Beach Metro News May 17, 2016 by Beach Metro News

No Frills closure a surprise By Anna Killen

Volume 45 No. 6

May 17, 2016

A NUMBER of East End residents were surprised to discover on May 11 that the No Frills at Coxwell and Gerrard is closed for renovations – and will be for an unknown amount of time. A sign was taped to the front door of Rocca’s No Frills notifying the public of the closure. Throughout the week, conversations about the situation on neighbourhood social media groups speculated about the reasons behind the closure and expressed concern about the state of the building and the inconvenience the sudden closure presented.

In an emailed statement, Kevin Groh, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Loblaw Companies Limited, the parent company of No Frills, said that the closure would not be permanent. “Rocca’s No Frills has served the community for decades and plans to serve it for decades more. To do that, significant building improvements and renovations are required,” he said. The company “proactively made the decision to close the store” and “will be making significant improvements to the building.” No Frills continues on Page 2

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Epic spring innings for the boys of summer Monarch Park Collegiate’s Dylan Langille throws a strike during a game against Malvern Collegiate on May 4 at Stan Wadlow Park. Malvern earned the win with a score of 7-2, and currently sits in second place in their pool in the Toronto District School Athletic Association varsity boys baseball league.

Beach United Church planning parking lot for vacant land By Anna Killen

THE BEACH United Church is planning to turn the empty lot adjacent to the church building into a paid parking lot. It’s a process that could take until 2017, but if everything goes to plan there should be just under 30 new parking spaces in the Beach, parking spaces that will provide the church with revenue and help it continue to offer community programming. Church financial director Chris Bell said the church had a number of conversations with the congregation as well as with the United Church of Canada, the owners of the empty land, to decide what to do with it. They had the land appraised and considered a partnership with Habitat for Humanity before deciding on a parking lot. “This is what appeared to be the best op-

tion in terms of both revenue and having a purpose,” said Bell, noting the church is going to build it in as green a fashion as possible. “Permeable pavers, that sort of thing. We did invest in solar panels for the roof, so we are currently producing energy and providing energy back into the grid as a revenue generator for the church,” said Bell. “So the financial sustainability and the environmental sustainability are two of our bigger principles for the church … It’s the same sort of idea here.” The lot won’t be a city-owned Green P parking lot. It will be owned and operated privately by the church, a decision that the church came to after lengthy conversations with the city – one which requires more of a financial stake. “The investment is certainly significant for a church of our size, but it’s one we’ve

weighed against potential future payment and revenue,” said Bell. The church has a long road of bureaucracy ahead before what Bell says will be a short construction period. “Roughly from a time-table standpoint, given the way the city works, we could be into 2017 before we’re allowed to have people parking there and paying for it,” said Bell. “[But] we’re not putting up an 80-storey tower, we’re taking what’s essentially a flat piece of land and paving it, so we hope it’s something we can accelerate. But if you go through the city’s permit application literature … it’s four to six weeks for this step, four to eight weeks for the next step, and you start to add it all up …” Bell said the response from the neighbourhood and BIA has so far been positive. The church is increasingly being used as a venue

for events so more parking will ease some of that pressure on the immediate neighbours. “We’ve heard qualitatively through neighbours there is a lot of interest and support, and like anything in the Beaches there’s probably a counter-point as well,” he said. “At some point we’ll involve the neighbourhood in (the process).” Bell said preliminary plans are for 25 to 28 spaces, which would likely include a couple of handicap parking spaces and potentially a car-share element. “The key for us is we think it’s a win-winwin. Win for the church, win for the environmental use of that space, and a win for the community,” he said. “We’re an organization that’s moving forward and trying new things and this is one of the tools that will allow us to keep trying out new ways of reaching a community though our church.”

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Groh said there is not a confirmed time line for the renovations but they will re-open the store “as quickly as possible.” In the meantime, he said that the owner of Rocca’s No Frills and the company are “doing everything possible to identify employment opportunities for employees at other No Frills locations during the closure” and that “in the interim employees will be provided financial support in excess of employment standards” and would be welcomed back when the store reopens.

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Responding to reports that some employees turned up for work to find the store closed, he said that “every effort was made to inform employees of the store closure prior to this morning.” The store will be providing a shuttle for customers from the Coxwell location to the next closest No Frills, Dave and Charlotte’s No Frills on Carlaw. That service is available daily, every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with no service between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

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and use this store, mom just had knee surgery, so this store has been a life line for being so close. Loblaws you have to win me back, there better be one hell of a grand re-opening party to get me there. – Heather M. … I’m having trouble believing that this store will reopen as a No Frills. I’m thinking another super store along with their high prices. Our neighborhood is changing quickly. – Wally It is sad to see a local favorite vanish without a word. While I would like to see No Frills return, it will need to win me back with more than (belated) sweet words and free bus rides … – Pamela

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Malvern hosts conference for next year’s Grade 9 boys By Anna Killen

FOR SEVERAL years, the young women at Malvern Collegiate Institute have been hosting a successful women’s empowerment conference each spring, the largest in the Toronto District School Board. The conference sees Grade 12 girls orient the following year’s Grade 9 cohort through workshops and speakers focused on feminist issues and solutions to problems facing young girls. It’s a powerful community mentorship opportunity that grows and inspires each year, and this year’s, held May 6, was no different. But one thing that was different at Malvern this year was an opportunity for the boys to get together in a similar fashion. May 5 marked the first Malvern Boys Conference, with 50 Grade 12 leaders introducing nearly 150 soonto-be Grade 9s to Malvern and some of the issues facing young men. The conference was the brainchild of Eric Shuell, who is graduating from Malvern this year and has been heavily involved in Malvern leadership groups throughout his high school career. He’d seen the success of the girls’ initiative since he was in Grade 8 at Glen Ames, and thought it would be impactful to have a similar event for boys.

He reached out to one of his mentors, Mike Izzo and his peers to make it happen. (“He always provides good insight,” he said. “Mr. Izzo is a guy that I’ll remember for a really long time.”) “Boys and girls face different problems,” said Shuell. “There are different issues that relate to each gender. And I think that there’s been a lot of really good things for girls recently – feminism is a huge movement, it’s really, really great and I support it a lot.” But boys, particularly boys entering high school, can benefit from having a space to talk about issues directly affecting them. “What does it mean to be a ‘manly man?’ What does it mean to be better than another guy? In a lot of ways, they’re really unhealthy things,” he said. “Problems like what does it mean to be a man, what the definition of masculinity really is. A lot of the time, issues like boys trying to prove themselves, especially in Grade 9, really is where most of the bullying occurs.” The conference facilitated discussion through workshops, some led by his female peers, and speakers. Jesse Hayman from the Movember organization gave a keynote speech on the definition of masculinity, and workshop topics ranged from things like smart so-

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Above, Malvern students Liam Walsh, Eric Shuell, Matt Spanton, Jakob Macleod and Sam Bonin at the boys conference, which attracted the large crowd in the picture below, May 5.

cial media use to healthy relationships to myths about what it’s like to be a Grade 9 at Malvern. “I think that when kids come to high school they only base what they know on what they see on movies and what they see on TV shows, and what they hear from

word of mouth. And I don’t think that’s a good thing to look up to,” he said. “This is an opportunity for these boys to feel like real high school students, real role models. When you’re going through a transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, you need role models, so I think this is a good chance.” Shuell said he was aware that the idea for a conference specifically for boys might sound counter-intuitive to some, noting the not-so-positive men’s rights movement and groups and the historical dominance of the male gender. “The whole men-rule-the-world thing is really true,” said Shuell. “I think that people immediately jump to that when they hear ‘boys conference.’ But nobody shot it down, everybody just asked questions about what it was about before passing judgement, and as

soon as we started explaining the point of it, then everyone agreed it was a good idea.” He said there might have been “a little bit of doubt at first about what topics we were going to cover, but as soon as I explained it to people they were super, super understanding.” While the conferences might be separated by gender, Grade 12 leaders of all sexes help facilitate both. And ultimately, the goal for the next class of Malvern is the same. “The goal is for the future of Malvern, the future of the community in general to be more open-minded than trying to conform to what society pushes us to believe is right or wrong,” said Shell. “Boys feel like they have to fit in – whether that means they need to play sports, go to parties, put other people down to make themselves look better, that’s things that we’re trying to eliminate in the future.”

Take a peak behind the scenes at annual Doors Open By Melinda Drake

‘RE-USED, RE-VISITED and Revised’ is the theme of the 17th annual Doors Open festival, taking place Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, at locations around the city. The event offers free access to venues that have an architectural, historical, cultural, or social significance, and where many of the buildings are normally closed to the public. In the East End, four such sites will be greeting visitors with tours, talks and exhibits. TTC Leslie Barns, 1165 Lakeshore Blvd. E. – Constructed

just last year, this new streetcar maintenance and storage facility is equipped with the latest technology to repair and service the city’s new fleet of people-movers. The building also houses the largest ‘green roof’ in the city, making it an ideal habitat, perched as it is so close to the Leslie Spit, for birds and insects. The Doors Open visitor experience includes an onboard streetcar tour of the facility, a visit to the car wash bays, familyfriendly activities and a barbecue. Open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance 4:30 p.m.) R. C. Harris Water Treatment

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Carthy bought the Scarborough Bluffs property in 1939. McCarthy donated the property to the Ontario Heritage Trust in 2008 and the picturesque 12-acre property now houses the Doris McCarthy Artistin-Residence Centre, creating a space for visual artists, musicians and writers. The Doors Open event offers guided tours through the house and an opportunity to stroll the grounds. Open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admittance 4:30 p.m.) For more information on these and other venues, search ‘Doors Open’ at toronto.ca.

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PAULA MURPHY has known Marie Perrotta for more than a decade, so she knew she had the proverbial big shoes to fill when Murphy became the new executive director of the Pegasus Community Project upon Perrotta’s retirement a few weeks ago. “She’s really built this wonderful connection with the community,” said Murphy of one of the many reason she said she’s excited to step into her new role at Pegasus. “My main goal is to keep the essence of Pegasus, always remembering how it started, where it came from, while moving it into the future.” Perrotta and a group of four other women, all parents of children with developmental disabilities or professionals working in that field, started Pegasus in 1994. The organization was

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created to support adults who finished school at age 21, in order to keep them connected to community life. Pegasus operates out of four East End community centres five days a week, supporting more than 40 people almost year-round. Murphy is looking forward to spending her working days in a neighbourhood that has a strong sense of community, and that has always made room for Pegasus participants. “I used to live in this area many years ago,” she said. “It’s quite incredible to be back.” That sense of community and acceptance is what she finds so refreshing about Pegasus and is the key to the organization’s success, she said. “It’s unique in its connection to the community,” said Murphy, including the program’s physical homes, what she describes as a group of “incredibly

welcoming community centres.” Most recently, Murphy worked with New Visions Toronto. That organization runs 15 group homes, most in the St. Lawrence area, for children and adults with complex developmental and physical disabilities. Some of her clients there used Pegasus, though Murphy had occasion to cross paths with Perrotta during other jobs over the past 15 years. Murphy graduated from Ryerson with a degree in disability studies, but even before graduating, she said, she’s known since her first job at a group home during that time that she was meant to help people of all abilities live meaningful lives. “It’s just what I’m supposed to do,” she said. The Pegasus thrift store at 931 Kingston Rd. always welcomes donations and volunteers. Find out about Pegasus, its programs, and the store at pegasustoronto.ca.

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Police Beat TORONTO POLICE have arrested a man in connection to a bank robbery near Queen Street East and Woodbine. Aaron Scott, 29, has been charged with robbery, according to a release from Toronto Police 55 Division. Police said that on Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. a man wearing sunglasses

and a baseball hat entered a bank near Queen Street East and Woodbine as it was preparing to close. He “asked the teller about opening up an account” and then “made a verbal demand for money and indicated he was armed with a gun.” But he was not successful in obtain-

ing any money, said police, and subsequently left the branch. Scott was arrested on May 4. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7350, or contact Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at 222tips.com, or text TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637).

