Beach Metro Community News February 7, 2023

Man, 25, deliberately struck by driver is victim of homicide

TORONTO POLICE have identified Gabriel del Castillo Mullally, 25, as the man who was killed by a driver who allegedly drove his vehicle towards and struck him in the Danforth and Cedarvale avenues area on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 5.

According to police, Mullally was outside a drinking establishment in the area at approximately 3:58 a.m. and was conversing with group of people.

Police said the suspect left the scene, got into a vehicle and allegedly struck Mullally, who was on the sidewalk, with a vehicle.

The driver then fled the area heading westbound on Danforth towards Woodbine Avenue.

As of Beach Metro Community News’ press time yesterday morning, the only description of the vehicle provided by police was that it was a dark-coloured SUV.

Police are investigating this incident as a homicide and are asking for witnesses, or those who have dashcam footage, to come forward.

Mullally is Toronto’s fifth homicide victim of 2023.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-2228477 or online at www.222tips.com

Naval Club of Toronto celebrates 88th

birthday

Closure of Henley Gardens Post Office has area residents frustrated and upset

By Alan Shackleton

THE UPCOMING closure of the Henley Gardens Post Office in the Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue area at the end of this month is raising the ire of local residents.

None of the customers in the Henley Gardens I.D.A. Pharmacy, in which the post office has been located for the past eight years, were happy about the closure when Beach Metro Community News paid a visit late last week.

“That’s terrible. It’s bloody awful,” said John Knowles. “This is the best post office around.”

Along with the excellent service the customers have received from the staff who work at the post office in the pharmacy, customers are also upset that they will now

have to travel greater distances to access other post offices.

“I’m sad about this. I like this post office a lot and it’s locally owned,” said Lynne Gallagher.

“I can walk over to pick up parcels. The next post office, we’ll have to drive to or take the TTC.”

Henley Gardens I.D.A. manager Shyrose Visram said the decision to close the post office came after Canada Post told them they could only operate it as a parcel drop-off and pick-up facility and not as full post office.

Visram said they did not want to operate that way since it took away a key part of the post office’s function as a community hub and service, especially for the many seniors living in the area.

“We told them (Canada Post) what we do, we are serving the

community,” said Visram. “We have a lot of seniors come in that we serve in the area. It will be hard for them to commute, and they will have to wait in longer lines.”

In a letter to Beach Metro Community News, resident Beatrix Hoyer wrote about the importance of the Henley Gardens Post Office to the surrounding community.

“What the government fails to realize is that this is a hub of social community, the only post office around here, the proximity to East Beachers, the convenience to all the new number of apartments and condos being built here, and the kindness of the staff at Henley Gardens Pharmacy. It is a one stop shopping for many of us. Many of us are very upset that it is closing. What about the service to the community?”

In a notice in the Henley Gardens Post Office put up by Canada Post, customers are being told that after Feb. 27 they can access full post office services in Cliffside; the Shoppers Drug Mart at 3003 Danforth Ave.; the Canadian Tire at 2681 Danforth Ave.; and The Beaches Post Office at 2140A on Queen Street East.

In a statement sent to Beach Metro Community News, Canada Post

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Gabriel del Castillo Mullally, 25, is Toronto’s fifth homicide victim of 2023.

PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON

Members of the Naval Club of Toronto, on Gerrard Street East near Woodbine Avenue, gathered to celebrate the club’s 88th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 4.

East Chinatown welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of East Toronto held a Lion Parade (photo above) and Lion Dance (photo at right) to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Lion Dance took place at the Zhon Hua Men Archway on Gerrard Street East just west of Broadview Avenue. The Lion Parade made its way through the East Chinatown area south along Broadview Avenue and then back up to Gerrard Street East. The celebrations helped to welcome the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac.

PHOTOS: ERIN HORROCKS-POPE

Seniors Active Living and Lifestyles Fair set for Feb. 9 in the Beach

A SENIORS Active Living and Lifestyles Fair will be presented by Community Centre 55 on Thursday, Feb.

9. The event will take place at the Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E. (between Lee and Leuty avenues) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The fair is free to attend and will feature workshops, active demonstrations, a

$799,000 Fabulous entry level opportunity in the heart of the Beach! Renovated one bedroom plus a den, more than 600 sq. ft., ensuite laundry,balcony, parking and locker

health clinic, healthy snacks, and health-related exhibitors who feature services and products designed to help local seniors stay independent and active.

For more information on this Thursday’s Seniors Active Living and Lifestyles Fair, please contact Jade at Community Centre 55 by emailing jade@centre55.com or calling 416-691-1113.

Robbie Burns Day celebrated in the Beach

PHOTO: ADAM OWEN-GILL

Robbie Burns Day was celebrated (complete with a piper Scottish dancers and the Address to a Haggis poem) on the night of Jan. 25 at The Gull and Firkin on Queen Street East in the Beach.

New trustees elected for French public and Catholic school boards in pair of Toronto wards

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ONTARIO’S TWO French language school boards elected new trustees for vacant ridings in central and east Toronto late last month.

The Jan. 23 byelections took place after original elections for both the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde’s Ward 3 (Centre) and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Ward 4 (Toronto Est) were made void in last year’s municipal election in October.

Viamonde board Ward 3 candidate Anna-Karyna Ruszkowski beat her four opponents by a large margin, claiming 59 percent of voter support.

Although the new Ward 3 trustee previously expressed surprise about the high number of candidates she was up against considering the lack of candidacy that forced the initial election to be void, less than 1,000 out of 3,700 eligible Conseil Scolaire Viamonde Ward 3 voters made it to the ballot—a low turnout.

Ruszkowski won the trustee seat with 421 votes. Second place finisher was Alexandre Nanoff with 107 votes. Richard Kempler was third with 61 votes; Serge Paul was fourth with 53 votes; and Mary Wood was fifth with 36 votes.

“I am absolutely delighted,” Ruszkowski told Beach

Metro Community News in an interview after she had been elected.

“For several weeks now, I have had the opportunity to speak with many voters at their doorstep and hear their concerns,” she said.

“I would like to thank them all for taking the time to go out and vote and placing their trust in me. I intend to do everything I can to represent and listen to our Toronto-Centre constituents and Viamond families.”

Further east, the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir board experienced a much closer, but still very decisive, race during its byelection for trustee in Ward 4 on the night of Jan. 23.

Rhea Dechaine was elected the new trustee after outperforming her opponents Regis Joseph and Valerie Rousseau by winning 51 percent of the 209 tallied votes. There were a total of approximately 3,000 eligible voters for MonAvenir Ward 4 (Toronto Est) ward, which added up to a turnout of less than 10 per cent.

Ruszkowski said the low voter turnout numbers were not unexpected.

“We expected the voter turnout to be low, but perhaps more in the range of 20 to 25 per cent, given that this is a byelection with very sparse voting stations. Those who voted, voted with intent,” she said.

Dechaine won with 107 votes. Rousseau received 71 votes; and Joseph had 31 votes.

“I am honoured to have been chosen by the French Catholic families in TorontoEast to represent their needs at the school board level,” said Dechaine. “This is not a responsibility I take lightly.”

Dechaine, who has served on the parent council of her son’s school for the past eight years, told Beach Metro Community News that her priority is the establishment of a French Catholic High School in the east end of Toronto.

Dechaine and Ruszkowski both saw an opportunity to run for trustee due to a lack of candidates in their respective wards during the October 2022 municipal elections.

In Ward 3, Amina Bibi Bhayat was the sole candidate remaining in October’s elections after her opponent was disqualified following

discovery that he didn’t meet the criteria for French public school board candidates. Since she had not been acclaimed before the campaign started, the City of Toronto declared the election void.

Although Bhayat previously expressed interest at running once again during byelections, she opted against it.

Similarly, Ward 4 of the French Catholic School Board also saw last year’s election voided by the City of Toronto. One of three candidates was ineligible while another withdrew. According to law, if there is only one candidate due to such circumstances, the election must be void.

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.

Vacant Home Tax deadline extended until end of month

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

MAYOR JOHN Tory announced an extension for Toronto homeowners’ Vacant Home Tax declarations on Thursday, Feb. 2, the day of the initial deadline.

The deadline was moved to the end of this month as thousands have yet to declare the status of their property.

Failure to submit property status by the end of February, however, will result in an assumption that it is vacant and a tax will be implemented. So far, 84.5 per cent of all Toronto households have made their declarations.

According to the city, the Vacant Home Tax expected to generate between $55 to $66 million annually.

The revenue will be put towards affordable housing initiatives in order to “additionally help the City of Toronto continue to do its part to tackle the city’s housing crisis,” said Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford. However, he told Beach Metro Community News that this is not the primary goal of the VHT.

“The VHT program aims

to encourage owners of vacant residential properties to act on these vacancies by renting or selling their units, thus getting them back to their original intention — to house people,” said Bradford.

The Vacant Home Tax was approved for development and implementation by the city back in 2021 as a strategic way to increase housing supply in Toronto by taxing unoccupied homes. If a property is left without tenants for at least six months out of a year, the homeowner will be mandated to pay one per cent of the current value assessment (CVA) of the home the following year.

