: Westie Walk & Fun Day at Mississauga Valley Park, Mississauga. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The Westie Walk is followed by Parade of Rescues, races, contests, silent auction, shopping, BBQ, and cake. Prizes for all events with special prize for Westie who collects the most pledges. Funds raised go to Westies in Need. SEPT. 13: Kairos Kitchi Blanket Exercise at East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave., 5:30

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p.m. Join co-hosts, MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith, MPP Arthur Potts & City Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon for a Kitchi Blanket Exercise, a visual and experiential way to represent colonization in Canada and its impact on Indigenous peoples. This public event is a coming together to help improve awareness of our Indigenous peoples and history, and to build reconciliation based on justice for Indigenous peoples. SEPT. 18-22: Legion Week at RCL Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., Mon-Thurs 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Celebrating Canada 150! This free event is open to the public and features a Canadian history learning experience, memorabilia of veterans past and present, uniforms to try on, and veterans on hand to talk with. Teachers invited to bring students for a special tour. Info: Helen Pearce 416-690-6388 or June Smith youth-ed@rcl11.com, www.rcl11.com SEPT. 30: Wanderlust in Leslieville, between Vancouver and Booth Aves., noon-6 p.m. This customer appreciation event, hosted by Leslieville BIA, features food, music, and art en plein air. Info: www.leslievillebia.com MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. Thrift Shop, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! The band is taking a summer holiday but will be back Sept. 5. Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP AT East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Community Bingo at Beach Arms Retirement Home, 505 Kingston Rd., 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments and snacks served. Cards $1.50. Info: Kathy 416-698-0414 PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. End of Season Sale! 50% off all summer clothing, footwear, handbags and accessories. Stock replenished daily. Thank you for supporting Pegasus SUMMER LUNCHES – BEACH INTERFAITH Outreach Committee will host this summer program for adults as an opportunity for friends to gather for fellowship and a very light lunch once per month, Thursdays 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. The regular program will begin again after Thanksgiving. •Aug. 31 at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Sept. 28 at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.). Info: 416-691-6869 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Choir welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the

lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. TORONTO BEACH CHORALE SINGERS WANTED. All voices. TBC is a concert choir of 65 members that partners with soloists, orchestras and actors to present quality performances. We rehearse and perform in the Beach and East End. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly atmosphere. The ability to read music is strongly recommended. 2017/18 season: Handel’s Messiah and Messiah for the City, Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Beethoven’s Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Wednesday evenings in September. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@ gmail.com, torontobeachchorale.com, facebook.com/torontobeachchorale CHORALE SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Toronto Beach Chorale offers this program to those between 19 and 24 years who are interested in gaining choral music experience. Enhance your vocal skills and expand your musical knowledge during our four-concert season. No membership fee. Good sight-reading skills recommended. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@ gmail.com, torontobeachchorale.com, facebook.com/torontobeachchorale FARMERS’ MARKETS •East York (at East York Civic Centre), Tuesdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: facebook.com/eastyorkfarmersmarket •Fairmount Park (temporarily moved to Greenwood Park): Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. Info: fairmountmarket.ca •East Lynn (at East Lynn Park): Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Info: facebook.com/EastLynnParkFarmersMarket •Leslieville (at Jonathan Ashbridge Park): Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: leslievillemarket.com MOVIE NIGHTS in the Beach Village, Wednesdays, starting at dusk. Free admission. •Aug. 23: Ivan Forrest Gardens ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ •Aug. 30: Kew Gardens ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. Info: thebeachvillage.com MUSIC IN THE PARK at Kew Gardens, weekends 2-4 p.m. Free summer music series presented by the Beach Village BIA. •Aug. 27: The Young Novelists. Info: thebeachvillage.com DANFORTH ROCKS at Stephenson Park (Main & Danforth), Wednesdays in August, 6-9 p.m. •Aug. 23: Pete Eastmure & Animal Kyngdom •Aug. 30: Kristian Podlacha Trio. Info: www.danforth.rocks READ-ALONG IN FRENCH – August Program, to help your child with their learning of the French language before the return to school, at Children’s French Book Corner, 145B Main St. 30 min. session includes French storytelling, music, and games, for ages 5-8. $10 per child per session. Info and schedule: www.childrensfrenchbookcorner.com. Registration: childrensfrenchbookcorner@gmail.com LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Aug. 23 – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008); Aug. 30 – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962); Sept. 6: The Imitation Game (2014) •Sept. 7: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. •Sept. 12: Senior Scams, 2-3 p.m. Learn from a 55 Division TPS officer about common scams and how to recognize them, tips on avoiding fraud, and steps to take if you have been scammed. •Sept. 16: Shakespeare Readers, 2-4 p.m. Have fun reading Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ aloud. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Aug. 24: 12th annual Storytelling Night, 7-8 p.m. Family-friendly

stories selected from various cultures. Drop in. •Aug. 26: Chess Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Drop in. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. • Sunday Services are at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on August 27 and September 3. We return to regular Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on September 10. •Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Messages on Walls, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. Guest presenter Munir Alawi, a documentary photographer from the Bethlehem district in Palestine, shares through word and image how the walls of Bethlehem serve as a big street art gallery of justice, resistance, remembrance, defiance, freedom and love. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, beginning Sept.7 (contact music@beachuc.com for info). •Crafters Group resumes regular weekly meetings 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Thursday, beginning Sept.7. •Knitting Circle for Shivering Children welcomes new members including beginners to join us as we knit vests, blankets, hats and stuffed animals for impoverished children. Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-noon •SoundWave Café, Sept. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Brooklyn Doran: Indie Folk. New music series presenting local music and art in a relaxed coffee shop atmosphere. Refreshments. Freewill offering. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Are you away on Sundays? Join us Tuesdays in July and August, downstairs in the Friendship Hall, 7 p.m., for an informal service with a variety of guest speakers. Summer series ends August 29 with dinner at 6 p.m., then Lost Pilgrims, an eclectic blend of blue grass, old time country, gospel, folk, and a bit of rock music. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.), Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse, open, and inclusive Christian community where you will find many possibilities for nurturing your own spirituality and enriching your life, as well as opportunities to serve others through acts of caring, compassion and justice. You will also discover our wonderful music program that includes special monthly Musical Sunday Services (the last Sunday of each month.) Whatever you are wearing, whatever you feel about God, wherever you are on your spiritual journey - you will fit right in. Sunday school and nursery care available. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. •September 9: Gospel, Blues, and Praise Service, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Join us for a service featuring inspirational music that will touch the soul and lift the spirit. •September 13: Music @ 12:15, 12:15-1 p.m. Elysian Duo. Music concert featuring trumpeter Dylan Rook Maddix and classical guitarist James Renwick. •September 20: Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. All-ages family event with crafts, activities, music and a story, and a great meal. Theme is “Colours of the World”. •September 23: Jazz Vespers, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Jazz concert series featuring jazz musician Jim Clayton. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca

LEGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 18-22

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MON.-THURS. 10am-8pm, FRI. 10am-3pm at RCL #11 (main floor), 9 Dawes Rd. NOTE: Calling all Teachers to bring their students for an everlasting Canadian history learning experience. Make appointment with Helen Pearce at 416-690-6388 or email June Smith at youth-ed@rcl11.com.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

By Lara O’Keefe

Familiar and funny faces at the Fringe Based in the Beach, Canada’s iconic kids recording artist Sphere Clown Band was overseas celebrating three birthdays at the Fringe: Canada’s 150th, Edinburgh Fringe’s 70th and Sphere Clown Band’s 40th. Clowntown show ran daily, to sell-out crowds, at the Edinburgh Fringe until August 19. The band has four CDs, including a certified Gold record and a Juno nomination, plus the best-selling book Face Painting. The last time the pair were in Edinburgh was in 1995. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

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This one’s for you, soldiers of Dieppe AUGUST 19 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid but for some, this tragic day in history still feels like yesterday. Upper Beach resident Paul Ryan knows all too well how closely the pain of that day can be carried by those who lost their loved ones. His mother still has portraits of her brother, Harvey, hanging on the walls of her home. Harvey was one of over a million Canadians who served during the Second World War. He was also one of the many who lost their lives during the Dieppe Raid, also known as the Battle of Dieppe, on August 19, 1942. And Harvey’s sacrifice is just one of the reasons Ryan, an accomplished musician, has taken it upon himself to learn not only the story of his uncle’s experience at Dieppe but to ensure Canadians remember those who gave their lives in order to provide us with the freedoms we have today. According to Ryan, Harvey was only 17 when he enlisted in the Canadian army. “There weren’t a lot of jobs and the army was the place to go. If you were a healthy male, you signed up and off you went… this was the case for Harvey anyway,” he said. And though his mother – now 97 -- knew Harvey had left to defend our country and the people within it, the family was left without answers when it came to the reason why he never returned home. “They never really had any closure,” said Ryan. “[And] they were very close, one year apart. He’d have his buddies and she said they’d go rollerskating in the Sunnyside area [of Toronto] … they’d meet friends down there. So I thought with the internet, I could find out a bit more.” Following some extensive research, Ryan connected with a woman named Janet Turvey, who he now calls the “Angel of Blue Beach” because of her tireless work to find and record information about every soldier who was involved in the Dieppe Raid.

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A FREE educational workshop on mental health awareness, Mental Health 101, will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Aidan’s in the Beach, 70 Silver Birch Ave. Part of St. Aidan’s ongoing mental health initiative, the event is hosted by April Heighway, AMHW-In-Training, featuring Cheryl McPherson, BSW, MSW and Maria Jose Gonzalez Wilson, Psychologist as guest speakers. Refreshments are provided by April’s Edibles. In the church lounge. For more info please contact April at aheighw@ my.centennialcollege.ca or 437-922-4668. DO YOU ever wonder if your memory is normal? Baycrest, a memory and aging research institute, is coming to Community Centre 55 to administer brain health assessments this September. The computer-based tests provide brain health scores and personalized reports to explain what the scores mean. The workshop also includes steps to keep your brain healthy. The workshop is free, but registration is recommended. Contact Evonne at Centre 55 by calling 416691-1113 or emailing evonne@centre55.com. Very basic computer skills needed. There will be two hour-long sessions on Monday, Sept. 18 starting at 11 a.m. and at 12 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

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Upper Beach resident Paul Ryan is hoping to bind some of the wounds that still linger from the Battle of Dieppe through music.

Working together, the pair were able to discover that Harvey, a medic in the second landing craft, was hit by a bomb while tending to an injured soldier. While the news brought sadness to his mother, Ryan’s research also allowed him to provide her with a letter from a friend of Harvey’s who described the events of that day as well as the bravery he showed during the raid. “I gave it to mom and she had some mixed

emotions about it,” he said. While she was glad to hear of his bravery, and the note gave her closure following years of questions about what happened to her brother, the confirmation of his death still saddened her. This mix of emotions gave Ryan pause for thought. How could he help his mother and those who suffered? “So I do music and I thought, why don’t I put it to a score?” And so he did. Ryan has since penned and recorded a track called, “I Was a Soldier” in order to honour the brave men who fought in the war and bring awareness to the events of that day. “When you think about it, these guys what they did so long ago was the basis of what we have today. It was horrible. It was awful…and until you get into it you don’t realize,” he said of his inspiration for the soundtrack. “They gave their lives for Canada. I mean, how can you beat that?” To hear “I Was a Soldier” visit https:// youtu.be/ykybOe7sMus

ON AUGUST 26, join LEAF’s Young Urban Forest Leaders to learn about the importance of trees and tree care on a guided walk through Stephenson Park, followed by a group effort to add mulch around all the trees in the park. Bring a blanket and join us for a community picnic afterward. Meet at the Baseball Diamond in Stephenson Park. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ATTENTION TO all those with a green thumb and an urge to volunteer. The community garden on Queen Street near Connaught Avenue, in front of the TTC yard, is in need of volunteers. If you’re interested in helping out then please email office.councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca THE OVARIAN Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, Canada’s largest event of its kind, will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at Woodbine Park. The 2.5 or 5 kilometre walk/fun run is a family friendly event in support of women, families and friends affected by ovarian cancer. Visit www.ovariancanada.org for more information, to register a team, or to donate. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m., rain or shine. All proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Canada. MOVIE NIGHTS in the Beach Village runs Wednesdays through the end of August, starting at dusk, with the Secret Life of Pets Aug. 23 at Ivan Forrest Gardens and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Aug. 30 at Kew Gardens.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Do you love to SING and ACT

‘The Space Between’ screens at The Fox By Anna Killen

Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus & Toronto Beaches Youth Chorus is welcoming young people of all ages to our divisions this fall.

Come and join the fun!

Auditions are being held throughout the month of June. Everyone welcome! Call for more information!

