Locals call for Kingston Road bus By Josh Sherman
Volume 46 No. 22
February 6, 2018
A CLIFFSIDE entrepreneur says disjointed bus service is hampering business development on Kingston Road, so he’s launched an online petition to draw attention to the issue and call for a dedicated TTC Kingston Road bus route for Scarborough. Dr. Gerard Arbour, who has operated Kingston Road’s Bluffs Chiropractic for 25 years, created the petition on change.org in mid-January. To date, it has garnered more than 1,800 signatures online. “I’m very pleased with the response,” said Arbour. He decided the time was ripe for the petition because
of the TTC’s recent decision to begin running bus service to Bluffer’s Park this summer. “To have some continuity in the busses would certainly be helpful,” he said. Currently, several busses operate along different stretches of Kingston Road, meaning it would take multiple transfers to travel the length of the one-time highway. Arbour’s initiative has the approval of Ward 36 Coun. Gary Crawford. “I applaud any petitions that the community wants to do,” he said. Continued on Page 2
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Meet the makers behind Winter Stations By Josh Sherman
SEVEN YEARS ago when Alex Wilson and Alan Johnston founded their building company Anex, it was a more utilitarian venture than it is today. “Our main focus was furniture at first,” said Wilson. “And then that switched to custom everything.” That everything has come to include 12-foot-tall hands, the reconstruction of a full-grown tree for a railroad museum’s display in Windsor, and a giant replica of the pink pussy hats protesters donned during the 2017 Women’s March. The oversized hat, which the Anex team has been working on at a rented warehouse near Danforth and Warden Avenues, will soon appear at Woodbine Beach, joining
six other public art installations that make up the annual Winter Stations exhibit. The public art and design competition opens on Family Day, Feb. 19, at Woodbine Beach. “These kind of projects that we’re doing, I never really imagined that we would be doing these kinds of things,” Wilson said, adding the idea of doing “non-conventional, weird stuff” has always intrigued him. This winter is the fourth time that Anex has helped construct the displays, which are responses to an annual international call for submissions, and it is a challenge that the company’s trades have a lot of fun with. PHOTO: JOSH SHERMAN
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Sarah Huxhold, Alex Wilson and Matthew Eapen at Anex’s warehouse near Danforth and Warden.
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Local leaders hint at running for council By Josh Sherman
AHEAD OF the upcoming October 2018 municipal election, a pair of prominent Beachers are expressing interest in representing Ward 32 at city council. “I am still considering it,” said Upper Beach resident Lisa Kinsella. “I consider running for council to be an incredibly important decision and one that must be weighed heavily.” It wouldn’t be Kinsella’s first foray into politics. The Liberal is a managing partner of the Daisy Group, a political consultancy headed by her husband, Warren. “I have a very good understanding of how things work and how to get things done,” she said. The Kinsella’s also spearheaded successful legal action against controversial local publication Your Ward News. Asked when she expects to make a decision, Kinsella said, “I’m hoping by the time we start hearing the birds sing I’ll have a better idea of what I’m going to do.” Candidates can’t officially register until May, she noted. Having raised a family in Ward 32, Kinsella suggested she is familiar with the most important issues facing the community, including crime, housing affordability and an “ongoing discussion about bike lanes.” Housing affordability was one of the
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key local political issues highlighted by Matthew Kellway, who said he is “very seriously” considering a run for council. The former New Democratic MP for Beaches-East York and Upper Beacher pointed to his political background and ties to the community as qualifications for a potential council bid. During his time as an MP, Kellway was also the opposition critic for urban affairs and infrastructure. “It’s a unique experience,” said Kellway, adding it allowed him to consult with mayors and councillors across Canada. As well as drawing attention to housing affordability, Kellway noted transit “remains a critical issue” here and he stressed the importance of providing shelter for the homeless. Kellway is chair of the Out of the Cold program at St. Aiden’s in the Beach.
He also mentioned the importance of advocating for “contextually appropriate development” in the ward given strains to local social infrastructure. “We have a lot of families in this ward that have struggles accessing recreational facilities for their kids, whether its ice time at Ted Reeve [Arena] or time for lessons at our local community centres,” he explained. Kellway has not set any personal deadline for when he’ll decide whether or not to run. Current Ward 32 Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon will not be running for a third team due to her self-imposed twoterm limit, a promise she made during her inaugural campaign. Over in Ward 31, Coun. Janet Davis said she has not ruled out anything in terms of the forthcoming election.
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support of the other councillors whose wards Kingston Road passes through, including Ward 32’s Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ward 44’s Jim Hart, and Ward 43’s Paul Ainslie. The TTC is in the process of “reviewing the transit services along the Kingston Road area as part of a Scarborough East Area Study,” said Hayley Waldman, a spokesperson for the transit commission, in an email statement. “We will be sharing our proposals and will begin consulting with customers in the coming weeks,” the statement read. Local councillors are working together to get the TTC to re-examine increasing the scope of bus service on Kingston Road. “The best-case scenario would be [a bus route for]
the entire length of Kingston Road,” he said. The Ward 36 councillor said the TTC has looked into improving service on Kingston Road before, but he suggested with recent condo development in the area that the need is greater today. “The numbers may not have been there five or six years ago,” he said. “There’s still a need and a desire to do this,” Crawford added. Crawford noted how the lack of such a route impacts the day-to-day commutes of locals. “A lot of the time it’s just students who are trying to get home after school,” he explained. What do you think about Kingston Road transit? Let us know in the comments at www.beachmetro.com.
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Greenwood Secondary School site could host French school By Josh Sherman
FUNDING FOR a new east-end Toronto French school was announced late last month, and Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts says the school could open its doors in time for the 2020 school year. “It’ll be a full-fledged running high school for 500 or 600 kids,” said Potts. No site has been finalized, but Potts said the Conseil scolaire Viamonde board, which oversees
public French schools in this part of the province, was looking at the Toronto District School Board’s Greenwood Secondary School site as a possibility. “They could have this up and running within two years,” said Potts. “And that’s because they’re taking an existing space and renovating rather than building a brand new site.” TDSB confirmed Viamonde has expressed interest in the Green-
wood site and that it would lease rather than sell the space to the French board if it plans to move ahead. The Greenwood Secondary School site, which the TDSB shuttered in June 2017 to amalgamate the school within the Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute building, has sat empty this year. “Low enrolment… was a significant factor in the decision to close the building and relocate the
school,” said Ryan Bird, a TDSB spokesperson. Before closing its doors for good, Greenwood Secondary School’s enrolment had dipped to approximately 240 students. Meantime, Potts said east-end parents interested in having their children learn French have been sending students to immersion programs, which do not offer full instruction in the language, at nearby schools such as Malvern for lack of
a closer option. “They’re sending their kids to French immersion programs,” said Potts. “So they’re not getting full instruction in French and that’s what the parents want. If there was the alternative to have complete full instruction in French, they’d take it.” The provincial government is setting aside more than $16 million so the Viamonde board can establish the new French high school in Toronto’s east end.
Council greenlights new police station site By Josh Sherman
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Meals on Wheels makes a difference By Josh Sherman
WARD 31 resident Helena Krasocka used to host dinner parties and cook for herself often—then health complications made it tougher and tougher to take care of herself. “It got to the point that one summer I was living on toast and jam… tea and coffee, and I’d boil myself some eggs or I’d cook some pasta,” said Krasocka, who is legally blind and has mobility issues stemming from arthritis. At the encouragement of a friend, she signed up for a local Meals on Wheels program when she was living in Mimico around 2010. “I even came to the realization that I had to change,” Krasocka admitted. She’s kept using the service now that she lives near Main and Danforth, and True Davidson Meals On Wheels, operated by the Neighbourhood Group, is
calling on volunteers to step forward to help deliver meal orders to clients like Krasocka. “We are always looking for volunteers,” said Shumei Liang, office coordinator for True Davidson Meals on Wheels. She noted the service, based out of 25 Waterman Ave, Suite 4, has around 70 volunteers but the turnover rate is high. Most volunteers are seniors, she explained. Potential volunteers need to be available a minimum of one day per week, excluding Saturdays, when the service does not run, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To apply, those interested can drop by the True Davidson Meals on Wheels office and fill out an application. “You can either be a driver or a runner,” Liang explained. While the former role requires a license, the latter role does not.
Runners ride along with motorists and are the ones who go from door to door dropping off warm and frozen meal orders to clients. On a recent run one driver, Andrew, who asked not to use his last name for reasons of privacy, said his favourite part of helping out is working with his fellow volunteers. He has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels for seven years. “I don’t know what the relationship between volunteering is and character or whatever you want to talk about, but there must be some relationship there,” said Andrew, who lends a hand to Meals on Wheels a few days a week. “I’ve met a lot of nice people.” While he said he finds helping people out satisfying, he suggested the role isn’t for everyone. “Unless your heart and soul is at the bottom of it, you should think twice about it,” he said.
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CITY COUNCIL has approved plans to establish a new police station at the TTC’s garage at 1627 Danforth Avenue. The site will house an amalgamated 54 and 55 Division as well as community space and was selected following a months-long consultation process. Council’s approval follows a recommendation from the city’s executive committee. Last month, the committee gave the nod to four related motions which were bundled together and included amendments to ensure community uses would be prominent at the site, long eyed by locals for a social hub, as well as to form a steering committee to help shape plans for the site. Ward 31 Coun. Janet Davis said the Danforth site was “the best site” of the available options, which included two other potential finalist sites: 55 Division’s existing headquarters at 101 Coxwell Ave., which would require renovations, and the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. “I believe it’s the best site for a number of reasons ... it allows us to create not just a modern new police station, it allows us to preserve an important heritage site. It allows us to incorporate the TTC and its needs as well, and the most exciting part of it is that it will allow us to include in this project other important city and community services,” said Davis at the Jan. 24 executive committee meeting. Davis noted there had been some concerns about the police station feeling like “a fortress” and worries that it would dominate the expansive site, but she said a number of needs could be met on the site. “This is an opportunity for a real city-building proposal,” she said. Ward 32 Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon said the multiuse police station site will “be the first of its kind in the city.” She noted the importance of the site for the neighbourhood given its sprawling size. McMahon said it is larger than the Mirvish site on the southwest corner of Bathurst Street and Bloor Street West, which was subject to extensive consultation before a proposal for a new mixed-use development including about 1,000 rental units, was approved by council last spring. “This is part of what we asked the police to do, to amalgamate and find ways of savings and a better, newer way of policing—community policing,” said McMahon of the move to amalgamate the divisions. Beach Metro has contacted the city to find out what will become of the current 54 and 55 Division headquarters once amalgamation is complete. Check www.beachmetro.com for updates.
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Seniors home signals building trend By Josh Sherman
A RECENT development proposal for seniors housing on Danforth might be a bellwether for a broader building trend in Toronto that emerges as Canada’s population ages, industry experts say. In December, the city received a development application for the Shoppers site at 2494 Danforth Ave. The official plan amendment and rezoning application proposes a 10-storey, 140-room retirement home and a 20unit, four-storey apartment building that would be linked by underground parking—a departure from recent condo plans that have been hashing nearby. Landowner Tawse Realco Inc. is working with Verve Senior Living and the latter’s development arm, DCMS Realty Developments Inc., on the project, and a spokesperson for the developer says the decision to pursue a retirement home in the area
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rather than condos was partly based on location. “From a development perspective, historically a lot of the retirement homes that have been built over the last 10 years I would say have been built outside of the core and not on an avenue,” said Joseph Gesualdi, director, development planning at DCMS. “From a location perspective, it does check a lot of boxes.”
