Students halfway to fundraising goal THE ME To We club at Glen Ames Senior Public School is almost halfway to its goal of funding construction of a school in Haiti. When Beach Metro News checked in last December the club had just passed the $1,000 mark, mostly earned from hot chocolate, candygram, pancake and Mother’s Day jewelry sales. Students were just starting their ‘Change for Change’ campaign, placing collection boxes in Queen Street East businesses. Also on the docket were the ‘We Are Silent’ campaign (which saw students collect pledges to not speak), and a bake sale. Volume 45 No. 8
Teacher and club supervisor Jan Divok checked in with an update, and the club is now just shy of halfway to its goal of $10,000 to build a school in Haiti, with $4,927 and change as of the latest count. Alongside that long-term goal, students also raised $200 for a grocery gift card for a local Syrian refugee family and more than $250 from freezie sales and donations for Fort McMurray via the Red Cross. Fundraising towards the school will continue next year, thanks to seemingly boundless enthusiasm from young Beachers searching for ways to make the world a better place.
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Gladiators meet in friendly battle at Family Fun Night East End gladiators Brigitte Carlyle and Maeve Jones face off at Kimberley Public School’s family fair on June 9. Aside from the gladiating event, there was a bouncy castle, face panting, obstacle courses, plenty of food and prizes, and even a rock painting station.
Kingston Road neighbours meet to address local crime By Anna Killen
THE SEEDS have been planted for an Upper Beach/Kingston Road neighbourhood watch group, with about 30 residents turning out to Community Centre 55 last month for an initial meeting. Organized by resident Aaron McIntosh with the support of 55 Division community liaison officer Jon Morrice, the May 26 meeting was a first attempt at plotting out what type of neighbourhood safety group residents would like to see, as well as an opportunity to learn basic tips to safeguard homes against intruders while looking out for one’s neighbours. Information distribution tactics included flyers, social media, and more neighbourhood meet-ups. Concerns ranged from home and car break-ins and attempted break-ins to mail theft to troublemakers touring the streets
late at night. Some who turned out for the meeting questioned whether crime in the neighbourhood was on the rise, or if it was just more visible because of more frequent reporting on social media. Both Morrice and Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, also in attendance, stressed that crime in the neighbourhood was not going up, it was actually going down. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things people can do to make their homes more secure and their streets brighter and more lively and, in turn, safe. Those things can include cameras, strong doors, secure sheds, more lights in darker areas, particularly in alleyways, and having your neighbours’ phone numbers on hand so you can alert them if something seems amiss at their house when they are not home. “You look at the stats from the federal gov-
ernment, crime is going down,” said Morrice. “But it’s still not comforting to the person who has their house broken into. We’re not in a crazy crime increase by any means, I do think the information is just so much more out there because of social media.” McMahon added that “we have to remember that we live in one of the safest areas of the city and we’re very lucky. Part of that is because people are hyper-vigilant about reporting to 55 Division … I would also caution you about social media. Yes there are a lot of people saying things are happening, but there are a lot of fake accounts on social media, there’s sensationalism.” She said she liked the idea of distributing flyers. “I really think it’s the old fashioned house calls, door knocking, walk, pound the pavement yourself,” she said. “I live up by the Danny and I have always re-claimed my alleyways. I used to walk my kids to school through the alleys all the time,
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“Crime is going down … But it’s still not comforting to the person who has their house broken into” – 55 Division community liaison officer Jon Morrice
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In memoriam: Bob Acton, 1956 - 2016 By Anna Killen
FOR ONE night last week, the CN Tower shone purple, black and white. The commemorative lighting was to mark the start of ALS Awareness Month – purple, black and white are the official colours of the ALS Society of Canada – and coincide with a crosscountry candlelit vigil that evening, June 4. Here in the East End, and in many homes across the GTA, this nod to the fight against ALS felt especially personal. That’s because the community learned of the death of coach and community member Bob Acton just a day before. Acton was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) two years ago. Survived by his wife, Heather, and children Avery and Reid, Acton, 60, was beloved at home and in the Beach community where he was a lifelong resident. Heartfelt, impassioned tributes to Acton have been pouring in online and in person at his celebration of life last Friday at Ted Reeve Arena, where the flag hung at half mast for the week. The amount of lives he touched appears countless, with arm loads of family, friends, and people he inspired to give it their best noting that he was “a great guy”, “a legend”, “a mentor”, “a fun neighbour”, “a good man, good teammate”, and “a wonderful coach” who left the world too soon. He started his own hockey career at Ted Reeve Arena when he was a boy, and would return as an adult to launch his popular and successful sports program that has trained thousands of athletes in hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and allaround conditioning. His son, Reid, has followed in his father’s footsteps, and said in a note on the Bob Acton Sports website that his dad’s wish “was for the continuation of development and success of young athletes in the community. He had previously made preparations for the seamless transition of the business.” Many of his former students credit their mentor for the success they see today and many of those students’ parents came to know him as a close friend. Police officer and lifelong Beacher Andy Johnstone is one of those parents. Both of his boys went through Acton’s development programs, with his son Marcus as one of his original clients and his son Darian in the program now. “He was a mentor on and off the ice, [teaching] that hard work will get you there. You see that with the kids he taught, you see it in the way they study, the way they work at school, the way they work on the lacrosse field or on the hockey rink,” said Johnstone. Johnstone said that Acton had a personal touch to his coaching – he would stop by the house, and had a real connection with his clients. He said Acton touched so many lives because he was “honest, forthright, accepted the fact that life has hurdles – and to get over those hurdles it’s a fight, it’s a competition,” he said. “He was about challenging yourself – he was about pushing yourself to the next level. And he had a big soft spot, a massive soft spot, and he would go out of his way to cheer the underdog on, so sometimes his rough exterior would be equally matched by his little grin and pat on the back to keep up the hard work. He encouraged people to get better.” Acton was a family man who loved his “beautiful wife” (who he often cheekily referred to as his girlfriend) and children, whom he was very proud of. Reid and Avery are driven and akin to their father, with Reid a phenomenal athlete and coach who is kind and enthusiastic about sports, and Avery, positive and heartfelt. “They’re fighters,” said Johnstone. “He used to refer to his daughter – when they found out he had ALS she started a running campaign – and he used say ‘she’s turned into the running man. She’s like Forrest Gump, just running and running and running.’ That was her way of dealing with this unfortunate disease, and in typical Bob Acton fashion, ‘I’m not going to sit in my basement and dwell on it, I’m going to get up and move and do something about it.’” Acton and now his son, Reid have been mentors and motivators to scores of athletes, and the results of their, and their staff’s, coaching continue to trickle out success stories each
year. “He was an excellent motivator,” said Johnstone, noting that when his 16-year-old son learned of his passing he said “this is called motivation. I’m not going to let him down.” He had such an impact because “he was honest and straightforward – he cared... He was able to reach to the kid and say there’s no easy way to do this, it’s hard work, and if you want it, put in the hard work and the hours and I’m here for you.” Acton helped kids prepare for life, he said, and those lessons and his legacy aren’t going away. For now, there is talk about hosting an annual hockey tournament or naming a street or alleyway in his honour. His legacy will live on in all of the lives that he’s affected, and the lessons he’s imparted. “Bob’s big thing was make an impact. If you’re going to go out and try for something, if you’re going to do something, then make an impact.” And Bob Acton certainly made an impact. Here’s what you said on our website: Deeply saddened by the loss of Bob, great friend to the Muzyka family and mentor to our son. Definitely one of kind person on so many different levels. We will miss him dearly. Our sincerest condolences to the Acton family. – Betty Bingler Bob taught sports skills and, more importantly, character, through his knowledge, courage, caring and commitment. He inspired a lot of young people and left a real legacy. He will be sorely missed. – Wally Such sad news. He was a great man, a fun neighbour and an inspiration to many. A truly, honest, down-to-earth good person. Our deepest condolences. – Catherine and Aden RIP Bob my dear friend…, My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. My son’s first hockey coach and his life long inspiration…Rock solid facade with warmest heart you can imagine… – Nenad Stojkov Played with Bobby at Monarch Park in the ’70s. Never loved a team I played on more. We called him Yukker back then, for his distinctive laugh. Talked to him for a story I did in the Star a year or so ago. He never complained once about the hand he’d been dealt. We just reminisced about the game and the camaraderie and the laughs. Good man, good teammate. Gone too soon. – Jim Coyle Bob Acton had an incredible spirit and love of life. He continually reinvented himself, and was dedicated to his lovely wife Heather, and his terrific children Avery & Reid. I’ve never met a man who could intuitively break down the skill sets and strategies of hockey, baseball/softball & football like Bobby could. He loved the entire process of winning a game, and passed on that passion to his players and proteges. He inspired his athletes to excel in school as well as on the playing field. He was incredibly proud of his athletes accomplishments both on and off the field. And, Bobby had legions of friends. He could tell a story, and make me laugh, and laugh and laugh. Our deepest sympathies to Heather, Reid & Avery. A great man has left us. Rest in peace Bobby. – Byron Yankou, Nancy Barkley & Lee Yankou I met Bob when he was manager of Lido’s. He was so kind to us and treated us like gold. Then we reconnected when my son attended hockey with him. He brought the best out in Blake and Blake enjoyed working hard for him. He truly will be missed and our condolences to all of his family. Rest in peace Bob. – Roslyn Ball
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Pop-up bakery a marketing campaign By Anna Killen
BLINK AND you might have missed it, but for a brief period at the beginning of May Queen Street East was home to a slick pop-up lemon-themed bakery. Called “The Lemonade Stand”, word around the Beach spread fast about the outfit’s affordable treats and drinks, with several posts on area Facebook groups and a short BlogTO write-up about the pop-up shop, which was located close to Kew Gardens. Turns out, the joke was on us – the whole endeavour was created for Yellow Pages’ new marketing campaign, designed to show-off its digital marketing products and services. “Yellow Pages wanted to get as close as possible to the
reality of an opening local business in order to get realistic results,” said the company’s Vice-President, Brand & Marketing Communications Paul Brousseau in an email. “Yellow Pages informed the local BIA in advance as well as following the end of the initiative.” As to why they chose the Beach neighbourhood in particular as the place to set up shop, the company said, “the Beaches is obviously a very popular, trendy neighbourhood and fit with opening a trendy lemonade stand.” The company said that over the eight days it was open the store attracted 1,100 customers and sold out of its inventory, with proceeds donated locally, noting the leftover food went to Good Shepherd Ministries, and all sales of The Lemonade Stand went to the “Out of the Cold” program.
Slobberfest kicks off dog days of summer Max the dog, above, cools off in the shade at Community Centre 55’s annual Slobberfest, a celebration of all things canine, on June 4 along the boardwalk. Below, Ainsley Moore celebrates with her Collie Seth, who was judged to have the longest tail of all of the pups.
