Beach Metro News March 7, 2017 by Beach Metro News

Those doggone bylaws... By Lara O’Keefe

Volume 46 No. 1

March 7, 2017

MAKE NO bones about it – new city bylaws aim to keep dog owners on a tighter leash. But whether these bylaws turn out to be more bark than bite is yet to be determined. The new bylaws were passed by city council January 31, 2017 but officially came into effect March 1, 2017. Among the regulations to be enforced are provisions that ban the use of choke collars, choke chains, and pronged collars, prohibit animals from being left outdoors during extreme weather such as days when cold or heat warnings have been issued, and require all

dogs to be registered with accompanying licence tags. The bylaws also state that owners must keep dogs on a leash not more than two metres in length when walking on public streets, unless they are in a designated city park area. In addition to these regulations, dogs can no longer be tethered on city property for any period of time. But for those concerned about what to do with their furry companion when running into the coffee shop, Elizabeth Glibbery, Manager of Animal Services has some clarification. Continued on Page 2

PHOTO: HERMAN SAHRMANN

Herman Sahrmann, fourth from the left above, and in the canoe below, was stationed as a lifeguard at the Leuty Lifeguard Station from 1957 to 1961. During that time, he took about 50 pictures – some even in colour. To see a gallery of some of his photographs, visit www.beachmetro.com.

Former Leuty lifeguard wants to hear from you By Anna Killen

DO YOU recognize yourself – or someone you know – in the above photograph? If so, Herman Sahrmann wants to hear from you. Sahrmann, fourth from the left, spent his summers from 1957 to 1961 on the eastern beaches as a lifeguard stationed at the Leuty Lifeguard Station. He has been documenting those summers as a personal project and, nearly 60 years later, hopes to reconnect with his fellow lifeguards – and anyone who wants to speak about their shared love and memories of that time in history. “As you may know, documenting one’s experiences from memory alone can be a highly selective undertaking, in that some experiences can be vividly recalled while others have been completely forgotten,” he said, on the phone from his home in London, Ont. “It helps to compare your memories with those that were there.” Working off the writing on the back of the photograph, he has been in touch with two of his former colleagues already – one is a retired professor and the other is a retired neurosurgeon – and would like to arrange a reunion with others, if he can find them. Part of the fun, he said, is finding out if people followed through with the dreams they spoke of during those hot summer days or if life

took them in an entirely different direction. He has also been comparing his memories to past newspaper clippings and historical records. Sahrmann got the job as a lifeguard two years after arriving in Canada from Germany. He completed high school in Scarborough and went to university at the University of Toronto. The lifeguard gig was perfect because he was a strong swimmer – a strong swimmer with less than a year of English under his belt, so chatting with colleagues offered opportunity to improve. He passed his test at Sunnyside pool and, at 18, suited up for his assignment at Leuty Station. “I loved the job,” he said. “So I came back until I had to get some practical engineering experience in 1962.” He has about 50 photographs from those five summers, some from atop the lifeguard station, others from a rowboat in the lake. “That was in the pre-digital era,” he said. “In those days, a roll of 24 slides cost $4.25 and the minimum wage was a dollar an hour. So I had to work over four hours to buy a roll of film. So we didn’t do too many colour pictures.” From the station, to the lifeguards and beachgoers, to the arrival of the royal yacht Britannia in the Toronto Harbour on June

29, 1959, Sahrmann’s photographs have a unique, eagle-eyed, yet personal perspective – thanks, in part, to a harbour police officer who knew he liked to take pictures. “I was very fortunate with the harbour police officer, he was really accommodating and he knew I liked to take pictures,” he said. “So (when the royal yacht arrived) I was assigned the position at the bow to get closeups – scary being that close in my little rowboat.” That experience, seeing Queen Elizabeth’s first visit to Toronto from a rowboat in the water, is a clear highlight of his lifeguard career. “They opened up the St. Lawrence Seaway, the royal yacht came out, followed by three cruisers,” he said. That same year, he remembers a number of warships docked in the Toronto harbour. Aside from once-in-a-lifetime views, the job taught him practical lessons. “The one thing it really taught me was

prevention,” he said. “If you did get a rescue, you also got questioned – how come the kid got into trouble? You weren’t a hero. (They asked you) why weren’t you out there preventing him getting into trouble?” The last time he visited the Beach was a couple of years ago – he noted that the lifeguard station had been moved. “When we were there it was right against the boardwalk,” he said. “When you stepped out the door, you stepped out onto the boardwalk.” Sahrmann credits those five years on the boardwalk with a 50-year love affair with the Great Lakes – he now has a cottage on Lake Huron. He recalls the feeling of being a recent immigrant from Germany, and seeing Lake Ontario for the first time: “Once I saw the lake, I knew I wasn’t going to go back.” Connect with Herman Sahrmann via email at hsahrmann@golden.net.

City plans to promote paddling WITH SUMMER fast approaching (or so we’d like to think), the city’s parks and environment committee has approved a plan to put approximately $500,000 toward the installation of five launch nodes that will allow recreational water sport enthusiasts to easily access the water from designated launching points. Each node will cost between $75,000 -100,000 according to a city report, and while the locations are still subject to change, they will be in various city parks across the city from Scarborough to Etobicoke. The locations announced so far are Bluffers Park, Marie Curtis Park, Prince of Wales Park, Humber Bay Park West, and Coronation Park. If the plan is approved by city council this month, Toronto Region Conservation Authority will begin building the nodes this summer, allowing people to more easily partake in sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. The plan will also allow people to explore the city from the lake, rather than the land – dedicated paddle routes will be installed as more nodes are added throughout 2017.

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AS THE term “housing crisis” continues to lodge itself into Toronto’s lexicon, residents are wondering what can be done to improve housing options in our communities. “Improvements to our social housing stock are sorely needed,” said Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith in a recent press release announcing $3 million in federal money earmarked for affordable and social

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housing programs in the area. Improvements are needed in a number of areas. According to the Taking Action on Housing report, Toronto’s submission on a national housing strategy, released in October 2016, the city’s housing crisis can, in part, be attributed to tight vacancy rates that are sitting at around 1.6 per cent, sky-high house prices, and a lack of new rental housing, in addition to persistent homelessness. This is while the collection of cranes towering over the city signal that Toronto continues to see unprecedented growth – but that the vast majority of homes being created will be unaffordable for a significant portion of Torontonians. A Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) report published at the end of 2016 showed that average rent for a one-bedroom in the city has risen to more than $1,700 per month and with close to 100,000 households on a waiting list for subsidized housing – a wait which can take up to 10 years – many remain in dire need of help. But Options for Homes, one of the three organizations set to receive federal funding, is working to ease this issue. The non-profit development group is part of a federal, provincial and municipal partnership that caters

to low and moderate-income households by offering condominium units at cost – meaning the condo is priced to be equal only to the cost of its development, and profits are deferred until the unit is resold by the owner. “Options for Homes is part of the many solutions needed to tackle the city’s housing crisis,” explained CEO Heather Tremain via email. “Our down payment assistance program helps to support working families who

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like pools and gyms,” said Tremain. “This keeps our prices and our maintenance fees low so that people can continue to live comfortably in their new homes for years to come. We have been meeting with our purchasers regularly to keep them updated on their new condo over the life of the project to date, and they are already creating a vibrant community of neighbours.” Prices for the units start around $225,000 and Tremain said Options typically offers to lend buyers “15 per cent of the value of their home as a down payment boost. With additional help from the city, we’ve been able to help some people at this development with as much as $70K in down payment support.” The project has seen a fair amount of praise from government leaders in past weeks as it works to help many residents who wouldn’t normally be able to afford to own their own home. The concept also follows Toronto’s “Housing First” approach – a philosophy the city has focused on since 2006 which states that people are more successful in improving their lives and moving forward if they have safe and sustainable housing first. “We offer a ‘hand up’ in a difficult real estate market - but it’s not a handout,” Tremain clarified. “Our loan eventually needs to be repaid, but that day is when our purchaser feels capable.”

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Glibbery said that “in the instance of running in for a coffee [tethering the dog outside] is not permitted, however enforcement is complaint based so we rarely get these types of calls.” Still, taking a risk on any of the above would be ill advised – anyone who is deemed to be committing an infraction risks either receiving a fine – most of which sit around the $250 mark or, worse, having their pooch seized or impounded for a minimum of five

days. Again though, Glibbery was quick to dispel rumours that dogs will be collected “en masse” if they’re found to be tied up for short periods of time. If a dog is “tethered outside for longer than an hour, every effort will be made to contact the owner. We cannot remove the dog and where we are unable to locate the owner we have a number of options: Charge the owner [or] apply for a warrant to remove the dog.” For more information about the new bylaws in effect, and ones that have been in effect for a while, visit www.toronto.ca/petsinthecity.

