Beach Metro Community News November 15, 2022

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Beaches Santa Claus parade will not take place this year

DESPITE EARLIER hopes that it would be able to take place this month, the Beaches Santa Claus Pa rade has been cancelled for the third year in a row.

The parade did not take place in November of 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there had been plans in the works for it to re turn for 2022.

A date of Sunday, Nov. 27, had even been set for the parade along Kings ton Road.

However, in an email sent on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 9, parade organizers at Community Centre 55 let those planning on par ticipating know that it would not be taking place this year.

The email cited staffing gaps at Community Centre 55, many new parade vendors and extremely high costs of resources needed to make the event take place as reasons why the parade would not happen this year. The decision was made by the board of Community Centre 55.

The email said Community Cen tre 55 is looking forward to hosting the parade next year and having the challenges sorted out.

The Beaches Santa Claus Parade has been taking place since 2006, and is traditionally seen as the kick-off to the Share A Christmas fundraising campaign. Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas Program helps out approximately 1,000 East Toronto families in need over the holidays.

For more information on how to volunteer for or make a donation to Share A Christmas, please go to the Community Centre 55 website at www.centre55.com

PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON

Photo above, Sachin Walsh and Jeremy Li from the Kew Park Montessori School recite the poem In Flanders Fields at the Remem brance Day

held Friday morning at the Beach Cenotaph in Kew Gardens. Photo below left, Royal Air Force veteran Tommy

Photo below right, a parade along Queen Street East arrives at Kew Gardens. Photo bottom left, a salute is made after a wreath was placed by Toronto Fire Services. Photo bottom right, Keagan Valentine of Malvern Collegiate plays a trumpet during the ceremony.

Notre Dame’s A Walk to Remember pays tribute to neighbourhood residents who gave their lives

By Alan Shackleton

AS NOTRE Dame Catholic

High School students took a walk around the streets of the school’s neighbourhood two days before Remem brance Day, they and those with them came to realize it was a walk many young men made for the last time before they headed off to serve their country and make the ulti mate sacrifice for freedom.

A Walk to Remember was a project undertaken by students at the school this fall as part of their Remem brance Day studies.

Teacher Evan Smith led the project which saw stu dents research young sol diers who had lived in the Upper Beach neighbourhood bounded by Main Street to the west, Lawlor Avenue to the east, Gerrard Street East to the north and Kingston Road to the south.

What they found was the addresses of 23 local young men who had died in either the First World War or Sec ond World War.

“He was a student like you and would have walked to school on these streets,” said Smith as he spoke in front of a Lyall Avenue house which had been the home of one of those young men.

“This is the path he would

have taken for the last time, and he did not come back.”

A Walk to Remember saw students come together to create lawn posters that would be displayed in front of what had once been the homes of those young men. Each poster includes a QR code which links to a website with information about that particular soldier, sailor or airman.

Smith said that in at least one of the addresses a link could still be found between the families that owned the homes in the times of the First World War and Second World War. He said the cur rent owners believed they had bought their home a

number of years ago from a person with the same last name.

“Of all the people we asked about putting up the lawn posters, none said no,” said Smith.

The posters feature a red poppy on a black back ground with a white ribbon area featuring the name of the young man who died in service, along with the QR code and Notre Dame’s logo.

For art students involved it became an important proj ect to create not just a paint ing but to learn more about Remembrance Day and the neighbourhood’s history.

“It started out as a class project and then we vol

unteered to do some of the painting,” said Grade 10 art student Iyobosa JohnbullObaseki.

“I feel the art became im portant to us and to com munity history…It made us realize they did not come home and that was hard but it’s good for the community to see.”

Alyssa Belanger, a Grade 11 art student, said the de sign of the posters was a team effort, and she was moved by the reaction to them from the families that agreed to have them dis played on their properties.

“The people who live in the homes now, when we came around and told them about this — some of them had kids and that really hit home,” she said.

“It’s important that we honour and remember them, and we were honoured to be part of this student remem brance,” added Belanger.

Taking part in the Walk to Remember on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 9, were members of the classes in volved in the project, student council members, school staff, representatives of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 11, Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel ErskineSmith, Beach Citizen of Continued on Page 3

PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON

A Walk to Remember participants stop at what had once been the Lyall Avenue home of Douglas George White. A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, White died on Nov. 2, 1944 at the age of 25.

Share A Christmas program in need of local volunteers

AS COMMUNITY Centre 55 begins its Share A Christmas Program for 2022, the need among local families for sup port over the holiday season is greater than ever before.

“We expect to have anoth er year of growth and in or der to maintain the integrity of our program and to plan for the increase in services we are once again reaching out to ask that you consider making a financial dona tion,” said a release from Community Centre 55.

Donations are used to buy gift cards to grocery stores for families in need. Financial donations can be made in person at Commu nity Centre 55, 97 Main St.,

or online at www.centre55. com. Also, donations of new unwrapped toys will be wel comed at Community Centre 55 in the coming weeks.

Volunteers will be needed to help sort and pack toy donations on Dec. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those want ing to help are asked to show up, but children under the age of 15 should not come to this event. Also, volunteers of all ages will be needed on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help deliver wrapped toys.

For more info on volun teering for or making a do nation to Share A Christmas, please contact Community Centre 55 at www.centre55. com or call 416-691-1113.

Leslieville Wanderlust set for this weekend NOW IN its 16th year, Les lieville Wanderlust will take place along Queen Street East between Booth Street and Vancouver Street on Nov. 18 and 19.

Leslie Grove Park will be alive with a Christmas tree, Santa Clause, holiday activi ties, Dancing Santa Scaven ger Hunt and live entertain ment as the Leslieville BIA and Toronto-Danforth Coun cillor Paula Fletcher launch the event on Nov. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Local shops will also feature holiday promo tions, activities and live mu sic. For details, go to www. visitleslieville.ca

Sacrifices remembered by students

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the Year David Brown, and Beaches-East York Council

lor Brad Bradford. Beach es-East York MPP MaryMargaret McMahon was a supporter of the project but

was unable to attend the Walk to Remember.

“Their sacrifices mean we are free and have our demo cratic rights,” Smith told those taking part in the walk.

“We get to enjoy a great

For a link to the map of the Walk to Remember address es, please go to Notre Dame’s website at www.tcdsb.org/o/ notredame/article/905184

Crown of Jewels event supported Birkdale Residence

By Kristy Schippel

KARLY DOLMER, the owner and stylist at Crown of Jewels Salon on Kingston Road just east of Falling brook Road, hosted a client appreciation night on Thurs day, Oct. 20,, for the first time since the start of the COV ID-19 pandemic.