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Resolving child care issues at Queen’s Park Arthur Potts MPP Beaches-East York
THE LAST few weeks of the legislative session have been incredibly productive and satisfying. I was honoured to lead the debate on our government’s climate change bill, my Men’s Health Awareness Week bill moved through second reading, and I presented a private member’s bill asking the province to ban waiting list fees by child cares in Ontario. The day after the latter bill was introduced, the Minister of Education announced regulatory changes that would effectively ban the
imposition of non-refundable “wait list fees” by licensed child care operators across the province. The announcement marked the end of a brief and effective campaign to affect the kind of small but important changes that directly benefit families in our community. The push for these changes began in August 2015, when a constituent emailed our office expressing her concern about being charged money to be on a waiting list for a local child care without any promise of registration. After an in-person meeting and a lot of calls and emails, a petition was drafted, circulated, signed, and presented at the legislature. The reading of a petition into the legislative record is a great way to prioritize an issue.
Petitions are not simply read to reinforce the presence of an idea or concern, they are catalysts that can initiate the work that will help change take place. In this case, the petition and the constituents’ advocacy led to detailed discussions in caucus and with the Ministry of Education. Four weeks later, my bill was presented and the announcement made. This change is another step in the government’s effort to modernize child care in Ontario. The Child Care and Early Years Act provides a new legislative framework to increase access and oversight in Ontario’s child care sector. It clearly defines programs that require a license and those that are exempt, to support informed choices for parents about their child care
options, and introduces stronger oversight with greater enforcement tools and protections that will enhance the safety of children in licensed and unlicensed child care settings. Implementing new regulations, however, is never without challenges. One change, stemming from a concern of the Ombudsman, was to stop child care businesses that operate year-round from temporarily setting up as day camps during the summer to avoid the staffing obligations (and costs) they incur the rest of the year. These new rules threatened the viability of Community Centre 55’s very successful summer camp operation because they operate as a licensed child care for the rest of the year. Some 2,000 campers,
60 summer staff and 40 councilorin-training positions were at risk. When my office learned this, we were able to work with Centre 55 and the Ministry to clarify when and how the new rules should apply, and helped ensure the summer camp could remain open. It’s my role and my privilege to help our community to succeed, and I encourage you to contact our office with your ideas, questions or concerns. We are here to listen and to assist wherever possible, and to provide direction if an issue or problem is out of our jurisdiction. I can bring forward your petitions and help explore your ideas for news laws or regulations. We can’t resolve what we don’t know about, so I encourage you to get in touch. Have a wonderful summer!
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Editorial missed the mark on Beach condos EDITOR JON Muldoon’s opinion piece on us Beach ‘whiners’ who refuse to embrace the tide of condo developments flooding the area – at the Kingston Road and Main Street intersection there are three under construction and a fourth in the works – overlooks many issues facing local homeowners. For example: prolonged strong vibrations and jolts which shake nearby houses, huge trucks using side roads causing almost as bad vibrations, gardens and decks which were private are often now overlooked, and new parking demands on already clogged streets. Why should we welcome all this? City planners don’t give a second thought to the impact on the area, approving every development proposal, many of which request
amendments to the official plan. Sure, people want to move here and enjoy the Beach lifestyle. But it’s time to stop and take stock of what’s happening to the area while we still can. Chris Watson Kingston Road/Southwood Drive
Neighbours needed notice for St. Patrick soccer field upgrade IN REGARDS to the proposed Ryerson soccer field that was cancelled due to com-
plaints from local residents (‘NIMBY-ism at its worst’ turfs plan for soccer field upgrade, May 31): I am one of those residents. In fact, my house lies a mere 50 feet from where this field would have been. I was surprised at how lazy and lopsided the article reads. No objectivism, just a strangely skewed story that is irrelevant to the people who read your paper. So, I’d like to clarify a few things regarding this issue. No one in our community received notice of this project. There was a quietly held “soccer event” that Councillor Paula Fletcher was invited to the day it was held. So not even our city official could defend us, and that was exactly what the Toronto Catholic District School board wanted. No
community consultation, no meetings, just a deal made on the sly that would implant a $2-million FIFA-grade stadium in the middle of a quiet residential neighbourhood. And you call this “NIMBY-ism?” What a tediously inaccurate headline. There was no traffic study conducted, and no consideration of noise pollution that would affect the 70 houses and nearby senior’s home. To assume that everyone will take the TTC is completely unrealistic. I consider the Beach community to be very similar to my own, one with families who care about building spaces that benefit all and not a select few. Emily Glenn
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Enjoying a song on 100in1day Area musician Bill MacLean entertains an adoring crowd at Main Square’s 100in1Day community fair Saturday, June 4. The square at Main and Danforth was transformed to a space of music, painting, sidewalk art, buskers, gardening, and bicycle tune-ups for the event, which began in Bogotà, Columbia five years ago.
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MUSIC ICONS Robert Smith and The Cure were in the Beach last weekend headlining Bestival, a two-day music festival that took over Woodbine Park. This wasn’t the first time the rock stars spent time in the neighbourhood. Back in 2004, The Cure commandeered the apartment on the west side of Leuty and Queen to film the video for their upcoming single “The End of the World” from their selftitled album. The video, conceptualized and directed by Toronto’s Floria Sigismondi, shows a classically angsty Smith in a house that is crumbling and collapsing on itself before eventually entering a stage of regrowth. While the video makes great use of stop-frame animation and special effects (this was an ambitious concept 12 years ago), this wasn’t a complete CGI affair, with the crew taking apart one of the apartments in the Queen Street East building during shooting – think: tearing down walls, ripping wallpaper, smashing holes in everything – and demolishing two old military homes. “The video is about disintegration of a relationship,” said Sigismondi in a 2004 MTV2 special called “The Cure Makes a Video” which premiered the video and gave viewers a peek behind the curtain as to how the video was made. “The house and domestic life is represented by the house, and the conflict is with the house – the house sort of gives Robert problems. It moves, it comes to life, and it starts to fall apart.” The shoot took place over three days, with
the main exterior shoot happening at CFB Downsview, involving demolition of two houses and a healthy amount of scrap lumber. “It was weird because it was a Canadian air force base,” said Smith in the MTV2 show. “And I think my father was based there actually because he was in the RAF and the lot of them came over for training.” While the video doesn’t show Queen Street, the making-of shows glimpses of the corner of Queen and Leuty as it was then, and takes us inside the apartment building where the interiors of the video were shot. “We set out to find a location we could actually destroy. Rather than building destroyed walls, it made more sense to find a location where we could smash holes in the wall and knock down walls,” explained art director Sue Tabbutt ito MTV2. “We actually blew out a wall into the kitchen to make it look more like a one-room apartment.” At the end of the special, a local street musician performs for Smith after dark, thanking him for his music before getting back to her guitar. That corner of Queen Street has changed over the last 12 years – the apartment building has for several years boasted a sign noting it’s been renovated – with a number of the stores briefly seen in the making of video long gone. Watch the video online: youtube.com/watch?v=AlCppz0UVR8 Were you in the area when The Cure’s video was filmed? Head to beachmetro.com to share your memories. For photos from Bestival see Page 27.
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Beach Metro elects new board Beach Metro News held its annual general meeting on June 9 at Ted Reeve Arena. Meet the new Board of Directors for 2016: from left to right Julie DiGregorio, Debbie Visconti, Paul Babich, Rob Granatstein, Doug Black, and Bill Burrows.
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Community Calendar JUNE 16-SEPT 15: For the Health of It at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen Street East, Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Want to learn to plan and cook well balanced meals, control portions, read labels and be more active? This program is for people who are at risk for or have chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and are motivated to make lifestyle changes. It is free to people on a limited income, living in the East End CHC catchment. See www. eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. For program information, or to register, call Olivia at 416-778-5805 ext. 208 JUNE 17: Free Ice Cream Day at Quarry Dental, 2560 Gerrard St. E., 3:30-6:30 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a free ice cream with Dr. Katchky and staff. JUNE 18: ‘Gates Open’ Home & Garden Tour along the Scarborough Bluffs, 10 a.m.4 p.m. This event, held annually in support of Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, features nine exquisite homes and magnificent gardens, with breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. Tickets $30 available at 416281-7342 or www.bluffsgatesopen.com (8) JUNE 18: Ward 31 Environment Day at East York Memorial Arena, 888 Cosburn Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by councillor Janet Davis. Info: www.janetdavis.ca JUNE 18: Fun Fair at Birch Cliff Public School, 1650 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring No Bull Burger BBQ, DJ Mike, photo booth, silent auction, photo with a Jedi, climbing wall, bouncy castle, dunk tank, cafe and bake sale. JUNE 19: Beach Garden Tour, 1-5 p.m. Visit 15 gardens in the Beach neighbourhood, extending to just north of Kingston Road. Complimentary refreshments, live music and sculpture displays. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 same day at East of Eliza, Pippins, and Trinity Gallery. JUNE 19: Leslieville Flea at Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard). Over 60 vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission. JUNE 21: Dementia Certificate Workshop at CDI College, 2131 Lawrence Ave. E., with author and educator Karen Tyrell, CDP, CPCA. This 3-hour workshop is for all those who work with seniors and teaches strategies to uncover the meaning behind dementia-related behaviours, using effective communication techniques, and more. Info: 1-888-502-1321, info@DementiaSolutions.ca JUNE 23: Diabetes – Understand It, Manage It! at 11 Coatsworth Cres., 1st floor recreation room, 11 a.m. Coxwell Pharmacy and Neighbourhood Link Support Services present this educational talk. Topics include: What is Diabetes? Who is most likely to get Diabetes? How do you know if you have Diabetes? Can it be prevented? How can we treat Diabetes? Bring all of your medications along with you, as well as any questions you may have for the pharmacist! A light lunch will be provided. Info: Janet Keenan 416-691-7407 ext 224 JUNE 23: Hooper’s Lecture – ‘Busting Stress Using Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition’ with Julie Daniluk at 2136 Queen St. E., 6:30-8 p.m. Join Nutritionist, Author and TV host, Julie Daniluk as she presents her popular lecture on the link between stress, inflammation, nutrition, weight loss. Empower yourself with new techniques to bust emotional eating and conquer anxiety and cravings and unwanted weight gain. Tickets $5. Registration and info: Hooper’s Pharmacy 416-699-3747 (8) JUNE 23: Summer Splash Fundraiser for the Beaches-East York Federal Liberal Association, 23 Glen Oak Drive, 6:30 p.m. Great conversation. Great food & drinks. A great time to raise a glass to the many accomplishments of our new MP and government. Get your tickets and more info at bit. ly/25zsFN4, https://www.facebook.com/BeachesEastYorkFederalLiberalAssociation JUNE 26: Beaches Lodge Sandcastle Competition at Woodbine Beach, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Most unique and creative castle will win the Beaches Cup. Info: 416-402-8591, www.beacheslodge.com
JUNE 27: Older Women’s Group Dropin at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC), 93 Birchmount Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 1-3 p.m. June topic: Nutrition That Works. We meet one Monday per month in an informal setting to connect in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Pursue opportunities for social interaction, networking, learning and creativity, sharing experiences and resources. First meeting free, but membership is required for continued attendance. JUNE 28: The Vocal Arts Ensemble Benefit Concert at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden), 7:30 p.m. This a capella chorus from Davis, California, musically explores the cultural foundations of concepts such as life, death, love, and dreams. Noted Canadian composer Eleanor Daley will be present and several of her works will be featured. Reception to follow. All proceeds go to support St. Nicholas’ Outreach. Tickets $20 at door or contact 416-691-0449 or www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com (8) JUNE 29: Beaches-East York Federal Liberal Association Monthly Meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m. This meeting is open to ALL members and supporters. Regroup after at The Grover Pub & Grub, 676 Kingston Rd. for Pints & Politics. Info: https://www.facebook.com/BeachesEastYorkFederalLiberalAssociation JUNE 30: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Love & Friendship” 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 1: Historical Walk with Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet in Kew Gardens. 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 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 (r) 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) WEDNESDAYS: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION GROUP, 7:15 p.m. Free. Info: eastendmindfulness@gmail.com 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 (fr) 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) 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. LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. June 15 – The Age of Adaline (2015); June 22 – Arthur (1981); June 29 – Thank You for Smoking (2006) •June 16: Tim Falconer, author of ‘Bad Singer – The Surprising Science of Tone Deafness and How We Hear Music,’ 7-8 p.m. •June 21: Senior Scams – If It Sounds Too Good to be True, It Probably Is!, 2-3 p.m. Information session about frauds and scams that often target seniors. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •June 18: How to Raise Monarch Butterflies with Carole Pasternak, 2-3 p.m. Learn how to raise them by altering your garden. •June 22: Keep your Toddler Safe, 11-11:30 a.m. •June 23: Book Club, 7 p.m. “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd •June 29: Healthy Aging, 2-3 p.m. Workshop offers nutrition, exercise, injury prevention, medication safety and more. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •June 29: Join us for a presentation of some new and interesting books, along with some tea and refreshments, 6:30 p.m. There will be opportunities to share titles that you have recently enjoyed. Come and fill up your list of future reads! •July 13: Free Lecture – Music and Health: mental, physical, and cognitive, 6:30 p.m., with guest speaker Keith Loach. Info: 416-393-7700 FARMERS’ MARKETS •Leslieville Market in Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Queen St. E./Coxwell), Sundays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •East Lynn Market in 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 PEGASUS THRIFT SHOP, 931 Kingston Rd. •June 14-18: Father’s Day Sale continues on clothes, books and glassware. •June 20-30: Multiples Sale on shoes – 1 pr $5, 2 for $7 or 3 for $10. Thank you for your continued support of Pegasus Day Programs for disabled adults. BARD IN THE PARK celebrates its 12th season with performances of “Love’s Labour’s Lost”, a play about love, loyalty and empowered women, set in the 1970s.
