Robberies stun area café owners By Lara O’Keefe
Volume 46 No. 20
January 10, 2017
A NUMBER of East End café owners have spent the last several weeks picking up the pieces following a series of break-ins. The spate of robberies began late in 2016, first hitting Lazy Daisy Café on Gerrard Street East where thieves removed the cash box and stole nearly $3,000 in cash. Further west, favourites Grinder, Te Aro and Ashdale Brunch and Espresso were also robbed. Recently, the incidents have moved east, with a thief smashing the glass door at the Scarborough Road Savoury Grounds location overnight January 2. Days later, residents were shocked to discover yet another
break-in at the Beaches Bake Shop on Kingston Road. While the major crime office of the Toronto Police are currently investigating the incidents, media relations officer, Caroline de Kloet said late last week that “there are no leads at this time.” In the meantime, area cafés are on the alert and remaining vigilant with some such as Grinder on Main, posting new signs in their front windows to inform customers, as well as potential offenders, that there is no cash kept on premises. Owner James Feistner said their hope is that without any cash on premises “the worst that happens is our door gets smashed and we have some glass to clean up ... I don’t know if there’s anything we can do aside from keeping cameras and signs up.”
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Chasing the puck for charity Neil McNeil’s Mike Workinton chases Malvern’s Morgan Williams during a charity hockey match on December 22 at Ted Reeve Arena. The event raised over $800 for Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas program. For more on the match, see Page 23.
SickKids campaign brings Elina back to the Beach - virtually By Lara O’Keefe
LIFE CAN change in a split second and for Elina Anker, it did. Less than two months ago, Elina went from being a happy-go-lucky Grade 8 student at St. John Catholic School to spending her days being treated for stage three diffuse large B cell lymphoma at SickKids hospital. Elina’s symptoms first appeared as stomach cramps but after a visit to the hospital, it quickly became clear the situation was more dire than anyone had anticipated. She’s been receiving treatment since. But it seems the new year has brought with it some positive news for the Anker’s. According to Elina’s mom, Dina, they recently learned “there are no signs of visible tumour left.” While this is good news, Elina’s not quite at the finish line. “She has one more round of chemo to complete,” she said. “The
tumour is gone but the B cells are throughout her entire body so, you know it’s [in] her blood. It just takes one broke cell for it to reoccur, so even though it’s gone they still have to continue to treat her and monitor her.” According to Dina, the last round will be about 28 days because the
body has to first naturally recover its white blood cells and neutrophils – a type of white blood cell that aids the immune system by fighting off infection. Once the healing has occurred, they can tackle the last round of chemotherapy. In the meantime, Dina said the two have been over-
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whelmed by the support they’ve received. “You don’t know you’re gonna be in this situation until you’re in it,” she said. “That’s the thing people should know – the Beaches community and Upper Beaches community and the area itself is very supportive when they realize people need help and support. That’s the part I learned and [Elina] realized as well.” Parents and students in the area have been there for the pair throughout the whole ordeal, offering clothing items, bringing the family meals, coming by for visits and even bringing art supplies to help take Elina’s mind off of her fight. And St. John school didn’t stop their support after a fundraiser for Elina they held back in November. They set up a visitation schedule so that Elina could spend plenty of time with her friends over the holidays.
“Throughout Christmas she’s had a really great chance to have a lot of those friends spend time with her. Since it’s just my daughter and I, it’s nice that those friends have come over and entertained her. I mean, her and I have been together for...you know, this long a time and I think she needs a break from me at some point,” Dina chuckled as she continued, saying “she also needs that continued kid time.” Dina also explained that SickKids Hospital has been pivotal in not only providing Elina with the best possible treatment during her illness, but some pretty amazing experiences as well. She’s been able to meet celebrities including Busy Phillips, cast members from Dirty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries, and over the holidays, “they kept saying they had some surprise for her,” said Dina. Continued on Page 4
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BELOVED BEACH coach Bob Acton, who passed away nearly six months ago from ALS, could soon have an Upper Beach park named in his memory. Toronto East York and Community Council will consider a request to change the name of William Hancox Parkette on William Hancox Avenue to Bob Acton Park, named in memory of the man who contributed much to the Beach community as a coach and mentor. The park is north of Gerrard, in the Upper Beach Estates subdivision, fittingly close to Ted Reeve Arena where Acton’s school Bob Acton Sports is based and where he was a hockey and baseball coach for more than 20 years. The school, now operated by his son, Reid, still runs out of the arena. Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon submitted
the request for the name change to community council November 16, 2016, asking that an earlier decision to rename the park Upper Beach Gardens Park be deferred so staff could consider naming it after Acton. The staff report for the request states that in order for the renaming to go ahead, community council will have to request an exception to the city’s property naming policy which states that “names of recent events or recently deceased individual may be considered after two years.” Acton passed away June 3, 2016, meaning the parks division cannot recommend the renaming. McMahon said she will “absolutely” be asking her colleagues to request an exception to the two-year rule at the January 17 meeting. If they agree, the item will be considered by city council January 31.
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Local networking group Mamas & Co levels up By Lara O’Keefe
WHEN LIANNE Kim wrote a message on Facebook asking if there were any East End moms who run their own businesses, she had no idea that one question would catapult her into a new and exciting phase of her life. The mother of two had been working in sales for 15 years when she first decided to pursue a better work-life balance. It was then that she began a small nursery art business. While that first passion project didn’t work out, it wasn’t all for naught. It led Kim to seek out the support of other women, which ultimately led to the creation of Mamas & Co two years ago. “Our very first meetup [was] a dark and stormy night two years ago in November,” she said. “And it was seven women who turned up literally in a snowstorm and I thought, OK if seven women are going to come out in a snowstorm we might have something here.” And it turns out, they did have something. Two years in, Kim and her partner Emma Rohmann have created such a large community of “mompreneurs” they decided to “make [it] a more official community with a membership,” said Kim. The membership fee is $49 plus tax for the year and includes access to the private Facebook forum, free events, free webinars, as well as access to members only events. Members also get the added benefit of choosing which events they attend. It’s an “a la carte system,” explained Kim. The only stipulation is that all members must be moms who ei-
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Mamas & Co founders, Emma Rohmann and Lianne Kim pose for a photo following a group meeting. ther have their own business or are starting their own business. Kim said that many of the members are still in the idea phase of their business, and that’s OK too. Mamas & Co has two streams of events. The first is a monthly meetup which is always held on the first Wednesday of every month. That meeting is “sort of a mix of business and pleasure,” said Kim. “There’s wine, there’s food, there is an opportunity to mingle and network and get to know one another, but we usually have a speaker who will talk about either running a business or running a family, or the
combination of the two.” The company also hosts what they call “Learning Labs.” Laughing, Kim said they were “finding that our meetups were getting far too fun and people weren’t getting enough info that they needed on very critical business topics like email marketing, Instagram, Facebook… these are tools that we need to know how to use and they’re constantly changing.” While these events are still fun and engaging, there is no food or wine in order to keep the focus on learning a new skill. The idea behind the whole concept, she ex-
plained, is to have a supportive community in which members can share knowledge, experience and skills as well as feel safe to ask questions or talk about any struggles they may be having. “[It’s] about having respect for one another, giving and taking so it’s not all about promoting your business. It’s about how can I lift someone else up, how can I support someone else. We don’t have a lot of room for complainers or people who want to vent all the time. I’m a very positive person and I want to be surrounded by positive people,” said Kim.
It is this supportive and positive environment that has resulted in the growth of a business which Kim recently decided to focus her efforts on full time. And she and Rohmann are wasting no time coming up with a plan for the future of the company. Next month they’ll be launching webinars to ensure that members who live in other parts of Ontario can still be an active part of the group even if they can’t be physically present. “We’d love to grow and expand beyond the GTA as well,” she shared. “So we believe that online learning is going to be a critical component for us. We’ll be offering free webinars, we’ll eventually be offering some paid webinars where people can log in and learn about a new skill with one of our experts and they can do it from the comfort of their own home when their kids are tucked into bed.” It’s just one of the elements that sets Mamas & Co apart from similar businesses and has helped members succeed in achieving their own goals. “There’s been quite a few women who started in the early days, [who] were just starting their business and now they’re running a profitable, sustainable business that’s growing every month,” said Kim. “I think having a lot of like-minded people that they can access at the click of a button has a lot to do with that.” Having already achieved so much in a short period of time, it’s easy to assume there will be many changes and opportunities for growth for Mamas & Co in the months and years ahead. As Kim puts it, “the sky’s the limit.”
