Beach Metro Community News August 22, 2023

Bluffs Food Bank marks 20 years as need for services keeps growing

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

AS THE Bluff’s Food Bank (BFB) prepares to mark 20 years of operation, its volunteers and workers worry about the steadily increasing demand for their services as Toronto’s affordability crisis shows no signs of slowing down.

Beach Metro Community News reported earlier this year that there has been a 40 per cent year-to-year increase in BFB client visits, but Beth Moore, the organization’s long-time secretary and board member, said that this number has now climbed to an increase of 60 per cent in the past few months.

“We’re proud of the way the relationships have worked to serve a need, but we’re sad that there is a growing need,” said Moore.

Bluffs Food Bank, which serves clients from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church on East Road, has assisted Scarborough-Southwest residents since 2003 when five churches – Birchcliff Bluffs United, St. Nicholas Anglican, Birch Cliff, Fallingbrook Presbyterian, Scarborough Baptist and Fallingbrook Heights Baptist – banded together

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to tackle pressures of food insecurity in the community.

“Those five churches continue to serve it today with volunteers, serving on the Board of Directors, and financially,” said Moore. “So, it’s been a real achievement to continue that relationship of five churches of different denominations.”

In an effort to go the extra mile, the food bank also started an income tax service in 2004 that has saved many clients money on service fees that other companies would have charged.

Although their mission began with just 24 families (42 individuals) being served due to financial hardships, just over a year later, their BFB service increased to 1,861 people.

Unfortunately, this number has continuously climbed through the years and today BFB is serving 1,200 families – comprising 3,000 people – every month.

In the past year, as many as 30,000 people have walked through the BFB doors seeking assistance. It’s been reported that 6,000 of those are children while 2,500 are seniors over the age of 65.

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Shooting leads to provincial review of safe injection sites

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ONTARIO’S MINISTRY of Health has launched a review of safe injection sites across the province after an innocent bystander was killed outside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) last month.

On July 7, 44-year-old mother of two Karolina Huebner-Makurat was hit by a stray bullet while walking through the Leslieville neighbourhood as three men – across

Unleashed dogs focus of city campaign

By Nafisat Alao

AFTER A city-wide surge in incidents involving dogs that are off leash, the city held a press briefing in the Beach earlier this month urging dog owners to be responsible for their pet’s actions.

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, manager of the enforcement and mobile response unit at Toronto Animal Services, spoke at the foot of Lee Avenue about the recent surge in off-leash dog attacks across the city.

According to a city news release, the number of dogs attacks has surged by 39 per cent compared to 2021. Moreover, 2022 saw a 19 per cent increase in confrontations be-

the street from SRCHC – got into a physical altercation near the intersection of Queen Street East and Carlaw Avenue which turned deadly.

The incident has sparked community outrage as residents in the surrounding area had long complained of increased criminal activity in front of the community centre which houses a safe injection site.

Although the safe injection site has been active since 2017, reports of an increase in crime only began

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tween dogs and other animals.

This year, the city has imposed more than 44 dangerous dog orders and 168 written warnings for bylaw violations. These latest violent attacks encompass not only violent encounters with dogs but also incidents involving unleashed dogs, even those concerning children.

Last month, an East York mother of two was left with serious injuries after being mauled by a dog she encountered near her home. The owner was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

In 2021, a 69-year-old man in the Beach was hospitalized after breaking his pelvis when his bicycle collided with an unleashed dog on a

section of Martin Goodman Trail. The owner of the dog in that incident did not remain at the scene.

Beach residents have expressed numerous complaints about inadequate enforcement of leash laws. The city says “bylaw enforcement officers regularly monitor parks for off-leash dogs and respond to complaints and issues involving dogs.”

Herzog-Evans said bylaw enforcement is challenging because officers do not have the authority to demand identification from dog owners and they are often given fake or incorrect name and addresses.

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Nominations sought for 2023 Beach Citizen of the Year

NOMINATIONS ARE now being sought for the 2023 Beach Citizen of the Year.

Do you know someone who has worked hard over a period of time to improve life in the Beach community, has had an impact on a broad spectrum of community members, has made a tangible contribution over a long period of time and has inspired others to participate more

in community life? Now is the time to nominate them for Beach Citizen of the Year. The award is for a person who volunteers their time, not someone in a paid position.

The annual award is founded and presented by Community Centre 55, the Beaches Lions Club, and Beach Metro Community News. It has been handed out since 2001.

Nomination forms for the 2023

Beach Citizen of the Year are available at www.centre55.com/community_programs/beach-citizen-ofthe-year

Nominations should be sent to Beach Citizen of the Year, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V6. They can also be emailed to jade@centre55.com.

Deadline for nominations to be received is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1.

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Elena Sati of the Don Rowing Club hits the lake and prepares to enter her boat during the RowOntario Beach Sprint Championships held on Saturday at Woodbine Beach. The event was co-hosted by East Toronto’s Hanlan Boat Club.

Metal sculpture works by local artist Blandford Gates to be displayed at Skaut

By Nafisat Alao

ARTWORKS FROM Beach

resident and metal sculptor Blandford Gates will be displayed and up for sale at the Skaut design store on Kingston Road next month.

The exhibition and sale begins on Friday, Sept. 15, and carries on a long tradition at

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Skaut of supporting local artists and craftspeople.

Ines Korbes, owner of the Skaut design store at 874 Kingston Rd., said she wanted to showcase Gates’ work because she likes that his art is “handmade, upcycled and local art.”

His most famous sculptures will be displayed throughout the store including his well-known chess set, and animal sculptures that include dogs, cats and birds. Gates has been making metal sculptures for more than 40 years.

Originally from Newfoundland, Gates and his parents immigrated here when he was just five years old before Newfoundland was considered a part of Canada in 1949. Buying a house in 1970, he has lived in the Beach area with his family for more than 50 years.

Gates is an architect and he studied at the University of Toronto where he received honours and awards. He said that the foundation of his artistic mind stems from his studies.

“In architecture, there was always teaching of art

because you had to learn to draw and express your ideas… I got the founding of my art through my studies of architecture,” he said.

Gates first discovered a fascination for metal pieces as a result of walking on an abandoned beach and coming across pieces of metal along. He began collecting the pieces and storing them.

“I didn’t know why I was collecting them, I just got some sort of magnetic personality to them…later on as I looked at them I thought if I put pieces together I could create something,” said Gates.

