Volume 46 No. 22
February 7, 2017
Birch Cliff development looms By Lara O’Keefe
FOR YEARS, Birch Cliff has been blossoming into a unique and character-filled neighbourhood tucked away on the outskirts of the Beach community. Quaint cafes, small mom and pop shops, and the picturesque beauty of Lake Ontario and the Scarborough Bluffs have seen it embody the “small town in a large city” vibe the East End is known for and retain its charm PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE from years gone by. But the neighbourhood is set This strip along the 1400 block of for a growth spurt with a number Kingston Road is a potential site of developments on the way for for a mixed-use development. the Birch Cliff neighbourhood. “There has been a lot of inter- quent demolition of their storeest not only in the Beaches but front. moving east and I think there’s a “He gave us six months [to valot of interest in the mid-rise av- cate],” she said. enue development. As downtown Pointing to all of the supplies is building up they’re slowly in the convenience store, Shanstarting to expand and work its thakumai said they’re searching way out east,” said ward 36 coun- for a new space but it’s not an cillor Gary Crawford about the easy task to pick up and move – development push in his neigh- especially when they only have a bourhood. few months to do so and the prices of availM o r e able storethan a fronts in handful the city of condos are so are in the high. process of Shanentering thakumai the area said that with some she was already going into under construction. nursing Others are s c h o o l still in the when her – Councillor Gary Crawford early apbrother-inproval and development process. law approached her to work at Most recently, Core Develop- the Becker’s store instead. She ment Group has made known took the opportunity because their intentions to build a mixed- their future at that time seemed use condo development on a rec- secure and bright. Now, that fuognizable retail stretch of Kings- ture feels less clear. ton Road. “If we move, it costs a lot of Current tenants at 1480 to 1496 money for us,” she said. “I don’t Kingston Rd. include New Ener- know. I have two kids, you know? gy Muay Thai & Fitness, Mayfair I don’t know what we’re going to Custom Upholstery, The Salvage do.” Shop, Becker’s, and Wimpy’s Acknowledging the effects on Diner. the business owners, Crawford During a survey of the area last said he thinks “this is the first month, business owners were re- development in Birch Cliff where luctant to go on record, but gen- existing businesses are impacterally expressed concerns about ed. Most of the other developments are infill on old lots. So I the loss of their livelihood. Kousika Shanthakumai, who think the community is feeling it has managed the Becker’s store a little bit more, but they undernext to Wimpy’s Diner with her stand change does happen.” brother-in-law for nearly 20 Continued on Page 3 years, said she was shocked to learn about the sale and subse-
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“This is the first development in Birch Cliff where existing businesses are impacted.”
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My hero Eight-year-old Olivia tosses a plastic superhero toy into a bucket at one of several creative game stations at the Applegrove Community Complex Superheroes and Villains family dance Saturday, Feb. 4. The well-attended event featured face painting, crafts, and a DJ who kept the costumed kids and parents moving on the dance floor.
Hundreds attend Gerrard St. vigil By Lara O’Keefe
HUNDREDS OF people circled Gerrard India Bazaar last week, holding candles that lit up the night as they walked through the streets. The January 30 candlelight vigil was one of more than a dozen that took place across Canada in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec (Islamic cultural centre of Quebec) – a Quebec City mosque – that left six dead and another 19 injured. As of late last week, at least five remained in hospital in critical condition. Laval University student Alexandre Bisonnette, 27, has since been arrested in connection with the attack and faces six counts of first degree murder and five counts of attempted murder. While no motive has been officially confirmed, it has been reported that he was known for championing extreme far-right and antiimmigration views online. Horrified by the events and wanting to demonstrate solidarity, Leslieville historian Joanne Doucette posted a call to action on Facebook the morning after the January 29 attack saying, “we can’t stand by at times like these.”
Hours later, she and others had organized a candlelight vigil.The event was held at the corner of Highfield Road and Gerrard Street East where participants walked along the Indian Bazaar to Fatih Mosque located at 182 Rhoades Avenue, where participants engaged in a moment of silence and prayer. “We need to express our sorrow and love for our neighbours and friends,” said Doucette. “Our Canada includes Muslims. Islamophobia is not the way and this violence must stop.” Speaking to the crowd at the University of Toronto vigil, Toronto Mayor John Tory thanked those who attended and who were there to convey the message to the Muslim community that they are loved, adding that “they’re an important part of what has built up this city. They are people of faith, people of family, people who are wonderful citizens and very much a part of the fabric of this great city.” Demonstrations continued through the week, with a gathering at the Baitul Aman Masjid mosque on Danforth and Victoria Park Friday afternoon and another Friday evening at the Medinah Masjid mosque at Danforth and Donlands which attracted hundreds of people.
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changing Canada’s electoral system. Trudeau and the Liberals campaigned on a platform that included electoral reform, with the prime minister promising Canadians that the 2015 election was the last election that would be held under the first-pastthe-post system. Local Liberal MP ErskineSmith says he is disappointed with his party’s decision to walk back its pledge. “I am disappointed, and strongly disagree with the government’s decision to abandon electoral reform,” said Erskine-Smith in an email. “I have voiced my support publicly for moving towards a more proportional system on many occasions, including in the House. A referendum at the same time as the 2019 election would have been a fair compromise for all parties.” In October, Erskine-Smith and Liberal MP Mark Holland hosted a well-attended electoral reform town hall – part of a cross-Canada tour to hear from Canadians – in the riding. There, Holland told the audience that it was the government’s “objective” to change the way we vote.
Erskine-Smith published an opinion piece on the Huffington Post website February 2 detailing his position, writing, “to all Canadians who support the promise of reform, and especially to those who supported me and believed in my promise of change throughout both the nomination and general election in Beaches-East York, I am deeply sorry.” His piece caught the attention of NDP MP Nathan Cullen, critic for democratic reform, who accused Trudeau of ‘betrayal’ and launched a petition to “demand electoral reform” on Friday. Cullen wrote on Facebook, “Well at least one Liberal MP has the courage to admit the obvious ... and the courage to stand up to Mr. Trudeau and his decision” before calling on other Liberals to join Erskine-Smith.
THAT WAS not the only oped Erskine-Smith published last month. In a piece published to the Vice News website January 26, the MP – known for challenging his party’s policies – writes that drug abuse should be treated “as a health issue, and not as a crime… In a step towards
regulation, we should decriminalize all drug use and possession.” He wants the government’s drug policy to go further than its campaign promise to legalize recreational marijuana. Erskine-Smith writes he bases his argument on the government’s “sensible and evidence-based approach to drug policy,” noting the intention to legalize recreational marijuana and support supervised injection clinics. “But that commitment to evidence demands that we go further,” writes ErskineSmith. “If we follow a public health and harm reduction approach to its logical conclusion, we could save even more lives by regulating all drugs according to their respective harms. Pharmaceutical quality control, for example, could ensure Canadians do not unsuspectingly use drugs laced with deadly fentanyl.” Prohibition and the current “war on drugs” isn’t working, he said, and “shifts resources that should be going to public health to law enforcement, instead… [Decriminalization] may not be an easy sell, but it’s the right answer.”
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Developer to work with Birch Cliff: Crawford Continued from Page 1 What that change will look like exactly is still unclear at this time but Crawford did confirm the area in question is zoned for a six- to eight-storey structure, and Core Development will be constructing a mid-rise building containing residential condos and approximately 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space. Crawford said the city has yet to see an application from the new owners but, he pointed out, the new ownership only took place within the last month so it is still early in the process. As for the future of the business owners along the strip, Crawford said after speaking with Core Development representatives last week, he feels confident they will work with the current tenants to find a more suitable solution for all parties. “There’s no point in kicking somebody out and having these vacant businesses for two or three years,” he said, noting the six month notices were sent out as a matter of legality. “Every indication is they will work very closely with the tenants that are there and hopefully be as flexible with the tenants as possible.” And while the future of the neighbourhood’s appearance is yet to be revealed, Crawford noted that the owners “do have roots in the community so they are community oriented [and] know the area really well. Their goal is to work really closely with the community for the next couple of years on what will potentially be going in there.”
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The well-known strip of small Birch Cliff businesses that could soon be home to a new mixeduse development.
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City says ‘Yes’ to Bob Acton Park TORONTO CITY Council voted last week to name an Upper Beach park in honour of the late, great Bob Acton. Following the January 30 vote, the park on William Hancox Avenue – steps away from Ted Reeve Arena, where Acton spent years coaching young athletes in hockey and baseball – will soon be known as Bob Acton Park. The move to name the park after the beloved coach and mentor who passed away from ALS six months ago garnered widespread support. Friend Paul Pellmen’s submission noted that the naming of the park in honour of Acton will help retain his legacy and inspire others to remember to give to their community as selflessly as Acton did.
Community considers Coxwell and Gerrard co-op By Anna Killen
RESIDENTS OF the Coxwell and Gerrard neighbourhood learned more about a proposed co-op housing development at a recent cityled community consultation. Around 50 people attended the January 24 consultation, held at the Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Hiawatha Road, to hear from developer Innstead Co-operative Inc., its architect LGA Architectural Partners and city staff, and voice their concerns and comments on the proposal. The proposal is asking the city for a zoning amendment to allow it to be higher and denser than current area bylaws allow. Plans detail a 33-unit six-storey mixed-used development at 355 to 363 Coxwell Ave. with 28 studio, one- and two-bedroom units, office space for the co-op, and retail units at street level. A green roof and rooftop garden are part of the proposal, as well as a large staircase, larger elevators and space for bike and scooter storage. Innstead is an East End co-operative non-profit housing provider
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Residents listen to city staff and those involved with a proposed co-op development January 24.
that has over 50 properties and 120 members in the area of Jones east to Coxwell, from Queen north to the railway tracks. Its memberdriven mandate means “we don’t have to make a profit, just break even,” said Innstead consultant Paul Connelly, meaning the co-op is able to offer more affordable rents. “We want to keep as much affordable housing community-controlled as possible,” he said. The development would be un-
like any of its other properties – they have focused mainly on detached and semi-detached houses – and would, in part, house some of its members who need to move to smaller, more accessible units. The co-op is financing the project through equity it has developed over the years and hopes to get some help from the city under its affordable housing umbrella. Meeting attendees appeared generally in favour of the co-oper-
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ative – a variation of the phrasing “I think this is a good idea for the community, but…” was heard several times during the question and comment portion of the meeting – and keen to understand how such a system works. Several people did voice concerns over the number of parking spaces proposed. Innstead is proposing nine spaces, noting they arrived at that number by surveying their members and considering who would be living in the new co-op building – namely people who use transit, bike, and do not own cars. Car-share spaces are also being considered. But parking remained a concern for some in the crowd. “I think this is great for the neighbourhood,” said Laurel Murphy, who lives close to the proposed development. But she has difficulty finding parking even without a new development, and thinks more could be done by the developer to increase the amount of parking spaces for the building. “I understand your current study that says this round of residents may not [be heavy drivers],” she
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Let’s take a moment to thank our good neighbours Carole Stimmell Former Editor Beach Metro News
I LOOKED out my window this morning, and lo and behold, sunshine! It seems like weeks since I last saw blue skies, and although I wasn’t tempted to run outside and celebrate in my shorts, my attitude did tick upward a few points. In truth I have been struggling with a bad case of the winter blahs. Normally, I deal with January the way just about everyone else does in Toronto: I read all the emails from friends who have gone south for the winter with clenched teeth
and drink lots of good wine. This year, however, my malaise started on November 7 and worsened about January 20. I spent a week curled in a fetal position under my bed, but realized that four years was a long time to contemplate the accumulation of dust bunnies. Eventually, my husband and I found we could cope if we stopped watching or reading the news – a difficult task for two information junkies. However, what really got me over the hump was a reconfirmation of the essential goodness of people. A couple of personal examples. I do a lot of entertaining over the holidays and on Boxing Day my dishwasher gave up the ghost. While not a major tragedy, this was not
something that a hostess expecting eight guests for dinner wants to discover. Now I have been calling Reg of Reg’s Appliances for years to fix almost every appliance in my house. I called him that evening and left a message figuring that he would get back to me after New Year’s. However, the next morning there he was on the phone walking me through a few manoeuvres that solved the problem. He took the time to do this for me despite the fact that he was dealing with a personal loss in his family. Thank you again, Reg. Good neighbours, what would we do without them? I truly believe I have some of the best, but I want to single out Brian. He and his wife
Sue live across the road from us and for the last two winters, he has taken it upon himself to not only shovel our sidewalk, but our driveway and steps as well. During a recent snowfall, he shovelled us out in the morning and then returned in the afternoon as well. There has to be a gold medal waiting for people like him. Good on you, Brian! Perhaps the most important thing to lift my spirits is that I have begun to appreciate, once again, that despite the political turmoil south of the border, I now live in the best country in the world. It is a beacon of rationality in a world that seems to be fighting its way to the bottom. Our values recognize that everyone, no matter what
language they speak, what country they came from or religion they practise, can make a contribution to a better Canada. I get teased by my American cousins for my acquired habit of saying “I’m sorry” in awkward social situations, but I love the manners of Canadians, the recognition that politeness makes life a little more pleasant. I will be visiting the US for a week in February (thanks to another friend who invited me south, thank you, thank you, thank you Mima) and while I will soak in the sun and the culture (and send a few emails with warm weather shots to friends in Toronto), I will return to Canada with thanks, and the hope that winter will soon be over.
