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A GO Fund Me page has been set up for the family of a 15-year-old East York boy who was shot and killed last week. Jordon Carter, 15, died on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 19, after he was shot in the underground parking garage of a Gamble Avenue apartment building. Police arrested and charged a 13-year-old boy with second-degree murder the next day in connection with Carter’s death. Carter was “a talented 15-yearold young man and loved skateboarding,” said the Go Fund Me page. “He was a beautiful soul who
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Police were called to the Pape and Gamble area at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 for reports of
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NOMINATIONS FOR the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award are now being accepted. The annual award honours an individual or individuals from the East York community who exemplify the causes that Agnes Macphail championed in her long and distinguished career. Deadline to submit nominations is midnight on Friday, Jan. 28. Macphail (1890 – 1954) was the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons (1921) and the first in the Ontario Legislature (1943). During her years in political office, which included representing the East York area provincially, Macphail focussed on issues of equality rights and social justice. Nominees for the Agnes Macphail Award must be residents of the former Borough of East York. They must also be an outstanding volunteer leader in community life in areas including, but not limited to: women’s rights, fairness to seniors, criminal justice and penal reform, international peace and disarmament and to adequate housing, health care and education. Nominations can be sent by mail to the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee, c/o Strategic Protocol & External Relations, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 12th Floor, West Tower, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 or by email to agnesmacphailaward@toronto.ca For more information on how to nominate, or to download a nomination form, please go to https:// w w w. t o r o n t o . c a / w p - c o n t e n t / uploads/2021/11/9034-2022-Nomination-Form-.pdf
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City committee wants Dentonia Park Golf Course to stay at 18 holes DENTONIA PARK Golf Course will be remaining an 18-hole layout. At least that was the recommendation from the City of Toronto’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee earlier this month. On Jan. 11, the committee heard a report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management regarding future plans for the city’s five municipally owned golf courses. The report called for Dentonia Park Golf Course to be reduced in size from its present 18 holes to nine holes. The report said a “master planning” process for uses on the rest of the land at the course site, just northeast of Victoria Park and Danforth avenues, would then be undertaken. However, city councillors on the committee voted for an amendment to the report
that said no further action would be taken on reducing the 18-hole, par-three golf uses at Dentonia Park. “City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with Chief Procurement Officer and any relevant divisions, to maintain the existing 18-hole golf course structure at Dentonia Park Golf Course, while continuing to explore opportunities for further year-round recreation, multi-use arrangements, increased accessibility and affordability for golf use, and access to Taylor Massey Creek trail ravine,” read the approved amendment. The report, which also deals with plans for the city’s other municipal golf courses, now goes to Toronto City Council for approval at its Feb. 2 meeting. Toronto’s other municipally owned golf courses are Tam O’Shanter, Don Valley, Humber Valley and Scarlett Woods.
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Sheila Cary-Meagher is shown in this Beach Metro Community News file photo. Cary-Meagher served for decades as a school trustee with the Toronto Board of Education and then the Toronto District School Board. Sean Meagher in announcing her death on Facebook. Earlier this year he had let the community know that his mother had entered palliative care as the cancer that had only been discovered late last year quickly progressed. “When people learned about the pancreatic cancer that had come on suddenly in December and took her only weeks later, they sent kind notes and memories. Far and away the most common phrase in all of them was ‘force of nature’. Sheila wasn’t a half-measures kind of gal. She took issues on with gusto, stuck with them until the end and didn’t let anything stand in the way,” wrote Sean his Facebook post. “Nothing fired her up more than injustice. Nothing moved her to action more than the struggle to create places that help every child be all that they can be. We’ll miss her and her endless energy and unstoppable commitment.” There were more than 200 comments made about Sean’s post. TDSB Toronto-Danforth Trustee Jennifer Story said in her’s that Cary-Meagher
was indeed a “force of nature” at the board. “Her commitment, creativity and drive to make schools more effective, caring and equitable for families was unparalleled. She had a massive impact on the TDSB and by extension the province,” said Story. Cary-Meagher decided not to run for trustee in the 2018 municipal election, telling Beach Metro Community News in a story that she and the board were no longer “in sync”. “Sheila was in it for the right reason – to give every child the best possible chance in life, particularly those who had so much stacked against them. Her work on model schools helped many educators in poor neighborhoods get the resources that helped close some of the gaps,” commented Janet Davis, who was Ward 31 Beaches-East York Councillor from 2003 to 2018. “She was funny, sometimes irreverent and often pushed the boundaries. She locked horns in the boardroom and had no time for ‘the beancounters’ at Queen’s Park. But she remained committed throughout her long career to the families and commu-
nity she served,” said Davis. Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher was a trustee with Cary-Meagher from 2000 to 2003, and also worked with her on the East End Parents Network. “She loved being a trustee and was devoted to the families and kids,” said Fletcher. “She had no time for silly bureaucracy and she let people know that. She would take no nonsense and always stood up for the families, and that would sometimes get her in trouble with school officials.” Fletcher said Cary-Meagher fought hard to have playgrounds at local schools replaced after the TDSB tore a number of them down in the early 2000s. Cary-Meagher also played a leading role in fighting the city’s proposed closures of a number of pools in local schools over a decade ago. “Anyone who swims in a school pool should know they have Sheila Cary-Meagher to thank for that,” said Fletcher. Replying to the Facebook comments about his mother, Sean said he had been sharing messages sent to his mother while she was in palliative care. “Thank you to all the folks who sent notes, both now and last week about Sheila,” he wrote. “She read every one of the ones that came before she died and turned to me one afternoon with her trademark wry smile and said, ‘I’ve been reading these notes about Sheila, she must be some broad.’ Her community was an inspiration to her and your kindness in her last days made them easier for her and us.” The family said there will be a celebration of CaryMeagher’s life when COVID restrictions are lifted. “We’ll celebrate her when we can all gather again, and do it up right,” wrote Sean.