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•June13-19: Kew Gardens, Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. 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) 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 10:30 a.m. •Christian Meditation and Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. 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. •June 26: Covenanting Service with Lawrence Nyarko, 3 p.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) 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 (r) 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. (r) HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! Sunday worship service 11 a.m., Wednesday Noon Music Meditation, Messy Church, Jazz Vespers, Praise, Gospel and Blues Service. Check our website for dates and times. 416-6919682 •June 15: Messy Church, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Our theme is “kindness”. Please join us for crafts, activities, story and music and a free meal. This is a great event for the whole family. •June 25: Jazz Vespers, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Our theme is “Hope”. Free will offering. •Second Wednesday of every month: Please join us for a time of meditative music, 12:15 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary beverage as you enjoy the serenity of the sanctuary along with a 45 minute musical program. Info: HopeUnitedChurch.wordpress.ca
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
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A very personal approach to recovery WHEN CLAIRE MCCONNELL meets someone she thinks she’s going to become close with, she points them to the blogs she published four years ago detailing her family’s journey. “I can’t go through it all,” said Claire. “But you need to know this, it’s such an integral part of who we are now, you can’t know me without knowing this.” She’s talking about the years when her son, Tim – at that time her daughter named Rachel – was deep in crisis, dealing with trauma, mental health and addiction issues. The journey was not an easy one, but now almost a decade later, the McConnells have transformed what was the most difficult time in their family’s life into several stages of powerful advocacy work. From lobbying the government on shortages of services and funding for mental health and addiction services for youth, to sharing their story with families in similar situations, they have found a way to use their experience to help others. Their latest project, Pieces to Pathways (P2P), a groundbreaking peer-led substance recovery support program for LGBTQ youth, is no different. The idea for the program came out of a conversation between Tim and his friend Geoff Delfin. The friends met in recovery, and in conversation realized that when others in the LGBTQ community would ask them for advice on treatment options best suited to those in their community, they didn’t have a good answer. There was a major gap in services that would provide a safe space for queer and trans youth seeking treatment. Knowing this was a much-needed program, the pair asked Claire for her help getting it off the ground. Clair has worked in mental health and addictions for more than 30 years, and her experience combined with theirs provided a uniquely qualified perspective. “It was a really good match – they’re of the population and both in recovery themselves, and know what the population needed, and I know the people to whom they should talk,” said Claire. Over the past year-and-a-half the team
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News Briefs Claire McConnell reads the research report she and her son, among others, submitted to the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network on substance recovery programs for the LGBTQ community.
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dove deep into the research phase of the program, surveying agencies and literature and conducting a needs assessment study of 640 Toronto youth. They held focus groups with the intended population to see what they wanted, and launched an eight-week pilot program which gave them great insight and helped them reshape the program into something more effective. It’s still the pilot phase, said Claire, noting the team is “still hoping to get permanent funding to implement it on a larger scale.”
“” “A lot of organizations … will put up a rainbow flag and think that’s enough”
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But she said it is difficult because people from all over are calling P2P wanting in on the program, and they have to tell those interested that it is still in development. “It’s a long process,” she said. But they are convinced that once implemented, their model, built from the ground up for LGBTQ by LGBTQ, will be used all over and help bring down the levels of substance abuse amongst LGBTQ youth. A permanent, specific substance recovery LGBTQ support program is the goal, as is helping existing programs and organizations to understand that while they might believe they are LGBTQ friendly, they often have work to do. “A lot of organizations, Tim will say, will put up a rainbow flag and think that that’s enough,” said Claire. “But it’s more dangerous to put up a rainbow flag if you haven’t actually thought about what you need to build behind it.” This can be as basic as considering the admissions form for getting into an addiction program which asks, “Gender: Male/
Female”. “That’s the first point of contact the organization has with the client, and that’s the first question you’re asking,” said Claire. “Immediately the client thinks this isn’t for me, because you’re not recognizing who I am. You’re instantly shut out.” During the study, when talking about current programming options they had taken part in, participants P2P spoke to expressed experiencing discrimination from both participants and staff, being uncomfortable with the language, practices, program content – and said they preferred treatment and found it more effective with people who had their shared LGBTQ experience. “If somebody is struggling anyway with substance abuse for a variety of complex reasons, they don’t want this added hurdle of having to go through all of the explanations and not necessarily feeling like they’re understood, and they’re not with their peers, and they can’t be themselves,” said Claire. “It’s not rocket science.” The addictions services community has been very supportive of P2P’s endeavour, said Claire, noting that a number of programs have allowed – or are eager for – P2P to assess their programs to see where they are at and how they can improve. One of those programs is Renascent, a Toronto-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment provider. “It is the opinion of those that have worked closely with them that the project has the potential to change the provincial and national conversation about addiction treatment and recovery for all people, and revolutionize the industry so that it is unwaveringly inclusive, educated, prepared and evolved to treat any individual who seeks life- saving help from any agency,” said Dennis James, acting CEO of Renascent. “Tim and Geoff are fantastic teachers, community allies, researchers and advocates to all people in the community-based addiction treatment system in Toronto.” They recently awarded Tim and Geoff the Peter Armstrong Community Award of Excellence, which recognizes people and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of addiction. “You want recovery to be whatever the person wants it to be,” said Claire.
BEACH METRO News history columnist Gene Domagala is hosting another of his popular guided walks, this time through the Kew Gardens neighbourhood along Queen Street East. The walk will take place Friday, July 1. Meet up with Gene in Kew Gardens at 1 p.m.
A COUPLE of public drop-ins laying out plans for the proposed Woodbine Bike Lane project will be held next week. The proposed lanes, part of the 10 year Cycling Network Plan, will run from Queen Street East to O’Connor Drive and connect with existing bike lanes on Cosburn Avenue and proposed bike lanes at Norway and Corley Avenues. The first drop-in will take place Wednesday, June 22, at Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., and the second at St. John the Baptist Norway Chuch, 470 Woodbine Ave., on Thursday, June 23, both from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.toronto.ca/woodbinebikelanes
TORONTO BEACH Rotary are inviting organizations to apply for grants of up to $500 for projects that assist people in the Beach community. The deadline is Monday, June 20. For more information and to download the application form, visit torontobeachrotary.com
THE BEACH BBQ & Brews Festival will be held in Woodbine Park on Father’s Day weekend, Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19. The annual event offers barbecue competitions, grilling demonstrations, craft vendors, beer and beverage vendors, live music, a children’s area and lots more. Admission is free. Visit Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
CANADA DAY, July 1, will be celebrated in a number of venues. East York is gearing up for its annual festivities that include a parade from Dieppe Park to Stan Wadlow Park where the fun continues with live music, food and carnival rides, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display in the evening. Beach Hill is celebrating with a barbecue and door prizes at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., starting at 11 a.m.. In Woodbine Park, the holiday will be celebrated with the Q107 Canada Day Picnic, beginning at noon. The event includes midway rides, food, a beer garden and Rock & Roll Tributes. And don’t forget the annual fireworks display in the evening at Ashbridges Bay.
THE CITY will hold an open house on the updated development application for the former Wise Guys Tavern and postal sorting facility at 2301 and 2315 Danforth Ave. on June 20. The 8-storey proposal has been cut by about 300 square metres, and increased from 166 to 172 residential units. The previously proposed ground floor live/work units have been replaced by a plan for retail and commercial along Danforth. The new plan still includes 14 rental replacement units. The open house will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 20 in the multipurpose room at Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Ave. Councillor Joe Mihevc will host, since local Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon lives close to the proposed development.
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This beautiful Queen Anne Revival style house sits at the corner of Beech and Park Avenues. It was
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Entertainment Beat too many beers then witness the insanity that Nic shares with Jacob through his nightmare! Check out the trailer for Some TV! on the Lemon Productions Inc. page on YouTube. Willis writes regularly at createdbyrcw.com and tweets prolifically @createdbyrcw.
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EAST END resident Jacelyn Holmes will perform as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival. Holmes is a singer, songwriter and former CTV host creating music that straddles the lines between jazz, blues, country and soul. Her performance is part of the festival’s Club Series, taking place at the 120 Diner at 120 Church St. on Thursday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $15 in advance through torontojazz.com. For more on Holmes see jacelynholmes.com.