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In My Opinion

Assisted dying legislation a cause for some concerns Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York WHILE PURSUING my master of laws at Oxford, I wrote my thesis on section 7 of our Charter, with specific reference to assisted dying. On May 2, I had the opportunity to rise in the House of Commons, and debate the government’s legislation on the topic. As I said in the House, “We may have been tasked by the court to address the constitutionality of the current laws, but we are tasked by Canadians to go beyond that.” As a lawyer, I worry that we have failed the first aspect of that approach. Like the Canadian Bar Association, and like Joseph Arvay – the lead lawyer in the Carter case

– I have real concerns that limiting access to those for whom death is “reasonably foreseeable” would have precluded one of the applicants in the very Carter decision from accessing the new regime. There is no evidence presented by the government that limiting access to terminal illness is necessary to protect the vulnerable, provided other safeguards are put in place, and it is an open question whether this provision is constitutional. As the federal representative for Beaches-East York, I have additional concerns, based on meetings with many constituents over the last number of weeks and months. In early April, for example, we hosted a town hall on the topic. The views and opinions of our fellow neighbours have informed my own, all of which revolve around the importance of choice.

First, our riding overwhelmingly favours advance directives. I appreciate that this is a complex area. It is one thing to assess an advance directive regarding a permanent coma and another thing to assess an advance directive regarding differing degrees of dementia. However, simply because a matter is complex or difficult does not mean we should not attempt to address it. I believe we need to look at advance directives more seriously and that many of the worries regarding stale decision-making can be resolved by sunset clause provisions. As former Chief Justice Lamer has said, the legal system should not deny consent but should seek to ensure that such consent “is as independent and informed as is reasonably possible.” With appropriate safeguards in place – witness requirements, competency

assessments – informed consent through advance directives should be respected. Second, our riding overwhelmingly favours placing assisted dying within the context of end-oflife health care overall. Under our Charter, access to assisted dying cannot depend upon the availability of palliative care, but, as a matter of policy, for there to be a real choice, we should invest significantly in palliative care options. The $3 billion promise for home care investments is a good start, but it is only a start. Third, a small but vocal group of our neighbours have asked for choice for doctors, the right to conscientiously object. It is important for the government to acknowledge the deeply-held beliefs of some doctors and we must do our best to reconcile those beliefs with the

importance of providing access to assisted dying across our country. It is reasonable to respect doctors’ choices, at the outset using a cautious approach, providing patients with a public list of participating health professionals across the country. Finally, a similarly cautious approach regarding mental health is also warranted. The foundation of the court’s decision was autonomy and dignity, and mental illness, including depression, can impinge upon fully informed and free choice. The law does not require anyone to choose life or death, but allows Canadians to make that deeply personal choice for themselves. For some, the right to life precludes assisted dying, but for others, including former Justice Cory, the right to life includes the right to death.

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New urbanism must embrace nature, not oppose it OUR CITIES are the sum of thousands of decisions absent foresight – each made with insufficient consideration of the next, much less the long term, the future. And most of us, I believe, live with some degree of regret about what’s been lost to build the kinds of cities we live in. And yet, left well behind, oblivious to our regret and our sense of the possibilities if we did things differently – and, indeed, oblivious to all but the application before it – is our city and its planning process. And so I found myself audience to a presentation proposing, absurdly, a seven-storey condominium – at 847 to 853 Kingston Rd. – to be built on and into our Glen Stewart Ravine.

Here in our community, we live over ravines that were years ago ploughed under. Much of what’s left of our ravines is fenced off, too fragile to serve as playgrounds for our kids or even as a place for the gentlest of walks. Below our feet flow rivers and streams, nearly all long ago buried and some simply lost. But in this community there is an obvious awakening – an increasingly broad recognition of mistakes made and a desire to do differently. Our ravines have “Friends.” Our parks have farmers’ markets. We plant canoes above ground as markers of and memorials to the rivers and streams below. All of it reflects a desire for something more natural and local. It’s not difficult to imagine how

much healthier our lives would be had we preserved the ravines and cared for the rivers that flow(ed) through what are now our neighbourhoods. We are searching for a new kind of urbanism – one that is not opposed to nature but embraces it. We need a city – and those who govern it – to not interrupt that search to consider condos in our ravines. We need them not to delay doing things differently. Matthew Kellway

Parking enforcement killing Queen Street RE: LOOKING back at the history of Queen Street bylaws [In My

Opinion, May 3, 2016] Tom Jakobek is right: parking enforcement in the Beach is ridiculous. How did I manage to get a yellow tag while parked beside a Green P ticket dispenser? On Mother’s Day I took my family down to the Green Eggplant for a nice dinner and ended up parking two blocks west of the restaurant on Queen close to Waverley Road. I dutifully fed $4 into the machine right beside our minivan. Upon our return, there was a tag adorning our windshield in the amount of $60 written 30 minutes after we left the van. The infraction? “Stand Vehicle – Signed Highway During Prohibited (Times/Days).” Huh? Trying to decipher the bro-

ken English, it seemed to suggest Sunday evening is not a good time to park. So why did the Green P machine provide me with a receipt? The only thing I can think of is the van was parked partly past the telephone pole, so perhaps we had nosed into a ‘No Parking’ area, although there were no pavement markings. So why was the machine installed at the very end of the parking zone? Overzealous parking enforcement officers appear to delight in ruining even quiet Sunday evenings. It’s a miracle any businesses survive on Queen St. at all. Mark Toljagic (former Waverley Rd. resident)

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Proposed changes to the Beach Metro News constitution AS MANY of our readers may have noticed, Beach Metro News has gone through some changes over the past few years. Our staff is now a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh faces. The Beach Metro News logo got a face lift. And our newly redeveloped website is now providing our readership fresh content delivered to laptops, tablets, and smartphones in the Beach and beyond. One thing that has remained untouched for many years is our paper’s constitution. After a review by our current and past board members, we have decided that it too needs to be modernized. As a result, we are proposing substantial changes. We encourage our readers and current membership to visit our website and read through the new proposed constitution which will be brought to our Annual General Meeting on June 9 for approval. It has been posted at beachmetro. com/2016constitution.

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for 2359 Danforth Ave., “with the intent of taking a proactive approach to managing change on Danforth Avenue,” reads the report. Danforth is identified as an “Avenue” in the Toronto Official Plan and is mostly low-rise, two- to three-storey buildings. Avenues are areas where development is “anticipated and encouraged to create new housing and job opportunities, while improving the pedestrian environment, the look of the street, shopping opportunities and transit service for community residents. “This particular Avenue segment (Coxwell to Victoria Park) was selected as it is experiencing some development interest, there are sites that may attract redevelopment interest due to their size, attributes or availability, and a local framework to guide and manage growth is needed at this time,” reads the report.

Toronto’s city planning department will lead the comprehensive study, with other departments supporting as needed. They will look at “character and place, the built form, the public realm, the retail vitality, the community services and facilities and the heritage and historic character of Danforth Avenue, in the context of the various surrounding neighbourhoods.” The study will include a stakeholder advisory committee made up of 12 to 15 members – people from residents’ associations, land- and business-owners, and members of the public. Three or four community meetings – which could be workshops, charrettes or more formal meetings – will be scheduled, with the first anticipated for June of this year. The estimated time line for the study shows it should be completed by the end of 2017.

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KAREN RICHARDS will release her newest album, Distractions, with a release party at Neighbourhood, 79 Hiawatha Rd., on Sunday, May 22. Distractions features nine songs written by Richards, each with its own art taking up an equal section of the CD cover. The styles range from blues to jazz to a bit of spoken word. All instruments on Distractions were played by Mark Sepic, who also provided recording and engineering services for the project. Richards has been singing since she was a young girl in Texas, moving over the years through several choirs and musical combos in Vancouver, before making her way to Toronto more than three decades ago. She currently runs a business that includes sound therapy in long-term care facilities. Richards will be joined by a full band for the release party, which runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. Along with recording collaborator Sepic, other musicians who will back Richards include Susanne Maziarz, Balazs Farkas, Allison Kabayama, and Naomi Tyrrell. For more on Richards and Distractions, see karenrichardssings.com.

HOPE UNITED Church is launching a monthly Jazz Vespers service, running on the fourth Saturday of the month, offering a second chance to take in a musical worship service each month (Beach United Church has run its Beach Jazz and Reflection series for a number of years in several locations on Queen Street East). Brian Stevens, the current minister at Hope United, may be familiar to some as the piano half of the duo B2 (b2music.ca). Former

Beach Metro News arts and entertainment writer Bill MacLean is the singer and second ‘B’ in B2, and they have performed in numerous spots in the area, including the Beach United jazz vespers series. B2 will perform at the second instalment on Saturday, May 28 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. at the corner of Main Street. The theme is ‘What a Wonderful World.’ There is no cost, but a freewill offering will be collected.

JAZZY SUNDAYS continue at Morgans on the Danforth, 1282 Danforth Ave. near the Greenwood subway station. The matinee shows run from 2 to 5 p.m. with no cover. Yvette Tollar and David Restivo will perform on Sunday, May 22, followed on Sunday, May 29 by Lisa Particelli’s ‘Girls Night Out’ jazz jam featuring Mark Kieswetter.

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DRUMMER GREG Pilo’s weekly jazz nights run from 7 to 10 p.m. at Salty Dog, 1980 Queen St. E. There is no cover. Tonight, Tuesday, May 17, Pilo will be joined by Bobby Brough on saxophone, Dave Restivo on piano, and Artie Roth on bass. On Tuesday, May 24, New York City’s saxophonist John Tank will play alongside Pilo, Dave Young on bass, and Bernie Senensky on piano.

MICHAEL GARRON HOSPITAL Leadership in Healthcare Governance Members of the Board of Directors Following a truly visionary gift of $50 million from the Garron family in honour of their son Michael, the Toronto East General Hospital is now known as the Michael Garron Hospital - a division of Toronto East Health Network. Ontario’s leading community teaching hospital serves one of Canada’s most diverse populations with award-winning standards of quality and patient care. Ranked ‘One of the Best Workplaces in Canada’, Michael Garron Hospital has more than 2,500 employees, plus 440 physicians and midwives on staff. It is affiliated with the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and other educational institutions, and continues to pioneer community healthcare education programs. Michael Garron Hospital is seeking to add multiple Directors to replace Members of the Board who have completed their terms. If you have Board experience and the desire to serve the community during a time of extraordinary growth, Michael Garron Hospital is now inviting expressions of interest. In addition to sound governance and strategic vision, the Directors of Michael Garron Hospital bring a comprehensive spectrum of skills, experience and thought leadership to the Boardroom table. The Hospital hopes to attract proven leaders in the community and accomplished leaders in their professional lives, with key competencies that complement those of Board members and address key priorities for the future. Currently, the need is three Board members whose professional backgrounds encompass – complex system and network building, ideally within the public sector or finance & accounting or large scale redevelopment. Having served on a Board, you have a keen understanding of the importance of active, articulate and knowledgeable Directors in the sound governance and the success of public sector organizations. Michael Garron Hospital will look to its Board for vision and for proven stewardship as it grows to serve a dynamic community. For more information, please contact Penny Mirams (penny.mirams@odgersberndtson.com) or Michael Henry (michael.henry@odgersberndtson.com) or apply online at http://www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/13403.