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perience that the majority of firearms we are seizing in the city have come from across the border, the United States. We are doing what we can to stem this tide. And we hope to share more with you about our efforts in the future, but it is only one part of this disturbing increase in gun violence we’ve seen over the past several months.” Pogue said the gun violence is victimizing communities and young people. ““We cannot continue to have … young boys really victimized by this gun violence,” she said. “We are also proactively deploying resources to the communities most affected. We’re providing visible police presence, reassurance and building relationships with residents.” Toronto-Danforth MP Julie Dabrusin told Beach Metro Community News she was “heartbroken and angry about the loss of this young person in our community” and the fact that a 13-yearold had been charged in connection with the shooting.
A Liberal MP, she said getting handguns off the streets is a political priority for her and a position she has long been pushing. “I support a ban on the personal possession of handguns and I continue to advocate for this ban,” said Dabrusin. “We have taken a lot of important measures towards greater gun control including a ban on military style assault weapons, lifetime background checks, and stronger rules around the sale of firearms.” Choe asked anyone with information on Wednesday night’s shooting to contact the homicide squad at 416-808-7400. People with information can also contact police anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or online at www.222tips.com For information on the Go Fund Me page for Jordon Carter’s family, please go to www.gofundme.com/f/helpsend-jordan-carter-a-beautiful-soul-to-rest?qid=b82b479 e175060c2a813780289edb61b
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Where is the outrage over gun murders in Toronto? Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor LAST WEDNESDAY night a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in the underground parking garage of an apartment building in East York. That is a monstrous tragedy for this city. What is even more shocking and horrifying is that the person charged in this fatal shooting is a 13-year-old boy. We don’t know the circumstances that led to these two boys being in the parking garage late on a freezing cold Jan. 19 night, and what does it matter. The result was 15-year-old Jordon Carter had died and a 13-year-old boy was charged
with second-degree murder. One life ended and another one ruined. Two families mourning and in shock. “Both families in this case are understandably devastated. We are supporting them in the best way that we can,” said Det. Sgt. Rob Choe of the Toronto Police homicide squad at a press conference on Friday morning announcing the arrest and identifying Carter. Since the accused is under the age of 18, no further information that might identify him can be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. But knowing the details of what brought these two boys together that night isn’t going to change anything. The why of this does not matter so much as the how. And the how was guns.
Police found two handguns and ammunition in the garage. At this point, police do not know if the guns were illegally brought into Canada, stolen from a legal owner or obtained some other way. Yet somehow those guns were there, and one of them was used to take the life of Jordon Carter. We should be outraged that a 13-year-old had access to a handgun and was able to use it to kill a 15-year-old. But are we? This story has already faded from the consciousness of the city. By Saturday it was being forgotten with the news of a 19-year-old man, his name was Malachi Elijah Bainbridge, shot and killed in a North York parking lot earlier that morning. A couple hours later, another shooting took place in the same general area of Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue in which a man
suffered life-threatening injuries As I write this column on Sunday afternoon, there have been nine murders in Toronto. By my count, eight of them involved shootings. And January isn’t even over yet! But are people angry about that? Apparently not. There were a lot of people out on downtown streets last weekend protesting against COVID-19 vaccination mandates and rules. They seemed angry. I also saw a flood of near constant outrage on social media last week about the lack of snow removal on streets, sidewalks, bike lanes (and even outdoor ice rinks). Does that reflect the priorities of most Torontonians? It must, or else there would be enormous pressure on politicians at all levels to actually do something about guns in our city.
