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Volume 43 No. 15
October 21, 2014
Balmy Beach off to McCormick Cup final Mark MacSween lands a try on the way to Balmy Beach Rugby Club’s 60-14 victory over the Brantford Harlequins in the McCormick Cup semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 18. Asked how it feels to be going to the final game this Saturday, Oct. 25, MacSween said, “It’s awesome. To do it with your best friends is wicked.” Catch the final game at 2 p.m. at Fletcher’s Field in Markham, where the Beach 1s will face the Toronto Scottish for the provincial title. PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON
Duking it out on campaign trail INSIDE By Andrew Hudson
SPORTING A bright green T-shirt marked ‘mmm good!,’ councillor Mary Margaret-McMahon calls out as her bicycle bumps over cracked and potholed pavement by Main Street Library. “You see how bad the road is? I bumped up the road resurfacing on Main,” she says. “We’d heard complaints, but it was also because we bike there.” Before she was elected councillor in 2010, McMahon’s political roots lay in a new farmer’s market, an anti-pesticide petition, and family history – her father, Ron Emo, is a former mayor of Collingwood. And in her rookie campaign for Ward 32, McMahon matched her green streak with a blue one, promising fiscal responsibility. She also promised to get Beach residents more involved in city planning, and to bring term limits to city hall.
But in four years, McMahon has hit her share of rough patches at city hall. Council voted down her term-limits motion, despite its endorsement by the Toronto Star. And while McMahon did champion a citizen-led Visioning Study that resulted in new building guidelines for Queen Street East, that $200,000 effort and a resulting 10-day legal battle failed to stop the Ontario Municipal Board from approving two six-storey condos at Queen and Woodbine last winter. Last week, after cycling down to Queen Street to watch McMahon and her team canvass “Mount Neville” (or Neville Park Boulevard, where some houses have 50-plus steps to the door), Beach Metro News caught up with former councillor Sandra Bussin’s campaign in the hallways and elevators of the Main Square apartment towers. Here in the north end of the ward along Danforth Avenue, Bussin’s first door question isn’t about condos, but swimming – she asks a ninthfloor resident if she ever goes down to Main
Square Recreation Centre, a pool and gym that Bussin championed as councillor. After going over her plans to eliminate all fees and forms for low-income families to use the facility, Bussin had the woman’s support. “Part of the job is to get new projects, new money for the community,” said Bussin, taking a break to answer questions. She listed a Beaches Library renovation, the recreation centres at Fairmount Park and Main Square, and the Ashbridges Bay skateboard park among the projects she secured in her 13 years as councillor. Since then, she said, “I haven’t seen anything major.” As for the Queen Street condos, Bussin said McMahon is “somebody who’s learning the ropes, dealing with a significant issue that’s now precedent-setting.” Cont’d. on Page 31
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HOW DO you leave a mark on the beach? That question – how to improve Ward 32’s waterfront – sparked many ideas and a few fireworks when ten Toronto council candidates met for an Oct. 7 debate at St. John’s Norway Church. Put mall-style signs by the boardwalk to show visitors all the Queen Street shops nearby, said first-time candidate Eric de Boer. Renovate Kew Cottage so it can host a locally-run cafe, de Boer added, and allow tours of the marble-floored R.C. Harris water plant in tourist season. Former Ward 32 councillor Sandra Bussin said the city needs to do more to clean polluted water by the Ashbridges Bay sewage plant, and suggested affordable learn-to-sail classes in beach parks. Current councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon said both the Leuty Pavilion and Donald D. Summerville pool got major upgrades on her watch, and another is coming for the Woodbine bathing station. She also highlighted the new stroller- and wheelchair-friendly walkway over the sand at Woodbine beach. Such answers won polite applause from the 250-person crowd at St. John’s. But it was Carmel Suttor’s response that got howls and cheers. “I think we need more than one place to eat on the beach,” she said, smiling. Suttor was referring to a key local issue in the 2010 election – a 20-year, sole-sourced contract for food services in Ward 32 beach parks that council signed with Tuggs Inc., owner of the former Boardwalk Cafe and now Paralia restaurant, against staff advice.
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Sean Dawson makes a point at St. John’s Norway Church on Oct. 7, during a Ward 32 all candidates debate organized by Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55. The full debate is available to view online at beachmetro.com.
Suttor, a retired teacher and founder of the ForWard32 advocacy group, suggested that if city council can reverse a multi-million dollar plan for Scarborough rapid transit, it should find out the cost to break the restaurant deal. Neither Bussin, who was councillor during the Tuggs deal, nor McMahon, who won the following election, spoke much about the hot topic four years ago. Half the debate questions dealt with transit or traffic, and it was on a transit issue that Bussin used her ‘wildcard’ to challenge McMahon. Every candidate at the debate had a wildcard they could raise once to directly challenge a rival. “Councillor McMahon, I have the votes here, you voted twice for a
subway,” said Bussin, referring to a Scarborough extension of the BloorDanforth subway that council recently voted to build instead of a previously agreed plan for light rail. McMahon did vote against the Scarborough subway in the final vote. She said the two votes Bussin referred to were requests for more information on how the city would fund it. “Sandra, you might want to get your un-factual flyers straightened out,” she said. But Bussin didn’t accept that answer. “You knew how it was going to be funded,” she said. “That’s dishonest.” Cont’d. on Page 31
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School spirit celebrated at Malvern’s Red and Black Day A change of venue due to Pan Am construction at Birchmount Stadium couldn’t put a damper on Malvern Collegiate’s Red and Black Day, the school’s annual parade, full day of varsity sports, and celebration of school spirit. The action moved to Pantry Park on Friday, Oct. 10. Clockwise from top left: Members of the Malvern Collegiate band parade past Leuty Lifeguard Station; Will McLean gets ready for a tackle during a rugby game held at Pantry Park; the Malvern Collegiate band parades along the boardwalk; cheerleaders perform before the Black Knight’s varsity football team squared off against Humberside.
Candidates lock horns on transit at Ward 36 debate By Andrew Hudson
VOTERS IN Ward 36 could be in for a close call. In 2010, Gary Crawford was elected councillor for Scarborough Southwest with just 422 more votes than the runner-up, Robert Spencer. Both are running again this election, alongside six other candidates. But unlike the race in 2010, when 26-year councillor Brian Ashton had just stepped down, one of them now has four years at city hall. Speaking at an Oct. 12 all-candidates debate hosted at Oakridges Community Centre, Councillor Gary Crawford said he has worked hard to keep Toronto in good fiscal health, which he said is “vital” for the city’s future. A painter, former school trustee, and former food industry manager, Crawford served on Mayor Rob Ford’s executive, although he recently endorsed John Tory’s campaign for mayor. For the last two years, Crawford served on the city’s budget committee. “We stopped using the previous year’s sur-
plus to balance the next year’s budget, which has been an incredibly important part of how we manage the city,” he said. By holding costs to the rate of inflation, Crawford said the city has been able to invest in priority services, such as childcare, extended library hours and 27 new school nutrition programs. Locally, Crawford said his office has resolved some 7,000 constituency issues in the last four years, and he has made express bus service on Kingston Road a priority at the TTC. Looking city-wide, Crawford said if reelected he would support the extension of the Bloor-Danforth subway line to Scarborough Town Centre, rather than a previous plan for light rail. “I do support the extension of the Scarborough subway,” he said. “It’s a decision that council has already made, the funding is there from all three governments. It’s time to move on getting something built.” But Spencer was not convinced. “I oppose the three-stop subway,” he said, noting that the light-rail plan had seven stops.
Spencer said if city councillors had stuck with a 1980 policy of building one subway station a year, “we wouldn’t be having this discussion about a subway that is on the wrong alignment, that is probably not going to get easy environmental approval, and won’t be completed until some around 2025.” “I do not want to waste that billion dollars,” Spencer said. Instead, the city should look at electrifying the CN rail corridor that is the northern boundary of Ward 36, he said, adding that his own team’s research shows the $60 million project could move 30,000 people an hour at rush hour. Spencer, a former school trustee, a transportation coordinator for Ontario Food Banks, and the manager of Bluffs Advocate, a progressive newspaper, said the city would do better to invest in the 40,000 children who regularly go to school hungry in Toronto. Spencer also floated plans for afternoon care programs for older autistic children and young adults whose parents can no longer rely on public schools for help. “I’ve seen the stress that they face when they have to do 24-hour a day, seven-day a week care for their autistic children,” he said.
Crawford, Spencer, and most other candidates at the debate agreed Kingston Road needs better bus service, including express buses and night service. All the candidates said they would like to cut the city’s land-transfer tax, but they also agreed it would be hard to replace the $358 million the tax brought in last year. “I consider myself a fiscally responsible person, and on the budget committee I’ve attempted to do this,” said Crawford. “We started at 10 per cent, we couldn’t do 10. We attempted five, but we couldn’t do five. The reality is, unfortunately, it is here to stay until we really make some changes.” Spencer has said he would like the city to look at California’s “welcome, stranger” policy, where property taxes only change when a home is sold, allowing people on fixed incomes to stay at home even if there is a surge in surrounding property values. Ultimately, Spencer said Toronto needs to look at new ways of serving its fiscal needs, noting that New York City has its own income tax, while other cities have sales taxes. “If you want the services, you have to pay for them,” he said.
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residents to take exit through the walls, hitting windows, inside walls tra precautions after and furniture. Several some recent nightpeople were home at the time break-ins. time, though nobody was Motion-activated injured. outdoor lighting is a On Oct. 10, Tevyn Rodgreat help. Keep valuney, 20, of Toronto, was ables out of plain sight arrested and charged with in your home. Lock several firearms charges all doors and windows before going to and mischief under $5,000. bed, including sliding Justin Mohammed, 19, doors, in all rooms, is wanted for the same and on all floors. Old charges. He is believed to hockey sticks can be be in possession of a firearm, and police consider cut to length to prevent windows and him to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who spots sliding doors from beJustin Mohammed ing slid open. him should not approach Checking that evhim, but call 911. erything is secure Anyone with any information should contact police at 416-808-4100, should become a daily ritual. Make sure your or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222- home is safe from unwanted entry while on TIPS (8477), online at 222tips.com, text TOR vacation, at work, or even while you’re at and your message to CRIMES (274637), or home. leave a tip on Facebook. For regular tips on crime-proofing, visit POLICE AT 55 Division are urging East End facebook.com/tps55.
