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Community Centre 55’s Slobberfest, a celebration of all things dog, was back in the Beach last weekend. Photo above, helping to put the “slobber” into the festival was Rocco, a King Corso Italian Mastiff and his owners Daniela and Isabel. Photo below, enjoying the day at Slobberfest was (at left) English Setter Penny and owner Jackson, and Irish Setter Fergus with owner Julia.
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AREA RESIDENTS and the local councillor are demanding that a repeat of the violence and rowdy behaviour that took place in and around Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park on the Victoria Day long weekend not be able to happen again. The night of Sunday, May 22, into the morning of Monday, 23, (Victoria Day) saw seven police officers injured, a shooting, a stabbing and multiple arrests as large groups of young people were gathered in the area shooting off fireworks at each other, members of the public, buildings and passing vehicles. “It’s two years in a row. It’s something we need to be aware of and plan for it, and make sure we have the resources in place,” said Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford in an interview with Beach Metro Community News late last week. Prior to the Victoria Day long weekend the councillor and police had said plans were in place to ensure public safety, deal with litter and the large crowds expected to attend – especially for the city’s fireworks display on the Monday night. However, it appears some of that planning did not take into account large crowds gathered as a result of social media posts on the Sunday night. “When seven front line officers are injured responding to an incident, it clearly indicates we did not have enough resources. They needed more support,” said Bradford. Six police officers were injured after they had fireworks shot at them. A seventh officer suffered a broken leg responding to a shooting call in the area. By the end of the long weekend, one person was injured in a shooting, another in a stabbing, two armed robberies at gunpoint had taken place in the area and 19 people had been arrested on Sunday night and another five on Monday.
After the situation on Sunday night, there was a huge police presence in the area for the city’s fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday. Bradford said lots of preparation among a number of city services including police had gone into how the Victoria Day fireworks display on May 23 night would be handled given it was the first one since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “That was planned with months of preparation for the city’s first fireworks display in three years. There were allocated resources and a proactive response.” Cindy Cass, who co-ordinates the Neighbourhood Watch program in the neighbourhood north of Lake Shore Boulevard East across from Woodbine Beach Park which is referred to as Pleasantville, said Sunday night was terrifying experience for residents in the area. “This was absolutely horrific,” she said. “And the complete lack of respect for authority here. They were approaching the police officers and firing Roman candles (fireworks) at them. Who does that and why?” “I don’t even know what to say about it,” she added. “It was beyond anything I could have imagined.” Cass said shooting fireworks at people and property is terrifying for those who are being victimized, but the fact weapons such as guns and knives were also in evidence made the situation so much more dangerous. She said she felt police had actually prepared fairly well for the long weekend in the area, but the sheer numbers of people coming to cause trouble was simply too much to deal with. “Police can only do so much. There are only so many police,” said Cass. “I think it’s a societal issue. It’s frightening. People were walking up and down the streets firing roman candles. People couldn’t even Continued on Page 7
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AFTER FIVE decades of being the “go to” music store in the Beach, Scarboro Music’s Frank Natale is retiring. The store is a landmark location at the southwest corner of Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue, and has served the needs of musicians and aspiring musicians since Natale, 75, first set up shop in the neighbourhood in 1972. He bought the Scarboro Music House at 1043 Kingston Rd., a couple of doors west of where the current store is now located, in 1972 and operated the business there until starting construction on the new building in 1979. “It was a vacant lot at that corner,” remembered Natale. He also remembered how complicated it was to get approvals for the building, which also included his residence above the store, as it
was in the days of Metro Toronto so he needed approvals from both Toronto and Scarborough councils before being able to go ahead as it was on the border of the two municipalities. Natale said the result, though, was a “great” building that is a landmark and represents for many the crossing of what was once the old boundary between Scarborough and Toronto. An accordionist, Natale also taught piano and organ to a generation of young musicians in the neighbourhood. He said an appreciation of music, and learning how to play it, is important for young people. “It develops a different
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ther west and north, Natale wondered if he should start his own music store and also offer lessons. He found out that the Scarboro Music House on Kingston Road was for sale, and he closed the deal in 1972. “The owner was getting ready to retire and I was interested, so I made him an offer,” said Natale. The rest is East Toronto music history. One question Natale gets asked a lot is why the store goes with the shorter spelling of Scarboro as opposed to the municipality’s official spelling of Scarborough. “It was spelled that way when I first bought the store and felt why change it,” he Continued on Page 3
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skill level and while they may be taking music lessons they are also learning how to pay attention. It makes you focus and really concentrate on what you are doing,” said Natale. That’s a skill that will serve a young person well throughout their life, he said, whether they become a dedicated musician or not. “They get a head start a young age to learn discipline and control.” Natale has been teaching music since the age of 16. He started doing so while working at Mundinger Music in the 1960s. The store was located downtown in the area where the Eaton’s Centre now is. However, when the store decided to move fur-
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Remember to vote in the June 2 election VOTING DAY in Ontario is Thursday, June 2. The polls will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Votes can also be cast until 6 p.m. on June 1 at returning offices. The BeachesEast York Returning Office (1-833-905-0146) is at 2575 Danforth Ave. The Scarborough Southwest Returning Office (1-833-305-3163) is at Eglinton Town Centre, 24 Lebovic Ave., Unit C1. The Toronto-Danforth Returning Office (1-833-905-4090) is at Holy Name Church, 606 Danforth Ave. Beaches-East York can-
didates: Kate Dupuis – NDP; John Ferguson – Ontario Party; Drew Garvie – Communist Party; Angela Kennedy – Progressive Conservative; Abhijeet Manay – Green Party; Mary-Margaret McMahon – Liberal Party; Joe Ring – None of the Above Party; Stephen Roney – New Blue Party; Bahman Yazdanfar – Canadians’ Choice Party. Scarborough Southwest candidates: Doly Begum – NDP; Cara Brideau – Green Party; Barbara Everatt – Ontario Party; James Mc-
Nair – None of the Above Party; Peter Naus – New Blue Party; Michelle Parsons – Independent; Lisa Patel – Liberal Party; Brett Snider – Progressive Conservative. Toronto-Danforth candidates: Christopher Brophy – None of the Above Party; Mary Fragedakis – Liberal Party; Milton Kandias – New Blue Party; Marcelo Levy – Green Party; Colleen McCleery – Progressive Conservative; Jennifer Moxon – Communist; George Simopoulos – Ontario Party; Peter Tabuns – NDP.
Business built around passion for music ‘Scarboro’ from Page 2 said. Over the past 50 years, Natale said the support for Scarboro Music from the community has been fantastic. “I can’t thank the community enough for their support during the last 50 years. Certainly 90 per cent of our retail and studio business was done with the community and I’ve been blessed to have built a business around my passion.”
