Beach Metro News January 22, 2019 by Beach Metro News

Birch Cliff traffic safety meeting planned By Kasy Pertab

Volume 47 No. 21

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SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST Councillor Gary Crawford will be hosting a community meeting this month regarding traffic safety issues in the area of Birch Cliff Public School. The meeting is set for Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Birchmount Community Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd. Crawford will be joined by representatives of Toronto police and the City of Toronto transportation

department at the meeting. “Safety is a priority for me. I’m holding this Traffic Safety Meeting for Birch Cliff Public School parents and staff in order to build consensus and cooperation regarding traffic congestion and safety during intake and dismissal times,” he told the Beach Metro News. “Many, if not most schools, share these concerns. While schools actively promote walking to and from class, parents’ schedules sometimes leave little time for this

activity. I’m positive that when we all work together, resolution and improvements are achievable.” When asked about the importance of the meeting, Crawford replied via Twitter saying, “There have been ongoing concerns about parking and driving around the school, overall safety in the neighbourhood, and speeds along Kingston Road.” Crawford said he hopes the meeting will provide some solutions and strategies.

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Artist Jeffrey Sprang with his painting of swimmer Penny Oleksiak, who won four medals at the Rio Olympics in 2016, at the unveiling of the portrait at Monarch Park Collegiate last week.

Portrait of Olympian Penny Oleksiak unveiled at Monarch Park Collegiate By Kasy Pertab

MONARCH PARK Collegiate has unveiled a portrait of one of its most famous students. The watercolour painting displayed is of 18-year-old Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak. Oleksiak is a competitive swimmer specializing in freestyle and butterfly events. She won four medals in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games as a member of the Canadian swim team, and became the first athlete born in the 2000s to achieve an Olympic gold medal in an individual event. Her Olympic medals consisted of a gold in the 100-metre freestyle, a silver in the 100m butterfly, and two bronzes in the women’s free-

style relays. She was a student at Monarch Park Collegiate during the time of the Olympic Games in Brazil. To commemorate her victory, Canadian artist Jeffrey Sprang created a painting of Oleksiak proudly wearing her medals from the Rio Olympics. Sprang explained that there are also 100 prints of the portrait available for sale. The prints are signed by both Sprang and Oleksiak and are being sold for $200 each. “I am so pleased with how this turned out,” Sprang said at the unveiling ceremony which was held on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the school. “I hope that people will view this as a commemorative piece because

it really is something quite unique and special.” The proceeds from the sale of the prints will be going to swim programs at three different schools across Toronto. These schools include Monarch Park, Carleton Village, and Sunny View. Oleksiak’s high school Phys. Ed teacher, Bryan McAlpine, shared his appreciation for how dedicated his star student was. “Penny would come to our fitness class and work her absolute heart out,” McAlpine said. “When she touched that wall at the end and made this nation proud, that was the result of her hard work.” Students from the school’s swim team also spoke about Oleksiak,

praising her for how much training she would put in before the Olympics. Others also spoke about her kindness towards students at the school, and the way she would help time the other swimmers as they practiced. Monarch Park’s principal, Virginia Pang, added that having Oleksiak’s painting displayed will help to inspire other students as well. “She will continue to grace our school, and hopefully we’ll have another Olympian in the works,” Pang said. Oleksiak’s portrait will be put in a display case and set up in the halls near the swimming pool entrance, where students and members of the community can view it before they swim.

A LOCAL resident is hoping to make it easier for area residents who wish to sign a national petition calling for the federal government to implement a ban on the civilian ownership of handguns and military assault weapons. The petition is being sponsored by a Toronto MP, Julie Dzerowicz of Davenport. Birch Cliff resident Patricia Gresham said she was inspired to try and get more signatures on the petition in the wake of the shooting that took place on a Sunday afternoon earlier this month at Woodbine Avenue and Kingston Road and by subsequent stories about it in the Beach Metro News. Two men suffered non-life threatening injuries in that shooting which took place in the busy intersection at about 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 6. A column in the Jan. 8 edition of the Beach Metro News said people should not only be outraged about the dangerous use of guns by criminals on our streets, but that residents should also be pushing politicians at all levels to do something about it. To that end, Gresham decided to see what she could do to make a difference and discovered Dzerowicz’s petition. She went online to sign it, and said she found the process fairly complex and is worried that people without a lot of computer skills or confidence might be unable to access it and let their feelings on the issue be known. “I’m worried the petition is losing a whole demographic of seniors who can’t navigate the petition online,” Gresham said. So, to make it easier for those who wish to sign it, Gresham was able to get a printed copy of the petition made and she has been distributing it to locations around the community for people to sign. Those locations include a number of local churches including St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Birch Cliff, at 1512 Kingston Rd., and the Church of St. Aidan in the Beach at 70 Silver Birch Ave. A copy of the petition is also available at the Beach Metro News Continued on Page 3

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Police announced yesterday morning that 23-year-old John Okoro, of Toronto, who had been identified as a third suspect in the shooting, was arrested in Barrie on Friday, Jan. 18. He faces a number of charges including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Two other men were arrested Jan. 6 afternoon shortly after the shooting, and they both face a number of charges including attempted murder. The incident began at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 when an Audi stopped at a red light at Kingston and Woodbine was approached from behind by a black Mercedes, police said. Police alleged the Mercedes came to a stop behind the Audi and a man got out of the Mercedes and approached the passenger side of the Audi. The man had a firearm in his hand and began to shoot inside the Audi, police alleged, hitting two men in the car. The victims both received gunshot wounds, but their injuries are not considered life threatening, police said. The driver of the Audi drove south on Woodbine, turned west onto Queen and came to a stop in front of a store, just east of Rainsford. They were treated for their injuries at that location, and then taken to hospital. While that was happening, police alleged that the driver remained in the Mercedes, sped off on Woodbine Avenue, and became involved in a collision on Queen east of Woodbine. At that point, police said four males ran from the Mercedes.

Police flooded the area immediately after the shooting and responding officers arrested two of the males who had allegedly fled from the Mercedes. Three firearms were also seized after the shooting, police said. As the investigation into the Jan. 6 shooting continues, police in 55 Division are appealing to the many witnesses who were in the areas of both Woodbine and Kingston and Woodbine and Queen Street East at the time to contact them at 416808-5500.

Vehicle sought in hit and run POLICE ARE asking for the public’s help in finding a vehicle involved in a hitand-run incident that left a 67-year-old woman with lifethreatening injuries. Police were called to the Patterson Avenue and Danforth Road area, between Warden Avenue and Danforth Avenue, on Thursday, Jan. 17, at around 7 p.m. for the incident. According to police, the woman was walking across Patterson Avenue on the north side of Danforth Road when she was struck by an unknown vehicle driving northeast on Danforth Road. The vehicle began to make a left onto Patterson Avenue and struck the woman, police said. The driver fled in the vehicle then fled northeast on Danforth Road, according to police. The woman sustained lifethreatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Police beliveve the suspect vehicle is a black

SUV with possible damage to the front left corner. Local residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident should contact traffic unit investigators at 416808-1900, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Second suspect named in shooting ONE MAN has been arrested and another is still being sought by Toronto police in connection with a shooting Friday, Jan. 4, in the Greewood Avenue and Gerrard Street area. Police from 55 Division were called to Walpole Avenue at about 2:22 a.m. on Jan. 4 for reports of shots being fired in the area. According to police, two cars with a number of occupants in each were parked in the area when an unknown man approached on foot and started shooting at the cars. One of the occupants of the cars suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident. Police announced on Jan. 11 that Steven Karapetrov, 25, of Toronto had been arrested in connection with the shooting. He faces a number of charges including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Police are still looking for Benvolio Valenski, 27, of Ajax. He faces a number of charges including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Police warn that he is to be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with info on him should call 416808-5500.

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Resident seeks innovation hubs at local libraries By Kasy Pertab

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Sunday was certainly a cold one, but the day ended with a beautiful sunset along the waterfront, which photographer Mark Ferris was kind enough to send us an image of. Temperatures are expected to warm up as the week continues.

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copies of the petition. For those who wish to sign the petition online, it can be accessed at petitions.ourcommons.ca and it is number E-1923. The deadline for signing online is 2:26 p.m. on March 2.

A LOCAL woman is stressing the need for newer and more updated computers in Beaches-East York area libraries. After wanting to expand her knowledge of technology, the 57-year-old woman travelled to different local libraries to gain experience. However, to her dismay, the libraries in the area did not contain any Apple computers. The libraries in the area contain computers that are solely based on PC. For many, this restricts the use of Apple programs and video-editing software like iMovie and Premiere Pro. As someone who plans to learn a new skill at this time in her life, this Beach woman is at a loss. Apple programs are a lot simpler and easier to learn, the woman said. Since she does not own a Mac computer at home, she relies on the local libraries. Toronto libraries that do contain Apple computers are known as Digital Innovation Hubs. They feature a variety of technology equipment,

along with providing courses that teach how to use the tech and design programs. The libraries with thesehubs are Agincourt, Albion, Downsview, Fort York, North Central Library, Richview, Scarborough Civic Centre, and Toronto Reference Library. None of them are in the Beaches-East York area. Michelle Leung, communications officer for Toronto Public Library, explained that they are aware of the community’s concern. “The library has a plan that outlines a vision for future expansion, but that is subject to funding and/or donations,” Leung said. Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford said libraries in the community are being upgraded as they can. He added that the Dawes library location has also made progress to offer additional services. However, he said that more progress could be made on the issue. “Even with the wide range of services being offered at library locations, I know more can be done to accommodate residents’ needs,” Bradford said.