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In My Opinion
Debating against a government’s reflex to combat WE ARE off to war. One could – and I would – argue that the 30-day “noncombat” mission that preceded debate in the House of Commons was “the writing on the wall,” written in Sharpie. Nevertheless, the Conservatives promised a debate in the House and we had that debate – curtailed, of course, by the Conservative’s habitual motion to cut short debate. To date, and for up to six months, that means a commitment of six CF-18s, refueling and surveillance aircraft, and about 600 troops in support, leading some to suggest that this is much ado about not much. Not so. It is about putting the lives of more young Canadians in harm’s way. It is about taking on enemies as allies (Syria!) and making enemies of friends. It is about options foregone that would have
saved lives. Most perplexing, the Conservative resolution stood in defiance of history. This has never worked before. That, it became clear, didn’t matter. We were debating against a reflex to combat. Justification for the reflex came in expressions of outrage and an effort to claim a monopoly on it. That was denied. We all feel outrage … and revulsion … and sadness. No amount of rhetorical freewheeling was going to shake that shared response to the atrocities we’ve witnessed or been left to imagine. Outrage and revulsion tells us that we must help. Not how. But that’s all they had. Even the objective was unclear. Degradation, defeat, containment … it took some time for the Conservatives to settle on a word. Defeat
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strained credulity. Containment sounds like forever. Eventually, it was a retreat to the term “degradation.” Degradation, as an objective, means that not much will change in six months. As an objective it speaks to the enormity of the challenge and the need for a view to the long term. That, as suggested by the NDP amendment to the Conservative resolution, surely does not include more Western fighter jets dropping bombs over the Middle East. If there is fighting to be done, it must be local forces rejecting ISIL and making claims to a differ-
ent future for that part of the world. In the absence of a long view, the debate instead focused on “tomorrow.” But the assumption that Canadian air strikes can change Iraq “tomorrow” assumes an efficiency of modern weaponry that belies its lethal and indiscriminate reality. Or, it is accepting of “collateral damage,” as it was termed in the debate. If it is neither, then combat from the air is of little, trending-to-no effect. And so, I believe, Canada’s focus ought to be on humanitarian assistance. We spent $350 million on a more limited Libyan mission. What if Canada, rather than being the 12th Western country into this war with fighter jets, committed those kinds of resources to, as the NDP amendment to the government resolution suggested, “boost humanitarian aid in areas where
there would be immediate, life-saving impact, including contributing to building winterized camps for refugees …”? Curiously, in her speech during the debate, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Lynne Yelich, set out perhaps the most compelling case for humanitarian assistance. She talked about the 1.7 million displaced Iraqis, the UN declaration of a level three (the highest) humanitarian crisis in Iraq, the particular challenges of these dire circumstances for kids, the threat of an encroaching winter and the positive effect of Canada’s $29 million in humanitarian assistance. “With these funds, lives have already been saved,” she said. If we are to have a reflex, this ought to be it: when all else is uncertain, let us save lives … more lives.
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Transit plans should not exclude vibrant communities FOR MANY Torontonians, transit is a huge concern, and the mayoral candidate with the best transit plan will win my vote. Unfortunately, I don’t think any of the plans are any good. Not a single scenario includes a stop at the Beach. This is a vi-
brant destination for people across the GTA, but suffers from crippling traffic congestion, and parking is a nightmare. By excluding the Beach, we are excluding a huge portion of Toronto’s southeast residents in need of rapid transit to the core.
So I created my own plan by simply modifying the Ford plan. I believe in subways because the best cities in the world (London, Paris, New York City) all employ robust subway systems. Instead of running a subway line down Pape Avenue and across Queen Street East, my plan runs the line down Woodbine Avenue. By expanding the reach of a southeast loop, a far bigger portion of the city will be encompassed in the transit grid and destinations like the Beach become far more accessible by the entire city. I believe we need to push all the candidates to think bigger in regards to Toronto transit … oh, and DON’T FORGET THE BEACH! Bill Mantas
Campaign literature misleading I’VE BEEN quoted in the latest flyer by James Sears: “James, it’s always nice to have a devil’s advocate because it makes you think.” – Carmel Suttor complimenting Dr. James Sears at the Applegrove Community Complex all-candidates debate. At the debate we were asked to choose which of the other candidates we would like to work with, and why. While most chose another candidate, I decided to name a good quality in each of them. Given the long odds, I believe that most candidates have entered the race with the intention of contributing ideas to the public discourse.
As I prepared to speak, I jotted down notes about the others, finding something positive to say about almost all of them. Beside James Sears was a blank space, as I was hard pressed to identify a good quality. His websites and campaign literature are untruthful and profoundly misogynous. I threw in something about him at the last minute so that he would not have another opportunity to grandstand, as he had done too much of it that evening. Using a quote without my permission is unethical, like just about anything else this individual has done in recent years. Carmel Suttor Candidate for city council, Ward 32 Cont’d. on Page 31
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014 A worker takes down the remains of a tree on Glen Manor Drive. The tree was felled after a large branch fell from it on Oct. 8, almost landing on a nanny pushing two children in a stroller.
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A NANNY pushing two children in a double stroller got a scare Oct. 8 when strong winds sent a big tree branch crashing right in front of her on Glen Manor Drive. Margie Hunt saw it happen from her home across the street. “She was just wheeling the babies, and as I say, it was only that much away,â€? said Hunt, holding her hands about a foot apart. “That was nasty.â€? Neighbour ThĂŠ Tieu said the woman was struck by the top end of the branch, which also fell across a power line that stretches over to Selwood Avenue. Other media reported that she received injures to her head and hands, but both children were unhurt. The city-owned tree grew in the front
yard outside Tieu’s house. Before the branch broke off, Tieu said the tree had a full canopy of leaves and no obvious signs it was unhealthy. But after it fell, it was clear the branch had either rotted or been eaten away from the inside. “This was probably the biggest I’ve ever seen,� said Tieu, noting that wind storms often bring down branches from other mature trees nearby, especially right along the lakeshore. On the day it fell, Environment Canada recorded wind gusts of up to 69 km/h at Toronto Pearson Airport. A week later, with the tree removed and the hydro pole by her house restored, Margie Hunt said she was amazed by the nanny’s composure. “I’d have screamed,� she said, laughing. “I’m no lady!�
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Community Calendar OCT. 22: All-Candidates Meeting for French Public School Board Trustee (Ward 3 Viamonde schools: La Mosaique, GabrielleRoy and College Francais) at Kimbourne United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., 7:30-9 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) (15) OCT. 22: VETS Animal Charity event at The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E., 7 p.m., supporting pet kids in crisis. Every ticket gives you an opportunity to win an Alaskan cruise for two courtesy Expedia Cruise Ship Centre. See Roxanna perform live. Appetizer and dessert reception, swag bags, lots more. $55 General Admission, $85 VIP Floor seats. Tickets: denise@ vetsanimalcharity.com, 416-690-0625 (15) OCT. 24: Poppies, Poetry and Song: A Remembrance of The Great War, at St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Poems by Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, John McCrae and others read by Rev’d Canon Michael Burgess. Songs from the homefront performed by members of the choir. Refreshments at intermission. Admission $10 adults, free for youth 18 and under. Parking available. Info: 416691-4560, www.stjohnsnorway.com (15) OCT. 24-26: Beach Studio Tour 20th Anniversary, Friday 6-9 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit 22 artists in 13 locations in the Beach. Free admission. Info: 647-2061534, www.beachstudiotour.ca (15) OCT. 25: Williamson Road Public School 100th Anniversary Open House at the school, 24 Williamson Rd., 1-4 p.m. Reconnect with your classmates, share photos and memories. Learn about the Williamson Road Centennial Legacy Project. Info and registration: www.williamson100.ca (15) OCT. 25: Monsterbash at Adam Beck Junior Public School, 400 Scarborough Rd., 4-7 p.m. Haunted house, hay maze, science lab, photo booth, great food and treats! Fun for the entire family. Info: 416-393-1682 (15) OCT. 26: Halloween on Queen, presented by The Beach Village, at Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens, noon-4 p.m. Face painting & Halloween hair-do’s, pumpkin decorating & carving contests, music, stilt walker, fortune tellers, Zero Gravity Circus performers, Scot Free and mind-reading magician, Rob Testa, prizes and more. Costume parade 2 p.m. from Kew Gardens to Ivan Forrest Gardens. Info: www.thebeachvillage.com (15) OCT. 27: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Topic: Diet for Osteoporosis. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 (15) OCT. 28: Local photographer and Beach Metro News ‘Deja Views’ columnist David Van Dyke talks about The Beach: Then and Now at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Presented by the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society and the Toronto Public Library. Free. All welcome. (15) OCT. 29: Beaches-East York Federal Liberal Association Executive Meeting at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7 p.m. Open to all members. Regroup after at The Grover Pub & Grub, 676 Kingston Rd., for Pints and Politics. Info: www.facebook.com/BeachesEastYorkFederalLiberalAssociation (15) OCT. 30: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Trip to Italy” with Steve Coogan, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (15) OCT. 31: Halloween Costume Dance at R.C.L. Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Music by Uncle Neil and The Other Guys. $10 cover. Great prizes for costumes. Tickets at bar. Everyone welcome. (15) OCT. 31: Halloween Party at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 7 p.m. We invite the community to our free celebration. Boo do you know? Prizes for best costume. (15) NOV. 1: Raising the Roof Benefit Concert at Glen Rhodes United Church, 1470 Gerrard St. E., 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Toronto Cantata Chorus performing a
variety of sacred, folk, and modern songs from around the world in support of food sharing and other ministries in the east end. Tickets $20 (children under 10 free), available at door or at 416-465-3755 or glenrhodesadministrator@bellnet.ca (15) NOV. 1: Silent Auction at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Silent auction, bake sale, raffles. Do your Christmas shopping with us and help provide a special Christmas for our residents. All proceeds to the Residents Benefit. Info: Lori 416-690-3001 ext 227 NOV. 1: Christmas Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (east of Warden), noon-3 p.m. Wonderful crafts and Christmas decorations, baked goods, candies, preserves, books, attic treasures, tasty meat pies, lunch, and more. Info: 416-6910449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com (15) NOV. 1: Pancake Eating Contest at Beachside Grill, 1922 Queen St. E., 4 p.m., a fundraiser for SickKids Hospital. Entry fee $20. Info: 416-346-1661 (15) NOV. 2: An Equal Music Concert at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. Featuring CBC’s Tom Allen and a TSO string ensemble. Music and readings inspired by Vikram Seth’s book. $20, kids 12 and under free. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca/concerts (15) NOV. 2: Scarborough Central Lions Christmas Craft Sale at Birchmount Community Centre (Birchmount & Kingston Rd.), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 55 craft vendors, snack bar. Info: Lion Mary Duff 416-438-4471 (15) NOV. 6: Beach Photo Club Meeting at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:15 p.m. Topic: Images from Canadian Press, with Graeme Roy. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. (15) NOV. 8: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Children’s Fun Fair noon-3 p.m. Bake table, jellies, jams, preserves, book sale, Christmas crafts, country crafts, jewelry, tea room. Info: 416-6996091, www.kruc.ca/concerts (15) NOV. 8: Enjoy a Steel Pan Concert featuring the Gemini Pan Groove at St. Luke’s Church, 904 Coxwell Ave. (at Cosburn), beginning with soup and dessert at 6:30 p.m., followed by concert. Tickets $20 per person, purchase at door. Parking available. Venue is wheelchair accessible. (16) NOV. 8: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home baking, preserves, jams & jellies, crafts, knitting, sewing, Granny’s attic, Country Store, silent auction, quilt raffle, luncheon and lots more. TTC 116 & 86 pass by. Handicapped accessible. (15) NOV. 8: Christmas Bazaar at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 & 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Attic treasures, basket draws, Christmas and everyday sewing, PJs, latest style knitted scarves and socks, baby gifts table, silent auction, jewelry, baking, tea room, quilts, and more. Info: 416699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com (16) NOV. 8: Beachers German Meetup at Juice & Java Café, upper level, 2102 Queen St. E. (corner of Wineva), 11 a.m., for local, native German speakers to chat in German to maintain our native language. Please RSVP Martina, mvrowley@yahoo.com, 647-208-1810 (16) NOV. 15: Christmas Bazaar at St. Theresa Shrine Church, 2559 Kingston Rd. (at Midland Ave.) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade apple pies, Christmas table, baking, crafts, raffles, white elephant and lunch room. (16) NOV. 15: Christmas Bazaar at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Norman MacInnes 416-466-2173 (16) NOV. 18: Beach Garden Society Annual General Meeting & Seasonal Decoration Demonstration at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:15-9 p.m. New members and guests welcome. Light refreshments served. Info: beachgs.ca@ gmail.com, www.beachgs.ca (16)
