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Input sought on plans for Bluffs and beach
By Alan Shackleton
LOCAL RESIDENTS who want
to have input on the Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study are invited to view the study’s Terms of Reference that are now available for comment online until Aug. 7.
“The draft Terms of Reference for the project is ready for public review and comment,” said the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in a recent news release.
“The public is invited to review the document available on the project website and submit comments via email, phone or feedback form not later than Aug. 7, 2024.”
The Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study is being undertaken by the TRCA and the City of Toronto. The study aims to “explore improvements and enhancements to the Scarborough Bluffs West shoreline, from the Eastern Beaches (Silver Birch Ave.) to Bluffers Park.”
Those who wish to view the draft Terms of Reference and make comments are invited to do so by going online to www.toronto.ca/ community-people/get-involved/ public-consultations/infrastructure-projects/scarborough-bluffswest-revitalization/
The project has raised concerns among a number of Beach residents over the possible future plans for the area of Lake Ontario waterfront between Silver Birch Av-
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Beaches International Jazz Festival features concerts, upcoming StreetFest celebrations
THE BEACHES International Jazz Festival continues this month with concerts in Woodbine Park and next week’s popular StreetFest celebrations.
The always popular Beaches Jazz Festival StreetFest will run from Thursday, July 25, through to Saturday, July 27.
On each of those nights Queen Street East will close down at 6 p.m., from Beech to Woodbine avenues for music fans to take the street and enjoy dozens of performers playing music.
StreetFest will finish each night at 11 p.m., and the street will then be re-opened for cars, buses and streetcars at midnight A total of 36 bands and musicians will play nightly during StreetFest, between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Food and treats from the city’s best restaurants will be part of StreetFest, along with local artisans and vibrant market stalls.
For the complete list of bands playing, please visit www.beachesjazz.com/streetfest
Before the StreetFest bash
though, there’s still lots of concerts and events planned as part of the Beaches International Jazz Festival, now in its 36th year.
The TD Weekend Series will take place on the main stage at Woodbine Park from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21.
On Thursday, the Jazz Festival will spotlight an All 90s Night. NuFunk Concerts, SFS ENT & Brown Eyes Entertainment, affiliated with the Beaches Jazz Festival will present Get On Up meets Renaissance. The fun begins at 7 p.m.
The following day (Saturday, July 20). performances will kick-off with Johannes Linstead at 4 p.m.; Jordan Astra at 5:30 p.m.; Philcos at 7 p.m., and to close the night, Boom Shaka Lakas Disco Party at 9 p.m.
Three performances are set for the Sunday, with Jerome Tucker to open the day at 3 p.m. and then followed by Mississippi Heat at 4:30 p.m., and to finish the night, Lazo and Exodus, The Bob Marley Experience at 6:30 p.m.
For more info, go to www. beachesjazz.com
Festival of South Asia set for Gerrard Street East this weekend
THE 22 annual TD Festival of South Asia will be held this weekend (July 20 and 21) at the Gerrard India Bazaar.
Festival events will take place along Gerrard Street East (between Coxwell and Glenside avenues) from noon to 11 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.
The Festival of South Asia aims
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to embrace multiculturalism and multidisciplinary arts and foods from every country throughout South Asia.
Admission to the festival is free. There will be a wide variety of events taking place including entertainment, family fun activities in the Kids Zone, food, an arts and culture market, workshops and
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more. Live performers will also be either roaming or on stage at the festival.
The Festival of South Asia began in 2002 and has become one of the largest two-day street festivals of its kind in North America. TD has supported the festival for the last 10 years allowing it to become as large as it is.
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This weekend’s festival is expected bring in approximately 200,000 visitors over the weekend from across the Greater Toronto Area, the United States and even further abroad.
For more information on this weekend’s TD Festival of South Asia, please visit https://gerrardindiabazaar.com
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The Carandang Pincente Jazz Orchestra performed at Jimmie Simpson Park earlier this month to open the 36th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival. The festival continues with concerts and events through to July 28.
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Legacy continues for Living Lighting Beaches
By Erin Horrocks-Pope
FOR 35 years, Living Lighting has been shining its light in the Beach community, providing residents with highquality lighting solutions.
The beloved local business faced an uncertain future after Norton Abramson, its owner, passed away at the age of 94.
The store was shuttered for about 10 days, leaving many locals to wonder if this was the end of an era.
But, entrepreneurial couple Shweta Jai Gupta and Vineet Gupta from Delhi, India, stepped in this April to take ownership, ensuring that Living Lighting’s local legacy continues.
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The Guptas, who own and operate several businesses in Delhi, recently moved to Toronto and have been actively purchasing businesses at risk of shutting down.
Living Lighting is their first venture into the lighting industry, and they are eager to put their unique spin on the business.
Their vision includes incorporating a lounge area for customers and passersby and a gallery for local artists to display their works, accented by high-quality lighting features within the store.
Vineet Gupta expressed his enthusiasm for revitalizing the store.
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get it,” he said in a recent interview with Beach Metro Community News.
The couple is clearing out old stock for new lighting products, fixtures, and even some high-quality accent furniture.
Living Lighting is offering big sales on many of its products in preparation for bringing in exciting new merchandise.
Learning the ins and outs of the lighting trade has been a journey for the Guptas.
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“If you’re looking for lighting, now’s the time to come
They were surprised by how much specialized knowledge the industry requires, from terminology to Kelvins, wattage to mood lighting.
Vineet shared that once the retail space is set up according to their vision, they plan to host educational sessions with experts for neigh-
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bours interested in “the science of lighting.”
Describing themselves as “business agnostic,” the Guptas have always sought to expand their portfolio and broaden their knowledge of different industries.
Vineet’s primary endeavours are marketing and production, with companies in Toronto and Delhi. Shweta specializes in wellness exporting, spas, and salons and is currently working on opening a new spa in the Hockley Valley area.
Shweta also aspires to create a line of interior “lighting for wellness,” merging her passion for wellness with their new business venture.
“Lighting plays such an important role in our daily lives, but so often it’s taken for granted,” she explained.
“It can uplift your mood, drain you, make you happy, sad. But we don’t notice how important light is until it’s not around.”
The Guptas said they were drawn to the Beach neighbourhood, making the decision to purchase Living Lighting easy.
They plan to relocate their residence to the Beach, or at least East Toronto, from Davisville as soon as possible.
They’ve been connecting with other local business owners and The Beach BIA to learn all they can about the community.
“We love the Living Lighting brand; it’s so well-known in Ontario, but we just fell in love with the location,” said Shweta.
Vineet expressed his gratitude for the insight and expertise of the remaining staff, who have worked at Living Lighting for many years and know the community well.
The Guptas are looking forward to further cementing Living Lighting’s stellar reputation, an already iconic local business, with the community – from renters to homeowners, interior designers to contractors, and everyone in between.
Living Lighting Beaches is located at 1841 Queen St. E., west of Woodbine Avenue. For more information, please go online to www.livinglightingbeaches.com
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Shweta and Vineet Gupta are continuing Living Lighting Beaches legacy of service to the community.
Nominations for Beach Citizen of the Year sought NOMINATIONS ARE now being accepted for the 2024 Beach Citizen of the Year Award.
Anyone who has worked hard to improve life in the Beach neighbourhood, has impacted the community and the people in it, has made a tangible difference in the community over a long period, and has inspired others to do the same can be nominated.
This award is only available to people who have volunteered their time to the community without pay. The award has been handed out to outstanding community members since 2001.
Deadline is Aug. 23, at 5 p.m. with the final selection being made on Sept. 3.
Nomination forms are available at www.centre55. com/community_programs/ beach-citizen-of-the-year. Nominations should be sent to Beach Citizen of the Year, Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V6.
For the Love of Mike benefit concert
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at Faith Presbyterian Church on Dawes Road.
A school bus driver, baseball umpire, and musician, Oesch started having walking problems in October of 2022. Due to progressive deterioration of the spine and neurological function, he is now mostly immobile and dependent on the help of others.