Now that he is retiring, Natale said he intends to spend more time at his cottage in the Kawarthas. Scarboro Music, and its dedicated staff of music professionals and teachers, will continue operating. Among those who made and continue to make Scarboro Music a special place are music teacher Ivan Zilman and studio manager Josh Dieleman. Zilman has been with
Scarboro Music since 1982. An accomplished musician himself, many of Zilman’s students became professional musicians. During his tenure he often taught the children of his former students. Zilman will also continue his love of teaching music at The Beaches Conservatory in nearby Henley Gardens. For more information on Scarboro Music, please visit the website at www.scarboromusic.com
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FOR A community named after its waterfront location, the Beach has understandably embraced Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) as a hub for those interested in getting out on to the water and experiencing the joys of the lake. This year, the club is celebrating its 90th anniversary and looking back at its modest beginnings. The ABYC was founded in 1932, during the peak of the Great Depression, by Archie Walker, Bob Walker, Rollie Alsop, and Johnny Gibson. With the faltering economy and an uncertain future ahead of them, they found respite by getting out on the open water for sail boat racing with friends. The club was originally located at Knox and Eastern Avenues and served as a way into Toronto-wide inter-club competitions, which inevitably led to more people wanting to join in. But with little money going around to spend on leisure, aspiring members would opt to contribute in other ways in exchange for a spot in the club. So, in 1936, the first clubhouse was built by the club members themselves, which set off a lasting tradition of member contribution in lieu of high membership fees.
Today, this model carries on, allowing more people to join the club and get involved in sailing. Carolyn Weckesser, a commodore at the club and the chair of the 90th anniversary celebration committee, explained how this has led to a very diverse group of members today, from around the city and of all different age groups. “Its a sport that you can take up at any age and do as long as you feel healthy enough to do it,” she said, adding that they have sailors from as young as five all the way up to 95. They’ve seen a significant increase in membership over the last five years, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic which left many looking for an outdoor hobby. “No better social distancing than out on the water,” said Weckesser. One of the more notable club members is Sarah Douglas, who has won multiple awards in sailing competitions around the world and set the best result for a Canadian woman in an individual sailing event at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympics. Douglas will be going for the gold again when she competes at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. But members don’t need to be Olympic athletes to
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This aerial view shows the Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club in 1962. Woodbine Race Track can be seen at the top right of the photo. join the fun. ABYC’s vision is to open up the shore to the community and enable anyone to participate in watersports. Even without a boat, members can get on the water through the co-operative sailing program, which lets you sail on one of the clubowned boats. For those that might be new to the water and don’t want to sail right away, there are also kayak and paddleboard programs that give members a chance to wet their feet, so to speak. In keeping with its vision of inclusion, ABYC has also partnered with Broad Reach Canada this year, an organization dedicated to equality and inclusion through sailing.
Yachting and sailing has traditionally been seen as an exclusive activity, often associated with those who are wealthy. Through their partnership with Broad Reach and low membership fees, ABYC continues its efforts towards making these activities accessible for all who are interested, regardless of their socio-economic status. Over the years the club has hosted a number of regional, local and national sailing regattas, and will be hosting many more this year as they celebrate their 90th anniversary. The celebrations will culminate with the Anniversary Heritage Weekend Sept. 17 and 18. For more information on the club, please go to www. abyc.ca
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Think about community investment when you cast your vote Board of Directors East End Community Health Centre Guest Column THIS ELECTION, let’s invest in community. Imagine you are 62 years old and you’ve returned home from a hospital stay for severe depression. In your mailbox is a letter informing you that your new landlord is moving in. You have 60 days to vacate. To make things worse, you’ve had a toothache for months. You saved a little bit of money for dental surgery, but now you have to decide: fix your tooth pain or use the money for a new apartment. Can you afford a place to live with these rising prices? You were hop-
ing to get into affordable housing this year, but haven’t had an update in months. What do you do? This is just one of many stories that our clients at East End Community Health Centre (CHC) can relate to. As a front-facing community health organization, we’ve seen what our community has endured during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the supports needed to get through a crisis. We’re raising our voices for marginalized people here in BeachesEast York because having leaders and policies that support community health matters. A growing body of research shows that health is not determined by our genetics and lifestyle choices alone, but also by our connections to each other and the com-
munities we live in. Sadly, we hear from our community members that access is not equal for mental health supports, affordable housing, and dental care (all issues that are the responsibility of the provincial government). This is especially true for community members who struggle to make ends meet and put food on the table. In a recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with CBC, 54 per cent of Canadians said their mental health had worsened over the past two years. Like thousands across communities in Toronto and our province, most of our clients cannot afford private psychotherapy and East End CHC has not received provincial funding to expand these ser-
vices for several years. Our waitlist is growing and is now at an unprecedented six months. This is unacceptable. To fix a broken system, health and social service agencies like ours need more funding for early mental health interventions to support vulnerable Ontarians. Affordable housing is another concern for our clients. In a recent CMHC report, the stock of affordable housing in the GTA declined in 2021 with the predominant reasons being demolition, condominium conversion and owner’s personal use. For the 40 per cent of East End CHC clients whose annual household income is below $30,000, purchasing a home is an unlikely dream. We need an affordable housing plan that meets demand, but also protects tenants and controls skyrocketing rents.
Lastly, we are concerned about the oral health of our clients who cannot access or afford essential dental care. Our clients with limited income and no dental insurance are forced to prioritize basic needs like food and housing over dental appointments. One in three Ontario residents do not have dental coverage, and one in five cannot afford dental care at all. We need a comprehensive program that covers everyone in Ontario, not just for routine care, but also for pressing oral health issues like root canals. As we head to the ballot box for this Ontario election, our question to local leaders and candidates is this: To help us build and sustain our community, what will you do to ensure free and equitable access to fundamental health and social services?
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More police not the solution to safety concerns Strike should be settled After Sunday’s (May 22) incidents of violence at Woodbine Beach, our community is once again seeing calls for increased police presence. Our city councilor, Brad Bradford, made this clear on Twitter, describing our officers as under-resourced and unprepared. It is with a renewed sense of commitment to safety and access for everyone in this city that I vehemently oppose these calls for increased policing, and think you should too. In 2020, we saw uprisings all over the world against police violence, and the harm this causes in our communities was made plain. Bradford himself voted to reduce the police budget by 10 per cent -- a number, I would argue, that was symbolic
in nature but nonetheless represented a willingness to acknowledge these harms. In the years since, he and city council have done little to engage with the meaningful alternatives to the police that have been proposed, studied, and implemented in other cities. Instead, they have voted to increase the Toronto Police Services (TPS) budget and continue touting them as the solution to every problem. I am not here to condone gun (or any other) violence, nor am I here to dismiss the legitimate fears that accompany such violence. I am, however, here to remind residents of Beaches-East York of the commitments that were made to acknowledge and act on the impacts of
anti-Black racism and its strong presence in the institution of policing. When we call for more police, we are, inadvertently or not, calling for the prioritization of the safety of some members of our community over that of others. The Beach does not belong to the homeowners that live nearby. It is not, as Bradford states, our beach. The Beach is a public space and we should, first and foremost, seek to reinforce that with things like increased public programming, open washrooms, and widespread efforts to make this city more accessible for everyone — which will not be achieved through more police. Britt Caron
I live in a seniors’ building in the Beach where the capital repairs have been interupted by the construction strike. The hall carpeting has been torn up and the new tiles are piled up the recreation room. This room has been closed down, meaning that we cannot use the chairs and tables for social interaction, the library, the piano, or the washer and dryer. Also, the social worker and maintenance staff in the building cannot use their office. The strikers and their employers need to settle their differences, get the tiles laid, and get out of here. Lorna Houston
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Scarborough Players production of Educating Rita set to open June 3 SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS’ production of Willy Russell’s Educating Rita opens June 3 at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. A delightful comedy, the play is also the story of drive and passion and what it means to look at one’s life and embrace change. Rita (played by Alison
Mullings) is determined to change her life by enrolling in the Open University. It is her first step to change as she feels she is out of step with her friends and family. Frank (played by Greg Nowlan), her assigned tutor, tries to send her away as he feels he cannot provide her with what she is seeking. Rita is not dissuaded and so
Walk to End ALS on June 12 in Ashbridges Bay Park THE WALK To End ALS is slated to take place in Ashbridges Bay Park on Sunday, June 12. Presented by the ALS Society of Canada, the walk is part of the events that take place during June which is ALS Awareness Month. ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a currently terminal illness that paralyzes people because their brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles in the body. More than 3,000 Canadians live ALS, and more than 1,000 are diagnosed with it
each year. The ALS Society of Canada empowers people with ALS and their families to navigate the realities of the disease and to provide support for them. The June 12 walk at Ashbridges Bay is one of many taking place across the country to raise both awareness and funds. The three-to-fivekilometre walk begins at 10:15 a.m., with registration for participants starting at 8:30 a.m. The Toronto walk’s fundraising goal is $150,000. For more information about the walk, go to www. walktoendals.ca/ontario
Bad behaviour glorified on some social media ‘More’ from Page 1 let their dogs out to pee. It was crazy,” she added. In the future, Bradford said safety planning for the entire long weekend will probably be handled by the police’s Emergency Management and Public Order Unit which should ensure enough officers are available as needed. Cass said social media companies need to take some responsibility for the glorification of the bad behaviour that took place over the long weekend. She said she saw people bragging on social media
platforms about how they had taken part in robberies in the area on the Sunday night. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” said Cass of what she saw on social media. “People are bragging about what they did, about robbing people. There should be consequences for the companies that allow this.” She urged residents fed up with such behaviour to consider forming a Neighbourhood Watch group as it provides a contact point and process in which to deal with police and politicians.