Serving the community since 2006, Dolmer was ex cited to be able to bring the community together again for the event.

Along with celebrating the support of Crown of Jewels clients, the event was also a fundraiser for the Birkdale Residence which is an emer gency women’s centre.

The Oct. 20 event helped collect donations of goods and raise funds for the cen tre.

“As a woman-owned and operated small business it was important for us to show support to the women’s shel ter,” said Jade Bordin, a styl

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ist at Crown of Jewels.

A total of $600 was raised for the Birkdale Residence through a 50/50 raffle and generous contributions in support of the event were made by Toronto Barber and Beauty Supply (TBBS),

and local businesses such as Tony and Claudia’s, House and Garden, The Birchcliff, Quad-ripple, Life is Sweet and Jamm by Marion jew elry. Approximately 65 at tendees at the event brought donations of toiletries for the

shelter.

From now until the middle of December, Crown of Jew els (1230 Kingston Rd.) will be collecting donations of non-perishable food goods for distribution over the holi days.

Holiday craft market will feature books, art by Beach Metro News cartoonist Bill Suddick

THE CHRISTMAS Craft Market set for the Royal Ca nadian Legion Branch 1/42 on Saturday, Nov. 26, will fea ture books, artworks and an imation cells by Beach Metro Community News cartoonist Bill Suddick.

The craft market takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a wide vari ety of holiday season items available for sale.

Suddick will be at the show

to sign copies of his cartoon book Life’s The Beach.

The book celebrates Sud dick’s more than 40 years of cartooning for Beach Metro Community News, and the paper’s 50th anniversary this year.

Along with signed copies being available at the Christ mas Craft Market, Life’s The Beach can also be purchased locally at The Great Escape, Book City and Coles in the

Beach. Copies are also avail able at the Beach Metro Com munity News office on Ger rard Street East. A portion of the proceeds of books sold at the newspaper office go to support Beach Metro Com munity News

Legion Branch 1/42 is lo cated 243 Coxwell Ave.

Please call 416-465-0120 for more information on the Saturday, Nov. 26, Christmas Craft Market.

Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteers for Nov. 15

The Beach Metro Com munity News Lucky Volunteers for Nov. 15 are the Yoshikawa family, Naoki, Yasuko, Fuzo and Noa. “When our family moved into the Beach area in 2012, I wanted to know more about our neighbours be cause I had been a math/ physics tutor,” said Naoki. “So we decided to apply as Beach Metro distribution volunteers. We enjoyed and feel fulfilled delivering even though it was severe weather sometimes. I think becoming a volunteer carri er is the best way to know Beach neighbours and get involved in the community.”

For being selected Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteers for Nov. 15, the Yoshikawa family has been awarded a prize of $50.

If you would like to become a Beach Metro Commun ity News volunteer carrier, please email our Distri bution Manager, Melinda Drake at melinda@beach metro.com for all the info.

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

Reza Khoshdel brings passion for service to job as new Executive Director at CC55

By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 introduced a new Executive Director, Reza Khoshdel, on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Following the retirement of his pre decessor, Debbie Visconti, Khoshdel brings a wealth of expertise that will help ef ficiently fulfill his new role and provide assistance to the community.

“I’ve been quite fortunate to have experience in a num ber of industries that span both public and private sec tors,” he said in an interview with Beach Metro Commu nity News this week.

After receiving his MBA/ MPA from the University of Manitoba, Khoshdel se cured a position in former Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi’s constituency office. Khoshdel said that his time working for the Member of Provincial Parliament nur tured a growing passion for community engagement. He then moved on to Queen’s Park as a Legislative Adviser after Moridi became a cabi net minister.

In 2018, he then attempted to use his knowledge of the inner-workings of the politi cal system to secure a seat on Toronto Council. Although he came up short during his campaign, Khoshdel contin ued to be heavily engaged in community matters. He is currently the President of the West Rouge Community Association, an organization focused on advocating for that east Scarborough neigh bourhood.

As a child, growing up in Scarborough, he spent countless hours at various community centres. He said this nostalgic connection to such centres contributed to why he felt gravitated to wards a position at Commu nity Centre 55.

“It’s very near and dear to my upbringing,” said Khosh del. “For me (community centres were) a real anchor in my life and gave me re ally good experiences. It was kind of like a second home to me.”

In becoming the Executive Director of Community Cen tre 55, Khoshdel has landed a job that focuses on his pas sion for community activism.

He knows he has big shoes to fill after Visconti’s retire ment. Since its inception 46 years ago, Community Cen tre 55 has seen only two Ex ecutive Directors (Visconti and before her Bob Mur doch). Khoshdel is now the third Executive Director in the centre’s history.

Located on Main Street just south of Gerrard Street East, the centre plays an im portant role in the lives of many community members.

“We have people who were

brought here by their par ents and now they’re bring ing their own kids here,” he said. “That’s a tremendous amount of responsibility on my shoulders.”

As the new Executive Di rector, he plans on building upon the good work Visconti has already done. Khoshdel said that there’s still a lot of work to be done but is satis fied with the programs cur rently being offered.

“Right now we have a pretty healthy amount of programs for our seniors,” said Khoshdel. “But I will be looking to see if there are other programs we can add to our roster to enrich their lives further.”

He went on to reveal plans to evolve the children’s pro gram, however. Plans for new programs are currently on hold as he finalizes the appointment of a new Pro gram Director after Evonne Hossack, who was with Com munity Centre 55 for more than 20 years, retired at the start of the summer.

Since he began his new role, Khoshdel has made efforts to engage the com munity in order to further expand his understanding of the individuals he has prom ised to assist.

He acknowledged that the experience of some of his senior staff members who have been at the community centre for many years helps him “to fill in the gaps” in re gards to some of the things a new member of the team, like himself, might not be privy to.

“It’s challenging but fun being able to learn about all these individuals—who they are, their history,” said Khoshdel.

Filling the important role of Program Director has been a main focus since his arrival at Community Centre 55. But now that a suitable candidate has been chosen, Khoshdel is redirecting his attention to helping families facing food insecurity issues during this holiday season.

He discussed changes to the Share A Christmas Pro gram which has helped many families in Toronto’s east end over the years. Usually, the workers and volunteers hand out food, “but logisti cally that was very difficult

to manage,” said Khoshdel.