Along with a number of musical performances there was also a silent auction at Saturday’s concert to help raise funds for Oesch and his family.
For more information on how to help and support the family, please go to the GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/f/benefit-for-the-love-of-mike
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am going to start at the end: This will be the last column entry of Black Lives Here.
July marks the column’s four-year anniversary. Black Lives Here was created as a way to get to know our Black community members.
My theory was that for the world to be in harmony we needed connection. Connection comes from some kind of understanding about each other, it is rooted in trust, communication, and learning.
In 2020, when George Floyd was murdered, the division between races felt
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like it was at an all time high. (History will show that it was always in flux.) Like many, I was overwhelmed with sadness and fear. However, I was done with sitting by and doing nothing.
I was propelled to put my theory into action by starting in my own community. I set out to open the dialogue about race and hopefully build connections that would in turn create an inclusive and harmonious community.
Writing it has been an incredible experience of learning. As I look back on all the people I have met and revisit what they shared with me, I am filled with so much gratitude for the trust they put in me.
During our interviews that felt more like conversations, there were often key messages or moments that
stuck with me. The words that naturally flowed out from our interviewees were deeply held truths or realizations that were released into being because someone was truly interested in their thoughts.
We don’t often receive this gift of true listening and yet it’s so important to really hear what our often-marginalized brothers and sisters have to say.
A moment I never forgot was when I spoke with Peter Gowdie in November 2020. I asked if he had any encounters with police and he said, “When I was younger, sometimes police would stop us. But, rightfully so, there was whole bunch of us
Black guys in a car. Maybe it looked a little suspicious, I don’t know. I feel like it did…”
His voice then trailed off as he was speaking. When I ask why it would look suspicious, he shook his head and chuckled. “They’ve got me convinced.”
The reality was that we live inside these stereotypes
whether we want to or not. We live in the fear of what others may or may not believe about us.
Darien List told me in September 2020, “I tell my children, ‘I’ve lived it. Whether they’re right or wrong, be respectful. Do whatever you can to come home safely. We have to work extra hard, be extra careful, and be extra aware of every situation we’re in. Be the change the world needs.’ My fear is everyday. The world we live in is not really designed for us.” These statements may be hard truths to hear, but it doesn’t mean there’s not room for change. We are all responsible, this is not someone else’s issue. We all have opportunities to grow and make a difference.
Ingrid Palmer shared her incredible story with us in November 2021 and December 2021. In the December issue she said in reflection of all the amazing people that helped her through her journey, and to encourage
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Shift to true harmony takes risk
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anyone else to make that same kind of impact. “You’re planting a seed and watering it, but you don’t always get to see that flower bloom. You don’t always see the results of the work that you do but know that you are part of somebody’s growth process,” she said.
The message was ultimately that we don’t do it alone. Sometimes it might feel like it but there are always people in the background helping us move forward and grow in life. Some are teaching us something, some are holding our hand when it doesn’t work out and occasionally someone stands up and speaks out on our behalf.
In November 2023, I interviewed Zahra Dhanani, a woman who has built her entire existence on standing up for others. She said, “People have got to stop second guessing themselves that they can make a difference. Small actions can go a very long way. Take action. Do one small thing that will be in a positive direction towards community understanding, towards unification, towards more education around social justice. Just one step and it’s amazing what happens. I’ve seen miracles when you do just one little thing.”
This column was my one little thing, and though I won’t be writing it anymore I know my activism will continue. Because my actions weren’t just for George Floyd, and they weren’t just part of a trendy fad.
Racism is ongoing. The desire to feel like an equal member of society, and one who is safe in this world is ongoing. This shift towards true harmony takes risk.
In my very first column I reflected that I felt ashamed that I didn’t have the courage in my younger days to speak up, however since starting Black Lives Here I have forced myself to have some challenging conversations.
And here is the truth, standing up for what you believe in sometimes comes at a cost.
What I occasionally received was exactly what I was afraid of, defensiveness and discord, and then my own desire to alienate myself from the negative source. When you are facing up to people you care about, this result is devastating. The good fight is not for the faint of heart, but I believe when your heart is good you can dig deeper and find that part of you that won’t falter.
When my writing began, I noted that I didn’t often see myself reflected here, and now I can say that indeed “I” am here.
The courageous individuals that I spoke with and willingly opened their lives up for our observation were an extension of myself in many ways. Our experiences, our diversity, our struggles and triumphs were all versions of every one of us.
Do I still worry that I’m not Black enough? Sometimes, but I’m getting over it. The sense of belonging I so desired has emerged through the kinship I’ve developed with so many brave members of our community.
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I’ve seen the apprehension on the faces of potential interviewees, the fear that they will be seen as difficult or ungrateful for speaking their truths, but I’ve also seen and heard their joy and relief after sharing their stories and having had our community shower them with love and support.
My hope is that we have all had our eyes opened and biases shifted through these four years. The dream is that the fears are quelled and that what it’s replaced with is more openness and compassion.
Not everyone is ready for real change, it is evident in their reluctance to get involved or to make any effort to learn. Their fear is what will change for them? As if there wasn’t enough goodness, opportunity and resources for everyone.
As a society we need to help each other move away from this mindset. How we show up for each other is by continuing to do the work, listen, and communicate. Maybe you pick up a book about anti-racism, perhaps you make an effort to support more Black businesses, or maybe you speak up the next time someone says something culturally inappropriate.
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We lead by example. The goal was always for this column to be the first of many positive ripples of connection in our neighbourhood. And that those ripples would then spill out into the worlds outside of this small community.
I have bright new challenges on my horizon which is why I am metaphorically putting my pen down but for all those who shared their stories with us and for all those who continued to support and read this column, I thank you.
This quest for harmony is far from over. I have found my people, myself, and my answers through this endeavour. We are all connected, this is everyone’s fight, because we are one.
Peace and Love.
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Mimi Liliefeldt has been writing the Black Lives Here column for Beach Metro Community News since July of 2020. This is her final column as she prepares to take on new challenges.
As Ford closes down Ontario, it’s time to consider closing his government
Mary-Margaret
McMahon MPP
Beaches—East York
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At the drop of a hat (or perhaps a wallet), Premier Doug Ford closed the Ontario Science Centre on June 21, 2024.
With the maddening and sad decision to shut down this hub for learning, he has also closed countless opportunities for curious young minds to explore the wonder of science! He is jeopardizing the lifespan of a remarkable Raymond Moriyama designed building.
If the Premier really cared about the families both in East Toronto and throughout Ontario who rely on and reap all the benefits of the Science Centre—such as the kids who were set to attend the school camps this summer—he would have taken every step to keep it from closing!
Over the past months, we had all heard about the plan to close the
Ontario Science Centre.
When I was out in our community, I heard countless remarks about how well loved and used the Ontario Science Centre is by so many of you. Our inbox was flooded with emails calling for it to be saved. My office distributed BEY LOVES OSC pins, we held a superbly well-attended rally in East Lynn Park and worked closely with the advocacy group Save Ontario Science Centre to hold the government to account.
Despite all our efforts to prevent the closure and instead of listening to the calls of Ontarians across our great province, Premier Ford shutdown the building late in the day on a Friday with no warning.
They’ve avoided crucial maintenance for too long and now claim the building is beyond repair. They are blatantly ignoring genuine funding offers from many wonderful philanthropists to keep it open in its current location.
An interim space is said to open in 2026 before the new one is unveiled at Ontario Place. I say, “Repair don’t Replace!”
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lies in a roof repair. Anything else is a time and money waster and keeping the Ontario Science Centre closed robs future generations of the fantastic and educational programming and valuable experiences that the Ontario Science Centre has offered for over 50 years.
Not every Tourist Destination site needs to be located in downtown Toronto! Spreading key venues right across the city makes better sense for local economies, congestion mitigation, community building, and all-round vibrancy.
Our community residents regularly visit the Ontario Science Centre in the Thorncliffe neighbourhood by transit, bike, car, or even by foot! Not to mention, better access with the newly completed Ontario Science Centre subway station!