Winter storms bad enough to clog streets, sidewalks and bike lanes for days are usually a once-ayear occurrence at most in Toronto. People being shot to death in this city is averaging twice a week so far in 2022. But what is complained about more? “It is a sad and unfortunate example of the proliferation of handguns in our city,” said Supt. Lauren Pogue at last Friday’s press conference. “Our firearms investigators will be relentless in their efforts to determine the origin of these firearms involved. However, it has been our experience that the majority of firearms we are seizing in the city have come from across the border, the United States. We are doing what we can to stem this tide.” I wish Toronto police success with that, but will it be enough? Do we even care?
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Heritage designation for Dawes Road grist mill is not the right call for area Re: ‘Heritage designation sought for former grist and flour mill on Dawes Road,” Beach Metro Community News, Jan. 11. Even though I am a bona fide history buff, with a two decades long record of preserving East Toronto heritage, I object to designating, and freezing the 10 Dawes Rd. Grist Mill as a heritage property. Rather, given its strategic proximity next to the Danforth GO-Main Subway station, the site’s potential for offering new, truly creative social housing should not be foreclosed on. Once GO is finally electrified the
sleeper Danforth GO station will turn into East Toronto’s central transit hub given that it will be only a two-stop, 10-minute ride away from downtown Union Station. Proof of this are the mushrooming private developed highrises already popping up from Main Street all the way to east of Dawes Road. With all this new assessment income stream can Toronto Council not afford the bucks to rehabilitate this entire site – and still reflect its history? Can city planners not envisage an imaginative green housing and
community hub replacing what has been a neglected eyesore for over a century? Can the historically key element of the mill, its headhouse, not also be preserved, and be exhibited much more prominently, in such a publicly financed creative showcase redevelopment? I’m sure this can find resonance among the broader community and become the focus for an architectural contest -- while promoting creative input from the public. Hans Modlich
Choosing to be unvaccinated should come with financial cost Re: ‘Frustrations grow amid closures, restrictions,” Beach Metro Community News, Jan. 11. Looking at the headlines in the Beach Metro Community News edition of Jan. 11, may I add the word ‘sad’. Returning from my local salon just now, usually bustling and active with 12 or more staff and customers, today there was one. I believe this virus could have been beaten down earlier, if more people had been vaccinated. Whether that’s the fault of governments or fools who refused to be vaccinated is irrelevant. The question is how to move
forward. Like Quebec, I think we should charge a tax for every service performed for unvaccinated people. Hit people where it hurts; in their wallet. Furthermore, unvaccinated people should not hold jobs in public places. Infringement of their human rights you say? My own human rights have been trampled into the ground by unvaccinated people. Let’s get serious, and get tough rules and consequences for unvaccinated people. Sincerely and with some anger. Winona Gallop Lavier
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Lily Yee opened The Curated Market on Queen Street East in the Beach during the summer of 2020. discussion many times. “When I was working for a recruitment agency, I had this client (I’d never met) on the phone looking for staff. He asked me, ‘Can you please send me some Asians, because they are such good workers,’” she said. Some may read that as a seemingly favourable comment and not understand how it could be racist, but let me assure you it most certainly is. The ‘model minority’ is a stereotype that not only strips a person of their individuality but also reduces them to a compliant asset rather than a dynamic human being. These types of remarks are harmful and discriminatory, and by their very nature they are divisive. My conversation with Lily, helped uncover a valuable topic. In my recent column we discussed the importance of listening, but without proper communication it’s hard to create spaces in which others will want to share. “I would love to sit in a room with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and have them be able to openly communicate and ask what they are most curious about with no judgement,” said Lily. “I think a lot of people are fearful to ask questions.” I completely understand what Lily is driving at. The more understanding we have about each other’s lives, experiences, and feelings the more we can create communities that are based in partnerships of mutual
support. “I feel like there’s a lot of fear around being able to ask questions or learn more about someone’s race,” said Lily. “I think people feel like, ‘How will I know if you’re someone who will be angry and tell me to look it up myself or someone who will say, it’s OK you can ask me.’” We have often heard the rhetoric: “You can’t say anything anymore” or “I’m afraid I’ll say the wrong thing so it’s better to say nothing at all.” This is simply not a true statement, but there are certainly key factors to keep in mind when broaching these sensitive matters. Language and how we use it are so important, equally so are the who, what, when, where and why. This sounds like common sense and yet time and again we find ourselves in awkward situations. When curious to learn more about someone’s experience, try to remember three things: Intention – what is your intention for asking this question? Care – be sensitive and careful about how you ask a question. Listen – whatever answer you get it’s now your responsibility to actually listen, even if you don’t like the feedback. And respect the idea if they say you should pick up a book and educate yourself. Not every person of colour wants to take on the emotional burden of explaining or sharing their experience. Though it may feel harsh and hurt your