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Fighting rumours, No Frills gives hint at renovation plan The No Frills closure continues to draw a wide reader response at beachmetro.com. Here is what some of our readers are saying:

By Lara O’Keefe

FOLLOWING MONTHS of closed doors and questions, renovations to Rocca’s No Frills are finally underway. “We are happy to report we have received the required City permits and have begun renovations to Rocca’s No Frills,” said Kevin Groh, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Loblaws Companies Limited – the parent company of No Frills – in an emailed statement. The preliminary zoning review from mid-August, obtained by Beach Metro through a freedom of information request, notes that the approved zoning certificate involves a total area of 36,340 square feet – 20,370 square feet on the main floor and 15,969 square feet in the basement – cleared for renovation at the Coxwell Avenue site. However, a lengthy wait between the abrupt closure and news of Vi’s No Frills in the King and Jameson area closing without notice in December has caused much concern about the possibility of the doors remaining permanently shuttered, with some even speculating that a condo would be erected in its place. While these rumours appear to be unfounded – Home Hardware, which is in the same development

“This closure has been very difficult on my mother, who is a senior with mobility issues. Visiting this store for her served the dual purpose of fresh food at a reasonable price, and a short pleasant walk with her buggy for exercise.” – George

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A rendering of the planned future exterior of the Coxwell and Gerrard No Frills.

row as the No Frills, confirmed they had never been approached by developers, and Loblaws insists on its intention to reopen as a No Frills – the lack of movement witnessed by the community on the site has done nothing to dispel the chatter. While they did not provide details with regards to a date customers can expect to see it reopened, nor specifics on what the store would look like inside, Groh did state that their “goal is to open a much im-

proved store as soon as possible to provide our customers with a better shopping experience.” According to permits, the scope of work includes alterations to the interior and exterior of the No Frills store including the installation of a new floor, new exterior walls and some minor site alterations. An elevation drawing provided by Loblaws sheds some light on the plans for the grocery store, showing a revitalized exterior with large front

windows and a larger yellow sign. The work outlined in the permit is also consistent with a statement given to Beach Metro by a construction worker on site, who explained that they are not demolishing the entire interior, but rather are tearing down some walls while working to retain others. Groh also confirmed that they will continue to offer a shuttle bus to a nearby No Frills until Rocca’s No Frills re-opens.

Danforth development consultations continue By Anna Killen

A SECOND public meeting on the future of development along Danforth Avenue took place last month, revealing an optimistic vision for the East End Toronto strip. Since last year the city, consulting firm LURA Consulting, and community members have had their heads together working on a planning study of the Danforth between Coxwell and Victoria Park Avenues, the first of two stretches of Danforth anticipating development. February 23 marked the date for them to share their progress with the community and receive feedback, with a meeting at the Danforth Mennonite Church. The meeting summarized the last several months of work, including initial consultations about how the public would like to see the neighbourhood developed. Walkable, diverse, safe, destination, and human-scale are some of the many words put forward from an earlier brainstorming session. After a presentation and short Q&A, the meeting was cut short by about half an hour due to safety

concerns over a strong smell of gas permeating the venue, confirmed city planner Daniel Woolfson. Instead of rescheduling the meeting, Woolfson said the planners are extending the deadline for feedback from meeting attendees to March 15. Anyone can provide feedback on the study by visiting the project’s website www.toronto.ca/danforthstudy. The study aims to “bring a lens of local character to development guidelines,” according to study materials, and once finished will result in new urban design guidelines and/or an amendment to the city’s official plan that will help guide development in the area. Community engagement is key to the process, with four to five meetings planned. Detailed meeting summaries are supposed to be posted online. The first meeting, at Hope United Church June 27, 2016, saw about 170 people attend. The community was asked a series of questions about what they liked about the study area and what they would like to see in the future. Public spaces, access to multiple modes of transpor-

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A word cloud created using words participants used to describe their vision for the Danforth at the first community meeting.

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“We really need this opened soon. I have been bugging them about a date with no one saying when. It’s nice that the bus takes us to the other one, but someone like me in a scooter can’t go. We can’t take anything that we can’t carry on the bus. “ - Barb “When is No Frills reopening? The shuttle bus is a hassle and many elders in the area are going without fresh fruits and (vegetables). Loblaws needs to provide updates.” - Deb

No Queen streetcars this summer IN AN unprecedented move, the TTC announced last week that there will be no streetcars running along Queen Street this summer. Instead, TTC spokesperson Stuart Green said the streetcars will be replaced by buses the entire length of the route. A number of summer construction projects – including track work at Queen and Coxwell Avenue – would have forced streetcars off Queen. The hope is to create minimal disruption for commuters. According to Green, the TTC expects the travel time on the buses – using 65 buses compared to the typical 27 streetcars – will be comparable to that of the streetcar. In total, the service change is expected to be four months with the temporary transition starting in May. Though he noted there may be some unforeseen circumstances, if all goes to plan Green said everything – streetcars included – should be back on track by Labour Day.

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THE ONTARIO Sports Hall of Fame has officially opened their polls to the public in order to determine who should win the title of 2017 Ontario Athlete of the Year. The Syl Apps Athlete of the Year award began in 1998 and was named in honour of former Toronto Maple Leafs captain and Olympic and Commonwealth games pole vaulter, Syl Apps. Past winners include Ottawa Redblacks’ receiver, Brad Sinopoli in 2016, and golfer, Brooke Henderson in 2015. She was the first female golfer to win the award and the second female to take home the title. This year’s winner will be recognized on October 2, 2017 with the Class of 2017 at the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony & Awards Gala at The Westin Harbour Castle. Among the finalists are East End Olympic swimmer, Penny Oleksiak, Olympic sprinter, Andre De Grasse, and tennis star, Milos Raonic. Four-time Olympic medalist Oleksiak has been awarded several athlete of the year awards, including the Lou Marsh Award and the Canadian Press Athlete of the Year. Visit www.surveymonkey. com/r/OSHOF to cast your vote. Voting will remain open until March 31.

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BEACH METRO NEWS

News Briefs THE TRUE Davidson Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to help provide mid-day meals to residents in the Beaches and East Toronto area. Deliveries are made between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday to Friday. For information on this and many other volunteer opportunities, visit their website at www.neighbourhoodlink.org THIS THURSDAY, March 9 at 7 p.m. visit the Beaches Library to see an interactive presentation about the cinematic representation of Toronto. World Film Locations: Toronto, edited by Tom Ue, reveals the relationship between the city and the cinema, and demonstrates the role that Toronto has played in a number of hit films, including X-Men, Spotlight, and Room. Join Dr. Ue for an interactive presentation that encourages and frames an understanding of the city and the world around us. He is the Frederick Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and an Honorary Research Associate at University College London. THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society present author Sandra Joyce with a talk entitled “The Lost and Found – British Home Children in Canada” at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E on Tuesday, March 21, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Joyce is an author and advocate for British Home Children.

Keeping up in the kitchen Sudha Ellie and Maheen make their own tacos during a Kids in the Kitchen event at the East End Community Health Centre, February 18. Kids in the Kitchen is a fun program that brings kids 8 to 12 and their parents together to cook healthy and happy meals. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

APPLEGROVE COMMUNITY Complex will be hosting its 5th Older Adults Active Living and Information Fair on Wednesday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 60 Woodfield Road (inside the Duke of Connaught School). The event is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch, as well as food for your mind with a day of information and learning. To register or for more information, please call 416-461-8143 or email seniors@ApplegroveCC.ca.

New photo exhibit celebrates Gerrard East community By Lara O’Keefe

THIS MONTH, the historic and burgeoning Gerrard Street East community will be in the spotlight with the Focus on Gerrard photography exhibition at Riverside Gallery. The exhibition is part of Myseum’s Intersections Festival and will feature the work of six photographers, according to curator and photographer Sasha Furlani: Mary Crandall, Furlani, Harry Halyk, Jeff Stewart, Andrew Smith, and David Williams. The final exhibit will showcase 33 different portraits and their corresponding interviews, just a portion of the more than 100 people interviewed during the artistic process. Furlani said the artists were drawn to Gerrard East because of the immense change currently taking place across the city. With Little India being one of the most

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celebrated and well-known neighbourhoods in the city, “we were drawn to the idea of literally creating a document of this exact moment in the history of the neighbourhood. We weren’t interested in driving any particular agenda, but rather capturing the people that live, work, and play in this neighbourhood, and most importantly to interview them and provide them with the opportunity to talk about their neighbourhood, too.” But despite the noticeable changes to the streetscape, Furlani said what stood out to them was the fact that “traditions can continue, even as places change.” One particular example he gives is the New Town Restaurant at the corner of Coxwell and Gerrard, which has been open since 1948. “The current owner took over a few years ago, and even though he wasn’t familiar with the tradition of

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the restaurant, when he took over he understood quickly how important the restaurant was, and still is, to the community,” said Furlani. “Rather than drastically making over the restaurant, he decided to

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as we met other members of the community.” Pointing out the mix of old and new in the community, Furlani shared that what they found when speaking with residents of Little India was “a real desire to create a sense of community while still embracing and integrating with the vibrant culture of [the neighbourhood].” With each of the artists practising documentary style photography, their hope was to capture the stories and moments of the people who live, work and play in the area. The exhibit will be open until March 31, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. An opening reception will be taking place March 9 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Riverside Gallery. Walking tours are also available March 11, 18 and 25 at 1 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