Moving the Ontario Science Centre will eliminate the convenience and access not just for the people of Toronto but also those who use Highway 401 to visit from out of town.
As a child, I enjoyed many inspiring school trips down from
my hometown of Collingwood to this incredible and enlightening venue! Not dealing with downtown traffic was always a consideration for planning purposes.
However, it is not merely the Ontario Science Centre that the government is closing!
Premier Ford has closed hundreds of emergency rooms across the province and we have seen healthcare workers leaving Ontario in droves. He has closed down the Ontario Legislature until Oct. 21 for an unnecessarily long summer break.
Most recently, he has forced 660 LCBOs across Ontario to shut down while their employees strike against the privatization of alcohol sales leading to fewer tax dollars that would in turn help fund healthcare, education, and more essential services we deeply rely on.
It’s time we close down the Ford Government before he closes down everything we love and NEED in Ontario.
As your Member of Provincial Parliament, I will continue to advocate passionately for public
services and cultural institutions like the Ontario Science Centre.
As recently announced, I am ecstatic to once again have the chance to represent our community by running again in the next provincial election, which we hear could be much earlier than 2026. I want to continue to be the voice for everyone, especially those most in need of support in our community, to continue the vital work we’ve started in championing the right thing. I’m ready, I was born ready!
Thank YOU all for caring and advocating for the Ontario Science Centre. I invite you to join the movement to #SaveOntarioScienceCentre! https://savesciencecentre.com/
Call our office or email us for ways you can continue to help. We will be out in your neighbourhoods to talk about how to have your voices heard!
I can be reached by mail at: Mary-Margaret McMahon, 7 Glebemount Ave., Toronto, ON, M4C 3R2; by phone at 416-690-1032; or by email at mmcmahon.mpp.co@ liberal.ola.org
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Editor Hector ‘Heck’ DeMers from 100 years ago remembered
Re: ‘Time capsule a reminder of the value of newspapers,’, In My Opinion, June 25, Beach Metro Community News.
It was fun to hear of the discovery of the Smiles newspapers of 100 years ago.
I would love to look at them. My first thought was to get them scanned and put up on the The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society (TBETHS) website, but the
pages are probably too large. And then, I read your editorial and had to laugh as the publisher was Hector DeMers, whom I’ve researched.
I’ve written about him in my article on the tbeths website on the history of the Beaches Chess Club which he founded in 1915. The information can be found at http:// tbeths.com/pdf/beacheschess100. pdf. He also wrote a brief chess col-
umn in the Toronto Star, later written by “Heck”. He wasn’t a strong chess player, his wife Mary was better. Before the Beach he was involved in a school in the Junction and had won a medal for diving at Hanlan’s Point. In 1913 he lived in a house right on the beach. He taught swimming at the Eaton camp in Victoria Park.
He was perhaps the first to drop
flyers from a plane, over Scarboro Beach Amusement Park. In that park he organized a living chess game where the pieces were performed by youth, including Girl Guides. His family sent me a photo of the costumed pieces. In 1918 he was elected Secretary of the East End Ratepayers Association and published news in the Ratepayer. He secured five carloads of coal for local ratepayers.
In 1919 Heck tried running for mayor, but his property on Waverley Road was just $50 below the minimum value required so was ineligible. He bought a larger house on Columbine Avenue, west of Woodbine. In 1920 he ran for Alderman, but finished low. His daughter Hectorine taught at Balmy Beach. Heck later moved to Victoria Park Avenue and then to Montreal. Erik Malmsten
Letters to the Editor
Cartoon missed point of capital gains tax
Re: ‘Editorial cartoon by Bill Suddick’, Page 6, June 25, Beach Metro Community News.
While this cartoon may be cute it is misleading. It shows ‘Canadian Beaver’ wearing a barrel because he has been fleeced of his clothes by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland who are seen running off with CAPITAL GAINS in a wheelbarrow.
Declaration - I have never been a member of the Liberal Party, nor have I ever voted for a Liberal so I am not being partisan here.
There are two ways to make income in Canada. The first is ‘wages’, 100 per cent of which are subject to income tax. The second is ‘investment income’ such as stocks, bonds and properties other than one’s primary residence.
When an investment is sold, there may be a profit or capital gain. Only 50 per cent of this capital gain is taxed as income, at one’s marginal tax rate. The other 50 per cent is ‘scott free’, no tax on it at all, while the wage earner has no such benefit.
In the year 2000, then Finance Minister Paul Martin lowered the capital gains tax from 75 per cent to 50 per cent where it has remained.
So in 2024 the federal government decided to make things more fair, especially for Canadian young adults who are having an extremely hard time being able to afford to purchase a home because of the high prices.
The government decided to transfer a bit of the wealth held mostly by older Canadians to younger Canadians. They have done this by increasing the capital gains tax on investment income profit only over $250,000 to about 2/3 or 67 per cent, an increase in 17 per cent. The revenue gained is to be used to help younger Canadians with various programs to be able to afford to live in cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
A Canadian who thinks this is a good idea is Paul Kershaw, a professor at University of British Columbia. He also runs an organization called Generation Squeeze (www.gensqueeze. ca/paul_kershaw from which I receive newsletters. He has written opinion pieces where he advises we seniors who have benefitted incredibly from home and second property values increasing while we slept, to take some action on behalf of our younger people. It is essentially unfair that the only young adults who can afford homes in our cities, must have the ‘bank of mom and dad’. And renters are right out.
Kershaw has congratulated the federal government with this change, but he says that Canadian young adults will remain behind we seniors for many years because our retirement benefits, OAS and CPP and healthcare are baked in.
So ‘Canadian Beaver’ wearing the barrel should be the ‘young wage earner’ who cannot and will not for the foreseeable future be able to afford to buy a home.
Murray Lumley
Cartoon was opportunistic and inane
Re: ‘Editorial cartoon by Bill Suddick’, Page 6, June 25, Beach Metro Community News.
What an easy childish cartoon trying to benefit from the public anger over the simple truth that the rich should contribute to society.
To jump on the current fad of bashing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is opportunistic and inane also .
The modest funds garnered from the adjusted capital gains
tax (not labour) will help pay for Pharma Care, dental care and other benefits for those in need .
Perhaps your paper should contribute by publishing an educational piece on the details of the changes.
I once considered contributing my time and expertise and even donating to your paper but now see it’s primary usefulness as a fire starter in my fireplace. Respectfully.
R. Daw
Beach and Bluffs should be fully accessible for all
Re: ‘Residents concerned about future plans for beach area east of Boardwalk’s end’, News, June 11, Beach Metro Community News.
While I understand the concerns of local residents for the beach area east of the Boardwalk’s end from Silver Birch Avenue to the R.C. Harris water plant, a solution needs to be found that makes everyone happy.
This area is especially problematic for cyclists and those with mobility issues (i.e. people in wheelchairs and seniors) looking for a safe way to head east. There are no side streets south of Queen Street East that provide a safe way to continue east from Silver Birch. Cyclists and those with mobility issues are forced to go onto busy Queen Street East.
Cyclists are forced to ride in the “door zone,” risking getting doored and possibly hit by a streetcar. Only the most experienced cyclists will continue east. Those with mobility
issues are forced to stop their journey along the beach. The city has a duty under Vision Zero to fix this. This is a public beach and park. There has to be a solution found that makes everyone happy - natural lovers, dog owners, seniors, those with mobility issues and cyclists. The beach doesn’t just belong to dog owners.
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My father is disabled. He has mobility issues from having Parkinson’s. He isn’t able to enjoy this part of the beach. If a paved multi-use path was built, he could enjoy this lovely part of the beach and continue east to RC Harris. I ask the TRCA and the city to find a way to extend the Martin Goodman Trail east of Silver Birch to RC Harris and beyond (eventually connecting to East Point Park) so that the Beach and Bluffs can be fully accessible and enjoyed by everyone, not just the mobily-able and dog owners.