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York Councillor Brad Bradford CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. (at Silver Birch). Our ministries and programs are continuing, with study groups online, service videos on YouTube, opportunities to meet virtually in small groups, and an eco-spirituality theme for action and learning all year. Find out more on our website: staidansinthebeach.com ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick). All are welcome. For the month of January we will be meeting exclusively via Zoom each Sunday at 10:30am due to the spike in Omicron cases, but look forward to returning to in-person worship as soon as it is safe. Please call the church for more info: 416-699-6512. www.stsaviours.ca, https://www.facebook. com/churchwithreddoor/ Sermons available on Proclamation! Podcast (now available for free on iTunes). BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. Beach United Church welcomes all to attend our live virtual worship services on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. [Services are also recorded and available through the BUC website (www.beachunitedchurch.com)]. January 30: Rev. Dr. Carol Kilby continues her series on evolutionary spirituality with Evolutionary Steps for Another Way Home. February 6: We welcome our new minister Rev. Greg Daly. All worship services will be online until further notice. For links to our upcoming worship services, videos of past services, or information about our upcoming events and programs, please visit our website at www.beachunitedchurch.com KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Road. Our weekly worship service is posted on YouTube each Saturday afternoon. Check our website for the weekly link. We have virtual Sunday School each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Please email the church for the link. Info: www.kruc.ca, kruc.info@gmail.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 64 Glen Manor Dr.(S of Queen). We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. In person worship services are on hold for now. Please join us every Sunday at 10am for our live and interactive service via Zoom or by phone. For a link to the service and more info please visit our website at www.beacheschurch.org or call 416699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.) is meeting for 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: Book Club on Indigenous Canadian novels and matters on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. To receive the Zoom link for our activities or learn about the restart of in-person worship services, please contact the Church Office. 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. We invite you to join us either On-Line for our Sunday Morning Worship Services at www.twitch. tv/waverleyroadbaptist, or through our Instagram Live, beginning at 11:00 am, or In-Person (with preregistration) for this Sunday! To help you prepare, go to waverleyroad.ca/upcoming-songs for what we plan to sing on Sunday! You can also reach us at (416) 694-3054 and info@waverleyroadbaptist.ca. Find us on Facebook & Instagram, too! Check out our IGTV for our Devotional Series as well! Info: www.waverleyroad.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 AM on ZOOM and on our Livestream at 10:30 AM. For more information, please visit our website at stjohnsnorway.com or call us at 416-691-4560 BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH IS an affirming congregation that welcomes you to share in an online worship experience during the pandemic. Links are posted on YouTube each Sunday and you can connect through our website and Facebook page. While the doors may be closed, we are not: whoever you are, however you identify, you are welcome here. The Bluffs Foodbank is open on Thursdays and our weekly programs: Toby’s Place for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and Dorothy’s Place for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors, continue online. Find out more at www.bbuc.ca
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was able to capture this special scene. My second story involves one of my feathered friends. This time of year, I love going to the local lakes and ponds to see if the water is frozen. Anyway, I was on my way to inspect Lake Ontario and to see if there were any of the usual swans, ducks, or gulls that didn’t migrate further south. I wasn’t disappointed to see that, while there was ice in the area, there was an open inlet that was already full of waterfowl. I then noticed cool looking icicles hanging from a tree that was leaning over the water. I thought it might be a great shot, but there was no way to know if any of the birds would cooperate. I sat on a rock and watched and waited. It’s always a toss up in this situation to see what will hold out longer: My slowly freezing rear end, or my stubbornness to get the picture. Fortunately, I had mallards, buffleheads, and a single green-winged teal to keep me distracted from the cold. I was on the verge of moving on when a family of swans landed in the open water in front of me. While the swans were busy dunking their heads in the shallow water, looking for food, a juvenile trumpeter headed right for the spot for which I’d been hoping. He moved through the branches and, though he carefully avoided the icicles, he chose to break several off with his beak and knock them into the water. Did he have a reason for this? Was it just for fun? I have no idea, but it reminded me of my own kids, and now grandkids, and how they all seem to love to knock down icicles wherever they find them. What a great start to 2022! -- With files from Erik Brokelman
PHOTOS: ANN BROKELMAN
So far it has been a great start to the year for wildlife photographer and columnist Ann Brokelman. She was able to capture these two great photos of a deer and a squirrel meeeting face to face, and a swan breaking icicles.