Residents do their part to keep the Beach litter free By Kasy Pertab

TIRED OF the garbage piling up along Woodbine, Kew and Balmy beaches, six local residents have created a project that they hope will offer a solution to the problem. The Not Your Typical Cleanup Project launched its first event on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Woodbine Beach. On that day, members of the group helped address the litter problem by setting up wooden boxes with garbage bags inside for families and residents to use while in the area. The long, wooden boxes were installed on poles where beach-goers can pull a garbage bag out from the bottom and gather their trash. Each of the boxes also have sayings such as ‘Clean Our Beach’ and ‘Love Your Lake’ written on them. Dora Attard, one of the team members, explained that these boxes will help lessen the amount of litter being left on the beaches by visitors. “People can see these boxes with the garbage bags and pull them out, and they can do their own beach cleanup while they’re there,” Attard said. Attard currently runs an organization called Plastic Free Beach Toronto, where groups do regular beach cleanups and help make the community aware of the mess. She was asked a couple months

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Members of the Not Your Typical Cleanup Project including John Smith, Tess Smith, David Toushek, Megan Toushek and Dora Attard hold litter boxes that they placed close to Woodbine Beach recently. Other group members include Adam Smith, David Fitzpatrick, David Wannan and Moira MacDonald. ago to be a part of this new project with the same goal. The difference, however, is that the Not Your Typical Cleanup Project focuses on residents creating ownership of the public spaces. Since the legal garbage bins are placed far away from the actual beaches, many people tend to leave their trash along the shoreline, she said.

In some cases, the trash will even end up in the lake. “A lot of the garbage is left overnight and it ends up in the lake from either the wind or rain,” Attard said. “It ends up in the water. By the time the cleaners come in the morning, it’s gone.” The majority of the trash Attard has seen consists of straws, coffee

cups and water bottles. However, the group hopes the boxes will minimize this. Members of the project have included not only locals and their children, but other residents of Toronto as well. Attard added that having the team build and paint the boxes together showed their dedication to the cause.

The group hopes to expand the project to other beaches if the idea takes off. However, it will be launching at Kew, Balmy and Woodbine Beaches in the meantime. “The goal is just instilling a sense of ownership,” she explained. “We need permanent change for all of the litter on our beach and this is huge step.”

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EDNA J. Beange, a pillar of the East York community, died Jan. 7 at her home. She was 98. Beange lived a long and remarkable life, and was an active member of her community, fighting for seniors’ fairness and access to housing, health care and education. For more than 50 years, she worked on more than 20 agencies, committees and boards on behalf of seniors. She wanted seniors to remain independent with the best community health care possible. Beange was also a woman of distinction. She was a great leader with a commitment to service who founded, chaired or supported several organizations including

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Edna Beange served on the Borough of East York Council from 1975 to 1988 and was the first winner of the Agnes Macphail Award. Meals on Wheels, Sharing, East York Community Care, Call-A-Service, Hospital Spe-

cial Needs, and the Leaside Garden Society. She also served as an alderman on the Borough of East York Council from 1975 to 1988. Former mayor of East York and former MPP of BeachesEast York, Michael Prue, remembered her generosity. “Every year, Edna would donate a number of things to local charities. She distinguished herself in almost every single aspect and was present at every community event,” he said. Beange was a woman of firsts. In 1994, she was the first recipient of East York’s Agnes Macphail Award and she was the first woman on the Toronto East General Hospital (now Michael Garron Hospital) Board of Governors. In 1999, she was appointed

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THE EAST York Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Agnes Macphail Award. Each nominee must be a resident of the former Borough of East York and an outstanding volunteer leader in community life in areas including, but not limited to: women’s rights, fairness to seniors, criminal justice and penal reform, international peace and disarmament and adequate housing, health care and education. Agnes Campbell Macphail (1890 – 1954) was the first woman elected to the House of Commons (1921) and the first seated in the Ontario Legislature (1943). Nomination forms are available in public buildings in East York, at library branches in East York and at www.toronto.ca/macphail_award. The deadline for nominations is midnight, Thursday, Feb. 7. Contributions to the award can be made through The East York Foundation, c/o G. Piercey, 50 Merritt Road, East York M4B 3K6. The Award will be presented on the anniversary of Agnes Macphail’s birth, March 24, 2019 at a public ceremony at the East York Civic Centre, starting at 2 p.m. For more info or a copy of the 2019 Nomination Package, please contact Committee Chair, Lorna Krawchuk at LTKrawchuk8@aol.com, or call 416-425-4431.

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We must work together for an Ontario to be proud of Rima Berns-McGown MPP Beaches—East York HAPPY NEW Year, neighbours! It’s been quite the first six months for the Doug Ford government. You have let me know how unhappy you are with the flood of laws and changes from Queen’s Park that have dragged us backward as a province: on climate change and the environment; on sex education; on French language rights; on reconciliation and the elimination of institutional racism; on protections for children, workers and water; on

poverty and homelessness. The list goes on. You watched as the Premier upended Toronto’s civic election in the middle of the process and threatened to use the Notwithstanding Clause when the courts ruled in favour of democracy; posed with an openly racist mayoral candidate and refused to denounce homophobia and transphobia; appointed his allies to plush, high-paid positions; and most egregiously, tried to appoint his long-time friend Ron Taverner head of the Ontario Provincial Police, thereby compromising the integrity of the legislature, government, and the police in the process. You have stopped me on

the street to tell me how concerned you are about the increases to Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) being slashed in half; how appalled you are by the lack of a viable strategy to combat climate change and protect our green spaces, the need for mental health supports or the ongoing crisis in affordable housing; and how sickened you are by the elimination of the child advocate’s office. That being said, I honestly believe that there is an upside to all the terribleness that has happened over the past six months – and it’s that we will recognize, collectively, that half-measures won’t work any

longer and that progressive words unaccompanied by decisive action mean nothing. That’s why my Ontario NDP colleagues and I have been working towards a public inquiry into Ford’s meddling in the OPP; we moved a motion to restore Ontario’s French Language Services Commissioner and francophone university; and we’re fighting to put the spotlight back on health care, education and the services you count on. We need to create a society that works for everyone in Ontario and in Canada. Creating an equitable Ontario builds a home and a community that all residents can be proud of, and one which gives ev-

eryone the opportunity to succeed. If you’ve never spoken out publicly before, now is your time. You don’t have to be a politician to speak to your friends, neighbours, and the folks you know from school or your faith community. Speak out and speak up. You know what it means to create a world that works for your family, and for everyone around you, so let your voice be heard. We deserve better, and I know we can make it happen if we work together. My community office is always open, and I hope to see you there. I wish you all a wonderful, safe, and happy 2019. It is a privilege to be on the frontlines with you.

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Residents should be outraged about ongoing gun violence Re: Violent and frightening start to 2019 raises concerns, Editor’s Notebook, Beach Metro News, Jan. 8. I’ve just finished reading your column in the Beach Metro News. In your conclusion you state we “should be outraged “ - well I am. I have written multiple letters over the past year on the ongoing gun violence in Toronto to our Mayor, Premier, MP, MPP, and City Councillor. I’ve provided examples of gun legislation to our MP Nathaniel Erskine Smith from other countries where I have either lived or worked (Singapore, Australia, etc...) and programs in the United States that have seen dramatic decreases in

handgun/gang related homicides. While the various levels of government have recently pledged financial support to community and outreach programmes and Toronto is set to hire 200 police officers, we need tough legislation to back it up. This legislation needs to be tough on gun users and impose tougher sentences for those who traffic firearms. Also, what happened to the handgun “ban” Mayor John Tory spoke of and the follow-up on the actions out of Toronto Council after the Danforth shooting? There were supposed to be nine key actions taken. I will continue in this vein wherever I can. As your column indicat-

ed, Torontonians need to be vocal and understand that this type of criminal behaviour if unchecked will only get worse. In fact, and sadly to say, we broke a record for handgun-related deaths in Toronto last year. And as you’ve written, we’ve started the year off the same way we did in 2018. I have studied combat related deaths (excluding accidents) of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan and found that we have had more handgun-related deaths in Toronto over four years than combat related deaths of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan over a 13-14 year period. Neal St Jacques

Electric vehicles the future of urban transportation These days urban transportation is a “hot topic”, yes? Book author/futurist Wm. Gibson has pointed out that the future is already here, just not evenly distributed? In other words, new products need to start “somewhere”, and then spread. Which makes it easier to “see the future” just by reading the news from elsewhere? And these days electric vehicles are a “thing”, yes? Now more than 200 million are on the roads in China. In Europe, in 2017, Germans bought more than 700,000. But these vehicles only seat one. They only have two or three wheels... they are bicycles and tricycles. Currently, Toronto stores are selling the Canadian “power-assist-

ed bicycle” on credit, where loan payments are about half the cost of a monthly Metropass. So. No more “last mile”... or first mile. Goes from “A to B” to C, etc... And it works 24/7. Batteries recharge from any 120VAC electrical outlet while working or eating or sleeping. A full recharge takes about one minute. Just by swapping batteries. Last year, for example, scooter renter business Gogoro had around 750 battery swap stations in Taiwan, and saw more than 17 million battery swaps over three years. This information will only interest readers interested in getting around town quicker while saving lots of money. Lock Hughes

