Flooded beach attracts rare bird By Phil Lameira
Volume 46 No. 5
May 2, 2017
THE RECENT high water levels at Woodbine Beach may have raised concerns for some in the community, but for enthusiastic birdwatchers it has raised interest in the wildlife that has found the flooded areas to be the perfect spot for a migration pitstop. The flooded area to the west of the beach has been attracting many gulls, particularly some that are somewhat rare. The majority of gulls seen in our beaches are ringbilled gulls (Larus delawarensis), easy to identify by their black “ring” around their bill. The other species
often seen is the herring gull (Larus argentatus), a larger gull often with a red subterminal spot on its bill. The ones in least numbers are the Iceland gulls (Larus glaucoides), which are officially split into two subspecies, the Kumlien’s (L.g. kumlieni) and the nominate glaucoides Iceland gull (L.g. glaucoides). It was the nominate glaucoides that had birdwatchers from Toronto and afar coming down to the Beach for a closer look. This subspecies breeds in Greenland and is a very rare visitor to southwestern Ontario. Continued on Page 2
Church-based artist residency gets creative with space By Anna Killen
WHEN MATT Adams, associate priest at St. Aidan’s in the Beach, first began Creative Space, a monthly open house that invites artists to use the church sanctuary as a studio, he thought it would be a relatively low-key way to give back to the community. “We wanted a way to connect with artists,” said Adams, of the program that began last fall. “And I kept hearing that there are a lot of artists, but there’s not a lot of space.” But after several Saturday sessions and a conversation with participant and artist Diana Bahr, Adams realized that while the once a month drop-ins worked as workshops, they weren’t going far enough to address the underlying issue of a lack of studio space for artists across the city. “If you could offer space more frequently and you could offer storage space, then I would come here more often,” Bahr told Adams. The two began brainstorming and, without wasting any time, drew up plans for a pilot project – a six-month artist residency for emerging artists, now underway. Called Creative Space Residency, the project works to revitalize the artistic heritage of the church – prominent Canadian visual artist Doris McCarthy was a member – and offer affordable and accessible studio space to artists at the beginning of their careers. The inaugural class includes Bahr, and three of her former classmates, recent graduates of OCAD. The four work out of the newly-christened Alan Dodds Studio, which for years was the residence of the late Alan Dodds, the church’s longtime caretaker and a fixture of the church community. “He was very much a part of the church,” said Adams. Dodds will be honoured by the church later this month on May 13, the same day the artists open their bright, airy, top floor Silver Birch studio for the Akin Collective’s East End Gallery Crawl. Akin operates several affordable studio spaces throughout the city, and the team at St. Aidan’s looked to Akin as a model when drafting out a plan for the residency. “Akin has grown by securing 12 commercial spaces in four buildings across the city,” explained Akin Collective’s Oliver Pauk, of how the group is trying to meet the demand for suitable studio workspace. “It’s great to hear of other organizations pursuing the same goal by making use of, in some cases, under-utilized buildings.” Continued on Page 11
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Shake it off Notre Dame’s Avidity perform at the 11th annual Dance Off competition at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School on April 21. After much deliberation by judges Diana Reyes, Apolonia Velasquez, and Ofilio Sinbadinho, Chaminade’s Vivacious Dance Crew was crowned the winner. Father Henry Carr’s FHC Cyphers came second and Senator O’Connor’s Synergy finished third.
Nine-storey condo proposed for Kingston Road By Anna Killen and Lara O’Keefe
ANOTHER NEW condo could be coming to Kingston Road. This one is a nine-storey development for 507-511 Kingston Road, proposed by Vista Nova Development Ltd., and located on the south side of Kingston Road backing onto Wheeler Avenue. The proposal is for 57 one, two- and three-bedroom residential units and 72 underground parking spaces with a vehicular elevator. Two four-storey townhouse units would face south onto Wheeler Avenue.
The proposed building’s height would be 30.5 metres from Kingston Road and a 14-metre high structure, stepped to 40 metres as viewed from Wheeler Avenue. “City staff have identified the proposed height as an issue,” said community planner Derrick Wong. A March 9 staff report on the proposal notes significant concerns with the “height, transition to the south, and frontage” and notes that “the proposed building height plus the grade difference is not acceptable.” The front of the development
would face Kingston Road, while the rear would face Wheeler Avenue, which is identified as part of a low-rise neighbourhood. Wheeler Avenue is 9.5 metres lower than Kingston Road at this location. “The proposed development must have an appropriate transition to the neighbourhoods in the rear,” reads the report. While staff write that they could not support the application as proposed, they note they have communicated their concerns to the developer over the past several months and the applicant has “indicated a
willingness to work with staff to achieve a more appropriate development.” They recommend that the application continue to be processed “notwithstanding that the original proposal would merit refusal, as it is possible that review and revision will result in a supportable proposal.” To that end, the city will be holding a community consultation May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Beach United Church at 140 Wineva Avenue to discuss the planning application.
The development would require the demolition of the buildings currently in place which include two existing detached dwellings and a two-storey apartment building. The staff report notes the proposal will be considered in context of other buildings in the area, including recently approved developments that are six, seven, and eight storeys tall. Zoning permissions on the site are split, with greater density and height allowed along Kingston Road and much lower density allowed fronting Wheeler Avenue.
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‘Saving’ Leuty has a history By Lara O’Keefe
IT MAY come as a surprise to some that saving the Leuty Lifesaving Station is nothing new. Rather, it is somewhat of a longstanding tradition. According to historian Gene Domagala, the nearly 100-year-old structure, built in 1920, has been moved three times during its lifetime because of the changing conditions of the shoreline. An excerpt from Glenn and Jean Cochrane’s historical book, The Beach, tells us more: “Late winter storms pushed sheets of ice under the Boardwalk and the ensuing pressure splintered large sections of the walkway every spring. In 1952 a storm wiped out the railing that extended some 1,500 feet from the Balmy Beach Club to Hammersmith Avenue. In 1973 another lake storm destroyed a section of the Boardwalk running 1,500 feet west from Waverley Avenue.” And although the station has become an iconic Toronto landmark -- perhaps ‘the’ Beach landmark -- it was not always so. During the early 1990’s the structure became so dilapidated due to years of battering by storms and neglect that the city was going to tear it down. Never one to shy away from a fight, Domagala along with Glenn Cochrane and former councillor Tom Jakobek created the “Save our Station” group, with the goal of raising
the money to repair the old lifesaving station and prevent the city from removing it. With the support of the community, the trio eventually raised nearly $75,000 and did, in fact, save the station. Domagala won’t take all the credit though. “The Leuty Lifeguard Station is a historical life-saving structure that has been preserved and has great practical use even today. It is a beacon on the lakeshore. It has been saved through the efforts of many people such as Mary Campbell, Chris Layton, the Toronto Historical Board and the late Glenn Cochrane, among others,” he told Beach Metro News in a 2015 interview. Those efforts have continued to this date after recent flooding required crews from the city of Toronto and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to move sand and install armour stone in order to secure Leuty Lifesaving Station after significant erosion took place. Past reports show that is the type of work that takes place around the station regularly. But it’s not every year that the city notes the importance of the work, nor that the area has experienced the worst flooding in decades. And it’s not every year that the Beach Metro News office gets a phone call from Domagala, speaking from the boardwalk as he takes in “our beach” after the flooding, checking to make sure our station is OK.
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This is unlike the Kumlien’s which breeds in northern Canada and is often seen in the southern regions of the province in the winter. To add to the gull variety at Woodbine Beach, a couple of Thayer’s gulls (Larus thayeri) were also observed. Some ornithologists argue that the Thayer’s may very well be classified as a third subspecies of the Iceland gull, and usually winters in western Canada. Jean Iron from Toronto, who was awarded the Distinguished Ornithologist Award from the Ontario Field Ornithologists in 2016, was excited about the find. “We had the whole spectrum [of Iceland gulls]. From the pale ones from Greenland to the Thayer’s gull from the high western Canadian arctic,” said Iron who counted at least 14 Iceland and Thayer’s gulls on April 18. “It’s certainly phenomenal,” said Iron adding that “it’s absolutely perfect [habitat] for the migrating shorebirds because it’s shallow and muddy.” She doesn’t see the flooded area as a major concern and welcomes this natural occurrence. Soon these birds will move on to their breeding grounds in Baffin Island or, in the case of the nominate glaucoides, Greenland. But if the rains keep coming, you may still have a chance to challenge yourself and try to spot one.
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Once a bustling Birch Cliff retail strip, storefronts at 1480 to 1496 Kingston Road now sit empty.
Developer, tenant spar in Birch Cliff By Lara O’Keefe
PLANS FOR a mixed-use development on a well-known retail stretch of Kingston Road began to emerge early this year, with businesses along the Birch Cliff strip receiving notice in January that they had six months to vacate. Not six months later, the strip sits largely empty with a number of windows boarded up. After Toronto real estate developers Core Development Group purchased the 1480 to 1496 Kingston Rd. property, home to several leased storefronts, tenants were told they had until July 2017 to vacate. Among those tenants were New Energy Muay Thai & Fitness, Mayfair Custom Upholstery, The Salvage Shop, Becker’s, and Wimpy’s Diner. At the time, many of the businesses voiced their concerns about having only six months to pack up and move. Ward 36 councillor Gary Crawford tried to allay fears in February, saying he felt confident after speaking with representatives of the developer that they would work with the current tenants to find a more suitable solution for all parties. “Core Development continues to work closely with my office, Economic Development and a
number of businesses,” said Crawford April 26. This includes Roy Clifford, owner of The Salvage Shop, one of the only businesses still operating along the strip, who said he’s been so distraught over the move that he “forgot to eat the other day.” He said Core Development has offered to help him find another suitable location, although “they haven’t come up with anything yet.” Now, at least one tenant is going head to head in a legal battle with the development group. New Energy Muay Thai & Fitness vacated their storefront location earlier this year, and left with it a sign in the window saying they were moving, effective March 1, and alleging – with colourful language – that the new owners have no respect for businesses along the strip. Core Development has since filed a claim for breach of contract and thousands in unpaid rent. “The tenant owes $13,514.51 for rent from February 2017 to July 20th, 2017. And currently owes $4,899.99 for February and March 2017,” reads the claim, filed March 16, 2017 in Toronto Small Claims Court. Meanwhile, New Energy has
filed a counterclaim alleging the developer has violated the terms of the lease. “We allege the developer violated the terms of the lease by building a condo within the timeframes involved,” said New Energy lawyer, Omar Ha-Redeye. According to the claim filed by New Energy, the building’s previous landlord – who sold the premises in January 2017 – provided a provision in their initial lease agreement stating they would provide six months notice in writing should they decide to proceed with a full or partial demolition of the building and if that were the case, they would give notice to the tenant no less than four-and-a-half years into the initial term from the date of the lease. Although New Energy signed a new lease in October 2016, they claim that it has no legal force and effect as it was signed under duress and argue that because they opened their facilities around April 2014, the earliest date the demolition clause could be invoked by Core Development would be August 2018, as per the original lease agreement. Bryan Nikoliation, President of Core Development Group responded to these claims saying “we take pride in the communi-
ties we’re investing in. We’re working with the sales centre and we’re working within the contracts, the leases that they have for the notice.” He said that other businesses along the strip left before their leases were complete as well and said, “it’s disappointing that some of the tenants have willingly breached the contract of their lease. We are working within our legal means to ensure that the leases in place are respected. We look forward to settling this amicably.” “We’re not in the business of taking anyone to court,” he noted. “We didn’t invite this. We simply want to focus on a wonderful development the community’s going to be proud of and putting back in a bigger and better way the retail, the residential, etc.” As for New Energy, Ha-Redeye said his “clients are looking for an amicable resolution so they can go back to providing a productive outlet for children, youth, and adults to channel their energies into.” The court date for the case – if needed – is still yet to be determined. Once Core Development files its application with the city, the city will begin the community consultation process.