The number of services, including transit at the nearby TTC Main Station, and retail within walking distance from the development site are important, since most of the future residents of the home won’t be driving, said Gesualdi. DCMS anticipates the 20 one- and two-bedroom “condo-style” apartments that would be housed in the separate building on the
lot’s north end will be occupied by seniors who aren’t quite ready for a retirement home but may want to use the services it offers, from medical treatment to meal plans. “For a senior that doesn’t want to necessarily move into a retirement residence, they’ve got the option of renting a unit in behind,” Gesualdi explained. The retirement-home structure would feature accommodations and amenities for unassisted and assisted living, including care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as 16,000 square feet of retail space. Gesualdi could not confirm whether or not Shoppers would be the future anchor tenant for the retail component of the structure. Gesualdi also expects Toronto will see more proposals like this in the coming years based on demographics. “Over the next 10 years, absolutely—you’re yeah, going to see an increase in these types of developments,” he said. “Everybody’s well aware of what’s happening with our aging population,” he added. In 2016, 5.9 million people in Canada were aged 65 and older, according to the census that year. With 5.8 million people in Canada no older than 14 at the time, 2016 was the first time census data showed seniors outnumbered children, according to Statistics Canada, which notes Canada’s seniors’ population hasn’t been increasing this quickly since 1871. Gesualdi is not alone with his market prediction. Ben Myers, president and founder of Bullpen Consulting, a Beach-based real estate consultancy, suggests aging baby boomers will fuel this trend. “You look at the population—all of the baby boomers are getting into their 70s, right, so they’re eventually not going to be able to manage these homes that they have, and I think a lot of them want to stay in the community that they’ve lived in their entire lives, or at least their adult lives,” he explained. Myers also said the expansion of rent control, which as per the Ontario government’s Fair Housing Plan announced in April 2017 is now applied to rental units constructed after 1991, could make retirement homes an appealing option for developers who might otherwise have built apartments. With rental increases that landlords can charge now limited on newer buildings as well, retirement homes— with their meal plans, medical services, and other revenue generators—could provide a better return, he suggested.
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and death of the pieces,” said Wilson. “I’m not encouraging it,” he laughed. Sarah Huxhold, who has been with the company for three years, explained, “We want people to interact with the pieces anyway, which is really great, but we don’t
want people to destroy them.” Overall, its the variety of projects that Anex takes on that is a big draw for Huxhold, who used to work a more conventional job in residential construction. “We do something different every single day. Every
season is different, so it keeps it interesting,” said Huxhold. Taking a break from putting together the Pussy Hut’s wooden frame, Hoxhold’s colleague Matthew Eapen adds, “It’s really fun coming to work.”
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Winterfest 2018 The Fairmount Park Icemasters hosted their annual Winterfest neighbourhood building event on Feb. 3 at Fairmount Park, complete with skating, sledding, a fire and yummy treats. Members of the Lost Boys, above, were just some of the talented and fun musicians that graced the snowy stage for a crowd that included a few furry friends. PHOTOS: ANNA KILLEN
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‘We’re all a bunch of creative folk’ “We’re all a bunch of creative folk,” said Wilson, a landscape architect who, after two years of work in the field, decided he didn’t want to sit in front of a computer all day. “These Winter Stations, what’s really nice about them is it allows us to build things that we would not ever build in somebody’s backyard or on private property,” he said. The project keeps them busy during the winter, a time when they aren’t doing the type of labour that floats Anex during the warmer months, such as constructing custom wooden decks. It typically takes Anex six weeks to build the stations with only the artists’ plans to consult. Anex is also responsible for maintaining the displays, which are built onto lifeguard chairs, from Feb. 19 to April 1. Most of the Winter Stations survive their twomonth stints in the Beach, but at least once the Anex team had to remove an installation due to vandalism. “I kind of think that that’s part of the art exhibit, the life
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June 19, 1990 — December 17, 2017 Eight days before Christmas, Rob Holtam passed away suddenly, the result of complications from a lifelong heart condition. Those fortunate enough to have spent time with Rob knew him for his adventurous spirit, love of film and music, wicked laugh and sense of humour. Rob was impossible to dislike. He leaves behind many fond memories that will endure in our hearts forever. Please remember Rob as we do: A kind and gentle soul who touched many lives. Those wishing to do so are welcome to make a donation in his name to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. We invite you to share your favourite memories, photos and sentiments of Rob’s life at his memorial webpage located at www.ecofuneral.ca (Obituaries)
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In My Opinion
Global leadership starts here at home Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York I RECENTLY met with Mohammad Yunus, economist, social entrepreneur, and Nobel Peace Prize winner for his pioneering work in microfinance. We talked about his ideas for a world of zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions. He also spoke about Canada’s fortunate position in comparison to other countries, and concluded: “So the burden of leadership falls on you.” Yunus is right. Canada should be at the forefront of efforts to tackle
these global problems. Thankfully, greater leadership is already underway. To tackle poverty, our government has increased basic income support programs for families with kids through the Canada Child Benefit, and for seniors through the Guaranteed Income Supplement. The Library of Parliament estimates that 695,000 individuals will be lifted out of low income status as a result. Over the last two years, I’ve advocated for increasing the Working Income Tax Benefit, a basic income support program for the working poor, since 70 per cent of Canadians in poverty are working. Our government will have increased this program by $750 million annu-
ally (a 65 per cent increase) by next year, which will have a further and significant effect on reducing poverty in our country. Globally, the Prime Minister recently announced that our government will double our annual contributions to the Global Partnership for Education, to $360 million over three years, to support girls’ education and strengthen education systems in developing countries. To tackle unemployment, our government has allocated almost $3 billion over six years to help Canadians upgrade their skills, gain experience, or get help to start their own business. On the question of youth unemployment in particular, we continue to help young Canadians gain work
experience through the Canada Summer Jobs program, through which businesses receive a wage subsidy equal to 50 per cent of the minimum wage, and not-for-profits receive a 100 per cent subsidy. The application deadline for this coming year is Feb. 9. Last year we delivered over $600,000 in direct support for student jobs here in Beaches-East York, and expect significant support again this year. Our government has also recently announced a new youth initiative called the Canada Service Corps, $105 million over three years, to recruit young people in community service projects around the country. Small grants of $250, $750, and $1500 for students are already
available for community initiatives, an idea in keeping with Professor Yunus’ goal of promoting youth entrepreneurship through social enterprise. To tackle climate change, our government has announced a number of new clean energy programs, allocating $182 million to increase building energy efficiency, $100 million for smart grid projects, and $120 million to expand the network of electric vehicle charging stations across Canada. If you are interested in learning more about any of these programs, please contact my office as soon as possible. Continued on Page 15
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What You’re Saying RE: “A tribute to our neighbour Jorge” (Jan. 9, 2018) My name is Michael Fox. I knew Jorge a bit, not as much as others [commenting online], but like everyone is saying he was so friendly and a joy to speak to. He was great with my son, high-fiving and wanting to create a smile. My friend Zack knew him well, too. So, I reached out to city councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon suggesting maybe some recognition is in order considering so many people knew him, his story coming here from Cuba and pride in Canada, and appreciated his character. She suggested, “How about naming a lane after him?” Want to do that? There is a lane just north of Queen between Beech and Spruce Hill Road. I’m not sure if it is all ready for a name. If this sounds like a good idea please email me at michael@urbanjazz.ca, and I’ll look into next steps. Michael Fox via Beach Metro online Read the responses to Michael’s suggestion online at www.beachmetro.com/2018/01/09/tribute-neighbour-jorge/
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Screech in the Beach Reader Jens Carl dropped off this photograph that his neighbour Eric took last week of an Eastern Screech Owl who likes to hang around in a tree outside Carl’s house at Brookside and Burgess. A rare sight! Do you have a photo you’d like to share with our readers? Email photo@ beachmetro.com or tag us on Instagram (we’re @beachmetro). PHOTO: COURTESY JENS CARL
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36th Annual Share a Christmas MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
To help people less fortunate than ourselves is always very rewarding, and this is what we do at Community Centre 55. But we couldn’t do it without you! I’m thrilled to let you know that we had a very successful Share a Christmas program this year. Our delivery of food and toys is a fine example of the community coming together for a good cause - Neighbours helping Neighbours. People helped us collect food and toys in so many creative ways, including having fun Santa events, and children accepting toys for needy children instead of presents for themselves. On behalf of all of us at Centre 55, I want to thank everyone in this incredible community who helped us deliver Christmas to 1169 families. Whether you contributed and/or volunteered, you are all angels and should be proud that you provided for those in need at Christmas. A special thanks to Joe DaSilva and his team at FreshCo-Gerrard and Victoria Park. It`s the trust our community puts into our charity that we find so humbling. We extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to our 36th Annual Share a Christmas Program. We could not have brought so much joy to so many people without you. Until next year. Happy 2018! Debbie Visconti, Executive Director A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:
Breech Family, Canadian Tire-Jump Start, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Danielle Fitzgerald, Declute Real Estate, Derek Ladouceur, Edwin Johnson & Shirley Porter-Johnson, Gene Domagala, ITS Golf Tournament, James Stoneburrowes, Leah Brown, Lisa Murphy, Mark Richards Team, Mary Mitchell, Meridian Credit Union, Michael Erdman and the Cantemus Singers, Mike Mazzone-FreshCo-Lakeshore and Leslie, Mr. Patrick Breech & Students, Mr. Iain McLeish & Students, Monarch Park Students, Portlands Energy Centre LP, Rapley & Company Barristers & Solicitors, Robert Johnson, Royal Lepage Estate Realty, Ryan Shoot, Smuckers Canada, Steve & Marlene Holder, Terry Barrett and Dale Noble, The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, Thomas Ullrich, Tom Mara Enterprises (Canadian Tire, Main & Danforth), Toronto Beach Runners Club (Tannenbaum 10K Race)
THANKS TO HAMPER’S HELPERS:
