Beach Metro News November 27, 2018 by Beach Metro News

A rare leaf

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November 27, 2018

WHILE RAKING leaves on Remembrance Day, resident Edward Preston came across this red-veined maple leaf. It got him thinking about the iconic Canadian symbol and the blood of Canadians spilled fighting for freedom. He found the leaf by his door, and sent the Beach Metro News this photo.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Beach

Lights on for the holidays

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Big crowds welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus during Sunday’s Beaches Santa Claus Parade which took place along Kingston Road and included more than 40 floats and hundreds of participants from around the area.

Local residents help fill Santa’s Streetcar By Nina Rafeek

TORONTO TRANSIT Commission streetcar operators banded together on Saturday to put on their second annual Santa Streetcar Drive. Despite the inclement weather, residents came out to donate toys for children in need at the Woodbine Loop, on Queen Street East, just east of Kingston Road. New unwrapped toys were collected in the modern, low-floor streetcars, and participants in the streetcar drive had a chance

to take a photo with Santa Claus in a vintage 1950s Toronto PCC streetcar. Residents who braved the cold and rainy weather on Saturday enjoyed holiday classics such as Run Run Rudolph and Jingle Bell Rock on the outdoor speakers, while local bands such as the Rouge River Winds volunteered to perform Christmas carols for the afternoon. Guests of the event also enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs while they mingled with Santa Claus, the TTC operators, fellow

residents and Beaches-East York Councillor-elect Brad Bradford. “A little bit of cold and rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of this neighbourhood or dampen their generosity,” said co-organizer and TTC streetcar operator Chris Perrin of Saturday’s event. Community support Perrin said the organizers received a lot of help from the community and would like to double their donation to Toy Mountain this year compared to what they collected last year.

“It’s amazing,” said Marcela Garcia, co-organizer and president of recreation of the Russell Division of TTC streetcar operations. Garcia said that she was very pleased with the turnout on Saturday and she is already looking forward to organizing the event next year. “We have to give back to the community. We are not just the drivers for the streetcar, we care and we really want to make things happen for our community,” she said.

LOCAL RESIDENTS can get into the spirt of the season with a number of upcoming illuminating events. This Friday, Nov. 30, night will see the DeClute Light Up The Beach celebration, followed the next evening by the Beaches Lions Club’s Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting. Light Up The Beach was conceived as a way of making the Boardwalk and Beach a destination point for residents in the winter months. DeClute Real Estate dedicates an enormous amount of time and resources every year stringing Christmas lights as high as 65 feet above the Boardwalk through mature trees lining the shores of Lake Ontario. More than 80,000 individual LED bulbs on 20,000 linear feet of wire are hung every fall in advance of the Light Up The Beach display, which has attracted international attention. Residents are invited out this Friday night to join Santa as he strolls the Boardwalk and counts down to light each tree in sequence. Light Up The Beach begins at 7 p.m. at the foot of Leuty Avenue on Nov. 30. Along with being a great celebration of the season, the event is also a fundraiser that supports mental health and addiction services at Michael Garron Hospital. For more information, visit www. lightupthebeach.com Beach residents are also invited to the annual Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Kew Gardens. Presented by the Toronto Beaches Lions Club, the tree lighting ceremony is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Kew Gardens Bandshell. The hour-long celebration will Continued on Page 2

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ANISHINAABE CANADIAN journalist, author, and 2018 CBC Massey Hall lecturer Tanya Talaga participated in a Q&A session with the audience at the Fox Theatre in the Beach before the screening of Indigenous film, Indian Horse. The Nov. 14 session and screening was hosted by Beaches—East York MP, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who also had a discussion on stage with Talaga about what the Canadian government can do to improve the state of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Indian Horse is based on the novel by Richard Wagamese, and follows the life of a Canadian First Nations boy named Saul Indian Horse as he lives through the residential school system and the racism of the 1970s. Talaga challenged each person in Canada to advance one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to

Action. The Calls to Action was part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, published in 2015. At one point in the discussion, Erskine-Smith informed Talaga that next week he will have 90 seconds with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He asked her what he can call attention to on her behalf, to which Talaga replied with a rhetorical question, asking why there are little to no Indigenous persons at those meetings. A woman from the audience asked about the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian jail system. Talaga highlighted the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian judicial system, such as judges, police officers, lawyers and jurors. During the Q&A session, she also pointed out that lack of resources, such as medical care, education, and water are stifling the well-being and growth

of Indigenous communities. Talaga also spoke of the intergenerational trauma and cultural genocide that resulted from the residential schooling system in Canada. Through the reading of a passage from her book, Seven Fallen Feathers, she emphasized that justification for this treatment stemmed from a belief that Indigenous peoples were “savages” in need of “civilization”—a belief perpetuated by former Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald in the 1880s. Going forward, Talaga called on educators to implement a more comprehensive public school curriculum on Indigenous peoples in Canada and their history. She also encouraged the audience to read literature written by Indigenous authors to challenge the long-held stereotypes of the Indigenous community. “The education system got us into this, the education system can get us out of this,” she said.

Three charged in Main Street area break-in TWO MEN and a woman are facing charges in connection with a break and enter at a home in the Main and Gerrard streets area. Police were called to the area at approximately 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 to investigate the incident. According to police, three people allegedly broke into a home and stole items valued at more than $50,000 and then fled the area. Police later executed a search warrant and allegedly discovered some of the items from the break and enter along with a stolen black Dodge Ram pick-up truck, a stolen Ford Edge SUV and a replica handgun. A 38-year old woman, along with two men aged 43 and 54 face a number of charges including break and enter with intent. Police at 55 Division said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with more information is asked to call 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart THE ANNUAL Carolling in the Park event at Glen Stewart Park is set for the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 11. The singing session goes from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cider. The Salvation Army band will be performing to accompany the carols. Proceeds from the event will go to the Salvation Army Band. Glen Stewart Park is located on Queen Street East at Glen Manor Drive.

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There will be music, enternainment, bakery snacks, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. Families can get photos with Santa with the purchase of a $10 food bag donation to Share A Christmas. Also in support of Share A Christmas and its Adopt A Family program will be the Cocktails and Candy Canes Cabaret at the Balmy Beach Club, 360 Lake Front, on Monday, Dec. 17. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will feature entertainment by Toronto Musical Concerts. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the club’s bar for $25. Cost for seniors, students and artists is $20.

Scarborough Model Railroaders open house THE SCARBOROUGH Model Railroaders will host a show on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their clubhouse at 17 Jeavons Ave., near Birchmount and Danforth Roads. Everyone is invited to view the impressive two-floor layout of model railroads. The 1,500-square-foot layout depicts 1950s era Southern Ontario. The 1,300-square-foot layout depicts a double-track mainline running through mountain scenery. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children.

Breakfast With Santa at CC55 COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 hosts its annual Breakfast With Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. Youngsters are invited to join Hamper The Reindeer at the breakfast which will feature pancakes and crafts. A donation of $3 is suggested for those attending, and reservations are not required. For more information, call Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 or visit www.centre55.com

Trio of tree lighting ceremonies planned Continued from Page 1 feature entertainment, caroling, hot chocolate and a special visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Sponsors for this year’s event include Canadian Tire, COBS Bread, the Beach Village BIA, Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Tom Jakobek, Hooper’s Pharmacy, Pippins Tea, Dyson’s Valu-Mart, the Fox Theatre, The Mail Slot, Seagull Classics, The Wholesome Market and Hair Dynamics. Kew Gardens is located at 2075 Queen St. E., and the bandshell is located just north of the baseball diamond. And as if that wasn’t enough lights and excitement, there are also a pair of events set for other area parks this week. On Wednesday, Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher hosts a Tree Lighting in Greenwood Park, Coxwell Avenue and Dundas Street, at 5:30 p.m. The next night, Thursday, the annual Tree Lighting in Leslie Grove Park takes place at 5:30 p.m.. The park is located at Queen Street East and Jones Avenue. Both events will feature hot chocolate, snacks and entertainment, and those attending are asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for donation to local food banks.

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Laneway honours Chris Van Santen By Gail Ferguson

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The walkway connecting apartment buildings to Crescent Town Elementary School partially collapsed on Nov. 17, leaving the bridge and the roadway under it closed off.

Collapsed Crescent Town walkway will be replaced THE COLLAPSE of an elevated concrete pedestrian walkway in Crescent Town has meant major inconveniences for local elementary school students and area residents. A portion of the approximately 15-foot high outdoor walkway’s floor collapsed onto Massey Square road early on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 17, leaving a hole in the bridge and hanging concrete. No one was injured by falling concrete in the incident, but the walkway which connects apartments in the area to the school yard is now closed and awaiting repair. The walkway was well used by residents, and its closure is having a big impact on residents of the many apartment buildings in the Crescent Town Road and Massey Square area, just northwest of Victoria Park and Danforth avenues.