The tax does come with exemptions such as not applying to properties that are the primary residence of the owner or a permitted occupant such as a tenant; the death of a registered owner, renovations, transfer of legal ownership, occupancy for full time employment, and a court order preventing a property from being occupied. For info, visit www.toronto.ca/services-payments/ property-taxes-utilities/ vacant-home-tax/ or call the City of Toronto at 311.

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Demolition application approved for Lenmore Court amid concerns over compensation for rental tenants

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY Council approved a rental housing demolition application for 1625-1641 Kingston Rd. and 52 Birchcliff Ave. on Friday, Jan. 27.

The application proposes to demolish Lenmore Court which is made up of 32 rental dwelling units at 1625, 1633 and 1641 Kingston Rd. and one rental unit at 52 Birchcliff Ave. — replacing them with two new buildings. The new buildings will range in heights up to nine storeys.

According to City of Toronto Senior Planner Graham Haines, the new building fronting Kingston Road will comprise of 237 units while there will be 33 rental units in a separate four-storey building facing Birchcliff Ave. to replace the demolished rentals that are currently at the site.

At the meeting were community members and tenants including Birch Cliff Village Community Association founder, Anna Dewar Gully, who spoke out against the demolition.

“As a citizen I want to draw your attention as councillors to the ludicrously high volume of demolitions of affordable housing that are happening in my community and, I’m sure, all over the city,” said Gully.

She urged councillors to defer their decision until the application’s developer, Altree, shows more transparency in regards to compensation.

Gully, who was representing tenants of the 33 rental units, told councillors that the process had been “appallingly inequitable” for tenants and tilted towards the interests of the developers.

Tenants asked for specific details about the safeguarding of affordable rents as well as mental health care compensation for therapeutic support after being put through what they describe as a “ridiculous ordeal.”

Providing mental health support for tenants of a building to be demoished is not mandated and developers have no obligation to do so.

However, Louis Tinker, Altree’s Planning Consultant, told the Scarborough councillors that during their last consultation with tenants, his clients pledged to compensate the equivalent of three months rent, provide them with $1,500 moving expenses, assured them of their rights to move back into the new building at “similar” rental rates of the demolished units, as well as a rental gap payment.

“So, for example, if [the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation] reported vacant rents of $1,700 for a one-bedroom unit and you [previously] rented a onebedroom unit for $1000, your rent gap is $700.”

Tinker explained that the $700 is then multiplied by the length of time the tenant is expected to be displaced and then issued to them up front.

In this case, construction of the new rental units is expected to take 30 months according to Altree.

In an event where development takes longer than anticipated, tenants are expected to be further compensated, although, at that point many of them believe they would have moved on to find other permanent residences.

At the meeting, tenants depicted distrust of the developer as they requested confirmation of the rental gap plan in writing as public record so as to ensure that their needs aren’t neglected in the future.

“With regard to the rental relocation assistance plan, I think as a city we went well beyond what provincial rules and regulation talks about,” said Scarborough Southwest Councillor Gary Crawford, who represents the Birch Cliff area. “The package that was negotiated I think was fair.”

Although Crawford approved of the compensation

Coldest Night of the Year Walk to help youth facing homelessness

SUPPORTERS OF East York’s Kennedy House will be taking part in a Coldest Night of the Year Walk to help raise awareness and funds for youth experiencing homelessness.

The walk will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, starting at 5 p.m. from St. Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave. Participants will walk routes of either two or five

plan which ensures that tenants are relocated and do not have to pay for anything out of pocket, he voted against the demolition application. Crawford was the only councillor to vote against. Beach Metro Community News reached out to understand this decision but has not yet received a response.

Voting in favour of the demolition application were Scarborough-Rouge Park Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Scarborough Centre Councillor Michael Thompson, Scarborough North Councillor Jamaal Myers, Scarborough-Agincourt Councillor Nick Mantas, and Scarborough-Guildwood Councillor Paul Ainslie.

The application to develop at Lenmore Court was presented to the city in October 2020.

Following public outcry about the building’s size –which led to the formation of the Birch Cliff Village Community Association, challenges mounted as the developer planned on relocating displaced tenants to another building outside the community.

“We fought that with the residents,” said Crawford. “Ideally you’re supposed to move people within their local community and two kilometres away wouldn’t be considered that.”

Altree obliged and will now be tasked with finding all the tenants replacement units within the community.

Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act requires developers to give tenants four months to move out, however, Lenmore Court tenants will have six months to prepare for their relocation due to Toronto’s low vacancy rates.

kilometres along Danforth Avenue.

The Kennedy House Youth Shelter, 1076 Pape Ave., is a 40-bed facility providing a safe and accessible living environment for youth aged 1624 who have complex needs and are experiencing homelessness.

For more info the Feb. 25 walk, please go to www.cnoy. org/location/torontodanforth

The Afro-Metis are Black-and-Indigenous Canadians

But it has also been the particular fate of “Black-and-Indigenous” Canadians, some of whom also identify—as I do—as “Afro-Métis.”

and harvest. Contact with Indigenous Mi’kmaq may have begun as some Blacks sought to escape their servitude.

could sire Métis children, then those fathered by Black fur-traders must also count.

In his recent Letter to the Editor in the Jan. 10 edition of Beach Metro Community News, Indigenous Peoples Rights Advocate, Michael Cheena, spells out powerfully the history of the “nationto-nation relationship” between Indigenous peoples and Canadian governments (of all levels).

For far too long, that “relationship” has meant the imposition of settler-colonial and post-Confederation land-grabs and policies of cultural erasure upon the Original Peoples of this northern portion of Turtle Island.

Then again, Canadians love to whitewash from common knowledge and conscience not just historically criminal and shameful acts against various minorities (“visible” or not), but often, if possible, the actual historical existence of those who have been victimized by the Crown.

This has been the fate of Indigenous peoples, yes; but also of Black Canadians, whose long, historical presence here has often been overlooked and downplayed.

How came we to exist? Well, European enslavement of both Africans and Indigenous peoples created the conditions for intermixture, especially in NouvelleFrance, which is now Québec.

In colonial Québec, from the earliest years of settlement (early 17th-century) until the British abolition of slavery in 1834, of the 5,000 or so persons held in bondage there, two-thirds were Indigenous, i.e., the Panis people, while another third were Black.

Enslaved Black men were often employed in the fur trade (see Mackey, 2010), the industry which brought non-Indigenous men into intimate contact with Indigenous women, not only on the Prairies or in the greater “Northwest Territories” of the Hudson’s Bay Company and other monarch-backed furriers, but throughout colonial Canada, including in Acadie/ Acadia (see Morris, 2012), but also down the Mississippi River to New Orleans (see LeVoyageur, 2013).

Once intense British and Yankee colonization of Nova Scotia began, in the 1750s, African-Americans were brought to the North Atlantic province to slave and plough, serve

However, during the War of 1812, 2,200 African-Americans, freed by the Royal Navy from bondage, arrived in Nova Scotia between 1813 and 1816. Some Cherokee elected to leave the United States with African-Americans, and also got resettled in Nova Scotia.

(My matrilineal Cherokee heritage—proven by genealogical research—is due to this fact.)

By the 1890s, the Canadian Census records Black and Mi’kmaq households in Nova Scotia.

In their respective histories of Blacks on the Prairies and in British Columbia, Colin Thomson (1979) and Crawford Kilian (1978) also discuss Black and Indigenous couples and the families they formed.

Of course, most of us think of Prairie Métis as descending from unions between French or Scottish men and Indigenous women. And that is mainly the case.

However, as I’ve just been mapping and chronicling, there was also Black and Indigenous family formation, all across Turtle Island—the whole of it, including all of colonial Canada; and if one wants to say that only fur-traders

(By the way, the French classified Black-European mixed-race children as Mulatto, yes, but also as Métis, especially if offspring looked more white than black.)

One fierce objection to the self-declaration of Black-andIndigenous or Afro-Métis people is summed up in the question, “Where were these people all this time”—the headline in a 2018 Brett Bundale piece in The National Post

The implication is that Maritime or “Eastern” Métis are self-declaring their presence “now” to horn in on treaty rights, i.e., that they are frauds.

But one must recall that antiIndigenous racism was so evil that some “Eastern” Métis passed themselves off as white, while some Afro-Métis passed themselves off as “Mulatto,” believing that anything was better than being seen as a “half-breed.” (See Proctor, 2010; Bundale, 2018.)

That the Government of Canada questions the existence of “Eastern” and Acadian Métis is itself a repetition of age-old federal efforts to 1.) whitewash Indigenous people out of existence and 2.) divide-andconquer.

Look it! The Government of Canada declared the Sinixt people of British Columbia “extinct” in 1956, then grabbed their lands. In 2021, 65 years later, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Sinixt people were not extinct.

Whoever trusts the Government of Canada to determine “Indian status” is asking the inventors of apartheid to define racial categories that have always been racist— and sexist.

Besides, the determiners of identity must always be the people themselves, and never governments.

And so, the Black-and-Indigenous Canadians exist; the Afro-Métis exist, whether any government approves or not.

And we need no one’s permission to show our colours. Born out of anti-slavery and anti-colonialism, our existence is due to all-conquering, cross-cultural love.