“If I knew how to weld, I could make something of

these things,” he added, so he took a welding course and after that was how he began making metal sculptures.

Over the years, he acquired more interesting metal parts from family, friends and neighbours that knew his work and his need to find just the right pieces to complete various sculptures.

All the sculptures he creates are inspired by different themes. “I look for things among my collection that could be used to create different sculptures under a theme,” he said.

Throughout his sculpting career, Gates has made more than 100 sculptures. He said loves creating sculptures that evoke different emotions and have different messages behind them. He said he is also a lover of humour and enjoys making sculptures that are funny.

In the future, he hopes to market some of his sculptures to sell in order to collect the proceeds and donate it to the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

For more information on Skaut, please go to www. skautdesign.com

PHOTO: NAFISAT ALAO Works by Beach metal sculptor Blandford Gates will be on display next month at the Skaut design store.

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PHOTO: SUBMITTED Longtime Beach resident Nora Farrell celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month. Her many friends and family in the community helped her celebrate the milestone birthday.

Bengali community celebrates authors and their new books at East Toronto event

TORONTO’S BENGALI

community recently celebrated the publication of 15 books this year by Bengali authors living across Canada.

The celebration took place on Sunday, July 2, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 on Dawes Road.

Chief Guest at the celebration was A. F. Moritz, the former Poet Laureate of Toronto. The event was chaired by Dr. Dilip Chakraborty, an eminent octogenarian Brampton scholar.

Initiated by the popular Bengali community television channel NRB and the weekly newspaper BanglaMail, the July 2 celebration was also addressed by Subrata Kumar Das, a noted Bengali writer and organizer, and Shahidul Islam Mintu, the editor of the Weekly BanglaMail and CEO of NRB Television.

In his speech, Moritz congratulated the authors of the new books and shared his experiences of reading Bengali legends such as Michael Madhusudan Dutt and Rabindranath Tagore. Moritz also recalled his previous literary involvements with the Torontonian Bengali community.

The authors whose books were celebrated included Akbar Hussain, Alina Mita, Atonu Das Gupta (from Halifax), Badal Ghosh, Debanjana Mukherjee Bhowmik, Jasim Mallik, Jakaria Muhammad Moyen Uddin, Mamunur Rashid, Nani Gopal Debnath, Roskana Pervin Shimul, Shahid Khandaker, Suchana Das, Suparna Majumdar (from Ottawa), Swapan Biswas and Tasmina Khan.

The new books were presented on the stage at the Legion hall, by Abu Sayed

Nayeem, Anup Sengupta, Chayan Das, D Costa Lina Agnes, Flora Nasrin Eva, Janna Nayeem, Joachim Victor Gomes, Karabi Moitra, Manish Paul, Nasima Akter Mita, Rajib Chandra, Reshma Mazumder Shampa, Ronnie Mazumder, Ruma Modak and Sujit Kusum Paul who

are well known in the community for writing or reciting or singing. Momo Kazi read a Bengali translation of a poem by Moritz.

The celebration was sponsored by lawyer Omar Al Hasan Zahid and conducted by literary activist Samina Chowdhury.

Byelection to be held to fill council seat in Scarborough Southwest

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

TORONTO COUNCIL has officially declared Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest’s seat vacant, triggering a byelection for later this year.

The city clerk’s recommendation consisted of an option for council to fill the vacancy by appointing a qualified person to hold office, but council voted for a byelection instead.

A byelection date has yet to be set, but a bylaw mandating one will be passed on Sept. 6 with nominations beginning on Sept. 7.

A variety of factors “including holidays and ensuring adequate time for

the preparation of the byelection” will be considered when determining voting dates.

Until the byelection, staff of former councillor Gary Crawford will take care of Ward 20 matters. Crawford relinquished his seat to run for the Progressive Conservatives in the July 27 byelection held for the Scarborough-Guildwood MPP seat. The byelection, won by Liberal Andrea Hazell.

— Amarachi Amadike is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro Community News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.

PHOTO: DIPAK SUTRADHAR

Former Poet Laureate of Toronto A. F. Moritz, Dr. Dilip Chakraborty, Subrata Kumar Das, Shahidul Islam Mintu and Samina Chowdhury were on the stage with the authors of new books written by members of the Canadian Bengali community recently.

Community safety needs to be priority: councillor

‘Shooting’ from Page 1 in recent months.

So far, there have been three arrests made in connection with Huebner-Makurat’s death.

On July 13, police said Damian Hudson, 32, of Toronto, had been arrested and charged with second degree murder.

On Aug. 15, police said Ahmed Mustafa Ibrahim, 20, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, robbery, and failing to comply with probation. Also, Khalila Zara Mohammed, 23, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to an indictable offence and obstruction of justice.

Mohammed was an employee of SRCHC.

“We were distressed to learn that one of the individuals arrested and charged as an accessory after the fact and for obstruction of justice in relation to the July 7th shooting has been employed as a Community Health Worker at South Riverdale Community Health Centre since 2021 in Consumption and Treatment Services,” said a statement on the SRCHC website.

SRCHC said the employee was placed on leave “for unrelated concerns” on Aug. 9. SRHC said it had no more details about this individual’s alleged involvement, and

assured the public of its cooperation with police.

“These allegations are deeply concerning to us and our community,” said the statement. “They are also devastating and disappointing to the many SRCHC staff who work professionally and compassionately every day to deliver a range of essential health and wellbeing services to patients and clients in the area.”

A few days before the shooting, community members had raised concerns at an emergency meeting. They complained of public drug consumption, frequent drug deals, and increased acts of violence in the area.

Beach Metro Community News asked SRCHC for information on the increase in criminal activity outside the facility but received no comment.

Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher, who serves the Leslieville area, said that although SRCHC’s work aims to help addicts, there has been a missing component to their operation “since day one.”

“The safe injection sites are meant to save lives and keep people who are taking drugs safe,” said Fletcher. “But it can’t be unsafe for the people living in the nearby community.”

She said that although the focus has been on keeping

visitors inside the injection site safe, there needs to be a shift that also prioritizes the lives of residents outside the facility as well.

This community neglect has been highlighted by local residents who point to the fact that an injection site was placed just around the corner from an elementary school (Morse Street Public School).

“It was all approved by the federal government and by the provincial government,” said Fletcher. “Everybody knew [the school] was there. But the focus has been on keeping the clients safe rather than ensuring the community is safe.”