Cherry blossom ‘tree tunnel’ on the way By Lara O’Keefe
START PLANNING your next romantic walk. A row of cherry blossom trees is being planted at Woodbine Beach. That’s the word from ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon. Twenty Sakura trees have been donated by a Japanese donor who offered to help install them in a similar
manner to cherry blossom tunnels in Japan. “We are so very fortunate to have a Japanese couple donating 20 Sakura trees to us as a gesture of generosity, cultural awareness, beauty, and symbol of our strong sister city friendship with Sagamihara, Japan,” said McMahon. Ontario cherry blossoms tend to bloom anywhere between the end of April to mid-May,
with High Park blossoms ‘peaking’ last week. The trees should begin to be planted this week, with first blooms next spring. A Friends of the Sakura group will help with maintenance. Are you happy about cherry blossom trees coming to the neighbourhood? Let us know at www.beachmetro.com.
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SUMMER IS fast approaching and, for many, that means patio season is on the horizon. For diners in the Beach area, it could also now mean access to more patios and bigger restaurants. Toronto City Council voted unanimously April 26 to change a 30-year size restriction on restaurants on Queen Street East. “Calling all restaurateurs — the Beach is open for more (and bigger) restaurants,” stated ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon after the April 26 vote. The existing bylaws surrounding longstanding restaurant restrictions along Queen Street East have been a topic of discussion for a number of years, with ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon repeatedly pushing for changes to the bylaws which left the Beach with the smallest restaurant size restrictions in the city. Those bylaws contributed to empty storefronts on Queen Street East, argued McMahon, noting last year that they caused West End restaurants to back out of plans to open spots in the Beach. Past restaurant rules stated that restaurants could be no more than 165-square metres in size, exclusive of mechanical equipment, and could have a front patio only. Restaurants were required to provide one parking space per 100 square metres of floor space used in the restaurant. The new bylaws state that restaurants can now be 200 square metres, exclusive of the space used for washroom, kitchen or mechanical equipment, and allow a front patio as well as a flanking patio that is 50 per cent of the depth of the building. The bylaws also state that there are no longer any parking provisions attached to the restaurant. “In 2017, we have found that restaurateurs want more freedom to create successful dining establishments. It is my hope that this change will help us attract new businesses and add more vibrancy to the Beach,” said McMahon of the changes. Disc jockeys and dance floors are prohibited however, so those who were hoping to dance the night away will have to go elsewhere. For those concerned about an increase in noise in the neighbourhood, the new by-law also comes in conjunction with the City of Toronto’s recently released Good Neighbours Guide, which outlines the policies and requirements placed on restaurants in the neighbourhood. Among these are ensuring that noise on the patio does not disturb local residents, ensuring that waste is properly sorted and the establishment is free of litter, cigarette butts and gum, and posting “No Smoking” signs at entrances and exits.
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AT THE risk of sounding bourgeoisie, the principal of Williamson Road Public School has a request: Get off our lawn! The school isn’t trying to be unneighbourly. Principal Brian Svenningsen explained the fence has been around its popular field since last fall because officials are trying to give the grass on the new field some space to grow. “Unfortunately, we’ve had the fence opened, we’ve had parts of it pushed down,” he said, noting that he was told a sports group was using it a few weekends ago. This is despite putting up zip ties and wire all along the fence, along with placing signs up and sending notices to the community. “What we need is the grass to grow out so that it weaves the roots and that allows it to repair itself,” he said of the field, which is one part of a years-long, thousands
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Brian Svenningsen, principal at Williamson Road PS, looks out on the school’s growing field.
of dollars community-supported project to address the school’s historic problem with flooding and pooling water in both schoolyards. “After a rainfall you could see the path of the rain through the field,” he said. The slope of the land led the water down to the lowest point. “We would have water pooling in the lower yard and
because of our winters being freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw, then we’d get a sheet of ice there.” The schoolyard also had a drain that the water would funnel into, but “because we use wood chips for around the playground equipment and we use mulch for around the trees … water carries everything, so it carried that
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and it would go down the drains and clog them.” For the school’s 100th anniversary in 2014, the community pitched in to help Williamson Road’s water problems, as well as put money towards improving the overall aesthetic of the field. “The community raised [about $80,000] for the enhancement of the yard, so we now have a 260-metre track all around the yard, we have a gathering area, we have a storage unit so we can have more outdoor education and we have a nicer sitting area for the students,” said Svenningsen. The Toronto District School Board also chipped in a considerable amount of money to put towards the revitalization project that went toward preventing future flooding and maintaining a plan to keep the fields in top shape for both the students who use them, along with the community who also uses the land, he said. The work finished at the end of September and a large fence was put up around the field in order to protect the grass and allow it to grow, stabilize and weave together – and it won’t be complete until it can. The hope was to re-open the field by the spring but because of the delays, the field will now have to remain closed until June. “When TDSB did an initial view of it end of March [the grass] hadn’t started that weaving process, so we decided to keep the fence up. We’re going to give it a shot of fertilizer and then we’re going to reassess at the beginning of June.” He understands that people want to use the field – his students want to use it too. “All the kids ask, when are we getting the field back,” he said. “Everybody wants the field back because it is high use.” But the more people continue to push their way into the field, the longer the field must remain closed. The request therefore, is simple: leave the fence closed and let the grass grow. Svenningsen said he is confident that once people understand why the field is closed, they will respect the temporary boundaries. “One of the things I’ve always appreciated about our community is whenever I’ve approached people about difficulties or issues or projects, they’ve always been very reasonable if there’s a rationale,” he said. “I really believe that if people know exactly why the fence is up and what we’ve been doing and the history behind it, they’re going to respect that because, again, this is a community school and the Beach is a strong community.”
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Deja Views By David Van Dyke
What a difference a decade makes. These three images were shot in 2008, 2010 and 2017 on Wheeler Avenue, just a little north off Norway. There are a lot of opinions about the changing complexion of the Beach, but I’ll let my camera do the talking. P.S. While there are a lot of differences in these pictures, there is one thing that keeps showing up in the frame. Can you figure it out? Do you have a photo you’d like to share? Call me at 416-691-4774.
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What does meaningful public consultation look like? Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York GLOBALLY, WE are in the midst of a democratic recession. We are no doubt lucky to live in Canada, but we should also strive to strengthen our democracy where possible, and to guard against decline. At the end of March, I participated in a panel discussion hosted by the civic engagement NGO Samara Canada on the future of Canadian democracy. The panel talk coincided with the release of Samara’s Democracy 360 report, in which it sur-
veyed the health of our democracy, and offered five recommendations for renewal. Among the five recommendations: “Meaningful consultation of the public by MPs.” As Samara’s report notes, such consultation “pays dividends in connecting citizens to politics, and in solving Canada’s most complex problems.” The question of meaningful consultation is one we are constantly working to tackle here in BeachesEast York. While communication between Canadians and political representatives has increased recently, only 32 per cent of Canadians reported contacting an elected official themselves.
So, how can political representatives more effectively engage with Canadians? This is not a rhetorical question. I want your feedback, as we look for ways to better engage and consult. As it stands, we have been active in hosting public meetings on specific issues. For example, we recently hosted a town hall on drug policy with a panel of experts, and a breakfast meeting to answer questions about our 2017 federal budget. In the past, we’ve covered topics from the environment, to electoral reform, to C-51, and more. Since not everyone is inclined, or has time, to attend a town hall, we also send regular updates and ask
for feedback by mail, through our monthly email newsletter, and online at facebook.com/beynatemp and twitter/com/beynate. Over the coming months, you can expect to receive a survey letter in your mailbox, with a postage-paid return envelope. As the world continues to move online, the majority of the feedback we receive is by email (Nathaniel. Erskine-Smith@parl.gc.ca), and we are aiming to increase our social media engagement, which tends to reach a larger audience and allows for more interactive debate. To this end, we streamed our drug policy town hall on Facebook Live, and I will be hosting an online Facebook Q&A session on May 17 at 7 p.m.
Now, all of the above attempts to consult still require fairly active participation by constituents. They require attending a public meeting, filling out a survey and putting it in the mail, or adding one’s voice by posting a comment online or by sending an email. To consult more broadly, we also seek out people who otherwise don’t seek out politics themselves. You can often find me speaking at classrooms across our riding. I tell students that politics, as frustrating as it can be, remains one of the most significant ways of making a real difference in other people’s lives. Continued on Page 11
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No amps, please - the Beach isn’t the Air Canada Centre THE BEACH is a wonderful place to live and we love that folks from all over the city and beyond are able to share our neighbourhood. However, the popularity of the area comes with its problems. Case in point, we live on Lee Avenue and spent almost all last summer trying to rid ourselves of two buskers who insisted on using an amplifier at the corner of Queen and Lee. Perhaps residents and visitors like to support these travelling musicians, but for us it meant we were unable to use our porch or deck on most summer weekends and evenings. We’re not mean, we like to support the local or not-so-local talent, but this is not the Air Canada Centre! It’s a residential neighbourhood! The local bylaw states that buskers need to be 9 meters from the street corner and no amplifiers are allowed.
Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this? Please do not support buskers who insist on using amplifiers – maybe that will solve the issue.
Besides, whose decision was it to put it there? Most of us were not asked. Let them find another spot where it will not upset so many people.
Claire Forshaw
Livia Thoeny 65-year Beach resident
But really, why the ‘gate’? I TOTALLY agree with letter-writer Lee Gold (“New ‘gate’ in Kew spoils the view”, April 18). Every time I pass this ‘gate’ I ask, Why? The structure in itself is not even an attractive piece, but why spoil our view while we walk past the park, the beautiful view onto all the trees, grass and lake. It also takes away a part of the library which was restored some years ago. Please, remove this gate so that we can enjoy an unobstructed view.