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Community Calendar MAY 18: Messy Church @ Main & Danforth at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. (at Main St.), 5:30-7 p.m. A fun-filled family event for all ages. Activities, crafts, storytelling, music, and supper. Theme this month is “Literacy” with a special guest, the “Word Monster.” Info: 416-6919682, hopeunitedchurch.wordpress.com MAY 19: Community Environment Day with Ward 32 councillor McMahon at Ted Reeve Arena parking lot (enter off Ted Reeve Dr., north of Gerrard St. E.), 4-8 p.m. Info: toronto.ca/ environment_days, 416-392-1376 MAY 22: Acoustic Afternoons – A Spring Concert Series presents Beth Moore at Grinder, 126 Main St., 2 p.m. PWYC. MAY 26: Deadline for submitting nominations for officers of Ward 9 Community News Inc., publisher of Beach Metro Community News. For more information see May 3 issue, page 7. MAY 26: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Batman vs Superman” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (6) MAY 27, 28, 29: Small Paintings for Small Spaces – Spring 2016, at the Gardener’s Cottage, Lee Ave. (south of Queen St. E.), Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 40 of the Beach Guild of Fine Art artists will be delighted to talk with you about their work. Note cards, and raffle tickets for lucky draw. Info: www.BeachGuildOfFineArt.com, facebook.com/BeachGuildofFineArt MAY 28: Historical Walk with Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the southwest corner of Main and Gerrard Streets, and take a stroll through this leafy Upper Beach neighbourhood, visiting some historical homes along the way. MAY 28: Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s Spring Fling at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 2:30-7:30 p.m. Help plant annuals along Gerrard Street. Bring gardening tools and wheelbarrows and meet at corner beside City Jug Milk at 2:30 p.m. Then stop in to the Naval Club from 5-7:30 for refreshments and family activities. Info: beachhill.org, Facebook BHNA I’m a Local, and Twitter @BeachHill_NA MAY 28: Balmy Beach Residents’ Association hosts “Fun, Frisbees, and Heritage” at the boardwalk, adjacent to the Silver Birch Boathouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in conjunction with Toronto Parks and Recreation, historian Gene Domagala, Community Centre 55 and sponsor Valu-mart. Take part in Frisbee competitions and learn about local history. Info: www.balmybeachra.org MAY 28: Spring Fair at Fairmount Public School, 31 Sloley Rd. (Kingston & McCowan), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bouncy castle, dual lane slide, scavenger hunt, dunk tank, kids raffle room, vendor tables, pizza, popcorn and cotton candy, yummy food, tea room, silent auction, games, and lots more! Family fun and community spirit! Info: 416-3966240, fairmountpublicschool@gmail.com MAY 28: Fun Fair at John A. Leslie Public School, 459 Midland Ave. (north of Kingston Rd.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bouncy castles, games, face painting, henna art, lots of great food. Fun for the whole family! MAY 28: “Music @ Main & Danforth” presents a “Jazz Vespers – What a Wonderful World” at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Featuring Bill MacLean (vocals), Brian Stevens (piano) and Michael LaLonde (bass). Admission is free with offering. Info: 416-691-9682, hopeunitedchurch.wordpress.com MAY 28, 29: Doors Open. Tour buildings that are architecturally, culturally, historically and socially significant. Free. Info: http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Toronto.aspx MAY 30: Ward 32 Walkability Summit at Bowmore Public School, 80 Bowmore Rd., 6-8 p.m. Discuss the benefits and barriers of walking to school. Hosted by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon with guest speaker, Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner of the City of Toronto, along with a panel of speakers and group discussion. RSVP: councillor_mcmahon@toronto.ca, 416-392-1376

MAY 30: Bike to Work Day. Breakfast at Nathan Phillips Square. MAY 30, JUNE 27: Older Women’s Group Drop-in at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC), 93 Birchmount Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 1-3 p.m. We meet one Monday per month in an informal setting to connect in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Pursue opportunities for social interaction, networking, learning and creativity, sharing experiences and resources. First meeting free, but membership is required for continued attendance. JUNE 2: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:15 p.m. Topic: Compelled to Connect your Camera, all about the latest technology, with David Barnard. Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. Info: www.beachphotoclub.com JUNE 4: Scarborough Central Lions Annual Spring Mega Yard Sale & Flea Market at Scarborough Arena Gardens parking lot (Birchmount & Kingston Rds.), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. Rent a space 18’x18’ $30. Plus tables $5 each extra. Info or to book a space: Lion Mary 416-438-4471 (7) JUNE 4: Greening your Grounds with Rain Gardens – Workshop and Walking Tour at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join Toronto and Region Conservation and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Homegrown National Park Rangers for a day of garden inspiration, starting with a presentation on how to create your own natural garden oasis, followed by a walk through the neighbourhood to see some beautiful and hardworking rain gardens in action. There will be an ‘at cost’ social BBQ led by the Kimbourne Community Permaculture Garden group at the end of the rain garden tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour. Registration: http://bit.ly/1TSl0kC JUNE 4, 5: Grand Opening of Afterglow Studio and Freshii, 2032 Queen St. E., 2nd floor, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free classes, lululemon pop-up shop, complimentary food from Freshii and David’s Tea. Info: www. AfterglowStudio.ca, www.freshii.com JUNE 7: Community Centre 55 Annual General Meeting at 97 Main St., 7 p.m., for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015; to receive our Program report; and to fill three vacancies on the Board of Management. For additional information please contact Debbie Visconti, Executive Director Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 ext 225 JUNE 8: Glen Stewart Ravine Hike, 7-8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine and TRCA on a guided walk through the ravine. We will walk rain or shine so please dress for the weather and wear closed toe, sturdy footwear. Do not forget to bring plenty of water. We will meet at the Beech Ave. trail entrance, south of Kingston Rd. JUNE 9: Annual Choir Concert at St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. There’s something for every taste in this year’s Concert including Bach, Spirituals, Opera and Broadway. Complimentary light refreshments afterwards. Freewill offering for Choir expenses gratefully accepted. Info: 416-699-2518 JUNE 11, 12: Beaches Arts & Crafts Show at Kew Gardens, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Show features over 150 Canadian artists, artisans and designers, with 55 new exhibitors this year. A portion of proceeds will go toward Neighbourhood Link Support Services. Free admission. Info: beachesartsandcraftsshow.ca JUNE 16-SEPT 15: For the Health of It at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen Street East, Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Want to learn to plan and cook well balanced meals, control portions, read labels and be more active? This program is for people who are at risk for or have chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and are motivated to make lifestyle changes. It is free to people on a limited income, living

in the East End CHC catchment. See www. eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. For program information, or to register, call Olivia at 416-778-5805 ext. 208 JUNE 23: Diabetes – Understand It, Manage It! at 11 Coatsworth Cres., 1st floor recreation room, 11 a.m. Coxwell Pharmacy and Neighbourhood Link Support Services present this educational talk. Topics include: What is Diabetes? Who is most likely to get Diabetes? How do you know if you have Diabetes? Can it be prevented? How can we treat Diabetes? Bring all of your medications along with you, as well as any questions you may have for the pharmacist! A light lunch will be provided. Info: Janet Keenan 416-691-7407 ext 224 MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) WEDNESDAYS: GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) Support Group at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie St. (south of Lawrence Ave.), 7-9 p.m. A peer-to-peer community support group for parents and families who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse and addiction. Comfort and empathy is available from others with the same loss. Info: call/ text 647-274-3224, email grasptoronto@ gmail.com, visit grasphelp.org (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.1 p.m. •Mondays – no lunches currently •Tuesday at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) May 17 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.). •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) first 3 Fridays of each month, and at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church the 4th Friday of each month. Program ends Friday, May 20. Info: 416-691-6869 (r) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. May 18 – The Swimmer (1968); May 25 – Goldfinger (1964) • May 18: The Eh List – Edward Riche, author of ‘Today I Learned It Was You,’ 7-8 p.m. •June 16: Tim Falconer, author of ‘Bad Singer – The Surprising Science of Tone Deafness and How We Hear Music,’ 7-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •May 17: University of Toronto Sci-Chats – Vaccines Revealed, 7-8 p.m. •May 26: Book Club, 7 p.m. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •May 17: Music of Newfoundland, 2 p.m. Original and traditional Celtic-style music with John Christopher accompanied by

James McKie on fiddle and mandolin. •May 31: Ask an Expert – Top Tips for Top Vegetables, 7 p.m. Must-have advice on growing beans, onions, garlic, peppers, and other popular vegetables, plus growing vegetables in containers, optimizing yields and more. Info: 416-396-8940 AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr) THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed. FERTILITYCARE FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS at 688 Coxwell Ave., Suite 100. Learn about the Creighton Model FertilityCare System at this one-hour presentation for women and couples. Private, individual follow-ups are booked once charting has begun. •Tuesday, June 8, at 6 p.m. •Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m. •Wednesday, June 15, at 6:45 p.m. •Saturday, June 18, at 12:45 p.m. Info: www.fertilitycare.ca (r) CLOTHING DONATIONS, new and gently-used, needed by local, low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Jeans, cords, pants, tops, shorts, running shoes, socks, jackets, coats, etc. Male and female. Small, medium, and large. All contributions are greatly appreciated. For drop-off info, please call 416-690-5650. (6) BARD IN THE PARK celebrates its 12th season with performances of “Love’s Labour’s Lost”, a play about love, loyalty and empowered women, set in the 1970s. •June 2 & 3: Norwood Park, 7 p.m. •June1319: Kew Gardens, Monday to Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. FARMERS’ MARKETS •Leslieville Market in Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Queen St. E./Coxwell) opens Sunday, May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. •East Lynn Market in East Lynn Park (Danforth/Woodbine) opens Thursday, June 2, 3-7 p.m. SALVATION ARMY EAST TORONTO, 107 Cedarvale Ave. •Sunday Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Info: 416-467-7416 (r) BEACH UNITED CHURCH. Come and join us at 140 Wineva Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am. Nursery care & children’s activity time available. •May 18: Speaker’s Series – “Poles Apart”. Author Terry Fallis tells the riotous tale of a male feminist who creates a stir when he becomes the country’s hottest blogger, 7:30 p.m. •May 28: Cooking with Soul, 9 a.m. Vegetarian burgers, fries and dips with guest chef Alison Scheuermann. •June 4: Knitting Group, 10 a.m. •June 10: Blood Donor Clinic, 1-10 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www. beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (r) 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. •Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

By Anna Killen

The Beach lost a much-loved community member with the sudden passing of Marilyn Ullrich. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 28.

been pouring in from the people whose lives she impacted. “For the 11 years I have been living in this area, Marilyn has been a constant presence. A wonderful, warm, lovely soul, she was always enthusiastic and upbeat. The neighbourhood will not be the same without her,” wrote friend Laura Beazley. Peter Woodcock, of the neighbourhood group Friends of Stephenson Park, wrote that Marilyn “was a neighbour, a friend, a fellow dog person, and a true friend of Stephenson Park. Rarely did she miss an event in the park. A rainy autumn bonfire. A ridiculously cold skating party. Music nights in the park. You knew she would be there.” Sheila Blinoff knew Marilyn through Community Centre 55 – Marilyn was always encouraging Sheila to attend some of the fitness classes she enjoyed, and Sheila looked up to Marilyn’s painting skills when the two took a painting class together. “I was really a beginner and she had a couple of years ahead of me, so she was a lot bet-

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Beach loses one of its brightest lights THE BEACH lost one of its brightest lights earlier this month, with the sudden passing of 68-year-old Marilyn Ullrich, a 30-year community member who touched the lives of many. “Ward 32 has lost a gem,” wrote councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon in a tribute to Marilyn which opened her regular newsletter. “Marilyn was a happy-go-lucky lady who gave back to our community endlessly. Friends of Stephenson Park benefitted from her tireless dedication and support to park improvements, activities, and events. Community Centre 55 truly appreciated Marilyn jumping into any and every volunteer opportunity with both feet … The Danforth neighbourhood remembers Marilyn walking out and about with her dedicated husband Tom and dog Clancey. She always had a warm smile upon her face and cheery greeting for everyone she met.” Marilyn died May 3 following a tragic accident that saw a car drive into the Bold Steps Dance Studio on Spruce Hill Road just as Marilyn and two others were gathering for a class. Toronto Police said the driver of the vehicle was trying to park the car and somehow accelerated, driving into the storefront. Beach Fire Station captain Doug Brown, who was early on the scene, said it was a difficult call for the local department. “It was a very emotional call. Very sad scene,” he said. “Just a group of lovely people getting together for some exercise, and then something like this happens.” He said he was encouraged that all of the victims were alive when they got in the ambulances, but later learned that Marilyn had succumbed to internal injuries at the hospital. The other two sustained minor injuries and the driver was unharmed. “I think I was the one of the last firefighters to say a word to [Marilyn] and I just said, ‘You’re going to be fine,’ and she was so thankful all the way, right though the whole process. She was a lovely lady, saying ‘Thank you, you guys are so wonderful,’ and it was so nice and so encouraging,” he said. “She was very vocal, a very lovely lady. Such a shame. It kind of brought a tear to your eye.” “Lovely” is a word heard again and again in reference to Marilyn. Condolences have

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ter,” she said. “I used to stop what I was doing and see what she was doing, we’d both be painting the same scene, though hers were always way ahead and she did it very well.” “She was a very lively woman,” she said. “She thought these classes were wonderful and she was always promoting them.” Marilyn led a busy life – a retired medical administrator, she was a fixture at local painting, dance and exercise classes and enjoyed the theatre, music, the outdoors, and spending time with her family. Her obituary stated “she will be missed by all who knew her, of which there were many and her energy, enthusiasm, openness and love will live on in everyone she touched.” Community Centre 55 will be hosting a celebration of life in Marilyn’s memory on May 28 between 2 and 5 p.m. at 97 Main St. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Marilyn’s name to the ‘Share-a-Christmas Teen Angel Program,’ a charity that meant much to her, by calling Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113.

