Volume 46 No. 7
May 30, 2017
Province promises OMB reform By Lara O’Keefe
THE ONTARIO Municipal Board (OMB) has long been an issue in Toronto city and development politics, with many residents and politicians calling for a major overhaul of the system they say is unaccountable to the public and built to favour developers. According to Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts, that major overhaul is on the way. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced May 16 that the Ontario government will be introducing new legislation to reform the current land use planning appeals system and Potts is confident that the proposed legislation will pass without issue. “We do have a majority in the government and we presume passage,” he said. “I’m pretty confident we’ll have it done before Christmas.” Potts said he plans to hold a town hall at some point in order to gather feedback from the pub-
lic once people have had a chance to review the legislation more thoroughly. The legislation “achieves the result we want, which is more local planning decision making,” he said. One of the neighbourhood groups that has pushed for OMB reform, and was involved in the recent provincial review, is the Greater Beach Neighbourhood Association (GBNA). They are cautiously optimistic about the proposal. “We’re hopeful,” said Uwe Sehmrau, president of the GBNA. “We feel it’s an ambitious process. We encourage the government to go fast on it but we’re waiting for detail to really know whether the local community is benefiting from this.” Among the proposed changes is to replace the OMB with a newly established Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Continued on Page 3
Beaches Lacrosse U11s win provincials
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They grow up so fast Violet Connolly, 2, was all set to buy her plant from Michael Erdman and the Cantemus Singers on May 20. The sale raised money for the Emergency Food Bank at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Regent Park- part of the Daily Bread Food Bank network.
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the gold with a score of 7-2. The team’s experience helped. THE BEACHES Lacrosse Club’s The team of 19 was mainly U11 boys field lacrosse team is made up of the older eligible age now the top team in Ontario for group, a factor which can have a their age group after a decisive big effect on teams this young, first place win at said Coppinger. the A provincials “It’s always in Guelph over hard when you the May long have minors on weekend. the team, so I “They were rethink if you’re ally excited,” said going to win a coach Luke Copchampionship it’s pinger. “They’ve best if you have won a fair amount as many of the of games over older age group – Coach Luke their time togethas you can have,” Coppinger er over the years said Coppinger. but I think they While all but were happy to go three of the curover the hump and finish the job rent players will be graduating to the next age group for the next this year.” The team played six games season, Coppinger said that the over the May 20-22 weekend, fac- same group would likely be toing each of the five other teams in gether again in two years in the the division once before advanc- U13 division. ing on to the final. The team then Continued on Page 23 faced off against the Orangeville Northmen in the final, snatching By Sophie Sutcliffe
“” “They just love lacrosse, they can’t get enough.
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ince 1972, Beach Metro News has been proud to be the voice of our community. Our team has worked hard to bring you the stories, pictures and opinions of our neighbourhood. We have been through ups and downs, the booms and busts together as change happens along the lake as often as the Queen streetcar is short-turned. One of those changes is now hitting us at Beach Metro. Despite the wonderful support from our thousands of readers, hundreds of volunteer carriers, and financial support from our loyal advertisers – many of them your neighbours and friends who have made one of their many local investments through us – the change in the news industry has now hit our newsroom, too. Where once we couldn’t take any more ads as the paper was bulging at the folds, we have seen a lot of that revenue move away from us, as it has from the biggest media players in our city and
country before us. Thanks to our loyal advertisers, we’ve been able to hold off on cutbacks longer than many of our mainstream media friends in the city and country. We’ve been aggressively renegotiating our contracts and commitments to bring our costs down, reducing expenditures by more than 30 per cent over the past five years. But that is no longer enough. Our team is looking for new sources of revenue to augment the advertising – both in paper and now online -– that has continued to allow us to be delivered to your door or a neighbourhood drop-off place for 45 years. So starting this week, we’re making an appeal to our readers. We’re launching a voluntary subscriber program to Beach Metro News. We’re asking our readers to make an annual contribution to their neighbourhood paper. At $20 a year, that’s 86¢ an issue, a fee we hope will be palatable. This isn’t a charitable donation, as we aren’t a registered charity. What we are is one of the few
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The Glen Ames Pawsitive Proportionists took home second place in the innovative solution category at this year’s Legoland North America Open Competition.
‘Unbelieveable’ win for Glen Ames robotics team Pawsitive Proportionists in an earlier article with Beach Metro. “It wasn’t a diet maEVERYTHING CLICKED for the Glen chine… we slowly decreased the amount of Ames Senior Public School’s robotics team food they were getting or increased if they at the Legoland North America Open Com- were underweight.” petition, with the team winning second place The competition, which took place in Caliin the innovative solution category for their fornia over the weekend, hosted teams from across the world, all of whom had qualified canine-centric project. “They’re all really excited,” said their based on their success in previous competitions. The Glen Ames coach, Glen Ames team qualified after teacher Luke Martin. coming in second “It was unbelievable… they were place at the provincial competition. just in their glory “It’s quite rare [to the whole time, just attend this competimeeting all these other teams and talking tion]… you have to about their projects.” kind of have the perfect storm of things The students, who coming together and call themselves the personalities and Pawsitive Proportion– Glem Ames robotics coach Luke ists, are part of the hard work and a realMartin, on what it takes to win ly good project idea, First Lego League, which is what we had where students are this year,” said Marchallenged to research a real-world tin. problem and develop a solution by designing, While three teams have traveled to some building and programming a robot, which sort of international tournament over the they then compete with. past 10 years, he said this is the first time a This year, as the challenge asked par- Toronto District School Board team has won ticipants to identify and solve a problem in a major award. which humans and animals interact, the Martin mentioned that the students, who students came up with PetPortion, an auto- are all in Grade 7 and 8, put in anywhere from mated dog feeder designed to help manage six to 15 hours per week, depending on how the dog’s weight. The device was inspired by close they are to a tournament. This group Martin’s mini dachshund. even put in time over the winter break, work“We created a device that will give [the] ing with a mentor from a previous team. “That’s the type of dedication that these mini dachshund the proper amount of food that they need according to their weight,” kids have, so it’s nice to see it pay off for explained Robbie, the team captain of the them,” said Martin. By Sophie Sutcliffe
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High water levels leave a mark
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By Lara O’Keefe
WHILE RECENT flooding and high water levels have impacted the lives of people on land, it’s also caused issues for those who like to spend their time on the water. Outer Harbour Marina announced on May 12 that they would have to take extra precautions when it came to launching boats in the water this year due to the unusually high water levels. “We have made best efforts to keep our fuel dock operational, however today we ran into some issues that required us to temporarily suspend operations,” read a notice issued to boaters on May 12. The notice continued to explain that the main boardwalk has been submerged and as such, OHM operations had been suspended. Sarah Sutton of Ports Toronto confirmed a few days after the notice was issued that the marina had resumed operations and was once again “open to boaters with 95 per cent of our docks fully operational with complete usage capabilities.” The fuel dock however, is still temporarily closed and will remain as such until they are able to make alterations satisfactory to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Sutton noted that they have been working to install temporary ramps where necessary in order to allow customers to access the docks and taking caution to launch the boats at a steady pace. For the few unlucky folk who aren’t able to use their boats just yet, Sutton said they are offering a discounted monthly dock rate “to help boaters in the area who are unable to use their marina or yacht club due to the high water levels, [and] even have rubber boots available for our customers.” Their quick problem solving comes in part from prior experience. Sutton said they experienced a similar issue with elevated water levels shortly after the OHM opened in 1993. But while boating season may be back on for most people, swimming in the lake may have to take a back seat this summer, or at
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This year’s high lake level mean boaters have had to take extra precautions.
least for a little while longer. Rick Portiss, senior manager of environmental monitoring with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), confirmed that there won’t be any water testing until June but said they discovered e.coli was an issue after the initial flooding took place. However, TRCA and the City of Toronto “took steps to ensure it wasn’t an issue on the Beach.” Still, Portiss advises people to use their common sense when it comes to the water this summer. “Lake side is pretty good unless we have a big storm. If it’s warm and there’s algae...I would say use your common sense [and don’t swim there],” he said. The flooding has also served up some problems for the Ashbridges Bay volleyball season. “Some of our leagues are not operational at Ashbridges due to the court conditions,” said Suzanne Wallace, manager of Beach programs with the Ontario Volleyball Association. Meanwhile, OVA is using the courts that are still available on the beach and holding out hope that operations will be back to
normal by the summer season, which begins again in July. According to a news release sent out by the city of Toronto on May 18, more than 20,000 sandbags have been placed along shorelines throughout the city to date -including the Toronto Islands -- and five industrial pumps are being used to remove remaining surface pooling caused by the flooding. While the immediate effects of the flooding are beginning to evaporate in the Beach area, the Toronto Islands are still under water. The annual summer concert series, Electric Island, was forced to relocate to Woodbine Park over the Victoria Day long weekend after the city made the decision to close the island until at least June 30. According to ward 32 councillor MaryMargaret McMahon, this occurrence is likely to be a one-off as “Woodbine [Park] is already booked up pretty much [for the summer] with our regular events.” And while Kew Gardens will play host to a Beach BIA-run music series this summer, McMahon said they “will not be hosting large events there.”