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Praise for Nancy WE RECEIVED a number of comments recognizing Nancy Culver (“After 26 years, Nancy nears retirement”, January 24, 2017). Here is a sampling of the community’s goodwill: “What an amazing lady – thank you Nancy for all your help over the years with the Meals On Wheels depot at CC55. Your help ensured that volunteers have a great place to meet every day before starting their meal routes in the Beach. Also as a new volunteer with the Christmas Hamper deliveries this past December I was totally blown away with the massive size of this project and from what I understand, you are the one who was responsible for organizing this and ensuring 800+ families had a wonderful Christmas. I was proud to be one of your "elves". Take a rest, but I know we will see your face in the community again soon.” – Colleen Peacock, via Facebook comment “She is irresistible, irrepressible and irreplaceable. Centre 55 will feel her absence for a long time. She is a person who believes in returning the taxpayers’ investment in her with hard work and tangible dedication. Fair well, I know you will.” – Bob Murdoch, via Beach Metro News website comment
In Memorium: George “Joe” Raymond Davis OUR DAD, George “Joe” Raymond Davis, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at the age of 94. He was born in Toronto, lived his earlier years on Roseheath Avenue and attended Riverdale Collegiate. He married in 1942, joined the RCAF Bison Squadron 429 as a mid-upper gunner and flew 34 ops over Germany during WWII. He often remarked that the Halifax Bomber “was a damn good plane.” He joined the Toronto Fire Department right after the War and retired – after 42 years on the job – as District Chief of Toronto’s East End, serving this community. He lived in the same house, in the Beach, for 64 years, with his wife Margaret and three daughters. He loved living here. You would often see him up on a ladder taking down storm windows, or putting up screen windows to third floor neighbours’ homes. He took great pride in his home and lawn. He would shovel his neighbours’ snow, and after he got his snow blower, well, he would often continue right
down the street. If somebody had a broken bike, he’d fix it. He was a good golfer and very active. He could often be found practising his putting in the park, taking our dog Duke for a walk, playing baseball with the kids from the street and most evenings, after work, going down for a swim. He loved photography and took great neighbourhood photos. He would often share them with David Van Dyke for his Deja Views column in the Beach Metro Community News. We could go on and on about dad, but you get the idea. He was a great husband, dad, friend and neighbour. There are only a few families left in the neighbourhood who would remember these times, but to you new people on the street, he wasn’t always that old guy sitting on the verandah, he was once young and full of the future. PHOTO: SUBMITTED
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35th Annual Share a Christmas MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
To help people less fortunate is always the right thing to do, so this is what we do at Centre 55. But we couldn’t do it without you! I’m thrilled to let you know that we had a very successful Christmas delivery this year. Our Share a Christmas program is a fine example of the community coming together for a good cause Neighbours helping Neighbours. People helped us collect food and toys in so many creative ways, including having fun Santa events, and children accepting toys for needy children instead of presents for themselves. On behalf of all of us at Community Centre 55, I want to thank everyone in this incredible community who helped us deliver Christmas to 1,227 families. Whether you contributed or volunteered, you are all angels and should be proud that you provided for those in need at Christmas. Nancy Culver’s expertise at Christmas will be missed, as she is retiring. It`s the trust our community puts into our charity that we find so humbling. We extend our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to our 35th Annual Share a Christmas Program. We could not have brought so much joy to so many people without you. Happy New Year! Debbie Visconti, Executive Director A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:
Amanda Ferry & the Monarch Park Students, Breech Family, Canadian Tire-Main & Danforth, CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish, Dan MacLeod-VP FreshCo, DeClute Real Estate, Gene Domagala, Iain McLeish & the Grade 8 Class from Blantyre PS, John Tavares of East West Disposal, Mark Richards Team, Patrick Breech & the Me to We Group from St John’s CS, Terry Barrett-Noble, Toronto Beaches Running Club
THANKS TO HAMPER’S HELPERS: FAMILIES & FRIENDS
Alison Bury, Amanda Babich, Amanda Ferry, Agnes Hoogeveen, Amanda Wood, Amy Polson, Amy Sevigny, Andrea Mierzynski, Anne Turner, Angela Marrocco, Ann Patterson, Ashley McInnis, Barb Phillips, Bernadette McLaughlin, Beth Gleeson, Betty Anne Complin, Bev Mitchell, Bob Johnston, Bob & Joan Jones, Briar Delange Riddell, Brooke and Grace, Carol Malyon, Carol Wilson, Carole Wilson-Balmy Beach Residents Association, Carole Stimmell, Catherine Baillie, Catherine Bray, Chris Dunlop, Chris Silverburg, Christina Beaudoin, Ciara Behan, Conrad & Mona Bouchard, Dana Patterson, Deirdre Heron, Diana Stinson, Diane Dickinson, Dolora Haney, Donna Morris, Dr. Jeff Shnall, Dr. Karin Rummell, E. M. Ogston, Elinore Copeland, Elizabeth Wimbs, Elsie Grant, Eric Longley, Erwin Buck, Evan Butchers, Fintar McEnroe, Fred Carter, Gaby Roy, Gail McPhee, Genevieve & Benjamin Lavallee, "George ""The Grinch"" Murray", Gillies Laurey, Gisele Quenneville, Glenn Cooper, Gordon William Buchanan, Gwen Ramsay, Haldine MacCaul, Heather Werry, Helen Kathuria, Hilary Heath, J. Lipsett, Jacobus Versteegh, Jacqueline Clark, James Darrell, Janet Steele, Jason & Leigh Balgopal, Jean Cochrane, Jean Murray, Jennifer Burton, Jennifer Campbell, Jennifer Jones, Jim Lambie, Joan Day, Joan Jones, John Lackey, Joanna Lavoie, John McCready, John Pirie, John Stehman, Johnny Chambers, Jordan MacDonald, Julie DiGregorio, Juliet White, Katelyn Aucoin, Kathleen Cantelon, Kathleen Clark, Kathleen Ransberry, Kathryn Handford, Kathy Mitchell, Kathy Schlender, Kelsey Howarth, Kellway Family, Kim Maxwell, L. Rice, Laura Appleton, Laura Lynn Harry, Lawrence Chamberlain, Leslie Fleming, Linda Grimard-Watt, Linda Martin, Liz Heron, Liz Schumann to thank Evelyn Gillies, Lois Wallace, Louis Solakofski, Louiseize Family, Lucy Hunter, Lynn MacGyver, Lynne Patterson, Lynne Penberthy, Mara Bartolucci, Margi Wallace, Maria Minna, Marilyn Douglas, Marilyn Gomes, Marilyn McKim, Marilyn Smith, Marlene Holder, Marlene Noble, Marta Caulford, Mary Mitchell, Mary Murphy, Marylin Douglas, McCallum Family, Michael Pitre, Michelle Dean, Mielniczyk Family, Mila & Nobu, Muriel Burns, Nance Fleming, Nancy Franklin, Neil McCrea, Nicola Tahair, Nicole & James Stone, Nikki Gore, Nurit Hod, P. Dooley, Pat Orr, Pat Ward, Pat Whitehead, Patricia Petruga, Patricia Plante, Patty Duke, Paul Babich, Paul Seymour, Princie Elliott, Richard McCallion, Richard Plume, Robin Grant, Sarah Neale, Sarah Rogers, Saskia McDouagh, Sawyer Family, Shannon Clark, Sonya & Katarina Roberts, Standel Family, Stephen Gaunt, Susan Hutchinson, Susan Lindell, Susan & Patrick Rose, Susan Walker-Davies, Susanne Larsen, Syd Johnson, Therese Lefort, Thomas Ullrich, TL Macleod, Tom McGee, Toni Daniels, Tory Brown, Tricia Lille, Trish Snyder, Vanessa DiLeo & Family, Vanessa Hamilton, Vee Pnip, Veronica Brown, Veronica Dooley, Vicky Tsorlinis, Victor Deng, Victoria Campbell, Wendy Dobson, William Graham, William Jack, Wilson Family& Friends
CHURCHES, GROUPS & LEGIONS 55 Division - Toys for Kids, 55 Division CPLC Committee, 144TH Toronto Sparks, Acadia Lodge 430, Balmy Beach Club, Balmy Beach Old Boys, Beach Rotary, Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council, Calvary Baptist Church, Christadelphians Church, East York Rotary, Kingston Road United Church, Main Street Terrace, Pegasus Community Project, Rotary Club of East York, Royal Canadia Legion #73, Royal Canadian Legion - Ladies Auxillary 1/42, St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, St. John Catholic Church - Catholic Womens League, St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church, Tannenbaum 10K, The Joan & Bruce Philip Foundation, The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Family Foundation, Toronto Beach Rotary Club, Welsh United Church SCHOOLS, DAY CARES, COMMUNITY CENTRES & HOSPITALS ABC Academy, Adam Beck Public School, Applegrove Community Centre, Balmy Beach Community School, Beaches Rec Centre, Bizzy Bee Play Centre, Diefenbaker Public School, Earl Haig Public School, Gledhill Public School, Guildwood Junior Public School, Kasia Preschool, Kew Beach Public School, Kimberley Public School, Michael Garron Hospital, Neil McNeil High School, Norway Public School, West Scarborough Community Centre BUSINESSES & OTHER FRIENDS Beach Valumart, Beach Pilates, Beachcomber Hair Salon, Boston Pizza, Canada Running Series, Canadian Tire, Canadian Tire - Jumpstart Charities, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co, Consumer Centre Inc., CTV - CHUM Charitable Foundation, DECA, Dream House Food Inc., Eagle Beaver Sports, Eckler Limited, Ella Minnow, Fresh Co – VP & Gerrard, Fresh Co – Lakeshore, Gatestone & Company, Global Repair, Gull & Firkin, Investors Group, Main Gerrard Community Co-op, Healthquest Chiropractic, Mars Diner, Mayfair Racquet & Fitness Club, Meridian Credit Union - Beach, North Beach Pharmacy, Pet Valu, Portlands Energy Centre LP, Rapley & Company Barristers & Solicitors, Remax Hallmark Realty Ltd., RNG Restaurants Ltd., Royal LePage Estate Realty, Savoury Grounds Coffee Co Ltd., Scotiabank, Spiros & Sons Automotive, Sun Life - Matching Gifts Program, The Artisans, Theralase, Tom Mara Enterprises Ltd., Verbatim CAN CAMPAIGNERS Above Ground Art Supplies, AMS Pizza & Wings, Amtu Convenience, Art of Cheese, Artisans, Astek Wireless Inc., Bagels on Fire, Bank of Montreal, Beach Hardware, Beaches Bake Shop, Beaches Natural Foods, Beachwood Flower Shop, Bizzy Bee Playcentre, BUDS Coffee Bar, Chopping Block, CIBC, Close to the Bone, Collected Joy, Cool Runnings, Corso Shoes, Courage Foods, Dollars Bargain, Dufflet’s, Ellaminnow, Ends Clothing, Fade In: Café, Farmacia, Foodie's Fish & Chips, Fred's Sports Ltd., Girls Are, Global Pet Foods, Great Escape Book Store, Green Dragon, Grinder, Hair Dynamix, Hallmark Cards, Hero Burger, Hooper's Pharmacy, Juice & Java, Kingston Road Flower Centre, Kingston Road Flower Market, Meat on the Beach, Meridian Credit Union, Metrohound, Midoco, No Bull Burgers, Nutty Chocolatier, Pet Valu, Pharmasave, Pippins Tea Company Inc., Planet Dog, Premier Donuts & Deli, Randall’s Stationery, Remarkable Bean, Rowe Farms, Saks Fine Foods, Savoury Grounds, Scotiabank, Seagull Classics Ltd., Stone Pizza, The Dog Market, The Real Jerk, The Sweetest Things, Toys Toys Toys, Trinity Gallery, Twin Images Hair Salon, UPS Store, Valumart ADOPT A FAMILY SPONSORS 2007 AA Golden Hawks, Acacia Lodge 430, Adam Beck Public School, Afterglow Health & Fitness Inc, Altus Group Limited, Ayrton Cescon, Balmy Beach Club, Bamberger-Seadon Family, BDO Canada LLP, Beaches Book Club, Bell Canada, Bell Temple LLP, Big Coat Media, Brianne Ladouceur, Brody Berry, Canada Health Infoway, Cavalluzzo, CBRE, Ceric, Charmaine Woods & Family, Charnish Family, Christine Eady, Classic Fire Protection Inc, CLT Logistics, College Park Service Ontario, DAS Canada, Debbie & Tim Murray, Dimension Data Canada Inc., Dolly Madaan, Downey Family, Dr. Anne Biringer, Early Mercy, Festivus Gals, Fjord Toronto, Four Childhood Friends, Giovanna Andrews, Glen Ames Junior Public School-Student Council, Great West Life, Hallmark/Remax-The Richards Group, Helen Antoniades & Paul Redman, Ida & Meghan Zahir, Infrastructure Technology services Branch-Treasury Board Secretariat, Intact Corporate Services, International Student Guardianship Canada, Investor COM, Joe Fresh Golden Mile, Johnson-Gamble Family, Katherine Janicki, Kellner Court, Kelly Firanski, King Family, Law-Gurney Family, Lawrence Family, Lisa & Dwayne Gray, Lori Mazzaro, Madill Family, Malvern Collegiate Institute, Marguerite Campbell, Michael Garron Hospital-Nursing Resource Team, Michelle DeFranco, Michelle Grahlman, Montague Family, Morneau Shepell Team, OACAS, Ontario Securities Commission, Ontario Securities Commission-Investment Funds & Structured Products Branch, Pirates Women’s Hockey Team, PostBeyond, Rai Grant Insurance Brokers, RBC-Private Trading, Rebecca Jan & Andrew Broadhead, Roedde Family, Rotman School of Management, Ryan Link, Sawyer Family, Sharon Whyte, Skyline Investments, St. Saviour’s, Stephanie Contardi, Stoik-Zubacs Family, Stonehenge Design Build, Tara Hieminga, The Six Amigo’s, The Study Academy, Thomas-Crevelle Family, Toronto Community Housing-SBEM Team, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Urbacon PET LOVERS PROGRAM Canadian Tire – Main & Danforth, Main Street Veterinary Clinic, Pet Valu REFERRING AGENTS Aboriginal Legal Services, Adam Beck Public School, Alexandra Park Community Centre, Alternatives Toronto, Appletree Medical Centre, Ashdale Pharmacy, Balmy Beach Community School, Beach Interfaith Outreach, Beaches Family Practice And Walk-In, Beech Medical Pharmacy, Blantrye PS, Bowmore Road PS, Bridgepoint FHT, Buchannan School, Calvary Baptist Food Bank, Community Living Toronto, Coxwell & Gerrard Walk-in, Coxwell Pharmacy, Dandylion Daycare, Danforth CTI, Danforth Drug Mart, Danforth Main Pharmacy, Danforth Medical Centre, Danforth Neighbourhood Pharmacy Care, Dawes Family Practice & Walk-In, Dr. Andrew C. Wong, Dr. Buckridan, Dr. Hugh Siddall, Dr. J.J. Rosenberg, Dr. Lombardi, Dr. F. Papadopoulos, Dr. Sai Ping Lee, Dr. M.F Weatherhead, Dr. Ivan Wong, Dr. M. Yanofsky, Dr. A. Kalpin, Dr. Jeremy Pound, Dr. Dimitra Trambakoulos, Dr. Francis Li, Dr. Neil Mati, Dr. Susan Woolhouse, Dr. Abu Shamim, Dr. Kathleen Schenk, Dr. Simmonds, Dr. Erick Ling, Dr. David Fletcher, Earl Haig School, East End Community Health Centre, East Toronto Employment & Social Services, Esperance, Forward Baptist Church, George Brown College Aboriginal Services, Glen Rhodes Food Bank, Good Shepherd, Henley Gardens IDA, Houselink Community Homes, Kew Beach Public School, Kimberley Public School, Kingston Road United Church, L & A Pharmacy, Loblaws Pharmacy, Main & Gerrard Physiotherapy, Main Drug Mart, Main Gerrard Community Development Co-op, Main St. Terrace, Mainstay Housing, Medicare Drug Mart, Moss Park Pharmacy, Native Child Family Services Toronto, Neighbourhood Link Support Services, New Era Pharmacy, New Frontiers Aboriginal Residential Corp, Nishnawbe Homes, Norway Jr. Public School, Office of MPP Arthur Potts, Pegasus Community Project, Peoples Drug Mart, Portland Place, Queen East Medical Clinic, Queen Street Medical Centre, Rumball Drug Mart, Salvation Army East Toronto, Shoppers Drug Mart, South East Toronto Family Health Team, St. John Church, St. Joseph College School, St. Jude Community Homes, Sunrise Addiction Centre Scarborough, TCDSB, The Hospital for Sick Children, The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, The Scott Mission, Tobias House Attendant Care, Toronto District School Board, Victoria Health Centre, Williamson Rd. Day Care, Woodgreen Community Services, Woodgreen Discount Pharmacy, Woods Pharmacy, Zara's Pharmacy CHRISTMAS PARADE 144th Brownies; Art of Cheese; Arthur Potts MPP; Beaches Alternative School; Beech Cheer Athletics; Canada Post; Community Centre 55; Desantos Premier Martial Arts; Go Freddie Go; Grace Homes/Remax; Guthrie School of Dance; Jaimco Doors and Windows; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42; Leons Furniture; Malvern Collegiate; Mary-Margaret McMahon; Master Kangs Black Belt Martial Arts; Nathaniel Erskine Smith MP; Neighbourhood Link Support Services; Pegasus Community Project; Penny Oleksiak; Pet Valu; Pro Martial Arts; Royal LePage Estate Realty; Scotiabank; Sky Zone Trampoline; St. John’s School; The Feathers; The Space; Toronto Beach Chorale; Toronto Beaches Lions; Toronto Fire Services Firehall 227; Toronto Police Services; Torrent Productions and Santa. A very special Hamper Hug to Variety Village HAMPER’S HEROES