Considering that SRCHC is a provincially funded and mandated health centre, City of Toronto councillors such Fletcher “have no authority” in the matter and are unable to do much apart from lobbying Ontario’s government to take the Ministry of Health’s “critical incident review” as seriously as possible. “If this was a city site, I’d have much more capacity to give direction. But, I don’t,” said Fletcher.

Fletcher is urging the Province of Ontario to figure out how to provide safety for Leslieville residents by working with Toronto police, the health centre’s staff, as well as community members.

Lots of room for members in The Perfectly Imperfect Club

Negar Yaghoobi Guest Column

The Perfectly Imperfect Club. Imagine such a club exists! Would you like to sign up for it? I would!

I believe that perfectionism is like trying to maintain a 4.0 GPA with extra credit. While the intention is admirable, it’s important to remember that even straight ‘A’ students learn from occasional ‘B’s. Life, I believe, is a classroom where we’re meant to grow, not simply to perfect.

To alleviate my anxieties about being flawless, I created this fictional club for myself. Here are the fun rules I’ve established for The Perfectly Imperfect Club:

Rule 1 - Adventures over Accuracy: Life is like an open-ended essay; there’s no right or wrong answer, only unique interpretations.

Rule 2 - Dance to Your Own Beat: Celebrate your individuality and don’t be afraid to be different.

Rule 3 - The Art of Failing Forward: View

failure as not just a challenge, but also a rewarding lesson in the school of life.

Rule 4 - Use Procrastination to Your Advantage: Use your “down time” to relax, recharge, and come back more productive.

Rule 5 - Comparison is the Thief of Joy: Remember, comparing your journey to others’ only robs you of your own happiness.

Below is the entrance quiz to evaluate eligibility for the Perfectly Imperfect Club:

1. When you make a mistake, how do you usually react?

A.) I get upset and dwell on it.

B.) I analyze what went wrong and consider it a learning experience.

C.) I pretend it never happened and move on.

2. How often do you try new things, even if you’re unsure of the outcome?

A.) Rarely, I prefer sticking to what I know.

B.) Occasionally, if I’m feeling adventurous.

C.) Regularly, I love stepping outside my

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comfort zone.

3. What’s your perspective on failure?

A.) It’s the worst possible outcome.

B.) It’s not great, but sometimes it’s unavoidable.

C.) It’s a stepping stone towards success.

4. How do you usually handle procrastination?

A.) I beat myself up for wasting time.

B.) I try to power through and get things done.

C.) I use it as a moment to pause, recharge, and then refocus.

5. How often do you compare yourself to others?

A.) All the time, I feel like I’m always competing.

B.) Sometimes, but I know it’s not the best thing for my self-esteem.

C.) Rarely, I focus on my own journey and progress.

Quiz scoring:

If you answered mostly As: You’re a per-

fectionist at heart, but don’t worry! The Perfectly Imperfect Club is just the right place for you to learn how to embrace life’s imperfections and grow from them.

If you answered mostly Bs: You’re on your way! You understand that perfection isn’t the end goal, but sometimes find it hard to let go. The Perfectly Imperfect Club will help you further embrace your unique journey.

If you answered mostly Cs: You’re already a seasoned member of the Perfectly Imperfect Club! You’ve embraced the beautiful messiness of life, but there’s always room to grow and learn.

Remember, there are no pass or fail grades here.

Just by taking this quiz, you’re taking a step towards acknowledging and celebrating your unique, wonderfully imperfect journey.

Welcome to the Perfectly Imperfect Club!

-- Negar Yaghoobi is an education advocate who believes in reimagining mental health dialogues. Engage directly at negar@colorful.zone

A call to support independent journalism in response to Bill C-18

As a young Canadian journalist and a mother of four, I’ve been contemplating multiple angles of the ramifications of Bill C-18, or the Online News Act, and its potential implications for our democracy.

This legislation, designed to ensure fair compensation for news organizations, has sparked discussions about the accessibility and diversity of news, raising concerns for the informed engagement of our community.

I grew up in a home where access to news was highly valued. My parents both spent their lives involved in grassroots community organizations, working closely with not-forprofits, writing and contributing to protest papers, etc. As a child I delivered the Beach Metro newspaper on our street, and today I deliver the paper with my own children. As a journalist and a mother, I recognize the vital role of independent journalism in our communities.

It’s a lesson I work hard on teaching my children because wherever you end up getting it, journalism with integrity is a cornerstone of local engagement, fostering discussions on critical issues and empowering us with insights into matters that shape our lives.

The response of tech giants like Meta to this legislative framework, choosing to block Canadian news content over complying with the compensation model… it raises questions about the accessibility of news and the implications for a well-informed society.

Living in Toronto, where issues affecting our daily lives such as the housing crisis and the outrageously high (and ever-increasing) cost of living demand our attention, this newly imposed limitation on news access is a cause for concern.

Our reliance on platforms like Facebook and Instagram to gather news has been significantly affected. The potential consequences are unsettling – decisions that directly impact our lives might be made without our awareness.

Journalism is the bridge that connects us to our municipal developments, government decisions on all levels, and the challenges we collectively face. By restricting access to our news, these platforms have inadvertently halted our ability to engage with each other effectively as informed citizens.

As a mother, I’m particularly concerned about the long-term implications for our children’s future. The decisions made today shape the world they will inherit. I want my children to grow up in a society where they have real access to diverse perspectives and accurate information to make informed decisions.

Maintaining support for local, independent journalism is essential in addressing

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this challenge. Beach Metro Community News, among others, plays a pivotal role in capturing the nuances of our community, keeping us informed about local initiatives, and sparking conversations that are crucial for progress.

To navigate these changes, I propose that we actively engage with local news outlets. By regularly checking websites such as Beach Metro’s at www.beachmetro.com, and subscribing to publications’ digital newsletters, we can ensure that the stories that matter to us continue to be accessible. This action is a testament to our commitment to staying informed and engaged as a community.

While it’s been convenient to solely rely on platforms like Facebook and Instagram for our news, we must remember that they are not the sole conduits of information and when they stop sharing our news, it will be up to us to stay

informed. Our support for local journalism reinforces the importance of a diverse news ecosystem and empowers us to actively participate in shaping the narrative of our city.

We find ourselves at a crossroads where our ability to engage with news outlets is being blocked, yet more than ever before engagement with those outlets is critical to maintaining the integrity of Canada’s news media landscape.