Under the new regime, the tribunal’s ability to overturn a municipal decision would be significantly limited in comparison to the OMB. The tribunal would only be allowed to overturn a decision if it does not follow provincial policies or municipal plans. Currently, the OMB is permitted to overturn municipal decisions if they come to the conclusion that the municipality did not choose the “best” planning decision. The proposed law would also see a number of changes regarding the way in which planning appeals are enacted. Mandatory case management, statutory rules, and an increase in control for elected officials are among the changes being incorporated. In addition, the province is also proposing to create a Local Planning Appeal Support Centre which would act as an outlet to provide free and independent advice and representation to Ontarians about land use planning appeals. “One of the main themes you’ll see in there is restoring accountability to the municipality so we know who’s responsible for the decision,” said Jeff Levitt, vice president of the GBNA. But despite optimism about restored accountability, Levitt said members of the GBNA remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the suggested reforms. While the proposed changes could be considered ambitious, Potts said he will be focused on making sure the government passes each of the reforms. Even so, he said he anticipates some resounding issues. “There will be some issues around applications that are currently in play,” he said. “Unfortunately you have to deal with the laws that were in place when you made the application so there will still be some push back from the communities who were hoping for retroactive fixes. That might be difficult.” He said he is also concerned about the way in which interventions are handled when it comes to interactions between developers and the community, and would like to ensure that a “kind of protection exists so that you can’t scare people away from getting involved for fear of repercussions.”
NHL all-star White, 77, remembered as ‘a lovely guy’ By Sophie Sutcliffe
BILL WHITE, a Beacher, NHL allstar and member of Canada’s legendary 1972 Summit Series hockey team, has died at the age of 77. After attending high school at Danforth Technical Institute, White started his career in the AHL, where he spent seven seasons. After the 1967 NHL expansion from six to 12 teams, White started playing for the Los Angeles Kings, and was then traded to the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1970 season, where his strong defensive playing helped the Blackhawks reach the Stanley Cup finals in 1971 and 1973.
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“The Chicago Blackhawks organization extends its thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Bill White’s family as we mourn his loss,” said a statement Monday,
May 22 from the team. “He will be remembered as a leader, generous teammate and tough player to play against. His energetic style helped the Blackhawks see great success during his tenure with the team.” While still in his career with the Blackhawks, White was chosen as a member of Canada’s national team for the 1972 Summit Series against the USSR, a series which, as many Canadians know, came down to the final game. White not only scored his first and only goal of the series during that important game, but was also put on the ice to help kill the remaining 34 seconds which separated Canada from a win. White was able to hold the
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Russians off, winning the Canadians the series. After his success in the summit series, Balmy Beach Club members staged a “Bill White Appreciation Night”, attended by White and several Chicago teammates. According to an article in the October 12, 1972 issue of Ward 9 Community News (now Beach Metro News), the club was packed. “A lovely guy,” said Bob ‘Red’ Lipsett, a fellow beacher and friend of White. He recalled that once, a friend of his son’s was at Birchcliff Public school doing a presentation on the Summit Series. “He asked me if I could get a hold of Bill and if he would help in any
way,” he said. “And Bill went out to the presentation. He went out of his way just to go there when the boy was presenting it, and it was terrific, really.” White retired from playing following a neck injury he received during the 1976 quarterfinal against the Montreal Canadiens. Although he returned to the Blackhawks to coach for the last four months of the 1976-1977 season, but said that coaching “wasn’t for [him]”. White eventually returned to the Beach and went into the plumbing wholesale business, making quotes on condo and apartment buildings. He is survived by his five children and many grandchildren.
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Marjorie Murray (nee Felton) 1920 – 2017 Our beloved Mom, Nana, and Great-Nana, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in her 97th year. Her kind and loving presence will be remembered fondly by her family: Morar, David, Alan, Chantal, Jessica, Alexandra, Livia, Hannah, Madison, Henry, and Rachel. Marjorie was the best listener, supportive to family, friends, and neighbours alike. She was also a great storyteller; any outing or encounter could provide the makings of an engaging tale. Marjorie had a wonderful sense of humour that was always waiting to reveal itself. And she was a grandmaster at coaxing a few giggles into gasps and tears of laughter. Born in Sutton Coldfield, England, Marjorie made many dear friends in her travels, keeping in touch with them by means of beautifully handwritten letters. She spent many years in The Beach neighbourhood of Toronto, living independently in her Bellefair Ave. home - well into her nineties. Her daily jaunts to Queen St. E. to do her shopping invariably included many chats with neighbours and store merchants; a testament to the village life that is The Beach. Marjorie took tremendous pleasure in painting landscapes and when she eventually moved into assisted living in Oakville she continued to pursue her passion. A memorial service for Marjorie will be held on June 4, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove
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Meet the new face at Centre 55 By Lara O’Keefe
SHE MAY be a new face in Community Centre 55, but Jade Maitland is no stranger to the Beach area. The Beach native attended Earl Haig when she was in elementary school and then went on to Malvern Collegiate Institute for her high school years before attending George Brown College. “Growing up I was always the one who was organizing friends and planning parties so [event planning] just came naturally to me,” she explained. It wasn’t until she took a job on a cruise ship, however, that she realized she could turn her passion into a career. “I went and worked for a cruise line in my early 20’s and I ended up working with kids and doing the events on board with the children,” she recalled. “And when I was doing that, just through my
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Jade Maitland stands in front of her new workplace, Community Centre 55.
experience, I realized I’m really good at planning events and doing special events and being in that environment.”
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Danforth Mosaic BIA’s mandate is more than décor Billy Dertilis Chair Danforth Mosaic BIA www.thedanny.ca A FEW days ago while speaking with a CBC journalist about the impact of empty storefronts on wellestablished neighbourhoods across the city, I was reminded of an important principle: a successful retail strip is essential to a happy and healthy community. Contributing to the well-being of our neighbours is the number one benchmark against which we measure everything that we do at the Danforth Mosaic BIA. We cover a three kilometre strip along the Danforth, from Jones to Westlake.
Our role is to offer the right commercial streetscape to serve as a community anchor, providing landmarks, meeting places and even a sense of identity. We want to be that space where locals can live, work, learn and play. Lucky for us, our neighbours have responded in kind: the Danforth Mosaic BIA wouldn’t be where it is now without the DECA Pop-Up Shop Initiative, which has enabled our local business community to buck the trend of increased vacancies we’ve seen elsewhere in the city. To the contrary, our commercial vacancy rate has dropped from 17 per cent to 6 per cent since DECA and its partners started the Pop-Up Shop Initiative 5 years ago, and the BIA is both humbled and
excited to work on a plan to continue initiatives to keep vacancies down. Looking toward the future, the BIA along with neighbouring residents has a rare opportunity to shape the City’s Official Plan as we contribute to the Avenue and Corridor Studies currently underway and submit our own BIA Streetscape Master Plan. In collaboration with DECA’s Visioning Committee, we have formalized four guiding objectives that govern our vision: 1. Reverse the multi-decade momentum that has gradually transformed the Danforth from commercial and social destination to traffic corridor: the Danforth Mosaic needs to be a place for shop-
ping, working, playing and living, attracting people for a variety of different reasons at different times of the day. 2. Look for ways to bring a significant number of jobs back to the neighborhood: especially in and around existing infrastructure and subway stations, we need to replenish the essential mixed primaryuse mix that has been depleted by the exit of industry, starting in the 1950’s and continuing until today. 3. Raise the comfort levels of pedestrians and cyclists: we can increase the number of fellow pedestrians on sidewalks and generate more business opportunity by improving the standing of pedestrians and cyclists within the transportation priority mix.
4. Create a clear set of development guidelines: engage and influence city policy on behalf of the community and actively court complementary businesses that will add to the business offering. Clearly, the mandate of our BIA is more than décor. It is to bring the right mix of retailers to entice local residents to shop local, and to help define city policy in order to improve the quality of life for residents and business owners alike. We are seizing the opportunity to impact the city’s official plan and reclaim our stretch of the Danforth as a diverse, vibrant, pedestrianfriendly streetscape that serves its community and the people that live and work there.
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Stop turning Kingston Road into a ‘mini highway’ MORE CONDO buildings along Kingston Road will only add more congestion and will do little to encourage stopping to shop or dine along the way, due to no off-street parking of any plenitude, during key times of the day. Parking restrictions times are increasing, so there is no incentive to stop and shop or dine on the way home. I fear that what is being encouraged are “mini highways with traffic lights” and if you are lucky to have underground parking, you can come out of your burrow each day. J. Jones
She wants to volunteer but... IN RESPONSE to the May 16 edi-
torial and how hard it is to acquire good volunteers, I find the recruiting process and level of commitment required as obstacles. The volunteer listings read like a career position. Police checks are usually mandatory plus organizations want your promise to serve – very often – for at least one year without a break. For snowbirds like me, and caring for an elderly parent – I cannot commit to that and would want more flex. I applied recently to ‘sing’ weekly with patients at a major rehab hospital. But to reach that goal I needed an exhaustive resume citing my musical talents; two, halfhour phone interviews; and was asked to attend a two-day training. Next came an audition and only possibly then, would I be selected! This is a sweeping generalization but I think newly-retired, young-
ish seniors like me would love the chance to volunteer – even quite regularly – but perhaps in shorter intervals and without all the hoops! Jane MacGillivray
Can the ‘Green Giant steps’
Kew was an ‘oasis’ KEW GARDENS at Queen Street was a green oasis but now there is a lot more paving. I liked this part of the park better as a green space with some beautiful gardens visible from Queen Street. Eleanor Duffin
Correction Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon was not referring to Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Gardener’s Cottage’ during an interview about the Kew Gardens renovations, as stated in the May 16 Beach Metro, but rather was referring to Kew Williams Cottage as being the inspiration for the design of Kew Gardens.