-- East Toronto resident George Elliott Clarke is a professor of Canadian Literature at the University of Toronto. A 12-year-long Beach resident, he is also the co-creator of the CD, Constitution (2019), by the Afro-Métis Nation. The CD’s music can be downloaded free at this website: https://theafrometisnation. bandcamp.com/releases

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Letters to the Editor

Use city parking levy to help pay for reliable and affordable public transit

As someone who grew up in the Beaches, and has lived in East York for more than a decade, I have spent a great deal of time waiting for east-end transit.

While our ward, Beaches-East York, is not as underserved as many areas in the city, residents’ experiences of public transit are still impacted by factors like where they live and work, and their household income.

Most east-enders would agree that waiting 20 minutes plus for the notoriously bunched up Queen streetcar, squeezing into the chronically overcrowded 23 Dawes bus, or navigating the subway rush hour crush, points to the need for better investment in the TTC.

Frequent, reliable and affordable public transit is fundamental for a world-class city to thrive, not to mention being critical for reducing air pollution and achieving Toronto’s climate goals.

And yet, Toronto is clearly moving in the opposite direction.

In response to budgetary pressures, Mayor John Tory is advancing a 2023 TTC Budget that includes a 10-cent fare hike and reduced services of nine per cent below pre-pandemic levels.

While other levels of government

need to pony up and invest in Toronto’s transit system, our Mayor and City Council also need to use the tools in their toolbox to address this chronic and worsening problem.

One way the City of Toronto can raise revenue for transit and climate action is a commercial parking levy.

Many major cities in North America already have this levy including Montreal, Vancouver, New York and Chicago.

A commercial parking levy is a small hourly fee on non-residential parking lots. This doesn’t include street permit parking or driveways.

Back in 2016, City Council received a report that indicated this tool could generate hundreds of millions in annual revenue for Toronto.

The main arguments against this levy can be summarized as follows: implementation could be complicated and time-consuming. With a budget crisis hitting Toronto City Hall, can our city really afford to keep leaving hundreds of millions on the table?

The City of Toronto would need to develop an inventory of commercial parking space in Toronto. Shouldn’t City Council and city staff know how much of Toronto is paved over for commercial

parking to inform planning decisions about land use, transit, housing and flood prevention?

The first step is getting staff to investigate how to responsibly and equitably implement a commercial parking levy.

In 2020, the Mayor and City Council passed a motion directing staff to prepare a comprehensive report on the levy for the 2021 budget cycle, but this never materialized.

A comprehensive report would enable thoughtful and careful consideration about how to do this right, including exempting spaces for accessibility and expectant parents, and ensuring small businesses and neighbourhoods with limited transit access are not adversely impacted.

Or, Mayor Tory and City Council can continue to make residents pay annual fare hikes, while hacking away at transit service, and talking about the climate emergency as TTC ridership declines.

Let’s hope they will at least consider a better option.

Emmay Mah Long-time resident of Beaches-East York, and Executive Director of the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA)

Do we really want micro-hotels as neighbours?

There are now 264 homes in the Beach registered as short-term rentals according to the City of Toronto registry and more than 1,000 listings on AirBnB.

With pay-per-night prices driving more people to AirBnB instead of getting tenants on an annual lease we need to ask ourselves: Do we really want micro-hotels as neighbours?

How can Queen Street East stores and restaurants survive without a yearround resident population to support them?

Tourist dollars are a vital source of income for the local economy – and we need faster and better public transit connections to enable more tourists to come to the Beach for the day, given the majority of tourists and a third of To-

ronto residents don’t have a car. But we also need people to live here.

Hopefully the new Vacant Home Tax is effective in bringing some homes back onto the rental market, but we should consider as a community whether renting out homes as short-stay AirBnBs is supporting local businesses and being a good neighbour.

Christine Murray

Beach’s unique mix of architecture being destroyed

The Beach neighbourhood is facing a growing threat to its unique and historic character. This threat also impacts the city’s struggle with the lack of affordable housing.

The majority of houses in our area are century homes, more than 100 years old. Unfortunately, the area’s unique mix of architecture is slowly being destroyed as people choose to tear down existing homes and replace them with modern construction.

In addition to loss of character, replacing existing homes with new ones increases costs; new-builds are typically much larger and priced at least one million dollars more than the home they replaced. This only exacerbates the lack of affordable housing, making

it increasingly difficult for average families to find a place to call home.

The homes in the Beach are irreplaceable due to a mix of no longer available craftsmanship and historical building materials. This makes them an important part of the city’s heritage, which should be protected and preserved. The loss of these homes also means a loss of cultural identity, as future generations will not be able to experience and appreciate the unique character and history of the area.

While some new homes fit in from a stylistic standpoint, others are jarring, as they encompass modern architecture that clashes with the overall theme of the neighbourhood. Many are so large that they destroy green-space

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while overpowering other homes on the street.

Ironically, a 20-year-old tree planted in a front yard is vigorously protected by the city, whereas the 100-year-old house behind it can be torn down with virtually no oversight. The fact is, you can grow a new tree, but you cannot replace a historical house.

The Beach is a unique and historic part of Toronto and we must do everything we can to protect it. By preserving existing homes and promoting responsible development, we can ensure that our neighbourhood remains a vibrant and affordable community for generations to come.

Doug Bingley, Long-time Beach resident

Community Calendar

FEB. 9: Seniors Active Living & Lifestyles Fair, hosted by Community Centre 55, at Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. An informative and free day of workshops, active demonstrations, health clinic, healthy snacks and health-related exhibits to keep you independent and active. Info: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com

FEB. 11: “Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Dinner and Dance at RCL Todmorden Branch 10, 1083 Pape Ave., 7 p.m. Menu features Chicken Alfredo, Salad and Bread. Tickets $14 each and can be purchased from the clubroom bar Tuesday to Sunday after 3 p.m. Please purchase tickets by Tuesday, Feb. 7. Info: 416-425-3070

FEB. 11: My Unrequited Valentine: A romantic evening of Indian Classical, Bollywood and Ghazal, at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., 7 p.m. Featuring Christopher Hale (sitar, vocals, guitar) and Ozzy Lyall (tabla). Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at door. Hosted by Yeshu Satsang Toronto. Info: www.bbuc.ca, Chrisdhale@gmail.com, 416 469-1821

FEB. 11: Valentines Dinner and Dance at Royal Canadian Legion (main hall), 243 Coxwell Ave., 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Roast chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies and dessert. Entertainment by DJ David. Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the door… cost is for dinner only. Roses for the ladies. Info: 416-465-0120

FEB 18: Music for the Soul with Gillian Stone at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30pm. Join us for an intimate and stripped-down performance from Gillian Stone, whose music draws from postrock, folk, ambience, and minimalism.. Donations are welcome and proceeds support the Beach United food programs. More info: beachunitedchurch.com

FEB. 20: Free Community Skating Party at Ted Reeve Arena, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, Beaches-East York MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon, and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. There will be free hot chocolate and free popcorn. Please bring your own skates and helmets. Info: www.beynate.ca, 416-467-0860

FEB. 21: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Fundraiser at St. Aidan’s in the Beach, 2423 Queen St. E. (at Silver Birch), 5:30-7 p.m. Pay what you wish. All proceeds support our Outreach Programs. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222

FEB. 21: Pancake Supper at St. Nicholas Birchcliff, 1512 Kingston Rd., 5:30-7 p.m. Don’t miss out on our delicious pancakes with syrup and sausages. Info: www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com

FEB. 21: Shrove Pancakes at Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Swing Band starts at 1 p.m. $5 per person, FREE for seniors. Info: 416-465-0120

FEB. 21: Shrove Tuesday Pancakes at RCL Branch

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 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

BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCHES, 11 a.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.). No lunch Feb. 20 •Tuesdays – alternating locations: St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.), starting Jan. 3, and St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, (2423 Queen St. E), starting Jan. 10 •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.). No lunch April 5 and 12 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Lunch format may vary site to site. Last lunch is May 19. Info: 416-691-6869

BEACH PHOTO CLUB. Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club. We offer a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June, 7-9:30 p.m., at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. (unless specified in program). Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com

EAST OF THE DON CHORUS. We are looking for enthusiastic singers to join our community choir, everyone is welcome! For our spring season we will meet every Thursday evening at 1774 Queen Street E from January 26 until April 27, with a community concert on April 29. Find out more and register today at https://eastofthedonchorus.ca/ or email ourcommunitychoir@gmail.com.

CHURCHES

ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. at Silver Birch welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 8:30am in person, or at 10:30 am (with children & youth programs) in person or on Zoom. •Tuesdays: Euchre at 7 pm. •Wednesdays: Mid-week service, 10:30 am; Christian Meditation at 7:30 pm. All welcome. •Pancake Supper, Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5:30-7 pm: pay what you wish. 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

new life in Canada. On the first Wednesday of every month we host a Coffee Outreach from 1 - 3 pm, an opportunity for

proudly presented by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford

A true tale of rats and lizards in the movie The Freshman

Bernie FletCher

The best movies tell good stories. Here’s one story I first heard by the Boardwalk one sunny day last fall.

