Local traffic safety blitz underway By Lara O’Keefe
Volume 46 No. 21
January 24, 2017
AFTER THE deadliest year in almost a decade, the City of Toronto says it is taking action on road safety. According to the city, there were 77 fatalities in 2016 and between 2013 to 2016, the average number of traffic fatalities has been sitting at 64 people per year, representing a 10 year high. “The number of pedestrians and cyclists injured and killed by vehicles in our city last year is both alarming and unacceptable. We must do more to prevent these deaths and protect our residents across the city,” said Toronto mayor John Tory in a news conference earlier this month. “I am committed to making sure all those
who use our roads – pedestrians, cyclists and drivers – can get where they need to go as efficiently and safely as possible.” Echoing these concerns, Toronto Police 55 Division will be running a traffic safety project starting on Jan. 14, 2017 and continuing through to Dec. 31, 2017. The project began as a response to the “numerous complaints via social media and email about dangerous road conditions for pedestrians,” said Jon Morrice, crime prevention officer with the Toronto Police 55 Division. He said most of the complaints took place during the rush hour and at pedestrian crossovers. Continued on Page 2
He’s no baby to the cold Niles Koski has time for a smile while braving the cold waters of Lake Ontario for the 2017 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario January 21 at Woodbine Beach. Sponsored in part by Toronto Police Services, the Canada-wide event saw around 50 people take a dip in the lake locally and raised thousands of dollars. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE
Where have Toronto’s caricature artists gone? By Lara O’Keefe
AT ONE time, Danforth resident Pat James operated a flourishing business in downtown Toronto, putting smiles on the faces of tourists and residents alike as he drew a cartoon likeness of them while onlookers watched. But that was more than 20 years ago. In 2017, it’s a different story for street caricature artists, a group James laments is “near extinction.” One could take his statement as one of resignation, but from this man still so passionate about his work, it carries heat. “The unique style I have has not been noticed in a grand popular stage to make me obscenely wealthy,” said the 25-year veteran artist. “But [I love] what I do and the joy it brings others.” James, who was originally trained in portraiture, began his
career as a street artist in the early 1990’s, establishing himself first in Toronto at Yonge and Dundas square where he worked alongside at least 30 other artists. After spending 10 years at the famously t o u r i st - f i l l e d intersection, he and the other resident portrait artists were removed from the area among fears from the city that the rede– velopment of Yonge Street near the Eaton Centre would cause an influx of tourists, leading to an increase in pedestrian traffic and congestion. It was that lack of assurance from the city that helped James
make the decision to move to Old Montreal. But 15 years later, he is back in Toronto where the landscape looks much different than he had hoped with the sidewalks now largely void of street artists. “This summer season I was the only artist drawing outdoors,” he said. “I can now definitively state with much regret that except for me, every other portraitist and caricaturist Pat James no longer draws anymore in downtown Toronto.” In fact, according to city staff, there were two permits issued in 2016. James believes there are a number of reasons for this new reality including higher permit and insur-
“” “I love what I do and the joy it brings to others.”
ance fees, and poorly designated locations such as Bay and Front Street, York and Front Street, and Queen Street West near Spadina and Peter Street – he says these areas are often windy, polluted, dangerous at times, and lack the tourists required to achieve success. “The current system is biased against street artist improvements and progress,” he said. “It is impossible for many artists to function and earn a reasonable income.” Portrait and caricature artist James Gain, who studied Fine Arts at OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) after graduating from Malvern Collegiate began his career drawing on the streets of Italy. He said it was shortly after returning home to Canada that he decided he would not be pursuing a career as a street artist.
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Pat James has been drawing portraits like this for over 25 years.
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“Kingston Road from Victoria Park [to Woodbine] in particular received many complaints as a result of the lane reduction and closures resulting from the condo development,” said Morrice. He explained that the area covered by 55 Division is unique to Toronto because a number of drivers use streets in the area – Kingston Road being one such example – to get from the suburbs to the downtown core. Listed among the focus areas in which they will be increasing safety are pedestrian crossovers, busy intersections, streets used as thoroughfares to the downtown core, and schools, community centres, and senior buildings. The blitz will also focus on catching offenders who speed, fail to stop at red lights, disobey signs and are distracted while driving. The local plan aligns with a larger initiative
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Pat James pulls out his tools to draw a caricature portrait January 15.
Artist says city bylaws need updating Continued from Page 1 “I decided to do caricatures because that’s where the money was at that time,” he said. “But to just set up in the streets, it would be very difficult. In Italy, people are very respectful, very understanding with their appreciation… [in Toronto] you have situations where people are coming and asking you for money.” It’s issues like these that also cause problems for someone like Pat James, who relies largely on the money he makes from his portrait art to maintain a living. “Seasonal workers like me, we depend on the income from the spring, summer, fall to get by. Different artists have different amounts of commitment … but for me, it’s like a good bulk of my annual income,” he explained. James, like many of the caricature artists for hire in the city, has found some financial comfort in advertising his services online via his website, ono2funny.com and his Facebook page Toronto Caricature Guy, which are both routinely mentioned when people search online for caricature artists for parties. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting to right what he perceives as wrongs in his industry and the dwindling opportunities for street artists specifically. “This isn’t just for me,” he said, explaining that he hopes changes to the system will allow new talent to try their hand at making a profit as an artist as well. Under the current system, busker entertainers pay around $45 for their yearly entertainment permits, while a caricature street artist must pay
around $500 for their permit, along with $2-million liability insurance annually. In addition to this, an online search for insurance policies showed that the liability insurance would cost between $800 to $1,000. These can be steep startup costs for an artist who doesn’t necessarily have a full-time income to fall back on, or a full four seasons worth of income on which to depend. Yet, because caricature artists fall under a category that is more similar to street vendors – anyone who sells what is defined as “foodstuffs” – they are required to pay higher fees, more in line with those selling consumable goods but who also fall under city food inspection bylaws. This isn’t his only problem with the city’s bylaw enforcement agency. He says “the current system of bylaw enforcement patrols is negligent in not being consistent and vigilant,” and has noticed many cases of people getting away with operating without permits or operating outside of the guidelines for entire seasons, while other street artists and entertainers are hit with tickets and warnings in the same areas almost immediately. According to Tracey Cook, executive director with the city’s municipal licensing and standards division, in 2016 the city received 100 complaints related to buskers (no complaints were received regarding portrait artists) and each one was investigated with notices or charges issued if the accused was found to be operating without a permit. More than a year has passed since James returned to Toronto and began to question the current system. In his opinion, it’s worse than it was when he left 15 years ago to try his luck in Mon-
treal. He has tried to get answers – first, by contacting every one of the 44 councillors in the city in a desperate plea for help – and believes he can provide needed input to city staff. But after numerous emails, phone calls and visits to city hall, he says the only response he’s heard is white noise. According to Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon it’s an issue of bureaucracy. “He wanted to depute last year on November 30, but you can’t depute something that’s not on the agenda. So you have to wait until it’s on the agenda and it comes to committee.” The municipal licensing and standards office said there will be a review of the busking bylaws and permits in 2017/2018. But unfortunately, McMahon said, no specific date has been provided to her office as to when this review will take place because the agendas are only sent out “a few weeks in advance.” That 2017/2018 timeline for review, which James is eager to participate so he can share his story with officials, means James is likely out of luck for 2017. New permits are issued March 31, which means if changes are not made by that time he is in for another year of high costs and low earnings. These difficulties are the reason he said most of the other artists have “given up.” “This is embarrassing for the much celebrated music and film industry cultivated in the City of Toronto,” he said. “Most other civilized arts-loving cities love visual artists in the public domain and have sectors of their popular visited locations dedicated to allowing dozens and scores of portrait and caricature artists to draw locals and visitors.”
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BOB ACTON Park is one step closer to becoming a reality following a unanimous vote of support by the Toronto East York Community Council January 17. A request was put forward last year to name the park on William Hancox Avenue in the Upper Beach to Bob Acton Park, in memory of the man who contributed much to the Beach community as a coach and tragically passed away from ALS nearly six months ago. A motion to exempt the naming request from the city’s two-year waiting policy was approved following an impassioned submission by Paul Pellman, a friend of Acton’s, and Reid Acton, Acton’s son. “Bob Acton, who has made a unique contribution to children in particular, has demonstrated excellence, courage and exceptional dedication to service to our community,” said Pellman, a member of the board of the Ted Reeve hockey association who also operates the little league program. “He is an inhabitant of the community, born and raised in the community. He lived literally down the street from this particular park. He’s provided exemplary community service to this community for over 20 years.” Pellmen said that by naming this park in honour of Acton, it will help retain his legacy and that when people look at the park, and the park is well-used, they will remember that “the name Bob Acton has a massive amount of goodwill … people will remember Bob and the role that he played in the lives of so many -- voluntarily, not just for compensation.” Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon moved the motion to bring the request to council, making a point to clarify that the park as it stands now “has no name.” There is a park in Scarborough named after the fallen police officer William Hancox, and this park is on William Hancox Avenue “so we have two things named after the fallen police officer,” she said. Confusion stems from a November 2016 report that notes the park is officially called “William Hancox Parkette” but also states that the park does not have a sign and that there is confusion in the community about the park’s name. It references earlier discussions to name the park “Upper Beach Gardens Park.” McMahon said, “You will recall that we have discussed ‘no name park’ over the years here and we have gone through different iterations … Unfortunately, one of our Beach legends passed away and the community has spoken loudly and clearly that they, and we all, are supportive of this and would like to name our park after our beloved mentor Bob Acton. He was a very well-loved figure in our community.” Council will now consider this motion at its January 31 meeting where McMahon hopes to receive unanimous support for the naming.
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Residents rally to #saveSHpool By Lara O’Keefe
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Residents rally to save S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre after learning it could be one of the TDSB pools on the chopping block.