Kew not improved NOW THAT the Kew Gardens restoration is over, I feel the need to comment. We have lost two lovely garden beds which welcomed us to the rest of the park. In its place we have gray concrete pavers and an eyesore black matte arch which impedes any view of the park from Queen Street. It is a cold unwelcoming, unneeded expense and is no improvement
on what was there in the first place. Jean Strimling
Yearly reminder to leash your dogs SPRING IS here and we’re all coming out of hibernation along with our furry friends. Migratory birds are visiting, waterfowl and mammals are building nests for their young, and our vegetation is coming back. This is a time to give our flora and fauna space to flourish and multiply, so that we can all see and observe. Unfortunately, unleashed dogs running amok destroy these habitats. Dogs in the animal world are looked upon as predators, and cause wildlife to be stressed. Wild animals will not go where
they can smell the scent of a dog. Yelling and whistling to corral unleashed dogs is unnatural and irritating to both wildlife and to people without dogs who enjoy the peace and quiet of a nice walk, just like you do. Unleashed dogs also leave excrement behind, sometimes unseen by the owner. Animals that brush through areas posted as having poison ivy and ticks on plants(Lyme Disease) can also transmit it. Perhaps law abiding dog owners could ask offending dog owner’s to please comply. Let’s make this a park for everyone to enjoy: people, animals and vegetation. Clyde Robinson More letters on Page 7
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One more thing... AFTER READING the article about the empty storefronts on Queen Street East (March 21), I realized that one factor had not been mentioned. After the condos were built west of Queen and Lee, Shoppers Drug Mart, the liquor store, and Tim Hortons all moved west. One comment in the article said that locals tended to favour independent retailers over chains. Why wouldn’t we? Before the chains, we had a bakery, a butcher, a jeweller, a wool shop, a health food store and a post office. The owners were like friends. Nina Rockett
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Community Calendar MAY 3: Junior & Senior Concert at Malvern Collegiate Auditorium, 55 Malvern Ave., 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30pm). Come celebrate the end of the school year with the Malvern music program as we present our annual spring concert in the Malvern Collegiate Auditorium. Raffle with prizes to be won. Tickets can be purchased at the door. MAY 5: Wildwind Flute Choir Concert at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (W of Midland Ave., N of Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. 12 flutists from Durham play a variety of flutes and an inspiring selection of music. Tickets (available at door) $15, children under 13 are free. Tickets and info: 416-261-4222, stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca MAY 5, 6: ‘Spring to The Beach’ presented by Beach Village BIA along Queen St. E. from Lockwood Rd. to Neville Park Blvd. Info: thebeachvillage.com MAY 5-7: Beach Spring Studio Tour, Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour showcasing 25 artists in 15 locations. Look for the yellow signs, bicycles, and balloons around the neighbourhood. Info and printable map: www.beachstudiotour.ca MAY 5-7: Jane’s Walks. Info: janeswalk.org/canada/toronto MAY 6: Spring Carnival at St John’s Catholic School, Kingston Rd. Featuring inflatable/bouncy castles, pony rides, farm animals and petting zoo, arts and crafts, Lego table, BBQ and ice cream, music, bake sale, and photo booth. Info: http://stjohnparents.weebly.com/ MAY 6: Spring Rummage Sale at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. BBQ, raffle, white elephant sale, bake sale. All proceeds to the Resident Christmas Fund. Info: Lori 416-690-3001 ext 227 MAY 7: Spring Nature Walk with the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine, 1:30-3 p.m. Enjoy a walk up an old smugglers’ trail beside a spring-fed brook. Meet at NE corner of Glen Manor Road and Queen St. E. Led by Master Naturalist, artist and storyteller, Joanne Doucette. Moderate grade, some stairs, but pace will be reasonable. Please RSVP on Facebook or friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com MAY 9: Beach and East Toronto Historical Society presents author Mike Filey at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Filey will talk about Toronto: Then and Now. MAY 12: Choral Music at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (at Benlamond), 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful evening of choral music featuring the UMHB Elite Vocal Ensemble (University Mary Hardin-Baylor of Belton, Texas) followed by coffee & desserts. Admission $10.00 at the door. MAY 13: Historical Walk along Gerrard Street East with Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., and walk to Gerrard India Bazaar. MAY 13: Open House at Scarborough Bluffs Sailing Club, Brimley Rd. S. at the lake (follow the signs), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sailboat rides, BBQ. See our Sailing School. Part of Ontario Sailing “Get Out on the Water 2017”. Info: www. sailingclub.on.ca, 416-676-7203 MAY 13: Leslie Spit Clean-up Day, hosted by the Aquatic Park Sailing Club, at Tommy Thompson Park, Leslie Spit, noon-5 p.m. rain or shine. Join members of the Aquatic Park Sailing Club, Friends of the Spit, and the Ontario Federation of Naturalists to clean up the Leslie Spit at this annual event. Info: AquaticPark.com MAY 13, 14, 20-22: Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser at 14 Lyall Ave. (Main & Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This annual sale of garden perennials, held by Michael Erdman and the Cantemus Singers, raises money for the Emergency Food Bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Regent Park, part of the Daily Bread Food Bank network. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca MAY 13, JUNE 17: Kids in the Kitchen at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A fun cooking program for kids 8-12 years old and their parents. Parents will
learn quick new recipes, kids help with meal preparation. Space is limited. This program is free. Visit www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Sudha Ellie 416-778-5805 x 224 MAY 14: O’Pears Folk A Capella Concert at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. Art exhibit by Karen Leslie Hall before and after concert. $20, kids 12 and under free. Community box lunch, 12 noon. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca MAY 16: Ward 31 Environment Day at East York Memorial Arena parking lot, 4-8 p.m. Drop off recycling, reusables and electronics, pick up free compost. Paper shredding, bike repairs and a BBQ, too. MAY 16: Beach Garden Society at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Rd., 7:30-9 p.m. Find out how the Beach Garden Society and the David Suzuki Foundation are creating a Butterflyway for pollinators in the Beach. Jode Roberts will inform you about the importance of wildlife corridors for our bees, birds and butterflies through our urban space. Ginetta Peters will talk about the wide range of projects with Williamson Road P.S., Beaches Recreation Centre, the Glen Stewart Ravine and Kew Beach Boathouse Butterfly Garden. Learn about the BGS plans for the gardens at Main St and Beaches branches of the Toronto Public Library.Get your photo taken with the David Suzuki cut-out! MAY 17: Grieg: A Recital at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening devoted to the music of Edvard Grieg on Norway’s national holiday, May 17, performed by pianist and singer Mike Angell with Susan Cook (alto saxophone), Konrad Harley (organ), and Tom King (collaborative pianist). Info: www.mikeangell.com MAY 18: Ward 32 Environment Day at Ted Reeve Arena parking lot (enter off Ted Reeve Dr. off Gerrard St. E.), 4-8 p.m. Drop off electronics, household hazardous waste, donate items, exchange or pick up new green bins, pick up free compost. Info: 416-392-1376 or bit.ly/1eTvg9O MAY 23: Free Presentation on the Islam Religion at St. John Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. Presented by Dr. Hamid Slimi, founder and president of Faith of Life Network, a charitable organization focused on providing spiritual and educational programs as well as bridge building with other faiths for peace building and harmony. Dr. Slimi is currently working on the global campaign, Muslim Messengers of Peace. Refreshments. Please use rear entrance to the church Hall (stair access only). Parking is in the back. Info: Lucille 416-953-0890 MAY 25: Last day for submitting nominations for officers of Ward 9 Community News Inc., publisher of Beach Metro Community News. MAY 26, 27: Doors Open at the Anglican Church of St. John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Join us to celebrate the 125th anniversary of this historic church building.. Music Recital: Saturday 12:30 p.m. & Sunday 1 p.m. Cemetery Walk with Gene Domagala: Saturday 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Accessible venue, plenty of parking. Info: 416-691-4650. www.stjohnsnorway.com MAY 26-28: Beach Guild of Fine Art ‘Small Paintings for Small Spaces’ Art Show & Sale at The Gardener’s Cottage, Lee Ave. south of Queen Street East in Kew Gardens, Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.5 p.m. Showcasing over 30 artists. MAY 27: Spring Fling at True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BBQ and tea room, raffle, handmade crafts & lightly used goods for sale, a bake table and so much more! All proceeds go to support the work of the volunteers and benefit the residents. Info: 416-397-0400” MAY 28: Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church 70th Anniversary at 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 10:30 a.m. All friends, family and alumnae are invited to the 10:30 celebration service with guest minister, The Rev’d Stephen Kendall. Celebratory
lunch at The Toronto Hunt, 12:45 p.m. RSVP before May 15 to fboffice@rogers.com. Info: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com JUNE 3: Springfest at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Treasures, plants, baking, knife sharpening, garden workshops, books, draw, BBQ and yummy treats. Info: 416-694-4081 JUNE 6: 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, 2016 and to receive our Program report. For additional information please contact Debbie Visconti, Executive Director Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 ext. 225 JUNE 8: Ward 9 Community News Inc. Annual General Meeting at 2196 Gerrard St. E., 7 p.m. See more information on Page 7. TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH (September to May): Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. This program, supported by Second Harvest, provides a hot meal to those in need. Info: 416-690-5169 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunches will end Friday, May 19, and begin again in the fall. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) May 2 & 16 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) May 9 •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.) Info: 416-691-6869 SCOTIABANK CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL: Photographic exhibit by Lisa Robertson & John Davidson ‘The Allure Of The Forest’ at The Great Escape Book Store, 957 Kingston Rd., May 1-31 with Opening Reception May 6, 6-9pm. Open Tues-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm AN EQUINE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (south side at foot of Spruce Hill). Show runs May 2-28. Opening reception: Thursday, May 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 2-6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays noon-4 p.m. Open late May 5 for Moonlight Madness! Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca VOLUNTEER: EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH Centre is a non-profit dedicated to providing health care, social services, and community outreach to people who may have barriers accessing them—such as families or individuals with low incomes, newcomers to Canada, and cultural minorities. We are looking for community members or clients of East End CHC interested in volunteering as a board member, especially those who can represent our more vulnerable populations. Qualifications: a commitment to our vision of health and well-being for everyone in our community, and to our core values; an interest in community health issues and governance; living in our catchment area. Being a client or having prior knowledge of the Centre is an asset. Responsibilities: 4-6 hours per month at Board/Committee meetings. For more information, please contact Executive Director Joyce Kalsen at 416-778-5858 by Thursday May 4, 2017. PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. We have many brand new 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
and collectible gift items for Mother’s Day. 50% off costume jewelry too! Thank you for supporting Pegasus. LIBRARIES MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •May 2: Ten Tips for Low Maintenance Gardening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn time-saving tricks and great picks for easy-care plants. Info: 416-393-7700 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •May 6: MAP Family Saturday presents Mackenzie House, 11 a.m.noon. Learn how newspapers and images were created in the 19th century. •May 13: Big Book Sale, 1-4 p.m. Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. May 3 – Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000); May 10 – Bus Stop (1956); May 17 – The Road to Morocco (1942) •May 10: The Science of Shakespeare, 7-8 p.m. Dan Falk will explore Shakespeare’s interest in the scientific discoveries of his time: what he knew, when he knew it, and how that knowledge is reflected in his work. •May 17: Wigford Rememberies, 7 p.m. Local author and singer-songwriter Kyp Harness reads from his new novel. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7703 CHURCHES BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week Service, Wednesday 10:30 a.m. •Bible Study and Christian Meditation, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. Call to Resurrection Series •“Touch the Earth Lightly” Children’s Sunday Program: opportunity for children 6-12 years of age to care for our earth home, 10:30-11:30 a.m., May 7, 14, 21 & 28 •Jazz & Reflection: “Freedom” with the JRJ Organ Trio, featuring Jack Steinwell on organ, Ryan Seberry, trumpet, and Julian Clarke, drums, May 6, 4:30 p.m. •Blessing & Display of Pneumonia Vests knitted by the Knitting Group, May 14, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •May 6: Gospel, Praise and Blues, 4:30 p.m. •May 7: 133rd Anniversary Service and Lunch, 11 a.m. •May 10: A Little Bit of Organ Music, 12:15 p.m. •May 17: Green Earth Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. •Wednesdays: Meditation noon-12:30 p.m.; Line Dancing: 1:30 p.m.; Youth Group, 5 p.m. •Thursdays: Free Yoga, 10:30 a.m. •July 10-15: Drama and Arts Camp for ages 8- 12. The program will include a wide variety of activities: music, art, movement, yoga, drama and spoken word. We will create an original production/presentation based on themes from the parables. Tuition fee ($250) includes all materials, lunch and daily snacks. A limited number of bursaries are available. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Alex’s latest composition is the highlight of his career By Lara O’Keefe
WITH CANADA’S sesquicentennial fast approaching, many artists, playwrights and musicians have been hard at work in preparation. That’s certainly the case for one creative Beacher. For Alex Eddington, Canada’s 150th birthday has meant the opportunity of a career – the chance to compose a piece of music for a professional orchestra. “I was actually approached directly by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with a full plan to commission me (and 37 other composers I believe) to compose a two-minute “Sesquie” piece for their Canadian Mosaic project,” he said. “It felt amazing to receive this commission, especially unexpectedly.” The high school music and drama teacher – who is also known for his impressive work with Toronto’s Fringe Festival – has loved music his entire life and began playing the piano at age eight before taking up the trombone as a teenager. But it was his experience at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music that led him to a career in composition. “Within a year [of being at university], I had switched to composition and I’ve never looked back. I did a Master’s of Composition in Edmonton [at the University of Alberta], and really got into singing in choirs while I lived there.” A true musician at heart, Eddington also learned how to play the accordion and the ukulele but said “first and foremost I’m a composer – and theatre artist – and person who is always trying to combine both music and theatre without having enough time for either!” Although Eddington has found plenty of joy throughout his career as a teacher and musi-
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Alex Eddington has commissioned a piece for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
cian, he said “this project is quite the highlight of my career! This is my first commission from a professional orchestra and first performance by the Toronto Symphony. They are such good musicians and I’m thrilled that they are pre-
miering a piece of mine.” His piece will be played twice, in fact, once by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and once by the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. Eddington said for this piece, it was actu-
ally Mississauga that left him inspired. “Since my ‘Sesquie’ is a co-commission between the Toronto Symphony and the Mississauga Symphony, I wanted my piece to be tailored to Mississauga in some way. I love landscape and landmarks – many of my pieces have been about very specific places. Mississauga’s recently built Absolute World towers (sometimes known as the Marilyn Monroe towers) are wonderful. You can see them from [almost] anywhere in the GTA, and I always find them inspiring,” he said. “So I wrote a piece that bases its notes and rhythms on the same mathematical concept as the larger tower’s rotation. Then there are fanfares that jump out as the spiral gets dizzyingly higher. It’s quite a raucous little piece!” Part of the excitement came from the request to create a song only two minutes in length. “It’s quite a challenge to write a piece that is only two minutes long, but that also has a convincing arc and feels complete at the end,” he said. But Eddington rose to the challenge, embracing the open creative guidelines (the only restrictions were the length and that it was to be a piece for a full symphony orchestra) to create the “Dancing with Architecture” piece that had been knocking around in his head for years. As for the sesquicentennial celebrations themselves, Eddington said that he’s looking forward to “the energy of the event [but] at the same time, I’m very aware that Canada 150 should really be “150+”, and I like how this year is opening up more conversations about the history of our country that extends long before Confederation, particularly around the cultures of our First Nations and the artists keeping those cultures strong.”
