Bake sale, auction to honour Kyle By Beach Metro Staff
Volume 47 No. 14
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A BAKE sale and silent auction will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Beaches Recreation Centre in honour of 16-year-old Kyle Howard-Muthulingam. Kyle tragically lost his life saving a mother and son from drowning while they swam in a restricted area of Woodbine Beach in August. He was a student at Wexford Collegiate Performing School for the Arts. Proceeds from the bake sale and auction will go directly to Kyle’s family. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The recreation centre is located at 6 Williamson Road. For more details, call 416-392-0740.
Students hold ‘Walkout for Our Education’ in protest of curriculum changes Students protesting the scrapping of a modernized sex-ed curriculum and a lack of Indigenous education walked out of class on September 20 and 21 to hold rallies across the province. Local students from Courcelette Public School, Malvern C.I., Riverdale C.I., and Notre Dame High School (at right), and others, protested with signs and chants. Students from Riverdale C.I. and Notre Dame contributed their own stories and photos on Pages 4 and 15 respectively.
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Ward 19 city councillor candidates and voters convene at town hall By Nina Rafeek
ON SEPTEMBER 24, candidates for Beaches—East York city councillor convened for a town hall meeting at Kingston Road United Church and the competition was steep. From army veteran to music teacher and urban planner to environmental scientist, 12 candidates from a variety of backgrounds presented attendees with a plethora of creative ideas they would bring to city hall. In the packed house of over 500 residents, the crowd listened intently with occasional bursts of applause as candidates explained their platforms and proposed solutions to the municipal issues affecting residents today. The seat for the newly merged Ward 19 is currently vacant. The current councillors, Janet Davis and Mary Margaret McMahon, have decided not to seek re-election. Each candidate had 60 seconds introduce themselves with an opening statement.
Following their statement, they each had an opportunity to answer one question on Development and Housing and another on Transit and Transportation, followed by one question on either Safety and Security or The Local Economy. Here is a synopsis of each candidate’s response.
Brad Bradford As an urban planner who has worked at city hall, Bradford said he decided to run because he grew tired of the “partisan politics and career politicians.” PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Through a local council, create a structure of support that feeds into the upper tier of government. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Build six-storey units along the Danforth, direct growth towards avenues and implement inclusionary zoning. TRANSPORTATION (WOODBINE BIKE
LANES) – Re-work Woodbine so that it works for everybody, continue with ten-year cycling network plan. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – A balanced approach that addresses poverty, youth employment opportunities and mental health.
a barrier. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – Focus on increasing programs for mental health. Incorporate youth programs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., when crime is most likely to occur.
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Del Grande said that there are three driving issues in his run for councillor: Frustration with how the city is currently run; love for the city and community; and optimism that the city could do better with the right leadership. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Using data from the best case studies around the world as a model, form a local community council of engaged citizens. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Gentle increase of density and growth in the neighbourhood to allow more residents to enjoy Beaches – East York. Continued on Pages 2 and 3
Bura says he will use his 15 years of experience as a federal public servant to deliver hard work, accountability and transparency to city hall. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Double support staff. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Look at cities in the nation that have created programs to increase density in the city through affordable housing. TRANSPORTATION (WOODBINE BIKE LANES) – Connect start and end points to the grid. Create a north and south bike lane on the same side of Woodbine, protect it with
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Twelve candidates face off at meeting Continued from Page 1 T R A N S P O R TAT I O N (WOODBINE BIKE LANES) – Address the timing of lights and parking issues. Study solutions from peer cities on bike lanes, learn from them and implement. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Work with the community to find the right solution.
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Twelve of the 15 registered candidates running for Ward 19 city councillor were in attendance at the town hall at Kingston Road United Church on the evening of September 24. All candidates took turns answering questions from moderator John Cameron. Beach Metro News reporter Nina Rafeek captured the highlights in this special summarized report.
a “triage” for management of calls: information, advice and intervention. From there, delegate. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Remove red tape on rooming houses and consider co-housing for small communities like book club and church members. T R A N S P O R TAT I O N (WOODBINE BIKE LANES) – Simplify bike lanes on Woodbine to allow for commuters to distinguish parked cars from stopped cars. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Bigger square footage of restaurants will invite big restaurant chains and threaten local small businesses.
Matthew Kellway A former MP and leader of the upper-beach refugee resettlement committee, Kellway promised that he will “work hard to recover your right to govern your city.” PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Address the underfunded and understaffed 311 services and move city services out of city hall to local offices.
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – integrate planning with recreation centres, schools, affordable housing and public transit. TRANSIT PRIORITY – Downtown relief line, end streetcar short turns, community buses for seniors and expedite LRT. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Address affordability issues as price for land on Queen St. has increased “astronomically.”
Brenda MacDonald MacDonald said that she has taught generations of piano and voice students in Beaches – East York. She aims to preserve the lake and surrounding watersheds through proper water waste management. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Unify the north and south divisions of the ward and improve communication at city hall. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Provincial legislation for affordable housing. TRANSIT PRIORITY – TTC relief line, bike lanes on
Main instead of Woodbine to allow for smoother transition to Gardiner/DVP. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – More programs for at-risk youth, better and more efficient reference checks for staffing recreation programs.
Josh Makuch Makuch said that he brings his leadership skills, ,acquired from the Canadian military as platoon commander in Afghanistan, which has prepared him to take on the challenges and opportunities as city councillor. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Empower local organizations to make up for the gap between city hall and the constituency. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Upgrade TCHC buildings, inclusionary zoning, increase the stock of housing and address from a supply and demand perspective. TRANSIT PRIORITY – Downtown relief line, more service on Queen St. and Kingston Rd., increase
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Election day is October 22, 2018 frequency of downtown express buses. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – Hand gun and assault rifle ban. Continue strategy and investment for youth programs.
Valérie Maltais As an environmental scientist and accredited project manager, Maltais brings experience to her “first hooray into politics.” The issues that existed in the 2010 and 2014 elections, still exist today, she highlighted. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Create strong partnerships with local organizations and other layers of government. Dedicate a person to various areas that require support. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Incentivize developers to build affordable homes, look at long term solutions. T R A N S P O R TAT I O N (WOODBINE BIKE LANES) – Address parking issues for woodbine residents, implement bike share and support ten-year cycling network plan. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Remove red tape for permit registration and regulation on patios.
Frank Marra Marra said that he is dedicated to seeing things improve at city hall, while pointing out that promises aren’t being kept and policies are failing. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – A promise to personally engage with any constituent that comes forward. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Address antidevelopment thinking and change the regulations on affordable housing. TRANSIT PRIORITY – Push for TTC to publish and meet performance standards set by council and neighbourhoods. Address the problem of fixed TTC routes and bulky streetcars. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Cost of patio permits have increased by 50 per cent since the beginning of the year, this is a
barrier to small businesses. Make it affordable.
Morley Rosenberg Although he lives outside of the ward, Rosenberg said he will bring nine years of experience as councillor, six years as mayor and ten years as regional councillor in the City of Kitchener as well as 20 years of service in its municipal court. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Form committees of seven to eight people to stay informed on local issues daily. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Solicit funds from federal and provincial government and raise money to build affordable housing. TRANSIT PRIORITY – Pass. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – Work with youth, police and hospitals to address mental health, register handguns, eliminate assault weapons.