THE BALMY Beach Residents’ Association hosts ‘Fun, Frisbees and Heritage’ on Saturday, May 28, at the boardwalk, next to the Silver Birch boathouse. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. you’ll be able to practise your Frisbee toss and pick up a little neighbourhood history at the same time from local historian Gene Domagala. The event is co-hosted by Toronto Parks & Recreation and Community Centre 55, and is sponsored by Valu-mart. Visit balmybeachra.org for more information. ORGANIZERS OF the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s Spring Fling are inviting everyone with a green thumb to help plant annuals along Gerrard Street East on Saturday, May 28. Bring gardening tools (including wheelbarrows) and meet at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Kingsmount Park Road beside City Jug Milk. Afterwards, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., gather for refreshments at The Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., where there will be crafts, hula-hooping, popcorn and family-friendly activities. For more information visit www.beachhill.org. EACH YEAR, the Cantemus Singers hold a spring plant sale to raise funds for the food bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Regent Park. This year’s event is taking place on the weekends of May 21 to 23 and May 28 and 29. Over 1,000 garden perennials, including flowering plants, hostas, grasses and shade-lovers will be on sale between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 14 Lyall Ave. The group raises about $2,500 each year for emergency food supplies for families and individuals throughout the year and during the Christmas holiday season. For more information call Michael at 416-578-6602. THE DEADLINE for nominations for Community Centre 55’s first annual Clean, Green & Beautiful Award is Friday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m. The award will honour someone who has helped make a positive improvement to a public space, through either an individual project or group initiative. For more information visit centre55.com or call 416-691-1113.

55 Division hosts ‘Prom 911’ Simron Puri tries on a dress donated through Toronto Police 55 Division “Prom 911” program on April 30 at the Beaches Lions Clubhouse, under the watchful eye of Constable Lisa Prechotko. The program makes prom dresses and accessories available to students free of charge. PHOTO: PHIL LAMEIRA

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DeSantos students walk to Niagara DeSantos Premier Martial Arts students recently completed their annual fundraising walk to Niagara Falls. The walk was started initially for students testing for their black belt, but has grown to include instructors, friends, family and volunteers. This year a group of more than 50 walkers, from 10 years old to over 50 years old, took part in the four-day, 140 km walk. The effort raised more than $12,000 for the DeSantos Foun-

dation, to be distributed to the breakfast program at Secord Public School, and to be used for school supplies for downtown alternative schools, and for orphanages in Guyana and the Philippines. The success of this year’s walk adds to the martial arts school’s accomplishments this year, as founder Veronica De Santos is set to be inducted into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame at a special ceremony on June 4.

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SOLE ALTERNATIVE School’s art students are hosting an exhibition of their best work at the end of the month. From May 26 to June 2, Fresh Paint Studio will host visual art, photography, graphic design, sculpture and jewelry created by students in a wide range of styles. The work takes inspiration from all directions – street art, youth culture, and movements throughout the history of art. A project using mannequins highlights the views of several students on body image standards. Digital imaging techniques and photo manipulation highlight photography with themes of free speech, urban decay and popular culture. Some of the work in the show has already received positive feedback at the school board’s citywide show, the tdsbCREATES 2015-2016 festival of student art, Open Hearts and Open Minds. An opening night gala featuring food and a DJ will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Fresh Paint Studio is at 1849 Danforth Ave.

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YELLOW HOUSE Gallery is hosting the Grow Up and Give Art Party, a onenight fundraiser on Thursday, May 26. The event will feature art curated by gallery owner Christina Kostoff and artist Maggie Broda, to be auctioned with proceeds going to The New Mom Project. The charity provides baby supplies to young families in need, and the goal of the evening is to raise $10,000. The Grow Up and Give party will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at Yellow House, 921 Kingston Rd., with wine and hors

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ARTISANS AT Work hosts Surface, the annual juried exhibition of student work from the Rosedale School of the Arts, until May 29. The show features the very best young talent at one of the city’s renowned creative educational institutions. Artisans At Work is at 2071 Danforth Ave., just west of Woodbine.

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IT’S A long way from Malvern Collegiate to Hollywood, but thanks to an animated character named Jessica, Efehan Elbi is starting to make a name for himself in Tinseltown. Elbi created Jessica several years ago, and she has appeared in written works and graphic novels in the past. But her latest appearance, in his short film Rainfall, earned Elbi and his small crew the award for Best Animation at the 16th Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival last month. “She’s been around for a while,” said Elbi, on the phone during a break from working on the animated series Bookaboo for Sinking Ship. “This is her first time on screen.” Rainfall is an eight minute hybrid animation/live action short film that tells the story of Jessica’s first date, first kiss, and first heartache. Written, directed, and animated by Elbi, the film can only be described as a labour of love.

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Since working on a project during Grade 12 at Malvern, Elbi has wanted to create something mixing live action and animation. “I always wanted to do another piece like that, but much more refined,” he said. Until recently, production software and filming techniques would have made the process too cost-prohibitive and labour-intensive, but recent advances in software and drone technology made Rainfall’s completion possible. Elbi is hoping the award will boost the film’s chances at other festivals it has been submitted to, including the Toronto International Film Festival. Whether he finds success at home is not yet known, but Elbi does know he plans on arranging a private screening of Rainfall here soon. “There are a lot of family and friends who have been waiting half a decade to see it,” he said. Check out the trailer for Rainfall and some of Elbi’s other animation work and creative endeavours at efehan.ca.

Guild artists set for small paintings show THE BEACH Guild of Fine Art’s annual Small Paintings for Small Spaces show will take over the Gardener’s Cottage in Kew Gardens on the last weekend in May. 2016 marks the 19th year for the show at the cottage, and 35 artists from the guild will take part. Some member artists will be out on Queen Street doing live paintings, so art lovers and the merely curious can get an idea of what it takes to go from blank canvas to finished painting. Pieces in the show are limited to a total 65-inch border so work is conveniently sized for small living spaces (or for those whose walls have limited open space remaining). Work is priced to match – this annual show is a great chance for collectors to pick up affordable work from their favourite local artists. Show convenor Jordana Heney has only been in the guild for two years, but already has an appreciation for the place the Guild and the venue hold in the neighbourhood. “I didn’t grow up in Toronto and I’d never seen inside the cottage before last year, but I understood right away the sense of longevity in the community that The Beach Guild and places like the Gardener’s Cottage have,” Heney says. “I hadn’t even been part of the guild a whole year when I was asked to convene the show for 2015,” she says. “I enjoyed the outcome enough that I was happy to do it again.” Heney, originally from Ottawa, is a graduate of Sheridan College’s bachelor of illustration program, and brings an illustrative quality to her work. Using mostly acrylic and ink, her compositions feature flowing figures and decorative line work framing vibrant colours Small Paintings for Small Spaces runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29 at Kew William’s Cottage, also known as the Gardener’s Cottage, on the east side of Kew Gardens near the foot of Lee Avenue. Find out more about the guild at beachguildoffineart.com. See more of Heney’s work at jordanaheney.com.

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AN ANNUAL Toronto Police awards ceremony held late last month honouring acts of community service and bravery revealed two heroic – and humble – tales with touch points on each end of the Beach. To the east, new Beachers Bob and Karen Hutton were recognized for quietly saving the life of a young woman who nearly drowned in Lake Ontario at the beginning of the year. The Huttons were walking their dog, Haida, on the beach on Jan. 4 at around 9:30 a.m. when they noticed what looked to be a piece of driftwood in the frigid waters ahead, metres away from a break-wall. As they approached, they realized it was a woman, and they sprung into action to get her to safety. “It was the coldest morning of the winter, at that point,” said Bob. “The lake was just sizzling with mist.”

“It was -28, felt like -38, and there was a real clip of wind,” adds Karen. “It was brisk, freezing.” She said they were looking out at the water, bundled in snow pants and big jackets, only outside because Haida needed a walk. “We’re looking at what appears to be a piece of driftwood in the water, and we’re thinking, ‘What is that?’ We’re staring at it, trying to figure out what it is, it’s just this black lump, and we get [closer] and we think, ‘Oh that’s a person,’” said Karen. “I’m thinking, ‘Is it a polar bear swimmer? Does that person want to be in there?’ And we get to the part where we can actually talk to her and we yelled, ‘Are you OK?’ and all she said was ‘Help,’” she said. “That was it. Low voice. And then she said it one more time.” The woman was probably 10 feet away from the break-wall and appeared

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We knew we had to act when “we realized she was human and she responded, and there was nobody else there,” said Bob. “There was absolutely no choice, we either got her in while she was alive or we were responsible for standing there and watching her die,” said Karen. Bob walked into the water, which got up to his armpits by the time he reached the woman, who he guided to shore. Once out of the water, the pair asked her how she got in the water and she said “rocks.” Karen said the windy conditions almost certainly created black ice on the rocks, and it’s likely she lost her footing and maybe hit her head, but they can’t be sure. They estimate she was in the water for about 15 to 20 minutes, judging from where she had drifted to and how long it took them to get to her. “Later on you kind of question whether you did the right thing at the right pace. Did you do things quickly enough? Another five minutes and she might not have made it,” said Bob. As Bob got the woman out of the water, Karen called 911 and was shocked when dispatch first put her on hold for several minutes and then was unsure where the Beach was located. But with the guidance of two women that had come across the situation and joined them to help, the group directed the dispatcher to send an ambulance to the Balmy Beach Club, where they worked to warm the woman with towels. When rescue officials showed up, “they arrived in full force,” said Bob, and the woman was taken to hospital where she was placed under doctors’ care. Bob and Karen don’t know who the woman is, and haven’t broadcast her rescue story. They are new to the neighbourhood, having moved here from north Toronto just over a year ago, and didn’t necessarily feel like it was their story to tell. But in April they received a formal invitation in the mail that they were to be recognized at the Community Member Awards on April 24, and while they didn’t believe they needed thanks for their actions, they thought the ceremony would be a neat experience. “It was quite stirring,” said Bob. “The other people that were recognized, they did some incredible things. Some of it was really moving.”

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Andrey Korikov helped save a man from attackers at Ashbridge’s Bay last September. He and the Huttons, left, were both recognized by police for their actions at the Community Member Awards on April 24.

At the ceremony, the Huttons met Andrey Korikov, who was also being recognized by 55 Division for bravery in a situation he de-escalated in the fall, on the other side of the beach near Ashbridge’s Bay. On Sept. 5, 2015 just after 10 p.m. Korikov was walking a friend back to her bike after a walk along the boardwalk – Korikov lives downtown but visits the Beach a few times a year – when he noticed three men surrounding another man who was lying on the ground. One of the three men was beating the man “severely”, said Korikov, and he walked over to assess the situation.