100 Women Who Care group looks to increase numbers By Lara O’Keefe
FOR WENDY Breau, having a desire to help those in need was never a question. How to go about doing so with a tight schedule, however, was. It’s a problem that plagues many – wanting to help people who are less fortunate, but lacking the time or the resources to do so. But Breau wasn’t about to let those roadblocks deter her. Instead, she took the time to research different avenues that would allow her to give back without impeding on her day-to-day life. That’s when she discovered 100 Women Who Care. “I read about the 100 Women Who Care movement online somewhere back in 2012,” said Breau. “And discovered that there was... at the time what was called the Toronto chap-
ter. So I signed up for that and went to a couple meetings.” The concept of 100 Women is simple – volunteers donate $100 per meeting and attend four meetings per year, each lasting one hour or less. During that hour, the women vote for the organization they feel most deserves the money that quarter. Once they have reached a consensus, 100 per cent of the donations are sent directly to the local charity. As much as Breau enjoyed the Toronto chapter, she said she found it difficult to attend the meetings because they were located in Rosedale – an inconvenient location given her home in the Beach. “As I sat in the meeting I thought, you know, I live out in the Beaches. Our community should be the type that could support its own chapter and so I talked to the founder
of Toronto and she wasn’t fussed about me starting my own chapter in the East End, so I decided to start the chapter,” said Breau. It was 2013 when she took the leap to start the chapter with two friends and although the membership now includes approximately 40 women, Breau said she’s been a bit surprised to see how long it’s taken to build the movement in the East End because she thought “there would be a lot of women who would be interested in an organization that doesn’t take a ton of time, that doesn’t require going out and selling anything or buying tables at events. All those sort of standard things that most fundraising and most charitable involvement ends up taking your time away for.” Breau and her partners are aiming to get 100 women on board. In the meantime, she’s focusing on continuing to harness a positive
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atmosphere for the current members who can take solace in knowing that even in the span of one hour, they’ve made a large difference in the community. The nominations for charities that receive the funds have been widespread, said Breau. “Nominations have been all kinds. We have tended to wind up fairly heavily on the homeless shelters, women’s shelters. Our November choice was the Glow Project at New Circles. It’s a special clothing bank that people are referred to by the social service agencies and once referred they actually get to go shop the clothing bank, I think it’s twice a year, and depending on their circumstances they’re given a certain allowance at the clothing bank,” she explained. Continued on Page 5
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her classroom where one of her friends smirked mischievously during the lesson, holding up a sign that read, “I don’t get this. Do you?” She turned to check if the teacher had caught on as the video moved seamlessly to the school auditorium. Elina then watched as her friends sat in front of the whole school to shave their heads in a show of support for her battle. “Elina, this is for you!” William Torrance shouted as he moved towards the camera, pointing to his head to show off his newly shaven scalp. She smiled, giggling at her friend in the camera. Removing the headset as her friends at St. John waved goodbye, Elina broke into a big smile, laughing with her mom as she reflected on the moments she had been able to witness firsthand. According to Dina, they loved the video so much that “when she was feeling better after Christmas we went back to those places. So it was like a real trip back to those virtual reality places.” Reflecting on the whole experience, Dina explained that thanks to the support of the community and the outstanding care provided by SickKids, Elina told her, “I thought beating cancer would be harder or would be more painful.” Still, getting the news that her tumour had shrunk so substantially “was a big deal for us and it was a big deal for me,” said Dina, noting that up to that point she hadn’t allowed herself to cry in front of Elina but that moment “was a flood gate for me. “[But] there was never any doubt in our minds that she was going to recover, you know you have to think that way.”
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hanks to the many talented writers who submitted clever and compelling stories for our third annual winter writing contest. While the contest is flexible in format guidelines, 2016/2017 proved to be the year of the short story, as all entries arrived in that style of fictional prose. As is the custom, we ask a local writer to provide the opening line to get the creative juices flowing. This year’s sentence was provided by author Lisa de Nikolits, whose quirky, lovely novel The Nearly Girl was reviewed in this publication last year. De Nikolits also acted as a welcome voice on the judiciary panel. Congratulations to Beach author Sandy Day, whose lighthearted and hyper-local story A Lifelong Beacher made us smile with its dance along the line where the absurd meets reality. She receives a $50 gift certificate to the Great Escape Bookstore on Kingston Road, the generous sponsors of this contest. Special mention goes to writer Emily Beaton whose smart story Ollie and Elvira came a close second. Her story is posted online at www.beachmetro.com. A Lifelong Beacher By Sandy Day
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I don’t have a plan,” she said, “and this isn’t an attack.” Kaffy was insistent but I could tell she was making excuses. You may have known Kaffy Sullivan, a lifelong Beacher. As a girl she attended Kew Beach Public School and later Malvern Collegiate. Unmarried, Kaffy always resided in her parents’ house on Rainsford Road. Most knew Kaffy as a quirky woman who wore her wavy dark hair atop her head in a cascading fall; even as it greyed Kaffy’s head of hair was her crowning glory and her only source of vanity. There was an old storefront on Kingston Road, just west of Woodbine, where headstones were once sold and engraved for the St. John’s Norway Cemetery. After years of service to Canada Post on Eastern Avenue, Kaffy took early retirement and rented the storefront from the church. It was there in 2009 that she opened The Eternity Café. Kaffy didn’t cater to visitors or drive-by clientele. The Eternity was for the neighbourhood and it became a cozy and welcome respite from the noisy traffic on Kingston Road. A steady stream of folk music and protest classics played in the background amid the hiss of the espresso machine and the clatter of cups. The windows of The Eternity looked out on the cemetery, and Kaffy arranged the tables and chairs so customers could view the peaceful sight of dog walkers and the occasional visitor bearing flowers. The monuments closest to The Eternity were among the oldest in the graveyard so few of them received attention from anyone who actually knew or mourned the deceased. Some thought The Eternity a ghoulish location but the bustling popularity of the café was testament to Kaffy’s vision. We Beachers are accustomed to peculiar and persnickety business owners, and I often saw hidden smiles and twinkling eyes as Kaffy obstinately refused some customer’s preference for almond milk or soy chai while readily producing them for others. Some of us giggled that Kaffy reminded us of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. Kaffy enjoyed most people, not children, or teenagers, and not mothers with strollers, but she liked most other people, and dogs; and although she
frightened me a little, I enjoyed her gruff company. “Have you seen it?” she exclaimed to each and every customer as we arrived one morning. And if we hadn’t, she sent us back out to go read for ourselves the large black and white notice erected above the fence on the corner of Kingston Road and Woodbine. “How can this happen?” she demanded of me across the counter as she passed my cappuccino. “You’re telling me they’re going to dig up and move all those graves? Where on earth will they move them to? It’s sacrilegious! It’s an atrocity!” How many of us were shocked and aghast when we first heard that a developer was going to exhume the graves? I think the whole neighbourhood questioned the move, at the time. But as we now know few of us voiced our concerns as Kaffy did. The lights were on in The Eternity day and night and I often dropped by and found Kaffy at a table, her once glorious hair dishevelled and frizzy. She’d take off her glasses and rub her eyes with her finger and thumb and enumerate for me her latest efforts to stop the project. On the table would be her futile petitions, countless drafts of letters to editors, her research, newspaper articles, and crumbs of food. I suspected she was barely eating anymore. Eventually the builder’s hoarding went up along the street so the public would be shielded from the removal of the graves. One morning, I ran into Kaffy, down at the corner, holding a can of spray paint. There was a smear of dried blood on her mittens. “I don’t have a plan,” she said, “and this isn’t an attack.” I stepped off the sidewalk to look up at the freshly whitewashed boards on which she’d spray painted, “Desecration!”, “Rot in HELL!”, and “E-ville!” It looked like an attack to me. “Maybe it won’t be so bad,” I said. But friends, her objections continued and I know it was Kaffy who collected road-kill and left dead squirrels and raccoons on the doorstep of the model suite. I saw her mittens that day. Soon after, the developer took over all the church’s holdings and The Eternity Café was served an eviction notice. It was then that Kaffy commenced her final protest. In her long down-filled coat, a bulky toque on her head, her face hidden by a scarf, she marched from the farthest west end, in front of the closed café, over to the eastern corner and then north to the church, carrying her sign. Back and forth she paced each day through the mud of the construction and the slushy spray of salt from the ceaseless Kingston Road traffic; even the cement truck drivers came to know her by name and often brought her hot drinks and Timbits. It’s hard to imagine now what Kaffy objected to; with the row of charming brick houses lining the corner where once we saw only the gloom of the churchyard and the black iron fence. Oh certainly, the cemetery was pretty on summer days but during the winter when the trees were bare and the rows of headstones stood grey amid the dirty snow, it was a dreary and depressing sight. Kaffy died, alone in her house and I watched as her body was removed by Giffen-Mack and taken for cremation. The service was private and most of the neighbours didn’t even know she was gone. I could find no obituary so I decided to write this piece for all who wondered whatever became of Kaffy Sullivan. As to the question of where her remains now rest, I cannot say.
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actually going and doing good.” In addition to having representatives from the charities, Breau said the group also hosts interesting female speakers. In the past, guests have included Carolyn Taylor from the Baroness Von Sketch show, who spoke about being a woman in comedy and television writing. Other guest speakers have included an Olympic athlete, a chiropractor, and a mindfulness expert who used a piece of chocolate to teach the women how to become mindful. For those who would like to get involved, Breau said “there are two easy ways to get involved – one is they can email us or we actually have a Facebook page and people can reach out through the Facebook page,” she said, also noting “we welcome everybody … we’re happy to have people come try out a meeting and see if it’s for them.”
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Let’s build on past participation and progress Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York AS WE move into the new year, it’s a good time to reflect on what we accomplished in 2016. Much more work remains to be done, but last year marked a good beginning. We resettled tens of thousands of Syrian refugees, and brought compassion back to our immigration system. We restored the long-form census, invested in science, and made decisions based on evidence, including our move to ban asbestos. We ratified the Paris Climate Agreement, committed to a progressive national carbon price and to phasing out coal, restricted oil and gas development in the Arctic, and made major investments in public transit, green infrastructure, and clean tech.
We lowered taxes for nine million Canadians by reducing the middle income tax bracket, our Canada Child Benefit is projected to cut the child poverty rate by 40 per cent, we increased the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement by 10 per cent, and reached a historic agreement with the provinces to enhance CPP. We also doubled the Canada Summer Jobs program, and made post-secondary education more affordable. Finally, we made significant investments in First Nations communities, from education to clean water, and initiated an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. My office also had its share of highlights. I represented Canada on the world stage, debating global drug policy, human rights protections, as well as gender equality, diversity, and youth engagement in politics.