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the sparring begins. Director Maureen Lukie sees Educating Rita as “a salty sparring match with each scene like a round with underlying issues of aspiration, alienation, disappointment with life and frustration. Each partner brings a rich history of these to each round with it coming to a boil in the second act when the gloves really come off.” Bringing Frank to life is Thea Award winning actor,
Greg Nowlan. Rita is played by Alison Mullings whose first role with Scarborough Players was as Lydia Wickham in the December 2021 production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. A talented team of volunteers have created Frank’s 1980’s university office including set designer Monima Thomas and lighting designer Lily Stewart, both of whom are new to Scarbor-
ough Players. Bodene Corbitt is once again, designing sound, Ciara Crozier is adding props and working as assistant stage manager all supported by the skilled care of stage manager, Wendy Miller. Producer Katherine Turner notes that one positive coming back from the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for safety allowed Scarborough Players to consider a small cast show such as the
two-hander, Educating Rita. Willy Russell, the playwright, was himself a working-class hairdresser who also worked his way to become more educated about the world of literature. Educating Rita runs from June 3 to June 18. To order tickets, or for more information, visit www. theatrescarborough.com/ scarboroughplayers or call 416-267-9292. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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JUNE 4: Acoustic Harvest presents Sultans of String with special guest Saskia Tomkins at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $30 advance tickets only at www.acousticharvest.ca. More info: www.sultansofstring.com. All Covid Protocols will be in place, including Proof-of-Vaccination. JUNE 5: D-Day Parade & Memorial at St. John’s Norway Cemetery. Parade starts 1 p.m. at Norway Public School, marching to St. John’s Cemetery, 256 Kingston Rd. (at Woodbine) for the Memorial Service. Hoping our East End Community will come out and show support for the marching Legionnaires and Cadets and join us for the service 2 p.m. in the Cemetery. JUNE 7: Annual General Meeting for Community Centre 55 members at CC55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m, for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021; to receive our Program report; and to fill 1 vacancy on the Board of Management. For additional information, please contact Debbie Visconti, Executive Director, Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 ext. 225 JUNE 14: Student Art Show at Malvern Collegiate Institute, 55 Malvern Ave., 3-9 p.m. This will be our first school-wide art show in three years (for obvious reasons!) and we are looking forward to being able to showcase our work to the public once again. JUNE 15: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society General Meeting and Free Presentation at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m. “Design Inspirations” by Margaret Betts, accredited Floral Designer/Judge and member of The Garden Club of Toronto, followed by our annual judged Flower Show. Guests welcome. JUNE 22: AGM of Ward 9 Community News Inc., publisher of Beach Metro Community News, 7 p.m. Details are on Page 18 of the May 17 issue. This is a members-only meeting. Cut off date for purchase of $5.00 memberships is June 15 at 5 p.m., at the Beach Metro News office, 2196 Gerrard St. E. Deadline for nominations for the board is June 8 at 5 p.m. JUNE 24: Leuty Lifeguard Station 100th Anniversary Beach Party – Better Late Than Never! at the boathouse (just north of the Lifeguard Station), 7 p.m. Food and music. Welcome back! Info: Jade 416 691-1113 JUNE 25: Spring Festival at Stephenson Park, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Fun for the whole family! Children’s crafts, face painting, bouncy castle, parachute games, obstacle course, sports games, local vendors, music, raffle & barbeque. JUNE 26: Love Wins! Benefit Concert for Ukraine at the Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Building, 250 Front St. W., 3 p.m., featuring some of the fantastic talents nurtured at Beyond the Beat music studio and school, including singer/ songwriter Sam Casey. This is an all-ages event. Tickets $50 with all net proceeds from ticket sales and raffles to be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. If you cannot attend but would like to support this fundraising effort, please feel free to purchase tickets which we can then redistribute within our community. Email us at info@beoyndthebeat. ca to let us know how many seats you have donated. JUNE 26: Sunday Funday at RCL Branch 11, Clubroom, 9 Dawes Rd. 1-7 p.m. Entertainment: Joe Tucker and Rocky from THE ROCK 2-6 p.m., Dinner at 4 p.m. Dinner tickets $15 p/p (cut off date June 24). Tickets sold at the Bar 416-699-1353 or Susan Squires 647-657-8817 after June 1st check with the Branch 416-699-1353 re: masks requirement. No cost for admission. Everyone welcome! JUNE 29: Summer Art Show featuring work by David Barron & Ash Jetha at 82 Normandy Blvd., back garden, 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Info: david.barron@rogers.com, ash@ashjetha.com JULY 9: Prince Edward County Lavender Festival bus tour. Visit a lavender farm in Prince Edward County with live music performances and various kid-friendly, fun-filled activities. Lunch is on your own, with plenty of food vendors and stalls. Departs Main Street Subway Station 8:30 a.m., return 7 p.m. Rate: $75 per adults; $65 per child (below 12). Full vax proof, mask and temp. check required. Reservation at (647)351-6699 or eastyork@expediacruises.com. Deadline by Sat. June 4th. FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St. E., is open from 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. Face mask is mandatory. Please respect social distancing. Info: 416-690-5169. BARD IN THE PARK presents “Love Sick”, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, at Norwood Park – June 2, 3 at 7 p.m., June 4 at 2 p.m., and at Kew Gardens – June 13-18 at 7 p.m., June 18, 19 at 2 p.m. Info: www.bardinthepark.com SCARBOROUGH PLAYERS present Educating Rita at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd., June 3, 4, 9-11, 16, 17 at 8 p.m., June 5, 12, 18 at 2 p.m. Box office: 416-267-9292, www.theatrescarborough.com KEW BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB & Croquet welcomes new members. Open House June 4, 10 a.m.4 p.m., and June 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Located at the foot of Lee Avenue, right by the lake. A very reasonable annual fee will let you join the sport at the level of social or competition that suits your style. Equipment is provided and all you need is running shoes. Info: facebook.com/KewBeachLawnBowlingClub, email kewbeachlbcinfo@gmail.com, phone number 416-694-4371 FOOD BANK at Grace Pascoe Care Centre (GPCC), 72 Main St. (back doors off parking lot) has reopened. We welcome all in the community who need groceries and are proud to be an agency of the Daily Bread Food Bank. Opening Hours - Thursday evenings, from 6-9 pm. Clients will be asked to register as a Daily Bread user, and we kindly ask you bring your own bags and please wear a mask if you don’t have a health exemption. Info: 416-691-4721
York Councillor Brad Bradford DRAMA DEPARTMENT DONATION DRIVE at Malvern Collegiate Institute, 55 Malvern Ave., Entrance #1, 3-4:30 p.m. weekdays until June 2. Do you have old clothes or small household items that you’ve been meaning to donate? The school’s Drama Department is back and in need of new costumes and props. Except for furniture, all donations are welcome and will be used during drama classes and performances. Any items not used will be donated to those in need. Note: Clothing or fabric items must be dropped off in a sealed plastic bag otherwise they cannot be accepted. 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 DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCHES will resume in October. Info: 416-691-6869 BEACH 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. Normally we meet at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave (unless specified in program), but due to Covid, we are meeting on Zoom for the time being. Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com CHURCHES KIMBOURNE PARK UNITED CHURCH, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. All welcome! Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m. in-person & zoom. Garden@Kimbourne: Wednesday 6-8 p.m./Sun: noon-2:30 p.m. June 11: Games Night, 5-10 p.m. June 12: Movie Night on giant screens in The Sanctuary, 5-7 p.m. “Encanto”. June 14: KPUC Celebrates Pride, 7-9 p.m.: https://www.kpuc.org/events/withoutcontradiction. June 15: Traditional Skills permaculture in theory and practice. 