Volume 45 No. 10
July 19, 2016
Mapping out a plan for the Danforth By Anna Killen
CITY STAFF and neighbourhood groups are encouraged by the strong community turnout at a recent meeting focused on the future of the Danforth neighbourhood. Nearly 160 people turned out to Hope United Church June 27 for the first official Danforth Avenue planning study public meeting, the latest step in a years-long process that will establish guidelines for development along the Danforth. “The community is very engaged,” said city planner Daniel Woolfson, in charge of leading the study. Phase one of the study focuses on the area from Coxwell to Victoria Park, with phase two looking at Don River to Coxwell. Councillors Mary-Margaret McMahon and Janet Davis were in attendance, as was councillor Mary Fragedakis whose neighbourhood will be studied in phase two. Facilitating the study is independent contractor LURA Consulting – that’s the same group that facilitated the Broadview Avenue planning study, among other city studies. “Hopefully having a neutral party makes people feel more comfortable to discuss and stay engaged, rather than maybe working directly with planning staff,” said Woolfson, noting that this is typical for projects of this scope. “Danforth is … designated an Avenue in our official plan, so it’s an area that is already identified for growth,” said Woolfson. “It’s important for us to get ahead of that and conduct a larger planning exercise prior to too much development.” To that end, city staff produced draft terms of reference for the study earlier this year and planned the June 27 meeting to receive community feedback on those terms. Participants at
the meeting worked in groups of 10, marking areas of interest on maps and working through a questionnaire – a format designed in order to allow feedback from as many parties as possible, said Woolfson. “The main purpose (of the meeting) was to consult on the terms of reference, but also to introduce the study and get people to start thinking about their area and establish a future vision for Danforth Avenue,” said Woolfson. “To ensure we set our priorities for how we want the Danforth Avenue to grow in the future and to hopefully grow at the appropriate scale, and also provide additional community benefits – better streetscaping, better public realm, potential new park space and open space and enhancements to the existing park space in the study area.” The Danforth East Community Association (DECA) studied the draft terms of reference and submitted a 10-point document noting ways the study’s scope could be expanded and improved, particularly by considering how the Danforth fits into the East End as a whole, focusing on primary mixed uses for the neighbourhood, and drawing on prior research and consultation. “This isn’t just the Danforth, it is how it connects with the entire east end,” said Stephen Wickens, DECA’s visioning committee chair. DECA has been preparing for this study through its visioning committee for several years, calling it a once-in-50-years opportunity. Wickens said the meeting was encouraging, particularly the community’s engagement. “When there is that much input, it’s quite a good sign,” said Wickens. “Nearly more than half the tables identified a point that kind of surprised me… as a group we are pretty optimistic.” Continued on Page 3
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Duelling trumpets at Beaches Jazz Festival Kevin Turcotte, at top, plays a trumpet solo as Rich Brown looks on during the Rich Brown Band’s performance at Woodbine Park on July 16 as part of the Beaches International Jazz Festival. Above, at right, Aaron Jensen of Countermeasure plays a ‘trumpet solo’ – created entirely with his vocal chords – during Countermeasure’s performance on the a capella stage. With Jensen are, from left, group members J-M Erlendson, Hayley Preziosi, and Qwyn Charter. The festival continues this week with streetfest taking over Queen Street East and another weekend at Woodbine Park. See beachesjazz.com for the full lineup.
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Top scholars Sailesh Nankani, left, and Kenneth Wong at East York Collegiate July 14, 2016.
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Vandalized ‘Fire Place’ repaired through Rotary grant By Anna Killen
A LOCAL contractor has restored and reinforced the Woodbine Beach community fireplace – a piece of public art designed by renowned architect Douglas Cardinal which has been repeatedly vandalized over the last several months. Unveiled during this year’s Winter Stations, “The Fire Place” is a curved cedar structure that acts as a shield from the wind and provides seating around a community fireplace. The fireplace was intended to be fully accessible to the public. But earlier this year, after vandals tore off pieces of cedar from the artwork and burned them in the fire pit, Friends of Beaches Parks, the group in charge of the project, decided to lock the metal fire cage. That didn’t stop people from continuing to pull off strips of cedar and burn them beside the fire pit, nor from defacing the inside of the structure with graffiti. By the end of June, nearly half of the installation was gone and the community group enlisted the help of a local contractor to repair the damage. Toronto Beach Rotary provided a grant to cover the cost of the reconstruction, while Danforth Lumber supplied the cedar at a discounted cost. “I’ve been a contractor for many years, I grew up in the Beaches, so I obviously wanted to give something back and help out where I can, so this was a great opportunity for that,” said Scott Mifflin of Toronto Green Builders. He said it took him two or three full days of work to source, prepare, and install the new cedar panels, which he charred in a way that honoured Cardinal’s intention, using the Japanese burning technique called Shou-Sugi-Ban. “I did a little bit of research – a
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Carpenter Scott Mifflin of Toronto Green Builders along with Mike Rousseau replace and reinforce the Beach Community Fireplace June 29. Vandals destroyed the structure, which is a piece of art designed by renowned architect Douglas Cardinal.
Japanese architect has developed a really modern technique of doing it, but it actually involves tying them together, lighting a fire, and letting them burn. It’s a real process. That’s what a lot of people do,” he said. “This was more of an adaptation of that, because I obviously don’t have time, or a place to safely burn the wood like that, so I had to come up with another technique,” he said, explaining that he used a propane torch to burn the wood through from above.
Once the wood was ready, he and builder Mike Rousseau brought their supplies down to the beach and got to work installing the new panels. They also nailed and glued more vertical strips along the structure so that it would be more difficult to kick the panels in. “Just to give it a bit more strength,” he said. Mifflin has worked on many restoration projects, but none in public in the middle of the beach. The team drove their truck out to
Top scholars, continued from Page 2 And while he is attending University of Toronto’s Trinity College next fall for history and political science, he said that he is not exactly sure what he wants his career to be. “But I do know that I want to spend my life in public service,” he said. “I think that’s because Canada gave me a home and place to grow up, and I think I should be a contributing member of society, devote my life to serving Canada to the best of my ability.” To be a top scholar, he said you have to have a genuine love and passion for learning. He would encourage young students to make sure to show up for class. “In Canada we should be very lucky that we have a publicly funded education system that hardworking taxpayers pay for, and students should be taking advantage of that,” he said. “One of the biggest reasons why people are failing high school is because they’re skipping class. Come to class and do the work, that’s (half the battle). High school isn’t about being smart, it’s about effort.”
the structure and were using small generators to power their tools. “It was a unique experience, definitely,” he said. He said he hopes that people start showing the artwork some respect – and appreciate that they have a place for a fire on the beach. Friends of Beaches Parks is encouraging people to bring their own wood to the fire pit – and leave wood for others to burn. “Growing up here, you’d always want to have a fire on the beach here but you never could,” said
Mifflin. “So now you have this and hopefully if people use this and respect it properly, then it should be something that people can enjoy for a long time. “I don’t know who is doing it, obviously young kids get up to whatever mischief they’re going to get up to,” he said. “You can come out here and have a fire with your friends, so maybe just bring your own wood, don’t destroy the thing that people obviously took a lot of time and care to build.”
Danforth planning study, continued from Page 1 While the city has development review tools – zoning bylaws, the official plan, mid-rise avenue guidelines – this study aims to supplement the blueprint city-wide documents with local context and colour. “Development on the Danforth is not going to be the same as development in the downtown core, obviously, and development in specific neighbourhoods around the city. But that doesn’t mean that the Danforth has to remain as an area with low-rise, mixed-use buildings on the corridor, due to it being identified for growth and taking advantage of the existing subway systems,” said Woolfson.
“It’s important to move beyond the blueprint, one-size fits all policies that we have city-wide and I think going through this exercise will help the city and help the community crystallize the vision of what we want the Danforth area to look like in the future, and relay that information very clearly to potential developers who are trying to bring forward applications so they get a clear sense ahead of time of what type of things we’re expecting,” he said. Next, the city and facilitator – with input from local councillors – are going to establish a stakeholder advisory committee made up of interested parties from the neighbourhood.
