Beach Metro News November 1, 2016

Police force merger details to come

By Lara O’Keefe

Volume 46 No. 16

November 1, 2016

TWO TORONTO Police divisions that service the East End are merging into one, but officials say that won’t result in a change to the number of officers on patrol.

A community consultation hosted by the Toronto Police Service at Danforth Collegiate on October 26 considered plans to modernize the police force, plans which include the merger of 54 and 55 Divisions in an attempt to streamline services.

Currently, the force includes 17 divisions. According to The Way Forward report, the interim report

the community consultations are centered around, the new plan “will include fewer divisions, with boundaries that better align with Toronto’s 140 neighbourhoods and also with the planning and service boundaries of city departments, community-based organizations, and agencies.”

The report outlines 24 recommendations and is broken into five separate categories which include focusing on safe communities, primary to priority response, access to services, sustainability and affordability, and culture change.

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Pumpkin pick-me-up Yuma Murakami, 4, helps himself to a pumpkin at the 5th Annual Welbanks Great Pumpkin Giveaway. The October 22 event, held in front of Kew Beach Public School along Queen Street East, featured a truckload of pumpkins for the taking, face painting, Toronto Firefighers (with firetruck) and a bouncy castle. The event collects donations for the foodbank, celebrates the harvest season and supports the local community.

Close vote favours minimal changes to ward boundary

By Anna Killen

IT WAS a close one, but Beach residents keen to keep their neighbourhood’s boundaries intact caught a win last week.

A spirited discussion of Toronto’s ward boundaries at Mayor John Tory’s executive committee October 26 concluded in a 7-6 vote that the committee recommend that council adopt the 47 ward option, the option that would add three new wards to the city and make minimal changes to Ward 32’s (and other communities of interest’s) boundaries. The team of consultants in charge of conducting the ward boundary review recommended this option in a report and presentation submitted to the committee.

The committee narrowly voted down a motion (6-7) to adopt the report’s 44 ward option, which would see the number of wards and councillors stay the same but would change the boundaries in several wards, including in the Beach where the proposed boundaries would essentially see Ward 32

split down the middle. A motion to move to 26 wards in order to be consistent with federal and provincial boundaries was also defeated.

The committee was considering a new supplementary report to the final ward boundary review report that was published in May. When that report was tabled, recommending an option with 47 wards, the executive committee asked the team of consultants studying the ward boundaries to go back and consider an option that kept the number of councillors the same, as well as several other tweaked options.

At the time, Mayor John Tory said that people were not in favour of “more politicians”, a stance he reinforced before his vote for the 44 ward option.

He said the way council runs “is broken” and the city should fix that before fixating on adding more councillors.

“We should have the courage to reform the way we run the city … and then say, in the context of that, how many people should it take to

run the city?” he said.

A petition signed by over 600 Beach residents opposing the 44 ward option was presented to council, with petition representative Brian Graff saying he “had no trouble getting names.”

Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, addressing media reports suggesting some Beach residents did not like the 44 ward option because they did not want to be a part of Scarborough, apologized to council and to Scarborough councillors and residents.

“This kind of divisive attitude does not help us build one city and this is not the sentiment of most of my Beachers,” she said.

McMahon voted in favour of the 47 ward option, noting she is not running again and has “no skin in the game” but believes in keeping neighbourhoods together and helping councillors in over-populated wards.

The ward boundary review is meant to address the disparity between ward populations and lead to more effective representation

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Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon speaks in favour of the 47 ward option at the October 26 executive committee meeting.

while addressing the city’s growing population.

To the west of Ward 32, Ward 30 councillor Paula Fletcher was in favour of the 47 ward option. To the east, Ward 36 councillor Gary Crawford, who made a point to note that several streets in his riding have residents who would consider themselves Beachers, moved the motion to adopt the 26 ward option.

Council will consider the report

and committee recommendation at its November 8 meeting.

Meanwhile, a number of councillors and staff made note that, no matter what council decides, there is a high likelihood that the decision will be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, making the timeline tight to implement changes for the 2018 election.

To read the report, visit www. drawthelines.ca.

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54 and 55 division to merge Continued from front Shifting from primary to priority response means officers will now spend less time on non-emergency calls and more time on calls in which a response is imminently needed.

The report assures the public that with this change comes more options for the public to report non-emergency situations, “including on-line, through smart devices, over-thephone, by appointment at a police station, and by employing civilian members to follow up on certain non-emergency reports.”

Meaghan Gray, a spokesperson with the Toronto Police Service described the overall plan as “very neighbourhood-centric.”

While the specifics of the merger won’t be made public until December 31, Gray explained that merger of the 54 and 55 Divisions in particular is mainly focused on the amalgamation of their two buildings.

“Both [54 & 55 Division buildings] are considered to be in a general state of disrepair.

So both buildings have physically outlived their usefulness. In many cases, we have made attempts to do repairs but we’re past the point of being able to make those changes any longer,” she said, adding that “from an efficiency perspective, we would be better off

to come up with a new building that could accommodate both of those resources and those divisions.”

While they may be merging the two divisions, Gray said this would not mean a reduction in the number of frontline constables.

“The building itself is just that physical location where our officers go in to prepare for their day and in some cases the non-frontline officers go in to do their investigations. But the changing or the amalgamating of those physical buildings into one location is not going to have an effect on those frontline services. [Frontline officers] are out and about in the community and that’s where they’ll stay,” she said.

Jonathan Morrice, crime prevention officer in 55 Division and familiar face in the neighbourhood and on online groups, echoed this statement saying, “as far as I have been told, my position as Crime Prevention Officer will remain.”

Gray said specifics of the move have not been determined yet, but “the timeline [to secure and construct a new building] is roughly between now and 2020.”

Further details about the merger, as well as the new plan overall will be made available towards the end of the year.

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East End tenants demand improved living conditions

By Lara O’Keefe

IT MAY seem ironic that a group of East End apartment tenants gathered to protest poor heating in their building on October 18 - a day that was arguably the warmest of the fall.

But standing in the tension-filled lobby of 75 Eastdale Avenue that day, it was clear that complaints of poor heating were only the tip of the iceberg.

The sea of red ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) t-shirts matched the unmistakable anger in the room as members of the organization gathered with tenants amongst them to represent the concerns of the residents in the building.

They were protesting against what they say are unacceptable living conditions in 75 Eastdale Ave. and the townhouses adjacent, also owned by CAPREIT (Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust).

CAPREIT, a real estate investment trust, is one of the largest residential landlords in Canada.

According to their website, they currently own “interests in 48,190 residential units, comprised of 41,747 residential suites.”

On their website, the company lists quality accommodations, respect for their residents, and pro-

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ACORN co-chair Geri Stevens speaks during a CAPREIT protest.

fessional management teams as being top priorities, but the accusations made in the room that day suggested otherwise.

Geri Stevens, co-chair of ACORN explained that ACORN’s role is to “advocate for better living conditions for low- to moderate-income families. We’re a social justice organization, not-for-profit, national, nationwide.”

The group had been alerted to the issues at 75 Eastdale because some of their own members are tenants in the building.

One in particular, Sue L. (who declined to have her last name published due to safety concerns), alleges she was attacked in the building.

“I got assaulted twice in this building … And I was also verbally

abused. I’ve written letters to [CAPREIT]...they were never evicted,” she alleges.

Among the conditions ACORN is fighting to improve are inadequate heating, cockroaches, lack of security, and lack of accessibility for the disabled, but for many of the tenants living there, these inadequacies don’t even begin to scratch the surface on an issue that they

believe is deeply rooted in social injustice.

With many low-income and immigrant families living in the buildings, Ashley Reid, a tenant in the CAPREIT-owned townhouses next to 75 Eastdale believes the experiences of she and her neighbours are indicative of underlying societal and class issues.

“Immigrants don’t usually know their rights,” she said.

“And they’re scared to stick up for their rights because they’re new and they don’t want problems.

And then with low-income, most low-income families don’t have high education, they don’t have high knowledge of human rights and most low-income people think that they don’t have rights because they’re in housing or they’re on welfare or disability.”

Reid further claimed that the conditions of her townhome were uninhabitable from the day she moved in.

“I moved in to find the other residents medications, drug paraphernalia in my unit. [There was] years worth of cat and dog feces that [my daughter] got a hold of and came to me and was like, ‘mama, caca,’” alleges Reid. “And yet they guaranteed me they had a professional cleaner come out.”

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Beachers want province to include ‘Kiska’ in orca ban

By Lara O’Keefe

THE RAIN poured down on October 21 as a small group of activists, led by Beach resident and president of the Ontario Captive Animal Watch Carly Ferguson, gathered in front of Queen’s Park.

The purpose of the demonstration that day was to peacefully urge Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne to reconsider a clause in Bill 80 that prohibits Kiska, the lone orca at Marineland, from swimming free.

“Our goal is to see [Kiska] finally out of Marineland and in a seaside sanctuary where she can feel the ocean again and she can at least communicate with her own species through vocals and see her species,” Ferguson said.

It’s been one year since the bill, which banned the possession or breeding of orcas in Ontario, was passed by Wynne and the Liberal government.

While this was considered a win by animal rights activists on many levels, Ferguson said they quickly realized the bill included a grandfather clause that would keep Kiska in her tank at Marineland.

That clause states that “a person may continue to possess an orca in Ontario if they possessed it prior to March 22, 2015.”

Brent Ross, a spokesperson with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services explained that the decision to keep

Kiska at Marineland was “based on the information received during our consultations,” he said. “The ministry determined that moving Kiska to another facility could be detrimental to her health and well-being, given that the whale is at an advanced age, it has a long-standing familiarity with its environment at Marineland, and the familiarity of the staff that have cared for the whale over the years.”

Now approximately 40 years old, Kiska was captured from Iceland as a calf and has been in the possession of Marineland ever since.

According to Ross, “Kiska remains the property of Marineland and they ultimately make the determination whether Kiska should remain in Ontario, be relocated to another facility or whether she is a candidate for a wild release program.”

Marineland has been under intense scrutiny by animal activists for a number of years due to their alleged mistreatment of animals at their facility but when asked about the health of Kiska, said she is “happy and healthy.”

At the rally, Ferguson explained that presently their “focus is on the government because we feel that through improving our laws, that’s how these animals are going to benefit the most.”

And while Ross said “there are currently no immediate plans to amend Regulation 60/09,” Ferguson’s group is demanding a

PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

Kiska supporters gathered October 21 to urge the government to reconsider Bill 80.

change to the bill, and came armed with an option they feel would be ideal for Kiska.

Kathryn Sussman, a Beach resident and advisor with the Whale Sanctuary Project, spoke at the demonstration about the project which aims to offer coldwater dolphins, orcas and belugas a seaside sanctuary where they “would be able to live out the remainder of their days in a more natural oceanic environment,” she said.

The team is currently reviewing options for the sanctuary, which they envision to be on either the east or west coast of North America.

The Whale Sanctuary Project is comprised

of a team of whale researchers, neuroscientists and veterinarians from all over the world and will “be nothing like captivity,” said Sussman. “They will not be bred in any way, they will not be performing in any way.

There will be no invasive research, so it will differ very much from any kind of zoo or theme park facility.”

Despite small odds, Ferguson and her team remain hopeful they’ll be able to convince the government that there are other, more positive options for Kiska. The Whale Sanctuary Project being one of them.

“They foresee it as being a beautiful option for somebody like Kiska,” said Sussman.

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From Brooklyn Heights to the Bluffs: bucket list checked

By Lara O’Keefe

FORMER BEACH resident, Daniel McConvey knows home is where the heart is. So much so that he decided to ride his bike from his home in Brooklyn Heights, New Jersey to his former home here in the Beach.