I’ll let local resident Wendy Massey tell her personal anecdote:

“Many years ago I owned a pet store in a small town. I have some really wonderful memories from the eight years I owned the business, but there is one memory that is my favourite.

“Over the years I had animal wranglers that would ask me if I was able to supply them with animals for movies or commercials. Sometimes I was able to fulfill their requests, other times I wasn’t. This one particular request I was able to fulfill. They needed feeder rats for the reptiles that were part of the movie The Freshman.

“I had to pick up the rats from the airport. My daughter came with me and I must add that she was a real animal lover and at this particular time she had a pet rat named Pocket.

“Once I picked up the rats and placed them in my vehicle and headed back to my small town she became very concerned about what was going to happen to all of the rats. My husband was with me and we both looked at one another knowing we couldn’t actually tell her what was really going to happen to the rats.

“We had to come up with something that wouldn’t cause her to become upset, so we told her the rats were going on vacation and we were just helping them get to their final destination. It wasn’t until many years later that she found out the true destination for the rats. She was much older then and able to handle the truth.

“I also supplied the movie with a cockatoo named Kelly. No harm came to Kelly, he was returned safe and sound.

“Because of my interactions with the movie in a very small way, I had the privilege of meeting some of the major actors, Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick and Maximilian Schell. It was a very exciting moment. The actors were all very kind and gave a few minutes of their time to have a little chat with me.

“I never thought owning a small pet store in a small town would lead me one day to meet three superstars.”

I had to ask Wendy if she was any relation to the famous Toronto family: “Nope, but I bet none of the other well-known Masseys have a rat story like mine.”

Truth can be stranger than fiction.

The writer/director of The Freshman (1990), Andrew Bergman, read a news article about a gangster ar-

rested for importing an endangered species, a Komodo Dragon, into the U.S.A.

Bergman turned it into a film shot around Toronto and at a studio on Pharmacy Avenue in Scarborough once used for SCTV. Various Asian Water Monitor lizards were used to play the part.

Did you know a group of rats is called a ‘mischief’?

Rats don’t get much respect, but in a recent The Nature of Things episode Dr. David Suzuki called them “marvels of evolution…underneath that drab, brown coat beats the heart of a hero with superpowers… love them or hate them, rats will always be here.”

You might not see rats in a Marvel movie, but Mickey Mouse started a Disney empire.

Even though there’s no Oscar for animal actors, Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin) has joked, “I wrote this script for my two stars of my film, Jenny the Donkey and Minnie the Horse!”

Ravioli filled w/Rico�a cheese & Spinach

Matthew Broderick holds a monitor lizard (not a Komodo Dragon) in the 1990 movie The Freshman.

Open Doors: Spiritual Matters

Let us work together towards goodness and helping others

the upcoming week be cancelled?

afternoon, and leaving the following Saturday morning.

Iwas enjoying a leisurely Friday morning, getting ready for a week of holidays starting the next day when the news came on CBC radio. Salman Rushdie had been stabbed!

He was waiting on the podium, ready to speak at a conference ground in upstate New York. A conference ground called Chautauqua. The very place that I was heading the next day. A feeling of dread came over me. Would Mr. Rushdie make it? How badly was he hurt? How were all the people doing who had witnessed the attack? How could the young man have managed to get all the way up onto the stage? Would

Knowing how open this 750-acre conference ground is, I wondered how the staff would manage what would doubtless be extra security the following week.

Although news was scarce about Mr. Rushdie’s condition, it did seem to be very serious. Only later did we find out that he had lost the sight in one eye, and the use of one of his hands. It was jarring and sad all at the same time.

The only slight smile I could muster was hearing the many different ways that commentators mispronounced the word Chautauqua.

Of course, the following week of programming was not cancelled. Many people come for a week to Chautauqua, arriving on a Saturday

So many of the guests (the outdoor amphitheatre seats 3,000 to 4,000 people) who had witnessed the tragedy would be gone. But the staff would be the same. Would they speak of the incident? It would be hard not to.

We were all concerned, and little news was being broadcast at that point about Mr. Rushdie’s condition. Here’s where I was so impressed. This is an institution that since 1874 has been dedicated to the free exchange of ideas, education, leisure, and all within a lovely outdoor setting of gardens, tall trees, turn-ofthe-century gingerbread homes, a little forest, and a beautiful lake.

The president of the institution spoke person-

ally to everyone assembled that day at the amphitheatre. They would be taking extra security precautions, of course, but they would never stop be a place where all were welcome. Where all viewpoints could be spoken boldly, listened to, and discussed. Where violence would never be accepted as a legitimate means of discourse. They would never stop believing this.

He also had just spoken to Salman Rushdie on the phone and was also able to give us an update, which was re-assuring. He also led us in prayers for Mr. Rushdie’s recovery.

Sometimes words can be strengthened by actions. Security of course was heightened. State troopers, with their ‘top of the head’ hats were much in evidence.

There was no more car-

rying big parcels into the amphitheatre. These were all practical measures.

But on that day, a very moving spiritual tradition was also enacted. As we sat in silence in the amphitheatre, all of the board members slowly went throughout this great outdoor place with large bowls of water and sprigs of hyssop. They gently sprinkled the place and the people for cleansing and healing.

My mind went to that beautiful Psalm of King David “cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean.” A new start was needed. A new beginning had commenced.

As we come to grips with the continuing violence in our own beloved city, may we also stand together in solidarity with each other.

May we be thankful for all the dedicated people

who work everyday to bring goodness and practical help to those in need or danger.

May we encourage those who come up with inspiring innovative ideas.

And may we work together to solve our problems and find a new way forward.

If you ever have a change to visit Chautauqua Institution, take it. It’s only an hour outside of Buffalo and it’s a great place.

Rev. Shelley McVea is priest at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church located at Kimberley and Swanwick Ave. Services are at 10:30 a.m.on Sundays in person or via Zoom www.stsaviours.ca; www.facebook. com/churchwithreddoor/ Proclamation! Podcast now available for free through iTunes. Worshiping together since 1891.

rev. Shelley MCvea St. Saviour’s Anglican Church

In My Opinion

What is inflammation? And why does it matter?

Jane DurSt-PulkyS Guest Column

The buzz word today is inflammation. We all can feel it, try to manage it, see a doctor or simply ignore it hoping it will go away. It won’t! Apart from the aches and pains, redness and swelling usually associated with inflammation there are other key symptoms of chronic inflammation.

Inside that spare tire around your waist, fat cells churn out inflammatory chemicals called cytokines. The more fat cells, the more harmful chemicals are produced. How big does that spare tire have to get before we know we may develop inflammation?

Take a measuring tape and measure the circumference at the belly button. A woman should measure 35 inches and below while a man should be 40 inches and below. The type of fat behind the belly button is called visceral fat. Visceral fat lies deep inside the abdomen, surrounding vital organs like the liver, heart, intestines and kidneys. This all causes our CRP levels to rise in the body. This stands for C-Reactive protein which is a marker for inflammation in the blood and can be easily be measured with a blood test. CRP levels are linked to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and even high cholesterol.

Why are so many people struggling to keep that spare tire away despite all the dieting and exercise? It is simple. Our insulin levels are too high and insulin is a fat storage hormone. A high sugar diet increases the number of inflammatory cytokines circulating in your blood. When insulin levels are always high then two things happen. You will be permanently hungry and it is very difficult to lose weight.

The diet today for the most part is fast, frozen, fried, junk and processed; all which are typically beige foods which drive our sugars up in the body. This sets the stage for weight gain, frustration and inflammation!

So what is one to do? Each one of us has a unique biochemistry and personal health challenges. This is why most diets don’t work for people. It is because the diets are not customized or individualized for them.

In a world where dairy is the queen and burger is the king, it is difficult to know what is healthy to eat anymore; hence why we have a global problem and it affects 133 million North Americans.

So what can one do? Imagine a program designed for you with no pills or shakes that is based off your 36 blood values and personal health history? A program designed to lower inflammation, balance out hormones and help people achieve their perfect weight with real food found at your local grocery store. Currently in 45 countries around the world, Metabolic Balance is changing lives. With these eight simple

rules and a customized meal plan the goals are met. Clients drop between five to 20 pounds in the first two weeks.

• Eat three meals a day.

• Wait five hours between meals, maximum seven hours.

• No meal lasting over one hour.

• Start each meal with two bites of protein.

• Only one protein per meal.

• No food after 9 p.m.

• Drink 35 millilitres of water per kilogram of body weight.

• Eat one apple a day.

With their eight simple rules and their own customized meal plan, clients are able to change the way insulin works in the body which leads to weight loss from five to 100 pounds safely and easily with real food.

The plan works while providing the body with the exact amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates while never being high protein or low fat -- just the perfect amounts for each person based on their blood values from the lab and no two plans are alike.

Nature has never been complicated and your health journey shouldn’t be either. As a Metabolic Balance Coach I have helped over 1,200 clients lose over 50,000 pounds safely and easily. If you are striving for better health for now and years to come, then we need to pay attention to inflammation. What are we WEIGHTING for?

-- Jane Durst Pulkys is a Holistic Nutritionist; Canada’s Top Metabolic Balance Coach; an Author and Educator.

A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:

41st Annual Share a Christmas COMMUNITY KINDNESS!