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AMY JO Johnson, who has a passionate fanbase from her breakthrough role as the original Pink Power Ranger, has spent the past several years taking on a different passion: that of a writer and director. After years acting on shows like Felicity and Flashpoint, Johnson decided to pull her focus behind the camera, and began writing and producing short films in 2012. Her feature film directorial debut, The Space Between, is based off of one of those early shorts and, after its premiere at Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre on Aug. 23, will have a special screening at The Fox Theatre on Aug. 29 before heading out on tour. The Fox screening is special for Johnson for several reasons – first, it’s down the street from her house and second, it’s in the city where she nurtured this second phase of her career. “I love Toronto,” said Johnson, speaking on the phone from the Canadian Film Centre (CFC), where she developed the project. “I moved here about six years ago when I was doing Flashpoint … I just fell in love with the city, and it was on Flashpoint when I realized that I was ready to step behind the camera. I really love being here. I just find Toronto to be a very nurturing city for emerging filmmakers.” In her work, Johnson doesn’t shy away from tough subjects – The Space Between is about a man who finds out he’s not the biological father of his newborn – but she manages to tackle difficult issues with grace, and the final result is funny, poignant and heartfelt. “I like to take hard subjects and find the levity and humour within that,” she said.

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Amy Jo Johnson

The crowdfunded indie film was produced by Jessica Adams and filmed over 17 days in locations near Guelph. Johnson has close relationships with many of the people involved in the film, including Beacher Maria Ricossa who plays Dinah, and said the experience was “like summer camp” with everyone staying in dorm rooms at the university. “It was super fun,” she said. “We all collaborated together.” Johnson is already busy working on her next feature, Breaking Emma, while keeping her eyes down the road towards a future initiative, a feature called Crazier Than You, which is a script she wrote partly inspired by her unconventional childhood. “That will be a much, much higher budget,” she said. “I think every step of the way as I grow as a director, I’ll be able to handle a bigger budget and actually be able to raise that money. It’s

a process.” Her ideas don’t stop at feature films – she said she would love to get into episodic directing, or work on a television show. “I have no shortage of dreams and aspirations, so we’ll see,” she said. “Each project is this giant learning curve because I was in front of the camera for so long, but I didn’t really know the process,” she said. “Doing the short films was a dabble into all of those areas, and now doing a feature-length, I learned so much – it’s crazy – and I really fell in love with it. I love being on set and shooting and directing – that’s when I feel like my personality comes alive.” The Space Between screens at The Fox on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. with a Q&A with Johnson following the screening. More information at http://thespacebetweenfeaturefilm.com/.

Entertainment Beat By Anna Killen

MORGAN’S ON the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave., is the place for jazz, pop and soul with Red, Whyte and Tollar, Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Featuring Carin Redman, Thyron Lee Whyte and Yvette Tollar on vocals, with Ross MacIntyre on bass and Stu Harrison on piano. No cover. JOHN KEATING and The Porchdog Choir are closing out August at The Salty Dog, 1980 Queen St. E., Aug. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. THE SALTY Dog presents Toronto’s best jazz musicians every Tuesday with occasional special guests from out of town. THE DANFORTH Village BIA and Friends of Stephenson Park present Danforth Rocks every Wednesday in August from 6 to 9 p.m. at Stephenson Park, just south of Main and Danforth. On Aug. 23 enjoy the Americana stylings of Pete Eastmure and Animal Kyngdom, and on Aug. 30 the Kristian Podlacha Trio takes the stage for some jazz and blues. More information at www.danforth.rocks

EAST END Arts presents Main Squared, a free nine-day arts and community festival that will animate and explore the public square at the corner of Main Street and Danforth Avenue from Aug. 26 to Sept. 3, 2017. Blending contemporary art and community art projects, the Cultural Hotspot Festival will feature art installations, interactive activities, workshops, performances, and more. Think: live music, life-size collage making, puppet performances, historical walks, and opportunities to explore the contemporary work of artists considering the historic idea of a “public square”, curated by Labspace Studio. See the schedule at http://mainsquared. com/schedule/. Events are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26, 12 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28, 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, 12 to 4 p.m. Continued on Page 10

We are moving into your neighbourhood! Beginner and continuing Classes at the following locations • • • •

Beach United Church (140 Wineva Dr) starting Sept 11 Eastminster United Church (310 Danforth Ave) starting Sept 11 Royal Canadian Legion (1577 Kingston Rd) starting Sept 5 Salvation Army (107 Cedarvale Ave) starting Sept 9

For days and times, please visit taoist.org or call +1 (416) 656-2110

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YOU’VE HEARD of Bard in the Park, but how about Bark in the Park? That might as well be the nickname for Dauntless City Theatre’s creative reimagining of Shakespeare’s comedy Two Gentlewomen of Verona, on now at Berczy Park for Bard in Berczy (that’s the park with the dog fountain near the St. Lawrence Market). The company, which prides itself on being a feminist, inclusive and diverse operation that is focused on gender parity, takes it to the dogs for this summer show by embracing the park’s new fountain and letting it become inspiration for the show and its design. “When we learned that the fountain was coming with the reno of the park we knew that we needed to lean into the fountain and produce our version of Shakespeare’s only play featuring a dog, the Two Gentlemen of Verona,” said designer/producer Stevie Baker. Two Gentlewomen of Verona is considered by some to be Shakespeare’s first play, and is not often performed. Dauntless City’s take, directed by Scott Emerson Moyle, begins with the lead, Valentine, played by Beacher Naya Guzman, leaving her lifelong friend, Proteus, to go backpacking in Italy. Valentine begins a romance with the duke’s son, Silvio, and complications ensue when Proteus joins her in Italy and sees what Silvio has to offer. Beach resident Isabel Hornstein plays the supporting role of Speed. The show is a “true site-specific production,” explains Baker. “We have no set in the traditional sense. The park serves as the set of our show with only a pop-up tent masked

Sharing our love of music with families for over 20 years! Accepting students in

Violin • Piano • Guitar • Cello Students of all ages are welcome. Classes held at

Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church 35 Wood Glen Rd.

(3 blocks E of Victoria Park Ave. and Kingston Rd.) For more information contact Ines Pagliari, Director 416-726-5729 | www.beachessuzukimusic.com

Two Gentlewomen of Verona, photo by Dahlia Katz

Jennifer Smithwell and Shelley Cinnamon invite you to their 9th Annual

SUMMER IN SEPTEMBER ART SHOW AND SALE as the Outlaw Hideout to serve as our backstage and holding area.” Costuming takes inspiration from the canines, with each character’s costume based on a different dog breed. “The Duke and Silvio are Bull Mastiffs, Speed is a Sheepdog, Valentine is a Pointer and so on. The performers all have a touch of colour in their accessories to invoke the feeling of colourful dog ID tags. Look closely and you will even find a few dog collars,” said Baker. This weekend is the last chance to check out the performance, with shows Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. Performances are accessible and pay-what-you-can. Berczy Park is located at 35 Wellington St. E. More information at http://www.dauntlesscitytheatre.com/.