McConvey, who now owns a small hedge fund in New York City, said this ride had been on his bucket list for years.

“It kept getting delayed,” he said. “So we finally did it. I’ve always wanted to do a destination bike ride. I like the idea and so yeah, coming back to where I’m from is part of [it].

Just an excuse to do something a little crazy.”

Crazy to some, an irresistible adventure to McConvey. But knowing the terrain that lay ahead of him on the journey, his wife Lori insisted he hire some help to get through the first leg.

“The first half is the tough part. There’s a lot of hills in Western New Jersey and Pennsylvania and southern New York state, so I hired some help to come with me to Watkins Glen. It’s a little racing town at the bottom of Lake Seneca. It’s roughly halfway,” he explained.

And it turned out, his wife was right. McConvey finished the first half of the journey in only four days – but the difficulty of it was certainly not lost on him.

“It was about a 65-70 mile average each day for four days through the hills. And those were tough, because we had a lot of wind against us and a lot of hills, but once we got to Watkins Glen we basically took it easy and enjoyed it,” said McConvey.

He continued to explain that around Rochester, just north of the Finger Lakes, the terrain flattens out making it a much easier and more pleasant ride from there.

It was in Rochester that his wife and daughter met him. Clearly taking after her father, his daughter Michelle decided to get in on the action and “[went] most of the way, almost all the way since Rochester,” he said.

While the bike ride itself was undoubtedly a challenge, McConvey joked that they were hardly roughing it during their journey.

“We’ve been staying in hotels, haven’t been roughing it and camping. We stayed over at the old Angel Inn in Niagara on the Lake the night before last. So that was the extent of roughing it basically,” he said, laughing.

In total, the ride took about 12 days and was all in all, “a lot of fun,” said McConvey.

“It’s a bit of a break, and one I’m enjoying.”

But all good things must come to an end, and so, after a celebratory beer at Buster’s by the Bluffs, it was back to New Jersey the next day. Chuckling, McConvey added, “I gotta get back and do some work.”

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From left: Dave Norris, owner of Buster’s by the Bluffs, Daniel McConvey and Michelle McConvey celebrate after a long ride home.

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A search on the City of Toronto Investigation Activity website turned up more than 30 separate investigation requests over the last two years – many of them complaints about inadequate heating, while others cite issues such as unsanitary flooring or roach infestations. The investigation activity website is a database that lists various complaints or issues filed against a said address.

CAPREIT did however, agree to meet with the representatives of ACORN on October 18 after news of a pending protest had materialized, and scheduled a follow-up meeting with the management team for October 27.

Following the most recent meeting, ACORN representative John Anderson said CAPREIT had agreed to rectify many of the issues that were tabled. The list of improvements includes installing automatic doors to improve accessibility, heat sensors to test the temperature levels in each suite and installing security cameras in the building to improve the safety of the residents.

Additionally, ACORN will be meeting with CAPREIT and a pest control company in three weeks time to discuss an effective method to rid the building of cockroaches.

Beach Metro News contacted CAPREIT multiple times for comment on this story but had not heard back at time of publication.

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Sports

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Neil McNeil’s 2016 flag football team was one of three Neil McNeil teams to end the season at the top of their league.

Neil McNeil claims hat trick

By Lara O’Keefe

DONNING THEIR red and white jerseys, not one but three teams of Neil McNeil students stood proudly in front of the field after winning the Toronto Catholic District School Board championships this October.

Under the guidance of their current coach, Scott Switzer, as well as grade 12 student coaches, Liam Carr and Marcus Nicoletti, the flag football, junior and senior rugby 7’s teams were able to walk away having secured their spots as the number one team in their leagues.

Peter Ranson, who teaches at Neil McNeil, also credits former community coach, John Salter for building the school program that helped the teams ultimately win these championships.

“I wanted to acknowledge the effort of

John in past years in helping to build this school program,” said Ranson, adding that the success of these teams has a lot to do with the support they receive from the community as a whole.

Switzer, who was a national level rugby player and currently coaches at the Balmy Beach Club in addition to Neil McNeil, was thrilled to be a part of the win.

“We played [Cardinal] Newman in both the Junior and Senior final and both games were very competitive so we were able to squeak out wins for both of them. So it was great, very rewarding,” said Switzer.

Now that they’ve won the championships, Switzer says the teams will have a get-together to give students their awards “and then we’ll start looking towards the spring.”

So it’s no rest for the weary, but then again, there rarely is for true champions.

PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

Beach brains First Annual Beaches Zombie Walk organizers, Carter and Ian Ward and Kate and Cooper Custance get ready to lumber down the boardwalk in support of the SickKids Foundation on October 29. The four Courcelette Public School students saw a need in the neighbourhood for a good old fashioned zombie walk and made it happen.

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ON OCTOBER 29 Fortis Fitness held their first ever CPF (Canadian Powerlifting Federation) Women’s Halloween Pro/AM with 15 percent of all entry fees going to the Red Door Family Shelter.

The competitors were encouraged to get festive and dress up in Halloween costumes while fighting for the Best Singlet and best costume awards.

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In My Opinion

Gov’t looks to better balance security and freedoms Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches-East York WHERE A government seeks to limit the rights of its citizens, it must justify why such limitations are necessary and proportionate to an important objective. The Harper government failed to meet this test when it introduced C-51, its overreaching anti-terror bill. Among other things, the bill gave new powers to CSIS and the RCMP, and expanded information sharing within government, all without sufficient safeguards.

As a lawyer, with a background in civil liberties, I joined the legal community in speaking out against this draconian legislation.

Throughout last year’s election, and since, these concerns were echoed by many here in BeachesEast York.

As a candidate in the last election, I promised to work to fix these laws, and my Liberal Party promised a suite of measures to strike a better balance between our security and our freedoms.

Now in government, we have already introduced bill C-22, to establish an all-party parliamentary oversight committee to review the activities of our national security

agencies. Recently, I participated in a panel discussion on bill C-22 at the University of Ottawa, hosted by Professor Craig Forcese, and there is a consensus that it represents a significant improvement over the status quo.

Our allies – the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and New Zealand – all have similar committees to hold security agencies accountable, and it’s time for Canada to catch up.

Minister Goodale has also reaffirmed our remaining platform commitments, including our promises to ensure compliance with the Charter, to protect advocacy and protest, to fix the no-fly list appeal

system, to narrow overly broad language, and to require warrants for the surveillance of Canadians.

Importantly, Minister Goodale has stated that our election promises form the minimum that will be done to fix C-51, and stressed that our government remains open to further improvements. To that end, Minister Goodale has launched national consultations on our security framework to solicit recommendations.

As part of our consultation, I will be holding a C-51 and National Security Town Hall on Sunday December 4 at 2 p.m. at East Toronto Branch 11 of The Royal Canadian Legion. We will be joined by an

expert panel, and I encourage all those with questions and concerns to attend.

Your feedback will also directly inform my own work as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Safety & National Security. In this role, I’ve already asked questions about C-51 on a number of occasions.

Specifically, I’ve asked RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson about the use of preventative arrest/ detention powers, and learned that they have not been used. It is doubtful whether such powers are necessary or justified.

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Coyote concerns continue to draw reader response THANK YOU for Lara O’Keefe’s excellent article to let the residents of Norway and Elmer know to protect their pets from the coyote. I am told by one of the people who saw the coyote that it is light rather than dark and that it looks mangy.

The wildlife experts warn not to feed coyotes but I do not think that some persons understand that if they feed the squirrels they are really feeding the coyotes, because coyotes like squirrels. Also, if the grains from birdfeeders drop down to the ground, the squirrels come up to eat them and are off-guard against the coyotes. Then cats and small dogs are at risk from the coyote being around.

What may turn out to reduce the coyote population is that canine distemper has been going around among raccoons. Coyotes could get it, especially if they come into contact with a raccoon, which they are

likely to do to eliminate the competition for food in their territory.

Canine distemper is a fatal virus which attacks the central nervous system of the animal and results in a slow, very painful death. Last summer we had a raccoon stagger out into the open in broad daylight with it and I called Animal Services. They came and removed it and a woman there told me that they have to put them down because there is no cure. Cats and people cannot get canine distemper but dogs can if they have not had their annual distemper shot.

Besides the coyotes being noticeable around Norway and Elmer for the first time this year, we are now beginning to see opossums and skunks as well. The opossums have a better chance of getting away from the coyotes because they can climb trees. I know of one person getting sprayed by a skunk while

walking home after dark and the skunk was feeding at a garbage can. A skunk recently came onto our property here and stomped its front feet on the ground in front of a cat but it did not spray because the cat just looked at it and kept quiet. It is a serious concern that animals are becoming homeless because construction and developments are taking over the ravines and other wild areas.

Lorna Houston Norway Avenue

Trapping is common RE: ‘COYOTES almost impossible to catch’ says wildlife expert, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2016 Just last week a fourth dog was killed by the coyotes and another severely injured in the Neville Park Boulevard neighbourhood.

While we deal with yet another loss, your paper continues to publish misleading information from so-called wildlife experts regarding urban coyotes in our midst.

In your last issue Nathalie Karvonen of the Toronto Wildlife Centre is quoted as saying that coyotes “are almost impossible to catch”, implying that we shouldn’t bother trying. In fact, 47,340 coyotes were trapped in Canada in one year alone (2009) proving trapping is actually a very common activity, especially when performed by qualified and experienced trappers.

When the first dog was killed the city sent a trapper to remove the coyote. At that time the trapper was forced to deploy a cage-style trap, and the police further limited his actions, so the removal action failed.

Experienced and qualified trappers will succeed in safely remov-

ing the habituated and dangerous coyotes if the city hires them to do so Additionally Karvonen goes on to claim that our neighbourhood is ‘perfect coyote habitat’ and ‘it is exactly where coyotes should be living’! Wrong on both counts. This is an area of privately owned backyards, some fenced, some not. This is a neighbourhood where we and our families must be able to enjoy the quiet comfort of our own property without fear of our pets being snatched and cruelly killed, and our youngsters playing safely. This is not a wilderness ruled by the law of the jungle.

In that same article the Manager of Toronto Animal Services is quoted as saying that coyotes in our neighbourhood ‘have lived in that area for decades’. Wrong again.

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Letters to the Editor Continued from previous page Like many others, our family has lived here for over 20 years and it wasn’t until 10 years ago that the coyotes discovered this habitat and began making the area their home by taking handouts from feeders and killing cats and dogs.

These wild animals do not have more rights to the neighbourhood than we do. They have no right to injure and kill pets. We would like to stop the infestation of habituated predators in our midst but the misguided policy of co-existing with habituated coyotes is reinforced when you allow misleading information to be published.

Chris Peters Kingswood Road

Co-existing is possible CONFLICTS WITH coyotes are real and can be very traumatizing to pet owners and communities. But the solutions available to prevent them and co-flourish with everyone in a neighbourhood are also available, even in Toronto.

Reviewing the information provided by Beach Metro News, and looking historically at conflicts in the community, indicate that it is very likely a case of at least one homeowner directly or indirectly feeding wildlife.

Such action will cause coyotes – and many other species – to increase their proximity tolerance, or grow more comfortable in and around people that they would normally avoid.

This increased tolerance is typically what precedes or leads to conflict.

These behaviours can be directly addressed through available Toronto by-laws that can be enforced – and must be, if conflicts are to end.

Education, awareness, and opportunity for hazing, are all valuable tools, but meaningless if existing laws are ignored or not enforced.