“It’s really inconveniencing me,” said Afroza Sultana, who lives in an apartment building right beside the walkway and uses it to get her children to Crescent Town Road for their morning school bus. “Now we have to go all the way through the school yard,” she said. The TDSB owns a small portion of the walkway that connects to the Crescent Town school yard, but that was not the portion of the bridge that collapsed. The collapsed walkway portion is owned by Pinedale Properties. “We can confirm a failing early in the morning of November 17, 2018 of a pedestrian bridge within the Crescent Town neighbourhood. There were no reports of any injuries following the partial collapse of the structure,” said Danny Roth, spokesperson for Pinedale Properties, in an email statement sent to

the Beach Metro News. “The pedestrian bridge is jointly owned and maintained by Pinedale Properties and the Toronto District School Board (‘TDSB’). The point of the failure occurred in a location under Pinedale’s care, and as such, we are cooperating fully with investigations into the incident and are responding on an immediate and urgent basis. Following the incident, the pedestrian bridge was assessed by a structural engineer who determined that the structure must now be replaced. Efforts towards the demolition and ultimate replacement of the pedestrian bridge are ongoing. While the pedestrian bridge remains closed, Pinedale will continue to provide a guard to escort children across the Massey Square Driveway to ensure safe access to the Crescent Town School,” the statement said.

CHRIS VAN Santen Lane was officially named at a recent ceremony in the Beach. Neighbours, friends and family gathered at the unveiling of the new street sign that stands on the west side of Willow Avenue just north of Queen Street East for the Oct. 20 ceremony. Beaches-East York Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon attended the unveiling and she talked about the importance of the City of Toronto’s laneway naming initiative which honours those who have had an impact on or been an important part of their specific community. Who was Chris Van Santen and why was a laneway named in his name? Chris lived on Willow Avenue for more than 50 years. He was born in 1962 and had many health issues at birth including cerebral palsy and grand mal seizures that required his parents to make hundreds of calls to emergency services throughout his life. The fire, police and paramedic responders would arrive and access the Van Santen home by the laneway that runs along the south side of the house. Chris was often brought out of the house where paramedics worked to stabilize him. The laneway afforded the space for them to organize their lifesaving equipment and transfer Chris to an ambulance which would take him to hospital. The laneway was literally Chris’ lifeline. We are all familiar with the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child”. This

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Chris Van Santen was remembered with a laneway in the Willow Avenue and Queen Street East area named in his memory recently. was particularly true during Chris’ childhood. The Van Santen family welcomed countless volunteers to their home, often six per day to provide physiotherapeutic exercises to stimulate Chris’ limbs. Many of the people who had volunteered over the years attended the laneway dedication ceremony. Chris connected to the neighbourhood in the lane using his electric wheelchair to go up and down the lane talking to neighbours and passersby. He was able to access Queen Street and visit with friends at Ryan’s Hardware, The Beach Plaza and other businesses along the strip. A purpose built deck was constructed in the Van Santen backyard to

accommodate an elevator and multi-level deck with an opening in the deck wall along the lane so Chris could open the shutters and look out to engage with people walking by. This became his window on the world and without it, his world would have been much smaller. Chris died in December of 2017 at the age of 55. Before he died he happily gave his permission for this lane to be named after him, so it is fitting that he was remembered with the laneway ceremony as the first anniversary of his death approaches. Through the City of Toronto’s Laneway Project, Chris Van Santen Lane now has an identity which will also improve access to this vital roadway.

Kennedy ready to advocate in upcoming term as trustee By Nina Rafeek

ANGELA KENNEDY is beginning her sixth term as Toronto District Catholic School Board trustee for Ward 11 which includes the Beaches-East York community, but a change in her stance on the sex-ed curriculum brought on a new set of challenges for the veteran trustee in her recent re-election campaign. Since her tenure began in 2000, Kennedy said that she was against the introduction of LGBT, gender identity and expression, and information around consent in the elementary school sex-ed curriculum, because it contravened Catholic values. But in 2016, Kennedy learned her son Brian, now 33, had been sexually abused at 11 years old by an older boy. He explained to his mother that if he had been taught the information in the provincial Liberal government’s 2015 sex-ed curriculum, he may not have buried the

secret he held inside for years. “He convinced me that I should be in favour of more information rather than less information,” Kennedy said of her son. As a result, Kennedy flipped her position while she was chair of the board. Consequently, she lost support from some constituents as well as a local advocacy group that was against teaching sex-ed in elementary schools. “It was not a popular stance because I had in the first place been opposed to it,” Kennedy said. As she lost campaign funding and support, other candidates started to gain traction in the recent election. Kennedy, however, persevered to win the election. The full-time nurse advertised her trustee platform in the community newspapers, personally hand-delivered literature to her constituents and even mailed personal, hand-written letters to Catholic households

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Angela Kennedy has been re-elected as Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee for Beaches-East York.

in the Beaches—East York area. Kennedy said the response was mostly positive and a lot of people thanked her for changing her stance. She said she realized that as a registered nurse, she couldn’t discriminate against those who are

not in-line her values and she applied that thinking to her position as a TCDSB trustee. “I feel so much lighter now,” she said of the change to her longstanding stance. “The nurses were so happy.” In the upcoming term, Kennedy will follow her son’s wishes to advocate for a more informed sex-ed curriculum amid the newly elected Ontario Progressive Conservative government’s legislation to revert back to the 1998 curriculum. Kennedy’s professional career history is steeped in advocacy. As a registered nurse at Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General) for more than 40 years, she played an integral role in starting the nurse’s union, now the Ontario Nurses Association, in 1976. She sold union memberships for one dollar on Coxwell Avenue and advocated for better working conditions for nurses in Toronto.

“I was in the back room when we were deciding on becoming a union,” she said. Now, with five new trustees elected to the TCDSB, Kennedy said her first task is to bring them up to speed on current projects. Improved safety in elementary schools remains a priority for Kennedy, and she is also working to get funding for seatbelts on school buses. She is also trying to implement a nametag system for elementary school teachers. “Students and parents need to know it’s a teacher in the school yard and not a stranger. How’s that kid in Kindergarten going to know that it’s a supply teacher for Grade 6 and not a stranger?” Kennedy said. As a full-time nurse, Kennedy works 40 hours a week at the hospital and will allocate 30 hours a week as trustee. “It’s mostly, dare I say, fun,” she said.

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“DON’T PEOPLE go skiing in the winter? Don’t people ride their bikes in the winter? What makes those sports any different than tennis?” asks avid local tennis player Norm McGlaughlin. McGlaughlin, along with a number of other tennis enthusiasts in the BeachesEast York community, are not pleased that the Kew Gardens Tennis Club has closed its courts for the winter season. For about 30-40 years, Kew Gardens allowed access to the hard courts in the winter via the south gate. Tennis players were not the only ones who used the courts – it was used by dog owners as a dog park, skateboarders as a skate park and even ice skaters as an ice rink after a thaw/freeze. According to McGlaugh-

lin, it was a great opportunity for people to learn how to play tennis before they became members. However, the club is now restricting access during the winter due to safety concerns. According to Ev McLean, president of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club, the acrylic coating on the hard courts make them unsafe to play on when wet. “We learned last year that our insurer would not cover us for liability if we did not hold a valid permit from the city to stay open and if we did not make sure the courts were safe to play on,” McLean said. The permit for the courts issued by the city runs from April 1 – Oct. 31. The club was able to get an extension to Nov. 15 but closed the courts a few days early based on weather forecasts. The city could not extend the

club’s permit beyond Nov. 15. “After petitioning by members, the city councillor called me and said that if we wanted a permit, she would force one but that we would have to comply with the terms of the permit,” McLean said. The permit states that when conditions are such that use could result in injury to participants or cause damage, then use should be cancelled. It goes on further to state that permit holders are required to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of all permit participants. “In addition, we learned from our insurer, that to be covered we would have to make sure that the courts were safe to play on. The board voted unanimously to keep the courts closed last winter,” McLean said. According to McGlaughlin, of all the tennis clubs

he’s been to, there isn’t an outdoor court like Kew Gardens in all of Canada. “I think Kew Gardens is a nice club with a long history and the nicest location in the city. It’s iconic. I just wish the board would make it a little more inclusive to the public and to tennis in general,” McGlaughlin said.

Resident organizes show to help out community Kasy Pertab

A BEACH woman is realizing her passion for giving back to the community through an annual food and craft show. The 9th of Its Kind Craft Show and Sale will been held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11, located at 9 Dawes Rd, just south of the Danforth Avenue, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The show will feature vendors selling products, food, prizes, and a visit from Santa Claus. Vicky Tsorlinis has been in charge of craft shows for more than nine years. She was formerly the treasurer and primary fundraiser for the home and school council at Malvern Collegiate. After her children graduated from the school, however, the excitement for the craft show seemingly died down. Now, with the help of retired principal Diane Sharpe, the duo is bringing it back to the community. “The motivation really came since it was two-fold. The idea was, ‘Yes, I want to give back to my community, but how can I give to the community and still get something in return?’” Tsorlinis said. This year, the show is raising money for Emily’s House and the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care. Both organizations support housing specifically for children and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Tsorlinis said the possibilities for an impact are endless once a contribution is made. “You realize that it doesn’t have to be millions and millions of dollars to make a difference. When you’re dealing with children who are dying, the most important thing to them and their families is your presence.” Funds raised will also go to Toonies for Tummies, Community Centre 55, and Legion Branch 11.