Adam Smith Smith said that he will take a “no strings attached” approach to decision making at city hall because he is not affiliated with any political party. He has the “most detailed platform on transportation safety and efficiency”. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Double office staff. Create two teams, one north and one south of Danforth. Create a local constituency office. DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING – Inclusionary zoning to force developers to include affordable units in their new developments. T R A N S P O R TAT I O N (WOODBINE BIKE LANES) – Reform parking to increase traffic flow on Coxwell which will compensate for traffic and volume loss on Woodbine. LOCAL ECONOMY (RESTAURANT PATIOS) – Adjust by-laws and restrictions that are unique to the Beach. Create “parkettes” (convert existing parking spaces into retail and patio spaces).
Veronica Stephen Through ten years of experience as a City of Toronto
employee, Stephen said that she knows what it takes to move ward 19 forward. She aims for safer streets and better money management at city hall. PLAN TO ADDRESS LARGER WARD – Choose individuals that are knowledgeable on the issues and delegate respective tasks to those individuals. DEVELOPMENT AND
Association (BBRA), Centre 55 and Beach Metro News. Questions were provided by attendees, readers and the Beach BIA. Candidates did not see the selected questions before the meeting, and select questions were drawn for candidates to answer by moderator John Cameron of the BBRA.
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Town hall moderator John Cameron from the Balmy Beach Residents Association. HOUSING – Act on the plans created for affordable housing and remove financial barriers. TRANSIT PRIORITY – Lobby government for more funding, eliminate wasteful spending. STRATEGIES ON CRIME – Begin with community policing. Provide funding to support and restore programs and services for youth susceptible to crime. ON A SELF-IMPOSED TERM LIMIT Brad Bradford, Brenda MacDonald, Josh Makuch, Valerie Maltais, Frank Marra, Morley Rosenberg and Veronica Stephen would have a self-imposed twoterm limit. Adam Smith would have a self-imposed three-term limit. The rest of the candidates chose not to participate in the survey. ON SUPPORTING A CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Brenda MacDonald and Josh Makuch support John Tory. David Del Grande supports Jennifer Keesmaat. The rest of the candidates chose not to participate in the survey. The registered candidates accepted an invitation to join the town hall meeting held by the Balmy Beach Residents
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Public consultation process of Woodbine bike lanes was substantial Mary Ann Neary & Michael Werneburg 32 Spokes
There has been some discussion across the new Beaches— East York ward during this election about the bike lanes on Woodbine Avenue. One issue that’s arisen has been the perceived lack of consultation with residents, or that our voices weren’t heard. While the bike lanes were imperfect by design and certainly by implementation, we would like to set that record straight on the question of consultation.
As is outlined on the city’s website, the public consultation for the Woodbine Bike Lanes Project took place in late spring and early summer of 2016 with more than 36,000 flyers delivered via Canada Post in the area as well as 2,000 postcards handed out at local events and other venues. Door canvassing was conducted by the local councillors, Mary-Margaret McMahon and Janet Davis, along with tweets about the public events being held. In addition, e-mail invitations were send to eight area associations including both BIA’s such as Danforth Mosaic and
neighbourhood associations such as Woodbine Gardens Homeowner Association and The Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association. The public consultations that took place in June 2016 included stakeholder meetings with the local ward cycle groups in the former Ward 31 and Ward 32, along with Norway Public School and Norway Avenue residents. Two public drop-in events were also held: one at the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse on June 22, 2016 and one at St. John the Baptist Norway Church on June 23, 2016. In addition to these events,
there was also an online feedback form that was available from June 22 – July 8, 2016 and a subscription option to be included on the Woodbine Bike Lanes email list that was made available on the city’s website. This, in our opinion, represents a substantial consultation process worthy of this scale of change. The same city website shows what happens when citizen concerns cause the city to change their plans: an original part of the city’s plan was for a contra-flow bike lane on the first block of Norway east of Woodbine. After consultation with residents of that street in June 2016,
who were adamantly opposed to such a bike lane, the city dropped the plan. We are members of 32 Spokes, a local citizen group of people in this ward with an interest in these issues. We’ve been working with the city on the evolution of the Woodbine bike lanes, and believe that solutions to improve them for all who travel on Woodbine are available. We welcome constructive participation in that process and invite all citizens of the new, unified Ward 19 to get involved to ensure safe options for all the different modes of transportation we have in our city.
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The Beaches branch of RBC Dominion Securities on Queen Street East applied on Community Centre 55’s behalf for support from the RBC Foundation earlier this year. The Foundation supports many different causes, and we wanted to put Centre 55 forward for all the great work they do in our community, said Stephen Erochko of RBC. From left to right: Stephen Erochko from RBC, Centre 55 volunteer Gene Domagala, Marlo Moyer, Phyllis Fong, Maria Firmino, Patricia Lobo and Eva Yakub Aga, all from RBC, and Mike Ricafort, RBC – Manager of the Beaches RBC Dominion Securities branch.
I was absolutely disgusted with the Letter to the Editor from Dee Burns published in your September 18, 2018 edition. Seems like the rantings of an “old crank” who’s out of touch with the realities of living in Toronto in 2018. Plus there was no counter point of view published. Promoting driving over cycling? Privatizing garbage (i.e. eliminating good jobs in an already unaffordable city)? Closing safe injection sites? Seems like your reader would like Doug Ford to be mayor as well as premier. The editor’s note at the end says “edited for brevity and clarity”....was the original rant too incoherent to publish? I usually read your paper cover to cover but this one went directly into the recycling box (to be disposed of by fair paid, hardworking city workers)
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Shout-out to the 2018 Citizen of the Year YOU READ the Beach Metro News because you think it is a wonderful newspaper and that it is an integral part of the Beach community. I do too. It is hard to imagine that over 45 years ago (just after it started) this newspaper nearly went under. Can you envision living in our little slice of heaven without the Beach Metro News? I cannot, yet it almost happened. And, whom do we have to thank for being a central part of not only saving the paper, but also ensuring it became a success? Sheila Blinoff. It is an extremely fitting tribute that, after nearly half a century of volunteering to improve our community (and this paper), Sheila has been recognized by the community for all the great work she has done! Congratulations, Sheila, on becoming the 2018 Beach Citizen of the Year!
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KYLE AND Janice Burden, the owners of local business Nature’s Footwear at the corner of Waverley Road and Queen Street East, are celebrating 40 years of operation this year. Janice’s mother, Lois Coston, opened the shoe store on the same corner of Queen Street in 1978 with her business partner Wilhelmina. When Lois passed in 2004, Kyle and Janice continued the legacy she started. The family says they “hope we can stay here and continue to give good service to people in the Beach. We have a very loyal clientele.” They are excited to celebrate 40 years of Nature’s Footwear, and Kyle says there is talk of getting a cake and having a party to mark the occasion. Another family-owned shoe shop, Corso Shoes on Queen East, has been at their same spot in the Beach for over 30 years. Gerald MacDonald, the manager of Corso for over 20 years, said they “went from selling oldfashion leather-soled dress shoes to recently selling more casual and comfortable styles.” Corso Shoes is keeping up with the trend Nature’s Footwear has set in the Beach with
their large stock of shoes with a relaxed fit, such as Birkenstocks. Kyle and Janice are known for selling Birkenstocks on Queen East and they are only one of three stores in Toronto to carry the brand. “Birkenstocks are totally orthotic so it will give you the full support that you need,” said Kyle. “I tell you, once people put them on, they become so used to them that it’s the only thing they can wear.” He receives client referrals from sports clinics and chiropractors in the area. Nature’s Footwear is pivotal in the neighbourhood, and you can purchase shoes from many other popular brands such as Reebok, Sperry Top-Sider, Skechers, Sorel, and Keds. The couple says they supply the Beach with what residents want and they pay close attention to the needs of their customers, as it’s an ever-changing market. “There is a sense of pride that we’ve been able to stay in this location for this long considering all the businesses that have closed in the area,” said Kyle. “We can attribute this to good service, and friendly connections.”