CanLit challenge lifts off By Anna Killen
HOW LONG would you need to read 150 pieces of Canadian literature? If you’re a student in Ms. Pearman-Smith’s Grade 5 class at St. Brigid Catholic School, the answer is: not long. The class was the first to complete Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s Canada 150 Literacy Challenge, which is encouraging classrooms in the riding to read 150 pieces of Canadian literature – not only novels, but news articles, poems, speeches, and more – to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year. Classes who complete the challenge are awarded certificates and Canada 150 memorabilia, and are entered into a contest to win a trip to Ottawa to tour the parliament buildings with Erskine-Smith. The Liberal MP, speaking in the gymnasium at St. Denis Catholic School April 19, one of several schools to take part in the challenge, tried to drum up a friendly rivalry between the schools by mentioning the en-
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thusiasm at St. Brigid’s. He said the Canadian literature challenge was a relatively simple and inexpensive way to teach young Canadians about history on the sesquicentennial. The initiative, picked up in a handful of ridings, was first conceived by Erskine-Smith’s seatmate, Liberal MP Neil Ellis, the former mayor of Belleville. At St. Denis, Erskine-Smith spoke to the students about the role of government and politics before reading a poem he wrote about being a picky eater when he was in grade school. He was joined by local author Loredana Cunti, who has co-authored two books with astronaut Dr. Dave Williams. She read from To Burp or Not to Burp: A Guide to your Body in Space and her latest book, Go for Liftoff: How to Train Like an Astronaut, to the delight of the enthusiastic student audience. What piece of Canadian literature would you encourage students to read? (Remember, you can be creative.) Tell us your suggestions at www.beachmetro.com.
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Beach author Loredana Cunti and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith read aloud to students at St. Denis Catholic School April 19.
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GET GROOVY. Jazz and Reflection at the Beach United Church is adding a bit of funk to its final concert of the season, themed “Freedom” and featuring the JRJ Organ Trio, three friends who share a love of music, especially jazz and other improvised styles. The trio formed following a one-off Christmas gig at the ROM in December 2015. Jackson Steinwell, organ, Ryan Seberry, trumpet, and Julian Clarke, drums, are all working musicians who specialize in funk and RnB. JRJ Organ Trio is an opportunity for them to celebrate their love of jazz music, a genre they don’t often get to play. Their bio promises fun that is “contagious … a musical experience that can be enjoyed by anyone.” The trio play at 4:30 on May 6 at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. And catch organist Steinwall in the neighbourhood again this summer at the Beaches Jazz “Streetfest” where he will be fronting his band “Funny Funk”. KINGSTON ROAD United Church is hosting the pear-fect Mother’s Day jaunt – a multifaceted fundraising event featuring live folk music with the O’Pears, a pear-themed art show, and a luncheon celebrating all things pear. Originally planned for Sunday, April 23, a last minute change in travel plans for the Toronto-based contemporary folk trio has pushed the event forward to Mother’s Day, Sunday, April 14. The show begins at 1:30 p.m. and the Kingston Road community is welcoming the O’Pears with open arms, particularly local musician Jill Harris, who grew up attending Kingston Road United and is making a name for herself as a musician at the age of 24. She, along with Lydia Persaud and Meg Contini make up the O’Pears, a harmonious, distinct songwriting trio with intimate sincerity and rootsy instrumentation. Keeping with the theme, Beach artist Karen Leslie Hall shows a special exhibition of pear paintings before and after the concert, and the day kicks off with a noon-hour luncheon featuring a pear-ed menu (OK, OK, we’ll stop). Lunch is $15 and needs to be purchased in advance. Tickets for the concert are $20 with kids 12 and younger free. Kingston Road United Church is located at 975 Kingston Road. More information can be found at www.kruc.ca.
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The O’Pears abroad to a welcome audience at Acoustic Harvest, May 6 at Robinson Hall. For decades, the two solo artists crossed paths on the folk circuit, but following a chance crossing on College Street several years ago, they paired up on stage and in life, and in 2015, released their debut album under their combined name, Fraser and Girard. The result has been rave reviews and continued collaboration that the duo will share in this homecoming concert. Acoustic Harvest is Saturday, May 6 at 8 p.m. (doors 7:30 p.m.) at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. at Manderley Dr., one block east of Warden Avenue. Wheelchair accessible, free parking. Tickets are $25 at the door or $22 at www.acousticharvest.ca.
BEACH SONGSTRESS Piper Hayes embarks on a doublebilled tour of Southern Ontario with Prairie singer-songwriter Raine Hamilton, touching down in Toronto May 15 at BSide Lounge, with special guest Abigail Lapell. Authentic, playful and foot-stomping, Hayes, currently promoting her new EP Goodbye Mister Nice Guy, is a fine complement to Hamilton, who “invites her love of the violin into the singer-songwriter genre, writing for violin and voice.” The pair, along with Toronto folk-noir artist Abigail Lapell, are sure to command the stage as storytellers through their words, personalities, and music. B-Side Lounge (formerly Touche) is located at 669 College St. Show starts at 8 p.m. Monday, May 15, with $15 cover.
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Rethinking space at St. Aidan’s Continued from Page 1 Adams said the ultimate goal would be to see St. Aidan’s art residency model copied by churches across the city. “It’s a good opportunity for the church to be hospitable and offer space for people who need it, and then hopefully a good opportunity for the artists to have space to create,” he said. “Probably hundreds of churches could do something similar. It’s very doable. It’s about repurposing the space and maybe getting churches to open their doors a little more.” Pauk said there have been some instances already of artists setting them up in churches, giving the example of Animation Portfolio Workshop who rent space at St. Matthew’s United Church on St. Clair Avenue West. “We’d love to help out with a project like this,” he said. “It’s an idea that has great potential and is an innovative solution to a problem that our community is experiencing.” Bahr said she loves the double entendre of Creative Space – a space to be creative, but also a creative use of space. “It’s such a beautiful space to work, it’s inspirational, regardless of denomination, it’s just this nice space to be in,” she said. She, and her colleagues Elizabeth M Lopez, Lili Vahamaki and Jade Gregory, said their art practice would likely be stalled if it weren’t for the new residency.
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St. Aidan’s associate pastor Matt Adams with Creative Space artists Jade Gregory, Diana Bahr, Elizabeth Lopez and Lili Vahamaki.
“It’s not just about space, it’s about the community of artists,” said Lopez. “We can hold each other accountable to a degree,” adds Bahr. As part of their residency, the four artists will be leading workshops for the community throughout the summer, and host a gallery show in the fall. For now, see what they are up to on May 13 on Akin’s East End Studio Tour, which also visits Studio 888, Cobalt Gallery, Yellow House Gallery and Great Escape Book Store. More information at http://www.akincollective. com/calendar/2017/5/13/akin-east-endgallery-crawl.
KINGSTON ROAD’S Yellow House Gallery & Framing, 921 Kingston Road, celebrates its third birthday this month
with an art show and birthday bash. This show brings together a select group of emerging and established Canadian contemporary artists in celebration and gratitude for Toronto’s East End for its continuing support and enthusiasm for the gallery’s ongoing arts programming. The celebration kicks off Friday, May 12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and refreshments catered by Kingston Road Village vendors Beaches Bakeshop and The Art of Cheese. Exhibiting artists are Chris Austin, Liam Blackburn, Maggie Broda, Hope Flynn, Donna Gordon, Vashty Hawkins, John N. Inglis, Andre Kan, Christina Kostoff, Rachel SV Parry, Ann Somers, Victoria Wallace and Melissa Wakefield.
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He’s open to your ideas Continued from Page 6 This year, I’ve challenged classes to read 150 pieces of Canadian literature by May 31, with an offer of certificates, pins, flags, and the potential to win a free bus trip to Parliament Hill. Most importantly, I continue to attend events and to knock on doors. These doorstep conversations inform both our advocacy with Ministers and my voting record in the House. As but one example, based on concerns we heard about the Saudi arms sale, I voted to support a motion to create a parliamentary committee to review arms exports. More examples can be found on my “voting
record” page online at beynate.ca. When I first decided to get involved in politics, I committed to grassroots democracy and making our politics about ideas. As your Member of Parliament, I remain committed to those goals. What else can and should I be doing as your voice in Ottawa? How can we improve our constituency office services? Are there ways we can more effectively engage and consult with the community? What should our democracy look like in 2017? The more you provide me with your ideas and feedback, the better representative I will be.
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Finding friendship with the Beach Stu By Anna Killen
NOW IN its 23rd year, the twice-yearly Beach Studio Tour – once in the fall and once in the spring – is a self-guided showcase of artists and their studios. This weekend, from May 5-7, 25 artists will be on-site for the Spring Beach Studio Tour at 15 stops in the Beach neighbourhood. A Beach institution, with its yellow bikes scattered throughout the neighbourhood, art lovers from all over the GTA descend on the Beach to celebrate the art created by this community. One of the most intriguing aspects of the experience might be the logistics of concentrating dozens of artists and their work in a walkable area. That’s because, in order to make it work, artists who live or have studios outside the tour’s official catchment area are paired with artists who live or have studios inside – the pair, or trio, then spend the weekend together, socializing, selling and, hopefully, bonding. Seventy-two hours with, in some cases, a near-stranger could be a recipe for disaster, especially when you consider that most artists tend to work best alone. But somehow, over the past two decades, organizers of the Beach Studio Tour have developed a knack for matchmaking – and nowhere is that more clear than with the pairing of Danielle Ward and Louisa LaBarbera, this year hosting their third tour out of Ward’s house on Courcelette Road. A year-and-a-half of friendship might not seem like a lot – but spend 15 minutes with the sentence-finishing pair – Ward a painter and LaBarbera a jewelry maker – and you’ll be convinced. To hear them tell it, their relationship is kismet and complementary, friendship at first site. “We’d never met, we’d been put together by Nathalie [Vachon, a local artist and tour organizer], who thought we’d get along,” said Ward, recalling their first fall tour together a year-anda-half ago. She invited her new housemate over for wine and planning – LaBarbera had been on the tour before, but it was Ward’s first so she wanted help with setup. “We sat in my kitchen for three hours and chatted and laughed,” said Ward. “We had one piece of paper at the end, and it said, ‘napkins and wine.’ That was our list.” Louisa cracks up, “I mean, we did have napkins and wine at the party.”