Hayden Azhong, Aaron Gill-Braun, Abby Grundy, Abene Glasgow, Adam Beck P.S Grade 5 & 6 Students, Adrian Nagy, Aida Burt, Aidan Coyle, Alex Mulligan, Alex Wright, Alexandra Jacobs, Alexandra Wise, Alexia Matejka, Alexis Lee, Alexis Woods, Alf Grigg, Alia Ricciardelli, Alison Booz, Alison Henderson, Allen Noseworthy, Allison Anderson, Allyson Floriano, Amelia Yallacher, Ana- Maria Gonzalez, Amina Magassa, Andrea Gunn, Andrew Goodridge, Andrew Maro, Anita Emilio, Ann- Marie Wilson, Ann Ryan, Anna Matejka, Anne- Marie Williams Annie Berridge –Carter, Arianna Mamna, Arlene Anderson, Arthur Potts, Audrey Ryan, Aurien Grace, Austen Estey, Ava Shivgulam, Avery Murray, Ben Fenech, Ben Kinsella, Ben Swatuk, Bennett Tomaszeqki, Bernass Bouprer, Bill Polluck, Blake Cheeseman, Blake Tarala, Brad Bradford, Brad Malligan, Braedon Brooks, Brandon Floriano, Brayden Starr, Breanna Plumley, Brendan Morrissey, Brennan Orridge, Brian Floody, Brian Ganan, Brian Malone, Brianna Malone, Briar Riddell, Brigitte McInnis, Brigitte Nadeau, Bruce Nally, Bryant Barr, Caitlin Breech, Caitlin Holder, Callum Grant, Cameron Emilio, Cameron Pratt, Camille Baxter, Carle Pearson, Carol Wilson, Caroline Spearing, Carolyn Boyle, Carolyn Meelia, Carter Reed, Catherine Ballie, Cathy Semple, Charlie Floriano, Charlie O'Brien, Charlotte Henrie, Cheryl Reid, Chloe Spencer, Chris Burt, Chris Gilles, Chris Jones, Chris Lacey, Christina Sigalas, Christopher Knipe, Cian McLeod, Ciara Behian, Cindy Friedrich, Cindy Greenlaw, Claire Breton, Claire Fenech, Claire Floody, Clare Bowman, Cole Cassis, Cole Lacey, Colette Boileau, Colin Matsalla, Collen Peacok, Connie Miller, Conrad Bouchard, Cooper Dumo, Cordelia Brown, Courtney Riddell, D. Kapla, Damian Manning, Damien Pizuct, Daniel Gime, Daniel Kaplan, Danielle Clayton, Danielle Fitzgerald, Danielle Phegan, Dave Cadsay, Dave Cashell, Dave Plaskett, Dave Shoot, David Addison, David Noseworthy, David Shivgulam, David Tapuska, David Wilmot, Davis Crosbie, Dawn McArthur, Dean & Mary, Debbie King, Declan Ross, Deliah Green, Dena Bonnet, Diana Gonzalez, Diana Reynold, Diane Dickenson, Diane Foster, Diane & Roy Maitland, Diane Reynold, Diane Shaw, Dianne Hind, Dihanna, Don Langille, Donna Kellaway, Donna Rice, Doug McBean, Eamon Ryan, Eileen Walsh, Elder Larson, Elder Oviatt , Eleni Manakis, Alf Grigg, Elise Penney, Eliza Williams, Eliza Wilson, Elizabeth Richie, Ellen Pisani, Elliot Prescott, Eloise Faulknor, Emily Fenech Emily Grundy, Emma Farmer, Emma Giraldo, Emma Russo, Erik Hansen-Tarrant, Erika McDowell, Ethan Benidict, Ethan Saxton, Etianne Bornham, Eva Kyleman, Evan St. Pierre, Evan Swatuk, Evangeline, Evie Goldsmith, Felit Bonnet, Finlay O'Farrell, Finn Black – Fernendes, Finn Martin, Fiona Duckett, Fran Forbes, Fred Liang, Geneva Maritti, George Manakis, George Marion, Gerald Rozario, Gerri Goldsmith, Greg Fitzgerald, Gwenyth McCartney, Hanna Rose, Hannah Casey, Hannah Lang, Hayden Azim Hong, Heather Fraser, Heather Kee, Heather Vardy, Henry Chambers, Hilary Williams, Hilary Wilson, Howard McRae, Indira Barkawtor, Irene Karon, Irene Kassie, Irene Pearson, Isabella Johnson, Isabella Sharma, Isabelle Kim, J. Kapla, Jack Lawrence, Jack Saxton, Jacob Benderarast, Jada Needles, Jake Jacques, James Dampier, James Feictner, James Holme, James Marshall, James Stoneburrows, Jamie Pec, Jane & Vern Bastarache, Jane Eldul, Jane McLeod, Janet Barr, Janice Habasinki, Jasmine Sharma, Jason & Leigh Balgopal, Jason Price, Jason Wilson, Jaycee Akinbode, Jean Wilson, Jeanne Buchane, Jeff Holiebeshen, Jenn Starr, Jenna Wiley, Jennifer Correa, Jennifer Smith, Jesse Clarke, Jesse White, Jessie Pearson, Jillian Rees Brown, Jim Floros, Jim Komis, Jim McMahon, Joanna Berlinghoff, Joanne Robertson, Joanne Tarala, Jody Prontice, Joe Guzzi, Joe Vorstermans, Johanna O'Reilly, John Phyper, John Workman, Jon Riddell, Jonathan Plytas, Jordan Docman, Jordan Manganaro, Jordan Solomon, Josie Zipelete, Joy Commanda, Julia RozarioJulian Molnar, Julie Boyle, Julie Lacey, Julie Sagara & the 216th Girl Guides, Juliet Thompson, Juliette Baxter, Justin Andress, Justin Mayne, Justine Hughesk, Kalsia Rice, Karen Hayer, Karen Pearson, Karen Perry, Karen Wolfe and Family, Kat Currah, Kate Clark, Katenna Chullen, Katherine Noseworthy, Kathleen Hentchel, Kathryn Cleverley, Katie Goldsmith, Katie McComb, Katrina Bonin, Katy Phillips, Kavi Zbogor, Keimah Renae, Ken Forbes, Kent Pearson, Kenyon Bush, Kevin Sparks, Kieran Gorman, krishala Andee, Laurel Dugutte, Lauren McKinley, Lavra Makalle, Leah Prescott, Leanne Rapley, Leslie Boyle, Lester Fernandes, Liam Mckelrey, Liam Shaw, Liam Walesley, Lianne Tapuska, Lillian Jacobs, Lily Meeds, Lily Smith, Linda Gilling, Lisa Kinsella, Lisa Marcuzzi, Lisa Murphy, Lisa Orridge, Lisa Robertson, Litsa Vrantsis, Lizzie Hamilton, Lorelee Messenger, Lori Brook, Lori Komis, Lorraine Floody, Lucy Gallo, Lynn Scholey, Macima kaist, Macy Bernard, Maddie Castrona, Maddy Sanson, Madeline Callus, Madeline Faulknor, Madison Phyper, Magan Sanson, Maggie Casey, Malcolm Meeds, Manolo Gonzalez, Mara McKinley, Marcel Sesna, Mariam Chevnev, Marianne Ruby, Marie Claude Bouchard. Marietta Fox, Marisa Rozario, Mark Jacobs, Marta Krisko, Martin Saxton, Mary Georgilis, Mary-Anne McBean, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Marzia Riaz, Matt Faulknor, Matthew Burslem, Matthew Gebru, Matthew Kellway, Matthew Tapuska, Maura Kilcozne, Maureen Cassis, Max Dame, Maya Anderson, Megan McCartney, Megan Meeds, Megan Phyper, Megan Wise, Melania Lafleche, Melanie Wright, Melinda Holland, Melissa Plaxton, Melodie Plaxton, Michael Baucutt, Michael Breech, Michael Emo, Michael Heffer, Mikaleigh Cairns, Mike Cairns, Mike Pettigrew, Mike Ricaport & RBC Employees, Mike Taylor, Miles Hopper, Miriam Chevrier, Miriam Swatuk, Misha Maric, Molly Marshall, Mona Bouchard, Myra Dafoe, Nancy Lalicon, Nancy Mitchell, Natalie Szpiro, Natasha Estey, Nathan, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Neil McCrea, Nicholas Mulligan, Nicole Bagni, Nicole Green, Noor Samiei, Nora Vincent, Norman Olivia Pisilni, Olivia Tapuska, Owen Anderson, Pam McGee, Pat Wilmot, Pater Saros, Patricia McGill, Patrick Breech, Patrick McLeod, Paul Estey, Peter Farnev, Peter McArthur, Peter McKinley, Peter Musgrove, Peter Willson, Phil Fragale, Phillip Vonesh, Quinlan Shaw, Quinn Turkington, Rachael Muir, Raha Mahmoudi, Ram Daggupaty, Ray Ramotar, Rebecca Wilkinson, Rene Thompson, Rhys Gregor- Gallo, Rick Boyle, Rick Visconti, Rob Kee, Rob Swatuk, Robert Jones Robert Jones, Robyn Mulrooney, Ron Daggupaty, Rory Kellway, Rose Anne Barrett, Rowan, Roy Underhill, Roya Shidfar, Rudy Braun, Rylie Richards, Sachin Tyags, Sahera Kyleman, Sam Biglieri, Sam Fichs, Samantha Murray, Samantha O'Reilly, Sandi Mariotti, Sandra Fragal, Sara Marhn, Sarah Crymble, Sarah Emilio, Sarah Itamunoala, Sarah Mallo, Sarah Neale, Sari Machen, Scott Ferguson, Sean O'Keefe, Sean Starr, Sharon Navarro, Sheilagh Turkington, Shelagh Meek, Shelagh O'Sullivan, Shelly-Ann Donaldson, Shian Grace, Simon Sedgemore, Sireea Haddleton, Spiro Sigalas, St. Johns School, Stefan Car, Stella Reed, Stephanie Chalmers, Stephanie Elc, Stephanie Vorstermans, Steve Gaunt, Steve Lee, Sue Cassidy, Susan Andrew, Suzanne Breton, Sydney Strader, Sydney Tarala, Tanner Shahnawaz, Ted Bryan, Theresa Fort, Thomas Vale Delp, Tiana Kim, Tom Ullrich, Toni Blay, Toni Sharma, Tony Biglieri, Tony Cassis, Tracy Lang, Trinity, Trudy Vandeven, Tyler Eysermans, Vanessa Visconti, Victor Crisan, Vilko Zbogor, Vincent Sandir, Vito Mscutrona, Vivian Gomes, W. Cassidy, Warren Tapuska, Warren Kinsella, Weston Skinner, William Crymble, William Coluce, William Glozanski, Wini Stoddart, Xavier
FAMILIES & FRIENDS
A. Pease, Agnes Hooeveen, Alex Samuel, Alex Wright, Alison Bury, Alyssa Milot, Amanda Wood, Amy Richardson, Andrew & Julie Silverthorne, Angela Crane, Angela Mullholland, Aniko & Lela Rae, Ann Chan, Anna, Anna Semple, Anne Pratt, Anne Roberts, Anne Runyon, Anne Sinclair, Athena Wood, B. McLaughlin, B. Poditz, Barbara Bryson, Barb Muirhead, Barb Phillips, Barry Silver, Becky Crombie, Betsy Wimbs, Bob Pratt, Brent Pittman, Brian Malone, Bruce Pausey, C. Cichocki, C. Jannesson, C. Spearing, Carm Rizza, Carol Osboren, Carol Wilson, Carole & Gord Stimmell, Catherine Dunphy, Chelsea Stroud, Chris Roberts, Colleen Durno, Corbin Tomaszeski, Cordelia Browne, Cori Skuffham, Cristiano Fanfair, Da Silva Family, Dan Goodwin, Dan Platuman, Daniel, Daniella Muscheello, Darlene Riley, Dean Zimmerman, Debby Anderson, Declan Ross, Derek Ladouceur, Des & Sheila McGinley, Diana Maitland, Diana Stinson, Diane Dickson, Diane Foster, Diane Stinson, Doreen Hogan, Elizabeth Heron, Edwin Johnson & Shirley Porter-Johnson, Eric Longley, Erwin Buck, Eva Kyleman, Fiona Bramzell, Genevieve Lavallee, George Murray, Gillies Laurey, Glenn Gillies, Gordon Buchann, Heather Werry, Helen Kathuria, Hilary Heath, Howard Rother, Ian Montgomery, Irene Clynick, Irene Lawrendeau, Isaias Franco, Jane Bastarache, Jean Beeho, Jean Bot, Jeffrey Weiss, Jennifer McDonald, Jenny Jacobs, Jeremy Roedde, Jessica Scott, Joan & Bob Jones, John Lipsett, John Reilly, Jon Riddell, Judy Orr, Judy Solakofski, Julia Cowie, Julie & Rick Boyle, Julie Raymond, Julie Sagara, K. DeJong, Kaeleigh Phillips, Kane, Karen Hayes, Kathleen Cantelon, Kathy Schlender, Kevin Hicks, Kevin Smith, Kim Family, Kirsten Adlhoch, Larry Roy, Laura Appleton, Lauren & Mara McKinley, Lauren Wheeler, Laurie Garbutt, Lea Cushing, Leena Niemi, Linda Ross, Lori Palozzi, Louis Solakofski, Lynn Fullerton, Lynn MacGyver, Lynne Patterson, M. Pilgrim, M. Shannon, Malcolm Gordon, Marel Smith, Margaret Chiasson, Marie Chenier, Marilyn Prole, Mark Duffy, Marlene Noble & Chris Silverburg, Martin Magloire, Mary Gerogilis, Mary Mitchell, Mary Ogston, Mary Murphy, Maryline Douglas, Maureen Henderson, Medeiros Family, Michael Carling, Michael Erdman, Michael Jenkins, Michael Potter, Michelle Acton, Michelle Arnot, Miranda McKenna, Miriam Atherly, Miriam Mitchell, Mona Bouchard, Mopped Up Cleaning, Muriel Burns, Murzello Family, Myra Dafoe, Natalie Szpiro, Nina Darrell, Pat McNamara, Pat Orr, Patricia Petruga, Patrick McDonald, Paul Babich, Paul Nagy, Peckett Family, Peter & Amanda Lepine, Peter Steger, Phil Fragale, Phyllis Fitzsimmons, Potter Family, R. Mahon, Ramos Family, Randy Gulliver, Rob Grant, Rob Grant, Robert Johnson, Robin Grant, Sam Rushing, Sarah Mooney, Sarah & David Neale, Shannon Clarke, Sharon Hick, Sheri McDonald, Sherman Nip, Stephen Gaunt, Steve & Marlene Holder, Sue, Surya Singh, Susan, Susan Hutchison, Susan Mills, Susan Rose, Susan Stopps, Susan Wilson, Susen & Craig Wright, Tara Lee MacLeod, Theresa Agnew, Thomas Ullrich, Tom McGee, Toni Daniels, Tory & Jess Brown, Tracey Coveart & Rob Greenway, Tracy Ennis, Victoria Badham, Vilko Zbogar, Wendy Hardy, Wendy Mills, Wilma & Wayne Thorpe, Wilson Family & Friends, Wise Family
CHURCHES, GROUPS & LEGIONS
Cantemus Singers, Christadelphians Church, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Community Centre 55 Counsellors in Training, Danforth East Community Association, East Toronto Village, Kingston Road United Church, Royal Canadian Legion #73, Royal Canadian Legion - Ladies Auxillary 1/42, St. John's Catholic Women’s League, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Foundation, The St. George's Society of Toronto, Toronto Beach Runners Club, Toronto Police – 55 Division, Welsh United Church
SCHOOLS, DAY CARES, COMMUNITY CENTRES & HOSPITALS
144th Toronto Brownies & Sparks, 216th Guides, ABC Academy, ABC Club, Balmy Beach Community School, Beaches Recreation Centre Council, Diefenbaker Public School, Earl Haig Public School, Gledhill Public School, Glen Ames, Kasia Preschool, Kew Beach Public School, Kimberley Public School, Malvern CI - Brick to Brick Club, Michael Garron Hospital, Neil McNeil High School, Norway Public School, Victoria Village Public School, Williamson Rd. PS
BUSINESSES & OTHER FRIENDS
8711186 Canada Ltd, Advanced Approaches to Massage, Beach Swim School, Beach Valumart, Canadian Tire – Main & Danforth, Canadian Tire – Jumpstart, Children’s French Book Corner, Eckler Limited, Gatestone Inc., Gull & Firkin, Hair Addiction, Henley Gardens (MTCC 1010), Main-Gerrard Co-operative Inc., Mayfair Lakeshore, Meridian Credit Union, Mopped up Cleaning, Pegasus Community Project, Portlands Energy Centre LP, Pur Yoga Studio, Rapley & Company Barristers and Solicitors, Remax Hallmark Realty - Wafa Masri, Royal Lepage Estate Realty, Scarborough Music, Shoppers Drug Mart, Silly Goose Kids, Smucker Foods Canada, The Artisans, The Richards Group, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Verbatim, Wangbin Technical Consulting, Woodland & Associates
CAN CAMPAIGNERS
ABHA Family Medical, Alma Florists, AMS Pizza & Wings, The Art of Cheese, Ava's Appletree, Bank of Montreal, Beach Hardware, Beach Plaza Variety, Beaches Bake Shop, Beaches Natural Foods, Beaches Pharmacy, Beddington's Bed & Bath, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Cakes by Robert, CIBC, Close to the Bone, Cool Runnings, Corso Shoes, Danforth Main Pharmacy, Dr. Leslie Train, Dufflet, Elevated Ink, Fade In: Café, Flight Centre, Foodie's Fish & Chips, Gentle Touch Dry Cleaners, Great Canadian Dollar Store, Great Escape Book Store, Grinder, Hands and Stone SPA, Hooper's Pharmacy, Kingston Road Flower Centre, Kingston Road Flower Market, Mara Dancewear, Meridian Credit Union, Midoco, No Bull Burgers, The Nutty Chocolatier, Parlour Salon Inc, Peoples Drug Mart, Perfume Depot and Cosmetics, Premier Donuts & Deli, Randalls Stationary, RBC, RONA, Saks Fine Foods, Sandy's Cuisine & Café, Sarah's Dry Cleaners, Smiley's Family Restaurant, Sun's Milk, The Bartending School of Ontario, The Dog Market, The Sweetest Things, Toys Toys Toys, Trinity, Zane Patisserie & Boulangerie