I introduced bill C-246 to modernize our animal protection laws, which was endorsed by every major animal welfare organization across North America, put the issue on the government’s agenda, and led to the creation of an animal welfare caucus in Ottawa. I worked on committee reports related to PTSD, access to information, privacy, and national security, and I’ve been vocal on behalf of constituents: presenting petitions, voicing concerns, calling for policy changes, and helping hundreds of constituents with case files. As I said in my first speech in the House, “I am a proud member of the Liberal caucus, but I am prouder still of standing here in this House as the voice of all residents of BeachesEast York.” To that end, I have earned something of a reputation for independence in my work as a parliamentarian. Our Prime Minister
promised freer votes, he has encouraged independence, and it is both an important democratic reform and a significant contrast to the heavy-handed approach of his predecessor. In Parliament, I’ve also recognized many local accomplishments, from Olympian Penny Oleksiak, to the Balmy Beach Rugby Club, the Beaches Lions Easter Parade, and 105-year-old Michael Garron Hospital volunteer Olive Dodds. In our riding, we’ve hosted a number of town halls, helped to secure federal funding for local agencies, affordable housing, and Canada 150 projects, volunteered at holiday hamper and Out of the Cold programs, and participated in local parades, Remembrance Day ceremonies, and many more community events. Through our door-knocking efforts, we’ve connected with more constituents than any other MP
across the country as we seek input and feedback. As the youngest MP in the GTA, engaging youth in politics has also been a priority. I regularly visit schools to talk about why politics matters, and we’ve created a nonpartisan youth council that meets once a month to advocate for change and to volunteer in our community. With Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration ahead of us, we’ve also sponsored a Canadian literacy challenge in local schools. Looking ahead to 2017, let me know if you have an idea for me to take to Ottawa, a person or organization you think should be recognized in Parliament, or a suggestion for how our office can improve in its communication or advocacy. As we look around the world, and as we may worry about the direction our world is headed, the answer is participation.
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Questions remain re: Kew refresh IT’S BEGINNING to look like a beautiful new addition to Kew Gardens. Many of us, but not all, agreed that something should have been done to help our tired entrance to our beloved park. Thank you for the newly appointed Beach BIA and Mary Margaret McMahon for seeing this through. It was wonderful to see the gathering of children at the Halloween Party weeks ago. As the work at Kew Gardens is coming closer to completion, I, as well as other Beachers, wonder what happened to many of the features that were agreed upon for the proposed refresh. There are many things missing from
our agreement, including the amount of trees, signage, and finishing work. I personally find it upsetting and shocking that for $1,200,000 the cenotaph could not have been cleaned. In my mind, if it had been finished as proposed and as had been agreed upon by the public, it would be much more appealing to the eye. There would also be less scepticism throughout the community. I have attempted to get information from Mayor John Tory, Siu Yu, City of Toronto, Senior Project Coordinator, Beaches BIA and Mary Margaret McMahon, who was the only one to reply. She has told me that “we are well
aware of the outstanding issues with the new refresh and are working hard to install the final details. A couple of items will need to be installed in the warmer weather next spring.” I have a few questions. What happened? Who authorized all these changes? With all these items missing from the publically agreed upon plans, how much cheaper is the final cost? Clyde Robinson
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L’artiste Meet young artist Carter Ward. As the first place winner of our 2016 holiday colouring contest he received a personlized array of books from Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore.
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East Ender Views
Destination: Victoria Park Station? Stephen Wickens is a life-long East End resident and a semi-retired journalist
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f there’s truth in the axiom that everyone loves a good mystery, there’s hope for Victoria Park subway station. The nearly 49-year-old TTC stop and the parking lot on its south and west flanks need all the love they can get, even in Toronto’s hot real estate market. And, yes, while there’s no imminent shutdown date for our local transit-oriented parking lot, the 2.1-acre site is on the market. It’s unloved though some would say the property has it all – rapid-transit access, loads of adjacent density, award-winning station design and motivated owners (you and me; our agent is Build Toronto). “NIMBY resistance to intensification is also unlikely,” says a real estate executive, adding to the list of pluses. So, what self-interested developer could possibly resist? As it turns out, all of them. The site was declared surplus to TTC needs in 2009 and transferred to what became the seed portfolio of Build Toronto, a city entity bringing private-sector expertise to selloffs and redevelopment of selected public lands. Acknowledgement of Vic Park’s profit potential goes back further, at least to 2002, when the alwaysfinancially-challenged TTC put it on an A-list of assets to cash in on. Fifteen years later, the overwhelming reality is an underperforming parking lot. The TTC expects 2016 revenue of $165,000 (it’s a money-loser if you account for opportunity costs, a top concern for real estate managers). Parking doesn’t help ridership much either: The 173 stalls are 94% occupied on an average weekday – enough passengers to fill just one of the six cars on a standard TTC train. [AK2] Build Toronto is a laudable concept (though let’s hope the current citywide real estate review sees the room for improvement). Aside from the $70-million in dividends BT has delivered to the city since 2010, it’s mandated to include new affordable housing in its developments and is creating housing for ownership by low-income people. While it would be nice to see some of that in whatever rises from the Vic Park asphalt, it’s also time for East Enders to examine BT’s vision for the property, especially its stated emphasis on resi-
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ELAINE PENNY 1966 & 2016
Brown + Storey Architects earned national and city awards for their redesign of Victoria Park station.
dential use with secondary retail. Density, at least in recent decades, has become accepted as a basic urban necessity. So too has transitoriented development, using density at stations to create mutual economic support. But cities are problems of organized complexity, as revered urbanist Jane Jacobs argued. A simplistic embrace of density and TOD is dangerous if we ignore the primary-use mix, factor No. 1 among Jacobs’s four drivers of “exuberant diversity.” So, does Victoria Park station – with at least 6,116 high- and mid-rise units and hundreds more houses within a six-minute walk – lack residential density? Should we bring more low-income households to a dense neighbourhood that already has more than its share? Is a site close to the Danforth and Shopper’s World crying out for retail space? And, if this is to be transit-oriented-development, shouldn’t we question land uses likely to worsen morning-rush crowds on westbound subways while transit-oriented opportunity keeps rolling east untapped on mostly empty trains? East Enders and the city as a whole should benefit most if Vic Park station becomes a multiuse destination in the morning (better still if it were all day). Office space or educational and institutional facilities might do it. Not only should people be riding transit to Vic Park in the a.m., but some of the thousands living nearby should be able to walk to work. Kim Storey and James Brown, whose Brown + Storey Architects earned national and city awards a few years back for their redesign of the actual station – a green roof, new bus terminal and a thoughtful approach to light and
entranceways – have studied the whole area and see an innovation incubator with offices and creative light industry (like 401 Richmond downtown) as possible puzzle pieces. “Redevelopment with generous public space and better pedestrian links to all the surrounding areas for a range of daily functions is essential,” they say. Of course, there are complicating realities. Build Toronto senior VP Don Logie says there’s virtually no office market along the Bloor-Danforth. “It’s a herd mentality; developers largely go only where there’s already successful office space.” Daniel Holmes, senior managing director at Colliers International, sees the site as questionable even for condos and points out that, although most new GTA office buildings go near transit stations, Vic Park’s a weak candidate “given the lack of amenities and perceived safety issues for employees.” One industry source, however, argues publicsector offices could be a catalyzing force and should be viewed differently. “City agencies can get good space on the Danforth line on better terms, while helping revitalize neighbourhoods, if they drop this insistence on expensive space downtown or in the Yonge corridor.” It all presents a case study for planning scholars. Storey suggests a design competition might be in order. Luckily, it’s early days. Many good people, including city planners, are onto the mystery. But the experts will need the public’s ideas, and while we’re at it we could provide a little love. This column is part of a recurring series tackling urban issues in the East End. Find author Stephen Wickens on Twitter @StephenWickens1.
Canada’s Greatest Athlete Award Penny Oleksiak, age 16, is the first female swimmer in half a century to win both coveted trophies as our top athlete since Elaine Tanner “Mighty Mouse” was also honoured, at age 15. Elaine won 50 years ago, making both these teenage swim sensations the two youngest recipients ever. Commemorating Elaine Tanner as Penny Oleksiak Arrives
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Community Calendar JAN. 12: Lose Weight Fast – No Pills, No Shakes and No Crazy Exercise with Metabolic Balance at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. Free workshop with celebrity nutritionist Jane DurstPulkys. Optimize your health, balance your hormones and lose weight fast. JAN. 13-15, 19-22, 26-28: Scarborough Players present ‘The Drawer Boy’ by Michael Healey at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m., Jan. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. only. Directed by Katherine Turner. Tickets $22, seniors/students $19. Box office/info: 416267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com JAN. 15: Family Skating Event at Kew Gardens ice rink (Beaches boardwalk between Waverley & Lee Aves.), 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Beach, Leaside and Glebe Road United Churches. Congregation members, friends and neighbours in the Beach are all invited. Games, free skating, shinny (plastic indoor hockey sticks will be provided – no regular hockey sticks or pucks). Info: hastings@withers.ca JAN. 18: Community Consultation re: accessory parking lot for 140 Wineva Avenue at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9 p.m. The proposal includes 12 spaces for the church and 16 spaces for commercial parking. Info: Planner, Jason Tsang jason.tsang@toronto.ca, 416-392-4237 JAN. 21: Robbie Burns Roast Beef Dinner at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30 p.m. Dinner, songs, readings, Scottish Country Dancers and Highland Dancers. Tickets $35 (sell out event). Tickets and info: 416-699-3084 JAN, 23: Contemplation at KRU. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., is offering a series of six monthly sessions to explore a range of contemplation methods: visual art, movement, labyrinths etc. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Fun. Creative. Sacred. Costs $115. Register with Elaine @ 416 699-6091. Info: www.kruc. ca. Whatever you believe, wherever you are on the journey, you are welcome. MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30-3 p.m. Hot swingin’ jazz you can dance to! Info: Gerry O’Connor 416429-6041, Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 WEDNESDAYS: GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) Support Group at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie St. (south of Lawrence Ave.), 7-9 p.m. A peer-to-peer community support group for parents and families who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse and addiction. Comfort and empathy is available from others with the same loss. Info: call/text 647-274-3224, email grasptoronto@gmail.com, visit grasphelp.org THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537