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Danielle Ward and Louisa LaBarbera saw their friendship blossom after their first Beach Studio Tour together.
The Friday night of the tour is meant to be a social. Wine and cheese greet guests at many stops, setting the festive and inviting mood for the weekend. A welcoming atmosphere is crucial, and having artists who genuinely like and support each other is a big help, in terms of giving the viewer a memorable experience where they can truly get to know the artists, which in turn helps get the artwork out into the world. “I have the best neighbours in the world,” said Danielle, about her street – one of more tucked away pockets of the tour. “I get the whole street from top to bottom coming through the house … It’s pretty great.” Ward and LaBarbera agree that a successful tour stop is more than just snacks and smiles. “You have to learn a little bit about each other’s work, so when you leave the room, you can help sell each other’s
stuff,” said Ward. “Louisa hears me talk about my particular painting about 400 times in a weekend. If I have to take a break, I come back out and she’s telling the exact same story that I’ve been telling. You just help each other.” That type of support goes beyond the three days of the tour. Ward helped LaBarbera plan her wedding, using her calligraphy skills to help with invitations and signage. In their practices, the two are constantly checking in with each other – and often find eerie similarities in subject matter or colours of new pieces they are working on, further supporting the idea that their friendship is meant to be. “It’s ridiculous. We’re always on the same page,” said Ward. That type of support is indicative of the Beach arts community as a whole, and a reason the tour has lasted as long as it has.
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LaBarbera said she has always felt welcomed by the Beach community, from her first job at Beadworks right out of high school, where she worked on developing her talent, to the first store to sell her jewelry, a hair salon on Queen East. “It’s such a tight-knit neighbourhood, it’s great to be an even bigger part of it by being with the tour,” said LaBarbera. “It’s been a great calling card.” Ward’s connection to the Beach goes back four generations – she said she was ecstatic when, after a number of years applying, her work was “after many kicks at the can” accepted to be a part of the tour. Both agree that the only downside is that when you’re a tour artist, you have limited – or no – time to explore the rest of the tour. But the lead-up to the tour offers plenty of time to mingle and connect with other artists. LaBarbera said one thing people might not know about the tour is that it is all volunteer-run. “We don’t just pay our dues and show up day-of. We’re all working hard,” she said. “There’s constant support.” While working on the logistics, many artists are simultaneously working on finishing new pieces and collections. “The tour definitely gives you a deadline,” said LaBarbera. LaBarbera said she’s inspired by materials, items she finds at antique sales and thrift shops, like tassels she has collected over the years and recently turned into upcycled on-trend pieces in her new collection. Ward, whose work ranges between streetscapes, landscapes and portraits, is debuting pieces that are more abstract. She documented her process to share with her guests. “There’s a lot of love in everything,” said Ward, considering her inspiration, and that of her friend. “She’s so in love with her husband … I’m inspired by my family, my kids, places we go together. We both just love pretty things.” She teaches art to kids during the day (note: her son, Carter, was the winner of our inaugural holiday art contest), and said that experience is a well of inspiration. “I learn more from them than they from me,” she said. “I just watch the way they fearlessly go for things.” The Spring Beach Studio Tour runs Friday, May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Maps are available at shops throughout the neighbourhood and by visiting www.beachstudiotour.ca
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THE ANNUAL Contact Photography Exhibition is on throughout the city this month, with a few exhibits here in the East End, and several opportunities to see the work of photographers from our area across the city. The Great Escape Bookstore on Kingston Road plays home to The Allure of the Forest, an exhibition by photographers Lisa Robertson and John Davidson, curated by Great Escape owner Katya Nosko. With images that show still life amongst nature and Birch trees, the viewer is transported to a quiet, tranquil place of wilderness. This is the fourth Contact festival for the Great Escape. Opening reception is May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 957 Kingston Road. On now at the Dylan Ellis Gallery, 1840 Danforth Ave., A Foundation of Ash is an exhibition by St. John’s artist Will Gill. Using life-like props, staged in studio or in nature, the result is a stark, exploratory body of photographs that begs a closer look. On through May 13. Then, the one-of-a-kind Alternative Photo Revolution, a group exhibition that combines contemporary photography with historical printmaking processes. Curated and printed by Bob Carnie, the show returns after a jaunt through Glen Echo, Maryland and New Orleans. Opening reception May 18, 6 to 9 p.m. Close to home, Studio 888, 2359 Queen St E, hosts An Equine Photographic Journey with work celebrating Kimberley Spencer’s lifelong relationship with horses, from the deserts of Morocco to the wild American Southwest. The show runs
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through May 28 with a reception May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local artists abroad, if you will, include Beach photographer Maria Ricossa, whose catching photographs depict “unrepeatable moments from people’s lives.” She is one of four artists showing at Urban Gallery, 400 Queen St. E, in Water: Sustaining Life, with an artist reception May 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Water plays in her practice, and life, said Ricossa. “I’m on the boardwalk at least once a day so am definitely drawn to the water and people who gather around water. So many scenes reveal themselves,” she said. But she also seeks out her subjects. “Other times I love to walk the different neighbourhoods of Toronto and other cities where there is always so much life and so many stories. Sometimes I’m drawn to people and other times I’m more interested in images made of elements not related to each other.” Documentary photographer and nine-year resident Danforth East Henry VanderSpek mounts a show seven years in the making: Taxi Drivers of Toronto at Daniels Spectrum Gallery, 585 Dundas St. E., with an opening reception May 2, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Since 2013, VanderSpek has been taking portraits and conducting interviews with Toronto taxi drivers, taking the viewer beyond the eyes in the rear view mirror, provoking empathy, conversation, and giving a glimpse into the neighbourhoods they drive in and the world they live in. “Taxi drivers form a hidden and unappreciated social network that the city benefits from,” said VanderSpek.
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ROBERT “BOB” FRASER Passed suddenly April 17, 2017 in his 93rd year, at Sunnybrook Veterans "L" Wing, Toronto. A lifelong resident and well known artist in The Beach, he is missed by his family, neighbours and friends. A proud Veteran and member of the 48th Highlanders, he served his country in WWII and attended annual Remembrance Day ceremonies with his comrades. He is remembered with love by his family, nephews Doug (Marilyn), Barry (Anne), Jim (Betty), niece Kathy (John), his grandnephews and grandnieces. Bob has now joined his parents Charles and Janet and brothers Bill, Alan and Jim who predeceased him. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the 48th Highlanders Trust (416-635-2765). Thank you to the caring staff at Sunnybrook, Bridgepoint and Michael Garron hospitals. Dileas Gu Brath “Forever Faithful”
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Get ready for summer entertaining Christine Roberts, baaid is an interior designer, stylist, avid vintage collector, and co-founder of the Leslieville Flea. She makes furniture and home accessories of reclaimed materials.
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pring has sprung and it’s time to start getting ready for patio season. Outdoor entertaining is so fun and such a great way to celebrate the summer. When you are setting up your backyard, deck, balcony or any outdoor space, follow the same principles you would with your indoor entertaining space. I like to set things up the same way I do when I design an event space. Divide your space into stations according to their functions and you will be able to entertain with ease. Set up an outdoor bar area. This can be made from anything. A simple table, no matter how small, can easily hold glasses, mix, ice bucket and all the fixings for your cocktails. Invest in a great looking cooler (vintage metal ones are perfect for this) and fill with ice. It can sit on the ground beside the bar table and look great while keeping your beverages chilled and easily accessible.
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Plan an area for food. For me, outdoor entertaining means keeping things easy, so I love to set up a main buffet area where people can graze or fill a plate. Use interesting vessels like vintage metal sap buckets, rustic wood planks, wood chargers and mason jars – they are all super practical and can handle the outdoors. Flowers and plenty of candles are a must.
Set up a lounge area. Another place to invest is in some good durable outdoor seating. If you choose wood, be sure to treat it regularly to maintain its beauty and lifespan. Other great options are resin and wicker furniture that has style but will be OK to stay outdoors in all weather. Cushions in outdoor fabric are best to withstand the sun without fading, but you can layer in any throw or accent pillows while you are outside. Just be sure to bring all the fabric pieces indoors or into a shed to protect against rain. Even exterior cushions should be put away while not in use. Adding in a rug in a great pattern is another way to add some colour and style. There are tons of great options now in outdoor carpets.
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Vintage metal buckets and trays make a practical and pleasing presentation for an outdoor bar section. Last year, I invested in some large strands of the outdoor vintage look edison bulbs – they are seriously amazing. I strung them between our house and across the yard amongst the trees and I left them up all season. They illuminated the backyard with just the right amount of light and gave such a great atmosphere to the area. Treat your outdoor space like your indoor space and get out and enjoy the summer while it’s here – it’s too short not to!
Add in a green space. Even if you aren’t a green thumb (ahem, me), you can plant some greenery or potted flowers in a collection of interesting containers for effect. Use planters in all shapes and sizes. Varying the heights, and having some ivy or trailing plants cascade from the taller containers adds texture and keeps it interesting. Use a small table or two to help you gain some height. An old wooden stepladder is perfect for this. Just place some potted plants on each of the steps for instant ‘Wow’. You can mix and match or keep them all the same colour/style/material – play around with it and have some fun. This “garden” space will add some life and vibrancy to your patio space or deck. The containers could also hold herbs that you can pick from for your meals, or add in some potted vegetable plants for an edible garden that is as great to look at as it is to pick from.
Adding music is essential for great ambience. Either have outdoor speakers installed, or choose from the many options of portable speakers/sound systems. I love the Sonos system that we control from an app on our phone that accesses playlists from any music platform.
Lighting is key to the mood. Hanging or table lanterns or candles add a beautiful glow.
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Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine spent Earth Day spring cleaning, one of a number of park clean-up events in the East End. At top, Aidan Mooney helps out; at right, mom Melanie Paquette secures a pin on Jack Moll while siblings Abigail Moll and Danielle Moll look on.