Dave Addison; Jason Addison; Michael Addison; Kristen Aellhock; Aitisam Ahmad; Fawad Ahmad; Kevin Ainey; Silene Alsuran; Karim Ambriows; Georgie Anderson; Lainey Anderson; Lesley Anderson; Karim Antonious; Shannon Arbek; Elizabeth Arminen; Ben Armstrong; Sam Armstrong; Sarah Armstrong; Scott Armstrong; Racheal B; Dean Babataskos; Litsa Babataskos; Victoria Babataskos; Linda Babich; Catherine Baillie; Jason Balgopal; Leigh Balgopal; Maymona Bamatref; Jelena Baravic; Carrie Barbour; Cassidy Barbour; Jim Barbour; Lucy Barbour; Onnie Barbour; Tabisha Barbour; Catherine Barrett; Janet Bastarache; Vern Bastarache; Michael Bawcuti; Jess Beard; Laura Beilantone; Brian Belliveau; Jackson Belliveau; Ethan Benedict; Joanne Berlingholt; Britney Best; Laura Bickle; Jeremy Bistick; Andrew Booker; Tasia Boranprasit; Mare Boudrey; Maya Boyd; Caitlin Breech; David Breech; Michael Breech; Patrick Breech; Lori Brock; Riley Brock; Laurel Brooksbank; Paul Brooksbank; Cadence Brouckxon; Liam Brouckxon; Ryan Brouckxon; Caroline Brown; Colin Brown; Stephen Brown; Danny Bruno; Taylor Burns; Matthew Bursleim; Heather Cairns; Mikaleigh Cairns; Mike Cairns; Hannah Caldwell; Madeline Callus; Madeline Callus; Allison Campbell-Rogers; Taylor Carl; Carlu Caruso; David Cashell; Norma Cassidy; Jackie Ceal; Kevin Chan; Howang Chang; Isabel Chapman; Miles Chapman; Olliver Charlotte; Tory Charlotte; Emma Chec; Blake Cheeseman; Louise Cheron; Xunny Choe; Katterina Chullin; Muling Chung; Joy Commanda; Jackson Cooksey; Angela Coshel; Gillian Coshhel; Sangvedan Coswami; Spencer Couch; Aidan Coyle; Cordelia Coyle; Lindsey Crawford; Helene Cyr; Ryan D' Souza; Linda Dafoe; Ram Daggupaty; Mark Dahiya; Elektra Dahogiannis; Cora Dann; David Danta; Alyna Darngay; Samantha de Faria; Ron Depaula; Holly Devries; D Dickinson; Alexandra Dimitrakis; Vasili Dimitrakis; Maria Dimitraklas; Ari Dimitrauins; John Dingwall; Rob Dixon; Anita Djeeye; Ramakrishna Doggupaty; Petrina Dolby; Jordan Dolman; Ed Dour; Gavin Droh; Fiona Duckett; Jaden Dudret; Jenessa Dudret; Kaya Dudret; Kerey Dudret; Emma Duggan; Cameron Durkin; R Dyck; Rob Earl; Caleb Edwards; Hannah Edwards; Isabella Edwards; Sarah Edwards; Sacha Ellis; Anita Emilio; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith; Austin Estey; Natale Estey; Paul Estey; Mike Evans; Tyler Eysermans; Reese Fallon; Arayco Family; Owens Family; James Feistner; Benjamin Fenech; Ben Fenech; Claire Fenech; Emily Fenech; Fgrace Ferguson; Gail Ferguson; Scott Ferguson; Amanda Ferry; Danielle Fitzgerald; Maureen Fitzgerald; Phyllis Fitzsimmons; L Fleming; Leslie Fleming; Brian Floody; Dylan Floody; Lorraine Floody; Fran Forbes; Ken Forbes; Archie Francis; Heather Fraser; Dan Fusco; Mia Fusco; Sebastian Fusco; Kabir G; Nicole Gagne; Brian Gahan; Briana Ganan; Jackie Gaudaur; Steve Gaunt; Jane Gillnders; Linda Gilling; Alex Gilliss; Martin Gladstone; Diana Gonzalez; Andrew, Goodridge; Emily Graham; Sophia Green; Cindy Greenlaw; Charlotte Grey-Lyse; Alf Grigg; Andrea Gunn; Julia Haggerty; Shamal Haider; Gord Haldan; Megan Haley; Claire Hamilton; Toni Hamilton; Joanna Harding – Duggan; Linda Hargreaves; Saskia Harmon; Kelsey Harrington; Morgan Harris; Rob Harris; Rylie Harris; Bridget Hart; Syed Hasenvit; Vicki Hawkins; Karen Hayes; Christine Hayhurst; Courtney Hayhurst; Micghael Heffer; Kevin Heids; Caroline Hepolehto; Charlotte Herie; Jessica Ho; Beau Hobbs; Tornados Hockey Team; Barry Horne; Reiley Horne; Jeanna Hough; Pamela Humphry; Marianne Hunt; Camille Jamoo; Jacob Jaspres-Fayer; Melissa Jaspres-Fayer; Jamie Jennings; Al Jiwani; Shamin Jiwani; Bob Jones; Cameron Jones; Carly Jones; Jennifer Jones; Micah Jonlcer; David Jonter; Abigail Joyce; Anne Marie Joyce; Malina Kaija; Irene Kassie; Raine Kelise; Donna Kellway; Hannah Kellway; Rory Kellway; Raine Kelsie; Roseline Kelsie; Arthur Kershaw; Charlotte Kiel; Colleen Kiel; David Kiel; Natalie Kiel; Paris Kilbourne-Olver; Debbie King; Christine Knile; Heather Koipers; Ilana Kotin; Alexia Koulakis; Joel Krentz; Owen Krentz; Charlotte Krievins; Meghan Krimpotic; Traci Labencki; Claire Lackey; Chee Lam; Reina Lam; Benjamin Lavalle; Genevieve Lavalle; Clare Lawrence; Thomas Leeder; Eric Leeks; Adele Lepine; Cameron Levitt; Amy Li; Shannon Liang; Mee Lin; Adele Lipine; Dan Lock; Jemma Lock; Lisa Lock; Owen Lock; Joanne Lovell; Cooper Lowe; Peter Lowe; Sabina Lowe; Lola Lundenberg; Cooper Luscombe; Nikki Luscombe; Jenni Macdonald; Laura Macdonald; Scott Macdonald; Jean MacKenzie; Sofia MacKinnon; Margaret MacLeod; Raha Mahmoudi; Marga Maloney; Claire Manlongat; Dennis Marangos; Lisa Marcuzzi; Misha Maric; Sandi Mariotti; Janis Marshall; Molly Marshall; Spencer Marshall; Stephen Marshall; Terry Maso; David Mason; Diane Maurice; Dawn McArthur; Peter McArthur; Shelan McCreary; Eileen McDuvell; Erika McDuvell; Ian McDuvell; Tom McGee; Randy McGuire; Brigitte McJenis; Parris McKenzie; Brian McLaughlin; Briana McLaughlin; Sharon McLaughlin; Shawn McLaughlin; Maura McLean; Cian McLeod; Jane McLeod; Jane McLeod; Briana McMillan; Brina McMillan; Doug McMillan; Jill McMillan; Isaac McNab; Jonah McNab; Tim McNab; Monica McRae; Howard McRea; Neil McRea; Laurette McTan; Catherine Medic;I Katherine Medici; Lexi Medici; Shelagh Meek; Faiza Mehboob; Tamara Mehdinejad; Caitlin Menew; Sharda Menta; Emily Merae; Joanne Millard; Chris Mills; Paige Mitchell; Zoe Mitchell; Dinan Mohamed; Lori Molnar; Marga Moloney; Owen Moloney; Sarah Monaghan; Isabella Monaghan Chow; Katie Moore; Cameron Morgan; Brendan Morrisey; Jorle Morrow; Emil Morton; Barb Muirhead; Rachel Murphy; Roya Murzello; Val Murzello; Brigitte Nadeau; Chase Nadeau; Darryl Nadeau; Adrian Nagy; Yulia Nartiss; Emma Nash; Sarah Neale; Sophia Neff; Lindsay Neuert; Marilyn Nichols; Ella Nicholson; Christine Noble; Liam Noble; Luke Noble; Patrick Noble; Justin Oberson; Sea O’brien; Evan O'Brien; Samantha O'Brien; Quinton Oeelik; Brigitte Oiazza; Joe Okeefe; Shannon Okeefe; Mati Oliveri; Clare Ollerhead; Graham Ollerhead; Rory O'Shea; Sheilagh O’Sullivan; Bronwan P; Cameron Palmer; Janet Palmer; Mike Palmer; William Palmer; Mike Parker; Roseanne Paul; Brie Pawlak; Ryan Peace; Colleen Peacock; Candice Peara; Lynne Penberthy; Sarah Pendergrast; Natasha Pennycooke; Dorothy Perkins; Keren Perry; Danielle Phegan; Barb Phillips; Christina Piazza; Miya Platana; Brennan Plumley; Brenna Plumly; Cameron Pratt; Murray Pratt; Denny Prendergast; Micheal Prescott; Ainee Price; Angelique Price; Jack Price; Jason Price; Lauryn Prummel, Virginia Purvis; Olivia Ralain; Ray Ramotar; Leanne Rapley; Vid Rartavictus; Pamela Redford; Carter Reed; Mark Reed; Stella Reed; Jillian Rees-Brown; Bronwyn Reillty; Alec Rice; Derek Richards; Mark Richards; Selene Richards; Kianne Rickets; Briar Riddell; Courtney Riddell; Jack Ridout; Alex Ritchie; Elizabeth Ritchie; Joshua Ritchie; Katharine Robb; Sandy Robb; Brittany Robertson; Emma Robertson; Joanne Robertson; Victoria Robertson; Clyde Robinson; Lachlan Rodger; Lachlan Rodger; Jake Ross; Jenn Rowland; Maria Rubin; Sandy Saleem; Noor Samiei; Nick Sant; Peter Saros; Ann Saunders-Henning; Stein Saunders-Henning; Lucas Schafer-Wood; Adam Scholey; Lynne Scholey; Ben Scot; Jessica Scot; Maeve Scot; Peter Scot; Mia Sebastian; Simon Sedgemore; Tamare Sepiro-Campbell; Tanveer Shahnawaz; Owen Sheppard; Abigail Shepperd; Roya Shidfar; Deborah Shore; Nicole Sidden; Owen Sidden; Abigail Siller; Suzanne Siller; Alyson Simms; Karen Simms; Jenny Simon; Peter Siros; Mitchell Skarupa; Rashie Slackleth; Kasha Slavner; Isabelle Smith; Joanne Smith; Marel Smith; Maria Smith; Trish Snyder; Carolyn Souwand; Nei Souwand; Matthew Spanton; Chris Speirs; Erin Stewart; Lavern Stewart; James Stoneburrowes; Arthur Strader; Madlyn Strader; Sydney Strader; Cynthia Stretton; Mary Sum; Elena Suroulyn; Elene Suzachin; Elena Szezachor; Mikhail Szugalew; Nicola Tahair; Virag Takacs; Leroy Tang; Lianne Tapuska; Laura Tarpay; Linda Tassone; Lee Tau; Felix Taverou; Haydon Taylor; Jacob Thomas; Melissa Thomson; Sharon Tobin; Katie Tone; Rebecca Tonner; Mia Tripp; Leslsy Tyagi; Madeline Valin; Adrian Van Elsberg; Evelene Van Elsberg; Gavin Van Elsberg; Suzi Vanderspeek & Family; Phillip Vanes; Michael Visconti; Vanesa Visconti; Heidi W; Lois Wallace; Mila Warwick; Scott Warwick; Tammy Watts; Heather Werry; Marybeth Wheeler; Anne Marie White; Nolly White; Molly White Williams; Emma Williams; Peter Willson; Brittany Wilson; Carol Wilson; Caroline Wilson; Patty Wolmot; Alyna Wong; Taya Wong; Venus Wong; Amanda Wood; Ethan Wood; D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai; D'Trinity Woon-A-Tai; Michelle Woon-A-Tai; Mi'de Woon-A-Tai; Misko Woon-A-Tai; John Workman; Alex Wright; Chris Wright; Nayan Wu; Yin Ye; Jocelyn Zippel; Bianca Zozi; Toronto Fire Combat Team: Katie Bull; Robin Earl; Beau Hobbs; Jost Kaempffer; Ruth Lankashire; Warren Moore; Chris O’Henly; and Brittany Roberts
DONATIONS MADE IN MEMORY OF MARILYN ULLRICH
Sarah Allen, Janet Barr, Kara Baxter, Marie Beck, Mona & Conrad Bouchard, Robert Brathwaite, Muriel Burns, Victoria Campbell, Anne Campbell-Smith, Pat, Charlie, Max & Grace Coughlin, Laura Craig, Tracey DalBianco, Susan Davies, Denise Densmore, Diane Dickinson, Margaret Dore, Carol Farkas, Diane Findlay, Pat Finnson, Phyllis Fitzsimmons, Lorraine Floody, Huguette Fleming, Gail Fox, Nancy Franklin, Bern Gaudaur, Kathryn Gibson, Darlene Haywood, Amber Holliday, Evonne Hossack, Kathryn Johnston, Bob & Joan Jones, Judith Kennedy, Betty Kohler, Eileen Kuszner, Susan Legault, Eric & Betty Longley, Lynn MacGyver, Myra McCleave, Jaret McElroy, Eleni Mitchell, Tom Naylor, Mary Ogston, Pat Orr, Jim Patterson, Luanne Pucci, Gwen Ramsay, J. Roberts, R. Roberts, Cynthia Size, Marilyn Smith, Margaret Taylor, USWA Local 1998, Debbie Visconti, Heather Werry, Joan Williams, Angela Wong, Peter Woodcock, Connie Woods
Community Centre 55’s Board of Directors: Michael Adams, Leigh Balgopal, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Lynne Penberthy, Leanne Rapley, Carole Stimmell, Carol Wilson Community Centre 55 Staff: Sarah Allen, Earl Anderson, Debbie Boyd, Cameron Boyle, Sarah Buckner, Jenni Commanda, Nancy Culver, Aly Daragay, Chris Drysdale, Elfriede Eerzen, Evonne Hossack, Pat McSweeney, Brigette Piazza, Mark Rice, Colleen Rose, Thelma Tan, Debbie Visconti and Community Centre 55’s Children’s Licensed Programmes
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This photograph was taken by an unknown photographer in the winter of 1964 at the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Kingston Road. Once a bank, then a kitchen store, the building is now home to the restaurant and pub, Murphy’s Law, a name which made perfect sense as I tripped over the curb trying to get this shot. Do you have an old photograph you’d like to share? Please email me gdvandyke61@gmail. com
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New class asks seniors to be mindful and get moving By Anna Killen
RECENTLY RETIRED from the dance faculty at York University, longtime Beach resident Carol Anderson is now directing her energy towards helping her neighbours “keep moving or get moving” through a new Mindful Motion workshop at Beach United Church. The six-week class combines Anderson’s dance background with recent training in pilates and gyrokinesis, a “system of flowing, gentle exercise incorporating yoga, dance, swimming, and t’ai chi” performed seated on a chair and designed to “articulate the spine in all possible ways.” Although anyone interested in streamlining their movement and balance would ben-
efit from the class, Anderson’s class targets older movers -- her recently retired or not-sorecently retired peers. “That’s my next mission in life,” she said. “For some older people, they haven’t been moving all their lives, they kind of don’t know where to start sometimes, they don’t have the background of understanding about their own anatomy and how their bodies work.” she said. This class is designed “to give them a sense of moving with understanding, good alignment in a way that’s beneficial and enjoyable.” Offered Tuesday afternoons, Anderson said her first few classes have had enthusiastic participants and there is room for a few more. She plans to offer a second series beginning mid-March.