Arthur Potts Potts Arthur MPP Beaches–East York MPP Beaches-East York Constituency Office 1821 Danforth Avenue Toronto M4C 1J2 416.690.1032 apotts.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.arthurpotts.onmpp.ca @apottsmpp
CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Jan. 11- The Thrill of it All (1963); Jan. 18- You Can’t Take it With You (1938); Jan. 26Oklahoma! (1955). Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Jan. 11: Baby Time, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, bounces and rhymes for babies under 19 months and their parents or caregivers. Drop in. •Wednesdays: After School Lego Club, 4-5 p.m. Create, share, play! •Jan. 20: Mud Puddle Puppet Show, 2-3 p.m., based on the Robert Munsch book. •Jan. 21: Family Tech Club, 2-3 p.m. Learn about new innovative apps, 3D Printer demonstrations, science crafts, and maker technologies.This program is suitable for children 6+. Individual or family registration is acceptable. •Jan. 26: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) 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. (fr) 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 (r) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416- 686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Scarborough Branch. Since 1960 we have been active in promoting women’s rights and education in Scarborough. As part of a national and international organization our purpose is to pursue knowledge, promote education, improve the status of women and human rights, and to participate actively in public affairs. We also enjoy participating in small interest groups: books, bridge, theatre, gourmet lunch, etc. We welcome any woman who shares the purpose of the organization. New members are welcome! We meet monthly from SeptemberMay on the 3rd Monday at Knox United Church, Education building, 2569 Midland Ave. Info: Janet Holt 416-293-8822 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays
alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 JANUARY SALE SHOW at Studio 888, 2359 Queen Street East (south side just east of Balsam), Sundays (Jan. 15, 22, 29) noon-4 p.m., Wednesdays (Jan. 18, 25) 2-6 p.m. All local artists. Original art priced $100 or less (including tax). Info: 416-2005551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m. WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Interfaith Lunch Program Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for a time of sharing good food and community. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. •Children’s Peace Theatre Conflict Transformation Group in partnership with Beach United offer an opportunity for children 6–12 years old to explore justice and peace-making through the arts, from a multi-faith perspective. January-March, Sundays 10:30–11:30 a.m., Sessions are free. Please register Karen@ beachuc.com. •Yoga at Beach with Esther: Vinyasa yoga, focusing on alignment, deep core work and conscious breathing, Mondays 7 p.m. (please bring your own mat). •Family Skating Event at Kew Gardens hosted by Beach, Leaside, and Glebe Rd. United Churches, Jan. 15, 1–3 p.m. •Blood Donor Clinic, Jan. 20, 1:30-7:30 p.m. •Jam Nite: Bring your instrument, your voice, a song to share. No musical skill level needed, just enthusiasm to make music together! Jan. 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. •Feb. 4: Jazz & Reflection: Africville, 4:30 p.m. This is the story of a black community in Halifax that was expropriated, featuring jazz artists Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). •Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. Info: www. birchcliffbluffsuc.org (r) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship and Church School, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. •Jan 11: Music @ 12:15 p.m. Mark Battenberg will offer a program of meditative music and sound •Jan 14: Gospel, Praise & Blues Service, 4:30- 5:15 p.m. On the 2nd Saturday of every month, we gather for a bit of gospel and praise music, with a touch of the blues. The service is informal. Musicians gather at 4 p.m. to review the tunes, and then the music starts at 4:30 p.m. •Jan 18: New Year Messy Church, 5:30- 7:00 p.m. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month we offer Messy Church. Our theme for January is “Fresh Starts & New Beginnings”. We will begin with a period of crafts, games and activities, then a story and some music finish off with a great supper! •Jan 25: Line Dancing, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Line Dancing is a great way to keep moving! •Jan 28: Jazz
Vespers, 4:30- 5:15 p.m. The Kevin Cato Trio will offer 45 minutes of music. Kevin is a great saxophonist and graduate of Humber College. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH, 200 McIntosh St. (W. of Midland, N. of Kingston Rd.). Info: St.pauls. scarb@bellnet.ca, 416-261-4222 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 (r) 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 TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome. ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.) Join us for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com SALVATION ARMY EAST TORONTO, 107 Cedarvale Ave. •Sunday Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Info: 416-467-7416 (r) NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an open-minded inclusive congregation. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING TORONTO, 1311 Queen St. E. We are a dynamic, inclusive and progressive spiritual community. Join us for Sunday Meditation at 10:30 a.m. followed by music and inspiration at Sunday Service at 11 a.m. Our Dynamic Kids Program is available for families during Sunday programming. We also host a weekly contemplative and mindful meditation practice each Wednesday evening 6-6:45 p.m. LGBTQ and family friendly. Info: www.csltoronto.com 416-778-5433
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Emma and Sheila bring a bit of Britain to the Beach By Lara O’Keefe
BEACH RESIDENTS Emma O’Farrell and Sheila Frost decided it was time to get back to their British roots – and facilitate others getting in touch with theirs, as well. The pair recently launched a community group called the Beaches British Meet Up, aimed to bring together anyone from Britain, new or old, those who are the offspring of British parents, or even people who have lived or worked in Britain. O’Farrell, who hails from the London area and has lived in the Beach for just over two years, said she “came here and felt immediately at home. It reminded me very much of England. And I just kept on bumping into British people.” That included Frost, originally from Manchester, who quickly became O’Farrell’s close friend. Frost came to Toronto for a year on assignment during university and had friends in the Beach. “I used to come every year and I said if I ever (move) here, it has to be the Beaches. Because as Emma said, it’s got a European feel. It really does. It’s the best spot to be to have that closeness with Europe, isn’t it?” she said. Starting a Beach British meetup had been on O’Farrell’s mind for awhile – she had previously been part of a larger British meetup – so when she learned that Frost would be leaving her corporate job, she saw an opportunity, asking Frost, “What about doing this Beaches meetup? It would be really great to get together people who are from an English background or some similar background.” The two wanted to encourage their British friends to put down roots in the Beach. Having watched a number of them come and go, Frost noted “I think that’s the point that did it for us because Emma kept saying, ‘Oh there’s a lot of my friends going back because they’re home sick.’ And I said, ‘We’ve gotta do something about this!’” O’Farrell said she wanted to create a meetup that was more community based to allow
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Emma O’Farrell and Sheila Frost are celebrating their UK roots with a new community group.
people to really get to know one another and build stronger, lasting friendships. “What I found about the other group was that it was really nice to connect with people from back home. So you could talk about...I don’t know, Coronation Street,” O’Farrell laughed. “That kind of thing that you can relate to. Like if you took a Canadian out of Canada they would miss hockey and Tim Horton’s. It’s like two staples in a Canadian’s life. So it’s just the things that you miss,” she said. Speaking about the things they miss, the
two get excited when Frost brings up the topic of curry, the number one food in England. “We all love curry. So we’re probably going to try a curry night,” she said. As for their favourite curry in the Beach? “I think Delhi Bistro,” said Frost without hesitation. “Same for me,” agreed O’Farrell. The two have a long list of ideas for upcoming events including quiz nights that will feature British cookies, candy and prizes, gatherings to watch the World Cup, but said that “it’s about just bringing people together and
having a nice time and making new friendships,” said O’Farrell with Frost adding, “and bringing community together, because it’s the key.” “It’s just a sense of belonging somewhere,” said O’Farrell. “Your home is always going to be your home. It’s a part of who you are and no matter how old you are or how far removed. You’re always going to miss or hanker for it.” For more information or to find out about upcoming events, visit the Beaches British Meet Up Facebook group.
In Photos: Miracle on Main
PHOTOS: VICTOR BIRO
A sea of hampers (and helpers) at Community Centre 55 Above left, three year-old Max and his father pick-up a bag of toys for delivery as part of Centre 55’s Miracle on Main Street where hampers of food and toys are delivered by community volunteers to more than 850 families. Above right, bags of groceries and goodies ready for pickup December 22.
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YELLOW HOUSE Gallery is hosting a special event the weekend of January 20 – a showcase by the Grade 12 students of Nortre Dame Catholic High school. Organized by arts department head Sandra Slosel, the thoughtful and topical second annual exhibition is called Ab Intra, meaning “from within”. The title was chosen by the students to reflect the inspiration for their work. “Students were challenged to identify topics and issues that were of personal interest and generate a series of pieces that communicates their personal position on the subject,” said Slosel. “Most of the work will be acrylic paintings on canvas dealing with a wide range of topics from personal mental health issues to more global social justice concerns.” That includes “the fate of missing Canadian aboriginal women, the dual roles women in society must navigate, and the issue of skin bleaching – reflecting the personal struggles around self acceptance women with coloured skin can experience.” The show runs throughout the weekend during gallery hours with an opening reception Friday, Jan. 20 from 6:00 to 9 p.m. with remarks at 7 p.m. Yellow House is at 921 Kingston Rd.
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GERRARD ART Space hosts The Drawing Show from January 11 through January 29, with an opening reception Saturday, Jan. 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. While drawings and sketches will adorn the walls throughout the month, the member-driven, multi-disciplinary space will also play stage to several musical and dramatic events. On Friday, Jan. 13 GAS hosts Brian Abbot’s Faster: Squirrelly Sounds from
8 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9 to 11 p.m., Eastside Confectionary Records hosts a CD release party for Andrew James Barker’s Low Moon with Mannerisms. In way of theatre, Mortar and Pestle presents Closer, directed by Sergio Calderon and starring Melissa Beveridge, Bryan Wilhelm, Olivia Jon, and Sean Ballantyne, beginning January 19 through January 27 at various times. Gerrard Art Space is located at 1475 Gerrard Street East. More at www.gerrardartspace.com.