NOV. 29: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Local artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays at this popular annual sale. Lunch and home baking too. Vending table inquiries: Genny Stock gordonandgenny@hotmail.com (17) NOV. 30, DEC. 7: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave. (off Birchmount Rd.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. See our two floors of model railroads in HO and N scale. Admission: $5 adults, $2 children, $3 seniors. Info: 416-262-9971, www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org (17) Ongoing events
MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r) WEDNESDAYS: FREE DROP-IN PLAYGROUP at St. Aidan in the Beach, corner Queen St. E. & Silver Birch, 10 a.m.-noon. As the weather becomes colder, pre-school tots and their caregivers are welcome to drop in for a time to socialize and play. Enter by the main church door and go downstairs. (r) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults will begin Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (There will be NO Thanksgiving lunch at Corpus Christi Church on Monday, Oct. 13) •Mondays at Waverley Road Baptist Church (129 Waverley Rd.), hosted by Corpus Christi Church •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. Info: 416-691-6869 (r) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Nov. 4: Sharon Baltman: Escape From the Bedside, 7 p.m. Local author, Sharon Baltman, reads from her book, a gripping memoir tracking her decision to become a doctor in the early days of feminism. Info: 416-393-7703 (15) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Oct. 23: LEGO Club, 4-5 p.m., for ages 6-12. Registration required (last session) •Oct. 24: Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Meeting, 4-5 p.m. Earn volunteer hours while helping us to create a better library for youth in the community. Registration required. •Oct. 30: Halloween Party, 4-5 p.m. Explore the haunted room in the library, create scary crafts and show off your Halloween costume on the fashion runway. •Oct. 30: Book Club, 7-8 p.m. “The Secret Agent” by Joseph Conrad. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible. (15) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® combines mindfulness with unique, gentle movement patterns to restore your energy, re-organize your body & revive your creativity & enthusiasm for life. Feel more grounded & alive! Free Introduction Class, Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E. (Classes: Wed. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 12:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.). Your first class is FREE! Info: www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth. ca or call for free introductions. Registration: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 (e/o) CHILDREN’S CHOIR INVITES NEW MEMBERS. St. John the Baptist (Norway) invites children ages 7-12 to join our choir. We offer a multi-generational choir experience and a strong skills development program for
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children which includes the Royal School of Music’s “Voice for Life Training Program.” Under the leadership of choirmaster, Melva Treffinger Graham, M.Mus., children learn to read music, sing well and build confidence and faith in performance – quality music education for free! Info: admin@ stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560 (15) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. Last chance for Halloween. On now till Oct. 28: Cocktail Accessories 50% off! Brand New Giftware and Beauty 50% off from Oct. 29 to Nov. 8. Pegasus is a not for profit store with all proceeds supporting programs for adults with disabilities. (15) VENDORS WANTED for the Beaches Artists’ & Artisans’ Show & Sale to be held at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, on December 6, 13 & 20. Applications available from M. Livingstone at livingstonem@rogers.com (16) TORONTO BEACH CHORALE – New Concert Season. •Dec. 6: John Rutter’s Magnificat plus seasonal favourites, soprano soloist Alexa Wing, 7:30 p.m. •Good Friday April 3: F. J. Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, 7:30 p.m. •May 9: Georg F. Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems including Zadok The Priest, 7:30 p.m. Admission: General & Youth (7-18) $20 & $10 ($25 & $12 at the door, cash only). Children under 7 free. Special Ticket offer: 3-ticket “Flex Pack”. Info: www.torontobeachchorale.com (18) CLUB Z! Free Study Skill Workshops at the Beaches Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 4:306 p.m. Students grades 5-10 can participate in a series of 4 interactive, cognitive based, free workshops to help them learn how to: set goals, increase long term memory to study more effectively, improve organizational skills and manage time. Space is limited. Registration: 416-562-0359, beacheseastyork@clubztutoring.com (r) BEACHES ALPINE SKI CLUB 2015 season. Depart Ashbridges Bay 8 a.m., depart ski hills 4 p.m. New members welcome! •Jan. 7: Blue Mountain •Jan. 21: Osler •Feb. 4: Alpine •Feb. 16: Craigleith •March 4: Osler. Info: Ann Morgan 416-694-6676, beachesalpineskiclub@rogers.com (15) COMMUNITY CENTRE 55, 97 Main St. •Vendors wanted for Annual Bazaar on Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-noon •Women’s Way Self Defence – 2 day course, Nov. 9 & 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., facilitated by Instructor Marilyn Walsh. $20 per woman. Lunch included. •Kidproof Safety Workshops presented by CC55 at Main Street Library, 137 Main St. Topics: Never Bee Lost, Cybersafe, Strangersmarts and At Home Alone. Registration for courses, and info, at 416-691-1113 x 223, lainey@centre55.com (15) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). •Mid-week service - Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. •Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (15) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Interfaith Lunch Program, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Jazz and Reflections, Nov. 1, 4:30-5:15 p.m., featuring Kyle Marshall and Don Thompson Duo. •Nov. 29: Christmas Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring meat or veg pies, crafts, gifts, décor for the home and for you, baking, jams and jellies. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (15) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). Know you are welcome at our neighbourhood church. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Nursery, Sunday School & twice monthly Youth. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot off Benlamond. Pastor: Alan Roberts. Info: Pastor 416-691-4721, calvaryonmain@ bellnet.ca, www.calvary-baptist-church.ca
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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NEI GHBOURHOOD Everyone has a Story to Tell
News Briefs
Filmmaker seeks out emotion trician and the truck driver are bored.” A Métis, Belcourt grew up in Ottawa, where his father, Tony Belcourt, was pursuing aboriginal rights. A founding president of the Native Council of Canada, he played a key role in the 1982 constitution, which recognizes Métis as an aboriginal people. “I grew up in a house that’s very political, but community based,” said Belcourt.
dropping out to play in a rock band, Woodrow, and record singer-songwriter albums A DAY before filming the first dance in in his own name. Kaha:wi – The Cycle of Life, director Shane Making music and Woody Allen movies Belcourt got into the studio and saw trouble. is a tall order, even for the multi-talented “What can we do?” he asked art direcBelcourt, who also produced a Juno-wintor David Hannan, who had ringed a stage ning album by Toronto duo Digging Roots. with trees and branches, evoking a forest When his daughter Claire was born, Belcourt decided it was time to pick and choose. clearing. Film and TV became his full-time gig. The next day, dancer and choreographer Santee Smith would be in the “I think more accurately now, to be studio to dance the opening of Kaha:wi, honest, it’s living in the Beaches and being a dad,” he said, smiling. in which a woman stirs from the earth, Secretly, Belcourt said he still misses evolves a heartbeat, breathes, then sees. Ottawa, where he grew up 15 minutes “I need her to emerge from something,” said Belcourt. But seeing the away from Quebec’s Gatineau Hills and studio layout, he knew the false floor swimming, skiing, and mountain biking they’d planned was way too elaborate. It there with his dad. wouldn’t work. But the Beach is as close to that experience as Toronto gets, he said. Belcourt “I’m going to go buy a whole bunch of has filmed a few educational shorts in dirt,” said Hannan. the area, using places like the Glen Stew“Santee, I’m going to bury you in dirt,” art Ravine as a wilderness double. Belcourt told Smith. While Belcourt is preparing for a secShe was in. ond indie feature this summer, most of Made on a whim, the shot became a his film work has involved documentashowpiece in the documentary about ries or pieces for groups like Metis NaSmith’s first choreographic work, which tions of Ontario. premieres this Thursday night at the PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON Right now, he is in pre-production for TIFF Bell Lightbox as part of the imagiNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival. Local filmmaker Shane Belcourt’s documentary Urban Native Girl, an APTN documenSitting in a coffee shop near his Up- film about Mohawk dancer and choreographer tary series about a woman in her 30s Santee Smith’s performance, Kaha:wi – The Cycle per Beach home, Belcourt said that first of Life, will screen at the imagiNATIVE Film and who is trying to meet people and uncover studio day reminded him that a director Media Arts Festival this Thursday night. The film more about her past, which was hidden starts at 7:30 p.m. in the TIFF Bell Lightbox, and from her. truly is the weakest one on set. will also be shown later this year on APTN. Vis“I just want stuff,” he said, smiling. “I it kahawi.tv to see a trailer and excerpts of the “You realize, as a documentary filmmaker, that the moment’s not yours,” he want her to emerge. David and James dance performances in the film. said. When the camera rolls, he said peoare making that happen,” he said, referring to Hannan and cinematographer ple often recognize it as a time to shed “It’s not campaigning and doing deals, burdens. James Klopko. Compared with his first feature, Tkaron- but what the people need out in the commuEven in Kaha:wi, a mostly celebratory to, which Belcourt shot on a shoestring nities, what’s the feedback, how do we pro- film, Belcourt said there are heavy mobudget using existing sets and lighting, tect land and language and culture. It was ments. As the camera tracks across the resiKaha:wi involved a lot more toys – cam- a very empowered aboriginal perspective.” eras, lights, and sound gear – and more Belcourt also grew up making weekly dential school that still stands in Smith’s people. trips to the movie theatre, and admiring otherwise happy home of Six Nations, she Still, the project was small enough that Woody Allen films. says, “We had been told that we couldn’t things could change on the fly, an immeHe was going to call his first feature To- dance anymore, that our dances were outdiacy Belcourt enjoys. ronto in homage to Allen’s Manhattan, but lawed, that we couldn’t gather in more than “I really like seeing all of us get excited later found out the city’s original Mohawk groups of three.” about things,” he said. name, Tkaronto. When the camera brings out such moAt some level, every director wants to do As a kid, Belcourt said he liked Allen’s ments, Belcourt said it’s not a time for a big film, with trucks lining the street, he movies for their hilarity and their hopeful- high-fives or hugs. “They have to talk about this stuff, said. But at that size, it’s hard to have ev- ness. Now, he also gets their cynicism, he eryone deeply involved. said, and the exquisite camera work. whether it’s painful or has a happy ending. Or, as Belcourt puts it, “In a bigger proBelcourt studied film and screenwriting Your heart trembles, you start shaking, duction, you’ve got to assume that the elec- at York University for three years before you’re emotional, you sweat.” By Andrew Hudson
THE BEACH Village BIA presents Halloween on Queen on Sunday, Oct. 26. Visit Kew Gardens, at Queen Street East and Lee Avenue, and Ivan Forrest Gardens, on Queen at Glen Manor Drive, for face painting and Halloween hair-do’s, pumpkin decorating and carving contests, music, and fortune telling. Entertainment includes performers from Zero Gravity Circus, variety artist Scot Free, and mind-reading magician Rob Testa. Take part in a costume parade from Kew Gardens to Ivan Forrest Gardens at 2 p.m. Halloween on Queen runs from noon to 4 p.m. For more information see thebeachvillage.com. WILLIAMSON ROAD Junior Public School is celebrating is centenary with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Reconnect with friends and classmates, share photos and memories, and learn about the Williamson Road Centennial Legacy Project. For more information and to register to attend, visit williamson100.ca. CANDIDATES RUNNING to be the next French public school trustee for local Ward 3, which includes La Mosaïque elementary, will join a debate tomorrow, Oct. 22, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Kimbourne Park United Church, located at 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. CITY STAFF have rejected an application from homeowners who wanted to cut down a 150 yearold red oak tree in the front yard of 2204 Queen St. E. The owners can appeal the decision. Chris Kerr, who lives in the house, gathered 788 signatures on a petition to save the tree, and said city staff also got hundreds of emails from people wanting the same thing. “It’s just nice to know the community rallied around,” he said. A STRIKE by more than 500 WoodGreen Community Services staff that started on Oct. 9 has closed before and after-school care for kindergarten and elementary students at the local Woodfield Child Care program, housed at Duke of Connaught Public School. Management staff are keeping Woodfield’s infant, toddler, and preschool programs running as well as the similar programs run at Enderby Child Care on Enderby Road. THE TORONTO Beaches Runners Club annual Tannenbaum 10k run will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, along the Martin Goodman Trail. This popular and flat race includes prizes and swag, this year featuring an exclusive Tannenbaum 10k gym bag. The entry fee is $45 if registering before Oct. 31, with proceeds going to Community Centre 55’s Share A Christmas campaign. Race time is 9 a.m. For more info see tannenbaum10k.com.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Fall studio tour this weekend By Jon Muldoon The 20th anniversary edition of the Fall Beach Studio Tour is set for the coming weekend, when art lovers will be able to spend a glorious autumn weekend strolling through the heart of the Beach, making stops at a baker’s dozen of home studios. For two decades, local artists have teamed up to organize the intimate tour of their creative output. This year there are 22 artists signed up to show their work in 13 locations. The home studios are mostly between Woodbine and Victoria Park Avenues, south of Gerrard Street East, with one location a bit to the east. The art on the tour covers a wide gamut, everything from fabric art to pottery, from oil painting to jewelry, from printmaking to sculpture. Painter Dianne Shelton has been a practising artist in the Beach for four decades. Born and raised in the East End, like many artists, she found her passion for visual creativity as a child. She has pursued arts education in a number of institutions, and worked as a commercial artist before changing careers to a job that allowed more free time for her own art.