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Community Calendar FEB. 12: ‘Music on Main’ at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (S of Gerrard at Benlamond), 7:30 p.m. Bring your Valentine to Calvary for an informal hour of music from, and for, the heart. A freewill offering will be taken. Info: 416-691-4721 FEB. 12: Valentine Brunch at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dine at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12 noon. All you can eat buffet – pancakes, sausages, eggs, bacon, fries and toast. $12 adults, $6 children 10 and under. Reserve tickets online at www. rcl11.com. Info: 416-699-1353 (22) FEB. 21: The Beach Garden Society presents Sean James ‘Downpour – Ornamental Ways of Handling Rainwater’ at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how you can channel excess water into beautiful and well protected landscapes instead of your basement. James is a graduate of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, a two-time past-President of the Milton & District Horticultural Society and President of Fern Ridge Landscaping, specializing in broad-based sustainable landscaping, employing native plants, and taking into account rainwater handling, permeable paving and more. Plant Auction at 8:30 p.m., open to members only. Become a member: Individual $20, Family $25, Senior $15. Contact: Marilyn Walsh FEB. 22: Free Buyer Seminar at Re/ Max Hallmark Realty, 2277 Queen St. E., 7-8:30 p.m. Michelle Walker and her team of professionals have great success in educating Home Buyers on purchasing a home and would be pleased to do the same for you. Join Michelle Walker and Emily Gregoire, along with a Real Estate Lawyer, Mortgage Specialist and Home Inspector as we simplify the home-buying experience for you. Registration: Karen at karen@ michellewalkerteam.ca or 416-699-9292 FEB. 24: Beaches British Meet Up at The Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E., 7:30 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/beachesbritishmeetup FEB. 24: Scarborough Osteoporosis Support & Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-12 noon. Topic: Long Term Care. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 FEB. 26: Toronto Beach Chorale presents ‘Maple Sugar Music’ at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 3 p.m. Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, the concert features La Messe Quebecoise for choir, fiddle and spoons, a fusion of classical and French Canadian folk music by Quebec composer Pierick Houdy. Tickets: General $20 advance ($25 at door), youth (7-18) $10 advance ($12 at door) available from choir members, at the door, on at www.torontobeachchorale.com. Kids under 7 free. (23) FEB 26: ‘From Weimar to Vaudeville’ at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. This concert with CBC’s Tom Allen & Co. explores the period of the 20s and 30s with stories, wit, and music. $30, kids 12 and under free. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca FEB. 26 & MARCH 5: 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, run by Digital Command Control. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3, families $12. New members welcome. Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org (23) FEB. 28: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. John’s Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drop in any time to enjoy pancakes, sausages, beverages and dessert. Adults $7, children (12 and under) $4, families $20. Tickets available at door. Info: 416691-4560, stjohnsnorway.com (23) MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681
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: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) TUESDAYS: THE BARONS BAND at Baron Byng Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 1:30-3 p.m. Hot swingin’ jazz you can dance to! Info: Gerry O’Connor 416429-6041, Paul Hallam 416-444-1956 WEDNESDAYS: GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) Support Group at St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie St. (south of Lawrence Ave.), 7-9 p.m. A peer-to-peer community support group for parents and families who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse and addiction. Comfort and empathy is available from others with the same loss. Info: call/text 647-274-3224, email grasptoronto@gmail.com, visit grasphelp.org THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Feb. 8 – A Raisin in the Sun (1961); Feb. 15 – Love Me Tonight (1932); Feb. 22 – Marley (2012) •Feb. 15: Author Talk with Danny Doyle ‘Míle Míle i gCéin: The Irish Language in Canada’, 6:30-8 p.m. Doyle traces the one time prevalence of Irish Gaelic throughout the country, only to see the language virtually extinguished from Canadian folk memory. •Feb. 21: Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention, 2-3 p.m. Find out from a Toronto Public Health nurse how to detect and prevent breast cancer. •March 1: Intellectual Freedom in the Surveillance Age, 7-8 p.m. Brenda McPhail, Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association’s Privacy, Surveillance, and Technology Project will talk about the effects of surveillance on free expression: freedom to read, freedom to write, freedom to speak. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Feb. 16, March 23, April 20: Boomers & Beyond – the power of positive aging, 2nd last Thursday of the month 2-2:45 p.m. Meet new friends, exchange news and views on a variety of topics in a safe and welcoming environment. •Feb. 17: Little Bear Movie, 2-3:30 p.m. •Feb. 22: Wii Gaming, 4-5 p.m., for ages 6 and up. Registration required. •Wednesdays: After School Lego Club, 4-5 p.m. Create, share, play! Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary. ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 (fr) AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen St.
E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr) 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 (r) 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 (r) THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed. CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Scarborough Branch. Since 1960 we have been active in promoting women’s rights and education in Scarborough. As part of a national and international organization our purpose is to pursue knowledge, promote education, improve the status of women and human rights, and to participate actively in public affairs. We also enjoy participating in small interest groups: books, bridge, theatre, gourmet lunch, etc. We welcome any woman who shares the purpose of the organization. New members are welcome! We meet monthly from SeptemberMay on the 3rd Monday at Knox United Church, Education building, 2569 Midland Ave. Info: Janet Holt 416-293-8822 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (1810 Queen St. E.) •Tuesdays alternating at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church (70 Silver Birch Ave.) Feb. 7, Feb. 21, March 7 and at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14 •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) Closed April 5 & 12 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) Info: 416-691-6869 BRIDGE - DUPLICATE, at Beaches Recreation Centre, 4 Williamson Rd., Fridays 10.30 a.m. Players of all levels are welcome. Info: agatha131@hotmail.com (1) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. •Feb. 1-14: Bordeaux to Liqueur – all stemware 50% off. Thank you for supporting Pegasus. TORONTO CIRCLE OF HEALING at Toronto East Psychotherapy, 181 Carlaw Ave., Suite 305, Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. At this trauma-informed and mindfulnessbased therapeutic group you will learn how to improve self-awareness and self-acceptance, become non-judgmental and compassionate toward yourself, reduce trauma-related symptoms and lower anxious feelings, increase your ability to cope, relax, and experience greater peace from within and around, gain skills to deal with triggers, and more. Info and reservation: 416-893-3917 KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship and Church School, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. (Kingston
Rd. & Warden Ave.). •Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m. Info: www. birchcliffbluffsuc.org (r) HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. •Feb. 8: Celtic-Folk Duo - A Sprig of Rosemary, 12:15 p.m., with Kim Michelle (harp) and Jennifer Wakefield (flute). Admission is by free will offering. •Feb. 11: Gospel, Praise and Blues, 4:30 p.m. •Feb. 15: Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Activities, music, story and a meal. •Feb. 25: Dixieland Jazz Vespers, 4:30 p.m. •Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. All are welcome! Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All welcome! •Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Interfaith Lunch Program Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for a time of sharing good food and community. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. •Knitting for Shivering Children and for Out of the Cold Program, Feb.11, 10 a.m. •Family Games Session: Bring a friend or your whole family, drop-in or play for the full 2 hours, Feb, 18, 2- 4 p.m. •Jam Night: Come sing & play your instrument, & share your favorite music, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. •Special Sunday Speaker: Dr. Shabir Ally, Theme: Interfaith relationships; how do we speak with love and respect to each other in a world where fear is so prevalent? With Dr. Shabir Ally, president of the Islamic Information and Dawah Centre International in Toronto, a Muslim academic and public speaker on Islam and comparative religion. Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Visit with us to worship and experience our caring, extended family Sundays 10:30 a.m. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.) Join us for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m., with Church school. Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an open-minded inclusive congregation. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 129 Waverley Rd. 416-694-3054 wrbc@bell.net waverleyroadbaptist.ca All are welcome!
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Good recipes, great women: Sophie cooks up change thought, ‘Hey, let’s Google them.’ It turned out she was one of the only females in their office, like one of the head people. So Lisa [then] suggested someone for me and [ward 32 councillor] Mary-Margaret McMahon suggested two different people to me.” Word spread so quickly about her cookbook that Stevens said she even “received a personal email from Kathleen Wynne who was really excited about the cookbook and wanted to be a part of it.” While proceeds from the book will go towards sending her to Ecuador, Stevens hopes the stories and messages will have a more lasting impact and will showcase the important work many women are doing now to pave the way for other women in the future. Trying to make a positive change in the world can be overwhelming but Stevens says that’s why it’s so essential to remember, “I’m one person, but [if] I’m surrounded by people who have the same ambitions, mountains can be moved.” Good Recipes, Great Women is currently being sold at Lazy Daisy Cafe, Streamer Hair Design and Victoria Whole Foods. Stevens is also taking orders by email at Goodrecipesgreatwomen@hotmail.com, but if you can’t purchase a book, Stevens says that’s OK too. She simply wants people to “take a second to look around you and really just make a difference in whatever you can and whatever way is meaningful to you. Everyone deserves a chance at the happiest and most fulfilling life.”
By Lara O’Keefe
SHE MAY be young, but Beach resident Sophie Stevens is already making a name for herself as a global changemaker. “No matter what people say you’re never too young to make a difference” she insisted. The first year university student has been volunteering with Free the Children since 2009, even acting as president of her school’s Me to We club while she was in high school. Five years ago, Stevens had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with Free the Children and it was that trip, she said, that truly opened her eyes to the struggles faced by women globally. It also taught her the difference we can make by providing those women with the tools they need to support themselves and their families. Although female empowerment has always been important to her – Stevens is an only child who was raised by a single mom – it was the trip to Kenya that grew her passion for the cause. “When I was in Kenya I had the opportunity to build an all-girls secondary school called Oleleshwa,” she said. “So I’ve seen with my own two eyes the amazing things girls and women can do when given the opportunities.” This May, Stevens will be building another school, this time in Ecuador where she says they are “at the pinnacle of female empowerment.” According to Stevens, “Free the Children has a female empowerment program in the Andes, which was started by a woman named Maria. She was the first to leave in pursuit of a higher education and she’s returned and is working with Me to We.” Maria has since developed a program that allows women in the Andes to create and sell products that are indigenous to their culture, thereby giving them the opportunity to make money that goes toward supporting their children, or even their own education. “So we’ll be spending a week in the Andes and a week in the Amazon,” said Stevens. In order to raise money for her trip, she decided to look closer to home for inspiration. She has created a special edition cookbook called Good Recipes, Great Women, which includes interviews with 30 women
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Beach resident Sophie Stevens has created a special edition cookbook which includes recipes from and interviews with 30 inspirational women.
from various professional backgrounds ranging from politics to media to fashion. Along with sharing personal stories about empowerment and their experience with breaking through the glass ceiling – many of the women in the book work in male-dominated industries – each woman also shared a family recipe that was near
and dear to their heart. Stevens said she was pleasantly surprised to find that sourcing women for the book was easier than anticipated. “Some of them I know personally, some I saw out in the neighbourhood. The person from Peace Collective, Lisa Diep, I had bought a shirt from Peace Collective and I
Caution: play in progress These playful pooches were spotted enjoying a Saturday romp January 21. PHOTO: LARA O’KEEFE
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BASEBALL
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REGISTRATION Online registration preferred! SIGN UP ONLINE TODAY!