In My Opinion

We should stand in solidarity with Muslim-Canadians Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York WHEN I jointly seconded my colleague MP Iqra Khalid’s Motion 103, I thought it was a no-brainer. In the immediate wake of the Quebec attack, and in the wake of a doubling of hate crimes against Muslim-Canadians over the last three years (while hate crimes overall have decreased), M-103 calls on our government to condemn Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination, and calls for our Heritage Committee to study how we can reduce

or eliminate all systemic racism and religious discrimination, including Islamophobia. Strangely, M-103 has become a divisive issue in our House of Commons, despite the fact that a similar motion recently passed unanimously in Ontario’s provincial legislature. Conservative MP Kellie Leitch and company led the charge against the motion, claiming that it is an assault on free speech. But as the ardent defender of free speech, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association put it: “Not only does M-103 not restrict or censor speech, it is not a bill and is not a law. There is no rational argument that M-103...restricts or constrains section 2(b)” of our Charter. Other federal Conservatives, in

a related attack, claimed that Islamophobia is undefined and that we should not condemn legitimate criticism of radical Islam. I agree that we should not condemn rational criticism of any religion, or of any other ideology or movement for that matter. I do not agree that M-103 asks us to do that. We can criticize the treatment of women in Islam and Christianity, without being Islamophobic or Christophobic. We can criticize the organizers of Pride for excluding police officers without being homophobic. We can criticize a policy of open borders without being xenophobic. More, we can dispute whether certain examples fall within any one of these definitions, and at the

same time agree that each of these discriminatory ideas should be condemned. Still, other federal Conservatives complained that M-103 lacked inclusivity by focusing on Islamophobia. These same MPs forget that our House unanimously condemned global anti-Semitism in February 2015. Calling attention to particular kinds of discrimination does not preclude our caring to end others. In any event, M-103 condemns all religious discrimination and racism. It singles out Islamophobia only as an example, and it does so for good reason. After all, we live in a world in which anti-Muslim prejudices have increased ever since 9/11, and in a

country that saw six men shot recently at a mosque in Quebec City by an apparent alt-right extremist. The current President of the Unites States has said “I think Islam hates us,” and called for a Muslim ban during the election. My colleague Iqra received a number of shocking and explicitly hateful messages in response to introducing M-103. And at a recent and depressing protest outside of a downtown Toronto mosque, signs read “Ban Islam” and “Muslims are terrorists.” Islamophobia is a real phenomenon in our society. In the wake of the Quebec attack, we should stand in solidarity with Muslim-Canadians. And while M-103 is largely symbolic, symbols matter.

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Time to tug councillors on Tuggs transparency LAST FALL, I became involved with a community activist group, Free the Beaches. Our goal was to stop the proposed sublease of Tuggs Inc. to Carters Landing – a franchise restaurant of Cara Operations Ltd. – with a view towards ending Tuggs’ control over our parkland. With an opportunity to legally end the city’s controversial agreement with Tuggs (by way that the already-in-operation agreement with Cara was in violation of its original 2010 lease, giving the city the opportunity to get out of the lease and if it so desired, negotiate directly with Carter’s/Cara), council inexplicably and spinelessly voted in favour of the sublease. Sadly, if ward 32 councillor MaryMargaret McMahon could have persuaded just four more council-

ors to vote “no”, the Beach parklands could have conceivably reverted back to public control. While we did not achieve our intended objective, we did raise awareness of this story. At the outset of our campaign, it quickly became clear to us that the city and indeed, our own councillor would have preferred the issue to just go away. My emails to her office received no response. (She did address the issue on her website.) For this reason our group extended its focus across Toronto, garnering great response and media coverage. Google “Tuggs Lease Beaches” for details. (For the record, we never opposed Carters Landing establishing a restaurant at the boardwalk. Our issue was the original closed-door

agreement between the city and Tuggs Inc.) There are serious questions that remain unanswered: Why did council vote in favour of the sublease and miss out on a golden opportunity? What was said that day during an in-camera meeting with city lawyers? Why are we not allowed to know? Why are meetings with public representatives regarding public lands not made public? Also, before becoming mayor, John Tory was on the board of directors of Cara Operations Ltd. Why did he not abstain rather than voting as he did in Tuggs’/Cara’s favour? Residents of Toronto deserve answers. We deserve transparency from our elected officials. They must be held accountable. But the fight for our parkland is not over.

Councillor McMahon was able to implement a motion asking city managers to explore the possibility of negotiating with Tuggs Inc. and returning the rights to our parkland to Torontonians. This report is due very soon. There is still a possibility to right this egregious situation which has embarrassed our community for so long. Indeed this was the very issue McMahon campaigned on in 2010. Because of the current arrangement with Tuggs, charities and non-profit events have had to go elsewhere. This is a loss to our community, both spiritually and financially. As residents we can make our voices heard. Let’s motivate our councillor and all of city council to make this negotiation truly happen. Not just pay lip service to it

and say, “Sorry, we tried, but our hands are tied.” And when the city manager’s report is tabled, we need to demand to know its contents. No more in-camera meetings. If it’s important enough to say to public officials, it’s important enough to say to the public. There are real issues of transparency that need to be addressed. There is still a chance to reclaim our parkland. Call our councillor. We only need four more votes. Gord Holtam Free the Beaches

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Community Calendar MARCH 8-11: East Side Players present ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ by Steve Martin at The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets $24, student rush $10 (cash at the door), available online at www.eastsideplayers.ca MARCH 11: Seed Swap at Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St. E., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Support local seed diversity, share garden ideas, seed giveaways and more. Info: www.riverdalehub.ca, 416-465-6021 MARCH 13-17: ‘Read-A-Long in French’ March Break Program at Children’s French Book Corner, 145B Main St. (south of Gerrard). Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 years, and 1:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 6-8 years; Tuesday & Thursday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-4 years. 1-hour session includes storytelling, music, arts & crafts, and games in French. $15 per child (introductory special). To pre-register, visit childrensfrenchbookcorner.com. Info: 416-788-8978 MARCH 13-17: March Break Drop-In Pin Making Session at Girls Are, 145B Main St. 1-4 p.m. Create your own collection of pins. $10 to make 5 pins, $18 to make 10 pins. All supplies provided. Also take pictures in the “Enchanted Photo Booth” and fill out a ballot to win a “March Break Surprise Bag”. For ages 8 and up. Info: www.girls-are.com MARCH 14: Annual Soup Contest at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., noon-2 p.m. Taste soups made by local restaurateurs and vote for your favourite. $5. Info: 416-691-1113 MARCH 15: Older Adults Active Living and Information Fair at 60 Woodfield Road (inside Duke of Connaught School), 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Come and join us for a day of information and learning. Free, and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration & info: 416-461-8143 or email seniors@ApplegroveCC.ca MARCH 16: Retirement Party for Nancy Culver, former Community Centre 55 Volunteers and Special Events Coordinator, at CC55, 97 Main St., 4-7 p.m. Speeches and light refreshments. Info: 416-691-1113 MARCH 18: Art Cafe at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join us to express and explore your emotions and thoughts through drawing, painting, poetry writing, etc. No artistic skill required. Explore your emotions and connect with other community members. Some supplies available – feel free to bring your own! Program is free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. Registration: Zari Atai 416-778-5805 x 222 MARCH 19: The Beach Community Edible Garden presents Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at Carters Landing, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pruning, done annually in the winter time, helps improve fruit tree health, spurs healthy growth and helps your tree develop a structure that will support a harvest. In this workshop you will learn why we prune, the difference between winter and summer pruning, pruning tools and techniques and how to structure your tree. Info: Eventbrite.ca/e/fruit-tree-pruningworkshop-tickets-31717998387 or facebook. com/BeachCommunityEdibleGarden/ MARCH 19: Celtic Music Service at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., 10:30 a.m. Join us as we share Celtic story and spirituality through beautiful music and lively song. With live Irish music and special guest musicians. All are welcome, and we provide nursery care. This is part of our continuing Musical Sunday Services, each month featuring a special music-based service on a different theme. Info: www.bbuc.ca MARCH 21: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society present “The Lost and Found - British Home Children in Canada” with author Sandra Joyce at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. MARCH 21: Beach Garden Society presents “Weird, Wild and Wonderful Carnivores, Parasites and Other Unusual Plants” at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7-9 p.m. While documenting the wild orchids of Ontario, John Alexander and Peter Kaellgren have found