Ceramic artist Karen Franzen, whose work is shown above and bottom right, will be showing as part of the Fall Beach Studio Tour with painter Dianne Shelton, below left.
“Dianne and I have known each other for a long time, so it’s a real comfortable fit,” she said. Franzen creates bright, lively pieces, ranging from bowls and plates to custom-painted tiles for kitchen backsplashes. Her inspiration comes from textiles and from the work of painters whose work features strong use of colour, such as Paul Cézanne, Paul Klee, Georgia O’Keeffe, and her father Fred Franzen. Recurring motifs in her work include sunflowers and birds, as well as whimsical use of text, partially inspired by the art of children’s books. Franzen said her work lately has been becoming simpler, though she continues to produce fan favourites and custom pieces to match past work. The chance to interact not only with art lovers, but with other artists, is a large part of what keeps her returning to take part in the tour each year. “What I really love is the camaraderie between the artists,” she said. “You have customers who come year after year, and so they become friends too.” For more of Franzen’s work, including information on her annual Christmas show and classes, see karenfranzen.com.
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She has exhibited around the city, showing acrylics and oils, creating both abstract and figurative work. Her paintings hang on walls around the world, and generally prefers large canvases. See more of her work at dianneshelton.ca. Sharing Shelton’s Fernwood Park Avenue home for the tour is ceramic artist Karen Franzen, whose home studio near Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue would be a bit of a trek for those who choose to cycle or walk the tour. Franzen has shown on the tour for more than 10 years, moving around to different locations, but is looking forward to this weekend’s show.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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Catholic trustee candidates tackle school closures, accountability By Andrew Hudson
IN A race that rarely wins headlines, local candidates for Catholic school trustee tackled two things that do – closing schools and restoring trust in trustees. Just 20 people heard the four candidates speak at a debate last Tuesday night, leaving mostly empty seats in St. Brigid’s Parish Hall. A previous debate was called off early for lack of attendance. But low turnout did not mean a lack of high-stakes issues. One person asked if the candidates would close Catholic schools with under 550 students, a key threshold for provincial funding. The Toronto Catholic District School Board has closed more than two dozen schools since 2000, including Corpus Christi in the Beach. But the TCDSB has also opened new schools in that time, thanks in part to the closures. “No community wants to see their school closed, and we have to maintain our Catholic presence,” said Angela Kennedy, the current trustee for local TCDSB Ward 11 and a former board chair seeking her fifth term as trustee. “So it’s quite a balancing act, because the funding is not there for a school that only has 100 or 150 students.” She said the board has to fund such schools without provincial help. Candidate Christmas Sy was chair of St. Catherine elementary’s parent council when the North York school was slated for closure in 2009. At the time, the Ontario government had the TCDSB under direct supervision because the trustees had failed to submit a balanced budget. “One of the biggest issues that we came across while fighting that battle was that there was no transparency for the community,” Sy said during an earlier debate. Sy said the small-schools issue is more than a “balancing act” between provincial funding and school capacity It also requires a review of school catchment areas. Candidate Kevin Morrison took a strong stance against closures. “It has proven to be a disaster to close any Catholic school in this ward,” said Morrison, who has two daughters at St. John Catholic School on Kingston Road. “We lost Corpus. It was like it tore the heart out of the community in the Beach.” Candidate Desmond Alvares suggested another way to keep small schools from closing. At Our Lady of Wisdom elementary, Alvares developed the budget for a nonprofit, after-school program called ACE (After-Care Enrichment), with affordable music, dance, cooking classes, and a homework club. Alvares said the school,
which once had about 100 students, is actually now over-enrolled – an example of how the issue can be solved by boosting a school’s reputation.
Alvares, Kennedy, and Morrison all support plans for a TCDSB ombudsman. Alvares said an ombudsman provides anonymity to parents with a complaint,
and Kennedy said an ombudsman may be faster than trustees to identify systemwide problems. Morrison, who came second to Kennedy in the last
election after criticizing the 2008 budget failures that put the TCDSB under provincial supervision, said he supports the idea with one caveat – that the ombudsman report
to the TCDSB’s educator director as well as trustees. Sy said an ombudsman should not be necessary so long as trustees do what they are elected to do.
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Ten vases made by Annette Hansen commemorate the decade her Cobalt Gallery has been in operation. A show on until Nov. 2 celebrates the Kingston Road creative hub’s anniversary. By Jon Muldoon
COBALT GALLERY owner Annette Hansen has invited several dozen artists in her network to take part in an exhibition to celebrate a decade of local art on Kingston Road. Hansen opened the studio, shop and gallery both as an outlet for her own creativity, expressed through the medium of clay, as well as to showcase the creative output of others. Cobalt displays paintings, pottery, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, and even furniture. Hansen works away at her potter’s wheel behind the counter, stopping to chat with customers. She also teaches her art to small, intimate classes of students, and has visited school classrooms to share her passion for pottery with local children. Hansen graduated from the Kolding Design School in her native Copenhagen, Denmark, before studying and working in the US, Greece, and Canada. When the storefront at 870 Kingston Rd. opened up a decade ago, she saw the chance to realize her vision and Cobalt was born. While her functional porcelain and stoneware work largely utilizes earth tones and black and white, Hansen’s use of deep cobalt in her glazes inspired the gallery’s name. Artists taking part in Cobalt’s 10th anniversary show are Pat Leary, Alan Smith, Barb Ringer, Marlene Pape, Christine Pensa, Marina Hanacek, Chris Evitts, Liz Russ, Jackie Ramo, Olga Urbansky-Holtam, Felicity Somerset, Benjamin Wieler, Lee Goldman, Kellie Jobson, Debra Anne Barnes, Monika Uesson-Talpak, AnneMarie Olczak, Joanne Filletti, Nanne Springer, Rod Trider, Devin Obrien, Car-
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• BEACH PAINTER Elizabeth Berry will be opening her home as a gallery for two consecutive weekends. She will be taking part in the Fall Beach Studio Tour (see Page 12), but will also open her Neville Park home again the following weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2. Berry is a long-established painter in the area, known for her oil, acrylic and watercolour work. She paints on location, and work in her latest show comes from locations near her Beach home as well as from trips to fishing villages in New Brunswick, waterfront areas of Georgian Bay, and a trip to the Banff Arts Centre in the Rocky Mountains. While she knew the Rockies would provide inspiration, having taught in Cranbrook, BC for several years, she had never practised her art in that grand setting before. “I knew that area, but it’s the first time I’ve painted mountains,” she said. “It was a challenge painting mountains for the first time.” Berry will be hanging about 40 pieces in the show, ranging from six by six-inch acrylic and oil pieces, to half- and full-sheet watercolours, up to three by four foot oil paintings. The Beach Studio Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26. Berry will open for a wine and cheese reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Her own show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2. The show takes place at 133 Neville Park Blvd. For more on Berry, including a preview of work from the show, see elizabethberry.com. Inner City Blues by Mike Monize
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Centre S Toronto election 2014: WELCOME TO the third and final issue of Toronto municipal election coverage in Beach Metro Community News. In this issue, we are featuring candidates for city councillor in Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest, which includes our coverage area in Birch Cliff and Cliffside. There are eight candidates signed up to run for councillor in Ward 36. Of these, Andre Musters and the incumbent, Gary Crawford, declined to answer our questions. Published here are answers from the six candidates who did respond. We asked a range of questions, and include here the responses relating to issues most often raised by our readers. As with much of the city, public transit seems to be near the top of the list for Ward 36. An OMB approval for a high rise apartment tower on the Quarry Lands, which run between the rail line and Gerrard Street East/Clonmore Avenue, east of Victoria Park Avenue, has also been an issue for area residents. Build Toronto is in charge of overseeing development on the western half of the land, which is tentatively set to see low rise condominium buildings and a big box retailer. Elsewhere in this issue is coverage of debates for Wards 32 and 36, as well as a debate for trustee candidates for the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Election day is Monday, Oct. 27, and anyone qualified to do so is encouraged to exercise their rights and take part by casting a ballot. See toronto.ca/elections for information on ward boundaries, candidate lists and voting locations.