Saturday and Sunday September 9 & 10, 2017 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the Historic Gardener’s Cottage 30 Lee Avenue South of Queen Street E in Kew Gardens, Toronto, ON

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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION We hope you will join us at the following local events to better understand what reconciliation can and should mean.

KAIROS KITCHI BLANKET EXERCISE Co-Hosted by MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MPP Arthur Potts & City Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

Wednesday, September 13th, East Lynn Park, 5:30 pm The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is a visual and experiential way to represent colonization in Canada and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Participants step onto blankets representing the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. Facilitators read the script and assume the role of Europeans explorers and settlers. This mass public event is a coming together of hearts and minds in a collective commitment to help improve awareness of our Indigenous peoples and history and to build reconciliation based on justice for Indigenous peoples. This event will last approximately 2 hours.

TOWN HALL ON RECONCILIATION Sunday, September 24th, Beach United Church, 3:00 pm Save the Date

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Wills & Estates *House calls *Evening appts *Flat fees branches also received Sesqui books and historical material. Pedestrians can still escape the hustle and bustle of Kingston Road in the quiet refuge of the Vera Wasnidge Garden on the east side of Kingston Road United Church, partly paid for with a contribution from the local Sesqui fund. At the Stephenson House Seniors Residence garden furniture, tools and bulbs were purchased. Scholarships were given in perpetuity to two local high schools. One high school received a theatre arts award. At Kimberly Public School flags were provided for the school memorial. Glen Ames received display cases for the school lobby. Adam Beck School was

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THIS YEAR Canada and Ontario are celebrating their 150th birthdays. The OLD city of Toronto has already been there done that. In 1984, most of us here learned a new word – Sesquicentennial. The year was known as “A Celebration of Friends” and our mascot was Sesqui, aka Seskwee, a giant squirrel who appeared at many of the 200+ events held across the city, travelling in a white convertible called the Sesquimobile. On the actual anniversary, March 6, researchers predicted that 12 to 20 babies would be born in Toronto. There were actually 69, including a set of twins and a set of triplets. Each newborn received a silver spoon and cup. (Are any of those babies among our readership?) In the 11 wards, citizens volunteered to join a committee to organize festivities in their own neighbourhood. Each ward received a grant from city hall to help with expenses but residents were also expected to raise money to pay for their projects. Our committee here in the old Ward 9 was co-chaired by Anne Kovasci and Don Snider. None of us can remember how much that grant was. We recall Councillor Tom Jakobek inviting us to join the group, and we committed ourselves to running events, encouraging the public to come up with ideas, and choosing which suggestions to promote and fund.

Thirty three years later examples of our decisions still exist. Outside Beaches and Main Street Libraries are concrete chess boards and seats. The

given a donation to help provide instruction in 18th and 19th century dancing. Bowmore Road School had seed money for a playground in Fairmount Park.

One of the first events was an exhibition in the Beaches Library in February organized by the East Toronto and Beaches Historical Society, now called the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society, and opened by Mayor Art Eggleton. It featured the history and heritage of Ward 9 on new display panels purchased with a donation from the committee. Winterfest was held in Kew Gardens on Feb. 23, and included an ice sculpting organized by Ray Winner. Barbara and Allison Lush won first prize with a frozen replica of the yacht Canada One. At the Kew Beach rink was a celebrity skate with actor Jayne Eastwood, Patti and Bumper from the Sphere Clown Band, and TV personality Glenn Cochrane. One of the highlights of the committee’s organizing skills was a gala on March 4 in the main lounge of the old Greenwood Race Track, where food and local entertainment was provided and guests were encouraged to dress for 1834 – and most of them did. Mayor Art Eggleton and Miss Sesqui Tina Petraliton, and her two attendants (the three girls were Notre Dame students) helped cut the six-tiered Sesqui cake made by Doreen Poirier of Trim A Cake. The Ontario Jockey Club donated space a second time when an interfaith celebration was held on the race track grounds. A Pied Piper parade on June 23 along Danforth Avenue was followed by a barbecue and games in the Kimberley schoolyard. Beaches MP Neil Young, reading a proclamation to the crowd, appeared as Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. On September 23, John Graves Simcoe returned, this time in the guise of CBC radio host Joe Cote, for the unveil-

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ing of a plaque at 320-322 Kingston Road on the site of the old Norway post office which first opened in 1866. The building which closed as a post office in 1955 and was razed in 1982. St. John’s Catholic School celebrated its 75th birthday and Sesqui at the same time. The Stephenson Tenants Association held an Oktoberfest, and the Iona Avenue residents had a street festival. The year ended, as it had begun, with entertainment and a ceremony at Nathan Phillips Square. The theme for the evening was “See you in 2034.” The Sesqui flag was lowered. And Sesqui the Squirrel was last seen on a cherry picker headed for High Park.

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The Ward 9 Sesquicentennial Quilt stitched by 90 local women and men, led by Hilary Rowland, hangs upstairs in the Main Street Library. It deserves its own story and will be covered in another issue.

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Clockwise from left: The Ward 9 Sesquicentennial Committee at its own 150th party. Front row left to right: Arie Nerman, Des Conacher, Don Snider and Rod Travers-Griffin. Back row left to right: Anne Doiherty, Sheila Blinoff, Merilee Brand, Hilary Rowland, Gene Domagala, Barbara Myrviold and Anne Kovasci; the winners of the Ward 9 ice sculpting competition Feb. 25, 1984, Barbara and Allison Lush, with their replica of the Canada One yacht; Gail and Peter Sutton, with Heidi and Maxwell, at the Ward 9 Sesqui parade June 23, 1984; artist Catharine Fraser at the Sesquicentennial Gala, March 4, 1984 at the Greenwood Race track; Seskwee and the Seskwee-mobile at the Ward 9 parade and picnic. To see more photographs, visit www.beachmetro.com.

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Dancin’ in the streets Thousands took to Queen Street East during the last days of July for 2017 Beaches Jazz StreetFest, the flagship event of the annual Beaches International Jazz Festival.