many other unusual and intriguing plants. Tonight they introduce you to some unique botanical curiosities. And the Wonderful? Of course it will be orchids. Beautiful cards and matted photos will be for sale at the end of the meeting. Beach Garden Society, “beautifying the Beach for over 30 years”. Info: facebook.com/beachgardensociety MARCH 27: Applegrove Community Complex Annual Meeting at 60 Woodfield Rd., 6:30 p.m. Applegrove expects 2 vacancies on the Board of Directors. To vote, membership must have been obtained by Feb. 24. Meeting includes a light supper, speaker, annual report, and awards. Info and RSVP: 416-461-8143 MARCH 27: Spring Fashion Show at St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 2234 Ellesmere Rd. (east of Markham), 7:30 p.m. A great evening of fashions, fun, refreshments, draws, raffles and more. Tickets $25. Presented by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Scarborough Club, and a fundraiser for the club’s national 100th anniversary special award (2019) and support for the Scarborough Women’s Centre. Raffle proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for the “AIDS Grannies”. Tickets and info: 416-265-5995 MARCH 29: Coping with Grief and Loss at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 2-3:30 p.m. Come to this workshop to learn about the grief process and healthy coping strategies to deal with the many losses we experience throughout our lives. Free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. Registration: Joanne Gallagher 416-778-5805 x 218 APRIL 11: Amnesty International, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide. New members are most welcome. Info: 905-837-2659, soulahardy@gmail.com MAY 2: Open House at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club, 30 Ashbridge’s Park Rd., 6-9 p.m. Get into sailing this summer. Find out about our junior and adult learn-to-sail program or how to get out on the water without owning a boat. Info: 416-698-4498, www.abyc.on.ca MAY 5: East York Barbershoppers Auction at Harmony Hall, 2 Gower St. (just east of Dawes Rd.), early bird sale 7 p.m., auction 8 p.m. Many items up for auction, plus sales of beautiful hanging baskets, fresh fruit and vegetables, and frozen steaks. Admission $5 includes hot dogs, coffee, and snacks. All proceeds support the not-forprofit East York Barbershoppers and the charities it supports directly – Harmonize 4 Speech and the Harmony Hall & Senior Citizens Centennial Centre. Info: www.eybs.ca TUESDAYS: ‘DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S’ Dance Class at Kingston Road United Church (Mitchell Hall – fully accessible facility), 975 Kingston Rd., 1-2 p.m. This Toronto-based dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. No dance experience necessary. Caregivers/spouses are welcome but it is not necessary to bring a dance partner. $10/class. Instructor: Claire Wootten, long-time Beacher and Associate Professor in Dept. of Dance, York University. Info and registration: Sarah Robichaud 647-217-9252, register@dancingwithparkinsons.com or clairefwootten@gmail.com 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 FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (beginning April 5): Brain Booster at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 1-3 p.m. The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change even into old age. Learn how memory works, and try activities to improve yours. Free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. Registration: Farzana Yusuf 416-778-5805 x 212 THURSDAYS (UNTIL MARCH 30): Restorative Yoga at East End Community

Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 6:15-7:30 p.m. Come and experience total relaxation and renewal. We begin with gentle movements for the body, with a focus on the breath and end with total relaxation. After class you will be calm and rested. Program is free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. Registration: Sudha Ellie 416-778-5805 x 224 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 SUNDAYS: OPEN MIC at Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave., 3-6 p.m. Music genres include folk, pop, country, R&B, jazz. All ages and styles welcome. Hosted by Nicola Vaughan. Family-friendly. No cover charge. Info: 416-551-7560 BRIDGE - DUPLICATE, at Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., Fridays 10.30 a.m. Players of all levels are welcome. Info: agatha131@hotmail.com FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION for low income individuals and families at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesday evenings in March by appointment only. Income must be less than $30,000 for individuals or $40,000 for families. To book an appointment, contact Cameron at 416-691-1113 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COACHING at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., by appointment until March 31. Mondays 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays 4-8 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. We’re offering coaching with our Kinesiologist to help you reach your personal fitness and exercise goals – and commit to them. Clients can book two or up to three one-hour sessions between February 18 and March 31. This program is free. Info: www.eastendchc. on.ca. To book your appointment, please call 416-778-5805, press “0” for reception. PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. •End of Season sale – 50% off all winter clothing, footwear, purses and accessories. Thank you for supporting Pegasus. WOODGREEN COMMUNITY SERVICES, 1080 Queen St. E. Looking for a job? WoodGreen can help with resume improvement, interview skills, successful job search strategies and more. Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Free. Info: 416-645-6000 ext. 2316 (Queen St.) or ext. 2218 (Danforth Ave.) 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 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) March 7, 21, April 4 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) March 14, 28, April 11 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Closed April 5 & 12 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 PLACES OF WORSHIP BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •March 12: Special Joint Worship Service with Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 79 Hiawatha Rd. (Coxwell & Gerrard), 10:30 a.m. •Knitting for Shivering Children, March 11, 10 a.m.-noon •Introduction to Ecstatic Dance with Antoinette Kumar, March 12, 1-3 p.m. •Yoga at Beach with Esther: Vinyasa yoga, focusing on alignment, deep core work and conscious breathing, March 13 & 20, 7-8:15 p.m., (please bring your own mat).•Art of the Spirit, March 13, 20 & 27, 7-8 p.m.

Explore your spiritual pathway through art with Brett Boyko. •Blood Donor Clinic, March 23, 1:30-7:30 p.m. •Interfaith Lunch Program Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for a time of sharing good food and community. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. •March 8: Mark Sepic (guitar and percussion), 12:15 p.m. Eco music fun. •March 11: Gospel, Praise and Blues with Mike Green (guitar), Bill MacLean (bass) and Brian Stevens (piano), 4:30 p.m. •March 15: March Break Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Arts and crafts, activities, music and a story along with a great meal. •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. All are welcome! Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca 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 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 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. and Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. •Wednesdays in March and on April 5: Meditation 7:308:15 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. March 8 – A Day at the Races (1937); March 15 – Lover Come Back (1961)•March 7: Senior Scams – If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is!, 2-3 p.m. Learn about the most common scams directed at seniors and how to recognize them, tips on how to avoid fraud and the steps you should take if you have been scammed, with Detective Constable Kristin Thomas from 55 Division. Drop-in. No registration necessary. •March 23: Cervical Cancer – Detection and Prevention, 2-3 p.m. Learn risk factors and preventative steps from a Toronto Public Health nurse. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •March 11: At Home Alone Workshop for Families, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Toronto Public Health workshop helps families prepare their 10-14 year olds to be home alone safely. •March 13: Mystic Drumz, 2-3 p.m. Drop-in for ages 4-13. •March 14: Ceilidh Dance Party, 2-3 p.m. Celebrate March Break with a traditional Celtic Ceilidh. •March 15: Marshmallows & Toothpicks, 2-3 p.m. Make a geometric structure. •March 16: Teen Tech, 2-5 p.m. 3D printing, maker craft, magic show, games and refreshments, for ages 13-19. •March 17: 3D Printing Demonstration, 2-3 p.m. •March 30: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. March selection is ‘Howards End’ by E. M. Forster. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •March 15: Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door – Sing ‘n Spell, 2-3 p.m. A musical concert for ages 2 and up. Pick up free tickets from 1:30 p.m. at main desk. Info: 416-393-7700 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •March 18: Family Book Club, 2-3 p.m. ‘Heart of a Champion’. Call to register. •March 29: Nordic Polling, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about Nordic Polling, why you see people doing it everywhere and how you can get started. Info: 416-393-7783

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After close to 50 years, beloved Beach doctor retires By Lara O’Keefe

AFTER NEARLY five decades and treating close to 6,000 patients at the tiny but well-known Beach Clinic on Beech Avenue, Dr. Ebrahim Soni is retiring. The beloved family physician arrived at the clinic in 1969 after immigrating from his home of Johannesburg, South Africa where he received his medical degree. While he may seem like a natural now, Soni said becoming a doctor wasn’t initially on his radar. It was his older brother, who raised him after both parents passed away, who encouraged him to pursue this path. “Our school year runs from January to December in South Africa,” Soni explained. “And in September of the year your school sends in your marks to the different universities.” In September of that year, his brother reminded him it was time to apply to the universities. “I was good at math and I said, ‘I want to do mathematics.’ His next words to me were, ‘I think we’ll apply for medicine,’ even though he had asked me what I wanted to do. But I didn’t question his wisdom.” Citing his grades, Soni said he was convinced he would not get into medical school. But much to his surprise, he received a note in January announcing that he had been accepted into a medical program. Soni completed his residency in 1962 in a Johannesburg hospital and, one year later, opened his own family practice in the city. But his fate would change a few years later when he was offered a scholarship by the DeBeers foundation to practice pediatrics in London, England.

As he was preparing to travel to London in order to finalize the details of his scholarship and practice, Soni spoke to a friend who had recently returned from Toronto. “He said to me, I would advise you to take a look at Toronto as well. So I added Toronto to the itinerary,” he said. While he was looking forward to visiting Canada, he had no intention of changing his UK plans. “I came to Toronto and I went to the immigration officer … he took my passport and said, ‘What work do you do?’ And I said to him, ‘I’m a family practitioner.’ And he says, ‘I hope you like this country and I hope you stay,’” recalls Soni. “What an introduction! My god, I couldn’t believe it, you know?” It was such a positive introduction that shortly after returning to South Africa, Soni made the bold decision to turn down the DeBeers scholarship and leave his established family practice in Johannesburg in order to move to Toronto. Soni explained that one of the other reasons he made the decision to leave the country was more reactive. At the time, South Africa functioned on an apartheid system – a political and social system that focused on systematic racial segregation. “ T h e government decided that they would remove all the non– Dr. Soni whites out of Johannesburg,” he said. “It’s a city of three million people. So they were moving all the Indians 20 miles away from Johannesburg to an Indian area. And I thought, that’s enough. My daughter was still a young baby and I thought, I’m not going to subject her to that.” Still, leaving was not an easy decision to make. All of his siblings

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Dr. Ebrahim Soni has been a doctor at the Beach Clinic for nearly 50 years.

planned to remain in South Africa and “we were a big family. Ten kids – five boys, five girls – and no TV in those days.” But despite leaving his family behind, Soni said Toronto is his home. The city’s open, welcoming community made him feel immediately at ease in the city and at the Beach Clinic, where a friend of his had been working. “I was so comfortable treating the people and coming from an apartheid background – you have to understand that everything in South Africa is purely on a race basis. You’re always classified based on race, i.e. no matter what you are. Whether you’re a doctor, doesn’t matter. I came here and I started at the practice and I thought, my god what nice people.”