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This winter the Leslieville Flea will be in the Fermenting Cellar of Toronto’s Historic Distillery District
TO KICK off the 20th anniversary celebratory year, Acoustic Harvest will be presenting a Pre-Winterfolk Festival Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:00 p.m. The exclusive sneak peek will feature some of the talented artists who will be performing during the 15th annual Winterfolk Festival February 17 to 19. Join the community in enjoying award-winning artists including the energetic and highly entertaining hillbilly swing duo, HOTCHA!, Blair Packham, who has been touted by Ron Sexsmith as “one of Canada’s best unsung pop writers,” and east coast blues musician, Kim Doolittle who has shared the stage with Serena Ryder, Jeff Healey and Rita MacNeil. The festival will be taking place at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church located on 1512 Kingston Road one block east of Warden Avenue in Scarborough. The venue is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. Tickets are $25 at the door or $22 if purchased in advance online at www.acousticharvest.ca. For more information and full festival details, visit www. winterfolk.com. WRITTEN BY Canadian playwright Michael Healey and directed by Katherine Turner, The Drawer Boy follows the story of a young Toronto actor sent to visit rural Ontario to research farm life. There he meets Morgan and Angus, and quickly discovers that quiet farm life may hold more secrets and intrigue than he could have ever imagined. A recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Best Drama, The Drawer Boy will be showing at the Scarborough Village Theatre on 3600 Kingston Road, January 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m., and January 15 and 22 at 2:00 p.m. Regular price tickets are $22, seniors and students are $19 and can be purchased by calling 416-267-9292 or ordering online at www.theatrescarborough.com. Scarborough Village Theatre will also be offering an open-
The Two Fours, photo by Corbin Hucker
ing night wine and cheese reception immediately following The Drawer Boy performance on January 13. Meet the people who bring the theatre production to life, and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while you mingle with theatre-goers, cast and crew. On January 21, ACT-CO (Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario) adjudicator Trevor Smith Diggins will provide feedback to the performers of the show following the performance. The adjudication process is public and all are welcome to attend. Following the January 26 performance is an audience talk back event – engage in an informal question and answer session with the cast and crew of The Drawer Boy, ask your burning questions and discover all the secrets of the theatre.
THE TWO Fours return to Peppery Cat on January 11 for their third gig at the year-old Queen Street East eatery. As with their first two performances there, they will warm up the place with a few short tunes, then open the floor to special guests and jammers. Starting February 12, founders Wally Hucker and Corey Cousineau and the rest of The Two Fours will introduce the same format each Sunday afternoon. “At Peppery Cat and other places we have played,” notes Hucker, “many players and singers said they would follow us if we started Sunday afternoon sessions. So we are.” “Thanks to Larry Papas, owner of Peppery Cat,” adds Cousineau. “He’s very supportive of local musical talent.”
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Rounding out the Two Fours’ roster are John Hope on bass and Sean Hughes on drums. Hope, until recently, hosted Sunday jams at The Black Bear pub in East York, where he was leader of and lead guitar for the house band for four and half years. Hughes was that band’s drummer during the past year. Cousineau and Hucker regularly sat in with the pair, as well as being guest hosts. Local players and singers are invited to check out, and play with, The Two Fours. Their repertoire spans roots, rock, rockabilly, country, blues, R&B, soul, and more. Music starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, and at 4:30 p.m. Sundays, starting February 12, at Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E., at Kenilworth Ave.
RESPONDING TO reports of racist incidents in Toronto late last year, Mennonite New Life Centre – an organization that has been supporting newcomers and immigrants for 33 years – decided to throw a Welcome Home Benefit Concert in a push to encourage unity, inclusion, and to welcome newcomers to the area. The December 30 event, which was held at the Toronto United Mennonite Church, saw more than 70 guests come through the doors and raised nearly $3,000 to support programs that assist newcomers with mental health, job training, language instruction, crisis management, and counter human trafficking. The event was attended by a mix of established Torontonians and newcomers - one couple even traveled from Peter-
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Keleghan gets personal with new doc By Anna Killen
“I AM crazy about Canada, it’s as simple as that,” says Peter Keleghan in the opening scene of his new CBC documentary Once an Immigrant. His voice, and that of his sister’s, plays over a scene of the renowned actor and filmmaker, Canadian flag in hand, strolling the boardwalk on a sunny summer day. Where does that passionate patriotism come from? Could it be from his parents – immigrants who embraced a new life in Canada, yet maintained a connection to their homelands? Keleghan is determined to find out, and sets out on a journey to not only answer long-standing questions he has had about his parents’ lives and decisions, but unearth insights into the immigrant, and immigrant descendant, experience. It’s a classic Canadian story, and a perfect kickoff to CBC coverage of Canada’s 150th birthday. “It’s a very personal story of my parents’ immigration to Canada back in the ‘50s,” said Keleghan. His father is from Poland, his mother from Ireland, and Keleghan and his sister were born in Quebec, raised away from city life. He didn’t set out to tell a personal story – the film began as an idea with the Globe and Mail’s John Doyle to tell a “bigger picture” story about the Ireland-Canada immigrant experience. But after Doyle bowed out of the project and Keleghan paired up with Markham Films, he was pushed to make the story more personal, a move that resulted in him interviewing relatives in Ireland and placing his family’s story within the patchwork of other Canadian immigrant stories. “At the end of the day it was a real gift to me and my family that I did this,” said Keleghan. His family, as you can imagine, is a delight to watch, as are the various Irish personalities who help drive the narrative and provide context. But Keleghan said interviewing relatives – particularly those from the old world, skeptical of cameras and too many questions – wasn’t always an Irish cup of tea. “They were very wary of what I was doing and why I wanted to have it on camera,” he laughed.
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That wariness is overcome and results in an intimacy to the interviews that is relatable, peppered with sage advice. Those interviews are woven with historical footage, Super 8 home movies – and plenty a Beachscene, as this is the neighbourhood Keleghan calls home – to bring the audience a unique story that bridges generations and countries. There are many compelling Canadian stories from many different cultures, and “there is a cross-section that is close to my own personal story. If that applies to a greater percentage of the population than me, then fantastic, that’s the plan. I made this as inclusive as possible, like the country, really,” said Keleghan. Once an Immigrant airs on CBC TV this Thursday, Jan. 12 at 9 p.m. It will play again on CBC News Network Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Keleghan can also be seen on CBC’s new television show Workin’ Moms, debuting tonight, January 10 at 9:30 p.m.
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anuary brings a New Year and new hope. For 14-year-old Leonard Thompson of Pickering Street, 1922 brought only faint hope that he would survive the ravages of Type 1 juvenile diabetes. On January 11, 1922 Leonard became the first person in the world to be treated with insulin, the pancreatic extract discovered by a research team at the University of Toronto that would save the lives of millions of diabetics around the world. Leonard was born in July 1907 and grew up in the Beach with his parents and baby sister Viola. The family was poor, but he was described as a happy kid with a great personality who loved sports, especially football. In 1919 came the terrible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The symptoms
were ravenous hunger and an insatiable thirst. The disease carried a prognosis of 11 months of suffering followed by diabetic coma and death. The only treatment was a starvation diet. By the time Harry and Florence Thompson carried their listless, emaciated son into Toronto General Hospital on Dec. 2, 1921, Leonard weighed only 65 pounds on a 5’ 11” frame. His hair was falling out. He was a pale, living skeleton, skin and bones and close to slipping into a coma. Doctors told his father that, barring a miracle, there was no hope. The boy was on death’s doorstep. His parents were desperate and agreed to an experimental treatment developed by Dr. Frederick Banting and his assistant Charles Best. The first injection of insulin was unsuccessful, but Dr. J. B. Collip found a process to refine the extract. On Jan. 23 Leonard was given another injection and his blood sugar level plummeted. His symptoms began to disappear with further injections. He became stronger and was able to go
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of State. Little 45 pound Elizabeth received insulin in August 1922 and lived until 1981. She described her early years of starvation as a “nightmare” from which she had awakened in Toronto to lead a normal life. “Isn’t that unspeakably wonderful”, Elizabeth exclaimed to her mother, “It is truly miraculous!” For a time Elizabeth was the most famous girl in America. Her story made for a more dramatic movie, but we shouldn’t forget Leonard, admitted to hospital as a public ward patient (i.e. a “charity case” in those days). He was just an
ordinary lad in an extraordinary life and death struggle. Thanks to Beach resident Sheila Blinoff for telling me about the boy who lived on my street just a few doors down. Our history is all around us. Because of the discovery of insulin a kid who loved football was alive to see Ted Reeve lead the Balmy Beach Beachers to two Grey Cups in 1927 and 1930. That March in 1922 Toronto won the Stanley Cup. Hey, we can dream big! Here’s a New Year’s toast to Leonard Thompson, the miracle boy from the Beach.
early decades of the twentieth century Toronto’s population grew rapidly. New homes were built all over the Beach area. Unlike our beautiful neighbour Lyall Ave., modest Pickering St. will never be designated an area of heritage homes. It was originally called Catharine St. running north from Kingston Rd. to Lake View Ave. (now Gerrard St.) Catharine was the eastern limit of East Toronto. When the town became part of the City of Toronto in Dec. 1908, East Toronto vanished into the history books along with many street names. Some things haven’t changed. Malvern students still pass by on their way to school our two convenience stores. Back in 1922 there was a grocer and a “white store”. IN THE
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IT WAS shortly before closing when a young woman walked into Birch & Co. on Gerrard Street East in early December. In every respect, she appeared to be just another customer doing her holiday shopping. But still, store owner Tanya Dercach felt something seemed off and when she came up to the cash register to ring through her items, she quickly learned why. “She pulled out two cards and sort of mumbled something about, I’ll try this one and if it doesn’t work I’ll try the other one,” said Dercach. “She started to punch in her information and I realized she’s punching in way too many numbers.” The woman then told Dercach it was asking her to swipe the card instead. By this point, the alarm bells were going off in Dercach’s head but she continued to process the payment, assessing the situation as it went along. “I noticed on the receipt it said Visa but there was no name and it was asking for her to sign it. So I said, I’ll need your signature and ID,” she said. Thinking quickly after the woman failed to produce photo identification, Dercach asked if she could take a photo of her to go with the name on the cards she did have with her. The woman obliged and left the store shortly after. But as soon as she left, Dercach said she knew something wasn’t right. “So I called my P.O.S. (point of sales) company right away,” she explained. It turned out not only was her hunch right but the scam was even worse than she had anticipated. The numbers she had punched in allowed the woman to steal not only from the shop, but from the last customer who had used a credit card on the P.O.S. system.
The money was refunded to the customer immediately but Birch & Co. is still out $300. Dercach quickly moved past the money she had lost, growing concerned for the other small businesses in the neighbourhood and posted a note on Facebook. “So I put it on blast,” she said. “My main concern was OK, I’m already out $300 and I’m never going to get that back but I don’t want that to happen to someone else. Because she might have hit up other people and they might not even know because of the way the scam works.” Thanks to her quick thinking and diligence, the culprit was apprehended by police at the IC Clear Optical store down the street. Even so, Dercach said she has no idea what kind of damage the woman had already done up to that point. “When you’re in a small community, you trust the people coming into your store. So I just felt it was my duty to put it out there as quickly as possible and if I’m out $300 then I’m out $300 but if she’s been doing this all day or all month or all year ... that could be millions of dollars.”