LATE-NIGHT PUBLIC access cable fans might have caught a glimpse of the work of Beach screenwriter Randall C. Willis when Some TV! aired on Rogers TV. The one-hour special combines Jim Henson-style puppetry with humans and the surreal humour of Monty Python “plus a dash of the human condition,” according to publicity material for the show. Production on the special began in 2012 and after four years, Some TV! finally aired in March this year for the first time in Toronto. Soon other regional Rogers stations picked it up, and it has aired in New York as well. Willis is a writer and photographer, among other things. He writes “every-
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thing from novels and screenplays to jokes and shopping lists.” The project was very much a labour of love, with writers, crew and actors all volunteering their time to create the special. Another bonus was the cooperation of the Ontario Science Centre, which allowed full access for filming. The promo at rogerstv.com probably sums up the show’s approach best: “Tour the Ontario Science Centre and see Bruce get charged while Chad kisses Tim’s snake. See the ghostly comedy duo of Kevin and Herkimer. Get completely involved with the silly International Grass Grower’s Olympics! Find out what happens when Chad has
MORGANS ON the Danforth hosts Jazzy Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. There’s no cover charge. On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, the Carin Redman Quartet featuring Carlos Lopes, Aidan Mason and Russ Boswell will play. The following Sunday, June 26, Lisa Particelli’s ‘Girls Night Out’ jazz jam featuring Mark Kieswetter will hit the stage.
GREG PILO’S weekly Tuesday jazz nights continue at the Salty Dog Bar and Grill, 1980 Queen St. E. Performances run from 7 to 10 p.m. with no cover charge. Tonight, Tuesday, June 14, drummer Pilo will be joined by Colleen Allen, saxophone, Dave Restivo, piano, and Peter Telford, bass. On Tuesday, June 21, the band will be Mike Murley on saxophone, Reg Schwager on guitar and Neil Swainson on bass. On Tuesday, June 28, Pilo will lead a band including saxophonist Pat LaBarbera, pianist Bernie Senensky and bassist Dave Young.
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THE ANNUAL Beach Garden Tour is back this year on Fathers Day, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. This year’s tour shows off 13 local gardens that express the wide range of their owners’ individual personalities and interests. Here’s just a sample:
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A passion for plants This modest-size garden just a couple of blocks north of Kingston Road is a plant-lover’s delight. Even if you don’t know much about gardening, you’ll find lots to love. Pretty things include a Japanese waterfall-type maple near the entrance gate, a splendid large sambucus (elderberry) named ‘Sutherland Gold’, a seven-sons tree that flowers white in August and becomes red-tipped in fall, and a sturdy climbing hydrangea vine in the dining area. The owner is a Master Gardener – she’s completed the study program open to anyone for certification – but she’s no garden snob. Many of her faves came from Canadian Tire or Home Depot. And she doesn’t fuss too much about design, either.
Above, a Master Gardener’s yard is all about plants, including a succulent planter, below left, and plenty of sculpture and ornamentation, bottom left.
“When I go to a garden centre and see something I like, I get it,” she says. Metal garden art complements the greenery: a free-standing silhouette of fir trees, a branching tree on the garage wall, a giant bulbous flower head and a set of shortish, curving rods topped with small globes. There’s even a discreet bare space for her big dog to use, near the small stone fountain.
You won’t see many veggies – most are up on the second-floor deck. Look for lettuce and kale edging the front beds, though, and the multi-level herb spiral in the backyard. This gardener will be onsite during the tour to answer your questions and demonstrate how to shred leaves for compost and mulch. Check out her rainwater collection set-up, too. They’re all ideas you can take back to your own garden. Love your dogs and garden, too Just down the road a bit, you’ll come to a large corner lot with a stately oak overhead and a curved flower bed set in lush grass below. Continue around the corner and see … the vegetable cage. It’s in the sunniest spot in the yard, and every veggie grower will recognize the story behind it. “I planted vegetable seeds in a regular bed last year and looked out my bedroom window the next morning to see six squirrels ploughing in it and laughing at me,” says one of the owners. He enjoys building outdoor improvements, so up went posts and chicken wire fencing and, later, a chicken wire top. Along and outside the side fence stands his tomato patch. He designed and built the unusual plant supports using sections cut from an old iron fence that was in the house’s front yard and pieces of chain link fencing salvaged from a former back fence.
A large oak stands over a flowerbed and an enclosed vegetable patch, at top. Other highlights of this garden include raised beds, right, and old iron fencing used for tomato plants, below, both built by the owner.
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The gardens in the enclosed back and side yard were created with the owners’ two dogs in mind. Other people might build a dog run, but in this yard the dogs can play almost everywhere. It’s the flowers that are kept behind a see-through barrier the owner made of tempered glass sourced from an internet buy-and-sell site. Raised brick beds protect ornamental and edible plants from pounding paws and, at the same time, insulate the concrete walls of a workshop below the deck. More tempered glass forms a roof over a storage area next to the house. Hand-built window boxes at the roof’s edge bring flowers up to sight-level from the kitchen window and help cut reflected sunlight. Count on this garden to spark your own creative solutions to common gardening problems.
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Japanese-inspired artist’s garden He wasn’t a gardener when he moved in, but the artist-owner of this house near the boardwalk jokes that he may end up creating a mini-Monet garden. When he and his family moved into the new build, the tiered front yard was full of horrible builders’ clay that had to be dug out and replaced with proper soil. Since then, the owner has gradually created a beautifully balanced mix of perennials and evergreens, with just a few annuals to add spots of summer colour. The owner’s mother is “a huge gardener,” he says, and he’s learned to garden from her and from walking around the neighbourhood and looking at other yards. He gives his mom credit for suggesting one of the key features of his own garden, a simulated rocky stream. It now does triple duty as a point of interest, a playground for his young son (see any toy dinosaurs?) and an area for rain runoff. Look for his artist’s eye at work in the changes of texture in plants of the same colour: the flow of daylily foliage, the needles of evergreens and the small, furry leaves of ground cover thyme. Through the growing year the garden changes colour, too. Purples and pinks dominate now (note the peonies, iris and lilies), but yellows will take over
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later on. Already the shaggy golden hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass) brightens the palette. Quiet colour, a sense of peace and a place for quiet play – what more do you need? Tour tickets are on sale now for $12 at East of Eliza, 1960 Gerrard East; Trinity Gallery, 920 Kingston Rd.; and Pippins Tea, 2098 Queen. Tickets will also be sold the day of the tour for $15. Mary Fran McQuade’s gardening column appears regularly in Beach Metro News.
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Beach Arts Scene By Jon Muldoon
PAINTER AND former Beach resident Bill Burns hasn’t let something so trivial as lacking a place to call his own get in his way. The long-time artist is livening up the walls of a relatively new Queen Street East restaurant with a show of his acrylic and oil landscapes on display at Cool Star, billing the show as a “homeless but hopeful” artist finding a home for his art. Burns joked on the phone that he has been “painting for 10 to 30 years” – with a few breaks for other paying jobs. He paints nature scenes, often on location, and notes that he chooses to take it as a compliment that he is often compared to members of the Group of Seven, although the similarity is mostly in subject matter. “I feel it is because like them, I paint the same Canadian landscape in the same impressionist tradition of en plein aire,” he says. The show in its non-traditional venue came about by serendipity. Burns was parked across the street from Cool Star (formerly Menchie’s, a few doors west of Kew Gardens) when it occurred to him to simply ask the owners if he could show some of the paintings he had with him in his van. The owners agreed, and his bright paintings, ranging from 20 by 24 inches all the way up to ‘Hope, After the Rain,’ a 40 by 48 inch oil on canvas, are now adding a dash of fine art to the dining experience. The painting’s spirit and title embody Burns’ attitude. “The most important thing is to be happy and have hope. Hope is essential to happiness,” he says. The ‘Cold and Hot art show’ will be up until the end of the month. For a sneak peek at Burns’ talents, see burnsfineart. com. Cool Star is at 1985 Queen St. E. and is open from noon to 9 p.m., seven days a week. ‘Boys Wanna Be Her,’ by Leanne Davies
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‘Hope, After the Rain’, oil on canvas, by Bill Burns
REBELLION GALLERY is hosting a show featuring more than 25 members of painter Grethe Jensen’s ‘Just Do It!’ experimental painting program. The participants range from total beginners to experienced artist hoping to expand their visual horizons. Jensen has run the classes and workshops for the past few years, and students past and present are taking place in the show. For some, it will be their first time ever exhibiting their work in public. The show will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Rebellion is at 1495 Gerrard St. E. For more information find Rebellion Gallery and Art Academy on Facebook.
FRIENDS AND ROCKSTARS, a show by Toronto painter Leanne Davies, is on now until June 30 at Flying Pony Gallery. As a drummer in Toronto bands since the 90s, Davies has many musician friends, and so has combined paintings of friends with elements of pop culture. Ten of her acrylic paintings are on display, including the somewhat disturbing but captivating ‘Boys Wanna Be Her,’ a portrait of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as electroclash rocker Peaches. The painting was inspired by Trudeau’s statements on feminism and inclusivity. Other painting subjects include Nash the Slash, Doc Pickles and East End artist Al Runt. Flying Pony is at 1481 Gerrard St. E., at the corner of Rhodes Avenue. Find out more at flyingpony.ca and leannedavies.com.
‘In Motion’, by Nedda Zaharelos, above, and ‘Blue Dance, below, by Felicity Somerset, from ‘Just Do It!’
THERE ARE a few more days to catch ‘The Photography Show’ at Gerrard Art Space. The show includes work by Jim Lambie, Patty Rivera, Ravi Persaud, Liza Franses, Max MacDonald and Joanne Filletti, and closes on June 19. After that, Marcus Berns and Ethel Shoul will mount an exhibition called ‘Scissors Paper Steel 2’ from June 22 until July 10. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Berns creates metal sculpture driven by his interest in structural balance, composition and texture. Continued on following page
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BIRCH CLIFF resident Martin Howard has what may be one of the most significant collections of old typewriters in the world. If you know Martin, you might have been lucky enough to see the collection in person. Or maybe you’ve spotted some of his machines at the Royal Ontario Museum, the MZTV Museum of Television, or – depending on your profession – at the International Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. His collection includes numerous examples of typewriters created before the standard ‘QWERTY’ keyboard was invented, and some that are not even recognizable as typewriters. From June 18 until June 30, a selection of photographs of his collection by your author will be on display in the Great Escape Bookstore annex, behind the shop at 957 Kingston Rd. Martin and a handful of his collection will also be on hand from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on two Saturdays, June 18 and 25. To have a look at some of the highlights of Martin’s collection, head to antiquetypewriters.com. To see the photographs of the collection, head to jonmuldoon.ca/photography.
‘TEXTURES OF My Soul’ is the latest show at Neighbourhood Gallery, the gallery inside the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation church.
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Abigail Johnson, Joan Walder and Lauren Renzetti are the featured artists, working in a variety of media, including acrylics, pen and ink and quilting. All three contribute abstract work to the show, though each has their own approach. Johnson uses an ink pen to outline shapes made by acrylic paint and watercolour pencil. Walder creates dyed fabrics stitched together into colourful and textured quilts. Renzetti lays out even rows of dots in varied sizes. ‘Textures of My Soul’ runs until Sept. 11 at Neighbourhood Gallery, 79 Hiawatha Rd. See nuuc.ca for more information.