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East York residents were some of the first to raise the alarm bells after learning that S.H. Armstrong Community Centre, located next to Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public Schools, could be one of the TDSB pools on the chopping block. But according to Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, the threat of a closure isn’t anything new. “We’ve been down this road before with this pool,” she said. “We need to work harder to get the numbers up.” Commenting on the power of community involvement, Ward 31 councillor Janet Davis noted that “S.H. Armstrong has been one of the pools the community has fought to preserve over many, many years. I think if the parents continue to organize the way they have so far, there will be a solution found.” The centre offers a number of programs for children and adults and has a 25-metre swimming pool which plays host to swim lessons for all age groups, as well as a drop-in swim on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Getting wind of the budget news Olympic gold medalist, Penny Oleksiak was quick to tweet her support for S.H. Armstrong, sending a message on the morning of January 10 that read, “It’s important to teach kids how to swim..It saves lives and is a good physical activity #TOpoli #saveSHpool #ToBudget Good luck to Duke.” A short time after, the hashtag #saveSHpool began trending on Twitter, hinting that if S.H. Armstrong is one of the pools the city is considering closing, residents will not let it go quietly. Confirmation of the pool closures is yet to be received but Mayor John Tory tried to ease the fears of East York residents and let them know he is listening by tweeting a response to Oleksiak on January 11 that said, “Gold medal message received, @ OleksiakPenny. I’ve asked Budget Chief Gary Crawford to find a way to save these pools.” McMahon remains hopeful the issue can be resolved during the budget discussions on February 15 but explained that “we’re still in negotiations to sort it out, [we’re] trying to figure it out.” Davis added that “the provincial government needs to be at the table too, to solve this. It is not just a city problem. The education funding formula must recognize swimming pool space as a legitimate facility that supports the physical education program of schools.”
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OMB review must create a level field for local planning Uwe Sehmrau President Greater Beach Neighbourhood Association
GIVEN THE rapid pace of development taking place in our community, there is good reason to care about the current provincial review of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB is a provincial tribunal that hears appeals of land use planning decisions (such as changes to zoning by-laws), and has a huge influence on the rules guiding development in Ontario
as, in an appeal, the OMB may override decisions made by municipal councils. Moreover, developers may commence an appeal to the OMB before a municipality has even made a decision on a development application (where the municipality has not made a decision on the application within time frames specified under the provincial Planning Act). Regrettably, local residents and community groups are, in most cases, shut out from effective participation in OMB appeals because of the significant expenses involved in doing so. These expenses arise from the necessity of
engaging legal counsel and expert witnesses to provide opinion evidence. Participation becomes an impossibility when multiple developments are being proposed at the same time or in close proximity. Developers, by contrast, rarely lack the resources to participate effectively in OMB hearings, and this creates a decidedly uneven playing field. The mere presence of the OMB can encourage developers to seek exemptions from existing rules – even if those rules were recently established via extensive, inclusive planning processes conducted by professional planners and
urban designers; met provincial policies; and were approved by a council that is accountable to local residents. It is not only my opinion, but also that of the member associations of the Greater Beach Neighbourhood Association (GBNA), that this does not constitute good planning, and needs to be addressed in this review. GBNA has, since its formation in 2012, made the issue of OMB reform one of its key priorities, and is actively participating in the current provincial OMB review. GBNA attended two town hall meetings during the public consultations, and also made a writ-
ten submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. GBNA’s submission highlighted the following issues: • The OMB’s power to override decisions of municipal councils (or in some cases, to rule on development proposals before a council has even made a decision) can make the OMB, rather than Toronto City Council, the ultimate decision maker in the City’s land development approval process. This, in turn, removes the accountability of our elected City Councillors for its decisions. Continued on Page 10
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One transit solution is right under their noses RE: STEPHEN Wickens’ column “Destination: Victoria Park Station?” (January 10, 2017) There is a solution for transit-oriented development on the Victoria Park TTC station parking lot that’s been right under the noses of the TTC and Build Toronto. The TTC head office at Yonge and Davisville has been adjudged obsolete and too small. The TTC could build a new head office on the Victoria Park TTC parking lot. The result would retain commuter parking and solve the TTC’s head office needs. Precedent lies with the Parking Authority of Toronto’s head office in a parking structure on Queen Street East opposite St. Michael’s Hospital. Alan Demb
What to do with old VHS tapes? IF YOU are like me, you have stored your VHS tapes in a box, refusing to dump them in the garbage. It turns out that 80 per cent of a tape is recyclable and that we can recycle them right here in Toronto. Red
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CLARIFICATION: THE article “Queen and Coxwell plans expand” (January 10, 2017) stated that the development application at 1630 Queen falls within the Queen Street East building design guidelines. In fact, the city staff report says that the rezoning application “is generally consistent” with the guidelines, but does not fall completely within them. It notes three areas of non-compliance with the guidelines and area-specific zoning bylaw: the ground floor height, the overall building height, and the building setback from the curb of Queen Street east. Staff then provide rationale as to why the project should be approved despite these areas of non-compliance. Beach Metro regrets the error.
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Community Calendar JAN. 26: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Manchester by the Sea” starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. JAN. 26-28: Scarborough Players present ‘The Drawer Boy’ by Michael Healey at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m. Directed by Katherine Turner. Tickets $22, seniors/students $19. Box office/info: 416267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com JAN. 31: ‘Dancing with Parkinson’s’ Dance Class at Kingston Road United Church (Mitchell Hall – fully accessible facility), 975 Kingston Rd., Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. This Toronto-based dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. No dance experience necessary. Caregivers/spouses are welcome but it is not necessary to bring a dance partner. $10/class. Instructor: Claire Wootten, long-time Beacher and Associate Professor in Dept. of Dance, York University. Info and registration: Sarah Robichaud 647-217-9252, register@dancingwithparkinsons.com or clairefwootten@gmail.com JAN. 31–MARCH 7: Managing Emotions at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., Tuesdays, 2:30-4 p.m. Join us to learn how to access a state of peace and well-being, independent of your condition or situation. Take charge of your emotions, get along better with others, and learn to cope with day-today frustrations. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x 218 FEB. 1-22: Feel Better with Less Pressure at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. A 4-week program for individuals with high blood pressure. Learn to better manage your blood pressure through healthy living. Includes sessions on hypertension, nutrition, physical activity and medications. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Shirin Yilmaz 416-778-5805 x 226 FEB. 4: Applegrove Community Complex presents ‘Superheroes and Villains’ Family Dance and Winter Social at 60 Woodfield Rd. (gym), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come shake off the winter blahs with a fun family dance and support a local community organization providing services for babies through to seniors. Featuring: Paw Patrol meet and greet, balloon art, face painting, treats, live DJ, and more! Costumes encouraged! Pay what feels good and support your local non-profit! Special thanks to: Long and McQuade, Desmond and Beatrice Bakeshop, Nick the Balloonist and Happy Face Painting! FEB. 5: Music for the Soul Concert at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 2:30 p.m. Featuring the incredible singer and multi-instrumentalist Rayannah, who will be joined by Joëlle of Georgian Bay. Singing in French and English, Rayannah mixes the ethereal soul frequency of her voice in loops and layers with synth bass and electro percussion. The result is her own remarkable sound that is at once familiar and foreign, each song a world of its own that listeners can tune themselves to. Free admission. A freewill offering will be taken. FEB. 6-APRIL 17: Chase the Blues Away at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen Street East, Mondays, 2:304:30 p.m. This is a 10-week educational group on living with depression. Join us to improve your mood and energy, learn problem-solving, stress management, self-care, and coping skills. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Zari Atai 416-778-5805 x 222 FEB. 13: A Tale of Two Villages – An Evening of Upper Beach History at Grinder on Main, 126 Main St. (south of Gerrard), 7 p.m. Join Mark Battenberg as he tells stories about the pioneers in the villages of Norway and old East Toronto. Topics include the history of the Grand Trunk
Railroad in the area, and the Mississauga First Nations people who lived here before Europeans arrived. Event includes complimentary coffee or beverage. FEB. 21: The Beach Garden Society presents Sean James ‘Downpour – Ornamental Ways of Handling Rainwater’ at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how you can channel excess water into beautiful and well protected landscapes instead of your basement. James is a graduate of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, a two-time past-President of the Milton & District Horticultural Society and President of Fern Ridge Landscaping, specializing in broad-based sustainable landscaping, employing native plants, and taking into account rainwater handling, permeable paving and more. Plant Auction at 8:30 p.m., open to members only. Become a member: Individual $20, Family $25, Senior $15. Contact: Marilyn Walsh FEB. 24: Beaches British Meet Up at The Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E., 7:30 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/beachesbritishmeetup FEB. 26: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Maple Sugar Music’ at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 3 p.m. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, the concert features La Messe Quebecoise for choir, fiddle and spoons, a fusion of classical and French Canadian folk music by Quebec composer Pierick Houdy. Tickets: General $20 advance ($25 at door), youth (7-18) $10 advance ($12 at door) available from choir members, at the door, on at www.torontobeachchorale.com. Kids under 7 free. MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 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. 26- Oklahoma! (1955) •Feb. 15: Author Talk with Danny Doyle ‘Míle Míle i gCéin: The Irish Language in Canada’, 6:30-8 p.m. Doyle traces the one time prevalence of Irish Gaelic throughout the country, only to see the language virtually extinguished from Canadian folk memory. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Jan. 26: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr)
AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416- 686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed. BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 7 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Closed April 5 & 12 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 MINDFUL MOTION, a gentle movement class designed for older movers, at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m., until Feb. 14. $10/class. Info and registration: carol. anderson2@sympatico.ca (21) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. •Meditation, Wednesdays 7:30–8:15 p.m. throughout January. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.) Join us for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden). Taking time to remember, celebrate and grow in the love of God at work in our world and in our lives, is a vital aspect of our spiritual faith journey. We gather together in worship, and for special events, which seek to develop and build our relationship with God and one another. Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Said Service of Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Service with contemporary and traditional music, and Sunday School. Mid-week Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. All welcome. BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Warden Ave.). •Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. Info: www. birchcliffbluffsuc.org (r) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Interfaith Lunch Program Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for a time of sharing good food and community. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. •Children’s Peace Theatre Conflict Transformation Group in partner-