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Sharing our love of music with families for over 20 years! Accepting students in
Violin • Piano • Guitar • Cello Students of all ages are welcome. Classes held at
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(3 blocks E of Victoria Park Ave. and Kingston Rd.) For more information contact Ines Pagliari, Director 416-726-5729 | www.beachessuzukimusic.com
Beach Arts Scene By Anna Killen and Lara O’Keefe
BLUE CROW Gallery, a new art studio featuring the work of local and emerging Canadian artists, has opened its new location in the Upper Beach. Located at 1610 Gerrard Street East, the quaint studio is home to a variety of art pieces including fine art, photography, jewelry, ceramics and even unique mechanical creations. The gallery is also home to an art studio that is used to create some of the work displayed in the shop, and offers art classes and workshops for children and adults that include classes such as beginner acrylic, a little Picasso art program, and watercolour fundamentals. Blue Crow Gallery has been open since December but will be holding its official grand opening this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and all are invited. See more at http://www. bluecrowgallery.com/. PARIS-BORN, TORONTO-BASED Jimmy Chiale wants his work to inspire, to evoke emotion, to give a glimpse into the artist’s mind as it was at one moment. “There is no message in my art. My art is personal. It’s a print of my creative brain cells. It’s the emotion I feel in that present moment,” reads his artist statement. “I want people to see beauty through it and juice up the imagination through their visual abilities.” Up Close, on until the 26th at Cobalt Gallery and Clay Studio, begs the viewer to lean in and take a deeper look at Chiale’s vibrant, angular paintings. Both chaotic and methodical, the work explores the “polarity in being a human being. Life and death, love and anger,
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chaos and harmony.” Cobalt Gallery is located at 870a Kingston Rd. (at Beech Avenue) and is open Wednesday – Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. More information can be found at http://cobaltgallery.ca
PARTNERS IN patriotism, Cobalt Gallery and Clay Studio and Yellow House Gallery are teaming up to co-present a summer exhibition celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary. The two galleries have put out a call for artists for the show, set to run June 16 through July 30 at both galleries. An opening reception is planned at both spaces for June 16. Artists are asked to purchase a piece of birch – available at both galleries –
Jimmy Chiale to use as a canvas, with a registration deadline of May 1. More information can be found by contacting the galleries at www.yellowhousegallery.ca and www.colbaltgallery.ca.
Entertainment Beat By Anna Killen and Lara O’Keefe
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INSPIRED BY true events, Dandelions in the Wind follows the love story of a young white woman and a young black man during America’s Civil Rights era. As part of a biracial couple in the sixties and seventies, playwright Jennifer Dance and her husband, Keith experienced racism firsthand. Sadly, it culminated in an attack which left Keith with a severely fractured skull and later resulted in his early demise, leaving Jennifer widowed with two young children and a third on the way. The musical brings issues of racism and civil rights to the forefront while using a variety of music that ranges from slave chants to gospel songs and catchy dance numbers, to both entertain and inform the audience about racial issues that still exist in our world today. The cast features a slew of talent that includes names such as Jivaro Smith from Kinky Boots, Karen Jewels from The Lion King, and the Beach’s own Jillian Rees-Brown, who plays the role of Caroline and has appeared in shows including Billy Elliot the musical, Hey! Good Lookin’, and Toronto’s first professional production of the Rocky Horror Show. Young Beach starlet, Charlotte Hutchison-Hansen who is currently in Grade 4 at Balmy Beach School will be playing the role of young Sarah in Dandelions in the Wind. Born and raised in the Beach, HutchisonHansen takes ballet at Creswell Dance Academy, musical theatre at For the Love of It, and has appeared in the National Ballet of Canada’s Nutcracker for the past four years. Her mother, Stephanie Hutchison,
Jillian Rees-Brown and Charlotte Hutchinson-Hansen
who is a Principal Character Artist with the National Ballet of Canada, said that Hutchison-Hansen has reacted to the role with “total enthusiasm.” But noted that “it’s a good learning experience for her to understand that a lot of people do experience racism, discrimination, and bullying.” Dandelions in the Wind runs February 10, 11, 14, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. and February 11, 12, 18, 19 at 2 p.m. and plays for student groups February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East. Tickets are $45 online and $50 at the door. For more information, email dandelionsinthewindtoronto@gmail.com
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Canada’s 150th anniversary with Toronto Beach Chorale at Beach United Church February 26 at 3 p.m. Maple Sugar Music, the 60-voice concert choir’s second concert of the season, features a celebrated French Canadian fiddle mass as well as many well-known Canadian songs. With artistic direction by Mervin W. Fink, the event showcases Québec composer Pierick Houdy’s tribute to the folk singer, La Messe Québecoise, for choir, folk fiddle and spoons. The choir will also perform Canadian songs like Leon Dubinsky’s “We Rise Again”, Alistair MacGillivray’s “Song for the Mira” and Paul Halley’s “Song for Canada”. Continued on Page 13
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Entertainment Beat Mervin W. Fick, Artistic Director
Continued from Page 12 Beach United Church is located at 140 Wineva Ave., just north of Queen Street East. Tickets can be purchased from a choir member, with cash at the door, or through www.torontobeachchorale. com. Kids seven and under are free.
THE DANFORTH’S intimate, idealistic, and independent Coal Mine Theatre continues its third season with Tracy Letts’s Superior Donuts, directed by Ted Dykstra. Described as a “cross-racial, crossgenerational comedy with a wallop of a social conscience”, this is the Canadian premiere of the play, which debuted at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2008, opened on Broadway in 2009 and is tapped to become a network television comedy. The play centres around the relationship between a despondent older donut proprietor (Robert Persichini) and a troubled 21-year-old black writer (Nabil Rajo) who talks his way into a job at the donut shop. The nine cast members include award-winning Beach actor and playwright Alex Poch-Goldin, who plays an “arrogant yet lovable” Russian DVD store owner. Superior Donuts runs through February 26 at 1454 Danforth Ave. For showtimes and tickets visit http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2595274. IT’S THAT time of year again. Toronto’s Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival is on the Danforth Feb. 1719, 2017 and Acoustic Harvest will be there with bells, and guitars, and dancing shoes. Its showcase is Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Globe Bistro at 124 Danforth Ave. Featuring Mary Kelly with Tom Leighton, Anne Walker, Missy Burgess, and John Prince and Bruce McDaniel, this is Acoustic Harvest’s fourth Winterfolk showcase. Last year, the East End-founded outfit was honoured with a lifetime achievement award for
Tom Allen and Company
commitment to the development of music and community in Ontario. Winterfolk is a weekend-long winter music festival with summer festival vibes. With 150 artists at five venues over three days, the “weatherproof” event is a unique way to experience music in Toronto and learn about the city’s roots, blues, jazz and folk scene.
KINGSTON ROAD United Church presents From Weimar to Vaudeville, with CBC’s Tom Allen and Company Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Featuring Patricia O’Callaghan, Bryce Kulak, Kevin Fox, Lori Gemmell, Peter Gemmell and Tom Allen, the part musical, part dramatic production is set in the ‘20s and ‘30s during a time of great change and turmoil (sound familiar?). Described as “the story of two men, both sons of musical royalty,” From Weimar to Vaudeville takes place “as America emerges from the Great Depression and Germany descends into darkness and chaos. Two musical princes, one rich, one poor, reach to each other across hardship and time as the world tilts again toward war.” Allen’s production features music by Richard Strauss, Charlie Chaplin, Kurt Weill, Fletcher Henderson, Mozart, Brahms, as well as cast originals.
Tickets are $30 for adults, free for children under 12, and available through the Kingston Road United Church website, www.kruc.ca. Kingston Road United Church is located at 975 Kingston Road.
Sunday February 26, 2017 at 3 pm 140 Wineva Ave.,
(Beach United Church—1/2 block north of Queen St. East)
General Admission $20 Advance ($25 at the door) $10 Youth (7-18) Advance ($12 at the door) (Free Admission for kids 6 & under)
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Alex Poch-Goldin in ‘Superior Donuts’ Where local realtors, landscapers, and candlestick makers advertise. Well, maybe not a lot of candlestick makers, but quite a few electricians.
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From weimar to Vaudeville with CBC’s Tom Allen & Co. PHOTO: PHIL LAMEIRA
True talent True Davidson Acres’ resident Ruth dances away as the Two Fours & Friends (consisting of lead singer Wally Hucker, guitarist Corey Cousineau, and local musicians Susan Litchen, Christian Mabanga Stone Sg, and Tim Peori) perform a set on January 28. The Two Fours will start a regular Sunday afternoon open mic/jam session at Peppery Cat, 1953 Queen St. E. in the Beach on February 12.
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Afterglow Yoga THE SUN streams in through the front windows of Afterglow’s Queen Street East location as co-owners, Julie Watson and Elizabeth Doyle Harmer wait behind the counter with large, genuine smiles on their faces, greeting guests as they enter the studio. Afterglow Yoga was recently named one of the top five yoga studios in Toronto by blogTO, and it’s easy to see why. While some yoga studios can seem uptight or competitive, the vibe of Afterglow Yoga is warm and welcoming. Watson and Doyle Harmer explained that while they have different backgrounds, they quickly discovered that in many ways their lives were in sync, and it was these similarities that encouraged them to open a new style of yoga studio. Watson moved back from California with her family three years ago and it was there that she first became inspired to practice this different type of yoga. As it turned out, Doyle Harmer had a similar experience while visiting Costa Rica. “The style of yoga was just creative and different every time you go [with] fun and music and [it was] positive,” she said. Shortly after meeting, the two also realized they “had the exact same dream and exact same vision,” explained Watson. After that, “it just fell together super smoothly,” she said. “I wouldn’t say the whole process has been smooth but we both have our strengths and so we really balance each other out so it just flows organically.” In only six months – they opened in June 2016 – the pair have been able to grow into a successful studio with approximately 15 employees and more than 50 classes scheduled per week. According to Watson and Doyle Harmer, it’s an accomplishment that came to fruition thanks in large part to the location and the community. “We have the best clients,” said Watson. “Everybody in this community is amazing. People come in here and we’re hugging and saying hello, and we know their history. We’re all a big family.” Along with running weekly yoga classes which include vinyasa, power and fitness yoga, the two also take pride in running workshops and programs such as Glow Girls – an empowerment group for girls between the ages of nine to twelve years old. Watson and Doyle Harmer are both moms to young girls and understand the importance of nurturing their self-esteem. “We both have girls in this age range, so we know it’s sort of essential to their transition through this time but ... we had no idea how popular it would be. Both sessions we’ve offered have sold out,” said Watson. The class focuses not only on yoga, but on empowerment. “We do gratitude, giving back, goal setting and a lot of kindness and core values. I mean, these are amazing girls so it’s one of our kind of foundational things that we’re quite proud of and happy with,” she said. As for the adult members, they are currently holding a 30day challenge which asks participants to commit to taking as many yoga and fitness classes as they can within that time period, as well as making a healthy nutritional choice and a
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mindfulness habit each day. The goal is to ensure participants are experiencing “total health” – mind, body, and spirit. “I think that’s part of our belief about what total health is. Yoga has never been just about the physical practice, it’s about training your mind as well and then also what food you put into your body,” said Doyle Harmer. Afterglow also offers free meditation classes twice a week, served with free oranges and tea. If you’re in the market for some yoga gear, toys or locally sourced jewelry, they have that too. “We want to kind of be a one-stop-shop here, too. You can come here, you can do your class, you can sit, you can have a cup of tea – we always offer free oranges. So you can come and you can hang out and be here but at the same time you can get your yoga clothes, your yoga mats. You can also get your hostess gifts or you can buy yourself a little something,” said Watson. Like their classes, all of their items are designed with meaning. Shirts and necklaces with messages like ‘Breathe’ or ‘Dream Big’ hang from the walls and are meant to serve as simple yet powerful reminders to take yoga and meditation learnings off the mat and into the real world. Speaking about the studio as a whole, Watson shares that “I think that’s kind of our thing, too. We want to show people their potential. We want to allow people to accept that they have all these opportunities and that every day is a possibility.” Afterglow Yoga is located at 2034 Queen St. E and their website is www.afterglowstudio.ca.
HearEQ app A LOCAL app developer wants to make it easier for sound engineers and musicians to hone their equalizer skills. Created by Ten Kettles, HearEQ: Ear training for musicians and engineers is available on the Apple App store and promises to “make equalization work for you, and truly transform
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Blossoming Minds Learning Centre THE DANFORTH and Coxwell community is welcoming the Blossoming Minds Learning Centre, a new daycare and learning complex, with open arms this month. Located in the former location of the controversial Cloud 9 cafe – and several of the adjacent storefronts – the opening of a licensed childcare centre is a welcome addition to a neighbourhood with a stated need for more childcare options. The building has been completely renovated to code and every detail has been designed with the child in mind. Over the last several months, the community sent letters of support and messages of encouragement to owners Krista Dahlgren and Maggie Moser as they worked to gain permits from the city and get the go-ahead from the province. The outfit received the final check of approval from the ministry of education last month, around six months after taking possession of the building, and is set to offer programs for children up to 10 years old. The two have devoted their lives to education – Dahlgren as a 20-year early childhood education specialist and program coordinator and Moser as a teacher with a focus on music education – and this was a natural next step for the two family members ready for the next phase in their professional lives. The learning centre is also home to music classes, and the daycare has placed an emphasis on infant care, filling another need the two saw in the neighbourhood. The program environment is inspired by the Reggio approach to early childhood education. “We believe in facilitating learning through activities and lessons based on the child’s interests, using play-based learning. Music is an integral part of every child’s day, as is demonstrating respect for self, others, and our environment.” Blossoming Minds Learning Centre is located at 1530 Danforth Ave. Its website is www.blossoming.ca/.
Bodega Henriette BODEGA HENRIETTE – a new market and restaurant combination in the Beach Hill neighbourhood – opened in November and has been drawing customers and rave reviews ever since. Owner Nicole Cheung, who also owns Eulalie’s Corner Store, said that initially she “wasn’t really looking to open anything else but then this corner came up for sale and I thought it would just be a terrific neighbourhood.” The cozy corner location, which is designed with beautiful, warm colours that almost make you feel like you’re in the tropics (until you notice the snow outside, that is) draws part of its inspiration from the Spanish concept of bodega, which is a word commonly used to refer to a small local store carrying items such as fresh produce, milk, eggs and baguettes. The other part of the space operates as a restaurant serving fresh pastries and coffee in the mornings, sandwiches at lunch, and dinner in the evenings, and on weekends brunch is served from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If you happen to be a late riser though, there’s no need to worry about missing out. Bodega Henriette is open late to accommodate night owls too. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - midnight on Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - midnight on Saturdays and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sundays. “I thought it would be fun to try to offer something that offers day and night groceries. Just a place where people can meet up, relax, and meet their neighbours,” said Cheung. “I think it really improves quality of life when people get out and talk to each other so my hope is that places like this will encourage that.”
Isabella’s Boutique Restaurant WHAT BEGAN as a simple small side business making cakes has quickly turned into a blossoming restaurant concept.