3rd Sunday of every month: FREE Community Meal, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Volunteers needed for Community Meal. June 22, Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Celebrate our faith through activities, story, music & a meal. Info/Event Links: https://www.kpuc.org/ calendar, Church office 416-461-7200, office@kpuc.org BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave., invites you to share in worship with us each Sunday. To attend worship in person please register here: https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/sunday-worship-at-beach-unitedonline-and-in-person-tickets-275719884597. Services are also livestreamed and recorded and available through our website: www.beachunitedchurch.com. These services will be led by our creative and passionate music director Steven Webb and minister Rev Greg Daly. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. East at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program at 10:30). Wednesdays: mid-week service 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. As of Ash Wednesday our church is now open for in person services every Sunday at 10am. All regulations and protocols regarding Covid-19 are followed. You can also join us remotely via Zoom or by phone. For a link to the service and more info please visit our website at http://www.beacheschurch.org or call 416699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey. FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd., is available for in-person worship and ZOOM. Please join for our Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am with Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Join us for our Hobby Circle on June 27. Any hobby is welcome. For all details, ZOOM & phone links: email fboffice@rogers.com or call 416-699-3084. Website Including our Events Calendar for other activities and the Sermon Messages: http://www.fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com Everyone is Welcome! BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH, 33 East Rd. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse, open, and inclusive Christian community where you will find many possibilities for nurturing your own spirituality and enriching your life, as well as opportunities to serve others through acts of caring, compassion and justice. Our wonderful music program includes special monthly Musical Sunday Services (the last Sunday of each month.) Also home to the Bluffs Food Bank, Toby’s Place (a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ Youth) and Dorothy’s Place (serving LGBTQ+ seniors). Whatever you are wearing, whatever you feel about God, wherever you are on your spiritual journey - you will fit right in. Sunday school and nursery care available. Info: 416-694-4081, www.bbuc.ca GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St. E., invites you to attend Sunday Worship Service every Sunday at 11 am in person or live streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 pm on Zoom. Join our prayer line every Wednesday for prayer from 11 am-12 noon. Links and info: www. grantame.com; email:grantamechurch@yahoo.ca 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 9 a.m on ZOOM and on our Livestream at 10:30 a.m. Info: stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560.
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LOCAL RESIDENT Brett Tarver is helping support the humanitarian response for the people of Ukraine through his work with World Vision Canada. Tarver, who grew up in the Beach and now lives in the Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue area, is the Advocacy and Media Lead for World Vision Canada, which is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. He is currently in Romania and Moldova working to help Ukrainians impacted by the invasion of their country by Russia earlier this year. “My job is focused on advocacy communications, kind of like a humanitarian journalist dedicated to raising awareness about what is going on here,” he said in an email interview with Beach Metro Community News in late April. “Fundamentally, it’s about finding and sharing hope in what might seem hopeless. The goal is for Canadians to understand the needs of Ukrainians who have been forced from their homes and how we can help in the best way possible.” Tarver has been with World Vision Canada for just over seven years. Prior to that, he was a journalist for 10 years working as a field producer for news stories with a television station. He said he was working an early-morning shift at the television station when he decided a change of career was in order. He now uses his journalistic skills to tell the world, and Canadians in particular, what is happening to the people of Ukraine who have forced to flee their country as refugees. “My past career as a journalist developed the skills to be able to share stories about some really complicated things with very little time or space and to do it in a way that
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“It really is a mass gesture of solidarity that is unprecedented in my experience with global crises.” Still, there is a lot of pressure is on the residents of neighbouring countries such as Romainia, Moldova, and Poland which is only going to increase. As well as neighbouring countries, Ukrainians are fleeing to other parts of their country that are not the focus of the Russian military at the moment. This is also creating a very difficult and dangerous situation, said Tarver. “Canadians should know the needs inside Ukraine are absolutely immense,” he said. “There are actually nearly twice as many people inside the country who have fled for their lives to escape the fighting who have found shelter in other parts of the country. “These communities need a lot more support, especially inside Ukraine. That’s why we are mostly focused on ramping up our response in Ukraine to work with these local partners and communities to help them help others. Some towns and cities across western Ukraine have literally doubled, even tripled in size because of the influx people, mostly women and children.” And the situation is becoming more dire as refugees continue to try and get to a place of safety. “This would overwhelm the communities that host them so organizations and countries around the world need to be prepared to offer more support to ease the load on local people.” That’s why the help coming in from countries such as Canada is so important, he said.
“The Canadian government has done so much, it really is incredible and as a Canadian it makes me so proud The real key here is sustained support recognizing that this could well get a lot worse before it gets better and even after the war ends, there will be a long rebuilding process. We simply can’t ease our support when media outlets ease off on media coverage of this crisis,” said Tarver. “The outpouring of support from Canadians has been phenomenal. I’d just say, please, keep offering that solidarity in every way you can, including social media for those affected the most. And to continue to support organizations like World Vision that are on the ground responding. It really is making a huge difference.” Tarver said that while he is exposed to
what can be horrific situations and human suffering on a large scale, the work done by World Vision and other organizations is critically important and he is proud of his contribution to it. “It’s been an incredible life experience working at World Vision. Through my work I’ve travelled to some of the most dangerous places to be a child including Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo. The stories of people in these places break my heart over and over again, but I’m driven to make even a small difference in any way I can.” For information on how you can support the work of World Vision Canada for the people of Ukraine, please go to www.worldvision.ca
We Play For Ukraine concert June 3 in the Beach THE WE Play For Ukraine fundraising concert will take place on the evening of Friday, June 3, in the Beach. The classical music concert is being presented through the Maya Music Society and takes place at the Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to Canadian humanitarian organizations that are providing aid in Ukraine and Canada for refugees impacted by the Russian invasion earlier this year. The family friendly concert will feature music of the Baroque period, including works by Händel and Vivaldi, played by the Prater Ensemble String Quartet, and will feature special guests soprano Miroslava Solovianenko, and pianist Mikaela Detko.