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Environment Views
Let loose at the Green Living Show Martina Rowley is an environmental communicator mrowley@martinarowley.com 647-208-1810
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ow in its 11th year, the Green Living Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre showcases a wide variety of products, programs, and services for the ecologically, environmentally, and organically minded folks. It is good for new product ideas, organic food samples, and doing a spot of shopping. This year, around 260 vendors participated from April 7-9. Several live presentations provided an additional educational component, from insights into urban food growing, to the benefits, facts, and myths about cannabis, healthy eating and living, as well as cooking demonstrations, and a yoga and fitness stage with various interactive classes. The thrill began when I gained free admission by showing my Live Green Toronto card. Anyone who lives, works, or shops in Toronto can apply online for a free card or download the app to their cell phone. Over 500 stores and businesses offer from 5 to 20 per cent discounts on food, fashion, entertainment and more throughout the GTA , and not only eco stores: The Royal Ontario Museum, for example, offers 20 per cent off general admission to cardholders (Livegreencard.ca). The first booth that caught my attention, as I came skipping off the escala-
tor, was about tree planting. I am not talking about the city’s free residential front yard tree program -- this is the ambitious 50 Million Tree Program. Its lofty reforestation goal is to plant 50 million trees across Ontario by 2025. Forests Ontario and the Province of Ontario provide funding to landowners with open properties of at least 1 hectare (2.5 acres). You can apply for a significant grant to reforest your property, with funding typically covering up to 75 to 90 per cent of planting and operating cost, around $1.39 per tree over a five-year period. One hectare of land can typically fit 1,500 trees, depending on the species and their space requirements. If you own a cottage or other largely unplanted property, sign up at Forestsontario.ca. That day’s first panel discussion on the main stage focused on urban farming. Rhonda Teitel-Payne, from Toronto Urban Growers, spoke passionately about various places and spaces where food is grown in Toronto. Balconies, rooftops, greenhouses, allotment gardens, community gardens, City parks, school and children’s gardens, beehives, and even orchards provide vegetables, herbs, fruits, and honey to individual families and larger communities. Toronto Urban Growers (TUG) is a member-based network of urban farmers, gardeners, businesses, organizations, and institutions who work together to promote and support urban agriculture. When asked by the moderator which foods could be grown in the GTA, Teitel-Payne said that most world crops could be grown, except for
some tropical kinds (Torontourbangrowers.org). Susan Poizner, from Orchard People, shared her trials and tribulations in establishing an urban orchard. Started in 2009 in a small park near Eglinton West subway station, she spoke of the concerns local residents had when she and her supporters first consulted the neighbourhood about planting a fruit orchard. Concerns included an increase in bees and wasps that would sting children, increased numbers of vermin like rats and raccoons, as well as fears of muggers or worse having more opportunity to hide behind trees and attack people in the park. These fears and resistance limited the number of fruit trees planted in Ben Nobleman Park to 14, instead of the intended 24, with varieties that include apples, apricots, cherries, plums, and pears. Susan also teaches fruit tree care (Orchardpeople.com, and Communityorchard.ca). Lara Holly, from Holly Ray Farms, spoke from the heart when asked about the difference between urban farming and traditional farming. It seems the biggest difference is the amount of space available for food growing. She took care to highlight the health benefits from farming or gardening, no matter how large or small your plot. Regular gardening provides core strength, balance, and flexibility, and, emotionally, is incredibly calming. Feeling the soil with your bare hands, or even gardening barefoot, calms the nervous system. Continued on Page 22 Est. 1988
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DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES
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OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment
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BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
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Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
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(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
INSURANCE Leane Besky Insurance Agency Inc. STATE FARM
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ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE
Stephen G. King, Architect
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Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
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Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd
KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP
Spiritual Counsellor since 1998
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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
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Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.
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Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
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Family Law Lawyer
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Real Estate Matters
Signs of spring everywhere - literally Thomas Neal is a well-known and respected Beach real estate agent tneal@trebnet.com 416-690-5100
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rom our beautiful trees budding and tulips popping, to days that alternate between rain showers and sun showers, to the increased pedestrian traffic on the boardwalk – and auto traffic on Queen Street – signs of spring in the Beach are everywhere. And as a matter of course, spring’s arrival in the Beach is heralded by the increasing amount of “For Sale” signs starting to dot front lawns. Then, much more predictable than the spring weather, are the “Sold” signs attached to those signs in short order. Along with these two, come the increasing amount of “Open House” signs popping up on our streets like dandelions on our lawns. Open House signs are everywhere on weekends – and in many cases, everywhere they shouldn’t be. Even with all of the technological advances for marketing and advertising homes for sale and their subsequent open houses, it’s still the conventional, if not lowly, A-frame open house sign that is the real estate profession’s go-to choice to draw in the throngs of buyers – and nosey neighbour’s – to the anointed residence. They’re used as directional markers for auto and pedestrian traffic to the address of the open house, and even more as personal advertising for the sales representative. Yes, they can be and are effective. Yet, in the hands of a minority of sales representatives, open house signs are becoming increasingly obtrusive, and in some instances dangerous to public safety. There are sales representatives that feel it’s their right to place an open house sign anywhere they want. They think it’s smart to drop that sign down in the middle of a sidewalk, or partially
over it, imagining that every person that walks past that open house sign is going to see the sales rep’s name or smiling face, and immediately veer towards their client’s house. Maybe they think that nobody will notice their sign unless the pedestrians can trip over it, or that their signs are invisible to pedestrians, drivers, and bicyclists, unless it’s placed smack in the middle of where the sidewalk meets the street curb. Some signs remain there all day and night to advertise the fact that this sales rep has an open house. Thankfully, the City of Toronto has taken notice of this practice and recently issued a strong warning to the real estate industry to try to curb it. Last month, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) notified their members (some 45,000 agents last month – probably 100,000 by next week!) that the City is going to crack down on offenders. Sadly, a look around the neighbourhood shows that many offending real estate sales representatives still remain oblivious to their placement of open house signs. Signs in the City of Toronto are regulated by Chapter 693 of the Municipal Code. Under this bylaw, sign permits are NOT required for real estate Open House signs or real estate For Sale, Lease, or Sold signs, but numerous restrictions do still apply. Section 693-22 deals with Open House sign restrictions, including restrictions on the specific location and times they may appear. I’m referring to specific highlights in Bylaw 693-22 here, including “an open house directional sign shall not be erected or displayed in such a manner as to impede a pedestrian’s or driver’s view of any vehicular access point ... of any parking or traffic control sign, signal or device ... of any intersection.” The bylaws go on to say that “an open house directional sign may only be displayed during the hours that the
open house to which the sign relates is open and operating ... an open house directional sign may only be displayed during the period between sunset and sunrise” (an error in language, the intention is to restrict the use of open house signs to the period between sunrise and sunset). Further, the bylaw states “open house directional signs may be located on public property if: the open house directional sign is placed on the public road allowance, but not any centre median, traffic island or centre boulevard within the road allowance .... if the placement of the sign shall allow for an unobstructed pedestrian clearway of a minimum width of 2.1 metres at all points ... if the open house directional sign is not located within less than 0.3 metre of the pedestrian sidewalk ... and if the open house directional sign is not located within less than 0.3 metre of the vehicular travelled portion of the road.” For those sales representatives that think they’re pretty darn smart to leave their signs up over night (or just too lazy to take them away), the bylaw states “an open house directional sign may only be displayed during the hours that the open house to which the sign relates is open and operating;”. One more bylaw for good measure relating to Sold Signs in section 693-21 states the sign needs to be “removed within 30 days after the premises is no longer for sale, rent or lease. “ Of course, not every letter of these bylaw restrictions can be easily followed, but let’s hope that Beach real estate sales reps start using some simple common sense, and good manners, when it comes to their open house signs. If you have any comments regarding this article, or questions about Beach real estate in general, please feel free to contact me at 416-690-5100, or email tneal@trebnet.com.
News Briefs ON MAY 13 and 14, and each day of the following Victoria Day weekend, Michael Erdman and Cantemus Singers will hold their annual sale of garden perennials to raise funds for the Emergency Food Bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Regent Park, part of the Daily Bread Food Bank network. The Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser is held at 14 Lyall Avenue, in the Main Street and Kingston Road area, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Over a thousand well-grown garden perennials are sold at reasonable prices. For more information, please call Michael at 416-578-6602 or visit www.cantemus.ca. The goal is to exceed last year’s donation of over $2,500. BEACH AND East Toronto Historical Society at the Toronto Public Library presents author and noted Toronto historian Mike Filey with “Toronto: Then and Now” on Tuesday, May 9 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen
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This bright, inviting home is beautifully renovated, with an open concept living/dining room plus an amazing kitchen with Caesarstone counters, heated floors, gas range and breakfast nook overlooking a gorgeous backyard. Close to the TTC and steps to the vibrant restaurant and shopping district of Danforth Village! $629,000 www.176Drayton.com
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St. East. Filey has written more than two dozen books on Toronto’s past and is sure to draw a keen crowd.
FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN Church is celebrating 70 years in the Birchcliff/Fallingbrook community on Sunday, May 28. All friends, families and alumnae of Fallingbrook are invited to the 10:30 a.m. celebration service with guest minister, The Rev’d Stephen Kendall (former Fallingbrook minister, now Principal Clerk, General Assembly). A celebratory luncheon will also be held next door at The Toronto Hunt at 12:45 p.m. following the service. RSVPs need to be received in advance c/o fboffice@rogers.com before Sunday, May 14th. Please contact the church office now with any remembrances or for more info at fboffice@rogers.com or 416-699-3084. Fallingbrook is located at 35 Wood Glen Rd. (and Kingston Road).
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Just Listed!
Incredible opportunity to put your touch on this oversized 3-storey Beach home. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths on a 45 x 150 lot with 3 car parking and beautiful gardens. Amazing potential not to be missed! $999,000.
Kathy Dempsey 416.272.7833 Eva Uniacke 416.878.2171 Sales Representatives
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Garden Views
Put a petal on your plate Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
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dd fun and flair to your spring and summer entertaining this year by bringing edible flowers to the table. But don’t limit them to pretty centrepieces – add them to your favourite warm-weather dishes. We’ll all be trooping off to garden centres this month to choose new things for our gardens, so put some pretty, edible flowering plants on your shopping list. They’re a win-win deal – nice to look at as they grow and amazing additions to your plate. They’re versatile, too. You can plant them out in your flower beds or use them in containers, either alone or mixed with other favourites.
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You may already have flowers in your garden that you can toss into salads or sandwiches. Some basics about preparation: Use flowers that haven’t been sprayed with artificial pesticides. Wash them well (because of creepy crawlies) and pat dry. In general, use individual petals, not whole flowers, which can be an overwhelming mouthful. And taste a bit first to check for allergies. • Tulips – Use instead of veggies with creamy dips; Stuff whole ones with mixed soft cheese (pull out the inside flower bits first); try the petals as a base or topping for appetizers on crackers or spoons. • Violets (wild) – They tend to be sweetish, so they’re pretty on desserts as well as in salads and sandwiches. • Redbud (Cercis canadensis) – Add the tiny flowers to cooked veggies or salads before serving. • Lilacs – Mix into soft cheeses and
PHOTO: MARY FRAN MCQUADE
Pansies, arugula and cheese in a pita make an impromptu garden snack.
yogurt or sprinkle on dessert as a garnish. • Roses – They’ve been eaten for centuries. Add to sugar syrup for cakes and ice cream or layer in homemade jelly; make into rosewater for candies and desserts; use petals plain or crystallized as a garnish; flavour sugar with them to use in teas and baked goods. • Daylilies (Hemerocallis) – The single, old-fashioned types work best (remove inside bits first). Try a few young buds in stir fries or stuff fatter buds with your favourite soft cheese. (Do not eat any other type of lily.) • Bee balm (Monarda didyma)– This native plant is beloved by pollinators, but you can nip off a few colourful petals to add to cold drinks, as well as salads. • Lavender – Another old-time edible to use in teas, lemonade, ice cream, baked goods and herbes de Provence seasoning mixture. The flowers of all culinary herbs are edible and taste like a milder version of the leaves. My own favourite is sage flowers, which have a sweetish, sage flavour. I like them as an in-garden snack, but they’d be good with eggs or with pork braised in white wine.
Annual flowers, with their short summer lives, are wonderful in containers on patios, porches or even as a point of interest in the garden. Add some lush edible greens for a dramatic planting that satisfies the eye and the appetite. Mix in tasty arugula, colourful lettuces, crisp parsley and lacy dill and mini-carrots. Betcha no one will recognize your veggie patch unless you tell them!