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Open Doors: Spiritual Matters
Bridging the generational gap Cheryl Fenn is head of the children’s Christian Education program at Kingston Road United Church
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he concept of an authentic “Open Doors” mandate is one that I know each church strives to achieve. Keeping the church on a path that makes our church relevant and continue to thrive in our community is always top of mind at Kingston Road United Church (KRUC). A big part of that is continuing to build one of its most treasured programs – the children’s Sunday School. When I became the Christian Educator two years ago, I took to heart the weight of making sure we stay relevant and strive to grow our numbers in a time when many churches are closing their Sunday School programs. The KRUC Sunday School has, remarkably, been a part of the Kingston Road community for 116 years. That longevity means we have to keep things fresh all the time, because who wants the same lessons each year? Within our congregation almost 50 per cent of our current members were members of our Sunday School or taught Sunday School. Children who became friends decades ago, under the tutelage of our most celebrated members, Bessie Stallworthy, now see each other as adults every Sunday. Many of them are now grandparents who bring their grandbabies to our church. Those facts began to buzz around in my brain. We were sitting on an incredible knowledge base. It dawned on me that we had an opportunity to bridge a rather wide gap between two of our favorite generations. Our lively and vibrant senior community, and our children, some of whom are not fortunate enough to have grandparents. So began “Project Grandma”. We have dozens of seniors who have a talent that could be passed along, some of them not even realizing that they had something important or special to teach. After casual conversations with our seniors, a list began to form. We had grandparents who could knit, crochet, cook, garden, pickle, quilt, were finance wizards – the list went on. I sent a call out to the church for donations of aprons so that the children wouldn’t get their Sunday clothes messy while partaking in “Project Grandma”. I was overwhelmed with responses, including one all the way from Abbotsford, B.C. with the inclusion of
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Above, Bessie Stallworthy has been a mentor to generations of students at Kingston Road United Church. Below, Sunday school participants take part in ‘Project Grandparent’. a favorite cookie recipe. Thank you again, Shirley! With the help of Bessie Stallworthy and Marg Holst, our very first “Project Grandma” – Knitting 101 – was set in place almost exactly a year ago. Marg donated knitting needles and a ball of wool for each child to use and take home.
“” “The past year has proven over and over again that we are all valuable.” – Cheryl Fenn
We sent out notices to parents that the children would be knitting with the grandmas and the parents were delighted. We had one of our biggest classes, sitting with Bessie and Marg, learning the basics of casting on and knitting. The kids were enthralled, the
grandma’s found their groove – it was moving to watch. Our first class a success, we’ve been building since. We hosted a Mac and Cheese cooking session with Grandma Lee, the children made salads for our annual picnic with Karen Holladay, and planted their own vegetable garden with Brenda Hunter. Those vegetables contributed to the harvest table in the fall. The flower garden in the front was planted with Beth Bolton who had them get their hands dirty and mucky, building a beautiful flower patch. The teens recently had a Teen Finance session with Keith Bolton where Keith spoke to them about the basics of banking, the pitfalls of credit cards, and smart budgeting. With the introduction of Keith to the program, I have now renamed it “Project Grandparent”. Eventually, we are going to launch an initiative called “Adopt a Grandparent”. Many of the congregation have approached me to say how sad they are that the art of writing letters and thank you cards seems to be dying out. Taking that to heart, we thought it would be worthwhile to begin pairing up children with older members of our congregation to start a pen pal program. This gives each child an opportunity to practice their handwriting skills while they write a little letter, address the envelope, put a stamp on it and walk it over to the mailbox and send it off. It may only travel a couple of blocks, but that simple process not only makes it exciting for the children, but our grandparents will receive a letter once a week that they can then respond to and mail back to the children. I’m excited for our future. I’m excited for our children’s future. The past year has proven over and over again that we are all valuable; we all have so much to contribute. It’s an exciting time for us at Kingston Road United Church and I welcome you to stop by and see the church in action.
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hen you are feeling under the weather and the wind is howling outside, what do you crave for mealtime? Yes, soup! Glorious, warm, soothing soup. Over the holidays, during illness, good friends came to the rescue with, you guessed it, that wonderful food, soup. Nourishing, delicious and ever so appreciated, soups are equally tasty for lunch or supper especially during one of the dreariest months of them all – January. Be fortified and Happy New Year! Pasta e Fagoli Chef and good friend Lesleigh Landry kindly delivered a bucket of this sustaining, hearty soup to my door when she heard illness prevailed in the Main household. I was especially grateful as it was one of the most delicious soup-stews I had ever eaten both for lunch and dinner the next day. For an even heartier meal, enjoy with a salad and crusty bread. If you like spice, Lesleigh recommended serving with a dollop of your favourite hot sauce or hers, Dan’s Inferno Smoky ChipotleCayenne. 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil 3 slices side bacon, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) each, celery and carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves minced garlic 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken stock 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) white kidney beans, drained & mashed
1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) Romano beans, rinsed & drained 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) small pasta, such as tubetti or small shell pasta Salt and pepper to taste In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat; cook bacon, carrot, celery, onion and garlic 7 – 10 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Stir in stock, mashed white kidney beans and whole Romano beans. Bring to boil; stir in pasta and cook about 8 -10 minutes or until pasta is just tender. Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 6 servings. Mexican Style Chicken Soup How lucky can you get? Another cauldron of life-giving soup delivered to my door over the holidays. Many thanks to Wayne Cottrell and Fernando Rodriguez who created this chicken soup with Mexican overtones. Its subtle flavours brightened my taste buds and my day. Wayne says this soup can be modified with vegetables of your choice. Although the ingredient list looks long, the soup is quick and easy to make – another winner! Chayote (pronounced chi oh tay) is a gourd like fruit with a bland flavour. It is rich in potassium, and was considered the food of Aztecs and the Mayas. It is available in Fresco and some Asian supermarkets. Of course, you can substitute another vegetable of your choice. 24 chicken thighs, halved 16 – 20 cups (4 L) water 3-4 stalks celery,chopped 1 onion, chopped 8 cloves minced fresh garlic
2 inch (10 cm) piece of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, washed dried and leaves chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) Maggi seasoning (if tolerated otherwise, optional) 1 tbsp (25 mL) powdered chicken stock 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 chayote, peeled and cubed 4-5 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 can (19oz/ 540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1-2 cups (250 mL) frozen peas 1-2 cups (250 mL) beans, chopped into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 3 zucchini, cubed 1 cup (250 mL) small dried pasta (optional) 1 juice of a lemon or lime Garnishes: (optional) grated cheddar cheese or jalapeno cheese For extra kick, chopped jalapeno pepper Salt and pepper to taste In large stock pot over medium to high heat, add chicken thighs, water, celery, onion, garlic, ginger root, coriander, Maggi seasoning and powdered chicken stock. Bring to boil; remove any scum from surface. Add potatoes and chayote; bring to boil; boil for 7 – 10 minutes. Add carrots, peas, beans and chickpeas. Bring back to boil and boil 7 – 10 minutes. Turn heat off and add zucchini and pasta (if using). Let stand 25 -30 minutes. Stir in lemon or lime juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated cheddar or jalapeno cheese. For extra zest, stir in fresh chopped jalapeno pepper. Makes 20 generous cups about 15 servings. Soup can be frozen in usable portions for up to three months.
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Wine blends continue to trend Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein
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have no crystal ball, but here’s what I see trending in wine down the road as we enter 2017. Look for more joint ventures between “Old World” and “New World” producers. The aggressive use of oak will subside, but there’s a tendency for producers to look at different formats of oak for aging wine, like the use of bourbon barrels for aging some table wines. Alcohol levels will continue to rise. Whether the reason is warmer temperatures, winemaking styles or the consumers’ demand for “more buzz for the buck”, it’s a fact. Advanced vineyard management, production techniques, the use of new oak, and, in some cases, the blending in of popular, non-traditional grape varieties are all robbing wine of indigenous qualities. While this metamorphosis provides wine with smoother, fruitier, more harmonious flavours, it reinforces sameness. If this continues, within 20 years or so, we will be floating in a sea of homogenized, similar-tasting and quality wine void of not only country, but also regional and varietal distinction. When it comes to wine enclosures, cork is making a comeback. Cork producers have spent billions of dollars to correct the “taint” problem and many producers globally are going back to the “real thing”. Of course, there will still be lots of wine presented under screw caps, polymer (plastic), glass, etc. Wine and its components will be used more for other things beyond sipping like vino-therapy utilizing the skins, pips, stems and residue from winemaking for therapeutic wraps, messages, soaks, baths and cleanses. Look for it in toiletries, too. The general trend is to turn all aspects of production over to a younger generation, many of whom are women. Sipping anytime and anywhere, this group likes to try new concepts, is creating a rosé renaissance, and is more interested in “natural” wines. They will steer production, marketing and sales down the road. This group is also responsible for more “agro-tourism” which means staying, dining and even helping out at wineries. Many folks are making trips like these a focus of their travels and some wineries are revamping their facilities to accommodate this type of experience. There will be more celebrity-owned wineries too as many well-to-dos look for tax write-offs and something else to display and extend their brand. Actors, professional athletes, musicians and others will take the plunge. Even Donald Trump has one in Virginia. Wine prices are more likely to rise. As grape growing and winemaking become more innovative, complex and difficult, the cost of production will increase, and that cost will filter down to the consumer. Packaging and labeling practices will become more avantgarde and experimental. As competition for shelf space
and the need to stand out increases, presentation should be quite fascinating. Artistic labels, unusual bottles and alternative packaging like wine in plastic, cans, tetra-packs, boxes, and even “on tap” like beer are flourishing. Lots of new, “wine toys” such as aerators, chillers, thermometers, preservers, etc. will continue to emerge. A serious trend is the fact that more folks are choosing to drink at home as opposed to doing so while out. Whether it’s the cost, stricter drinking/driving laws or other reasons, this most definitely will affect licensee alcohol sales. Perhaps the largest trend has to do with climate change. Warmer temperatures, reduced water levels in many of the larger bodies, severe weather with harsher and more frequent storms, flooding and earthquakes are devastating vineyards around the globe and may result in less wine produced.