The program has since transitioned to utilizing gift cards that families can use to purchase goods of their choice for their Christmas celebrations.

“My goal is to ensure that the people that are relying on this program over the last few years are going to get the same service, or even better, this year,” said Khoshdel.

Although Khoshdel has only been on the job for a short period so far, he said he intends to replicate the collectively respected legacy of his predecessors and dedi cate himself to Community Centre 55 on a long-term ba sis.

Khoshdel’s hope for Com munity Centre 55’s future is to see even more people getting engaged. He aims to help expand the footprint in the community which, in turn, will help him and his team to serve a larger num ber of people in a more effec tive manner.

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PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON

Reza Khoshdel began his job as the new Executive Director at Community Centre 55 on Nov. 1.

When talking about housing, don’t forget accessibility

Carol Damioli Guest Column

Affordable housing gets much enthusiastic atten tion these days. Any politi cian can score big points by calling for the construction of 10,000, or 50,000, or a million affordable hous ing units.

Yet there’s another big A-word in the realm of housing that’s heard much less. That other Aword is “accessibility.”

That word is relevant to a group that any of us could join at any time — the disabled. In fact, 22 per cent of Canadians are already members of this group. Incredibly, no Ontario law requires housing

to be accessible. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act does not even mention housing.

Accessible housing doesn’t mean merely that a wheelchair can roll up to the door and go through. It means that each housing unit in a multi-unit building is specially designed to accommodate disabili ties. This is done through “univer sal design.”

Universal design is as cool as it sounds. A universal design unit is suitable for anyone of any age or (dis)ability. If an able-bodied per son eventually needs the accessi bility features, they are already in place. For example, the unit’s main door has two peepholes — one low enough for a wheelchair user, and the other at the conventional height.

Hallways and passageways are at least 42 inches (107 centimetres)

wide. The kitchen cabinetry allows a person to work in a seated posi tion. Countertops have non-glare surfaces. The built-in oven is placed conveniently low, and has a door that swings out sideways rather than folding down, so it doesn’t impede a wheelchair.

In the bathroom, there’s a roll-in shower, and reinforced walls that can accommodate grab bars. Laun dry equipment is front-loading. Even with all these features, the unit in no way resembles an insti tutional space.

All of these universal design features, and more, allow aging in place, and keep people out of nurs ing homes, thus saving healthcare dollars.

The current situation is dis criminatory — disabled people pay taxes, yet they can’t use all of the residential buildings that their tax

money makes possible.

According to a Statistics Canada survey, only half of Canadians who need accessible housing actually have it.

Universal design does not sig nificantly increase building costs if it is incorporated at the design stage. And accessible units do not take up more space than conven tional ones.

The provincial and national building codes must be updated to require that all units in new con struction of multi-unit residential buildings be built using universal design. Tell your MPP to make it a priority to update the provincial building code with accessibility in mind.

In the meantime, cities could take the lead by making universal design mandatory in all housing built through city programs, or

with any city tax dollars, or on land made available by the city.

Alternatively, a city could of fer an incentive to developers: a waiver of development fees on buildings that follow universal design. Tell your city councillor!

The need for accessible housing will only increase as our society ages.

Accessible housing enhances human dignity, personal freedom, social inclusion, employment pos sibilities, and health. So, while we build all that affordable housing, let’s also make all of it accessible. Then, new housing in Canada could truly be graded A-plus.

Carol Damioli is a retired jour nalist and a member of the steer ing committee of the Accessible Housing Network (www.accessible housingnetwork.org).

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Don’t forget our veterans after Remembrance Day passes

Gene DomaGala

Iam writing this article after Remembrance Day for a very special reason.

I was standing at the memorial at Kew Gardens and was reading the inscriptions.

They are:

On The Top Wall -- In Honour of Those Who Served – 1914-1918, 1939-1945.

On The East Wall – 1899-1902, 1950-1953, Peacekeeping, 2001-2014.

On The West Wall – And to All The Veterans in The Service of

Canada.

Later I was visiting the Baron Byng Legion (Royal Canadian Le gion Branch 1/42) on Coxwell Av enue, and noted all the members inside the hall. Then it struck me. All of the time we are preparing for Remembrance Day to honour our great fallen members who died in the service of our free country, but after Nov.11 we forget them.

They are the ones who passed on, the ones who were members of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and reserves and are still alive. Should we forget them? The answer is No!

We have veterans who are in Sunnybrook hospital, veterans

who have different medical condi tions, veterans who are in finan cial trouble or are facing other challenges. Should we forget about them? The answer is No!

We still have a Canadian mili tary that Canada and its citizens can be proud of, and should join to show them we are there and care.

Our armed forces are honoured throughout the world for their con tributions in the past and present. We should remember them every day, not only on Nov. 11.

We have an army that is now helping other countries like Ukraine. We are there to help though as we always do. Here in the east end and Beach area, we

should be particularly proud of our men and women of the armed forces who sacrifice so much.

We should also recognize the

young people in cadets and those who will serve in the future and let them know we respect their valiant contribution to Canada.

PHOTO: ADAM OWEN-GILL

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 on Dawes Road held a parade and ceremony on Nov. 6 in advance of Remembrance Day.

Grant AME Church set to hold 189th anniversary celebrations

By Bertha Stephen

LOCATED AT 2029 Gerrard

St. E. in Toronto, Grant Af rican Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is one of the oldest AME Churches in Canada.

In 1833, the AME Church formed congregations in To ronto. The membership at that time included both freed and runaway slaves that had escaped from the United States through the Under ground Railroad, a secret passageway leading from slavery to freedom.

In the early years, mem bers met at each other’s houses for worship. After several transitions, the site at 2029 Gerrard St. E. was purchased and became the permanent home of Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Under the leadership of Pastor, Rev. Kenesha BlakeNewell, the congregation continues to be blessed by the powerful preaching and teaching of the Biblical Word, and is driven by the vision, “Committed to bring ing the love of God to all, through service, evangelism and stewardship.”

All area residents are in vited to join Grant AME as it celebrates its 189th anni versary during the month of November.

The theme for the anniver sary celebrations is “Rejoice in the Lord! The Journey Continues…”

Each Sunday this month, there will be worship ser

This photo shows Grant African Methodist Episco pal (AME) at 93 Soho St., in the Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West area, where it was located for 63 years from 1928 to 1991. Grant AME is celebrating its 189th anniversary this year.

vices starting at 11 a.m., and we will be highlighting sig nificant aspects of our minis tries and service to the com munity. Grant Church offers a place for everyone to wor ship, fellowship and serve.