Both Coyote Watch Canada and The Fur-Bearers are avail-

able to assist the neighbourhood develop a conflict-free, compassionate community.

Lesley Sampson Executive Director Coyote Watch Canada

We love Boettger’s work THANK YOU for your insightful column on painter Dana Boettger’s most recent show at Arts on Queen. We absolutely love Dana’s work for its scale, rich colours and beautiful textures. Her paintings have completely transformed our living space. Art lovers who cannot make it to the show, can check out her work at http://dboettger.com.

Katheryne Schulz

Penny’s a pleasure IT WAS my pleasure to be at an event kicking off Community Centre 55’s Share-A-Christmas program on October 15. What made it very special was meeting and talking to this year’s Grand Marshall for the Beach’s Christmas Parade, Penny Oleksiak. I have seldom met such a composed, grounded and, yes, nice person. And what is even more amazing is that she is only 16. For more than two hours, she happily shared her medals with a number of children (and I must admit, adults as well) who tried them on, posed for selfies with her fans and signed umpteen autographs.

I suspect that part of the reason that this swimming wonderkin has managed her sudden fame so well is her very supportive family. They encouraged her to become the Grand Marshall to help give back to the community she had been raised in.

The parade is on November 27 starting at 1 p.m. and runs along Kingston Road from Victoria Park to one block east of Main, then north to Centre 55.

Carole Stimmell

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Penny Oleksiak, right, is greeted at Centre 55’s Share-A-Christmas kickoff event October 15.

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Community Calendar NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parades, 6:30 p.m. Bring your Jack-O-Lanterns to a park for one last lighting! The City will provide bins for disposal. •Norwood Park (16 Norwood Rd.) •Orchard Park (1987 Dundas St. E.) •East Lynn Park (1949 Danforth Ave.) •Moncur Park (38 Robbins Ave.) •Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St. E., by the benches at the south end) •Ashbridge Estate (1444 Queen St. E.) hosted by Applegrove Community Centre, 6 p.m.

NOV. 4: ‘Corks ’n Kegs’ at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-10 p.m. Wine and beer tasting evening hosted by Toronto Beach Rotary. A splendid evening for tantalizing your taste buds with samples of fine wines, gregarious beers, and delicious food bites chosen to complement the barreled and brewed. Excellent silent auction. Funds raised will be used for local projects, including the winner of Toronto Beach Rotary’s annual Youth Grant Competition, Chopped 55! (16) NOV. 5: Christmas Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church. 1512 Kingston Rd. (east of Warden), noon-3 p.m. Shop for wonderful crafts and Christmas decorations, baked goods, candies and preserves, meat pies, books, attic treasures, and much more… and then enjoy a lovely lunch. Info: 416-6910449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com (16) NOV. 5: Silent Auction at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. White elephant sale, bake sale, raffles (9-11:30 a.m.) and silent auction (9 a.m-1 p.m.)

All proceeds to Resident Christmas Fund. Info: Lori 416-690-3001 ext 227 NOV. 5: Christmas Tea and Bazaar at East Toronto Salvation Army, 107 Cedarvale Ave. (1 block N of Danforth Ave., 1 block E of Woodbine Ave.). Crafts, knitted items, bake sale, white elephant table, lunch room $5. All welcome!

NOV. 5: Dance at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., 8 p.m.-midnight.

Dance to the music of Glenn Reid and Boogaloo. Cash bar. Tickets $15. Order by email at bbuctickets@gmail.com (include “Dance Tickets” in the subject line). Limited tickets available at the door. Proceeds from this event support programs such as Toby’s Place.

NOV. 5: Christmas Market at St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (opposite Chester subway), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Get your Christmas shopping done early at this annual sale of craft items (jewellery, knitting, cards, etc.), home baking, jams and jellies. Info: 416-463-1344 NOV. 6: Scarborough Central Lions Christmas Craft Sale at Birchmount Community Centre (Birchmount Rd. & Kingston Rd.), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 55 craft vendors, snack bar.

Info: Lion Mary Duff 416-438-4471 (16) NOV. 6: Sutherland Studio on the Bluffs at One Ledge Rd., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visit to view original fine art by Barbara Sutherland AOCA, OSA, CSPWC. Info: www.barbarasutherland.com NOV. 8: ‘Town Hall’ on Physician Assisted Dying at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh Ave. (W of Midland, N of Kingston Rd.), 6:30-8 p.m., with Bill Blair, MP Scarborough Southwest, John Macaulay, Dr. Sandra Marcus, and Rev. Daniel Benson. Refreshments. Info: stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca, 416-261-4222 NOV. 10: Ladies Night at Premier Auto Sport, 2520 Gerrard St. E., 7-8 p.m. Learn basic fundamentals of vehicle maintenance just in time for your car’s winterization.

John, Class A & S Mechanic & Owner, plus Nika, one of a few female apprentices in the trade will tell you everything you need to know about servicing your car including checking fuel levels and tire air pressure along with how to safely change a tire. Questions welcomed. $20. All proceeds to Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, a leader in child abuse prevention and intervention services for the past 36 years. RSVP and info: 416-690-7420 NOV. 11: Remembrance Day Service at Kew Gardens Cenotaph, Queen St. E. at Bellefair Ave., 11 a.m.

NOV. 11: Martin Gladstone & Frank Caruso will be playing for our veterans at the Naval Club of Toronto, 1910 Gerrard St. E.

(at Woodbine) following the Remembrance Day Service, 4-6 p.m. Great music from all the eras – Irving Berlin to the Beatles. All are welcome. Gentlemen please wear a tie.

NOV. 12: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home baking, preserves, jams & jellies, crafts, knitting & sewing, Christmas decorations, Granny’s attic, Country Store, silent auction, quilt raffle, cheeses, frozen dinners, Encore table (re-gifted goods), luncheon (last seating 1:30 p.m.), and more. TTC 116 and 86. Venue is handicapped accessible.

Parking lot access opposite 13 Crestwood.

NOV. 12: Holiday Bazaar at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 & 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Attic treasures, baking, basket draws, jewelry, knitting, (latest styles of scarves, socks, yoga socks, mitts), preserves, PJs, quilts, sewing (Christmas and every day), silent auction, tea room. Info: 416699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com (16) NOV 12: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd.,11 a.m.-3 p.m., children’s fun fair 12-3 p.m.

Jams, jellies, baking, preserves, children’s fun fair, books, crafts, jewellery, tea room. Info: 416-699-6091. www.kruc.ca NOV. 12: Christmas Bazaar at St. Theresa Church, 2559 Kingston Rd. (at Midland), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bake table featuring homemade apple pies, Christmas table, crafts, lunch room, raffles, silent auction, and white elephant table. Info: 416-261-7498 (16) NOV. 12: Blues in the Night Silent Auction at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (E of Coxwell, N of Gerrard St. E.), 7 p.m. Enjoy live music with Irene Torres and the Sugar Devils, a band that wows audiences with their versatility in playing blues, funk, R&B, jazz, Latin & soul. Bid on exciting getaways, gourmet dinners, jewelry, gift baskets and more! Info: 416-686-6809, www.nuuc.ca NOV. 13: “Patterns of Freedom” (Vabaduse Mustrid / Keepers of the Loom) at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 4 p.m. This feature-length award-winning documentary in English and Estonian (subtitled) by local sister and brother filmmaker team, Reet Mae and Toomas Mae, focuses on the stories of indigenous Estonians who fled their homeland in 1944, fleeing the brutality of advancing Russian soldiers.

There will be a Q&A session with the filmmakers after the screening. Admission $5 and any donations will be gratefully accepted to assist the continuation of this project. Info: www.patternsoffreedom.com NOV. 15: Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council Annual General Meeting at the Beaches Recreation Centre (upstairs), 6 Williamson Rd., 7-9 p.m. New volunteers and potential members welcome to attend. Info: springsprint@hotmail.ca NOV. 19: Nisbet Lodge McClintock Manor Foundation’s Christmas Bazaar at Missionary Hall Calvary Church, 746 Pape Ave. (across from Pape subway station), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade items, bake sale, café and silent auction. Free admission. Tables available 6 ft: $35, 4 ft: $25. Contact Gwen Ramsay 416-461-4474, foundation@nisbetlodge.com (17) NOV. 19: “Give a Kid a Christmas” Craft & Gift Sale at Monsignor Fraser College, 146 Isabella St. (Sherbourne & Bloor), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lots of free parking. Vendor space available $50. Info: Sue Matthews 416393-5533, matthews3@rogers.com (17) NOV. 19: Christmas Bazaar at Faith Presbyterian Community Church, 140 Dawes Rd., 10 a.m-1 p.m. Famous Filipino food, bake table, Christmas crafts, white elephant table, toys, and much more! Wheelchair accessible. Info: faithpresbyteriancc@gmail.com (16) NOV. 24: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Accountant” starring Ben Affleck, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach.

NOV. 26: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Local

artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays at this popular annual sale. There will also be lunch and home baking. For inquiries regarding vending tables, please contact Genny Stock at gordonandgenny@hotmail.com (17) NOV. 26: Christmas Fair at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (1 blk. N. of Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m-2 p.m. China, crystal, jewellery, crafts, lunch room and “The largest table of homemade foods in the Beach”. Info: 416-691-4721 (17) NOV. 27: Beach Christmas Parade along Kingston Rd., 1 p.m. Parade starts at Kingston Rd. & Victoria Pk. Ave. and travels west along Kingston Rd. to Walter St., then north to Swanwick Ave. Info: www.centre55.com, 416-691-1113 NOV. 27: Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at St. John’s School gym, 780 Kingston Rd. (2 blocks E of Main St.), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Drop in before or after Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade for hot chocolate, coffee, tea and sandwich and find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer! More vendors welcome - $25 a table. Contact Peggy 416-6901460, peggyroach1946@yahoo.ca (17) NOV. 27 & DEC. 4: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3, families $12. Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org (18) DEC. 4: Tannenbaum 10k along the Martin Goodman Trail, 10 a.m. This annual run is a flat fast and very festive race in the heart of Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood.

Come run with Santa and his helpers Fun, friendly and a great value and huge support, raising over $18,000 each year for Centre 55’s Share a Christmas Program.

Sign up at www.tannenbaum10k.com (18) DEC. 4: Cantemus Singers Benefit Concert for Centre 55’s Share A Christmas at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 3 p.m. “In Dulci Jubilo!”, Christmas motets and carols by Praetorius, Schutz and Bach, directed to Michael Erdman. Tickets $20 (available at CC55 and at door), kids under 12 free. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca (18) DEC. 4: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Gloria!’ by John Rutter at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. (W of Victoria Pk. Ave.), 7:30 p.m. TBC will be joined by a brass ensemble, timpani, percussion and organ. Tickets: General $20 advance ($25 at door), Youth 7-18 $10 advance ($12 at door), kids under 7 free.

Info: www.torontobeachchorale.com (18) DEC. 13: Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park, Glen Manor Drive & Queen St. E. (south of the bridge, north of Queen), 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sing along accompanied by the Salvation Army Band.

Song sheets will be provided. Hot chocolate, cider, and a special visitor! Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Info: David Breech 416-759-9997 ext. 0 (19) TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com THURSDAYS: MEDITATION GROUP meets for mindfulness practice and discussion of ways to wellbeing and wholeness, 7:15 p.m. Details: beginnersmind123@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 (e/o) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. •Nov. 2: eh List Author Talk – James Laxer ‘Staking Claims to a Continent’, 7-8 p.m. •Nov.