Bill C-18’s impact on news accessibility serves as a reminder of the necessity of independent journalism in our society. By taking steps to support local news outlets specifically, we can collectively ensure that our voices are heard, our concerns are addressed, and our city continues to progress with the well-being of our future generations in mind.

-- Erin Horrocks-Pope is the digital and social media manager for Beach Metro Community News.

Community Calendar

AUG. 26: Flea Market at RCL Baron Byng Beaches Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. BBQ starts at 11 a.m. Old and new items! Info: 416-465-0120

AUG. 26: Leslieville Beer Festival along Dundas St. E. from Carlaw to Logan Aves. Featuring regional brewers, community food vendors, and local artisans. $40 ticket includes commemorative sampling mug and two beer sample tokes. Tickets and info: www.leslievillebeerfest.com

SEPT. 8-10: Cabbagetown Art and Craft Show at Riverdale Park West (Sumach and Carlton), Friday 1-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 165 juried artists will be showing a wide variety of exhibits, from painting to ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography and much more. This show is run by volunteers and generates funding that allows us to give back to our community, helping support BGC Toronto Kiwanis( formerly known as the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club). Info: www.cabbagetownartandcraft.org

SEPT. 9: Bluffs Food Bank 20th Anniversary Celebration at 33 East Rd. (Warden & Kingston) 11.30 a.m.-2 p.m. Music, games, hot dogs, and cake. Info: www.bluffsfoodbank.com

SEPT 16: Music for the Soul with Brooklyn Doran at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Join us for a free performance with queer singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran, a staple of the Toronto folk scene for over 10 years. Donations are welcome and proceeds support the Beach United food programs. Info: beachunitedchurch.com

SEPT. 16, 17: Danforth East Arts Fair at East Lynn Park (Danforth Ave, west of Woodbine), Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. rain or shine. Showcasing the work of an eclectic mix of 50+ local artists in a beautiful outdoor setting. Lunch and snack options are available. Free children’s activities and crafts on-site all day, live acoustic music, and contests. Info: www.deca.to

SEPT. 17: Terry Fox Run at Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lakeshore Blvd. E. Registration 8:30 a.m., run time 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 km walk/run, 10 km bike. Accessible for wheelchair, bicycle, rollerblades, dogs on leash. Info: https://run.terryfox.ca/3107

SEPT 23: Acoustic Harvest presents The Friends of Fiddler’s Green at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $30 advance online, $35 cash at door. Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca

SEPT. 24: BIMBO Global Race by Dempster’s at Ashbridges Bay Park, 3k/5k/10 race. Family Event (3k walk/run)/Competitive (5k/10k race). Registration fee $10. Register at www.bimboglobalracebydempsters.com. Dempsters will donate 20 slices of bread to North York Harvest Food Bank for every registration. Info: hello@bimboglobalracebydempsters.com

RCL BRANCH 11, Clubroom, 9 Dawes Rd. •Sunday Funday, Sept 24, 1-7 p.m. Entertainment 2-6 p.m. Yvonne Chapman. Meal menu: homemade chili, cornmeal bread, garden salad/dressing & dessert. Limited tickets $15.00 p/p served at 4 p.m. (cut off date Sept 22 - check with Branch 416-6991353 or Susan Squires 647-657-8817).

You do not need a meal ticket to attend but half your meal ticket goes towards a door prize! All welcome. RCL TODMORDEN BR. 10, 1083 Pape Ave. Looking for somewhere to hold your next event -- Branch 10 has two venues (capacity 250 upper and 175 lower) available to rent. If interested please email rentals@rcl10.ca. Please note that Branch 10 is an accessible branch with elevators at the Pape Street entrance. •Drop-In Darts: Thursdays 7 p.m. $2 per person. •Drop-In Shuffleboard: Wednesdays 6 p.m., until Sept. 13. $2 per person and proceeds will go to the branch. •Aug. 25: Bingo 6:30 p.m. This will be a “big bingo” and cards will be 3 for $20. •Sept. 8: “Build Your Own Taco Bar” 5 p.m. 2 for $7 while quantities last. Bingo will commence at 6:30 with entertainment by DJ Jose at 8 p.m. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for the Bethany Food Bank. •Sept. 10: Drop-In Cribbage. Register at 12 p.m., play at 12:30. $10 per person. Prizes based on number of players. MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK at Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. & Lee Ave., Wednesdays, sunset-11 p.m. •Aug. 23: Space Jam •Aug. 30: TBA The Richards Group Selection BEACH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR nominations are now open. Do you know someone who has worked hard to improve life in the Beach community? Nominate a local hero who has volunteered their time. Nomination forms available at www.centre55.com, or mail to Beach Citizen of the Year, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto ON, M4E 2V6, or email to jade@centre55. com. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. Award ceremony to be held at Millennium Garden in the fall. Beach Citizen of the Year is a Community 55/Beach Lions Club/Beach Metro News initiative.

BEACHES ARTISAN MARKET at Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E. 50+ vendors from across the GTA offering vintage, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, home decor, and much more. Upcoming dates: Sept 16, Oct 14 & Nov 5. Info: www.queenstmarketplace.com

VENDORS WANTED FOR ST. LUKE’S Outdoor Market, Sept. 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave. Set up begins at 7 a.m. BBQ, bake sale, jams, and raffles. $45/table. Call the office at 416-421-6878, extension 21. If receptionist is not available, please leave your contact information. Fresh produce vendors welcome! Rain date Sept. 16.

SCARBOROUGH HARMONY CHORUS New Member Night. Scarborough Harmony Chorus is a women’s fourpart a cappella chorus looking to expand our membership. We sing an array of music from traditional barbershop to modern pop music and provide vocal instruction in a safe, inclusive environment. We welcome women (16+) from all backgrounds, experiences, and vocal ranges and have opportunity to compete and to perform for local community. Please drop in to meet us from 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Road (basement). There is no cost to attend. RSVP: info@scarboroughharmonychorus.com. Info: www.scarboroughharmonychorus.com

FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St. E., is open from 3:30-6 p.m. Starting Sept. 8, 2023, to receive food, clients are required to sign consent for the Daily Bread Food Bank to use their personal information. This information will be used for research purposes to advocate for policies that benefit clients. In addition, the primary person on file, will now be required to present identification for each member in their household. Links and info: www.grantame. com; email: grantamechurch@yahoo.ca; 416-690-5169

A A at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113

AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113

BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. at Swanwick. Info: www.mentalwellness. help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups

CHURCHES

BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave., invites you to share in worship with us each week. We offer a combination of in person and YouTube livestream opportunities on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Services are led by our creative and passionate music director Steven Webb and our minister Rev. Greg Daly. In addition to Sunday services, Beach United Church offers a variety of inspirational music and educational programs open to the entire Beach community. Info: beachunitedchurch.com

FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. Please join us on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Angela J. Cluney. All are welcome. Join on Live Stream via Facebook or access Live Stream on our church website. For details about Wee Folks, Book Club, Tea Time, Hobby Circle and Bible Study starting in the fall, please email fboffice@rogers.com or call 416-699-3084. See: www. fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com. Easy access by TTC. GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St. E., invites you to attend Sunday Worship Service every Sunday at 11 a.m. in person or live streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Join our prayer line every Wednesday for prayer from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Links and info: www. grantame.com; email:grantamechurch@yahoo.ca

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd., 2 blks. east of Main St. Weekend Masses: Sat. Vigil at 4:30 pm, Sun. 9 & 11 am. Weekday Masses with Rosary: Tue.Fri. Doors open and Rosary begins at 7:45 am followed by Mass at 8:15 am. Confessions every Sat 3:45 to 4:15 pm or by appt. Info: https://stjohnsto.archtoronto.org/, 416-698-1105

ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. at Silver Birch welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 9:30 am throughout the summer in person or on Zoom. Our energetic, active church offers varied opportunities for spiritual growth, vibrant Children’s and Music programs, Youth activities, and a strong commitment to action on social justice and environmental issues. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222

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Entertainment

BuskerFest set for Labour Day weekend at Woodbine Park

THE TORONTO International BuskerFest for Epilepsy is back in the Beach and will be taking place at Woodbine Park over the Labour Day long weekend.

In its 22nd year, BuskerFest Toronto raises funds for Epilepsy Toronto. This year’s Buskerfest goes from Friday, Sept. 1, through to Monday, Sept. 4.

Over the entire Labor Day weekend, numerous buskers from around the world will perform and share their talents with those attending Woodbine Park.

Other performing acts will include circus artists, dare-

devils, “feats of the impossible”, and more.

The festival will also feature an array of food trucks, a beer garden, a family fun zone, nighttime programs and much more.

This year, the festival has also added a new component as it will also be welcoming the Bark in the Park celebration, which will include a dedicated area of the Woodbine Park for dog owners and their furry companions.

Bark in the Park will offer a range of activities, treats, and pet-centric vendors.

BuskerFest will take place

Friday, Sept. 1 from noon to

10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3, from noon to 10 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 4, from noon to 7 p.m.

Woodbine Park is located at 1695 Queen Street East.

Admission to BuskerFest is by donation in support of Epilepsy Toronto.

Single-pass tickets for the event cost $10. A Family Pass admission that is good for two adults and up to four children is $20.

For more information on this year’s BuskerFest and Bark in the Park, and how to buy tickets, please go to https://torontobuskerfest. com

416.546.4889

info@evergreentreecare.ca

Beach United Church has immediate openings for paid positions

Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) is a progressive community hub and a spiritual centre for the community. We support a wide range of activities including concerts and musical performances, food and housing security services, and programs for children.

These positions do not require previous experience working in a church.

General Manager

Responsible for overall management of operations including building and property care, rentals, inventory and budget, and o ce administration. At least ve years’ experience supervising sta required. Salaried position - 30 hours per week. $46,000-51,000 per year plus bene ts.

Children/Youth Coordinator

Responsible for leading children/youth activities and providing connections with the wider community. Contract position: September 2023 to June 30, 2024 10-12 hours per week, including 2.5-3 hours Sunday mornings. $23 per hour.

More information is available at https://beachunitedchurch.com/careers/ Interested candidates should send resumes to MandP@BeachUC.com as soon as possible.

Chaput* Dianne Chaput* Colette Villamizar* Pauline Wong*

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Deja Views

Lee Avenue boathouse more

By David Van Dyke

At the bottom of Lee Avenue, you can find the boathouse depicted in the archival photograph After 100 years, it has been transformed into a pavilion and has moved to a different location the Leuty LifeGuard Station. It too, has moved around over the years, owing to shoreline Do you have an old picture of the beach you’d like to share with our readers? Please contact

Acoustic Harvest set to begin 26th season

ACOUSTIC HARVEST will kick off its 26th season of music in southwest Scarborough this September.

Concerts are held at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. New for this season will be an enlarged stage with both new flooring and ceiling for even better acoustics. Concerts begin at 8 p.m., and doors open at 7:30 p.m. This season begins with The Friends of Fiddler’s Green on Sept 23. Concerts for the rest of the

2023/2024 season are as follows:

• Oct 21 - The Whiteley Family ley and sons Ben & Jesse Whiteley.

• Nov 18 - To be announced.

• Dec 9 - A Christmas MadriGALs.

• Jan 20- Isabel Fryszberg

SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO

OFFERING BALLROOM, LATIN AND A VARIETY OF SOCIAL STYLES

PHOTO: CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES

more than 100 years later

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left. location (photo above right). To the right and south of the pavillion, a visitor can observe shoreline issues. contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com

season with concert on Sept. 23

Family with Ken & Chris WhiteWhiteley. announced. Carol with John Huston & The Fryszberg Trio and Shawna Caspi (TBC).

• Feb 17 - The Russell de Carle (Prairie Oyster) Trio.

• Mar 9 - Legendary Bluesman Guy Davis.

• Apr 20 - Boreal’s Spring show with Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon & Angie Nussey.

• May 11 - The Healing Garden Fundraiser featuring: Stephen Fearing. For more information, please go to www.acousticharvest.ca

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The Main Menu

Picnic recipes for late summer and early fall

JaN MaiN

is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@ yahoo.ca

AH PICNICS! A vision of lounging on grass beneath spreading branches with an enticing basket of food comes to mind. A picnic can be as simple as a peanut butter sandwich or fresh baguette with cheese, pate and pickles (and of course, a bottle of wine).

The food can be your heart’s desire depending on the time you want to take in

preparation and the preferences of the people involved.

Usually, picnics are part of a holiday. Therefore, the food needs to be special, favourites of the participants.

You may want to sample these picnic recipes?

The Big Sandwich

This sandwich is the inspiration of Rose-Mary Lamanna. It is a mouth- watering meal-in-itself, designed to satisfy the biggest appetite. Simply cut in half for a smaller serving.