EHI OBINYAN’S Paintspace Studio opened last month on Queen Street East, and her group painting nights are taking off. Started as a mobile business originally, Obinyan wanted to set up shop in a permanent location. “I decided to open a space where people could come in to express themselves creatively,” she said. A Mother’s Day party with a group of mothers and daughters painting floral scenes together kicked things off in May, and upcoming events
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will see fathers and sons enjoying painting and donuts for Father’s Day, and a pet portraiture night. The studio is also open for regular painting sessions. “Really what I’m trying to do is get people with similar interests to come in, just relax, and connect,” she said. Cassandra Felix, a recent OCAD-U graduate, helps with the art instruction. Painting nights are open to would-be artists and experts – “anyone who can hold a brush” age 7 and up. Classes with specific themes run up to five nights a week, with private parties, special events, and kids’ day camps happening over the next couple months. For the full schedule, check out paintspaceart.com. The studio is at 1787 Queen St. E.
Ehi Obinyan sketches a pet in preparation for Paintspace Studio’s upcoming ‘Paint your Pet’ night.
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hen Mean Girls came along in 2004, the biting satire seemed like just another teen comedy starring Lindsay Lohan, but beneath the laughs Tina Fey’s clever screenplay has a lot to say about bullying, acceptance and being true to yourself. In the film Regina (Rachel McAdams), the “Queen Bee” of the Plastics clique, is told “You can’t sit with us” because she’s wearing sweatpants. The movie’s quote, “You can’t sit with us,” has been turned on its head to become the theme of Toronto’s firstever Pride Month (June 1 to July 3). Yes, you can be different and “You can sit with us”. Pride Toronto, Harbourfront Centre and TIFF will present a free outdoor and online showing of Mean Girls on Wednesday, June 22 at 9 p.m. at Harbourfront. Bring a warm sweater – it gets cold down by the lake under the stars. Everyone is welcome, but be sure that sweater is pink. “On Wednesdays we wear pink!” It’s a tongue-incheek dress-code, but don’t even think about making “fetch” happen. The screening kicks off a new season of “Free Flicks” at Harbourfront and features some special guests, including an interactive platform where you can “connect via video and text with stars and fellow fans.” There will be live commentary from actor Daniel Franzese who plays the openly gay character Damian. In 2014 Franzese wrote a touching “coming out” letter to “Dear Damian”: “It’s been a long time since our last encounter. Ten years to be exact. I was 26; you were 16. You were proud of who you were. I was an insecure actor. You
Lindsay Lohan, Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese in a scene from ‘Mean Girls’, filmed in the Beach and released in 2004. The movie’s signature quote, “you can’t sit with us,” has been flipped to provide the theme for the first-ever Pride Month: “You can sit with us.” became an iconic character that people looked up to. I wished I’d had you as a role model when I was younger. It might’ve been easier to be gay growing up. You WERE beautiful in every single way and words couldn’t bring you down.” Franzese explains that he met a “gay glass ceiling” in casting. He was “terrified” to play this part, even though “this was a natural and true representation of a gay teenager – a character we laughed with instead of at.” When he came out as gay, Franzese said, “I’m happy to be free and honest with myself and my fans. It feels like a backpack full of bricks has been lifted off me. “Perhaps this will help someone else. I had to remind myself that my parents named me Daniel because it means ‘God is my judge’. So, I’m not afraid anymore. Of Hollywood, the closet or mean girls. Thank you for that, Damian. (And Tina).” Mean Girls not only kick-started the film careers of McAdams, Fey, Amanda
Seyfried and Amy Poehler, it’s also one of the best movies ever made in the Beach. Lohan’s family home is at the cul-de-sac on Balsam Road. While the exterior of the “Illinois” high school is actually Etobicoke CI, many key scenes were shot at Malvern CI including the gym confrontation, the projection room naughtiness and the “Jingle Bell Rock” dance on the auditorium stage. On Balsam Road Damian yells out of a car, “And I want my pink shirt back!” I have my pink shirt ready … and sweatpants. See you at the movies. You can sit with me. • Note: Strange Brew (1983), SCTV’s Doug and Bob MacKenzie’s absurd take-off on Hamlet starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, plays Harbourfront on June 29 at 9 p.m. Watch for the RC Harris Filtration Plant as Elsinore Brewery re-located above Scarborough Bluffs. So take off, eh, you hosers, we are the Great White North.
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uscle cramping, fatigue, headaches, anxiety or depression: if any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, it may be more than just good old aging – it is possible that you are deficient in magnesium. And you would not be alone as many Canadians are unaware that they are not getting the required daily dosage of this important macro-mineral. According to Health Canada more than 40 per cent of adults over 19 consume magnesium below the estimated average requirements. Worldwide it is estimated that anywhere from 58 to 80 per cent of the population is deficient as well. The adult body contains about 25 grams of magnesium that is found primarily in the bones and muscles. This essential mineral plays a crucial role in the body as a co-factor in more than 300 biochemical and enzymatic reactions, impacting everything from manufacture of proteins and bone formation to muscle contraction and cellular energy production. Due to its large role in neuromuscular transmission magnesium is often
dubbed ‘the calming mineral’ for its ability to relax the entire body, create a sense of calm, improve mood and to lower stress and blood pressure levels. Magnesium can be found in many foods but in greatest quantities in unprocessed whole varieties. Good sources of magnesium include kelp, dark green veggies such as spinach or beet greens, Swiss chard, most nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, seeds, legumes such as soybeans, lentils, kidney or pintos, cacao and whole grains. Yet despite the magnesium available through many food choices, the dietary intake has declined significantly over the past 60 years. This is in part due to the fact that many minerals including magnesium have been rapidly depleting in our overall food supplies since the 1940s. Farming practices and increased milling and processing of our grains have diminished the levels of many minerals. And our eating habits have changed over the years. Data suggests that 90 percent of the food that we bring home today is processed, which offers very little mineral content. There are many other factors that can diminish the overall availability and absorption of magnesium in an otherwise healthy diet. They include diuretics such as alcohol or caffeine, medications, excessive consumption of sugar or competing minerals such
as calcium, cooking methods such as boiling or steaming and extreme stress or exercise. In addition, according to Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle, fluoride that is added to our municipal drinking water can potentially bind with magnesium ions to further hinder its absorption. With all of these factors at play it is easy to see that for many of us who eat a balanced and low processed diet it can still be challenging to reach the optimal levels through food alone. If you feel that you may be missing magnesium in your diet supplementing is the most reliable way to increase your intake. Health Canada suggests the recommended daily allowance for women is 310 to 320 mg daily, and 400 to 420 mg for men. It is best taken between meals, or at bedtime when it can offer the added bonus of assisting with a restful sleep. If you are pregnant, have a health condition, are being prescribed iron, blood thinners or other medications or have heart or kidney disease, you should discuss supplementing with your doctor or health care provider. Alternatively magnesium can be absorbed into the body through the skin. Soaking in a warm tub with 1 cup of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can be a relaxing option to increase your magnesium levels and lower your stress as well.
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ith the warm weather here, certain alcoholic drinks and styles are more popular. Common sense would dictate that, whatever the category, lighter and fresher are the keys to enjoyment. I’ve also noticed over the years that folks like to experiment with new flavours a bit more in the warm weather, often trying things they haven’t before. Here’s what’s trending this summer. When it comes to wine, the heat encourages folks to sip white rather than red. Those with minimal or no oak and good acidity top the list. Enter varietals like Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. Vinho Verde from Portugal is a popular summer sipper. Bubbly is widely consumed as well, especially lighter styles like Italy’s Prosecco and Spumante, France’s Crémant, Germany’s Sekt and Spain’s Cava. Rosé is no slouch at this time either. Some reds do show increases in sales like fruity styles and lighter blended versions. Many “light” wines (lower alcohol/carbs/calories) and varietals tend to sell better in the warmer months. New flavours of vino are more likely to be on peoples’ “to try” list. Sometimes certain packaging is also preferred. Rather than clunky glass bottles, consumers vie for alternatives like bag-in-the-box, tetra-packs, pouches and cans. Containers that are more mobile for outdoor activities and easier to dispose of are key. What would summer be without beer? More than a third of all sales occur at this time of year and the majority of product sold is from Ontario. Lighter brews with lower alcohol are what are needed. So pilsners, lagers and lighter ales fly off of shelves, as do “light” (lower alcohol) versions. Fruitier beers are in high demand, especially flavoured beers like those with apricot, wild apple and honey. Specialty
brews like Lambic ales with raspberry and cherry are perfect for the heat. Those infused with citrus such as lime and lemon are great thirst quenchers. Generally, cans do better than bottles merely because they’re more mobile and chill down quicker. Interestingly, single unit sales tend to drop off and multi-packs increase. Even ciders do well at this time of year. In fact, sales have increased drastically in the last several years. More folks tend to drink at home as summer entertaining shifts outdoors with barbecues and social get-togethers. And what of spirits? Vodka tops the list for summer imbibes. After all, it’s clean and the key ingredient for so many refreshing drinks. Flavoured versions do extremely well. Rum plays big too. Flavoured styles like coconut and pineapple, reminiscent of the tropics, are a big hit when the temperature rises. Tequila heats up in the summer too. Let’s not forget cocktails. Although huge all year long, summer sees this category skyrocket, especially for ready-to-drink versions and coolers. Premixed drinks that are packaged for mobility and outdoor enjoyment make life so much easier in the warm weather: just chill and sip out of the bottle with a straw. New flavours like hard root beer should do extremely well. Regardless of what you like to sip when it gets hot, there are lots of trendy drinks out there sure to please. Keep in mind that summer’s heat seems to intensify alcohol’s effect on your body, so please drink responsibly and consume plenty of water alongside your favourite tipple. Cheers!