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I HAVE lived in the ward, from Victoria Park at Kingston Road at Midland Avenue to Kingston Road at Markham Road, since 1974, so I know the ward well. I have served as president of the Cliffcrest Association for eight years. I have served as the president of the Alliance of Community Action Groups – Scarborough for eight years. I have hosted all candidate meetings for federal, provincial and municipal elections. I have chaired community association meetings every year when I was president. I have worked for the citizens of ward 36 for many years. The main reason I am running is to ensure that the city funds and builds the Kennedy Road subway extension. I also support the building of the Sheppard subway extension to Scarborough Town Centre. And I support the funding and construction of the subway relief line. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? I will do everything I can to make sure high rise buildings are not built on the Quarry Lands. I was previously a resident of Main Square so I know about these lands. 2. How would you improve public transit? I would recommend the transfer of the Markham Road 102 bus route to Kennedy Subway station, and having it travel along Eglinton to Markham Road then travel north. Then a new Kingston Road bus route would be created to run from Warden Station along Kingston Road to Lawrence Avenue. I would also recommend weekend and late night service for Route 20 – Cliffside. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough? I support the funding and construction that city Council has approved for the Kennedy Road Extension to Scarborough Town Centre and beyond. 4. What would you do to assist Kingston Road businesses in Cliffside and Birch Cliff? I would support more BIA funding for the Cliffside and Birch Cliff businesses. Robert McDermott
I AM a long time realtor and resident in Scarborough Southwest. I ran in the last munici-
pal election in the ward on inappropriate development, ie: the Quarry Lands, phasing out the municipal land transfer tax, revitalizing Kingston Road and a subway for Scarborough. This election, I am running on the same issues including better transit, traffic congestion, improved infrastructure, street parking and lower taxes. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? In the last election this was one of the main issues in my election campaign. This development is totally inappropriate for the area. It is zoned for high density in a low rise residential community. This application has been brought forward as a result of poor city planning. It would have a major impact on municipal services and infrastructure in the area. Build Toronto’s proposal to build low rise condos and a large retail outlet in the western portion of the parcel would be a reasonable compromise, however, I strongly oppose the 20-25 story towers GCD could build at any time on the eastern parcel of the property. I would like to see a combination of low rise mixed commercial - residential and a community park. Development must fit the neighbourhood. 2. How would you improve public transit? I would increase the bus service on the Cliffside 20 and Kingston Road 12 routes by having a more frequent service in rush hour and evenings, extend hours for weekend service, initiate an express bus on Kingston Road in rush hour service and have Sunday subway service start at 6 a.m. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough? I have always supported a subway for Scarborough. Residents in Ward 36 can commute to either Kennedy or Victoria Park subway station. An LRT stop is not practical for ward 36. Residents in Ward 36 clearly support subway expansion. 4. What would you do to assist Kingston Road businesses in Cliffside and Birch Cliff? Reduce small business taxes. Cut the red tape at city hall. Put forms and documents required for small business administration online for easier access. Revitalize Kingston Road. Promote local businesses. Approve appropriate development in the area.
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MY STORY is similar to that of many of the residents in our ward, one of immigrant success. I was born in what has become one of the most controversial regions in the world: Kabul, Afghanistan. At the age of 1, I and my family moved to Pakistan and we lived there for nine years until my family decided to move to Canada. We found our new home in Scarborough due to the growing economy in the area. Because of our determination, our family found our first jobs in Canada. When I and my family first arrived, Ward 36 was thriving, it was full of growth and promise. In the past four years though, I have not seen the same change and growth in our community. I am passionate in reviving this through my innovative ideas, open minded approach, being open to all of my residents’ suggestions, a strong desire for change and I want to do this all with a youthful and ambitious drive for change. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? I do not support the Quarry Lands developments. There are already more than enough cars that go out on Kingston Road. After putting in many high rise buildings what will Kingston Road look like then? 2. How would you improve public transit? I would fight to get an express bus down Kingston Road and an overnight bus. I will start up new roads so our seniors don’t have to walk a kilometre to get to a bus stop in the winter. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough? I support the LRT. 4. What would you do to assist Kingston Road businesses in Cliffside and Birch Cliff? We need to first fix Kingston Road and get better transit down Kingston. After doing all this I would promote all the businesses myself and hold events in Ward 36 that will bring people from around the world and will help all businesses with hotels in Ward 36.
I HAVE spent my working life trying to make our city and communities stronger. I’m an activist, an organizer, and a connector – I’m focused on moving Scarborough forward together. I have extensive experience in public policy and know how to deliver results. I understand the challenges facing small businesses in a difficult economy, having run my own as a consultant and a plant manager. I have been married for nearly 30 years to my lovely wife Helen. Together we are proud to raise our 11 year-old daughter Fiona. I earned a BSc in math and physics and a masters in education. I served as chair of the Toronto Board of Education, Research Director for the Ontario Fair Tax Commission, and Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Food Banks. I also co-founded and am the current treasurer for the Beaches Community Energy Co-op. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? As one of the largest undeveloped pieces of land in our city the Quarry Lands site is a valuable resource. However, the site is contaminated and local residents have serious concerns about traffic volume and aging infrastructure that remain unaddressed making potential development a serious challenge. From the beginning I have been strongly opposed to the OMB-approved proposal for two 24 storey towers on the site with plans for five more. My vision for the Quarry Lands includes a large portion of the site being converted to a nature preserve to serve as a new tourist attraction in Scarborough. I will also advocate for a seniors centre on the site as well as low-rise mixed residential and commercial development. No development on this site should proceed unless the concerns of residents have been addressed by a thorough process of public consultation. 2. How would you improve public transit? We need to improve transit in Ward 36 immediately. I will bring an express
28”w x 28”d x 37”h Combines style and comfort with a small footprint bus to Kingston Road similar to the one that existed prior to amalgamation. This bus would run the length of Kingston Road in the ward then directly to downtown connecting the residents of Ward 36 to downtown without a transfer. I will also work to add more buses and extend hours for the routes operating in the ward. This would serve to reduce wait times and crowding during peak hours and would remove artificial limits on when residents are able to travel if they do not have access to a car. In addition the TTC needs additional funding to eliminate the repair backlog. Doing so would put more vehicles back on the road and immediately improve transit in Ward 36 and across the city. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough? I support the LRT. The Scarborough subway does not serve Ward 36. It costs over $1 billion more than the LRT, it has less stops than the LRT, it has no stops in Ward 36 when the LRT does, and it will be finished years later than the LRT. The subway doesn’t make sense for our community. In addition to the LRT proposal I am also strongly in favour of immediate electrification of the entire GO system, including the UnionPearson Express. Not only is this an environmental necessity but it will allow for shorter lead times meaning more trains can operate on those tracks. With more trains operating, two GO stations in the ward, and one less than two km from the boundary electrification of the GO system would immediately serve our community far better than the Scarborough subway ever could. 4. What would you do to assist Kingston Road businesses in Cliffside and Birch Cliff? Good jobs and thriving local businesses are essential for the health of our community. I am committed to working with local BIAs and business owners to ensure they have everything they need to grow and create good jobs in Ward 36. We’ve all seen businesses closing on Kingston Road only to be replaced by chains with no connection to the community. We need to encourage local businesses, with local owners, who will focus on hiring within our community. We also need to encourage the city to hire within the community for infrastructure projects that affect us. As councillor I will ensure that infrastructure and construction projects are coordinated to ensure the disruption to local businesses is as minimal as possible. The current system lacks coordination and has far too great a negative impact on our community.
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JUST IN time for Halloween, Eldritch Theatre presents Beacher Eric Woolfe’s Frankenstein’s Boy. The story tells the tale of Dr. Frankenstein’s hunchbacked assistant Frye, who escaped the fate of his master, recently murdered by a mob that also burned his lab to the ground. Frye takes shelter in a greasy diner
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CAFÉ CHEZ Hélène is bringing a taste of varied cultures around the world to Kingston Road. On Friday, October 24, Mira will prepare traditional Japanese food that one would be hard-pressed to find in a Toronto restaurant. Kana will also sing. The meal and concert runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $25. On Saturday, Oct. 25, Fojeba will bring his African-influenced music to the café. Mixing Makossa, Zouk, Ngwa and pop, the performance will also be broadcast live on YouTube. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information see facebook.com/ cafechezhelene.
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St. John’s Norway to commemorate WWI By Christina Blizzard
THE ANGLICAN church of St. John’s Norway will put new meaning into the words, “Lest we forget,” with Poppies, Poetry and Song: A Remembrance of the Great War. This year marks 100 years since so many members of the Beach community responded to the call to action as war clouds gathered in Europe in 1914. St. John’s – the oldest church in the East End – will remember those courageous young men with an evening of poetry, music and prose from the First World War. “So many from our community gave their lives in that conflict. We believe it’s only right that we acknowledge that sacrifice with an evening of remembrance,” said St. John’s priest, Rev. Geoffrey Sangwine. All are welcome, Friday, October 24, 7.30 at the church at Woodbine and Kingston Rd. Renowned music director Melva Graham and the St. John’s choir will lead the musical tributes. Rev. Canon Michael Burgess will present poetry reflecting not just the serious side of war, but some of the more light-hearted moments. It will be an evening of period poetry, including selections
from Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon and John McCrae as well as popular songs from the home front. Admission is $10 for adults, under 18 free and includes refreshments at intermission. St. John’s has a long connection with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) of World War I. One of the church’s longest serving priests, William Leonard Baynes-Reid, served as chaplain to the CEF. In August 1918 Baynes-Reed was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his heroism during action at Amiens, one of only eight awarded to Canadian Chaplains during the First World War. He was also mentioned in dispatches in 1919. Baynes-Reed returned to St John’s Norway following the war and had a stained glass window made for the church at his own expense. The window paid tribute to the officers and men of the 75th Battalion who served and fell in combat. The Union Jack flag he used as a cover for coffins for burial services for the fallen is also on display at the church, as well as the communion set he used on the battlefield. Another plaque in the church pays tribute to Captain Ole Olsen, of the 75th Battalion, a holder of the Military Cross.
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The Toronto Cantata Chorus will perform a fundraising concert on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Glen Rhodes United Church. The 30-member community choir has performed locally, as well as touring to the Philippines, Newfoundland, and Jamaica. The concert is a fundraising effort for Glen Rhodes. The church hosts a food bank, dropin, monthly community dinner, and other regular meetings and clubs. It is also in need of a new roof, and funds from the Toronto Cantata Chorus concert will help cover that cost. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Glen Rhodes United Church, 1470 Gerrard St. E., a block west of Coxwell. Tickets are $20 at the door, with free admission for children under 10.