Mikaela, age 8, is a Beach resident. She will be performing on piano along with the Prater Quartet, playing an arrangement of Handel’s Concerto in F major, part 1. She is already an accomplished performer, and has received many honours and awards for her playing. Solovianenko has performed as a soprano soloist around the world. As part of the National Academic Choir of Ukraine, Solovianenko took part in performances in Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Recently, she has performed across Canada. Tickets for the June 3 concert are $10 for children under 12, and $25 for adults. Tickets are available through EventBrite at www. eventbrite.ca/e/335820416907 and at the door.
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AS I walk out onto the pool deck to meet Matthew Lucien, the first thing I notice about him is his smile and warm, cheery attitude. Matthew has been working at Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre on Queen Street East for more than 20 years, and in that time has made it the most welcoming, positive and supportive environment possible. Riverside remains a close-knit community where almost everyone knows each other. “I want it to be a home away from home” Matthew told me. Indeed, when I visited the rec centre, it certainly felt like I had come home. You can feel the positive energy in the building from the second you walk in. As I walked through the showers and out onto the deck, I could already hear laughter, music and Matthew’s friendly voice. It was Aquafit (a mix of aerobics, disco, Zumba and cardio that takes place in the water) that night, something Matthew is well known for. Matthew’s Aquafit class has a fanbase similar to a sports team,
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Matthew is often volunteering his break time, showing certain swimmers a better technique or skill. “I just really love seeing others succeed. Helping them succeed,” he said. “For me, one of the biggest rewards is seeing someone I coached or helped come back to their roots. Seeing people that I have helped reach their goals, whether in swimming or in life, is what makes me love what I do.” People who swam with Matthew as their coach in the past often bring their kids to Jimmie Simpson – the toddler pool has a history of producing champions . “I think it’s the positive attitude.
When you’re exposed to swimming in a very positive and supportive way, I think it kind of paves a path for the future.” The SPLASH Swim Team program at Jimmie Simpson is also well known around the city for being one of the fastest and bestcoached teams at all the competitions. “So many people got their start at Jimmie Simpson… We’ve had National Team swimmers, high school champions, city champions, provincial and national record holders… The best part is hearing about the positive influence that we had on them and I think that it’s because of the centre’s positive environment that they [as kids] were encouraged and motivated to chase their dreams,” said Matthew. “What’s your least favorite thing about what you do?” I asked. “Nothing,” Matthew replied. “Nothing. Sure, it’s a pain in the ass when the sound system doesn’t work, but hey, at the end of the day I love the community and the community centre so much that I don’t believe there is something I don’t like… I love it all.” Life is not always very light-
hearted, however, and the swim community has certainly had its share of challenges. When a member of the “Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre Family” was diagnosed with breast cancer, the community rallied around her with calls, visits and texts. “No matter what, I did my best to be a positive source of energy for her,” said Matthew. It was a long battle and against all odds, she beat cancer. Hearing that she had beaten cancer was a huge burst of relief. Perhaps as if a damn of pressure and worry had collapsed. I was over the moon with joy when she came to aqua fit a few months later.” When I asked other patrons about Matthew, they said that he is one of the most positive people they have ever met. “I don’t know how he does it. How can someone be so positive and friendly?” a patron told me. As I walked out of the rec centre that night, I felt like I had met some long lost family. A swim family. That’s what makes Matthew Lucien, one of Toronto’s many unsung heroes.
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he Pentaverate, the new six-episode Netflix series created by Scarborough’s Mike Myers, ends with the words, “Dedicated to local journalists everywhere.” It’s also a heartfelt homage to our late, great Beacher Glenn Cochrane. Myers plays eight wacky characters, including the hero of the tale, a mild-mannered television reporter from Toronto. Ken Scarborough needs to bring in a big news story to save his job which leads him to track down an ancient and powerful secret society. The Pentaverate is a spoof that mixes high concepts about conspiracy theories and misinformation in the digital age with very lowbrow humour about bodily functions. (Canadians don’t really say “a-boot,” do we?) Ken is on the cover of “Canadian Nice Magazine.” Be warned: there are a lot of four-letter words like “kind” and “nice” plus many a “sorry,” “eh” and “sorry,
eh.” The humour is juvenile, but sorry, it’s not for the kids unless you want to do some explaining about very rude jokes and “how come they get to swear so much?” Myers told a crowd at the “Netflix is a Joke” Comedy Festival that, “I really wanted to dedicate this show to local journalists, because right now in this global war between fascism and democracy, you know, the first casualty of war is truth. Getting rid of local news is just the beginning of a slippery slope of all unfalsifiable fact.” After the end credits we see archival news footage of a young Mike Myers beside Glenn Cochrane who says, “During his distinguished acting career there was one role that Mike Myers always wanted to play, but fate never gave him that opportunity. But today thanks to the magic of television his moment is at hand.” Myers takes the mic and does his best Glenn Cochrane impression, “Here we are at Queen’s Park. Glenn Cochrane, CFTO News.” Glenn answers, “That’s my boy!” The two share a
big hug. After famous roles as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Shrek, the comic actor finally gets to play Glenn Cochrane! Cochrane was a CFTO local news reporter for 25 years, a Beach Metro Community News columnist, community leader, Beach Citizen of the Year in 2002 as well as an author along with his wife Jean. Glenn was active at Community Centre 55 and in helping to save the Leuty Lifesaving Station. In 2009 Glenn and Jean co-wrote The Beach: An Illustrated History from the Lake to Kingston Road. The Cochrane family lived in Balmy Beach for more than 40 years. Glenn wrote his last column for this paper in January 2012. It’s been 10 years since Glenn Cochrane passed away in June 2012. He is fondly remembered as a true ambassador for the Beach and Toronto. It is good to see his sense of humour and kindness portrayed in this new series. And yes, local journalism matters.