HERE’S WHAT I think about the new Kew Gardens: The benches are uncomfortable, you can’t lean back, they face the wrong direction WONDERFUL LETTER from and what are those long concrete #lounettleton praising the Kew bunkers? Steps for the jolly green Gardens restoration! Lou is right giant perhaps. It is all more suit- and not the minority. Looks aweed as the front entrance to one of some! those new glass condos springing @trevorsquires up on the beach. via Twitter Jim Gunther #WeTweet & #RT @beachmetronews
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
BMN board hopefuls make their case THE BEACH METRO NEWS annual general meeting will take place Thursday, June 8 at 2196 Gerrard St. E. at 7 p.m. Current members of the newspaper are eligible to attend the meeting and vote for officers of the volunteer board of directors. Following are bios for the candidates running for election on the Beach Metro News board of directors. DOUG BLACK has volunteered on the Board of Directors at Beach Metro News since 2013, currently serving as treasurer. He is a retired architect and former Bell Canada employee, where he worked in the real estate department. His 26-year Bell career started in Ottawa, followed by London, and culminated in Toronto. He currently works parttime at The Home Depot, and is a volunteer at the Beach Metro News as a carrier and a route captain. He is a regular volunteer at Tuesday morning bundling sessions on publication days. Doug grew up in the West Island of Montreal and graduated from Carleton University School of Architecture. He has lived in the Beach for the last 24 years, but also relishes relaxing (and renovating) at his cottage in the Haliburton Highlands. Doug enjoyed six years as volunteer Treasurer for the St. John Catholic School Advisory Council (parent/teacher organization). He coached in the Beaches Community Soccer League for three years, as well as one year in the East Toronto Baseball Association (Rookie ball). Doug has been a long-time blood donor and recently reached the 100 mark. DESMOND BROWN is a lifelong resident of the Beach area. He grew up in the Coxwell-Dundas area and attended Bowmore Road, Fairmount Park, and Monarch Park Secondary School. He attended Ryerson’s School of Journalism and worked for major news organizations such as the Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, National Post, Global News, and CTV
News Toronto (CFTO). Desmond has sat on the volunteer boards of the Herb Carnegie Future Aces Foundation and the Ted Reeve Community Arena. He is currently a real estate agent with Royal LePage Estate at Glen Manor and Queen.
BILL BURROWS is a long time Beach resident with a keen interest in contributing to the local community. He lives in the Beach with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Natalie and their two Boxers; Bobby and Oliver. Bill has been part of the Beach fabric for more than 19 years and has been involved with a number of local groups and organizations. In addition to his work in the community, Bill has also worked in the Technology sector for more than 20 years. His experience in technology, and as a business owner bring a valuable perspective to the Beach Metro Board. Bill’s past experience includes being President of the Kew Beach Daycare, where he served on their board for more than 5 years. He is also a Co-Founder and past President of the Kew Beach Neighbourhood Association (KBNA). Bill currently serves as Secretary on the Beach Metro News Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of the Flemingdon Health Centre and has been a member of that board for more than 5 years. BRIAN GRAFF: I am running for the Board of the Beach Metro because I am worried about the financial future of the newspaper and its overall viability, plus I want to see it become more representative of the viewpoints of Beach residents on important issues, and not just represent the views of the paper’s staff, incumbent politicians and advertisers. The Beach Metro should reflect the views of the community, and hold politicians and governments accountable. My background includes degrees in Architecture and Environmental Studies, and an MBA in Finance/Real Property. I hope that my ex-
perience in business will be invaluable to the Board overseeing the management of this paper. In 2009, I chose to move to The Beach from Don Mills, where I grew up. I have been active in local politics and even ran for City Council in 2014 because I care deeply about our community. I send out emails on local matters to about 600 people periodically to help keep people informed. Since 2011 I have been very active as a volunteer in urban planning matters including the Lick’s and Shell Station condo fights, and in the Queen Street planning Visioning Study. I am a believer that physical changes to our community need to be appropriate and should protect and preserve what is best about what we already have – this would also be my approach to the management of the Beach Metro. But I think it is time for some changes and reforms and I would like to see more of the content of the paper written by local residents as well, so as to better reflect variety of knowledge and opinion within our community. For example I would like to see a wider range of people getting an “In My Opinion” column. I appreciate the time, effort and dedication of the volunteers who deliver the newspaper, and of the staff too. We are lucky to have such a fine publication serving the community, and I want to ensure it has a plan to ensure it is sustainable in an era when many print publications can no longer compete and are forced to close.
STANLEY HARTT is a lawyer and businessman, with strong academic credentials and public service experience. He currently serves as Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and as Special Advisor at Macquarie North America Limited. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Finance (Canada) and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. His business roles
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Community Calendar MAY 30: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society AGM at Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Guest speaker, John Ellis will talk about “Woodbine Race Track: Impact on the Beach Neighbourhood.” MAY 31: Last day to purchase membership in the Ward 9 Community News Inc. prior to AGM. JUNE 2-29: “Connections” by Quilts on the Wall at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave. Opening reception: June 9, 5:30-8 p.m. 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 3: Fun Fair at Duke of Connaught School, 70 Woodfield Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine. Join us for a day of family fun and laughter – music, games, prizes, yummy food, and much more. Meet your neighbours and support a great school. Info: dukeofconnaughtfunfair@gmail.com JUNE 3: Father Daughter Dance at Beach United Great Hall, 140 Wineva Ave., 6-8 p.m. A special evening for daughters of all ages and their father or father figure, in support of Heart & Stroke. Moms & sons are welcome, too. This ‘fun’draising evening will feature a DJ dance, games, prizes, portrait photography, raffles, treats, and a mobile salon. Tickets are available online at https://beachesdance. eventbrite.ca Info: 416-489-7111 ext 3051 JUNE 3: The Art of Craft Beer at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E., noon-8 p.m. The best in label art will be paired with the best in beer. Music, food and art. Free. JUNE 3: Rhodes Jam Street Party at Gerrard St. E. & Rhodes Ave. Free music and fun presented by Gerrard India Bazaar BIA. JUNE 3: Slobberfest at the Leuty Pavilion, on the boardwalk at the foot of Lee Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dog vendors, products and services, plus pet parade, crowning of Slobber King & Queen, contests, and more. Dogs must be leashed. Presented by Community Centre 55. Info: 416-6911113 x 222, evonne@centre55.com JUNE 3: Kingston Road Artwalk & Street Fest, along Kingston Road from Hannaford St. to Victoria Park Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. JUNE 3: June Fest at 1038 Woodbine Ave. (Woodbine & Danforth), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Community yard sale, clothing/ item swap, bike repair, food and craft sale, new garden planting. Tables to rent $15. Contact rebeka.ly@gmail.com JUNE 3-9: Pegasus Thrift Store Biannual Storewide 50% Off Sale, 931 Kingston Rd. Stock replenished daily. Thank you for supporting Pegasus. 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 6: Art Café at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 1st Tuesday of every month 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join us to express and explore your emotions and thoughts through drawing, painting, poetry writing, etc. Some supplies available – fell free to bring your own! Free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. To register, please call Zari Atai 416-778-5805 x 222 JUNE 6: Shout Sister Fundraiser Concert at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. $10, children under 12 free. Benefit for new circles glow. JUNE 8: Ward 9 Community News Inc. Annual General Meeting at 2196 Gerrard St. E., 7 p.m. See more information in the May 2 edition, Page 7. JUNE 8: Annual Choir Concert at St. John’s Church, 794 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m.