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This photo shows the view west from the corner of Main Street and Gerrard Street East in 1915, seven years after the town of East Toronto was annexed by the City of Toronto.

different names proposed for the town – one was East Bourne, another East Dale. Finally the name of East Toronto was settled on. In 1880 the village of East Toronto became a reality. Boundaries and electoral districts were established. Ward 2 covered the Beach area, from McLean Avenue to Beech Avenue, north and northwest to Kingston Road. Ward 1 went north within about the same boundaries up to Gerrard Street, sometimes known as Lakeview Avenue. Ward 3 went north from there to the Danforth. Later, in 1903, when the village became a town, the boundaries included Little York and other areas north of the Danforth. Though it began with only 700 or 800 people, East Toronto became the largest town in the East End, with a population of 4,800 people. The town existed from 1888 until 1908 when the City of Toronto annexed East Toronto. On January 16, 1888, the first council was composed of Reeve D. G. Stephenson and councillors Benjamin Morton, R. Luttrell, Charles Pickering, and Frank Boston. You will note that some of our streets were named for these elected officials. The first meeting was held in a building called Morton’s Hall that still exists on Swanwick Avenue. There was some controversy to where the original Morton’s Hall was – I thought it was in a church on Swanwick Avenue, but my historic colleague Mary Campbell pointed out to me the original town hall was next door to the church. Later, as the village and revenue grew, the village erected a combination fire hall and town hall on Main Street, where Community Centre 55 is

now. The past fire hall is now an empty space. For 20 years the village/town council met at the location on Main Street. At the back of the East Toronto town hall was a small jail for holding prisoners, and a ‘pen’ which held runaway animals such as pigs, horses, cows and dogs. (Owners had to pay a fine if they wanted their animals back.) The village organized itself as a responsible municipality. It had a town clerk, a Mr. Monteith. The Dominion Bank became the financial institution. The town also employed a police constable, a Mr. James Hodge, at the princely sum of $20 a year. Mr. Hodge later became one of the top policemen for the Grand Trunk Railroad. The council started a volunteer fire department. The municipality began maintaining the roads, as bad as they were. A school and a school board were created. Council started assessing the village for taxes – they now had expenses to meet and salaries to be met among other financial needs. There seemed to be some controversy as to who was to be the permanent town clerk. W.H. Clay, who also worked for the GTR for a while, became the ‘backbone’ of the East Toronto Village until its demise in 1908. The GTR started enlarging and the village and surrounding area expanded greatly. At the same time a municipality known as West Toronto existed in the western section of York County. It was also a railroad town and handled mainly cows, pigs, sheep, etc., and was sometimes confused with East Toronto. East Toronto continues on Page 17

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East Toronto, continued from Page 16 The area known as the Beach would not have been built up if it wasn’t for the GTR. In those days there were a few cottages and homes and very small businesses on Queen Street. The amount of capital and people and businesses that the railroad and East Toronto brought to the area was the major reason for the Beach being built up to its present status. Without this great railway it would have been many years before the city expanded in this area. I will go on further in my next column, as there is too much to cover in this issue.

Those interested in the former town are invited to join a historic walking tour on May 28. We will start at Main and Gerrard, and see the site of the GTR YMCA, later Ted Reeve Arena, and the location of the former Snell’s Bakery. We will stop at the first post office of East Toronto, the largest house on Gerrard at one time. We will visit some of the historic streets such as Lyall Avenue, one of the few designated heritage conservation districts in the city. We will visit St. Saviour’s Church, celebrating its 125th anniversary. We

will note the original railroad houses on Swanwick Avenue. We will discuss the old fire hall, and talk about Kimberley School, and the original East Toronto High School. We will visit the sites of some unusual homes and architectural gems. We will discuss some historical happenings and some interesting characters. We will try our best to show you a little bit of the history of the 20 years of the town of East Toronto. Meet at 1 p.m. on May 28 at the corner of Main and Gerrard. The walk will end at Community Centre 55 with light refreshments.

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Two of the men were trying to leave, but the man who was doing the beating was roaming around aggressively, drunk and angry, trying to fight others and ultimately approaching Korikov, trying to fight him. Korikov told him he didn’t want to fight and tried to get the man to calm down. “Eventually he tried to punch me so I had to put him down,” said Korikov. “I do martial arts.” Throughout the situation Korikov knew that, because of his martial arts training, he would be able to contain the man if he needed to – he has been practicing martial arts for eight years and teaching for three, and runs free classes that combine jujitsu, Russian martial arts, and Japanese sword-fighting out of a community centre in Cabbagetown – but he was waiting to see if the situation escalated. “In a situation like that you’re always planning, it just depends on what the person does first. Things can escalate really quickly, especially with three people involved,” he said. “I put him down, I kind of locked him up on the ground. He was very surprised and that kind of sobered him up a bit, he just struggled a while and said, “OK you got me, I’m sorry, can you let me go please … Tried asking nicely, tried squirming, didn’t work. Tried screaming, tried yelling, tried swearing, tried telling me that if I let him up he was going to beat me, which was kind of counter-productive.” But Korikov held him until the cops arrived, telling the man that after beating someone so badly he would have to deal with the cops.

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Police and paramedics arrived, taking the hurt man to the hospital and arresting the attacker. The man was charged with aggravated assault, mischief to interfere with property and causing a disturbance. The matter is before the courts with a date scheduled for June 21. Korikov gave his statement to the police, who he said were very polite and shook his hand, and eventually went back to his car to find a $250 parking ticket (he didn’t end up having to pay it).

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Speaking with the police afterwards, he learned that the attack on the man was completely unprovoked, and that the man might have been a good Samaritan himself. “The guy who was beaten was just walking on the beaches, lived somewhere in the neighbourhood and saw the three guys who were there harassing two girls on the bench, the girls must have been 13 or 14 years old,” he said. “They were being abusive making comments, so he asked them to stop, and the drunkest guy of them all was about 25 and he attacked him. He just

beat him pretty much to a pulp. “He had a broken jaw in two places, he had a broken orbital, and apparently in the hospital they put him through three surgeries in the first night just to save his eyesight because one of the bone shards went into his eye. The doctor said that if he’d continued getting beaten for a while he could have died because that could have ended up in his brain. Definitely didn’t come too early, probably a little bit too late.” Korikov hasn’t spoken to the man and said that as long as the man is OK, that’s all he needs. “I don’t need any thanks, I don’t need any gratitude, I’m just doing what I feel everybody is supposed to do. I’m more surprised at the people who walked past – I’d have something to say to them,” he said. Like the Huttons, Korikov believes there are bigger heroes in the world than him. When he first heard he was to receive an award he thought, “I don’t really deserve it. It’s not really anything that I feel should be commendable to that degree – there are really big acts of heroism out there, this should be minor in comparison. This should be common. If somebody is getting attacked, you shouldn’t just walk by.” But he also believes it’s an “honour, humbling in some cases,” and can serve as a platform to encourage others to go through the world with a more communal mindset. “If you walk past somebody, even if you don’t feel like getting involved, at least call 911, do something about it,” he said. “Or at least stand by, anything, yell at the people, tell them the cops are coming, it’s not that difficult.”

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Horticultural Matters

Little beetle means big trouble for Toronto’s ash trees Steven Chadwick is a professional gardener, horticulturist, and long-time Beach resident

ust when we thought we had established a beachhead in the battle against the dreaded Asian longhorn beetle, along comes another deadly pest to terrorize our urban forests. As Phil Lameira reported in this newspaper four years ago, the latest participant in the parade of tunnelling chewers assaulting our trees is the well-publicized emerald ash borer, which, as its name suggests, is a devastating insect that has been invisibly chomping away at ash trees throughout the GTA. The pest has been around for a while, making its North American debut in the Detroit area in 2002, where it probably escaped from contaminated lumber imported from its native Asia. Since then the spread of the insect has been blindingly swift and the threat has now escalated to one of the worst epidemics to hit a single species in North American history, killing millions of trees in the United States, Ontario and large areas of Quebec’s western townships. Only ash trees are fodder for these brightly coloured beetles – except for the mountain ash Sorbus aucuparia, actually a member of the rose family – and it doesn’t take long for infected trees to die. Native ashes can be killed in as little as 12 months with larger, healthier stock sometimes hanging on for two or three years before they finally succumb. The winged emerald-coloured adults

emerge from tiny ‘D’-shaped holes in the bark of a host tree in May and June and as expert aviators can fly three or four kilometres to mate and lay their eggs in small cracks in the bark of ashes within their range. The mature adults are relatively benign and do little harm, other than feeding on upper leaves. The real damage and fatal blow is delivered by their larval offspring, that bore through the cambrium layer just beneath the bark, where they literally strangle and starve the ash to death by destroying the phloem, one of the essential circulatory vessels needed to transport water and nutrients throughout the tree. By the time cracks and fissures appear in the bark and there is a noticeable increase in woodpecker activity hammering away at the trunk looking for a meal, it is too late to be saved. If the victim’s bark is peeled back you will notice complex serpentine patterned galleries where larval feeding has taken place. There are treatments available to battle the bug, although their long-term effectiveness is unclear. The most popular is TreeAzin, a systemic insecticide derived from neem oil that is injected into the vascular system to prevent larvae maturation. However, this expensive treatment has to be administered by a certified arborist every two years for the duration of the insect threat, and is only effective on trees that have not yet been infested. In the GTA crews of arborists armed with chainsaws and chipping trucks have been the infantry in the war against the bugs over the last few years, with the bulk of the work being performed September through

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The tell-tale sign of emerald ash borer larva is easily visible once an ash tree has been cut down. Toronto will likely lose most of its ash trees to the tiny pest. April when flying adults are inactive. For safety reasons the primary focus has been to target dead and decaying ashes in public spaces, but tragically most – if not all – ash trees in the city will eventually have to be removed. That is no easy task since it is estimated there are more than 850,000 of the trees in Toronto parks, street plantings and on private property. And if an ash is not yet infested, it soon will be. While this may all sound like doom and gloom (and it probably is), Mother Nature

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usually has a way of taking care of herself. In time some of the stumps of the felled trees may send up saplings from remaining roots and newly opened canopies may give reforestation plantings a better chance to become established. The inner sapwood and heartwood from freshly cut ash trees is unaffected by ash borers and while it can’t be transported beyond defined quarantine zones, it is highly desirable among carpenters and cabinetmakers, so at least some of our ash trees may make it into antiquity.

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flakes easily with fork. Using a metal spatula, gently remove fish to heated dinner plate and serve immediately. TIP: If you hate fish skin, it will easily lift off the fillets at this point and be left behind on wooden plank. Wooden planks may be discarded after use. (No washing necessary!) Dill Mayonnaise

he 24th of May (celebrated in Canada yearly on the last Monday before May 25) is the first of the much-anticipated summer long weekends – Queen Victoria’s birthday. It is celebrated with gusto – cottage openings, the first dip in the lake, fireworks and, of course, all sorts of al fresco dining, whether barbecues or picnics, to be shared with friends and family. As if to acknowledge the festivities, the first of our local asparagus, as well as greenhouse crops of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are available to add colour, flavour and variety to dishes. I hope you will find these recipes, some compliments of Foodland Ontario, ideal for the birthday celebrations! Cedar-smoked trout with dill mayonnaise Cooking on a cedar plank adds an enticing smoky taste to fish. Its takes only minutes to prepare and best of all, the baking dish is discarded in the fire with only the delicious fish to enjoy. Serve with dill mayonnaise, salads and good bread for a wonderful outdoor feast. And all the ingredients can be homegrown! Seaport Merchants at Victoria Park and St. Clair is my favourite place to buy fish. If you call Lorne and Marilyn ahead of time (416-755-9960) they will have your fish and planks ready for you! You should be able to fit two trout fillets on one plank but check before you leave. 8 oz (250 g) fresh trout per person 1 or 2 cedar planks Salt and pepper Olive oil 1 or 2 lemons Soak cedar planks in cold water for four to six hours. You can weigh them down with heavy cans so they don’t float. Pre-heat barbecue grill to high. Arrange soaked planks on grill. Close barbecue lid and let planks smoke for five minutes. Arrange fillets skin side down on planks. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper, drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. If you wish, slice lemons and arrange on top of fillets. Close lid and let fish grill 12 to 15 minutes, or until fish

This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to fish but it is equally good with new potatoes, asparagus and grilled lamb. 1 cup (250 mL) low fat mayonnaise (Or substitute half with plain yogurt) 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chopped dill (any remaining dill may be chopped finely, wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, grated zest and lemon juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, yogurt if using, dill, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (15 mL), squeeze lemon juice into sauce, stir in salt and pepper. Puree mixture. Pour sauce into serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time. May be made two days ahead. Makes one generous cup (about 250 mL). Asparagus Tips Asparagus is the perfect companion to fish and now is the season to enjoy it! Choose asparagus with closely closed purple tips. I prefer the thicker stalks to the thin ones but the tips of asparagus tell the freshness. (Open tips mean they are older!) Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break easily (discard between a third to half of the asparagus) – one pound (500 g) feeds two or three people. Rinse under cold water. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil (enough water to just cover asparagus in a single layer); cook asparagus, uncovered, two to three minutes at most. Yes, that’s all it needs. If serving hot, have everything else ready to go and plates heated – both asparagus and fish cool quickly. Drain asparagus and serve immediately. The good news: asparagus is equally good served hot or cold, especially with the dill sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt – divine! Grilled asparagus – Brush asparagus with vegetable oil and grill on barbecue with fish, turning often until lightly browned, about five minutes. Enjoy every delicious spring mouthful, and happy birthday!