ship with Beach United offer an opportunity for children 6–12 years old to explore justice and peace-making through the arts, from a multi-faith perspective. JanuaryMarch, Sundays 10:30–11:30 a.m., Sessions are free. Please register Karen@beachuc. com. •Yoga at Beach with Esther: Vinyasa yoga, focusing on alignment, deep core work and conscious breathing, Mondays 7 p.m., until March 13 (please bring your own mat) •Jam Nite: Bring an instrument, and share your favourite music. Jan. 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. •Cooking with Soul, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. •Housing & Homelessness Lunch and Learn, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. •Jazz & Reflection: Africville, Feb. 4, 4:30 p.m., the story of a black community in Halifax that was expropriated, featuring jazz artists Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy and Paul Novotny. •Music for the Soul: Rayannah, Feb. 5, 2:30 p.m. Singing in French and English, Rayannah mixes the ethereal soul frequency of her voice in loops and layers with synth bass and electro percussion. Free admission (freewill offering). Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. •Jan 28: Jazz Vespers, 4:30- 5:15 p.m. Saxophonist, Kevin Cato will perform. Admission is by free will offering. •Feb. 8: Harp and Flute Duo - A Sprig of Rosemary, 12:15 p.m., with Kim Michelle (harp) and Jennifer Wakefield (flute). Admission is by free will offering. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship and Church School, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m. WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). Sundays, 11 a.m. You are invited! Our services feature contemporary music and interesting messages to help you to know God better. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH, 2174 Danforth Ave. (just east of Woodbine), welcomes you to worship, sing and meet your neighbours, Sundays, 11 a.m. Nursery care available and Christian education for all ages. The congregational life features frequent potlucks. Info: 416-4222406, www.danforthmennonitechurch.ca SALVATION ARMY EAST TORONTO, 107 Cedarvale Ave. •Sunday Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Info: 416-467-7416
Arthur Potts Potts Arthur MPP Beaches–East York MPP Beaches-East York Come join us for our contemporary church service, spiritual groups, lively activities, concerts, kids’ program, and fellowship! There’s a place for you at KRU! Kingston Road United Church 975 Kingston Road
416-699-6091 www.kruc.ca
Constituency Office 1821 Danforth Avenue Toronto M4C 1J2 416.690.1032 apotts.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org www.arthurpotts.onmpp.ca @apottsmpp
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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After 26 years, Nancy nears retirement By Lara O’Keefe
THE SOUND of fingers tapping on a keyboard echoed through Community Centre 55’s front hall as a cheery voice rang out, greeting visitors as they entered the building. Sitting quietly at her desk, Nancy Culver turned and smiled warmly as she motioned for me to take a seat in front of her. Her office, located just around the corner from the front door, was tidy that day but certainly not empty – an observation that shouldn’t strike anyone as being odd except that, on that particular day she was supposed to be preparing to leave. After 26 years at Centre 55, Culver enjoyed her last day as Volunteer and Special Events Administrator on January 12. Yet, on her final day she was still hard at work, trying to ensure every last detail was taken care of before she left. “I’ve done critical paths of everything I’ve done for the past two years or so, so there should be a painless transition, hopefully,” she said, smiling. She said while a replacement had not yet been hired, she didn’t want the new person to be out of the loop when they started. This elevated level of care is just one of the traits that has made Culver such a beloved fixture of the team at Centre 55, and in the Beach community as a whole. Her years of service mean she has been uniquely positioned to watch the community hub grow while staying true to its mandate. “When I started here there was only one computer,” she said. “I didn’t know what a fax machine was, I had no idea how to use one.” While technology and the number of people served has changed, the heart at the core of Centre 55 has not changed all that much. “I think that we do more and we’ve definitely all grown with our jobs. When I started here there were 300 people on our Christmas list, there were eight people in nursery school. Now we have 350 in our daycare. Summer camp is 250 ... it used to be 50. So we’ve all just grown with our jobs.” That adds up to a lot of people who have been touched by her work – people who will likely miss her as much as she will miss them. Not to mention her colleagues who she referred to as “a little family. Everyone I work with is caring, committed, wonderful,“ she said. After so many years of service, Culver joked that she will have to join a gym since she won’t be spending her days setting up events anymore – she attributes that physi-
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Nancy Culver sits at her desk at Community Centre 55 on January 12, her last day in the office.
cal labour to keeping her healthy all these years. But fitness is a concern she can deal with later. In the meantime, Culver shared that she has two daughters who live overseas so “the first thing we’re doing is we’re trav-
“” “It’s not a job, it’s a relationship.”
– Nancy Culver
eling. My daughters both live in London, United Kingdom so we’re going there for five weeks so it’s impossible for me to get on the phone,” she said, alluding to the fact that she had a habit of working while on vacation. “That doesn’t exclude email but I can’t make a phone call. So that’s gonna be nice.” Culver and her husband are going to travel around the U.K. for five weeks. “My grandparents are from Ireland so
we’re going to go there for a couple of days. My mother-in-law was from Scotland so we’re going there for a couple of days to see where she grew up,” she said. Once they return, Culver admitted she hasn’t quite figured out how she’ll spend her time. “I think I’ll be the lunatic on Main Street walking up and down saying, who needs help?! Who needs something done?!” she joked, adding that “I understand there’s a bit of a goodbye when I get back from vacation because my official retirement is February 28.” Culver also made sure to mention how grateful she was that the “day before on the evening of our board meeting, [Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon] presented me a wonderful statement thanking me for my commitment. It’s nice to know that you’ve made a difference. You think you have…but it’s nice to know that I have made a difference…in at least some people’s lives.” As for what she’ll miss the most when she’s gone, she paused, smiling while she spoke. “I think the people that I work with… my volunteers. I’ve watched their children grow up and now come here and volunteer, get married, have children of their own and bring them here. It’s not a job, it’s a relationship.”
CALLING ALL Beach lovers! (And we specifically mean lovers in the Beach, not people who love the beach – although in this neighbourhood it is likely you will be both.) With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Beach Metro News is keen to hear your tales of torrid romance, your chance encounters with cupid, your passing and lasting moments of love. Do you know a fantastic couple? Are you part of a fantastic couple? Send us your stories – they can be traditional or outside-of-the-box, we want to hear them all – for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue of Beach Metro News. Send a note to editor@beachmetro. com or call us at 416-698-1164. LOCAL REAL estate agent Mark Battenberg is hosting another evening dedicated to Upper Beach history February 13 at Grinder on Main. The semi-regular event aims to uncover some of the stories and local heritage of the two Upper Beach villages of Norway and old East Toronto and bring to light some of the adventures of the first pioneers whose journeys led them along the old Kingston road in the early 1800’s where they settled and grew into what is now a bustling neighbourhood. Topics will also include the Grand Trunk Railroad and some of the prominent citizens and families whose names are still seen on our street sign and local landmarks. The group will also trace some of the history of the Mississauga First Nations, whose people called the area home long before any Europeans arrived. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at Grinder on Main, 126 Main St., south of Gerrard. A complimentary coffee or beverage will be served. AFTER THE successful publication of its inaugural issue, BLRC Sahityo Potrika, published by Toronto’s Bengali Literary Resource Centre, the centre is inviting writings for the second issue of the journal from all Bengali writers living in Canada. Unpublished stories, poems, essays, memoirs, travelogues or literary criticisms written in either English or Bengali and worthy of being published in a literary journal will be considered for publication. Prose writings should be limited to 2000 words. Any decisions by the editorial board regarding publication will be considered final. Writings along with a photograph should be submitted to: blrc.canada@ gmail.com with a submission deadline of February 28, 2017.
Beach Memories
Canada’s 150th birthday: What does it mean to us? Gene Domagala
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n July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada – in my opinion, the greatest country in the world – was formed. For years I have been thinking about how we should celebrate this spectacular anniversary – I have even written about it before in the Beach Metro News. We hope to do many activities alongside our elected officials –
Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts, councillor MaryMargaret McMahon, public school trustee Sheila Cary-Meagher, Catholic school trustee Angela Kennedy, and others – with the enthusiastic participation of the residents of the Beach and East End. We hope to have our schools tell their own histories – the contributions, teachers, students and parents who have become a part of the area’s history. While this isn’t mandatory, we hope the local schools will judge it to be a worthwhile endeavour. We would like to have students
write essays on the subject “What Canada means to me”, with selections chosen for publication by their student council peers and teachers. Participants – schools and student essayists – will receive commemorative 150th anniversary scrolls. We would like to publish a collection of these essays in a booklet for posterity, and some of the essays will be published in Beach Metro News. Religious institutions are also being asked to contribute submissions on their institution’s history and the people who have contributed to the area. Other public ser-
vants who are invited to participate include members of the medical community, local law enforcement, fire departments, and our libraries. Approximately 10 historical walks will take place, focusing on the area’s geographical history, and we will be erecting historical plaques commemorating places and individual’s houses with the participation of our local historical society. There will be a special day to commemorate our Trans Canada Trail, part of several historic recreation events. We would also like to acknowledge 150 people who helped our area become the best
in the east. And it wouldn’t be an anniversary without commemorative pins. These are just a few of the highlights of our year-long celebration, with specifics to follow. Please be in touch if you can participate or would like to help in any way – as a volunteer or financially. Anyone who knows me knows how important this great anniversary is to me. I would like to make sure that the youth of our beloved Beach and Canada show how much they love their country, and that the seniors who have been here the longest have an opportunity to share their wisdom and memories.
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Toronto Beaches Youth Choir Do you love to
SING & ACT?
Deja Views By David Van Dyke
This image was taken on Leuty Avenue in 1972. The photographer is unknown, but what about the kids? If you have an old photograph you’d like to share, please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com
We are excited to invite new members to TBYC, a new division of The Toronto Beaches Children's Chorus. This division is for youth in grades 8 & up. We welcome changed voices. One rehearsal a week. We will learn a variety of music and stage some fun numbers from well known musicals. For more information, please call 416-698-9864
Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus The Joy of Singing. The Love of Drama.