in our beautiful and acoustically blessed church. There’s something for every taste in our concert including Mozart, Handel, 20th and 16th Century pop hits and also a special guest soloist. Complimentary light refreshments afterwards. Freewill offering for Choir music is gratefully accepted. Info: 416-699-2518 JUNE 8: Community Fun Day at Norway Public School, 390 Kingston Rd., 4-8 p.m. rain or shine. The circus is coming to town! BBQ, yummy food, baked goods, candy floss, snow cones, bouncy castles, face painting, clowns, fair games with prizes, balloons & much more. Free admission. Activity tickets ($1 each) will be available in advance and on the day of the event. Proceeds will go to improving Norway P.S.’s outdoor spaces. JUNE 10: Hungry For a Cure Fundraiser – Owen’s PWS Day at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave. Dart Tournament $10/player includes breakfast or lunch, prizes, raffles. Dinner & dance $15/ticket includes light buffet, DJ David, prizes, raffles. Info: 416-4650120, praderwilli28@hotmail.com JUNE 10: Historical Walk with Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the northeast corner of Main and Gerrard streets and meander through the former Village of East Toronto. The tour will end at Community Centre 55 where refreshments will be available. JUNE 10: Danforth East Yard Sale along Danforth Ave. between Main St. & Monarch Park Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. Info: www.deca.to/yardsale JUNE 10: The Danny Loves a Deal Sidewalk Sale along Danforth Ave. between Jones Ave. & Westlake Ave. Info: www.thedanny.ca JUNE 10: Fun Fair at John A. Leslie Public School, 459 Midland Ave. (between St. Clair & Kingston Rd.), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Exciting new games, bouncy castles, bake sale, silent auction, face painting, henna, animal balloons and featuring food by Jetsun’s Juicyburger! JUNE 10, 11: Beaches Arts & Crafts Show at Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E. (at Lee Ave.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. rain or shine. This annual outdoor marketplace features over 150 of Canada’s most talented artists, artisans, and designers, and this year includes a four-by-six-foot banner for visitors to sign, wishing Canada a Happy 150th Birthday! The show supports Neighbourhood Link Support Services. Info: beachesshow.ca JUNE 11: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com JUNE 14-25: June at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill). ‘Between the Layers: Stories in Paint and Fibre’ with Beach artists Bev Quinn and Sheila Thompson. Opening reception Thursday, June 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Info and gallery hours: 416-2005551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca JUNE 15: Metrolinx Public Meeting re: expanding and improving Lakeshore East GO rail corridor, at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info: www.metrolinx.com JUNE 17: Treasures Shared Sale at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main Street (rear parking lot) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Remember one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Come out and see what you can find. Hot dogs, coffee or cold drinks for lunch, kids can decorate their own cupcakes. JUNE 25: 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 JUNE 27-AUGUST 18: 55+ Internet Café at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon and Fridays 1-3 p.m. Learn the basics of computer use, how to browse the internet and use popular programs to keep
in touch with others. Also learn how to find health information you can trust. Free. Visit www.eastendchc.on.ca for Centre information. To register, please call Shirin Yilmaz 416-778-5805 x 226 JUNE 30: Flash Back Dance Party at the Balmy Beach Club, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at the Club. Tickets $10 available for sale June 1 at the bar. DJ. This event is open to the community. JULY 7-30: Beaches Jazz Festival •July 7-9: Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside at Jimmie Simpson Park •July 14-16: Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival at Woodbine Park •July 21-23: TD Main Stage at Woodbine Park •July 27-29: Streetfest along Queen St. E. between Woodbine & Beech Aves. •July 28-30: OLG Main Stage at Woodbine Park. Info: www.beachesjazz.com 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS: Building Better Backs at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 2nd Monday from 4:15-5:15 p.m. and every 4th Monday from 4-5 p.m. Learn to manage your back pain through exercise and education. Practise deep core strengthening, improve your posture, and learn to relieve back pain properly. Free. Info: www.eastendchc.on.ca. To register, please call Leslie Brown 416-778-5805 x 237 TUESDAYS: ‘DANCING WITH PARKINSON’S’ Dance Class at Kingston Road United Church (Mitchell Hall – fully accessible facility), 975 Kingston Rd., 1-2 p.m. This Toronto-based dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease explore the potential of their own movement through choreography and improvisation. No dance experience necessary. Caregivers/spouses are welcome but it is not necessary to bring a dance partner. $10/class. Instructor: Claire Wootten, long-time Beacher and Associate Professor in Dept. of Dance, York University. Info and registration: Sarah Robichaud 647-217-9252, register@dancingwithparkinsons.com or clairefwootten@gmail.com 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 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 BRIDGE, FRIENDLY DUPLICATE, at Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Road. Fridays 10.30 a.m. Players of all levels are welcome. Basic knowledge of bridge is necessary. Spring Session running until the middle of June. Info: agatha131@hotmail.com 10 WEEKS OF MINDFULNESS for mental health: Dialectical Stress Reduction DSR. Do you struggle with finding inner peace when you are still in the moment? This 10-week mindfulness-based program is a blend of two powerful healing models (DBT and MBSR -Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) taught by two very passionate mindful teachers. Participants in this group will develop ways in which to manage the current impact of stress on their day-today lives and to enhance their well-being over their lifespan. Course starts June 6 in Danforth & Chester area. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/10-weeks-ofmindfulness-for-mental-health-dialecticalstress-reduction-dsr-tickets-33957711429 SINGERS WANTED: TORONTO BEACH CHORALE. All voices. TBC is a concert choir of 65 members that partners with soloists, orchestras and actors to present quality performances. We rehearse and perform in the Beach and East End. Enhance your vocal skills in a friendly 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
atmosphere. The ability to read music is strongly recommended. 2017/18 season: Handel’s Messiah and Messiah for the City, Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Beethoven’s Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra. Rehearsals begin Wednesday evenings in September. Info: David 416-699-6634, dgarde20@ gmail.com, torontobeachchorale.com, facebook.com/torontobeachchorale BARD IN THE PARK presents Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ •Norwood Park: June 1 & 2 at 7 p.m. •Kew Gardens: June 12-17 at 7 p.m., June 17 & 18 at 2 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113 FARMERS’ MARKETS •Fairmount Park (currently at Greenwood Park): Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. Opening day May 31. Info: fairmountmarket.ca •East Lynn: Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Opening day June 2. Info: facebook.com/EastLynnParkFarmersMarket •Leslieville: Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: leslievillemarket.com LIBRARIES MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •July 10: Learn to Camp with Parks Canada, 1:30 p.m. Free. No registration. Info: 416-393-7700 BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. May 31 – The Tamarind Seed (1974); June 7 – The Whale Rider (2002); June 14 – Ivanhoe (1952) •June 3: Learn to Camp with Parks Canada, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. •June 6: Retirement and Estate Planning, 2 p.m. •June 7: Author Reading – Catherine Leroux: The Party Wall, 7 p.m. •June 9: Fire and Life Safety with Toronto Fire Services, 2 p.m. •June 13: How To Get Published, 2 p.m., with author M. H. Callway. Info: 416-393-7703 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •June 10: Book Sale Bargains, all day. Info: 416-393-7783 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •May 30: Meet Sang Kim, writer, playwright, restaurateur and chef. •June 24: Learn To Camp with Parks Canada, 2-3:30 p.m. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. CHURCHES 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) •Wednesday: Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m.; Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Regular Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. Pentecost Sunday June 4: Celebrating Communion in the spirit of Taize. •Knitting for Shivering Children – final meeting of the season, June 10, 10 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook. 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 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m.
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BMN AGM Continued from Page 7 During the first Quebec Referendum on sovereignty, Stanley was host of a weekly program called “Decision” on CBC television, and later hosted a public affairs interview program on Montreal radio station CJAD. He is a former director of the Canadian Journalism Foundation.
By Lara O’Keefe
TAKING HOME the gold has a different meaning than most for 18-year-old Sara Upsher. Though she only just finished her first year of university at McMaster, the Beach resident has more volunteer hours under her belt than most adults – and has recently been given a gold medal for her work. The gold level Duke of Edinburgh award celebrates her volunteer work and community involvement. Upsher attributes her love of giving back to her parents who were the first to introduce her to volunteerism. “I think I was six the first time we went to Malawi,” she said, explaining that her father – a doctor – was working with victims of the AIDS epidemic at the time. “I couldn’t actually do any of the medical work because I wasn’t a doctor but my sister got to work in the actual patient’s room and my mom and I went to a back room and were counting pills,” she recalled. While she understood there was a purpose for the work they were doing, young Upsher didn’t quite understand why their help was so necessary. Pointing to the security guards surrounding them, her mother, Kim Echlin explained that extreme poverty and poor health in the area had led residents to become desperate to obtain medication. “After that I just kind of started learning [about world issues] and getting interested,” said Upsher. Eventually, volunteering became both a passion and an escape for Upsher who admits she did not have an easy time during her school years because of schoolyard bullying. In order to shift her focus away from the bullying she experienced, she turned to helping others. As luck would have it, her family connected with another Beach area family who were heavily involved with an organization called ‘El Hogar’ in Honduras. “We went down one summer and volunteered with the kids and worked on Spanish and taught English, [we] did all this amazing work with them,” she explained. Upsher loved the experience so much that she decided to do it again the next year. But the second trip also included a more personal journey. “I’m adopted,” she said. “I wanted to learn
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Sara Upsher, 18, has recently been awarded the gold level Duke of Edinburgh award for her volunteer work.
more about where I was from and my family.” Her birth mother is from Guatemala, and Upsher was given the opportunity to meet her. Upsher said she quickly recognized how prevalent poverty was there, and was able to gain a better understanding about why her birth mother chose to put her up for adoption. She also realized that “there was so much to be done around the world but there’s also so much to be done in our community. So I started doing volunteer work at old age homes and just trying to get more involved.” Her sister, who is eight years older, took the Duke of Edinburgh program when she was younger. Upsher, hoping to follow in her footsteps, decided to get involved with the program as well. The program offers three different levels – bronze, silver and gold – and each level incorporates a combination of skills, volunteerism, adventure, and fitness. “Bronze is meant to get you out there and have you start learning new [skills] and silver was more of that,” she explained. “But gold, they added a residential portion so I ended up going back to El Hogar to do more volunteer work.” As for the adventure portion of the program, Upsher decided to canoe the Rideau
Canal with a group of friends, including her dad. Between patching together ponchos to protect their tent from the rain and discovering that they had accidently camped out on a snake pit, the adventure passed the test. Upsher may have completed her Duke of Edinburgh program but her plans have just begun. The university student has big goals that include expanding her knowledge of four different languages – French, Spanish, Korean and Japanese – so that she can achieve her goal of becoming a translator one day. “I feel like it’s so useful to have language, but so many people don’t have the opportunity to immerse themselves in language,” she said. “A lot of the stuff I’ve gotten to do and gotten to see, it’s just changed my world completely.” She wants to help others have that opportunity, she shared. “Thankfully, I was adopted into a very stable family that had the ability to allow me to do these things, whereas there are other people who want to do these things but they don’t have the same financial support that I did,” she said. “I want to find a way to make opportunities for people.”