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Winter Stations 2022 installations for Woodbine Beach selected THE SIX art installations that will make up the Winter Stations 2022 exhibit along Woodbine Beach have been selected. They are ENTER-FACE (from Turkey); Wildlife-guard Chair (from Canada and France); THE HIVE (from Canada); S’winter Station (Ryerson University); Introspection (University of Toronto); and One Canada (University of Guelph). Winter Stations began in 2015 as a way to highlight the beauty of the Eastern Beaches and make them a destination point for outdoor art installations during the winter. The artworks are set up at the lifeguard stations along Woodbine Beach, and each year an international competition receives entries connected to that year’s Winter Stations’ theme. In 2021, winners had been selected for the art installations but they were not put up over the winter on the beach due to COVID-19. However, some of them were later displayed along Queen Street East in the summer thanks to The Beach BIA. Given all that the world has gone through over the past two years, the theme for Winter Stations 2022 was Resilience. “Designers were asked to cel-
ebrate the ability of people to withstand and push through challenging and unprecedented times,” said the Winter Stations press release announcing the 2022 winners. “This year, artists were asked to not only reflect on all the ways people have had to be resilient, but the ways people have channeled this resilience, be it through communities, movements, support networks and more.” This year’s Winter Stations will take place along Woodbine Beach starting on the Family Day long weekend in February and continuing through until the end of March. That is, of course, “pending any unforeseen COVID restrictions”. The founder of Winter Stations, Roland Rom Colthoff, said he was “overjoyed” that the art installations would be back on Woodbine Beach this year. “It’s great to be able to offer Torontonians a distanced and safe event to look forward to this winter. Whether it’s your first time seeing the exhibits, or you’re returning for another year, we hope you enjoy the installations that artists and designers from around the world worked so hard to create,” he said in the press release. With Resilience as the theme,
Among the six winners selected for the Winter Stations 2022 art installations along Woodbine Beach this year are ENTER-FACE (above left) and One Canada (above right). this year’s Winter Stations also recognizes the impact of the pandemic on East Toronto and particularly shelter residents. One of the installations has been dedicated to the women and gender diverse individuals who lived at the YWCA’s temporary emergency shelter on Queen Street East in the Beach for most of last year and a good part of 2020. “After reviewing the winning
stations, residents and staff (at the YWCA emergency shelter) were drawn to THE HIVE, because of its vibrant colours and how it represents resilience and hope in building community in unprecedented times,” said the press release. For 2022, Winter Stations will also be expanding its footprint beyond Toronto. The installation Wildlife-guard Chair will debut in early February at Hamilton’s Win-
terfest on Pier 8, before heading east to Woodbine Beach for Family Day. Winter Stations was first launched by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio in 2015. Over the years it has become immensely popular with both local residents and visitors to the Beach. Sponsors for Winter Stations 2022 are The Beach BIA, Minto Continued on Page 17
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Resilience was theme for Winter Stations 2022 art installations ‘Winter’ from Page 16 Communities, Sali Tabacchi Branding and Design, Meevo Digital, RioCan, Demirov, Bara Group, Urban Capital and Waterfront Shores Partners, consisting of Cityzen Group, Tercot Communities, Greybrook Realty and the City of Hamilton. Here is more information on the six winning installations for Winter Stations 2022: ENTER-FACE by MELT (Cemre Onerturk and Ege Cakir, Turkey) “The times of pandemic have changed our habits in multi-scalar aspects, but it especially affected the way of how we perceive the world outside of us. More explicitly, it shifted our communication with people, interaction with the environment and the perception of our experiences by means of a single surface: the digital screen. Via offering the isolated a new version of coexistence, these screens not only made overcoming this challenging period possible but also became indissociable parts of lives as mobile ‘interfaces’.” Wildlife-guard Station (Mickael Minghetti, with the guidance of Andres Jimenez Monge, France and Canada) “Inspired by the northern cardinal bird – a specie present all-year round in Ashbridge’s Bay Park – the station seeks to engage the visitors with Toronto’s wildlife. The diversity of species taking refuge in the dense urban environment is both remarkable to observe, and critical to preserve.” THE HIVE (Kathleen Dogantzis and Will Cuthbert, Canada) “The resilience witnessed among communities in the face of challenging and unprecedented times is paralleled among the honey bee. Honey bee colonies are primary composed of worker bees whose greatest measure of resilience is maintaining hive tem-