The Sunday, Nov. 20, ser vice will include recogni tion of those who serve in the MCAM (Music) Ministry, ushers, stewardess board and Sunday school.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, Grant AME will hold an Anniversa ry Celebration Dinner (after the church service).

Also, on Saturday, Dec. 3, the Ministry in Music Cele bration will take place at the church starting at 6 p.m.

The AME Church was first located on the north side of Richmond Street West at York Street and was built be tween 1833 and 1851.

By 1851, its membership had grown to 128 members.

It Starts Here

The church remained on Richmond until 1912 when they moved to Elm Street on the site of today’s Hospital for Sick Children.

It was during this time that the Toronto Church was named after Bishop Abra ham Grant.

The AME Church in To ronto was renamed Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church at the location on University Avenue and Elm Street.

Grant AME Church was then located at 23 Soho St., in the Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West area, where it remained for 63 years before moving to the present Gerrard Street East location in 1991.

For more information on Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, please visit the website at www. grantame.com

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Grant African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on Gerrard Street East is cele brating its 189th anniversary this month.

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Community Calendar

NOV. 14-25: Virtual Bazaar at Fallingbrook Presby terian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. Pick up Nov. 25 & 26. Please access the website www.fallingbrookpresbyteri anchurch.com to view catalogue and procedure on how to order. Items include: Baskets, Children’s PJs, Adult socks, Knitted Cowls and Scarves, Placemats, Christ mas pillows, Children’s quilts and wallhangings, Jams and more. Info: Marion 416-698-1878, bmobrien@eol.ca

NOV. 15: Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council Annual General Meeting at Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 7 p.m. AGM open to new members. The Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council as sists the Recreation Centre with funding and events. The Advisory Council hosts Spring Sprint, 2km and 5km walk/run along the boardwalk, pancake breakfast and other seasonal events. Info: springsprint@hotmail.ca

NOV. 16: Seniors Active Living Fair at St. Aidan’s Church, 2423 Queen St. E., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by The Neigh bourhood Group in partnership with OACAO and funded by the Ontario Government. We invite seniors from across the city to join us for a free day of informative presentations, entertainment, information tables from local agencies and businesses, and free refreshments. Info: Sara Wilson 416-691-7407, sara.wilson@tngcs.org

NOV. 18: Karaoke at RCL Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. Club Room, and every other Friday, 7:30 p.m. to closing. Bring your singing voice and join the fun! Plus, every Satur day Night live entertainment at 7:30 to closing - so this time grab your dancing shoes and come on down!

NOV. 18, 19: Leslieville Wanderlust at Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen St. E., Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The park will be alive with a Christmas tree, Santa Clause, holiday activities, Dancing Santa Scavenger Hunt, live entertainment, and more. Info: www.visitleslieville.ca

NOV. 19: Acoustic Harvest presents John Prince & A Piece of the Rock at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $30 in advance at www. acousticharvest.ca, $35 cash at the door. Masking is strongly recommended by our artists and vulner able/immunocompromised audience members.

NOV. 19: Music for the Soul presents Sarah Beatty at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Country folk singer-songwriter Sarah Beatty enchants us with warmth, wit, and thought-provoking messages. Attendance Free/by donation Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ music-for-the-soul-sarah-beatty-tickets-446020989787

NOV. 19: Bazaar at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Coffee shop, bake sale, frozen foods, Christmas Boutique, knitting & sewing, crafts, jewelry, toys & games, and more! Lucky draw for a handcrafted quilt. Cash only event. Info: 416-267-8265, www.scarboroughbluffs.org

NOV. 19: Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar at RCL Branch 11, Main Floor, 9 Dawes Rd., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A little of every thing for everyone – baked goods, jewellery, knitted items, nearly new – books, toys and more, all reason ably priced. Coffee & muffin or lunch available. Draw tickets are 3 for $2 with lots of prizes available. NOV. 24: Drink for a Cause, fundraiser for Commu nity Centre 55 Share A Christmas, at Breakwall BBQ, 1910 Queen St. E., 6-9 p.m. Hosted by realtor Derek Ladocueur tending bar after a 2-year Covid hiatus.

NOV. 26: Christmas Craft Market at Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 416-465-0120

NOV. 26: Gifts for the Soul Holiday Market at St. Mat thew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Paintings, pottery, glassware, fibre art, jewellery, vin tage embroidered wearable art, notebooks and boxes from recycled materials, decorative lamps and bird houses, all created by local artists. Free art draw. Info: gail@gailwilliamsartist.com, @gailwilliamsartist NOV. 27: Christmas Carol Service at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. 10:30 a.m. To celebrate the start of Advent we’re having our first carol sin galong of the season! Discover the fascinating and often funny stories behind some of your favourite carols. All welcome. 10:30 a.m. Info: www.bbuc.ca NOV.28, DEC. 5, 12, 19: Mondays in Advent at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7-8:15 p.m. In this season of anticipation and possibility, how do we make sense of the moment? Join us for an Advent Conversation Group “Now is the Time”. More info: beachunitedchurch.com

DEC. 3: Christmas Market at St. Luke’s Angli can Church, 904 Coxwell Ave. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Table rental $40. To reserve, call 416-421-6878 x 21 on Mon day, Wednesday or Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

DEC 3: Christmas Market at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We are excited to welcome you back to our annual Christmas Market in person, featuring a variety of local artisans along with their baked goods, jams and jellies, handmade jewellery, knit ted toys, and much more. Info: beachunitedchurch.com

DEC 4: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a dra matic reading featuring Tom Allen and friends, at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 64 Glen Manor Dr., 3 p.m. This great charitable fundraising event also includes live music and refreshments. Tickets and info: office@beacheschurch.org, 416- 699-5871

DEC. 4: Santa at the Design Nest, 1021 Kings ton Rd., 2-5 p.m. Bring a $20 cash donation for the Bluffs Food Bank and have your picture tak en with Santa. Info: shea@royallepage.ca

DEC. 10: Scarborough Harmony Chorus presents “To gether Again”, an afternoon concert of popular and holiday music, at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 2 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m for craft and bake sale. Tickets $25 in advance (15 years and under free) or at the door. Info: scarboroughcho rusinfo@gmail.com, 416-518-3467. SHC is a women’s chorus singing a cappella music in four-part har mony. Info: www.scarboroughharmonychorus.com

FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St. E., is open from 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. Info: 416-690-5169

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS. If you or a fam ily member are struggling with gambling, Gamblers Anonymous is there to HELP. Call: 1(855) 222-5542 or visit www.gatoronto.ca

BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCHES, 11 a.m.

•Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.)

•Tuesdays – alternating locations: St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.), Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 20, Jan. 10 etc. and St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, (2423 Queen St. E), Nov. 15, 29, Dec. 13, 27, Jan. 10 etc. •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thurs days at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Lunch format may vary site to site. Info: 416-691-6869

CHURCHES

GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St. E. All are welcome every Sunday from 11 a.m. to worship service in-person, Facebook, ZOOM, or YouTube livestream with Pastor Kenesha Blake-Newell. Bible study Wednesdays 7 p.m. on ZOOM. Prayer line Wednes days, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Links and info: www.grantame. com, grantamechurch@yahoo.ca, 416-690-5169

ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E., welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. in person, or at 10:30 a.m. in person or on Zoom. Wednes days: Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m.; Christian Meditation at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Our energetic, active church offers varied opportunities for spiritual growth, vibrant Children’s and Music programs, Youth activities, and a strong commitment to action on social justice and envi ronmental issues. Holiday Craft Market, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222

FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd at Kingston Rd. is meeting for In-Person and Zoom Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Please join us for worship or one of our zoom activities. •Tea Time - Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. •Advent Bible Study on Nov. 30 & Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. •Hobby Circle on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. •Book Club on Black Lives Matter on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. To register for In-Person Worship or to receive the Zoom link: 416-699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com.

BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 64 Glen Manor Dr. We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. BPC has strong commitments to community service and social justice issues. Highlights include providing non-perishable foods for those in need through our Free Food Pantry. Our Refugee Committee has been in operation for many years helping families and individuals arrive and start a new life in Canada. Book study group ‘Theology on Tap’ meets Mondays 7pm on Zoom. Current book is ‘Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient World’. Our annual reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol featuring Tom Allen will be held Dec. 4th at 3 p.m. Ticket info and links: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey 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. 8:15 am with Rosary beginning at 8 am. Confessions 3:45 to 4:15 pm on Sat. Info: www.stjohnsto.archtoronto.org, 416-698-1105

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH, 1810 Queen St. E. We celebrate daily masses Tuesday to Friday at 9 a.m., on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Coffee Hospitality is held in the parish hall after the 11 a.m. Sunday mass. The priest is available for con fession Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. at the church. The Rosary will be said Tuesday to Friday soon after the 9 a.m. mass and Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Eucharistic Adoration is on the First Friday of every month after 9 a.m. Mass. We invite newcomers within the bound ary of our parish to register with us. Info: https:// corpuschristito.archtoronto.org/ or 416-694-0382

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. •Sun day morning services at 10:30 a.m. online, by phone, or in-person. •Tuesdays, Alternating weeks: Prayer Meeting 10 a.m. (Nov 8, 22, Dec 13, 20 – In-person or Online), and Bible Study (‘Provision Time’) 7:30-9 p.m. (Nov 15, 29, Dec 6 - Online) •Prayer walk in the com munity, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. •Monthly 55+ Board Games and Cards afternoon, Dec. 3, 1:30-4 p.m. •Christmas Candlelight Service, Dec. 11th, 7:30 p.m. Info: 416-6914721, calvaryonmain@calvary-baptist-church.ca •Grace Pascoe Care Centre Food Bank, Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-2899, gpcc@calvary-baptist-church.ca

BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. We of fer a combination of in-person and YouTube livestream opportunities Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We ask that all folks attending in-person worship wear a mask to help care for the most vulnerable in our commu nity. Services led by music director Steven Webb and Rev. Greg Daly. Info: beachunitedchurch.com

KIMBOURNE PARK UNITED CHURCH, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service: 10:15am in-person & via Zoom •Yoga (indoors): Sundays 2:30pm, for people of all abilities •Donation Drive (Ongoing): Dona tion baskets outside main doors 24/7-given to Nourish East End Food Bank •Messy Church: Nov 23, 5:30-7pm: Explore spirituality through activities, story, music & a meal, for all ages •Movie Night: Dec 11 •FREE Community Meal: Nov. 20, 11:30am-12:30pm Volunteers Needed. •Christmas Marketplace: Dec 3rd 11am-2pm-Vendors Wanted •Games Night: Dec 10, 5-10pm, pizza & pop for purchase •Tradi tional Skills: 2nd Sat/Month 2-4pm •Christmas Concert & Carols: Sat, Dec 10th, 3-4pm. Info and event links: Church office 416-461-7200, office@kpuc.org, www.kpuc.org

Reese Fallon Way naming ceremony remembers amazing young woman

AN UNVEILING ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 7, to officially recognize the nam ing of Reese Fallon Way in the Upper Beach.

The laneway naming cer emony was attended by Fal lon’s family, friends, and local dignitaries including Mayor John Tory.

Fallon, 18, was killed in the Danforth Shooting which took place on the night of July 22, 2018. Also killed in the shooting was 10-year-old Julianna Kozis of Markham. Thirteen other people were wounded in the shooting.

“Today we gathered to me morialize Reese Fallon and her profound impact here in Beaches-East York,” said Beaches-East York Council

lor Brad Bradford in a tweet on the afternoon of Nov. 7.

“Four years ago her life was taken in the Danforth Shooting, but her legacy remains strong. With great honour this afternoon, we unveiled the laneway renam ing in Reese’s namesake.”

Beaches-East York MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon also attended the unveiling ceremony.

“Reese was a passionate young leader who made a lasting impact in the commu nity. This laneway is a place for all to remember and cele brate Reese,” said McMahon in a tweet.

Reese Fallon Way is locat ed south of Gerrard Street East and runs east off Way

land Avenue and then south – between Wayland and Mal vern Avenue to the east.

Fallon had just graduated from Malvern Collegiate pri or to the summer of 2018 and lived in the area where the laneway is located. She was planning to begin a nursing course at McMaster Univer sity in the fall of that year.

Fallon also worked as a volunteer member of the Young Liberals for the Beaches-East York riding with current MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.

He tweeted that the lane way named in her memory is a “lasting and important tribute to an amazing young woman taken from us far too soon.”

Riverdale Share concert slated for Sunday, Dec. 4

THE RIVERDALE Share concert is returning to The Danforth Music Hall this hol iday season after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s concert will

take place on Sunday, Dec. 4, starting at 3 p.m.