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Community Calendar OCT. 3: Beach Photo Club at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-9:30 p.m. (This meeting is being held Wednesday instead of Thursday.) Topic: “Exploring the Vernacular Photograph: from the familiar to the found” with Sara Angelucci. Club meets first and third Thursday of every month (September to May). Info: www. beachphotoclub.com, beachphotoclub@gmail.com OCT. 3: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. Free presentation by expert Ian McCallum “Cacti, Succulents and Other Green Things”. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. Info: www.gardenontario.org OCT. 3-21: Gerrard Art Space presents Divergent Elements – new works by Alice Andreas, at 1475 Gerrard St. E. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 6, from 3-6 p.m. Info: 416-778-0923 OCT. 5: Countertenor Madness at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 at door. Info: www.countertenors.eventbrite.com OCT. 5-7, 11-14, 18-20: Scarborough Players present Noises Off at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 8 p.m. (Oct. 7, 14, and 20 at 2 p.m.). This slapstick comedy opens the Scarborough Players’ 60th season. Tickets $24, seniors/students $19. Box office: 416-267-9292. Info: www.theatrescarborough.com OCT. 6: Grant-Full Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner at Grant AME 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 OCT. 9: Clean Energy for Homeowners Seminar at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8:30 p.m. with presentations by Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and local author Bruce Nagy ‘The Clean Energy Age.’ OCT. 12-14: Safehome Animal Rescue presents a Pet Valu Haunting, Howl-O-Ween Fundraiser & Adoptathonat Pet Valu, 1656 Queen St. E., Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12-4 p.m. Adoptable cats and dogs, trick or treating for the kids, photo booth for pets and people, and more! OCT. 13: Messy Church ‘Light’ at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. An exciting interactive program open to the community for children ages 6-12 and parents, children under 6 welcome with parental supervision. Games, crafts, story, song, and pizza supper. Pre-registration: 461-699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com OCT. 13: Acoustic Harvest presents Healing Garden Musicfest & Benefit at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.), featuring Archie Fisher and Garnet Rogers in their final tour together. This concert is raising funds for a Healing Garden of solace and peace for cancer patients at the MacKenzie Health Foundation in Richmond Hill. Tickets $25 at door, $22 in advance at www.acousticharvest.ca OCT. 14: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Beer and food. Free morning yoga. Free admission. Info: www.leslievilleflea.com OCT. 14: Birch Cliff Village Day Out Autumn Celebration at 1577 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music, craft market, BBQ fundraiser for a service dog, 1938 firetruck, fresh corn. Everyone welcome. Free. Info: Facebook page – Birch Cliff Village Day Out Events Autumn Celebration OCT. 20: Community Bake Sale and Silent Auction to honour the life of Kyle Howard-Muthulingam at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kyle tragically lost his life on August 10 saving a mother and son from drowning at Woodbine Beach. Info: 416-392-0740, Gaby 416-371-1756 OCT. 20: The Music and Vegetables Experience at Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Dawes Rd., dinner 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Limited seating. Info: Music Director, James Levac 416-889-8100 OCT. 20: Welbanks 7th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Kew Beach Public School, 101 Kippendavie Ave., 1-4 p.m. Hot chocolate, face painting, balloon artist, bouncy castle, and 250 free pumpkins. Monetary or non-perishable food donations to food bank gratefully accepted. Enter our pumpkin carving contest for your chance to win a prize! Submissions can be sent to teja@welbanks.com OCT. 20: Rummage/Garage Sale at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 9-11:30 a.m. Bargains & treasures galore! Clothing, shoes, jackets, purses, belts, etc. Linens, towels, housewares, small appliances, home decor, toys, cutlery, tools, sporting goods and more. You never know what you’ll find... ever watch Antiques Roadshow??? Come early for best selection. TTC 86 & 116 pass the door. Handicapped access. Parking entrance opposite 13 Crestwood. OCT. 21: Octoberfest at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11 (club room), 9 Dawes Rd., 2-6 p.m. Entertainment. Have a stein or two with friends. OCT 22: Circle Dance at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. (1/2 block east of Coxwell, 2 blocks
north of Danforth), 7:30 p.m. We dance simple folk dance steps to a wide range of world music. Everyone is welcome. Each dance is taught. Suggested contribution of $5 or what you can offer. Info: ejoan.warren@gmail.com, 647-380-5666 OCT. 22: Osteoporosis Support 7 Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.noon. Lisa Ireland from Loblaw’s Customer Service will explain food labels for healthy eating. NOV. 3: Christmas Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (east of Warden), 12 noon-3 p.m. Don’t miss it! Shop for wonderful crafts, baked goods and candies, meat pies, preserves, books, jewelry, attic treasures and much more, and then enjoy a lovely lunch. Info: 416-691-0449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com NOV. 10: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Home baking, preserves, jewellery & accessories, tea room, crafts, books, Christmas decor, hostess gifts, raffles, kids fun fair and shopping mall. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca NOV. 17: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home baking, preserves, jams & jellies, crafts, knitting, sewing, collectible and new Christmas decorations, Granny’s attic, country store, silent auction, quilt raffle, cheeses, frozen dinners, encore table (“regifted” goods), luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and more. TTC 116 & 86 pass by. Handicapped accessible. Parking lot access opposite 13 Crestwood NOV. 24: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Local artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays. This is a very popular annual sale. Lunch and home baking will also be available. For inquiries regarding vending tables, please contact, Genny Stock at crafts.stjohns@gmail.com ONGOING MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome. Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30 -3 p.m. Hot swinging jazz you can dance to! June 26 is last event until Tuesday, Sept. 4. Info: Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 SUNDAYS: ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC at Hirut Restaurant, 2050 Danforth Ave. (near Woodbine), 3-6 p.m. Music genres include folk, pop, country, R&B, jazz. Hosted by Nicola Vaughan. All ages welcome. No cover charge. Info: 416-551-7560 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 ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary.org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416-686-2906 BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324. Info: www.beacheslions.com THE PSYCHIC IS IN! at Juice & Java Café, 2102 Queen St. E., third Friday and last Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-ish. Great food, great shops to walkabout. Kid-friendly. Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by Neighbourhood Link Support Services. Drivers and runners needed to deliver meals once per week, Sunday to Friday (including statutory holidays), 10:30 a.m.-noon. Info: Nina Shwaizer Safary 416-6917407 x 236, volunteer@neighbourhoodlink.org OCTOBER AT STUDIO 888, 2359 Queen St. E. (foot of Spruce Hill). Printworks - Linoprint Show featuring local artists Linda Kristin Blix, Heidi Burkhardt, Pat Leary, Margaret Rankin, Liz Russ, Gerry Withey. Show runs Oct. 13-28. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1-4 p.m. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888.ca, studio888art@gmail.com ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 VISION TED REEVE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS to explore future opportunities for the 64-year-