On behalf of all of us here at Centre 55, I want to sincerely thank everyone in this wonderful community who helped us provide a joyous and memorable Christmas to almost 2000 families. Whether you contributed monetarily and/or volunteered your time, your generosity helped make the Christmas season special for those in need. With the hard work and dedication of our community, we were able to provide grocery gift cards and unwrapped toys on a scale we have never experienced before. This not only highlights the tremendous need that was met this year, but it sheds light on the dedication of our volunteers and donors to help their fellow neighbours – we continue to be inspired and energized by the sel essness of your actions. We extend our appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our 41st Annual Share a Christmas Program and look forward to doing it again next year!

Until then, Happy 2023 to you all!

Reza Khoshdel, Executive Director

Anne McNamara, Beach BIA, Beaches Running Club, Beaches Sandbox, Breech Family, Carol Wilson, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Derek Ladouceur, David Breech, Freshco – Victoria Park & Gerrard, Gene Domagala, Patrick Breech, Paul Babich, Paul W. O’Leary Foundation, Pippins Tea, Thomas Neal, Toronto Fire Fighters Toy Drive, The Richards Group, Toronto Police Services, 55 Division and Auxiliary, Paul O’Leary Foundation, Malvern Collegiate Institute Community, Kew Garden Tennis Club, Kimberley Public School Community, Fox Theatre patrons, Ted Reeve Hockey Association, Joan & Bruce Foundation, Baron Bing Legion, Beaches Recreation Centre, Chum Charitable Foundation, Edith Lando Charitable Foundation, Evonne Hossack

THANKS TO HAMPER’S HELPERS

Addison Ladouceur, Adena Esago, Adrian William, Alan Burke, Alexis Chipman, Amber Daugherty, Amber Daswani, Anamana Manns, Anne McNamara, Anne White, Asma Medovakh, Austin Layle, Avery Currah, Barb Hume, Barbara Massop, Bee Barclay Conrad, Bernadette Warren, Bianca Zorin, Bob Breakey, Brenda Guilfoyle, Brianne Ladouceur, Brigette Piazza, Brigette Graumenagh, Brittney Danson, Cadence Brouchxon, Calin Ardelean, Carol Wilson, Catherine Wilkenson, Cenka Dauy, Cera Dann, Cheryl Breakey, Chris Phyper, Chrissy Foreman, Christine Phyper, Clara Wong, Clare Brandys, Claudia LeClair, Connor Luciano, Connor Mcloughlin, Dale Sampson, Daria kay, Darreu Curraa, Dave Addison, Dave Wiley, Davis Tonna, Derek Ladouceur, Diane Maitland, Diane Dickenson, Dorianne Mckenzie, E. Szczachor, Elena Ernst, Ella Clarkson, Ellen Braun, Ellen Chawla, Ellie Ow, Elliot Dingwell, Emily Fode, Emily Currah, Emily Derksen, Emma McAndrews, Erik Serri , Evan Cosgrove, Evan Hu , Evonne Davis Reid , Fiona Duckett, Fran Forbes, Fred Liang, Geneva Mariotti, George Hubbard, Gordon Ne , Grace Cobbold, Hannah Silver, Heather MacAulay, Helena Ng, Hudson Dexter, Isabel Morano, Ita Noone, Jacob Penderarast, Jamie Kavri, Jane Maguile, Janey Degen, Janice Habnsinki, Janice May, Jarvis Link, Je Owens, Je Read, Jenna Wiley, Jesse Saros, Jill St.Clair, Jim Ryan, Jim Steeves, Jin Ci, Joanna Zo Harding- Dugga, Joanna Cabstairs, Joanne Cosgrove, Joanne Hunter, Joel Silverstone, John Cullen, John Kroger, John Schuther, John Mastrelle, John Phyper, Julia Haggerty, Katarina Currach, Katherine Burke, Kathy Mitchell, Kayla Huong- Haek, Keira Lee, Kelly Currah, Kerry Bones, Kevin Young, Kim Wgan, Kiri Anderson, Kowmima Satkunarajan, Kristine Bones, Kylie Walters, Laura Beaune, Laura Henderson, Laurel Duguette, Lauren Stewart, Lee Ann Smith, Lee Ann Ne , Liam Lockahart- Rush, Liam Brouchxon, Linda Sinclair, Lottie Young, Louisa Charon, Lucas Szugalew, Lucas Obicrman, Lydford Breech, Lynda Eberhardt-Butler, Maddie Simpson, Maddy Khalili, Madelyn Strader, Maeve Krentz, Marcus Chipman, Merieve Panet –Carins, Mary Liang, Mary Calvo, Matthew Pitman, Michael Addison, Mike Delang, Mike Delong, Mitcheu Budana, Myra Dafoe, Nadia Degen, Nathan Orpin, Nathan Lazarus, Nazem Samir, Nichael Dauy, Niki Guner, Nolan Sti , Noraiz Samir, Patricia McCully, Penny Ballagh, Peter Fode, Peter Saros, Peter Vandersteen, Rabee Maharg, Ranee Pye, Rebecca Wilkenson, Rianna Esayas, Riley Manna, RJ Vasson, Rorbert Orpin, Robyn Shepherd, Ryan Brochxon, Sabrina Cameron, Samir Patel, Sammy Oliveira, Sandi Mariotti, Shanice Philip, Sherry Lentle, Sharon Grech, Sianya Pimentel, Sierra Nunno, So Heirsch, Stephani Chipman, Sunny Edmunds, Sydney Stader, Tanveer Shahnauaz, Tenzin Namdol Nangistsang, Terry Co n, Tessa Duggan, Tyler Cobbold, Vanessa Visconti, Veronica Graham, Virginia Dawe & Malvern Students, Vjo Kariavicjus, Xander Gege, Xavier Wilkenson, Yonathon Kahasay, Zoe Cook, Zoe Duggan

FAMILIES & FRIENDS

Lianne Tapuska, Emma Roach, Melinda Drake, Matt Gnyp, Karen Potter, Mary Hadder, Mona Bouchard,, Kathy Schlender, Wayne and Wilma Thorpe, T. Robertson, Cathi Wallace, Doug and Mary-Anne McBean, Lou Laurens, Lesley Brown, Stephanie Clarke, Jessica Arseneau, Catherine Bray, Ursula Rattey, Christine Loch, Kristen Grinyer, Janett and Bryan Barr, Penny Downinc, Nancy Sutton, Fern Walker, Alice Mcnabb, Marian Jen, Susan Lindell, Megan Wise, Colleen Anderson, Jody Ann Carpenter, Alison Sawyer, Dave Wiley, Patricia McCully, Lynne Gallagher, Ray Patterson, Jerry Rubenstein, Mike Bannon, Pat Dugga, Lisa Murph, Carolyn and John Brow, Julie Mcnall, Erin Fitzpatric, Theresa Lyle, Cathy Paul, Abby Kimanzi, Karen Beverl, Marle Fole, Ji Doucett, Fran Furbes, Matthew Burslem, Damien Nelson, Emma Roach, Leslie Rennie, Cameron Gray, Al Mash, Maegan Harrison, Beth Scratch, Ashley Jone, Gary and Pam Ludgate, Gail Harris, Fiona Greenaway, Anne Sinclair, Cat, Sasa, Sebastian and Stefan Scoular, Christine Gracey, Aileen, Danny, and Otis Brabazon, Patti Scott, Beth Mielniczuk, Ed Choate, Jana Hills, Linda O'Brien, Lynne Carson, Alison Dowler, Sue MacVicar, Kent Pearson, Liz Heron, C. 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Dionne

CHURCHES, GROUPS & LEGIONS

Balmy Beach Club, Beaches Rec Centre Advisory Council, Beaches Running Club, Calvary Baptist Church, Child and Youth Winter Gift Program, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Community Police Liaison Committee, Paul W. O’Leary Foundation, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001/042, Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, Theo Live Fund, Ted Reeve Community Arena, Ted Reeve Thunder Hockey Team, The Neighbourhood Group, The Toronto Hunt Club, The Beach BIA

SCHOOLS, DAY CARES & COMMUNITY CENTRES

Adam Beck Public School, Balmy Beach Public School, Blantyre Public School, Earl Haig Public School, Centre 55 Kimberley After School Childcare, Centre 55 Ted Reeve Childcare, Diefenbaker Public Scholl, Gledhill Public School, Kimberly Public School, Norway Public School, Social Justice Club – Malvern CI., St. John Catholic School, Williamson Road Daycare, Williamson Road Public School, Children’s French Book Corner, St. John School, Williamson Road Daycare

BUSINESSES & OTHER FRIENDS

Tuesday Afternoon Media, Jacma Foundation, Global Repair Ltd., Rapley & Company, Seismic Software, Atura Power, Family Options Inc., Lord Nelson’s Victory Inc., Main Street Psychological Centre, Pippins Tea Company, East York Gymnastics, Beaches Mastermind Toys, Kingston and Co. Condos, Lake House Condo, Cohen Hamilton Steger and Co., Beaches Mastermind Toys, Beach Metro News, Black Dog Co ee, Breakwall BBQ & Smoke House, Children French Book Corner, Cohen Hamilton Steger and Co.,East York Gymnastics, Henley Gardens, Kingston Road and Co. Condos, Lake House Condo, Mother Dough and Bakery, The Beach BIA, Red Tape Brewery, Toronto Christadelphians, the Gull & Firkin, Richards Group, Foresters Financial, Wafa Masri & Jailia Freve - We Sell Toronto