Cecilia Noon always loved cooking but it wasn’t until she and her husband David moved to Toronto from Japan in 2015 that she pursued it as more than just a hobby. Her fluffy cotton cakes – a Japanese specialty – gained popularity faster than she had anticipated, and within hours after agreeing to bake one, she said she had a dozen more orders to fill. “I spent twelve hours baking cakes that day... and I didn’t have any supplies at that time because we had just moved here,” she laughed. But a strong dedication to her clients pushed her to make it work and it’s that same dedication that led the couple to open Isabella’s Boutique Restaurant – named after their six-yearold daughter – in the Beach this past October. The restaurant concept is Japanese but the pair hesitate to categorize it as such because when people think of Japanese food, they often think of sushi, David explained. Instead, their menu is a unique array of what David calls, “Japanese comfort food. It’s the type of food you would eat if you were to sit down for a home cooked meal in Japan.” Their menu items include a diverse array of options such as Japanese curry, yaki-udon, a stir-fry dish and omurice, a Japanese omelette. They also offer a number of delicious desserts including millie crepe cake, macarons and a variety of fluffy cotton cakes that are gluten and nut free for those who suffer from allergies. But the food isn’t the only source of comfort at Isabella’s. The Noon’s not only make an effort to chat with each and every customer, and have even vowed to remember everyone by name, you’ll also notice the walls of the restaurant are adorned with the work of local artists. It’s this warmth and sense of community that makes dining at Isabella’s Boutique Restaurant feel more like you’re sitting down for a meal in their home, rather than a restaurant. Located on 2328 Queen St. E., the restaurant is open seven days a week 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Find out more at http://isabellasboutiquerestaurant.com/.
The Porch Light SHORTLY BEFORE the end of 2016, Ken Galbraith – who is also one of the owners of Bud’s Coffee on Queen Street East – decided to open another coffee shop with The Beech Tree owner, Helder Cabral. Their latest endeavour, The Porch Light is a small but welcoming space where customers can relax and watch the world go by while sipping on gourmet coffee or work remotely while enjoying a delicious pastry from La Bastille Boulangerie Patisserie. The Porch Light also offers starters, salads, soups, and sandwiches, and perhaps best of all – free and fast wifi. They are so dedicated to ensuring a fast connection, in fact, that they have not one but two separate connections for customers should one be slower than another on any given day. Taking a new approach to the traditional coffee shop concept, Galbraith and Cabral also decided to transform the space from a simple coffee shop during the day to a wine bar at night offering craft beer, cocktails, and a decent wine selection. The Porch Light is open seven days a week but the wine bar is available Thursday through Saturday nights. Take a peek at what they are up to on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/theporchlighttoronto/.
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LIFE CAN be a daily struggle for the people of Gulu, a remote region in northern Uganda. The largest town in northern Uganda, it was also one of the hardest hit by the Lord’s Resistance Army – a brutally violent rebel group led by Joseph Kony that forged a civil war against the Ugandan government and civilians that lasted more than 20 years. The conflict may now be over, but the devastation from years of death, destruction, and loss still lingers like a battle wound that refuses to heal. Perhaps most troubling is the fact that some of the most deeply affected by the war were innocent children. Reports estimate that more than 100,000 civilians were murdered by the guerilla group. Many of these people were killed by child soldiers who were abducted from their homes and often forced to kill their own parents in order to ensure they would have no home to which to return. But one organization is looking to change the lives of the affected children in Gulu by focusing on empowering them through a combination of sports and education. And with the help of Malvern C.I. student Ben Frolic, they may just get a little bit closer to achieving that goal. “I think that everybody deserves to be able to play soccer. I think that wherever you are in the world, everyone should have the chance to be able to play the game,” said Frolic. The grade 10 student first discovered Football for Good (FFG) when his mom, Jan, introduced him to the organization. Since Frolic was a soccer player himself, Jan thought the cause would fit perfectly with his passion for the game. And it turns out, she was right. Frolic felt so drawn to the cause that he has decided to devote the coming months to advancing the goals of FFG – an organization that works to identify and develop the talent of children in the frontier regions of East Africa by providing them with education and character-building, world-class soccer training, and providing future career opportunities globally for the youth, communities and partners in the regions that they serve. “I’ve had the experience of playing soccer so I wanted to give that to these kids who have lived through civil war ... I wanted to give back the experience to them.” FFG is a part of Public Inc. – a Toronto-based charitable organization – and was founded by Adrian Bradbury in 2015. Bradbury had observed the immense talent in the country but also took note of the fact that many skilled players were going unnoticed because the civil and political unrest in East Africa had
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from being good to great and looks to help them “achieve long-term, sustainable success,” said Frolic. To help them achieve this success, he is asking for help from the Beach community to collect 100 pairs of gently used soccer cleats. These cleats will be sent to Uganda in August 2017 to help Football for Good and the talented youth who take part in the program. “They don’t have the best [equipment]. So I’m just trying to help provide them with the gear and stuff they don’t have or can’t afford currently,” explained Frolic. And while he understands it will take a long time for the people of Gulu, Uganda to heal from the turmoil of the past, his hope is that this initiative will start to “piece back together the country. I just think if they see that people are involved in different parts of the world and care about [them], that can help motivate and push them even harder.” To find out more about this program, visit http://publicinc.com/accelerator/ football-for-good/. To donate cleats, email jfrolic@womenofinfluence.ca.
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At Malvern, music is better together Jesse Tomas Student Malvern Collegiate Institute
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ping. At Malvern Collegiate, generations collide every Thursday at lunch in the school’s very own Vinyl Cafe. Sadly, the club has not gotten a visit from CBC legend Stuart McLean yet, but fingers are still crossed. The premise of the group is simple: play good music. Every week an album is brought in by a student or teacher and kids from all cliques and grades come to enjoy it. Nothing is more inclusive than music – there’s a reason it’s been called the universal language – and yet there is something even more special about it when listened to together, in vinyl form. Why is that? The vinyl escapade is unique and has ”good vibes” according to one student who frequents the group. Another student likes “the flow
between songs when you listen to an album front to end.” I agree. There is no better way to intake art than in its intended format. Composed as a collection, songs in an album are always better when they are heard together. A particularly vinyl-inclined student said they “prefer records because of the decision-making process, you have to commit to every song on the album, not just the hits. You know where each song is coming from.” That turns out to be the club’s intention. “I really wanted to share the experience of appreciating the whole album and it’s artwork, with the kids,” said Mr. Matthews, the club’s organizer. A prominent feature of the club is anticipating the week’s album by checking out the cover art that is on display in the hallway until Thursday. This year so far the club has listened to a variety of albums including Tame Impala Live, Led Zeppelin I and Bob Marley’s Legend. Though Vinyl Cafe does not end at the centre of side b, the social atmosphere is a marvel of the Malvern community. High school and its attendees can be
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ere’s a short tale about a neat bird with a rather unfortunate name. I tried to figure out which coot came first: the bird or the slang for a crotchety old man. Dictionary.com tells me that the Dutch may have used the word Koet about 800 years ago when referring to the bird, and I don’t see any dating references for the slang, so I’m going to assume the name for the bird came first. Do any linguisticallyminded Beach Metro readers care to weigh in? The other day I was at Tommy Thompson Park by Unwin Road when I saw the flash of a bright white beak. Not too many birds have this feature, so my first – and correct – assumption was that it belonged to a coot. I grabbed my camera, zoomed in, and was thrilled to see that there were two of them. I perked up my ears and listened: I love their various sounds of grunting, croaking, and squawking noises or a short single-noted krrp or prik. I watched as they dipped beneath the water, barely leaving a ripple, and chased each other both above and below the surface. They may be a little funny looking, but they are amazing to watch. As they do not seem to mind socializing with other birds, this pair was sharing their space with a group of
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Above and below, an American coot, aka a mud hen, at Tommy Thompson Park; at bottom, a Lark Sparrow who is wintering in Toronto. mallards. Because of this behaviour you may, as I did initially, mistake them for a type of duck. If you take a close look, however, you’ll find that they don’t really look like a duck. In fact, they don’t really look like any other birds. So what is an American coot, aka mud hen, then? They are part of the rail family along with the Virginia rail, sora and common gallinule. Their feathers are dark charcoal and gray, they have a bright white beak, strikingly red eyes and a red diamond on their forehead. On top of this, each
of their toes has a large yellow-green flap that acts like a flipper. Coots are about the size of a chicken and eat algae, water lilies, and duck weed while propelling themselves through the water. As you watch them you’ll often see one dive deep to the bottom and resurface with greens dangling from its mouth. While the coots were a pleasant surprise sighting, that day I was at the park looking for a very special guest: a Lark Sparrow who is wintering here. I received a call from my friend Adair about this uncommon visitor. Adair was concerned as the sparrow’s normal winter habitat is California, Florida, and even further south. While it is a rare bird to find this time of year, lark sparrows have been seen in Greater Toronto Area over the years. A gorgeous bird with lovely markings and facial patterns, the Lark Sparrow – unlike some of our local sparrows – walks on the ground rather than hops. When I saw him he was walking underneath some branches to keep warm. The mild weather should help keep him healthy, and hopefully he’ll hunker down or move a little south before our next cold snap. Thank you, Adair for making the call. Seeing him was quite a treat!
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felt great satisfaction and relief when I recently placed another two large bags of my used and still wearable clothes on my front porch for pickup. As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This time, my “castoffs” went to the Ontario Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. Their free pick-ups service the Greater Toronto area, as well as several other cities in southern Ontario. The sale of their items to Value Village generates funds to help their members with assistive devices, research grants and awards, and provides education, therapeutic services, and social activities for children with cerebral palsy. Anyone wanting to buy affordable, lightly used clothing can then go to stores like Value Village, Goodwill, the Salvation Army or other second-hand or consignment stores, like Kind Exchange or Second Nature to find something that is new to them. Price tags vary between not-for-profit or charity stores and the designer boutiques, yet they all have something valuable in common: they keep clothing out of landfill. A recent study in Ontario concluded that a staggering 85 per cent of discarded textiles end up in landfill. Based on data from Value Village, that amounts to 10.5 million tons of clothing – enough to fill the Rogers Stadium three times! Donating used clothing and textiles, like linens (tablecloths, bed covers, bed-sheets etc.), to Canadian stores and organisations can help the local economy and benefit those who either like to or need to purchase low-cost items. In the winter, Out Of The Cold Programs and other shelters across Toronto are always looking for donations of warm clothing. Some big retailers like American Eagle Outfitters, H&M, and Uniqlo accept clothing for recycling. Sometimes turning textile resales into big profit becomes a problem elsewhere though. In 2015, the trade value of used clothing exported from Canada to Kenya, for example, was US$17.8 million. This competes with local manufacturing and retail businesses, putting a strain on struggling economies in developing countries. I was unable to determine how best to avoid such businesses. The best I can suggest is dropping off one’s items at the nearest thrift store, or signing up online for local or regional organisations who pick it up. The most comprehensive list I found of local and some international clothes
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The author with her mini clothing drive of 11 winter coats (and 5 hats, 4 scarves, 3 pairs of gloves, 1 pair of winter boots) for the Out Of The Cold program at Eastminster United Church, winter 2015/16. re-sellers and recyclers is on the website http://citywasteservices.ca/2016/12/15/ the-essential-guide-to-clothes-donationand-recycling-in-toronto/. The other problem is, of course, the sheer quantity of clothing today’s society goes through. Repairing and patching up clothes is no longer a necessity for most, and less desirable for outer wear that is visible – not like darning your socks. Hard to believe in some ways, when you look at the current (and utterly ridiculous, might I add) fashion of wearing jeans that have been severely cut and almost shredded, like something straight out of a slasher movie. And people pay to buy pants like that? I digress. Staying fashionable and on trend certainly has a social cost too in today’s throwaway culture. Today’s consumers in North America buy and discard five times as much clothing as they did 25 years ago, writes author Elizabeth Cline in Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion. This leads into a whole different story on sweat shops and so on. The City of Markham took their used clothing challenges a step further. In 2016, they joined forces with the Salvation Army and introduced a pilot program to recycle textiles. Through surveys they found that a common misconception by clothing donors was that only very good and undamaged clothing should be donated. Donation bins are now set up around Markham, which are emptied and sorted by the Salvation Army. While high-end brands can fetch good prices in charity stores, even unwearable textiles still have a dollar value. Your ripped pants, peek-a-boo socks, raggedy T-shirts and sweaters, or old blankets and bedding are compacted into 450 kilogram bales and sold. These fetch 20 cents per pound or around $200 per bale. Bales are then sold to private international companies who upcycle the items into rags, diapers, insulation, or specialised fibre-based
materials for agriculture. Let’s hope the City of Toronto follows suit! Before you run to your wardrobe and start purging right now, you can take things a bit further and plan to unclutter your entire house and life by following the step-by-step book by Marie Kondo in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying. On the other hand, an easy rule of thumb to go by is that for every new piece of clothing you bring home you should remove at least one from your wardrobe. Many people even find this process therapeutic. I do. Happy purging!
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A guide to get you going: Reduce how much new clothing you buy. Go for second-hand items or plan and buy only what you really need and will wear often. Repair small tears and undone seams or spend a little on a repair service instead of going straight for something new. Many drycleaners offer alterations and small repairs, or you can look up dates for the next Repairathon. Swap clothes with friends at a clothes swap party. Recycle by taking old clothes and textiles to a donation bin or store run by a charity, or look online for textile recycling companies. Toronto based non-profit organisations Dress Your Best and Dress For Success provide professional clothing (and career support) to anyone needing to dress for a job interview or new career. Upcycle – this means turning old clothing into something even better, e.g. turning worn T-shirts into a handmade one-of-a-kind braided rug, or when designers piece together used clothing fabrics to create a unique new piece. Find an upcycling company that you can donate to.