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old arena, the adjacent fabric-covered facility, as well as overall site improvements. •Consultation #1: Oct. 10 at the Balmy Beach Club (foot of Beech Ave.), 7-10 p.m. Register at visiontedreeveconsultation-1.eventbrite.com •Consultation #2: Oct. 13 at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. (at Main St.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at visiontedreeveconsultation-2.eventbrite.com. Please only register for one event. Info: tedreevearena.com/vision-tr/ CHURCHES ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.) Join us for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. Animal Blessing on Sunday Oct. 7th at 3 p.m. on the church lawn. Info: 416-699-6512, www. stsaviours.ca, www.facebook.com/churchwithreddoor/ ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Mid-week Service, 10:30 a.m.; Meditation, 7:30 p.m. •Thursdays: Scripture Study, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service held at 10:30 am. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Thanksgiving Celebration & Communion, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. Theme: Gratitude •Meet up at the Death Diner 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays: Oct. 3, 17, Nov. 7, 28. A series of discussions on death and dying over dinner. Each session led by an experienced guest – a doctor, a spiritual guide, a hospice leader, and a mindfulness educator. More information and single session registration through Eventbrite or office@beachuc.com. Admission by donation. •Beach Interfaith Lunch Program resumes Oct. 11, every Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Knitting Group, 10 a.m., Oct. 13. Join us as we knit mittens for the Out of the Cold program, and toy animals for the Christmas Market. •Organ Stops, Oct. 14, 2:30 p.m. Hear Beach United’s Guilbault Therien organ masterfully played by Toronto organist Daniel Norman. Admission by donation. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Oct. 3 – The Post (2017); Oct. 10 – Sitting Pretty (1948) •Oct. 10: Indigenous Environmental Justice Project – Indigenous Youth in Toronto, 7 p.m. •Oct. 16: Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, 2 p.m., presented by Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Drop in. Info: 416-393-7703 DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Oct. 16: Green Eating – How Kale Can Save You Money, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Space limited. •Oct. 17: Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop – Adults, 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7783 TAYLOR LIBRARY, 1440 Kingston Rd. •Oct. 13: Scarborough Museum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discovery boxes, games, reproduction 19th century toys and stories. •Oct. 16: Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management, 7 p.m. This session is targeted to anyone wanting to become a better money manager. Learn how to assess your level of financial fitness. Learn about 10 healthy habits of managing money, get tips on financial goal-setting and learn about useful tools. No registration is required. Info: 416-396-8940 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Oct. 4: Creative Writing Workshop for teens and adults, 6-8 p.m., with Toronto Writer’s Collective •Oct. 16: Dementia 101, 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Info: 416-393-7700
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between Hambly and Lee, north side. Gene asked the group if we could guess from the facade what kind of business this store ran in the long distant past.
We were stumped. “Look carefully at the wood frame leading towards the door,” said Gene. We still had no clue what he was referring to. After a short period of time scratching heads, Gene said two words: a coffin. Yes! It’s in the shape of a coffin. It once was a funeral parlour! I am so grateful to Gene and his devotion to keeping the Beach’s history alive. If you ever have the opportunity to go on his historical walks, I wouldn’t miss it. A special shout out to Chris Souwand, who took this photograph in 1985 for a school project he worked on while attending Centennial College. Do you have an old photo of the Beach you’d like to share? Please contact me by email at this address gdvandyke61@gmail.com.
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overs of French brandy are most likely familiar with two of this country’s finest and well known: Cognac and Armagnac. Both are created mainly from the Ugni Blanc grape and, to a lesser degree, Folle Blanche and Colombard; are produced through distilling white wine made from these grapes; aged in oak and then blended to ensure consistent quality. For the most part, that’s where their similarities end. The way they are distilled is perhaps their biggest difference. Cognac is traditionally distilled twice in a Charentais pot still, a type of copper kettle that heats the wine to steam and condenses it back into a liquid. Armagnac, on the other hand, is distilled only once in an Alambic still or single-column still and the process is continuous. Both spirits come off the still at around 60 to 70 per cent alcohol by volume. Maturation and blending also differ somewhat. Although both are aged in oak barrels, Cognac usually utilizes oak from the the forests of Limousin, Troncais and Allier, while Armagnac favours wood from the Monzelun, Alasce and recently, Limousin. In both cases, wood aging adds colour and tannin, softens flavour, and reduces alcohol and volume. While maturing in oak, some brandy evaporates creating a black fungus, known as the ‘Angels’ Share’
that coats the walls and ceilings of the aging facility. After aging and just before bottling, both are reduced to 40 per cent by volume by the addition of distilled water. Even though age classifications for both Cognac and Armagnac use the same terminology, there are some minor differences. Bottles labelled as V.S. (for Very Special) or “three stars” means a minimum age of one year for Armagnac and two for Cognac. V.S.O.P. means Very Special/Superior Old Pale, which means its been aged for a minimum of four years for both types. The X.O. (Extra Old) requires at least six years of aging for Cognac and only five for Armagnac. Note that terms like Hor d’Age are less policed and tend to be more marketing tools. There are probably older brandies present but there are no set rules. When it comes to enjoyment, most media (movies, TV, etc.) depict folks sipping these brandies out of snifter (large barreled) glasses, however, they should ideally be consumed out of smaller snifters or tulip-shaped glasses. These will allow for less heat from one’s hand to speed up evaporation of the spirit making the attack of the alcohol less aggressive. Proper glasses also allow the complexity of the brandies to emanate out more slowly, and provide much more pleasure. As for taste, there are similarities and differences. Both provide nuances of caramel, toast, nuts, figs, dates, dried fruits and smoke in older versions. Cognac, because it is double-distilled, has more subtle flavours and complexity while single-distilled Armagnac is fruitier, with a richer nose and more body. Cognac will live and age longer than Armagnac. Generally, the older the brandy, the smoother the taste, however, too much time in oak can render a spirit that tastes overly woody. Whether you sip Cognac or Armagnac, both are world-class brandies that will deliver wonderful enjoyment any time of year.
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WE ARE fortunate to have students from the Centennial College Journalism program covering news and events for the Beach Metro News over the next few weeks. This series of candidate interviews is their first crop of stories, and there will be more to come. Not only is this an opportunity for these students to hone their craft, it gives the paper some much-needed fresh perspectives and voices — one of my goals when I stepped in as publisher and editor in May. Finding creative ways to work with the community and cuts costs so that we can continue to bring you community news is at the top on my agenda. There is a small, dedicated staff at the Beach Metro News, and a large number of volunteers that work hard to get the paper to your door every two weeks. We couldn’t do it without you — and this includes our volunteer board of directors who work for pizza. I encourage those of you with talent and
expertise in media (and those without), to consider volunteering your time here — and yes, this is a call for help. As we get leaner and leaner with regards to full time staff and revenue, I am working towards a business model that includes more part-time and freelance writers and photographers, as well as volunteers, who can work on the digital and social media side of the business. It’s a critical time, and like all print media, we need to change with the times and we are reviewing different options and opportunities. We are open to onboarding volunteers who want to learn new skills, so students and retirees, here’s your chance. I think you’ll agree, building a community hub where we can listen and learn from each other could be an agreeable business model that will help sustain the newspaper that we believe the community still wants and needs. I encourage you to write to us and let us know your thoughts and ideas. We look forward to hearing from you.