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7: Holocaust Education Week – Children of the Holocaust, 10-11 a.m. A special screening of animated short documentary films

by BBC Learning and Fettle Animation. A Q&A session with a peer educator from Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Centre follows the screening. •Nov. 12: Raising Resilient Children and Youth, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Toronto Public Health workshop for parents of children aged 10-17 or younger. Learn strategies in communications, positive discipline, stress management, problem solving, and positive thinking. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Nov. 3: Holocaust Education Week featuring Gershon Willinger, 2 p.m.

•Nov. 5: Shakespeare for Kids, 2 p.m., for ages 7-12. •Nov. 12: MAP Family Saturday – Toronto Zoo, 2 p.m. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible.

CELINE CIMON AT STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen Street East (south side just east of Balsam), Nov. 3-27. Opening tea party reception Sunday, Nov. 6, 1-3 p.m. Open Wed, Thur, Fri 2-6 p.m., Sat & Sun noon4 p.m. and also by chance (open lots) & by appointment. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca COMMUNITY KITCHEN at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., first and third Fridays of each month starting Nov. 18. Learn how to prepare healthy meals to help prevent and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Free to people on limited income, and living in the East End CHC catchment. See www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. Registration is required and space is limited.

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BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Nov. 1, 15, 29, Dec. 13, and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6 & 20 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) first 3 Fridays of each month plus Dec 30 and at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church the 4th Friday of each month. Info: 416-691-6869 ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. • Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. •Meditation, Wednesdays 7:30-8:15 p.m. throughout November. All welcome.

Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All are welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Lectio Divina: reflective prayer sessions based on early Monastic tradition, 4-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 14, 21 •Beach Jazz & Reflection: The Jim Clayton Trio, Nov. 5, 4:30 p.m.

•Speaker’s Series: A Good Death – Making the Most of our Final Choices by Sandra Martin, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. •Nov 5: Praise, Gospel & Blues Family Service, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Informal format. Musicians who would like to jam in, please arrive at 4 p.m. to run through the tunes •Nov 9: Music with Euba Quartet, 12:15 p.m. Euba is a rarity in the Canadian chamber music world.

Formed in 2014, this quartet of fun-loving tuba and euphonium players. •Nov 11, 7:30 p.m. & Nov 12, 2 p.m., War Time Radio Show. Come & join us for a fun evening where we recreate a 1944 Radio show.

Tickets are $15.00, $10.00 for senior, $25 for a family of four. Please call 416-691-9682 for tickets. Tickets also available online at HopeUnited.ca •Nov 16: Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Our monthly Messy Church takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca

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Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Beach Memories

Message in a bottle leads to big discovery

The Beach remembers

By Lara O’Keefe

IT WAS a simple message in a bottle, but it led to an experience that Carmen Vanderreest and the kindergarten class at St. John’s Catholic School will never forget.

Last year, Vanderreest decided it was finally time to take a trip that she had been dreaming about for years.

She had originally planned to take a road trip along the Alaska Highway but as she planned the adventure, she realized she wanted to do so much more.

Vanderreest would be traveling by car from Edmonton, Alberta - making stops in the Yukon, Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Alaska, British Columbia and Alberta.

But before she left, she met with Ms. Valentini’s kindergarten class at St.John’s Catholic School to help them create a message that she would carry with her on the journey.

“I had asked the kindergarten class of St. John’s School to make me a ‘message in a bottle’ that I would take on my trip and then throw into the mighty Mackenzie River, which flows out to the Arctic Ocean,” said Vanderreest.

The hope was that someone would one day find the bottle and the message contained therein.

‘We bring you peace,’ read the message.

It was surrounded by a heart and signed by the children in the classroom. Vanderreest had laminated the note to keep it safe from the water, and placed it carefully into a glass bottle.

The message also included instructions asking the person who located the note to call the school and let them know if it had been found.

And so, bottle in hand, Vanderreest set out on her trip – traveling up to the great white north, ready for a journey that would take her through wilderness adventures that included mountains, rivers, and up close encounters with caribou.

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Carmen Vanderreest talks about her journey to the kindergarten class at St. John’s Catholic School.

When she finally got on the boat that would carry her to the Mackenzie River, Vanderreest said she made sure to first ask the captain of the boat if it would be ok to throw a bottle overboard.

The captain confirmed it was fine, but according to Vanderreest he looked at her a little perplexed when she asked his permission. Apparently “no one had ever asked to do it before!” she said.

Much to her surprise, it wasn’t long before the bottle was found.

“About two weeks later and maybe 600km of river travel, that bottle was found on the shore of the Beaufort Sea near Tuktoyaktuk!” said Vanderreest.

The Beaufort Sea is located just north of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alas-

ka, and is part of the Arctic Ocean.

Even more exciting than the bottle’s discovery however, was what was found beside it.

The bottle was located lying beside an enormous prehistoric mammoth bone, which is now on its way to the University of Alberta to be studied.

Vanderreest returned to Ms. Valentini’s class on October 27 to delight students by sharing the details of her journey which included photos, a bear claw and a certificate of passage.

While the trip may be over, the adventure continues for Vanderreest and Ms. Valentini’s kindergarten class as they wait to hear more about the prehistoric discovery that was all thanks to their message in a bottle.

ne hundred years ago during WWI, one of the most futile and bloody battles was fought – The Battle of the Somme. Canadian and Newfoundland troops engaged in the battle, one of the most formidable actions in history. It counted allied losses at 623,907 and Canadian and Newfoundland losses at 24,713.

A long-time Beacher who died a few years ago – she would have been 100 – was named after the battle. One of her uncles was in it; he lost a leg. Her name was Edna “Somme” Houston.

Seventy years ago, a monument was built in Kew Gardens to honour all of our fallen soldiers. This year, at our November 11 ceremony, another inscription will be etched in stone, to remember our Canadian heroes. Many in the Beach helped the war effort during WWI. Mrs. Jessie Cunningham of 2337 Queen Street East had a boarding house. In that boarding house 20 young men went to war, including her son.

A father and son went off to war at different times. During the battle of Passchendaele, the father William Barnes met his son William Jr. Barnes. They lived at 32 Wheeler Street.

On June 5, 1918, the Balmy Beach Club entertained 300 soldiers at the club.

Even though the battles ended on November 11, the actual celebration began at American Thanksgiving on the third Thursday in November, by which time many soldiers had returned home.

The Beach celebrated before and after the armistice on Queen Street. Private Neville Young who lived at Osborne and Lyall and was gassed at Ypres returned home.

Mrs. Sarah Morris, a victim of the Halifax explosion, was brought to Toronto by her daughter Amy Morris. Sarah was in great pain for a year before dying in her daughter’s home at 2 Kenilworth Ave. in 1918.

Mrs. Niron of the East End had five sons that went overseas to fight for their country. A blind soldier, Lance Viets of the Princess Pats told a Beach audience at the Beaches Masonic Temple: Don’t feel sorry for us, we’re doing our duty. We can do different tasks – massages, basket weaving, telephone operator, sports, etc. We want a practical chance, not sympathy.

Private H. Bell of 70 Lyall Ave. was one of 37 relatives to go to WWI. Private Gordon Burns enlists at 14 years of age. He went to Europe at 15, was never injured, and returned safe. He lived at 148 Woodbine Ave. Remembrance Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11 begin with a march to Kew Gardens from Corpus Christi Church at 16 Lockwood Road. The 11 a.m. Kew Gardens ceremony is followed by a lunch at the legion on Coxwell Avenue. Later in the afternoon, the Naval Club is hosting, with an afternoon of music set between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Pretty in pink Bernadette Saad, Louis Casco and Diego Casco got into the spirit of Halloween during the Halloween on Queen event, held at Kew Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 29.

THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society and the Toronto Public Library is hosting an evening with David Fuller, historian and volunteer with the Malvern Red and Black Society. Researching Your Military Ancestor: Uncovering the Stories of Local Military Heroes takes place Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Beaches Library, located at 2161 Queen Street East. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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Are you interested in learning how music affects Memory?

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By Lara O’Keefe

Join Dr. Luis Fornazzari’s study at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Help researchers learn whether being a musician or listening to music every day can have positive, long-term effects on brain health.

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Local filmmakers Reet and Tom Mae are screening their award winning documentary Patterns of Freedom at the Fox Cinema on Queen Street East, on November 13th at 4pm ($5 entry).

The film is about how displaced Estonians kept their culture, traditions and spirit alive through weaving, knitting and other crafts. (Website: www.patternsoffreedom.com)

BORN DURING a blizzard in the month of May, the story of how Connie Kaldor came into the world echoes the manner in which she entertains; a whirlwind of cool wit, with the warmth and charm of a home-grown folk musician.

Called by the Boston Globe, “A masterful performer, wildly funny one moment, deeply personal the next,” you could argue that music was bred into Kaldor – her mother and twin sisters played the piano, her brothers played the guitar, tuba and trumpet, and her father directed the local church choir in which Kaldor sang every Sunday. But it was her energy and particular spark that made her the musician she is today.

Kaldor graduated with a theatre degree from the University of Alberta in 1976 but lasted a mere three years before returning to her musical routes. In 1979, she packed her bags and guitar, threw them in the back of her car and set out on the open road to pursue her true aspirations.

In 1981, Kaldor established her own independent record label, now called Coyote Entertainment, and has toured everywhere from India to China to Europe, with headlines at folk festivals all over North America.

Kaldor has shared the stage with famed artists including Shawn Colvin, Tracy Chapman, Sylvia Tyson, the Chieftains, and Daniel Lanois.

And though she left her theatre roots behind, she has held tightly to her storytelling skills, which continue to delight fans and audiences alike. Kaldor seamlessly blends her humour and wit with her beautifully crafted songs. It was for these reasons, among many others, that Kaldor holds multiple Juno award nominations as well as awards for her children’s books and music.

Acoustic Harvest presents Connie Kaldor on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. at Robinson Hall, St. Nicholas Anglican Church located on 1512 Kingston Road. The venue is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. Tickets are $25 at the door, or $22 in advance on the website www.acousticharvest.ca.

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AWARD-WINNING PIANIST, Jim Clayton is set to take the stage with his band, the Jim Clayton Trio, November 5 at Beach United Church.

Described as “the new Vince Guaraldi,” Clayton’s most recent album, Lenny Jumps In, has been featured in Jazziz Magazine and held a spot in the Canadian jazz radio top 10 list, as well as the US jazz radio top 30. His music is worldrenowned and has even been heard on television shows such as Dateline NBC and Keeping up with the Kardashians.

A former music director with The Second City, Clayton has entertained audiences everywhere from Asia to Bosnia, but it is the melodious tunes and catchy rhythms of his music that won his recording act, The Clayton/Scott Group the ‘Group of the Year’ award from Canada’s Smooth Jazz Awards, as well as the ‘Best Jazz Recording,” at the Canadian Urban Music Awards.

Catch the Jim Clayton Trio live on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. at Beach United Church, located on 140 Wineva Avenue.

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DYNAMIC DUO Suzi Wesson and Doug Balfour have reunited to bring their lively music to the stage again.

The pair first met 33 years ago during an audition in which Wesson, who was a budding music theatre actress at the time, performed what she believed to be a “hilarious and sure-fire hit, entitled, ‘Let’s Talk Dirty to the Animals’,” she said.

Unfortunately for Wesson, someone on the audition panel had brought their four-year-old child, which meant her risque ditty did not go over very well with the panel. “[They] sat in horrified silence as I warbled through my little ditty, which outlined creative ways to interact with animals, incorporating a number of words-not-allowed-in-politesociety. The only sounds in the room, apart from my singing, were the guffaws coming from the pianist, who was trying, and failing, to stifle his laughter,” said Wesson.

That pianist happened to be Doug Balfour.