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s this dreary winter that wasn’t (or is yet to be?) unfolds, I thought I’d reflect upon the past year in Beach real estate and postulate upon the upcoming few months ahead of us. Of course, if the chilling forecasts and tall tales regarding this winter’s ferocity, and those omnipresent polling predictions of the election of Hillary Clinton were any indication, please accept an allowance for error to be built in. Not that I believe there’s going to be any sort of major correction or upheaval in the Beach real estate market in the next few months – but, as we have seen, educated guesses appear to be debatable at the moment. I do wish the weather prognosticators could get it right, though. The Toronto real estate market showed it still had an even higher gear in 2016, setting record high prices for homes across the GTA. Larry Cerqua, president of the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) announced in a recent TREB Market Watch Report, that “2016 was a second consecutive record year for home sales. Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 113,133 home sales through TREB’s Multiple Listing Service – up by 11.8 per cent compared to 2015”. Further, according to Jason Mercer, TREB’s director of market analysis, “price growth accelerated throughout 2016 as the supply of listings remained very constrained. Active listings at the end of December were at their lowest point in a decade-and-a-half. Total new listings for 2016 were down by almost four per cent”. And, citing a recent Toronto Real Estate Board market report, “key drivers of record home sales
included population growth, low mortgage rates, low unemployment, and above-inflation economic growth, while strong demand and very low inventory resulted in robust price growth. It’s important to note that record home sales in 2016 were heavily based on domestic demand. Foreign buying activity in the GTA represented a minimal 4.9 per cent of transactions.” TREB also reported that through its MLS, the strongest annual rate of sales growth in 2016 was experienced for condominium apartments followed by detached homes. All great news for home sellers. Not so great for home buyers, especially the first-time buyer. Yet, even the move-up buyer has been having trouble, considering that simply finding a suitable house to move up to can be exasperating in some cases. Our Beach neighbourhood kept its own robust pace throughout 2016, setting new highs for prices as a result of the smaller inventory levels and great demand, being a sought-after destination neighbourhood in the city. Our neck of the woods (E02) witnessed 745 properties of all types exchange hands in 2016 through the MLS system, with the average price hitting almost $943,000. That’s up from 2015’s average price of $849,535 on 756 transactions. According to TREB’s December 2016 Market Watch Report, the average price of a detached home in the Beach (E02) hit a record level of $1,297,511 on 255 transactions, up from the previous record high in 2015 of $1,133,054 on 268 sales. Semi-detached home prices in the Beach averaged $858,457 in 2016, with a marked reduction in the number of sales (288) than witnessed in 2015 when the average price was $766,148 with 317 sales. Yep, 2016 was a year to remember for Beach real estate! With the month of January now wiped off the calendar, the Beach real
estate market is once again slowly starting to show signs of life. Expectantly, January is traditionally the slowest month for real estate across the board, yet it has been pointed out by more than a few agents as to how slow January had been this year. And it was slow. This past January, there were only 15 homes sold, and very little choice for buyers. I think that if we’d seen any accumulation of snow over the past couple of months, then January would have actually seemed like winter and the slow drip wouldn’t have been as noticeable. The forecasts mostly called for a harsher winter than we had last year, and economic eyes were on our neighbours down south, so it may be safe to say that many sellers decided back in October and November to wait until the U.S. election was over, and when the snow and cold temperatures were gone, they would put their properties on the market. Going forward, you will see price gains somewhat similar to last year’s advances in the Beach, although not quite as robust. Once again, the inventory of homes for sale will not outpace demand, especially in the hot first-time buyer range, where it will be tough for those looking to get into the market. As a TREB report cited, “despite the possibility of a decline in sales, firsttime buyers will continue to account for more than half of the home sales in the GTA. Strong first-time buyer activity points to confidence in home ownership as a quality investment. A likely range for the average selling price in 2017 is between $800,000 and $850,000, with a point forecast of $825,000.” So, let the games begin. If you have any comments regarding this article, or questions about Beach real estate in general, please feel free to contact me at tneal@trebnet.com, or through my office at 416-690-5100.
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ebruary is the time of year when we crave food to keep us warm – especially after outdoor activities. We want something to spice up our taste buds and take notice – and of course, a flavoursome recipe easy to prepare that will be popular with everyone. Try these suggestions from Foodland Ontario. They are fast, nutritious and ever so tasty! Carrot and Farro Salad
This hearty salad is packed with nutrition, colour and taste. It is delicious as an accompaniment to a main course but leftovers make a substantial lunch the next day. Look for the grain, farro, in the Bulk Barn or in large supermarkets. Farro is available as a whole grain, semi-pearled and pre-cooked. It can take 10 to 30 minutes to cook depending on the type you buy. Semi-pearled means that some of the outer, tough bran layer is removed. If farro is unavailable, you can substitute barley in this recipe. Tip: Although shallots are readily available, if you don’t have them on hand, simply substitute a small diced onion and crushed garlic. A member of the onion family, they have a mild flavour with a hint of garlic. 1 cup (250 mL) semi-pearled farro, or barley 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots, about 2 large 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) black- beans or favourite bean drained and rinsed 3/4 cup (175 ml) crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped green shallot or green onion 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh parsley Dressing: 1/4 cup (40 mL) cider vinegar 1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid honey 1 1/2 tbs (7 mL) Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add farro and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until tender but somewhat chewy, adding carrots in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, gradually whisking in oil until blended. Drain farro mixture
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This casserole is bound to please, especially if the young cooks help in the preparation. Get them involved by shaping the meatballs, shredding cheese and combining the sauce. An ice-cream scoop helps in shaping the meatballs and making them a consistent size. If “passata” is unavailable, simply puree a can of diced tomatoes in a blender or food processor. The recipe doubles easily if you are making it for a crowd. It may also be frozen once cooled, simply cover with plastic wrap and overwrap with foil. Date, label and freeze for up to 2 months. Serve with garlic bread, pasta and a green salad. Meatballs: 2 cloves, crushed garlic 1 egg 1/4 cup (50 mL) milk 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry breadcrumbs 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef Sauce: 1 bottle (685 mL) passata, strained tomatoes 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded 1 small onion, peeled and grated 1 clove, crushed garlic 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh basil leaves, torn (optional) Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Spray 11 x 7 inch (2 L) baking dish with baking spray; set aside. In large bowl, using fork, stir together garlic, egg, milk bread crumbs, basil, salt and pepper. Add beef to this mixture and combine just until blended. Shape into 12 even sized meatballs. Arrange in baking dish and bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together tomatoes, carrot, onion garlic, basil, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Pour mixture evenly over meatballs and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20- 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese has melted. Top with fresh basil leaves if available and serve immediately. Casserole may be made a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Re-heat in a preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 30 – 40 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4 servings.
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ebruary is the month of “amour”, culminating on the 14th with Valentine’s Day. There are endless ways to show that special someone you care, from romantic dinners
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and getaways to heartfelt gifts of jewelry and flowers. Smaller demonstrations of affection, in addition to the above, are mixed drinks that tweak romance and help stir the heart. Here’s a tried and true list of some good ones for you to try: A classic that dates back to the roaring 1920s is the “Hanky Panky”. Stir – do not shake – gin, sweet vermouth and a couple dashes of bitters in a glass with ice for a sipper that has stood the test of time. Check out “Romance” for a tasty winner. This addictive, little gem combines Bailey’s, Creme de Cacao, Kaluha and cream, garnished with shaved chocolate. So good you’ll be tempted to lick the glass! If shooters are your passion, then you gotta try this one. Enter the “Love Bite”. This baby is layered utilizing orange and cherry liqueurs and a bit of cream. It’s fruity, tart, not too sweet and has a little “bite”. Fruit lovers are really gonna dig this concoction. It’s called “Soft Love” and it’s yummy delicious. Shake and strain crème de bananas, cherry vodka, grenadine syrup and whipping cream into a cordial glass and enjoy. Works equally well as an aperitif or dessert drink! One of many folks’ all-time favourite movies is “Gone With the Wind” and this sipper captures the spirit (pardon the pun) of its main female character. Yes, “Scarlet O’Hara” is certainly a drink to be reckoned with. Blending Southern Comfort, cranberry juice and lime, it’s tart and wonderful. The next tasty treat is often served on cruises. Behold “The Kiss on the Lips”. Relatively easy and simple, it meshes peach schnapps, frozen mango mix, grenadine and crushed ice, topped with a cherry or pineapple slice. Fruity and sweet, you can’t go wrong. Here’s a little something to set the mood. Try a “Lovers Paradise”. The marriage of chocolate liqueur, Frangelico and white rum is romance in a glass. Are chocolate-covered cherries your downfall? If so, you’re gonna go crazy over a “Chocolate Cherry Cha Cha”. A beautiful vibrant red colour, cherry liqueur, chocolate vodka, coconut rum and sparkling water come together as a liquid version of the famed bob bon. Your hair doesn’t have to be any shade of gold to really enjoy sipping a “Strawberry Blonde”. Several versions exist, but the one I like utilizes sparkling wine, strawberry vodka, pineapple juice and strawberry daiquiri mix. Shake, strain and garnish with a strawberry. A fruity, refreshing treat is “The Lady Killer”. This drink is all about, gin, Cointreau, apricot brandy, pineapple juice and especially passion fruit juice, which makes it unique. Shake and strain over crushed ice, topped with a cherry. Quite tantalizing! Like the old song from 1963 by the Searchers, “Love Potion No. 9” is a liquid testament to obtaining love and this little number will not disappoint. It’s a delightful blend of Prosecco, passion fruit nectar, pineapple juice and ice in a champagne flute. Finally, the little, winged fella with the bow and arrow will do his magic when a “Cupid’s Call” is served up. Combine rosé bubbly, clementine vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, pomegranate juice and ice. Topped with pomegranate seeds, it’s tugs at the heartstrings as well as the palate. Full recipes for all of these can be found online and you can substitute straight up fruit juices for fruit liqueurs where applicable for lighter or non-alcoholic versions. Do you have a favourite date night drink? Share the recipe with us on our website, www.beachmetro.com.
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William F. Deneault
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
Tel: (416) 962-2186
LAWYERS/LEGAL
Hills, Salah LLP
Family Law & Estate Planning
Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors
Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Mian
We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324
CHIROPRACTORS
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO
Janet D’Arcy
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
416-690-6195
CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
GARRY M. CASS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
DC, FRCCSS (C) Chiropractor Sports Injury Specialist 2455A Queen St. East
416 690-6257
Open Saturdays
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Dr. Caitlin McAlpine Chiropractic • Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
416-698-5861
Martha Dove M.S.W. RSW
www.marthadove.com 416-691-4901 martha.dove@sympatico.ca
MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics
studio tangent architects
1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)
www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com
Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine
416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT Kathryn Dibe, RMT
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
416-690-5185
416.420.4544
Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics. Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:
NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com
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
THERAPY LOUNGE 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
Chiropractor
Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
416-694-2868
416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG
Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc.
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
Interior Designer
contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process
(Since 1989)
John H.
BJARNASON, D.C.
Tonia Vuolo
416-698-3157
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BEACH METRO NEWS
1 & 2 Bdrm Spacious Apts.
CLASSIFIEDS
5 Benlamond Ave. Just south of Main subway & GO • Starting at $1300 + hydro • Available now
Ads are available in two sizes:
11.50
Renovated 2 Bedroom Apt $1175
17.50
(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word
In quiet park setting area, close to schools, community centre and public transit. For inquiries, contact:
$
(includes HST)
Dawn at 416 691-5081
Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7
The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.
Deadline for February 21 issue is February 13
(TEDDS)
Providing professional estate dispersal, downsizing, moving and pre-sale preparation services.
www.tedds.ca • info@tedds.ca Laurie Hunt 416-465-2424 (22)
POT POURRI SOCIAL CLUB FOR SENIORS
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1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
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Love is in the air! Tues., Feb. 14th
Dinner 6:30pm onwards - Show 8:30pm
Peppery Cat • 1953 Queen St. E. 647-857-7638 647-347-7999 (22)
Volunteers
Employment Opportunity needs a cheerful, computer-savvy multitasker for reception. Local professional preferred. Hours will include 7pm finish on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Long-term commitment important. Resume to 1914 Queen St. E. or call
(22)
Commercial Space for Rent
416-698-1164 x 24 admin@beachmetro.com
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
(r)
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
LOST: Glasses - square frame, dark copper coloured, on Thursday, January 19th, around Leuty-ice rink-boardwalk area. Michelle 416-691-4331
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GARAGE TO RENT
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SALON CHAIR RENTAL Rent Tables, Chairs, Tents, Tablecloths and more!
Prime Beach Location
Call 416 400 9303 today for more information. PartyRentalsInToronto.com
416 699 1782
(4r)
Call or text brigittagradante@gmail.com (22.)
Personal Care
Apartment/ Home for Rent
Chalet Beauty Bar
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
(near Coxwell)
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.
Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair
416-466-3766
(r)
Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments
650 Woodbine
138 Main St. (South of Gerrard)
647-352-3348
Book online • Free Parking • Accessible
www.thetherapystudio.ca
Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com
Beach Suites
The Therapy Studio
(22r)
Cosmetic Botox, Juvaderm Filler, Sclerotherapy for spider & varicose veins. Radiowave treatment for facial veins, with Dr. Cathy Andrew. For an appointment call Beaches Health Group (4) 416-698-5861
Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN!
1 Bdrm $1,325
416-827-8095
(r)
Luxurious Beach Suites 485 Kingston Rd.
Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites.
416-699-7110 Vlad
New batteries.
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766
(4r)
Household Services
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Wanted
REG’S APPLIANCE 416-691-6893
Fair market prices guaranteed!
(r)
INDOOR PARKING
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for new car - year round. (Queen-Balsam area) $100-$200/mo Please contact Ron at:
www.regsappliance.com
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
(r)
KLEEN WINDOWS
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
(r)
Home Decor
Vienna Upholstery 2358 Kingston Rd.
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
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&
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED
416-624-3837
(r)
BLIND AMBITION
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
416-820-1527
24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs
www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (3r) Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup. PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (22)
Financial Services
* Lanigan’s Contracting* * *
Reliable Snow Service
B&W DISPOSAL Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
GARBAGEGONE.CA
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Call today! 647 960 3993 (6)
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
(3)
BEACH PUPPY LOVE
Cleaning Services ULTRA
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
416-567-3205
(3r)
HEALTHY HOME
WASTE REMOVAL
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
CALL MARY OR JOHN
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Call 416-783-3434
(22.)
*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
416-729-2077 cell
(r)
Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303 (1)
(22)
Music
Bach to ROCK We teach it all!
Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park
416-699-8333
(r)
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • NEW YEAR catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (1r)
THE STUDY STUDIO 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.
(3r)
(22r)
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
416-265-7979
416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (22r)
Tutoring
STEAM CLEANING LTD.
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
Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.
647-855-8424
We offer reliable, friendly service at competitive prices.
*Bonded*
All Day Cleaning
available upon request. Please call
WAYNE’S
WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY.
(22r)
and clean up after party. References
plus small demolitions.
(1)
Contact Irena
416-825-9705
clean house, apartment, condo, office
www.beachpuppylove.com
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
Experienced cleaning lady available to
35 Years experience
SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION
(r)
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- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured
RUBBISH REMOVAL
www.beachmetro.com
For more info, call Beata at
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FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR
416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
(1)
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
General Services
- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (22r)
Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
647-235-6690
416 389 9234
BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(2)
(r)
Classic Restoration & Woodworking
(r)
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)
Pet Services (r)
rileyswindowcleaning.com
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
www.classicrestoration.ca (22) (r)
(r)
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK
416 759-8878
CALL GLEN
416-694-6241
CLEVER DISPOSAL
CLEAN AND FAST JUNK/GARBAGE REMOVAL
(w. of Midland)
647-899-9074
Computer Services
(22r)
647-646-1996
For estimate call
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. (6) dubelaar@gmail.com
416 421-5758
Cheap Junk Removal Same Day Service Demolition Local Beach Business
Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.
(22!)
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
416-569-2181
Custom Window Coverings
Garage required for a cool Volkswagen Camper
A family business since 1956
Insured/Metro. B Lic.