Dental Matters

What patients look for in a dentist Dr. Allan Katchky is a dentist who practises in the East End 416-694-2220

fter seeing the same dentist for more than 20 years, you relocate and suddenly find yourself searching for a new dentist. This all-too-common experience can be a daunting one, especially when you consider the trust relationship that patients have with their dentist, and the anxiety that a dental appointment causes for some patients. Because of the unique nature of the dentist-patient relationship, researchers have studied what patients are looking for in a dentist. What follows is a list of what patients value most in a dental experience. Upfront and honest discussion of fees

For many patients the cost of dental care can create as much anxiety as the care itself. Patients appreciate knowing ahead of time what their treatment will cost, and about insurance coverage and payment plans.

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Not feeling rushed Patients value a dentist who takes time to discuss options before treatment begins, and who takes time to ensure patient comfort. Even more important is a dentist who is a good listener and takes time to understand their patients’ concerns.

Convenience Nothing is more agitating than having a dental problem and having to wait two weeks to see the dentist. Patients place high emphasis on the ability to have dental emergencies attended to promptly. They also care about being able to schedule routine appointments at times that are convenient for them, such as early mornings, evenings and Saturdays. Surveyed patients also often mention other convenience factors such as parking and ground-floor access. Quality and gentleness of care Research studies indicate that 50 per cent of people avoid or delay dental care because they are fearful or have had a bad dental experience in the past. Patients want to know that both the dentist and his or her team are sensitive to patient anxiety and are trained to deal with it. They also appreciate a team that spends time with patients to put them at ease, and a dentist who offers sedation and other techniques to enhance patient comfort. Proven track record Most patients want a dentist who has knowledge and experience, and also has an experienced and welcoming team. They want to know that their dentist is up-to-date and using current technology and techniques. This is why most patients seek a word-of-mouth referral from a friend or family member when searching for a new dentist.

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Deja Views By David Van Dyke

Much like spring crocuses, condos in the Beach are popping up at an alarming rate. Many Beachers are not impressed. Imagine in the future if book reading dwindled in

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1858 Queen St. E. (1 bl w of Woodbine) 910 Kingston Rd. (w of Victoria Park Ave.) 1404 Kingston Rd. (w of Warden Ave.) 2152 Queen St. E. (at Glen Manor) 807A Queen St. E. (Leslieville/Riverdale) 384 Yonge St., Unit 2060 (at Gerrard St.) 500 Queen St. E. (btwn River & Sackville) 7599 Kennedy Rd. (Markham) 1229 Danforth Ave. (btwn Coxwell & Greenwood)

ATTENTION

New Salespeople or OREA Students

JOIN THE WINNING TEAM*

Detached Home on Secret Park in Beaches Triangle The next ad

129 Kingston Road

deadline is Tuesday, May 24. Call Victor at 416-698-1164 x 26 or email victor@beachmetro.com to book your ad for the next issue

Coming Soon

This large 2-storey, 3-bedroom home sits on a 25’ X 153’ lot backing on to a hidden park. Featuring a spacious open concept living/dining room, a family room with cathedral ceiling & skylights, 3 gas replaces and an eat-in-kitchen, this is a wonderful family home and a gardener’s paradise! The backyard features a gazebo and a deck ready for an.above-ground pool & hot tub! .

. to. Shops, Ashbridges Walking Distance Bay and the Lake.

to TREB’s MLS® System

Mary-Beth Hollyer Direct: 647.403 .1681 Office: 416.698 .2090

Sales Representative

mbhollyer@gmail.com www.marybethhollyer.com www.facebook.com/marybeth.hollyer

We offer • A Starting Base Salary • 100% Commission • $100 a month + $300/Sale • Mentoring by Experienced Agents • Supplied Leads

Start Your Career In Real Estae Off Right! *some conditions apply

Roger Gallibois Broker/Owner B.Sc. P. ENG.

416-698-2090

www.homeward.info rogergallibois@trebnet.com

Kathy Munro Sales Representative

416-698-2090

kmunro@trebnet.com www.kathymunro.com Beaches | Bluffs East York | Leslieville

BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES OPTOMETRISTS

missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca

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

416-691-5757

BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

BIO-ENERGY THERAPIES

Therapeutic Touch or Reiki sessions available at the Beaches Naturopathic Clinic Heather Anne Wakeling Licensed Holistic Practitioner 416 699 2865 www.beachesnaturopathic.com 10% off first three sessions with mention of this ad.

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

416-691-1991

DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST 2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.

416-696-1800

BALSAM DENTAL Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * * Evening hours available * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)

416-691-8555

www.balsamdental.com

DR. LINDA WINTER

416-691-1071

Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

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

416-694-4380

www.drlempert.ca

Dr. Jody Levenbach Psychologist

Children and Young Adolescents Assessment • CBT Social Skills • Parent Coaching

jdlevenbach@gmail.com 647-891-2603

BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE

2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday

416 698 0054 crystalbeachoptical.com

DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults

9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca

416-433-9726

VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.

KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)

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

Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine

2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com

WELLNESS

Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness 20 Leslie St. (free parking)

416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

www.krienslarose.com

Melani Norman

Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

PSYCHOTHERAPY Abina Murphy, R.P. Spiritual Psychotherapist Mindfullness Reiki Master

416-693-5611

Nancy Christie, M.T.C. Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation

416-691-3768

www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca

CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA

• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

ABSTAX

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

Robert Gore & Associates Chartered Accountants 1238 Kingston Rd. 416.699.8070 www.goreca.com mail@goreca.com

Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Psychotherapist, since 1998 Heart Centered Coaching Life & Relationship Issues

416-694-0232

www.energyawakening.com

Tara Shannon

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP Registered Psychotherapist Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main)

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Beatriz Mendez B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP

Psychotherapist

Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists

Low Fee - High Value Therapy

INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM Auto, Home, Life, Critical Illness, Disability, Financial Services

2243 Queen St. E. 416-690-7900 www.leanebesky.com

LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

Danforth Avenue at Main Street

Geoffrey J. Dashwood

www.East-Toronto-Therapy.com mendez.smith@sympatico.ca

961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

Pauline Coogan, MEd, RP

Registered Psychotherapist Respectful, Mindful, Compassionate 32 Berwick Avenue, 2nd Floor (Yonge & Eglinton)

416-721-5928 pauline@paulinecoogan.com www.paulinecoogan.com

Christina Connell

Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

416-691-3700

Queen and Hammersmith

David Faed

CRIMINAL LAWYER

690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca

KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

Paul J. Cahill

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

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

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

Susan T. Dixon

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.

416-693-2733

www.dixonslaw.ca

Shellyann Pereira

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

647-693-6221

Beaches Wellness Centre

THE THERAPY STUDIO

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor

NEW LOCATION 2130 Queen Street East

416-698-7070

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

Hills, Salah LLP

Family Law & Estate Planning We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Sophia da Silva Chiropractor

Kew Gardens Health Group 2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

www.kewgardenshealth.com

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

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

416-423-2289

Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!

CHIROPRACTORS

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

COUNSELLING JOB STRESS? CAREER COUNSELLING

Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW

www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca

MASSAGE THERAPY

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

416-690-5185

• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. Book online at essencetherapy.com (entrance on Willow, S of Queen)

www.advanced approachesmassage.com

416-694-6767

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Dr. Caitlin McAlpine

THERAPY LOUNGE

Next Deadline is May 9th

CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8

Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca

Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •

www.therapylounge.ca

416-698-5861

416-916-7122

John H.

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

Chiropractor

Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

BJARNASON, D.C. 1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

416-694-2868

W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Versatech

Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

studio tangent architects

416.420.4544

Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:

NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com

architecture for independent businesses www.ngray.ca 416.778.4333

416-694-4090

Open Saturdays

416-690-6195

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com

416-690-6257

Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc.

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

~Discovering A Better Way Together~ www.janedelamere.com Email: delamerej@gmail.com Phone/Text: 647-971-4739

Stephen G. King, Architect

contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

(Since 1989)

Advanced Therapeutics

Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

647-352-3348 www.thetherapystudio.ca

Drafting + Design

2401Queen St. E., Unit 38

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

Registered Massage Therapists Louise Abbott, RMT & Associates 138 Main St. (south of Gerrard) Open 7 days a week Free Parking • Accessible Book online

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

Peter J. Salah

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257

Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

Registered Psychotherapist

Personal Training Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced

William F. Deneault

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.

HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES

416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca

Glover & Associates

98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

416-690-6800

BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP

KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP

Bert van Delft

GARRY M. CASS

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls

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

416-690-2112

416-690-2417

PHYSIOTHERAPY

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Tel: (416) 962-2186

Psychologist

Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler

ACCOUNTING

416-698-3157

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New 2nd fl Add., Full Balcony Granite, Slate, F.P., Skylights Details & Pics a MUST see www.upperbeachrental.com

25th ANNUAL KENILWORTH HUGE STREET YARD SALE

Beach Home

Sat. May 21

For Rent in July & August, 2016

17.

Garage Sale

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(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

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

Upper Beach Attractive 1 Bed $1,676

Semi detached, 3 bedroom, fully furnished home for short term rental this summer. Enjoy a taste of beach life, lovely outdoor deck and garden-quiet, tranquil space, steps to the boardwalk. A homey cottage-like atmosphere. Ideal for a single person, couple or small family of 3. Please contact Deborah 416 691-6631 dasinclair@sympatico.ca (6)

(includes HST)

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

1 Bdrm/Woodbine/Kingston Rd.

* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.

Stylish, Bright 1 Bdrm Bsmt. Apt. Private Sep. Entrance. Nice, Quiet House On Beautiful, Quiet, Tree-Lined Street. 4 pc. Bath, Breakfast Bar, Brdlm, Cable (Digital VIP), WiFi, C/A. Private Laundry, Close to 24 Hr. TTC. Easy Parking. $950 inclusive.

Roger

Deadline for May 31st issue is May 24th

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

OFFICE SPACE

Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS or

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

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

paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)

Photo/Art

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE

SLIDES - 35 mm TAPES - VHS, 8 mm

Convert to Digital On USB or DVD to view on Computer & TV

Free Pick up & delivery in the East Toronto

1 tape $25 / 3 tapes $60 Slides <200 -$.75ea 3 tapes $50

Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

416-690-2880

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Larger quantities estimated

Call or text Peter 416-562-8664 DigitizeMeToronto@gmail.com

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Looking for an opportunity to discuss Canada’s achievements from the past, the present and the future?