416 698 9864 WWW.TORONTOBEACHESCHILDRENSCHORUS.COM
Licensed non-profit day care for ages 2 1/2 to 12 Subsidy spaces available
Stimulating creative programs Children walked to/from: St. John, Kimberley, Adam Beck, Beaches Alternative Nutritious cooked meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks)
43 Kimberley Ave.
Friendly, caring ECE staff Part-time, full-time & nursery school spaces available
(near Main & Gerrard)
416-694-1733
www.easttorontovillage.com
In My Opinion
Make your views on OMB reform known Continued from Page 6 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
You are invited... Join us
Sundays @ 11am
Kids Program 0-12 years Tim Strickland, Lead Pastor
It’s all about attitude Famed former Mississauga mayor, 95-yearold Hazel McCallion inspired residents and staff on January 18 at Main Street Terrace, where she spoke about always maintaining independence and determination and keeping a positive attitude when getting older. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE
• Financial obstacles in most cases preclude local residents and resident associations from effectively participating in OMB appeals. • The experience in other Canadian jurisdictions demonstrates that land use planning systems can function well without the need for supervisory jurisdiction as extensive as that exercised in Ontario by the OMB. • In order to restore accountability for decisions on land use planning
matters to Toronto city council, the city’s elected representatives must have the ultimate authority to make these decisions, and to determine the appropriate scope of review or appeal of these decisions. Readers are invited to visit GBNA’s website at www.gbna-toronto.com to view GBNA’s complete submission. The issue of OMB reform is an important one for our community, as it affects the manner in which our community will be developed over time, and whether it will be our city coun-
cil, or the OMB, that is the ultimate decision maker in land use planning decisions which will shape our community. While the public consultation period for the OMB review has ended, we would encourage residents to make their views on OMB reform known to their local MPP and, specifically, to Arthur Potts, MPP for Beaches-East York, who has shown a particular interest in this issue. His office can be contacted by email: apotts.mpp.co@liberal.ola. org or phone: 416-690-1032.
Condo approved TORONTO AND East York Community Council gave their stamp of approval January 17 to a proposed six-storey condo development at Coxwell and Queen on the KFC lot. The developer’s application requested several bylaw amendments involving height, density and setback for the properties at 1624 to 1630 Queen St. E. The development as proposed is a six storey mixed use building with a maximum height of 19.5 metres (plus mechanical penthouse) and a maximum density of 3.6 times the area of the lot.
Retail will front Queen Street East at grade with five storeys of 93 residential units above. City staff recommended councillors approve the amendments, noting in their report that “the proposed building represents appropriate and incremental intensification along Queen Street East that conforms with the official plan and is generally consistent with the recently adopted Queen Street East – Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road Urban Design Guidelines.” City council will consider the application at its January 31 meeting.
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Entertainment Beat By Anna Killen
SAXOPHONIST KEVIN Cato will perform as part of the Jazz Vespers Series at Hope United Church on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 4:30 p.m. A versatile saxophonist, Cato is an accomplished musician who has been making his mark in the Toronto music scene for over 14 years. He has won a number of accolades, including a 2008 GMA nomination and the Elm-Bedford prize for up-and-coming jazz musician, and has studied with Canadian saxophone icons Kelly Jefferson and Mike Murley, who have helped shape his unique eclectic style. In addition to being aired on Jazz FM, CIUT, and CBC Radio, Cato has shared the stage with several acclaimed artists, including Mary J Blige, Men Without Hats and Guido Basso. For more information visit hopeunited.ca or call 426961-9682. ACOUSTIC HARVEST presents The Laws (www.thelawsmusic.com) with an opening set by Ben Sures (www.bensures.com) at Robinson Hall in St. Nicholas Anglican Church on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. The Laws are celebrating 17 years as one of Canada’s celebrated country duos, praised for their unique sound, thrilling harmonies, and strong concert appearances. No strangers to the road, the duo has also put down roots, as founders of the Kingsville Folk Music Festival in 2013 and owners of the fine Rebel Cowboy Music School in Kingsville, Ontario. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. just east of Warden Avenue.
The Laws
The venue is wheelchair accessible with free parking. Tickets are $25 at the door or $22 in advance.
BEACH UNITED Church hosts a powerful Jazz and Reflection on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4:30 p.m with Africville Stories. Featuring the queen of gospel, blues and jazz Jackie Richardson on vocals, the amazing Joe Sealy on piano, and Paul Novotny on string bass, the trio will be sharing Kevin Cato excerpts from Africville, a suite that tells the story of the black Halifax community that was expropriated. As usual, there is a freewill offering, children are welcome and fair trade coffee will be served. Beach United Church is located at 140 Wineva Ave. More information can be found at http://beachunitedchurch.com/worship-music-2/jazz-reflection/ or by phoning the office at 416-691-8082. FINISH YOUR weekend in style at Jazzy Sundays at Morgans on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave. This afternoon show runs from 2 p.m. To 5 p.m. With no cover. Lisa Particelli’s “Girls Night Out” jazz jam features Mark Kieswetter (gentlemen are welcome, too) on January 29. Then, on February 5, a trio of Thyron Lee Whyte on vocals, Robert Whyte on bass, and David Restivo on piano grace the stage. HIRUT HOOT Comedy Show celebrates its 50th birthday this Friday, Jan. 27 at 9 p.m. at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine. Hosted by Carolyn Bennett, the show features comedians Terry Clement, JJ Liberman, George Westerholm, Kyle Lucey, Kevin MacDonald, Simon Rakoff, Darryl Purvis, and Parker and Seville. Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine is located at 2050 Danforth Avenue near Woodbine. Admission is $5.
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WE HAVE just passed the mid-January date known as the “dead of winter”, and that means it is once again time for the Beach to come alive with Winter Stations, the whimsical celebration of winter that transforms the East End lakeshore over Family Day weekend. Now in its third year, the annual design competition has become one of the favoured public art events in the city and attracts interest from all over the globe. Design firms and schools are asked to reimagine the area’s lifeguard stations, this year using the theme “catalyst”. “The jury looked for installations that open up the waterfront landscape and reinvent the space for visitors,” read the project’s press materials. “Artists and designers were also asked to consider their entries as a catalyst for change – with thought put into how materials may be re-purposed or reused in future iterations.” This year’s finalists were announced
earlier this month to much fanfare. Five winning designs will join three student installations from University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and Humber College. The designs will be built between February 13 and 19 along Kew, Scarborough and Balmy Beaches if you want to catch the designers in action. I See You Ashiyu, by Toronto’s Asuka Kono and Rachel Salmela, uses “the idea of Japanese hot spring and warm water to provide physical relief from the cold.” The rendering shows visitors dressed in winter gear, shoes off, above a steamy sauna-like structure. Continued on Page 19
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Karin Rummell Optometry THIS YEAR, Karin Rummell Optometry – you know the office, it’s the charming house with the front porch and well-tended front lawn on Queen East near Hammersmith – is celebrating 35 years in the Beach with several generous initiatives, like donating glasses to charity, a toy drive, and regular draws for children. Rummell’s community spirit stems from her lifelong commitment to the neighbourhood. Having grown up in the Beach, she began her optometry practice in 1982 – she used to live above the office – and has fostered its growth since. “We have grown to have five doctors with a variety of special interests – one completed a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision (although all of us really enjoy examining children!), others have interests in specialty contact lenses,” she said, noting more doctors mean more flexibility for patients in appointment times. Her practice has “taken care of Beachers for decades, from providing regular eye exams, to fitting contacts, providing eyeglasses, binocular vision testing and treatment, disease diagnosis and management. We have continually invested in new technology as it became available.” Rummell and her colleagues see a banner year ahead, although the celebratory events began in late 2016 with a charity toy drive for Community Centre 55. Throughout the year, they will be donating one pair of glasses for every paid purchased at the shop through Optometry Giving Sight. There will be regular draws for children who get their eyes checked and expect to see Family Day popcorn and other fun stuff on their lawn in the months ahead. https://www. drrummell.com/
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cided to pursue her love of all things dough by signing up for night school at George Brown to learn the foundations of commercial baking. Taking a leap of faith, Shilling soon after opened Tastes Like More Bakery in the Bathurst and Wilson area but after a few years and some unforeseen circumstances, she was forced to close the shop. Feeling frustrated and a bit forlorn, Shilling took a two year hiatus from baking. But a competition near the end of 2014 proved to give her the confidence she needed to get back in the game. The Food Network announced Canada’s Donut Showdown in November 2014 and lo and behold, Shilling and her gourmet donut were crowned the winners. “Winning a donut showdown was such an amazing experience that I decided that donuts would be the focus of my next venture,” said Shilling. “Donuts are the foundation of Over the Moon Bake Shop.” The bakery, which shares a space with The Stone Pizza at the corner of Scarborough and Kingston Road, operates from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and if you happen to walk past in the early morning, you’ll be lucky enough to catch a delightful whiff of Shilling’s freshly baked donuts, cinnamon, and drool-worthy icing. Shilling hasn’t left much to the imagination when it comes to her donuts, offering every type customers could desire. Filled varieties include caramel
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apple pie, chocolate or caramel dipped and old fashion cake styles. She also bakes a variety of scones, cinnamon buns which include flavours such as gingerbread and dulce de leche along with the historically favourite traditional flavour, and cookies. Over The Moon Bake Shop is located at 281 Scarborough Road in the Upper Beach and its website is http://www. overthemoonbakeshop.com/
Shelly Purdy Jewellery Design CELEBRATING MILESTONES comes naturally to Shelly Purdy. And so it should. It is her business after all. The Beach resident and Canadian jewellery designer has been helping couples celebrate their most important moments for years now. From creating handmade diamond engagement rings to wedding and anniversary bands, she’s done it all. This year, she’s marking her own milestone – Purdy is celebrating 25 years in the business. Purdy put down roots in the heart of Toronto’s fashion district when she first began to pursue her dreams of becoming a jewellery designer, opening a boutique shop that focused on offering locally made, ethically sourced jewellery to her clients. And although the location of her shop may have changed, her dedication to delivering a unique and high quality product has not. “Creating rings that people wear their entire lives to celebrate their most precious relationship is the best part of what I do,” said Purdy, adding that “I’m making 25-year anniversary bands for couples whose wedding and engagement rings I designed when I first started my business. In an industry like this, establishing trust and maintaining it over 25 years is pretty special. I’m lucky to have such loyal clients.” Purdy prides herself on creating work that is uniquely Canadian and credits the tree-lined streets and winding lakeside boardwalk of the Beach for serving as inspiration for her “Seasons” Collection – a collection that was created in collaboration with exclusive Canadian diamond brand, Maple Leaf Diamonds. On top of being renowned for her
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Clockwise from above left, Karin Rummell sits in her Queen Street East office; Michelle Albero and James Riding, owners of M&J Eastside Deli, are building up a loyal following at their lunchtime spot in Birchcliff; Over the Moon Bake Shop where “donuts are the foundation.”
jewellery design and winning awards such as the De Beers Diamonds Today award, Purdy has also made a name for herself as a prominent supporter of Canadian diamonds and young entrepreneurs. She recently participated as a featured designer in Rio Tinto’s ‘Diamonds with a Story’ campaign, which highlights Canada’s Diavik Diamond Mine, and acts as a member of George Brown College’s advisory committee for the jewellery arts program. To view Purdy’s work, visit her studio online at www.shellypurdy.com.