Valérie Maltais By Doha Hanno Valérie Maltais, not the six-time world championship winning Olympic speed skater, but the environmental scientist Valérie Maltais, has a lot planned for the Beaches—East York community in her campaign to win the vote for city councillor for the new Ward 19. “We’re going to be 106,000
people now, per councillor,” Maltais says. “I’m going to work really hard with our community associations, our parent groups, our business partners, the private sector and our other representatives. I think we can achieve a lot if we all work together.” Maltais is fairly new to politics and she’s been keeping up with the latest news
regarding the size of council and Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause.
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Brad Bradford By Chelsie Ortiz Luis It’s no surprise that avid cyclist and active community member Brad Bradford is running for city councillor in Beaches—East York, as he and his wife, Kathryn, are beyond happy living in the East York area. Bradford describes the way he and his wife experienced love-at-first-sight with the community’s warm and welcoming environment. “My wife and I were look-
ing across the city for a new home,” said Bradford. “We came out of Woodbine Station on a Thursday night and stumbled across the Eastland Market. We saw the vendors and families, heard the music, and immediately we could tell this was a community that really cared. We turned off the listings everywhere else in the city. We were sold.” Not only does Bradford love his home in East York, but he adores his city, too. He says Toronto is an excel-
lent city, but there’s lots to be accomplished and be improved upon if Toronto is to remain exceptional.
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Adam Smith By Dena Shah Have you seen the sign near the beach that say “Have a beachy day”? Well, the person that painted those signs, could be your next city councillor. A few years ago Adam Smith came to the realization that the best way to make change happen in the community would be to be among those making the decisions. At that moment, Smith decided he wanted to run for city councillor. Even though Smith was not born in the new Ward 19, he hopes to live in the Beach for the rest of his life and currently resides with his family on Woodbine Ave. Before he had any interest in running for councillor, he was involved in the community, working with large
groups of people in the film and television industry. “I realized a few years ago I wanted to run for council,” said Smith. “It was through my volunteer work that I came to understand you could be the one asking permission or the one giving it. In the latter case I would have more influence to effect positive change on a larger scale.” Smith is a non-partisan; he is not a member of any political party and claims that his only allegiance is to residents. He knows he has a lot of issues to face if he were to become the Ward 19 councillor and he believes that regardless of the problems being resolved, the community needs to have a voice in the decisions being made while working toward these resolutions. One of his
priorities is to build a better relationship between the city and the residents. “Too often residents feel shut out of the decisionmaking process and their valid concerns hold little weight,” said Smith. “Giving residents more voice will help to mend fences with the city they feel ignores them too often, and create a more engaged citizenry and a more informed public service.”
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Paul Bura By Shanell Simmister Paul Bura is running for city council in the new Ward 19, Beaches-East York in hopes of making change for his constituents. With the city election less than a month away, candidates are getting ready. Paul Bura, 45, is vested in running, and being elected is important to him. When
asked how he felt about the forthcoming vote, he said as a first-time candidate he wasn’t under any political backing. Knocking on doors and meeting residents has been a valuable yet overwhelming process, he said, because there is a lot of confusion and focus on Premier Ford’s decision to cut the number of wards in the city down from 47 to 25 with just
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IT’S BIG, it’s on the waterfront, and it’s affecting our health. It’s the giant natural gas electrical generating station on Unwin Avenue. Matthew Kellway fought to stop the Portland Energy Centre from being built before it opened in 2008, and although he lost, he’s not giving up on making Beaches—East York and our city a great place to live. Back in 2006, Kellway, currently running for city
councillor for Beaches— East York, co-founded the Toronto Energy Coalition (TEC) in the fight to stop construction of the generator. Worried about his son, who required the use of a puffer, Kellway knew the generator would be a health risk for many. The battle went on for about two years, and although the generator was built, this triggered Kellway’s call to politics. He became president of the NDP Riding Association in 2009, and it was there that
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at the launch to introduce the new book and address Canada’s commitment to climate change. Nagy’s book is designed to help us take action immediately. It focuses on proven solutions and organizes them neatly into a dozen personal top 10 lists of action priorities for homeowners, business people, government planners and people in other situations and walks of life. It takes you step-by-step through the best ways to make a real difference, save some money and win in the clean energy age. For example, do you really need a furnace or big cooling system? Nagy has been digging into these questions as an international journalist for years, having prepared some 150 articles on clean energy technologies and government programs.
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Adam Smith Continued from Page 13 Smith believes that the current crop of councillors create solutions in what he calls a “theoretical bubble” meaning not thinking of the consequences these decisions may bring. “Unless they live where the issue is occurring, they may not appreciate or foresee the long-term consequences of their solution,” he said. There are 16 Beaches-East York candidates registered and out of all the candidates, Smith was the last one to register. This means that he has had less time than the rest of the names on the ballot to cam-
paign. However, he says that even though it is not ideal to be the last one to register, he believes that his evidence-based ideas and passion will come across strongly among residents. “While it is not ideal to be the last horse out of the gate, I do think quality is more important than quantity,” he said. Smith will be hoping to receive a good number of votes to become city councilor, in what will be his first election of any kind as a candidate. The upcoming municipal election will take place on Monday, October 22, 2018.
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“NO IGNORANCE, no hate, don’t go back to ’98” — I lead Notre Dame students in this chant, when only three weeks earlier while scrolling through Instagram I had seen the first post on the Ontario Walkout account. On Friday, September 21, students from about 90 different schools across Ontario participated in a provincial wide walkout to protest the recent changes to the curriculum which includes the reinstatement of the outdated 1998 sex education curriculum which eliminates from the discussion topics such as same-sex marriage, gender identity, the importance of consent, cyberbullying, and sexting. The changes to curriculum also diminish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s efforts and a promise the federal government made to Indigenous people. This change halts the efforts to decolonize the education system in Ontario, including the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge and teachings. “To have a qualified adult teach students the importance of these topics without bias is the point of school. Education opens discussions to what could be controversial topics in a safe space,” said Notre Dame student, Trisha Tolentino, 16. “Out of respect for Indigenous peoples, Doug Ford must recognize that — in order for Canada to move forward towards reconciliation, Indigenous education should be mandatory for all students,” said 17-year-old Cresny Lorenzo, another Notre Dame student. Two student groups, Decolonize Schools and March For Our Education, organized this particular series of walkouts. Beach schools, Malvern Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame High School, both kick-started this protest and held their school’s walkouts a day prior, on Thursday, September 20th, due to conflicting events. As a grade 12 student at
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Last week, Notre Dame High School students walked out in protest of curriculum changes. The TDCSB will continue to teach the 2015 version of the sex-ed while junior students at the TDSB will be taught the 1998 sex-ed curriculum.