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Ribs on the barbecue a great way to welcome the month of June Jan Main is an author, cooking instructor and caterer janmainskitchen@ yahoo.ca
JUNE IS one of the most beautiful times of the year. It is also a perfect time for the barbecue. Make the most of early summer days with recipes designed for outdoor dining. Tips for the Barbecue: • Check the barbecue grill to make sure it is clean and ready to use. • If you are using a propane gas barbecue, have a spare tank of propane. • Cooking on the barbecue is usually a short time compared to the rest of the meal. Prepare everything else before you start the barbecue: Set the table, prepare salad and vegetable dishes, make dessert and have it ready to serve, chill drinks and have ice available, assemble serving utensils. • Prepare one or two simple appetizers ready to serve while the main course cooks on the barbecue. Better still, if someone asks, “What can I bring?” Let them bring an appetizer. This preparation simplifies preparation, streamlines serving and means you can enjoy time with your guests! Maple Glazed Ribs This method ensures tender ribs with a flavourful sauce glazed on the ribs not burned. If possible, buy pork
back ribs on sale to reduce the cost. They can be bought ahead and frozen ready to barbecue later. 3 – 4 lbs (2 kg) pork back ribs (side ribs can be used but they are not as meaty; you will need to buy more) water 1 bay leaf 1 onion, chopped Sauce 1 cup (250 mL) real maple syrup 3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar 2 tbsp (25 mL) ketchup 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cover ribs with cold water, bay leaf and chopped onion. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until tender. Drain discarding bay leaf and onion. Meanwhile, in saucepan combine maple syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to boil and simmer for a few minutes. Place ribs in a large shallow container and pour sauce over to coat. Allow ribs to marinate 2 hours or overnight. Preheat barbecue to medium high. Remove ribs from sauce reserving marinade. Barbecue ribs about 20 minutes or until tender and glazed. Cut into serving portions. Serve with remaining sauce. Makes 4- 6 servings Lemon Skewered
Potatoes Roasting steamed potatoes on the barbecue makes them taste “Morish! ”The more you eat, the more you want! 1 bag new potatoes (1.5 lb/ 750 grams) Basting Sauce 1/3 cup (75 mL) each, fresh lemon juice and vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 ml) black pepper Using a steamer, over a saucepan of simmering water, arrange potatoes in an even layer in steamer and cover with saucepan lid. Let them cook just until tender but not mushy about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, pour basting sauce over potatoes and gently turn to coat in sauce. When cool enough to handle, centre 4 potatoes on a single skewer to act as a serving. While ribs are cooking; place on grill or foil sprayed with baking spray and grill about 5-10 minutes or until heated through turning regularly to cook evenly. Serve with the ribs. Rhubarb Lattice Pie Nothing says summer like a rhubarb pie, made from garden fresh rhubarb. (If necessary, you can use frozen rhubarb in this recipe. Follow instructions below.) If time is short, use two purchased pie shells, thawing the one to cut into a lattice for the top. However, if
possible, make this delectable butter pastry for the pie. Serve with a dollop of good vanilla ice cream to celebrate summer! Butter Pastry 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter 1/4 cup (50 mL) shortening 1/2cup (125 mL) cold water Rhubarb Pie Filling 5 cups (1.25 L) washed rhubarb cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm pieces 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon Pastry: In a mixing bowl, measure the flour. (How to measure flour for baking: Use a dry measuring cup and a spoon. Spoon the flour into dry measuring cup and level off with the flat edge of the knife. Stir in salt. Cut butter and shortening into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender, cut fat into flour until a coarse crumb. Sprinkle this flour mixture with water and stir until it clumps together. Using hands shape into ball; divide into 2 equal pieces and roll out between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/8- inch (3mm) thick, rolling away from you and turning paper as you want to form a circle about 1 inch
(2.5 cm) larger than the rim of the 9- inch (23 cm) pie plate. Loosen the top layer of parchment paper and invert the remaining piece with the pastry into pie plate sprayed with baking spray. Top Lattice: Repeat the rolling as above but once you get it to the desired 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness, using a knife cut into even strips. Carefully take one strip and lay on a piece of parchment, arrange the next strip perpendicular through the centre. Alternate lengthwise then crosswise strips weaving in and out until all pastry strips leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) between strips to make a lattice. Refrigerate pastry. Filling: Pre-heat oven to 425 F (220 C). Put fresh or frozen rhubarb pieces in mixing bowl; pour boiling water over rhubarb from kettle and let
a rhubarb stand a few minutes, 2 minutes for fresh and longer for frozen until it thaws. Drain thoroughly. This removes some bitterness from the rhubarb. Mix sugar and flour together with cinnamon; sprinkle over rhubarb and stir in evenly to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared pie shell. Carefully take the lattice on parchment paper and invert parchment over the pie so that lattice can be released. Arrange any lattice which has lost its shape. Crimp the outside edges to make a neat frill. Place pie on baking sheet (to catch drips) Bake in pre-heated oven about 40 minutes or until pastry is golden and rhubarb tender. Cool on rack. Serve pie warm or at room temperature. Cut into 6 wedges and serve with ice cream. Makes 6 servings.
Nominations sought for Beach Citizen of the Year NOMINATIONS ARE now open for the 2022 Beach Citizen of the Year. Do you know someone who has worked hard over a period of time to improve life in the Beach community, has had an impact on a broad spectrum of community members, has made a tangible contribution over a long period of time and has inspired others to participate more in community life? Then nominate them
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Bard In The Park performances set for June in both Kew Gardens and Norwood Park BARD IN The Park is back in East Toronto this June. The event brings performances of plays by William Shakespeare to local parks, and is presented by the Panoply Theatre Collective. An adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost, titled Love Sick, will be presented in Norwood Park on June 2 to 4; and in Kew Gardens park from June 13 to 19. The June 2 and June 3 preview performances at Norwood Park, 16 Norwood Rd., will take place at 7 p.m. The June 4 performance is at 2 p.m. The main performances in Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E., will be at 7 p.m. on June 13 through to June 18. There will be matinees at 2 p.m. on June 18 and June 19. The performances are pay-what-you-can events, but donations are strongly suggested. Seating is not provided and those attending are advised to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on.
For more information on the June performances, please go to www.bardinthepark.com Malvern Collegiate hosts Student Art Show MALVERN COLLEGIATE will be hosting its Student Art Show on Tuesday, June 14, from 3 to 9 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend the show which will take place in the school’s cafeteria. The show will also include tours of doors in the school that have been painted with murals. This is Malvern’s first Student Art Show in three years since the 2020 and 2021 shows could not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Malvern’s drama department is appealing to local residents to drop off donations of clothing or small household items that could be used as costumes or props by students in upcoming productions. The donation drive for clothing/costumes, old
phones, glasses, books, or other small household items is taking place at the school from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on May 31, June 1 and 2. Any items not used by the drama department will be donated to those in need. Malvern Collegiate is located at 55 Malvern Ave. Author McIlroy to celebrate book launch LOCAL AUTHOR Kathy McIlroy will be celebrating the release of her book children’s book Sara, Nicholas and the Last Dragon on Saturday, June 11. The book launch will take place at The Duke Live, 1225 Queen St. E. near Leslie Street, at 2 p.m. The fantasy adventure story is for young readers between the ages of seven to 11. The book tells the story of Sara and Nicholas as they attempt to rid their kingdom of the last dragon. For more information on the book, please go to www. saranicholasandthelastdragon.com
Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteer for May 31 The Beach Metro Community News lucky volunteers for May 31 are Penny Rose and Steve Dineley. Penny and her husband Steve have been carriers since 1984, delivering the paper first to Victoria Park Avenue and most recently along Balsam Avenue between Pine and Sycamore. “For 38 years it’s been a family delivery team — first with our four kids and recently with the grandboys Brin (left in photo) and Owen (right in photo) Mowbray,” Penny said in an email. Penny and Steve are donating their $50 prize for being Lucky Volunteers to Beach Metro Community News. If you would like to become a Beach Metro Community News volunteer carrier in your neighbourhood, please email our Distribution Manager, Melinda Drake at melinda@beachmetro.com for all the info.
Christopher Joseph Casserly of St. Thomas passed away suddenly from natural causes on March 25, 2022.