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BEACH METRO NEWS

Beach Memories

Beach plaques pay tribute to people, institutions Gene Domagala

uring the past 100 years ago or so there was in 1918-19-20 a couple of historic events which involved the Beach area. One was a world-wide catastrophe, the other was a local issue, but both deserved an historic plaque. One was the First World War and at the same time the Spanish Influenza. The war killed millions. The Spanish Flu worldwide killed more than the war, and it took its toll in Canada and the Beach area. The second was a social issue where, 100 years ago, the Jewish community made their own synagogue; the first in the Beach area. To these two events, the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society deemed each of them worthy of a plaque. We in our local historical society try to preserve all aspects of history as it impacts our area in different ways whether it was 200 years ago, 100 years ago or at the present time – and whether it is an individual, an event or a building. The first plaque concerns an individual, a Beach doctor, William D. Young who helped the poor, the needy and children. Later he helped our young soldiers coming back from the First World War. Many of those soldiers had contract-

ed the Spanish Flu. Dr. Young administered care to these soldiers and caught the flu himself. He died from it, and people were so touched by his devotion they erected a fountain in his honour which is located in Kew Gardens. The fountain is located off the west side of Lee Avenue south of Queen Street. There will be an historic talk on the Spanish Flu by Jamie Bradburn, writer, columnist and historian on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Beaches Branch Library from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Admission is free and the library is located at 2161 Queen St. E. The second plaque is on the Beach Synagogue (Beach Hebrew Institute) on Kenilworth Avenue on the east side just south of Queen Street. There are other plaques in our area and there will certainly be more, but we want to bring this to the attention of residents. I have been asked about these particular plaques at the William D. Young fountain and the Beach Synagogue by many Beach residents. So the following is what it says on the plaques. William D. Young plaque: “This Italian Renaissance style drinking fountain was erected in 1920 to the memory of Dr. William D. Young – (1874-1918) by the mem-

bers of the Beaches community. It commemorates his devotion to public service, and his dedication to the welfare of children in the neighbourhood. The fountain was designed by Maurice D. Klein and originally supported a statue of a standing child by Florence Wylie. Now replaced by one created by Frances Gage. The medallions of Dr. Young were designed by Ivor Lewis. - Toronto Historical Board 1980” This plaque is located on a stone a few feet north of the fountain. When the plaque was unveiled, members of Dr. Young’s family were present along with members of the Toronto Historical Board. The Beach community was well represented by our local historical society – The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society. This was a tribute to all concerned. Beach Hebrew Institute plaque: “In 1920 the Beach Hebrew Institute was established in this building. It was the former Kenilworth Ave. Baptist Church built in 1895 and occupied until 1905. For nine years it was a community centre known as Kenilworth Hall. Several years later it was acquired as a synagogue. The façade was altered under the supervision of

The Beach Hebrew Institute on Kenilworth Avenue. W.G. Hunt to resemble the more traditional ‘SHTIBEL’ architectural style of small European communities and the arched windows and parapets and entrance were added. This historic place of worship is an important part of the Beach community. - Toronto Historical Board 1982” As it states on the plaque, the building is one of the oldest houses of worship in the area.

In 1982 a walk was held to commemorate this event. I, along with members of our local historical society, started from St. Aidan’s Anglican Church and went west to the synagogue. There was a special dedication in front of the synagogue. Mayor Art Eggleton officiated with members of the synagogue with Arie Nerman, members of the Toronto Historical Board, and our local Beaches and East Toronto Historical Society.

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Community Calendar JAN. 22: Community Meeting hosted by BeachesEast York councillor Brad Bradford at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place, 6:30 p.m. A variety of community issues, particularly safety, will be addressed. RSVP: peter.woodcock2@toronto.ca JAN. 24: Join Our Team Info Session at Expedia Cruiseshipcenters East York, 2474 Danforth Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. How to become a full-time or part-time vacation consultant. Info: Charlotte 647-351-6699 JAN. 24: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Members’ Night: members will present their recent work. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www. beachphotoclub.com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com JAN 24, 31: Practical Spirituality Meditation & Study Group at 2161 Queen St. E., Mtg Rm, 6:308 p.m. Jan. 24 is Unshakable Mind, Jan. 31 is Love, Nurture and Forgive. Free event, donations welcome. Info: 416-901-3747, happy-science.ca JAN. 25: Hirut Hoot at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine), 9 p.m. With comedians Rob Browne, Tracy Hamilton, Paul Irving, Kevin MacDonald, Brian Roberts, Jon Steinberg, Billy Wiegand. Hosted by Carolyn Bennett. $5. Info: 461-551-7560, hiruthoot@gmail.com JAN. 26: Robbie Burns Roast Beef Dinner and Ceiliah at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30 p.m. Dinner, songs, readings, Scottish Country Dancers and Highland Dancer. $35. Sell-out event. Tickets and info: 416-699-3084 JAN. 26: Concert of Hope at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. Welcoming singer/songwriter Abby Zotz directing the Shout Sister Choir in the first half of the concert, and then performing her own songs accompanied by guitarists Chris and Joel Saunders in the second half. Blues, folk, jazz and gospel will be featured. Doors/ bar open at 6:45 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 (adults), $10 (kids under 10) available at Beach United church office 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, online at Eventbrite.ca or at the door the evening of the performance. JAN. 26: Reading and Book Talk – The Woo Woo Girl and The Take Down, at Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 2-4 p.m. Do you like spirituality and crime novels? Join Sherry Bagnato for a reading and book talk on finding yourself by running away from home, and taking down a serial rapist based on the activities of a Toronto Police Officer who will be there to answer questions. Register at www.eventbrite.ca JAN. 26: Community Bingo at Beach Arms Retirement Residence, 505 Kingston Rd., 1:15 p.m. Light refreshments, snacks. $1.50 per card. Info: Kathy 461-698-0414 JAN. 26: Winter Carnival at Kimberley P.S., corner Main St. & Swanwick Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, snow shoe races, games, face painting, bake sale, bouncy castle and more! Hosted by Community Centre 55. Info: Evonne 416-691-1113 JAN. 28: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group Meeting at Scarborough Villlage Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.),10 a.m.noon. Julian Rawlins, Osteoporosis Canada, will speak about living healthily with Osteoporosis. JAN. 31: Free Seniors’ Movie – “If Beale Street Could Talk” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by ReMax Hallmark – Share & Shep Sheppard. FEB. 2: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Featuring jazz artists Nebyu Yohannes, trombone and vocals, with Yunjin Claire Lee on piano and Eric West on drums. Touching on influences such as John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Fiona Apple, and Frank Ocean, Nebyu presents music examining friendship, love, and self-discovery. Freewill offering. FEB. 2: Open House Membership Drive at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 13, 1577 Kingston Rd. (just east of Warden), 2-7 p.m. Everyone welcome (military connection no longer required). Serving Birch Cliff community for 90 yrs. Come see what the Legion is all about. Meat Draw, live entertainment, darts and pool available. Info: 416-691-2015 FEB. 13: Soup Tasting Competition at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 4:30-6 p.m. You’re the judge! Sample and choose your favourite soup from participating restaurants AMS Pizza, Murphy’s Law Pub & Restaurant, The Ellery, and others TBA. Winning restaurant takes possession of the Silver Ladle for one year. $5 per person with proceeds going to CC55’s year-round programs. Info: 416-691-1113 FEB. 14: Valentine’s Spaghetti Lunch at St. David & St. Andrew Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave. (across from Donlands subway), 12 noon-2 p.m. $6, children under 10 free. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Info: Yvette 416698-2508 or Judy 416-686-1923, judydoucette@rogers.com FEB. 17: Beginner Adult Shinny Hockey and Family Skate at Kew Gardens rink, by the Boardwalk at lake, 1-2:30 p.m. Hosted by Beach United Church. No hard pucks or hockey sticks; we provide safe plastic sticks and a soft ball. Shinny takes one half of the rink, other half is free skating and the opportunity to earn a skating achievement Certificate