And it is the experiences with those nice people he will miss the most, he said. “As much as the patients think that you’ve done a lot for them – I’ll tell you something – they’ve done a lot for me,” he said. “The mere fact that they’ve come to me, and they’re lovely people … I had more fun and enjoyment out of them, seeing them for whatever they were going through.” That loyalty and appreciation is mutual. Soni’s patients are from the Beach and area, but they also visit from all over – Barrie, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Niagara, Hamilton, many who were used to the clinic and moved away, but still come back. Some of those patients might be surprised to learn that for the first

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time in 65 years, Beach Clinic will be without a doctor. With Soni’s impending retirement, Dr. Yanofsky – the other doctor at the clinic – decided to move his practice slightly north to Main Street and Danforth Avenue. While his retirement officially began on February 28, Soni said he’ll spend the next month or so clearing out the office. It’s a task he hopes will help him ease into his retirement since, he joked, tapping the side of his head, “there’s a clock built in here. So I’ll still wake up at the same time.” Musing about his next steps, he smiled as he said, “so that’s what I’m going to do. I’ll probably have to find a hobby, [and] I’m going to spend some time with the grandkids.”

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Above: Sir Charles Edward Saunders the Marquis of wheat. Below: Saunders devoted his life to developing strains of wheat. He finally discovered the Marquis strain in 1907.

Without it, Canada’s west would not have been our bread basket and the farmers and wheat producers would have been in great trouble. Advances in agriculture have been crucial for mankind to feed billions of people – and thanks is due to talented people like Saunders, who helped develop this strain of wheat and then painstakingly went through life almost unknown. Saunders was born in London, Ontario on February 2, 1867 and died on July 25, 1937. It is a remarkable occasion when we have this great Canadian born in the Confederation year of 1867. Saunders was educated at the University of Toronto and John Hopkins University where he was a brilliant student and dedicated himself to his studies. He became a professor of chemistry, just one of his many academic talents. He devoted himself to many experiments in science and agriculture. It was

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recognized by some that his talents lay in agriculture. He became involved in the Experimental Farms Service and started his career in 1910. Saunders improved Canada’s Dominion because he persevered in his quest to give the farmers of the west a hand up, so to speak. Canada in the late 1890s and early 20th century, like many other countries, had trouble feeding its population. But our prairie agricultural pioneers were blessed by Saunders who opened the “gates of wheat” for them. It was not an easy task. He and his brothers spent summers selecting individual heads of wheat that would help, to no avail. Saunders kept experimenting with seeds and plants – some from red fife, some from other types of plants. Others would easily have given up. He kept experimenting,

mining this strain with that strain, sometimes chewing and tasting the seeds to see how they were. He kept this up constantly for years. He went through many types of small loaves to measure volume – his mind was like a modern day computer. He checked with other people who tried experiments but none were to his liking. Finally a breakthrough in 1907. He sent a strain of wheat which he called Marquis to be tested. It was the best news. Saunders had discovered a great success. One must realize that there were many other types that were on the market such as Red Fife, but it didn’t fit the bill. Marquis wheat was the toughest strain of them all and its discovery and use was due to the diligence of Saunders. In the beginning, Saskatchewan and Alberta had growing pains, in part because we were a young country with a young wheat problem. But 1909 marked the beginning of prosperity for Canada and the western provinces. Marquis wheat was the sturdiest strain by 1920. Ninety per cent of the wheat grown in Canada was Marquis wheat. This great agricultural contribution went to all different parts of the United States and the world. This type of wheat made the western farmers one of the best in the world for years to come. Prosperity came to the west and built Canada into a great wheat producing country – all through the many years of experiments of Saunders. Think of all the billions of dollars that our great nation has received – not to mention the ability to feed our nation, Canada – due to Saunders and others like him. Saunders was never a great physical specimen. He suffered a great deal, and the many years of sacrificing his time and energy was taking a toll on him. In the 1920s he suffered a great physical breakdown and stopped his work at his doctor’s insistence. He moved to the great city of Toronto, here in the Beach on Munro Park where he died in 1937. In the years before he died, the world showered him with honours. One of the best honours was when he was knighted by King George V in 1934 – one of the last ever Canadians to be knighted – for his great contribution to Canada and the world.

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peculiar, as if my lower legs and feet ceased to be parts of me. Those misshapen appendages at the bottom of my legs kept moving independently of my will. I deliberately kept my mind preoccupied with other things. On the third night, as we were crossing another one of the innumerable fields, we noticed a change in the consistency of the soil. It was very spongy and slushy, making it quite difficult to walk on. We assumed this was a result of the steady drizzle of the previous days, but we were wrong. My sister let out a little gasp as she sank knee-deep into the bog and when Miki and I rushed to her aid, I went down to my hips in the ooze. Oddly, the first thing I thought was how wonderful the soft, cold “mud-pack” felt around my tortured feet. However, panic struck when I realized that I couldn’t find solid footing. The mire, like a gigantic leech, was sucking at me increasingly with each movement. My mind was racing at fever pitch. I suddenly remembered the story of WWII soldiers escaping from quicksand by lying down flat and slowly “breast-stroking”. We tried it. It worked. Once out of the quagmire we continued on our way, resembling wet clay figurines in motion. After several hours of steady progress, we realized that we could not avoid crossing the highway, which seemed to be going to Yugoslavia. The steady rumbling of military vehicles told us that it would be impossible for seven people to cross without at least one being noticed. We had to make a difficult decision. Either risk crossing on our own, or find a local person to help us. This latter one carried its own risks, but still we came to the conclusion that we would rather face a potential stool pigeon than a tank. So now instead of avoiding all human contact, we started looking for the telltale glow of lamp-lit windows. As we were crossing a sparse little forest, I suddenly felt something clamp down on my left foot. I was caught in a trap. Fear outweighed my pain. All the stories about land mines, traps and similar methods used by the border police sprung to my mind. Gus, who was following me, wondered why I had stopped. I pointed to my trapped foot and urged him in sign

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SPRING IS peeking its bright eyes around the corner, and Yellow House Gallery is beckoning it forward with their spring show, All That Grows, opening this weekend. Featuring a select group of up-andcoming Canadian contemporary illustrators and fine artists (think Meg Dearlove, Rachel SV Parry, Jane Hur, Annie Somers and Melissa Wakefield) with work that ranges from animal portraiture to sculpture, the spring exhibition promises to delight and refresh the senses. Join Yellow House and the artists for an opening reception this Friday, March 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. RSVP to attend. Refreshments will be served. The show runs through April 29. Yellow House Gallery and Framing is located at 921 Kingston Rd. More information at www.yellowhousegallery.com THERE IS still time to check out Dana Green’s First Solo Show, on until March 13 at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Green’s body of work uses various forms of media and draws on her fascination with “uncovering and understanding the essence of all living things.” Her surreal paintings and sculptures contain hints of reality, born of her background in biology and natural medicine, and are not to be missed. AFTER MONTHS of ongoing construction at the state-of-the-art TTC Leslie Barns facility, the public was finally given an opportunity to take a peek into the future of the area at the Beaches Library February 24-25. Public art proposals stood on display, showcasing the five semi-finalists who hail from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

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The public artwork will be incorporated in with the landscape design – which was designed by Brown + Storey Architects – and will stand on the corner of Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard. Secondary locations are still in discussion. Keep an ear out mid-March when the winner – who will be commissioned at a price of $575,000 – is announced. Final artwork will be installed in the winter of 2018.

KINGSTON ROAD’S Cobalt Gallery invites the viewer to take part in A New Experience on now through the end of March. Drawing inspiration from the outer world and processing it through her practice, Maren Boedeker’s painting has been described as “a visualization on an inner conversation inscribed on the canvas.” The artist and art educator uses a wide spectrum of tools, media and ex-

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ACOUSTIC HARVEST welcomes the tireless and talented Linda McRae to the stage Saturday, March 18. Recently inducted into the 2016 BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, McRae’s thought-provoking songs, melodies, and multi-instrumental prowess have captured the attention of audiences and critics alike during and following her eight years with Spirit of the West. Her spirit goes beyond the stage, with McRae’s development of a series of song-writing workshops for prisoners at the California Folsom State Prison and for at-risk youth at detox centres, alternative schools and adult and youth correctional facilities across North America. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert at Robinson Hall in St. Nicholas Anglican Church at 1512 Kingston Rd. (at Manderley Drive, one block east of Warden Avenue in Scarborough. Wheelchair accessible, free parking. Tickets are $25 at the door or $22 in advance at www.acousticharvest. com. CATCH BEACH-BORN and raised Allison McCaughey in Sousatzka, on now in a Broadway-focused preview at the Elgin Theatre.