Personal Care

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

WILKINSON

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.) (10)

SPA SERVICES at The Therapy Studio

Apartment/ Home for Rent LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Harding & King

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

Book online • Free Parking • Accessible (10)

Massage Promo: $30 1/2 hour • $50 full hour. Relaxing or deep tissue. 294 Main St., Suite 207 (Main Subway Station at Danforth) 416-6918717 (13)

Employment Opportunities We are a busy family in the Beach looking for an experienced cleaner to help out 3 to 5 afternoons a week on a regular basis. Clean/Tidy/Laundry, etc. (6)

Drywall Installer wanted to work in GTA. 3 years experience. Permanent position. $32/hour. 40 hours/week. Emergency Plumbing. 506-15 Baif Blvd., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 5N7. Send resume to: emergency.plumbing7@yahoo.ca (6)

1 Bedroom $925.00 2 Bedroom w/balcony $1,225.00 Utilities included. Parking available at extra cost. (7)

laundry, private yard. 416-691-6981

(6)

Wanted to Rent Mature Lady seeks a bright, upgraded ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, in Duplex or Triplex (no basements) with deck, near Queen and the Beach. June 1st. $1350. 1 905 885 1099 tcadogan1@sympatico.ca (6)

WANTED

East end 52 yr old, single handyman, seeks room or reasonably priced apt. in exchange for reduced rent (i.e.) Grounds maintenance, household repairs, etc. (6)

Bed & Breakfast COZY SUITES INN Best accomodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*

416-420-8696

Private House Sale

@ 191 Kenilworth

1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.

416-856-4774

(r)

Magnificent

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

1 Bdrm $1,325

416-827-8095

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Luxurious Beach Suites

647-693-2828

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For Sale CEMETARY PLOTS

2 side by side cemetery plots

Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.

Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough

Single depth • Sold together

(r)

25 Parkette Place

Brightly renovated apartments available: 1 Bedroom apartment $925 2 Bedroom apt w/balcony $1,225 In a quiet park setting area, close to community centre, schools & public transit. For inquiries contact:

416-522-3235 or 416-654-5479

(7)

Located in preferable ‘sold out’ area

doug.read@rogers.com

Cemetary Plots

(7)

Resthaven in a beautiful Garden of Peace 2 side by side double depth plots for 4 caskets & 4 cremations Call Luis 416-266-7797 (6)

Guerin Bookkeeping 416-465-6249

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specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766

Sat. May 28 8 am - 2 pm

Main St. north of Lumsden Ave. Rain date: Sun May 29 (6)

(9r)

Household Services

The usual. Good stuff. Nice people. Great walking. Fresh lake air.

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

STREET SALE Sat. May 28 • 10 am – 2 pm WILLOW AVENUE south of Queen. See large selection at #56 Willow Ave.

(6)

Annual Street Sale (South of Queen)

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23 Enderby Garage Sale, Sat. May 21st, rain date Sun.; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Lot (6) of great stuff (some furniture).

Wanted We buy! - We pay cash!

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) Buying Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia. Hockey, Baseball, Football, Basketball, cards, programs, magazines, tickets, pucks, jerseys, posters and oddball items. Please call Grant after 5 p.m. at 647-403-0297 or email at (7) bretsky@rogers.com Buying: National Geographic magazines, soft cover Readers Digest and Archie Comics. 647-428-4800. If no (7) answer, please leave message Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 inno. (6..) dubelaar@gmail.com

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

(r)

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates. Call 416-648-4410

(r)

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

(r)

CERTIFIED

CHIMNEY SWEEP

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (6.)

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

416-624-3837

Reorganization, Renovation and Relocation Let us help you improve your home

www.refocused.ca 647-267-0564

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LAWN CARE

- property clean ups - weekly/biweekly cut, trim, blow - starting at $15/week

Kevin 416-691-8503

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

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

- Home Improvements - Demolition - Basements - Backyards - Garages - Clean Services Senior’s Discount We recycle all materials.

416 454-5404

Vienna Upholstery

Pet Services Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

- 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

Custom Window Coverings

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TIM O’MEARA TAX ACCOUNTANT

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (8)

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

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

Call 416-783-3434

*Bonded*

(21/17) *Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN

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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

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (7r)

WAYNE’S

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXACT TAX SERVICES

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

HEALTHY HOME

General Services

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STEAM CLEANING LTD.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

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

(10r)

ULTRA

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For estimate call

Financial Services

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Cleaning Services

2358 Kingston Rd.

Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (8r)

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Professional House & Pet-sitting. *Trusted & Reliable since 2003 *Overnight Stays *Daily Visits *Excellent ref(8) erences. Kate: 416-407-0972

Home Decor

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

(7)

ADRIAN’S DISPOSAL & RUBBISH REMOVAL

beachlawncare@hotmail.com (7!

BLIND AMBITION

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

(9)

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

BEACH

647-899-9074

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MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

(w. of Midland)

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CAT CARE SERVICE

ReFocused

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

416-691-7556

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

416-820-1527

416-698-9000

416-694-6241

MR. FIX-IT

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

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

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

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FULLY INSURED

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Saturday, May 28th • 9 a.m. Rain date: May 29th Multiple households. Something for everyone.

416-691-6893

www.regsappliance.com

KLEEN WINDOWS

WINEVA AVENUE

416-265-7979

REG’S APPLIANCE

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

CLEVER DISPOSAL

Springbank Ave / Birchmount STREET SALE Sat. May 28

CALL GLEN

485 Kingston Rd.

416-699-7110 Vlad

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ANNUAL MAIN ST. SALE

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

Open House May 28 &/or 29. 525 Danforth Rd M1K1C8. Great for renesting or large family. 2 kitchens on main & top floor. 4-5 Bdrms. 5 Baths.

$50 basic Small Business, others extra

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business

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

Coming on realtor.ca

650 Woodbine

House Cleaner / Help Wanted

Birchmount & Danforth Ave.

www.cozysuites.com (10r)

BEST IN THE BEACH

647-352-3348

www.beachmetro.com

Call Tim 647-858-6765

x8 www.hardingandking.com

138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)

Deadline for the May 31st issue will be May 24th

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Call now 416-699-9714

Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments

647-719-0647

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416-465-6021

416-466-3766

www.thetherapystudio.ca

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700 square feet, 2nd Floor Queen & Lee $1750 per month + utilities or $400/month for one day per week. Minimum 1 year commitment. liz@afterglowstudio.ca

1326 Gerrard St. East www.riverdalehub.ca

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finished basement, oak floors, full

Rent our event & meeting spaces, yoga/dance studio, art gallery, offices, coworking space (desk rentals), community kitchen. Green-design building with gardens & cafe

(near Coxwell)

416 690 6032

2 storey, 2 bedroom, 2+ bathrooms,

RIVERDALE HUB

1562 Queen St. E.

Steps to boardwalk Garden view 1 Bdrm Apartment High ceilings. No pets, no smoking. $995/mo + utils, parking optional Available immediately

New upper beaches semi for rent.

416.949.4232

Chalet Beauty Bar

SOUTH OF QUEEN

416 522-3235 or 416 654-5479

OFFICE/STUDIO AVAIL FOR RENT

joinhighlandcreeklol@hotmail.com (9)

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

OFFICE SPACE

416-917-9025

Join Highland Creek LOL, a Protestant Male Organization Contact C. Oliver 647-518-2038

2 Bedroom split level Duplex upper unit, utilities included. Parking for 1 car only, 2 balconies 14’x7’ and 12’x5’ No smoker, no pets. Available June 1st $1,300 per month (6) Call 416-463-0020

For inquiries call:

FOR RENT Main/Lyall Professional building. New reno. TTC/GO

Social/Events

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For Rent Upper Beaches

Commercial Space for Rent

Volunteers

416-463-2212

8:00 to whenever rain date Sun., May 22nd

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

INCOME TAX

household & kitchen stuff, children’s clothes books, plants, many treasures

BEACH METRO NEWS

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

416 421-5758

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WASTE REMOVAL

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

A family business since 1956

416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

rileyswindowcleaning.com

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BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

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BEACH METRO NEWS

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (10)

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena

416-825-9705

(6r)

DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices

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All Day Cleaning

Cleaning services for Lower Beach residents Kids lunches & dog walking too A clean home is a happy home Kellie’s Cell 647 761 0266 kelliegreenis@gmail.com (6r)

WINDOWS CLEANING EAVES CLEANING

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

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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! See our ad on page 12

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

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

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

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416-690-0102

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Garden & Tree

Cleaning Lady Extra-ordinary & Exceptional Biweekly only $15/hr • Top Notch! Call Sherry at

416-405-8301

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-Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Lawn Cutting - Hedge Trimming info@blpm.ca

Bach to ROCK We teach it all!

Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park

416-699-8333

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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Property Clean Ups -Leaf Removal - Winter Salting Services info@blpm.ca

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Neighborhood Gardening Services

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS

APPRAISALS (19)

FUN PIANO LESSONS in The Beaches!

Highly experienced teacher accepting students. Kingston Road & Lee Avenue. Brad Alexander • alexandermusic.ca (11)

Tutoring

Unbelievably Affordable Yard • Garbage Any reasonable request Security approved Contact: Tim Conway 647-828-2468

416 822 6309

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 (6)

THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

Tree & Shrub: shaping, thinning, pruning, planting Deadwood or Complete Removal Storm Damage, Dangerous Limbs

Toronto: 416-434-3209 London: 519-636-9222 cdntreecare@hotmail.com

(9)

Victoria Gardening 647 766 7875 John

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Rehab Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Summer programs, including mini math day camps available, July and August Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

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Specialist in low maintenance, eco-friendly & native gardens

consultation - coaching pruning - planting - maintenance cleanups - containers - readied for sale

TUTORING

OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)

All Welcome

Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (8)

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

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Green Apple Landscaping www.greenapple.ca

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KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19)

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LAWN CARE

- property clean ups - weekly/biweekly cut, trim, blow - starting at $15/week beachlawncare@hotmail.com (7!

Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. (13)

BEACH PROPERTY

WRITTEN IN STONE Driveways • Patios • Steps

urban garden girl • garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation

cindy 416 574 6686

urbangardengirl@bell.net

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

REASONABLE RATES

416-690-1356

- Lawn Maintenance - Seeding - Sodding - Fertilizing - Hedges - Weed Control

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MAN WITH CARGO VAN (7)

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (7)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (16) 647-210-LAWN (5296)

416-821-4065

(11)

Fresh Green Property Maintenance

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

Call Andre 416-422-4864

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (8)

IDEAL

PAINTING

& reasonable rates

416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at

www.BestWayToMove.com (6r)

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * $29 / hr. + 1 hr. & up 1 man $39/hr 2-$49 • 3-$65 • 4-$85 7 days Dan 647-763-5257

(6)

Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

(8)

BEACH HILL

PAINTING

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

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

dave@beachhillpainting.com (19)

NASH COMPANY Over 20 years experience Interior, exterior, residential, plastering, drywall, laminate. Fair quotes - top quality.

416 528 2950

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416.797.6731

proway.painting@gmail.com

NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

(11)

HUGO’S PAINTING 25 yrs. experience All kinds of painting. Free estimates. 416-824-2957

hugos_painting@hotmail.com

(11)

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Interior/exterior;

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

ing; stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416854-4360

info@paulospainting.com

www.paulospainting.com

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)

Next Deadline May 24th NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

20% Discount off any competitor’s written quotation. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8)

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.

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(11)

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (13r)

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

(6r)

MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (7)

Bobby Mitchell

-expert painting & custom finishing - complete interior & exterior - expert Restoration - references

647-456-3666 www.allperfectpainting.com

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

NEED A PLUMBER

quality painting; custom house paint(r)

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MASTER PLUMBER

That set price includes kitchen, bathroom, ceiling, trims. All materials & labour included.