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ummer in Toronto is not complete without the largest street festival in Canada that takes place early in August every year. I’m talking, of course, about Greektown’s “Taste of the Danforth” (August 11-13 this year). Organized by the Greek Town on Danforth, it started back in 1994 when a group of restaurateurs on the Danforth tried to come up with a way to entice folks to their neighbourhood to enjoy their great Greek food. Rather than individually advertising, they banded together, pooling their resources advertising as one entity. Setting up “tasting tables” so people could experience food from different restaurants at a low cost, was decided on and Taste of the Danforth was born. Originally a celebration of Hellenic culture, it has morphed into a spectacular showcase of multi-culturalism that this fair city is so famous for. Attendance now is well over 1.5 million people over the course of the 3-day event. This year was its 24th anniversary and it was a blast. It is sponsored by numerous entities (corporate, government and media). Although there are tons of free activities for both adults and children including contests, amusements (midway), live entertainment (contemporary and traditional music and dance), displays, samples, etc., this festival is all about the food and drink, and let me tell you, there’s lots of it. Although many different types of cuisine are offered as numerous types of restaurants call the Danforth home, it’s Greek cuisine that dominates. No surprise here. This is Greek Town and the ethnic food is fabulous. Just stroll along

the approximately 2-kilometer stretch of Danforth running from Broadview to Jones and your mouth waters with every step. The smell of grilling souvlaki and gyros, moussaka, calamari, spinach pie and other Hellenic delights fill the air. It’s intoxicating. No need to worry about car traffic either as the whole stretch is closed and open strictly to strollers. Grilling/cooking stations are set up out front of restaurants all along the way and tasting samples cost no more than $6. Aside from food, the drink flows freely. All restaurants and bars offer potables in every form. Alcoholic beverages such as Greek wine with exciting varietals like the white Assyrtiko, Athiri, Malagousia, Roditis and Moscofilero and the red Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro are abundant. Greek beer like Fix Hellas Lager, Volken Grey, Mary Rose Red Ale, Red Donkey, Mythos Lager and Sunday’s Honey Golden Ale are in high demand too at many of the Greek establishments. There are also coffee shops to grab a specialty beverage or fruity concoction. It’s wonderful to obtain a seat at an outdoor patio, order an alcoholic drink or specialty coffee, listen to the live music and just chill watching the endless parade of people pass by. I’m always astonished at well organized this humongous event is. It goes off without a hitch and seems almost effortless. I’m also pleased to know that in keeping with the festival’s spirit of giving back, all proceeds go to supporting numerous charities. An admirable concept for sure! Although the weather this year wasn’t as cooperative as last year, it didn’t dampen the spirits of attendees one bit. Smiling faces with satiated bellies were everywhere. If you’ve not attended this fantastic event yet, what are you waiting for? You’re missing out on a spectacular celebration of “good taste”. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s festival (August 10 -12, 2018). You won’t want to miss it.

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his damp and rainy winter, spring and summer has provided ideal conditions for fungal growth and a real bonanza for wild mushrooms. They seem to be everywhere this year, from a few Dryad’s saddle hanging onto the sides of stressed out trees, to hundreds of tiny Japanese parasols (Parasola plicatilis) making little fungal forests in my lawn. I even found a few buttons sprouting from a couple of debris filled cracks in my deck that I probably should have cleaned out in the spring. Naturally, these wet conditions have also created a lot of excitement among knowledgeable fungi stalkers who make a sport of truffling around the forest looking for the mother lode of morels or a bushel or two of brackets. Unfortunately, for every expert forager, there are also the stories of inexperienced mushroom scavengers who end up in the hospital after a finding what they think is an edible delicacy. Or worse, the unfortunate amateur who makes the six o’clock news by accidentally spicing up the spaghetti sauce with an Amanita phalloides (Death cap). I’ll start right off by telling you that I’m not one of those people that are brave or crazy enough to eat wild mushrooms. My feeding on fungi is usually confined to those in Styrofoam trays and bulk boxes from the supermarket or the well-brewed fungal yeast in beer – and on one memorable occasion a sizable chunk of French truffle at a nobby Saint-Malo restaurant that was freshly sniffed out by a continental porker and cost as much as a second hand Volkswagen. However, last year I threw my wobbly skepticism out of the window and actually ate a wild mushroom that one of my colleagues had hauled out of the woods. Not only did I enjoy its exotic flavour, I actually lived to tell the tale. The wild mushroom was a giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea), commonly found in undisturbed forests from late summer through September and sometimes even as late as early October. The name Calvatia is a combination of the Latin words calvus

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Giant puffball mushrooms have a taste similar to an earthy tofu. Below, that’s not a skull, it’s an example of what the mushroom looks like when it gets past its best before date and has insect damage. and calvaria which when put together mean “bald dome of the skull.” Its name is entirely appropriate for these massive pure white soccer ball-sized orbs because some have such a shocking resemblance to a human skull that the first time the uninitiated stumble across one in the wild they don’t know whether to kick it through the goal posts or call the homicide squad. But for the experienced fungi fans on the hunt, puffballs are easily spotted when they suddenly appear baseball sized on the forest floor and then rapidly inflate overnight like blown up balloons. But timing is everything when harvesting because the local wildlife find them equally as tasty as humans and once small mammals and insects get their mitts on them they will be rendered inedible about 48 hours after reaching their mature size. It’s extremely rare to see giant puffballs for retail sale in Ontario but they are very popular in the United Kingdom and many other parts of Europe where they are sold in farmers markets and prized for their flavour, which tastes similar to an earthy tofu with a texture of soft cheese. They are pretty well foolproof as far as identification goes, but don’t take my word for it – there are a few imposters out there that can give you a nasty tummy ache. On the other hand, if you find what you think is an authen-

tic puffball, it should always be sliced open to look for insect damage and confirm its identity. Mature specimens are usually large irregularly shaped globes without a stem or stalk with an interior that has a smooth pure white texture with no discolouration, visible gills or other irregular structures. Of course, giant puffballs may be easy to identify but picking other mushrooms for food can be a dangerous activity. It is always recommended that novice pickers join an organization that regularly schedules foraging trips, or have an experienced mycologist examine any fleshy fungi before you before you commit it to the dinner plate.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Combine vintage and new fixtures and materials to create a stand-out centrepiece. Below, get creative with light fixtures and found materials. Below left, The staggering of tile and wood flooring doesn’t cost much more, but looks extra special. to make a fantastic light that will be a conversation piece. Some must-have items in any home, especially our smaller homes, are those that do double duty. Bar carts look amazing and are also super practical. Trunks used as side tables or coffee tables provide tidy storage and a practical surface. Using reclaimed materials in a new way is also a great idea. Old windows pieced together make unique privacy walls or cabinet doors. Hanging a collection of metal or wood crates, baskets or containers on the wall provides instant shelving cubbies with great visual impact. Vintage, metal first aid kits hung on walls allow for additional bathroom storage – and they look smart, too.