M&J’s Eastside Deli M&J’S EASTSIDE Deli in Birchcliff – still somewhat under the radar despite recently celebrating its one year anniversary and as home to some of the best sandwiches in the city – has a loyal and passionate clientele. Case in point: the letter recently delivered to the Beach Metro News office, praising the husband and wife owned operation’s quality and noting it “is so much better than the usual chain store fast food … it is so nice to see a new independent business open up in the area where there are so many empty shops.” It’s easy to understand where that passion comes from. Longtime Birchcliff residents James Biding and Michelle Albero – she’s lived in the ‘hood for over 15 years, he since the two were married six years ago – are serious chefs, and the care they put into their craft is admirable. “We make everything from scratch,” said Biding of the lunch-spot’s menu. And he means everything – they even make their own pickles. “We have spent endless hours researching and perfecting our recipes. We developed a menu that, we feel, showcases our talent. Some menu items that seem familiar, such as pastrami and BBQ pork, can be seen in a
new light when they are sampled in our restaurant,” he said. “Most people are only familiar with Montreal Smoked Meat and pulled pork. However, our versions are neither. We want to show that there are other versions of the same dish which are considered classic and have stood the test of time.” Their passion for food started at home as children, and blossomed with Albero taking pastry and baking classes and Biding training in a number of well-received restaurants. “But what changed my outlook on food forever was a trip to New York City in 2009. I went on a food sampling spree, absorbing as much food culture as I could in a few days,” he said. “The respect for tradition and method was refreshing to see. There I learned that, above all else, tradition is key, all methods should be mastered and all ingredients must be respected, no matter how modest they may be.” Biding says the couple loves the Birchcliff neighbourhood and are proud to operate a restaurant that will hopefully bring people to the neighbourhood to experience its vibrancy. M&J’s Eastside deli is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 1433 Kingston Road (by the Warden traffic lights). Its website is mandjseastsidedeli.com.
Dawg Grillz on Dragons’ Den A LOCAL start-up specializing in dynamic dog toys is about to see its star rise with an appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den this week. Scott Luscombe and Marina Vander Heyden, the Beach-based creators of Dawg Grillz, were plucked from businesses Canada-wide to pitch to the Dragons after an open-call audition last February. They filmed in May, with Dawg Grillz first out of about 15 other
nervous pitchers to face the Dragons. Luscombe said they were asking for help “to build up our brand, promote it to a larger audience and get it in retail stores across Canada and the United States.” Dawg Grillz are brightly-coloured chew toys that make it look like dogs have teeth. The company also sells other dog products like collars. Neither Luscombe nor Vander Heyden had been filmed for television before and the experience was quite the production, he said. “We were both incredibly nervous as we walked up the metal staircase with lights and cameras to get ready to make our way across the famous walkway and down the staircase to meet The Dragons,” he said. “The set was much larger and more elaborate and intimidating than we had expected, and we both found it amazing that CBC could set up such a large production on an upper floor of the building.” Their nerves settled during the 25 minutes spent in front of the Dragons. And while Luscombe said they can’t give any specifics about the episode or what the Dragons thought, “It was an incredibly fun experience that will be very entertaining to viewers to say the least.” Dawg Grillz is on Dragons’ Den tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.
MEANWHILE, THE Simple Craft Company has graduated from its weekend marketplace concept and is now open Thursday through Sunday. Stocked with fresh baked goods, kimchi and other unique specialty foods and products, the Upper Beach storefront fills a niche in the Main and Gerrard area. The Simple Craft Company is at 152 Main Street. More information can be found at www.thesimplecraft.com.
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rapefruits, navel oranges, Florida juice oranges, blood oranges, Seville oranges, Spanish or Moroccan clementines, Californian lemons and limes – all of these tropical fruits are in their prime and shipped to the north for our enjoyment and good health. Citrus fruits add a zingy sparkle to our winter weary Canadian taste buds not to mention necessary vitamin C for health. If you think citrus fruits are relegated to the breakfast table only – think again. The rind and juice are essential ingredients in soups, stews and salads. Of course, slices and segments are integral parts of salads and desserts too. Long ago, when citrus fruits were a luxury for the rich, every scrap of the fruit was used in marmalade, and the rind candied to preserve for later use. Now we can use the vegetable peeler to extract the peel and freeze it in baggies for a future ingredient in soups, stews, cakes, cookies and muffins. (Yes, I did say peel with a vegetable peeler and freeze – ready at a minutes notice to add zest to countless recipes.) Of course, January is the month of the Seville orange and marmalade making. Again, if you prefer to make the marmalade at another time, simply freeze the fruit whole in a freezer bag for up to six months for a later, more convenient marmalade session. Marmalade itself is a flavourful ingredient for recipes, both sweet and savoury, as you will see here. Enjoy a taste of sunshine with every tangy mouthful! Citrus Pork and Fruit Ragout Equally good for a weeknight meal or entertaining, this aromatic stew is enticing in colour and flavour. Serve with a brown rice pilaf flavoured with grated orange and lemon rind and a
Marmalade can be used in many recipes
spinach- orange and almond salad. 3 lbs (1.5 kg) 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces lean pork such as pork butt (you could use a roast or pork chops and cut into pieces, trimming any fat) 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil 4 shallots, peeled and minced 1 L (4 cups) chicken stock 2 cups (500 mL) dried apricots (halved and soaked in boiling water; water discarded) 1 cup (250 mL) pitted prunes or figs (halved and soaked in boiling water; water discarded) 1 cup (250 mL) each, orange juice, white wine such as Riesling 1/4 cup (50 mL) white wine or cider vinegar 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped dill 1/4 cup (50 mL) orange marmalade 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind 1 tsp (5 mL) each, ground cumin and thyme leaves and salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper Pre-heat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat half of oil over medium high and brown pork in batches: set aside. Add remaining oil to pan and cook shallots over medium heat until softened about 5 minutes. Pour chicken stock into pan; bring to boil scraping up any brown
bits from the bottom of the pan. Return browned pork to pan together with shallots, apricots, prunes, orange juice, white wine, vinegar, dill, orange marmalade, bay leaves orange rind, cumin, thyme and pepper. Stir ingredients well to combine and bring to boil. Place pan with contents in oven and bake covered for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Remove lid and continue baking another 30 – 40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve immediately or cover; cool and refrigerate. Stew may be made a day ahead of serving and reheated. Makes 6 – 8 portions. Marmalade Mustard Glaze This versatile glaze may be brushed on fish, chicken, pork, lamb, ham or sausages then baked. Alternatively, it may be served as a condiment for these foods. 1/2 cup (125 mL) marmalade 3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid honey 3 tbsp (45 mL) orange juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) Dijon mustard 1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger In a stainless steel saucepan combine marmalade, honey, orange juice, mustard, cider vinegar and ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and simmer 1 minute. Cool slightly; pour into jar; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Makes 1 generous cup.
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Get the gang together for a dram Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein
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cotch lovers enjoy getting together for a dram or two to compare notes. In fact, lots of folks actually focus an evening around it. You don’t need to be an expert to throw a good Scotch tasting party. Here’s how.
First and foremost, know your audience and cater to their level of knowledge. Generally speaking, single malts provide more unique and distinct characters (smells and tastes) than blended versions. In blended Scotch, the differences are more vague and harder to decipher. For beginners, have a wider range of styles so the tasters can discover what type of Scotch they might enjoy most. You might mix blended and single malts so the novice can get an understanding of the two main categories. Continued on Page 15
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Make sure to serve scotch with snacks Continued from Page 14 For Scotch lovers with intermediate knowledge, try serving one from each main Scotch region (Highlands, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Speyside, Islay) and compare styles. The advanced Scotch fan would probably best appreciate focusing on a particular region and sampling several from different distilleries. No matter what level of knowledge, limit the number of samples. It is not wine and the alcohol levels are extremely high (at least 40 per cent), so sipping responsibly is the key. You sure don’t want your tasters getting tipsy. Besides, the higher alcohol content of this spirit will overwhelm and numb the palate very quickly if too many are offered. Four to six samples should suffice. The next point of importance is the type of glass to use. Make sure you use glass, not plastic. For personal enjoy-
ment, any glass style will do, but for tasting, or more specifically sniffing, a “nosing glass” works best. This is a tulip-shaped glass that enables guests to better identify and appreciate the flavours and aromas of the Scotch. It’s also classier than a short, squat glass that the spirit is usually served in. These glasses often come with their own lids that are placed on the top of the glasses to keep the aromatics in. If no lids, any covering will do! When it comes to pour sizes, don’t get carried away. Remember the alcohol content. No more than 1.5 – 2 ounces per sample is needed. Set the number of spots at a table to accommodate the number of tasters and place a white sheet of paper under the glasses. Pre-pour the samples and place the lids on the glasses. To make notes, provide paper and pens. You might consider handing out pre-printed sheets set up with categories such as colour, smell, age, body, finish and
general impression. A pitcher of filtered water should be made available as well. Most experts agree that adding a few drops of water can really bring out the flavours and aromas in a Scotch. It also helps dilute the alcohol so its attack on the nose is less aggressive. No ice though! Real Scotch enthusiasts never consider adding ice to their spirit. Finally, have food available for after the tasting to match to the Scotch. Food also counterbalances the alcohol. Be careful not to choose any that will clash with the spirit. Cheeses (soft brie, hard sharp cheddar), flavoured chocolates (cayenne, orange, sea salt), citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit), orchard fruits (apples, pears), honeyed, spicy or savory snacks (potato chips, pretzels, crackers) or deli meats (meatballs, cold cuts) all work well. This event makes for a sophisticated evening full of interesting conversation and great taste.