Deciding on the stakeholder advisory committee is a joint effort, with the input of the city councillors sought because “they’re aware of who are the important voices in their community, and also ensuring that we reach out to a broad base and not just the usual suspects that show up to these meetings,” said Woolfson. No one party has more influence than others. “It’s more conversational and getting together as a group to figure out what the best makeup will be.” The aim is to have the next public meeting early next year. For more on the study and to provide feedback see toronto.ca/danforthstudy.
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that sees them check boats – voluntarily – for proper life-saving equipment and offer life jackets on loan to boats who might not have enough. They visit schools to press the importance of boating safety and wearing life jackets. Recently, they acted as a guide for the waterfront tall ship festival. They take part in serious rescue missions too – earlier this summer, when two boaters went missing off the coast of Bluffers Park, T-SAR got the call from the Coast Guard to assist with the mission, and the crew spent a long, frigid, stormy Sunday night combing the lake for the missing boaters. The group is always looking for more help. Volunteers range from former coast guard and navy personnel, to people with extensive boating and marine safety experience, to firefighters learning how to apply their rescue skills to the water. They are hoping to eventually get to 50 people so they can be out on the water every night. T-SAR is a tight group that takes pride in what they do – their equipment is topnotch and they invest in the latest technology and instruments. “We’re doing training a lot,” said T-SAR chairman Patrick Curtis. “We’ve got all of these talented people … We’ve got stateof-the-art GPS, sonar, radar, two radios. It’s amazing.” If you don’t think you can volunteer, you can still see the crew in action – as part of a fundraising initiative, they are inviting members of the public on board throughout the summer. For a charitable donation, community members can go out on the boat with T-SAR and enjoy refreshments. More information can be found on their website at torontosearchandrescue.com.
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Beach Arts Scene By Jon Muldoon
LAUREN MCKINLEY Renzetti, curator of Neighbourhood Gallery on Hiawatha Road, is holding a show across town at Crema Coffee Company and Gallery, 3079 Dundas St. W. Unlikely Spoon Collection is the unlikely but accurate title of the show that features mixed media sculptural spoon collections. The idea was sparked over Christmas, when McKinley Renzetti spent time mulling over the situation of Syrian refugees, and a revelation about her place in the world. “Even though I am a somewhat (un)known medium-income artist, I am part of the group classified as “The 1 per cent” or the people who Have. I have shelter, food, clothes, family, a job, health and wealth in the bank. I even have the ability to spend my extra money on a Christmas tree and ornaments and presents,” she writes in her statement. Using the idea of North American spoon collections as a starting point, she began to construct sets of spoons made of unlikely materials – hair, nails, concrete and more. The results will be on display at Crema until Aug. 24. Find out more about McKinley Renzetti at laurenmckinleyrenzetti.ca.
FROM AUGUST 20 to 28, Art of the Danforth returns for a fourth edition. The bi-annual event happens between Greenwood and Woodbine, consisting of art projects, performances and activities “often taking place in unexpected or unconvention-
al locations,” according to press material. When AoD first began the East Danforth was a very different neighbourhood, just in the early stages of the community-wide changes that have made much of the area a hotbed of gentrification, with all the good and bad that entails. The theme of this year’s festival is “Fault Lines,” inspired by a local homeowner whose home was broken in half after an overnight crack appeared. According to organizers, the theme “asks its artists and neighbours to consider the unseen forces at play in their spaces or community, the weight of unstoppable and insistent change, and the fault lines of friction between differing forces that remain unnoticed and invisible … until the day that they are not.” For the full lineup of art, events and interventions see artofthedanforth.com.
‘WHAT A Relief!’, a Japanese woodblock print exhibition, is on now until July 31 at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Participating artists are Janine Lindgren, Nik Fydyshyn, Amy Uyeda, Avril Bull, Irina Schestakowich, Shelley Savor, Pam Belshaw, Phyllis Gordon, Peggy Bell, Andre Zadorozny and show organizer and woodcut printmaking instructor Elizabeth Forrest. ‘The Plein Aire Show’ will run from August 3 to 21. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information on participating artists and gallery hours see gerrardartspace.com.
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City needs to find new revenue sources Mary-Margaret McMahon Councillor Ward 32 IN ONTARIO cities can’t run a deficit. Unlike the provincial and federal governments Toronto simply has to balance our budget every year. While our costs grow due to inflation, salary increases and service improvements, our revenues struggle to keep up. To balance the city’s budget we always start by taking a hard look at what we spend. I know it is now
clichéd to talk about ‘gravy’, but there remain opportunities to save money simply by doing things smarter. Looking for savings will help us balance the budget, but we can’t build social housing, expand transit or offer more childcare spaces by cost cutting alone. Toronto has a revenue problem. The city is extremely limited in its powers to raise money. Again, unlike the provincial or federal governments, councillors can’t just dream up a new tax and watch the money roll in. To put the city on better financial footing and to provide the investments we need in transit and hous-
ing, we have begun to explore revenue tools for the city to consider levying. Here are some of the taxes that city council will consider this fall: Alcohol Tax Potential revenue: $21 to 151 million Toronto has the authority to levy a tax on alcohol. Implementing it would be a challenge however as the city doesn’t have any infrastructure or experience with a sales-based tax (outside of the municipal land transfer tax). Exactly what percent of tax to charge, how much it would cost to administer, and the impact on businesses would need to be determined.
Tobacco Tax Potential Revenue: $5 to 46 million Like the alcohol tax, taxing the sale of cigarettes would be a socalled ‘sin’ tax on consumers. The threat of residents purchasing their tobacco outside of the city borders could potentially reduce the amount the city could raise from this tax. To administer this tax the city would need to hire dozens of staff to process payments. Municipal Income Tax Potential Revenue: $145 to 926 million There are two ways that the City of Toronto could charge income tax: to businesses or to individuals. Taxing either business income or per-
sonal income would require permission from the province, a significant delay. The down sides of any locally delineated income tax is the potential loss of jobs and people fleeing Toronto to avoiding paying this tax. Parking Levy Potential revenue: $171 to 535 million Charging a daily fee to the owners of parking spots could be implemented relatively quickly and easily. Whether to charge the levy only to surface parking lots and not underground, or only for paid parking spots and not free parking would need to be determined. Continued on Page 18
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Pedestrian problems can be passed down I WATCHED in horror yesterday as a young mother with three children decided to save a couple of minutes and dart across Queen Street rather than walk to the lights a stone’s throw away. Her young daughter did not understand that they were not running across the entire street and when yelled at to stop she did stop right in the middle of the north side lane – right in front of an oncoming vehicle. The car luckily stopped in time. Instead of the mother understanding she had put her children in harm’s way, she started yelling at the young girl. By this time they were on the other side of the road where the young girl was being scolded. Accidents happen even when we try our best to keep our children safe. But if this child had been hit by a car it would have been no accident – it would have been a mother more interested in saving time than keeping her children safe. Our children learn from our actions. If you always take the safest route with your children chances are when they are a little older and you are not with them, they will do the same. Laura Kennedy
In Memoriam – Margery Plummer, 1916 – 2016 By Lynn Trebell
MARGERY E. A. PLUMMER (nee Fidler) slipped away quietly, with a smile in her eyes, at the home of her eldest daughter, Lynn Trebell (Bruce), after a rich life, enthusiastically lived, one filled with love, laughter and music. Little Margery was a positive, nurturing, selfless, pure clear light, always looking for the best in everyone. Since she was a child, she could not hear a bird sing, was deaf, and heard only one word out of 15. Yet she was happy-golucky and brilliant, learning to read lips. She made her grades at Kew Beach Public School, going on to Malvern Collegiate. She worked at lithographing and was a hard-working woman with a house full of wonderful boarders just off the ship from Britain for years. Altogether, 241 people slept at her house. Margery taught herself to play the piano so well that she went on to teach others to play, allowing them to come and practise any time at her house. Three of them are now successful mu-
sicians. She wrote lyrics and music to a song. She played the ukulele, did the Hula dance and had a beautiful singing voice. Her motto was “try smiling.” Margery taught Sunday School at Bellefair United Church and enjoyed the friendship of neighbours and bowling buddies at Shamrock Bowl and O’Connor Bowl. She knitted, crocheted and sewed many beautiful garments. Margery’s math skills were excellent. It was a real challenge to beat her at Scrabble, cribbage, Chinese checkers or crokinole. Her easy, loving smile won everyone’s heart. She was instrumental in bringing awareness to politicians for a safer GO station , leading to the change from steep stairs to an elevator at the Main and Danforth station, as well as a streetcar shelter at Coxwell Avenue and Queen Street East. Margery was the first to offer help if someone was ill. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, even if they wronged her. She was only 4 feet 3 inches tall, but her accomplishments
surpassed her stature. Margery was chosen to be listed on the Beach Honour Scroll at Community Centre 55. In 2007 she was selected as a Beach Woman of Distinction, celebrated at the Balmy Beach Club. She was honoured to have her name on the large memorial stone and had the honour of raising the new Beach flag at the Leuty Lifeguard Station, as well as speaking at the opening of the Millennium Gardens at Coxwell and Eastern Avenue. Her favourite saying was “with God, all things are possible.” A celebration of Margery Plummer’s 100 years of life in the Beach – many spent at her former home at 42 Wheeler Ave. – will include historical displays of the highlights of her life and samples of her prize-winning bean salad recipe. Join with friends and family at Pine Hill Visitation Centre, 625 Birchmount Rd., starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. A service will be held beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Aid Foundation or the Salvation Army.