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was asked on Facebook to explain why the cost of veterinary care had risen so much in the past five to 10 years. The person who asked stated that in her experience, the cost of some surgical procedures had more than doubled and that overall vet bills were considerably higher than they were less than a decade ago. I asked the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association if they had any actual data on how veterinary costs to pet owners had changed over the years. Although they were not able to tell me how much costs have gone up, they were able to tell me that the OVMA fee guide, used by many clinics to set their fees, has increased an average of 2.4 per cent annually over the past five years. (Most business owners will know that the cost of operating a business in Toronto has risen by considerably more than 2.4 per cent a year over that time). Usually I will write this column from the perspective of the veterinary profession as a whole, but in this case I can only speak for myself and my own experience as a clinic owner. Most clinics I know operate at or below the fee guide, so it would seem that increasing fees have not been a major factor in rising vet bills. Personally, I think that in the past 10 years there have been some significant changes both within the profession and in society in general that have contributed to bigger vet bills. In the early 2000s a significant shift in the attitudes of pet owners was noted. There was a real movement toward a pet being viewed as a true part of the family. At the same time it was recognized that many younger couples where foregoing having children and spending their “kid” money on their pets. Thus was born the explosion of specialty pet stores, day cares etc. This didn’t change anything about veterinary medicine per se, but it did mark the start of rapidly growing expectations from pet owners for all elements of the care of their pet. Add to this cultural change the expansion of the internet and social media over the same period, and the result is a much more aware and informed pet owner, with much higher expectations of those trusted with the care of their pets. This is a good thing, and in my opinion has greatly improved the quality of all elements of pet care. It has certainly had a huge impact on rapidly advancing the quality of veterinary care we can now offer, but everything comes with a cost. From the perspective of the profession itself, over this time period there have been many remarkable advancements in protocols and equipment, and new surgical
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techniques that reduce complications and speed recovery. Equipment typically only seen in human hospitals has become more commonplace in veterinary clinics, especially in the areas of patient monitoring, pain management and surgery. With this rapid progression, veterinarians must decide if they are going to continuously upgrade their equipment and protocols to keep up with many, some or just a few of the advances that are happening. Speaking for myself, I feel that this community is best served by a vet who can offer a very high level of medical and surgical care for pet owners who are willing and able to follow the best medical care guidelines. That said, I also feel very strongly that as professionals we should be prepared and able to always do “the next best thing” in those situations where the best guidelines cannot be followed, usually because of financial strain. I often will tell clients that my job is to be able to explain to them all of their options (including, but never limited to the “if there was OHIP for cats and dogs” option), so they can make their own educated decision, then support them in whatever decision they make. I would never make someone feel guilty for not being able to afford the highest level of care, just as I would not want to be made to feel guilty for having to charge for it. At my clinic we follow many of the protocols developed by the American Animal Hospital Association. By electing to follow these guidelines we know we are holding ourselves to the profession’s highest current standard, but there is a real cost to doing so. For example, the minimum standards as set out by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario for performing a dental cleaning in a pet do not require pre-anesthetic blood testing, a dedicated person monitoring anesthesia – or more than a stethoscope to do so – nor do they require dental x-ray capability. Following current best medical practices requires reviewing blood tests, taking x-rays, and a person dedicated to monitoring and recording everything from blood pressure to expired CO2. It would more than halve my cost to perform a dental cleaning following only the minimum standards, but I genuinely believe that this is not what the pet owners I see want. So while just about everything has increased in cost in the last five to 10 years, it is true that the average vet bill has increased more significantly. Like every business as certain things get more expensive we have to charge more to cover our costs, but more than that, I believe, the average bill has increased mostly because the value has increased even more. When I explain my definition of value to a new staff member I’ll pose a question like this: Say you have two perfectly healthy cats that go to different vets for a checkup. The owners both tell their vet they think their cat may be drinking more water. Vet 1 says “she looks fine, it’s probably nothing, keep an eye on it,” and charges $80 for the checkup. Vet 2 says “she seems fine on her checkup, but we should run some tests to make sure her kidneys are okay and that she’s not diabetic.” They do the tests and it turns out she is fine, but he charges $200. Then I ask which client just got better value: the one who paid $200 to know her cat was okay, or the one who paid $80 to have someone hope she was probably okay?
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The Main Menu
Warm weather doesn’t have to mean saying no to cake
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ith Father’s Day around the corner, not to mention numerous year-end bashes, summer birthdays and anniversaries, cake is an important item. The thing is, who wants to be stuck inside on a beautiful summer’s day baking a cake, no matter how delicious? Yes,
Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca
I know, there are bakeries, but somehow they never taste as good as a homemade family favourite. Some years ago, out of desperation, I came up with a solution: a cake ready in 15 minutes. Yes, I did write 15 minutes, ready and waiting for all the “yums,” “oohs” and “ahhs”. Recently the following cake proved again for me that it works with excellent results. You can have your cake and eat it too! Frozen Lemon Curd Cake
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Ice cream cakes to the rescue! This was my most recent invention which proved worthy of happy smiles and plates licked clean as a whistle. You can either make your own lemon curd or if time is tight, purchase a jar from the supermarket. Crust: 1 pkg (300g) chocolate digestive biscuits (Use 3/4 of the package and save the rest to have with tea) 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, softened 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon (optional) Ice cream layers: 1 carton (1.5 L) vanilla bean ice cream 1 carton (2 L) honey vanilla yogurt OR another carton of vanilla ice cream 1 to 1.5 cups (250 mL – 375 mL) lemon curd Topping: 4 cups (1 L) fresh fruit such as strawberries or blueberries, rinsed and patted dry Line 9-inch (23 cm) spring form pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Break biscuits into pieces by hand and put into food processor to mix with the softened butter and cinnamon. Chop until evenly-sized fine crumbs appear. Sprinkle crumbs evenly onto bottom of spring form pan and press into bottom and up the sides by about half an inch. With ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop out balls of ice cream for bottom layer of cake, about 1 ½ inches (3 cm) high, pressing down with hands to make an even layer. Spread half the lemon curd on ice cream layer. Top with enough honey vanilla yogurt to bring it up to the top of spring form pan. Press down with hands to make even layer. Spread remaining lemon curd over top of this layer. Cover with plastic wrap and over-wrap with foil. Freeze for at least one hour before serving. May be made up to two days ahead. To un-mould, dip sharp knife into hot water and run around the edge of spring form pan. Remove sides and slide onto serving plate. Arrange sliced fresh fruit on top. Using sharp knife dipped into hot water, slice into 10 to 12 servings. Chocolate Mint Cake This version is a birthday cake winner. It may be shaped as an ice cream bombe using a mixing bowl, as a cake using a spring form pan, or as a deep cake in a 3 inch cake pan. Alternate flavours of ice cream may be used such as chocolate or butterscotch. The outside may be decorated with chocolate shavings or Smarties depending on the occasion. Let your imagination and taste buds take charge!
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Cake shape: Line 9-inch (23 cm) spring form pan with parchment paper. Alternatively, line 8 cup (2 L) mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Set aside. Break cookies into chunks and place into food processor; process until fine crumbs. Sprinkle half crumbs over bottom of spring form pan (if using). Slice chocolate mint ice-cream into thick slices and press into bottom of spring form pan; sprinkle with half remaining crumbs. Slice chocolate ice-cream and arrange on crumb layer pressing down firmly. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Top with chocolate shavings or Smarties; cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least one hour or up to two days before cutting into 10 to 12 servings. Bombe shape: Slice chocolate mint ice cream into thick slices and press into mixing bowl, filling half way. Sprinkle with crumbs and chopped chocolate. Fill remaining bowl with chocolate ice cream, pressing down firmly. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least one hour or up to two days before un-moulding on serving plate, sprinkling with candies and inserting candies. Cut into eight to 10 wedges to serve.
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY BIO-ENERGY THERAPIES
HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine)
Therapeutic Touch or Reiki sessions available at the Beaches Naturopathic Clinic Heather Anne Wakeling Licensed Holistic Practitioner 416 699 2865 www.beachesnaturopathic.com
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DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.
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VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
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Psychotherapist
Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists
Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street
Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced
Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness
missfit.ca in-home
CPA, CGA
• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com
ABSTAX
ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years
Robert Gore & Associates Chartered Accountants 1238 Kingston Rd. 416.699.8070 www.goreca.com mail@goreca.com
INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services
416-721-5928 pauline@paulinecoogan.com www.paulinecoogan.com
Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com
Jane Delamere, M.Sc.
Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience
~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739
Next Deadline is June 20th ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
416-691-3700
Queen and Hammersmith
David Faed
CRIMINAL LAWYER
690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca
KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.
47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
Susan T. Dixon
Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)
416-693-2733
www.dixonslaw.ca
Shellyann Pereira
(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult
647-693-6221
579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto
Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP
Family Law & Estate Planning
LAWYERS/LEGAL
QUINN Family Law
Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors
961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
32 Berwick Avenue, 2nd Floor (Yonge & Eglinton)
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
Pauline Coogan, MEd, RP
www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca
Glover & Associates
2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com
Geoffrey J. Dashwood
20 Leslie St. (free parking)
416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com
Call 416-471-0337
416-690-2417
WELLNESS Personal Training
Melani Norman
B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP
Registered Psychotherapist Respectful, Mindful, Compassionate
PHYSIOTHERAPY
416-690-6800
Emily C. Larimer
416-693-5611
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert
www.krienslarose.com
Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
Reiki Master
416-691-1071
• Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES
Abina Murphy, R.P.
www.balsamdental.com
Chartered Professional Accountants
CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes
Family Dentistry
personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca
William F. Deneault
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
416-690-6195
CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
GARRY M. CASS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.
Nicole S. Bucher
Barrister and Solicitor
Providing commercial and personal legal solutions.
674 Kingston Rd., Suite 212 416-557-5130 www.bucherlaw.ca (nicole@)
Free consultation by appointment.
DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.
Dr. Janet D’Arcy
Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
416-690-6257
416-690-6257
Beaches Wellness Centre
THE THERAPY STUDIO
Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor
NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East
416-698-7070
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
647-317-6017
www.omegahealthandfitness.com
Sophia da Silva Chiropractor
Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)
416-907-0103
www.kewgardenshealth.com
Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
416-423-2289
Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!
COUNSELLING JOB STRESS? CAREER COUNSELLING
Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW
www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca
MASSAGE THERAPY
Stephen G. King, Architect B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com
Member Ontario Association of Architects
W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO
416-261-9679
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit
Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com
Versatech
Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer
416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG
studio tangent architects contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process
Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine
www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com
Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. 1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)
416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. Book online at essencetherapy.com (entrance on Willow, S of Queen)
416.420.4544
Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:
NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com
architecture for growing families www.ngray.ca 416.778.4333
416-694-4090 www.advanced approachesmassage.com Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)
• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •
Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor
THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
www.therapylounge.ca
416-698-5861
416-916-7122
John H.
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS
Chiropractor
Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
416-694-2868
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
(Since 1989)
Advanced Therapeutics
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Dr. Caitlin McAlpine
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
647-352-3348 www.thetherapystudio.ca
Drafting + Design
416-694-6767
BJARNASON, D.C.
Registered Massage Therapists Louise Abbott, RMT & Associates 138 Main St. (south of Gerrard) Open 7 days a week Free Parking • Accessible Book online
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca
Open Saturdays
Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
416-699-5320 • Free Parking
2401Queen St. E., Unit 38
CHIROPRACTORS
Jen Goddard, R.M.T.
416-698-3157
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647-708-8751
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair
416-466-3766
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Beaches Studio/Office Space for Lease
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Apartment/ Home for Rent
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (10)
SPA SERVICES at The Therapy Studio
Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments 138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)
647-352-3348
Book online • Free Parking • Accessible
Harding & King
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable. Call now 416-699-9714
tissue. 294 Main St., Suite 207 (Main Subway Station at Danforth) 416-6918717
647.746.4247
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Employment Wanted Bilingual 3rd year university science student available NOW through the summer for tutoring or full-time babysitting. Great w/kids, outgoing, personable, reliable, fun & experienced. Math & French avail. $25/hr for tutoring, $15/hr full-time. Lives in the Beach.
Please call Marika 647-554-5536
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Laundry, A/C, Utilities included.