Needless to say, she did not win the part. She did however, win Balfour’s heart.

Wesson and Balfour spent the next few years making music together, but after some time they decided to part ways, Balfour moving to the west coast while Wesson stayed in Toronto to act and sing until she eventually left the business to become a mother.

But as fate would have it, the two were reunited when Balfour returned to Toronto and it was as if they had never skipped a beat. Wesson and Balfour instantly rediscovered the connection they once had and having been making beautiful music again ever since.

The pair have a number of accolades to their names – Balfour is an accomplished pianist, composer and accompanist who has directed shows and bands across Canada including Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, and Forever Swing.

Wesson is an actor/singer who has toured with Les Miserables, been on stage with Shevil the Musical at the Toronto Fringe Festival, Oliver!, and The House of Martin Guerre.

Wesson and Balfour will be teaming up with bassist, Bob Hewus on November 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening of jazz and blues at the Relish Bar & Grill on the Danforth.

You can also catch them at Corks and Platters Wine Bar on November 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Both events are free, although Wesson notes that “appreciations are always accepted.”

THE TWO Fours, the Beach-based electric and eclectic quartet fronted by long time residents Corey Cousineau and Wally Hucker, returns to The Peppery Cat on Wednesday, Nov. 16. After their opening set, the group hosts an open mic/ jam session, with players and singers welcome.

Once affectionately but inaccurately referred to as “Led Zeppelin meets Hank Williams,” Hucker confirms that sobriquet is now apropos. “We do now indeed play some Zeppelin, as well as Hank, Elvis, Chuck, and Ringo.” As during their previous Peppery Cat appearance, special guests will be local vocal group Tequila Mockingbirds, with a snappy set of genres including rock and soul and doowop.

“This is one open mic which really welcomes jammers,” said Cousineau. So bring your axe, sticks, or pipes to join in The Two Fours mixed bag of roots rock, blues, country, punk.

Music starts at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. at The Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E., Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Beach Arts Scene

By Anna Killen

YELLOW HOUSE Gallery is hosting its annual holiday art sale We Are All Precious Snowflakes beginning next Friday, Nov. 11.

The exhibit features small works by emerging and established local and regional artists, all priced at $200 and under. With over 50 artists and over 100 unique works, there is a high likelihood of finding a special, one-of-a-kind piece for that perfect holiday gift.

Artists include collage artist Nicole Moss, Beach Guild painter Donna Gordon, photographer John Wallace, local painter Grethe Jensen, and many more.

Stop by the gallery opening night between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. for art, goodies and music by local bluegrass band The Hit Pickers (https://www.facebook. com/thehitpickers).

‘Sky High’, Nicole Moss

‘Coxwell Laneway Mosaic Mural’ The show runs until January 15. The Yellow House Gallery is located at 921 Kingston Road. More information can be found at www.yellowhousegallery. ca.

PAINTER BARBARA Sutherland is extending an invite to her Scarborough Bluffs studio this Sunday afternoon.

The artist has been working on oil panels of the Gatineau, where she was on location over Thanksgiving, continuing with her series of abstract work, as well as scenes from her travels that inspire her.

Her studio is at 1 Ledge Road, with the open house scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re unable to attend, contact Sutherland at 416-2695335 for a more private visit. More about the artist can be found on her website www.barbarasutherland.com.

STREETARTORONTO (START) in collaboration with East End Arts, un-

veiled another beautiful mural on October 19, this time celebrating the life and spirit of the Coxwell/Danforth community.

Murals have been created all over the city in an attempt to decrease graffiti vandalism and instead, beautify the city with meaningful street art.

Ward 31 city councillor, Janet Davis strongly supported the laneway mosaic, saying “our stunning Coxwell Laneway Mosaic Mural is a fine example of what we can achieve when community members and organizations such as East End Arts and Danforth East Community Association, the City and its agencies work together to reclaim public spaces, making them safe, accessible and beautiful.”

The project was led by artist Cristina Delago, along with a team of community volunteers, artists and youth who came together to design a piece of art that they felt reflected the values and aspirations of the community.

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EUBA, CANADA’S premier Tuba quartet, will present a noon-time concert at Hope United Church as part of Hope’s Music @ 12:15 Concert Series this November 9.

Euba is a rarity in the Canadian chamber music world.

Formed in 2014, Denise Simpson, Carina Lam, Ian Feenstra and Michela Comparey form a quartet of fun-loving tuba and euphonium players looking to expand the opportunities for and understanding of low brass.

The concert takes place Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 12:15 p.m. at Hope United Church, located at 2550 Danforth Ave. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

THE AWARD-WINNING documentary film Patterns of Freedom plays the Fox Theatre November 13.

Beach brother and sister filmmaker duo Reet and Toomas Mae’s powerful documentary, formerly titled Keepers of the Loom, tells the story of the Estonian refugees who settled in Canada during the 1944 Baltic Diaspora.

When the Russians invaded, many in the country were forced to flee by sea, armed with nothing more than a love of their culture, the skills in their hands, and a longing for the homeland they left behind. The film centres around the

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THIS REMEMBRANCE Day, Hope Players at Hope United Church presents A War Time Radio Show, a trip back in time to 1944 when radio was king of the airwaves. Imagine you are sitting in the studio audience of the local radio station in 1944.

What news, stories and music would you hear on the broadcast?

A War Time Radio Show brings your imagination to life, taking you into the studio of CFRB radio in 1944. With classic tunes and jingles throughout, the broadcast includes “Letters Across the Waves”, correspondence from family here at home to their loved ones overseas. “The Sleepytown Express” tells the story of the Polka Dot Car, a children’s bedtime tale. The Veiled Lady of Mystery pays a visit, and for those in the mood for a laugh, the Abbot and Costello sketch is a hysterical piece of classic comedy.

Performance times are Remembrance Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors/children, or $25 for a family of four. Please call 416-691-9682 for tickets or visit www.hopeunited.ca. Hope United Church Auditorium is fully accessible and located at 2550 Danforth Ave.

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Throughout the compelling and informative narrative – history buffs will be delighted – the faces of many ex-pats grace the screen, bringing depth, warmth, and personality to what is ultimately a universal story of overcoming hardship and displacement.

Patterns of Freedom plays the Fox Theatre at 2236 Queen Street East on November 13 at 4 p.m. with a Q&A with the filmmakers to follow the screening. More on the film can be found at www.patternsoffreedom.com.

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it’s clear that they’re both passionate about music and their students. But lessons are not just limited to children. It’s “open to all ages,” they said. “It’s six to 106.”

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WALKING INTO the cozy Girls Are space in the Upper Beach, it’s hard not to feel immediately comfortable.

The array of uniquely designed pillows and colourful items of clothing adorn the walls, drawing attention without being overly ostentatious.

Angela Loucks, the owner of Girls Are, moved into the space at the end of the summer, quickly working with the unit to make it her own. The space used to be home to music school Tuneology before it closed its doors in May. Moving into the neighbourhood was lucky for Loucks – and families in the area – as it led to not only a clothing store for her, but a children’s hub comprised of Girls Are, the Children’s French Book Corner and music lessons by instructors Darren White and Kyle Sullivan (more on these businesses below).

For Loucks in particular, being able Kyle Sullivan, Darren White, Angela to own a clothing store was a dream. It was a long road to get there though.

“I kind of did things backwards,” said Loucks. “I had my kids a little bit influential women on them, so [women younger than some people do now and who have done] things in the past that then I went back to school and now I’m have led women to be able to do the things they do today,” she said. doing what I really want to do.”

She doesn’t stop at her clothing and But being a full-time mom to two little girls didn’t stop her from pursuing her accessories either. Loucks wants to dream. Loucks successfully graduated build the confidence of girls from the in 2010 from the Fashion Merchandis- inside out, which is why she also runs ing program at George Brown College workshops for girls of all ages. and credits her daughters as being her The workshops can be anything from inspiration for the store. movement flow classes that focus on “Having two young girls and really helping teens deal with stress to writnot having great places to go to find ing workshop that are based on boosting beauty and body unique things for image. them [was tough],” Loucks also tries she said. So Loucks to keep her clothing took it upon herself and accessories “as to fill that gap.

Canadian as possiHer daughters, she ble,” and said that alsaid, “are now 12 most all of her clothand 14 and they’re ing and accessories both extremely dif– Angela Loucks ferent. One is very are handmade. athletic and very soMost importantly ciable and then my other girl is a little though, Loucks wants to ensure that bit more introverted. More into art and girls today feel confident and empowreading and music. And so they’ve been ered regardless of their interests, clotha huge help in helping me pick things ing or appearance.

“Different can be beautiful too.” for the store.”

And having two daughters, Loucks knows first-hand how important it is to TUCKED AWAY in a small corner of build their confidence and ensure that the Girls Are space is Lynda Grimardtheir clothes reflect their true person- Watt’s store, the Children’s French alities.

Book Corner.

“I try and get things with a big range Grimard-Watt was previously at the that will be good for girls and then I Simple Craft Company (see story Page have t-shirts that have influential mes- 23) but moved into the Girls Are space sages on them and t-shirts that have in mid-September. Noticing the empty

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Loucks, and Lynda Grimard-Watt all work out of the Girls Are space.

nook toward the back of the store, she had inquired with Loucks if it was available. And the rest, as they say, is history.

She may hold only a small space but Grimard-Watt believes her corner serves a much larger purpose.

“It’s very difficult to get [a] French book in person in Toronto,” she said.

“You can get a French book online, it’s just that it’s hard in Toronto for parents to take their child and say, ‘Ok, let’s go find a French book for you and buy one.’”

She feels it’s particularly important to find books in person because “if you want to keep your children engaged in learning a second language, you have to find books to keep them interested,” and, she adds, “there is still a joy in holding the books in your hand and flipping the page.”

“Give them a good book, give them a good series of book….and they will soak it up,” she said.

WHILE THEY might be new to the children’s hub, music teachers Darren White and Kyle Sullivan are certainly not new to the space.

As part of the previous Tuneology team, the pair were devastated when they heard the store would be closing its doors. Luckily, Girls Are owner Angela Loucks was happy to hear they wanted to stay in the building, and so was born a one-stop shop where chil-

dren can learn, play and shop.

“That’s sort of the genesis of Girls Are and this hub that we have developing here, so luckily things worked out.

Angela brought us in and we were able to continue teaching in the same spot we had been for years previously,” said White. For their part in the hub, White and Sullivan teach guitar, piano and drum lessons, as well as band ensemble so that students can participate in jam sessions and perform in public.

Like Loucks, they want to help empower children to be themselves and they both feel strongly that playing a musical instrument can go a long way in building that confidence. “[Playing music] is huge for that.

For one thing we do the private lessons which is nice because you get one on one time and kids are able to open up in that scenario [so] it really does help them to build confidence,” said White.

White and Sullivan also run summer band camps where the kids get a chance to rehearse and practice, then ultimately perform at the end of the week.

Beaming with pride, White speaks particularly fondly of one student who has been a regular at their summer camp since 2012. “We have Cameron and he’s been coming since day one and we’ve watched him grow up, and he still comes. So it’s great watching the kids grow up and seeing how it really helps them gain that confidence.”

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HAVEN RESCUE founders Brandon Lee and Alexander Stevenson have a mission: to provide loving, permanent fostering to senior and special needs dogs who would otherwise live the rest of their life in a shelter.

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ment and new services, Baraam says his practice is distinguishable from other offices because of his interest in children’s eyecare.

“I also have further training in binocular vision, and visual-perceptual therapy in Pediatric patients,” he said. “So I enjoy utilizing my pediatric training and see kids of all ages and as young as six months old.”