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World Preemie Day celebrated at Michael Garron Hospital By Surina Nath

PARENTS OF premature babies in east Toronto gathered at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) to celebrate the hospital’s first World Preemie Day recently. Shelly Darling, acting Director of the Maternal, Newborn, Child Program welcomed parents to the Saturday, Nov. 17 event to celebrate the milestones achieved since parents have left the hospital with their children. Many of those same parents have also been instrumental in providing help and support within the program at Michael Garron. World Preemie Day is celebrated globally with purple lights and clothes displayed to spread awareness of families implicated by premature births. Michael Garron’s Chief of Paediatrics, Dr. Celia Atkinson, explained the event was created in Europe in 2008 by parents of preemies, but didn’t become officially recognized internationally until 2011. MGH is a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) managed by Dr. Atkinson. “Our hospital has a five per cent rate of births that are premature,” she said. “The number may sound small but preemies consume the most attention and resources. This is significant day as it’s the hospitals first year recognizing World Preemie Day — we want to celebrate the successes and provide a level of social support.” The Chief of Paediatrics did her residency at Toron-

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Jonathan Foster and Joanne Fong with their children Ammarah and Kalea at Michael Garron Hospital’s World Preemie Day celebration recently. to’s Hospital for Sick Children and continues to work in their Clinical Metabolic’s and Genetics division; this in tandem with being at MGH for almost 10 years as a frontline pediatrician. As of June 1st of this year, she became Medical Co-Director of Maternal, Newborn and Childcare while being her department’s acting chief. She said being the parents of a prematurely born baby can be extremely stressful in the days immediately following the birth. “PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is commonly associated with veterans but not unusual to see families re-experiencing events from the NICU as it’s an extremely stressful situation,” she said. MGH is hoping to lessen the traumatic experience

and stress of premature births with the help of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF). The foundation began in Edmonton in 2012 by mother of twins Katerina Staub, who noticed a gap in support and recovery. The foundation provides micro-grants and educational material for families in more than 10 languages. Fabiana Bacchini, the Executive Director of CPBF, was in attendance at the Michael Garron event to help raise awareness. “Fifteen million births worldwide are premature which averages to 1 in 10 infants. In Canada 1 in 12 babies are premature,” she said. Celebrating 10 years of World Preemie Day in more than 60 countries, CPBF promotes less focus on pharma-

cology and more on mindfulness, all while providing peer to peer support. “Many monuments get lit up in purple” Bachhini said, from the CN Tower to Nathan Phillips Square on Nov. 17. CPBF said purple is the colour used to represent premature births because; purple is a sign of cyanoses and oxygen deprivation which is extremely common in premature babies. Project Sunshine Canada was also at MGH during the World Preemie event as an international not for profit charity that mobilizes volunteers to run educational wellness and social programming for children and their families in the health care environment. Joanne Fong and Jonathan Foster, are parents to four-year-old Ammarah

who was born premature at 27 weeks weighing only two pounds five ounces; and Kalea now 16 months and was born at 31 weeks weighing three pounds. A normal pregnancy is 40 weeks give or take, and both daughters were in a Level 3 NICU’s for the beginning of their lives. Level 1 NICU’s are for healthy babies who are discharged within 24 hours, Level 2 like MGH usually monitors babies 30-32 weeks old for jaundice or infections, and Level 3 NICU’s are for the most severe cases of premature births under 30 weeks, or babies with surgical complications. “We recognize the need for support, and as I work in the social services sector, I have a first-hand look at the need for mental health support in a time of crisis.

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I began to see a grey area between medicine and emotional support and I aim to ease fear while helping parents transition from a Level 3 NICU,” said Joanne. When thinking of a standard pregnancy most people think of babies being plump, happy and healthy—having that process interrupted is something you cannot prepare for. MGH Social Worker, Miriam Lo, works alongside nurses, occupational therapists and dieticians to “look after psycho-social issues; from employment insurance programs, or helping look into family caregiver benefit programs for the critically ill.” For more information on Michael Garron Hospital and the programs it offers, please visit www.tehn.ca

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A Homeless Heart Of Gold by Marie Everatt

Ernie, an elder homeless man and client of Haven Toronto, is on a ten kilometre walk to Commissioners to turn a shopping cart of scrap metal into a pocket full of cash. To go from having nothing to having hundreds of dollars opens up all kinds of possibilities, opportunities and risks. Older homeless men like Ernie are easy targets. They are beaten and robbed for much less, like a five dollar phone cord. For Ernie, this new found wealth will be used to help fill a void. And, if only for a short while, he'll feel on top of the world. Two summers ago, Ernie travelled back home to live with family. However, his brother and sister, also in their 70s, could not give him the specialized care and support he needs. Not to be a family burden, Ernie returned to Toronto’s streets.

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It was the staff at Haven Toronto that Ernie visited first upon his return. The same staff that escorted him to Emergency after a bloody fall. And it is the staff of Haven Toronto, Ernie’s unofficially adopted family, with whom he shares his proudest moments, like when he donates annually to SickKids.

Ernie’s sister died when they were children. Ernie remembers the hurt and the hopelessness. Every Christmas for years now, Ernie donates cash that he collects to SickKids in memory of his sister, hoping that it makes a difference in the lives of others. Contrary to popular belief, cash isn’t king. Ernie is. Haven Toronto is a drop-in centre for elder men impacted by poverty, homelessness and social isolation. The only facility of its kind in Canada, Haven Toronto serves thousands annually and sees 250 to 400 clients daily. For men like Ernie, Haven Toronto is a safe space where they are part of a community, are treated with respect and afforded their dignity. Haven Toronto provides crisis and housing support, healthy meals three times daily and onsite nurses, dental hygienists and barbers. Haven Toronto also provides basic needs including clothing, laundry and showers, computers and internet.

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Councillor McMahon says thank you to Ward 32 residents Mary-Margaret McMahon Councillor Ward 32

IT HAS been an absolute pleasure to serve you for the last eight years! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to become your city councillor – TWICE. Most of my life has been spent crusading for a better planet. That passion did not stop when I became councillor! As a collective force, Toronto Council has voted on so many great initiatives city-wide. Suffice to say, doing things for the greater good has always been paramount to my decision making. Moves like Transform TO’s Climate Action Plan and our 10-year

Cycling Plan are proof we live in an incredible city and I am thrilled to have been able to contribute in a small way. Other notable additions to a more liveable city include our beloved Beaches’ Winter Stations; the City Hall Store Torontopia; Food Truck Freedom and Live Nation in our very own backyard. I have cultivated, encouraged and recognized community leadership through empowering and supporting everyday citizens and their particular interests and causes. I have connected dreamers and doers alike and fostered a culture of yes, anything is possible. Toronto is known as a City within a Park. We know how important spending time in nature is for our health. I have focused heavily on parks in our area and across the city! Every one of our parks in Ward 32 has had an improvement

under my watch. I’ve built safer streets in our ward by working with residents and city staff on neighbourhood appropriate traffic calming solutions. An important piece of my support for safer streets has been the creation of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, such as bike lanes and wider sidewalks, ensuring our streets are safer for all road users. Educating residents on the need for gentle density along our main streets has been a goal of mine. It has not been easy! We need housing options for newcomers and locals who wish to age in place. Building up our arterial roads not only provides this much needed accommodation but also creates vibrant main streets with more foot traffic. I championed Laneway Suites! They will transform our laneways to support new forms of housing,

increase housing supply and demonstrate sustainable construction and design. I have helped address a range of housing needs, from shelters and community housing, to affordable rental and home ownership. It’s a human rights-based approach to housing and prioritizes the housing needs of all. What is more important than preserving our rich history? From laneway namings to historical walks and designated heritage sites, Beaches-East York offers a truly unique blend of past acknowledged and future potential. I have shared my deep interest in sustainable food and urban agriculture and contributed to moving forward many initiatives. Our Farmers’ Markets, Backyard Chicken Pilot Project and Pollinator Gardens have helped put our ward on the map as a food hub.

I have always taken a respectful and compassionate approach to our seniors. They are our mentors and wisdom keepers. I have attempted to foster inclusivity, recognizing our older citizens are a vibrant part of this diverse ward. Services in our ward include a multitude of programs, housing initiatives and recreation. On the other end of the spectrum, youth empowerment is vital to me. No child is too young to learn about the city and the importance of getting involved! Though I worked as hard and efficiently as I could, some of my projects will take a bit longer to come to fruition. I look forward to seeing a new vision for the Bubble at Ted Reeve and the addition of Danforth bike lanes. I am leaving this work to our next councillor (Brad Bradford) and am confident to say our future looks good!

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Letters to the Editor Neighbours thanked for helping

No excuse for lack of action on climate change

AS IF I needed anything special to reinforce what a wonderful community we have, I want to share with you what happened to me last Thursday (Nov. 8) and send my heartfelt thanks to all of the amazing folks around Beech Avenue who rushed to my aid when, in crossing on the light from the south to the north side of Queen Street to catch a streetcar, I tripped and fell hard, fast and flat out on my face to the unforgiving asphalt. Stunned and bleeding, I could not get up quickly to avoid oncoming traffic. Suddenly a gentleman ran out to stop traffic. A neighbour rushed to my side to shelter me. Another gentleman ran into the Bean to get paper napkins to help stop the blood. Only with their help I was able to safely make it to the north side and eventually back home. Very special thanks to Jennifer Duffield who held me upright and walked with me right into my nearby home and to her lovely daughter who bravely walked to school by herself just so her Mummy could stay with me to “be sure she will be all right.” Thanks to all of these wonderful folks, I am alright. Fred and I are ever so grateful for their help.

Re: In My Opinion: Immediate action is needed to tackle climate change, by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Beach Metro News, Nov. 13.