(r)
416-698-9000 (23)
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
Best Prices/Free Estimates
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc. Call Terence: 416 466 1404
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
Call 416-648-4410
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
Magnificent
SPA SERVICES at
Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. Short or long term. Debra 416-693-6111 (22)
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
3 wheel scooter for sale.
416-268-6733
BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
SCOOTER 416-686-8248
Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (3)
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
Harding & King
1562 Queen St. E.
416-420-8696
Call Ted at 416-571-5092
o n K e ni l wo r t h Av en u e, s o ut h o f Q ue e n . Av a i l a bl e i m m e di a t el y. Co nt a c t Bi l l .
P h : 4 1 6 -9 9 9 -1 3 14
Party Services
Best accommodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*
WINTER STORAGE
416-690-2880
Lost & Found
COZY SUITES INN
We buy! - We pay cash!
OFFICE SPACE
pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
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For Sale
Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
Randy 416-689-7366 www.viewit.ca\81545
www.cozysuites.com (22r)
Pam at 416-691-5757
Candle light dinner • Dancing Professional Karaoke • Prizes! No cover.
or
Barber’s Chair available
Busy beach optometry practice
GAT. EST. 1974 10 events a month Come out to our monthly pub night and meet us.
Queen/Silver Birch Shared backyard, parking. Laundry ensuite. Steps away from Queen St. E., boardwalk. Easy access to Gardiner & Lakeshore Blvd. $2,595 + utils
Bed & Breakfast
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING
Toronto Estate Dispersal & Downsizing Services
Sylvia 416-463-6453 Susan 416-282-6832
th
WILKINSON
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Spacious 3 Bedroom House
* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at www.beachmetro.com
st
416-691-7556
25 Parkette Place
(1.5” wide by 1” deep)
MR. FIX-IT PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
TAX ACCOUNTANT
For viewing: rentals@villagegrn.ca (22!) www.greenrockpm.ca
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$
TIM O’MEARA
416-921-5125
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EXACT TAX SERVICES
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (2r)
Head Start Tutors
One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens www.headstarttutors-ca.com headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years. Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
(23r)
HELP FOR STRUGGLING READERS 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.
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MATH SPECIALIST
• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses
Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.
416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca
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Math Tutor in East York/Beaches area. Effective math tutoring for all grades with use of math software. Call/text 647-608-4225
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BEACH PROPERTY
Child Care Available
LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
MAINTENANCE
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
416-414-5883
647 401 7970
info@blpm.ca
416-698-1923
www.lerouxfroebel.com
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BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
Marlene 416-698-5668
(r)
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
daycareconnection.net
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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S e e o u r ad o n page 12
(r)
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
HARM’S PAINTING
EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE
SNOW PLOWING 647 679 3282
(23)
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (2)
A.S.M. MOVERS REASONABLE RATES
(7)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
416-690-0102
(r)
CHABAD BEACHES LICENSED CHILD CARE
We offer a warm creative Jewish environment where children are exposed to a world of learning and discovery. 18 Months to 42 Months Flexible schedule options available.
ChabadBeachesChildcare.ca 416-809-1365 (23)
Garden & Tree
Call Andre: cell:
(9)
WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates
416-999-MOVE (6683) Watch our videos at
www.BestWayToMove.com (1r)
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-830-8183
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(22r)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal -Winter Salting Services info@blpm.ca
Working Man’s Prices!
ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER
www.abbamovers.ca
(22r)
EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE 647 679 3282
(23)
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Painters
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
PROWAY
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
proway.painting@gmail.com
Free Estimates & References Available (10)
(r)
Green Apple Landscaping
FRANZ’S PAINTING
(r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(23r)
SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
(5)
KIM PRICE
‘As Promised’ Painting
Creating Award Winning Gardens
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
• Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19/17)
*** Free Estimates ***
Dianne 416 699 5070
stain finishes. 10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416-854-4360 info@paulospainting.com (22)
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
REX NORMAN CARPENTRY
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
50 years in the Beach
(r)
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
Trades
G. LOCKE
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7)
TOM DAY
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
(6)
All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
(2r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (6...)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Mark Denington
416-691-8693 (22)
(r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
www.galaxywood.ca
(2)
General Repairs Kitchens & Baths Mario 416-690-1315 (23)
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS
(r)
GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios •NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948
ED GODFREY
416-264-8517
(r)
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
Serving Your Community Since 1971
Queen St. Roofing
• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence
FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton
416-698-2613
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY
(22r)
LANIGAN’S CONTRACTING CO.
Knob & tube • No job too small
416-690-0173 Cell 416-529-5426
(1)
MASTER
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service
Tel. 416-569-2181
(r)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers
ELECTRICIAN
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS
(4)
Lic: 7006786
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (1r)
MBX ELECTRIC LTD. Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations (22r)
Electrical
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833
Retired Journeyman Electrician Available for small electrical jobs. New construction or renovations. Lic#7003648 (22)
Innerspace
TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)
Flooring Installer All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Met. Lic. B-8357
Gord Walker 416-694-2119
(r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
(r)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
STONEHENGE
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (22.)
www.stonehengefoundations.com
FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING
For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING
Roofing Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402
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COXWELL ROOFING
416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245
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ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:
416-910-8033
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Basement Lowering www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999
Underpinning Specialists “Reclaim Your Basement”
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MASONRY
Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416
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Telephone Systems
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Big or small we do them all
Call 647-888-7887
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
www.webuildit.ca
CARL 647-787-5818
Lic# 7009221
HANDYMAN Marc 416-617-7205
Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342
free estimates
POWER
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SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
Call Marc 416-910-1235
GNOMEWORKS • CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”
Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp
Roofers
ECRA/ESA#7004508
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
ELECTRIC (r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. 416 694 0906
Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
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CUSTOM CARPENTRY
Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507
416 691-3555
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Bill Watson 647-283-0095
(KITCHENS - BUILT-INS) WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES
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Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020 Lic# B16393
CUSTOM WOODWORKING
CEJA ELECTRIC
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
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•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units
GALAXY
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
ESA LIC# 7002668
690-8533
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
Built-in-Cabinets
Glenn 416 837 9298
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
CELL 416-875-5781
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
Contact us at 416 602 2128
Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)
PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES
Electricians
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J. BROW ROOFING
The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com
INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
24 hr. - lic# P1624
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GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
Plumbers
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
Lic P19120
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Cascade Plumbing GTA
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca
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PAINTING & DECORATING
Award Winning Design & Build
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate
www.paulospainting.com
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440
Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving
Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com (19/17)
Next Deadline February 13th
INTERIOR PAINTING
416-322-7692 warren@wgpainting.ca
DRAIN CLEANING
416-699-1370
ROBINSON CARPENTRY
CABINETRY, BUILT-INS
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Green Apple Landscaping
Admin@drainmaninc.com
25 years • Free estimates
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
416-690-3890
Landscapers
Dave 416 694 4369
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
Larry’s Painting & Repairs
SNOW PLOWING
In the Beach 43 yrs 4 Master Plumbers on staff
LTD
416-858-6683
416-414-5883
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATER PROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
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PLUMBING &
Lic. #P-15099
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416-801-3737
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
ity painting; custom house painting;
416-422-4864 416-346-9994
BEACH PROPERTY CARTAGE & STORAGE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming
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Paulo’s Painting: Interior/exterior; qual-
STUDIO 1
MAINTENANCE
Repairs-Leaks-Clogged Drains Kitchen-Bathroom-Laundry Installations CRAIG HAGERMAN
INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
All Season Movers
No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (22.)
LICENCED PLUMBER & GAS PIPE FITTER
WG PAINTING
416-690-1356
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY Ted Reeve Arena
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Local. Taking care of your possessions.
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
184 MAIN ST. across from
Repair and painting needs No job too small Interior & Exterior
42 yrs
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
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PLUMBING SERVICES
WALLPAPER
Movers
Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed 416-558-8453
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CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Carpenters
MARTIN PETROV
416-694-2470
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
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“Always on Time and on Budget”
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
Call 416-698-0750
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning
NEED A PLUMBER
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CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)
YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
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SILVERBIRCH
HARDWOOD
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains
416-917-5990
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Hardwood Flooring
porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics All work guaranteed. 25 years experience Free estimates
416-375-5191
Give your floors a new beginning!!! (23) Free Estimates
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
416-558-8453
MR.
by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate
416 660 4721
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FLOORS
All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981
MANUEL 416-727-1900
CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING
SERVICES
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
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• FOUNDATIONS • LOAD-BEARING WALL REMOVALS • BASEMENT LOWERING - UNDERPINNING • ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
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416-200-6300
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Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
416 694-7402
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
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& AIR CONDITIONING • Fall furnace inspection & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured
(416) 871-4608
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MARCANGELO INTERIORS
• Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Electrical & Disability Renos (r)
• EXCAVATION • WATERPROOFING • BLOCK WORK • CONCRETE WORK • MASONRY REPAIRS WWW.NTLCONTRACTING.COM (22..)
THE HANDYMAN
Creative Construction
416-278-4022
Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime 416-469-1974 (22)
Jack of All Trades
Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting
marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (23r)
Jack 416-278-5328
Next Deadline February 13th
BASEMENT LOWERING
JOHN CLARKE
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (23) Free Estimates
JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements No Job too small
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RENOVATIONS
416 917 5990
BASEMENT UNDERPINNING
Marc 416 419 4281
416-662-4450
GENERAL CONTRACTING
HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST
HEY HANDYMAN
Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair
KEW BEACH
416-738-2119
(1r)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
SMART HEATING
WET BASEMENT EXPERTS
JDB MASONRY
www.jdbuild.ca
Call today for free estimate
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Free estimate
Restoration & Build
Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed
416-606-4719 www.canpromechanicalgroup.com
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• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA
Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available
RENOVATION HARDWOOD A & RBasement finishing
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416-999-2333
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TILE INSTALLATION
Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations. Quality workmanship for excellent rates.
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
CANPRO MECHANICAL
Free estimates!
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UNDERPINNING
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FULL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
Also small jobs. Karl Text only: 647 447-4217
We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc. Call Chris
416 903 4120
DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic
Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references
Garth 647-248-4952 or garth.jerome@yahoo.ca
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AT HOME CANDA Licensed
416-419-6631
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$11.50 for 20 words or fewer extra words are 35¢ each
It may sound like a simple concept, but ask the team how they determined the correct portions and they’ll pull out a large bristol board filled with symbols and mathematical equations. The mere sight of it gave this Beach Metro reporter heart palpitations but for these kids, it’s all part of the fun. Gathering in a group, the team wheeled over their first and second iterations of the PetPortion. What began as a simple animal cage with a scale fashioned with springs and wires has evolved to a sleek clear plastic vessel with its scale stabilized using strong magnets. During trials involving the first model, the group learned that the scale was unstable and the wires were a potential
choking hazard for the dogs, especially because the platform that served as the scale would move while the dog was standing on it. To help stabilize it and lengthen the lifespan of the product, they decided to use magnets instead of springs, which can wear out quickly and become unstable. And the magnets they used for the project aren’t just any magnets. The team explained that they had to seek out rare earth magnets, which attract the cast iron weights they placed underneath to keep everything secure. The improvements of the second iteration are still underway but the team also plans to include “LED lights under the scale so the owner has a clear understanding of the pets’ weight – red if the pet is overweight, yellow if it’s
underweight and green if it’s the right weight,” said Robbie. Their hope is that this invention will be enough to win them the top title in the international competition of the First Lego League but the team faces another challenge before then – raising the money to get there. To send all members to the competition it will cost anywhere between $20-30,000 so the coaches of Pawsitive Proportionists have set up a fundraising account online at http://tinyurl.com/glenamesrobotics. Whether they win or lose the competition, it’s clear that these kids are smart. Really smart. And if they represent the future of technology, one thing is certain – we have a bright future ahead of us.
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In Photos
Hot shots Clockwise from right: Justin Mendonca releases a rock at the 3rd annual Variety Village Charity Curl. The event, which brought out over 70 participants, helped raise nearly $4,000 to support day and community-based programs at Variety Village; Lindsay Mulock keeps her eye on the house; Julie Quinn sweeps a rock down the ice at the February 4 event. PHOTOS: PHIL LAMEIRA
PHOTOS: PHIL LAMEIRA
Bump and serve Great competitive fun was had by all participants at the Danforth CTI junior girls volleyball tournament on February 2. Top: Danforth’s Subha Tasnim receives a serve against East York Collegiate during first round action. Right: East York’s Angelica Archibald serves against Danforth. Danforth lost their first match against East York 2-0. East York went on to the finals but came up short against Siverthorn CI who defeated them 2-0.
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Time to TRIM DOWN!
LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED
DANFORTH LUMBER TRIM CLEAR-OUT! Over 500,000 FT of trim arriving this month. Here are just some of our offers.
3-1/2 Two Step Poplar ....$1.19 ft Colonial Casing 3-1/2 Primed Pine Casing with Back Band ....$1.19 ft
416.686.9618
7-1/4 Heavy MDF Colonial Base ....$1.69 ft 2-3/4 Oak Colonial Casing ....$1.79 ft 5-1/2” MDF Colonial Base ...only $0.99 ft 5-1/4 Primed Pine Base/Casing ...$0.99 ft
House of the Week! This gorgeous 3 storey solid brick family home is well renovated with style and attention to the original charm and character this Beach home was built with. Located in the heart of the Balmy Beach school district and just steps to Queen and The Boardwalk. Highlights include an east facing yard and lake views from decks off all levels!
DANFORTH LUMBER Victoria Park Ave.
Dawes
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Rd .
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DANFORTH LUMBER
Gerrard St. E.
25 DAWES RD.
(416)
699-9393
KEN GRIEVE
$1,388,000 Ready to Move In!
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A nicely renovated brick family home with 6 car parking, private backyard close to schools, shopping, the boardwalk and all The Beach has to offer.
Prestigous Fallingbrook home featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, open concept West Coast contemporary style, stunning 2 storey west facing windows, 2 car garage and double private drive. Maybe ideal for multigenerational home.
A penthouse condo with unobstructed view overlooking Scarborough Golf Club. 2 units combined to create an extra separate familyroom/den and a full office. 2 Bedrooms, 2 parking, 2 lockers, plenty of closets and storage.
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The lights are still on every evening along the boardwalk until mid February, so enjoy them while you can! It's also not too late to make an online donation in support of The Michael Garron Hospital Foundation for addiction and mental health services. So far $13,000 has been raised! So please take the time to give to this noble cause on the Light Up The Beach website.
Sales Representative 31 Years Experience
van Blommestein Sales Representative
2014
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Thanks to everyone who helped make this years DeClute Light Up The Beach possible!
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