The annual concert is a fundraiser for a number of East Toronto charities that help out residents in need during the holiday season.

Scheduled performers for this year’s Riverdale Share include Julian Taylor and Kathryn Rose.

For ticket information, please go to the website at https://riverdaleshare.com

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The ceremony to name Reese Fallon Way in the Malvern Avenue and Gerrard Street East area took place on the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 7.

Artist Gail Williams presents Gifts for the Soul show on Nov. 26

By Katianna Manakis

WHAT WOULD have been a seven-year long tradition, that had to be shortened due to COVID-19, is back in full swing this year!

Gifts for the Soul takes place on Saturday, Nov. 26, in East Toronto and features many different types of art and artists wanting to share their different creative medi ums with the community.

Gail Williams has been or ganizing this event since the beginning and is very proud to showcase not only her art, but her colleagues as well.

“Everyone’s creative, you just have to bring it out of them,” said Williams when she described why she chose art as her career path.

Williams started out as a radiation therapist. Finish ing high school and wanting

to pursue art in university was the goal but wasn’t the direction at first. She was offered a radiation therapy job in a clinic in the city that had great benefits, including paying for her schooling and flights back and forth be tween Toronto and Thunder Bay to visit her family.

During this time, Williams was able to take art classes at night, building up the wonderful and unique skills she has been sharing with us today.

She comes from an artistic family, her nephew and her creating a 10-foot long piece together in her studio. Along with her daughter featur ing her work in Gifts for the Soul, another relative had brought her fashion work to the show in previous years.

Williams was inspired to start Gifts for the Soul by a friend who belonged to a pottery collective. She had asked Williams if she would be willing to display her art in their show or to organize an art collective show her self. That’s just what Wil liams did, and Gifts for the Soul offers many different mediums including paint

ings, pottery, furniture and fiber work, which is actu ally done by one of Williams’ daughters.

“I’m excited to just be able to see people again,” said Williams about what she was looking forward to most about Gifts for the Soul this year.

“I classify my art as won derful and weird and I get

so excited to show it to my peers and others.”

Gifts for the Soul will take place at St. Matthew’s Club house at 450 Broadview Ave. on Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on Gail Williams and the Gifts for the Soul show, please go to her website at www.gail williamsartist.com.

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Artist Gail Williams hosts the Gifts for the Soul art show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 26, at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse on Broadview Avenue.

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Neil McNeil wins overall team title at OFSAA cross country championships

FOR THE second year in a row, the Neil Mc Neil Catholic High School boys cross country team are the Ontario champions.

The local boys won the title at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Dagmar Ski Resort in Uxbridge.

The Senior boys team won the silver medal at the meet, thanks to strong performances from Fitz Williams, who finished 32nd; Noah McPherson, who finished 51st; Jamie Parkin, who finished 84th; Ewen Fraser, who finished 99th; and Ilex Machado, who finished 114th. There were 244 runners and 35 teams in the Senior boys race.

Neil McNeil’s Novice boys team finished fourth overall in field of 33 teams and 253 runners.

The Novice team was led by Cecil Jenkins, who finished 12th; Ty Machado, who finished 22nd; Owen Mielniczuk, who finished 95th; Finn Veale, who finished 161st; and Marcus Matejka, who finished 184th.

The Junior boys team were eighth overall led by Xavier Gordon, who finished 58th; El lery Alexander, who finished 86th; Ian Yusti, who finished 116th; Josh Paul, who finished 125th; and Harrison Clark, who finished 169th. There were 34 teams and 248 runners competing in the Junior boys race.

Malvern caps perfect season by winning Toronto Varsity football championship

THE MALVERN Collegiate Black Knights Varsity football team are the Toronto Tier 2 champions.

Malvern beat Lakeshore Collegiate 31-8 in the championship game played on the after noon of Thursday, Nov. 10, at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium.

The championship victory capped off an undefeated 5-0 season for the Black Knights, who competed in the Toronto District Sec ondary Schools Athletic Association Tier 2 Varsity League along with Lakeshore and Newtonbrook Secondary School.

In Thursday’s championship tilt, Malvern was led by Adrian Wing who scored two

touchdowns and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

Malvern used a strong aerial attack against Lakeshore, and Black Knights quarterback Cole Raino threw three touchdown passes.

Along with Wing, other Malvern touch downs were scored by Dajuan Burke and Ethan Macmillan.

Henry Burrill-Miller also kicked a field goal for the Black Knights.

This was Malvern’s first season back on the football field after a two-year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coaches for Malvern are Rob Salvatore and Carter Livingstone.

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Neil McNeil Catholic High School cross country team runners celebrate their over all team title at the OFSAA championships on Nov. 5 in Uxbridge.

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The Malvern Collegiate Institute Black Knights celebrate their Varsity Tier 2 city football championship win on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium.

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Woodbine Park transformed for scenes in Slumberland

Bernie FletCher

Woodbine Park is a great place to listen to music at a festival, walk your dog, watch the ducks frolic on the pond or fly past majes tic, snow-capped peaks on a truly humongoose Canada goose.

Wait…what? Talk about a wild goose chase!

Mountains? No problem! All you need is a bit of imagination and a whole lot of CGI (computer-generated imagery) in Slumberland (out on Netflix this Friday, Nov. 18). The film promises “Adventure Beyond your Wildest Dreams.”

Fantasy movies often film the actors in front of a green screen and then use CGI to complete the special effects by using layers, a technique known as compositing.

In April 2021 crews built large scaffolding in the parking lot beside Woodbine Park.

Scenes were filmed with Jason Mamoa and Marlow Barkley on safety cables atop the structure.

Slumberland is a liveaction film adaptation of a comic strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland, created way

back in 1905.

This modern version tells the story of a young girl whose father has been lost at sea.

Mamoa plays an eccentric half-man, half-beast who promises to help in the

Sets and the City

The film needed a light house and two elaborate

sets were built from scratch, one at the Pinewood Studios between Eastern Avenue and Commissioners Street while the top of the light house was created at Ontar io Place. The real structures are blended seamlessly with CGI backgrounds to create a spectacular island landscape.

Watch for scenes at the Royal York Hotel and two city ferry boats.

Sometimes visual effects can go wrong. A gaffe was spotted in a recent episode of The House of the Dragon where the King was wearing a green glove on two fingers which were supposed to be missing or mangled.

At least the medieval King wasn’t holding a Starbucks coffee cup as seen in Game of Thrones!