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Chris was an award-winning musician and songwriter, and you’ve likely heard his lovely voice already. He composed for film, and sang for television shows and commercial campaigns. Chris was hilarious, and his stories made people laugh until they cried. He made friends and helped people wherever music took him, including New York City, Nashville, Los Angeles, Playa del Carmen, and countless venues throughout his beloved Canada. He also had an uncanny knack for saving stray dogs wherever he went. Chris grew up in The Beach(es), where his loves of music, food, and the arts were richly nurtured. Predeceased by his beloved mother Annie, father Robert, and dear brother Patrick. Survived by sisters Pam (Shaun), and Jane (Gerard); niece Kyra; his dear friend Lucia; and extended family and friends, all of whom he loved dearly. Chris lived his life as an artist and storyteller, and he never wavered from his passions. That big jam in the sky just got a lot more fun. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on June 4, 2022, noon to 2pm at Harmony Hall, 2 Gower St., M4B 1E2. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Pets Friends for Life, in St. Thomas.
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Beach Metro News AGM slated for June 22 THE ANNUAL general meeting of Ward 9 Community News Inc, the publisher of Beach Metro Community News, will be held on June 22, 2022, starting at 7 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the financial statement and reports of the officers and staff, to elect officers for the coming year, and to deal with any new business. The meeting is open to members of the above association and will take place at the Beach Metro Community News office, 2196 Gerrard St. E.
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ground with regard to the organization and the general community. The names of those seeking office, together with a brief biography, will be published in the issue of Beach Metro Community News immediately preceding the annual meeting (June 14 issue) in order that the membership be able to weigh the merits of each candidate and vote accordingly. Notice for the final date for receiving nominations shall be published in the two issues immediately preceding that date (May 17, and May 31, 2022). 3. Where more than one person is nominated for any office, the chairperson of the meeting shall count the ballots and declare the nominee receiving the most votes elected. 4. Nominees for the board and nominations shall be members of the Ward 9 Community News Inc. (See paragraphs on membership).
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Above left is a panorama I shot back in 2014 of the Alpine Hotel. Bottom left photo shows a panorama of the location that I took recently. The hotel was built in 1927 and was located on the sunny side of Kingston Road, just east of Victoria Park Avenue. I remember the Bavarian-style interior and how little I paid for a glass of beer back in the day. Do you have a picture of a business or restaurant that no longer exists in our neighbourhood? If so, please contact me at gdvandyke61@ gmail.com
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2069 Danforth Ave. (Woodbine)
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LEE JAMES BOWES CIM, PFP Financial Planning & Investment Services
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2130 Queen Street East
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Lakewood Ranch Doodles specializes in the holistic breeding of Goldendoodles that go on to fill a number of roles, from specially trained service dogs to therapy dogs, emotional support dogs and house pets. What makes doodles from Lakewood Ranch unique is the attention to detail that’s paid to each dog throughout its life. “Not all Goldendoodles are created equal,” said Lin, the Director and CEO at Lakewood Ranch Doodles.
For her and her family, producing a dog perfect for a pet or companion role that also possesses all the necessary traits for a service role starts with selecting only parent dogs that are suitable and healthy. One of the most important traits, for example, is temperament. The dogs are specifically bred to be very calm and manageable. Depending on what they’re needed for, the dogs might need to consistently exude calmness and maintain predictable patterns of behaviour. Lakewood doodles are
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A number of Goldendoodles from Lakewood Ranch Doodles now call the Beach area home. bred to be medium-sized so that their back comes up to roughly your knee. Managing the size of the breed helps prevent joint problems that usually affect larger dogs. This is especially important for service animals that people with special needs are going to be relying on. Dogs that go into a service role are individually trained to accommodate an array of conditions the new owner may have such as epilepsy, mobility problems, blindness and deafness. These are the dogs that wear a vest or tag to indicate to people around them that they’re in a service role and shouldn’t be approached like an average pet. With therapy dogs, the effect they have is more neurological and emotional. Their calm demeanour and affection can be used to comfort people in places like hospitals or nursing homes. These dogs are often privately owned and routinely taken around to places where they can provide some form of comfort. Lin explained that the chemistry in someone’s brain can change from sensing that there’s a dog around and interacting with it. This effect can also be applied in cases such as autism. Emotional support dogs are similar to therapy dogs but specifically help those who have debilitating emotional or psychological challenges that interfere with day-to-day life, such as severe depression or anxiety disorders. But even dogs that end up as house pets or companions have plenty to offer to improve their owner’s quality of life. “It’s a social thing for people to get out and walk their dog and be able to get out and meet their neighbours,” said Lin, who added that the Beach is already home to many doodles from Lakewood Ranch. Because these doodles have little dander they are allergy-friendly, so people who didn’t own dogs as children due to allergies can enjoy bringing home the pet
they’ve always wanted. Not to mention the non-shedding aspect makes them a clean animal to have in your home. In fact, Lin and her family like to say that they specialize in first-time dog owners by making the process as easy as possible. An education package comes with your new dog along with a meeting when the dog is six weeks old to bond with the puppy and go over everything someone might need to know during the formative puppy years. They’re also available seven days a week to support new owners with any questions or concerns they might have. Customers can also take comfort knowing that Lakewood Ranch is a licensed breeder, which is different from a registered breeder. The main difference is that a licensed breeder follows the code of practice for Canadian Kennel operations and is held to standards set by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. This means that Lakewood Ranch is inspected annually on a number of things such as cleanliness, sanitation, veterinary care, and the overall well-being of the animals. Because they’re a holistic breeder, the dogs’ diets are closely managed and they receive natural treatments for things like ticks and fleas when possible. They also don’t get exposed to harsh chemicals or repetitive vaccines that may not be needed through Titer testing. Lakewood has their own brand of holistic products, supplies and even dog cookbooks that are available to take home for new owners looking to maintain this holistic approach to raising their doodle. The boutique also offers eco-friendly products for dogs as well as anything you need for your new puppy, all of which can be found at www.lakewoodpetboutique.com For more info, please visit https://lakewoodranchdoodles.com – BMN Sponsored Content–
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(includes HST)
BEACHES LAWN MAINTENANCE
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
(rain date Sunday June 12)
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25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
416-288-1499
www.greenapple.ca
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Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca
(r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (7.)
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Toronto Beaches Junior A Lacrosse in action at Ted Reeve Arena this week THE TORONTO Beaches Junior A Lacrosse team has started its season with three wins and three losses. Playing in the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League (OJLL), the Toronto Beaches team will be playing its home games at Ted Reeve
PROWAY
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PAINTING & DECORATING
LAWN CUTTING
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
416-414-5883
info@blpm.ca
(7r)
LORD of the STONE
Specializing in:
647 906 6826
(7r)
THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work
(7r)
WRITTEN IN STONE
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com
647-545-9561
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HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring/Fall Clean ups • Core Aeratio/Detaching/Fertilizing • Snow removal
437-774-6300 (text/call)
Servicing Residential & Commercial
Howellpropertymaintenance@hotmail.com
Scotstone
(11)
Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (8)
GRASS CUTTING 647-606-0970
(18)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding • Landscape Construction 647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca info@beachlawns.ca (17)
STONESCAPE Specializing in
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • and Repairs Rick 416-821-4065 FREE ESTIMATES
(7)
Steve 647-853-6420
(7..)