Sean Cooper
Benlamond building ignores bylaws protecting neighbourhoods
Re: ‘Public meeting on proposal for 9 Benlamond Ave. set for June 11’, News, May 28, Beach Metro Community News.
The proposed changes to residential zoning bylaws to facilitate the development at 9 Benlamond Ave. demonstrate a complete lack of consideration for the purpose of these bylaws, which is presumably to protect Toronto’s celebrated “City of Neighbourhoods” from inappropriate development which could destroy their character.
The proposal for a 16-unit, four-storey residential building is completely out of character with the adjoining streetscape to the west, which consists of two- and three-storey dwellings. Directly to its east is a 55-unit apartment building which lies between it and the so-called “major avenue” (Main Street),
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which is more of a connector between the actual “main streets” Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East. Adding to the destruction of a beautiful old house and the eroding of a long-standing small-scale quiet side street would be the effect of providing only six residential parking spaces, thereby adding a possible 10 more vehicles to the street parking situation.
The push for more housing should not lead to the erosion of established low-rise neighbourhoods, ignoring the bylaws which were put in place to protect them. Even Premier Doug Ford objected to the federal directive to allow four-plexes on single lots!
Mary Campbell
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Community Calendar
JULY 20: Repair Cafe at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 9 a.m.-12 noon. Bring your broken small appliances and household items, clothes that need mending, or bike that needs fixing, and learn how to fix it yourself – or we can fix it for you! All for free! Visitor registration ends at 11:30 a.m.; one item per person please. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com
JULY 20: Jazz Vespers at Hope United, 2550 Danforth Ave., 4:30 p.m. Beachside Brass will offer music with a New Orleans flair. Beachside Brass are the “Artists in Residence” at Hope United. Pay-what-you-can for admission. Info: HopeUnited.ca, 416-691-9682
JULY 20, 21: TD Festival of South Asia at Gerrard India Bazaar, between Coxwell Ave. and Glenside Ave., 12 noon-11 p.m. Featuring main stage performances, a kids’ zone, arts and culture market, participatory workshops and activities, roaming entertainers, and food and clothing stalls along the street. Info: www.facebook.com/ gerrardindiabazaar, www.gerrardindiabazaar.com
JULY 22: A Senior Moment luncheon at Tiarres Brunch and Bistro, 1980 Queen St. E., 1:30 p.m. To R.S.V.P., please text Colleen 647-829-8042. Visit us on Facebook.
JULY 23-29: Summer Open House at Centennial College, all campuses and learning sites, 12:30-4 p.m. Meet our dedicated faculty, staff, and current students, get all your questions answered, and learn about financial aid, scholarships, and bursaries. Refreshments available. Registration and info: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/whychoose-centennial/events/summer-open-house#register
JULY 27: Historic Walking Tour of Balmy Beach neighbourhood with Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala, 1 p.m., starting at Beaches Branch library (Queen & Lee). See story page 17.
JULY 30: Book Launch “The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood” at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m., with University of Toronto Press author Richard White in conversation with Barbara Myrvold and Christopher Moore. Reserve seating at: bit.ly/3zsWGb1
JULY 31: PROBUS Information Meeting at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7 p.m. PROBUS is a volunteer based social organization, non-profit, nonpolitical, non-sectarian with more than 250 clubs in Canada serving 35,000 members. Monthly morning meetings feature guest speakers, theatre trips, car rallies, golf tournaments, and group activities. Yearly membership is only $60. Info: www.probuscanada.ca AUG. 3: Community Focused Music Festival at Kew Gardens, Alex Christie Bandshell, 1-9 p.m. rain or shine. This all-ages, family-friendly, free concert will showcase, uplift and give spotlight to independent Toronto musicians by involving the sponsorship and participation of local businesses.
AUG. 15: Market Place at Main Street Terrace LTC, 77 Main St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, BBQ and bake sale fundraiser. Enjoy a one stop shop for lunch and gifts. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Jane 416 690 3001 ext. 2011 AUG. 17: Back 2 School Giveaway and Fun Day at Grant AME, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No registration needed. Come out with the children and enjoy games and activities, face painting, bouncy castle, popcorn machine, food, and lots of fun. Child(ren) must be present to receive the backpack.
AUG. 22: A Senior Moment luncheon at Outrigger, 2232 Queen St. E., 1:30 p.m. To R.S.V.P., please text Colleen 647-829-8042. Visit us on Facebook.
AUG. 24: Monarch Park Collegiate 70s Reunion at the Balmy Beach Club, 360 Lake Front, 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Celebrating Monarch Park’s 60th anniversary. Live band and DJ, BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, and a silent auction (donations welcome. Please contact Andre Buhot 416-985-1176). Tickets $50. Ticket payment info and general info: www.monarchparkreunion.ca FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they selected. Info: 416 -690-5169
BEACH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR nominations are now open. Do you know someone who has worked hard, over a period of time, to improve life in the Beach community? Nomination forms and info are available at www.centre55.com. Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 23, 2024 by 5 p.m.
CIVIC LIGHT OPERA CO. presents Broadway’s hit comedy thriller ‘Deathtrap’ by Ira Levin at Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St. E., Wednesdays 7 p.m., Thursday to Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Show runs to July 28. Tickets $20. Tickets and info: 416-755-1717, www.clotoronto.com BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL •July 18-21: TD Weekend Series at Woodbine Park •July 25-27: Streetfest along Queen St. E. between Woodbine and Beech Aves., 7-11 p.m. (street closes at 6 p.m.) •July 26-28: OLG Weekend Series at Woodbine Park. See story on page 20 of this edition. Info: www.beachesjazz.com
THRIFT TUESDAY CLOTHING SALE at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave., Tuesdays in July and August, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Gently used clothing in excellent condition. All items $5! GARDEN @ KIMBOURNE, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., is a volunteer-driven project that uses permaculture principles to grow food and community in Toronto’s east end. Our harvest is shared between those who grow it and the Nourish East End Food Bank. We welcome volunteers with all levels of ability, experience, and availability. We operate on Wednesday evening (6-8 p.m.) and on Sunday afternoon (12 noon-2:30 p.m.). For more info and to sign up: https://gardenatkimbourne.blogspot.com/p/join-2020.html 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 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
CHURCHES
ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick Ave.). All are welcome. Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. - both in person and via Zoom. Sermons available on Proclamation! Podcast (now available for free on iTunes). Outside Blessing Box - Take what you need, give what you can. Info: 416-699-6512, www. stsaviours.ca, www.facebook.com/churchwithreddoor/ THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN (Anglican), 2423 Queen St. E., welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. (with music and children’s programs). Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available during the service. Our energetic, active faith community is committed to following Jesus as we gather for meaningful worship, spiritual growth, and community engagement. We live this out through our vibrant children’s and youth programs, diverse sacred music offerings, and active community outreach and environmental stewardship ministries. Our Ecospirituality Group is hosting film screenings of The Lorax (Aug. 14) and Kiss the Ground (Aug. 21) at 7 p.m. at the church. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST NORWAY Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Norway! We are a growing community which enjoys the Anglican expression of the Christian faith. We gather to connect with one another and worship God on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. In-Person/Livestream. We have a Food Pantry open on Monday mornings from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Come and see. Info: stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560
HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave., welcomes you for worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Following the service, we offer hospitality and time to chat. Each Thursday there is a Seniors Lunch and Learn at 12:30 p.m. On July 20 at 4:30 we will offer a Jazz Vespers Service with BeachSide Brass. Info: HopeUnitedChurch@gmail.com, 416-691-6982, HopeUnited.ca
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 10:30am. 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. Links and info: beachunitedchurch.com
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. 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. Church website and phone: stjohnsto.archtoronto.org, 416-698-1105 GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St E., invites you to our Worship Service Sundays at 11 a.m., in person or live streamed on ZOOM, YouTube and Facebook. Bible Study Wednesdays 7 p.m. on ZOOM. Please join us in prayer Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. on our prayer line. DialIn No.: 1 587 405 1252 Access Code: 700 6901#. Info: www. grantame.com, grantamechurch@yahoo.ca, 416-690-5169 BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Drive. (S of Queen). We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. BPC has strong commitments to community service and social justice issues. We provide non-perishable food for those in need through our Free Food Pantry located outside the church building. Our Refugee Commitee has been in operation for many years helping families and individuals arrive and start a new life in Canada. On the 2nd Wednesday of every month we host a Coffee Outreach from 1-3 p.m., an opportunity for people in the neighbourhood to gather for coffee, snacks and fellowship. Sunday morning services are at 10 a.m. Info and links: www.beacheschurch.org or 416-699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey
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Bengali Literary Festival set for July 20
THE TORONTO Bengali community will be hosting a literary festival this Saturday in southwest Scarborough.