The rectangular panino roll from Scarborough’s Montmartre Bakery is perfect for this hearty sandwich

- crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is also sturdy enough to hold the tasty fillings. (I have been using this family-run bakery happily for years and enjoy a number of their breads and pastries. It is located at 105 Midwest Rd., Lawrence and Midland area. To place orders by telephone, please call them at 416-757-7771.)

2 panini buns sliced horizontally almost in half like a book

2 tbsp (25 mL) pesto, commercial or homemade

2 tbsp (25 mL) sliced sun-dried tomatoes

with additional oil

4 tbsp (50 mL) marinated artichokes

4 slices provolone cheese

4 slices prosciutto or smoked chicken

2 handfuls arugula or washed and dried mixed salad greens

For each of the 2 sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of pesto on the half side of the bun, on the other half spread generously with the sun-dried tomatoes and some of the oil.

Place the 2 slices of cheese on the pesto side and the 2

slices of prosciutto or chicken on the tomato side.

Top each filling with a spoonful of the marinated artichokes then fill the center with arugula and close the sandwich carefully together keeping all the fillings inside. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and overwrap in foil. Refrigerate. Repeat for other sandwiches.

Sandwiches may be made the night before or an hour before packing the picnic basket. Pack a bread knife to slice the sandwich in half if desired.

Makes 2 generous servings or 4 smaller ones.

Scotch Eggs

Accompany this portable main course with your favourite mustard (Dijon), buttered crusty bread and a salad or veggies.

6 large eggs, hard cooked (instructions for cooking follow)

1 lb sausages, mild Italian, honey garlic or breakfast

1 slice bread made into fresh breadcrumbs

To hard cook eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water to cover at least 1 inch (2.5 mL) over

Obituaries

A space for remembrance and memory sharing.

Scotch Eggs on the picnic menu

‘Picnic’ from Page 15 tic container and refrigerate or pack with an ice-pack to carry to the picnic.

eggs. Bring eggs to boil; reduce heat to simmer and simmer 10 minutes. Immediately drain and cover with cold water. Peel and pat dry with paper towel. Place the breadcrumbs in a small bowl.

Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Squeeze sausage meat from casings and divide meat in 6 equal portions.

smoking and coke, and enjoyed over forty years living in the Beaches, continuing to sample every restaurant (notably The Bean and Vivetha), walks on the beach and weekly visits to the library. She lived at Forward Nine co-op for almost two decades, where she served on the board and founded a library for residents. Barbara collected original art and it almost felt like a gallery walking into her home. She donated to charities supporting homeless youth and environmental causes, among others.

Born in Toronto on Sept 1, 1938, Barbara grew up at Bloor and Dufferin with her mom Frances, dad Eric and little brother Bob. Girls were not encouraged to further their education at that time, so she dropped out of school after grade 9. She didn’t let her smarts and people skills go to waste, though. Barbara managed Children’s Circle daycare for a number of years, developing and nurturing a community of incredible people and friends. Unemployed during the 80’s recession, she studied and self-taught until she successfully passed many difficult government exams. She had a great career in human resources with Health Canada, with her family of co-workers, and considered it an honour to work in service to Canadians.

Doctors told Barbara that she could not get pregnant, but she somehow made the magic happen. She and then partner Norman Collier had their daughter Allyson after a surprise pregnancy. Through Norman, Ally gained brothers Paul and Chris, with whom Barbara formed a special relationship.

Post retirement, Barbara enjoyed cottaging and travelling with her daughter. She often visited her dearest friend Maureen in Ottawa, or spent time with friends

Tanya, Kelley, Pat, Vaughan and Sullivan. Barbara was known for being thoughtful, compassionate, loving and generous. Numerous people might tell you how she was like a surrogate parent for them, she was such a great listener, so accepting and caring.

After a brief negotiation with cancer, Barbara made the courageous decision to access MAiD, and took her destiny into her own hands on July 18, 2023. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to do an anonymous act of kindness for somebody in your neighbourhood to honour her. That was Barbara’s style.

We miss you mom. We miss you friend. We’ll have you in our hearts, forever.

Pat sausage portion into a flat patty and shape evenly around the egg sealing the edges.

Dip eggs into the bowl of breadcrumbs and roll to coat with crumbs. Repeat with remaining eggs to have 6 eggs covered in sausage meat then breadcrumbs.

Arrange on a pie plate and bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool. Pack in a sealed plas-

To serve, using a sharp knife, slice in half lengthwise and serve with mustard of your choice. Makes 6 whole servings.

Fruited Financiers

My friend made these delectable mouthfuls, an ideal finish to a special picnic.

4 eggs, separated (reserve yolks for other use)

1/4 tsp ( mL) salt

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted

1/2 cup (125 mL) almond flour

1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar

1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour

Sliced strawberries or

halved raspberries

Icing sugar

Preheat oven to 400 (200 C). Spray 20 mini-muffin tins with baking spray.

Using electric mixer, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. (Yolks may be used in scrambled eggs.) Using a heat proof bowl, melt butter. Cool.

In separate bowl, stir together almond flour, sugar and all-purpose flour. Stir in cooled butter; fold in beaten egg whites.

Spoon equal quantities into about 20 mini muffin pans. Arrange a slice of fruit centered on top of each.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until a pale golden brown and firm to the touch.

Cool before serving. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Makes about 20.

Final two films in The Beach BIA’s outdoor movie series slated for Aug. 23 and 30

THE BEACH BIA’s summer outdoor movie nights in Kew Gardens park wraps up with screenings this week and next.

The movies are shown on Wednesday nights at the park, which is located at 2075 Queen St. E., just west of Lee Avenue.

The family-themed movies will begin screening at sunset and end by 11 p.m.

The final two movies set for this summer are Space Jam on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 23; and The Sound of Music on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Those attending the movie nights at Kew Gardens park should bring their own lawnchairs or blankets for sitting on.

There will also be music, lawn games and snacks available at the outdoor movie nights in Kew Gardens.

For more information on the summer movie nights at Kew Gardens, and for other local activities that are being planned for the Queen Street East area of the Beach this July and August, please pay a visit to The Beach BIA on Facebook at www.facebook. com/makewaves.TO

Terry Fox Run on Sept. 17

THE TERRY Fox Run in the Beach is set for Sunday, Sept. 17. The run begins at Woodbine Beach Park, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E., at 9 a.m. and participants are welcome to join in anytime up to 1 p.m.