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Community Calendar JULY 21-23: Beaches Jazz Festival StreetFest, along Queen St. E. between Woodbine Ave. and Beech Ave., 7-11 p.m. More info on this and other Jazz Festival events, visit beachesjazz.com JULY 23, 24: ‘Music, Dance & All That Jazz’ at Ivan Forrest Gardens, Queen St. E. at Glen Manor Dr., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. ‘Beaches Got Talent!’ The search is on for local Beach talent. Send in your bio as soon as possible to sandy@entertainmentmusicgroup.ca and compete for great prizes. July 23, 24 from 2-3 p.m. at Ivan Forrest Gardens. Info: thebeachvillage.com JULY 28: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Dirty Dancing” starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, 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. JULY 30: Summer Jazz Vespers at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 4:30 p.m., featuring jazz pianist Jim Clayton and Steve Lucas on bass. The theme is “Summer Winds.” Admission is free will offering. Refreshments will be served. Info: HopeUnited.ca AUG. 8: Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine & Volunteers will meet at Williamson Rd. & Glen Manor Dr. to remove invasive burdock in the Park, 10 a.m. Tools, gloves and expertise will be provided by City of Toronto, Forestry, Community Programs. RSVP: friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com or call 647-455-1789 AUG. 14: Story Telling Group “At The Lighthouse” at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. at Queen St. E. (across from Valu-Mart., and just East of The Fox Theatre in the Beach), 3-5 p.m., 2nd Sunday of each month. Come share stories that are true about you. Be a beacon for others travelling the same sea. *For respect of all storytellers this is a Wi-Fi-free event. AUG. 21: Thank You Party at Beach Food Mart, 609 Kingston Rd., noon-2 p.m. Please come for refreshments. Without our community we wouldn’t be here so many years. July 1 was our Happy Anniversary! Everyone welcome. Thank you again! Info: 416-690-6572 AUG. 21: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard). Over 60 vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission. 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) WEDNESDAYS: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Group, 7:15 p.m. Free. Info: eastendmindfulness@gmail.com SUNDAYS: OPEN MIC at Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave., 3-6 p.m. All ages and styles welcome. Host is Nicola Vaughan. Family-friendly. No cover charge. Info: 416-551-7560 SUNDAYS: SPECIAL MEDITATION dedicated to World Peace at Atisha Buddhist Centre,1823 Gerrard St. E. 10-11 a.m. Without first developing inner peace,
world peace will remain impossible to achieve. We all have within us the potential for peace and happiness. Cultivating this potential creates the harmony we seek. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a guided meditation on Sunday morning. No experience necessary. Free. CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. July 20 – Jersey Boys (2014); July 27 – A Face in the Crowd (1957); Aug. 3 – Adam’s Rib (1949); Aug. 10 – Brief Encounter (1945); Aug. 17 – Rio Grande (1950); Aug. 24 – The Lady In The Van (2015); Aug. 31 – Alfie (1966) •Aug. 16: WILD – Oceans Alive! 2-3:30 p.m. Unravel amazing facts, myths and tales of the wild ocean with Loretta Penny from Down to Earth Conservation Education. Drop-in for ages 6 and up. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •July 20: The Twisted Ones - Magic and Balloons, 2-3 p.m. Join Debbie and her balloons for a show that is packed with games, incredible balloon costumes, magic, cool music and lots of wide smiles. Ages 4-12. Drop-in. •July 27: Pawsitively Pets: All Kinds of Animals - Furry, Scaly and Feathered, 2-3 p.m. All ages. Dropin. 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) 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 (r) 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. FARMERS’ MARKETS •Leslieville Market (Jonathan Ashbridge Park, Queen
St. E./Coxwell), Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •East York Farmers’ Market (East York Civic Centre park, 850 Coxwell Ave.), Tuesdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. •Fairmount Park Farmers’ Market (Fairmount Park, 1725 Gerrard St. E.), Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. •East Lynn Market (East Lynn Park, Danforth/Woodbine), Thursdays 3-7 p.m. MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK every Wednesday from July 6–August 31! Presented by The Beach Village. You voted on your favourite movies, now come out and enjoy them with your friends and family! Screenings will rotate between Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens Park. Free admission and free popcorn! Info and full schedule: www.thebeachvillage.com THE DANNY LOVES MUSIC, a concert series at East Lynn Park, every Wednesday in July, 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event features vendors and a beer & wine tent. Admission is free. Presented by the Danforth Mosaic BIA. •July 20: Byrds! Byrds! Byrds! •July 27: Ted Peters & Gumbo Ya-Ya with opening act Dirty Dishes TORONTO BEACH CHORALE. SINGERS WANTED – all voices, limited openings. TBC is a concert choir of 55-65 enthusiastic members that partners with soloists, orchestras and actors to present quality performances. We rehearse and perform locally. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly atmosphere. The ability to read music is strongly recommended. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings beginning early September. Contact David at 416-699-6634 or dgarde29@gmail.com. More info: www. torontobeachchorale.com or www.facebook.com/torontobeachchorale (11) TORONTO BEACH CHORALE 2016/17 Chorale Scholars Program. Want choral concert experience at no cost? Are you between the ages of 19 and 25 years? TBC is holding auditions for all voice parts as we continue our Choral Scholars Program. Enjoy choir experience with no membership fee while enhancing your vocal skills and expanding your musical knowledge during our four-concert season. TBC is an auditioned concert choir of 55-65 voices, rehearsing and performing locally. Our singers share a passion for great choral music and a strong commitment to sharing the wonderful gift of music. Contact David at 416-699-6634 or dgarde29@gmail.com or visit www.torontobeachchorale.com or www. facebook.com/torontobeachchorale (11) FLOW IN THE PARK. Free yoga classes all summer long at Kew Gardens Park. Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. until September 21. Classes are suitable for students of all levels. Classes sponsored by Afterglow Studio. Donations to Friends of the Beach Parks are welcome. THE PSYCHIC IS IN! Toni “Wolfheart” Johns at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E. in Toronto Beaches. By appointment only. Johns is a Psychic Astrologer with 40 years experience. Call/text Toni at 647-449-5920, email ThePsychicInn@ gmail.com. Info: www.ThePsychicInn.com. Psychic consultations are for entertainment purposes only. THE BEST OF SUMMER New Arrivals at Pegasus Thrift Shop, 931 Kingston Rd.