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pundits seemed to be guessing with their prognostications at the best of times. This summer, partly sunny with a slight chance of rain seemed to mean grey with torrential downpours mixed with moments of beautiful blue skies – or vice versa. If you wanted to plan for an event, the seven day forecast didn’t do you any good, since by mid-week everything changed. The best idea was to look outside on those sunny mornings, and be sure to take your umbrella with you. Play the cards dealt. That same unpredictability has been a big part of the Beach real estate market so far this year. The torrid pace and craziness of the market in February, March, and part of April wasn’t totally predicted, and the sudden halt to that market was, for the most part, unpredictable as well. In the midst of that record-setting market early in the year, the easiest prediction was that if you decided to sell, you priced your property for multiple offers, and then predicted how many offers you would receive and what the final sale price would be. At that time, there weren’t too many predictions that appraisals may not hold up to the sale prices, or that the deal may not close as scheduled because buyers couldn’t sell their properties at the same crazy prices they counted on when they purchased. By the end of April, the absurdity in the market had receded. There is still unpredictability in the market – it’s just of a different type. Those heady days of March have led to now, where the unpredictability lies in whether or not sellers are willing to accept the current market value for their property. They may be counting on some pundit’s concepts that the market will greatly rebound in short order with prices taking off again. Meanwhile, similar forces are driving some buyers to leap now, while others are holding off, thinking that prices will further soften. That’s simply trying to predict the market. But like the weather, it’s entirely unpredictable. So, I’ll refrain from overpredicting the upcoming fall

Beach real estate market, except to say (as I always do) that it’s a weekly market, with no real concrete trend up or down taking hold. I will state, for the record, that prices aren’t going to tumble this fall, or that we’ll see a rebound to the heights of March. We’re going to witness a more rational and level market in place of an irrational market. If they’re motivated to sell, sellers will need to look harder at their list price. They’ll need their agents to be sharper on list price and know which way the local marketplace may be trending at that moment. They won’t be able to count on an easy strategy of listing at an artificially low and irrational price in order to attract a good number of offers, crossing their fingers that they receive the price they really want and need. On the other side of the ledger, agents representing buyers are going to need to give their clients better advice on a property’s value, rather than simply telling them how much they’ll need to pay based on how many offers there are. Remember: just because a property doesn’t have multiple offers doesn’t mean that it’s overpriced and that the buyer should move on. There may be negotiations to do – some back and forth and long nights by both sides. In a market such as the current one, buyers can do well if their agent knows how to negotiate. Despite this semblance of calm, the Beach real estate market will still have moments of unpredictability going forward. Desirable neighbourhoods such as ours usually do. Yet, it will also be much more rational than we’ve witnessed in the first few months of this year. It won’t be a normal market, because we’re not sure what a normal market is anymore. The pundits predicting a collapse to the market versus those who see a swift upturn around the corner have their arguments, statistics and facts. The meteorologists have their models and charts, too. At the end of that “partly sunny with a slight chance of rain” day, you’ll sell or buy for what the market offered at the moment. Play the cards dealt.

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reserving is part of our Canadian heritage. Of course, during our bicentennial year the topic has more impact as we understand how and why the early settlers preserved to survive the harsh Canadian winters. As a result, Canada became foremost in canning techniques. Preserving or canning, as it is also called, is one way of saving food for future use. Other older methods are salting and drying foods. Whenever you “preserve” you are making the food unfriendly for bacteria to grow. Bacteria does not like salt, acid (such as vinegar), sugar or drying (lack of moisture). Thus, when you remove food, water and air, bacteria cannot live. This means the food can be kept for long periods, an essential culinary skill for the Canadian kitchen. As a result, my Grandmother’s fruit cellar sparkled with the colourful jars of pickled beets, peach conserve, cucumber relish, mustard pickles, dill pickles – an endless array or tastes to add zest to winter dishes. Today, enjoy this old-fashioned technique with new fashioned recipes as a reminder of our glorious summer abundance and of our heritage.

Techniques for success • Always use the best quality fruit and vegetables for success. Discard any poor quality produce as they could contaminate the rest of the preserves. • Use the proper preserving jars, new lids and rings. (Available in hardware stores, kitchenware stores and supermarkets.) • Follow the instructions for the method carefully. Bernardin, one expert in this area, prints instruction manuals with well-tested recipes • Only preserve items you love and give to people you love. Canning is hard work. Choose recipes that are expensive or difficult to buy but easy to prepare such as chutneys and relishes. • Assemble all your equipment and ingredients ahead so that you can be efficient with your time. • Do not batch up recipes; smaller batches are easier to handle. • If using an old recipe such as one from your grandmother, put it up against a modern version to check quantities, as ingredients change over time. • Do not alter the amount of sugar or vinegar in a recipe as these are necessary ingredients to make a safe preserve and need to be in the recipe.

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How to Preserve Safely: • Wash jars in hot soapy water; rinse. A dishwasher works well for this chore. • Place washed jars in a pot of boiling water; leave them there until ready to use. Remove jars carefully one at a time with tongs as needed for filling with the preserve. • Lids and rings should be washed and kept in a saucepan of boiling water until needed. Use sterilized tongs to remove them from this boiling bath. • New lids and rings should be used each time your preserve. Jars can be reused providing they are free of cracks or nicks in the glass which can prevent a good seal. • For a jar to have a good seal, look at the lid once the contents have cooled. If the lid goes down in the center, there is a good seal. If the lid seems bouncy, refrigerate the jar immediately and use the contents within the week. A bouncy lid indicates there is air trapped in the jar; thus, not a safe seal and bacteria can grow. Therefore, the contents need to be refrigerated and used quickly.

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1 Bdrm $1,325

Advanced Foot Care Nurse,

Providing Nail Care, Diabetic foot care, Fungal Nails, Calluses and Corns.

In-Home Foot Care Services 647 528 7038 (12r)

Employment Opportunities Marvelous Touch Cleaning Cleaning ladies needed Pt/Ft Cleaning Homes and Offices Call us now! (13r)

LANDSCAPE CREW PERSON Positive & hardworking person needed for planting and maintenance for the fall & potentially 2018 season.

Kim Price Landscape Design 647-545-5143 (12)

Burial Plots

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

Experienced FULL-TIME LIVE-IN CAREGIVER to provide personal care and companionship to 94 year old woman. Housekeeping, grocery shopping, and food prep required as well. Must speak English. Scarborough area. Apply by email to bsadoff@rogers.com (11) 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 (6/18r) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

Computer Services

(r)

BEACHES LUXURY

485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C,Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad

FOR LEASE: Luxury living in the Beach 2bed 2bath condo apartment in the prestigious 9 Boardwalk Dr. Gourmet kitchen, private master suite, concierge, steps to the lake, social activities bridge club, book club, and more. One parking space, locker included. $3550 monthly/ hydro. Call Jane at 416-970-8725 (11)

(r)

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network & security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416-438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (11)

Call Jane 416-970-8725

(11)

www.beachmetro.com

Vienna Upholstery

ULTRA

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. For estimate call

647-899-9074

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

416-691-7556

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (12) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. (16r) Antonella 416-464-2766

(13r)

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

Call 416-783-3434

(r) *Bonded*

(22)

*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (14r)

A family business since 1956

WAYNE’S

416 421-5758

(12)

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION 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

(r)

MR. FIX-IT PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

(11r)

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

416-624-3837

(r)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

(13)

(r)

Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

(11.)