perature throughout the cold winter months. This is achieved by adapting worker behaviour to use energy from stored honey to generate body heat within a tight hive cluster. The challenge of keeping the hive warm is met by a colony level response – much like the collaborative community level response that is mounted in the face of adversity.” S’winter Station (Evan Fernandes, Kelvin Hoang, Alexandra Winslow, Justin Lieberman, and Ariel Weiss, led by Associate Professor Vincent Hui, Ryerson University’s Department of Architectural Science) “The forces of nature are relentless. Like the falling snow of the sky and the shifting sands of the beach, the pavilion embraces local wind, snow, and sun conditions. Following these directions of force, the pavilion’s wings embody movement by harnessing snow and mitigating strong winds. Beach towels have been formed into dynamic concrete panels with varying openings. These panels control the amount of light and snow allowed to enter, while also creating unique views outwards. Together, the panels and wings protect users and encourage them to engage with their surroundings.” Introspection (Christopher Hardy, Tomasz Weinberger, Clement Sung, Jason Wu, Jacob Henriquez, Christopher Law, Anthony Mattacchione, George Wang, Maggie MacPhie and Zoey Chao, led by Associate Professor Fiona Lim Tung, University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design) “In keeping with this year’s theme of resilience, we chose to base our design on the emotions felt throughout the past two years’ worth of quarantine and isolation. Playing with the idea of reflection, we utilize mirrored walls to cast the visitors as the sub-
Winter Stations 2022 art installations S’winter (top); Introspection (above left); THE HIVE (above centre); and Wildlife-guard Station (above right). jects of our bright red pavilion, titled Introspection. While the trellis roof allows the sun to illuminate the interior and its visitors, the red lifeguard tower stands unyielding in the centre of the pavilion, reminding us of the inherent stability within us.” One Canada (Alex Feenstra, Megan Haralovich, Zhengyang Hua, Noah Tran, Haley White and Connor Winrow, led by Assistant Professor Afshin Ashari, University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development) “The Indigenous Peoples in Canada are an inspirational example of resilience due to their ability to withstand adversity and persevere through generations of oppressive colonial policies. Historic injustices persist, including the effects of cultural geno-
cide from the Residential sSchool system of Canada. Here we symbolize bridging the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples through gathering. Accomplished through the support of the seven grandfather teachings, represented by the seven rings of the installation, that originated with the Anishnabae Peoples, passed down through generations that ensures the survival of all Indigenous Peoples: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. Orange represents the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and the reality that the support of non-Indigenous Peoples, as Indigenous Peoples assert rights to self-determination, will strengthen relations and begin to redress the historic wrongs.” For more information on Winter Stations 2022, please go to www.winterstations.com
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www.greenapple.ca
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STONEHENGE 416-467-6059
proway.painting@gmail.com Free Estimates & References Available
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SERENITY PAINTING 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
Bach to ROCK
www.stonehengedesignbuild.com
Scarboro Music
KIM PRICE
‘As Promised’ Painting
Creating Award Winning Gardens
We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
We teach it all!
Kingston Rd/Vic Park
416-699-8333
(r)
JOY OF MUSIC Music Lessons
Steve 647-853-6420
(r)
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
(21.)
*** Free Estimates ***
• Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (4)
piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums & more
Dianne 416 699 5070
(21.)
Plexiglass screens, masks, sanitizing hands & keyboards.
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
Beaches Suzuki School of Music
416-414-5883
647 401 7970
joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (22)
We share our love of music using the Suzuki Method by providing gentle encouragement, inspiration, and musicianship in Violin and Piano.
Online teaching available Ines 416 726 5729 (22r)
Your local Rock ‘n’ Roots Revival Band Ready & raring to go (when the time comes!) Stay well, stay cool, & stay in touch
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442
Tutoring call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • COVID CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
(21r)
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
PROWAY
Green Apple Landscaping
LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
LAWN CUTTING 416 414 5883 info@blpm.ca
ImpressYourMotherInLaw@gmail.com
https://facebook.com/thetwofoursband
416 421-5758
rileyswindowcleaning.com
(r)
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
416-691-8503
THE TWO FOURS
A family business since 1956
REG’S APPLIANCE
THE STUDY STUDIO
*STARTING AT $20
Rock, Roll, Roots, Blues, Country & Random
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
Household Services
IS ON VACATION
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
(21r)
www.beachmetro.com
Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References. bspw.me@gmail.com 647 980 4973 (2)
WE ARE NOW OPEN!
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business
Have you seen your floors lately? THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON
Music
Demolition & Removal of Garages, Porches, Fences & Concrete. Howard 416 565 8569 (1)
Serving the Beach for 15 years
(21$)
All Day Cleaning
DEMOLITION EXPERTS
1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
(21r)
(21.)
Call Greg 437 230-4824
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.
Dependable service for over 20 years
20 yrs exp. Quality work. Good prices.
Income Tax Preparation
(r)
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Leaves, Yard Cleanup Garage Cleanups & Junk Removal Other various jobs Scrap metal removal
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting
EXTREME CLEANING
We’ll Make It Sparkle!