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Come in early for first dibs. •July 23-29 - Buy One Get One 50% Off on clothes, shoes and purses. •Aug. 2-5 - 50% off Books, Games and Puzzles. Visit us on Facebook for Surprise Sales. Summer Surprise Sales every Saturday. Thank you for your continued support of Pegasus Day Programs for disabled adults. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! Summer Worship Service 10:30 a.m. •July 30: Jazz Vespers with Jim Clayton Duo – Piano & Steve Lucas - Bass, 4:30- 5:15 p.m. Free will offering. •Aug. 10: Music Meditation, Cello & Piano, 12:15-1 p.m. Lunch time Spiritual refreshment! •Aug. 13: Praise, Gospel & Blues Family Service, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Join us for some great music! •Aug. 17: Music in the Garden, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join us for music & a meal in the garden. Info: HopeUnitedChurch.wordpress.ca ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services throughout the summer are at 8:30 & 10:30 am (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH. Come and join us at 140 Wineva Ave. All are welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Enjoy singing? Join the Sunday Singers rehearsal from 9:30–10 a.m. prior to the service. •Would you like to join a group that walks along the beach for fun and fitness? Join our “Walk for Fitness Circle” Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. until Sept. 29 •Interested in Storytelling? Join us in the church lounge every Wednesday until Sept. 28 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. •Jazz worship service with Jake Hiebert & Alison Young on saxophone, Sunday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www. beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited 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 (r)
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Scholarship winner staying fashionable at home By Anna Killen
DANFORTH CTI graduate Chantelle Johnson is a young woman with both style and substance. Motivated from a young age to work hard, overcome barriers, and give back to her community, Johnson’s dedication paid off earlier this year when she was named the inaugural recipient of the DECA (Danforth East Community Association) Young Leaders Scholarship. Money for the scholarship was raised through a ping pong tournament held throughout east end parks last month. The $2,000 scholarship is one of two she received her graduating year (the other from Toronto Police Services) and the money will go to pay for her first semester at Humber College studying Commerce Fashion. The money will make a big difference for Johnson’s post-secondary experience, relieving a big financial burden and allowing her to focus on her studies.
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“I wanted to be a leader in my school, I wanted to make a difference in my school” – Chantelle Johnson
“This scholarship is going to help pay for my first year, big time,” she said. “I don’t have to worry about how I’m going to pay for this and this and this…” Fashion is Johnson’s passion, she works part-time at a clothing store, and has a goal to one day launch a fashion line of smart, affordable clothes for plus-size women. “Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel,” Johnson lists off when asked about her favourite designers. “I like the lower-priced fashion designers like Heather Sanders – she’s my ultimate favourite. I kind of want to be like her, but more in the plus-size industry.” She said Humber will be a great place to study the business of fashion, particularly because of Toronto’s place in the fashion landscape. “Right now, I think we are in a good time for fashion, especially in Toronto because Toronto is one of the best places to start a fashion boutique in this country,” she said. “Toronto is a growing place, it’s already diverse and multi-cultured, so I think doing fashion in Toronto will be a great place to start.” Johnson describes her style as classic, on trend, “but a little mixed with my own – sassy, more out there.” That confidence extends beyond her clothing – she’s been a young leader at Danforth throughout her high school career, with an impressive list of extra-curricular activities and positions. Think: vice president of student council, head of the Black Student Association, member of the principal’s advisory committee, captain of the softball and basketball teams, organizer of her building’s Backto-School Community Barbecue. “I wanted to be a leader in my school, I
PHOTO: ANNA KILLEN
Chantelle Johnson is the inaugural DECA Young Leaders Scholarship winner. Funds were raised for the scholarship through a table tennis tournament held at East End parks, including East Lynn Park. wanted to make a difference in my school,” said Johnson of her motivation to become so involved. “Danforth, when I started Grade 9 everyone thought it was the worst school ever, especially because the fire happened the summer before I came there. I wanted to make a difference and show people that it really wasn’t that bad.” She’s going to miss Danforth, she said, noting the aesthetics of the building.
“The architecture is so nice – I’m going to miss coming to school every day and seeing the architecture,” she said. “The school is old and a historical school site.” But she will still be a fixture in the East End. While she wanted to live on campus, the cost of residence is high, so she will be living at home and commuting an hour-and-a-half to school each day – a practical solution for a young, modern woman of the day.
Magical morning in Kew Gardens Reader John Paul Belanger took this photo at Kew Gardens June 28. “It was a beautiful morning,” he said. PHOTO: JOHN PAUL BELANGER
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Pro athlete parents helped OHL draft pick By Anna Killen
A RECORD-BREAKING Neil McNeil athlete is heading to a new city next year after being drafted 18th overall by the London Knights in this year’s OHL draft. Liam Foudy has had a banner year, both with the OHL draft and his experience at track provincials. He was a double gold medalist at the 2016 OFSAA championships, winning the 100m hurdles and the 300m hurdles, the latter win breaking the OFSAA record. His win mirrored his dad’s experience of winning gold at OFSAA when he was a teenager, with Foudy benefitting from his dad’s coaching since Grade 9. Foudy comes from a family of athletes – his dad, Sean, competed in track and field and played in the CFL, while his mother, France Gareau competed at the 1984 summer Olympics, winning a silver medal with the Canadian relay team. “I almost had no choice but to be an athlete,” said Foudy, laughing. Foudy said he’s tried to play almost every sport at school, but his main sports are hockey, soccer and track. “My favourite was always hockey. I played it from such a young age and just fell in love with it,” he said. He’ll have the opportunity to make his favourite sport his focus this year, when he moves to London to play for
the London Knights. Drafted in the first round, the speedy centre said he’s excited for the change and the opportunity to play for such a dynamic club. “London’s always up there because it’s such a great organization,” he said of who he hoped would draft him.
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“My favourite was always hockey. I played it from such a young age and just fell in love with it” – Liam Foudy
“They’ve won many championships, and they won the Memorial Cup this year. When it was their turn to pick at 18th overall in the first round, I was hoping they’d take me and they did.” Before he moves to London, he will be trying out for Team Canada 17U team in Calgary later this month. “It’s going to be tough, it’s all the best players from Canada there so it’s going to be really eye-opening to see all of the other great players my age,” he said.
While this is probably the biggest, toughest tournament he has attended, Foudy has a number of mentors to draw inspiration from. “My parents are always there because they’ve gone through it, being professional athletes, they can always help me out,” he said. “My coaches are always there for me too, from last year when I played with Markham [Majors], they were always there to help me out.” Getting drafted to the OHL is a dream for many young hockey players, and Foudy offered this advice to young players with professional hockey goals: “You don’t need to be in a rush to get into AAA right away,” he said. “I played AA right up until Bantam and then I switched to AAA for Bantam the year before the draft year just to get used to it. And then Minor Midget I played AAA.” He said his dad didn’t want him to get “right into it” so he played AA for a year “and it was probably best for me.” “You can still go to the OHL if you switch later, save some money,” he said. “It’s a lot cheaper, there’s less politics, you’re out there playing hockey with your friends, you don’t have to worry about anything.” And is he ready for the politics of the OHL? “I think so,” he said, confidently. “I think I’ll be fine.”