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anada is known for apples. Wild varieties have been around hundreds of years but the McIntosh back in the 1800s began our claim to fame. Since then, thousands of varieties have been developed to have a crunch and munch for every taste and appetite. There is still a heritage orchard at the Vineland research station that serves as a gene pool and a source of bud wood for future apple varieties (often you can taste old types such as russet at farmer’s markets). They may not be big sellers because they have a shorter shelf life or are less attractive looking than the new winners, but for flavour, it’s a trip down memory lane. Popular apples today have a profile like any movie star – they have to look great, taste great and withstand shipping. Some of the recent best sellers are honey crisp, ambrosia, and ginger gold. However, McIntosh, red delicious,
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empire, Ida red, Crispin/Mutsu, golden delicious, and northern spy are still popular contenders. Apples are available year round and should be stored in the plastic bag that they come in for up to one month in the refrigerator. If you enjoy apple picking in the fall and have a quantity to keep, store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place like the garage or fruit cellar; cover with plastic to maintain humidity. The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may well be true. Apples at 80 calories each are a good source of vitamin C and fibre. For the cook, they add moistness, natural sweetness, and of course, flavour to
all manner of recipes both sweet and savoury. With Halloween around the corner, keep these recipes in mind to add a touch of drama to a ghoulish night’s activities. Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity that still provides fun. Baked Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts Thanks to Foodland Ontario for this baked doughnut making it easier for the home cook, while the addition of grated apples gives a delectable moistness. 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cardamom or cinnamon 2 eggs 2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar Cont’d. on following page
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Grappa, the national spirit of Italy
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hose of you who have been to add a shot of grappa to a double shot Italy are probably very familiar Edward Finstein of espresso, then add frothed milk or wine writer, award-winning author, TV and with their national spirit. I’m cream. Some folks mix grappa with radio host, educator, judge winedoctor.ca talking about grappa. This alcoholic orange juice for brunch. Others make thewinedoctor.blogspot.com imbibe, sourced and made exclusively it part of their bedtime rituals. @DrWineKnow facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein in Italy, is produced by distilling the Although many locals serve it ice pomace or residue (stems, seeds, cold, directly from the freezer, it is skins, pulp) from winemaking. Produced mainly in the north probably best served from around 9 to 13ºC for white grappa of the country, it was originally considered a poor, rough and approximately 17ºC for Riservas. There are some who byproduct of winemaking, but over the years has become a say that chilling grappa in the freezer detracts from its character. However, the cooler temperature will surely lessen the gem of a spirit. alcoholic aggression on the palate. The finished product can be bottled straight after distillation (often called “white grappa”), which can render a drink Producers recommend serving it in a small tulip-shaped that is perhaps more aggressive. Alternately, it can be aged glass with an open rim, however, more often than not, it in wooden casks where it takes on a yellow or brownish is presented in a “shot glass” of sorts. Certainly not in colour. Referred to as “Reserva,” this wood aging tends to anything large or the alcohol will be very aggressive wafting mellow the flavour and attack. out of the glass! Occasionally, it is used as a beer chaser. If created from at least 85 per cent of one specific grape vaThere are also numerous flavoured grappas on the marriety’s pomace, it can wear that variety on the label in some ket such as blueberry, almond and honey. However, most format. This style is referred to as di vitigno or varietale and diehard grappa lovers would probably steer clear of these. the resulting grappa will have many of the aromatic characToday’s grappa is a very popular ingredient in cocktails. teristics of that variety, almost like a single varietal wine. Check it out in a Leonardo Da Vinci (grappa, cherry brandy, Many grappas come in fancy handcrafted designer bottles bitters, sugar), Michaelangelo (grappa, Pernod, yellow that are real collector items. Some producers actually have Chartreuse), Tuscany Bomb (grappa, apple brandy, Grenadine, lemon juice) or Sicilian Sling (grappa, Cointreau, lemon their own bottle factories where skilled craftsmen hand juice). Absolutely fab in martinis too! In a Cosmopolitan, subblow ornate bottles for their grappa. In fact, some of the stitute the orange liqueur with it for a real treat. Manhattan packaging is more expensive than the spirit itself. lovers should try adding it to the bourbon, sweet vermouth Grappa can be enjoyed any time of day, but is often served and bitters, shaken and served over maraschino cherries. If at the end of a meal as a sort of digestif. Many Italians add you’re looking for a martini version of a “caffé corretto,” then a shot to their morning coffee. This is known as a “caffé shake it up with espresso liqueur, Irish Cream and vodka. corretto,” or corrected coffee. At around 40 per cent alcohol, It’s also great in other warm drinks for the cooler weather. that’s a real “pick-me-up” first thing in the morning and sure In hot chocolate or cocoa, it reduces the sweetness and in to get the motor running. It is often used this way to help warm spiced cider, it’s a delight. fix a hangover too. To mix your own perfect “caffé corretto,” Producers to try include Bottega, Nardini, Jacopo Poli, Nonino and Berta. Whether you’re a grappa traditionalist or a new wave, modern consumer, there are countless ways to enjoy this classic Italian spirit. It’s versatile and provides an authentic taste of Italy. Just one taste and it’ll have you saying delizioso in no time.
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Deja Views This photograph’s easterly view is on Queen Street, just across from Kew Gardens. The image was taken in 1966 and I realize that, surprisingly, it appears the telephone/hydro poles haven’t been replaced since. I guess there are some polls you can count on. Do you have an old photograph that you’d like to share with our readers? Please call me at 416-691-4774.
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The Main Menu, cont’d. from previous page 3/4 cup (175 mL) coarsely grated, peeled apple (about 1) 1/4 cup (50 mL) buttermilk (substitute 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp vinegar) 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil or melted butter Cinnamon Sugar: 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon 1/3 cup (75 mL) melted butter In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom or cinnamon. In large bowl, whisk with sugar; stir in apple, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until moistened. Spray two 6-doughnut pans (available at cookware stores) with cooking spray. Fill each cavity with about ¼ cup (50 mL) batter. (If you have only one pan, cover and refrigerate remaining batter.) Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until doughnuts spring back when touched and are light in colour. Let cool in pan for three minutes; invert onto rack and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter if necessary, spraying and re-spraying pan.
Cinnamon Sugar: In medium bowl, mix sugar with cinnamon. Brush or dip doughnuts in butter to coat all over. Dip doughnuts into cinnamon sugar, pressing lightly to adhere. Makes 12 doughnuts. If doughnut pans are unavailable, use muffin pans sprayed with baking spray and increase oven temperature to 375 F( 190 C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Apple Upside-Down Ginger Cake A devilishly good cake, spicy with ginger and doubly delicious with both applesauce and fresh sliced apples – perfect for an all-hallows celebration. 1 ½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground ginger 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon and salt 1/3 cup (75 mL) each, vegetable oil and molasses 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely minced fresh gingerroot
Topping: 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced peeled apples (about two apples) In medium bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat together oil, molasses and brown sugar; beat in egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce and minced ginger until smooth; set aside. Topping: Pour melted butter into a 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pan, brushing butter up sides of pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange apples evenly in concentric circles over butter. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture just until moistened. Pour batter over apples. Bake in 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack for five minutes. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Place serving plate over cake pan and invert onto serving plate. Cut into wedges to serve.
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Hamid celebrates a year of freedom At right, Antonella Mega and her husband Hamid Ghassemi-Shall celebrate a toast with friends on Sept. 23, exactly one year after Ghassemi-Shall was released from Iran’s Evin prison, where he was wrongfully imprisoned for 64 months and sentenced to death. Many of the friends at the party were part of efforts to free Ghassemi-Shall, including an Amnesty International campaign. Mega and Ghassemi-Shall continue to advocate for the release of others wrongfully imprisoned in Evin, such as physicist Omid Kokabee, who was arrested for doing post-doctoral work in the US refusing offers to work for the Iranian military. For more about Kokabee’s case, visit freehamid.org.
Pet of the Month
Georgy girl happy despite history
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t’s hard to imagine this fancy-free princess in the pink knit sweater ever living a lonely life as a down and dowdy dust ball condemned to the glamour-less depths of a cold, dank garage … but she did. I met the dopey but daring 10 yearold Yorkshire terrier in the waiting room at Beaches Animal Hospital after her one-night sleepover post-op. Thanks to the life changers at Happy Tails Rescue, Georgy was recuperating in style from her spay operation, as well as the removal of 14 rotten teeth from her small but previously stinky mouth. Needless to say, she was in a bit of a drug-induced fog which likely resulted in my looking more like a mesmerizing gnome than a bothersome columnist with a camera. Taking Georgy’s picture will go down in Pet of the Month history for being as easy as Thanksgiving pie. Georgy was actually ‘rescued’ from a puppy factory posing as a garage a year ago by a well-meaning woman in her eighties. She was in search of a companion and the then-nameless Yorkie had outlived her purpose as a productive breeding machine. Georgy was well past her prime and no longer able to feed her pups. Anxious to be rid of her burden, the backyard breeder was prepared to give her away to the first person willing to take her. It didn’t matter to this factory boss whether that person could properly care for her or not. And as far as Georgy was concerned, anything was better than the life she was living. The elderly woman recalled how shocked she was to be escorted into a musty garage that was essentially empty aside from a wire crate sitting on the cold concrete, barely providing enough room for Georgy and her current litter. When the breeder opened the crate, Georgy wasted no time – she burst out, running as far as her paws could take her. A year later, Georgy is only now learning what true living is all about. Her first rescuer may have got her out of the garage, but Georgy needed more
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than a change of venue and a catchy name. A trip to the vet should have been priority for the neglected, overbred dog. Georgy needed to be spayed to protect against life-threatening health risks like Pyometra. She was also enduring that pungent mouthful of painfully decaying teeth. Her skin hurt too from the constant pull of matted fur. Sadly, her new owner could not afford veterinary care for her companion, much less an invigorating session with a professional groomer. But terriers are built tough, don’t you know. Georgy remained grateful despite her discomfort, at least until earlier this fall when the woman who saved her first took a nasty tumble down a flight of stairs, winding up in hospital. Even when she’s taking on another “oh shoot” rescue case, HTR’s Carol Thorpe never loses that winning smile. Just to clarify, an “oh shoot” rescue case is one that makes you exclaim, “Oh shoot!” when your veterinarian reluctantly gives you the low-down on all the costly medical issues your newest dog presents. But Carol is just as tough as a terrier. Home renovations,
vacations and early retirement are far less important than bringing the happy back to a tail. Fortunately, in Georgy’s case, it was more like “Oh relief!” Aside from her spay and dentistry, Georgy needed nothing more than a relaxing day at the doggy spa to smooth out those fur wrinkles. As for her pretty sweater, it was a gift courtesy of HTR’s dedicated knitting circle of senior volunteers who keep little gems like Georgy cozy and warm year after year. Given her stellar health report, Georgy should be employing their services at least another decade. What’s next, now that Georgy’s got the happy back to her tail? The happily ever after to her tale, of course! Carol says for some reason, many of those happy endings include a cottage and a boat! “There’s nothing more satisfying than scoring a better life than your own for the dogs you rescue,” Carol said, laughing. But I know she’s pulling my tail. No cottage could be as awesome as having a little Yorkie climb up your back and perch on your head while being interviewed. Then again, Carol might have been under Georgy’s hypnotic influence that day. She did say Georgy has a zen quality about her. How else did this little dog manage to crawl into the pet bed in the clinic’s window and proceed to ‘spoon’ the resident cat when she got too sleepy to hang off Carol’s head? But there’s more zen to Georgy than merely hypnotizing cats and proving cottages aren’t the secret to happiness. This youthful Yorkie has found an inspirational way to make peace with the past by choosing Happy Dog over hangdog every day since. Now that’s the real secret to happiness. Hey there, Georgy Girl, you’re the ultimate garage sale find. Georgy Girl is a freshly spayed 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier enjoying her retirement from the puppy-making biz thanks to Happy Tails Rescue (happytailsrescue.ca). It’s time Georgy gets to be the baby. Could she be yours?
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Beach Memories A look back at the mayors of the Beach
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was just finishing a column for this edition when I remembered ene omagala it’s election time. So here goes: my comments on our past mayors and those who would be mayor, who either lived in the East End or had an interest in the area. I have written several columns on politicians, so I will reference those who you might have read about before. We have mayors such as John Sewell, who like our first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie, was a rebel with a cause. Sewell is still a voice rallying for causes that no other person seems to care about. He is still as shrill as ever and that is one of the best qualities that a mayor can have. Sewell is a product of the Beach, a person true to his convictions. Keep up the good work, John, we still need you! Going back in history to 1859-1861 we have one of our most respected mayors, Sir Adam Wilson, who was the first mayor to be elected by popular vote. Sir Wilson had his country estate in the Beach, and donated three acres of land to the people of the area for recreation purposes, which later became the Balmy Beach Club. He was such a success as a politician that he became a judge and was knighted for his good work for the city and country. We have had several mayors in the East End who were affiliated with the Beaches Lions Club – so many that the club was sometimes called the Beaches Mayors Lions Club. Emerson Coatsworth, mayor from 1906 to 1907, had a great impact on the waterfront of the eastern beaches. One of the first entrances into Ashbridges Bay, Coatsworth Cut, was named to honour his initiative in helping develop this part of Lake Ontario and making it habitable for the people of the East End. We have had mayors like Joseph Oliver from 1908 to 1909, who was interested in the Beach and its recreational activities. A prominent member of the lawn bowling clubs of the area, Oliver was a long-time cottage owner who spent much of his time preaching the greatness of the Beach and its activities. In his time he set up special events for other members of council to come and visit the Beach, but he
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hasn’t been given as much credit for his activities as he deserves. William W. Hiltz (Hiltz Avenue is named after him), did a lot of work in the East End, especially building homes in the Beach area and promoting businesses on the Danforth. He did a lot of work in the Beach area for local citizens during his term in 1924.