CATHERINE MCCORMACK is an experienced marketing and communications professional, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, a mother of two young boys who battles Multiple Sclerosis. She began her professional career in Ottawa in 1996. Over the course of her career, she has worked for Canada Trust, TD Bank Financial Group, McDonnell Haynes Advertising and Keller Williams Advantage Realty. A breast cancer survivor and avid kickboxer, she has a long history of volunteerism and, in addition to her advocacy and spokesperson work for Breast Cancer, she has served as an Ambassador for the MS Society of Canada for a number of years. Her professional skill set ranges from her foundation in marketing and communications, to fundraising, event management and planning, business development, and public relations. Catherine has been an involved resident of the Beach for almost two decades. She was an instrumental member of the BBPA, which evolved into the BIA. She served for several years on parents council at her children’s school. DEBBIE VISCONTI has been on the Beach Metro News board since 2014. She was born and raised in the community, growing up in the Main and Gerrard area and attending Kimberley Public School, Bowmore Public School, and Monarch Park Collegiate Institute. After obtaining her bachelor of commerce, she worked for Scotiabank for 29 years in management. Five years ago, Debbie took on the position of Executive Director at Community Centre 55. She is responsible for community service delivery through Centre 55, including a daycare, seniors’ programs, the Share A Christmas program among a very long list of services, programs and special events. She had previously been on the Board of Management at Centre 55. Debbie has served on the Toronto East General Hospital board. Her current volunteer duties include treasurer of a dog rescue organization, and president of her residents’ association.
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lthough most people have at least heard of Google, it can sometimes be a daunting task to find the answer you’re looking for online. The fact that we have instant access to so many answers is simply too overwhelming for many people to process. If you don’t think you will find the answer, you most likely won’t ask the question, and that would be missing out on a wealth of useful information available at your fingertips. Search engines like Google and Bing are powerful tools. The results they provide are supported by giant networks of information that have been developed over many years.
Search engines are great for staying in touch with the latest scandal, finding restaurant reviews, or learning the outcome of the Blue Jays game, but what about finding answers to less common problems? For instance, your microwave has stopped working and is displaying an error code. You could dig out the manual and hope the error codes are included. You could also bring it to an appliance repair centre. However, the first thing everyone should do is use a search engine to search for the make/model of the microwave and the error code. The internet won’t necessarily teach you how to fix it, but you can gather information and have a better idea about the next action to take. Internet searches do not always offer complete answers, but they almost always offer insight and can often act as a starting point towards a solution. When it comes to common questions about your computer or smartphone, there’s
almost always someone who has asked about the same thing that you’re searching for. More often than not, their question has been answered and now has become a signpost for all those who come after. Help and discussion forums are displayed prominently in search results and you shouldn’t be afraid to turn to them for answers. Perhaps you just want the name of the song you just heard while you were in a store. Type in one of the lyrics you heard followed by the word “lyrics”, and you will find your artist and song title instantly. However, there are some instances where relying on the internet can be problematic. For example, health problems are among the most commonly Googled inquiries, but you should definitely see a doctor if you’re concerned about your well-being. An important feature of Google that many novice searchers miss is the category listing above the search results. By searching and then clicking “Images”, “News”, or “Maps”
and so on, the results are narrowed down to those categories. Bing also has similar categories. The video option should not be underestimated! When one of my car speakers stopped working, I was able to find several Youtube videos demonstrating exactly how to remove the inner part of the door on my exact model and year of my car. As the internet grows larger and becomes more and more essential to our daily life, access to this much information will inevitably change how we think and interact. It seems likely that our ability to search and find information quickly may take priority over simply knowing as much as we possibly can about any given thing. New devices might come along and make those searches even easier and better integrated into our daily workflow. Already, we’re seeing technology throughout the home that can search the internet. It’s a better time than ever to get search engines working for you.
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Evan Smith stands in front of Notre Dame High School with student council members Maria Patrick, Toni Solmito, Jillien Arruvio and Daphne Centeno to demonstrate where the Vimy tree will be planted on June 2.
Notre Dame plants a tree for history By Lara O’Keefe
IN CELEBRATION of the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, Notre Dame High School will be planting a ‘Vimy Oak’ in the front of the school June 2. The oak trees were originally brought to Canada by Leslie Miller, a WWI soldier who fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge, according to the Vimy Oaks Legacy Foundation, the not-forprofit that distributes the saplings. Miller sought a souvenir to bring back to Canada after the war had been won. Although the landscape was largely destroyed by the war, he managed to find a half buried oak tree from which he gathered several acorns. When Miller returned, he planted the acorns on his farm in Scarborough – now called ‘Vimy Oaks Farm’. The ancestors of those Vimy oaks are now planted across the country, with one to be planted in front of Notre Dame.
Evan Smith, teacher at Notre Dame, said that they first learned about the trees through Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and have since “been successful in obtaining one of these trees. [The front of the school] is where we hold our Remembrance Day celebrations every year so it will be fantastic to have a living artifact from Vimy Ridge for the students to connect with for the next 100 years.” Smith explained that their initial intention was to plant a maple tree for Canada’s 150th but once they heard about the Vimy oak project, they liked the idea of having three anniversaries tying into this one tree – Canada’s 150th anniversary, Vimy Ridge 100th anniversary and Notre Dame High School’s 75th anniversary. Smith said that students learn about the history of Vimy in their Grade 10 history class each year but said “with it being the 100th anniversary of Vimy
Ridge, there was much more emphasis put on it during Remembrance Day.” While the school is still working out the roles students will play during the ceremony, he said some will come up with questions for Erskine-Smith, others will write letters to Trudeau, and some students will be directly involved in digging the hole for the tree. Smith also believes the tree has a greater significance for the community as well because “someone fought on the battlefield and brought part of France with him and now we think a hundred years later that life has improved and out of that terrible battlefield that something is growing and there’s new life. So I think just for the community to know the history of the tree...I think the public needs to know that that’s going to be there.” The tree planting will take place June 2 at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of Notre Dame High School. All are welcome.
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Ashbridges Bay and the Beach Gene Domagala
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ne of the most interesting geological and historical questions I often hear is, What is the connection between Ashbridge’s Bay and the Beach? Well, dear readers, I will try to explain this controversy as well as I can. Ten thousand years ago, there was a great ice age in what is now Ontario. When this massive ice age subsided, it left a lake called Lake Iroquois, which in our present Beach area was as high as the Scarborough Bluffs and went to the Niagara escarpment. To continue our simplified explanation, when that lake subsided, it became the present Lake Ontario. When you view the present Bluffs you can see the wind and water currents take dirt and sand off the Bluffs
and blow it westward. This wind made a strip of land from approximately Victoria Park to the present Toronto Islands – this became the southern part of what we refer to as Ashbridge’s Bay. The Don River flowed into it, and the western side became Toronto Bay. So here you have this body of water extending from the present MacLean Avenue, several hundred years ago to the fresh water of the Don River. The bay was teeming with wildlife, and a natural wildlife preserve for our Indigenous people who hunted and fished in these waters. There were many streams that flowed into the bay in those days. There was no Queen Street or Kingston Road; there were many natural hills and valleys – an idyllic scene until progress moved in. The Europeans came first, then the French, and later the English, all building on top of the wilderness. One of the first settlers was an American family called the Ash-
bridge’s, led by their matriarch Sarah Ashbridge. They settled down on what is now Queen Street, from Greenwood Avenue to Coxwell, and up to the Danforth. They were farmers and bricklayers, and the namesake for Ashbridge’s Bay. Later, other settlers came. Among the first, a British soldier called Joe Williams. He settled on approximately 20 acres of land in 1850. He named his land Kew Gardens, after the famous botanical garden in England. Pioneers found the area to be an oasis away from the City of Toronto, and attracted hundreds of summer residents, summer residents who loved the area so much, they eventually became permanent residents. Originally, there were many different names for the beloved strip of land along the lakefront, home to hundreds of summer cottages by the 1800s and early 1900s. Continued on Page 11
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LOCAL RESIDENT Graeme Boyce will be giving a presentation at Murphy’s Law on June 3 about the Beach in the early 1900s and how it came to be a part of the City of Toronto. An active member of and historian for the Beaches Lodge of Freemasonry, Boyce came up with the idea for the event while looking over the lodge’s records and thinking about the impact of the First World War on the Beach community. “I started looking into our old records, the lodge records, with respect to those war years…. The honor roll of the Beaches Lodge fully contains 22 names, which was 10 per cent of our membership at the time,” said Boyce. “It was a pretty substantial loss.” He said he “started thinking about the impact of the war on our community [and then] started looking into, in general, how the Beach came to be.” Boyce said the talk will roughly encompass the era leading up to and including part of the First World War, an era which included the annexation of East Toronto. “At that time, East Toronto was its own little community, but during the war years we were a part of Toronto and proudly so. [And this annexation] was good for the Beaches and the Beach residents because it allowed things such as lights, electrification and sewers,” explained Boyce. “Toronto as we now know it, would have been [filled] with, not just pollution, but also crime, to be blunt,” he continued. “So I’m sure that, just like today, people would have been mov-
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www.thecomputercoach.ca ing out of that centre of the city to the suburbs, and the Beaches at that time probably looked very attractive from a suburban perspective.” While Boyce frequently used the lodge records as a resource while researching for this event, he emphasized that the event would be focused on the history of the Beach. He said that while he would leave the history of the lodge open during the
question period, the talk would not be about freemasonry. “I’m not there to promote the lodge… that wasn’t my intention,” said Boyce. “I think history is important, [so] I’m happy to give this presentation.” Boyce’s talk will be held on the second floor of Murphy’s Law at the corner of Queen Street East and Kingston Road at 2 p.m. on June 3.