Painting:

416 691-3555

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

BEACHCOMBERS

Paulo’s

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

Cascade Plumbing GTA

ALL PERFECT PAINTING

Painters

BEACH PLUMBING

24 hr. - lic# P1624

WE MOVE FOR LESS! NEW BRIGHT PAINTING Accurate work

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

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WAYNE’S

416-910-6302

PAINTING & DECORATING

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

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Seniors Discount

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TOM DAY

1 bdrm $450 • 2 bdrms $550 • 3 bdms $650

PROWAY

LANDSCAPING

42 yrs

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

now offering a painting Promo:

416-690-3890

Shane 647 606 0970

WALLPAPER

painting & services

Local. Taking care of your possessions. All Season Movers

No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (20)

416-826-3269

A.S.M. MOVERS

EXCLUSIVE

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

“Always on Time and on Budget”

Lic. #P-15099

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

HARM’S PAINTING

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www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (15)

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(9/17)

416-694-2470

Retaining Walls • Planting

Call Hakan: 416

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

416-439-6639

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690-8533

LTD

647 401 7970

Movers

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

rickscape@hotmail.com

* Design + Installation * Planting + Pruning * Garden maintenance/Fall clean-ups * Complete Garden Makeovers

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com 647-545-9561 (11)

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

info@blpm.ca

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

Dianne 416 699 5070

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

50 years in the Beach

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair

416-467-6059

416-414-5883

*** Free Estimates ***

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Shasta Garden Design

shastagardens@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-699-8575

‘As Promised’ Painting

416-522-7288

STONEHENGE

HARRY

Steve 647-853-6420

Free Consultations

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499

PRESSURE WASHING

BEACH Kevin 416-691-8503

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

LAWN / GARDEN

(7r)

French / German

Green Apple Landscaping

Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, planting, weeding, butterfly gardens. Interlock relevelling. Raised beds, soil amendments. Downspout disconnecting. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

25 yrs experience

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Head Start Tutors

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN

STONESCAPE

Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.

Landscapers

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

CANADIAN TREE CARE

(11r)

SERENITY PAINTING

ABBEY ROAD 416-690-2476

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. (7)

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(7)

Scotstone

LAWN & LANDSCAPING - Spring & Fall Clean-ups - Lawn Cutting - Fertilizing - Seeding - Sodding - Aeration

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

(9)

416 822 6309

EXCLUSIVE

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Plumbers

“Rocking the Beach for over 15 years”

LAWN & GARDEN

(6.)

Paul 416 690 8846 pks15@primus.ca

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Call Karen or Lisa 416 691 5978 karenforthegarden@primus.ca (7)

MAINTENANCE

416-414-5883

10 yrs in the beach lawn-hedge-garden-small trees seed-soil-fertilizer-mulch watch it grow w/worm castings

LANDSCAPING

• Design and Construction •

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN IN ORDER

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

Garden clean-ups, planting, pruning, weeding and ongoing maintenance.

Creating Award Winning Gardens

416-414-5883

Music

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Award Winning Design & Build

184 MAIN ST. across from

Call Gary 647-829-5965

cindy 416 574 6686

Karen for the Garden

daycareconnection.net (9r)

• garden cleanup & maintenace • garden renovation & transformation • plants, trees, stone, wood, metal • free consultation

urbangardengirl@bell.net

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

Kellies Green Clean Home Services

416-219-1271

Bilingual School

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

Call 416-698-0750

cleancomfortservices.com

416-699-3772

LeRoux Froebel

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service. For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462

AND

urban garden girl

Child Care Available

Marlene 416-698-5668

416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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All classified ads may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com

Plumbing, Heating, Drains Video Camera Inspections Renovations. Design & Build Backwater Valve Snaking. Gas Master Plumber P1736

416-821-8438

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PLUMBING •Repairs •New Installs •Drains •Alterations Same Day Repairs

416-855-9500

REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA

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PICKUP PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

Master Plumber/Licensed + Insured Residential - Commercial - Industrial Top quality craftsmanship and value Complete plumbing services start to finish. AFFORDABLE RATES!

647-669-7562

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

GALAXY

Electricians

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

KITCHENS BUILT-INS WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES

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

www.galaxywood.ca

CELL 416-875-5781

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ESA LIC# 7002668

CEJA ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

• Fine Custom Carpentry • Porch Restoration • Pool Cabanas • Decks and Fences • Gazebos and Playhouses • Hardwood Flooring

416.452.5128

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades *Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

Deck and Fence Build New or Fix Old Wheelchair Ramps New or Fixer Upper Call Billy 647-323-2284

Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

416-690-1630

(r)

MURPHY

ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA#7004508

Knob & tube • No job too small

416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426

(11)

Lic: 7006786

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416-833-3006

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(8)

MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (13r)

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

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

(7r)

• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence (7r)

LANIGAN’S -Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service

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

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

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

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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G. LOCKE

(r)

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

(10)

The Horan Company Professional Carpentry

For all your Interior Finish and Carpentry needs. Renovations from the basement to the attic. Local and On-time.

(5.)

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Marc 416-617-7205

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

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

(r)

TILE + STONE

647-967-7366

SHINGLES • REPAIRS FLATS roofingsystemsplus.ca 416-857-0730 Free estimate (9)

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

SERVICES

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

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

Serving Your Community Since 1971

(r)

All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Met. Lic. B-8357

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

647-967-7366

CONCRETE WORK L B

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

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

Underpinning Specialists (r)

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

Call/text: 647-206-3376

Architectural Design-Build

Andrew, the Roofer

416-694-2488

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

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FLOORS (8r)

• Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Plumbing, back flows

416 917 5990

(r)

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

(9)

MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

Marc 416 419 4281

(6)

Keep your basement dry Interior & exterior waterproofing We offer low rates, free estimates.

Paul 416 602 2128

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/17)

Creative Construction

Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

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

Licensed masonry contractor

416 - 903 4120

www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com

Call Scott 416.858.2452

Call Chris

(7)

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ads also appear at

$11.50 for 20 words

416-738-2119

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• FOUNDATIONS • LOAD-BEARING WALL REMOVALS • BASEMENT LOWERING - UNDERPINNING • ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS

www.WINTACO.com

416-200-6300

(10)

extra words 35¢ each OR

$17.50

for 1 column x 1” box (up to 40 words)

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

416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

(6r)

WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (6..)

(6)

JASON THE MASON

Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca

(7)

Waterproofing Cascade Company

beachmetro.com

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

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

(6.)

(10)

SMART HEATING

Scotstone

ALFS FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING Tom 416 698 2111

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

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (7) Free Estimates

Sanding Staining Refinishing Installation 25 years

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Call C.J. 647 222 5338

(9)

JOHN CLARKE

JDB MASONRY

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

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

RENOVATIONS

HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

J. BROW ROOFING

HARDWOOD

MANUEL 416-727-1900

(r)

www.totalrenovations.com

(6r)

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

www.stonehengefoundations.com

We will beat any quote by up to 20%

(r)

TILE INSTALLATION

MR.

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Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork

All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates

ROOFING REPAIRS

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416-917-5990

STONEHENGE

“Reclaim Your Basement”

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Flooring, Tile, Carpentry, drywall, paint, mud & tape. all types of small & large renos

416-558-8453

416 694-7402

www.smartgta.com

*60+ years Experience*

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(416) 871-4608

owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

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416-690-2476

Repairs + Restorations

& AIR CONDITIONING • AC cleaning & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured

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

MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW

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•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

416-467-6735

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• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

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

Lic# B16393

416-999-2333

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Telephone Systems

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

647-712-7663

Call today for free estimate

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

Cable & Telephone Wiring

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

Lic.

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

Free estimate

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MASONRY

416-662-4450

Metro lic

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Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

Flooring Installer

GENERAL CONTRACTING

“Oftentimes, a repair is all you need.”

FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING ELECTRICAL GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

ABBEY ROAD

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small.

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

KEW BEACH

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CUSTOM CARPENTRY

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416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19)

Shingles + Flats Concrete Work Eavestroughs Cleaning + Replacement

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

416 660 4721

TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)

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

ROOFING

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

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

416-278-5328

Basement finishing Bathroom & Kitchen remodelling Homestar top rated www.ar-renovation.com

GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

Innerspace

CITY WIDE ROOFING

BALMY BEACH

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

Trades

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No Job Too Small Carpentry / Drywall Painting, specializing in decks & fences

KEW BEACH

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

www.webuildit.ca

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

416-910-8033

Give your floors a new beginning!!! (7) Free Estimates

416-659-7003

ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS

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

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Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

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

Gus:

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

416-375-5191

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

Sam Capetano

A & R RENOVATION

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

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

Handyman Services

Call 416 876-4986 (11)

JACK OF ALL TRADES

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

Hardwood Flooring

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

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

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

Glenn 416 837 9298

Don’t call them, call those roofers

COXWELL ROOFING

Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com

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THOSE ROOFERS

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

ROBINSON CARPENTRY

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

HANDYMAN

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

Carpenters

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416-691-8693

Tel. 416-569-2181

Big or small we do them all

416-466-9025

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

Mark Denington

CONTRACTING CO.

Electric

MARIO 416-690-1315

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Queen St. Roofing 416-698-2613

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

GNOMEWORKS

Roofers

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

416-823-7314

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DECKS BY CHANCE

free estimates

ACE

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SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

EASTLAKE RENOVATIONS

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

BERGERON ROOFING

BEACH METRO NEWS

Call 416-698-1164 x 22 or email classifieds@beachmetro.com

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

CEDAR! CEDAR! CEDAR!

LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED

5/4x6 T+G Cedar $1.19 ft 1x6x6 T+G Cedar $0.89 ft 1x8 Cedar tone cement siding

just $9.73 pc

With this ad only!

BEACH METRO SPECIAL

416.686.9618

5/4x5 Western Red Cedar Decking only $0.69 ft

www.DeClute.com

*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*

Rare Opportunity

We are also the Beaches #1 SOURCE for pressure treated, composite and exotic decking!

A rare opportunity to create your dream home on one of the most desirable streets in the Beach! Treat this spacious 4 bedroom home as a clean slate with a ton of potential. Soaring ceilings in this solid brick detached home just steps to the ravine & a short stroll to Queen or Kingston Road. Located on the quiet stretch of Balsam and sitting under a canopy of beautiful mature trees just three doors to the school! The chance to earn some sweat equity and create your dream home at the same time, it doesn't get any better then this! Give us a call to learn more about it. To see more upcoming TCHC properties visit: www.TorontoHousingProperties.com

DANFORTH LUMBER 699-9393

Lynn is Moving!

If you are considering moving, give me a call.

Family Home in Whitby

Your chance to live in the desirable Birchcliff neighbourhood, rated one of the best areas for up and coming locations in the city. Potential in-law or nanny suite in basement with separate entrance. Great schools and easy access to downtown.

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, stunning custom rare main floor family room addition. Closed-in front mudroom with storage, amazing yard in an incredibly family structured community. Close to TTC, park, farmers market, restaurants and shopping!

A bright and spacious 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home in Pringle Creek, ideal for an expanding family. Open concept kitchen with eat in area and walk out to large backyard. Cozy family room with fireplace as well as finished basement.

$599,900 OVER ASKING!

COMING SOON!

$599,900

842,306

KenGrieve@royallepage.ca Royal LePage Estate Realty

897,466

992,967

Local Real Estate Market Statistics [E02]

Average Home Price

1052 Kingston Rd.

416-587-7522

East Lynn Park

Birchcliff Bungalow

KEN GRIEVE

$799,888

Gerrard St. E.

(416)

DANFORTH LUMBER

25 DAWES RD.

Danforth Ave.

Victoria Park Ave.

Dawes

Main St.

Rd .

www.DanforthLumberHBC.com

Number of Active Listings 100

100

$900,000

$800,000

$700,000

$600,000

April 2014 April 2015 April 2016

Number of Home Sales

$1,000,000

$500,000

April 2014 April 2015 April 2016

*Graph Data as per Toronto Real Estate Board MLS reported sales of All Home Types for April 2014, April 2015 and April 2016 for the E02 district.

2014

WANTED!

Always here for you! Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca

Up to $1,500,000 A spacious 4 bedroom traditional Beach style home in the prime beach with at least one car parking. This established Beach family is ready to sell their gorgeous renovated semi with a detached garage once we find them their next home.

Up to $1,600,000

Up to $1,900,000

A renovated 3 bedroom home, prefer detached however would consider a semi, in the Beach or Upper Beach with one car parking. This family is down sizing from a large & stunning newer construction four bedroom home as soon as they find a great alternative.

A spacious 4 bedroom home needing little renovating is just fine two car parking is preferred and it must be detached. This Beach family will sell their totally renovated brick semi detached as soon as we find them their dream home.

CALL 416.686.9618