that counts towards Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Girl Guides Winter Activity/Fitness badge. Hot chocolate available. FEB. 24: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Maple Sugar Music’ – a concert as Canadian as possible! at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. (just north of Queen St. E.), 3 p.m. A toe-tapping salute to Canadian folk music to warm the winter’s chill featuring La Messe Québécoise for choir, folk fiddle and percussive spoons by Québec composer Pierick Houdy. Enjoy Un Canadien Errant and many other Canadian folk songs. Guest violinist: Christian Vachon. Tickets: General $25 advance ($30 at door), Youth (7-18) $12.50 advance ($15 at door), available from a choir member, online at www.torontobeachchorale.com, or at door (cash only). Kids under 7 free. FEB. 24, MARCH 3: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and doubletracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3 (cash only). New members welcome. Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FEB. 25: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-12 noon. Speaker: Brenda Anderson, Family Services Toronto. Topic: How to Talk to Your Doctor. FEB. 25: Spoken Lives – Stories Women Share at Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E., 6-9 p.m. Featuring: Sarah Keast ‘Moving Forward While Standing Still’, Sandee Waite ‘Rite of Passage’, Mariatu Kamara ‘The Bite of the Mango’, and Arlene Vandersloot ‘Long Journey to Joy of Self’. Info: www.eventbrite.ca Spoken Lives Toronto Central MARCH 13: Seniors Active Living & Lifestyles Fair at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by Community Centre 55, this free and informative event offers workshops, active demonstrations, a health clinic, healthy snacks, and over 25 healthrelated exhibits aimed at keeping you independent and active. Transportation to and from event is available. Info: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com 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: WEE FOLK at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. Join us on Mondays from 9:3011:30 a.m. except on holidays for a drop-in program for 1-3 years with their caregivers. Everyone welcome! We hope to see you there! Info: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com 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.mentalwellness.help TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 TUESDAYS: DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 1:15-2:15 p.m. A Toronto-based dance class where those with Parkinson’s Disease can explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. Caregivers/spouses welcome. Claire Wootten, Instructor. Contact: clairefwootten@gmail.com THURSDAYS: DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Neighbourhood Link, 3036 Danforth Ave. (at Vic Pk), 6-7 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help 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 FRIDAYS: GRANT-FULL FOOD & FELLOWSHIP Soup Kitchen in conjunction with the Daily Bread Food Bank is distributing food to clients from 5-8 p.m. at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E. A hot meal is also served. Info: 416-690-5169 TORONTO SENIORS HELPLINE offers support and information, 365 days a year, about Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day programs, crisis services, at-home care such as nursing and personal support, phone counselling, and caregiver resources. Call 416-217-2077, 1-877-621-2077, TTY 1-844-946-1700 AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS present ‘Doubt, A Parable’ by John Patrick Shanley at Scarborough Village Theatre,

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3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), Jan. 24, 25 at 8 p.m., Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets $24 (discounts for seniors and students). Free parking. Reserved seats. Wheelchair accessible. Box office: 416-267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays, to May 13 (no lunch Feb. 18) at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) – Jan. 22, Feb. 5, 19, March 5 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) – Jan. 29, Feb. 12, 26, March 12 •Wednesdays, to May 15 (no lunch April 17 & 24) at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays, to May 16 at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays, to May 17 at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS for Newcomer Women at Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre, 1326 Gerrard St. E. Training programs for women on social assistance (Ontario Works) provide essential skill building, hands-on training, and ongoing support in the food and hospitality sector, tourism, and more. Info: 416-465-6021, info@riverdalehub.ca YASODHARA YOGA TORONTO CENTRE OFFERINGS •Hidden Language Hatha Yoga, Saturdays (Feb. 23 & March 2), 10:30-11:45 a.m. •Hatha Yoga, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 28, 1:15-2:15 p.m. •Gentle Hatha Yoga, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2:45-3:30 p.m. •Yasodhara Spiritual Practices, Monday, March 4, 7-8 p.m. •Satsang, Feb. 24, 6:20-7:30 p.m. All offerings are drop in and pay as you choose. Info: www.yasodharayoga.org/toronto, 416-566-7510 THE PSYCHIC IS IN! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., first and third Sundays of every month, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-ish. Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kid-friendly. Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Jan. 23 – Thrill of It All (1963); Jan. 30 – A Prairie Home Companion (2006) Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 13: Animation and the Black Experience, 1-2 p.m. Explore Black animation in film, television, and gaming with screenings and lively discussion. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •Feb. 21: An African Story, 7 p.m. Authors Dwayne Genus and Uchenwa Iroaga_Genus talk about Nkechi Iroaga’s life growing up in Nigeria and her experience during the Nigerian-Biafran civil war in the 1960s. Info: 416-396-8940 CHURCHES BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Easy access from the TTC. A welcoming atmosphere for all. Services are interactive with the congregation, choir and minister. Sunday School and Nursery room is provided. The services are relevant to world issues with a focus on care and justice for God’s people, community and earth. Friendly atmosphere with fellowship to follow at our FB Café. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. Widening the Welcome! Working together to nurture inclusive communities. •Regular Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Jan. 27 – “Refugees” with presenters “Beach Cares”, a Syrian Refugee sponsorship group. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup 9:30 a.m., Mid-week Service 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Euchre 7 p.m., Bible Study 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BEACH METRO NEWS

MPP Berns-McGown hosts community office celebration Come join us for our contemporary church service, spiritual groups, lively activities, concerts, kids’ program, and fellowship!

Saturday, Jan. 26 Community Spaghetti Dinner 6pm $15 Saturday, Feb. 2 Giant Book Sale and Tea Room 10am-3pm Saturday, March 30 RPR (formerly Tanglefoot) 7:30pm $20

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New Farm Boy store set to open doors at Lake Shore Boulevard and Leslie Street By Alan Shackleton

FRESH FOOD retailer Farm Boy is coming to Leslieville. Based out of eastern Ontario, Farm Boy has been expanding its number of stores across the province recently, and the Leslieville store, to be located on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard East just west of Leslie Street, will be the company’s 28th store across Ontario and its second one in Toronto. The 20,038-square-foot store opens its doors to shoppers on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 a.m. Community members are invited to a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store, 1005 Lake Shore Blvd. E. The family-friendly grand opening will feature face-painting for kids, a visit from a princess and from Farm Boy’s mascot Lulu the Cow. The celebration will also highlight the products of four local vendors who will be working with the store. Activities will be ongoing over the four hours, said Rachel Paré, Community and Events Manager for Farm Boy. “People will have the same experience throughout the day, whatever time they come between 10 and 2,” she said. “It’s going to be great fun.” Farm Boy began in 1981 as a produce stand in Cornwall, and then expanded in the eastern part of Ontario – primarily in Ottawa, where it has 12 stores. Over the past few years, Farm Boy has started opening stores in other parts of Ontario including Kingston, Pickering, Cambridge, Hamilton and London. Farm Boy’s only other Toronto store is located on Browns Line in Etobicoke. Farm Boy Advertising Manager Jim Empey said the Lake Shore and Leslie location is an ideal spot for the store. “It’s a great location, close to Leslieville, the Beach and downtown Toronto,” he said. “We believe we are going to be very popular in that area.” Empey said that store site selection is handled by Farm Boy CEO Jeff York, and he loved the Leslie and Lake Shore location given the amount of available space to build the store and its proximity to a large and discerning customer base that wants fresh, high-quality products. “We focus on the freshest possible produce, and that has carried the company through,” he said. “Our quality standards are extremely high.” To that end, unlike some stores where the house labels are considered bargain brands, at Farm Boy Empey said the private-label products are a “cut above when it comes to both value and quality.” Working with local producers and vendors is a priority for Farm Boy, he said. “We love local and we really work with our Ontario farmers in season, and also for greenhouse growing.” A couple of things that really set Farm Boy apart from other large stores is that they sell only food, and they have dedicated a good portion of the store to serving ready-made meals and food items. “We are food focused,” said Empey.

One area of the store that’s likely to prove very popular with both local shoppers, and those who work in the Lake Shore and Leslie area, is the large ready-made meals section of the store. It will have a 36-foot salad and hot bar in the store at which customers can pick up food to take out to eat in the comfortably-designed and WI-FI-enabled restaurant area. There are 60 items at the salad bar alone and a minimum of 20 items at the hot table, said Empey. “There’s lots of vegan items, stir fries made to order. Folks can have flatbreads heated up, and pre-made meals as well.” Some of most popular pre-made meals at other stores have proven to be butter chicken, macaroni and cheese and General Tao chicken, but the offerings vary from soups to sushi to numerous sweet treats – all of them made from scratch in the Farm Boy Kitchen. For more information on the Lakeshore Boulevard East Farm Boy, please visit www.farmboy.ca/leslieandlakeshore

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Income has long been an important determinant of health. People with higher incomes live longer and have lower rates of illness and injury. People living in poverty have a lower life expectancy and higher rates of illness.

Research headed up by Dr. Stephen Hwang, Director for the Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Mike’s, reports that homeless men, for instance, visit emergency rooms nine times more than men in the general population.

What does this mean for the almost 5 million Canadians living in poverty? You might be surprised to learn it means a greater risk of homelessness and premature death.

Just blocks from St. Michael’s Hospital is Haven Toronto, a drop-in centre for elder men impacted by poverty and homelessness. To help address the barriers that affect health care for people who are homeless, Haven Toronto recently announced the arrival of the centre’s first full-time, onsite nurse.

In Ontario, the percentage of impoverished people has increased 26 percent between 2003 and 2016, a rate higher than the national average. Compared to other Canadian cities, Toronto has the highest rate of poverty at 17 percent. While one’s financial situation affects their health, poor health predisposes individuals and families to homelessness. At the same time, homelessness exposes individuals and families to health problems. It is a vicious cycle. It was estimated that at least 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness in a given year, 30 percent of whom suffer from at least two medical conditions. This likelihood doubles in individuals aged 50 and over. Being homeless makes it difficult to access general health care services. As a result, health care delivery to individuals experiencing homelessness is concentrated in emergency departments in the core of large urban centers, like St. Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto.