Notre Dame High School spearheading this rally, I already learned about my civic duty as a citizen, and how to exercise the legal right I have to protest. I am completely aware of the potential consequences for missing class, and I accepted it. What was more difficult for me was how to effectively spread my message of solidarity throughout the rest of the school in a clear way. Many students at Notre Dame were afraid of getting marked absent, missing lessons, or not being able to explain the issue to their parents. As the walkout ambassador for my school, it was up to me to ensure that students that were interested in participating were properly informed on the issue, knew their civic rights, and understood the schools procedure for unexplained absences. I made sure everyone walking out knew that they would not get in trouble for participating, and to inform their parents prior to the protest. Despite the curriculum change not affecting the Toronto Catholic District School Board directly, this issue is important to me because it still affects someone. I believe that if our education system fails even one student from what they should be learning in school, it fails us all. The students who participated in Notre Dame’s walkout stand in
agreement. It is important that as a Catholic school we show our support for this cause, and to stand in solidarity with all the schools affected, regardless of our differences. The protest that started on that Thursday continued at Queens Park on Sunday, September 23. Students in Ontario were invited to wear purple, bring signs, and sitin at the legislative collectively. Protest leaders Rayne Fisher-Quann and Indygo Arscott were also present, along with many others from local schools participating in afternoon performances, speeches, and public civic action. “Our generation is a gen-
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eration of entrepreneurs and activists,” said Lorenzo. “We are engaged in politics, we are changing the world and we care. We are pushing society forwards while some adults are not doing that themselves. We will continue to advocate for education because it matters.” The walkout represented students’ ability to take action and help empower others to do the same. With an ever-evolving society, recognizing the importance of culture, politics and education matters, and the youth have the potential to be positive change agents in our growing society. This is an example of what is possible. SPONSORED
Food and Friends are a Luxury for the Homeless by Marie Everatt
On the surface, Thanksgiving is about the people and the food. Not just any food, but turkey. Well, or stuffing. Maybe even the pumpkin pie. Everyone seems to have a favourite food at Thanksgiving. They might even argue in its defense to the same degree that people argue whether pineapple does or does not belong on pizza. Things can get heated, even before talk of politics. Take a deeper look at the day and you will realize that Thanksgiving is about sharing, it’s about socialization and about a sense of community. Thanksgiving is one of the few occasions during the year when people go out of their way to get together and when those who are alone and afar are not far from thoughts and prayers. The homeless might be an exception. This Canadian Thanksgiving, thousands of people who are homeless in Toronto will spend the day alone. There will be no invitations. No place at the table. No leftovers to divvy up. Many of those who are homeless will be lucky to have a meal let alone a feast. To them, Thanksgiving is just another day, and another reminder of the struggles of being down and out, out of sight and out of mind. 93 percent of Toronto’s homeless wish they had a place of their own. 100 percent are food insecure. At some point, they have missed a meal or gone a day or days without eating due to a lack of money. It is easy to understand how not having a home has an impact on someone’s health
and wellbeing. The same can be said about not eating. Less obvious is the impact of not socializing, not having friends and not being part of a community. People who are isolated - whether it is due to poverty, homelessness or family that has passed or is at a distance or estranged – are lonely and loneliness leads to depression and contributes to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death. The lifespan of a man who is homeless in Canada is almost half that of a man who is housed. Imagine how special Thanksgiving dinner is to someone who believes just eating is a luxury. Suddenly that slice of pizza, with or without pineapple, is looking pretty good. This Thanksgiving, Haven Toronto, a downtown drop-in centre, will provide turkey dinner with all of the fixings to hundreds of elder men who are homeless.
Open every day, including major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, Haven Toronto offers meals three times daily; breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the last year, the centre has served over 52,000. It’s not just about healthy eating. Haven Toronto provides a safe, inviting space for people who are homeless. A place where clients can cultivate friendships and have a sense of belonging. The community is also getting more involved. Some see Thanksgiving as an opportunity to volunteer, and to help to prepare and serve dinner at Haven Toronto. Others are using the occasion to say Thanks, giving a meal through www.haventoronto.ca. Then again, that’s what it’s about: sharing, socializing and community. To end the argument once and for all, pineapple does belong on pizza. Pizza does not belong on Thanksgiving.
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NEVER A dull moment for Scarborough Players! They are a dynamic theatre group that draws theatre goers, actors and volunteers from across the Greater Toronto Area. The group is proudly celebrating their 60th anniversary of producing comedies, dramas, and mysteries with great reviews and they invite everyone to come celebrate this milestone season. Share Your Memories Audiences are invited to join in celebrating the anniversary by sharing past pictures of productions, favourite plays and memories. Were you involved in a past production? Did you see plays like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Drawer Boy, A Streetcar Named Desire, Catch Me If You Can, Barefoot in the Park, Angel Street, The Odd Couple and others? Have a favourite play? Please submit your pictures, memories and anecdotes to scarboroughplayers60th@gmail.com. Theatre Innovation – A New Hearing Loop System Scarborough Players announced the launch of a new Hearing Loop System at the Scarborough Village Theatre. This will be the only theatre in Toronto with this type of hearing assist system. The new hearing system will be officially launched during opening night of Noises Off!, Scarborough Players first
comedy of the 60th season. It opens on October 5, 2018. History of Innovation and Awards Scarborough Players was founded by the late John Caldwell in 1959. They originally performed at the Club Top Hat on Kingston Road and the old Frigidaire Building on Eglinton. They moved into the Scarborough Village Theatre location in 1982 and have been producing creative sets and shows on stage ever since. They have been nominated for and have won several ACT-CO awards for their quality work on productions, actors and creative teams over the decades. The group has introduced many innovations over the past 60 years to ensure they continuously engage audiences and members. Find out more by following them on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Get involved by seeing a production, volunteering, participating in an improv workshop, meeting actors during wine and cheese receptions and more. An Exciting Season Ahead Be sure to get tickets to the first show of the season: Noises Off!, a comedy about a theatre group’s misadventures. It features ACT-CO award-winning actors including Malorie Mandolidis, Daryn DeWalt and Greg Nowlan. The season line-up includes the following four shows: 1. Noises Off! is up first and
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416 690-6257
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Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan
Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
416-698-5861 John H.
BJARNASON, D.C. Chiropractor
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
416-694-2868 DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)
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Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractic &
Registered Massage Therapy 2130 Queen Street East
416-698-7070
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins
Stephanie Gage, RMT Kristina Pearsal, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
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Jen Goddard, R.M.T. Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
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Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575 www.ashbridgeshealth.ca
FUNERAL SERVICES
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
eco Cremation &
ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
Life Celebrations. Done Differently. In Service with St. John’s Norway Cemetery & Crematorium.
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS
647-317-6017
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Burial Services Inc. 647.660.5056 www.ecofuneral.ca
Animal Chiropractor Dr. Mark T. Garbutt D.C.
Coxwell Chiropractic Centre 1004 Coxwell Ave @ O’Connor
416-423-2289
Chiropractic Care for Two Legged and Four!
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2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
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THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
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416-916-7122
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his recipe was made by my good friend Carol for me at a belated birthday dinner. Although it is not a traditional birthday cake, it was definitely “finger licking good, and worthy of print simply because it was so tasty and could be made at this time of year using a variety of autumn fruits. Because of its simplicity, this cake lends itself to a number of occasions – afternoon tea, brunch, a bake table and with a change of fruit topping, has potential for all seasons. It’s a classic!
Carol’s Peach Ginger Cake
purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda 1/4- 1/2 tsp (1-2 mL) ground ginger 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2 – 3 nectarines, peaches, plums or apples seeded and sliced 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line nine-inch (23 cm) spring-form pan with parchment paper. If butter is hard from the refrigerator it is important to soften either in a microwave (10-15 seconds) or cut into small pieces and soften in the pre-heating oven. Wash the fruit of your choice, remove fruit seeds and slice 1/4 inch thick. Cover fruit with plastic wrap and put aside. In a large mixing bowl, us-
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1 cup (250 mL) of whipping cream 1/4 cup (50 mL) sifted icing sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla In a bowl using an electric mixer beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in icing sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time. May be made several hours before serving.