ADOPT A FAMILY SPONSORS

Accenture, Adam Beck Junior Public School, Amy Polson & Marija Mojsovski, Angelo Mariano & Sahar Rahman, Ann Chan, Anna Marie Catalano & Friend, Bigcoat Productions, Bockus Family, Boom Construction Inc, BPCI, CAO O ce-Rotman School of Management-University of Toronto, Carly & Wendy Titchner, Casey Family, CBRE – Advisory, CBRE GWS, Christ Church Toronto, Christie Family, CLT Logistics, Cunningham Family, Dalia Stopnicki & Lauren Levy, Dempsey Corporation, DIF Capital Partners, Emily Roach, Fairfoul Family, Fero International Inc, FMG, Gnyp Family, In uitve & Post Beyond, Jana Major & Diane Robert, Janette

Whitemore, Jason Friesen & Molly Scott, Jennifer Bermingham, JoAnn & Don Bundock, Jo-Anne Hunter, Joe Fresh Store 1220, Joyce Gibson, Kat Lanteigne, Kellner Court, Kelsey, Rachel, Kaitlin, Alli, Avery & Kirsten, Kiri Sousa, Krystyna Cowan, Kusano Family, Lamont Family, Lena Sutton, Liberty Family, Life Works, Lindsay Saldanha & Patrick Sweeney, Lisa & Dwayne Gray, Lisa & Jason Shuttleworth, Madeleine Taylor & Tyler Armstrong, Madill Family, Main Street Families, Mark England, Mehrjou & Low Families, Michael Garron Hospital Health Professions Team, Michelle Grahlman, Milica Vukovic & Emily Halverson Duncan, Mills Family, North York Purolator Depot, Ontario Securities Commission, Pam Anderson, Piekarz-Sawyer Family, QuadReal, Sarah Ajwani, Seaborn-Allard Family, Shannon Patterson, Stein eld Family, Steven Ganeshram & Kailey McLeod, Stevenson Group, Sysco Canada-National Sales, T. Smith Engineering Inc., Teach Me To Fly Preschool, Team Ashdale, The Chamberlain Family, The Reid Family, The Richards Group, The Silent Path Coaching, Theo Madill, Tidal Fitness, Toronto Police Service Court Services, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Urbacon Limited, Vanderburg Family, Peter Cavan

ADOPT A SENIOR SPONSORS

Adam Beck Junior Public School, Anais L Belanger, Barbara Best and the Barbara Best Group, Bell Temple LLP, Bentallgreenoak, Big Coat Productions, Boom Construction Inc, Brianne Ladouceur, Carol Wilson, Carrie Hui, CBRE GWS, CBRE-Advisory, Danielle & Jared Paschkes, Dawson-Farrell Family, Dempsey Corporation, Evangel Temple Bible Study, Fero International Inc, Fiona & Dayle, Flint Family, Girl Guides-116 & 117th Brownies, Grade 3 Class-Equinox Holistic Alternative School, Grade 4-Equinox Holistic Alternative School, He er Family, Janette Benson, Jeanine Groenewegen, Jennifer & Peter McKinley, JoAnn & Don Bundock, Jordan Doucette, Josh Gillis & Megan Stang, Kim Ross, Lamont Family, Leslie Bothwell & Gary Scullion, Life Works, Linda Ward & Family, Linden Kindergarten-Equinox Holistic Alternative School, Madison Hepburn, Maple Kindergarten-Equinox Holistic Alternative School, McCarthy Family, Mehrjou & Low Families, North York Purolator Facility, Ontario Securities Commission-CRR Team 2, Scott-Hargreaves Family, Silver Kitten Company Inc, St. Saviours Anglican Church, Tina Gavriilidis, Tuesday Afternoon Media, Tyrrell-Fulton, Urbacon Limited, Veronica Graham, Webb-Beiser Family

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Hillary Adams, Laura Beaune, Brad Bradford, Fiona Duckett, Cori Endrody, Carole Stimmell, Carol Wilson

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 STAFF:

Earl Anderson, Sheilla Bunting, Jenni Commanda, Chris Drysdale, Evonne Hossack, Reza Khoshdel, David Livingston-Lowe, Jade Maitland, Michael Mudrack, Pat McSweeney, Teresa Romagnuolo, Narni Santos, and the sta of Community Centre 55’s Children’s Licensed Programs

By David Van Dyke

Immediately west of the entrance to R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant on Queen Street East in the Beach, you will find the Neville Park Loop.

TTC streetcars have been screeching around this east-end loop since 1922. This particular postcard was shot in 1966 (the photographer is unknown) and I apologize that I was unable to fully replicate its beauty.

Do you have an old photo of Queen Street East that you would like to share with our readers? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com

PHOTO: DAVID VAN DYKE

LIFE LINE will be one of the six art installations set for display along Woodbine Beach later this month and through March as part of Winter Stations 2023. Official opening ceremonies will take place at noon on Family Day (Monday, Feb. 20).

Winter Stations 2023 to officially open on Woodbine Beach on Family Day

OFFICIAL OPENING ceremonies for Winter Stations 2023 on Woodbine Beach are set for this coming Family Day.

Dignitaries including Mayor John Tory, Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, and the artists and students who created the six installations to be displayed locally will be on hand for the ceremonies which will begin at noon on Monday, Feb. 20.

The ceremony will be followed by a walking tour of the installations starting at 1 p.m.

The six installations making up Winter Stations 2023 along Woodbine Beach are:

• LIFE LINE – (WeatherstonBruer Associates: James Bruer, Nick Roland, Jacqueline Hampshire, Canada.)

• 3 Surfaces Pavilion – (S-AR: Cesar Guerrero, Ana Cecilia Garza, Orlando Garcia, Mexico.)

• Delighthouse – (Nick Green and Greig Pirrie, United Kingdom.)

• Ripple Hut – (Toronto Metropolitan University Department of Architectural Science,

Canada. Design team: Cesar Rodriguez Perfetti, Jake Kroft, Breno Gualter, Dean Roumanis, Lead by Associate professor Vincent Hui.)

• We (AR) – (University of Guelph, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, Canada. Design team: Saina Amin, Craig Klomp, Lauren Mac Isaac, Catherine Yan (Design team), Mahmoud Afshari, Kaveh Eshraghian, Roozbeh Moayedian (Tech team), Lead by Assistant Professor Afshin Asari.)

• Winter-net – (University of Waterloo Department of Architecture, Canada. Design team: Chiun Lee, Diana Si, Justin Park, Razmig Garboushian, Likhitha Varikuti, Simon Liao; Faculty Supervisors: David Correa, Fiona Lim Tung.)

Sponsors for Winter Stations 2023 are The Beach BIA, Sali Tabacchi Branding and Design, Meevo Digital, and Brixen Developments. For more information, please visit www.winterstations.com/

Residents urged to have their say on plans for Eastern waterfront including Woodbine Beach meadow

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTALISTS are urging Beach residents to have their say on the future of Toronto’s waterfront lands during upcoming meetings hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) this month.

The meeting about the Eastern Area of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Project is set for Thursday, Feb. 23. A meeting on the Western Area will take place on Thursday, March 23.

Beacher Clyde Robinson said it is important that local residents participate in these meetings, particularly the Feb. 23, so they can be informed of and give their opinions on the future of the waterfront’s Eastern Area.

“I would assume that some Ward 19 (Beaches-East York) residents would like to not only be involved in what’s going on, but

also to provide input of their own,” he said.

Of special importance, is an emerging natural habitat area that is located on the far west end of Woodbine Beach.

As reported in Beach Metro Community News, earlier, the meadow and dunes in that area have become home to wide variety of plants, animals and insects.

However, at this time there is no formal plan for what the future of that area will be and there are currently no protections in place for it.

For residents who wish to take part in the Feb. 23 meeting, please register by going to https://trca.ca/events-calendar/#event=alake-ontario-evening-on-following-torontoand-regions-largest-waterfront-projectsfrom-east-to-west;instance=20230223173000?popup=1

Canada Post says it is looking to add new post office location in Henley Gardens area

‘Closure’ from Page 1

said the Henley Gardens Post Office will close at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 “due to reasons that are beyond our control.”

The statement said Canada Post was looking to add a location in the Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue area in the future “offering some postal services.”

“We thank our customers for their ongoing patience and understanding,” the statement continued.

“Customers who have questions about their postal service can contact Canada Post’s Customer Service team online at canadapost. ca/support or by telephone at 1-866-607-6301.”

Scarborough Southwest MP Bill Blair also sent a statement to Beach Metro Community News regarding the upcoming closure of the Henley Gardens Post Office.

“After years of service, it’s understandable for the residents of Scarborough South-

west, especially seniors, to be frustrated with the closure of the Henley Gardens Post Office,” said Blair in the statement.

“While my office has been advised that a decision was made by the new owners not to renew their agreement with the Canada Post Corporation, I want to assure residents that Canada Post will continue to deliver, at nearby locations, the service Canadians rely on in our community.”