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Sousatzka is the story of Themba a young South African piano prodigy who escapes apartheid in South Africa for London. Once there, the masterful piano teacher Madame Sousastzka takes him under her wing – causing tension in his relationship with his mother. The musical, Bernice Rubens’ original novel Madame Sousatzka, runs through April 9, with goals of a fall Broadway debut. McCaughney, also a dance teacher, is part of the show’s ensemble – fitting, as she recently got her master’s degree with a focus on the chorus performance in musical theatre and is committed to the craft of the unsung heroes of musical theatre. Preview performances are on now through March 22, with opening night set for March 23. Sousatzka plays at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. More information can be found at www.SousatzkaMusical.com.

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Bella, Eileen, Olivia and Lizzy pose with their “Hermy the Hydra” gear during the screening of their film at Bowmore Public School February 24. To view a selection of the student films, visit www.beachmetro.com.

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ALTHOUGH THE Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is still months away, Bowmore Public School students are well past the editing suite when it comes to preparing their own original films for the festival. The students have created and will be submitting films to the TIFF Kids Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase, which offers them a chance to have their film showcased at the TIFF Bell Lightbox this spring. To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial, the competition, which has only been open to residents of Ontario in the past, is this year accepting submissions from across the country. The films will be judged based on two divisions: Ontario and National, and in two categories: Grade 4 to 6 and Grade 7 to 8. On February 24, Dale Davis’s Grade 7 class held their own TIFF celebration, baking chocolate goodies in the morning and screening their films in the afternoon. According to Davis, there were about 10 different films based on all sorts of topics, ranging from science to bullying and mental health. One group of students was inspired by a trip to the Rouge River where they learned about water quality. Davis said they were told to pick a Benthic Macroinvertebrate – organisms with no backbone – to study.

It was then that Grade 7 student, Bella Zorzit discovered the hydra – “it’s an animal, it’s small and it lives in freshwater,” she explained. The hydra is interesting to many biologists because of its regenerative ability and the fact that it neither ages, nor dies of old age. Zorzit herself was so intrigued by the hydra and its “superpowers” she decided to build her science project around it, naming her own cartoon version “Hermy the Hydra”. Inspired by the cartoon, her friend Eileen began to create hydra finger puppets. “We’re going on 44 [finger puppets],” the girls explained excitedly. And as one would have hoped, they used their new collection of finger puppets to bring Hermy the Hydra to life with their film project. Leigh Hannah, another student in the class, bravely shared her film titled “Anxiety”. The film was based on her own experiences with anxiety and depression, and followed her through a “year in the life”. Julia Pizzirusso created a film about peer pressure and the toll it can take on young people. All films will be judged by a panel of film-industry professionals who will select the winners based on proficiency in form, expression, experimentation and content. Finalists will be screened twice at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival in April 2017.

Beach brothers eco-doc returns to TVO By Lara O’Keefe

BEACHERS TYLER and Alex Mifflin are returning for the fourth and final season of The Water Brothers on TVO. The series, which is hosted, written and produced by the brothers, will see them travel to the Amazon in order to demonstrate the vital role water plays in our ecosystem. The episodes will also be focusing on the impact of deforestation, and how our love for sushi could be contributing to the extinction of some of the ocean’s biggest commercial fish. “We are extremely excited about our fourth season,” said Tyler. “We are

honoured to have a platform where we can help raise awareness and hopefully encourage viewers to take action and help address some of the biggest environmental challenges we face in the world today.” The Water Brothers will also be released in tandem with the online Deep Diver series which allows viewers to learn more about each episode. The award-winning eco-documentary has taken the brothers around the world for the last six years and has earned them the BBC Earth Best Newcomers award at the UK’s Wildscreen Festival, and the Best Broadcast Series award at the 2016 Blue Ocean Film Fes-

tival. By challenging viewers to think more carefully about the choices they make as consumers, Tyler and Alex hope to help their viewers better protect and defend our planet for years to come. “Everyone has a role to play if we want to create a sustainable future where water and biodiversity it supports are given the respect and protection they deserve,” said Tyler. The Water Brothers returned on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. on TVO. The season features six 30-minute episodes. To learn more about the Mifflin’s and the Water Brothers, visit www.thewaterbrothers.ca.

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ost of us enjoy relaxing with a decent glass of vino while listening to some music or watching a movie. It’s my view that certain wine styles and varietals go better with specific music and movies than others and studies have shown that music can change how wine tastes. Matching wine to music involves structure and mood/ emotion. By matching the overall structure or individual components of a wine to the structure of a musical piece, the experience should pull together. But more importantly, it’s how a piece of music makes you feel, evoking certain emotions or moods, that best reflects which wine will work better. Structurally speaking, you can match wine’s components and their qualities to certain styles of music or instruments. Bright, deeply coloured wine works best with lively music, while garnet or older looking ones match country tunes. Delicate aromas or flavours in wine call for softer music and aggressive, bolder notes cry out for louder. Flower and red fruit nuances play nicely with lively tunes (strings, horns).

However, dark fruit implies bolder sounds (bass, deeper brass like trombone and tuba). Oaky wines require percussive music and earthy minerality leans toward keyboards. Light bodied/lower alcohol vinos mesh with light, airy instrumentation (acoustic guitars, strings). Medium-bodied/ medium alcohol in a wine requires more bottom end (deeper vocals, bass, electric guitar). Full-bodied/higher alcohol dances nicely with progressive music (experimental, avantgarde, hip hop). Soft, ripe tannins are what are needed for female vocals whereas aggressive, hard tannins lean toward male vocals. Low or average acidity and folk shines. High acid and heavy rock or metal is the musical ticket. More generally, one can match wine to specific music genres. For country music, give Zinfandel a go. Classic rock needs a full, dry red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Nebbiolo). Classical is all about Champagne or red Bordeaux. If you like Indie or alternative styles of music, Riesling is your answer. Gotta love Pinot Noir or Merlot with jazz! Rap and hip hop followers, vie for Sauvignon Blanc or orange wine. Folk lovers out there will dig Semillon or Riesling. Electro-pop? Check out a light red (Gamay, Beaujolais). A full, dry white (Chardonnay) or aromatic sweeter white (Moscato) works wonders with pop. Latin fans will want to get down with a spicy red (Shiraz/Syrah). Bubbly or red Burgundy dances with opera while Chenin Blanc or Vouvray delivers with funk. And if R & B is your thing, then Tempranillo is the answer. When it comes to matching wine to movies, the character of the wine should mesh with the overall mood of the movie. However, if a movie focuses on a specific grape variety (Pinot Noir in “Sideways”) then match that wine. Otherwise, for an adventure movie, try a light, crisp white (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling). Action movies call for a medium-bodied red (Merlot). Bio-pics need a medium-dry white (Chenin Blanc). A light, crisp white (Pinot Grigio) works well with comedies and medium-bodied red (Cabernet Franc) does it for dramas. Historical/epics play nice with fortified samples (Port, Sherry). If horror is your sweet spot, then Cabernet Sauvignon will soothe. Kung Fu lovers gotta have an exotic/aromatic white (Gewurztraminer, Torrontes). Musicals sing with bubbly and love stories embrace Pinot Noir. If romantic comedy tickles you, then a light red (Gamay, Beaujolais) or full, dry white (Chardonnay) will do it. Dig those spaghetti westerns? Medium-bodied, Italian red (Sangiovese, Chianti) is magnifico. Sci-fi geeks will transform with Zinfandel and war movies make peace with fortified styles (Port, Sherry). For thriller/spy/mysteries, a light, crisp white (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet) will solve it and for straight up westerns, it’s got to be Zinfandel.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

The Main Menu

Scott Lyall

You’ll be patting your belly after these St. Paddy’s Day recipes Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca

reen is the signature colour for St. Patrick’s Day, which is just around the corner on March 17th. It’s also the colour associated with new growth and vitality. At the tail end of winter, we need all the vitality we can get – so, eat your greens. The darker the better. Rich in vitamins, minerals and valuable antioxidants, green veggies are a real pick-me-up in a wintry menu. Taste and you will feel you can dance like a leprechaun!

Braised Lamb Shanks with Root Vegetables Lamb shanks have a rich melt–in–the mouth texture and flavour after a long slow simmer either in the oven or on top of the stove -- especially when Guinness (Irish beer) is added to the gravy. You may have to order the shanks from the butcher in advance. Serve the stew with mashed potatoes and the cabbage braise recipe below. 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 6 lamb shanks (about 4 lbs) 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 4 cups (1 L) about 4 carrots, in 1/2 inch/ 1.5 cm cubes 2 cups (500 mL) parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch / 1.5 cm cubes 2 cups (500 mL) sliced cremini mushrooms 2 onions, sliced 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) each, beef stock and Guinness 2 bay leaves 1 tsp (5mL) each, dried thyme and salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped parsley In large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium to high heat; brown shanks in batches. Set aside. Add garlic, carrots, parsnip, mushroom and onions to pan. Stir cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in flour; cook a few minutes, stirring to combine. Gradually stir in stock and Guinness; cook stirring until smooth and thickened. Bring to boil; return shanks to pan. Stir in bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Shanks may be covered and simmered on top of the stove for 2 – 2 1/2 hours stirring occasionally or transfer to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 2 – 2 1/2 hours. Serve the shanks with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley. Makes 4 – 6 servings.