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Parks, cottages dotted the shore Continued from Page 10 What was Fisherman’s Island became known as the present-day Cherry Beach and Clarke Beach. Going east from Cherry Beach we had Simcoe Beach, Leslie Street Beach, Woodbine Beach, Kew Beach, Scarboro Beach Park, Balmy Beach, Munro Park, and Victoria Park. Victoria Park was an actual amusement park from 1876 to 1896, with Munro Park home to another amusement park from 1896 to 1906. For decades, thousands flocked to the Beach for amusement – Scarboro Park’s midway roller coasters and games drew crowds until 1925. Slowly, the land morphed into a more residential area, although entertainment is still a big part of its use. Ashbridge’s Bay was filled in with earth and sand, and today, the Beach remains.
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Beach Arts Scene son, David Van Poppel, Olga Philip, Sandra O’Leary, Alex Velderman and Joanne Filletti. The community-focused, membership-driven art space hosts its GAS Pop Up Market the first two Saturdays in June from 2 to 7 p.m. And, experience the music of Clara Engel at the collective on Friday, June 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. Gerrard Art Space is located at
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TAKE A curated stroll along Kingston Road this Saturday, June 3 for the business community’s annual artwalk. From Hannaford to Henley Gardens, nearly a dozen galleries, businesses and community spaces will be showcasing art from over 20 local and regional artists alongside activities for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venues include Cobalt Gallery, Yellow House Gallery & Framing, The Sweetest Things, Active Healing Centre, Savoury Grounds Coffee (on Scarborough Road), Night and Day Window Decor, Great Escape Bookstore Annex, No Bull Burgers, Ella Minnow Bookstore, and Collected Joy. At Great Escape, 957 Kingston Road, illustrator Yaara Eshet’s thoughtful line drawings are a playful pairing for the bookstore, with pieces that play tribute to the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Margaret Atwood, and Mary Oliver. But the main theme of the show, on June 2 - 11, stems from Eshet’s work illustrating the holidays celebrated by different cultures in a daily cal-
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Art lover B.J. Reid admires one of her favourite pieces at the Beach Guild of Fine Art’s Annual Spring Show on May 27. ‘Foot Path’ by Yvonne Jamieson was one of many pieces on display inside and outside the Gardener’s Cottage at the foot of Lee Ave. throughout the weekend.
endar. Originally from Israel, Eshet now lives in Toronto with her husband and three children, and began her project after her eyes were opened to the diversity of cultures in this world after landing in Toronto. “She noticed the prevalence of the moon in
these celebrations, often linking with goddess, and has focused her show around that concept,” explained curator Katya Nosko. See Eshet’s work, and the work of many other talented artists along Kingston Road Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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THE BEACHES Arts & Crafts Show takes over Kew Gardens June 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Now in its 33rd year, the event attracts over 150 Canadian artists, artisans and designers, transforming the park into a
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GERRARD INDIA Bazaar’s Blue Crow Gallery plays host to new work from Toronto artist Julie Himel this June. Within Definition is a grouping of oil paintings which “looks at the human draw to define and label. In response to highly defined landscapes of place and season, these mixed media works explore transitions and seasonal flux as a metaphor for life itself.” The tactile, captivating work which plays with light and Canadian landscapes considers a quote from writer and art critic John Berger: “If every event which occurred could be given a name, there would be no need for stories.” Blue Crow Gallery is located at 1610 Gerrard St. E and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information at www.bluecrowgallery.com. THERE IS still time to look through the lens of several local photographers, with The Photography Show, on through June 4 at Gerrard Art Space. This year’s show features work from Anne Kerekes, Christine Juric, Ravi Persaud, Brian Deignan, Greg James Thom-
CELEBRATED EAST End folk and roots music series Acoustic Harvest celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – and that calls for a big, eclectic party. The 20th anniversary celebration gala and fundraiser happens Saturday, June 3 at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church and features a sampling of the many performers who have graced the Acoustic Harvest stage over the years. “I’m excited about all of the artists,” said Acoustic Harvest organizer Lillian Wauthier, of the over 15 singers, songwriters and musicians set to perform. Almost all “have appeared on our stage at some point over the past 20 years – Magoo is the only one who has not graced our stage.” MC Magoo is joined by Rosalee Peppard, James Gordon, Wendell Ferguson & Katherine Wheatley, Jory Nash, Tannis Slimon and Lewis Melville, End of the Road, Eve Goldberg, Chris & Ken Whiteley, David Woodhead, David Bradstreet, Mary Kelly, John Sheard (long time pianist on the late Stuart MacLean’s “Vinyl Cafe”), Anne Walker, Crabtree & Mills and Jane Lewis. Thirty-year Canadian entertainment veteran James Gordon, known in some circles as the guy who created the political theatre piece Stephen Harper: The Musical, grew up in the area and now lives in Guelph. He’s returning to the area to celebrate Acoustic Harvest’s milestone. Acoustic Harvest is proud of their longevity, which they attribute in part to the support of the East End community. The fundraiser will go towards making their future concert series even better. “With so many music venues closing down in Toronto, we’re still going strong and pleased to be bringing the finest, award-winning regional, national and international artists to the east end of Toronto,” said Wauthier. She’s looking forward to seeing faces new and old at the gala, and expects that Acoustic Harvest founder “the late, great multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/radio host, Rick Fielding” will be “watching over us with a twinkle in his eye.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. showtime, Saturday, June 3 at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with free parking. Tickets
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Spied pipers A pair of semipalmated sandpipers were spotted at Woodbine Beach on May 29. Tag us on Instagram @beachmetronews in your wildlife photos. PHOTO: PHIL LAMEIRA
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Seeds like these sold to home gardeners are not genetifically modified (GMO). million oak leaves before I pile them up. But I find a little water and regular fluffing is all I need to make usable compost. “Peat moss is a ‘must’ to add organic matter to your garden soil and essential to any potting mix.” No. No way. Do not waste your time with that messy stuff. It’s nearly impossible to get it thoroughly wet, and if it dries out, you have to go through the trouble of wetting it all over again. Plus, the dang peat breaks down into useless dust after one or two seasons. Harvesting peat moss for sale is also environmentally questionable. Much better choices for dry Beach soil include coir (made from coconut husk), compost and shredded leaves. If you’re stuck with clay, get wood chips from arborists or even commercial wood chips and spread a thick layer on your soil. “Some mulches are bad for your soil.” Popular wisdom likes to say pine needles will make your soil acid, oak leaves are bad because of the tannin in them and other scary stories. Real-world tests, however, have shown that it would take hundreds of years of these materials to make any changes in the underlying soil. Only potential drawbacks are with cocoa bean mulch, which can make dogs sick if they eat it and can get moldy sometimes, and coffee grounds mulch, which may tighten into a waterproof layer. “Put a copper barrier (or crushed
eggshells) around plants to keep slugs away.” This sounds so plausible – a dash of physics plus some common sense. Supposedly, the copper zaps the soggy slug with an electrical charge. The sharp edges of crushed eggs slash its squishy body to death. But slugs have never read those horror stories, and they go merrily on their way over copper, crushed eggs, knife blades and just about anything else you put in their way. The disgusting things are protected by the slippery slime that coats them all over. Sharp eyes and manual warfare are the only weapons I’ve found useful. Look under large leaves, especially at dusk or later. Grab the offender (use tongs or a rag if you’re squeamish) and mash it between two bricks. All the myths here have been busted by verifiable scientific tests, and in some cases, by my own experience. Of course, it’s a big world out there, and you may have especially coppersensitive slugs or a compost pile that demands a balanced diet. For most of us, though, we can rip up these old sayings and toss them in the composter.
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On the Wild Side
Get out of my tree, get into my nest Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca
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’m sure I’ve written this before, but one aspect I truly love about nature is that it is always changing. Over the past few years, we’ve had robins consistently nesting on one side of the house or another. In bird houses, we’ve had sparrows, starlings, and even a pair of screech owls. This year, to my surprise, our first pair of blue jays decided to call our backyard home for the season. While I’m no stranger to blue jays, I don’t recall ever watching their nesting behaviour, so this was a special treat for me. I watched in amazement as, for hours, they flew back and forth between our birch trees, breaking off dozens, if not hundreds, of little branches and throwing them to the ground. They would then inspect their work and choose sticks that must have met a special criteria that only they understood. Once they had the right stick they would fly to one of my old flower pots, pick out old leafy-looking material, and then fly to their nest to continue their construction efforts. After two hours I was ready for a break, though the pair of Jays continued their efforts. Nests have fascinated me for years, and I love spotting them in my trees or in those out in the wild.