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

info@danielmehdizadeh.com www.danielmehdizadeh.com

call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • END OF YEAR 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 (13r)

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (15r)

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

(12r)

General Instruction Hand Tools - Fasteners - Safety - Powertools - Framing Demolition - Drywall Painting $45 per 2.5 hour class 25 Waterman Ave., East York

416-466-8686

NEXT DEADLINE AUGUST 28TH

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY

Child Care Available

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (11)

Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient (11r)

All Day Cleaning

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

416-698-1923

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

www.lerouxfroebel.com

416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (14r)

Marvelous Touch Cleaning - basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup

647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.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

Marlene 416-698-5668

(r)

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

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

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (11)

Music

Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net

Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park

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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 to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r a d o n p a g e 10

Bach to ROCK 416-699-8333

(12)

Bilingual School

Contact Irena

416-825-9705

(11)

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

We teach it all!

(19r)

IN YOUR HOME

• Classical • Casual • Kids & Adults • Theory • Song-writing • Ear-training •

RENO CLASSES

- Spring Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (11r)

BOOTHY’S

(12)

PIANO LESSONS

UCANDOIT

(13r)

B&W DISPOSAL

647-646-1996

rileyswindowcleaning.com

For more info, call Beata at

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

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

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (12)

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

416-729-2077 cell

General Services

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

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

Head Start Tutors

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JOY OF MUSIC

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE (r)

(19)

THE STUDY STUDIO

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

www.beachmetro.com

647-235-6690

TIM O’MEARA

416-567-3205

(r)

416 699 3772

Tutoring

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-698-9000

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRS

416-856-2007

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

Best Prices/Free Estimates

EXACT TAX SERVICES

(11r)

Cleaning Services

24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

(r)

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

(r)

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

(16)

Home Decor

416-820-1527

Financial Services

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

416 389 9234

TAX ACCOUNTANT Lovely 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE available for Short Term Lease (at least three months) great location, TTC, shops, parks, short walk to the beach, three bright spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen, ensuite laundry, walk out to meticulously maintained courtyard, $3000 monthly plus gas and hydro. Includes one parking space.

416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

CLEVER DISPOSAL

CALL GLEN

416-694-6241

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

416-265-7979

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

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

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

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

KLEEN WINDOWS

(11)

www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (15r)

Magnificent

416-827-8095

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! (r)

CAT CARE SERVICE

(r)

BLIND AMBITION

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

Beach Suites

1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)

(11)

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

Apartment/ Home for Rent

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

(w. of Midland)

We buy! - We pay cash!

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

www.beachmetro.com

647-352-3348

647 673-8461

A Personal Training Position You Can’t Turn Down

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

2358 Kingston Rd.

(11)

416-690-2880

138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)

Includes large cage and supplies. Litter trained. One year old.

Wanted

416-694-1126

beachclinic@bellnet.ca

(11)

Free

647-283-1900

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

416-466-8686 www.u-can-do-it.ca

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

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

Send Resumes to

www.regsappliance.com

FREE BUNNY

Deadline for September 5th issue is August 28th

Pet Services

416-691-6893

Asking $12,000 or best offer For more details, call 416-489-1782 (11)

* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at www.beachmetro.com

Needed For Local Doctors Office Wednesdays 3 – 6 pm Thursdays 8:30 – Noon Every 4th Saturday mornings Also needed to be able to Fill-in for Co-workers

REG’S APPLIANCE

RESTHAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS 2 side by side plots

(includes HST)

Announcement

FIVE SPEED DRILL PRESS

Call Steve David @ 647-765-9408

(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

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

Household Services

760 to 3070 RPM Suitable for wood & sheet metal. Best Offer.

Block ad

Word ad

For Sale

(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

(r)

Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Working Man’s Prices!

Garden & Tree

Green Apple Landscaping

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

-Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching

STONEHENGE

info@blpm.ca

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

www.greenapple.ca

416-414-5883

(11r)

416-467-6059

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(11r)

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143

Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

SODDING

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

(12)

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

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

416-414-5883

(11r)

STONE WORX Specializing in all stonework

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc. (11)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees, hedges. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, raking, weeding, planting, low maintenance butterfly gardens, organic soil. Carpentry/raised beds. Interlock repairs. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

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

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) info@blpm.ca

(15)

437-345-9858

(12)

TREEAGE

FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank (13)

• RETAINING WALLS • PATIOS • PARKING PADS • STEPS • REPAIRS 647 679 3282 (12)

Scotstone

Mr Tree Man

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

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (14)

IDEAL

LANDSCAPING

416-439-6639

(18)

Fresh Green

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

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

25 yrs experience

(11r)

Hilly Bee

416-821-4065

rickscape@hotmail.com

(12)

WRITTEN IN STONE

Urban Gardens

Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair (16)

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc. (11)

GARDEN CHICK Excellent weeding • planting • mulching • shrub pruning • cleanup

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

647-545-9561

(15)

“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 899-3980 (12)

A.S.M. MOVERS REASONABLE RATES

(11)

Karen for the Garden Garden clean-ups, planting, pruning, weeding and ongoing maintenance.

Call Karen or Lisa 416 691 5978 karenforthegarden@primus.ca (12)

Local. Taking care of your possessions. All Season Movers

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

416-422-4864 416-346-9994

Award Winning Design & Build 25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces (r)

Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

(r)

PROWAY

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

proway.painting@gmail.com

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

(12r)

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

Steve 647-853-6420

(14)

*** Free Estimates ***

Dianne 416 699 5070

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

647 401 7970

Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7/18)

TOM DAY

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

(18r)

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

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (11.)

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

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

(11r)

(11)

HARM’S PAINTING WALLPAPER 42 yrs

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

BEACH HILL

PAINTING 25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (16)

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

(16)

WG PAINTING

CEJA ELECTRIC

INTERIOR PAINTING

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

All about painting!

Residential • Interior • Exterior

416-824-2957

(12)

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

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

416-690-1630

Electrical

COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE Lic# 7009221

(12r)

Carpenters

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

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

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

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (13)

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!