ADOPT A FAMILY SPONSORS
Adam Beck Junior Public School, Altus Group Ltd, Arrarte-Robin & Augusto, Beaches Montessori School, Bell Canada, Bell Temple LLP, Big Coat Media, Bonitatibus & Melo Family, Cavalluzzo, CBRE, Chamberlain Family, Chambers–Johnny & Heather, Charmaine Woods & Friends, Christine Eady, Clare Valin, Clark Family, Currie-Dorothy & Joe, Dabek Family, DAS Canada, Emergency Department–Michael Garron Hospital, Environment Canada–Downsview, First National Financial, Grahlman Family, Gray-Lisa & Dwayne, Great West Life & Canada Life GTA, Interac Association, Jenkyn-Feitelberg Family, Jocelyn Mercer, Joe Fresh-Golden Mile, Johnson-Gamble Family, Kellner Court Group, Kelly Firanski, Kim Grasby, LePiane-Allan Family, Linda Maloney, Lynette’s Angels, Madill Family, Maggie Domingos, Mareka Properties 2000 Ltd., Margaret Kane & Annette Carling, McKibbin-McGrath Family, Michelle Peacock, Mitzvah 5, Ontario Genomics, Ontario Securities Commission - Investment Funds & Structured Products Branch, Paul Baxter & Alice Chin, Piekarz Family, Pirates Women’s Hockey Team, Pizzaville Inc., Pizzaville Operations Team, Post Beyond, Rai Grant Insurance Brokers, RBC– TO, FI, PAG & AGENCY, Rotman School of Management–University of Toronto, Rowe Family, Sawyer Family, Scotiabank–Production Support, Scott-Rooney Families, Skyline Investments Inc., Stonehenge Design Build, Team Ashdale, TEGH–NRT Department, The Three Amigos, The Richards Group – Re/Max Hallmark, Tidal CrossFit, Tuesday Afternoon Media, University of Toronto–Health & Well-Being Programmes & Services, West Hill Atom AA Hockey, White-Mudrik Family
REFERRING AGENTS
ACT - Addiction Centre Toronto, Euvorne Agard, Albanian Church, Albany Medical Clinic, Alexandra Park Community Centre, Alternatives Toronto, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Annie's Place, Ashdale Pharmacy, Back to Life Rebab Centre, Balmy Beach Community School, Beach Interfaith Outreach, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Blantrye PS, Buchannan School, Calvary Baptist Food Bank, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, COTA, Tanya Colley, Coxwell & Gerrard Walk-in, Coxwell Early Learning & Child Care, Coxwell Pharmacy, Dandylion Daycare, Danforth CTI, Danforth Medical Centre, Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care, Dawes Family Practice & Walk-In, Dr. Buckridan, Dr. Jaffer, Dr. Kaplin, Dr. McDonald, Dr. Miller, Dr. Pound, Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Sai Ping Lee, Dr. Sakuls, Dr. Trambakoulos, Dr. Wong, Dr. Yanofsky, Duke of Connaught, Earl Haig School, East End Community Health Centre, East Toronto Social Services, Esperance, First Nations School of Toronto, Fred Victor Center, George Brown College Aboriginal Services, Gerrard St. Pharmacy, Glen Rhodes Food Bank, Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes, Henley Gardens IDA, Houselink Community Homes, IDA Danforth Drug Mart, Kew Beach PS, Keven Jeffries, Kimberley Public School, Linda Kinney, L & A Pharmacy, Loblaws Pharmacy, Main & Gerrard Physiotherapy, Main Drug Mart, Main Gerrard Co-op, Main Square CC, Main St. Veterinary Clinic, Mainstay Housing, March of Dimes Canada, Neighbourhood Link Support Services, New Era Pharmacy, New Frontiers Aboriginal Corp, Nishnawbe Homes, Norway Jr. Public School, OAHAS, Oolagen Community Services, Peoples Drug Mart, Pharmasave, Popular Choice Pharmacy, Queen East Medical Clinic, Royal Canadian Legion, RR Donnelley, Rumball Drug Mart, Salvation Army East Toronto, Shoppers Drug Mart, Skylark, St. Brigid CS, St. John Church, St. Jude Community Homes, Sunrise Addiction Centre Scarborough, TDSB East District, Toronto Western Hospital, West Scarborough Boys & Girls Club, Woods Drugstore Pharmacy, Youth Unlimited, Zara's Pharmacy
HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATS
144th Toronto Brownies, 4th Toronto Scouts, Art of Cheese, Arthur Potts MPP, Beaches Alternative School, Beaches Cheer Athletics, Beaches Citizen of the Year, Jason Balgopal, Beaches East York NDP, Beaches Lacrosse, Beaches Lions Club, Beaches Runners Club, Canada Post, Danforth Lumber, De Santos Martial Arts, Dragonz Martial Arts, Falum Dala Association, Go Freddie Go, Grace Homes Remax, Jaimco Doors and Windows, Malvern Collegiate, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Master kangs Martial Arts, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP, Navy League Cadets Corps Ark Royals, Neighbourhood Link, Pegasus Community Project, Peter Ewing & Toronto Police Services, Martial Arts, R.H. King High School, Royal LePage Estate Realty, Scotia Bank, Signals Band, Skyzone, St. John’s Catholic School, The Space, Thomas Neil, Toronto Beach Chorale, Toronto Beaches Lacrosse, Toronto East Enders Minor Atom Team, Toronto Fire Service, Toronto Police Services Torrent Productions and Variety Village
HAMPER’S CHRISTMAS PARADE VOLUNTEERS
Alex Rock, Amina Magassa, Alex Wright, Brad Bradford, Carol Wilson, Dian Maitland, Fred Liang, John Workman, Jonny Bojin & Wexford Singers, Keith & Alice, Konrad Gortat, Latchana Family, Leanne Rapley, Leigh Balgopal, Mateusz Gortat, Matthew Burslem, Paul Denter, Sarah Mallo and Thomas Delpeuch
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Michael Adams, Leigh Balgopal, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Lynne Penberthy, Leanne Rapley, Carole Stimmell, Carol Wilson
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 STAFF:
Sarah Allen, Earl Anderson, Debbie Boyd, Cameron Boyle, Sarah Buckner, Jenni Commanda, Andre Christie, Chris Drysdale, Evonne Hossack, Jade Maitland, Pat McSweeney, Brigette Piazza, Sherry Prevost, Mark Rice, Thelma Tan, Debbie Visconti and Community Centre 55’s Children’s Licensed Programmes
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Community Calendar FEB. 6: Free World of Music concert at Michael Garron Hospital, noon-12:45 p.m., featuring Padideh Ahrarnejad and the Nava Ye Kimia ensemble performing traditional Persian music. Concert will be held in the Mortimer St. lobby. Info: Meredith.ferguson@tehn.ca FEB. 10: Applegrove Community Complex presents: Magic and Marvels, our 4th annual Family Dance and Winter Social at 60 Woodfield Rd. (Duke of Connaught Gym), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Calling all Wizards, Faeries, and Magical Creatures! Join us as we cast away the Winter blahs, with music, dancing, crafts, treats and more! Costumes encouraged! Pay what feels good and support your local non-profit! Special Thanks to: Matt and Ben Real Estate Team. Info: www.applegrovecc.ca FEB. 10: Will You Be My Valentine? A Romantic Evening of Jazz! at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 8 p.m. Join jazz vocalists Alex Samaras, Robin Dann, Colleen Allen & Friends for a romantic evening! Info: 416 699-6091, www.kruc.ca FEB. 10: Valentines Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 7:30-11:30 p.m. Bring your sweetheart or meet a new one. There will be light refreshments being served and wear red. FEB. 10: Messy Church Event – Love at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. An exciting interactive program involving games, crafts, story, song and supper, open to the community for kids 6-12 & parents. Please pre-register at 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com FEB. 11, MARCH 11: The Psychic is In! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., once a month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-ish. Live entertainment and great food plus great shops to walk-about in Toronto Beach! Info: text 647-449-5920, email ThePsychicInn@ gmail.com, www.ThePsychicInn.com FEB 12: Pulmonary Rehab Group at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen Street East, bi-weekly Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Do you want to learn more about your condition and how to best manage your symptoms? Join us for a free pulmonary rehabilitation program. Each 2 hour session combines educational topics, and supervised exercise to improve COPD symptoms, and increase exercise tolerance. Program is facilitated by an inter-disciplinary team made up of a kinesiologist, dietitian, pharmacist, respiratory therapist, smoking cessation counsellor, and physiotherapist. Primary Care Provider referral required. Pre-registration is required. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Leslie Brown 416-778-5805 x 237 FEB. 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Aidan’s Church Memorial Hall, Silver Birch Ave. and Queen St. E., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, dessert and beverage while supporting our outreach programs for the community. Adults $7, children (12 and under) $3. Everyone in the community is most welcome. FEB. 13: Pancake Dinner and ‘Putting on of Ashes’ Service at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd). Pancake dinner 5-6:45 p.m., ‘Putting on of Ashes’ Service 7 p.m. on the upper level. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Handicap accessible. Info: 416-694-4081 FEB. 13: Pancake Supper at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 5-7 p.m. Enjoy pancakes and toe-tapping musical entertainment. Tickets $7 for adults, $5 for children (12 and under). Info: 416-261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca FEB. 13: Pancake Supper at St. Saviours Church, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.), 6-8 p.m. Free, but donations gratefully accepted for the grocery gift card programme. Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Info: www.stsaviours.ca, 416-699-6512 FEB. 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted
by the 35th-37th Scouting Group. Join us for a delicious pancake supper – pancakes, sausages, beverages and dessert. Ontario Maple Syrup for sale. Adults $7; Children (12 and under) $4; Families $20. Tickets available at the door. Wheelchair accessible; lots of parking. Info: 416-691-4650, www.stjohnsnorway.com FEB. 13: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Erik Malmsten – Celebrating the Beaches Chess Club, at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Exploring the players, leisure and Beach neighbourhood 100 years ago. Admission free. All welcome. FEB. 14: Free Seniors Information Session on Memory and Dementia, presented by Neighbourhood Link Support Services, at 11 Coatsworth Cres., 11 a.m. A representative from CAMH will talk about symptoms of memory problems, the differences between various memory disorders, risk factors, prevention strategies, current treatments, and research programs. Light refreshments. Info: Linh Dao, EPC Facilitator, 416-691-7407 FEB. 15: Ladle It Up! Soup-Tasting Competition at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 5-6:30 p.m. Participating restaurants are AMS Pizza and Wings, Beach Hill Smoke House, Murphy’s Law Pub & Kitchen, and more TBA. $5 to sample and vote for your favourite. Proceeds to CC55 programs. FEB. 17: St. Paul’s United Church in Concert presents Metropolitan Silver Band at St. Paul’s, 200 McIntosh St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tickets and info: 416261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca FEB. 19: Community Skate with MPP Arthur Potts at Ted Reeve Arena (corner Main & Gerrard), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot chocolate and light snacks. All welcome. Info: arthurpotts.onmpp.ca FEB. 19-APRIL 1: 4th Annual Winter Stations, along the boardwalk between Ashbridge’s Bay and the Balmy Beach Club. This year’s theme is ‘Riot’. Info: winterstations.com FEB. 21: Let’s Talk About Advance Care Planning at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 1:30-3 p.m. Get more information about Advance Care Plans and Power of Attorney. Learn how to discuss your plans and decisions with the significant people and healthcare providers in your life. Tools and resources to help your planning process. Registration is required. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x 218 FEB. 23: Music on Main at Calvary Church, 72 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Instrumental and vocal music with Scarborough Music Lovers Band and East York Barbershoppers, followed by desserts. Tickets $15. Info: 416-691-4721 FEB. 25 & MARCH 4: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3 (cash only). New members welcome. Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 26: Sacred Circle Dance at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. (1 block N of Coxwell subway station. Enter through doors up laneway on west side, up the stairs into the sanctuary.) 1-3:15 p.m. Dance timehonoured simple folk dance steps to a wide range of music, ground yourself in the here and now of the circle. All dances are taught/reviewed. All are welcome. Info: Carolynn at cebett@gmail.com MARCH 24: Scarborough Seedy Saturday and Green Fair at Blessed Cardinal Newman High School, 100 Brimley Rd. S. (south of Kingston Rd.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual seed exchange, heirloom seed vendors, gardening booths and advice, environmental organizations, green living ideas and great workshops on growing and living sustainably. Over 50 exhibitors and many workshops. Info: scarboroseedysaturday@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/SSSGFair