The Terry Fox Run has been raising funds for cancer research since 1981. Registration will begin at the pavilion across from the Woodbine Beach Bathing Station at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 17. Participants can also register in advance at https:// run.terryfox.ca/28745

Anniversary event set for Sept. 9

‘Bluffs’ from Page 1

Rev. Angela J. Cluney, who is the Minister at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church and also serves on BFB’s Board of Directors, said that this increase in food bank usage is happening “across the board”.

“It is going up significantly. There’s a greater need than ever for food” said Cluney. “With rising inflation, rent cost, healthcare needs, people are unable to pay for food when they have so many needs before them”

With multiple sources reporting less than one per cent of food bank users being homeless, it’s become evident that this is a problem that can easily affect anyone. BFB’s clients includes many families who have lost jobs. But they also serve people who have jobs but cannot make ends meet. “We’ve had a lot of people that have maybe never had to ask before, come and ask for food,” said Cluney.

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and welfare rates that haven’t kept up with inflation have also affected the rise in food bank usage with many being forced to sacrifice health demands for food – or vice versa. Coupling To-

ronto’s existing needs with the influx of refugees seeking help, it is no surprise that many food bank shelves are running empty. The shortage has even hit Daily Bread – the main distributor for many of Toronto’s food banks – as it has had to reduce the amount of food it can give affiliate food banks.

BFB now finds itself in need of donations of eggs, soups, cold cereals, fresh dairy, meat, bread as well as fresh vegetables.

However, Cluney said cash donations are also vital to their operation as it lets them better cater to clients’ needs – some of whom can’t eat certain items due to religious beliefs.

With a fundraising goal of $120,000 by September 2024, BFB is hoping to put the funds towards important items that people don’t usually donate to food banks such as shampoo, “or a special kind of halal meat” for Muslim clients.

Cluney said that although the organization has budgeted appropriately, if needed, BFB can add to the budget through donation money. This allows for investment in items that enables clients a sense of dignity as they have more options and an ability

to create a proper meal for themselves.

“There has been a very positive response so far,” she said of the call out for donations. “We are encouraged and hoping that [the financial donations] will continue in the next couple of months–especially as we come closer to the anniversary.”

BFB’s 20th anniversary event is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. Known to promote the idea of “neighbours helping neighbours”, the anniversary event carries an open invitation as all residents are encouraged to come celebrate together with music, games and food.

As a 100 per cent volunteer-based organization, Bluffs Food Bank is always in need of more staff. Anyone who would like to help should contact info@bluffsfoodbank.com

Food donations can be dropped off at Birchcliff Bluffs United on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To make a financial donation, please visit https://bluffsfoodbank.com/donate

City bylaw says dogs must be on leashes

‘Unleashed’ from Page 1

The fine for allowing a dog to run off-leash, with the exception of one of Toronto’s 75 designated areas for offleash dogs, is $365.

In Toronto, all dog owners are required to keep their dog leashed, and the leash cannot be longer than two metres in length and must be attached to a collar or harness and held securely.

According to the city, when Toronto Animal Services receives information about a dog that has commit-

ted a dangerous act, they will respond within two hours if the dog is still on the loose, or within 24 hours if the dog is with its owner and under control.

In those cases, residents are encouraged to report dangerous incidents involving dogs.

The city needs people to come forward and share evidence in order to take enforcement action, said Herzog-Evans.

For more information regarding who to call and how

the city responds to dangerous incidents, visit the city’s dog attacks or bites website at www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/ pets-in-the-city/dogs-in-thecity/dog-bites-or-attacks/

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High-Rise - VIEWS - Some New Reno Studio,1,2 Bed, Lake/Gardn/City views. Some Granite Kit & Bath, A/C, Jacuzzi, Micro, Dishwr, Balc, Marble/Hardwd, Sep. liv.& din. CCTV & Card Access. TTC. Lndry. Walk to Kew Beach & Queen St! Limited on site PARKG. Fr $1250 Inc ht & ht wtr. 416-693-5229 (11.)

Vacation Rentals

VILLA MAGNA CONDOS Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico Waterfront, professionally renovated, decorated private-owner vacation condos. Balcony overlooking Pacific Coast. Pristine sandy beach,

Out-of-Country Property Sale

For Sale

2358 Kingston Rd. (w. of Midland) 416-698-9000 (r)

General Services

WAYNE’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION SPECIALIST RECYCLING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CLEANING

416-264-1495

CELL 416-567-4019 (13r)

MR. FIX-IT

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS 20+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work.

Randall 416-450-0599 torontomrfixit@gmail.com (11r)

Peter the Handyman INDOOR / OUTDOOR

General repairs: Drywall / Caulking / Painting / Decks / Fences Odd jobs: Fixtures, TV, Shelf & Picture install / Furniture assembly (IKEA)... & much more!

Call/text Peter 416 577 4252 (11)

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

Best Prices/Free Estimat

647-235-6690 (11.)

Well Trained Handy Husband

Catering to small jobs around your home that others won’t do! Reliable & trustworthy with returning happy customers. $60 hour, one hour minimum. Call, email or text to discuss. Glenn 416-709-2930 superglenn@bell.net (11r)

SCRAP CARS

Call me 416-521-6287

We Pay Top Dollar For Unwanted CARS, VANS, TRUCKS & SUVs FREE TOW in 2 HRS • 24/7 (11r)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

For light moves/deliveries, junk removal, cleanups, etc. Efficient. Best rates.

647-806-7620 (13r)

HANDYMAN / HELPER

Garage Cleanups & Junk Removal Other various jobs 20 yrs exp. Quality work. Good prices. Call Greg 437 230-4824 (11..)

BCM Junk Removal Friendly, Efficient & Affordable ALL Junk & Renovation Debris Light Demo

Landscape Cleanup Call anytime!

Blake 416 873 0205 (11)

Pet Services

Kuri K9 Massage

I am a mobile Certified Canine and Feline Massage Therapist working

• Centipedes • Spiders • more THEEXTERMINATORS.CA 647-496-2211 (22/24)

GOT BEDBUGS?

PESTZERRO.CA

647-200-2687

905-392-1506 (14)

Cleaning Services

HEALTHY HOME

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used

• Drying time 3-4 hours

• Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates! Call 416-783-3434 (23/24)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning

Gutter Filter Installation 416 421-5758 rileyswindowcleaning.com (r)

BEACHES LAWN MAINTENANCE LAWN CUTTING

416 414 5883 info@blpm.ca (11r)

Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call.