Lynn Woodcroft

THIS IS the first time I’ve written into a newspaper, but after reading Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s opinion piece I felt compelled to write in to acknowledge the work he is doing to raise awareness and force further discussion on the topic of climate change. Too many of us, myself included, have fooled ourselves into thinking that our “concern” for the environment combined with small personal actions (e.g. recycling, biking to work, etc.) have been enough to do our part. That excuse for inaction is clearly not a luxury we can afford to continue with any longer. If any one of us was given a prognosis of health failure with a high degree of certainty within the next 12 years, we

would all make the necessary lifestyle changes to avert catastrophe. This is no different. The time for short-term thinking has passed. The time for hoping someone else will deal with it has passed. Politicians (even well-intentioned ones like Erskine-Smith) will not solve this unless we force them to. Hopefully you (like me) are asking yourself “what more can I do?” I certainly don’t have all the answers, but here are a few things I’m starting with: engage with political leaders at all levels to voice your support for action; commit to supporting leading environmental organizations such as the David Suzuki Foundation; and raise the issue with your friends and family – talking about what you’re doing will hopefully inspire others. In Canada, our economy is closely tied to the fossil fuel industry, and many Canadians owe their livelihood to

it. Change won’t be easy, but putting off action will not make it any easier. There are many great people in our community who have been taking real action on this issue for years. This letter is not for them. This letter is meant to be a starting point for those of us who have been doing too little for too long. Addressing the issue will take much more than what I’ve suggested here, but starting to do something more is the key. If, like most of us, you’re not ready to lead on this issue, we all owe it to those people who have stepped up to at least stand with them. So a hat tip to Nathaniel ErskineSmith and all those climate leaders in our community. Hopefully the rest of us will count ourselves in that group soon enough. Tom Hyde

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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Members of the Secord Elementary School touch football team celebrate their city championship win at Esther Shiner Stadium.

Secord celebrates historic touch football championship By Alan Shackleton

THE SECORD Elementary School Grade 5 touch football team made history and garnered national attention recently by winning the city championship in their sport. It was the first city championship won by a school team in Secord’s 103-year history, and the fact that the team was made up of both boys and girls made the title extra special since they won in the boys division. “It was amazing, we broke a streak longer than the Leafs, twice as long as the Leafs,” said Secord Principal George Vlahos. And even though they were playing touch football, not hockey, he said the team celebrated as if they had won a Stanley Cup. The championship win was special on many levels for the Secord school community, said Vlahos, and news of it has spread across Canada thanks to media coverage by the CBC and the Globe and Mail. “I’ve had emails from Sudbury and Victoria, B.C. congratulating us,” he said. And just this week, the school received an autographed game football from Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie congratulating them on the win, said Vlahos. Girls and boys on team The demographics of the school, the long championship drought, and the co-ed nature of the team (four girls and seven boys), and the excitement of the entire school community are what makes the feat so special, said Vlahos. Because of its many portables, field condition and lack of space, Secord does not get to host a lot of sports events so fans of the school’s teams have few opportunities to watch them in action, nor do the players get to compete at home in front of friends and family. So when Secord qualified for the Toronto District School Board elementary school Grade 5 boy’s touch football championship game at North York’s Esther Shiner Stadium on Oct. 29, Vlahos and the rest of the staff decided to make it a special event for players, fans and parents. “We wanted to create a professional atmosphere for the kids,” said Vlahos. “Going to play at Esther Shiner was a big deal and so we organized it with the teachers and were able to send four buses and 160 kids up for the game.”

The fans on the buses were made up of six of the school’s Grade 4 and 5 classes, and some parents and siblings of players who otherwise would not have been able to make it up to North York for the game. Vlahos said the fans had made banners and cheers for the team. “They were chanting ‘defence’ and ‘Secord’ and banging the stands, making lots of noise for our players. Winning the city championship was a bonus to what was already a great experience.” Vlahos said everyone who was there will remember it for years to come. “You remember being cheered on and you remember being in the stands cheering for your school. That was what we wanted to create.” Tough competition Because of its large student population of 700 kids, Secord competes in the TDSB’s Division 1 against other schools with large populations. Many of those schools though have far more sports and athletic resources available in and around their communities for players on their teams, said Vlahos. “We don’t play football out of the school. We have zero elite athlete programs running out of Secord, and we don’t have any sports camps at our schools.” What they did have, though, was one seriously good touch football team. And even though some may have felt having four girls on a team that played in an all-boys division was a challenge, it was quite the opposite. “Any myth that the girls couldn’t play elite sports with the boys; that was busted,” Vlahos said. As for the championship game itself, it could not have finished on a more exciting note as Secord scored a touchdown in overtime to take the title with a 26-21 win over Keele Street Public School. “It was amazing, the kids ran over to our fans after we scored and bowed to them,” remembered Vlahos of the game-winning celebration. “It was like we’d won the Stanley Cup.” The Secord touch football team is coached by Jason Kuuter. Team members are Madeline Justesen, Jesse Lynn Parsons, Cheyenne Cook, Destanee Vatour, Eimaad Owais, Jesse Saros, Sarim Kayani, Ishmael Amir, Cash Devlin, Haseeb Ali and Jacob Alemu. n For more sports news, see page 22

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Community Calendar NOV. 27: Giving Tuesday at No Bull Burgers, 1019 Kingston Rd., 1 p.m. Tony is offering $10 coupons for $20 worth of food, and will be donating half back ($5 per coupon) in support of our Meals on Wheels program. $5 buys a meal for a senior. NOV. 28: Greenwood Park Tree Lighting, Dundas St. E. (at Greenwood Ave.), 5:30 p.m. Join Councillor Paula Fletcher for hot chocolate and samosas, music, and plenty of holiday cheer! Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank. NOV. 29: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Wife” starring Glenn Close, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by ReMax Hallmark – Share & Shep Sheppard. NOV. 29: Christmas Gathering Fundraiser at The Gull & Firkin, 1943 Queen St. E., 6-9 p.m. Join realtor, Derek Ladouceur as he bartends to raise money for Community Centre 55. All tips will go to the CC55’s Share A Christmas program. NOV. 29: Leslieville Tree Lighting in Leslie Grove Park, Queen St. E. (at Jones Ave.), 5:30 p.m. Join Councillor Paula Fletcher for hot chocolate and snacks, live music, and plenty of holiday cheer! Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank. NOV. 30: Hirut Hoot at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine), 9 p.m. $5. Info: 416551-7560, hiruthoot@gmail.com NOV. 30: Light Up the Beach, presented by DeClute Real Estate at the Beaches Boardwalk, 7-9 p.m. Join Santa Claus at the foot of Leuty Ave. as he illuminates the boardwalk with 80,000 twinkling lights. Hot chocolate and festive songs! Free family-friendly event in support of Michael Garron Hospital Foundation. Info: www.lightupthebeach.com DEC. 1: Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting, presented by Toronto Beaches Lions, at Kew Gardens Bandshell (Queen St. E. & Lee Ave.), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus (photo opportunities), caroling, entertainment, hot chocolate and more! DEC. 1: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Theme “A Gentle December Day” featuring Paul Novotny on bass, Tom Reynolds on piano, and Alana Bridgewater on vocals. Freewill offering. Info: 416-693-4661 DEC. 1: 9th Of Its Kind Craft Show and Sale at Legion Hall, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. (south of Danforth), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 45 handcrafted and food vendors. Free admission. All proceeds to Emily’s House and the Philip Aziz Centre for Palliative/Hospice Care. Info: vickytsorlinis@rogers.com DEC. 1: Grant-Full Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen at Grant A.M.E. Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3-6 p.m. Grant AME Daily Bread Food Bank is every Friday, 5-8 p.m. Hot meal is also served. Info: 416-690-5169 DEC. 1: Snowman Christmas Bazaar at Hope United Church, corner of Main & Danforth, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jewellery, books, gifts & lunch. DEC. 1: Cadence Holiday Concert at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 7:30 p.m. An a cappella experience you won’t forget! Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for children. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 1: Breakfast with Hamper at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 8-9:45 a.m. Pancake breakfast & children’s crafts. $3 donation. Visit from Santa from 8:309 a.m. No reservation required. Info: 416-691-1113, cameron@centre55.com DEC. 1: Santa’s Village at Dyson’s Value Mart, 2266 Queen St. E., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, entertainment, hot chocolate and more! Fundraiser for CC55 Share A Christmas. DEC. 2: Breakfast with Santa at Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5/person. Info: 416-699-1353 DEC. 2: Toronto Beach Chorale presents “Great Joy!” at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. An evening of classical chorale works with a full choir, professional orchestra, and soloists. Info: www.torontobeachchorale.com