Barry Tierney, a registered nurse, joins Haven Toronto from Booth Supportive Services. In addition to several hospital nursing roles, Tierney has extensive experience working as Drug and Addiction Nurse in a methadone treatment program and as a clinical nurse in an Alcohol Response and Engagement Program. Tierney is one of two new, full-time supports coming to Haven Toronto. A counsellor will be added in the weeks ahead. The additions have been made possible by a grant from the P and L Odette Charitable Foundation. For several years now, Haven Toronto has provided elder homeless men with onsite housing and crisis counsellors, social workers, part-time nurse practitioners and dental hygienists. The centre, which has been operating since 1933, sees, on average, 400 clients a day.

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Sight of Greater White-Fronted geese a big deal Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca

ust because it may be more comfortable to stay inside, by the fire or just under some blankets, doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of amazing birding to be done around our city. Yes, it may not be as pleasant to be outside as it is in the spring and summer, but consider the positives: you never know what wildlife will be around, there are fewer other people around, the snow makes for great landscape pictures, and think about how much you’ll appreciate the warmth of your home after being outside in -20 degree weather! One example of a happy winter surprise came just the other day while I was down at Tommy Thompson Park, where I saw a beautiful Harlequin Duck, (Histrionicus histrionicus).While small, it is one of the most beautiful sea ducks I have ever seen. While I have seen them before, I had never seen one so close and I got a variety of great shots. These birds are also called “sea mice” and “squeakers” because their call could easily be mistaken for a mouse. Another example of never knowing what you’ll find in the winter: just the other day I was picking up my eldest granddaughter, Lara, after school and we decided to go visit a pond near her home. We arrived at the pond and there were more than a thousand Canada Geese. While a group of geese is called a gaggle, this many could only be thought of as a flotilla! Lara and I usually look for swans at this

pond, (her favourite is named Tutu), but they were either hiding too well amongst the geese or were visiting a different pond somewhere else. There was no ice on the water, but the path around the pond was flooded, so we could walk closer to the water than we normally would have. I was feeling a little disappointed, when Lara said, “Look Oma, those ones have orange heads.” I think I must have initially dismissed this as a trick of the light or a reflection, because we don’t have any geese around here with orange on their heads. However, and I will hereby warn you never underestimate how good the eyes of children are, there were indeed two geese, smaller than the rest, with bright orange eyes, bills, beaks (a mix of pink and orange), and legs. Lara had spotted two Greater White-Fronted geese. Is this really a big deal? Well, to me it is! These are an arctic breeding goose that don’t usually migrate anywhere near here. If they live in the Canadian Arctic they shouldn’t be nesting East of the Great Lakes and the only other reasonable alternative is that they are from Greenland/the Maritimes and, if you know your geography, they are more than a little off course! It’s getting more and more rare for me to see a new bird

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A Greater White-Fronted Goose spotted recently on a family outing by columnist Ann Brokelman, with help from the sharp eyes of her granddaughter Lara. around here, so I was as happy as the goose that wasn’t chosen for Christmas dinner. We continued to look for signs of other nature, and I told her to keep her eyes open for frogs and turtles. She looked at me like I hadn’t been paying attention in Kindergarten class and told me: “Don’t be silly Oma, those are hibernating for the winter!” Apparently Lara has a great teacher who is teaching them all

about the lives and behaviours of Canada’s animals. Lara proceeded to tell me all about the migration of a variety of birds, and she even knew how to tell the difference between the male and female Canada goose. She told me about which animals hibernate during the winter. I think her generation will do a good job taking care of the environment, so long as we can keep it healthy long enough

for them to take over. Nature is wonderful for kids and you should consider taking your kids/grandkids out to your local park. Who knows what you’ll see or what you’ll discover they’ve learned in school. Do you have a story to share about you, your kids, or grandkids doing nature walks or birding? Please consider sharing it with me and maybe we could turn it into a future article.

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THE PROACTION Hockey League recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of providing sports opportunities for kids along with building positive relationships between police officers and the community. The program began with police officers from 54 Division in East York, serving youngsters in the communities of Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park, and runs out of the Angela James Arena in the Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard area. With the amalgamation of Toronto police’s 54 and 55 Divisions recently, the program is now an initiative of 55 Division’s Community Response Unit. A celebration was held on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 13, to celebrate both the league’s 10th anniversary and the beginning of a new season of hockey for the almost 150 youngsters taking part. Back when the league first began, there were 64 kids involved – all of them boys. For this season, more than half of the young hockey players are girls. Constable Chris Black, of 55 Division’s Neighbourhood Safety Unit, has been with the league from the start. The police officers involved give of their time to coach and mentor the youngsters in learning hockey skills, and then help them put those skills into action by organizing into teams and playing games in the league. “It builds communication and friendships, and humanizes us to them,” said Black. “They see us as people and not just a uniform, and it helps us to become part of the community. And at the end of the day, it’s fun for the kids.” Fun was certainly the top item on the agenda Sunday as players from two of the league’s teams took part in special opening celebrations at centre ice which included speeches and an opening face-off ceremony. Those speaking at the opening ceremonies included Angela James, who the arena is named after. James, who is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, grew up in the area near the rink and is an inspiration to many of the young hockey players, especially girls, who live in the neighbourhood. James is considered one of the key players in the development of women’s hockey in Canada. She was one of the

Toronto police Deputy Chief Peter Yuen prepares to drop the puck at th Hockey League’s 10th season at Angela James Arena. The league sees po and mentor young hockey players in the community. On hand for the open taries including Hockey Hall of Fame member Angela James, league vol Liz Benoit of 55 Division. first two women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010. Also speaking at the opening ceremonies were former area councillor Jon Burnside, Toronto Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau, and Don Valley West MPP Kathleen Wynne, former Premier of Ontario. Black said the support of the community is one of the key reasons why the ProAction Hockey League has been so successful, and he said the work of local teacher Aishah Sherri and Adil Patel, of the Friends of Flemingdon Park, were especially important. “It’s a community made up of a lot of new immigrants and many of them had no experience at all with hockey,” remembered Black of when the program started. As a kid, Black himself played hockey

in the Don Mills area and he’s happy to be giving back to the game and local kids. “The kids and their parents are just amazing. They’re great to deal with and it’s just so much fun.” He said Sherri and Patel let the kids, and their parents, know that the Pro Action league was a way for the youngsters to learn how to play hockey without having to pay for the high cost of equipment and ice rentals. Sponsors that support the league include ProAction itself, which is a nonprofit agency that provides funding for programs that connect police officers with young people, Bauer, Volvo, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, the City of Toronto and the Victoria Park Minor Hockey Association. Sherri, who teaches at Valley Park Middle School in Thorncliffe Park, has

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“We had to teach them a bit about the sport and the love for hockey in Canada,” she remembered. That love for the game was certainly evident in the faces of the young players on the ice on Sunday, and that’s a pleasure for Sherri to see. And she’s especially happy to see so many girls taking part. “More than 50 per cent of the players

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nity Centre 55, 97 Main St., on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Both the Danforth group and the Beach group operate at no cost to members through the generosity of donated meeting spaces. “Mental wellness issues are increasing faster than the health care system can cope with and people often do not have sufficient funds or private insurance in order to access the needed health care services,” Balgopal said. “Thus, this free, peer-to-peer group offers a way for people to access services and like-minded people in a nonthreatening venue,” he said. Peer facilitators ensure the groups meet on a weekly basis. Those facilitators are members who have dealt with, and are still dealing with, their own mental wellness issues. “This group provides a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment for people to share their challenges, personal experience, knowledge of resources and, most importantly, their achievements and successes,” Julie Richard, a member, wrote in her Letters to the Editor in the Beach Metro News

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Bone-in ham creates perfect base for a split pea soup to beat January blahs Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca

f a bone-in-ham played a part in your recent holiday celebrations, it will be a good start to 2019 indeed! It means you can welcome in the New Year with a sustaining, steaming bowl of split pea soup – the perfect antidote to the January blahs! This soup helps decrease increased waistlines (a good source of protein and fiber while low in fat) while increasing savings (inexpensive ingredients) from decreased pocketbooks. Easy to make, it is nutritious and ever so cheap to prepare. What could be better as a Christmas anti-climax?

Ham Stock from Leftovers 1 ham bone with any ham bits attached 10 cups (2L) water 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 bay leaf In a large saucepan or Dutch oven,

arrange bone with any leftover meat attached. Cover with cold water; add onion, carrots, celery and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 1 ½ -2 hours. Strain through sieve, discard any solids but save any meat left on the bone and chop finely. Set meat aside; cover and refrigerate to use later. Let ham stock cool or place in large bowl filled with ice for quick cooling. Once cool, discard any fat. The remaining stock is now ready to be made into soup or measure and put measured amount of stock in plastic container and freeze for up to 2 months for future use. Date and label stock. If making into soup, follow these directions:

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Monica Esteves, managing director at Crow’s Theatre in Leslieville, will be moving on to take over executive director duties at Canadian Stage this March.