Nutrition Matters
Lentils lead the way to good health Sheila Ream, cnp is a certified nutritionist in the Beach sheilaream@beachnutrition.ca
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s we begin our journey into the New Year many of us start to contemplate changing the foods we eat with the hopes of improving our quality of life. Yet, often conflicting dietary information can make it difficult to decide where to begin and what modifications to make on that road to good health. However, for many a simple place to start on that journey is to reduce excessive consumption of red meat (especially processed varieties) and to replace it with a vegetarian protein. In fact, various studies suggest that eating more plantbased proteins such as beans or legumes can decrease the rates of diabetes, obesity and cancer. There are many excellent choices of plant proteins that we can incorporate into our diet, but one of my favourite ones is the small but mighty lentil. These legumes offer many health benefits as well as being economical, versatile and super easy to prepare. Lentils are an excellent source of quality plant protein providing 18 grams per cup. And while they are not a complete protein (unless sprouted), when consumed in a varied diet or combined with whole grains such as rice, wheat or corn, they become a viable meat alternative. One cup of cooked lentils contains about 230 calories and 40 grams of carbohydrates including 16 grams of fibre, which encourages optimum digestion and helps to balance cholesterol and blood sugar. Low in fat, lentils contain only 1 gram per cup and – more importantly – only negligible traces of saturated fat. On the other hand, meat contains varying amounts of saturated fats, that when consumed in excess, are thought to contribute to heart disease. Lentils are also rich in many minerals including manganese, vitamin B6, folate, selenium, zinc and copper. And they contain a whopping 37 per cent of the RDI for iron in just one cup. While lentils have an excellent nutritive profile and can offer a quality vegetarian protein in the diet, one of the most impressive attributes of this particular legume crop is that they have a low impact on our environment. In fact, according to the Environmental Working Group, lentils are considered their top ‘climate friendly’ protein emitting 0.9 kg of CO2 from production to table. Alternatively, chicken, which is the lowest meat item tested, emitted
more than 7 times the CO2 levels. Lentils can be added into salads or soups, prepared as hamburgers, blended and added into sweet or savory baked goods, or used to make a hearty winter stew. The following is a delicious recipe from Angela Liddon’s fabulous new cookbook, Oh She Glows Every Day. Enjoy! Golden French Lentil Stew 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained 2 cups water 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste 2 medium carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tsps cumin 1 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 3/4 cup uncooked French green lentils, rinsed 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock 3 cups kale, chopped 2 tsp white wine vinegar, to taste
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Blend drained cashews in blender with 1/2 cup of the water until smooth and set aside. In a large Dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and salt and saute until the onion is soft. Stir in the carrots, celery and cook for a few more minutes. Then add in cumin, thyme and turmeric until combined. Add in the diced tomatoes, lentils, broth and remaining water. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in cashew cream and kale. Add salt, pepper and vinegar to taste. Cook the soup for a couple of minutes or until the kale is wilted. This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen until needed.
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Curl up with these plant books Steven Chadwick is a professional gardener, horticulturist, and long-time Beach resident
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ell, there aren’t exactly a heck of a lot of matters that need attention in the “Horticultural Matters” department these days other than tending to giant tropicals that are waiting for the warm spring day when they can escape to the great outdoors. So ever since the big freeze I have been entertaining myself by reading and sometimes re-reading a few of the plant books that I have collected over the years. Here are a few of my favourites.
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Palms Won’t Grow Here (and other myths) by Dr. David A. Francko is the book that has inspired thousands of northern gardeners to ignore common sense and embark on the great adventure of growing tropical plants in colder climates. Written while he was a professor of botany at the not-so-well-named Miami University (which is actually in the frigid state of Ohio) Francko describes his zone-defying experiments in excruciating detail as he identifies the specific species of figs, palms, banana plants and other exotics that can survive outdoors through a harsh northern winter. Many of his recommendations probably wouldn’t work in the wild and woolly north of Barrie, but here in Toronto, many fearless gardeners (myself included) have had great success growing Japanese fibre bananas (Musa basjoo) as a die-back perennial using micro climates, a lot of mulch and plenty of optimism. As far as reference books go it’s hard to compete with the girth and tonnage of The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs. Coming in at about a thousand pages, this attaché case-sized book even has its own carrying handle to lug it about. It’s a favourite among arbourists and shrubbery types as one of the most comprehensive reference volumes for both Canadian native species as well as an extensive assortment of more exotic and unusual trees and shrubs found in other parts of the world. The detailed and descriptive text packed into the book’s pages might be a bit on the microscopic side but it’s impeccable images make it well worth the price of admission. What’s an ‘etymologist’? Well, first off, it has nothing to do with ‘entomology’ (the study of insects) and secondly, I have been itching to slip the word into a column for about five years now. The term etymology is defined as the linguistic study of the history, origin and meaning of a particular word – and in his book, Canadian Garden Words, Bill Casseleman proves he is one of the masters of the sport. As a humourist, broadcaster and yes, etymologist, Casselman is no stranger to dissecting and deconstructing words as demonstrated in his other books Wacky Canadian Words and Sayings and Casselmania. This time he targets plants and investigates the sources and genealogy of their common and botanical names with forensic enthusiasm, with a good helping of bizarre folklore and side-splitting sarcasm thrown in to keep things interesting. Who knew that orchid and avocado came from words that once described certain private parts, and daisy originated from the Old English daeges eage which means ‘day’s eye’ For all you fellow etymologists, glottologists and plain old wordsmiths out there, this entertaining book might just make you think differently about the names of virtually every flower, vegetable and tree you might come across in the garden. Of course the winter reading list isn’t all about trees, shrubs and flowers, and I have to admit I occasionally wander off into an Ozzy Osbourne biography or take a few laps around Mark Lewisohn’s mammoth first instalment of the Beatles story. But unlike Ozzy’s paperback or the latest James Patterson thriller, plant books have a long shelf life and are evergreen – and they probably won’t be ending up in the curbside ‘free’ box anytime soon.
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Garden Views
Forecast: short stuff, indoor greenery Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
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e gardeners can feel très chic this year. Haven’t you heard, dahlings? The colour of the year, declared by the Pantone Color Institute, is Greenery. It’s described as “a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring…” Designers – of fabrics, fashions and interiors – often look to the colour of the year in coming up with their new creations. So I guess we don’t have to worry about the leaves in our hair and our grass-stained clothing – they’re simply a style statement, my dears.
What to watch in 2017 January is the traditional time when garden writers look around and report on the trends that are developing in the art and science of gardening. Here are a few that I’ve found that will likely have some impact on what you buy and what you grow. 1. Little plants – small and dwarf varieties – will be big stuff outdoors. A flock of mini versions of our favourite should be hitting the seed catalogues and garden centres this spring. Smokebush/Cotinus generally tower up to 10 feet, but the new Winecraft Black cultivar is advertised to max out at four to six feet. If you love the fountain of flowers produced by the old monster bridalwreath/Spirea, look for little Wedding Cake, which should make a compact shrub 3½ feet high. And the Invincibelle series of hydrangeas have a sweet white form called Wee White that will stay a manageable two-and-half feet. Scaled-down versions of veggies, too, are predicted to be available this year, even compact berry plants like BrazelBerry. 2. House plants are having a revival,
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Clockwise from above: Winecraft Black smokebush stays six-feet tall or less; Lemony Lace sambucus brings a shot of gold to the garden; Indoor plants like this lemon scented-leaf geranium are becoming more popular. especially with the short growing season we have in Canada. Old standbys like philodendrons, jade plants and sanseveria/mother-in-law’s tongue are bringing green life indoors. People are still going crazy for cute little succulents, and some folks are experimenting with indoor herbs. I find the succulents easy – if they dry out, they pop back right away. Herbs, not so much. 3. People everywhere are having a love-fest with trees. And why not? They’re good for our mental health, letting us escape from the everyday grind. They act as natural sound, sun and privacy barriers. They even add to the value of our homes. (The only drawback is coping with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation rules… but that’s another story.) 4. Food plants, of course, are still trending upwards. Lots of us are tired of the perfect-looking, tasteless produce in stores. And many of us are suspicious of genetically-modified food and pesticide contamination. We’re turning to growing our own and seed swaps so we can get back to the root of things. 5. More gardens will be glowing with gold, as new plant varieties and even
garden accessories touch with gold appear. This trend will be a big help to our shady, even sometimes dark, Beach gardens. Sunny yellow cushions, chairs and accent pieces can brighten dark corners and draw people in. And one striking plant, like Lemony Lace Sambucus/elderberry can hold the spotlight all by itself. Just don’t overdo it with the gilded touches, or your garden will be a screaming mess, rather than a welcome retreat.
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Veterinary Views
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oming off some over indulgence during the holiday season and entering a new year is a time when many of us promise ourselves that we will eat better and get more exercise. While our pets are obviously not concerned with making their own resolutions, as owners it is a good time to take a look at their diet and exercise plan on their behalf. At least with our cats and dogs, it is not
let them down. As with all of us, the secret to weight loss is not really a secret at all. It is all about the balance between the right diet and the right amount of exercise. Personally, considering the latter, and especially for our dogs, I get the sense that very few are not getting enough exercise. As a rule, I find that Beachers make a point to keep their pooches active. What I suspect to be the real culprit then is how many of us are killing them with kindness. Unfortunately, when I say “killing them” I am not really exaggerating at all. The number one reason for electing humane euthanasia for dogs comes
their own willpower that will probably let them down mid-February! The truth is that an alarming number of pets in North America are overweight. In a 2015 study it was estimated that 54 per cent of dogs and 58 per cent of cats were overweight, with 20 and 28 per cent respectively being officially classified as obese. For our pets, the motivation is not having a “beach body” come spring, but there are other far more important reasons for weight loss in these cats and dogs. Because both diet and exercise are completely in the hands of their people, our canine and feline companions can really only fail if we
Continued from Page 11 Or enter an imagined forest with North, by Montreal’s studio PERCH. This design promises to suspend 41 fir trees in mid-air to create “an evocative and colour-saturated canopy that stands out against the white of winter.” Collective Memory by Mario García, Barcelona, Spain, and Andrea Govi, Milan, Italy takes a considered tack “inspired by the statistic that by 2031 nearly one-half of the Canadian population over the age of 15 will be foreign-born or the child of a migrant parent Collective Memory aims to be the catalyst of present and shared anecdotes. Constructed out of recycled bottles – the archetype for the lost message – two translucent walls will shield the existing lifeguard structure, creating a threshold between shore and city.” BuoyBuoyBuoy by Toronto’s Dionisios Vriniotis, Rob Shostak, Dakota WaresTani, and Julie Forand -- which gets props for its expressive (and punny) name -- uses many small parts to create a whole. “Each component is the silhouette of a buoy from afar creating a fog or a cloud around the lifeguard station like drops reflecting and refracting the light.” Portugal’s The Beacon, by Joao Araujo Sousa and Joanna Correia Silva “translates into the archetypical lighthouse conical shape, reduced to its simplest expression and conformed to the lifeguard stand proportions and wrapped in aged wood.” It will act as a temporary drop-off location for non-perishable items. Flotsam and Jetsam by University of Waterloo will create a 20-foot sculpture that “reveals the realities of plastic consumption,
resulting waste and its effects on the aquatic biodiversity of the planet we share.” Humber’s Aurora might not look like much from afar, but that’s the point. “From afar, the structure is incognito, reflecting the surrounding environment and fading into it. Entering the space, the explorer views misconstrued, mirroring illustrations of themselves and their surroundings.” Midwinter Fire, by students in the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto uses the idea of reflectivity to “expand the illusion of an urban forest and to make the project disappear into the surrounding landscape.” Winter Stations runs February 20 through March 27 at various lifeguard stations along the beach.