416-693-1081
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SUBLET
July & August A/C UPPER BEACHES BSMT Large windows, cable, internet. No pets/non smoking. $1000
647-608-7905
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finished basement, oak floors, full laundry, private yard. 416-691-6981
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Beach: Large bright 1 Bedroom Apartment located on second floor of
Copy editing & proofreading services
$0.04 per word; $20 minimum • Reports • Articles • Essays • Theses • Poetry • Fiction & more Contact inna.rasitsan@gmail.com
corridor
readily
acces-
sible via TTC, $1225/month all inclusive, available September 1, 2016, no smoking. Paul @ 416-890-4644
@ 191 Kenilworth
1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.
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Bed & Breakfast
New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.
COZY SUITES INN (r)
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Luxurious Beach Suites 485 Kingston Rd.
Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites. (r)
Apartment for Rent
Birchmount & Danforth Ave. 2 Bedroom apt w/balcony $1,200 In a quiet park setting area, close to community centre, schools & public transit. For inquiries contact:
416-522-3235 or 416-654-5479
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Best accomodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*
416-420-8696
www.cozysuites.com (10r)
Garage Sale Annual Multi Street Yard Sale Saturday, June 18th Lynndale, Ashdale & Woodglen 8:00 a.m. Furniture, clothes, books & toys Rain date June 19th
PARTIAL CONTENTS 41 Rodeo Pathway Warden @ Kingston Rd.
Saturday, June 18 Some excellent items. Indoor & outdoor. Original artwork, cherrywood desk and mirror, marble topped coffee table, etc.
Home Decor
CAT CARE SERVICE 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
Vienna Upholstery
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
2358 Kingston Rd. (w. of Midland)
416-698-9000
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Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. (r)
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Computer Services HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
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General Services
www.beachpuppylove.com
416 389 9234
WAYNE’S
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CALL GLEN Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (8r)
Financial Services
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
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WASTE REMOVAL
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY. CALL MARY OR JOHN
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
416-694-6241
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
416-265-7979
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EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT
416-691-7556
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (8)
(9r)
REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893
www.regsappliance.com
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
Call 416-648-4410
KLEEN WINDOWS
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
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CERTIFIED
CHIMNEY SWEEP
• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (8)
Professional House & Pet-sitting. *Trusted & Reliable since 2003 *Overnight Stays *Daily Visits *Excellent ref(8) erences. Kate: 416-407-0972
Cleaning Services ULTRA
STEAM CLEANING LTD. TO SERVE AND RESPECT
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
416-567-3205
(11r)
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Call 416-783-3434
*Bonded*
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*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING (r)
A family business since 1956
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
rileyswindowcleaning.com
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
416 421-5758
(8r)
CLEVER DISPOSAL &
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED
416-624-3837
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416-820-1527
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B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, and one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(8r)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Contact Irena
416-825-9705 (8.)
- Home Improvements - Demolition - Basements - Backyards - Garages - Clean Services Senior’s Discount We recycle all materials. (8)
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
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All classifed ads may also be viewed at
www.beachmetro.com
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DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices
416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca
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All Day Cleaning Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service. For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462
cleancomfortservices.com
Best Prices/Free Estimates
647-235-6690
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offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (10)
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
416 454-5404
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
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416-729-2077 cell
ADRIAN’S DISPOSAL & RUBBISH REMOVAL (r)
647-500-WALK
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.
DOG WALKING
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (8.r)
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
Household Services
didyousaywalk.com
HEALTHY HOME
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
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
(10r)
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
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- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
For estimate call
tonella 416-464-2766
downtown
(r)
647-899-9074
A la carte services. Affordable rates. An-
Harding & King R. E. Services Inc., Brokerage
www.refocused.ca 647-267-0564
Custom Window Coverings
directly across the street, minutes beach amenities, pleasant neighbors,
Let us help you improve your home
BLIND AMBITION
Office Services
home, private entrance, clean, open
walking distance to boardwalk and all
Pet Services
(5/17)
gal fire retrofitted home, a city park
416-699-7110 Vlad
TUTOR/NANNY • French/English/Math
Randy 416-689-7366 www.viewit.ca\81545
dubelaar@gmail.com
inno.
Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”.
416-827-8095
nicoleshairstudio@gmail.com
Queen/Silver Birch Shared backyard, parking. Steps away from Queen St. E., boardwalk. Easy access to Gardiner & Lakeshore Blvd. $2,595 + utils
416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319
and storage. Facilities provided, le-
1 Bdrm $1,325
2194 Queen St. E., Toronto
etry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc.
Woodbine & Danforth: Charming 3 Bdrm Home . Features Incl: Sep Liv/Din Rms, Eat In Kit, Hrdwd Flrs, 2 Baths, Bsmt, W/O To Yard, Laundry, Private Drive & Garage, Walk To Subway, Parks, Shops & Restaurants. Non Smoking Home. $1,950+ Utils. lisa@hardingandking.com 416 699-1144
Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN!
Nicoles Hair Studio
po-
specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,
650 Woodbine
Licensed
photography, military,
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business
Beach Suites
HAIR STYLIST
art,
aviation,
floors. 3 piece bathroom, laundry
Magnificent
Employment Opportunities
wanted:
literature,
concept, exposed brick, hardwood
416-856-4774
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Books
x8 www.hardingandking.com
BEST IN THE BEACH $50 full hour. Relaxing or deep
Spacious 3 Bedroom Apt
2 storey, 2 bedroom, 2+ bathrooms,
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Massage Promo: $30 1/2 hour •
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New upper beaches house for rent.
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
WILKINSON
Birchmount & Danforth Ave. 2 Bedroom w/balcony $1,200 Utils incl. Parking avail. at extra cost. For inquiries call: 416 522-3235 or 416 654-5479
Avail. Aug 1 • $1,350 (11)
sstibbe@royallepage.ca
(near Coxwell)
APARTMENT FOR RENT
FURNISHED 1 BDRM APT.
416-460-6508 or
1562 Queen St. E.
Parking for 1 car only, 2 balconies 14’x7’ and 12’x5’ No smoker, no pets. Available now. • $1,250 per month Call 416-463-0020 (8)
Beaches
Bright, hardwood floors, open renovated space, private bath and kitchenette. $1,200/mth + hydro.
Chalet Beauty Bar
www.thetherapystudio.ca
CHAIR FOR RENT
500 sf on Queen St. E. in prime Beach
Personal Care
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
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Inquiries at
Gold-rimmed wire glasses
Norwood
416-690-2880
Salon on Kingston Road
Lost & Found at
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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
Join Highland Creek LOL, a Protestant Male Organization Contact C. Oliver 647-518-2038
Lost:
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St. pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
Looking for an opportunity to discuss Canada’s achievements from the past, the present and the future?
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upper unit, utilities included.
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
Social/Events
416-699-8581
Upper Beaches 2 Bedroom split level Duplex
OFFICE SPACE
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
Parking, close to shops & TTC.
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Commercial Space for Rent
Volunteers
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)
Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave.
* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com
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ReFocused
Reorganization, Renovation and Relocation
Kellies Green Clean Home Services
(9r)
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 (8r)
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DELUXE
WINDOW CLEANING Windows - Eaves Painting and more... Call 647-829-5965
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Cleaning Lady Extra-ordinary & Exceptional Biweekly only $15/hr • Top Notch! Call Sherry at
416-405-8301
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Have you seen your floors lately?
THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON Personalized Residential Housekeeping 30 yrs. experience. References
647 980 4973
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•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
We teach it all!
Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park
416-699-8333
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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
FUN PIANO LESSONS in The Beaches!
Highly experienced teacher accepting students. Kingston Road & Lee Avenue. Brad Alexander • alexandermusic.ca
416-219-1271
(8)
BEYOND THE BEAT MUSIC SCHOOL Sign up for our Summer Session and receive one free lesson. Acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, banjo, ukulele, violin and voice. info@beyondthebeat.ca 647-341-2264
Marlene 416-698-5668
(8)
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
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! See our ad on page 12
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
(r)
Garden & Tree -Lawn Cutting / Care -Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
LAWN CUTTING
(8r)
Unbelievably Affordable
(11)
TORONTO LAWNCARE - Spring & Fall Clean-ups - Lawn Cutting - Fertilizing - Seeding - Sodding - Aeration
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years 1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.
(8)
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
(9r)
(8)
CANADIAN TREE CARE Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs
Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com
(9)
TUTORING
OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)
All Welcome
Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (8)
TUTOR/NANNY • French/English/Math Bilingual 3rd year university science student available NOW through the summer for tutoring or full-time babysitting. Great w/kids, outgoing, personable, reliable, fun & experienced. Math & French avail. $25/hr for tutoring, $15/hr full-time. Lives in the Beach. (8)
(9)
June classes will start soon at The Cube, Technology classes for kids and teens. Private programming one-onone also available. www.thecubespace. net or call 416-686-1820 (8)
cindy 416 574 6686
(8)
ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Excellent pruning of 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
HARRY
416-699-8575
(13)
BEACH PROPERTY
(9)
www.beachmetro.com
Design. Installation. Maintenance. Clean Up.
(9)
416-414-5883
- Lawn Maintenance - Seeding - Sodding - Fertilizing - Hedges - Weed Control
(8)
Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (16) 647-210-LAWN (5296)
25 yrs experience
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding
416-821-4065
(11)
Fresh Green Property Maintenance
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
416-690-1356 All Season Movers
(12)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
IDEAL
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
10 yrs in the beach lawn-hedge-garden-small trees seed-soil-fertilizer-mulch watch it grow w/worm castings (8)
ABBEY ROAD LANDSCAPING
“Rocking the Beach for over 15 years” (9)
Lic. #P-15099
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
(r)
(9/17)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (8)
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
HARM’S PAINTING No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (20)
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
WALLPAPER
Cascade Plumbing GTA
416-694-2470
42 yrs
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
(12)
WAYNE’S
24 hr. - lic# P1624
(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)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
PAINTING
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (8)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
(11)
MASTER PLUMBER
Watch our videos at
dave@beachhillpainting.com (19)
Dave 416 694 4369
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
416-999-MOVE (6683) www.BestWayToMove.com (12r)
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
25 years • Free estimates
NASH COMPANY painting & services
(8 )
STUDIO 1
(8..)
BEACHCOMBERS
now offering a painting Promo:
1 bdrm $450 • 2 bdrms $550 • 3 bdms $650
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-830-8183
(11)
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
(7/17)
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
416-690-3890
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
(r)
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING
416.797.6731
proway.painting@gmail.com
Seniors Discount That set price includes kitchen, bathroom, ceiling, trims. All materials & labour included.
416-910-6302
Free Estimates & References Available (19)
(8)
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639
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
Painting:
(1)
Interior/exterior;
quality painting; custom house painting; stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416854-4360
info@paulospainting.com
www.paulospainting.com
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
(13r)
NEED A PLUMBER
Over 20 years experience Interior, exterior, residential, plastering, drywall, laminate. Fair quotes - top quality.
416 528 2950
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416-690-2476
690-8533
Accurate work & reasonable rates
Painters
LAWN IN ORDER
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
416-858-6683
(18)
‘As Promised’ Painting
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
www.abbamovers.ca
LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
www.beachmetro.com
416-826-3269
(19)
Working Man’s Prices!