The festival takes place on Saturday, July 20, at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Under the auspices of Canada Journal, former poet laureates of Toronto Anne Michaels, A F Moritz and George Elliott Clarke are expected to join with a number of Bengali writers for the festival.
Faruk Hossain, the Consul General of Bangladesh to Toronto, will also attend the event.
To start the festival, a bilingual (English and Bengali) website focussing on Canadian Bengali Writers will be launched. A special issue of the Weekly BanglaMail focussing on the different aspects of Canada will also be unveiled.
The festival will also celebrate the newly published books by the Bengali writers present.
The festival will feature segments on nonfiction, poetry and fiction, which will be participated in by the poets and writers attending.
Media partners of the festival are the Weekly BanglaMail and Bengali channel
NRB TV. On behalf of Canada Journal and eminent Bengali writer Subrata Kumar Das, all who are interested in Bengali literature are invited
to attend this Saturday’s festival.
Samina Chowdhury, a well-known presenter, will emcee the event.
Environmental Movie Series slated for St. Aidan’s church
THE CHURCH of St. Aidan in the Beach will screen a pair of movies with environmental themes next month.
The Environmental Movie Series - Summer will feature a showing of The Lorax on Wednesday, Aug. 14; and a showing of Kiss the Ground on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Both screenings will begin
at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion on climate issues. Admission is free and popcorn will be provided.
The church is located at 2423 Queen St. E. at the corner of Silverbirch Avenue.
For more information, please visit the church’s website at www.staidansinthebeach.com
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A look back from Kew Gardens
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By David Van Dyke
Could there be a nicer park in Toronto than Kew? Steps to the Boardwalk and beachfront, there’s a baseball diamond, an ice rink, and lawn bowling facilities. You can BBQ lunch and sit on a picnic table. There’s also a pavilion for concerts and a wading pool and children’s playground. If that’s not enough, you could browse in the Beaches Branch library or check out the historic Gardener’s House. The photograph above was taken in 1970 by Richard Glaze. It looks northeast to Queen Street East. If you have an older photograph of Kew Gardens and would like to share it with our readers, please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com
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Launch for The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood set for July 30
A BOOK launch to celebrate the release of local author Richard White’s The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood is set for Tuesday, July 30.
The event takes place at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Those attending are invited to join author White at the celebration hosted by publisher the University of Toronto Press.
The evening will feature an introduction by Beach historian and author Barbara Myrvold followed by a conversation about the book with White and author-historian Christopher Moore.
Myrvold, the Beach Citizen of the Year in 2021, is
long time director with The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society. With Mary Campbell, she is the author of The Beach in Pictures (1988) and Historical Walking Tour of Kew Beach (1995).
Moore is a two-time winner of a Governor General’s Literary Award, His bestselling books include the The Story of Canada, and the Illustrated History of Canada. He is a contributing editor at Canada’s History magazine, as well as a radio documentarian with CBC Radio Ideas.
The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood was released earlier this year and recounts the neighbourhood’s development, going over the history of the community from its inception to the modern-day.
The July 30 book launch celebration is free, but those planning to attend are asked to register online at bit. ly/3zsWGb1.
White is an historian, author, and part-time university professor who has lived in and walked the neighbourhood’s streets for more than 25 years. He received his PhD in Canadian history from the University of Toronto in 1995, and has remained associated with the institution ever since – as a lecturer at UT Mississauga and, more recently, UT Scarborough, as a major contributor to the UT History Project, and as an active Research Associate with the university’s Cities Centre.
Live music in Kew Gardens set for Aug. 3
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Presents: Live Music In Kew Gardens will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 9 p.m.
Artists slated to perform include Random Acts of Vio-
lins; Aaron De Sousa, Marcus Walker, E.M. Lourde; Dr. Keys and The Organ Trio; 5th Projekt; and Focused & The Bad Meat Band. Community Focused is a group started by Alex Malacarne, a Beach
resident and proprietor of AM Grinding Productions - a live music production space. Kew Gardens is located at 2075 Queen St. E. For more info, go to www.instagram. com/focusedrap
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PHOTO: DAVID VAN DYKE
Comments on revitalization study for west Bluffs sought
enue and the R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. This natural area of beach is east of the end of the Boardwalk and is a permitted off-leash dog area.
‘Input’ from Page 1 phase will be the Environmental Assessment. “Although an Individual Environmental Assessment typically takes about five years to prepare and approve, TRCA and the City are working to expedite the process for the study,” said Roots.
Residents are especially concerned about any potential plans to extend the Boardwalk or paved bike path east of Silver Birch Avenue along the beach area as they feel it would impact the natural environment and also spell the end of the off-leash dog area.
Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford told Beach Metro Community News last week that he has heard those concerns.
“The Bluffs and our waterfront are such an important part of our natural environment in the east end, which is why the current study about protection and revitalization is so important,” he said of the Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study.
He said public participation in the study is an important part of the process.
“This is a process with extensive opportunities for public engagement and consultation, and I encourage residents to participate and learn more,” said Bradford. “An potential changes to bike paths or the off-leash dog area would only be considered as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) required to make any of these changes.”
The TRCA confirmed to Beach Metro Community News last week that any future changes to the area would require an EA as part of the larger revitalization study.
“The (study) is exploring opportunities to improve waterfront access and enhance the experience of the waterfront between the Eastern Beaches (Silver Birch Avenue) and Bluffer’s Park along Lake Ontario, while also enhancing the protection of sensitive shoreline and natural areas,” said Amy Roots, Senior Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure at the TRCA, in an email statement.
“The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) requires the City (of Toronto) and the (TRCA) to conduct an Individual Environmental Assessment for this study.”
That assessment includes technical and consultation work and will be divided into two phases, said Roots.
The first phase is the Terms of Reference document that is now available for review and comment from the public. The second
The Terms of Reference outlines the approach the revitalization project team will take towards the EA and also includes an “overview of existing conditions” in the area, the approach for developing alternatives and draft criteria for assessing these alternatives.
“At this early stage, alternatives or designs are not yet developed,” said Roots. “However, the proposed alternatives will be made available to the public later in the Individual Environmental Assessment process and will include multiple opportunities for public consultation.”
Further adding to the concerns of residents in that far east-end of the beach, and those who regularly use it, is the appearance of construction hoarding and plywood boards on the beachfront at the far south end of a property at 428 Lake Front.
The property is one of a number of houses that have their southern boundaries directly on the natural beach, and some are on a bluff that has the subject of concern in past years.
The plywood hoarding near the beach and then steel fencing further north on the property are assumed to be there to keep the existing but empty house now on the property secure from trespassers and for public safety.
The 428 Lake Front property is legally approved for development for a new house to be put on the site, although actual construction has not yet started and Councillor Bradford said he was not aware of a building permit having been issued at this time.
“While I haven’t heard any direct concerns from residents about the type of hoarding erected at this site, I can confirm that no building permit has been issued for 428 Lake Front.”
Bradford said the development plan that had been approved for the new house on the property took into consideration concerns about protecting the natural environment and the portion of the bluff in the area. That plan is for a three-storey detached house with an integral (within the parameters of the house) garage.
Correction
THE CAPTION of a photo that appeared on Page 1 of the June 25 edition of Beach Metro Community News requires correction.