Roxanne 647 886 8303 (11.)

EXTREME CLEANING

I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.

Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415 (111)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo

Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (11..)

Shine & Sparkle

Home & Office Cleaning Solutions

416-831-6279

ImpressYourMotherInLaw@gmail.com

We’ll Make It Sparkle!

Family Owned & Operated (12)

Fresh Housekeeping

Home Cleaning Service in the East End 647-878-6432

DirtStandsNoChance@gmail.com

Family Owned and Operated www.FreshHousekeeping.ca (11..)

Music

Piano Teacher

Facebook/Instragram

OlgaPianolessonsdowntowntoronto

416-929-6461

RCM Exam Preparation • Age 5 to Adult Classic Pop Jazz (11)

THE TWO FOURS

Rockin’ Roots & Retro Revival Party

The Dogfish Pub, 7 Brimley Rd. S.

Sat. Aug. 26, 8:00 to 11:30 pm

No Cover Free Parking thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofoursband

Tutoring

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • COVID 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 (11r)

Head Start Tutors

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

Keeping the Love of Learning Alive

In-person & Virtual Tutoring Available

www.headstarttutors.ca

416-272-9589 • hstarttutors@gmail.com

Proudly serving the Beach for over 25 years

Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT • Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT (11r)

THE STUDY STUDIO

Individualized tutoring and programs for grades 3-12 in all subjects. Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 20 years. On Kingston Rd. just east of Vic Park Andrew English B.Ed. 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com (11r)

Child Care Available

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR BALMY STUDENTS

Includes pick up, creative enrichment activities & homework support in private home. Attentive care, fun activities for small group of students ranging in age from 6-10. Please contact Alyse for further information at coachworksstudio@gmail.com (11v)

Garden & Tree

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

-Lawn Cutting -Spring/Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (r)

Beach Lawn Care LAWN CUTTING SERVICES

*STARTING AT $20 416-691-8503 beachlawncare2020@gmail.com (11r)

FOUR SEASONS

• Grass Cutting

• All tree work

• Gardening

• Hedge Cutting

• Leaf Removal

Steve 647-216-8588 (11..)

EVERGREEN TREE CARE

YOUR LOCAL, FAMILY RUN

TREE PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Arborist Reports, Removals, Stumps, Milling Free Quotes! 416.546.4889 info@evergreentreecare.ca evergreentreecare.ca (r)

GARDENING

647 606 0970 freshgreenlawncare @gmail.com (17)

GREENWOOD TREE COMPANY

Another Local Arborist Tree Pruning & Trimming, Tree Removals, Arborist Reports, Stump Grinding, Tree Planting Free Tree Evaluations, Quotes & Permit Assistance Mike - 416 992 7963 mike@greenwoodtree.ca www.greenwoodtree.ca (17)

LOCAL TREE SERVICE

Tree pruning • Tree trimming Problem trees • Tree Removal Seniors Discounts Call Dave 416-948-7633 (11r)

Landscapers

Green Apple

Landscaping

Award Winning Design & Build 25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com

One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca (r)

Green Apple Landscaping

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca (r)

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

KIM PRICE

Landscape design

647-545-5143

Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction • www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (6/24)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LAWN CUTTING 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (11r)

Lord of the Stone LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST • Patios • • Walkways • • Stone steps • • Retaining walls • www.thelordofthestone.com 647 906 6826 (11r)

THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com

416-988-2589 (11r)

Scotstone

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space. Call Scott 416.858.2452 scotstonecontracting@gmail.com (15)

STONESCAPE

Specializing in Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding & Repairs rickscape@hotmail.com Rick 416-821-4065 (11.)

IN THE BEACH

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS

• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting

• Spring Clean-ups

• Fertilization & Aeration

• Hedge Trimming & Pruning

• Seeding & Sodding

• Landscape Construction 647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca info@beachlawns.ca (16)

ITB LANDSCAPING

• Landscaping • Stone Work

• Fences/Decks • Lawn Care

• Maintenance www.itblandscaping.ca info@itblandscaping.ca

416-990-2286

* Free Estimates * (16)

Beaches

We

Amelia Rose

GARDENING & DESIGN ameliarosegardendesign.ca

deb@ameliarosegardendesign.ca 416-804-0646 (18r)

ALL

BEACHCOMBERS

Plumbers

BEACH

NEIGHBOURHOOD

TOM

Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624 (11r)

MASTER PLUMBER PLUMBER CONTRACTOR

Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94

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

ATLANTIS

PLUMBING & DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical •Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs

•Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service

LICENSED 416-265-4558

Cell 416-727-1595 (11.)

Carpenters

Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing

647-309-8056 (11r)

K. R. ROOFING

All types of Roofing

Eavestrough & Siding Over 40 years in the east end. Martin 416 579-6534 (11r) ROOFING,

Electricians

CEJA ELECTRIC

Roofers

LANIGAN’S

Roofing

THOSE

Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate (r)

ROOFING & SIDING?

SOLUTION!

Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair

Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus: 416-910-8033 (11r)

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

Local • Reliable

• Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years. 416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (11r)

Inc.

“Your basement lowering specialists”

416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com

maximumgen@gmail.com

MET# B16348 Since 1998 (13r)

Beaches Brickworks

• brick restoration

• arches, lintels & sills

• openings & enclosures

CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS

416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com (11r)

S.A.C Masonry

Brick, Block, Stone, Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs

Call Sergio 416 873 9936(11)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.

Call C.J. 647 222 5338 (11.)

BEACHES HANDY WORKS

Dedicated precise worker.

All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!

Call Hamid at 647-300-2462 (14r)

JDB MASONRY

• Brick / Foundation

• Concrete / Stone

• Chimney & Parging

Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca 416-738-2119 (11r)

NEXT DEADLINE

August 28

BRICK SPECIALIST

Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block. Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452 scotstonecontracting@gmail.com (15)

Can Pro Mechanical

Heating cooling service & install Hvac ductwork

Furnace, boiler, hydronics Large and small jobs 416 606 4719 (11r)

BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS

Kitchens & bath, basement apts, doors, trim, crown molding, shelving, paint, drywall repair, tile, hardwood, fences, decks, interlock and more. Lic. & Ins. 416.274.5929 (11r)

KEW BEACH

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Kitchens - Bathrooms

Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks

For all your reno needs, no job too small.

Metro lic 416 824-7901 (11.)

ALANO TILE & RENO

• Expert Installation

CLASSIFIED

MATTCAM