MARCH 30: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m., with Artistic Director Mervin W. Fick and Jennifer Krabbe, Laura McAlpine, Matthew Cassils, and Marcel van Helden. Tickets: General $25 ($30 at door), Youth 7-18 $12.50 ($15 at door), Children under 7 free. Tickets and info: www.torontobeachchorale.com or a choir member 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! Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH until June: Eucharistic Adoration at St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd. Everyone is invited for an hour long Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration at 7 p.m. in the church. The Eucharist will be displayed in the beautiful sunburst monstrance. This is a time where we watch and wait, where we remain silent in His Presence and where we open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. Info: stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca or 416-698-1106 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. 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 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) Feb. 12, 26, March 5 •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Feb. 27, March 13, 27 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Feb. 6, 20, March 6 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Feb. 7, 14, 21 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) until May 17 inclusive •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) until May 18 inclusive. Info: 416-691-6869 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. •Saturdays: Shoot Pool and win some meat, 3-5 p.m. $10 per person. Info: 416-699-1353 I WANNA SING! A Community Singing Club for Older Adults (50+). We meet every Sunday, from 2:30-3:45 p.m. in the Pape/ Gerrard area. Next sessions: Feb. 11, 25. We sing early rock’n’roll, blues, folk, and musical theatre. Why not make this your winter project! Learn new skills! Make new friends! Cost = by donation. Info: Carolyn at iwannasingtogether@gmail.com EUCHRE NIGHT IN THE BEACH at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (upper gym), Tuesdays 7 p.m. until the end of April. A very fun and friendly evening of progressive Euchre. Beginners welcome. $5 to play and 50/50 draw. All proceeds go to St. Aidan’s Church. Enter through the southernmost doors (3rd set) down from Queen Street along Silver Birch and head down the stairs and through the doors. Info: 416-691-2222 LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases,
foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 7 – Victor/Victoria (1982); Feb. 14 – Love Story (1970); Feb. 21 – The Heiress (1949) •Feb. 13: Erik Malmsten – Celebrating the Beaches Chess Club, 7 p.m. •Feb. 17: Shakespeare Readers Club, 2-4 p.m. Have fun reading Shakespeare aloud. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 17: Ashdale Writers Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon. •Feb. 27: Top Secret – The Dangers of Censorship in the age of fake news, with award-winning author Cordelia Strube, 7-8 p.m. •Saturdays: Chess Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Casual chess for ages 13 and up. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Feb. 7: Victory Lap Retirement, 6:30 p.m., with author Mike Drak and financial columnist Jon Chevreau, who will share tips on how to live your life to the fullest during the post-employment stage. •Feb. 8: Knit Wits, 9:30-11:30 a.m. •Feb. 8: Lego Club, 3:30-5 p.m. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Organ Stop, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Hear the unique sound of Beach United’s Guilbault Therien organ played by Toronto organist Patrick Dewell (freewill offering) •Of Hearts and Ashes, Ash Wednesday, Feb.14, 7 p.m., an intimate service of release to mark the beginning of Lent. •Family Skate at Kew Gardens Ice Rink, Feb. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. Free skate with games, shinny (no regular hockey sticks or pucks, plastic sticks provided) and hot drinks. Cubs/ Scouts/Brownies/Guides welcome. Helmets mandatory for all children 6 and under, and all shinny players. •Jam Nite, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Bring your instrument, voice, a song to share. No musical skill level needed. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. 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 ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 a.m., Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com 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 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Chess master Morrison checks in at the library By Josh Sherman
BEACH-BASED CHESS master Robert Morrison says he’s done something no other Canadian player of the game has. “I do have one particular distinction—it’s not a great distinction—but I am the only Canadian ever to play Kasparov in a one-on-one tournament,” he said. The game between Morrison and Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion many believe to be the best to ever sit at the board, took place in 1981 in Austria at a world youth championship. These days, Morrison can be found in a more casual setting: at the Beaches Library, where he is taking on challengers and providing some free chess instruction as part of the Queen Street branch’s programming this winter. “Chess is a passion. It’s a hobby,” he said, plunking a knight down on a board set out before him at the library on a frigid January evening. “I just find the problems and the patterns and the logic fascinating, really,” Morrison said. “The game is full of interesting exceptions [to rules].” Chess has captured Morrison’s imagination for decades. When Morrison was five years old, his dad taught him the game, but he wasn’t a natural. “I certainly wasn’t a prodigy,” he said. He didn’t even make the high school chess team for the first few years, a slow start he chalks up to sloppy play.
He resolved to focus more on the game, limiting himself to playing only one match per day at the afternoon chess club. “After that, win, lose or draw, I would leave,” he said. “As soon as I did that I started winning game after game after game,” he explained. Around that time, he took second place in an Ontario junior championship. In 1981, he earned his crowning achievement. He placed first overall in the invitational Toronto Closed Chess Championship. “That was my biggest thrill, I suppose,” said Morrison, who also tied for first in the closed tournament in ‘82 and again in ‘84. An investor who turned $300,000 into more than $10 million, Morrison now wants to share his passion and hobby with others as a way of promoting the royal game and giving back to the community. At his next free event, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 at 2161 Queen E, Morrison will take part in a simultaneous exhibition which will see the master play multiple opponents at once. Follow-up events at the library are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 27. Morrison said that through years of competition chess players develop “a kind of fluency” in the game that makes facing off against multiple opponents simultaneously easier. Tuesday’s simul won’t be Morrison’s first, and he has played as many as 40 people at once. “It wasn’t that hard because they were primary-school students,” the chess master recalled.
PHOTO: JOSH SHERMAN
Chess master Robert Morrison plays a match at the Beaches Library Jan. 30, 2018, the first of a series of events promoting the royal game.
Local chess players made history nearly 100 years ago By Erik Malmsten
THE BEACHES Chess Club was formed in 1915. The initial name, Kew Beach Chess Club, was likely rejected by the players who lived near Balmy Beach. The founders were members of the Toronto Chess Club. Hector H. De Mers was elected the club’s Publication Agent. He was a manager, inventor, and later publisher of The Ratepayer who lived on Kew Beach and later moved to Waverley Road, and then to Columbine Avenue. He started a chess column in the Toronto Daily Star where he announced the formation of a Beaches club and frequently reported on club activities. Perhaps Hector’s greatest publicity stunt was organizing a living chess game at the Scarboro Beach amusement park, with local children playing the chess pieces. A Girl Guide blew a bugle call every time a piece was captured. William P. Cawkell, an accountant and a bowler, lived on Spruce Hill Road and later on Pine Crescent. He had years of experience playing on chess teams in northern England and Scotland. Cawkell’s enthusiasm for the social interaction of team chess helped activate the Toronto Chess League. New clubs Beaches, Parliament, and West End YMCA joined the existing clubs of Toronto, Varsity, and Central YMCA. They were soon joined by Judaea, Hydro, and Chevrons war veterans. The strong players spread among the local clubs making the league very competitive. Beaches won the City Championship, the George E. Holt Shield, three times. In the 1921 Toronto Championship, Cawkell set a Canadian record for the longest game, 12.5 hours, played over several evenings. He lost to Evening Telegram chess and checkers columnist Malcolm Sim. I wonder if Cawkell had a collection of British chess books he would share, as several
IMAGES: TORONTO DAILY STAR, EVENING TELEGRAM
Clippings from past newspapers are part of the author’s presentation at the Feb. 13th Beach and East Toronto Historical Society meeting at the Beaches Library on Queen Street East. Beachers strength increased. Did being close neighbours allow frequent playing? John T. Wilkes, piano maker, Harry J. Lane, commercial artist, and the older half-brother of junior Thomas Crossley were all living on Pine Terrace, directly east from Cawkell’s backyard. Wilkes ended up being the top scorer on the Beaches team, Lane, who later moved south to Fernwood Park, won the 1917 individual city championship over 71 others, and Crossley, who lived on Woodbine, later on Walter, won 17 tournament games in a row. Beaches Secretary Herbert C. Hopkins, who lived above his shoe repair store on Queen Street East, west of Beech Avenue, was a
solid bottom board. These five core players totalled over 120 wins over seven seasons for Beaches, scoring 67 per cent. The club’s teams also featured short-term strong players Edward B. Merrill (Hydro, Kingswood Road), Albert E. Forde (CNR, Elmer Avenue), William W. Robson, who defeated the London Champion while overseas, Sydney E. Gale, from British Guiana, and Dominion Champion John Stuart Morrison, who briefly lived on Scarborough Road. Joining Crossley on the executive committee in the 1920s were Malvern teacher Louis H. Graham of Balsam Avenue and architect Charles D. Lennox of Patricia Drive. In 1926, the
club played a fun match with Police Station 10. Beaches first met at the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club. They moved to the Balmy Beach Club, with the checkers club, St. John’s Norway, Bowmore Road Public School, Bellefair United Church, and ended in the 1970s at the Pape Recreation Centre on Gerrard Street East. Then, members transferred to the Scarborough Chess Club on Macey, northeast of Victoria Park and Danforth Avenues. Today the Scarborough club on Ellesmere is thriving with over 100 members. A list of the top players in Beaches history would have to include Barrister John Wesley Beynon, of Queen Street East and Spruce Hill Road, who played in the 1908 and earlier Dominion Championships. Accountant Charles A. Crompton of Scarborough Beach wrote the Toronto Daily Star chess column from the 1940s to the 1970s. Howard F. Ridout was a standout junior in the 1930s and promoted chess for 60 years. Rudy Draxl, the 1960s Harmonie club champion, lived off of Gerrard Street East, near Ridout, but, surprisingly, they were not friends. Victor Dzera, who lived on Waverley Road, of Monarch Park was the 1970s Beaches Chess Club Champion and won a couple of big weekend tournaments. And a decade ago I noticed a chess crosstable in the Remarkable Bean coffee shop. The winner was Robert Morrison who won Toronto Championships in the 1980s, and invented an opening move which impressed the ex-World Champion Mikhail Tal. He’s currently hosting a series of chess events at the Beaches Library. A sharp eye might have noted a couple of Balmy Beach Hall-of-Famers in this article. More details at my slide show at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. which will also mention other leisuretime activities from 100 years ago. No chess knowledge required.