If you’re “down” with fantasy films, take a “gan der” at Slumberland. It’s a family-friendly film so there shouldn’t be any “fowl” lan guage though the little ones may get “goose bumps.”

Too bad Ryan Gosling isn’t in it.

Next time you walk through Woodbine Park imagine worlds beyond our dreams.

By the magic of movies our “mountains” never looked so good!

quest to find Nemo’s missing dad by guiding her through a mystical dream world.

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Jason Mamoa and Marlow Barkley filmed scenes for Slumberland in a giant set built in the parking lot be side Woodbine Park last year.

These recipes make holiday appetizers easy

Jan main

is an author, cooking instructor

and caterer janmainskitchen@

“What can I bring?”

“Just bring an appetizer. Something to have with a glass of wine.”

“Just bring an appetizer.” –Yuk! My heart sinks!

We are moving into the season of the Appetizer, Nibble or hors d’oeuvre. Call it what you will, as noted, these are the munchies you have with drinks. People of ten make a meal of these de lectable morsels. Coming up with a fresh idea can create a challenge!

As usual when faced with this conundrum, I turn to “tried and true” recipes of friends with whom I have en joyed their yummy offerings. Here they are for your happy munching!

Herbed Refrigerator Cookies

These melt in your mouth goodies were sampled at our book club Christmas festiv ity some years ago. They were Ruth Wolff’s contribu tion. I still remember their fragrant taste!

2 cups (500 mL) allpurpose flour

1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

Pinch cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper

2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh, finely chopped thyme, tarragon or rosemary 1 cup (250 mL) soft butter

1/4 cup (50 mL) granu lated sugar

1 egg

Fresh herbs for garnish ing

In a mixing bowl, stir to gether flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and herbs. In separate bowl using an elec tric mixer beat butter and sugar together until fluffy then beat in egg. Gradually beat in the flour mixture on low (so flour does not fly all over) to create a soft, heavy dough.

Divide into four equal por tions. Using the plastic wrap to help you, sprinkle dough lightly with flour and roll each portion into logs about 20 x 3 centimetres. Remove

to baking sheet; repeat with remaining portions to cre ate four logs then refrigerate or freeze until ready to slice and bake.

To bake, remove dough from refrigerator to soft en; pre-heat oven to 325 F (170C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper; slice dough into ¼ inch (6 mm) circles. Arrange circles on baking sheet; bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes about 10 dozen cookies. May be stored up to 1 week in an airtight contain er. For longer storage freeze for up to 6 months.

Blue Cheese Terrine with Fruit and Nuts

Dorothy Armenic made this tasty terrine for the same Christmas book club gathering. Dorothy says the only trick is to GENTLY com bine the cheese. If using a creamy cheese like Gorgon zola you must pull it apart rather than crumble it.

I still remember the lus cious combination of sweet and sour flavour on crispy crackers. Yum!

10 oz (280 g) blue cheese

1 pkg (5 oz/142 g) soft goat cheese or cream cheese crumbled or pulled apart

1 cup (250 mL) mix

ture dried fruit finely chopped such as apri cots, dried cranberries or prunes

1 tbsp (25 mL) liquid honey

1 tbsp (15 mL) brandy, sherry or whisky

1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh chopped thyme or 1/4 (1 mL) dried Pinch of black pepper

Garnish: 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey

1/2 cup (125 mL) each, pecans and almonds or walnuts

Line an 8x4 inch (1.4 mL) loaf pan with plastic wrap. Leaving enough overhang to cover and seal top. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine blue cheese, goat cheese, apricots, cranberries and prunes. Drizzle with honey, brandy, thyme and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

Scrape mixture into pre pared pan; fold plastic wrap

over to cover and press down lightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 2 days.

Garnish: Toast nuts on parchment paper lined bak ing sheet in preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for about 8-10 minutes. Cool. Drizzle honey over to coat.

To serve terrine, invert on a serving platter, gently re move plastic wrap; discard. Surround with nuts and serve with crispy wafers. Makes about 10 servings.

Roasted Carrot Dip

Noella Kyser presented this imaginative dip at one of our monthly gatherings. It met with rave reviews es pecially as it is good served with gluten-free biscuits bread or sliced veggies, ideal for people with allergies.

1/2 cup (125 mL) natural almonds, toasted 2 lbs (about 6) carrots, peeled

2 tbsp plus 2 tbsp (25 mL) plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 tsp (7mL) salt

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup (125 mL) white kidney beans or chick peas

1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

1 tsp (5 mL) black pep per 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika

1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle almonds on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes un til brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

On same sheet arrange peeled carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces, tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt, evenly on baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour or un til very tender and starting to brown, about 1 hour.

Add carrots to food pro cessor with garlic, beans, lemon juice, pepper, paprika, parsley ½ cup olive oil, ½ tsp salt and almonds.

Process until mixture is smooth adding more olive oil if necessary.

Taste, adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes about 3 cups (750 mL).

A Christmas Carol reading at Beaches Presbyterian

BEACHES PRESBYTERI

AN Church hosts a reading of A Christmas Carol featur ing Tom Allen and friends on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 4.

The reading will take place at 3 p.m.

Along with the telling of the classic Christmas tale written by Charles Dickens, the reading will also feature live music and refreshments.

The reading is a fundrais er for the many community projects that the church is

involved in.

To reserve tickets in ad vance, please contact the church by email at office@ beachespresbyterian.org or call 416-699-5871. Beaches Presbyterian Church is lo cated at 65 Glen Manor Rd.

Neighbourhood Stops and Shops Booze, Cigarettes and Constitutional Dust-Ups

By Alexandros Varoutas

WHEN THE topic of inter provincial trade comes up at a dinner party, you’d be for given for choosing that very moment to step outside and try your first cigarette. Ryan Manucha is aware of this stigma, however, and tack les it in his new book, Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitu tional Dust-Ups. Spicy title, right? Who knew?

Some of you may remem ber the case of Gerard Co meau, a retiree living in rural New Brunswick who thought he’d make a beer run across the border into Quebec, as he had done many times over the years, only to end up the subject of a sting operation that landed him a whopping $400 fine.

The legal battle that en sued, known by many as the “free-the-beer” case, made it all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada where it was ultimately decided that Ca nadians don’t have the right to buy alcohol and transport it between provinces freely.

This came as a shock to many Canadians who, at the time, were blindsided by the idea that provincial borders actually had rules attached to them.