Braised Cabbage with Bacon A cabbage, like no other vegetables, seems to last a very long time. This is a good way to use up a large portion in a satisfying dish. 4 slices side bacon, chopped 2 onions, thinly sliced 6 cups (1 1/2 L) finely shredded cabbage 3 carrots, coarsely grated 1 leek, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme and salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) approximately water 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped parsley

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In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until brown. Stir in onions and cook covered about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in cabbage, carrots, leek, thyme, salt, pepper and water. Continue to cook until vegetables are tender and water has been absorbed, about 5 – 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve vegetables piping hot. Makes 4 – 6 servings. Any leftover is good gently re-heated the next day.

Kale Salad with Mango and Orange Vinaigrette The tang of kale marries well with the sweetness of the yellow mango (in season now) and the orange vinaigrette. The salad is a good accompaniment to this lamb braise but also tasty with pork, chicken and fish. Tips: Mango is ripe when it has a sweet fragrance and gives slightly to the pressure of the hand. Make sure it is free of bruises and blemishes. To toast almonds, bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 – 12 minutes at 350 F (180 C). Salad:

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he Beach Interfaith Outreach Lunch Program has been operational for over 15 years, offering food and fellowship to any person in need. Founding coordinators Arie Nerman and Diane Thomas knew that even a community surrounded by opportunity and advantage had marginalized and disenfranchised individuals needing to be recognized. Arie, particularly, embraced the concept of making each location an environment of non-judgment and solace. Today, it is still a unique co-operative of volunteers with the same vision of “call to serve and act” regardless of differences. In fact, it is the similarities which unite us. Six faith groups open their kitchens and dining halls to guests from all walks of life and serve them soup and sandwiches. Adults struggling with life issues, seniors on a very fixed income, lonely people needing human contact and conversation, and others all seem to enjoy and appreciate this invitation. Many of you reading this will know first-hand how rewarding – yet challenging – it can be to effectively manage a non-profit program. Just once I would like to report that there is enough food,

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416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com

Spiritual Prayer to St. Jude. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. E.A.

Party Services Rent Tables, Chairs, Tents, Tablecloths and more! Call 416 400 9303 today for more information. PartyRentalsInToronto.com (4r)

Personal Care

Please drop off your resume to 1914 Queen Street East. (1)

www.cozysuites.com (5r)

• Post-secondary education in Event Management • Experience in special event management and fundraising planning • Proven ability to conceptualize and implement various size events • Ability to work flexible hours: morning, evenings, weekends and holidays • Must have a valid driver’s license

Apply at: careers@centre55.com

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Commercial Space for Rent

OFFICE SPACE McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

Paul McArthur 416-821-3910 pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants (r)

SALON CHAIR RENTAL Prime Beach Location

1562 Queen St. E.

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair

416 699 1782 brigittagradante@gmail.com (1.)

416-466-3766

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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 (5r)

Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (4) 416-698-5861

WILKINSON

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING

Barber’s Chair available 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (2)

• Zumba! • Yoga • Bellydance classes

lisa@hardingandking.com 416 699-1144

Harding & King R. E. Services Inc., Brokerage

Magnificent

Beach Suites 650 Woodbine

Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! (r)

Luxurious Beach Suites

TANDOORI CHEF

needed immediately. 2-3 yrs experience minimum Contact rthapa90@hotmail.com (1)

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for new car - year round. (Queen-Balsam area) $100-$200/mo Please contact Ron at:

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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

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www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (3r)

small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416(1)

Financial Services

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

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(TEDDS)

www.tedds.ca • info@tedds.ca Laurie Hunt 416-465-2424 (5)

rileyswindowcleaning.com

416-624-3837

Vienna Upholstery

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

416-820-1527

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BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

(r)

& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *

Reliable Snow Service

35 Years experience

General Services

WAYNE’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL - COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (3)

BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE

Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. Short or long term. Debra 416-693-6111 (1)

B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

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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GARBAGEGONE.CA

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Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303

Music

Bach to ROCK

service at competitive prices.

Scarboro Music

Call today! 647 960 3993 (6)

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

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BEACH PUPPY LOVE

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

416 389 9234

We teach it all!

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

416-699-8333

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MUSIC LESSONS! Experienced TDSB music teacher.

Piano. Guitar. Voice. Theory.

Call Charles 416 465 1269 (1.)

Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • REPORT CARD catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (1r)

(5r)

FUREVER YOURS PETSITTING SERVICES

18 years experience providing services to cats & dogs Dog walking / Cat Sitting Nutritional / Behavioral consultations

Call Matthew 416-721-2911 fureveryours@outlook.com (4)

ULTRA

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.

(3r)

Head Start Tutors

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

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STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

MATH SPECIALIST

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

(3r)

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Call 416-783-3434

*Bonded*

(22/18)

*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

416-729-2077 cell

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All Day Cleaning

plus small demolitions.

We offer reliable, friendly

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PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

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• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

MR. FIX-IT

Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

For more info, call Beata at

Cleaning Services

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY

416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (4r)

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

416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

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CALL MARY OR JOHN

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

Contact Irena

416-569-2181

416 759-8878

www.classicrestoration.ca (1.)

- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (1r)

416-825-9705

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Classic Restoration & Woodworking

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Call Candy at 416 691-3170

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR

416 421-5758

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (5)

Pet Services

WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY.

EXACT TAX SERVICES

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CLEAN AND FAST JUNK/GARBAGE REMOVAL

416-698-9000

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

647-646-1996

WASTE REMOVAL

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Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business

Home Decor

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

416-694-6241

FULLY INSURED

Insured/Metro. B Lic.

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

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

438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca

A family business since 1956

Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available

647-235-6690

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RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Best Prices/Free Estimates

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

647-899-9074

In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

416-691-7556

Call Karin @ 416-707-4660

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

For estimate call

TAX ACCOUNTANT

custom window coverings, five appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, en-suite laundry, storage locker, underground parking. Close to Danforth Subway & GO station; Non-smokers, no pets. $1,500, plus hydro.

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

(w. of Midland)

Computer Services

485 Kingston Rd.

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416-691-6893

www.regsappliance.com

2358 Kingston Rd.

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. dubelaar@gmail.com (6)

Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.

Kingston Road and Main ONE BEDROOM, 9 foot ceilings,

2014 Queen St. E.

INDOOR PARKING

TIM O’MEARA

416-699-7110 Vlad

Amma Roti House

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)

Computer Services - Home office &

Leslieville: Stunning 2 Bdrm Upper Apt On Two Levels. Newly Reno’d, 5 Appliances, Laundry, A/C , Deck, Hrdwd Flrs, 2 Baths, Modern Kit, 24 Hr TTC, Near Beach & Woodbine Park, Shops & More. No Smkng, No Pets, $2300 Utils Incl.

REG’S APPLIANCE

Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.

416-268-6733

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

We buy! - We pay cash!

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com

Household Services

Wanted

CALL GLEN

Harding & King

(4r)

Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

416-827-8095

Employment Opportunity

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Apartment/ Home for Rent R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

tonella 416-464-2766

CLEVER DISPOSAL

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

New batteries.

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

1 Bdrm $1,325

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3 wheel scooter for sale.

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

Call or text

(near Coxwell)

Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”.

KLEEN WINDOWS

SCOOTER 416-686-8248

specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,

Call 416-648-4410

Coordinator of Volunteers & Special Events

416-690-2880

Chalet Beauty Bar

416-944-1944

416-420-8696

For Sale

We are looking for a part time receptionist/ recaller. Hours are every Saturday from 8:45 to 5:00pm and evening hours throughout the week. Candidate must speak English fluently, great telephone technique, strong computer skills. Able to multi task, experience preferred but willing to train the right individual.

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

Kingston Rd. United 647-762-8032 zumbaspirit@hotmail.com zumbatorontobeaches.com

Best accommodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*

P/T Receptionist/Recaller

Volunteers

Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5

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Bed & Breakfast

* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at www.beachmetro.com

www.thetherapystudio.ca

Furnished Room

A la carte services. Affordable rates. An-

Call 416-467-0546 416-712-1073

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

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business

Woodbine/O’Connor Close to TTC • $500 Non-smoker - working - female Avail March 25th

Block this size

Shared Accommodation

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (2r)

• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses

Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.

416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca

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HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at

416-884-1402. References avail.