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It’s time to pitch the plastic Katie Fullerton writes on the environment k_fullerton@sympatico.ca
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’ve recently been haunted by an image from a Royal Ontario Museum exhibit featuring finalists for the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. You likely know the one – the photograph of a seahorse floating in the ocean and hugging a pink plastic Q-Tip. If ever there was a poster child for the proliferation of plastic in our world, the seahorse was it. There have been other frightening pictures of our plastic nightmare – marine life choking on bags and nets, massive whirlpools of floating garbage in the Pacific, rivers and beaches smothered in water bottle mountains. So much garbage is making its way into the ocean, it is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish. Scientists and environmentalists warn that we, and our planet, are going to pay for this plastic addiction. Plastic is pervasive and, in its microplastic form, has made its way into the food chain, into our air through fibre processing, and into our water – and no one yet knows what the chemicals in the plastic will do to our bodies in the long-term.
But the world is waking up to this problem, especially when it comes to water bottles and single use bags. Countries such as Rwanda and Kenya have banned plastic bags. Morocco has gone one step further and set up hefty fines for anyone using, fabricating or importing plastic bags. Seattle has banned synthetic straws (there is also a campaign here in Toronto which discourages their use). London is adding more and more street-level drinking fountains and bottle-refilling stations. The UK and New Zealand have banned microbeads (Canada’s ban comes into effect this July). But more needs to be done. In Canada, Montreal has prohibited plastic shopping bags as of Jan. 1 and Victoria, B.C. as of July 1. Local Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon, along with Coun. Mike Layton, is calling for a combination of municipal fees, bans and improved recycling to reduce the proliferation of plastic bags, cups, lids, coffee pods, straws and takeout items in Toronto. Recently, the urgency to deal with plastics has been pushed to alarming levels by the refusal of China to continue purchasing our recycling. China was taking 50 per cent of the world’s recycling (for some Canadian towns, up to 80 per cent), but has said “no more” as of Jan. 1. Why? Ours is too contaminated to process and they have enough of their own to worry about.
REWARD and REFILL – retailers that allow you to bring your own containers and fill them up, like Moberly Natural Foods, Bulk Foods. RESEARCH – what is in the containers that you are using, especially for baby products. Plastic is in everything – even some tea bags. Use metal, glass and vegetable-based products like bamboo. RESIST(ance) – volunteer for organizations like the Toronto Environmental Alliance and Stop Plastics. Sign the petitions.
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Wildlife photographer Justin Hofman’s photograph of a seahorse and Q-Tip in the waters near Indonesia was selected as a finalist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards So, how do we remove plastic from our lives and our planet? Change must come from all levels – producers, government, businesses, retailers, and consumers (ahem, us). Emily Alfred from the Toronto Environmental Alliance told me, “There’s a lot we can do as individuals to reduce our use of plastics; but there’s also a lot we can do together to make it easier to avoid disposable plastics, and to advocate for better programs and policies” There are petitions going around right now from both Stop Plastics and Change.org supporting a ban on plastic shopping. Every signature helps support our councillors’ call on plastics. It is not going to be easy – in Victoria, for example, there is already legal
These are just some of the great suggestions that I received from my network, but I’d love to hear more. Do you have a favourite way of saying no to plastic? Please let us know, either by commenting on this story at www.beachmetro.com or by sending me an email. I will include some of the best ideas in an upcoming article.
push-back from the Canadian Plastic Bag Association – but it is important to let all of our government representatives know that we demand a resolution to this growing problem. What can you do locally? Many of you are already doing a great job by bringing your own bags, cups and water bottles and being solid stewards of the 4 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle). But let’s not stop at the 4 Rs. Here are some new Rs. Many thanks to the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine for their suggestions.
Katie Fullerton has lived in the Upper Beach for over 20 years. As a Live Green Toronto Community Animator, she learned the importance of community support in greening up Toronto. She is a past member of East Toronto Climate Action Group and is a member of Greening Ward 32. A member of Toronto Urban Growers, she coordinates the annual Scarborough Seedy Saturday and Green Fair.
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ike many of you, on many of these cold winter days I like nothing more than to sit indoors, under a blanket, reading a book, with a hot drink and my warm pup curled up next to me. I also love going outside and taking pictures in -15 degree, or even colder, weather. Few settings are more beautiful than blue skies, falling snow, and a lake full of ice, ducks, swans, and geese. Just the other day I was out with my friend Aeshin at Bluffers Park in Scarborough when we came across something I’d never noticed before: ice circles. Aeshin kept taking photos of the ducks and swans, unaware of what had caught my eye. I wondered how many times I’d seen these before and walked passed them, or if I was seeing something new and unique. I sat on a rock to contemplate this question, before remembering that it was -5 and rocks were not the warmest platform on which to sit! The bay was full of both large and small circles of ice. Out came my phone, and, with very cold fingers, I turned to the Internet. Wikipedia told me that, “An ice disc, ice circle, ice pan, or ice crepe is a natural phenomenon that occurs in
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Above, Ann Brokelman’s friend Aeshin photographs wildlife and ice circles at Bluffers Park in Scarborough. When properly bundled and with appropriate footwear, winter nature walks offer many beautiful photo opportunities. slow moving water in cold climates.” The article went on to say that these ice circles are fairly rare, but can be found regularly in North America and Scandinavia. They initially form like any other piece of ice, but, when all the conditions line up perfectly, the ice gets trapped in a spinning river/eddy current. As the ice spins its edges are slowly rounded by rocks, the shore, and other pieces of ice until it forms a neat circle. Some of these circles can be as large as 15m (49 ft) in diameter. Despite your desire to avoid the outdoors on these cold winter days, I’d encourage you to get outside (at least for a short walk) and see what nature has to offer. Remember, winter is going to happen anyway, so you might as well take advantage of it. Over this last month I’ve gone to a variety of parks and each visit brought something new. For example, I went to Cherry Beach to take photos of the sunset, but found dozens of other beautiful photo opportunities: ice hanging on branches and an old fence, plants by the water’s edge completely encased in ice, ducks on the
water, and more birds in the trees than you would think would be comfortable in this weather. In addition to everything I’ve said, please remember: with all this beauty comes the danger of falling on the paths and even slipping into the water. I wiped out last Sunday as I was not paying attention to where I was walking. I even had a pair of cleats in the car, but I didn’t take the time to put them on. The city does a good job of clearing and salting our roads and walkways, but they can’t get every patch of ice in every park. Please dress properly and make sure you are careful. Our city is gorgeous this time of year…. but slippery!
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Of course some plants are famously marcescent no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. American beech are well-known for holding onto most of their dried golden foliage until spring which makes them great trees for winter interest but causes quite a mess in late May when the leaves finally do drop. Some younger oak specimens are also known to retain a large number of leaves on their lower branches which will stay attached throughout the winter months especially if they are located in a sheltered spot and protected from high winds. Despite the unusual and sometimes bizarre appearance of trees experiencing a period of marcescence, the overall health effects of the condition are not usually a cause for concern. There may be a greater amount of spring dieback of younger branches when they wake from seasonal dormancy, but most leaves will eventually fall naturally as they are pushed off by emerging buds or blown by wind. And although my pair of Japanese maples still look a little odd covered in February foliage, they do seem to be finally coming to their senses. Late last month, they both started dropping a handful of leaves a day, so with any luck they will be leafless and ready for a fresh crop of greenery by spring.
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n these cold and clear nights, the moon can sometimes appear brighter as it reflects on the snow. When we stand in moonlight, a shadow is created. That moon-lit shadow touches our foot and extends beyond us. Sometimes people are frightened by their shadow, or shadowy side. Maybe it is because we fear our own darkness, our psychological shadow. We fear it because we have all melted down, been unreasonable and blamed people we love or work with. We have all done things we are not proud of. We know something about the negative side of our shadow. But shadows are not only to be feared. Shadows can create beauty and they can provide safety. We can hide in the shadows when we no longer want to face the world. Sometimes we go to the shadows in order to rest and heal. Shadows provide depth, they provide beauty and movement. The details
of life are often not visible without contrast. It is like that with the moon. The moon moves through phases of light and shadow. When the moon is full, it is beautiful and bright. Then through the fortnight it changes, as shadows gradually create a crescent. Owning our shadow, the negative parts and the good parts, helps us become whole. Owning our shadow also helps us realize we are not perfect and cannot expect others to be so.
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It is like this in literature. Heroes become whole only when they seek and reunite with disowned parts of their personality -- their shadow. From Harry Potter to Abraham, literature offers us great examples of how disowned parts of our personality need to be reclaimed to give us power and wholeness. On a moonlight filled night, take a walk in a nearby park or on the beach. As you see the moon, look over your shoulder and see the shadow you create. In the quiet of your own heart, remember the negative things you do. Hold them close so you can work with them. Let them be a conscious part of your wholeness so they do not slip out and hurt others. Then imagine the energy they might be able to offer, after being hidden for a long time. Rev. Wayne Walder is the minister of the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 79 Hiawatha Rd, a multi-faith community. Wayne offers this reflection about our cold and dark winter as part of our Open Doors series, which invites faith leaders from the Beaches Ministerial Association to submit columns on a regular basis.
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IT’S BEEN about 10 years since I wrote my first column for our Beach Metro News. In that time, I have mostly offered advice and opinions on some very general and relatively safe and simple topics relating to the care of cats and dogs. In my last column, however, I wrote about a more personal and serious issue affecting the people who work in the veterinary profession – the growing concern for the wellbeing of the people in this line of work. (If you are interested and missed it, the original publication was Dec 13, 2017 and can be viewed at www.beachmetro.com/ category/columns/veterinary-views) This has become a hot topic for us, sparked in large part by the findings that the suicide rate in veterinarians is the highest of any profession, and four times the rate of the general population. The maintenance of emotional and mental wellbeing of people working on the veterinary front-lines has become the focus of much needed
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ians, dentists and optometrists to do an interview. I received invitations to connect and comments via LinkedIn from an author, lawyer and mediator in New York City as well as a psychologist in Queensland, Australia, both of whom work with veterinarians dealing with the types of issues I raised in the article. I was stunned not only by the amount of positive and supportive feedback I received but also with how far this column was able to reach in such a short period of time. This is clearly a time when many individuals and organizations are recognizing the importance of fostering a dialogue about mental health and emotional wellbeing. This movement seems to be growing around us and it seems clear that these issues impact all of us in one way or another. I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the Beach community and the veterinary community at large for sharing the article and voicing their support. I’m certainly very glad that I decided to go ahead and write it. It has been very rewarding to see that a little article in our Beach community paper can travel around the globe and affect as many people as it did!