The band shown performing in the photo are The Swingin’ Blackjacks. They were incorrectly identified in the photo that ran in the June 25 edition of the paper. Beach Metro Community News regrets the error.
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Keeping boaters and swimmers for Toronto police’s Marine
By Amarachi Amadike
When people think of a life with Toronto’s police force, they probably envision riding around the city in squad cars and on bicycles –or galloping on horses – making arrests to maintain peace on the streets, and regularly going through the harrowing experience of writing police reports.
But as their Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat idled on calm waters between Woodbine Beach and Balmy Beach, Const. Stacy Kellough and Sgt. Richard Arsenault painted a picture of their unique daily adventures in the overlooked Marine Unit that patrols Lake Ontario day and night.
“When you get here, it’s a whole other world,” said Kellough. With many officers opting to join the Marine Unit due to a love of the outdoors, yearning for days of floating in the lake, glancing at the city’s skyline as boaters ride safely by, individuals who join this small team become just as acquainted with traumatic days on rough waters, hoping to simply make it safely back to dry land.
“The most fun I’ve had in my 27 years (on the police force) has been in the Marine Unit,” said Arsenault. “But the scariest moments of my life have been in the Marine Unit. Because when waves are coming over the side of (our boat) and filling the insides with water, who’s coming for us?”
Working in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard, the United States Coast Guard, as well as various other partners along Lake Ontario, the Marine Unit officers serve as a support unit for “all of Toronto police” during water related emergencies.
“People aren’t familiar with a lot of the rescues the Marine Unit is doing,” said Kellough.
“Every single weekend in the summer, we’re getting a ton of vessels in distress.”
Receiving between 200 to 300 – sometimes 400 – calls every month, these officers have no shortage of work.
“As a support unit, if there’s a missing child along this beach, we’re playing a huge role because we don’t know if the child is in the water or land or in the bushes. We respond to all those calls –any type of call,” said Arsenault
With just 38 officers available, the unit has to safeguard 460 square miles of waterfront which includes the Rouge River, Don River, Humber River, Grenadier Pond, as well as various creeks and reservoirs, and 13 miles out into Lake Ontario.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, busier as boats began launching though officers cover emergencies are also tasked with providing assistance regions in the off-season.
“The boating activity increased same,” said Kellough, a 16-year police
However, Kellough and Arsenault unit’s ability to efficiently perform
This is mainly due to the state-of-the-art are equipped with, including an infrared finding missing persons by detecting coverage area.
“We also have three Rigid-Hulled Kellough. “They’re our fast boats, horsepower engines – sometimes Kellough told Beach Metro Community recently that although the RHIB equipped with the 30-foot long Hike is used for long-range search and round.
Additionally, the marine unit boasts aluminum Hike Metal Launch MU01 vessel for major events and incidents.
Other vessels include the M06 Zodiac Hurricane RHIB; SRV01 Stanley Airboat used in the winter season; tercraft; and the MU03 Tyler Nelson
Although the unit is equipped ogy that makes for successful search said that they are actively making community about the dangers of incidents.
“We get a lot of drownings that “People sometimes jump in in the the current. But mainly, the water all the time. I’ve jumped off a paddle and it was the same (temperature
This is because, according to Kellough, of water in the lake that is 800 feet “turns up to the surface” making ence even on warmer days. Many
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pandemic, the Marine Unit became at a more frequent pace. Alemergencies in Toronto all year round, they assistance in Peel and Durham
increased but our manpower stayed the police veteran.
Arsenault remain optimistic about the perform its duties. state-of-the-art technology they infrared camera that assists in detecting body heat in the unit’s vast
Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIB),” said boats, equipped with two Mercury 300 350.”
Community News on a “float along” is seasonal, the unit is also Hike Metal Launch MU04 which and rescue operations all season
boasts a 15-ton, 44-foot long MU01 which is used as a command incidents.
Air Rider Hovercraft; MU21
Stanley Predator; MU12 Husky season; MU09 Sea-Doo Personal WaNelson Launch.
with highly reliable technolsearch and rescue calls, Kellough making an added effort to educate the the lake in order to prevent fatal that are unexpected,” said Kellough. the summer and get pulled in by water is always cold. I do ice plunges paddle board at Woodbine Beach (temperature as the ice plunges).” Kellough, the colder, bottom layer feet at its deepest point rises and for a shivery swimming experiswimmers have experienced
hyperthermia as a result of the cold water.
“A lot of times people jump in thinking the water will be warm and it shocks them,” said Kellough. “They panic and go down within a minute.”
With a life jacket on, stranded swimmers can survive up to an hour in cold water although the hyperthermia will restrict their ability to move.
Kellough is urging beach-goers to “know the waters” that they are getting into in order to prevent emergency situations.
“A lot of people don’t realize that this lake is an inland ocean,” said Kellough. “If you’re going to be going on a boat you have to have a working communications device, a life jacket. Check the weather and have more than is required. You need flares, even if your boat doesn’t say that you need flares.”
With the recent tragic drowning of a 14-year old boy near Ashbridges Bay Park on April 14, the Marine Unit is desperate to create more awareness about lake safety measures.
“It hits home for us,” said Kellough. “Especially when you’re dealing with a child. We don’t like to see that at all. And (incidents like that) is why we’re doing this. I’m really passionate and care about getting this (information) out there. I’ve talked to so many people and a lot of them are not aware of the dangers of this lake.”
Both officers said they were frustrated about the lack of awareness among many members of the public on the matter of safety when it applies to swimming in or boating on Lake Ontario.
Although they are able to issue tickets and fines to individuals who, for instance, are boating without life jackets, this measure is “not enough sometimes”, according to Arsenault.
“If we give a fine and they ride away, someone can still fall and there’s a legality issue with something like that,” he said.
Rather than fines, officers choose to, instead, educate those caught disregarding safety standards before escorting them somewhere they can acquire a life jacket.
“If they learn and take something away from (what we say) then that’s a good day for everybody,” said Kellough. “But, some people just don’t care. That’s where it’s frustrating when we can’t make them care.”
Still, Kellough and Arsenault continue to perform their duties without discouragement, spreading their message to boaters and swimmers one shift at a time in a quest to mitigate tragedies on Lake Ontario.
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PHOTOS: AMARACHI AMADIKE
Arsenault (photo at right) on patrol in one of the Toronto poOntario near Ashbridges Bay.
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Toronto Beaches Lacrosse girls well represented on Team Ontario
By Jessica Shackleton
THE TORONTO Beaches Lacrosse Club will be well-represented on Ontario’s U13 Girls Field Lacrosse Team.
Three players from the local club were selected to the Team Ontario roster after taking part in a series of tryout camps in the spring.
Madeleine MacPherson, Neiva Chaput-Villamizar, and Tessa Thornley will be on Team Ontario along with 16 other girls.
Under-13 is the first age group with the opportunity to be part of Team Ontario, so there was a mix of nerves and excitement for the local players to see if they made the team.
The girls were told that an email was supposed to go out to those on the list at 8 p.m. on selection day, but by 8:25 p.m. there was still no word. On the way home from practice after stressfully checking emails, both Chaput-Villamizar and Thornley thought they hadn’t made it.
“I was coming home from lacrosse practice and I was staring at the clock. We sat in the car looking but there was no email,” said Chaput-Villamizar.
She was disappointed when she got home, but she told her dad who was very encouraging. Then her mom said there was a phone call for her.
It was a similar experience for Thornley.
“We didn’t get an email to say that I made it, so my mom told me that I was cut,” said Thornley. “But then I got a call from the coach asking me if I wanted to be a part of the team.”
Naturally, she immediately said yes. Chaput-Villamizar received the same call and also accepted a spot on Team Ontario.
“When I told my parents they didn’t believe me,” she said. “My parents were, very happy and I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Since head coach Sarah Pakosta called the players alphabetically, MacPherson received the phone call before going through the stress of not seeing an email.