***Snow Removal***
PETER STIEGLER
416-690-2880
(21.r)
HANDYMAN / HELPER
Financial Services
Proudly serving the Beach for over 20 years Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT
HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
416-831-6279
Best Prices/Free Estimates
(22r)
(21)
Home & Office Cleaning Solutions
Peter the Handyman
647-235-6690
www.headstarttutors.ca 416-272-9589 • neil@headstarttutors.ca
Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.
Contact Irena
Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415 Home: 416-449-0171
Helping the student in your house adapt to the new educational reality.
• Videolink tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses
Shine & Sparkle
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
IT SUPPORT info@computer-assist.ca www.computer-assist.ca
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 torontomrfixit@gmail.com
General repairs: Drywall / Caulking / Painting etc. Odd jobs: Fixtures, TV, Shelf & Picture install / Furniture assembly (IKEA)... & much more! Call/text Peter 416 577 4252 (21)
Computer Services
PART-TIME RPN
NEXT DEADLINE January 31st
General Services
MR. FIX-IT
Wanted
Do you enjoy taking photos? Visit BEACH PHOTO CLUB
Beachphotoclub.com beachphotoclub@gmail.com
Mature beacher seeks another small apt. this March in area. Consider a roommate situation with some storage arrangements. Was on Selwood Ave. before my second N12 in four years. Willing to walk your dog! 416-778-7711 Keith (21)
(r)
CURRENTLY OFFERING SKYPE/ FACETIME SESSIONS
MATH SPECIALIST
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY
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Head Start Tutors
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (9r)
Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
LAWN CUTTING info@blpm.ca
(21r)
SNOWTHROWERS “Snow Removal”
647 906 6826
(21r)
(22)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (21r)
THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-265-6674
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
(21r)
WRITTEN IN STONE
Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com
647-545-9561
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
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Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (21.)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (21r)
BEACH METRO COMMUNITY NEWS
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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The Cube’s robotics team to take part in provincial championships BEACH SCHOOL, The Cube, is heading to the First Lego League (FLL) East provincial championships on Feb. 13 to 15. The FLL robotics championship competition theme for this year is Cargo Connect. The Cube’s team, who call themselves Super Safety Stars from The Cube, were tasked with proposing an innovative solution to solve the movement of cargo within our cities and around the world. The Super Safety Stars chose to focus their solution on addressing safety within the cargo industry. Hundreds of accidents are recorded in air cargo operations each year; many accidents result from human error or carelessness in the work field. The Super Safety Stars team solved this problem by developing an efficient, low-cost intelligent safety system that reduces the number of injuries for airport cargo workers. Super Safety Star’s system uses microcontrollers to alert workers of possible collisions by emitting a visual alarm and a sound alarm; these microcontrollers are linked to a dashboard-enabled web system. The goal is for workers to get assistance immediately after a Mayday call, alert others of possible danger, and avoid collisions with machinery in the fast-paced cargo warehouse environment. Members of the The Cube’s Super Safety Stars team who will be taking part in next month’s provincial championships are Franky G, Maiya C, Adam N., Jasmine K., Luca B. and Aryan L. A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) school, more information on The Cube can be found at www.thecubeschool.ca
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
416-985-8639
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
PAINTING
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
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Interior painting & plaster repairs I am a local resident who takes pride in making your home look great. Call for a free quote; references available.
647-955-8666
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Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
Electricians LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades *Ask For Photo I.D.*
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations
(21r)
MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (6)
TOM DAY
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
Call Marc 416-910-1235
(21r)
ELECTRICAL WORK
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
416-694-6673 ESA/ECRA #7002084
Residential/Commercial
(21r)
LICENSED
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
(21r)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Panel & sub panel upgrades Knob & tube & aluminum rewiring Free estimates LED light & pot light installations 100A & 200A service upgrades Electrical problem solving
Frank 647-889-5537 ECRA/ESA # 7010497
(21.)
(21r)
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
Met. Lic. B-16-964
(21r)
Roofing & Aluminum
www.laniganscontracting.ca
416-569-2181
(r)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
(21r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (21r)
(21$)
Call Jim for a free estimate
(21..)
416 660 4721
(21$)
HEY HANDYMAN 15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Flats • Shingles • Eaves troughing • Repairs and Installation
416 347 4473
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
(2r)
JOHN CLARKE
HANDYMAN
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (22) Free Estimates
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
THE STONE PORCH MASONRY
Trades SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS (r)
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
416-265-6674
(21r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING “Your basement lowering specialists”
www.webuildit.ca (r)
Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates (r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
www.stonehengefoundations.com (r)
YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
Maximum General Contracting Inc.