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CONTINUING AN annual tradition, the caseworkers at Neighbourhood Link hosted their Christmas dinner for isolated seniors on December 6. The scent of freshly cooked turkey lingered in the air as more than 50 seniors came through to enjoy the delicious, home cooked meals prepared by the team at Neighbourhood Link and get into the holiday spirit alongside their peers. The senior services department caseworkers have been running the event for more than 25 years “and [the seniors] look forward to this all year,” said Margaux Sommen, assessment and outreach worker with Neighbourhood Link.
Seniors Lottie Hainey and Madeleine Mariano sipped eggnog while awaiting their meals, saying they weren’t sure which part of it they would enjoy the most but they were eager to dig in. Miller and Sommen said that the first course included turkey, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrots, brussels sprouts, gravy, cranberry sauce and rolls. If the seniors had any room left after the first course, they could enjoy homemade applesauce, and cake with raisins and devonshire cream along with a cherry on top. When asked about the fan favourites, Miller said “they love gravy on everything. Even vegetables, they want the gravy. They like the turkey, too.”
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The event focuses on bringing seniors together so they can enjoy home cooked food and friends that are normally difficult to access from their own home due, in large part, to mobility issues. Neighbourhood Link overcomes these issues by arranging transportation to and from the dinner and ensuring staff and student volunteers are on hand to greet the guests as soon as they arrive and socialize with them throughout the dinner. “It’s for clients that are in their homes and don’t have family or get out,” explained Robin Miller, intake worker. “So this way we bring them here to have a little luncheon and some social time and hopefully they get into a little bit of the Christmas spirit.”
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he winter gift-giving season has passed and as all of the excitement of the gifts of new technology and devices starts to fade, perhaps the reality of learning to use these devices has begun to set in. Are you having nightmares about shiny new iPads chasing you? Everything seemed fantastic when those younger family members enthusiastically boasted about the features of your new tablet device or smartphone. However, now you’ve tried using it on your own and have run into some confusing roadblocks. Take a deep breath. You aren’t the first person to be confused by this new gizmo. Just as with picking up any sort of sport, instrument or game, there is a process to learning and it’s best to take it one step at a time. Before throwing your tablet out the window in frustration, remember that you don’t need to tackle everything at once. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake – failure is the perfect way to learn what you don’t know. The idea here is to get the ball rolling. Start by making a list of all of the things you can’t seem to figure out on your own.
One of the best learning resources are the people around you. Often the most effective way to learn is from someone directly. Think of a family member or friend who has a better understanding of technology than you. Ask them to come over for coffee and give you an hour of their time. Don’t feel like a burden, this is what family and friends are for. The majority of my clients learn by doing, not by watching. That means when your teacher shows you how to write or reply to emails, you will need to do it several times until you can do it on your own. Ask them kindly to be patient until you understand it thoroughly. Repeat, repeat, repeat is the best way to learn. I encourage people to take notes during lessons to return to later, but understanding the concepts is most important. Following step-by-step instructions is quite a bit different than actually knowing what you’re doing. Ask your tutor to only focus on one thing at a time. Start simple and stay simple. There may be a multitude of things they want to show you about any given device but today you need help with emailing. Ask them to leave the lesson about using Facebook for the next time. Don’t make it a marathon session. Most of my clients can only learn new things for about 90 minutes on average
before their brain goes into overload and they need a break. Once you learn the absolute basics of your new device, in time you’ll get better and more confident at teaching yourself. Concepts you have learned about sending an email will carry over to other challenges in the future. The more time you spend on the device, the less you’ll be on edge. You will develop confidence by overcoming roadblocks and most importantly, remember to be proud of those achievements. Many of these points may seem obvious to some readers. But after two years of helping people with technology, I’ve found it is becoming increasingly difficult for newcomers to learn new technology. Conceptual learning and teaching is always difficult in the early stages, but patience and repetition can help overcome arduous challenges. Perhaps Facebook and Twitter aren’t your thing, but being able to look up a movie time, check a restaurant’s reviews, call a friend across the ocean for free, or find an address would be something you might find useful. Before you know it, you will be enjoying the device you feared so much and hopefully those iPad nightmares will have subsided. Watch for my upcoming articles that will delve more specifically into concepts like using Google more effectively and for reasons you may never have considered.
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VETERINARIANS
Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician
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951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)
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DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
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Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES 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
PSYCHOTHERAPY Abina Murphy, R.P.
Individuals & Couples Services disponibles en français Insurance Coverage 47 Main Street (at Lyall Ave)
Spiritual Psychotherapist
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KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine
2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 (at Lee)
Registered Psychotherapist Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street
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Registered Psychotherapist
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Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
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1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
Kriens LaRose, LLP
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DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.
Tel: (416) 962-2186
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Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
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Barrister & Solicitor
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.
47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
Susan T. Dixon
Family Law Lawyer
INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services
2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com
2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)
416-693-2733
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Shellyann Pereira
(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult
LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors
Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor
NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East
416-698-7070
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
647-317-6017
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Sophia da Silva Chiropractor
Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305
Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP
Family Law & Estate Planning We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.
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Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
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Advanced Therapeutics
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(Since 1989)
Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine
1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)
416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE
416-690-5185
Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)
• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •
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Open Saturdays
416-694-6767
CARL A. BRAND
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Dr. Caitlin McAlpine
THERAPY LOUNGE
416-698-5861
Stephen G. King, Architect
416-423-2289
416-690-6195
Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
www.WINTACO.com
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
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Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
www.thetherapystudio.ca
Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.
Janet D’Arcy
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Registered Massage Therapists Louise Abbott, RMT & Associates OSTEOPATHY 138 Main St. (south of Gerrard) Open 7 days a week Free Parking • Accessible 647-352-3348 or book online
Local • Affordable 416-200-6300
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
THE THERAPY STUDIO
Animal Chiropractor
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416 690-6257
416-690-6257
Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit
CHIROPRACTORS
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
www.kewgardenshealth.com
300 Main Street 416-690-3324
DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East
Jen Goddard, R.M.T.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
(at Lee)
Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public
416-698-3157
416-907-0103
647-693-6221
579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto
416-690-2417
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
John H.
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
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)
GARRY M. CASS
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
Chartered Professional Accountants
416-691-5757
BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC
William F. Deneault
Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
www.therapylounge.ca
416-916-7122
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Top 2 Floors of house for rent. Victoria Pk/Gerrard. Quiet, bright, spacious, secure. Elegant, professional home. 3 bedroom. Available immediately. 1 year lease. No smoking. Cat OK. Energy efficient. Completely repainted. Complete, exquisite, upscale reno including Kitchen - new: sink, faucet, granite counter, backsplash, flooring, range hood, separate washer/dryer. Also fridge, stove, dishwasher. L/d rm - new: hardwood floors, Nest programmable thermostat. Bathroom - new: Vanity, sink, counter, faucet, toilet, flooring. Stairs: new runner. Also CAC, deck, porch, yard, BBQ, storage. Ideal for family of 3. Front yard maintenance required. Must be seen. $2,200+ or best offer. Please call 416-873-5194. Viewit.ca #55189 dangli@rogers.com (20)
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Shared Accommodation
TRENDSETTERS
Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services (TEDDS)
Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.
www.tedds.ca • info@tedds.ca Laurie Hunt 416-465-2424 (22)
POT POURRI SOCIAL CLUB FOR SENIORS
Training & Job placements for Hairstyling and Skin care Call Lisa
416-690-2454
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Commercial Space for Rent
OFFICE SPACE
GAT. EST. 1974 10 events a month Come out to our monthly pub night and meet us.
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
Sylvia 416-463-6453 Susan 416-282-6832
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416-690-2880
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I am looking for shared accommodation in the Beach. I am a professional 27 year old male, working in the Beach. I am quiet, non-smoking, and helpful with household chores. I have references from previous landlords and my present employer. Clean, quiet, non-smoking, looking for accommodation close to work in the Beach. My name is Sal. I can be reached at sailesh@mede-care.com or 1-226-2249116 (which is a London, Ontario, phone (20) number).
Bed & Breakfast COZY SUITES INN Best accommodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*
416-420-8696
www.cozysuites.com (22r)
Suite Lovat B&B
SALON CHAIR RENTAL Prime Beach Location
Party Services
416 699 1782
Rent Tables, Chairs, Tents, Tablecloths and more! Call 416 400 9303 today for more information. PartyRentalsInToronto.com (21r)
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416-686-8248
Barber’s Chair available
Personal Care
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
Chalet Beauty Bar
Apartment/ Home for Rent
(near Coxwell)
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair
Harding & King
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SPA SERVICES at The Therapy Studio
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable. Call now 416-699-9714
x8 www.hardingandking.com
Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments
647-352-3348
Book online • Free Parking • Accessible (22r)
Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (20) 416-698-5861
Employment Opportunity
INDOOR PARKING
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for new car - year round. (Queen-Balsam area) $100-$200/mo Please contact Ron at:
Beach Suites
416-268-6733
650 Woodbine
Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN!
416-827-8095
Luxurious Beach Suites 485 Kingston Rd.
Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.
needs a cheerful, computer-savvy multi-tasker for reception/billing & some tech. duties (to be taught). Long-term committment important. Resumé to 1914 Queen St. E. or call Pam at 416-691-5757 (20)
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Spacious 3 Bedroom House Queen/Silver Birch Shared backyard, parking. Laundry ensuite. Steps away from Queen St. E., boardwalk. Easy access to Gardiner & Lakeshore Blvd. $2,595 + utils
Randy 416-689-7366 www.viewit.ca\81545
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LEGAL ASSISTANT WANTED
1 & 2 Bdrm Spacious Apts.