He hopes he will be able to treat those children until they have families in the Beach of their own.

“We want to be the go to place for everything eye-related for everyone in our community,” he said.

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AFTER NEARLY 20 years of service, Crystal Beach Optical is under new ownership.

George Malina opened the eyewear clinic and storefront in 1997, operating it for 19 years. In June, he oversaw the business’s transition to Dr. Sam Baraam, an optician who worked for the clinic as a fill-in doctor back in 2012.

Now, with a full-time eye doctor at the helm for the long-term – for years optometrist appointments at the clinic were limited because Malina was not an optometrist himself, he brought in contractor optometrists for a few hours a week – the focus has shifted to becoming 360 Eyecare, a clinic “offering the full circle of eyecare,” said Baraam.

“Services include eye exams six days a week, eye emergency clinic, diabetic retinopathy and other eye disease management,” he said. “This is in addition to the great eyewear products and vision services provided by the optical store.”

Baraam has had his sights set on settling down in the Beach community for a long time – he attended Neil McNeil when he was younger before his family moved to Markham. After a stint in America, he’s finally found himself back in the neighbourhood he loves.

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umpkins herald the coming of Halloween and the late autumn harvest – their bright orange bodies piled high in supermarkets, decorating doorways and convenience stores.

Not only can pumpkins be carved and used as a lantern to light the way on All Hallows Eve but also its cooked puree becomes a tasty addition to numerous recipes. First the Thanksgiving pie then Halloween treats and later pumpkin becomes an integral part in celebratory recipes for pies, cookies, loaves, soups, chutney up to Christmas and beyond.

When choosing your pumpkin, remember that the large one is for carving while the small pumpkin, or pie pumpkin as they are called, is used for its puree in recipes. Of course, if time is tight, canned pumpkin puree can be purchased ready to use.

Witches Brew (Alia, Mulled Cider) Make a batch of this warming brew to serve in mugs on a blustery evening; its spicy fragrance will be welcome on a chilly evening.

1 can (48 oz/1.36 L) apple cider or apple juice (apple juice works just as well at a fraction of the cost) 6 whole cloves 1 each seedless and seeded lemon, washed and thinly sliced 1 cinnamon stick In a large saucepan bring cider or apple juice to the boil with cloves,

sliced oranges, seeded lemons, and cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for at least 15 – 30 minutes before serving. Keep covered to prevent evaporation. Ladle into mugs. Makes 6 – 8 servings.

Orange Shortbread Pumpkins These melt – in- your – mouth morsels will be a welcome treat on Halloween or at any time, simply change the shape of the cookie cutter to suit the occasion. If possible, leave the butter out the night before to soften. It makes shortbread production easier.

1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 2 cups (500 mL) all- purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind (this will be the rind from one orange. Use the orange and slice it for the cider) Pinch salt Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pre-heat oven to 325 F (170 C).

Cut butter into pieces and add to large mixing bowl. Using electric mixer, beat in sugar until mixture is creamy.

Gradually add flour bit by bit with orange rind and salt beating continually until well mixed. Using hands form mixture into a ball and roll out between 2 pieces of parchment paper (rolling away from body and turning the paper as you need to) to ¼ inch (5 mm) thickness. Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter (Or other shape depending on the season) to cut out cookies.

Arrange cookies in even rows on prepared baking sheet leaving ½ inch (1.2 cm) between each cookie for expansion; bake about 15- 20 minutes or until a pale brown around edges.

Cool pan on cooling rack about 10

minutes before serving. Keeps well in cookie tin (If you can keep them!) or freeze in a freezer container for up to three months.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Coffee Cake Quick and simple to prepare, this moist, spicy cake is perfect for an after school treat or to serve with coffee.

1 3/4 cups (425 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) each, ginger and cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2m L) each, ground cloves, nutmeg, baking powder and salt 1 cup (250 mL) pumpkin puree, fresh or canned 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins, washed and dried on tea towel (optional) 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, vegetable oil and plain yogurt 2 eggs Spray 9 inch (23 cm) bundt pan with baking spray. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).

In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder and salt together. In separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, raisins (if using) vegetable oil, yogurt and eggs together until well blended.

Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredient stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into prepared cake pan. Bake about 45 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack; invert cake onto serving plate; sprinkle cake with icing sugar. Makes 10 - 12 servings.

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Horticultural Matters

Superstitions are out of this world Steven Chadwick is a professional gardener, horticulturist, and long-time Beach resident

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t’s no secret that the plant kingdom has been responsible for creating more than its fair share of superstitions and wacky beliefs over the last few centuries. There are plants that guarantee good luck, prosperity, longevity, romance -- and even a few that will repel demonic entities and supernatural beasts from sneaking into the house, like those carved pumpkins that were scattered all over front porches last week. Surprisingly, quite a few of these superstitions have managed to navigate their way through history and into our modern lexicon.

If you want your dreams to come true, the Druids and other tree worshipping cultures would have told you to ‘touch wood’ or ‘knock on wood’ to acknowledge and awaken spirits that live within trees. As the story goes, whoever does the knocking will be granted their wish, with the added bonus of being protected from evil, misfortune and just about everything else that can go wrong. But if you want to try this at home, don’t bother knocking on the coffee table or the head of that witless son-in-law because these snoozing spirits can only be found in the wood of live oak trees.

If it’s good fortune you are after, catch a falling leaf for a day of luck, or even better, catch two at once to extend your lucky streak to a month. Finding a four-leaf clover is like hitting the jackpot in the lucky sweepstakes but you will need to be blessed before you even begin to search because the chances of stumbling across one of these genetic mutations are about 1 in 10,000.

There are plenty of evil spirits and scary creatures out there these days but lucky for us there’s no shortage of plants we can use to keep them at bay. An apple a day might keep the doctor away but if you rub the apple

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If you’re after good fortune, catch a falling leaf for a day of luck. first it will also keep away any devilish phantoms that may be lurking nearby.

If those pesky bloodthirsty vampires have been a problem lately, just wear a garland of garlic to prevent them from nibbling on your neck. Garlic bulbs are also very effective in repelling werewolves and other creatures that like to bite you -- although as far as I can tell, a few cloves scattered around the backyard won’t do much to prevent the raccoons from turning over the green bin or discourage coyotes from lounging around the deck.

Plants are also popular in marriage and fertility folklore. One bizarre British superstition warns that if you have a daughter, don’t plant a hydrangea near the front door of the house because she will remain a spinster for the rest of her life.

However, kissing under the mistletoe will more or less guarantee a mate for life and if the smooching ends up in a marriage, wedding guests are obliged to shower the newly mistletoe’d couple with grains of rice as a sure fire way to help out in the baby-making department. Sweeping rice off the sidewalk

might annoy the church custodian but it’s probably better than cleaning up the mess caused by pelting the bride and groom with fresh eggs, a tradition still favoured by some European cultures.

Of course, I’m not usually a believer in any of this hocus-pocus, but as I nervously watched the Blue Jays march up the ladder to a berth in the World Series I decided I should help them out by inventing my own superstition.

Barley is an excellent source of luck so I convinced myself that my favourite beer glass -- a behemoth about the size and weight of a bucket of paint -- had to be full of Kilkenny by the first pitch or the Jays were doomed.

Well, we all know how that worked out.

In retrospect I probably should have caught a couple of leaves and knocked three times on the old oak tree in the backyard to give the barley a boost.

And next time I’ll have to remember to try out the ancient Greek superstition of wearing a string of violets around my neck to prevent intemperance, gluttony and foolish behaviour.

Bottoms Up

A flagon of mead for the master?

Edward Finstein Wine writer, author, TV and radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein

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hile reading or studying ancient history of Asia or Europe, one would most likely come across the beverage “mead”. It also appears in lots of folk literature as the tipple of choice for many cultures. This famous drink has been around a long time. In fact, evidence of its existence has been traced back to northern China around 6500-7000 BC. So what exactly is “mead”?

Very simply, it is a fermented, alcoholic drink, much like wine, made mostly from honey. It is sometimes referred to as “honey wine” and actually utilizes the same yeast for fermentation. As yeast needs sugar of some sort to feed on to create alcohol, there’s no question that honey has an abundance.

Fermentation usually includes water and sometimes spices, fruits, hops or grains for additional flavour. It’s versatile, too, as it can be made still, sparkling, crackling (naturally sparkling), dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, or even very sweet.

This interesting beverage has really fallen out of grace over the last century, but is enjoying a resurgence of sorts.

Following are some to try that are available in our market: Moniak Mead is one of the classic styles produced by the Highland Winery in Scotland. This burnt sienna-coloured brew is full of honey, floral, spicy, herbal notes. Not too sweet, with medium weight and light carbonation.

Ontario is a hotbed for mead production. The small Trafalgar Brewery in Oakville offers several. Their Braggot marries mead with malty ale delivering an off-dry, floral, honeyed, citric, grainy experience with delicate carbonation and decent length. Quite refreshing! Try their Ginger Mead, a golden, lightly spritzy, creamy sipper abundant with ginger, banana, spice, stone fruit, and of course, honey. Their Muskoka Cranberry Mead is pinkish-amber in colour and fruit driven. Lightly sweet and crisp, cranberry, date, and prune tend to dominate the flavour.

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Dental Matters

Microbeads and toothpaste don’t gel Dr. Allan Katchky is a dentist who practises in the East End 416-694-2220

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ike many new marketing ideas, this one seemed like a good one at the time it was introduced. Tiny little inert polyethylene beads, added to toothpaste as a mild abrasive to help remove plaque. Seemed harmless enough. The tiny beads even reflected light, giving the toothpaste the ‘sparkle’ that marketers felt was synonymous with ‘clean’. Microbeads were also appearing in shampoos, shower gels and facial scrubs promoted for their ability to act as a gentle exfoliant.

But it did not take long for marine biologists to take notice of the polyethylene beads in aquatic environments and in marine species. Polyethylene is not biodegradable and can exist in nature for hundreds of years -- we already know this from our experience with plastic shopping bags, also made from polyethylene or its derivatives. Scientists estimate that there could be as many as 50 trillion microbeads in the environment at present.

At the same time scientists were noticing their increased prevalence in the environment, dentists and hygienists were also finding that on occasion patients would come into their offices with these blue microbeads lodged between the gum and tooth, sometimes causing gum pain and bleeding.

Environmental groups and dental organizations began to lobby both manufacturers and governments, and these lobby efforts have produced positive results. Colgate Palmolive, the parent company of the Colgate toothpaste brand, discontinued the use of microbeads in the beginning of 2015.

Procter and Gamble, makers of the Crest toothpaste brand, have pledged to do the same by early 2017 in the US and in Canada. Other countries, including Great Britain, are having a tougher time removing microbeads from their cosmetic products. Manufacturers in Europe are promising to remove microbeads by 2020, but environmental groups are lobbying governments to speed up the process by enacting legislation to ban the additive from all cosmetic and healthcare products.

Although polyethylene beads are on the way out in North America, consumers are still advised to read labels. Microbeads have not been legally banned in Canada, but rather voluntarily removed by manufacturers. This means that there may still be some older inventory on retail shelves.

In the case of toothpastes, ingredients are not listed on the tube itself, but do appear on the box. The initials PE, PP, PTE and PMMA all refer to either polyethylene or analogous plastic microbeads, and should be avoided.

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Bottoms Up

Mmm... mead Continued from Page 16 An easy quaffer! Their Norfolk County Baked Apple Mead is a real treat. Amber in colour, this light-bodied, slightly sparkling, delicately crisp baby smacks of apple pie laced with raisin, cinnamon, honey and caramel. And for big peach flavour, try their Niagara Peach Mead. Peach, apricot, orange zest, flowers and honey waft out of the glass.