416-659-7003
Fully licensed local contractors
(21$)
BEACHES HANDY WORKS Dedicated precise worker. All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
(21.)
Serving Your Community Since 1971
Call C.J. 647 222 5338
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462 (21r)
SERVICES
ROOFING
(r)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
by Jim Ferrio
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
416-910-8033
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
Steve 416-285-0440
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
SILVERBIRCH
HARDWOOD
WET BASEMENT ?
LANIGAN’S
Gus:
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
Roofers
MASTER ELECTRICIAN George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
50 years in the Beach
Design & build custom cabinets Wall units, mantles, interior trim Baseboards, crown moulding, hang doors Drawers, vanities cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca gibsonpeterk@gmail.com Peter Gibson 416 578 3755 (21$)
(r)
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
416 691-3555
(21r)
Carpenter 30 yrs experience
CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742
CARL 647-787-5818
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration
And any house repairs
free estimates
BEACH PLUMBING
Carpenters
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck?
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Plumbers
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CEJA ELECTRIC (3)
ESA/ECRA #7012267
Kevin 647 282 8375
ESA LIC# 7002668
Lawrence 416-419-6631 lawrencecomiskey@gmail.com
All your electrical needs, small or large
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
CELL 416-875-5781
We Work Locally We Employ Local People We Buy All Paint & Material Locally Paint, Plaster & Drywall Repairs We beat written quotes Free Estimates-Fully Insured
Winston 416-822-0275 647-701-0911
by Kevin
(1)
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
Painting
CANJAM ELECTRIC
CARPENTRY
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
Beaches & Leslieville
Electrical Services Small & Large Installations
(21r)
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
I Hear You Paint Houses
24 hr. - lic# P1624
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
Mark The Plumber
*WINTER PROMO*
www.ontariowaterplumbing.com
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
(21.)
BEACHCOMBERS
PHOTO: SUBMITTED
Members of The Cube’s Super Safety Stars robotics team are Franky G, Maiya C, Adam N., Jasmine K., Luca B. and Aryan L.
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (21r) Fax 647-341-6104
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com MET# B16348
Since 1998
(23r)
MASONRY by Daniel • chimneys & foundations • parging & tuck pointing • arches, lintels & sills • door & window rough-ins • foundation waterproofing
416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com
(21r)
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
JUST DRYWALL AND TAPING Sam Capetanu
416 876-4986
(21..)
JDB MASONRY • Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca
416-738-2119
(21r)
BRICK SPECIALIST Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block.
Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452
scotstonecontracting@gmail.com (21$)
KITCHEN FACELIFT Increase your homes value by 25k+++ $5999 Starter Package Includes -Complete Cabinet Refinishing -New Granite Countertop -Undermount Sink & New Tap -New Handles & Hardware
KitchenFacelifts.blogspot.com Lawrence 416-419-6631 lawrencecomiskey@gmail.com
(3)
(21$)
S.A.C Masonry Brick, Block, Stone, Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs Call Sergio 416 873 9936 (21)
JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
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BEACH METRO COMMUNITY NEWS
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.TM Residential & Commercial Services
2301 Queen St. East | 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St.
estaterealty.ca | 416.690.5100
Dianne & Brian Chaput Sales Representatives Royal LePage Estate Realty
416.690.5100 | chaputliving.com
LTHOME COLLECTIVE Realtors®
WE'RE TALKING PROUD!
Working together as an integrated collective of industry professionals dedicated to supporting one another to nurture and achieve.
We are so pleased to announce that Pauline
Happy “Year of the Tiger” to my fellow philatelists
Wong has joined our sales team. Pauline has been our Creative Director overlooking staging and marketing for the past 7 years. As
Kerry Jackson
Royal LePage Estate Realty, 2301 Queen St. E. Direct 416.571.2181 | Office 416.690.5100 Kerryjackson@gmail.com
an integral member at ChaputLiving, Pauline has helped our team achieve numerous record-breaking sales. With her diverse real estate experience, knowledge, and dedication, we know our clients will enjoy and benefit from working with Pauline.
Just Listed!
Gorgeous 41 Regent Street •3 level end unit townhome •1565 sq ft •3 bedrooms •3 bathrooms •2 underground parking •3 terraces and more
HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.TM Contact us for more details
Residential & Commercial Services
2301 Queen St. East | 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St.
Tory Brown Team 416.690.5100
TORYBROWN.CA
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DO.TM 416.690.5100
Royal LePage Diamond Award 2021 A big thank you to all of our clients for putting their trust in us — without you, this wouldn’t be possible!
GRI EV E S I GNAT U RE L A BEL
KEN GRIEVE & KELSEY GRIEVE Royal LePage Estate Realty | Sales Representatives
(416) 587-7522 grievesignature.com