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time at both Crow’s and the Canadian Stage; I want to give the organization a good transition period to find a new managing director. I’ll be officially full time at the Canadian Stage at the beginning of March.” “My first years working were actually at the Canadian Stage, where I began to work on the management side of theatre, eventually I moved towards producing within the company. In 2004 I left to work with Canada’s National Women’s Theatre, moving to Prose theatre five years after—it’s been busy and I’m excited to go back to an organization that has been so formative to my career” she explained. Esteves is eager to take on larger work at the Canadian Stage, located on Berkeley and Front; “the last two

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years have been so financially and artistically successful at Crow’s with respect to growth of audience, and development of response— I’m leaving the theatre in good hands.” There are not many performing arts facilities east of the Don Valley, which has 1.3 million people in a rapidly transforming neighbourhood with solid cultural infrastructure; Crow’s has been a neighbourhood staple for decades being founded in 1983. After embarking on a seven-year project Esteves said “with 12 million dollars in funding that our not-forprofit theatre has privately raised, we have worked with architects, developers and partners to build this stunning facility.” With 15-17 productions going on each season, Crow’s has a multi-configurational, flexible 200-seat theatre, and a 90-seat studio for small performances. In addition there’s a 200-seat restaurant that operators can lease out; it’s clear that there aren’t many theatres with such opportunity for originality. Approaching their twoyear anniversary of renovation completion, Crow’s has also decided to rent out their venue spaces for events such as weddings, farmers’ markets, office holiday parties, and many other celebrations. “Due to the technical capacity of the theatre we are in high demand for corporate events; not many spaces can compete with our costs of technical inventory” Esteves said.

Kids programming is also available at the theatre; from dramatic arts classes, March Break camp, Sunday afternoon family concerts, to Banter for Babies in their restaurant. Esteves said that “we learned our local area has the most households with children under the age of six in all of Toronto. That’s a lot of families who need a physical space for culture.” Located at 345 Carlaw Ave., Crow’s has built a large audience through traction and awareness—any time of the year there are at least two shows to choose from at the theatre.

Upcoming productions Over the next few weeks, Crow’s is involved in a number of productions including Tartuffe, Grace, The Wedding Party, Old Man River, and Mary’s Wedding. On stage at Crow’s Theatre until Jan. 26 is We Are Not Alone, featuring Damien Atkins, who was seen most recently as Sherlock Holmes in the Shaw Festival’s production of The Hound of the Baskervilles. We Are Not Alone is a oneman play that takes audiences into the world of UFO phenomena. For more information about any of the events or on spring classes for kids, please visit Crow’s Theatre at 345 Carlaw Ave., call 647341-7390, or email them at info@crowstheatre.com Listings and more information is also available by visiting the website at www. crowstheatre.com

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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Beach author Fulton releases new book, Channelsurfing By Kiana Walters

LOCAL AUTHOR Peter Fulton has just come out with his second book, Channelsurfing, which is a dystopian comedy based on the theme “what would it be like for a society that never dies?” It is now available as an e-book on Amazon. Fulton grew up in the east end of the Beach community around Fallingbrook Road where he lived since he was eight years old. He went to Trinity College School in Port Hope, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama from Queen’s University. Today, he still lives in the Beach. “Yeah, I live close enough that I can chuck a rock out my window and hit the sand,” he said. Growing up, Fulton always knew he was a writer at heart. He took an interest in writing in high school at about age 16 and even wrote his first novel that took him an entire year. He stated that it was horrible, but even so it did help him learn and grow. His first book, How to Survive Your Death, was published in October of 2016. It is also based off that same theme of a society that never dies, but in a very different way. It follows Sarah, a vampire mother who has been dead for 225 years, writing to her 15-year-old daughter Emily, to try and answer her two most asked questions. “Who is my father?” and “Will you ever make me a vampire?” At heart the book is two love stories: one the love of mother and daughter, the other, a love between vampire and vegetarian man. It is bittersweet; a chilling story full of humour and despair, with several great reviews on Amazon. Each book took Fulton more than a decade to write; How to Survive Your Death taking 12 years while Channelsurfing took 15 years. Unlike How to Survive Your Death, Channelsurfing depicts a futuristic world where the government has won the drug war, solely by turning it around onto its cit-

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Peter Fulton has recently released his new e-book Channelsurfing on Amazon. izens, as they become both manufacturer and pusher. In Channelsurfing, each person has their own reality show, broadcast by the government otherwise known as The Network. Upon turning 18 everyone is given the chance to choose The Cure, a pill that allows you to live 150 years disease-free until painlessly plugging out on their 150 birth-episode. Even though these two stories revolve around the same theme, they share few similarities. Sarah is an immortal being, following the whole immortality trope, while Channelsurfing is a trapped society, reliving the same lives constantly until their show ends. But with The Cure also comes the death of all emotions, so people are free to prescribe themselves any drug they would like, be it Happiness, Ecstasy, Love, even Will-Power. The plot and general story of the book itself is very surreal; a world trapped in a glass container to protect those who live in it from the nuclear fallout outside. Yet it is also relevant to what is going on in the world right now, with everyone being so media obsessed and selling out their own privacy for fame and judging themselves based on how many ‘likes’ their posts get. Many people would expect a story like this, a story so wild sounding and imagination-heavy, to have a deeper, hidden meaning, but really there isn’t much more

to it from a message standpoint, said Fulton. He said that he doesn’t believe a book or story should have a message. Therefore his does not, because all he is trying to do is write a good book. “Messages are the death of art,” he said. Writing really is just another form of art, a beautiful mess of words strung together to create a whole new universe. “Tell the story how it is, even if you don’t agree with it,” said Fulton. He said his writing career began in high school. “In high school my teacher, Dr. Dubroy, gave us a twopage writing assignment. I thought I could do more than that, better than that, so I wrote a 20-page story in one night and handed it in,” he said. “The next day he handed it back to me without a mark. When I asked him what mark I got he told me I didn’t get one, and that I should start from scratch again. He said I was writing as though I was trying to sell him an idea, not tell him a story.” To write is to try and tell a story you’ve never heard before, said Fulton, and some of the best advice he ever read was by J.D Salinger. Simply stated, Salinger said, “Know what you like to read, then sit down and write it yourself.” Some advice Fulton gives himself when correcting and reading over stories is that “If you can read a book three times without correcting anything then it’s good.” Fulton currently has six other unpublished books and unfinished drafts in the works, one of them again following the same plot, “what would it be like for a society that never dies?” However, these works tell the story in a completely different way than his other books. Readers can check the book out on Amazon at www.amazon.ca/Channelsurfing-Peter-Fulton-ebook/ dp/B07K62XQMK, or search Channelsurfing Peter Fulton to find the Kindle edition.

Hirut Hoot comedy night slated HIRUT HOOT hosts its comedy show on Friday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m., at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave. Carolyn Bennet will host, and comedians performing include Rob Browne, Tracy Hamilton, Paul Irving, Kevin MacDonald, Brian Roberts, Jon Steinberg, and Bill Wiegand.

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Girls high school hockey action at Ted Reeve Arena sees East York face off against Malvern

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Above, an East York Collegiate player, in blue, tries to take the puck off a Malvern Collegiate player during Toronto District School Board girls high school hockey action last Wednesday afternoon at Ted Reeve Arena. East York won the game 6-1. Below, a Malvern player breaks out from behind the net.

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sticks, as safe plastic sticks and a soft ball will be provided for play. Shinny will take up half the rink, and in the other half free skating is available for all ages. The free skate will be a perfect opportunity for children to earn a skating achievement certificate that counts towards any Scouts/ Cubs/Brownies/Girl Guides Winter Activity/Fitness badge After the skating, or to

warm up non-skaters at the event, hot chocolate will be provided around a log fire beside the lake.

‘New’ Withrow rink re-opens TORONTO-DANFORTH COUNCILLOR Paula Fletcher hosts a skating party to celebrate the re-opening of the “new” Withrow Park rink on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. The official ribbon-cutting will be at 1:30 p.m., and hot chocolate will be available.

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THE FAMILY Skate event hosted by Beach United Church is being held at the Kew Gardens rink on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a great family event for beginner adults who want to join in a game of shinny, an informal game of hockey, but have not been able to because of lack of equipment, unsure how to join, or held back from playing. There will be no hard pucks or wooden hockey

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BEACH METRO NEWS

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH

VETERINARIANS

ACCOUNTING

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OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment

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Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.

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Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

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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

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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Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

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

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OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS Accepting new patients Open 6 days a week (Evening hours available)

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

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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)

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Registered Psychotherapist

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Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

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

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

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Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice

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COUNSELLING Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Glover & Associates

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ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

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Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP

Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:

Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals

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Michael E. Sands, CPA Chartered Accountant

Bookkeeping QuickBooks Accounting Income Taxes 647-267-9113

LAWYERS/LEGAL

CRIMINAL LAWYER * Call for free advice *

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

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

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

FAMILY LAW OFFICE

Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

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Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractic &

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

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Retro Shopping

Leslieville Flea looks at 2019 trends Chris Roberts Bridgid Elmy

ew Year. New Look. With the start of a new calendar year, we often write down our resolutions, intentions or lists of things we want to accomplish in the year ahead. It’s also a good time to look around your space and see where you can incorporate some of the new trends in design. Whether you are doing a renovation, shopping for new furniture or just looking to pick up a few new items to liven up your home; you will want to have a look at what is predicted to be super hot for 2019. COLOUR IS IN The biggest difference in design trends going forward is the return to colour. People are tired of white, grey or neutral spaces. Pantone’s colour of the year is Living Coral – a rich and vibrant shade that is full of life. Contrasting that is Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year, Metropolitan Gray – a cool neutral that looks great in any space. These may seem contra-

dictory for style predictions, but they work perfectly together and give us some sense of what is happening in design this year. Neutral walls are fantastic, and a great backdrop, but this year they will be updated with punches of strong colour and lots of pattern. Deep and colourful walls are also very on trend – think rich navy, deep green, oxblood and dark terra cotta. If you are painting a room in these intense tones, you will want to balance that out with some neutrals, and then of course a few hits of bright accent colours too. MIXING STYLES AND LAYERING LOOKS It’s all about balance and mixing things up for 2019. Layering strong textures with graphic patterns, modern elements with vintage style, natural materials with sleek shapes. This is the time to get bold – with pattern and colour. (See the photo of chair and sofa at upper right.) Vintage style is going strong - but try mixing this look in a more bold modern way with brighter colours and patterns for a fresher look. A mid century chair with a modern glass or acrylic table and graphic art will be more interesting than a whole room of MCM overload. Using all one style is never a good idea as it becomes tired quickly. Layer the look with eclectic styles and materials and it will always look interesting and dynamic. Check out vintage design shops, flea markets and auction sites to get this look for less. CONSCIOUS DESIGN Design often mimics what is happening in our culture and right now people are tired of the status quo. We want to shake things up and get a bit bolder and it’s showing in the trends for interior design. People are feeling more environmentally conscious and are starting to be more careful with what they

PHOTO: FAT DASCHUND

Now is the time to get bold with pattern and colour, mixing modern and vintage elements along with natural materials and sleek shapes. purchase. As a result, handcrafted items and custom pieces are becoming more in demand. Vintage pieces are also a very conscious choice and can be used everywhere (again with the layering and mixing trend). Vintage lighting, handcrafted tables and ethically made textiles are in high demand. People want to know where products come from and even who they are made by. It’s becoming irresponsible to keep constantly consuming “fast fashion/design” products so purchasing good quality, made to last or vintage items makes sense. Vintage Kilim carpets are popping up everywhere. They are the perfect mix of pattern and colour and are durable so they are a practical option as a rug or runner in kitchens, bathrooms or anywhere. (See photo of carpets at bottom of page.) PATTERN AND TEXTURES RULE Right now, pattern colour and texture are everywhere too. Bold floral wallpaper and art, brightly patterned cushions and rugs, vibrant velvet sofas. Graphic patterns are also super chic. Use these on textiles and walls and also tiles – Moroccan and Middle Eastern tiles are still very on trend. It’s time to take a chance and add some punch to your home. Looking at finishes in interiors: brass is still huge but try pairing it with oil rubbed bronze. The mix-

PHOTO: KIT AND LOOM

Vintage carpets are a perfect mix of pattern and colour.

ing of metals within a space adds interest and style. Just remember not to use more than two to three throughout a room and use ones that compliment each other. If you are choosing wood flooring, lighter wood tones are more popular right now and lend a sense of lightness to the space. They are also the perfect backdrop for a dramatic and colourful rug or sofa. Natural materials are an easy way to add some warmth and texture to our spaces right now. A variety of woods, pottery and earthenware, jute and hemp textiles will create a feeling of grounding and calm. Thick textured wools, tiles with an earthy feel and furniture with textured upholstery are great choices. An easy and inexpensive way to add some fun natural texture to a room is to create a basket wall with vintage wicker baskets. SOFTER SHAPES Furniture lines are softening and curves are everywhere. Seventies’ style tub chairs, upholstered velvet headboards and curved sofas are being seen in all the designers social feeds. Softly curved wood frames, round or oval tables and rounded edges are what’s happening now. Once again, look to vintage shops and flea markets to score some of these finds for much less. With so many different trends, it seems like almost everything goes for 2019. Have some fun, blend your styles and take some chances this year! - Chris Roberts and Brigid Elmy are huge fans of all things vintage and work to promote sustainable and conscious design. They cofounded the Leslieville Flea - a curated flea market in Toronto that showcases local, vintage and handcrafted style. For upcoming dates, visit www.leslievilleflea.com

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BEACH METRO NEWS

St. Paul’s United hosts ninth annual Robbie Burns luncheon

PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON

St. Paul’s United Church on McIntosh Street in Scarborough hosted its ninth annual Robbie Burns Lunch on Saturday. The event celebrates the Jan. 25 birthday of Scottish poet Robbie Burns in 1759. Known as the Bard of Ayrshire and the Ploughman Poet among other epithets, Burns’ birthday is celebrated with haggis, bagpipes and Scottish dancing all around the world. Photo above, Reverend Dr. Malcolm Sinclair cuts into the haggis while reciting Burn’s Address To A Haggis. Photo above left, piper Jamie Kennedy leads in Lesley Gray who is carrying the haggis. Photo at right, Gray delivers the haggis to the table.

Eye On Business

Beach Market brings unique artistans’ works to community By Surina Nath

IF YOU’RE looking for a local boutique with Canadian crafted products, head to 1936 Queen St. E. to visit the Beach Market. Open since March of last year, owner Leah Moroz has brought a collection of unique artisan vendors to the area. Moroz has been a local in the Beach for 23 years, living on the same street as her shop. Prior to settling in the Beach, she had moved around Ontario a bit, from Scarborough to Pickering, Bowmanville to Oshawa and Loretto. Then, after graduating from Georgian College, Moroz left to live in the Caribbean for 25 years. Clothing collection “I lived in the Dominican off and on throughout my life, it’s beautiful, I would love to try setting up customer accounts down there as

my spring-summer clothing collection for 2019 is almost ready,” Moroz said. After graduating from college she worked in tourism and would take clothes down south to sell them at markets right on the beach. “I still try to go back often, the last year was the longest I’ve been away from the heat,” Moroz said, pointing out as she has been busy with her store since its opening on March 1 of 2018.

Vendor spaces “My vendors rent out spaces from me allowing all sales going directly to the artisan. It is expensive to have a storefront in the Beaches; this is a way that everyone can benefit from the business,” said Moroz. Shoppers who visit the store will discover new Toronto brands such as Sara’s Soaps and Candles and The Candi Factory undergarments; as well as local Beach brands such as Mindmade’s Mala Jewlery and

Yoga Apparel, Andrea Oliver’s Ayurveda healing rituals, Little Tree Mama and Me Baby Organic Botanical skincare, and affordable home decor pieces by artist Katie Besler. Moroz is always trying to find new, creative ways to bring traffic to the store; and the Beach Market also offers making custom clothing for clients.

Develops brands Customers can come in and select items from a catalogue with more than 300 pages of products. Costs will vary depending on colours, fabrics and quantity. Moroz also develops and brands her own products, selling them to stores when the designs are finalized. Supporting the local community is important, Moroz said. For more information, please call 416-907-2029 or visit beachmarket. ca

PHOTO: SURINA NATH

Leah Moroz has been operating the Beach Market on Queen Street East since March of last year.

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OCT Learning Strategist helping your child feel good about learning. • All subjects • Special needs qualified • Reading, writing, reinforcement • Exam, test prep.

Theresa B.Ed 647 270 0465

theresa.mckay57@gmail.com

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Child Care Available Bilingual School

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

416-698-1923

Garden & Tree -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(21r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

(21r)

BEACHES LUXURY LANDSCAPES

647 679 3282

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Mr Tree Man james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (22r)

NEXT DEADLINE

January 28th

Landscapers Green Apple Landscaping

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

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

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Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 (r)

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

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KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143

Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883

LeRoux Froebel

www.lerouxfroebel.com

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www.greenapple.ca

ABILITY TUTORING (r)

Ted Reeve Arena

Award Winning Design & Build

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

References available upon request

184 MAIN ST. across from

James Clarke

TUTOR FOR FRENCH & FI

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (21r)

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

Professional Arborist

416-884-1402. References avail. (22r)

416-729-2077 cell

rileyswindowcleaning.com

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Upgrade the value of your home Steps • Patios • Driveways Fences/Decks • Garden Design

HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS

416 421-5758

For estimate call

Celebrate Anything You Want Dance Party Tara Inn, 2365 Kingston Road Sat. Feb. 2, 8 pm-midnite thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofours

(21r)

WINDOW CLEANING BLIND AMBITION RILEYS’ A family business since 1956 Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more

416-567-3205

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Custom Window Coverings

THE TWO FOURS

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

EUROPEAN CLEAN

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Head Start Tutors

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

416-698-9000

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

*Bonded*

(w. of Midland)

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Call 416-783-3434

2358 Kingston Rd.

416-699-8333

Tutoring

Pet Services

416 389 9234

(r)

416-690-0102

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

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

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

Marlene 416-698-5668

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

JOY OF MUSIC

416-820-1527

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

FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

Music

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

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

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

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Scarboro Music

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

Cleaning services for Lower Beach residents Kids lunches & dog walking too A clean home is a happy home

We teach it all!

Call Kevin 647 282 8375

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Kellies Green Clean Home Services

Bach to ROCK

Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

Vienna Upholstery

Looking for vintage clothing, bone china cups & saucers, silver, jewelry, crystal and much more. Please call Mary Anne to discuss a house call.

robert.baglier@gmail.com

Individual offices to rent in newly renovated landmark building, suitable for professional, medical or commercial use. Bay windows, recessed lighting, hardwood floors. Great visibility, close to TTC, GO. Can also be combined into larger suites. Total available floor space 1785 sq ft.

416-917-9025

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or any condition, incl. scrap. (r)

•Fast friendly service for 40 years •CESA certified

www.beachmetro.com

DOWNSIZING?