Medium-bodied with a light fizz, the citric zest provides enough acidity to make this a delicious example.

From Rosewood Estate Winery in Beamsville come several tasty offerings. Their Royale Honey is barrel-aged and vintage-dated varying from year to year in character. Generally, look for a sweetish, light- to medium-bodied product with plenty of nutty, apple, pear, floral, orange, caramel and spicy notes, all wrapped up in a vanilla-like package from the French oak aging. If you like apples, vie for their Legacy Cyser, a blend of apple juice and estate honey that is sweet with wildflower, apply, honeyed nuances and great acidity.

Harvest Gold might be to your liking. A silky, complex mead chalked full of tropical fruit, toffee, mint and flowers. Or perhaps the French-oak-aged Ambrosia would do it for you.

Rich and unctuous, it’s full of marmalade, preach, field flowers, cinnamon, butterscotch and vanilla.

For something different, why not treat yourself to one of these fascinating drinks? Mead has come a long way in history and has progressed from the somewhat cruder drink of times gone by that most folks sipped out of flagons. Today’s mead is evolved, modern and quite tasty. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto

Debate this: A presidential movie quiz Bernie Fletcher

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bumbling fool (Kevin James, photo at right) in the White House? A dangerous demagogue running for president? Only in the movies, you say? That couldn’t happen in real life?

American leaders seldom visit Toronto, but there have been quite a few movies about presidents made here.

On film, our city is not a welcoming place. Aliens, assassins, terrorists and teenagers lurk around every corner.

Toronto City Hall was the climactic setting for The Kidnapping of the President (1980) with the tagline “Unthinkable…Impossible…Incredible… but it could happen tomorrow.”

In The Dead Zone (1983), filmed in Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Martin Sheen played a sinister candidate destined to start a nuclear war.

He then went on to portray the best fictional president on The West Wing, two episodes of which were filmed in Toronto.

Jealous of our neighbours down south? Here’s your chance to “vote” in this quiz about movies made in the East End of Toronto: 1) A hapless doofus (Kevin James) is the president baking a cake at Bobbette & Belle on Queen Street East in Leslieville in which 2015 movie? a) All the President’s Menus b) Pixels c) Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 d) Hail to the Chef 2) Neil McNeil grad John Candy leads a motley crew of Americans “invading” Canada by way of the Leslie St. Spit after the U.S. president (Alan Alda) looks to blame Canada: a) Cool Runnings b) Planes, Trains and Automobiles c) The Silent Partner d) Canadian Bacon 3) Two teenage girls become

Which movie features Kevin James, pictured in the film, above, as a bumbling president?

White House dog walkers and fantasize about a heroic president riding up on a white horse (filmed at Woodbine Beach): a) Dick b) Nixon c) Take This Waltz d) Wag the Dog 4) A music legend stops at a donut shop (Dip’n Sip on Kingston Rd.) on his way to the White House (based on a true story): a) Love Me Tender b) Double Trouble c) Donut Be Cruller d) Elvis Meets Nixon 5) A detective meets a Secret Service agent at a diner (Garden Gate Restaurant on Queen St. E.) as they try to solve a crime in the Oval Office: a) Murder at 1600 b) White House Down c) Olympus Has Fallen d) Absolute Power 6) A Secret Service agent (Kiefer Sutherland) tries to prevent the assassination of a president

(with scenes at Leslie St. Spit and City Hall): a) A Time to Kill b) A Few Good Men c) The Sentinel d) Stand By Me 7) A powerful American political family faces tragedy (with scenes filmed near Dawes Rd.): a) In the Line of Fire b) The Kennedys c) Thirteen Days d) All the King’s Men 8) Kal Penn, who plays a White House aide on “Designated Survivor”, really did work in the Obama administration. Penn is nothing like the stoner character he played in which film shot at Scarborough, Pickering, Caledon and U. of T.? a) Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle b) Harold & Kumar Go to the White House c) Epic Movie d) Scumbag Billionaire 9) Raymond Massey spent his youthful summers at Dentonia, the Massey Farm. He became famous playing which American president? a) Franklin Roosevelt b) Abraham Lincoln c) Richard Nixon d) Teddy Roosevelt 10) Which Ontario-born actor was Oscar-nominated for playing a U.S. President? a) Alexander Knox b) Walter Huston c) Raymond Massey d) All of the above Answers on Page 23

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Pet of the Month

Kisses from Algernon Marna Gale

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e named the guy in the body bandage “Algernon”. Those more cultured than myself might have assumed we named him after the classic novel “Flowers for Algernon”. But I do most of the dog-naming for our little beagle repair shop and, being a product of the ‘80s, I was thinking more about former manager of the Sex Pistols, Malcolm Mclaren, and his upbeat ditty, “Algernon’s Simply Awfully Good at Algebra”.

Little did I know how fitting the name would turn out to be considering a particular line in that song, “If you want to know how much you owe, he’ll tell you like a shot.”

Allow me to explain because this is more than just your garden variety Pet of the Month article. It’s also a Guide on How to Get Out of the Proverbial Woods using (prepare yourselves for another ‘80s reference)…the “Power of Love”!

It was in early October, about a month before we host our 11th Annual Beagle Bash for Cash, when we got the email from a shelter in Ottawa. Preparations for our big fundraising event were underway at the time, our long-term-care beagles were doing well and we had just celebrated two adoptions back to back. It was all hoots and howls for the Big On Beagles (BOB) family! We should have known that wouldn’t last.

Algernon had come in as a stray. They estimated him at 10-years-old but stress can age a dog more than their years.

So can health issues. He yelped when they examined him.

The shelter’s vet thought maybe there might be a neurological issue. We never like to hear that word. Beagles are

“

“Why I would never have expected that a beagle might have ingested something he shouldn’t have is beyond me...”

notorious for spinal cord injuries. And so we took a big gulp, braced ourselves, and brought him into our care.

From the start, Algernon wasn’t eating and that’s always reason to panic with a beagle. X-rays revealed the unexpected – although why I would never have expected that a beagle might have ingested something he shouldn’t have is beyond me. There was definitely something “foreign” imbedded in his stomach and intestines. An ultrasound gave us even more information. The uninvited guest was a lengthy clothlike material that had ultimately perforated the intestines in several places. The situation was life-threatening. Algie needed emergency surgery by a specialist right away. But here’s the thing. This was a complicated procedure. The estimated cost was $8,000 and Algernon only had a 50 per cent chance of survival. One look at that face and the odds were good enough for us. Of course, the odds of surviving such financial ruin would be another thing entirely.

Here’s where the power of love flexed its muscles. Despite our upcoming fundraising event, we had no choice but to launch an emergency online fundraising appeal. This was going to take more funding than the event could yield.

Algernon made it through surgery but had to spend a week post-op in the ICU of the Veterinary Emergency Clinic downtown. We received daily status reports from the amazing medical staff. They all fell in love with their newest little patient, sending us heart-tugging pictures to use for our appeal. He looked perkier with each new picture sent, but that’s not to say those days and nights weren’t serious nailbiters for us. He was in the proverbial woods the entire time, with a heart rate too high and blood glucose levels too low,

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416-698-2090 Algernon but with each passing day those things improved and he got closer to the exit of that dark gloomy forest.

While we were crossing our paws for Algernon and riding the highs and lows of those “pupdates” like a rollercoaster, we somehow raised close to $5,000! The donations poured in, coming not only from those wonderful benefactors we already know and love, but those we’ll likely never meet.

There were folks out of Wisconsin, Maryland and other places across the border all sending their well wishes. And of course, there were fellow animal lovers lending their support on this side of the border stretching all the way to Ottawa.

That’s just how powerful love is.

Algie made it safely out of the Forest of Doom and is now in his foster home recuperating and learning the merits of eating actual food. And we’re back to focusing on preparations for our fundraising gala of the year.

I had the honour of providing overnight lodging to our million dollar baby the night he was released from hospital before heading to his foster home north of Kingston the next day. I told him he’d go down in BOB history as one of our biggest spenders. I also told him he was loved by too many people to count, even if he’s awfully good at algebra. That’s when he kissed me, several times. It was like flowers…from Algernon.

Algernon is a roughly 7- to 9-year-old miracle beagle enjoying life outside the proverbial woods at Big On Beagles Rescue (www.bigonbeagles.ca , facebook.com/BigonBeaglesRescue). On Algie’s behalf, we thank the incredible medical team at VEC for saving his life and every single person who made a donation to make that life saving possible. On behalf of the next big spender that makes their way to us, please join us for our 11th Annual Beagle Bash for Cash on November 6 at PawsWay from 1 to 3 p.m. which will be kicked off by a Special Group Reading brought to you by Psychic & Animal Communicator, Angel Morgan, from noon to 1 p.m. Contact us for party details and tickets for the Psychic Group Reading! *All well-mannered breeds and their humans are welcome

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McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth.

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Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins.

Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew.

For an appointment call Beaches Health Group 416-698-5861 10% off Filler until October 31st

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Wanted Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc.

Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r) Buying Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia. Hockey, Baseball, Football, Basketball, cards, programs, magazines, tickets, pucks, jerseys, posters and oddball items.

Please call Grant after 5 p.m. at 647-403-0297 or email at bretsky@rogers.com (19)

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24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

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Fast, friendly service.

Good rates.

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Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

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Pet Services

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

CAT CARE SERVICE

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For estimate call

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

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

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A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (21r)

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Computer Services

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

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416-463-7503

Vendors wanted for local Christmas Craft Sale on Sun., November 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 a table: Contact Peggy 41 6-6 9 0 - 1 46 0 , peggyroach1946@yahoo.ca (17)

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INDOOR

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COZY SUITES INN

For Sale

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Party Services

Bed & Breakfast

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Ikea kitchen, stainless appl., new hardwood, carpet, paint, deck, parking. $2,000 + utilities. 647-202-6655 (16)

Employment Opportunities

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in the Beaches Learn from a highly experienced teacher and professional entertainer!

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Over 15 years in the Beach.

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Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • new term catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (18r)

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Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

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French / German

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN

TUTORING

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

All Welcome

Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (16)

MATH SPECIALIST

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

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

416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca

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

Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

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Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours.

Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

Call 416-698-0750

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 13

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

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

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

184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

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Home Daycare Loving, caring, reliable, close to Library, Parks - Drop-in centre, Beach Rec Centre, daily outings, reading, crafts.

Over 20 years experience.

Excellent references.

416-693-5272 (21)

Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming

416-414-5883

(16r)

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

(16)

cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

• garden makeovers & maintenance • free consultation

cindy 416 574 6686

urbangardengirl@bell.net

(16.)

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

Neighborhood Gardening Services Unbelievably Affordable

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Green Apple Landscaping

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www.greenapple.ca

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STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

KIM PRICE • Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning (16r)

EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE - Decks - Fences - Retaining Walls - Repairs - All Stone Work

647 679 3282

Scotstone

Watch our videos at

www.BestWayToMove.com (18r)

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

416-830-8183 Working Man’s Prices!

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. (7/17)

MEN* *MOVE * Single Items too! * (16.)

416-439-6639

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

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PROWAY

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HUGO’S PAINTING 25 yrs. experience Residential interior & exterior Call Hugo 416-824-2957 Free Estimates

hugos_painting@hotmail.com

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Paulo’s Painting: Interior/exterior; quality painting; custom house painting; stain finishes.