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Donald D. Summerville is shown being sworn in to Toronto’s board of control in 1959. The namesake of the pool at Woodbine and Lakeshore died while in office as mayor of Toronto in 1963.
One of our mayors who spent a good deal of his life in the East End, particularly in the Beach area, was Hiram E. McCallum, who was mayor from 1948 to 1951. He had a printing business on Queen Street East, and was one of the best known entrepreneurs in the East End. McCallum had a couple of residences in the beach. One of his homes was on Hubbard Avenue. One politician comes to mind who might have been one of the best mayors that we ever had, but tragedy struck while he was still in office. The person I refer to is Donald Dean Summerville, who was mayor in 1963. Summerville was a very active person in the East End before he became active in politics, on sports, social and charitable fronts. He was alderman for Ward 8 (the Beach) from 1955 to 1958. He was on the board of control for the city from 1959 to 1961, and became mayor in 1963. Summerville was active in a great number of improvements on the waterfront. One was to fix up the boardwalk and parks. In 1963 he was playing hockey in a charity event in the West End and suffered a fatal heart attack, passing away in November of 1963. The investigation into the slow ambulance response time eventually led to the amalgamation of Metropolitan Toronto’s ambulance services. Donald D. Summerville pool at Woodbine and Lakeshore was named in his honour, as is an annual race at Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, but who knows what else he could have contributed? There have been many candidates born in the Beach, their political careers beginning here as dynamic politicians, later fizzling when running for mayor because of public scandal. When you look at politicians nowadays, you might think, ‘my goodness, we have such an assortment of characters running for public offices – they’re clowns.’ But it’s always been so, dear Beachers. There have been many mayors, many scandals, many lawsuits, many physical and verPHOTO: CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES, SERIES 372 SUBSERIES 100 ITEM 521 bal fights, many defamatory statements over the years. It would take a very long time to itemize Hiram E. McCallum was mayor of Toronto from 1948 to 1951. He operated all these incidents, but they are there! a printing business on Queen Street East.
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Write on Health Perceived dental benefits of coconut oil
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he use of coconut oil for nutritional and health benefit is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it roots are in Ayurvedic medicine, the centuries-old traditional medicine practised in southern India. There has been a recent wave of interest in coconut oil in North America, spurred on by a combination of internet discussion and promotion by television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz. Among the cited benefits of coconut oil are decreased risk for heart disease, weight loss, appetite suppression, reduction in epileptic seizures, lowering of blood cholesterol, improved brain functioning in Alzheimer’s sufferers, protection against hair damage and improved skin health. There is an equally impressive list of alleged dental benefits of coconut
Dr. Allan Katchky is a dentist who practises in the East End
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oil when used in the procedure known as ‘oil pulling,’ a 20 minute procedure involving the gentle oral swishing of liquefied coconut oil. These benefits include whiter teeth, reduction of cavities, improved gum health, fresher breath and reduction in oral bacterial, viral and fungal counts. While the phenomenon of oil pulling is garnering much attention, there is an alarming lack of long-term scientific study of its validity. There have been recent reports published from respected research institutions, includ-
ing Harvard, Columbia and Cornell, all of which questions the validity of the claims of health benefits derived from coconut oil. It is important to note that none of the reports denounced or even cautioned against the use of coconut oil. They simply stated that more long-term research is required before a conclusion can be reached about the benefits of coconut oil. Most dentists trained in the US and Canada are somewhat reluctant to give advice when their patients inquire about whether oil pulling might be beneficial to their dental health. Admittedly, we have little or no training in Ayurvedic medicine, and the topic has not yet been incorporated into North American dental school curricula. Cont’d on Page 31
Money, Life and Law
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any people have told me fined. You can still spoil your ballot if they won’t bother to vote you so choose, but attendance to cast artin ladstone ll b because they see this your vote is mandatory. Democracy local election as a simple rematch – the idea that people choose leaders between the incumbent, Mary-Marwho in turn are accountable to votgaret McMahon, and our previous ers – is actually a historical and legal councillor Sandra Bussin. Yet other candidates have brought oddity. Most of humanity has been ruled by oligarchs, kings, enormous energy, innovative ideas, and passion to the race family compacts, military government, caliphates, one-party and are worthy of your consideration. Equally important, governments such as the communist model, dictators and we face so many pressing issues here in Ward 32 that your tyrants. Early crude democracy died with the Roman Empire and vanished off the face of the earth until its rebirth voice is needed through your ballot. with the American Republic some 1,500 years later. It is a mystery why voter turnout is historically low in city Many have expressed disappointment, apathy, and a sense elections. No other level of government affects your quality of powerlessness with our current political system, which of life as much as the municipal level. The basic services brings to mind two adages: “Democracy is the worst system we need for our daily lives, including water, waste removal, of government – except for all the others,” is a famous swimming pools, clean beaches, parks, shopping, zoning, insight from Sir Winston Churchill. And of course, “Never infrastructure, congestion, traffic, parking, trees, skating doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens rinks, our waterfront, condominium development, housing, can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever transportation, and much more is determined by the quality has,” is famously attributed to Margaret Mead. and dedication of the people we chose to represent us at There is still time to review the candidates and make an city hall. Sending skilled and dedicated people to city hall to informed choice. Exercising your legal right to vote in a free serve our ward is a great investment for all of us. and democratic country is a great act of respect for the milSadly, you only need to look to places like Hong Kong lions around the world who cannot. where hundreds of thousands camped out for eight rainy nights (the “umbrella revolution”) in protest of a farcical democracy where the government of China, not the people, Sales Representative would appoint the candidates for the 2017 election. MemoReal Estate Homeward, Brokerage ries quickly flowed back for many to a generation ago when jacquie.harris@rogers.com the government of China mowed down and killed peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square with tanks and brute force. 2013 Chairman’s Club Award • Top 10 Performer in 2013 HONEST, CARING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Their only crime was a peaceful protest seeking basic democratic freedoms that we take for granted in Canada. COMING SOON Only five years ago in Iran peaceful protestors were Balmy Beach P. S. District beaten in the streets, arrested, and murdered by the Iranian Beautiful 3+1 bdrm semi, 2 bath, Revolutionary Guard for their brave call for real democratic finished bsmt. reforms in a strict one party theocratic state (the “green $699,000 revolution”). We have seen the Arab Spring burst out in 2010 starting in Tunisia and Egypt – where unarmed people fought to throw off military dictatorships and establish democratic institutions – much of which has horribly You will receive information on what comparable homes have sold for failed. Many of the purported in your neighbourhood and which homes are currently listed, democracies like Russia are how long they have been for sale, and their prices. considered too repressive
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Unit 401
$1,498,000
Very cool 2-storey condo with fabulous city skyline views! New York style loft-like. Large terraces with lake and city views. Watch the sunsets. Very hip glass staircase. Great den/office. A great place to call home in The Beach. 10 minutes to downtown! TTC at the door. This is the place that others want to be! Gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, loads of built-ins. Call Scott, Jan or Ashleigh at 416-699-9292. Wow! There has never been a condo for sale in The Beach that is this big (2150 sq ft) and this gorgeous, loaded with fabulous upgrades, linear fireplace, motorized blinds, 50 inch flat-screen TV, top of the line kitchen appliances, huge open concept living area. This is a must see! Walk-ins have cabinets done. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Note two car parking! Den could be 3rd bedroom. Large balcony! The perfect place for entertaining. Call Scott, Jan or Ashleigh at 416-699-9292. NEW G IN I L ST Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in the heart of The Beach! Large master bdrm complete w/spa-inspired 4-pc ensuite w/heated floor, granite counter and rain shower. A wood burning fireplace & lrg bay window make the dining rm warm & inviting. Kitchen w/slate floor, granite counters and breakfast bar opens to living rm creating the perfect space for entertaining. Hrdwood floors throughout. Spacious, private deck (270 Sq ft) offers a fabulous space to BBQ. One car parking. Call Scott, Jan or Ashleigh at 416-699-9292.
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Sports
Neil McNeil hosts annual relay race By Andrew Hudson
HEALTH
HEALTH
DR. KARIN RUMMELL & ASSOCIATES
DR. A. LYNNE BEAL
OPTOMETRISTS
SPRINTING OVER puddles and bright autumn leaves, hundreds of high school students ran a 4 x 3,000-metre relay along the boardwalk. Hosted last Friday by Neil McNeil High School, the relay brings runners from across Toronto – more than 50 schools and 1,000 students joined last year. For Sarah Gigi, a Grade 9 student at Notre Dame, competing against senior as well as junior girls in the varsity race was a big step up. “I don’t think I came in last,” she said, smiling. “That’s the goal.” Dawn Pearson, Notre Dame’s head of physical education, said the boardwalk relay was the last race in a series before the board championships at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park. Unlike the flat, springy run on the boardwalk, Pearson said the Centennial course has a big challenge – climbing a ski hill. Hills or not, Pearson said crosscountry is always rewarding. “You’re running in a beautiful, scenic place,” she said, adding that the team’s previous race took them through woods and meadows in Vaughan’s Boyd Conservation Area.
1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment
416-691-5757
Psychologist
Reaching your achievement potential For children, adolescents & adults
9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca
416-433-9726
BEACHES OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Linda Chan
PHYSIOTHERAPY
951 Kingston Rd. (West of Victoria Park)
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Optometrist
416-691-1991
Evening & weekend appointments available
DR. DAVID JEONG DENTIST
@ Beaches Health Group® Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076
2107 Danforth Ave. (at Woodbine Subway) New patients welcome. Open Saturdays.
416-696-1800
KEW GARDENS HEALTH GROUP Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine
2181 Queen St. E., Suite 305 PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON
More than 50 schools took part in the annual boardwalk relays, hosted by Neil McNeil High School, including a team from the host school and nearby Notre Dame High School. Kat King, a math teacher who helps train the team, said the girls train four days a week, mixing 3,000, 4,000, and 5,000-metre races with hill climbs and sprint-powering intervals. The strongest runners have enough stamina to get a good kick at the start, power up
the hills, and a sprint finish, she said. Happy as she was to cross the finish, Gigi said all the sideline support is her favourite part of the sport. “Everybody’s cheering for you,” she said. “You feel good about yourself after you run.”