DEC. 2: 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. New members welcome! Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org DEC. 2: MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Nomination Rally & Holiday Party at Rally Restaurant & Bar, 1660 O’Connor Dr., 2-4 p.m. DEC. 2: A Dickens of an Evening at St Aidan’s Church, Silver Birch Ave. at Queen St. E., 7 p.m. This play is based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and relates it to issues of poverty and injustice in our context today. Tickets $20 (children under 12 free). Proceeds to Partera Peacebuilders International. DEC. 5, 6: Malvern Holiday Concerts at Malvern C. I., 55 Malvern Ave., doors open 6:30, concert begins at 7 p.m. •Wednesday: Junior Concert, featuring grade 9 & 10 music classes and ensembles •Thursday: Senior Concert, featuring grade 11 & 12 music classes and ensembles. Tickets for both concerts available at door. DEC. 5, 12, 19: Advent Mini Retreat at St. John’s Catholic Parish, 794 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. This free Advent mini retreat series is based on Bishop Baron’s Catholicism DVD series. Space is limited so if interested in attending please contact Deacon Paul at rpm@paulmccourt.com DEC. 6: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. Topic: “Losing Site” with Jessica Thalmann. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www.beachphotoclub. com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com DEC. 7: “Mind-full Mapping” at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9 p.m. Dinner and a time of visualisation, for young adults aged 21-35. Please register at youth@beachuc.com DEC. 7-9: Woodbine Heights Drama Club presents ‘In Search of the Real Santa’ at Woodbine Heights Baptist Church, 1171 Woodbine Ave., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. This free, live theatrical performance for all ages takes us to 4th century Turkey to discover the origin of St. Nicholas. Inter-generational cast. Live music. Comedy, mystery and drama. Info: www.woodbineheights.ca DEC. 8: Menorah Candle Lighting at Kew Gardens, 6:30 p.m., followed by Latke Fest at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. at 7 p.m. DEC. 8: Acoustic Harvest Live Music East presents John Huston with The MadriGALs in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.). Venue is wheelchair accessible. Free parking in two church lots, on all side streets and in No Frills plaza. Tickets $25 at door/$22 in advance on our website: www.acousticharvest.ca DEC. 8: Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A wide variety of specialty vendors and our parish Home Baking Table. Info: 416-691-2222 DEC. 8: Leslieville Flea Holiday Market at Jimmie Simpson Community Centre, 870 Queen St. E., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special two-day event. Over 55 vendors selling a curated selection of vintage and handcrafted items and baked goods. Visit our photo booth for a retro pic of yourself and a friend or two! Proceeds go to CAMH. Carols performed by University of Toronto Glee Club. Info: www.leslievilleflea. com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter DEC 8: Deck the Trees of Glen Stewart Ravine, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine for this festive, family-friendly event. Bird-friendly tree decorating, scavenger hunt and more. Supported by the Beach Garden Society. Refreshments and materials provided. Free event, all welcome. Meet at Glen Manor entrance to the ravine.

DEC. 8: Messy Church Event – Christmas at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. An exciting interactive program featuring games, crafts, story, song and supper. Open to the community for kids 6-12 & parents. Children under 6 welcome with parental supervision. Please pre-register: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com DEC. 8: Cookie Walk at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 10 a.m. Fill your box with a large selection of homemade cookies! $12 a box. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 9: ‘Celebrate Holidays of the Global Village’ Family Concert with Chris McKhool at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 2 p.m. Adults $20 adv/ $25 at door. Kids and teens free. Please bring non-perishable item for Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: celebratewith-chris-mckhool.eventbrite.com DEC. 9: Birch Cliff Village Day Out presents Christmas In The Village at RCL Branch 13, 1577 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free pictures with Santa, gingerbread house decorating contest, live music, reading of The Night Before Christmas and How The Grinch Stole Christmas, kids corner, coffee corner fundraiser for Veterans PDS Service Dog. Non-perishable donation for local food bank. 20 local Vendors. Info: Facebook page Birch Cliff Village Day Out DEC. 9: Winter Fair at Equinox Holistic Alternative School, 151 Hiawatha Road, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Family-friendly whimsical winter fair with live entertainment, lunch cafe, artisan market, crafts, face painting, puppet show, children’s store and more. Admission is free. DEC. 11: Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park, Queen St. E. (at Glen Manor Drive), 7:30-8:30 p.m. Carol singing, hot chocolate and cider, Santa Claus, Salvation Army Band. Proceeds to Salvation Army Band. Info: David Breech 416-759-9997 ext. 0 DEC. 11: Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Gene Domagala – Mayors of Toronto 1834-1978 at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7 p.m. DEC. 13: Community Carol Sing at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 7 p.m. Gather together for hot chocolate and a traditional carol sing! Free event; Food Bank donations are encouraged. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 15: “Christmas Miracles: A Celebration of Unexpected Gifts” at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Seasonal stories read by retired CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson, Avis Favaro, Don Gray, and Rev. Christine Smaller. Christmas music. Refreshments. Ticket proceeds support Bluffs Food Bank. Tickets $15 at www.bbuc.ca or church office 416-694-4081 DEC. 15: Cadence Holiday Concert at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:30 p.m. (doors/bar 6:45 p.m.), featuring Cadence Vocal Band. $20 adults, $10 kids under 10, available at church office (weekday mornings), door or Eventbrite.ca DEC. 15, 16: Usui Reiki (Usui/Tibetan System) Level 1 (Saturday), Level 2 (Sunday) Introduction at Sweet Hollows Designs Studio, 2 Wheeler Ave., #201, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Attunement, practice, impact of Reiki on chakras. Info and registration: info@sweethollows.ca, 647-688-9795 DEC. 16: Studio Tour and Art Sale at Creative Space Residency at St. Aidan’s Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. See the working artists’ studio and find an original gift idea for the holidays. New and used art supplies also available. DEC. 16: Pancake Breakfast at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 10-11:30 a.m. Hosted by the Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council. There will be a collection for non-perishable food in support of CC55. MONDAYS: WEE FOLK at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. Join us on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. except on holidays for a drop-in program

In Memoriam

STINSON, Margaret Dawn peacefully at Extendicare Cobourg on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Nicholas (Diane), Mathew (Rebecca), Daniel (Helen), Joseph (Marcia) and Rebecca (Gregory). Loving grandmother of Jessica, Jesse, Jazmine and Thomas and great grandmother of Lynden. A Celebration of Life has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to SickKids Foundation. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

MEDIATION and COLLABORATIVE Linda Bronicheski

Lawyer, Mediator

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

for 1-3 years with their caregivers. Everyone welcome! We hope to see you there! Info: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.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 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays, to Dec. 31 (no lunch Dec. 24) at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) – Nov. 27, Dec. 11 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) – Dec. 4, 18 (no lunch Jan. 1) •Wednesdays, to Dec. 19 (no lunch Dec. 26) at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays, to Dec. 27 at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays, to Dec. 28 at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) •Christmas Day Dinners Dec. 25 – St. Aidan’s 1 p.m., Calvary Baptist 3 p.m. Info: 416-691-6869 GERRARD ART SPACE, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Melanie Isis Tinken: The Numinous Dead, until Dec. 2. Info: gerrardartspace. com. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/698962290466233/ STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen St. E. •“Perfect Imperfection” with Beach artists Gail Williams and Marlene Pape, Wednesdays to Sundays 12-4 until December 2. •Festive Group Show, December 6-20. All Local Artists: Marley Adams, Linda Kristin Blix, Cherie Daly, Rhonda Svarich Kosowan, Lori Molnar, Liz Russ, Tanya Solonyka, Joanna Strong, Sheila Thompson, Donna Volden, Karen Volden, Gail Williams. Opening reception Sat., Dec. 8 from 1-4. Show open Wednesdays to Sundays 1-5 / Thursdays to 7:30. Info: studio888.ca YASODHARA YOGA TORONTO CENTRE OFFERINGS •Nov. 27: Hidden Language Hatha Yoga, 7-8:15 p.m. •Nov. 29. Dec. 6: Hatha Yoga, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Gentle Hatha Yoga, 2:45-3:15 p.m. •Dec. 2: A Time for Quiet, drop in anytime between 1 and 3:30 p.m. •Dec. 9: Satsang, 6:20-7:30 p.m. Info: www.yasodharayoga.org/toronto, 416-566-7510. Pay what you choose. CHURCHES BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Tell me the stories of Jesus – Christmas Story, 10:30 am, Dec. 2. Interactive storytelling sessions for children. •Knitting Group, 10 am, Dec. 8. We knit for the Out of the Cold Program and Canadian Food for Children •A Noel Celebration, 10:30 am, Dec.16. The choir, directed by Steven Webb, presents sounds and stories of Christmas. Info: www.beachunitedchurch. com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 am (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in Playgroup, 9:30 am; Mid-week service, 10:30 am, Meditation, 7:30pm •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 pm, Bible Study, 7:30 pm. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222 staidansinthebeach.com FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Easy access from the TTC. A welcoming atmosphere for all. Join us for Advent: Dec. 2 - Communion, Dec. 8 – Messy Church (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.), Dec. 9 - Carol Sing at 10: 15 a.m., Dec. 24 – Candlelight Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com

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Sharif Khan’s squash journe By Mary Beth Denomy

HOW DOES a young squash prodigy growing up near the Afghanistan border in the 1950s become one of the world’s greatest players and an honourary lifetime member of the Balmy Beach Club? The Sheriff of Squash is a new book about the life of legendary squash champion, Sharif Khan – his journey from a small village in Pakistan to the top of his sport to the Beach in Toronto. From 1968 to 1982, Khan won almost every major North American hardball squash tournament in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. He reached the semifinals of the British Open international tournament – the “Wimbledon” of squash – and was ranked as high as number four in the world. But there’s more to the man than squash accolades. The Khan family was a squash dynasty. Sharif’s Uncle Azam Khan, cousin Mohibullah Khan and later his younger brother Aziz, were all squash stars in their own right. Sports hero Sharif’s father, Hashim Khan, is an international sports hero. He mastered the game of squash while working at the British Air Force officers club in the 1930s and ’40s in Peshawar, Pakistan. In the 1950s, Hashim won the British Open seven times and toured Europe and Australia representing his country. Sharif followed in his father’s footsteps as a squash great, but that reputation came with its advantages and disadvantages. Sharif was born in 1945 to Hashim and Meheria Khan in a small village in Pakistan, not far from the Afghanistan border. At age 11 and already a prom-

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Sharif Khan, right, on the cover of a program for the World Professional Squash Association’s Hashim Khan Invitational, a tourney named in honour of Sharif’s father.

ising squash player, Sharif was given a scholarship to study at Millfield School in England, a prestigious prep school thousands of miles from home. When told about the opportunity,

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Sharif, shown here in the centre of the photo when he was age 11, was born into a squash dynasty as his father Hashim was an elite player.