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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto
In del Toro’s Toronto, anything is possible Bernie Fletcher
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eslieville resident Guillermo del Toro deserves an Academy Award for making the Don River and Gardiner Expressway look romantic in his enchanting fantasy The Shape of Water, nominated for a lucky 13 Oscars, one short of the all-time record. After capturing the Golden Globe statue, the Mexican filmmaker is a favourite to win the Best Director Oscar on March 4. Water is everywhere in del Toro’s other-worldly fairy tale, a girl-meetsbuoyant sea creature love story. Toronto is magically transformed into a rain-soaked Baltimore at the height of the Cold War in 1962. A mute cleaner, Elisa (Sally Hawkins), is “a princess without a voice” who lives above an ornate movie palace (really the Elgin Theatre). The exterior of her building is actually Massey Hall with a neon marquee added outside. Key scenes were also filmed at UTSC (Scarborough Campus) and the murky Keating Channel. (Don’t even dream of jumping in!) Guillermo del Toro first came to Toronto to direct Mimic (1997) with scenes at the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant. He loves working with Toronto crews. He also loves “monsters,” misfits and their kindred spirits. Who
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Geese to migrate south. This beautiful family film was Oscar-nominated for cinematography including a flight over Scarborough. In one spectacular scene the tall towers of Baltimore suddenly appear out of the mist. That’s Toronto... again...with some CGI help. To the dreamers who love and fly and dance to their own beat... “Every day’s like an open door Every night is a fantasy Every sound’s like a symphony.” “Good Morning Baltimore,” Hairspray
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NATASHA SCOTLAND never wanted to take down her childhood Christmas trees and decorations. Like many kids, the Birch Cliff resident enjoyed setting up the festive displays. But she didn’t care at all for the clean-up process—it meant the end of a celebration, gifts and cheer. “It was always so sad,” she recalled. She decided that when she had kids of her own, they wouldn’t have to go through her post-Christmas malaise. She’d keep a tree up all year, redecorating it according to the season. So shortly after her son, Connor, was born in 2001 she began setting up elaborate lawn displays in front of her Kingston Road bungalow just east of Fallingbrook Road to complement the tree she keeps set up in her front window, year round. “It’s more fun when you have kids because you want it to be magical for them,” she said. There’s Christmas in July—complete with Santa in a hula skirt—as well as fall and Halloween displays, Christmas proper, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. “I usually plan a month before,” said Scotland, who has dedicated a Facebook page (www.facebook. com/kingston.decorations.5) to her decorations. Scotland’s displays, largely comprised of inflatable items, are hard to miss. She has an 18-foot-tall air balloon and a custom winter house that she had designed in China and shipped over to debut this Christmas. How much has Scotland spent on the displays since starting the tradition? “Oh dear, without sounding like I’m
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tom creations cost considerably more. The current display outside the house takes about 40 minutes to take down and put up each day—a precaution taken to protect the inflatables from damage—with the help of Scotland’s 17-year-old son Connor and her daughter Loghan, 11. The expense is all worth it for Scotland, who is already plotting her next St. Patrick’s display, which should appear a few days after she packs up the Valentine’s scenery on Feb. 15. “If you smile when you go by my house then I’ve done what I’m supposed to do,” she said.
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The Main Menu
Romantic recipes for Valentine’s Day Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca
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ebruary 14th, Valentine’s Day, always comes in the deep midwinter. Sometimes a freezing cold period, sometimes a winter thaw, but usually dreary and much in need of warm loving thoughts. Let these recipes rejuvenate your spirits and give cause to celebrate with the people in your life dear to you. Chocolate is often the flavour of choice for this special day. However, for many, lemon is the taste sublime. Therefore, both these old fashioned but classic recipes give cause to celebrate. Enjoy every decadent mouthful! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!
Chocolate Pudding with Mocha Sauce In days gone by, warm self-saucing puddings were popular. Although the cake batter is spread on the bottom of the pan and the sauce is poured over, the cake will float to the surface and the sauce will be beneath at the end of the cooking time. This chocolate version is served with a spoonful of the mocha sauce served over the chocolate an ideal dessert for a Valentine’s celebration. Serve this pudding warm with a dollop of coffee ice cream and you are sure to be a star!
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 2 tbsp (25 mL) cocoa 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) walnut or pecan pieces (optional) 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted Mocha Sauce: 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (50 mL) cocoa, sifted 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) melted butter 1 1/2cups (350 mL) hot strong coffee 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
derneath is a luscious lemon sauce. When using lemons, grate the lemon peel from the lemon first before cutting in half to squeeze the juice. It makes the job much more efficient. Serve the dessert warm or chilled with softly-whipped, sweetened whipping cream.
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray 8-inch (2 L) baking dish with baking spray and set aside. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, nuts if using, milk and butter until combined and spread evenly in prepared pan. In mixing bowl, whisk together until smooth, sugar, cocoa, flour, butter, coffee and vanilla until combined and pour evenly over batter. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre of dough comes out clean. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving with coffee ice cream. Makes 6 servings.
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray 6 cup (1.5 L) baking dish with baking spray; set aside. Separate the eggs and reserve egg whites; set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt then whisk in egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon rind, butter and milk. Set aside. With clean beaters, beat egg whites until peaks begin to form then gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg white into lemon mixture until combined and spoon batter into prepared pan. Place pan in a larger pan filled 3/4 full with boiling water; this method of cooking called a “bain marie� will produce a more even cooking temperature and a better product in the end. Place in centre of oven and bake 45 – 50 minutes. Makes 4 – 6 servings.
Lemon Sponge Pudding For the lemon lovers in the crowd, this recipe is sure to be a hit. A lemon cake batter comes to the top and un-
3 eggs, separated 1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour 2/3 cup (175 ml) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice (2 – 3 lemons) 2 tbsp (25 mL) grated lemon rind 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) milk
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH
VETERINARIANS
ACCOUNTING
LAWYERS/LEGAL
LAWYERS/LEGAL
MASSAGE THERAPY
DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES
CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
William F. Deneault
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
CARL A. BRAND
WILLS & ESTATES
THERAPY LOUNGE
OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment
2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)
416-690-2112
416-691-5757
Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES
Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
416-691-1991
Tel: (416) 962-2186
Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516
Family Dentistry
416-691-8555
www.balsamdental.com
DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
416-691-1071
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst
Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)
416-694-4380
www.drlempert.ca
360 EYECARE
Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates 2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)
OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS Accepting new patients Open 6 days a week (Evening hours available)
416 698 3937 • 360eyecare.ca
DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist
Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults
9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca
416-690-6800
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Tara Shannon M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP
Registered Psychotherapist Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main)
416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca
Beatriz Mendez B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP
Registered Psychotherapist Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street
416-690-2417
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com
Jane Delamere, M.Sc.
Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience
~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739
416-433-9726
Caroline Duetz
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST reg. CASLPO
Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice
All ages: early language, speech, L.D., reading, accent reduction
LESLIE RENNIE 416-469-2722 leslierennie@gmail.com
duetz@rogers.com 416-469-2423
PHYSIOTHERAPY Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Spiritual Counsellor since 1998
@ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076
Life & Relationship Issues
Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine
2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 (at Lee)
416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com
416-694-0232
missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca
Emily C. Larimer
CPA, CGA • Bookkeeping • Personal tax services • Accounting services for the self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com
ABSTAX
ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years
Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals
647-300-4062 • patrick@cmllp.com
Michael E. Sands, CPA Chartered Accountant Bookkeeping QuickBooks Accounting Income Taxes 647-267-9113
INSURANCE
Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services
2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com
LAWYERS/LEGAL
Geoffrey J. Dashwood
bluelotusarttherapy.ca
bluelotusarttherapy@gmail.com 416-855-5337
Kirsten Johnson 416-829-0527, Main & Kingston LGTBQ+ / Anxiety / Depression Insurance clients welcome (1/18)
Barristers & Solicitors
961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public
ACCOUNTING
Bert van Delft
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
GARRY M. CASS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
416-691-3700
Queen and Hammersmith
David Faed
CRIMINAL LAWYER
300 Main Street 416-690-3324
DENISE BADLEY-CASTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary
Family • Wills & Estates Real Estate
2069 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine)
416-690-6195
dbadleylaw@rogers.com
Blake Chapman, J.D., LL.M., S.J.D.
647-360-9519
blake@lifeplanninglaw.ca
House Calls
CHIROPRACTORS
Janet D’Arcy
DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East
416 690-6257
Open Saturdays
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan
Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
416-698-5861
* Call for free advice *
690-0000
BJARNASON, D.C.
KATHRYN WRIGHT
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
Barrister & Solicitor
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:
Blue Lotus Art Therapy
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Next Deadline February 12th
Call 416-471-0337
www.energyawakening.com
BeyondTheBlueTherapy.com
WELLNESS
CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes
Dashwood & Dashwood
Nathania Rodman, Professionally Trained Art Therapist Person Centered - Humanistic Approach Individuals (all ages), Groups & Workshops
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Melani Norman
Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM
COUNSELLING
KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP
• Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations
www.krienslarose.com
BALSAM DENTAL * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)
Kriens LaRose, LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.
47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
FAMILY LAW OFFICE Susan T. Dixon, B.A., M.S.W., LL.B. FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS 577 Kingston Road, Suite 207 Tel: 416-693-2733 www.lawyerinthebeach.com
Shellyann Pereira
(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult
647-693-6221
579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto
Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP
John H.
Chiropractor
416-694-2868
Shelley C. Quinn, LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law)
662 Broadview Ave. t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.
www.therapylounge.ca
416-916-7122
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
416-698-3157
Jen Goddard, R.M.T. Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
416-690-6257
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN Stephen G. King, Architect B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com
Member Ontario Association of Architects
W. MORRIS DESIGN
416-699-5320 • Free Parking
416-261-9679
BEACHES WELLNESS CENTRE
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SE RVICES
Chiropractic &
Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit
2130 Queen Street East
Local • Affordable 416-200-6300
(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
Dr. Johanna Carlo
Registered Massage Therapy
ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO
416-698-7070
www.WINTACO.com
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE
Drafting + Design
Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
Versatech
Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
FUNERAL SERVICES
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
647-317-6017
www.omegahealthandfitness.com
Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.
eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc.
Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.
647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
416-423-2289
PLEASE NOTE:
Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!
MASSAGE THERAPY
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Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues.
We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
QUINN Family Law
Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.
Family Law & Estate Planning 416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates
Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)
• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •
Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor
416-694-6767
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BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT
2196 Gerrard St. E. 416.698.1164
416-690-5185
beachmetro.com
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
BEACH METRO NEWS
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Sports
Cyclist training to race across America By Josh Sherman
A MEMBER of the Beaches Cycling Club is vying to race across America. Jason Shuker, 47, is shaping up for the challenge—which will require him to race his bicycle through 12 states or about 4,800 kilometres—at Mindset Cycling alongside his support team. “Just to finish it is a big accomplishment,” said Shuker after a recent session at Mindset, a cycling-training facility based near Victoria Park and Eglinton. “I wanted to put a challenge in front of me.” Come June 12, Shuker will be one of the competitors in the annual Race Across America (RAAM), an ultramarathon that is roughly 30 per cent longer than the world-famous Tour de France. He is currently training 10 to 20 hours per week with Peter Oyler, owner of Mindset and a fellow Beaches Cycling Club member. “That includes strength and conditioning as well as time on the bike that’s easy and time on the bike that’s also short and very, very hard,” said Oyler, who has participated in RAAM before. Physically, the coast-to-coast race will be Shuker’s most grueling challenge, and it has been long in the making: he qualified for the event in September 2016 in Ohio and started training in April 2017. In the lead-up to the event, Shuker and his team are raising funds for the stateside trip as well as collecting donations for Pancreatic Cancer Canada,
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Beaches Cycling Club member Jason Shuker, 47, trains 10 to 20 hours per week.
a cause that is important to the competitive cyclist whose father-in-law succumbed to the disease. “We all know that it’s not an easy one to survive,” said Shuker. “Hopefully we can make a little bit of a difference.”
As part of the fundraising effort, the team is hosting a group training session at Mindset Cycling on March 3, followed by a 24-hour training marathon there on March 23. For more information, visit www.mindsetcycling.ca.
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Ads are available in two sizes:
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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
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Deadline for February 20th issue is February 12th
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416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
Social/Events Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42 is hosting
Includes: pancakes, sausage, coffee & juice
243 Coxwell Ave. - at lower Gerrard (22)
647-280-1526
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Cosmetic Botox Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group 416-698-5861 (r)
ENHANCE YOUR IMAGE! IMAGE COACH • • • •
Call Jenn 416-786-1496
(23r)
Business Opportunities
(r)
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
Beaches - Queen Street 800 sq.ft. Ground Floor Plus Basement, Parking Suitable for Store/Office Call: Paula Basil 416-784-9021
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Employment Opportunities
Harding & King Call now 416-699-9714
x8 www.hardingandking.com
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
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
CALL GLEN Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (4r)
PC/Mac support, We
b site design.
416-438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca
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Financial Services
STEAM CLEANING LTD. TO SERVE AND RESPECT
(w. of Midland)
416-698-9000
(r)
BLIND AMBITION For estimate call
647-899-9074
416-694-6241
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT
416-691-7556
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (22)
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Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. Antonella 416-464-2766
(22r)
Household Services
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House for Rent. 3 Bedroom, close to all amenities. Danforth, Victoria Pk. $1700 + utilities. Newly decorated. 647-631-2747 (22)
Wanted to Rent Senior looking for room and kitchen. Please call 416-519-9363 (23)
416-691-6893
www.regsappliance.com
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
(r)
KLEEN WINDOWS
*Bonded*
(r)
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*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN
(r)
416-729-2077 cell
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
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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
MR. FIX-IT 10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (22r)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (23)
Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.