Rolling for fun and funds at Kew Beach Smartly-dressed professionals took to the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club on July 14 for Lawn Summer Nights, a cross-country benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Canada that takes place throughout July. PHOTO: ANNA KILLEN
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Deja Views By David Van Dyke
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FOR DALE DAVIS, becoming a beekeeper happened organically. First, she learned that a woman on her baseball team kept bees. Then she attended an Open Doors Toronto event and met a local veteran beekeeper. Soon, she found herself at an Ontario Beekeepers workshop, where she met a community of supportive bee aficionados. And before she knew it, she had her first hive. “It was one of those things,” said Davis, a teacher at Bowmore Public School who has been keeping bees in the Scarborough Bluffs neighbourhood for four years. “I really love nature, I’m always watching the birds and the bees, and I’ve always been really interested in that… I just thought that I’d really like to [keep bees].” Beekeeping is more than a hobby. It is a big responsibility, like caring for any animal, said Davis. It’s also a crucial part of the ecosys-
tem. Providing bees, and other pollinators, with healthy places to live helps maintain and improve their population, important after several years of devastating declines. Campaigns to save the bees are plentiful, and farmers’ markets often feature stands with plants marked ‘pollinator’. Earlier this year, Toronto became the first Canadian designated “Bee City”. And recently, the “Let it Bee” public outreach campaign called for improved pollinator biodiversity, citing a decline in wild bee species, particularly in southern Ontario. The campaign highlighted ways cities and citizens could change the ways they garden and landscape to protect wild bees and help native bees, plants and crops flourish. Davis said that keeping bees has helped her become more aware of the roles pollinators play. “It brings you to a new level of appreciating your surroundings,” she said. “As they bring in little ‘baskets’ of multicoloured pollen, you look around and try
to figure out what they are pollinating. The colours of pollen are tremendously variable – white, yellow, blue, purple, red… You look around and see flowers, trees and bushes in a new light.” The experience is rewarding and enlightening. “Bee keeping is a very zen experience,” she said. “One of my many mentors suggested ‘you have to learn to move like water’ when handling bees.” Davis is learning to make beeswax candles and body lotion, and recently opened her hive’s box to find it full of honey for the first time. That’s right – after four years of trial, error and inventive problem-solving, she’s only taken a small portion of honey from her bees. Anyone who gets into beekeeping for the money or the honey will soon have a reality check. “If you’re doing it for the money, it’s going to cost you more money than you’ll make. If you’re doing it for the honey, you may or may not get honey,” she said, citing advice she received early on from her beekeeping group, the Urban Toronto Beekeepers (facebook.com/
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Davis says the support she receives from the Urban Toronto Beekeepers has been extremely beneficial. “I’m a pretty new beekeeper. But within the bee community – if you ever want to come to one of the meetings, first Tuesday of every month – it’s just really wonderful, warm people that care a lot about bees, have a lot of knowledge, and support each other,” she said. The meetups are open to anyone, of any level, and happen year-round. She also says it helps to have a friend to share the expense and the responsibility with. She spent a morning several weeks ago with her bee partner, learning how to test the hives for Varroa mites – tiny bugs that latch onto and bug bees, causing major problems. It’s also important to be aware of your neighbours and find a good spot for the hive. In Toronto, there are backyard hives, rooftop hives, hives on Toronto Island and other public places. “The main thing is finding a place,” she said. “A lot of people I believe have hives in their backyard, they just talk to their neighbours. The bees are not very present, they’re very busy. They come out of their hive and they go up and out, and it’s really just right at the hive that
you see the bees.” But if you ever find yourself close to a hive, make sure to take a careful, close look.
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ngel has a cool summer job. Until the longterm career plan takes off, she’s the official ‘Welcome Ambassador’ for Tails Up Pet Food in beautiful Port Hope. Being the over-achiever that she is – blame it on her youth – one-year-old Angel insists on doing more than just waving a friendly paw when customers come in. She’s a natural born purrformer. Customers enjoy Angel’s gravity-defying acrobatics, the odd now-yousee-me-now-you-don’t disappearing act (there are plenty of cat-worthy hiding places in the store), and your classic the-paw-is-quicker-thanthe-eye tabletop trick. As her name would suggest (emphasis on “suggest”), she’s also a self-proclaimed advocate for angelic behaviour. Accordingly, she likes to help out as the store’s unofficial security guard by performing random shopping bag inspections at the checkout counter … although that could just be her inner foodobsessed beagle showing through. Fortunately for Angel, she didn’t need any prior experience to land such a heavenly job. She just had to be an adorable cat in need of a loving home. From the start, store owners Amy and Dennis knew they wanted to do more than just sell pet products. So they reached out to their local animal shelters and developed this special
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career grooming opportunity for homeless cats. One at a time, a shelter cat available for adoption is chosen for the esteemed position of Welcome Ambassador for the store. The job is theirs until that certain customer walks through the door, suddenly forgetting what they came in to buy all because the four-legged greeter had them at hello. Angel is the 15th Welcome Ambassador since Tails Up opened last summer. When it comes to these employees, a high turnover rate is a good thing. That’s because they share the same ultimate career goal – finding permanent positions with loving families. Every successful career move (aka adoption) paves the way for the new kid. Speaking of the new kid, she’s all but forgotten what got her hired in the first place. Abandoned by her owner, Angel had found her way to the Shelter of Hope no doubt feeling hopeless. But it’s amazing what a new job can do to boost one’s confidence. After she recovered from her dreaded spay surgery and vaccinations courtesy of the shelter, she embraced her position … quite literally. Angel believes her best work is performed while sprawled out on the (you guessed it) welcome mat at the front of the store. No chance of being ignored there! As I mentioned previously, Angel has a tendency of going above and beyond the call of duty but I may have forgotten to tell you about her signature move beyond the mat. You know how enthusiastic friends like to fist bump you? Well, Angel goes one better – she loves face-bumping customers. Rest assured, it means she likes you. I met Angel and her imaginary halo clearly through divine intervention while visiting Port Hope for Canada Day celebrations. My husband and I were heading to the Home Hardware parking lot to drool over vintage cars at that weekend’s Cruise Night when I spotted Tails Up along the way and
decided I’d pop in and buy some treats for my spoiled-rotten beagles. I didn’t get a face bump from the Hostess with the Mostess, but she did choose me for a random shopping bag search. I’m not sure if that meant she liked me, but it was enough for me to get all smitten with the kitten – so much so that I just had to choose the Angel of Port Hope to be this issue’s Pet of the Month. Or perhaps it would be more fitting to call her Employee of the Month? Don’t you think it’s about time you and the family took a road trip to Port Hope? The band shell in Memorial Park hosts a summer concert series every Thursday until Sept. 1, followed by the final trumpet salute to summer at the Jazz Festival the following weekend. Don’t forget the farmers’ market and its colorful produce served up every Sunday until Oct. 29. And did you know Port Hope has one of the few remaining drive-in theatres in Ontario? But above all of these show-stopping reasons to head east, Port Hope is also home (at least until YOU walk through the door) to a rather celestial face-bumping cat waiting to make the ultimate career move … nudge nudge, wink wink, bump bump … Angel is a one-year-old spayed female gray and white domestic short-haired cat and working girl in the employ of Tails Up Pet Food (the store also acts as an adoption agent on behalf of Port Hope’s local animal shelters). While Angel has fully embraced her role as Welcome Ambassador, she’d much rather seek early retirement with you. If interested in Angel, please visit Tails Up in person to meet Dennis and Amy’s green-eyed greeter and fill out an adoption application. The adoption fee is $85 and she’s worth every penny! For details on store hours/location, visit facebook.com/TailsUpPetFood/ or call Angel’s bosses at 905-885-4000.