Sharif responded: “What is England?” Sharif overcame loneliness, little knowledge of English and bland food to become a solid student and a standout squash player at Millfield. In high school, Sharif was the winner of the Drysdale Cup (precursor to the World Junior Championship) and the local county Men’s “A” title. At age 13 he defeated a 30-year-old opponent to win the county championship, earning a celebratory day off for his classmates which made him very popular! Dashing his plans to go to university or to further his squash career, Sharif was told to come home to Pakistan after graduation. He was devastated to learn his parents had made arrangements for him to marry his cousin. He went through with the traditional ceremony but was unhappy. In 1967, he moved with his wife from

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ey to international stardom gwood for an opportunity to invest in a business. But life always led back to Toronto. The Sheriff of Squash was co-authored by sports writer Rob Dinerman and Sharif’s wife Karen Khan, whom he met at a party in 1992. Balmy Beach date

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Sharif Khan, left, presents the Balmy Beach Club’s Sharif Khan Award to 2018 Junior Squash Champion Michael Bennet. Pakistan to Detroit, Michigan, a tough town where his father was the squash pro at the Uptown Athletic Club frequented by General Motors executives. Sharif divorced and moved to Canada in the late 1960s for a squash pro position at a club near the Toronto airport, much to the disappointment of his father. “Canada meant freedom,” recalled Sharif. Family affair In 1969, Sharif defeated his cousin Mohibullah Khan in the North American Open, the most prestigious tournament after the British Open. One year later he had to defend his title – against his father. In Sharif’s words: “It really isn’t describable what my heart and soul went through in that match.” Sharif was victorious and at the end, father and son embraced in a moment he described as “electrifying, humbling and childlike…forgiveness seemed to be eclipsed by his act of acceptance.” Sharif went on to travel the world, reaching the heights of his sport and setting squash records that have yet to be broken today. He was the dominant player throughout the 1970s. A sign of his supremacy, Sharif was invited to play in an unusual series of events in the 1970s called, “King of the Racquets Invitational” put on by CBS Sports. Leaders in a variety of sports (squash, tennis, racquetball, table ten-

nis & badminton) played against each other in every sport but their own. In 1977, Sharif won the event by defeating Bjorn Borg in table tennis in the defining match of the tournament, helping to put squash on the map. Canada would continue to be Sharif’s home. He consistently worked as a professional and even opened a club bearing his name in the Toronto area. In the 1990s he spent several years at the Mayfair Club on Lakeshore Boulevard East in Toronto, enthusiastically giving lessons and acting as a goodwill ambassador for the sport. He subsequently moved to Collin-

On their second date they met at the Balmy Beach Club in east Toronto where Sharif was giving a lesson. Karen and Sharif married in 1996. And, after settling full time back in Toronto in 2008, the Balmy Beach eventually became “his club”. Sharif’s days were filled with tournaments, leagues, and lessons as well as the expansion of the junior program. In recognition of his contributions to the Balmy Beach Club, The Sharif Khan Award is given every year to the junior squash champion. He is also an honourary lifetime member. In February 2014, Sharif had a massive stroke. He has spent the last years undergoing intensive therapy. “Life throws curves, and my illness has been a big one,” wrote Sharif. “My dream, and literally I dream this, is that I will be back on court one day and feel the weight of the ball against my racquet.” Sharif’s father Hashim died in August 2014 at age 100. The Sheriff of Squash is available on Amazon. For more information visit www. sharifkhan.net Mary Beth Denomy is the Community Director at the Balmy Beach Club.

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Sharif and Karen Khan. Karen co-authored The Sheriff of Squash.

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CLIFFSIDE

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Appetizer season is upon us; keep it simple and enjoy the holidays

Certified Angus Beef & Mennonite raised Chickens

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FRESH run-free Turkeys, Capons, Mennonite-raised Chickens, and old-fashioned bone-in Hams. Also Acadian Tourtiere Meat Pies,

Steak & Kidney Pies, Chicken Pot Pies, Mowbray Pork Pies, Scotch Pies and Cornish Pasty.

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he race is on. From now until January 2019, it is appetizer season all around. Whether neighbours come over for a nibble and a glass of wine, or you decide to have a full out open house, this is the season for entertaining. Don’t panic. There are great products in the supermarket to simplify a host’s life. With a few simple recipes of your own, all is well. Keep it simple. The holiday season is there to be enjoyed not endured! Basics to have on hand: • Olives – green and black or a mixture of both • Tuna and/or shrimp (remember some people have serious food allergies to shellfish, do not cross-contaminate) • Interesting crackers • A baguette • An assortment of cheese such as old cheddar, creamy goat, Gorgonzola or Stilton, Brie or Camembert • Chutney or fig marmalade or both • Dried fruit and fresh grapes to serve with cheese • Good fruitcake and shortbread

(preferably homemade) is a great complement to cheese. My last recipe, Canadian War Cake, is amazing with cheddar! • At least one good dip such as aioli or hummus with assortment of tasty veggies for those who want low calorie and fresh. • Red and white wine, and water. People are careful with drinking and driving – water is appreciated. • Cider! It is wonderful to be greeted with hot mulled cider or mulled wine on a cold night.

Savory Cheese Shortbread You can never go wrong with a batch of melt-in-the-mouth cheese shortbread. Made like a refrigerator cookie, this dough may be kept in the refrigerator or the freezer so it’s ready to slice off and bake at moment’s notice. It may be cut with a cookie cutter into a Christmas shape and frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerated up to 2 days. They are irresistible served piping hot with a glass of mulled wine. 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) grated old cheddar (the older the better) 1/2 cup (125mL) butter, softened Pinch of cayenne pepper

Place flour, cheese, butter and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture combines into a ball. Dip ball into bowl of flour to coat outside lightly. Roll cheese pastry between pieces of waxed paper or parchment paper rolling away from you to ¼ inch thickness. Cookie Cutter Method: Using a cookie cutter (for the holiday season, I use a star but whatever you like) cut out and put cheese cookies on parchment lined baking sheet; cover with foil and freeze or refrigerate until ready to bake. May be kept frozen for up to three months. If dough gets too soft to handle, refrigerate until it firms up the roll again. Refrigerator Cookie Method: Alternatively, dough may be shaped into a two-inch (10 cm) diameter log and refrigerated or frozen until ready to be baked. Slice in ¼ inch discs and arrange cheese cookies on parchment lined baking sheet leaving ½ inch (1.2 cm) between each cookie. Baking instructions for either method: Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Bake cheese shortbread 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking time varies depending on oven and colour of baking sheet. Cool shortbread slightly before removing to a serving platter. Serve while still warm with napkins and wine.

Riverdale Share concert on Dec. 2 VARIETY PRESENTS

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THE 26TH annual Riverdale Share concert, which benefits families in need in the east Toronto area, is set for the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Danforth Music Hall. The Riverdale Share Community Association is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, and over the past quarter century it has helped thousands of area families in need by raising money and collecting food donations. Some of the community groups supported by Riverdale Share include the Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service, the East York Foundation Seniors Christmas Dinner, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and the Out of the Cold program at Eastminster United Church. The line-up for this year’s Riverdale Share concert includes Jim Cuddy, Lorraine Segato,

Julian Taylor, Whitehorse, and Blair Packham. Other scheduled performers for the show include Spraoi, Kathryn Rose, Dirty Dishes, Jeff Schaffer and the Shiners, Bain and Bernard Comedy Company, Shella with Tim Bovaconti, Arlene Bishop, Shak Shak, the Withrow Junior Choir, the Eastview Children’s Dance Group, and The Riverdale Share Band. Host for the show is Mike Tanner. The Riverdale Share concert begins at 3 p.m. and the Danforth Music Hall is on Danforth Avenue just east of Broadview Avenue. Tickets for the concert can be purchased through Ticketmaster for $29, or bought in person at The Big Carrot, 348 Danforth Ave., and Treasure Island Toys, 581 Danforth Ave., for $25. For more information, visit www. riverdaleshare.com

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Torrent Productions presents

“A REAL PANTO and a REAL TREAT for the WHOLE FAMILY.”

★★★★ – Christopher Hoile, Stage Door

December 21-30 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001/042 243 Coxwell Avenue (at Gerrard) Tickets available from www.torrentproductions.com or these lovely local merchants

Tickets $25- $35

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY HEALTH

WELLNESS

ACCOUNTING

LAWYERS/LEGAL

CHIROPRACTORS

MASSAGE THERAPY

DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES

THE MACSWEEN METHOD

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DENISE BADLEY-CASTELLO

Janet D’Arcy

OPTOMETRISTS

In-home • HIIT • Group Fitness Sport Specific • Rehabilitation

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

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

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

Ryan MacSween / Personal Trainer 647-323-8825

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BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC

VETERINARIANS

Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist Darra Salina, Optician

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

951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)

KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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BALSAM DENTAL

2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)

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Family Dentistry

Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.