(1r)
Marvelous Touch Cleaning
(r)
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK 416-820-1527
(2r)
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com (22r)
Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303
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Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
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
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Carole King, Ellington, The Rankins! Read music or good ears? Great! 5:30 to 7:00 Wednesdays TENORS ESPECIALLY NEEDED Awesome Doug Balfour on piano Pub after for food and friendship.
sheilabb@rogers.com
(former music teacher Toronto Board) (22.)
THE TWO FOURS
Sheila Brand
sheilabb@rogers.com
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Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW 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 (2r)
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years 1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.
(4r)
Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12
Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
(22r)
HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at
416-884-1402. References avail. (22.r)
MATH SPECIALIST
• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses
Contact Irena
(Grades 1-10) Certified Teacher 11 years experience tutoring students and teachers References provided Please contact 416 807 7596
416-875-1883 www.beachmath.ca
Weekly • Bi-weekly One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
(23r)
$20 off second cleaning. Call Frances at 416-759-3326 (22)
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Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
available every other Tuesday.
Next Deadline February 12th
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MATH TUTOR
Experienced Cleaning Lady looking for work.
647-345-4999
Pet Services
COME SING WITH 8 TO THE BAR
Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.
Cleaning Lady
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joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (2)
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
416-825-9705
Best Prices/Free Estimates
647-235-6690
- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup
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For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
(r)
BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
cleancomfortservices.com
(23r)
Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more
Music / Chorale specialist Toronto Board and Music Theatre lecturer at Sheridan College.
For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
(r)
VOICE / PIANO LESSONS
A family business since 1956
All Day Cleaning (r)
416-699-8333
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
416 421-5758
WAYNE’S
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofours
rileyswindowcleaning.com
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Scarboro Music
The Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave. Sun. Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m.
416 759-8878
www.classicrestoration.ca
We teach it all!
Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more GROOVE AT OUR PRE-VALENTINE PARTY
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
35 Years experience
Bach to ROCK
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (3r)
CAT CARE SERVICE
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding 416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
Call 416-783-3434
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
B&W DISPOSAL
REG’S APPLIANCE
HEALTHY HOME
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
416-624-3837
EXACT TAX SERVICES
(23r)
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
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FULLY INSURED
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BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
416-567-3205
Music
JOY OF MUSIC
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
2358 Kingston Rd.
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available
A la carte services. Affordable rates.
$1,568 Utilities Incl.
ULTRA
&
Main floor. Victoria/Kingston Access to Beautiful Garden, with Patio and Pond. A MUST SEE.
647-294-4107
Vienna Upholstery
RUBBISH REMOVAL
specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,
Peter
Cleaning Services
CLEVER DISPOSAL
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
(23r)
Home Decor
RUBBISH REMOVAL (r)
416 389 9234
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General Services
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business
2BR Full Kitchen; 2000 sq. ft.; sleeps 6-8. Rec. Ctr; Pool. $1,000
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Computer Services
Upper Beach - 2 Bedroom
Cleaning ladies needed Pt/Ft Cleaning Homes and Offices Call us now!
Email HireMe@ecofuneral.ca with your resumé today!
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Marvelous Touch Cleaning
(Full or Part Time) We’re a progressive funeral home newly serving the Beach & area. Seeking professional, full, part time or on-call assistants for full scale funeral assistant work.
me a call, Mary Anne, at 416-699-3535
support. Network & security setup.
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.
for full details, photos, etc.
Funeral Director’s Assistants
ing these items and more. Please give
small business. Hardware & software
www.upperbeachrental.com
(22r)
(6r)
Computer Services - Home office &
MARCH BREAK Mar. 17-24 Deerhurst Resort
647 673-8461
416-878-4319
to arrange for a house call.
Call 416-648-4410
416-265-7979
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
416-466-3766
Beaches / Leslieville / Birchcliff
or
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
(r)
Queen & Woodbine No pets; no smoking. $1,150/mo, includes parking, hydro extra
Creating a life you love. Now recruiting. Sandy 647-657-7994
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
1 BDRM APT, 2nd Floor
AVON
416-694-9355
OFFICE SPACE
BEACHES LUXURY
is here to help! Wardrobe editing Basic Make-up Skills Presenting with Confidence Personal Shopping Hourly rates
Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave.
dishes, cups and saucers, silver, crystal
Apartment/ Home for Rent
Personal Care
etry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc.
estate or just looking to sell bone china
STORE FOR RENT
Seeking classy lady with dirty blonde hair. Text or email picture of yourself before meeting.
po-
or antiques I am interested in purchas-
416-690-2880
Single Gentleman
photography, military,
If you are downsizing, dealing with an
Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
Personal/ Companions
art,
aviation,
Commercial Space for Rent
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
Feb. 13th, 11 - 4ish
wanted:
literature,
inno.dubelaar@gmail.com
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
PANCAKE TUESDAY on
416-465-0120
Books
required for very busy salon. No perms, no colors, just great cuts. Michelle 647-787-3565 (22)
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. (22)
P/T HAIR STYLIST
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com
Custom Window Coverings
Melaniepayne45@gmail.com
Volunteers
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
Wanted
(22)
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
(r)
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
(r)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
BRICK & STONE
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
RETAINING WALLS
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
AND STEPS Design • Build • And repair
daycareconnection.net
647 679 3282
Call 416-698-0750
(r)
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 14
(r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
(r)
-Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
416-414-5883
(22r)
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(22r)
SNOW PLOWING
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)
A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
(2)
MAN WITH CARGO VAN - will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items (11)
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-830-8183
HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
Mr Tree Man Professional Arborist
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (23r)
CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
416-858-6683
www.abbamovers.ca
(7)
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
CLIFFSIDE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • Tree Removal • Stump Removal • Spring Clean up • Eavestrough Cleaning No job too big or small!
416-690-3890
(r)
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
proway.painting@gmail.com
(22)
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Landscapers
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(1r)
SERENITY PAINTING
Green Apple Landscaping
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
Award Winning Design & Build 25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
(r)
Green Apple Landscaping www.greenapple.ca
Steve 647-853-6420
(22)
*** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
Dianne 416 699 5070
All Perfect Painting
• Expert Painting & Custom Finishing • Complete Interior & Exterior • Expert Restoration
(19/18)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
Call Mike 647.456.3666 www.allperfectpainting.com
NEW YEAR PROMO
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
(22r)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (4r)
MURPHY
ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508
Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173
(2)
(22.)
ELECTRICIAN
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING 690-8533
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (8r)
MBX ELECTRIC
416 691-3555
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
(1r)
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624
(7r)
Cascade Plumbing GTA All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
ATLANTIS PLUMBING 416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
(7)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Next Deadline February 12th
“Reclaim Your Basement”
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (22..)
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
(1)
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (2r)
Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
KEW BEACH
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
416-824-7901
Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (23)
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
(22)
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (22) Free Estimates
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
(3)
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Trades
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES
Mario 416-690-1315
Marc 416-617-7205
(r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
ED GODFREY
WHITEHALL CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS INC. Custom carpentry (rough & finish) Kitchen • Attic • Basement • Bathroom renovations Custom furniture & Built in units
www.whitehallrenovations.com Call Shawn 647-580-5828 (1)
416-264-8517
(4r)
CONCRETE WORK L B owering
asement
(r)
HARDWOOD FLOORS
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
MANUEL 416-727-1900 (22.r)
JDB MASONRY • Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
www.jdbuild.ca
(r)
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
416-738-2119
(2r)
CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
416-606-4719
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Restoration & Build
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
(22.)
(2r)
HEY HANDYMAN
MR.
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
(22..)
416-999-2333
416-917-5990
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Call today for free estimate
Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
HANDYMAN
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES
(1)
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
G. LOCKE
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
(11)
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Steve 416-285-0440
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (22...)
Free estimates!
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
SERVICES
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
(2)
HARDWOOD
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)
Glenn 416 837 9298
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Hardwood Flooring
(1r)
Lic# B16393
YOUR STUCCO
SILVERBIRCH
(r)
416-910-8033
CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
COXWELL ROOFING
Gus:
(r)
MASONRY
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
ROBINSON CARPENTRY
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Carpenters
(r)
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
(4)
416-467-6735
Don’t call them, call those roofers
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
50 years in the Beach
THOSE ROOFERS
Big or small we do them all Lic: 7006786
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
(r)
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
416-833-3006
(r)
Basement Lowering
416-569-2181
CITY WIDE ROOFING
MASTER
Call Jeff for free estimate.
(8r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(r)
Cell 416-529-5426
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
(22.)
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
www.laniganscontracting.ca
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
416-690-1630
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
647 401 7970
(2)
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (3r)
‘As Promised’ Painting
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
416-826-3269
Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
www.stonehengefoundations.com
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC
Telephone Systems
Roofing & Aluminum
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
CARL 647-787-5818
TOM DAY
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
Cable & Telephone Wiring
FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
LANIGAN’S
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
PROWAY
CEJA ELECTRIC
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Roofers
(16)
ESA LIC# 7002668
free estimates
PAINTING
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Free Estimates & References Available (19/18)
Call Joel 647-608-6970
WAYNE’S
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
PAINTING & DECORATING (22.)
Family owned Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Ask about our powerwashing options. We pay all taxes for seniors. Call today for your free estimate. (22.)
Lic. #P-15099
Painters
James Clarke
CELL 416-875-5781
Plumbers (1r)
Serving the Beach for 35 yrs. Kevin 647 282 8375 (10)
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
647-852-1037
416-910-6302
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
Fences, Decks, Porches Gazebos, Sheds and Garage Restoration
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
RENOVATIONS
BEACHCOMBERS
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. (3)
(22r)
(23)
Working Man’s Prices!
647 679 3282
info@blpm.ca
“Always on Time and on Budget”
STUDIO 1
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
&
Movers
Call Andre: cell:
INTERIOR PAINTING
HILLSIDE PAINTING
All Season Movers
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
info@blpm.ca
(3)
CARPENTRY by Kevin
Electricians
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
416-690-1356
Garden & Tree
WG PAINTING
BEACH METRO NEWS
(r)
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
(23r)
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Creative Construction
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS free estimates Lic & Ins
Call Jim for a Free Estimate (23)
& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured
(416) 871-4608
647-235-6690
(5)
MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Marc 416 419 4281
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (22r)
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 (23) Free Estimates
Jack of All Trades Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small Free estimates!
(11)
UNDERPINNING BASEMENT LOWERING Complete Basement Renovation Designer & Architect (Supplied) Engineer, Plans & Permits (ALL Supplied) Fully licensed with underpinning insurance BILD Member & Reno Mark contractor
(22)
(22)
KEW BEACH
-chimneys & foundations -interlock & retaining walls -parging & brickwork -renovations & restoration
danielmccaf@gmail.com
(10)
JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGIST ERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
(1)
GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
www.smartgta.com
416-625-2851 cggcconstruction.com
(22)
- Painting - Drywall & Repair - Decks, Fences, Sheds
SMART HEATING
Jack 416-278-5328
416 903 4120
Home Handyman
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
Brick • Block • Concrete • Stone
416 988-2589
Call Chris
(22)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Call C.J. 647 222 5338
MASONRY by Daniel
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
647-235-6690
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
416 694-7402 416 824-7901
(22)
DJ CONTRACTING
WATERPROOFING CONCRETE WORK 416 721 8070 (r) FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking
Feb
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Connecting you to your community Community Bus provides convenient, accessible, scheduled weekday service to shops, groceries, community centres and seniors’ residences in East York. Now providing service to the front door of the newly renovated FreshCo. at Victoria Park Avenue & Gerrard Street East. Learn more: ttc.ca/communitybus freshco.com/gerrard-victoria-park
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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Deja Views By David Van Dyke
The centre property in the top photo was once a coach house belonging to the storied Ames estate. The house sat on Lee Avenue, where it intersects with Norway, but was eventually torn down to make a driveway entrance into the parking lot of Glen Ames
school. What’s a parking lot without an entrance, eh? I have to thank Val Roberts, formerly a Lee Avenue resident now living in the Kawarthas, for this wonderful photograph she took sometime in the ‘60s. If you have a photo you’d like to share, like Val did, please email me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com.
Quality Workmanship Customer Service
Maycock Contracting Fred 647-341-6129 maycockcontracting@gmail.com
Silva FINE HOMES
complete renovations expertise / experience Ph: (416) 694-0183 DanSilvacustombuilder.com PHOTO: VAL STEWART
Est. 1988
“From Concept to Completion”
www.totalrenovations.com
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