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Take ‘Making a Will’ off your 2017 To-Do List The New Year is a great time for getting organized, including creating or updating our Wills. This may not be an uplifting topic, but it is an important one. If you do not have a Will at death: - Provincial legislation will determine who your beneficiaries are and how your assets will be distributed; - Time, complexity and expense of settling your Estate will be needlessly increased; and - If both you and your partner pass away, a Judge will decide who will take care of your minor children and who will manage trust funds on their behalf. Do not let these important decisions be made by others on your behalf – make a Will, decide who will have these important roles, and ensure your loved ones are taken care of. As we age or when we have major life changes (new home, births, changes in income, etc.) a Will needs to be reviewed. You should ensure you have an appropriate Executor (now called an Estate Trustee), and a named alternate in case your first choice cannot act. You should review your beneficiaries, including considering whether to recognize grandchildren or Charities in your Will, for example. If you have minor children, you should ensure the named Guardian and the Trustee of the children`s funds continue to be appropriate.
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when we can no longer maintain their comfort from arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Dogs as we have bred them are bigger and live longer than nature ever intended. The joints that support that weight are being asked to do more and for longer that they were ever designed for. We have very little control over the genetically determined part of that, but we can at least do whatever we can to not ask even more of those poor hips and knees by getting them to carry excess weight.
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www.cozysuites.com (22r)
$
Suite Lovat B&B
(includes HST)
lovatfraserc@gmail.com 416-575-6113 (21!)
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Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services (TEDDS)
Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.
www.tedds.ca • info@tedds.ca Laurie Hunt 416-465-2424 (22)
Lillian (Haddad) Scotten Sept 21/21 - Jan 10/17 at St. David’s Anglican Church 49 Donlands Road (across from Donlands Subway)
Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. (21)
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants (r)
Barber’s Chair available
416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
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Rent Tables, Chairs, Tents, Tablecloths and more! Call 416 400 9303 today for more information. PartyRentalsInToronto.com (21r)
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
Harding & King
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable. Call now 416-699-9714
x8 www.hardingandking.com
Magnificent
Beach Suites
Personal Care
650 Woodbine
Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN!
Chalet Beauty Bar 1562 Queen St. E.
1 Bdrm $1,325
(near Coxwell)
416-827-8095
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair (r)
SPA SERVICES at The Therapy Studio
485 Kingston Rd.
Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.
416-699-7110 Vlad
Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments
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1 & 2 Bdrm Spacious Apts.
138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)
647-352-3348
Book online • Free Parking • Accessible (22r)
Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (21) 416-698-5861
Brighten up your February Highlights & Colours & Cuts
CIRCLES
5 Benlamond Ave. Just south of Main subway & GO • Starting at $1300 + hydro • Available now
416-921-5125
For viewing: rentals@villagegrn.ca (21) www.greenrockpm.ca Large, NEWLY renovated, never lived in, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apt. with sunroom and terrace on a quiet residential street. Suitable for downsizing or working professionals. No smoking or pets. $2900 including utilities
416-691-0843
(21)
Employment Opportunity
Renovated 2 Bedroom Apt $1175 In quiet park setting area, close to schools, community centre and public transit. For inquiries, contact:
Dawn at 416 691-5081
Send Resume to
richardsloghrin@gmail.com
(21)
for new car - year round. (Queen-Balsam area) $100-$200/mo Please contact Ron at:
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Call 416-648-4410
416-268-6733
(21)
Garage required for a cool Volkswagen Camper
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Need a Friendly Helping Hand?
Home Decor
Vienna Upholstery
Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (3r) Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (21)
Financial Services
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
(r)
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (21)
All classified ads may
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business
also be viewed at
specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,
www.beachmetro.com
Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. An(21r)
B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
General Services
WAYNE’S
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
(22)
GARBAGEGONE.CA Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business
Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References
(3)
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
416 389 9234
(22r)
STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED (21r)
HEALTHY HOME
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
We teach it all!
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
(r)
Call 416-783-3434
Teacher with European and Canadian experience. Individualized program or RCM approach. Over 15 years in the Beach.
416-699-5560
(21)
Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW YEAR catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (1r)
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
(3r)
Head Start Tutors
One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
(21r)
HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS
(21)
*Insured*
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at
416-884-1402. References avail.
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
(22)
416-729-2077 cell
Child Care Available
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
LeRoux Froebel
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (2r)
RUBBISH REMOVAL FULLY INSURED
rileyswindowcleaning.com
(r)
Music
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.
ULTRA
A family business since 1956
416-624-3837
Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303
PIANO LESSONS
EUROPEAN CLEAN
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available
(21.)
416-699-8333
CAT CARE SERVICE
*Bonded*
&
DELUXE
Scarboro Music
(r)
CLEVER DISPOSAL
416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (22r)
Call today! 647 960 3993 (6)
service at competitive prices.
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
(22r)
Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.
Bach to ROCK
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
All Day Cleaning
(1)
416-567-3205
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
(22r)
(21)
CALL MARY OR JOHN
MR. FIX-IT
416-825-9705
We offer reliable, friendly
(1)
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY.
Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Free quotes (21)
Cleaning Services
WASTE REMOVAL
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
Windows - Eaves Painting and more... Call Gary 647-829-5965
Ryan 647-924-8532
RUBBISH REMOVAL 416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)
WINDOW CLEANING
www.beachpuppylove.com
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
For more info, call Beata at
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
416-265-7979
EXACT TAX SERVICES
tonella 416-464-2766
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service
(r)
(2)
Pet Services
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
416-569-2181
plus small demolitions.
(r)
- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (21r)
Contact Irena
CLEAN AND FAST JUNK/GARBAGE REMOVAL
www.classicrestoration.ca (21..)
CALL GLEN
Reliable Snow Service
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
416 759-8878
(r)
* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *
BLIND AMBITION
(r)
35 Years experience
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
(1)
Handy work services, including drywall/painting. Moving, demolition, junk removal. Ask about other services, no job too small.
(w. of Midland)
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
CAMPBELL CREW
2358 Kingston Rd.
FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
647-646-1996
Computer Services
416-691-7556
(21)
Mature energetic local couple Odd jobs, small repairs. TV/Computer help, errands. Have car for outings & shopping. References. 416 316 2872 beachhomehelp@gmail.com (21)
For estimate call
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. (6) dubelaar@gmail.com
(2)
Insured/Metro. B Lic.
647-899-9074 (21)
416-820-1527
647-235-6690
Custom Window Coverings
WINTER STORAGE
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
Best Prices/Free Estimates
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
416-698-9000
TIM O’MEARA
LEGAL ASSISTANT WANTED
for boutique real estate firm. Duties include file & client management & light reception work. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Conveyancer & Teraview required.
INDOOR PARKING
416-694-6241
25 Parkette Place
(21)
Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r)
(r)
Luxurious Beach Suites
416-466-3766
We buy! - We pay cash!
Call Ted at 416-571-5092
Apartment/ Home for Rent
Party Services
(21.)
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
BEACH HOME HELP
WILKINSON
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
416-690-3859 8 Lawlor Ave.
Wanted
416-690-2880
Volunteers
www.thetherapystudio.ca
OFFICE SPACE
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
Memorial Service for
or
416-686-8248
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
New batteries.
Commercial Space for Rent
416-691-6893
www.regsappliance.com
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
3 wheel scooter for sale.
Announcement
REG’S APPLIANCE
KLEEN WINDOWS
SCOOTER
Deadline for February 7 issue is January 30 th
For Sale
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
Large one bedroom, shared bath with one woman, light breakfast. $85/night, parking available. Photos available.
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
Household Services
416 421-5758
(r)
Bilingual School
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
(r)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
(r)
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
(r)
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 10
(r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
184 MAIN ST. across from
416-690-0102
(r)
Home Daycare Loving, caring, reliable, close to Library, Parks - Drop-in centre, Beach Rec Centre, daily outings, reading, crafts. Over 20 years experience. Excellent references. 416-693-5272 (21)
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
647 401 7970
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
HARM’S PAINTING
647 679 3282
(21)
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)
A.S.M. MOVERS Local. Taking care of your possessions. (7)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
(9)
WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates
(21r)
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-414-5883
(21r)
SNOW PLOWING 647 679 3282
416-830-8183
(21r)
Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
(21)
416.797.6731
proway.painting@gmail.com (r)
Free Estimates & References Available (10)
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 (r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(23r)
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
(5)
KIM PRICE
‘As Promised’ Painting
Creating Award Winning Gardens
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
• Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19/17)
stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free info@paulospainting.com (22)
*** Free Estimates ***
Dianne 416 699 5070
(9)
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY
Lic. #P-15099
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
(1)
ELECTRICIAN
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
(4)
Lic: 7006786
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (1r)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
MBX ELECTRIC LTD.
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
(r)
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
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
POWER
(22r)
(6/17)
Cascade Plumbing GTA All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128
COMPANY
Lic# 7009221
(3)
Retired Journeyman Electrician Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations. Lic#7003648
Call 647-888-7887
(22)
Carpenters
(2r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (21)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
ROBINSON CARPENTRY Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Bill Watson 647-283-0095
(1r)
(22)
NEED A PLUMBER
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. (1r)
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
416-698-
(22r)
LANIGAN’S -Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/17)
(r)
Innerspace
TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)
Flooring Installer All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Met. Lic. B-8357
Gord Walker 416-694-2119
(r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Telephone Systems
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates Alan Burke 416-699-4350
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (21)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more (21..)