“I found out that I was going to be on the team one evening after practice when my dad’s phone rang and he passed it straight to me,” she said.
It was coach Pakosta on the line. “She then asked me if I enjoyed lacrosse – and if wanted
to be a part of this year’s Team Ontario U13 Lacrosse team,” said MacPherson.
Toronto Beaches Lacrosse has had a prominent youth program in the city for years and has a rich history of being a leader in the sport for girls.
Lacrosse is a sport that’s known for being physical and taking heart to succeed in.
“My favourite things about lacrosse is that you can get someone back. If a girl pushes you hard for no reason you can use that fire and put it into your skills,” said Chaput-Villamizar. “That helps your team and makes you feel good too.”
Lacrosse runs in the family as ChaputVillamizar’s mother also played and is the Beaches’ team coach.
MacPherson loves the sense of community she gets from playing lacrosse. “I get to have loads of fun with my friends while being super active outside, running up and down the field, taking draws and scoring goals, and passing to my teammates,” she said.
The Team Ontario squad is part of the Provincial Team Program for the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) and represents the OLA as an ‘all-star’ team. Team Ontario
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Toronto Beaches Lacrosse players
Neiva Chaput-Villamizar, Tessa Thornley and Maddy MacPherson were recently named to the Ontario U13 Girls Field Lacrosse Team.
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Historic walk on July 27
gene doMagaLa Beach Memories
On Saturday, July 27, we will be meeting in front of the Beaches Branch Library on Queen Street East, just west of Lee Avenue, at 1 p.m. to begin an historic walk of the Balmy Beach area.
I try my best to get the best historic facts and issues for my walks about the East End and the Beach in particular.
The Balmy Beach/Queen Street East area is of personal interest to me because of one of our more historic sites – the Fox Theatre.
Recently in the media there has been a great controversy about a theatre building on Roncesvalles Avenue called the Revue Cinema. It is in danger of being closed for different reasons.
While watching and reading about this particular motion picture theatre, an historic thought came into my mind. While there are and were many motion picture houses being built prior to the Second World War, the only “motion picture
theatre” continuously in operation is the Fox Theatre, located on Queen Street East just east of Beech Avenue. It has been continuously running since 1914. Originally its name was the Prince Edward but due to the coronation controversy in London, England and the abdication of Prince (King) Edward, the name was changed to the Fox Theatre in 1937 and it has been called that to this day.
There have been other motion picture theatres built in Toronto prior to our Fox Theatre, but most of them have stopped in that role of showing movies and some have been demolished.
I stand to be corrected on this issue, but since the Fox Theatre is on my historic walk on July 27 and is of particular interest to the residents of the Beach, I will continue to say it is the oldest continuous motion picture theatre in the city. There will be many other historic sites and topics on the July 27 walk including the site of the first motion picture theatre building (still standing) that was built in 1908 and was called the Coliseum.
On this walk I also will be noting something new that you may not know about
the Queen Street East and Balmy Beach area. It will be about farms. Yes, I wrote farms. That’s because, dear readers, there were once quite a number of farms located on Queen Street East. Some of them were huge and some were small. In the 1880s and 1890s some of these farms were also called Market Gardens. Mr. Collins on the south side of Queen Street East near Leuty Avenue ran one, and there was also a larger more traditional Kew Beach Farm owned by the Williams family.
Did you know one of the largest farms, about 180 acres or so, was called Glen Duart? You may know it by a different name. The Glen Duart farm had a head of 30 cattle imported from England, pheasants, geese and other animals. At one time on this property in the 1890s, 700 boys camped there under the direction of Sir Henry Pellatt of Casa Loma fame. Pellatt was a noted supporter of the Boy Scouts. There were other farms in the area including one under the direction of Justice Dunn.
There’s always something new to learn about the Beach. I look forward to seeing you on July 27. Historically yours!
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Amo’s Restaurant serves up Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours
By Erin Horrocks-Pope
AMO’S RESTAURANT, named after the Italian word for love, “amore,” opened its doors in February in the Beach. It’s perfectly situated on Queen Street East, right across from Kew Gardens and the Beaches Public Library.
The owner and chef, Abe Halder, moved to the Beach from Bangladesh 12 years ago. He studied culinary arts at George Brown College in anticipation of opening his own restaurant and is thrilled to have done so in the community he loves.
“It’s a beautiful area, a very beautiful neighbourhood, and beautiful people are here,” said Halder. “I love being close to the beach; we see many people out here now that the weather is warm, which is nice.”
This is Halder’s first restaurant, and based on its success, he is already in the process of opening two new Amo’s locations: one in Bayview Village and the other in Greektown.
“I have always loved cooking,” Halder told Beach Metro Community News. “I have some other businesses, but I’m very happy to have a restaurant. I know that in this city, restaurants always have the potential to do well, and we’ve been doing really well.”
Gabriela Camara, the restaurant manager, is an integral part of Amo’s success. She handles cus-
tomer service, orders, marketing, and more, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back, despite a delay in obtaining their liquor licence.
According to Halder, their customers always leave happy, wellfed, and eager to return, thanks to Camara.
Although Halder missed the cutoff for applying for curbside patios as part of the CafeTO program this year, he is planning a sidewalk patio to serve customers outdoors.
The restaurant also features a horizontal rolling window that opens up the interior, an excellent feature for hot summer days when people want to experience the outdoors without facing the sun.
Halder said he looks forward to expanding his seasonal patio to the curb for next season.
Amo’s menu, developed in partnership with head chef Nahid Islam, features a blend of Italian and Mediterranean flavours. Islam, originally from Italy, has worked in various Italian eateries since moving to Toronto.
The breakfast menu at Amo’s is a local favourite, particularly the Middle Eastern Latka Benedict and the California Latka Benedict. Halder described these dishes as a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with a gluten-free twist. Instead of the classic English muffin base, the poached eggs and dressings are served over crispy
baked and deep-fried potatoes.
Breakfast is served daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekends and until 3 p.m. on weekdays. The dinner menu, available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, features popular dishes like the Rib Eye Steak Dinner and Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Halder’s personal favourite is the Halibut with White Wine Lobster Corn Sauce.
Amo’s also prides itself on having a great selection of gluten-free options with the ability to substitute the menu’s latkas, bagels, wraps, bread, and pasta.
The restaurant also offers a diverse assortment of unique nonalcoholic beverages, from Oreo Cheesecake Milkshakes to Watermelon Cucumber Smoothies, all made in-house with fresh ingredients.
Halder wanted to offer a wide variety of non-alcoholic and fun beverages, knowing that there are many kids in the neighbourhood and people who enjoy something other than standard juice or soda.
“We wanted to have a lot of options for smoothies and milkshakes because a lot of places, if you go and if they have a milkshake on the menu, it’s just a chocolate milkshake or a strawberry milkshake,” said Halder. “We want to be the place where people want to get a cool drink on a hot day, and so many people love to have smoothies with their breakfasts, so it’s
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Amo’s Restaurant on Queen Street East offers breakfasts, dinners and a wide variety of milkshakes and smoothies. been perfect.”
All smoothies and milkshakes at Amo’s are 25 per cent off on Fridays, making it a great spot to drop into before or after supper as customers welcome the weekend ahead. All of the restaurant’s ingredients are picked up or delivered every morning, so customers can be happy knowing they’re only eating the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible.
Looking ahead to summer, the neighbourhood’s busiest season, Halder said is looking forward to the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s StreetFest along Queen Street East on July 25, 26 and 27.
“I’m so excited about the Jazz
Festival, and I have already been planning and having ideas about having a booth outside with takeaway finger foods and fresh drinks because we do that really well,” said Halder.
Amo’s also offers catering services with a diverse menu ranging from breakfast platters to family pasta nights and sandwich platters. For Beach Metro Community News readers, Amo’s is extending its June Catering Promotion of 10 per cent off catering and free delivery within five kilometres, until the end of July.