LANDSCAPING
Paul 416 690 8846 pks15@primus.ca
www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (15)
Call Andre 416-422-4864
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.
416-439-6639
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
Scotstone
rickscape@hotmail.com
“Always on Time and on Budget”
REASONABLE RATES
(8r)
(12)
647 401 7970
A.S.M. MOVERS
-Lawn Cutting / Care -Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
Steve 647-853-6420
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
647-222-4277 hillybeeug@gmail.com
Call Hakan: 416
freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (8)
• garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation
urbangardengirl@bell.net
Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc.
Shane 647 606 0970
Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.
647 766 7875 John
GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES
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
Dianne 416 699 5070
Movers
(19)
LAWN / GARDEN PRESSURE WASHING
Victoria Gardening
Hilly Bee
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com
STONESCAPE
urban garden girl
French / German
Please call Marika 647-554-5536
416 822 6309
• Design and Construction •
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
• exam time 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 (12r)
Creating Award Winning Gardens
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (11)
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
416 822 6309
Neighborhood Gardening Services
Tutoring
KIM PRICE
(11r)
*** Free Estimates *** (8)
Urban Gardens
TORONTO LAWNCARE (8r)
• garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation
urbangardengirl@bell.net
www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
info@blpm.ca
416-414-5883
urban garden girl cindy 416 574 6686
416-467-6059
MAINTENANCE
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Driveways • Patios • Steps
dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com 647-545-9561 (11)
(r)
Call Franz 416-690-8722
SERENITY PAINTING
Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair
LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
(r)
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved Contact: Tim Conway 647-828-2468
Green Apple Landscaping
(r)
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
(9)
Retaining Walls • Planting
(r)
*(weekly, bi-weekly, and one time visits available)
Next Deadline June 20th
(r)
STONEHENGE
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
WRITTEN IN STONE
(r)
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
info@blpm.ca
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
(19)
shastagardens@hotmail.com
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
APPRAISALS
Award Winning Design & Build
(r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS
Free Consultations
25
Plumbers
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
416-522-7288
www.greenapple.ca
Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net
Bach to ROCK
416-699-3772
Green Apple Landscaping
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
Music
* Design + Installation * Planting + Pruning * Garden maintenance/Fall clean-ups * Complete Garden Makeovers
LeRoux Froebel 416-698-1923 www.lerouxfroebel.com
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Shasta Garden Design
Landscapers
Bilingual School
Free quotes
AND
Child Care Available
BEACH METRO NEWS
(22)
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
(9r)
Bobby Mitchell
Plumbing, Heating, Drains Video Camera Inspections Renovations. Design & Build Backwater Valve Snaking. Gas Master Plumber P1736
416-821-8438
(9)
PICKUP PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
Master Plumber/Licensed + Insured Residential - Commercial - Industrial Top quality craftsmanship and value Complete plumbing services start to finish. AFFORDABLE RATES!
647-669-7562
(10)
Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
(14)
CEJA ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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 Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426
ACE
(11)
Electric Lic: 7006786
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
(8)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
(13r)
MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221
(3)
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
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
(9)
COXWELL ROOFING
(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.
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
416-910-8033
(8)
SHINGLES • REPAIRS FLATS roofingsystemsplus.ca 416-857-0730 Free estimate (9)
ROOFING REPAIRS Call/text: 647-206-3376
(19)
G. LOCKE
Andrew, the Roofer “Oftentimes, a repair is all you need.” (10)
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
BERGERON ROOFING
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
(10)
CUSTOM CARPENTRY FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES
(8)
GALAXY
CUSTOM WOODWORKING KITCHENS BUILT-INS WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience
416-466-9025
(15)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
(10)
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
Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates Alan Burke 416-699-4350
STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
(8)
EASTLAKE RENOVATIONS • Custom Carpentry • Facade Restoration • Hardy Plank Siding • Porches, Decks + Fences • Cedar Shakes • 40 Years Experience
(10)
(r)
HANDYMAN •CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
Marc 416-617-7205
(r)
(10)
416-917-5990
(r)
TILE INSTALLATION
porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates
416-558-8453
(9r)
(416) 871-4608
www.smartgta.com
(9)
MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Marc 416 419 4281
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com
(8)
JOHN CLARKE
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (11) Free Estimates
Property-Plus
Construction/Renovation Experts Maximizing Potential Kyle McKeever 647 880 0958
PropertyPlus416@gmail.com Stress Free Estimates (12)
WATERPROOFING
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor
(11)
JACK OF ALL TRADES Handyman Services No Job Too Small Carpentry / Drywall Painting, specializing in decks & fences
416-278-5328
JDB MASONRY
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Underpinning Specialists
Restoration & Build
“Reclaim Your Basement”
416-738-2119
(r)
MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW
www.jdbuild.ca
(8)
HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST
BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC. Architectural Design-Build
416-694-2488 www.totalrenovations.com
(r)
• FOUNDATIONS • LOAD-BEARING WALL REMOVALS • BASEMENT LOWERING - UNDERPINNING • ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
(9)
CASCADE COMPANY
Keep your basement dry. Interior & exterior waterproofing. We offer low rates. Free estimates. Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (13)
JASON THE MASON
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/17)
(10)
CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available (8r)
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
SILVERBIRCH
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
OR
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
Sam Capetano
(up to 40 words)
(9).
A & R RENOVATION Basement finishing Bathroom & Kitchen remodelling Homestar top rated www.ar-renovation.com
416-662-4450 Free estimate
(11r)
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
(12)
PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
Call today for free estimate (12r)
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
416 694-7402
(9)
RENOVATIONS • Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Plumbing, back flows
416 917 5990
$17.50
for 1 column x 1” box
Call 416 876-4986 (11)
$11.50 for 20 words
WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (12)
JUST DRYWALL + TAPING
HARDWOOD
beachmetro.com
extra words 35¢ each
Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
(19)
Ads also appear at
416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
YOUR STUCCO
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
www.WINTACO.com
416-200-6300
(r)
(9)
owner/operator
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
Call Scott 416.858.2452
We will beat any quote by up to 20%
(10)
FLOORS
Basement Lowering
416-999-2333
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
HARDWOOD
(8r)
416 660 4721
416-690-2476
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
MANUEL 416-727-1900
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
Repairs + Restorations
Scotstone
CONCRETE WORK L B
(r)
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
647-967-7366
www.stonehengefoundations.com
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
Mark Denington
416-691-8693
Flooring, Tile, Carpentry, drywall, paint, mud & tape. all types of small & large renos
MR.
MASONRY
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
(8r)
*60+ years Experience*
(r)
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (9) Free Estimates
GNOMEWORKS
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
(r)
ABBEY ROAD
& AIR CONDITIONING • AC cleaning & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured
owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
Gord Walker 416-694-2119
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
SMART HEATING
SERVICES
(r)
(12)
DECKS BY CHANCE
(10)
HEY HANDYMAN
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
416-375-5191
Trades
647-967-7366
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
416-659-7003
Hardwood Flooring
Met. Lic. B-16-964
• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
Steve 416-285-0440
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
416-467-6735
(r)
TILE + STONE
(r)
WET BASEMENT ?
Met. Lic. B-8357
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
Gus:
416-264-8517
Flooring Installer
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS
Bill Watson 647-283-0095
416.452.5128
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
Deck and Fence Build New or Fix Old Wheelchair Ramps New or Fixer Upper Retaining Walls Too Call Billy 647-323-2284
CONTRACTING CO.
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
www.galaxywood.ca
LANIGAN’S
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
ROBINSON CARPENTRY
MARIO 416-690-1315
(10r)
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
Carpenters
Glenn 416 837 9298
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
KEW BEACH
(12r)
Electrical
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Call Marc 416-910-1235
Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
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Call 416-698-1164 x 22 or email classifieds@beachmetro.com
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In photos: Bestival, Woodbine Park June 11 and 12 Woodbine Park was transformed into a peace and love-filled paradise for Bestival, an eclectic music festival that attracted upwards of 15,000 people over the weekend. Clockwise, from left: Grimes, aka Canadian artist Claire Boucher, gave a sassy performance of her new album Art Angels – as well as some older hits – Sunday, June 12 to a windswept crowd; there was no shortage of photo opportunities on the festival grounds, like this silver space car; a “wedding” in a white inflatable chapel – DJ’d by the gentlemen in the adjacent photo – was held every half hour, just one of several interactive spectacles revelers could partake in; Robert Smith and The Cure closed out the festival Sunday evening and, fittingly, it was ‘Just Like Heaven’. PHOTOS: ANNA KILLEN
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Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall
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CEDAR! CEDAR! CEDAR!
LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED
5/4x6 T+G Cedar $1.19 ft 1x6x6 T+G Cedar $0.89 ft 1x8 Cedar tone cement siding
just $9.73 pc
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BEACH METRO SPECIAL
416.686.9618
5/4x5 Western Red Cedar Decking only $0.69 ft
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We are also the Beaches #1 SOURCE for pressure treated, composite and exotic decking!
An extensively landscaped pristine four level home overlooking tranquil ravine in a quiet enclave. Bright and sunny throughout, livingroom is equipped with a gas fireplace and walks out to ample deck. Top floor master with 4th bedroom used as office but could be huge dressing room. Second floor laundry, completely finished lower level has very high ceilings & two piece bath. Parking for 1 car.
DANFORTH LUMBER Victoria Park Ave.
Dawes
Main St.
Rd .
www.DanforthLumberHBC.com Danforth Ave.
DANFORTH LUMBER
Gerrard St. E.
25 DAWES RD.
(416)
699-9393
KEN GRIEVE
BIRCHCLIFFE $699,900
Detached Brick 2 Storey Renovated Kitchen 2 Bathrooms Finished Basement Gorgeous Backyard Private Drive
KenGrieve@royallepage.ca Royal LePage Estate Realty 1052 Kingston Rd.
416-587-7522
2014
Always here for you! Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca
$1,195,000 Opportunity Knocks
Quiet Cul de Sac
Beach Condo
Take advantage of the perfect investment opportunity! Three large, self contained units, each with two bedrooms and plenty of living space. Prime location! For more information visit www.DeClute.com or call us at 416.686.9618
This fantastic three bedroom family home is situated within a peaceful ravine setting. One of only eight homes on this quiet cul de sac in the highly sought after St Clair-O'Connor neighbourhood. Close to shopping and great schools.
A 950 square foot two bedroom, two bathroom south facing unit on Queen Street East, conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, the Beach and the boardwalk. Exceptionally beautiful finishes, parking and locker.
$929,000
$689,000
$819,000
Meet The Team! Josh Korman Josh began his real estate career in 2008 following many years of contracting, specializing in reno's and landscaping. He graduated from York University with an Honours B.A. Soon after his exposure to the world of real estate markets, Josh became a full time Realtor with a passion for the business that continues to expand. Involved and enthusiastic about sports, global issues, financial markets and charitable efforts, Josh truly loves what he does and this is indicative in his results and success. Now an active east-end community resident, Josh thrives on exercising professionalism, integrity and reliable client service. He utilizes his wide range of resources, market expertise and superior negotiating skills as a DeClute sales rep.