(r)
STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
416-467-6735
www.stonehengefoundations.com (r)
Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
COXWELL ROOFING
Underpinning Specialists
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
“Reclaim Your Basement”
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
(r)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
416-910-8033
YOUR STUCCO
(23r)
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
HARDWOOD
(22)
J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(11/17)
Hardwood Flooring
(21)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (21)
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (21) Free Estimates
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
Trades
416 660 4721
(2)
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING
GNOMEWORKS • CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Mark Denington
416-691-8693
(21.)
SILVERBIRCH
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Lic# B16393
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Steve 416-285-0440
(r)
MASONRY
Electrical
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
(r)
(2)
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
Call: 416.939.7833
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
ED GODFREY
Roofers
Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
416-264-8517
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
MASTER
(r)
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
416 691-3555
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
Don’t call them, call those roofers
Cell 416-529-5426
Marc 416-617-7205
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.
THOSE ROOFERS
ELECTRIC 416-690-0173
690-8533
(22)
CONTRACTING CO.
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
Knob & tube • No job too small
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
CARL 647-787-5818
ECRA/ESA#7004508
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
24 hr. - lic# P1624
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
Green Apple Landscaping www.greenapple.ca
(r)
PAINTING & DECORATING
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
PROWAY
Award Winning Design & Build
www.greenapple.ca
Larry’s Painting & Repairs sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Green Apple Landscaping
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
416-690-3890
Landscapers
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
416-858-6683
Painters
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
(7)
Glenn 416 837 9298
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Jolly January At top, children sit transfixed during the Mud Puddle Puppet show at the Gerrard Ashdale Toronto Public Library, January 20. At middle, Margie Hunt, seated second from right, celebrates her 90th birthday with family and friends on January 15; At bottom, despite the cold, January 15 was a nice day for a Sunday stroll along the Beach.
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Marna Gale’s Year in Review: Where bark they now? Marna Gale
H
appy New Year! – it’s something we say as well as hope. Unfortunately 2016 will go down in history as not such a happy one and we certainly have our concerns about 2017. But my New Year’s resolution is to beagle it up by being more optimistic about things. So when it comes to 2016’s bad reputation, I say thank goodness a year is made up of moments or we’d never see the trees for the forest. Like dogs do…they always see the tree. But enough about the sordid relationship between dog and tree, I’d rather focus on those moments that make up a year. We’ve had some good ones believe it or not. Soon after my Year in Review for 2015, I introduced you to Chip – the Terrier that couldn’t be merrier in the care of Happy Tails Rescue. He’d shown up with a charming under-bite and a not so charming condition known as Cherry Eye. The Cherry Eye was repaired, but the underbite gloriously remains! The ‘Bubba Gump’ look totally suits him and his new family agrees with me! Charming Chip managed to score two human sisters and one dog sister! Add that to a growing collection of toys and life has truly become a box of chocolates! In April, I shared Ralph’s revival story – a boxer mix with Addison’s Disease at Sheba’s Haven. I reconnected with Ralph at our traditional Christmas visit and noted that his pillow choice hasn’t changed. He still prefers his permanent foster daddy’s lap to your average couch cushion. Catherine, partner to Ralph’s pillow and founder of the Haven, tells me Ralph is currently dealing with some new health issues but he’s hanging in there. Life is good at the Haven
Algernon and he’s lapping it up – literally. My Slobberfest promotion hit the Beach in May, just before the annual fur flying event took over the Boardwalk. The article featured our very own Patrick Swayzee – Official Wiggler for the Beagle Wiggle Walkathon that kicked up the sand after the Pack Parade. You may recall Patrick was found swaying alongside the 401 when he was rescued by a shelter in Guelph. Being rather ancient (and toothless after we removed 19 rotting teeth and a bad toe to boot), Patrick has taken up permanent residence at his foster home. It’s a sweet deal. He’s got a mother hen for a daddy, according
to mommy, who insists every room comes complete with a dog bed worthy of a prince. His Highness recently hurt his back, but being a typical beagle, he’s recovered quickly and is currently perfecting his snow angels in the backyard. Speaking of angels, I illuminated an earthbound version last summer when I featured Angel the cat who was temporarily fulfilling the role of Store Greeter at Tails Up Pet Food shop in Port Hope. It comes as no surprise Angel was readily adopted, being an angel. She’s also paved the way for many more cats in need of homes. Since Amy and Dennis opened their store a year and a half ago, they’ve
found homes for 22 cats through the in-store adoption program they developed with their local animal shelter. The last adoption took place on Christmas Eve when a hugely friendly orange cat named Big Mike left the store with his new family. Now that’s heavenly! A rather statuesque Italian Greyhound named Archer followed the cat days of summer as September’s Pet of the Month. It’s a fitting description, considering how terrified he was of practically everything. But despite the cold weather, Archer is slowly melting. He no longer freezes in fear when strangers approach thanks to the unconditional love and support of Carol, his foster mom and founder of Happy Tails Rescue. We should thank her grandchildren, too. They visited over Christmas and he warmed up to them like a scoop of ice cream on a slice of apple pie fresh out of the oven. He’s still shy but Archer is more than ready to melt with you. Skipping over my November baby for a moment, I’ll update you on Ralph’s competition. Stella stole the show as my last featured pet for 2016. The little senior Pomeranian in the permanent care of Sheba’s Haven has the market cornered when it comes to cuteness. She’s still daddy’s little girl and she’s still chasing after Haven mate Prince who still hasn’t the foggiest idea why. Although she’s in congestive heart failure, Stella’s medication is keeping her comfortable but nothing compares to the healing power of couch cuddles with daddy. Who could blame Miss Cutie Pie for unleashing her inner Viking on poor Ralph and laying claim to daddy’s lap when the mood hits her? All’s fair in lap and war. Last but not least, I give you Algernon – my November baby. When it comes to memorable moments in the wonderful world of rescue, there are two types that I personally treasure. The first
would be that moment we welcome a dog to our rescue family. That moment is filled with hope for their future. The other moment is when they pay us back in full. Like anything else, rescue work has its low points when you just want to give up. But it only takes a moment to change all that. Oftentimes, that moment is beautifully unexpected. Like the moment I took this picture of Algernon at our Christmas visit to the Haven (photo at left). Algernon was the beagle that ingested something and nearly died, which led to our rescue barely surviving the medical costs associated with saving him just a month before Christmas. But Algernon’s story touched the hearts of our supporters so deeply they were moved to give a little extra for the holidays, like when the townsfolk of Bedford Falls saved the day for George Bailey. It was a beautiful day when I saw Algernon for the first time since his transfer to the Haven following surgery. All the dogs were out playing in the snow. At first, I didn’t recognize him and not just because he was no longer sporting an IV tube or a body bandage. Algernon was blissfully romping about like it was New Year’s Eve, happy beyond words. Sometimes it’s good to see the trees for the forest. My Year in Review has left only two! Eligible Adoptees, Algernon and Archer, are gearing up for a Happy New Year - one happy moment at a time! Join the party! To inquire about Algernon, contact Big on Beagles Rescue: bigonbeagles@primus.ca! To inquire about Archer, contact Happy Tails Rescue: info@happytailsrescue.ca. To see photographs of all of these wonderful animals, visit www. beachmetro.com
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It’s hard to resist those puppy dog eyes Continued from Page 19 The same is true for our feline companions, although we are much less inclined to feel that this discomfort is having a huge impact on their quality of life, so it often goes more unnoticed. Unlike dogs, who will continue to try to struggle through the pain to do their usual thing and can be seen stiffly hobbling out the door for their daily walk, we now know that cats will just become less active and sleep more, because it is just more comfortable than moving around. The idea that cats just sleep more when they get older is now seriously questioned as we realize that over 80 per cent of cats in their senior years suffer from some arthritis, and they will all spend more time in a day active and less sleeping when they are placed on an anti-inflammatory pain medication. So, as long as we are getting our dogs
out for at least 45 minutes every day, and interacting with our indoor cats regularly, the area we should all focus on is diet. Your vet should be able to provide you with nutritional guidance specific for your pet and situation. This starts with an assessment of their body condition to determine an approximate body fat percentage. We can then compare the current weight to an ideal weight and develop a dietary plan to get you there, based on daily calories and the right balance of protein, fat and carbohydrate. As a rough guide most adult cats need around 200 calories per day and a 30kg (66lb) dog needs around 1500 calories per day. For weight loss, we will need to create a deficit of daily energy intake so that the body begins to burn some of its stored fuel. There is tremendous variability in the calorie content of a cup or a can of one food compared to another, so you will need to do some math to work out the right amount to
feed to reach your goal, and it will be very different for different foods. Again, your vet should be able to help you with both a recommended diet type and a calculation for weight loss, then maintenance. Your job will then be to make sure that you are first measuring that food very carefully and be diligent accounting for any extra treats. Many cat foods for instance are in the 400 – 450 calories per cup range, so as you can imagine a well rounded 1/4 cup twice a day to reach that 200 calories could easily turn out to be closer to 250 - 300 calories – up to 50 per cent over their requirement. Likewise, many of the “table scrap” treats our dogs will crave are very high in calories. In addition to the calorie content, just as it is for people, where those calories are coming from plays a big role in weight gain and loss. As a rule, lower carbohydrate and higher protein diets tend to favor weight reduction.
This is especially true for cats, who are true carnivores, and as such have higher protein requirement to start with. This is why we tend to prefer canned diets for weight loss in cats over dry; canned foods contain more protein and fewer carbs than their kibble counterparts. It is also worth noting that it is much easier, and will avoid you having to feel like the bad guy, to keep your pet in an ideal weight range rather than having to put them them on a more restrictive diet. Dogs especially can really pull on our heart strings by looking devastated due to a reduction in their food portion, so much so that many owners just can’t take it and cave in. If you feel that your pet may be a little chunky, I urge you to not consider this as just the way they are, or even worse, as cute. Talk to your vet about developing a weight loss plan and then stick to it as best you can. Remember it’s up to us and the benefits can literally save your pet’s life.
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