‘As Promised’ Painting We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
WG PAINTING
2 Men + Truck $100/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries (7r)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
WG PAINTING
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (7r)
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING
(7$)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING &
DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical
•Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs •Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service LICENSED
416-265-4558
Cell 416-727-1595
Electricians Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
(7...)
416-985-8639
(8r)
BEACHCOMBERS
Save the cost of replacing your sagging fence or deck. We rebuild existing fences and decks including rotting posts and boards for years of further service.
Call Richard at U Can Do It
416-580-4290
(r)
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (7r)
WRIGHT PAINTING
MBX ELECTRIC
Interior & Exterior painting Drywall & Plaster repairs Free Estimates & Fair Rates Working locally in the Beaches Matthew 416-802-5980
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Interiors Painting Service 10% Discount for Seniors Local Resident Fully Insured
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
(7r)
ELECTRICAL WORK
416-694-6673 ESA/ECRA #7002084
Residential/Commercial
Don’t call them, call those roofers
(r)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
(7r)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
(9r)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
ECRA/ESA # 7010497
(7r)
Kevin 647 282 8375
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
(7$)
Call Jim for a free estimate (7$)
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca (r)
Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452
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Heating cooling service & install Hvac ductwork Furnace, boiler, hydronics Large and small jobs
416 606 4719
(7r)
BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS Kitchens & bath, basement apts, doors, trim, crown molding, shelving, paint, drywall repair, tile, hardwood, fences, decks, interlock and more. Lic. & Ins.
SERVICES
416.274.5929
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
KEW BEACH
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (12) Free Estimates
THE STONE PORCH MASONRY Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com (7r)
Maximum General Contracting Inc. “Your basement lowering specialists”
Since 1998 (12r)
• brick restoration • arches, lintels & sills • openings & enclosures CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS
For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
416 824-7901
(7)
Above All Awnings
Local Trusted Family Business for 25 years
Retractable Awnings & Much More!
www.aboveallawnings.ca 416 698-3592 (14)
ALANO TILE & RENO • Expert Installation of Porcelain, Marble, Mosaic • Over 25 years experience • Total Kitchen & Bath Reno • Plus Tile Repairs
416-561-8713
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FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking
416 759-8878
classicrestoration@outlook.com (7r)
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Jack of all Trades HANDYMAN SERVICES
Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms Fences, Decks, Drywall, Carpentry No job too small. Free estimates. Serving the Beaches for 15 years.
416-278-5328
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PRO A & R RENOVATION • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Renovations
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
416-662-4450
ar-renovation.com Best of Homestars
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(6$)
BEACHES HANDY WORKS Dedicated precise worker. All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
40 Years experience
Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
(14r)
GENERAL CONTRACTING
(7r)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING (r)
(7r)
Can Pro Mechanical
Call Sergio 416 873 9936 (7)
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
416-738-2119
scotstonecontracting@gmail.com
by Jim Ferrio
Brick, Block, Stone,
Serving Your Community Since 1971
(7r)
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
Martin 416 579-6534
Trades
www.jdbuild.ca
Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block.
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
S.A.C Masonry
WET BASEMENT ?
(7r)
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
BRICK SPECIALIST
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Over 40 years in the east end.
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
YOUR STUCCO
416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
by Kevin
(r)
Beaches Brickworks
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
CARPENTRY
Restoration & Build
Fully licensed local contractors
MET# B16348
(8)
(7$)
www.stonehengefoundations.com
Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com
(7r)
416 876-4986
JDB MASONRY
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
Met. Lic. B-16-964
HANDYMAN (7.)
(r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
416-265-6674
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
JUST DRYWALL AND TAPING Sam Capetanu
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
JOHN CLARKE
torontoroofingindustries.com (7r)
Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
HEY HANDYMAN
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Steve 416-285-0440
Telephone Systems
416 660 4721
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
LICENSED
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration (r)
THOSE ROOFERS
Eavestrough & Siding
Carpenters
416 691-3555
(r)
All types of Roofing
Frank 647-889-5537
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416-569-2181
K. R. ROOFING
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
Panel & sub panel upgrades Knob & tube & aluminum rewiring Free estimates LED light & pot light installations 100A & 200A service upgrades Electrical problem solving
(7)
www.laniganscontracting.ca
416 694 0906
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
(12).
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
416-910-8033
Cable & Telephone Wiring
HARDWOOD
Roofing & Aluminum
Gus:
against the St. Catharines Athletics; June 30 against the Brampton Excelsiors; July 1 against the Oakville Buzz; and July 6 versus Kitchener-Waterloo. For more info, go to www.beachesjralacrosse.com/page/show/7135289-schedule
SILVERBIRCH
Roofers
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
PAINTING
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TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades CARL 647-787-5818
*SPRING PROMO*
50 years in the Beach
Fence and Deck Repairs
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
free estimates
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
(7r)
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
CEJA ELECTRIC
705-740-3448 Julia@LeutyPaint.com
CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
(5/23)
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
And any house repairs
LANIGAN’S
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck?
(7r)
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (7r)
BEACH PLUMBING
(r)
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
Larry’s Painting & Repairs 416-690-3890
MASTER PLUMBER
INTERIOR PAINTING
Plumbers
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
(7r)
The Carpenter Carpenter
30 yrs experience in interior trim Custom Cabinet design. Hand doors, crown moulding and baseboards. cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca gibsonpeterk@gmail.com Peter Gibson 416 578 3755 (19)
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
Painters Family owned & operated 26 years in business
24 hr. - lic# P1624
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
LEUTY BEACH PAINT
CARTAGE & STORAGE
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
The next home game for Toronto Beaches is Thursday, June 2, at 8 p.m. versus the Six Nations Arrows. Remaining home games this season, beyond the June 2 tilt, are June 8 against the Orangeville Northmen; June 9 versus the Mimico Mountaineers; June 23
Mark The Plumber
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STUDIO 1
TOM DAY
(1/23)
Renovations Family Owned Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior 416-902-2646 (7)
Following COVID protocol
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7.)
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
GREENPRO PAINTING
• Small & Big Moves; Long Distance • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
(7.)
“Always on Time and on Budget”
416-830-8183
SERENITY PAINTING
wrightpaintingtoronto@gmail.com
Movers
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
(9)
dave@beachhillpainting.com (7$)
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks.
freshgreenlawncare @gmail.com
Free Estimates & References Available
*** Free Estimates ***
www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-265-6674
proway.painting@gmail.com
Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
-Patios -Walkways -Retaining walls -Steps
www.lordofthestone.com
Arena. Earlier this year, it was announced the arena at Main Street and Gerrard Street East would not be available for the Beaches team this lacrosse season, but a change in plans for work at the arena means the team is able to play home games at Ted Reeve.
(7r)
JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
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The GREEN movement IS HERE. Mike Schreiner has shown what one powerhouse Green MPP can achieve. Imagine if we had more.
MEET YOUR ONTARIO GREEN CANDIDATES FOR THE EAST END
Marcelo LEVY
Toronto - Danforth
Deputy Leader
Abhijeet MANAY Beaches - East York
Cara BRIDEAU Scarborough Southwest
Together we can build a more caring Ontario. AFFORDABILITY
HEALTHCARE
CLIMATE ACTION
gpo.ca carabrideau.ca abhijeetmanay.com Authorized by the CFO for the campaign to elect Abhijeet Manay