HEALTH

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Dr. Linda Chan, Optometrist and Associates 951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park) 416-691-1991

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Geoffrey J. Dashwood

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

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

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Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family • Wills & Estates Real Estate 2069 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine) 416-690-6195 dbadleylaw@rogers.com

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

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Beach Wise

Increasing Title Fraud cases a concern

to all property owners.

IT WAS disturbing to see the latest news in Toronto real estate regarding the despicable crime of Title Fraud making the rounds in our fair city. Moreover, it hit home when one of these deceitful acts was recently perpetuated in our own neighbourhood.

Title Fraud is literally the act of stealing a person’s real estate investment (their home in most cases) out from under them and their family, incorporating Identity Fraud to achieve this crime. This type of crime isn’t new, or as prevalent as other criminal acts involving real estate scams, such as Rental Fraud or Mortgage Fraud, which have also seen a drastic rise in numbers in the last several years in Toronto.

As media reports have uncovered, it is a very emotional, unnerving and fraught experience for those property owners who suddenly find themselves the victims of Title Fraud.

We all assume that an investment in real estate is essentially safe, save for the market ups-and-downs that is inherent in real estate, so these latest revelations that such a deceitful criminal act is seemingly easy to carryout by elements of organized crime should be unsettling

I won’t comment on the case of Title Fraud that came to light here in the Beach, or any other Title Fraud cases and investigations currently ongoing in Toronto, as I haven’t any details or insights into these instances.

However, these criminal acts of Title Fraud seemingly began with Identity Fraud, enabling the deception to start by the fraudsters gaining a tenancy lease for the properties. Fake identification and forged documents are used by these individuals, and an elaborate scheme is carried out by a team of “stand-ins” (essentially actors who know what to say and how to portray themselves) to the homeowners; their realtors; and legal professionals.

As a Beach real estate agent for over three decades, and a property manager for a number of client’s properties , I know that without the proper due diligence in vetting potential buyers, tenants, and even sellers, that what might appear to be a normal real estate transaction, can turn into a nightmare for those concerned.

Our Provincial legal system’s method to transfer real estate to buyers from sellers is essentially safe and sound, and works well. Instances of Title Fraud are very rare within this system. However, they can and do happen, which is why Title Insurance should be purchased by buyers at the onset of

the transaction, and current property owners may be wise to purchase it as well, although the cost is more than what a buyer would pay at the onset. More than just a defence against criminal elements stealing your property, it also can curate many common issues or problems with property boundaries and title.

Most lawyers provincially insist that buyers purchase this insurance, so that it is almost mandatory in real estate transactions. You can consult a lawyer regarding Title Insurance in Ontario, or there is ample information to investigate on credible internet resources.

Since I am prone to having an opinion on real estate matters, I do believe that the current electronic methods of getting paperwork signed (e-signatures) has made the real estate transaction much easier and convenient for all involved, yet has contributed to these scams.

In large part, the COVID-19 period made remote electronic signing (E-Signing) of documents commonplace.

Even after COVID-19, personal meetings to sign documents has still declined dramatically. This new method has also contributed to a certain leisurely attitude to the whole real estate process by all concerned, especially agents. Combine this with an inexperienced agent, or team of inexperienced agents, and that’s where cracks in the

process can start. Whenever possible, agents should insist on meeting potential tenants at the property, and ask direct questions. Even when the would-be tenants are represented by an agent if the rental is on the MLS, and that tenant’s agent showed the property to them, the Listing agent should meet with the potential tenant themselves as a big part of the vetting process.

One, or even three pieces of identification from a potential tenant to review is a start, but not infallible, as most people (and not just agents) cannot pick out fake and forged IDs very easily, especially if the documents are from organized crime elements. Credit checks through a certified resource is important too, and not just a free credit check from an advertising website.

A personal meeting, with in-person signing of the required paperwork can help to weed out imposters. I’m sure that any imposters that might try to impersonate a bona fide tenant, landlord, or seller, may be inclined to avoid pursuing a property whose listing agent insists on in-person meetings and real-time in-person document signing and ID review. I’m sure even criminals prefer not to be inconvenienced!

Thomas Neal is a wellknown and respected Beach real estate agent. He can be reached at dealwithneal77@ gmail.com or 416-460-4253.

Scarborough Music Theatre presents The Bridges of Madison County

SCARBOROUGH MUSIC Theatre will present its production of The Bridges of Madison County from Feb. 9 to 25.

The Bridges of Madison County is considered an “epic love story and perfect for Valentine’s Day” which is on Feb. 14. Performances will take place at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd.

Regular priced tickets for the musical production are $30. There are also group rates of $25 per ticket and a price of $27 for seniors and students. Those attending this production should be aware that parental guidance is recommended as it does contain mature content. To order tickets, please go to www.theatrescarborough. com/scarborough-musictheatre

Happily Whatever After comedy shows slated to help with Valentine’s celebrations

AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN Dave Hemstead will be bringing a pair of special Valentine’s comedy shows to East Toronto next week.

The Happily Whatever After shows will take place at The Comedy Bar, 2800 Danforth Ave., just east of Main Street, on Saturday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

There will be pair of shows, at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., on Feb. 11.

The Feb. 14 show starts at 9:30 p.m. Hemstead’s special guest at the shows will be Beacher Kate Davis.

Both Hemstead and Davis have performed regularly on CBC’s The Debaters as well as also appearing in Just for Laughs, and at the Halifax and Winnipeg comedy festivals.

“Bring your partner out for a night of laughs about love and relationships. A dozen laughs lasts longer than a dozen roses. And if you’re single, come out and feel better about your choices,” said the organizers in a note to Beach Metro Community News.

Tickets for the shows are $38 and can be purchased by going to The Comedy Bar’s website at www.comedybar.ca

Community skating party slated for Family Day at Ted Reeve Arena

A FREE community skating party for Beaches-East York residents is planned for this coming Family Day (Monday, Feb. 20).

Hosted by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, Beaches-East York MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon, and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the skating party takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ted Reeve Arena.

There will be free hot chocolate and free popcorn available to those who come out and participate in the skating party on Family Day.

Those attending the event are asked to please bring their own skates and helmets to the party.

Ted Reeve Arena is located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Gerrard Street East.

To register for the Family Day skating party, please contact Erskine-Smith’s office

online at www.beynate.ca or by calling 416467-0860.

Acoustic Harvest presents The Marigolds on Feb. 25 THE NEXT Acoustic Harvest concert is slated for Saturday, Feb. 25.

Performing that night will be The Marigolds (Suzie Vinnick, Caitlin Hanford and Gwen Swick). The Marigolds are “part bluesy, part jazzy, and part traditional country and bluegrass.”

Acoustic Harvest concerts take place at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. in southwest Scarborough. Concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Please go to www.acousticharvest.ca to order tickets and for more information on the performers taking part in the 2023 concert season.

PHOTO: SCARBOROUGH MUSIC THEATRE

Baes and Katie Wise star as Robert and Francesca in Scarborough Music Theatre’s upcoming musical production of The Bridges of Madison County which opens on Feb. 9.

Beach resident Stellino to hold open house on red light therapy treatments

By Jayson Dimaano

LIGHT THERAPY has been around for a long time. It helps with the healing of specific pains in the body, such as the skin. And residents in the Beach can now learn more about this type of treatment thanks to local author and fellow resident Ben Stellino.

Known for her book, this thing between us: a story of love, loss, and renewal, Stellino said she hopes to help others deal with pain through the process of PhotoBioModulation, which is also often referred to as low light therapy, low laser therapy, cold laser therapy and red light therapy.

“PhotoBioModulation does not burn the tissue, and it is very safe. It has been around for about 50 years,” said Stellino. “Red light therapy is a special light directed to the body and provides medical results.”

Stellino was involved in a car accident in 2017 that triggered fibromyalgia (a condition that makes the whole body ache and feel tender, and it also makes

one tired and creates difficulty sleeping).

Initially, Stellino said she saw practitioners such as chiropractors and acupuncturists for treatment. Then a few of her friends, who are entrepreneurs, told her about LightCare RX. At the time, Stellino said she was not interested in running a business but decided to try the red light therapy treatments.

“After about two sessions, I felt a little different,” she said. “I was so aligned with the science and how this was different than the other red light therapy machines in the world. I want to help promote this.”

Stellino purchased a unit called the RX1 for her home in July 2022 and has been using it since. She said she has noticed better results while using the system, including sleeping better and experiencing less pain.

“It is [also] used [to treat] for pain, diabetes, which people have a lot of open wounds. Wound healing is unbelievable with this,” said Stellino.

What makes the RX1 stand out from

other red light therapy machines is what she calls The Big Four.

“One, it covers 178 square inches, which covers a large area of the body. Number two, it has a bulb with 500 watts of power. Three, it delivers 10 wavelengths (which penetrate three inches below the skin; so it gets to the cells), and the last is the intensity of the energy, which is 50 Joules,” said Stellino.

“Research shows that 50 Joules delivered in a 20-minute treatment [with the RX1 machine placed] eight inches from the body delivered the best PhotoBioModualtion therapy in the world.”