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

HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES

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

DR. LINDA WINTER

Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

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Psychologist

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

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Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist & Psychoanalyst

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

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PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tara Shannon

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

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

www.drlempert.ca

Beatriz Mendez

360 EYECARE

Registered Psychotherapist

Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates 2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)

OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS Accepting new patients Open 6 days a week (Evening hours available)

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DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults

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

416-433-9726

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST reg. CASLPO All ages: early language, speech, L.D., reading, accent reduction

LESLIE RENNIE 416-469-2722 leslierennie@gmail.com

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

KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine

B.A. B.Ed. M.A. DipTIRP

Low Fee - High Value Therapy Danforth Avenue at Main Street

416-690-2417

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

Christina Connell BA, Dipl. TCPP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Adults, Adolescents, Children 177 Danforth Avenue #301A 416-778-4242 www.christinaconnell.com

Jane Delamere, M.Sc.

Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Individual, Couple, Family Counselling 22 Years Dedicated Experience

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

Caroline Duetz

Jungian Analyst Registered Psychotherapist 29 years in Private Practice

duetz@rogers.com 416-469-2423

Ruth Frolic

Registered Psychotherapist Counselling for grief, bereavement and loss Ages 16 +

647 691 4856

COUNSELLING

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

416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com

Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Spiritual Counsellor since 1998 Life & Relationship Issues

WELLNESS

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

Ingrid Splettstoesser Reiki, Brennan Healing Science, Qigong

Danu Studies Inc.

2 Wheeler Avenue, Unit 201 Tel: 647-688-9795 Email: info@sweethollows.ca Web: sweethollows.ca

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www.energyawakening.com BeyondTheBlueTherapy.com

Kirsten Johnson 416-829-0527, Main & Kingston LGTBQ+ / Anxiety / Depression Insurance clients welcome

Therapy with Barbara

Affordable Therapy for Individuals Therapist-in-Training Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy barbsaunders.com therapy@barbsaunders.com

2069 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine)

DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East

98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

dbadleylaw@rogers.com

Open Saturdays

William F. Deneault

KATHRYN WRIGHT

Bert van Delft

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

Tel: (416) 962-2186

Kriens LaRose, LLP

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

www.krienslarose.com

416-690-6800

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary

Family • Wills & Estates Real Estate 416-690-6195

Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

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

416 690-6257

www.urbancalm.ca 416-698-3157

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

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

416-698-5861

CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8

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

John H.

Chiropractor

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

416-694-2868

Call 416-471-0337

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

Emily C. Larimer

Glover & Associates

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

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

CPA, CGA

BOOKKEEPING & PERSONAL TAX RETURNS

INCLUDING TAXES IN ARREARS

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

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

Queen and Hammersmith

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Patrick Ruiz CPA, CA Partner, Campanella McDonald LLP

Specializing in accounting & tax planning for:

Small Business Owners Rental Property Investors Incorporated Professionals

647-300-4062 • patrick@cmllp.com

Michael E. Sands, CPA Chartered Accountant

Bookkeeping QuickBooks Accounting Income Taxes 647-267-9113

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

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

LAWYERS/LEGAL

416-691-3700

CRIMINAL LAWYER

BEACHES WELLNESS CENTRE

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractic &

Registered Massage Therapy 2130 Queen Street East

416-698-7070

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

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

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

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

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

FAMILY LAW OFFICE Susan T. Dixon, B.A., M.S.W., LL.B. FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS 577 Kingston Road, Suite 207 Tel: 416-693-2733 www.lawyerinthebeach.com

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult 647-693-6221 Upper Beaches, TO

info@toronto-paralegal.net

Geoffrey J. Dashwood

Hills, Salah LLP We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

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

416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

Snider & DiGregorio

QUINN Family Law

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

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

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

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

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SE RVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

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Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS

FUNERAL SERVICES

647-317-6017

eco Cremation &

ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park) www.omegahealthandfitness.com

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

Burial Services Inc.

Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.

647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca

Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor

416-423-2289

Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!

Shelley C. Quinn, LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law)

MASSAGE THERAPY www.advanced approachesmassage.com Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT

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

662 Broadview Ave. t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

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

THERAPY LOUNGE

300 Main Street 416-690-3324

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Shelly Pereira

Family Law & Estate Planning

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

416-690-6257

www.WINTACO.com

Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer

Peter J. Salah

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

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

* Call for free advice *

690-0000

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

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Stephanie Gage, RMT Kristina Pearsal, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

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

www.therapylounge.ca

416-916-7122

2196 Gerrard St. E. 416.698.1164

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Advanced Approaches to Massage proudly celebrates 15 years By Fiona Bramzell

BEACH CLUB LOFT 506-60 HASLETT Ave.

Live The Beach Lifestyle! Stunning view of the Beach area and the lake from 1 of 3 terraces. 2 bedrm, 2 washroom condo with many upgrades, lots of custom built-ins and more. Not to be missed. Call RE//Max Hallmark Realty Ltd 416-486-5588

SOLD | 324 LOGAN AVENUE*

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Su Willson, centre, and her team (Sanket, Nick, Emil and Lucy) at Advanced Approaches to Massage on Kingston Road recently celebrated 15 years in the community with a special cake.

serving members of the Kingston Road Village Business Community Association. Her work as an active volunteer with the group, which organizes local events such as the Kingston Road Village street fests and the Beaches Santa Claus Parade (which just took place on Sunday, Nov. 25), gives Willson a chance to give back to the community which she loves and wants to see grow and evolve. “I’m so lucky to be part of this great community and don’t ever plan on leaving,” she said. “I think it’s so important to get people involved and connected, whether it’s encouraging them to shop locally, support community events or simply looking out for one another and caring for

our neighbours.” While physical health is of utmost importance, and obviously a huge part of Willson’s business, she believes that social connections and giving back are also vital to our wellbeing. And giving back is exactly what she is doing in donating a portion of all proceeds from her business this year to three local charities (Pegasus Community Project, Variety Village and Community Centre 55). “I’m proud of what I’ve achieved over the past 15 years,” Willson continued, “not only as a female business owner, but in the community as a whole. Kingston Road Village is very special to me and I really believe that it is, as we like to say, the #bestneighbourhoodintoronto!”

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nvironmentalists often talk about switching to clean energy because ‘It’s the right thing to do.’ But the economics have changed. Clean energy now pays off in a significant way. It’s more than the right thing to do. It’s now the smart thing to do for you and your family; and healthy too. Beach area residents are doing energy upgrades on existing homes, but the new build story of Jim and Joan Joseph provides a clearer set of clues on the newest technologies, costs and savings (they also apply to renovations). They met at university, fell in love, married, and embarked on busy careers. Joan worked in banking and Jim in sales. They had no children of their own, so they took in exchange students, friends and in-laws. Their big house in Toronto was always busy, and expensive to carry. When it was time to sell and build a smaller dream home, they bought a lot on a beautiful lake near Haliburton. They wanted comfort, good health, low monthly bills, and no fossil fuels, so

they consulted experts, and built what’s called a ‘passive house.’ It’s the highest level of insulation you can get - very thick walls. If we can fly to the moon, we can design a house that doesn’t lose much energy. Passive houses require 80 or 90 per cent less mechanical heating and cooling. What about fresh air and humidity control? The new house has an electric CERV, which ventilates, heats and manages moisture, while losing very little energy. A passive house is complex, but it now comes in easy to assemble prefabricated sections that click together like Lego. Most of the walls, with windows already in them, were delivered on a flatbed truck, equipped with a portable crane. The first floor went up in nine hours and the second floor in six hours. The Joseph’s bills are already 70 per cent less than they would be in a conventional house of the same size, and soon their monthly cost will be largely erased, because they are adding solar PV panels. Jim Joseph says that to build the house cost about five per cent more, “But that’s only because we added some extras. We could have completed it for the same cost as a standard home.”

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Jim and Joan Joseph during the construction of their clean-energy home. Our home or building, our ride, and our local power plant — together these three create 70 – 75 per cent of all carbon emissions. Because of this high level impact, and because proven solutions now exist in these areas, they are the best place to focus in the race against climate change. After many years of talking to experts, I’ve learned that well-proven, healthy, affordable solutions exist in these categories. We can make a real difference through home and vehicle upgrades that are competitively priced at the beginning, and save a surprising amount over time. The highest priority actions are to insulate and electrify your house, buy electric if you need a car, and use your vote to move governments toward clean

electricity and more public transit. To me the Josephs are clean energy heroes, but they aren’t suffering. It just comes down to learning and planning. In future articles I’ll talk about clean energy heroes doing Beach-area retrofits, saving on electric cars, public transit, and more. B.F. Nagy is a long time Beach resident and author of The Clean Energy Age. He has interviewed more than 700 experts and written 150 articles on clean energy. The Clean Energy Age is available online, from your favourite bookseller or bfnagy. com. It contains solutions, priorities, success stories and a dozen top 10 lists of climate actions for homeowners, business managers, and others.

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THE GRANT African Methodist Episcopal Church on Gerrard Street hosts its Grant-Full Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and the church is located at 2029 Gerrard St., between Main Street and Woodbine Avenue. Also, for those in need the Grant A.M.E. Daily Bread Food Bank is open every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., and a hot meal is served.

CHRIS MCKHOOL brings his show Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village to the Kingston Road Village Concert Series on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. This is the concert series’ first family show and admission is free for children and teens. JUNO Award nominated McKhool (of Sultans of String) celebrates Canada’s multicultural mosaic with traditional and original songs that offer a window into many cultures from

around the world and provide young audiences with a glimpse into different customs, celebrations and festivities. Guest artists will be Aviva Chernick, Shannon Thunderbird, Maryem and Ernie Tollar, Donne Roberts accompanied by Kevin Laliberte, and Drew Briston. The concert is at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Tickets for adults are $20 in advance, $25 cash at the door. To order, visit www.kruc.ca/ concerts or call 416-699-6091.