416-910-8033

(12r)

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

(11.)

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (11)

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

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

416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com(13r)

BERGERON ROOFING

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first. (19)

G. LOCKE

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

416-466-9025

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

(18)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

(13)

CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES

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

(11.)

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Mario 416-690-1315

(11.)

KEN’S CARPENTRY

Decks Porches • Gazebos Kitchens • Bathrooms Call 647-573-3322 (11)

THE GURU

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

Steve 416-285-0440

(14)

Trades

HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

Call for a free estimate 647-880-0958 (14)

416-875-4023

(11)

NEXT DEADLINE August 28th www.beachmetro.com

(r)

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

J. BROW ROOFING

Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

Universal Contracting & Trades

(r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

Gus:

ROBINSON CARPENTRY

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

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

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

Basement Renovations Decks and fences All types of home repairs All types of renovations

free estimates

27 yrs. experience

(14r)

HOME REPAIRS

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

(16r)

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

Fence & Deck Connoisseur

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

POWER

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

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

Glenn 416 837 9298

PLUMBING SERVICES

CELL 416-875-5781

Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

Call Marc 416-910-1235

(r)

Don’t call them, call those roofers

(13)

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

MARTIN PETROV

416-569-2181

THOSE ROOFERS

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

Electricians (14)

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

(13r)

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Call: 416.939.7833

NEED A PLUMBER

HUGO’S PAINTING

(12r)

(r)

LANIGAN’S

Roofing & Aluminum

FREE ESTIMATES! www.laniganscontracting.ca

ELECTRICIAN

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR (19)

MASTER

(11r)

MASTER PLUMBER

We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

(2/18)

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

(r)

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

Cell 416-529-5426

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Cascade Plumbing GTA

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

416-690-0173

Lic: 7006786

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

24 hr. - lic# P1624

CARTAGE & STORAGE 416-830-8183

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

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

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

STUDIO 1

Green Apple Landscaping

(r)

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

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

(19)

Lic. #P-15099

LTD

dave@beachhillpainting.com (17r)

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

Call Andre: cell:

Landscapers

(13)

690-8533

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

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

416-690-1356

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Painters

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

Knob & tube • No job too small

50 years in the Beach

416-694-2470

Movers

ECRA/ESA#7004508

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

Roofers

ELECTRIC

416 691-3555

NEXT DEADLINE August 28th for September 5th issue

Repair and painting needs No job too small (12r) Interior & Exterior

Call Hakan: 416

426-406-6575 GardenChickgc@gmail.com

www.greenapple.ca

(14r)

‘As Promised’ Painting

Shane 647 606 0970

MURPHY

Plumbers

BEACH PLUMBING

SERENITY PAINTING

STONESCAPE

416-288-1499

$39 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $49/hr 2-$59 • 3-$75 • 4-$95 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

Call Franz 416-690-8722

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

Professional Arborist

James Clarke

437-345-9858

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! *

416.797.6731

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (16)

647-222-4277 hillybeeug@gmail.com

(7/18)

416-690-3890

LAWN / GARDEN

Design. Installation. Maintenance. Clean Up.

416-858-6683

www.abbamovers.ca

(19)

647 679 3282

647 898-8733

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•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

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WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

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STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

416-467-6735

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Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”

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MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW

MR.

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

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (12) Free Estimates

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

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CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

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

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asement

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All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates (11)

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

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& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured

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UNDERPINNING

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Insured

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MASONRY

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

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

Licensed masonry contractor

416-691-7166

Call Scott 416.858.2452 Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small

free estimates Lic & Ins (12)

FURNACES, WATER HEATERS, FIREPLACES GAS LINES, BBQ’S, STOVES, DRYERS UNDERGROUNDS, LEAK TESTING, SERVICE

AT HOME CANADA

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Call C.J. 647 222 5338

Next Deadline August 28th

Call 416 876-4986

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Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork

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CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

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Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

TILE INSTALLATION

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owering

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Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains (11.)

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 (11) Free Estimates

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

Call Chris

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

416 903 4120

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

416-999-2333

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

Creative Construction

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

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

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

(15r)

www.jdbuild.ca

CONCRETE WORK L B

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

MANUEL 416-727-1900

Restoration & Build

SERVICES

YOUR STUCCO

FLOORS

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

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416 660 4721

HARDWOOD

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BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

Hardwood Flooring 416-375-5191

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

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

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Home Handyman - Painting - Drywall & Repair - Decks, Fences, Sheds

Call Jim for a Free Estimate

647-235-6690

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KEW BEACH

EAVESTROUGH

SUPPLY + INSTALL CLEAN + REPAIR SOFFIT + FASCIA Great Deals! For free estimate, call Tyler 416-910-0995 (11)

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- General Repairs - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Basements

GENERAL CONTRACTING

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416 694-7402

CONCRETE WORK 416 721 8070

FREE ESTIMATES

416-580-4290

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

In Photos: 6th Annual Aloha Toronto

Ahoy, mates! Clockwise from left: Event organizer Helen Hatzis (kneeling) with participants Shai, 10, and brother Arjan, 7, along with Andrew, 4 and Sarin, 12, at the 6th Annual Aloha Toronto at Balmy Beach Aug. 20. Local beacher Hatzis founded Aloha Toronto after being inspired by Surfers Healing, a foundation for autism. Over 100 families affected by autism made their way to the beach, many of them for the first time, and enjoyed time on a paddle board with a volunteer; big brother Shai, 10 gives a helping hand to Arjan, 7; Andrew, 4, smiles with volunteer Claire Downard. PHOTOS: PHIL LAMEIRA

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

Deja Views By David Van Dyke

This wonderful photograph of Kew Gardens was taken in the summer of 1984 by lifelong Beach resident Norton Woo. Like many of our readers, I am so

happy to have this park in our midst. Thanks, Norton, for sharing your image. Do you have a photograph of the Beach you’d like to share? Please email me at gdvandyke61@gmail. com.

Patio - Balcony Brick - Stone Chimney Fireplace, etc.

647.766.7875

PHOTO: NORTON WOO

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

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Carrie Skidmore epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work, and passion in everything she does. Spending more than a decade in the entertainment industry as an accomplished marketing specialist Carrie's ability to tap into her creativity and strong negotiation skills will work to service you with all your future real estate transactions. Carrie has grown up in Toronto's East End communities she knows the neighbourhood insideout and can help you select the best one for your family's needs. Carrie is passionate about educational and professional development, she attended Ryerson University earning a certificate in Project Management and furthering her studies in Strategic Marketing. Carrie is a hard worker and dedicated to always striving to be the best in her industry.

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