Send Resume to
For viewing: rentals@villagegrn.ca (20) www.greenrockpm.ca
for boutique real estate firm. Duties include file & client management & light reception work. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Conveyancer & Teraview required.
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5 Benlamond Ave. Just south of Main subway & GO • Starting at $1300 + hydro • Available now
416-921-5125
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Call Ted at 416-571-5092
(r)
EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA 416-691-7556
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (21) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. An(21r) tonella 416-464-2766
416-691-6893
www.regsappliance.com
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
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Need a Friendly Helping Hand?
BEACH HOME HELP
Mature energetic local couple Odd jobs, small repairs. TV/Computer help, errands. Have car for outings & shopping. References. 416 316 2872 beachhomehelp@gmail.com (20)
Home Decor
Vienna Upholstery 2358 Kingston Rd.
(r)
BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. (6) dubelaar@gmail.com
& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
Wanted: Trustworthy “Computer Savvy” entrepreneur wanted by Ideaman to discuss and organize an exciting new concept for a television game show. Call Kevin 416-463-6301
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
(20)
Computer Services
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
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www.classicrestoration.ca (20.)
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
(r)
NEXT DEADLINE JANUARY 16TH
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
Call 416-783-3434
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MR. FIX-IT
*Bonded*
(21)
*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
(21r)
HEALTHY HOME
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
416-729-2077 cell
(20r)
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (2r)
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
A family business since 1956
FULLY INSURED
rileyswindowcleaning.com
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available (r)
416 421-5758
(r)
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max (2)
24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates
647-235-6690
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
(19)
* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *
Reliable Snow Service Insured/Metro. B Lic.
- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (20r)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Contact Irena
416-569-2181
416-825-9705
(2)
(20r)
B&W DISPOSAL
All Day Cleaning
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (22r)
Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
For more info, call Beata at
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Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business
647-646-1996
Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.
DELUXE
WINDOW CLEANING
Windows - Eaves Painting and more... Call Gary 647-829-5965 Free quotes
(21)
Karl Text only: 647 447-4217
Handy work services, including drywall/painting. Moving, demolition, junk removal. Ask about other services, no job too small.
Ryan 647-924-8532
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(1)
Music
Bach to ROCK We teach it all!
Scarboro Music
Pet Services
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
CAT CARE SERVICE
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS
416-699-8333
Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
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Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303
CAMPBELL CREW
35 Years experience
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
(20)
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
416 759-8878
ULTRA
STEAM CLEANING LTD.
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
IKEA Product Assembly & Installation (r)
Cleaning Services
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
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
GARBAGEGONE.CA
(w. of Midland)
(22r)
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL (r)
416 389 9234
416-567-3205
416-820-1527
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
www.beachpuppylove.com
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
416-624-3837
For estimate call
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WASTE REMOVAL
&
REG’S APPLIANCE
647-899-9074
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019 (20.)
CLEVER DISPOSAL
Household Services
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
416-265-7979
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Call 416-648-4410
WAYNE’S
RUBBISH REMOVAL
CALL MARY OR JOHN
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
Garage required for a cool Volkswagen Camper
(r)
416-694-6241
General Services
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY.
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
416-698-9000
WINTER STORAGE
1 Bdrm $1,325
416-699-7110 Vlad
Busy beach optometry practice
richardsloghrin@gmail.com
Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r)
Magnificent
138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)
www.thetherapystudio.ca
We buy! - We pay cash!
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
416-466-3766
(20)
Wanted
(2)
Financial Services
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
New batteries.
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING
Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416(20) 438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
3 wheel scooter for sale.
WILKINSON
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (20r)
KLEEN WINDOWS
SCOOTER
brigittagradante@gmail.com
1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)
1562 Queen St. E.
(r)
For Sale
Call or text
Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
Large one bedroom, shared bath with one woman, light breakfast. $85/night, parking available. Photos available.
lovatfraserc@gmail.com 416-575-6113
CALL GLEN
AND
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APPRAISALS
416-699-3772
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PIANO LESSONS
Teacher with European and Canadian experience. Individualized program or RCM approach. Over 15 years in the Beach.
416-699-5560
(21)
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 •
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal -Winter Salting Services
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
CARTAGE & STORAGE
(20r)
416-830-8183
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS.
SNOW PLOWING
HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
(21)
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. (20r)
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
(21r)
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
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
(r)
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Child Care Available Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
416.797.6731
Free Estimates & References Available (10)
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STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 (r)
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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
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction • (19)
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
(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!
-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning info@blpm.ca
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
(r)
SNOW PLOWING
(21)
Movers • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
A.S.M. MOVERS
After School Care
416-690-1356
(20)
Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (2)
Call Hakan: 416
REASONABLE RATES
(7)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items (9)
WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates
416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at
416-414-5883
(20r)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (20.)
HARM’S PAINTING
www.BestWayToMove.com (1r)
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
(19.)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (1r)
(1r)
PLUMBING SERVICES
No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21/17)
(16/17)
Paulo’s Painting: Interior/exterior; quality painting; custom house painting; stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416-854-4360 info@paulospainting.com (22) www.paulospainting.com
CARL 647-787-5818
Call 647-888-7887
(20)
ROBINSON CARPENTRY
(r)
Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units (22)
Knob & tube • No job too small (1)
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS Lic: 7006786
(4)
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
(r)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
416-910-8033
(23r)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440
(22)
J. BROW ROOFING
(21)
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (20)
GNOMEWORKS
Mark Denington
416-691-8693
G. LOCKE
(r)
HANDYMAN SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
Marc 416-617-7205
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Glenn 416 837 9298
(22)
(r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
GALAXY
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
ED GODFREY
416-264-8517
(r)
WET BASEMENT ? (2)
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
Queen St. Roofing
(r)
Innerspace
(22r)
CONTRACTING CO.
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
ECRA/ESA#7004508
COXWELL ROOFING
• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
Don’t call them, call those roofers
ELECTRIC
(20.)
Trades
THOSE ROOFERS
MURPHY
Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
416-690-1630
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more
Lic# B16393
Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
Carpenters
LANIGAN’S
Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
ELECTRICIAN
(r)
Lic#7003648
(r)
MASTER
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations.
CLAYTON ELECTRIC
Cell 416-529-5426
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
(3)
Retired Journeyman Electrician
416-698-2613
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
416-690-0173
Plumbers
Lic# 7009221
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
Call: 416.939.7833
Roofers
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
dave@beachhillpainting.com (7)
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
www.galaxywood.ca
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
BEACH HILL
Electrical
COMPANY
(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
CEJA ELECTRIC
(2)
POWER
KEW BEACH
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
(22r)
CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Electricians
ESA LIC# 7002668
Call Marc 416-910-1235
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/17)
MARTIN PETROV
CELL 416-875-5781
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
NEED A PLUMBER Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
MBX ELECTRIC LTD.
Bill Watson 647-283-0095
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 (2)
PAINTING
Lic. #P-15099
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
42 yrs
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
(2r)
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
WALLPAPER
690-8533
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
25 years • Free estimates
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
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INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
Call Andre: cell:
‘As Promised’ Painting
Repair and painting needs No job too small Interior & Exterior
“Always on Time and on Budget”
All Season Movers
(5)
416-694-2470
Home Daycare Loving, caring, reliable, close to Library, Parks - Drop-in centre, Beach Rec Centre, daily outings, reading, crafts. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. 416-693-5272 (21) Evenings and weekends by a responsible student. Babysitting certificate obtained. Please call 416-826-5500
Steve 647-853-6420
647 401 7970
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
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
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER (20r)
(r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
SERENITY PAINTING
Dianne 416 699 5070
EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE
647 679 3282
(23r)
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
BEACH PROPERTY
416-414-5883
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Well, maybe not a lot of candlestick makers, but quite a few electricians.
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KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
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Locals young and old enjoyed some seasonal activities at this year’s Winter Week, held at Greenwood Park January 4. Clockwise from above: Benjamin Martinez gets some help on the ice; Jacob Chow tries his hand at a win while playing a tossing game; Lucy and Louie Morelli battle it out in air hockey.
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Sports
On your marks Runners take off during the 2017 Hair of the Dog race January 1st. The popular 37th annual New Years Day event took place at the Balmy Beach Club and features a 9 km run or 3 km walk. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE
Record break Riverdale Grade 9 student Graysen Bernard succeeded in breaking not one, but two Canadian age group records over the holidays at the Ontario Junior International meet in Toronto. Bernard, who lives in the Upper Beach and swims with the Toronto Swim Club and the Ontario Swim Academy, was able to beat the 100 metre back record with a new time of 55.96 seconds, as well as the 200 metre individual medley – which includes butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle - with a time of 2:05:30 seconds PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
Money end to 2016 for Penny 2016 WAS a big year for Beach athlete, Penny Oleksiak. The 16 year old took home four medals at the Rio Olympics in Brazil this summer, securing her place as Canada’s youngest Olympic champion to win a gold medal and it didn’t stop there. In December, Oleksiak won the Lou Marsh trophy for Canada’s athlete of the year, again placing herself as one of the youngest to receive the accolade. Shortly after, she was also honoured with the Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Charity hockey game a hit ON DECEMBER 21, Neil McNeil C.H.S. took on Malvern C.I. at Ted Reeve Arena in their third annual charity hockey game. The two teams battled it out on the ice, showing their speed and agility as they sailed past the cheering crowds. Ultimately, Malvern C.I. came out on top with a final score of 5-3, but in this game there were only winners – ice time at Ted Reeve Arena was graciously donated by Michael Haughton, and all proceeds from the event went to local charities including Community Centre 55.
Polar bear dip
Refreshing start to the year While many were running along the lake during the annual Hair of the Dog race on New Years Day, Nick Robson, Jeff Cless and Shaun Bagchi were taking a polar bear dip into the lake. If you missed the informal January 1 event, take a Polar Plunge in support of the Special Olympics on January 21 at Woodbine Beach. The 1st annual event happens at noon (registration begins at 10 a.m.) and is organized in part by the Toronto Police Service. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE
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