At a time when the wobbly structure of international

supply chains has been laid bare by the pandemic, Manu cha wonders whether inter provincial trade barriers are doing a disservice to Cana dians that are forced to look outside the country for many of their goods.

“Even just with the pan demic, we saw Canada was really on its own and so may be there’s a discussion about self-reliance and our depen dence on one another more than ever before,” he says.

Born in Toronto, Manu cha studied economics at Yale and eventually law at Harvard where he whittled his focus down from inter national trade law to the largely under-discussed field of Canadian domestic trade policy. As he continued his research, he began to notice that there wasn’t any real, comprehensive account of how Canada’s trade arrange ment got to where it is today. Of course, there was plenty of dense legal analysis, tech nical economic papers, and the occasional newspaper article on the subject, but nothing in the form of a book with a spicy title, which was surprising considering the scope of the subject. “You’ve got the WTO (World Trade Organization) which oper ates amongst nations and that’s headquartered in Ge

neva, Switzerland. Canada has its own version called the CFTA and that’s head quartered in Winnipeg,” he says.

Leaving aside the fact that Manitoba is apparently Can ada’s Switzerland, Manucha set out to write his own his torical account of Canadian domestic trade, from the 1800s to the present, as well as his outlook on what the fu ture could look like for crossborder beer drinkers.

When asked why he felt it was important to write this book, Manucha explained that this subject affects our lives in more ways than we often consider, from our dayto-day shopping choices to the state of the economy.

Consider the wine selec tion at the LCBO, for exam

ple. Canada has a wonderful selection of incredible wine and beer. If you’ve visited other provinces you’ve likely seen shelves of products you didn’t even know existed.

How is it that these products are somehow further away from us than Spanish wines are in terms of availability?

Then there’s the issue of the post-COVID economy. After essentially spending itself into oblivion, Manu cha believes Canada can use every ounce of economic growth available to it. Ac cording to him, liberalizing interprovincial trade could create an engine of growth within our borders. This would also drive prices down and create more competitive Canadian companies that can then use their scale on an international level.

“It kind of comes down to how do we see ourselves as a country. Are we 13 different provinces and territories or do we really see ourselves as one economic union? And it’s fine. There’s no right answer but the decision is going to affect the level of interprovincial trade,” says Manucha.

Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups is available online and at local bookstores.

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Head Start Tutors

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12

Keeping the Love of Learning Alive Sunday tutoring available. www.headstarttutors.ca 416-272-9589 • hstarttutors@gmail.com Proudly serving the Beach for over 25 years Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT (17r)

THE STUDY STUDIO

Individualized tutoring and programs for grades 3-12 in all subjects.

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 20 years.

On Kingston Rd. just east of Vic Park Andrew English B.Ed. 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com (17r)

MATH SPECIALIST

• Videolink tutoring in HS math/physics

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• Experience in all grades/core courses

Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math. 416-875-1883 www.beachmath.ca (19)

Experienced Literacy Tutor

Available for support in all subjects grades 1 to 9. Passionate about developing strong literacy skills and a love of reading.

Near Kingston Rd./Victoria Park References available Carole 416 690 4897 (17)

General Services

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MR. FIX-IT

Peter the Handyman

INDOOR / OUTDOOR General repairs: Drywall / Caulking / Painting / Decks / Fences Odd jobs: Fixtures, TV, Shelf & Picture install / Furniture assembly (IKEA)... & much more! Call/text Peter 416 577 4252(17)

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JUNK REMOVAL

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DEMOLITION EXPERTS

Demolition & Removal of Garages, Porches, Fences & Concrete. Howard 416 565 8569 (17..)

ALL AROUND HANDYMAN

with Truck Available for Pick-up and Delivery Call Kevin The Carpenter 647-282-8375

Serving the Beach for 15 years (17r)

Well Trained

HANDYMAN / HELPER

Leaves, Yard Cleanup Garage Cleanups & Junk Removal Other various jobs Scrap metal removal 20 yrs exp. Quality work. Good prices. Call Greg 437 230-4824 (17..)

Math/Physics Tutoring

We don’t do your homework. Yet we make you understand so that you can do it by yourself.

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Experienced Literacy Tutor Available for support in all subjects grades 1 to 9. Passionate about developing strong literacy skills

Byelection date set for local trustees in two French school boards

THE CITY of Toronto will hold byelections for school trustees in two French-language school boards on Jan. 23, 2023.

Eigible residents for the French language public school trustee in Conseil Scolaire Via monde (Ward 3 – Centre) in central Toronto and the French language Catholic school trustee in Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mo nAvenir (Ward 4 – Toronto Est) can now reg ister as candidates.

During the lead-up to the Toronto munici

pal election on Oct. 24, it was discovered that one of the Ward 3 candidates in the French public board, Joseph Franca, was ineligible to hold the seat as he failed to meet all the necessary criteria.

Since there was now a lack of candidates, with only one remaining, the election was ruled void by the City of Toronto.

Ward 4 in the French Catholic board shared a similar fate. One candidate was ineligible, while another candidate opted to

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withdraw from the race so that election was also declared void.

To become a candidate in the byelections, residents must file a nomination paper with original signature, provide proof of qualify ing address within the school board’s area of jurisdiction, and acknowledge that they have French-language education rights. The French-language education rights requires candidates to either have French as a first language, have attended a French language

school in Canada, or have children who at tended or are attending a French language school in Canada. Candiate nomination dead line is 2 p.m. on Dec. 9; while third party ad vertisers can register until 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 20. All nominations are to be filed in person at the Toronto Elections City Hall office (100 Queen St. W). Candidates are required to pay a $100 nomination filing fee. For more info, go to www.toronto.ca/city-government/elec tions/by-election/by-election-candidates

BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS

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ALANO TILE & RENO

FURNITURE REFINISHING

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Replacement and repair. Small to medium jobs only, please. Clean. Professional. 43 yrs experience. I won’t leave until you are 110% satisfied Please call Colin at 416-347-0974 for a free quote. (17.)

WATERPROOFING

Act Fast Waterproofing 647-993-3466 www.actfastwaterproofing.ca Licensed, local, award winning (19)

LEAKY BASEMENT SOLUTIONS

Call Mike Local - Licenced D-34 Reasonable 416-371-1025 (Woodbine - Gerrard) (17..)

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CONSTRUCTION

Professional Drywall Taping, Mudding & Painting. General repairs. Very reliable. Call Matt 647-833-2884 (13/23