PHOTOS: ANN BROKELMAN
Above, a red tailed hawk lords over its nest; below right, an oriale with its stunning woven basket; below right, a blue jay. People have asked me if there is anything you should do if you find a nest on your property. The answer is mostly common sense: you can observe the nest from a distance but it is extremely important that you, your children, or your pets do not to disturb the nest. In the best case scenario you will get the pleasure of watching chicks hatch, grow, and fledge because of the welcoming environment you’ve provided. In a worst case interference scenario, you can actually force the parents to leave their nest and abandon their eggs or chicks to perish. Among some special nests to look for: the oriole makes stunning woven nests that hang from trees like baskets. This past Wednesday, my cousin and I watched a male bring in bits of reeds and place them in the bag-shaped nest to help the female finish building it. This nest was in a willow tree and would blow gently to and fro in the wind, just like it was in a lullaby for baby orioles. Red tailed hawks bring huge branches to a tree to start their nests. Just like the blue jays they break specific
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sized branches to fit the nest, which the female orders together like she was building a log cabin. Once the nest is built the female then tears bark off a tree to put on the bottom of the nest. Why do they do this? According to an old friend, they line the nest with bark because it acts as a natural source of insect repellent. So, the next time you see a bird, whether big or small, sitting on a nest, think about the innate skill these master builders possess.
Father-daughter dance welcomes all A FATHER-DAUGHTER dance in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation takes place this weekend at the Beach United Church. Organized by Beach local Jennifer Bryan, the event aims to bring families together for an evening of music, makeovers, portraits, games and treats for a good cause. “As a Beaches resident and mother of two daughters I was inspired to organize this special evening to help cel-
ebrate the dads in our lives, just in time for Father’s Day,” said Bryan. “After losing my dad two years ago, I realized the father daughter bond is truly unique,” she said. “For many, Father’s Day comes with sadness as they have lost their loved one too soon from heart disease or stroke.” She said she hopes this event will turn that sadness into positive action – creating more survivors, as well as memories.
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The event is open to all – fathers come in many forms, she said, and any adult is welcome to accompany the daughters to the event, and mothers and sons are also welcome. The dance is Saturday, June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beach United Grand Hall, 140 Wineva Ave. One hundred per cent of funds raised go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Tickets at http://beachesdance.eventbrite.ca
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efore I tell you all about this adorable little fluff-ball, I have other good news from her caregivers at Sheba’s Haven Rescue. In my last article showcasing the heavenly Haven nestled just north of Kingston, I confessed that one of our beagles residing there was a bit of a kleptomaniac. It seemed among the many pilfered treasures skillfully hidden somewhere on the property courtesy of Mickey “Light Paws” Malarkey was one very expensive leg brace custom-made for sweet YoYo – a fellow Haven resident. It had gone Don’t let those eyes missing over the winter of 2015-2016. At the time of my article last spring, it had yet to be uncovered. By the first snowfall this past November, the search was called off for good and another unsolved case involving our Usual Suspect was shelved with heavy hearts. But alas, after nearly two years missing, this spring’s thaw uncovered a miracle in the form of YoYo’s leg brace! Of course, YoYo has moved on to a snazzy new and improved artificial appendage, but we can still celebrate its return. Any evidence of the perpetrator’s paw-prints are long gone which means Mickey and I are no longer in the proverbial doghouse for Grand Theft YoYo! Enough about missing legs and beagles blamed, it’s time to showcase an angel who could never steal anything but your heart! As sappy as that may sound, she deserves the accolade. Maybe the mailman wouldn’t necessarily agree, but everyone else is totally on board! It was only a few weeks ago the approximately 5- to 7-year-old Toy Pomeranian was brought to the local humane society. She was supposedly found a stray…speaking of unsolved mysteries. The person who claimed they found her said she didn’t seem able to walk. When the shelter veterinarian examined her, it was concluded the issue was likely neurological. This wasn’t a happy conclusion. But before giving up entirely, the vets decided to put her on an anti-inflammatory and crossed their fingers. This is when the second miracle in this article makes its appearance. Our little girl with the seemingly delicate disposition turned out to be one tough ball of fluff! Slowly but surely, she started doing the Pomeranian prance. With hope on the horizon, the shelter staff gave her a cute name and quickly contacted Sheba’s Haven to see if they had space to take over her care by running medical tests and monitoring her progress in a peaceful home setting. Newly named Beatrice was in luck. Faye, foster parent for the occasional small breed waifs taken in by the Haven, was ready and willing to welcome another homeless half-pint to her tiny team. Miss Beatrice, lovingly nicknamed BeBe by her Aunty Faye, is doing wonderfully. A series of blood tests came back normal, leading the Haven’s vets to believe this is likely a case of Vestibular Disease. Most common in older dogs, it’s described as a sudden non-progressive distur-
fool you - Beatrice is an established bodyguard
bance of balance. To the untrained eye, it can be mistaken for something life-threatening like a stroke or brain tumour. Fortunately, these incidents tend to improve quickly with supportive care and treatment. In Beatrice’s case, she appears to have made a full recovery so the plan is to monitor her progress over the next two months. If she doesn’t have another episode, she should be deemed adoptable. In the meantime, BeBe is spreading the sunshine no matter how much rain has been in the forecast. She loves people (with the exception of postal workers). She loves dogs. She loves food. She loves play. Heck, she loves practically everything! It’s hard to imagine given the state she was in at the time of rescue, but Faye is absolutely convinced her newest foster pooch would also love the sport of agility if given the chance. Border Collies got nothing on the mighty Beatrice. She’s already proven herself an excellent Alert Dog. One of Faye’s permanent pooches is a 14-year-old Chihuahua named Tiki. Beatrice is Tiki’s selfappointed bodyguard. Her services are especially required in the middle of the night…naturally. This is usually when Tiki desperately wants up on the bed so Beatrice swings into action by jumping up on the bed, sitting firmly on top of a sleeping Faye, swooshing her fluffy tail in Faye’s face until she wakes up with a mouthful of fur, finally getting the hint Tiki needs emergency air-lifting. Another crisis averted thanks to Super Bea. Despite the unsolicited late night wake-up calls, Faye is going to find it hard saying bye-bye to BeBe. But if she gets the thumbs up from her medical team, Beatrice will be ready to spread the sunshine even further in this world and Faye would never get in the way of that. It would be a win/win situation and that’s what it’s all about. No surprise Faye is a huge supporter of the Haven’s work in more ways than one. Aside from being a fabulous foster parent, Faye is the mastermind behind some pretty PAWSome fundraising events for her beloved rescue. Next on her agenda – Bark and Wine. So let’s toast to Beatrice’s future…literally! Thanks to Faye’s party-planning proficiencies, the dog-loving folks at Three Dog Winery are happily teaming up with Sheba’s Haven Rescue to invite you to a fun-drenched fundraiser on Sunday, July 9. Come wine and dine (with your pooch) at this picturesque winery in Prince Edward County. All proceeds go to Sheba’s Haven in support of its incredible care of deserving dogs like Beatrice. Take it from BeBe (and Faye for that matter), there’s no better pick-me-up for the soul than a little hair of the dog.
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Sweet rewards
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Best buds Keane, 5, Gracie, 4, and Jeremy, 4 enjoy a cool treat after their first game of the season May 27. The Maddy and Greg Superstars are one of 47 teams in East Toronto Baseball’s house league.
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Asparagus, the versatile vegetable Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca
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ntario asparagus and rhubarb are here – it must be spring! Yesterday was the first time I harvested rhubarb from my garden. Although it looked plentiful with the leaves, once they were removed, the meager stalks had to be supplemented with a bag of previously frozen rhubarb for a much desired rhubarb crisp. Now that asparagus is in the supermarkets, it is a regular on my shopping list. It is delicious served hot with a vinaigrette, cold in salads, dipped as an appetizer or sliced and used in stir fries, pasta sauces and quiches. You get the idea – there are countless ways to serve this elegant, versatile vegetable. Use this vinaigrette on asparagus but later in the season on beans, beets and carrots.
bag or with stems in a pot of water and covered with plastic wrap. Rinse under cold running water to remove any sand. Hold the stalk with both hands and break off the end. The end will snap off where it is naturally tough leaving you the tender portion. However, you may have to discard 1/3 – 1/2 of your asparagus (discarded stalks may be used for making stock.) Take this into consideration when buying asparagus – 1 lb serves 2 large or 4 small portions. Cook asparagus laying down in wide saucepan of boiling water to cover. Time carefully – 2-3 minutes usually produces tender-crisp results. Remember the asparagus continues to cook even while it is being drained. You do not want limp, soggy strands! Drain and serve immediately with vinaigrette for hot version or rinse under cold water; pat dry with tea towel and refrigerate until serving time. This may be done the day ahead. Just before serving, arrange on platter and drizzle dressing over asparagus or stir vinaigrette into sour cream and serve with dip.
Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette Asparagus’ mild but unique flavour marries well with citrus flavours. This vinaigrette is a natural companion. The asparagus can be served with the vinaigrette drizzled over just- cookeduntil- tender strands or if you prefer, stir 4 tablespoons of vinaigrette into 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream for a richer, thicker dip. Asparagus is the one vegetable which can be picked up by the fingers and eaten - a perfect appetizer course! Choose asparagus with tightly closed purple tips, an indication of freshness. For tenderness, look for even, thicker rather than thin stalks and store up to three days in the refrigerator either wrapped in damp paper towels and over- wrapped in a plastic
Orange Vinaigrette 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, orange juice and vegetable oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind 1 tsp (5 ml) each, maple syrup and Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt Pinch, black pepper In a food processor or blender, combine oil, orange juice, orange rind, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Combine until smooth and well blended. Pour into jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Makes 1 cup (250 mL). Rhubarb Crisp An all- time favourite, this can be
made with any number of different fruits, fresh or frozen depending on availability and preferences. Feel free to make it with peaches and blueberries, apples and cranberries, rhubarb and strawberry or raspberries. If using frozen fruit, rinse first under warm water to thaw slightly. Serve crisp warm with yogurt sauce (recipe follows) or vanilla ice cream and you will be a star! Topping: 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted 1 cup (250 mL) each, all-purpose flour and quick oats (may substitute granola) 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar loosely packed 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon Fruit filling: 5 – 6 cups (1.5 L) fruit in about 1 inch (2.5 cm) chunks 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar (less if fruit is sweet) 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) Spray 8 cup (2 L) baking dish with baking spray, set aside. In an ovenproof dish melt butter, stir in flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. In baking dish, combine rhubarb (or other fruit) with sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit. Bake about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 6 servings. Yogurt Sauce: 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt 2 tbsp (25 mL) dark maple syrup Line sieve with coffee filter or paper towel and place over a mixing bowl. Spoon in yogurt and let drain at least 1 hour. Remove firm yogurt; discard liquid. Stir maple syrup into yogurt and serve with crisp. Makes 1 cup (250 mL).
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Beat the heat with these ‘healthy’ drinks Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein
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he term “healthy’ is rather subjective and relative when it comes to alcohol. Although most alcohol will have some antioxidant benefits if consumed very moderately, it contains calories and too much is definitely not good. Also, many mixes add calories. The warm weather inspires us to look and feel better as we spend more time outdoors. A cool, alcoholic beverage can certainly enhance that enjoyment. However, choosing one that won’t pack on the calories and is actually somewhat healthy is a huge issue. For our purposes, a healthy drink means one with fewer calories that contains some vitamins and nutrients. Here are a few suggestions. Vodka and soda is one of the best drinks if you are watching your weight. As vodka contains around 96 calories per 1.5 ounces and soda contains none, it’s a low-cal winner. However, it contains no nutritional value and generally is lackluster. If you’re looking for more flavour, try any whiskey or gin straight up, on the rocks or with soda. Both weigh in at about 97 – 110 calories per 1.5 ounces each. Although no nutritional value and just a bit more calories than a vodka and soda, you get oodles more flavour. One of the most flavourful drinks is a Manhattan and it’s actually reasonably healthy. It contains bourbon (approximately 97 – 110 calories per 1.5 ounces), sweet vermouth (around 45 calories per ounce) and angostura bitters. Vermouth contains various herbs, some of which are good for you. Bitters supposedly have restorative properties and can cure an upset stomach. A Bloody Mary (vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery, salt, pepper) is one of the healthiest of all with low calories and lots of nutrients. Tomatoes contain lycopene, catechins and zeaxanthin that protect the prostate (in men), skin and eyes, respectively; vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as carotenes, xanthins and lutein; and Vitamin C and potassium that protect against cancer. Horseradish defends against the common cold, is an analgesic, has antibiotic properties, and protects against UTI’s, cancer-fighting properties called glucosinolates. Celery has a reputation for fighting cancer, lowering high-blood pressure, easing insomnia, preventing kidney stones, and helping with digestive problems. A light beer is a good bet, but Guinness is even better. At only about 128 calories per 12 ounces, it’s made from more whole grains than most other beer. It’s full of nutrients, has similar antioxidant properties as red wine and may even reduce blood clots and heart problems. It’s actually quite good for you. When it comes to wine, a little is pretty good for you, especially red. It contains iron, potassium, magnesium,
flavanoids, non flavanoids like resveratrol and has about 110 to 130 calories for a five ounce serving. Sangria is a fun and tasty way to enjoy wine and gain benefits. Although not low-cal because of added sugar, all the fruit included provide vitamins, flavanoids, polyphenols, potassium, fibre and beta-carotene. Although not exactly low-cal either, bubbly and fruit juice is a good option. Bubbly, usually white, does contain some antioxidants, although different from those found in red wine. Fruit juice contains all kinds of nutrients. Orange juice in a mimosa delivers Vitamin C and B6, Potassium, Folic Acid, Calcium and Thiamin. Peach juice in a bellini adds Vitamin C, A and B, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Enjoy some of these “healthier”, alcoholic beverages responsibly this season, but remember not to overdo it as overindulgence definitely negates any positives.
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Beauty of the Beach featured on marathon medals By Anna Killen
NOT THAT anyone’s keeping official count, but Beach photographer Erwin Buck has likely photographed the Leuty Lifeguard Station thousands of times over the years. “Thousands would come close, a million would be an exaggeration,” he said. “There are times when I have to stop myself from taking yet another picture of it. Yet, everything around it always changes - the sky, the sand, the clouds, the boardwalk…” Indeed, through Buck’s lens, the stationary, historic landmark anchors its ever-changing setting, with each of his newly discovered angles revealing unexamined corners and character. In one photo, the station appears boastful, proud of its predominance on the beach. In the next, it’s bashful, gracious, allowing the elements – or the people to the side of the frame – to take over the view. Now, Buck’s passion for photographing the station will be shared with the world, with one of his images immortalized in the design for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon finisher medals. “I’m really happy that the beauty of our neighbourhood is being featured so prominently,” said Buck. “Running has been a passion for me for many, many years and as such I find it humbling that the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon medal carries an image of
PHOTO: SUBMITTED
Photographer Erwin Buck with ‘The Leuty’. To see the medal up close, visit www.beachmetro.com.
what I consider to be the heart of The Beach.” But he’s quick to defer credit for the medal’s design. “I’m happy to be a part of the design, proud
actually,” he said. “But the real credit belongs to the designer.” The “Leuty”, designed by Canada Running Series’ Inge Johnson, is based on a photograph Buck took of the station last year. Johnson has known Buck for years, and she said she knew she wanted to work with him on this year’s design – the first time she’s worked with a photographer. This year’s medals mark the 10th anniversary of the Landmark Collectors’ Series, medals all designed by Johnson and which feature other Toronto icons like Honest Ed’s, the Humber Bay Arch Bridge, the Flatiron Building, and another Beach landmark, Kew Gardens. The 2017 medals were revealed just before sunset on May 19, following a mystery reveal run along the waterfront which ended at the station. Nearly 120 people attended the fun run and unveiling, led by the RunTObeer crew and Canadian Olympians Reid Coolsaet and Lanni Marchant. Buck and the Beach Village BIA were given ceremonial medals to mark their efforts in making the medal happen, and Pegasus’ Paula Murphy was on hand as the representative for the race’s neighbourhood charity. This design was the “most challenging” one yet, said Johnson over the phone last week, noting her desire to capture the light of Buck’s photograph within the restrictions of working with enamel. This year is only
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the second year the collection has used colour – she had five at her disposal, adding depth and detail with intricate linework and varying finishes. The artist’s background as a sculptor helps her in the design work, she said, as does having an image like Buck’s to work with. “What pleased me the most was how pleased Erwin was,” said Johnson, of the unveiling. That, and the weather, which looked like it might thunder until the medal was revealed. “It was getting darker and darker,” she said. “But as soon as the medal was revealed, the sun broke through.” She said she is happy to play a part in helping the station become part of Canada’s historic canon, and sharing the image with the world. “The medal will go out to over 70 countries, and it has Leuty on it … everyone will know.” For those closer to home who want this piece of history, there is still time to start training for the October 22 race. The 5 km is a great entry to the event, said Johnson. Organizers of the marathon note that the Beach plays an important role in the annual marathon’s route – the 30km mark, “when runners can hit the legendary ‘wall’, only to have the great crowds in the neighbourhood lift them and carry them to the finish.” Now, those who finish the race – the 5 km, half-marathon, or marathon – will be able to have an icon of that spirit with them always.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
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Alpine skier Matthew Fields celebrates after his gold medal win at the Special Olympic World Winter Games in Austria.
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with 148 of those being Canadian. “The overall experience was incredible,” recalled Fields. “It was really, really a lot of fun just to spend the time with the team, meeting each other, talking to each of the athletes about what they do and what we do. It was just amazing.”
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The Beaches Lacrosse U11 team after their 2017 provincial championship win. Continued from Page 1 “These kids that play lacrosse, it seems that it becomes their number one sport,” said Coppinger. “What made this group of kids so great is that they just love lacrosse, and they can’t get enough it seems, so they’re always playing, they never seem to stop.” While the field team’s season is now finished, the box team’s season, which many of the team members also compete in, will continue into mid-August. Do you have a sports story you think should be in the Beach Metro? Send a note to editor@beachmetro.com.
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