416-699-3535

(r)

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

St. John’s Norway Cemetery

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

416-691-6893

www.regsappliance.com

Lic. & Ins.

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

Commercial Space for Rent

REG’S APPLIANCE

Specializing in removal of RATS, MICE, COCKROACHES AND BED BUGS.

• black, automatic, certified • 164,000 km (mostly hwy) • snowtires included $5,900 Located in the Beaches

Employment Opportunities

416-690-2880

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Auto Sale

Samantha@RejuvInAgeSomataics.ca

pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

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Avail. Feb. 2019

Household Services

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

Beach

Pain relief without exercise Call 416 807 9307

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (23r)

KLEEN WINDOWS

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416 691-0843

Painful walking? You need

Special offer for new clients

Harding & King

R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

Call Maggie 416-757-1888

(r)

$20 off second cleaning. Call Frances at 416-759-3326 (2r)

BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (21)

BEACHES LUXURY

Meeting 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7 p.m. @ Beach United Church Come out and give us a try!

1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

Experienced Cleaning Lady looking for work.

Kellie’s Cell 416 910-1232

MR. FIX-IT

HELLARRA SERVICES INC.

TAX ACCOUNTANT

www.hardingandking.com

Beach Photo Club

416-265-7979

416-691-7556

Call now 416-699-9714 x8

Social/Events

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting

TIM O’MEARA

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

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SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

EXACT TAX SERVICES

Apartment/ Home for Rent

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

416-694-6241

Deadline for February 5th issue is January 28th

Volunteers

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Financial Services

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

WAYNE’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL - COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

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

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

General Services

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

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BRICK & WOOD

RETAINING WALLS 647 679 3282 (r)

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BEACHES SNOW REMOVAL

WG PAINTING

***SNOW CONTRACTS***

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

647 679 3282

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

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

INTERIOR PAINTING

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416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

(22r)

WAYNE’S

Joan de Grey Landscape Design

PAINTING

Now is the perfect time for garden design planning for spring planting!

www.joandegreylandscapedesign.ca 416-698-9854 (2)

Movers

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BEACHCOMBERS PAINTING 416-910-6302

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

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (7)

A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

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STUDIO 1

beachcombersgc.com

info@beachcombersgc.com

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WG PAINTING

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

416-830-8183

(23r)

Moving at the Speed of Life I am your local mover with over 25 years experience. 647-308-0695

Innercitymoving.ca

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Painters

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

416-690-3890

NEW BRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident newbrightpainting@gmail.com

(r)

PROWAY

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

(2)

PAINTER GIRLS Interior/Exterior Straight Painting/Faux Finishes Venetial Plaster/Plaster Repairs Wallpaper/Staining

DEPENDABILITY•AFFORDABILITY QUALITY•ATTENTION TO DETAIL Call now for free quote 416-833-5874

When you want the job done right, call a girl! (23)

ALL - CITY

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS INTERIOR - EXTERIOR Family owned Call today for your free estimate 10% Senior Discount

(21.)

Rick’s Finest Painting *** Low Prices *** Free Estimates Painting / Wall Repairs 15 years exp.

416-908-7056

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

(21)

The Unprimed Canvass

15 yr Local Professional Complimentary Consultation Small/Medium - Interior/Exterior

(8)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

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

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(3r)

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

Steve 647-853-6420

(22)

Plumbers

*** Free Estimates ***

Dianne 416 699 5070

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

647 401 7970

(21..)

BEACH HILL

PAINTING

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

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

dave@beachhillpainting.com (1r)

Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook

690-8533 Lic. #P-15099

(r)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(9)

Electricians

by Kevin

Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

Kevin 647 282 8375

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668

(17/19)

CEJA ELECTRIC

DMSR

FRAMING CARPENTER - BASEMENTS - REC ROOMS - ADDITIONS - CUSTOM HOMES

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

(r)

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

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

416-690-1630

(r)

MURPHY

(1)

Roofers

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

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

TOM DAY

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

(1r)

www.laniganscontracting.ca

416-569-2181

(r)

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

CITY WIDE ROOFING

Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

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

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

(21r)

Carpenters REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

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

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/19)

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

Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”

(r)

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

(22)

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

416-910-8033

torontoroofingindustries.com (3r)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more (1)

(11)

JOHN CLARKE

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (22) Free Estimates

Jack of All Trades Handyman Services specializing in Decks, Fences & Carpentry.

No Job too small; Free estimates! Jack 416-278-5328

416 903 4120

Metro lic

416 824-7901

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (21) Free Estimates

416 759-8878

classicrestoration@outlook.com

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557 mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com (21)

(21..)

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

Call today for free estimate (3r)

HEY HANDYMAN SERVICES

15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

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

WATERPROOFING CASCADE COMPANY

Keep your basement dry. Interior & exterior waterproofing. We offer low rates. Free estimates. Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (21.r)

WINTER BRICK RESTORATION Bury the nuisance, noise, dust & debris in the dead of winter.

Daniel

416 988-2589

danielmccaf@gmail.com (22r)

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

Restoration & Build

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell

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•

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Met. Lic. B-16-964

(1/19)

CLASSIFIED ADS are also posted on our website

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

www.beachmetro.com

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS

Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205

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JASON THE MASON

NEX dea T dlin e:

HANDYMAN

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MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

416-999-2333

(1)

38 Years experience

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

Trades

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Classic Restoration & Woodworking

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Steve 416-285-0440

(2)

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR

416-375-5191

416-738-2119

Marc 416 419 4281

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (21 r)

For all your reno needs, no job too small.

www.jdbuild.ca

Serving the Beach 25 years

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca

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GENERAL CONTRACTING

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

KEW BEACH

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

416 660 4721

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

Call Chris

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

(2r)

416-824-7901

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

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

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(22r)

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

Hardwood Flooring

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

Creative Construction

SILVERBIRCH

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (21)

Metro Lic

FOUNDATION

HARDWOOD

416 694 0906 (2)

(r)

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

(r)

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

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

YOUR STUCCO

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

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

MBX ELECTRIC (r)

Roofing & Aluminum

416-833-3006 Lic: 7006786

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

416 467 6735

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

Big or small we do them all

(r)

Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

Gus:

Serving Your Community Since 1971

WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

(5r)

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

(2)

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

free estimates

416-659-7003

www.webuildit.ca

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

Dave 905 260 5584

CANPRO MECHANICAL

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Telephone Systems

COXWELL ROOFING

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

Cable & Telephone Wiring

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

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Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

(r)

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

416 691-3555

24 hr. - lic# P1624

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

Cell 416-529-5426

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

(2)

416-264-8517

WET BASEMENT ?

Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration

416-606-4719

ED GODFREY

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LANIGAN’S

416-690-0173

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik (19/19)

(23)

Knob & tube • No job too small

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

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

mapmtoronto@gmail.com

ECRA/ESA#7004508

50 years in the Beach

‘As Promised’ Painting

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692

ELECTRIC

proway.painting@gmail.com Free Estimates & References Available

PLUMBING SERVICES

CARL 647-787-5818

References • Seniors discount Call Chris: 416-820-0790 (1)

416.797.6731

MARTIN PETROV

(22r)

416-270-0879

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

(5r)

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

SEAN AT 416-985-8639

CARTAGE & STORAGE

CARPENTRY

Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.

INTERIOR PAINTING

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

MASTER PLUMBER

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

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

FINE CARPENTRY, INTERIORS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS GENERAL, PLUMBING DECKS • FENCES

Mark The Plumber

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

in the Beach

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

416-826-3269

CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident

Call Jeff today for free estimate.

“Always on Time and on Budget”

Call

Cascade Plumbing GTA

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BEACH METRO NEWS

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$13.00 for 20 words or fewer extra words are 35¢ each

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HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.TM Residential & Commercial Services

2301 Queen St. East | 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St.

estaterealty.ca | 416.690.5100

KEN GRIEVE

May I give you a lift? I have room for one passenger to join me as we head to the Robbie Burns Day Ceremony @ the Burns statue in Allan Gardens, January 25th @ 11am. Call me for details!

Look No Further! Luxury Living At Its Best Attention to Detail Is Apparent In Every Room Asking $1,950,000

Dianne, Brian & Colette Chaput

Spectacular Custom Built Home Sits on a 200 foot deep Lot. Detached 3 Storey, 5 Bedroom, Features A Stunning Master Bedroom / Ensuite, 5 Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen, 2 Fireplaces, 2nd Floor Laundry, Fantastic Finished Basement with Walk up to Yard, Gorgeous Backyard For Kids or Entertaining. Detached Garage. Courcelette School District.

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Kerry Jackson Direct 416.571.2181 Office 416.690.5100 Royal LePage Estate Realty, 2301 Queen St. E.

Kerryjackson@gmail.com

Call Today and Let’s Get Moving

416-587-7522

kengrieve@royallepage.ca

Estate Realty

Sales Representative 33 Years Experience

Top Producer . 2018

Couldn’t have done it without you!

MIKE BARBIERI Broker

www.mikebarbieri.com Get the personal service you deserve.

Working hard to exceed your expectations and helping you “Own Your Dreams” 416.690.2181 bonsellhomes.com lainey@bonsellhomes.com

Your non-profit community resource since 1972 www.beachmetro.com van Blommestein Sales Representative

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Always here for you!

Direct: 416.606.4663 Email: mail@cristina.ca