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All classified ads may also be viewed at

www.beachmetro.com

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

STONE WORX Specializing in all stonework

Child Care Available

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

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

SERENITY PAINTING

• RETAINING WALLS • PATIOS • PARKING PADS • STEPS • REPAIRS 647 679 3282 (2)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

416-698-1923

www.lerouxfroebel.com

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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

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• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

daycareconnection.net

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S ee o u r ad o n page 11

647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca

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

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)

A.S.M. MOVERS REASONABLE RATES

Local. Taking care of your possessions. All Season Movers

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MAN WITH CARGO VAN

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

- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

Call Andre: cell:

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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

416-999-MOVE (6683)

info@blpm.ca

(1r)

-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal -Winter Salting Services

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

(1r)

647 679 3282

(6r)

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

416-858-6683

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www.abbamovers.ca

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MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! *

Landscapers

$29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

Green Apple Landscaping Award Winning Design & Build

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

(r)

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

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 (r)

Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19/17)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

(r)

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416.797.6731

proway.painting@gmail.com

Free Estimates & References Available (10)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Call Franz 416-690-8722

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MASTER PLUMBER

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (1r)

NEED A PLUMBER Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453

(1r)

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

(4r)

MASTER

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Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades (r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC (2)

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

(r)

MURPHY

690-8533

(r)

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508

Knob & tube • No job too small

416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426

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MASTER

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(4)

Lic: 7006786

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

TOM DAY

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

(6)

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

(2r)

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (1r)

MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

POWER

(4r)

Electrical

COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221

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

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN Please, small jobs only. Retired electrician.

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CITY WIDE ROOFING

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (2)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

COXWELL ROOFING

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates (r)

STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

416-467-6735

www.stonehengefoundations.com (r)

Basement Lowering

“Reclaim Your Basement”

(r)

CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)

YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

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SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

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

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING (r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed

416-910-8033

Telephone Systems

MASONRY

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

Gus:

Cable & Telephone Wiring

Underpinning Specialists

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402

(r)

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

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Licensed

Bob 647-349-6006

416-569-2181

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

Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

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

FREE ESTIMATES! www.laniganscontracting.ca

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

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

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

LANIGAN’S

Don’t call them, call those roofers

ELECTRICIAN

416-833-3006

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(2r)

Roofing & Aluminum

Big or small we do them all

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

Serving Your Community Since 1971

Queen St. Roofing

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

(r)

416-659-7003

416-698-2613

416-690-1630

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence

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

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

www.webuildit.ca

CARL 647-787-5818

Plumbers

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*Ask For Photo I.D.*

Lath & Plaster Stucco Fixes 647 521 4828

24 hr. - lic# P1624

www.galaxywood.ca

free estimates

CEJA ELECTRIC

HANDYMAN Marc 416-617-7205

Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342

Roofers

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SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

GALAXY

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

ESA LIC# 7002668

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

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DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES Mario 416-690-1315

CELL 416-875-5781

INTERIOR PAINTING

Mark Denington

416-691-8693

CUSTOM CEDAR

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

GNOMEWORKS • CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

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

Trades

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

WG PAINTING

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. 416 694 0906

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

Glenn 416 837 9298

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

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torontoroofingindustries.com (1)

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

(1)

Dave 416 694 4369

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

Admin@drainmaninc.com

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

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

dave@beachhillpainting.com (7)

•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units

G. LOCKE

Electricians

25 years • Free estimates

Built-in-Cabinets

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

Lic P19120

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J. BROW ROOFING

The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/17)

In the Beach 43 yrs 4 Master Plumbers on staff

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

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

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INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com

416-699-1370

ROBINSON CARPENTRY

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

DRAIN CLEANING

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

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In Photos

Family fun Clockwise from below: Rose Arbez, 2, gets a little help from dad Steven Couture at the annual Family Day skate that took place on February 19 at the East York Memorial Arena. The free event was hosted by Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts; Super star skaters (from left to right) Brayden, 8, Merriam Peace, Nolan, 6, and Callum, 5, having fun; Sierra, 3, stops to take the moment in. PHOTOS: PHIL LAMEIRA

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

Pet of the Month

The sky’s the limit for happy-go-lucky OB Marna Gale

n my 2016 pet recap earlier this year, I officially declared my commitment to a beaglepositive outlook for 2017. I also mentioned Archer, the bashful Italian Greyhound with Happy Tails Rescue. At the time, he was still looking for a home. Now, I’ve got some positive news! He’s been adopted and has a new pesky little Italian Greyhound brother named Enzo who has made it his mission to release Archer’s inner bad boy for a lifetime of brotherly mischief! Watch for the canine version of “The Italian Job” coming soon to a theatre near you. Getting back to my resolution of positivity, I’m delighted to report things are going well. I’ve even got a tour guide to keep me on that perky path to happy town. His name is OB and he’s our first rescued beagle of the year. OB is the happiest of happy-golucky beagles – this despite the fact that if it weren’t for bad luck he’d have no luck at all. Weighing in at a knee-buckling 70lbs, he is the most obese beagle we’ve rescued to date. And that’s just one example of his woes. He’s got a grocery list of medical conditions left untreated by his previous owner, starting with a full-blown bout of cherry eye in both eyes. A painful case of cauliflower ear has impacted both ears, more likely due to severe infection than consequences from a wrestling career. We’ve yet to conclude whether OB will require ear surgery. In the meantime, we’re trying a topical treatment like the one we are using for a possible allergy-related inflammation of all four paws and one otherwise gleeful tail.

OB has a zest for life

There were easier fixes than the ones above, but that’s not to say they weren’t uncomfortable for poor OB. His nails were so overgrown they had curled under with some actually imbedded in the pads of his feet. He was also sporting a skin tag that had grown so long he was tripping over it, but that was easily removed under local anesthetic. He may have good reason to feel gloom, despair and agony, but nine-year-old OB refuses to let any of it weigh him down – he is gravity-defying and in far more ways than one. The first indication of his incredible lightness of being was entirely literal when he effort-

lessly hopped up on the best, most cushiony chair in the house the night before heading to his foster home. I suppose “people furniture” is much more appealing than a lowly dog bed on the floor, especially after a long and torturous week at the vets. Although, true to character, OB didn’t seem to mind his hospital stay. The girls at the front desk served as a pleasant distraction from all the medical procedures. By the time he was ready to leave, our little ladies man had his own personal entourage. Perhaps his unabashed love for comfy furniture and doting humans, including ones armed with stethoscopes, are proof that OB was at least the recipient of

past affections. Better than nothing, if we’re going to think like a beagle. Mind you, a beagle would have you think there’s nothing wrong with eating junk food until you burst like the greedy kid touring the Willy Wonka factory. But over indulgence can turn you into something much worse than a giant blueberry. He may not have burst, but OB’s weight has put him at high risk of health complications. The extra pressure on his joints can lead to arthritis which can lead to torn ligaments of the knee which can lead to costly surgery. In fact, Algernon, my Mr. November, is undergoing that procedure this month. Obesity can also contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease which results in greater risk under anesthetic. This is why corrective surgery for OB’s cherry eye must wait until he’s significantly lighter. There are other concerns, but above all, there is quite simply the concern for quality of life. Happy, healthy dogs have an enviable way of living life to the fullest in every moment even if that means sniffing the same blade of grass for what seems an eternity to the person at the other end of the leash. It will take at least three months to lighten OB’s load. Having ruled out a thyroid issue, we can safely assume the weight is entirely due to overfeeding and that he was fed low-quality food (although I’m sure he’d disagree with us). Judging from his disdain for every canine diet offered him, OB’s brand of choice until now must have been “people food”. Hard-wired for hot dogs, the transition won’t be easy but it’s not impossible. Remember, OB is a positive guy. We just need to re-direct that positivity towards a wholesome prescription kibble! OK, maybe I’m more positive than

he is in this category. It’s been about a month now and we’re seeing progress. He’s gone from a Size 8 harness to the loosest notch on a standard beagle Size 7! He’s also gradually matching that peppy personality to his step and the great outdoors is coaxing him to finally venture beyond his initially brief duck waddles to the back deck and embrace the glorious expanse of yard below. This has led him to the unexpected but magnificent discovery of mud! He’s taken to tossing toys up in the air too, but only when mud is not available. After a day of mud-slinging, mandatory paw cleaning, indoor toy tossing and grimacing through another blah dinner meant for dogs only, he’s one pooped pooch. That’s when he’s ready for his last activity of the day – sawing logs smack dab in front of the TV. It’s especially endearing when his foster mommy is straining her ears to enjoy that movie she’s been looking forward to all week. I can sympathize as I’ve got my share of high volume snorers but the truth is we both know the sound is music to our ears. They say bumblebees shouldn’t be able to fly and yet, somehow, they can. Just as it is for gravitydefying beagles like OB for whom the sky above isn’t even the limit. For OB, the possibilities are endless! OB is a nine-year-old beagle bursting with optimism at Big On Beagles Rescue, www.bigonbeagles.ca. Follow his journey to good health and just maybe, his ultimate destination will be YOUR best seat in the house. In the meantime, our sincere thanks to Catherine & Bill of Sheba’s Haven Rescue for their role as foster parents to our OB.

In Photos: Northern Spirit Games

PHOTOS: LARA O’KEEFE

School spirit Clockwise from left: Jacob throws an arrow through a hoop during the Northern Spirit Games at St. Patrick Catholic School, February 27; Anastasy participates in a game of tug of war; Aiden traverses an obstacle course. The annual school activity day sees students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 participate in athletic, cultural and spiritual celebrations that take place at a number of Toronto Catholic District School Board sites. Students are taught activities based on traditional First Nations, Métis and Inuit games, which focus on physical strength, agility and endurance.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

BEACH METRO NEWS

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