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Pretty summer annuals that bloom madly all season long can be used creatively to add sparkle and delicate flavours to light summer food. Again, petals are easiest to use. Keep blooms coming by feeding regularly with organic fertilizers and making sure plants are well-watered, but not soggy. • Pansies – The smaller, delicate ones are lovely in sandwiches with other greens and are favourite salad sprinkles. • Nasturtiums – Young leaves of some varieties are tender enough for to eat fresh, and the flower petals are classic tangy additions to salads and sandwich platters. • Marigolds (Tagetes) – Many are bitter, but ‘Lemon Gem’ adds a subtle citrus touch to salads and strongflavoured vegetables. • Dianthus/pinks – These look like little carnations and have a spicy/clove taste that matches their scent. • Begonias – The large-flowered ones that grow from tubers are surprisingly citrus-flavoured. Toss a few petals in cold summer drinks; try dipping them in salad dressing or yogurt dip. (Avoid if you have any kidney trouble.) Be creative with containers
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BEACHES LUXURY 485 Kingston Rd. High-Rise-VIEWS Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds.
Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C, Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep. liv. & din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. 416-699-7110 Vlad
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LUX BEACHES 1-BEDS BIG AND BRIGHT 485 Kingston Rd.
Some new reno. Beach lux high-rise, gorgeous views- Lake Ontario/Gardens/City Center. Some with Granite Kit & Bath A/C, Jacuzzi, Microwve, Dishwsher, Balcny, Verticals, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.&din. CCTV,Card Access, Laundry. TTC. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen St.E. Including heat & hot water from $1200. PARKING on site. 416-699-7110 Vlad.
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BEACH METRO NEWS
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The Main Menu
A fresh take on a Mother’s Day menu Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca
M
other’s Day is a treat. Even if you are not a mother, it’s wonderful to have an excuse for a celebration. A special occasion means food and at this time of year, a springtime menu is perfect. I hope that these suggestions from Foodland Ontario will entice you into the kitchen and inspire your festivities.
1 apple cored and thickly sliced 2 cups (500 mL) rhubarb cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm slices) or substitute sliced fresh strawberries 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat or all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg Pinch salt 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced almonds Sifted icing sugar Maple syrup and whipped cream (if desired)
Maple Glazed Trout with wilted Cucumber Salad Serve this fresh rainbow trout on a bed of the spicy-sweet cucumbers accompanied by hot crusty rolls for lunch, or for a more substantial meal, add basmati rice. Cucumber Salad: 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced unpeeled Greenhouse cucumbers (about 1/2 cucumber) 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1 small shallot, finely diced 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely diced red pepper 2 tbsp (45 ml) rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey or maple syrup 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) sesame oil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sriracha chili sauce or hot sauce 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh chopped mint 1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds or toasted flaked almonds Trout: 2 trout (about 12 oz/ 350 g) each 2 tbsp (25 mL) maple syrup (preferably dark) 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard Drizzle of olive oil Place cucumber slices in colander; sprinkle with salt and let stand 30 -60 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towel. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine shallot, red pepper, vinegar, honey, sesame oil and sriracha. Add dried cucumber slices, mint and sesame seeds. Toss. Cover and refrigerate. Fish: Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Arrange trout fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet making sure you have enough parchment paper to enclose fillets. In small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and mustard. Brush fillets with this mixture. Drizzle oil over fillets and fold paper over fillets to enclose, tucking ends of paper under fish. Bake in oven 10 – 12 minutes or until trout flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve 1/2 fillet per person, hot or at room temperature accompanied by a spoonful of the cucumber salad and basmati rice if desired. Serves 4. Baked Rhubarb Apple Pancake Serve this fruity pancake warm or at room temperature with maple syrup as part of a brunch or dessert. For a more intense maple flavour choose dark rather than light maple syrup and remember to refrigerate the syrup after opening. 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
IT’S GRILLIN’ TIME!
Preheat oven to 400 F( 200 C). Spray 10 inch (25 cm) baking dish with baking spray, melt butter over medium heat swirling to coat bottom of pan. In medium bowl, toss apple and rhubarb with sugar. Add to baking dish and toss with butter, spread evenly. Bake for about 10 minutes or until apple slices are just tender. Remove from oven; set aside. Meanwhile, in blender, combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, flour, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides of container as needed. Pour batter over fruit in skillet. Sprinkle evenly with almonds. Bake for 15- 20 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool on rack for 5 minutes. With spatula, loosen edges of pancake; cut into 4 – 6 wedges. Serve each wedge on a plate; sift over icing sugar and drizzle each serving with additional maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream. Serves 4 – 6.
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485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C,Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad
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McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
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REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893
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Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
Sat. May 27 8 am - 2 pm
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Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
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Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404
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Garage Sale Community Street Sale
Saturday, May 6th, 9 a.m.
(Rain Date Sun. May 7th, 9 a.m.) CHERRY HILL AVE, PAULANDER AVE, RODARICK DRIVE AND HOLMCREST TRAIL Port Union and Lawrence
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. dubelaar@gmail.com (6)
Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services
Computer Services
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HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
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Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.
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KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
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Street Sale Sat., May 6th
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Rain date Sun, May 7th)
Great stuff. Pottery Barn, IKEA, Designer Clothing, Furniture, Toys, Books, Movies and More!
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Backups, Data Protection, Microsoft & other software. Over 15 years IT experience. Contact Brian at Beach Backups. bch@alumni.uwaterloo.ca. 905-621-7101 (5)
Financial Services
HAMBLY AVE Saturday May 13th 9 am-2 pm Rain date: Sunday May 14th
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CLEAN AND FAST JUNK/GARBAGE REMOVAL plus small demolitions.
We offer reliable, friendly
service at competitive prices.
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Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. Short or long term. Debra 416-693-6111 (5)
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WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY. CALL MARY OR JOHN
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION 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
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MR. FIX-IT 10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
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Colleen Pollack specializes in natural life images. - one hour photo session - images that truly reflect your pet’s personality - printing options and best digital images Let’s get outside and have some fun!
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
CLEVER DISPOSAL INCOME TAXES
416 389 9234
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PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
GUERIN BOOKKEEPING 416-465-6249
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
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- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims - References
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SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS
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CAT CARE SERVICE
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
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Street Sale
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Pet Services
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416-698-9000
EXACT TAX SERVICES
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2358 Kingston Rd.
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Jack-of-all-trades, one call and do it all. Hard working, enthusiastic and working locally in your neighbourhood. Services include errands - light household chores; pet care - pet sitting, in house boarding, pet walking, medical appts, companionship. Reasonable rates, references available.
Vienna Upholstery
416-694-6241
May 9 • 9-2 243 Coxwell Ave.
B&W DISPOSAL
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Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
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24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
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Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416-438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (5)
in Beautiful Buckhorn, ON 100 ft Waterfront Property, 2 hrs from TO, Excellent Boating, Fishing & Swimming, 36’ Dock, Sleeps 6, 2 Baths.
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
Cottage Rental
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK 416-820-1527
Household Services
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Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
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Bed & Breakfast
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Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
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Thinking about occasional work? Do you enjoy working with children? And in all kinds of weather? Punctual? Creative? Fun-Loving? Energetic & Kind? If yes to all & avail. to 6 p.m. Mail resume to Daycare / 43 Kimberley Ave. M4E 2Z4
TECH/RECEPTIONIST/OPTICAL ASST.
The Therapy Studio
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Woodbine/O’Connor
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Personal Care
416-827-8095
1 Bedroom - newly painted, non smoker. Great area - near Stan Wadlow Park, close to all amenities. Have a cat. Avail April 1st
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1 Bdrm $1,325
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Advanced Foot Care Nurse,
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Sat., May 13th • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Clair O’Connor Community Corner of St. Clair Ave. E. & O’Connor Drive. Parking - in back and at East end of building. Enter 2701 St. Clair Avenue East.
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LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
Lots of unique items. Some collectibles. DVDs, CDs, VHS. Some furniture, small appliances, dishes, etc. Low, low prices.
specialists, Strong on QuickBooks,
Sat., May 13 Rain or shine 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.
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RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
A family business since 1956
FULLY INSURED
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Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available
416-624-3837
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Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
416 421-5758
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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
- Spring Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (5r)
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (5)
We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
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CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Contact Irena (5r)
A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! See our ad on page 12
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
All Day Cleaning
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
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• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
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Ted Reeve Arena
184 MAIN ST. across from
For more info, call Beata at
Marvelous Touch Cleaning - basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup
647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com (7)
We teach it all!
Scarboro Music 416-699-8333
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LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) (5r)
SODDING GARDEN CARE & ADVICE cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation
call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • REPORT CARD catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca
THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, planting, raking, weeding, butterfly gardens. Interlock relevelling. Basic carpentry. Raised beds, organic soil. Downspout disconnecting. Energetic & environmentally friendly!
Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com
Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12
Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
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TREEAGE
FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank
647 898-8733
General Instruction
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urban garden girl
BEACH CHESSWORKS
• garden renovation & transformation • • regular maintenance • • one time clean ups • • free consultation •
urbangardengirl@bell.net txt/ph cindy 416 574 6686
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James Clarke
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St. (r)
Next Deadline May 8th
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
KIM PRICE Creating Award Winning Gardens
MAN WITH CARGO VAN - will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
Accurate work & reasonable rates
416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at
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STUDIO 1 LAWN CARTAGE & STORAGE CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) info@blpm.ca
(5r)
416-830-8183
STONE WORX Specializing in all stonework • RETAINING WALLS • PATIOS • PARKING PADS • STEPS • REPAIRS 647 679 3282 (8)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding
647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
(10)
Scotstone
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (8)
Working Man’s Prices!
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
416-858-6683
www.abbamovers.ca
(7)
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
Very professional movers. Houses, Condos, Apartments. Local & long distance. Neat and safe. • Always on time.
2/$50 * 3/$60 * 4/$70
Discounts • Flat rate available (5)
Painters (6)
IDEAL
LANDSCAPING
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
416-439-6639
Larry’s Painting & Repairs 416-690-3890
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca (18)
Fresh Green
(r)
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING
(14)
In the Beach 43 yrs 4 Master Plumbers on staff
416-699-1370
BEACH HILL
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 (7r)
WG PAINTING
(10r)
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
RENOVATIONS
CELL 416-875-5781
647-852-1037
ESA LIC# 7002668
Family owned Residential - Commercial Interior - Exterior Ask about our powerwashing options. We pay all taxes for seniors. Call today for your free estimate. (5)
HUGO’S PAINTING Residential • Interior • Exterior
416-824-2957
(10)
Plumbers
416-821-4065
rickscape@hotmail.com
(6)
647-545-9561
(6)
jbkim landscaping
• let’s talk about your beautiful possibilities • stone, wood, metal, water, plants, trees
cindy 416 • 574 • 6686 cindyf@bell.net
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(6r)
SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
(5)
‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
(5...)
Dianne 416 699 5070
(9)
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
ELECTRIC
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
Knob & tube • No job too small
Lic. #P-15099
Cell 416-529-5426
690-8533
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS Lic: 7006786
(13)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
(r)
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
TOM DAY
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
(6)
Cascade Plumbing GTA All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128
(2/18)
Big or small we do them all
50 years in the Beach
24 hr. - lic# P1624
416-690-0173
416-833-3006
416 691-3555
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
ECRA/ESA#7004508
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
CEJA ELECTRIC
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding
(16)
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
HILLSIDE PAINTING
proway.painting@gmail.com
25 yrs experience
No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (9)
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
&
PLUMBING SERVICES
Electricians
INTERIOR PAINTING
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
(5r)
MARTIN PETROV
PAINTING
Shane 647 606 0970
STONESCAPE
Lic P19120
Admin@drainmaninc.com
LAWN / GARDEN
Free Estimates & References Available (10)
(7r)
DRAIN CLEANING
Next Deadline May 8th
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com (6)
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
PLUMBING &
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
416.797.6731
(11r)
NEED A PLUMBER
All about painting!