She said the RX1 that she uses is covered by insurance and benefits. Even if it is not, it can be written off when people do their taxes, said Stellino.

For anyone wanting to learn more about red light therapy, see the machine, or learn about how to purchase one, Stellino will host an open house on Feb. 19 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents interested in attending can contact her by text at 647-282-4899 to schedule a free 10-minute appointment.

Todmorden Legion Branch 10 to host Valentine’s celebration

THE ROYAL Canadian Legion Todmorden Branch 10 will be hosting a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance this weekend.

The Love is in the Air dinner and dance takes place on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 7 p.m.

Dinner will include chicken alfredo, salad and bread.

Cost to attend is $14 and tickets need to be purchased in advance. Deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, Feb. 7, so those wishing to attend will need to take action today to reserve their spots.

Tickets can be purchased from the Legion’s clubroom bar today.

Todmorden Branch 10 is located at 1083 Pape Ave. in East York, south of O’Connor Drive and north of Woodville Avenue. For more information, please call the Branch at 416-425-3070..

Pancake Supper at Legion BRANCH 11 of the Royal Canadian Legion, at 9 Dawes Rd., has a number of social events planned for this month including a Pancake Supper.

In celebration of Shrove Tuesday on Feb. 21, Branch 11 is holding a Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Those attending can enjoy pancakes and sausages (or extra pancakes in lieu of sausages) for just $5. Coffee and tea (and juice for children) will also be available at reasonable prices. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Also, on Sunday, Feb. 26, Branch 11 hosts a Sunday Fun Day celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. The event will feature entertainment by David Wildsmith from 2 to 6 p.m. There will also be peameal bacon on a bun, dessert, pasta

salad and coleslaw served at 4 p.m..

Tickets are $15 per person for the Sunday Fun Day, and must be purchased by Feb. 24 as there are a limited number available

For information on tickets for Sunday Fun Day, or information on the Pancake Supper, please call Branch 11 at 416-6991353.

Jazz & Reflections concert Feb. 18 BEACH UNITED Church hosts a Jazz & Reflection concert on Feb. 18. Music for the Soul with Gillian Stone will take place at 4:30 p.m.. Stone’s music draws from post-rock, folk, ambience and minimalism. The concert is free but donations are welcome in support Beach United Church’s food programs. For more info, please visit www. beachunitedchurch.com

The Main Menu

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some fun fondues

Jan Main

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

VALENTINE’S DAY comes as a welcome sparkle in the middle of the coldest month of winter. It’s a chance to say, “Let’s celebrate!”

This year, try a 1960s favourite – fondue. Everyone participates to make their dinner which results in comradery and good eating.

There are two fondues, a main course cheese fondue, ideal for a winter’s night with a salad, followed by an irresistible chocolate fondue, a luscious finish. Friends and family around the table warm up winter with a Happy Valentine’s Celebration!

Cheese Fondue

A simple entertaining dish where everyone participates and chooses what and how much they want to eat. It is the happy answer for pleasing each guest with the minimum of fuss for the hosts.

Oh, and you don’t need a fondue pot. A large oven proof dish or a chafing dish will do nicely.

Serve the fondue with an ample basket of crusty baguette pieces. Lightly steam broccoli and cauliflower florets, slice crispy apples (such as ambrosia) into wedges and serve a platter of these to accompany the bread as dippers for the tasty hot cheese sauce. Add a salad and you are done.

2 tbsp (25 mL) soft butter

2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 mL) milk

1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh grated nutmeg, salt and pepper

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 clove of garlic cut in half

3/4 lb each, Swiss and old cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

About 8 cups / 2 L grated cheese

1 cup (250 mL) beer

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat melt butter.

Stir in flour and cook until pale golden brown and bubbly (should smell like shortbread). Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring until smooth and thickened 3-4 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, salt, pepper, cayenne and ½ garlic.

Set aside until ready to add cheeses and beer. Rub the inside of the ceramic serving bowl or chafing dish with the other halved garlic. Discard. Remove the other garlic half from sauce

Just before serving, heat beer over medium heat in stainless steel saucepan to bubbling. Gradually add hot beer to cream sauce then add cheese about 1 cup (250 mL) at a time to sauce allowing it to melt completely before adding more cheese.

When all cheese has been added and is melted transfer to serving dish and serve immediately with prepared bread, vegetables and fruit.

Serves 4-6.

Chocolate Fondue

Chop chocolate into small pieces to melt easily for this fondue. Again, you don’t need a special fondue pot. You can use a ceramic bowl over simmering water or chafing dish.

Serve with fresh strawberries, raspberries, orange segments, pieces of sponge cake or marshmallows (especially child friendly!)

10 oz (280 g) semi-

sweet chocolate chopped into small pieces (or use quality semi-sweet pure chocolate chips)

3/4 cup (175 mL) whipping cream

2-4 tbsp (25 -50 mL) brandy, rum or liqueur or omit and increase cream

Selection of fruit, cookies, sponge cake or marshmallows as dippers

In mixing bowl over saucepan of simmering water over low heat, melt chocolate. Stir in cream and liquor if you are using.

Transfer to a serving dish or chafing dish over a warmer and serve immediately

with fruits and other dippers of your choice. Serves 6. Recipe may be doubled.

A Winter Salad to Lift Spirits

You need some fresh flavours to complement the rich, cheesy fondue. This is one of my favourites with piquant tastes of citrus, crunchy nuts and fresh greens. Try to use a mixture of lettuce to add interest. I like the buttery taste of Boston (with roots on - so fresh!) nip of arugula and the tang of spinach mixed with fresh orange, toasted almonds and a lemony vinaigrette.

8 cups (2 L) mixed greens as above or your personal favourite

1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced fennel

2 oranges, zest cut away and thinly sliced horizontally

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted natural almonds, to toast, bake in 350

F (180 C) oven for 10 minutes

1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries

Lemony Vinaigrette

1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons

1 cup (250 mL) vegetable oil

2 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey

1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

1 clove minced garlic

1 tsp ( 5mL) salt

4 tsp ( 2 mL) fresh black pepper

In large platter or salad bowl, gently combine lettuces, fennel, orange slices, red pepper, almonds and dried cranberries.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to toss with dressing and serve. Use only enough dressing to lightly coat leaves. Taste!

Vinaigrette: In food processor or blender, combine lemon juice, oil honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour into jar and refrigerate until ready to use. You will have enough dressing for several salads.

Community Centre 55 prepares to host annual Soup Tasting Competition event

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 will host its annual Soup Tasting Competition on Thursday, March 2.

Local residents are invited to register to take part in the soup tasting sessions that will run from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. that day.

Cost to attend is $5 per person, with proceeds going to Community Centre 55.

Up for grabs for the restaurants who will be making the soup is the prestigious Silver Ladle Award.

MP for Beaches-East York

Those attending will be asked to vote on which local eatery makes what they considered to be the best soup in the March 2 competition.

Sittings for the soup tasting sessions are 5 to 5:45 p.m.; and 6 to 6:45 p.m. Community Centre 55 is located at 97 Main St.

For more information and to register to attend one of the tasting sessions, please contact Jade at jade@centre55.com or call 416691-1113, ext. 224.

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Police seek suspect in death of man attacked on Danforth Avenue

TORONTO POLICE have identified a suspect in connection with the death of a 73-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted on Danforth Avenue late last month.

At a media scrum in front of the 55 Division police station on Coxwell Avenue on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3, police said they are looking for Robert Robin Cropearedwolf, 43, on a charge of manslaughter.

Police said Michael Finlay, 73, died as “a result of injuries suffered from the assault” that appears to have been random and took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, on Danforth Avenue near Jones Avenue. Finlay, a retired CBC radio news producer, died on Jan. 31 after being in and out

of hospital as a result of the attack in which he suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

“After a postmortem on Feb. 1, homicide took carriage of the investigation, said Det. Jason Hillier of the Toronto police Homicide Squad in the media scrum.

Hillier said that it appeared the victim and accused did not know each other. He termed the incident a “chance encounter.”

The detective would not comment on what if any interaction may have happened between the two prior to the attack.

Hillier praised the work of officers from 55 Division in the early stages of the investigation as was this was able to lead to a quick identification of the suspect.

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He also thanked members of the public with security camera footage and witnesses to the incident for their help in coming forward and aiding police in the investigation.

“The community has been outstanding in helping us and witnesses coming forward,” said Hillier.

He appealed to Cropearedwolf to surrender to police. “If you are seeing this, talk to a lawyer and turn yourself in,” said Hillier. “Anyone who knows his information, please contact us.”

As of Beach Metro Community News’ press time yesterday morning, the suspect had still not been located by police.

People who may have information on

Cropearedwolf’s whereabout are asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-2228477 or online at www.222tips.com

In a CBC Toronto report, Cathy Perry, CBC’s executive director of newsgathering and operations, said Finlay will be remembered as an exceptional storyteller, documentary maker and editor. Finlay retired from CBC in 2010 after working there for 31 years. “Perry said Finlay ‘travelled the world’ to produce radio documentaries for a number of programs, including Sunday Morning. He was later an editor for World At Six, where he was famous for his knowledge of the news,” said the CBC report.

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