10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416-854-4360 info@paulospainting.com (22) www.paulospainting.com

Plumbers

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BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

(17r)

SERENITY PAINTING

Steve 647-853-6420

(5)

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates ***

Dianne 416 699 5070

(9/17)

TOM DAY

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

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

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668

CEJA ELECTRIC

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

Fully licensed.

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (19r)

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THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

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

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CITY WIDE ROOFING

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

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

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

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

416-690-1630

(r)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

MURPHY

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

ELECTRIC (1/17)

MASTER

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

(16.)

COXWELL ROOFING

ELECTRICIAN

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

416-833-3006

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Big or small we do them all VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(19)

Lic: 7006786

Fully licensed & insured.

ECRA/ESA #7008706

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

POWER

Electrical

COMPANY

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

Call: 416.939.7833

(3)

Carpenters

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

416-910-8033

(17r)

BERGERON ROOFING

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed (16)

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

(16)

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

ROBINSON CARPENTRY Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

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

(r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

416-466-9025

(17r)

Lic# 7009221

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

35 yrs. experience

(6/17)

Cascade Plumbing GTA

CONTRACTING CO.

Tel. 416-569-2181

(16/17)

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Beach resident for 50 years.

Discount for seniors and single parent.

Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 www.neighbourhoodplumbing.ca (7/17)

(16r)

LANIGAN’S

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

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

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

(1r)

(r)

Queen St. Roofing 416-698-2613

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

416 691-3555

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

Call Franz 416-690-8722

Electricians

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

proway.painting@gmail.com

Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21/17)

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Roofers

PLUMBING SERVICES

Cell 416-529-5426

Lic. #P-15099

Glenn 416 837 9298

MARTIN PETROV

416-690-0173

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

FRANZ’S PAINTING

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

(18r)

ECRA/ESA#7004508

690-8533

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CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

Knob & tube • No job too small

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

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

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

CARL 647-787-5818

416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca

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

G. LOCKE

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

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

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REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

free estimates

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

Free Estimates & References Available (10/17)

(1r)

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades

WG PAINTING

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more (16.)

416-910-6302

50 years in the Beach

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

Referrals & Free Estimates

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

Call for free estimate.

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

416.797.6731

• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • FALL Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • SNOW REMOVAL 647-210-LAWN (5296) (18) www.beachlawns.ca

PAINTING PROMO • FALL SPECIAL •

INTERIOR PAINTING

PAINTING & DECORATING

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

(17r)

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (18r)

urbangardengirl@bell.net

(19)

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

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

BEACHCOMBERS

416-422-4864 416-346-9994

416-690-3890

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(2/17)

dave@beachhillpainting.com (19)

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

cindy 416 574 6686

(16)

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

Painters

• garden makeovers & maintenance • working with plants, trees, stone, wood & metal • free consultation

Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.

(18)

416-858-6683

Creating Award Winning Gardens

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

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

NEED A PLUMBER

42 yrs

BEACH HILL

All Season Movers

www.abbamovers.ca

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

WALLPAPER

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

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

Fully licensed & insured.

Lic #T94

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

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Built-in-Cabinets

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MASTER PLUMBER

PAINTING

416-690-1356

HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

(r)

urban garden girl

Victoria Gardening

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

CARTAGE & STORAGE

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

LANDSCAPING

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

REASONABLE RATES

STUDIO 1

IDEAL

EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

A.S.M. MOVERS

416-999-MOVE (6683)

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

(16r)

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2/17)

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

416-694-2470

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

Accurate work & reasonable rates

(r)

(17)

HARM’S PAINTING

“Always on Time and on Budget”

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

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

647 401 7970

WE MOVE FOR LESS!

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

info@blpm.ca

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

Movers

Call Andre: cell:

Green Apple Landscaping

416-414-5883

Next Deadline November 7th

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.

416-414-5883

647 766 7875 John

437-345-9858

Award Winning Design & Build

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

647 679 3282

- Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

Landscapers

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved Contact: Tim Conway 647-828-2468

Gardening

urban garden girl

416-698-1923 www.lerouxfroebel.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

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

info@blpm.ca

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

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE

Child Care Available

info@blpm.ca

Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees. Reel mowing, raking. Interlock relevelling.

Basic carpentry. Raised beds, organic soil. Energetic & environmentally friendly!

BEACH METRO NEWS

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

(21)

BALMY BEACH CONTRACTING

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING SHINGLES + FLATS EAVESTROUGH + SIDING BATHROOM + KITCHEN RENO’S FENCES + DECKS

No Job too big or small 30 yrs experience; licensed & insured

647-712-7663

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TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.

416 694 0906

torontoroofingindustries.com (see our ad on page 7)

(16)

Mark Denington

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

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

(r)

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

(r)

WET BASEMENT ?

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

416-659-7003

(r)

Innerspace

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

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

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

(r)

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates Alan Burke 416-699-4350

(11/17)

Hardwood Flooring

STONEHENGE

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

Call today for free estimate (18r)

TILE + STONE

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

(16....)

HEY HANDYMAN

(20r)

*60+ years Experience*

647-967-7366

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”

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CONCRETE WORK L B

www.WINTACO.com

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

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(416) 871-4608

(21)

416-200-6300

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

www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com

Call Scott 416.858.2452

(18r)

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (19) Free Estimates

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

416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (19)

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

416-662-4450

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

416 694-7402

CASCADE COMPANY

Keep your basement dry.

Interior & exterior waterproofing.

We offer low rates.

Free estimates.

Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (19r)

CLASSIFIED ADS are available in two sizes:

$11.50 for 20 words or fewer extra words are 35¢ each

AND/OR $17.50 for a block ad (1 column wide x 1” high) no more than 40 words Each edition’s Classified ad section also appears on our website.

To place your Classified ad with us, call 416-698-1164 ext 22

BASEMENT UNDERPINNING

• EXCAVATION • WATERPROOFING • BLOCK WORK • CONCRETE WORK • MASONRY REPAIRS WWW.NTLCONTRACTING.COM

416-278-4022

How about a

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REPAIRS

Get ready for fall!

Roofing • Siding Eavestrough repair + cleaning Drywall • Fences • Decks + more

416-690-0726

(16..)

beachmetro.com /BeachMetroNews @beachmetronews

SACHS CONTRACTING MASONRY - Brick replacement - Tuckpointing colour matching - Chimneys - Parging

Free estimate; competitive pricing (16 .r)

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Metro lic

WATERPROOFING

30 yrs experience (16..).

A & R RENOVATION

Free estimate

Location. Location. Location.

(16r)

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

Sam Capetano

Why should you advertise your house sale or apartment rental in Beach Metro News?

Scotstone

Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork

Licensed masonry contractor

KEW BEACH

owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

416-917-5990

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean.

No job too small.

www.smartgta.com

(16r)

Call 416 876-4986

www.stonehengefoundations.com

Basement Lowering

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

416-738-2119

www.jdbuild.ca

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

SERVICES

15 yrs exp No job too small!

Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

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

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Restoration & Build

(2/17)

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

416-467-6735

416 917 5990

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

Next Deadline November 7th

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

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

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

JOHN CLARKE

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

416-999-2333

RENOVATIONS

SMART HEATING

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

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

(r)

(20r)

HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations.

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

647-967-7366

FLOORS

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

416 660 4721

www.webuildit.ca

HARDWOOD

JDB MASONRY

Give your floors a new beginning!!!

(16) Free Estimates

ED GODFREY

(18r)

MANUEL 416-727-1900

416-375-5191

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

416-558-8453

(19)

HARDWOOD JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

All work guaranteed.

25 years experience Free estimates

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

MR.

SILVERBIRCH

(r)

HANDYMAN

Serving Your Community Since 1971

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

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

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

416-264-8517

TILE INSTALLATION

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

GNOMEWORKS

Marc 416-617-7205

MASONRY CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW

YOUR STUCCO

Trades

416-691-8693

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

(16.)

Call Dave 647-781-1493

JASON THE MASON

(19)

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

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Superhero boogie Zoé D. and Ayla H. dance the day away during the Halloween on Queen event, October 29.

PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Eye on Business Continued from Page 13 “I went back to South Africa and we did a traditional Shaman ceremony in the forest and I came back different.

Life is too short,” he said. “So literally I gave all my possessions away, I stayed at my friends place on a mattress and just thought about ‘What do I want to do with my life?’ And I’ve always loved dogs. I’ve always loved animals. And I decided I’m going to start a rescue.”

But Lee and Stevenson are in no way naive about the realities of starting a rescue, which is why they decided to start a business that will ultimately help fund their shelter.

“Most rescues end up failing because there’s no funding for it. So we decided, why don’t we bring in services around our talents, build up services first so we don’t have to rely on anyone. So that’s the idea behind all the pet services and treats,” said Lee. Both Lee and Stevenson have histories as professional photographers, caterers and bakers, while Lee is now additionally focused on becoming an expert in dog reiki (he is already certified in human reiki), and Stevenson is taking a course on canine massage at the Royal Canadian College of Massage. The two are also taking a dog CPR course.

Haven Rescue is officially launching its online store on November 1. Among the items and services that can be found on the store are pet photography and homemade organic treats which Lee said “are homemade and human grade. So a lot of the stuff we put into our products, we can actually eat as humans. There’s nothing that we wouldn’t feed our dogs that we wouldn’t eat ourselves.”

While the two live in the west end of Toronto, they will be shipping Canadawide and will spend every Monday delivering freshly baked goods all around the Toronto area.

While their store will be Canadawide, they wanted to place particular emphasis on the Beach because Lee has family who live in the area. Having spent time in the East End, the

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These dog treats look almost good enough for human consumption. pair know that the Beach is home to many avid dog lovers. Beachers understand that “dogs are family,” they said.

“They’re not just pets.”

“So basically we’re going to bake the whole week and all the fresh stuff we do the day before, and Monday’s we’re going to take the day to drive around and drop off treats. Like the way the old milk man used to do. We’re doing that with dog treats,” said Lee. To find out more information about Haven Rescue, visit www.havenrescue.ca.

THE UNLIMITED Arts Studio is now the Simple Craft Company – but this new Upper Beach endeavour is not limiting itself to one aspect of craft. It’s name is meant to encompass its newfound range, from the craft of making a natural soap to the craft of making a homemade pie or beautiful loaf of bread.

Owner and operator Fiona Bramzell’s workshop space offers a range of local handmade goods – from natural soaps and body treatments to jewelry and greeting cards, all sold on consignment. She’s also carving out a space for unique and local food products.

“Something just told me (instinct?) that offering some small-batch, Ontario-made food products would complement the other products in the store and it seemed to me that the area also really needed a place for fresh, artisan

bread and baked goods,” said Bramzell.

“And it appears I was right!”

She sourced vendors through the Toronto Farmers’ Market website and now carries Lucifero Loaves (amazing sourdough, green olive bread and croissants), Evelyn’s Crackers and Manning Canning preserves and pickles. From the Upper Beach, she’s stocking Just Ghee and Kimchi from the women who run Just Shut Up and Try It. But she’s planning to expand further.

“During this whole process, I began to realise how restricted some amazing home cooks are from selling their wonderful products to the public due to the health regulations surrounding this whole issue (i.e. that all food must be produced in a commercial, city-inspected kitchen),” she said. She decided to invest in a small, certified kitchen that can be rented out and used to hold cooking workshops.

The kitchen is on track to be finished in a few weeks, after which Bramzell will create her own pies and desserts for sale.

Open now just on the weekends, Bramzell said the plan is to open up during the weekdays, soon.

As someone whose office is just around the corner, I, for one, cannot wait.

The Simple Craft Company is at 152 Main Street. More information can be found at www.thesimplecraft.com.

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