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f you are watching Private Eyes (Thursday nights on Global), you may recognize the leafy streets of the Beach. Jason Priestley stars as Matt Shade, a former pro hockey player who has lost all his money, but lives in one of those beautiful homes with the wrap-around balcony we all dream about. The vintage silver Porsche in the Balsam Avenue driveway is pretty special, too. This popular summer series has Shade turning private investigator with boss/partner Angie Everett (Cindy Sampson) in solving crimes around Toronto. Shade is no Sherlock Holmes, but he gets by on his charm – or so he thinks. If the premise seems familiar, the show entertains with all the usual witty banter, bickering and romantic tension of the genre (see: Castle, Republic of Doyle, Moonlighting). Private Eyes has a real sense of place, showcasing Toronto. Our fair city never looked so good! The show doesn’t present a generic big city. This is the Toronto we know. Watch for the recurring motif of streetcars rolling along Queen Street East. “Streetcars everywhere,” quips Sampson, “CN Tower. We’re celebrating Toronto and all its glory.” There is even a Maple Leaf joke and a cameo from Doug Gilmour. Priestley told Global News, “We’re shooting Toronto for Toronto which is great. It’s a very international, multicultural, vibrant city. So why not
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celebrate it?” Each episode features a different side of the city or a unique place like the Toronto Islands, but always comes back to Shade’s stately Beach home or the P.I. office on Queen Street East in Leslieville. Location managers can turn a lovely place into a sinister horror on shows like American Gothic, Hannibal or the new film It. While Toronto looks glamorous and bright in Private Eyes, director/producer Guillermo del Toro needed “dark, isolated, haunted and terrifying” for the vampire virus TV series The Strain that recently filmed scenes on Eastern Avenue and at Ashbridges Bay (where zombies chased
Jason Priestley is shown on location in the Beach alongside a car that might just occasionally steal the show. ‘Private Eyes’ is not the only production taking advantage of the East End to film, according to film columnist Bernie Fletcher.
Sarah Polley and a boat blew up in 2004’s Dawn of the Dead remake). Television production is booming in Toronto thanks to our low dollar, tax credits, abundant studio space, experienced local crews and talented actors as well as diverse locations like the Scarborough Bluffs, where Gangland Undercover has been filming with Beach resident Melanie Scrofano (who also stars as Wyonna Earp out west). Who has time to watch all these TV series? Taken is a TV prequel to the Liam Neeson movie franchise about an ex-spy with “a very particular set of skills.” There is one famous “spy” living in our midst. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone, we wouldn’t want to give away his identity, but a certain “Bourne”-again actor has been living quietly on one of those lovely Beach streets with a tree name. “How do you like them apples?” (Jason Bourne opens July 29.) He’s been here shooting Downsizing for the last couple of months, but forget his name, you didn’t hear it from me. They may be watching us! Are you a smooth talker? Do you have what it takes to be a P.I.? A Jim Rockford or a Jessica Fletcher? Take the tongue-in-cheek Private Eyes quiz at global.com. Here’s a sample question: What’s the best P.I. accessory? a) trench coat; b) Groucho glasses; c) deerstalker hat; d) killer smile.
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Limes are plentiful and relatively cheap in the summer. Their crisp, intense citrus flavour is a great complement to a sizzling hot day. This seasonal quality combined with the following ingredients make a versatile dressing for salads, marinade for chicken, fish or shellfish, or a sauce to drizzle over barbecued chicken, pork or fish. Finally, when a splash of this lime magic is combined with yogurt or sour cream it becomes a wonderful appetizer as a dipping sauce for veggies. Keep a jar ready for any summer adventure. Usually limes are juicier in the summer than at any other time of the year. However, you will probably only get two tablespoons of lime juice per lime. To grate the lime rind easily, use a rasp. It is a special grater designed for grating citrus rind available at Lee Valley and good kitchen stores. 1 large clove garlic 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice (about four limes – you can substitute lemon juice) 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lime rind 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard In a food processor, blender or jar, combine garlic, salt and pepper. Add lime juice, lime rind, vegetable oil, honey and mustard. Process or shake until mixture is well blended and smooth. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week. Makes two cups (500 mL). Continued on Page 19
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Meet the fun and easy-going succulents This T. Rex sprouts a cluster of succulents on its back. “They look like little aliens,” Jen Leis says of the different succulents she uses in her dinosaur pots.
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ay it slowly: “Sssuu-cu-lent.” Sounds so juicy and luscious, it immediately brings to mind foods like roast turkey, strawberries and crème caramel. But not if you’re a gardener. In that case it calls up visions of fat, fleshy plants in a palette of blues, greens, browns and purples, usually displayed in a neat, geometric leaf pattern. I have no idea how many species and varieties of succulents there are. I do know they come in all sizes and shapes, from tiny, thumb-sized balls to the spiky knee-high yucca, with exotic, creamy blooms on stalks as tall as a middle-schooler. (Cactus are also succulents, but I’m not going to talk about them and their wicked thorns here.) Succulents have been the darlings of fashionable garden folk for a couple of years, but now they’ve hit the mainstream and are being snapped up by home gardeners. And no wonder – they’re easy-care, interesting to look at and fun to grow. Look, mom, no water! Well, not quite. But succulents are built to go a long time between watering, because they store liquid in their plump leaves and stems. If you forget to water them for, oh, say a couple of weeks, they’ll get thin and shrivelled, but give them a good drench, and they’re good as new. You won’t have to feel guilty about making sure they’re well-fed, either. A pinch of water-soluble fertilizer will satisfy them for a month or so. Most do demand warmth and lots of sun or very bright light. There are a few exceptions, but they’re not plants you’d normally run across. “I just can’t tell someone a succulent will do well in their basement window that faces north,” Reed Russell, owner of East of Eliza plant and flower shop, says adamantly. You can also forget about planting them in the classic moist, loamy soil. These gritty little critters come from the deserts of Africa, the Middle East, Mexico and the US Southwest. In containers, plant them in cactus soil, or make your own mix using a bit of
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Wine theme park Disney World has nothing on this place. It’s an adult theme park in Bordeaux, France, that’s dedicated to the nectar of the grape. This brand new wine amusement park, called “La Cité du Vin” (“the city of wine”) sits on the bank of the Garonne River in the heart of this famous wine region. Taking seven years to complete, every aspect and structure of the place is wine-related, representing such things as wine swirling in a glass and gnarled grape vines. There are tastings led by experts, famous stories of drunkenness and a place to purchase wine. And yes, like other amusement parks, there are rides too, like a simulated boat journey on a wine merchant’s galley around the world. Virtually a fantasyland for oenophiles, it opened June 1 and costs about $20 to get in. (www.laciteduvin.com/en) Millennials and wine Who has the most influence on the wine industry today? There’s no question that it’s millennials (20- and 30-somethings), more so than any other age group. From the styles and varietals they drink to when and how much they consume, and even how they buy it, their impact is huge. They’re much more willing to try new offerings and varietals and their love of rosé is putting this style through a renaissance. Not surprisingly, young women are at the forefront of this revolution. And unlike older generations who would enjoy a glass of wine only with dinner, millennials will sip numerous glasses anytime, even while watching TV. Winemakers are certainly noticing that millennials are the leading group of wine consumers today and spend much time and money catering to them.
Think the size of wine glass you’re sipping out of can alter your drinking habits? Well research has proven that it can affect how much you drink. For instance, 4 ounces of vino poured into a small 6-ounce class looks like a lot more than that same amount poured into a larger 12-ounce glass. Aside from the obvious, it plays tricks on your mind, either making you think you’ve sipped much more or not that much at all. Restaurants have tried this experiment by changing glasses from their regular size to either smaller versions or larger ones. They immediately noticed that their wine sales changed. With the smaller glasses, many folks would not order a second glass feeling that they may have had too much already, while with larger glasses they would definitely order more. Using a smaller glass might be a better way to control consumption. Orange wine We’re all familiar with red, white and rosé wine, but did you know that there’s another style of wine that is really trending right now? That would be “orange wine.” So what on earth is orange wine? Normally, white wine is made without using the grape skins – they are removed before fermentation begins. In this style, the grape skins are left to soak in the juice, releasing more colour and perhaps complexity. This extended maceration on the skins gives the finished wine a golden pink to deep amber and burnt sienna colour. Like rosé, it’s very visually appealing. Although this style appears new the concept is ancient and has been around for some 8,000 years. It came to the foreground in the late 1980s when an Italian winemaker visiting Georgia resurrected the style. Now it’s hot, hot, hot, and countless restaurants and bars around the world are having fun with it.