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Sarah Stephen is the owner of Beaches Osteopathy which is now open at 2 Lyall Ave., at Main Street.

By Surina Nath Sarah Stephen is the owner of Beaches Osteopathy located at the corner of Lyall Avenue and Main Street, having recently opened earlier this month. Sarah has been a healthcare practitioner for over 15 years, graduating from Massage Therapy School in 2003. She went back to school in 2011 for a Masters of Osteopathic Manipulative Science and is a member with the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA). Osteopathy is a gentle, non-invasive, drugless form of manual therapy with a hands-on approach to physical treatment. Sarah assesses every patient individually and aids in restoring bodily communication between nerves, arteries and veins. “Our body has a natural innate healing ability, Osteopathy taps into

that,” said Sarah. “I gently bring balance back to areas of restrictions.” Sarah assesses and treats the whole body looking for areas of dysfunction within the soft tissues, bones, joints and organs, guiding these areas back into place, allowing the whole body to work optimally. During her treatments, the owner focuses on anatomy and physiology but incorporates a relaxation component to the treatment as well. Being relaxed during manual therapy is essential to the healing process as it creates a perfect environment for restoring health. Osteopathic care is covered under most insurance companies and no doctor’s referral is needed to come for an assessment with Sarah. All methods of payment are accepted. For more information call 905-8023529 or book an appointment at www. beachesosteopathy.com.

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McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St. pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com

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Lost / Found LOST: Silver Charm Bracelet

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Burial Plots

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Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 (7r) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com

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

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Professional HOUSE CLEANER Rates & references upon request

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Sports

Neil McNeil volleyballers take consolation title at OFSAA NEIL MCNEIL High School’s Senior boy’s volleyball team took the consolation crown at this year’s Ontario championships held in Windsor last week. The team qualified for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) championships earlier this month by winning their third straight Toronto title. It was the third year in a row that Neil McNeil qualified its Senior boys volleyball team for OFSAA. Competition at the Ontario championships took place Thursday through Saturday at St. Clair College. Heading into the tourney, which was for the top-ranked high school teams in the province at the AAA level, coach Dave Egan wasn’t making any predictions on how he felt his team would finish but he expected them to be competitive. They were ranked ninth out of the 20 teams in the tourney, and by the time the dust had settled on Saturday that was where their ranking remained by virtue of being the consolation champions. To qualify for OFSAA, Neil

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The Neil McNeil Senior boys volleball team won the consolation championship at last week’s OFSAA championships held in Windsor. McNeil played in the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) championships last week. To take the city title, Neil McNeil beat Senator O’Connor in the quarterfinals; Francis Liebermann in the semifinals; and Monsignor Percy Johnson in the championship match. At OFSAA in Windsor, Neil McNeil started off with a pair of wins in pool

play on Thursday beating both Ancaster and Lo-Ellen Park (from Sudbury) 2-0 in straight sets. Friday’s pool games were not as successful for Neil McNeil boys as they lost both their games that day, falling 2-1 to St. Marcellinus (of Mississauga) and 2-0 to St. Peter’s (from Barrie). That left Neil McNeil in third place

in their pool play, and put them into the consolation round. They played the consolation quarterfinal on Friday and beat Sinclair Secondary School from Durham Region 3-0 in a best-of-five tilt. In the consolation semifinals, Neil McNeil beat Pierre Elliot Trudeau Secondary School, from York Region, 3-0. In the consolation championship

game, Neil McNeil swept Brampton’s St. Augustine 3-0 to take the title. “I’m very proud of the way our team played over the course of the tournament,” said Egan. “The boys played especially well on Saturday with two convincing wins over quality teams to win the consolation side of the playoffs. Our Grade 12s, Nanle Yusuf and David Kiswa, ended their high school careers playing at a very high level.” And the future is bright for the team, with five returning starters slated to be with the team next season. Also, Neil McNeil will be hosting next year’s OFSAA volleyball championships in Scarborough in November of 2019. Members of the team are Jake Hickey, Nanle Yusuf, Mark Szczubial, Shaun McLaughlin, Jorgen Lehmen, David Kiswa, Morris Osamede, Julian Antoinne, Charles Maramol, Ruari O’Connor-Clark, Thomas Lagonia and Zachary Orat. The coaching staff is made up of Egan, Tony Morale and Jason Milne.

On The Wild Side

Loons face many challenges during migration period Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca

ommon Loons, which are usually heard, if not always seen, further north when people go camping or visit the cottage, are currently being spotted down by Lake Ontario. The loon is perhaps best known for its haunting call, of which they actually have four distinct types: The tremolo, wail, yodel and hoot. The tremolo is used for greeting, the wail is heard mostly at night to locate family members, the yodel is only done by a male to identify his territory and the hoot is a location check for where the family is and to see if they are okay. Every time I hear that distinct call of the loon it reminds me how very unique these water birds are. Migration, while a normal and natural part of life for loons, is actually very dangerous and often tragic. Over the past few years I have seen and heard of loons

being found trapped in small creeks, small ponds, on fields, and in parking lots. When telling these stories, I’m often asked why, when they don’t appear to be injured, the birds can’t just continue their migration. Loons, like many other water foul, have a peculiar shape with their legs far to their back. This makes them excellent swimmers, but makes it very difficult for them to walk around on land. When a loon finds itself in a small body of water/river, or even worse on an uneven field, it becomes next to impossible for the bird to take to the air. As the loon is also unlikely to find suitable food in these places, the bird’s health and chances for survival rapidly decline. Without help these loons will not survive. How can you help? If you see a loon in a parking lot, side of the road, on a tiny creek with little water, in a lake covered in ice or covered in fishing line, call your closest wildlife centre. Locally, you can call the Toronto Wildlife Centre at 416-631-0662. If you spot a loon in distress outside of Toronto, go to www.ontariowildliferescue.ca/wildlifecentres for info on who to call.

PHOTO: ANN BROKELMAN

Loons often carry their babies on their backs to protect from predators. When migration season comes, loons face many challenges.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Arts and Entertainment Beat Acoustic Harvest presents A Christmas Carol ACOUSTIC HARVEST presents A Christmas Carol featuring John Huston with The MardiGALs on Saturday, Dec. 8. The show takes place at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., in the Kingston Road and Midland Avenue area, at 8 p.m. Doors open for the show at 7:30 p.m. In this one-man show, Huston will perform A Christmas Carol as Charles Dickens himself once presented it nearly 150 years ago. Huston is a master of this production, having performed it for more than 25 years in more than 650 shows. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. To order go to www.acousticharvest.ca or call 416-729-7564.

The Bluffs Food Bank fundraiser slated RETIRED CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson will be a special guest at The Bluffs Food Bank’s fundraiser, Christmas Miracles: A Celebration of Unexpected Gifts, on Saturday, Dec. 15. The fundraiser takes place at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., near Warden Avenue and Kingston Road, and begins at 7:30 p.m. Those attending will enjoy seasonal music and hear the telling of a number of new and familiar stories by Robertson, Avis Favaro, Don Gray, and Rev. Christine Smaller. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online at www.bbuc.ca or by calling 416-694-4081. Donations of non-perishable food will be welcomed at the door.

Hirut Hoot comedy night set for Friday HIRUT HOOT, the monthly comedy night hosted at the Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant on Danforth Avenue, is set for this Friday, Nov. 30.

The show starts at 9 p.m. and this month’s line-up includes comedians Lee-Anne Stewart, Jeremy Dobski, Andrew Chapman and Juliana Rodrigues. The Hirut restaurant is located at 2050 Danforth Ave., near Woodbine Avenue. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more info, email hiruthoot@gmail.com or call 416-5517560.

Toronto Beach Chorale concert set for Dec. 2 THE TORONTO Beach Chorale holds its Great Joy! concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Kingston Road United Church. The Chorale is an auditioned concert choir that partners with guest soloists, orchestras and actors to present high quality performances. Great Joy! will feature J.S. Bach’s Canata 147 and D. Buxtehude’s Magnificat. Soloists will be soprano Virginia Hatfield, alto Lillian Brooks, tenor Charles Davidson and bass Ryan Moilliet. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Kingston Road United Church is located at 975 Kingston Rd. For ticket information, please visit www.torontobeachchorale.com

Torrent Productions stages Cinderella pantomime TORRENT PRODUCTIONS brings its third annual Merry Magical Pantomime show to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42 next month. Cinderella: A Merry Magical Pantomime will run from Dec. 21 through to Dec. 30, with 12 shows slated. The husband-and-wife team of Rob Torr and Stephanie Graham are presenting the production. It comes on the heels of their 2016 pantomime Robin Hood, and their 2017 production of Pinocchio. The Legion is located at 243 Coxwell Ave. For more info, visit www.torrentproductions. com

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2014

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Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca

$629,000 Stunning 2 bedroom unit overlooking Blantyre Park and pool, in the beautiful Fallingbrook Lofts at 160 Fallingbrook Rd. Open concept design. Balcony with gas hook up for gas BBQ. Gas fireplace, high ceilings, gorgeous kitchen. Walk to shops, restaurants, the Beaches, Queen Street and the boardwalk and of course Kingston Rd Village, parks and more, steps to TTC. Stainless steel fridge, gas stove, b/i dishwasher and microwave, stacked washer/dryer. All blinds and elfs. Great building, BBQs allowed, bike storage and security system.

Royal LePage Estate Realty, Brokerage 1052 Kingston Road • 416.690.2181 • www.cristina.ca