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plate. Serve wedges of cake with mango ice-cream or Chantilly cream. Makes 6-8 servings.
Fantastic Streetscape!!!
The buttery, rich taste of this cake is complemented by a fruit topping, in this case, peach. However, any number of other seasonal fruits could be used with equal success – nectarines, plums, pears or apples. Serve with a good cup of tea or coffee for a delectable dessert.
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ing an electric mixer, beat butter until soft and creamy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time then add crystallized ginger. Mixture should be creamy and fluffy. In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger and salt. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt making two additions of flour and one of yogurt. Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange prepared fruit in concentric circles over top surface of cake, gently pushing fruit into batter about 1/4 inch (6 mm) Place cake in centre of oven and bake 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake on rack. Once cool, remove cake to serving
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Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (r) 416-698-5861
JACKIE’S FOOT CARE
Advanced Foot Care Nurse,
Providing Nail Care, Diabetic foot care, Fungal Nails, Calluses and Corns.
In-Home Foot Care Services 647 528 7038 (14)
Employment Opportunities
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RECE FDK/B&A for local Unionized Child Care.
Shift 2:45-6 /3 days per week and 1:45-6 /2 days per week. Previous FDK experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. Resume & cover letter to hiring committee
balmybeachcomday@bellnet.ca
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KIDSKOOLTRANS is hiring local drivers. Start September. Part-time hours; full-time pay!
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Commercial Space for Rent
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LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
Harding & King
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Henley Gardens. 8 min from Gardiner Expressway - Queen St. - Fabulous restaurants - Beach. Beautiful garden view. $2,400/mo, all amenities included Available now (14)
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BEACH BACHELOR APT South of Queen. Close to lake, park, TTC. Clean, bright. On main floor at rear of private home. Separate entrance. Utilities inc. $1,100 Wanted: one responsible non-smoker.
References. (416) 686-6171
(14.)
Wanted to Rent Quiet professional, long time Beach(es) resident, seeks apartment in this great neighbourhood. I’m a non smoker who loves the lake and vicinity. 416-526-2125 (voicemail) or bhaldane7@gmail.com (14.) ** Thank you **
416-690-2880
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St. John’s Norway Cemetery Do you own a plot at St. John’s Norway Cemetery you’ll never use? We can buy this privately from you. Email or call today
info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056
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SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service
416-265-7979
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MR. FIX-IT
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
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KLEEN WINDOWS
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
(14r)
Call 416-648-4410
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TRUCK ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SMALL PICKUP & DELIVERY
Lic. & Ins.
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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BEACH PUPPY LOVE
- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com
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Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
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SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
Tutoring for the struggling reader/ writer. OCT, Special Education Specialist, Reading Specialist. Orton Gillingham Trained. Experienced and Local.
Deidre 647-299-5490
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TUTOR FOR FRENCH & FI (Beach area) by high school teacher. 14+ years experience in Public School Board, including AP French. German can be taught as well (native speaker)
Please contact: 647-406-4681 References available upon request
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Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel •18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE
Marlene 416-698-5668
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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
Music
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Bach to ROCK
Call 416-698-0750 daycareconnection.net
We teach it all!
Scarboro Music 416-699-8333
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JOY OF MUSIC Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more
A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! See our ad on page 8
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (14)
THE TWO FOURS Beaches-based band for your party or event Rock, roots, R&B, blues, country, & more
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
Piano Tuning 416-699-3772
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
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B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena
416-690-0102
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DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL & RETURN THEM? Mature, caring responsible woman in the Beaches area willing to take your child to school or daycare and bring them home. Also willing to prepare snacks or meals if required.
Good family references available upon request.
Call: 416-839-5039
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HOME DAYCARE
call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for
Loving, caring and reliable. Close to library, parks, drop-incenter, Beaches Rec Center, beach. Daily reading, stories, & crafts. Over 20 yrs experience. Excellent references.
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
• NEW TERM CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
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INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (14r)
Garden & Tree
THE STUDY STUDIO
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(15r)
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Call 416-783-3434
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EUROPEAN CLEAN
416-693-5272
Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Andrew English B.Ed. (16r)
Head Start Tutors One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
416-729-2077 cell
Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS
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A family business since 1956
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
416 421-5758
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Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415 Home: 416-449-0171
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
For estimate call
647-899-9074
READING SPECIALIST
We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
ULTRA
HEALTHY HOME
(w. of Midland)
CLEANING SERVICE
I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.
Tutoring
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
2358 Kingston Rd.
Cleaning services for Lower Beach residents Kids lunches & dog walking too A clean home is a happy home Kellie’s Cell 416 910-1232 kelliegreenis@gmail.com (14.)
Cleaning Services
416-567-3205
Vienna Upholstery
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Bilingual School
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofours
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
Home Decor
Kellies Green Clean Home Services
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• Walks - private, group, weekend & holiday • Daycare & Board - half and full day & boarding • Insured, Bonded & Licensed
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Call Kevin 647 282 8375
Pet Services
(Grades 1-10) Certified Teacher 11 years experience tutoring students and teachers References provided Please contact 416 807 7596
Math Tutor available. Effective tutoring with use of Math software. Grades 5-12. (15) Call 647-608-4225
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
EUROPEAN HOME
GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES
Amy 416 856 6526 www.barksandrec.ca
WILLIAM PEST CONTROL
- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup
Contact Irena
You work. We play.
Pest Control
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (14..)
416-825-9705
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
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EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
Weekly • Bi-weekly One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
416 389 9234
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (14r)
(19r)
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
MATH TUTOR
647-673-8461 marvelous2touch@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Marvelous Touch Cleaning
CAT CARE SERVICE
www.regsappliance.com
BLIND AMBITION
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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
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We buy! - We pay cash!
Fair market prices guaranteed!
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Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
416-698-9000
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
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Wanted
Burial Plots
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416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. (17r) Antonella 416-464-2766
416-425-8698
Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
REG’S APPLIANCE
FURNISHED, SPACIOUS 1 BDRM APT
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
BEACHES LUXURY
485 Kingston Road High-Rise -VIEWS - Some New Reno Bach/1/2 Beds. Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C,Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep.liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen! PARKG. From $985.00 Inc ht & ht wtr. (r) 416-699-7110 Vlad
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General Services
416-820-1527
Household Services
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
Financial Services
416-694-6241
ASHBRIDGES
for local, unionized, Child Care Centre. Days/shifts vary. Previous experience an asset. Resume & cover letter to hiring committee balmybeachcomday@bellnet.ca
Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network & security set up. PC/ Mac support. Web site design. 416-438-6360. Atlasnetwork.ca (14)
1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
Apartment/ Home for Rent
647-218-0042
On call Casual/Supply staff
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Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting
647-527-7982
AMAZING NEW
416 319 1581
Individual offices to rent in newly renovated landmark building, suitable for professional, medical or commercial use. Bay windows, recessed lighting, hardwood floors. Great visibility, close to TTC, GO. Can also be combined into larger suites. Total available floor space 1785 sq ft.
Ideal for storing cars.
Social / Events
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
OFFICE SPACE
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
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416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
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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 (7/19r) inno.dubelaar@gmail.com
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(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word
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A fully-qualified special education specialist is available to support elementary students. Let me help your child reach their full potential. Homework help and enrichment are also available. Please contact me at
416-884-1402. References avail. (14r)
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-Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(14r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(14r)
BEACHES LUXURY LANDSCAPES
Upgrade the value of your home Steps • Patios • Driveways Fences/Decks • Garden Design
647 679 3282
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Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.