(6r)
15 yrs in the beach
pks15@primus.ca Paul 416 690 8846
(7r)
27 yrs. experience
GTA.NORTH YORK MOVERS
Call Peter 647 550 4171
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
(6r)
(6...)
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
416-694-2470
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
Repair and painting needs No job too small Interior & Exterior
(9)
www.BestWayToMove.com (7r)
dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com (5)
(7)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
MASTER PLUMBER
HARM’S PAINTING
42 yrs
All Season Movers
Call Andre: cell:
(5.)
WALLPAPER
416-690-1356
21
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED
647 401 7970
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair
Professional Arborist
Child Care Available
(r)
WRITTEN IN STONE
Mr Tree Man (5)
www.greenapple.ca
(6)
ALL LAWN AND GARDEN
(9r)
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
LAWN IN ORDER
- Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.
437-345-9858
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
REASONABLE RATES
Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
(9)
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (12)
A.S.M. MOVERS
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.
Gardening
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (7r)
416-698-1923
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(6)
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
www.lerouxfroebel.com
(5r)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
Green Apple Landscaping
416-414-5883
647 679 3282
Tutoring
Suite 106, 579 Kingston Rd. 416-848-0427 beachchessworks@gmail.com Chess Instruction Program • All Ages/Levels • Expert Instructors • Coach Training Opportunities
-Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Spring Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
info@blpm.ca
(r)
(19)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
Award Winning Design & Build
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com
416-414-5883
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
“Always on Time and on Budget”
• Design and Construction •
Garden & Tree
info@blpm.ca
Bach to ROCK
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed.
(r)
416-414-5883
Music
416 699 3772
416-690-0102
Green Apple Landscaping 416-288-1499
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
daycareconnection.net
Movers
www.greenapple.ca
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Call 416-698-0750
Landscapers
25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY 416-825-9705
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE
BEACH METRO NEWS
(8r)
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (11r)
MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
POWER
(9r)
Electrical
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221
(6r)
Licensed
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN New residential jobs. Bob 647-349-6006
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CITY WIDE ROOFING
Carpenters
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (5.)
Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
KEW BEACH
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)
Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
Bill Watson 647-283-0095 (11)
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
(19)
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
(7)
(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
(9)
CUSTOM CEDAR DECKS + FENCES DESIGN + BUILD GAZEBOS • SHEDS GARAGE • PORCHES PLUMBING
CUSTOM CARPENTRY DECKS + FENCES BATHROOMS + KITCHENS PLUMBING
416-690-1315
(5.)
LANIGAN’S
Roofing & Aluminum
416-910-8033
(6r)
Don’t call them, call those roofers
Lic# B16393
(5.)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. 416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com(7r)
ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS
SHINGLES • REPAIRS FLATS roofingsystemsplus.ca 416-857-0730 Free estimate (9)
Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience
416-466-9025
(18)
(r)
STONEHENGE
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
(r)
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
(r)
asement
416-917-5990
(r)
TILE INSTALLATION
porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates
www.stonehengefoundations.com
416-558-8453
MR.
(7r)
HARDWOOD FLOORS
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
MANUEL 416-727-1900 (9r)
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
Restoration & Build
YOUR STUCCO
HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
www.jdbuild.ca
(5r)
• FOUNDATIONS • LOAD-BEARING WALL REMOVALS • BASEMENT LOWERING - UNDERPINNING • ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
(10)
www.WintacoConstruction.com 416-200-6300 (9)
SILVERBIRCH
CANPRO MECHANICAL
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
HARDWOOD JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(11)
Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
416-606-4719
(14)
(5r)
Call Chris
416 903 4120
(5.)
416 721 8070
DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE
Quality Work by experienced home renovator
Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic
Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references
(r)
Garth 647-248-4952 or garth.jerome@yahoo.ca
FURNACES, WATER HEATERS, FIREPLACES GAS LINES, BBQ’S, STOVES, DRYERS UNDERGROUNDS, LEAK TESTING, SERVICE
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
(5)
SMART HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured
(416) 871-4608
AT HOME CANDA Licensed
Seniors get a 10% discount
free estimates Lic & Ins (6)
MASONRY
Patio - Balcony - Brick - Stone Chimney - Fire Place, etc.
Marc 416 419 4281
Licensed & 35 years of experience
647.766.7875
(6r)
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (5) Free Estimates
• EXCAVATION • WATERPROOFING • BLOCK WORK • CONCRETE WORK • MASONRY REPAIRS WWW.NTLCONTRACTING.COM
416-278-4022
Basement finishing Bathroom & Kitchen remodelling Homestar top rated www.ar-renovation.com
- Brick replacement - Tuckpointing colour matching - Chimneys - Parging
Free estimate; competitive pricing
Call Dave 647-781-1493
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor
Call Scott 416.858.2452
(5r)
Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small
TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/18)
(11)
CLASSIFIED ADS
Designer & Architect (Supplied) Engineer, Plans & Permits (ALL Supplied) Fully licensed with underpinning insurance BILD Member & Reno Mark contractor
$11.50 for 20 words extra words 35¢ each
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* ALL JOBS *
(8)
(up to 40 words)
416-698-1164
classifieds@beachmetro.com
Environment Views
Foodie finds at eco show Continued from Page 17 Brandon Hebor, who co-founded Ripple Farms Aquaponics Fish Farm with Steven Bourne, gave a fascinating presentation. Read my previous online article (see http:// bit.ly/2ptrRO8) for details on their urban fish farm, which ‘upcycles’ the fish poo into a hydroponic system to grow leafy greens year-round and for several bonus finds. My biggest discovery at the show was at the same time the smallest: One Hop’s Cricket and Mealworm Bolognese. I kid you not! Co-founding brothers Lee and Eli Cadesky created a sustainable Bolognese sauce from crickets and mealworms. There are 2000 edible insects documented worldwide, and millions of people eat them as part of their daily diet. Providing three times
more B12 than beef and half the saturated fat, their crickets are currently sourced from a farm in Louisiana. They hope that soon they will be able to source them from Mississauga. Bandit crickets are apparently easier to raise, whereas house crickets have more flavour (Onehopkitchen.com). The sustainability and renewability aspects of this food ‘source’ are certainly not lost on me. I will have to take his word on it though in terms of taste. But I’ll be honest: What I really wanted to buy at the show was a huge dining table cut from a large fallen tree, complete with a ‘live’ edge showing off the wonderful natural grain of the wood. Alas, I didn’t have a fistful of thousand-dollar notes on me. Next year’s Green Living Show is April 6-8, 2018, so mark your calendars early!
(8)
JASON THE MASON
Jack of All Trades
647 - 712 - 7663
(7)
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
(7)
35 YEARS EXP. DRY WALL - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE
416-662-4450
(6)
SACHS CONTRACTING MASONRY
Scotstone
BASEMENT UNDERPINNING
416-625-2851 cggcconstruction.com
(5)
TORONTO STONE CO.
Complete Basement Renovation
647-235-6690
(5.)
416-200-1463 Irish2you@gmail.com
BASEMENT LOWERING
Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
Insured
No job too small, we do them all. Please call for a free no obligation quote.
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
Jack 416-278-5328
416-419-6631
WWW.ATHOMECAN.CA
TUCAN HOME IMPROVEMENTS
(5.)
MARCANGELO INTERIORS
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com
(7)
NATURAL GAS EXPERTS
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
www.smartgta.com
(7)
www.beachmetro.com
UNDERPINNING
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS
Free estimate
416 694-7402
Free estimates!
www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
A & R RENOVATION
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
Metro lic
JOHN CLARKE
JDB MASONRY
416-738-2119
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc.
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small.
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
416-467-6735
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (6) Free Estimates
HANDYMAN Marc 416-617-7205
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
(9r)
CONCRETE WORK L B owering
416-375-5191
Trades
(r)
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
(r)
MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Serving Your Community Since 1971
GENERAL CONTRACTING
• Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Electrical & Disability Renos
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
416-659-7003
www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
Creative Construction
KEW BEACH
RENOVATIONS
SERVICES
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
Basement Lowering (5)
(7r)
HEY HANDYMAN
(r)
J. BROW ROOFING
(r)
THOSE ROOFERS
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
FREE ESTIMATES! www.laniganscontracting.ca
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
416-569-2181
WET BASEMENT ?
Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
BERGERON ROOFING
Roofers
416-999-2333
(r)
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
(5.)
Call today for free estimate
416-264-8517
Telephone Systems
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More
Steve 416-285-0440
CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
ED GODFREY
Cable & Telephone Wiring
Met. Lic. B-16-964
GALAXY
•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
www.webuildit.ca (5.)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
COXWELL ROOFING
Gus:
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
Mario 416-690-1315
Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
G. LOCKE
www.galaxywood.ca
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Glenn 416 837 9298
Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
ROBINSON CARPENTRY
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Beach Memories
Celebrate 50 years of St. Denis Gene Domagala
Patio - Balcony Brick - Stone
W
hile it is the 150th birthday of our great country, Canada, St. Denis Roman Catholic School on Balsam Avenue is celebrating its 50th birthday. Did you know that at one time there was going to be a different name for St. Denis? It’s true. Originally, there used to be one Roman Catholic school in our East End vicinity, St. Joseph’s, located in Leslieville. Later on, St. John’s came to flourish on Kingston Road, and even later we had Corpus Christi Church and school on Queen Street. Finally, we come to the school in question: St. Denis. When you ask what makes a school, is it the bricks? The glass? The location? No, it’s the people. The teachers, the secretaries, the custodial staff, the parents, the children, the spiritual leaders, like Father John of Corpus Christi and Father John of St. John’s. St. Denis is a small school, but it has a huge heart. The school has excelled in many academic programs over the years and the students who have left there to go out into the world show this over and over. St. Denis not only excelled in academia, but also in sports and social clubs, while at the same time practising their religion through numerous rites. There are so many examples of good times: the playground, the great contribution to World Youth Day 15 years ago, where we played host to the young pilgrims from Taiwan – that’s one event we will never forget. It’s impossible for me to single the numerous people and moments that have helped make St. Denis what it is today, so why don’t I let a Grade One class from 30 years ago take a shot at it:
Chimney Fireplace, etc.
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Grade 1 students at St. Denis Catholic School cheer at a Scientists in School presentation. S is for students all shapes and sizes T is for teachers teaching terrific tots D is for discovering many different words E is for experimenting in the science fair N is for the numbers we can add and subtract I is for the important information I learn S is for the school that makes us super special … and that spells St. Denis We must also give credit to our Parent Teacher School Volunteers, who always will have a special place in my heart – you know who you are. One great event to this day is the annual school picnic in Kew Gardens. If you want to see St. Denis school spirit, come and witness the parents, teachers and students having a great time together. St. Denis school spirit cannot be broken. There have been some sad times, however. Years ago, school enrolment in the East End declined and it was time to make some tough decisions. Because of the poor enrolment, something had to be done. Schools must be closed! So, one of our great schools, Corpus
Christi had to close its doors – a great loss to the Beach community. Others wanted to merge St. John’s and St. Denis, but ultimately, cool heads prevailed and St. Denis retained its status – still standing, small but strong. For those still wondering what St. Denis was nearly called – thanks for hanging on. Many years ago, the Archdiocese was thinking of rearranging our church boundaries and schools in the East End. Leaders were going to put in a new church and school between Corpus Christi and St. John’s. The boundaries of Corpus Christi were to be stopped approximately at Lee Avenue. The boundaries of St. John’s were to be rearranged. And a new school was to be built. The name of the church, and possibly the school, was to be called St. Bertha’s. Alas, it was not to be. To honour the 50th anniversary there are two events planned. The St. Denis Community Mass on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Then, we will have an open house on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Denis, 67 Balsam Ave. We hope to see everyone there – former students, parents, teachers – so we can share our stories.
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