You can visit Amo’s Restaurant in person at 2014 Queen St. E. or online at https://theamos.ca
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Team to play in showcase tourney this week
‘Toronto’ from Page 14 MacPherson.
naments. The 19 members of the Team Ontario U13 girls squad come from all over the province and they have a built-in connection with each other – a love of lacrosse. All three of the Beach girls are excited to meet everyone else on the provincial team and travel for tournaments.
The team will play at the Lacrosse Sixes Showcase in Oshawa on July 17 and three showcase tournaments in the United States in the fall.
As girls get older, they often drop out of sports so being at the provincial level is a huge accomplishment. The local players have some wisdom to share for other athletes.
“Always have fun. If you are not having fun and enjoying what you are doing maybe try something that makes you happier as you need to be all in to persevere,” said
“My words of wisdom to young athletes is to not doubt yourself. The big reason why I have come so far is because I told myself I could do it and really worked hard to improve my skills,” said Chaput-Villamizar.
For lacrosse-specific advice, Thornley said that
“wall ball” is important for building skills and “to never give up on your dreams.”
Also representing Toronto Beaches Lacrosse on the Team Ontario U15 girls squad are players Ayden Brady, Mackenzie Holmes, Grace Crossland-Coghill, Sydney Roedde, and Taylor Thornley.
The entire Toronto Beaches Lacrosse community is proud of the accomplishments of these young athletes and is looking forward to seeing them play with Team Ontario.
For more information, please visit https:// beacheslacrosse.com/girlslacrosse-history
Reunion for Monarch Park students from the 1970s slated
STUDENTS WHO attended Monarch Park Collegiate Institute in the 1970s are invited to a reunion next month.
The school, which opened in 1964 was previously known as Monarch Park Secondary School and the reunion will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the school’s opening.
The reunion for former students born in the 1950s or 1960s will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Balmy
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Beach Club, 360 Lake Front, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.
There will be live bands and a DJ, barbecue hamburgers and hot dogs, a silent auction and Monarch Park merchandise available at the event.
Bands slated to perform are Sugar Rush and Big
Night Out. Proceeds from the night support alumi activities. Those attending are invited to meet with former classmates and teachers at the event.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by going online to www.monarchparkreunion. ca or by calling 416-427-3525.
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together and raise a glass (or two) and toast the life that Erik shared with us!
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Where: The Duke, 1225 Queen Street East, on the patio
When: August 17 1 – 4 p.m.
Bring your best smile, a good story, and perhaps a joke or two. Tears and speeches are to be checked at the door.
I also invite any who would like to join me in making a charitable donation in Erik’s memory. Donations can be made to the Veterans Wing ‘Grant a Wish Program’ at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. This program works to enhance veterans’ quality of life. www.sunnybrook.ca
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Neighbourhood Stops and Shops
Aetna Pest Control on Danforth Avenue takes on termites and more
Located on Danforth Avenue, Aetna Pest Control Ltd has been serving the community for 50 years.
The business, at 1828 Danforth Ave., was first started in 1974 by Dick and Betty Murphy and is now run by their son and daughter, Richard and Liz Murphy.
The company deals with all kinds of pest control issues from rodents to cockroaches to ants, but the bulk of what they do and have always done is take on Toronto’s termite problem.
Richard said the problem of termites is one that has been familiar to many East York residents for decades, and Aetna is also seeing infestations in other parts of the city including pockets of the Beach area.
“For whatever reason East York was full of termites. It was bad,” he said of the situation in the past.
Richard said the battle against termites, which have been around for millions of years, is one that will never be completely won but it will be “contained”.
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eradicate them,” said Richard of the existence of termites. The key is to make sure your home and property is protected from them.
One of the most recent and most effective tools in that battle with termites is a product called Sentricon®, he said.
Richard said the Sentricon® AlwaysActive system is a game-changer when it comes to termite control and elimination. “The nice thing about the Sentricon® product is we’re always protecting the house on a yearly basis,” he said.
Approved for use by Health Canada, Sentricon®
AlwaysActive is a bait station termite control system made by Corteva Agriscience in the United States and used in 22 countries around the world. It’s expansion into Canada was led by the Corteva Canada division of the company.
Aetna Pest Control and a national pest company are the only two companies in Canada presently licenced to use Sentricon® AlwaysActive in the fight against termite infestations.
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expert in termites and is a member of the Canadian Pest Management Association. He represents the organization on the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s Pest Management Advisory Council. For years he has been attending conferences around North America focused on how to control termites and stop them spreading into buildings and causing structural damage.
in Canada by Aetna Pest Control since late 2023.
“I was screaming for us to get it for years,” he said of the Sentricon® system’s arrival in Canada.
bore holes approximately every 10 feet around the property and inserting a cylinder that contains bait in it that kills the termites. The cap of the cylinder is sealed by the pest control company, and baits should be replaced in the cylinder (bait station) once a year. “Once a year you replenish each station and it will be active and you will always have that protection,” said Richard.
The termite colonies are killed by the bait, but the reality is other termite colonies can replace them so the replenishing of the baits is needed to deal with them on a consistent basis. The Sentricon® system is highly effective, said Richard.
Richard’s key advice when it comes to termites is if you think you might have them in your house or near your house, you need to take action. He recommends getting started on the Sentricon® bait stations as soon as possible, but that takes time for the termites to find the bait and start eating it so he also recommends immediate spot treatments inside the home to knock down the termites quickly.
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He said Canada was late to the party to start using Sentricon® for termite control. It has been used for more than 25 years in the United States. It has only been used
Health Canada actually approved Sentricon® use in 2016, but it has taken so long to arrive here because of the fact that as the termite extermination business goes, the Canadian market is not considered to be a large one so it was not a top priority to expand the availability of the product here.
Richard said Sentricon® works by treating the termite colonies from the outside of a house by drilling
He spoke about a client with a large property in north Toronto who Aetna Pest Control worked with to tackle an extremely serious termite infestation. Richard said the Sentricon® made an enormous difference and the home-owner is now a “happy guy”.
For Aetna’s first real test for Sentricon®, “We put it in and went back six months later” and based on the number of bait stations placed and the amount of the bait cartridge consumed it was estimated by the maker of Sentricon® that 60 to 70 million termites had been killed on that one property, said Richard.
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He said once the termites find the bait station cartridge “look out”. Termites are nine times more likely to eat what’s in the bait station than they are to eat wood. For ongoing protection, the bait cylinders need to be replenished once a year and it takes about three months for the impact of the first treatment to take effect against the termite colonies.
“I would say use Sentricon® because if we put these bait stations every 10 feet around your house we’re just going to eliminate the colonies around your house,” he said.
Aetna Pest Control began using Sentricon® as of October of last year. “We got it Oct. 3 and we did our first install on Oct. 4,” said Richard.
The other defence used by Aetna Pest Control against termites is a liquid called Altriset Termiticide, which is used mostly to treat infestations inside the house.
That involves drilling holes in the floors and other areas as needed and injecting the liquid such as Altriset. That type of treatment is “invasive” given how it has to be done and is stressful for many homeowners. Discovering you have termites in your home is extremely upsetting for people and Richard said he sees many stressed clients who are desperately looking for help. “It’s hard to hear you have termites in your house and you have damage because of it,” he said.
Richard said homeowners can take steps to help prevent termites getting established on their properties and near their homes. “We see them in all types of soils. Certainly the way you maintain your home can make it much more conducive for a bad infestation,” he said. “Wood in contact with soil or reverse draining. Finished basements nailing wood right to brick walls” are all factors in making a home attractive to termites.
Certain building foundations, in particular field stone and double-brick which is found in many older homes (as opposed to concrete block or poured concrete) are also preferred by termites, said Richard. These foundations can result in damper basements which is something termites like.
Termites like moist soil especially. Moist wood and soil are prime breeding grounds for termites to get started in and Richard advises people to be aware of the conditions around their houses and to not be leaving tree stumps, fallen wood or chipped wood mulch on their property.
For more information on Aetna Pest Control, please visit the website at www.aetnapest.com/ or call them at 416-469-4111.
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