437-345-9858
(14)
Mr Tree Man
Joan de Grey Landscape Design
Increase the value and enjoyment of your home! www.joandegreylandscapedesign.ca 416-698-9854 (15)
james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (14r)
LAWN AND GARDEN
Excellent pruning of shrubs & small trees, hedges. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, raking, weeding, planting, garden makeovers, low maintenance butterfly gardens, organic soil. Raised wooden beds. Interlock repairs. Energetic & environmentally friendly! Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com (14)
Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.
437-345-9858
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TREEAGE
FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp. For free est. call Frank
647 898-8733
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Landscapers
A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
416-690-1356 (14.)
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (19r)
Painters
416-288-1499
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PAINTING & DECORATING
Green Apple Landscaping
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
www.greenapple.ca
Free Estimates & References Available (19)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
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BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883
Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
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‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
RETAINING WALLS 647 679 3282
647 401 7970
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WRITTEN IN STONE
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BEACH HILL
PAINTING Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (14r)
WG PAINTING
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (17)
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
(15r)
clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs 10 years experience friendly service • local resident
416-826-3269
Plumbers
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Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416-833-3006
416 694 0906
Big or small we do them all
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MBX ELECTRIC Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
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Valérie Maltais
Brad Bradford
Matthew Kellway
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“First of all, I’m glad there’s finally a decision that’s allowing us to make sure we’re targeting the appropriate group. However, I’m disappointed at the timing that Ford decided to do this. I don’t agree with making decisions without fully understanding the impact of those decisions. The other aspect is that I also agree that council has been ineffective over the years in some of the council meetings and decisions they’ve made. I think it has to do more with the quality of council rather than the size,” she said. “I think using the notwithstanding clause was very gritty. We need more context within the charter so that we are able to prevent these things from happening in the future.” Maltais believes in the diversity of backgrounds within city council. “We need lawyers and we need career politicians but we can’t let them be the only people that represent the general public,” said Maltais. I’m a hard-worker, I care deeply about issues and I don’t make blanket
statements. I also believe in term limits. I will only do two terms in order to promote that diversity and the turnover I think is necessary to build the community.” Maltais is focused on responsible environmental, social and economic governance. Her campaign includes three categories— transportation, regarding what will be needed to support the population 10-20 years from now; the small business sector and helping the micro-local economy thrive. “We know that the Danforth is an area that we’re studying for intensification purposes and quite a critical point is not having inclusionary zoning measures within our new development. I’m just very concerned because all we have for inclusionary zoning and creating affordable housing within our new development is a guideline, and people can apply for rebates if they do it. It’s a very passive approach when we have this many homeless people. We don’t need a passive approach; we need a mandate now because we’re losing years.”
Paul Bura Continued from Page 13 His goal is to get meaningful dialogue back on track, as Bura loves his neighbourhood and helping people. He’s sees himself as a compassionate candidate who will work hard to resolve challenges. Bura considered taking a run for city council a few years back, and when the opportunity arose, he decided to go for it. His wife Jen is his biggest supporter and they are enjoying learning about
He says if he claims victory in the election, the first step he would take to build and polish Toronto is to ultimately renovate and evolve the city itself with the help of the community. “I really would like to see a more positive type of politics,” he said. “Too many people and too many politicians are too focused on what divides us instead of what brings us together. I want to bring people together, look at the concerning evidence, speak to people, and actually move forward.” Bradford currently works for the city as an urban planner. He says it’s been a valuable experience, but there is more to do to improve Toronto. Affordable housing, road safety, and transportation are his main concerns when trying to build a better city for the 2.8 million Torontonians. Bradford believes that by coming together and working as a community, Toronto can become a better city than it already is. “Building a better Toronto—that’s the type of
the history of the ward. Bura’s main priorities are advocating for safer streets, pushing for the TTC to add the 143 Beaches Express bus and working on more fluid transportation routes. He wants to get people home faster so they can spend more time with their families after a long day at work or school. “Ten to-15 extra minutes at home is enough time to ask your child how their day at school went, make it to the dinner table… and also read a book with them,” he said. Bura is also focusing on getting rid of empty retail locations and encouraging
work that my colleagues and I do in city planning,” said Bradford. “The profession has evolved and changed over the years, where it’s not just only information sharing or consultation, but developing ideas for a shared vision for our neighbourhoods together.” A husband, a candidate and a city planner, Bradford also works with organizations and groups such as the Danforth East Community Association (DECA) and the CivicAction’s Diverse City Fellowship. Bradford says his goal is to ultimately make a difference. He says the work he has done so far has inspired him to do more. “There’s nothing more satisfying or rewarding than having the opportunity to put energy and effort into something and see positive change come out of it,” he said. “I’m always lucky to have Kathryn around, and I’ve been fortunate enough to make a positive impact in all of the things that I do. That’s what keeps me motivated, excited, and gives me hope.”
After losing the election in 2015, Kellway took a step back from politics to normalize his life. “I wanted to see whether my commitment to being involved politically was still there. After I lost in 2015, I went back to work, I went back to school, and I went back to doing things in the community,” Kellway said. He went on to co-chair the Out of the Cold program which helps house the homeless during the winter months. The program was started over 30 years go by Sister Susan Moran and Kellway felt that the program only went so far and he wanted to do more. As co-chair, he started a 14-week pilot Out of the Cold program last winter at Beach United Church and brought in homeless people from across the city. Kellway explained that, “distinctions are drawn out there between community activism and political activism. To me, they’re just different ways of doing the same thing.” This passion for community activism pushed Kellway back into politics.
businesses to come back to the Beaches— East York area. The street parking in his neighborhood isn’t consistent with other neighbourhoods, he said -- on Queen Street East, people are required to pay for street parking until 9 p.m. while elsewhere they can park for free in the evening. He wants to remove this restriction in parking to encourage people to come back to the shops and services in the area. His other priority is improving the aging infrastructure. He plans on repaving and fixing roads and damaged sidewalks so it’ll
When asked about the decision to cut the number of city wards from 47 to 25, Kellway said that Premier Doug Ford overstepped by intervening in the elections. “I think it’s a mistake. I think it’s an insult to democracy in the city, and we’ll have to find ways to overcome it,” he said. Although there are a lot more doors for him to reach, Kellway, who’s lived in the ward for over 22 years, said going door-todoor is his best approach. If elected, Kellway wants to fix the city’s planning system and address concerns such as an over-crowded transit system, unaffordable neighbourhoods and the loss of heritage and history in the city. Kellway said development issues must also be resolved in order for there to be growth and change. “It’s a community that is inspiring in its sense of pride, in its history, and in its community and environmental activism...so I look forward to talking to people and hopefully securing their support and selection again.”
be safer to walk, drive and cycle. While Bura is serious about his run for council and wanting to make the neighbourhoods of the ward more functional for everyone, he admits he is a little nervous about it too. “Nerves play a part in it. Someone told me if I wasn’t nervous, it meant I didn’t care,” he said. “I think nerves and a little bit of stress is a good thing because it really means that I’m in it for the right reasons.” Bura says he is going to take away a lot from his experience whether he gets elected or not. In his mind, it’s a win-win situation.
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