In My Opinion, continued from Page 6 One of the benefits of this revenue tool is that it would encourage owners of some large surface lots to redevelop, reducing water runoff and the urban heat island. A similar tax is levied in Montreal, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Hotel Tax Potential Revenue: $21 to 126 million Many cities across the world charge a tax each night a hotel room is rented. The relatively small number of hotels and motels makes this more easily implemented than some other revenue tools. Another benefit is that citizens of Toronto will not pay the tax. The downsides of this tool is that it could make a city already expensive to visit even pricier, discouraging tourists from contributing to our economy. Let me know what you think about these revenue tools or anything else happening at City Hall. Call 416-392-1376 or email councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca.
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The 10th annual Beaches Cup sand castle building competition was hosted at Woodbine Beach on June 26 by the Beaches Lodge Freemasons. The Palumbo family, above, were awarded the cup after a day of fun in the sun, with half a dozen entries from builders of all ages. Despite several collapses, the Palumbos recovered and rebuilt quickly enough for their impressive castle to take the day, making it worth the trip from Stoney Creek. The Main Menu, continued from Page 16 Perfect summer salad Vary this salad with only the freshest vegetables and fruits in season. You can add hard cooked eggs, chick peas or tuna to make a main course salad. Yum! 6 cups (1.5 L) freshest salad greens such as baby spinach, kale and/or arugula 2 peaches, nectarines, apricots or mangoes, peeled and sliced
1 freshly picked tomato, cut into small chunks 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries – the fresher the better 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 mL to 125 mL) toasted almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds In a large bowl or plastic bag combine salad greens, peaches, tomato, berries, red pepper and almonds. Just before serving, toss with enough dressing to coat leaves. Serve immediately; discard plastic bag. Serves four to six.
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BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
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DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.
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2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)
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BIO-ENERGY THERAPIES
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Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
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2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
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EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient (10r)
DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices
416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca
(11)
Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.
For more info, call Beata at
416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (14r)
Cleaning services for Lower Beach residents Kids lunches & dog walking too A clean home is a happy home Kellie’s Cell 647 761 0266 kelliegreenis@gmail.com (10r) Have you seen your floors lately?
THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 30 yrs. experience. References
647 980 4973
Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
(r)
Kellies Green Clean Home Services
CAT CARE SERVICE
ReFocused
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
All Day Cleaning
24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
647-631-6904 studentjunk.ca
*Insured*
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
B&W DISPOSAL
647-235-6690
(21)
Contact Irena
JUNK REMOVAL
(r)
Call 416-783-3434
416-825-9705
Best Prices/Free Estimates
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL (r)
HEALTHY HOME
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
(11r)
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
MR. FIX-IT
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
416-567-3205
rileyswindowcleaning.com
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
Household Services
ULTRA
STEAM CLEANING LTD.
EUROPEAN CLEAN
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
EXACT TAX SERVICES
(11)
Cleaning Services
*Bonded*
CALL MARY OR JOHN
(r)
647-500-WALK
(r)
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY.
416-694-6241
DOG WALKING
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
WASTE REMOVAL
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
didyousaywalk.com
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
General Services
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
Financial Services
(10r)
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
Next Deadline August 15th
www.refocused.ca 647-267-0564
Vienna Upholstery
Custom Window Coverings
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
Leslieville: Attractive detached house on extra large lots. Faces west. Has front porch and level land. Opportunity value and many extras. 1.1 mil$
John 647-656-8171
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified
Scooter: 3 wheel scooter for sale. (10) New batteries. 416-686-8248
CHAIR FOR RENT
Chalet Beauty Bar
416-466-3766
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
416-690-2880
Personal Care
(10..)
COZY SUITES INN
Must be bondable, reliable and have car. 9:00 - 1:00 (p.m.)
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Steps to boardwalk Garden view, raised bsmt 1 Bdrm Apt. Bright, high ceilings, storage. No pets, no smoking. $899/mo + utils, parking optional Available immediately
Bed & Breakfast
Active Retirees who are pet lovers needed to provide visits and house checks.
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
(r)
SOUTH OF QUEEN
416 690 6032
I am looking for a patient, empathetic person with car to take my blind, autistic brother for walks for an hour a few times a week when the weather is fine. Occasional meals out. This is a paid position. Please call: Catherine 416-698-0351 (10)
oda_dentist@yahoo.com
416-699-7110 Vlad
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
(w. of Midland)
(r)
138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)
8717
Volunteers
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!
Luxurious Beach Suites
Subway Station at Danforth) 416-691-
LOGIE, Bill (William) - In his 86th year, at Toronto East General Hospital, on June 27, 2016, after a brief illness. Partner of the late Lillian James and dear friend of the James family. Mourned by his nieces Lynn Logie (Marc Armstrong), Lois Logie (Greg Higgins), and cousin Paul Craig (Barbara Craig). Son of the late Eva and Bones Logie, and brother of the late Bruce and Grant. Long-standing member of Balmy Beach Canoe Club and Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club. The family extends many thanks to the staff at Toronto East General Hospital for all their care. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to Toronto East General Hospital. Private family interment to be followed by a celebration of life at a date to be announced. (10)
Beach Suites
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
Home Decor
416-698-9000
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (14r) (r)
416-827-8095
tissue. 294 Main St., Suite 207 (Main
Obituary
1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.
Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments
(13)
www.annbarrowparalegalservices.com 647-770-8145 • abarrow058@gmail.com
@ 191 Kenilworth
Magnificent
Computer Services
Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
1 Bdrm $1,325
The Therapy Studio
August 1st Ann Barrow Paralegal Services
or
(10)
SPA SERVICES at
GRAND OPENING
BEST IN THE BEACH
416-856-4774
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING
After 34 years, Dr. Cathy Andrew wishes to announce the closing of her family medical practice, as of September 2016.
Harding & King R. E. Services Inc., Brokerage
New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.
WILKINSON
Announcement
Warden: Furnished
Upper Floor 1 Bdrm Apt. Utils Incl, Sep Ent, Private Deck, Skylight, Window A/C, 4pc Bath, Office Nook, Storage. Close To TTC, Shops, Laundry, Library & Parks. Sept 1st $1,175 Utils Incl. No Smoking/Pets. lisa@hardingandking.com 416 699-1144
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
rd
&
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 inno. dubelaar@gmail.com (5/17)
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BEACH METRO NEWS
(14)
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
(11)
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS or
416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Music
Bach to ROCK We teach it all!
Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park
416-699-8333
(r)
(19)
Tutoring call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • exam time catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (14r)
Head Start Tutors
One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Rehab Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Summer programs, including mini math day camps available, July and August Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
(11r)
Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
416-698-1923
(r)
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
info@blpm.ca
KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19) (10r)
LAWN CUTTING 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(10r)
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
(r)
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! (r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
(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 (14)
(11)
NEED A NANNY? I am a loving, caring, reliable, punctual and honest person with a fun-loving and energetic attitude. I offer over 25 years of professional experience and expertise with children ranging from 3 months to 12 years old. I have excellent references. Avail. F/T, P/T, Shared or Weekends Marzieh 416-391-2798 m.afrozb@gmail.com (12)
FAY’S DAYCARE
Loving mom provides Home Daycare
19 years experience working with children. Daily activities, crafts, outings to drop-in and community. Fenced in large backyard. Adam Beck school area. Healthy meal and snacks. (11)
416-699-8575
416 822 6309
(11)
CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(10.)
Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.
(10)
urban garden girl • garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation
(10r)
416 822 6309
Scotstone
Urban Gardens
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (11)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (16) 647-210-LAWN (5296)
STONESCAPE 25 yrs experience
rickscape@hotmail.com
(11)
Fresh Green Property Maintenance Shane 647 606 0970
(r)
ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Excellent pruning of hedges, shrubs & small trees. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, planting, weeding, butterfly gardens. Interlock relevelling. Basic carpentry. Raised beds, organic soil. Downspout disconnecting. Energetic & environmentally friendly!
Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com
(10)
Karen for the Garden
Garden clean-ups, planting, pruning, weeding and ongoing maintenance. Call Karen or Lisa 416 691 5978 karenforthegarden@primus.ca (11)
Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc. (10)
freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (10)
IDEAL
LANDSCAPING
416-439-6639
dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com 647-545-9561 (11)
urban garden girl • garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation
cindy 416 574 6686
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
(10.)
(r)
www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (15)
Call Hakan: 416
REASONABLE RATES
416-690-1356 (r)
All Season Movers
MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * $29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257
(10)
STUDIO 1
416-830-8183
www.abbamovers.ca
(12)
(11)
(7/17)
(10)
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident newbrightpainting@gmail.com
(11)
HUGO’S PAINTING 25 yrs. experience Residential interior & exterior Call Hugo 416-824-2957 Free Estimates
hugos_painting@hotmail.com
(11)
ALL PERFECT PAINTING
-expert painting & custom finishing - complete interior & exterior - expert Restoration - references
647-456-3666 www.allperfectpainting.com
Paulo’s
Painters
Painting:
(1)
Interior/exterior;
quality painting; custom house paint-
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
ing; stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416854-4360
info@paulospainting.com
www.paulospainting.com
416-690-3890
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
(r)
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
proway.painting@gmail.com
Free Estimates & References Available (19)
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident. (11r)
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
(12)
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (9/17)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
647 401 7970
(10)
416-694-2470
Lic. #P-15099
(r)
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
PAINTING
(10..)
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781
(14)
ESA LIC# 7002668
CEJA ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY
ELECTRIC (11)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
(15)
Lic: 7006786
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
LTD
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
(13r)
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
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 www.neighbourhoodplumbing.ca (7/17)
TOM DAY
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
(6/17)
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 (13r)
(11)
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (13r)
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
(r)
50 years in the Beach
MASTER PLUMBER
WAYNE’S
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
416 691-3555
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
Electricians
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (12)
(10)
Cell 416-529-5426
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
42 yrs
647-669-7562
416-690-0173
690-8533
24 hr. - lic# P1624
Master Plumber/Licensed + Insured Residential - Commercial - Industrial Top quality craftsmanship and value Complete plumbing services start to finish. AFFORDABLE RATES!
ECRA/ESA#7004508
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
(12r)
Knob & tube • No job too small
Cascade Plumbing GTA
HARM’S PAINTING
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
Plumbers
BEACH PLUMBING
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(22)
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
416.797.6731
416-826-3269
Call for free estimate.
SEAN AT 416-985-8639
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
416-910-6302
Watch our videos at
WALLPAPER
A.S.M. MOVERS
Green Apple Landscaping
www.BestWayToMove.com (12r)
No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (20)
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
Award Winning Design & Build
416-999-MOVE (6683)
PAINTING PROMO SUMMER SPECIAL
Dianne 416 699 5070
Retaining Walls • Planting
“Always on Time and on Budget”
www.greenapple.ca
(18)
Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair
Green Apple Landscaping
PICKUP PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
*** Free Estimates ***
Driveways • Patios • Steps
Movers
BEACHCOMBERS
Accurate work & reasonable rates
‘As Promised’ Painting
WRITTEN IN STONE
Landscapers
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
Steve 647-853-6420
LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
urbangardengirl@bell.net
dave@beachhillpainting.com (19)
25 years • Free estimates
SERENITY PAINTING
PRESSURE WASHING
647-222-4277 hillybeeug@gmail.com
Dave 416 694 4369
416-858-6683
LAWN / GARDEN
Design. Installation. Maintenance. Clean Up.
(19)
Call Andre 416-422-4864
HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.
NEED A PLUMBER Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. (11)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
Working Man’s Prices!
EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE
416-821-4065
Hilly Bee
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding
(10.)
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
CARTAGE & STORAGE
Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
Victoria Gardening
www.greenapple.ca
(13)
- Decks - Fences - Retaining Walls - Repairs - All Stone Work
- Spring & Fall Clean-ups - Lawn Cutting - Fertilizing - Seeding - Sodding - Aeration
437-345-9858
HARRY
info@blpm.ca
cindy 416 574 6686
(r)
Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc.
416-414-5883
EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES
-Lawn Cutting / Care -Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved Contact: Tim Conway 647-828-2468
urbangardengirl@bell.net
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
416 -660-7583
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
647 766 7875 John
www.lerouxfroebel.com
416-690-0102
Garden & Tree
Unbelievably Affordable
THE STUDY STUDIO
S e e o u r ad o n page 10
416-467-6059 (r)
Neighborhood Gardening Services
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (12r)
daycareconnection.net
LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
*(weekly, bi-weekly, and one time visits available)
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
Call 416-698-0750
STONEHENGE
416-414-5883
APPRAISALS
416-699-3772
Balmy Beach / St. Denis School Before and After School Care in my home. Snacks, crafts and homework supervision. 20 years experience, great references and receipts. Adrianne 647289-7776 (12)
-Lawn Cutting / Care -Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS AND
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
POWER
(12r)
Electrical
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221
(3)
Carpenters 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
Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (12)
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com
(19)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
BERGERON ROOFING
G. LOCKE
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES
35 yrs. experience
PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Glenn 416 837 9298
(10)
DECKS•FENCES DESIGN • BUILD LANDSCAPE SERVICES DRAWING AVAILABLE
416-690-1315
GALAXY
CUSTOM WOODWORKING KITCHENS BUILT-INS WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
(12)
EASTLAKE RENOVATIONS • Custom Carpentry • Facade Restoration • Hardy Plank Siding • Porches, Decks + Fences • Cedar Shakes • 40 Years Experience
416.452.5128
(10)
MARK & JEREMY
Trades
(10r)
LANIGAN’S CONTRACTING CO.
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
Call today for free estimate
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 (19)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more (10.)
647-967-7366
ED GODFREY
(r)
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca (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)
All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Gord Walker 416-694-2119
ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS
(r)
Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
(r)
MASONRY
ROOFING REPAIRS
TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.
Call/text: 647-206-3376
Architectural Design-Build
Andrew, the Roofer
416-694-2488 www.totalrenovations.com
MR.
(12r)
HARDWOOD FLOORS
MANUEL 416-727-1900 (14r)
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca
416-738-2119
(r)
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Call C.J. 647 222 5338
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MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Marc 416 419 4281
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Call Scott 416.858.2452
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416-278-5328
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• Passionate about journalism at the neighbourhood level • A team player who can fit in with a keen, experienced staff of six in a small office • A leader who can build relationships with a community that can seem smaller than our 30,000 circulation would imply Some of the things you’ll be doing: • Reporting and photographing stories • Editing copy from staff and contributors • Organizing freelance and volunteer community submissions • Laying out pages • Contributing along with staff and volunteers on distribution days Some of the things we’d like you to have: • Journalism diploma or degree or equivalent experience • Five years journalism experience, preferably at least two as editor • An eye for great imagery and knowledge of basic design principles • Experience with Adobe software suite and Windows operating system • Basic knowledge of the Beach and surrounding neighbourhoods • A passion for telling the stories everyone else misses or ignores Send resume, samples of work, and salary expectations to jobs@beachmetro.com, attention to the General Manager
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asement
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Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
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Cable & Telephone Wiring
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
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FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
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Flooring, Tile, Carpentry, drywall, paint, mud & tape. all types of small & large renos
416-917-5990
STONEHENGE
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
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owering
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& AIR CONDITIONING • AC cleaning & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured
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Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
Serving Your Community Since 1971
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Flooring Installer
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PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
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• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
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Marc 416-617-7205
Queen St. Roofing
Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
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•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
Roofers
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FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
Steve 416-285-0440
Lic# B16393
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HANDYMAN
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JASON THE MASON
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SILVERBIRCH
416-691-8693
647-961-4440
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
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416-466-9025
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS
YOUR STUCCO
BEACH METRO NEWS
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WATERPROOFING CASCADE COMPANY
Keep your basement dry. Interior & exterior waterproofing. We offer low rates. Free estimates. Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (13)
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