BALSAM DENTAL Dr. D. Caplan
Family Dentistry * Open 6 days a week * New patients always welcome 2200 Queen St. East (at Balsam)
416-691-8555 www.balsamdental.com
DR. LINDA WINTER Psychologist
Consultations • Therapy Individuals • Couples Over 20 years experience. Located at Queen & Wheeler
416-691-1071
Gold for Beaches lacrosse U13 field team
Dr. Linda Iny Lempert Psychologist – Psychologue
Individuals and Couples Services disponibles en français 47 Main Street (at Lyall)
416-694-4380 www.drlempert.ca
The Toronto Beaches Lacrosse U13 field team finished its 2014 season with a perfect 17-0 record. The icing on the cake was a win at the provincial A Championship for the second year in a row. The small team of 13 players filled a weekend with seven-on-seven action. The team beat out Brampton in the gold medal game, winning 9-6.
Dr. Jody Levenbach Psychologist
Children and Young Adolescents Assessment • CBT Social Skills • Parent Coaching
jdlevenbach@gmail.com 647-891-2603
Mary-Kay Perris BA Psych., MNLP, CR, CCT.
Wellness Coach/Therapist for your Vibrant Life Journey - at any age!
PHOTO: SUBMITTED
416 429-3457
Waterfront Marathon rolls through the Beach Michael Kahn of Markham makes his way up Woodbine Avenue on Oct. 19. Runners and wheelchair athletes taking part in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon made their way along Lakeshore, Woodbine, and Queen Street East before turning around at Beech Avenue on a chilly fall Sunday morning. PHOTO: VICTOR BIRO
BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE
(at Lee)
416-907-0103 www.kewgardenshealth.com
WELLNESS Personal Training Private fully-equipped studio Qualified and experienced
Achieve your fitness goals today! Andrew Walmsley B.P.E. Leslieville Personal Fitness 20 Leslie St. (free parking)
416-709-6654 www.leslievillefitness.com
missfit.ca in-home personal trainer 416 888 6465 michelle@missfit.ca
KEW BEACH HEALTH CLINIC
Naturopathy • Homeopathy Osteopathy • Nutrition Life Coaching • Yoga Therapy Bowen Therapy
416-690-6168
Norm Spence Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor
intelligent exercise ~ profound results®
416 716 2367 normspence@bell.net www.NormSpence.ca
Studio at Victoria Park & Kingston Rd.
FIBROMYALGIA
2128 Queen St. E. (Hammersmith & Queen)
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH AND ACUPRESSURE THERAPY
Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD
Pat: 416 691 5709 (Certified Reflexologist) Laura: 416 315 4591 (MA, Counselling)
OPTOMETRIST Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday
416 698 0054 crystalbeachoptical.com
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Emily Begley, B.A., M.H.Sc. Assessment & treatment for children and adults
647-968-3405
www.bloomingtogetherspeech.com Dr. Ashley Press School Psychologist Children and Adolescents Assessment and Intervention Monday to Friday by Appointment 647-718-7682 • L E A R N HAPPINESS - MOTIVATION SUCCESS - SELF-ESTEEM
Free 20-minute consultation located in the Beaches.
VETERINARIANS CHRISTINE KATO, B.Sc., D.V.M.
KATO ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2830 Danforth Ave. (East of Dawes Rd.)
416-690-2112
Dogs, cats, pocket pets. Housecalls available.
HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Andrea Snider
Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516
Children and Adolescents Assessment, Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments
VET ON WHEELS
Psychologist
416-737-4325
www.beachmetro.com
Gerrard Mobile Veterinary Services
Dr. Ahmad Badri, DVM 416-284-4610 abadri@rogers.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
BEACH METRO NEWS
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PSYCHOTHERAPY
ACCOUNTING
LAWYERS/LEGAL
COUNSELLING
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN
Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R.
Emily C. Larimer
Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law
Dr. Scott Dunham
Jen Goddard, R.M.T.
WAYPOINT permit consulting inc.
Kew Gardens Health Group
Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
Spiritual Psychotherapist Past Life Regression Reiki Master
416-693-5611
Nancy Christie, M.T.C. Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation
416-691-3768
www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca
Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd Psychotherapist Universal Mind Coach Life & Relationship Issues 416-694-0232
CPA, CGA
• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com
ABSTAX
ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years
LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors
Geoffrey J. Dashwood
Judy Gould, Ph.D. Experienced Psychotherapist
Relationship Difficulties • Anxiety Depression • Body Image Concerns Physical Illness • Free Consultation 816 Pape Ave. (near Pape/Danforth)
647-991-4225 www.judygould.com
Carol Henderson, MA Counselling Psych.
Psychotherapy for indidviduals and couples. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome. Evening and weekend sessions avail.
carolannehenderson@gmail.com 416.219.2671
Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP from the author of
The Body Means Well
Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation
647-838-1849
www.mindfulwayconsulting.com
Tara Shannon
M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118
416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca
Michelle MacDougall (BFA, ExAT, OEATA)
Expressive Arts Therapist Dealing with stress, anxiety, grief or depression? I offer an emboided, mindfulness and creative form of therapy to support you in accessing your own healing resources. No artistic experience necessary.
416-834-3274
SundanceExpressiveArts.ca
ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft
Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.
William F. Deneault
Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502
Tel: (416) 962-2186
Kriens LaRose, LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses. • Personal and corporation income tax preparation. • Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations
www.krienslarose.com
416-690-6800
Melani Norman
CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes
Call 416-471-0337
961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738
Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries. 978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9
Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca
Family Law Lawyer
Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths
Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.
2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)
Peg Earle, M.A., M.Div.
Susan T. Dixon
416-693-2733
Insurance covered. Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
Shellyann Pereira
Child and Adolescent Counselling
Stephen G. King, Architect
(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc. Call for a Free 30 min. Consult
647-693-6221
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy; Trauma, Bullying, and Addictions; Youth in Conflict with the Law. Sports Performance Counselling for Youth
Siegi A. Schuler, Ph.D, RSW 416-362-7472
siegischuler@aol.com
579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto
www.leasidetherapycentre.com/siegi-schuler
Peter J. Salah
Life Management & Corporate Coaching
Hills, Salah LLP We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.
416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com
QUINN Family Law
Dr. Janet D’Arcy
Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East
ADR-Mediation
MPSquared Coaching Merrill Pierce CCA ICF 416.824.2626 merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com
Do you think differently? Gifted/ADHD Support & Coaching School/Workplace Performance Children/Adults Mary Lynn Trotter, MSW, RSW 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com Ask about insurance coverage
Gail Kendall ACPC ACC Professional Life Coach & Facilitator Live a more balance & fulfilling life!
• Life Coaching for individuals & small groups • Vision Board Workshops For a 30 minute complimentary consultation:
Call: 416-819-5311 Students welcome kendallcoachingandconsulting.com
416-690-6257
416-690-6195
Open Saturdays
MASSAGE THERAPY
CARL A. BRAND
Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan
Advanced Therapeutics
961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8
Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca
GARRY M. CASS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls
Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.
416-698-5861 John H.
BJARNASON, D.C. Chiropractor
(Since 1989)
Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc. Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine
1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)
416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca
BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT
416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca
1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)
Glover & Associates
DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1092 Kingston Rd.
Book online at essencetherapy.com
416-699-5320 • Free Parking
416-694-4090
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate
416-691-3700
Queen and Hammersmith
David Faed
CRIMINAL LAWYER
690-0000
416-694-2868
www.advanced approachesmassage.com
Chiropractor 2277 Queen Street East (at Glen Manor)
ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE
Paul J. Cahill
Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca
• Essence • Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. John Barnet, R.M.T., D.O.M.P.
Beaches Wellness Centre
Dr. Johanna Carlo
KATHRYN WRIGHT
2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com
416-690-5185
2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)
416-698-7070
Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848
2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)
(at Victoria Park beside Manchester Arms)
bestcriminallawyer.ca
Barrister & Solicitor
416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com
CHIROPRACTORS
BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY
24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith
416-698-9027 • peg@pegearle.com
300 Main Street 416-690-3324
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)
www.kewgardenshealth.com
www.dixonslaw.ca
O’Reilly, Moll & Forrest
DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO
(at Lee)
416-690-6257
Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca
Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public
2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305
416-907-0103
Family Law & Estate Planning
Snider & DiGregorio
Chiropractor
Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy
Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)
• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •
Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor
416-694-6767
THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •
www.therapylounge.ca
1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575
416-916-7122
Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan
URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS
ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)
Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6
OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS
647-317-6017
www.omegahealthandfitness.com
416-698-3157
B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com
Member Ontario Association of Architects
W. MORRIS DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO
416-261-9679
Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc. BCIN#41835
Mike 416-659-2779 waypointconsulting@bell.net www.waypointconsulting.ca
your beach architect
647-226-9860 Versatech
Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential
416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630
Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer
416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit
Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com
All listings may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Commercial Space for Rent
CLASSIFIEDS
Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad
OFFICE SPACE
Block ad
11.50
McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc. Individual offices from $425/mth. 577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.
Block this size
$
(1.5” wide by 1” deep)
(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word
17.50
-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910
paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)
$
(includes HST)
UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7
Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants
* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.
Deadline for November 4th issue is October 27th
Announcements • Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.
YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!
Call Gail 416-686-6828
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416 838-2949 after 1:00 pm
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Personal Care
REMEMBERED
Chalet Beauty Bar
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
(near Coxwell)
R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.
Colour photo + 25 words Size: 1.5” w x 2”h Rate: $35 (HST included) Call 416-698-1164 x 26
Live a more balanced & fulfilling life! Gail Kendall, Professional Life Coach
As we welcome fall, it is a good time to consider working with a Coach to set and achieve goals for the coming year. 30 min complimentary consult
416-819-5311 kendalcoachingandconsulting.com Students welcome
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Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
416-466-3766
Call now 416-699-9714 x8 www.hardingandking.com
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WILKINSON
Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10 1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)
Baron Byng Beaches
Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5
Royal Canadian Legion Br 1/42 hosts Entertainment every Saturday night. Call 416-465-0120 for weekly details. (15)
Friendly visiting &
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light housekeeping services available for SENIORS
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm
• Experienced working with seniors • Compassionate, a good listener • Patient Contact Joanna (647) 608-1291 (15)
The Toronto Hunt 1355 Kingston Road Toronto, ON M1N 1R1 416-691-2174
Employment Opportunities
PUBLIC IPM MEETING
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Volunteers Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS
Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS or
416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com
Spiritual Learn to Meditate
Sundays at 11:00 AM On Queen near Hammersmith Kim Sawyer at 416-698-7544 ksawyer@assyst.ca www.assyst.ca ~ By donation ~
Wanted retired wooden pattern maker who has his own workshop. (17) 416-854-3841 Supply staff required for child care centre in the Beach. Interest in teaching and experience working with children 2.5 to 12 an asset. Various hours and on call. Send cover letter and Resume to the Hiring Committee at
balmybeachcomday@bellnet.ca
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Oxford in the Beach
is hiring instructors to join our team. We are currently seeking two candidates for part-time evening positions: 1. An upper level math teacher (science knowledge is an asset) 2. A strong French instructor Join our team of caring professionals and enjoy making a real difference. Please visit our website for more details about the positions: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/careers (15)
BUSY DENTAL Laboratory
Photo/Art
Seeking Experienced Denture Trimmer/Repair/Set-Up/Finish Technician. Job must be filled immediately. Salary Negotiable Please call: 416 698 2814 Email: customerservice@ novadentech.com (15)
Convert VIDEO to DVD
TRENDSETTERS
$22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12/15)
Training & Job Placement Agency Hairstyling and Skin care Government funded program Paid Job placement immediately
Call 416- 577- 2641
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BEST IN THE BEACH @ 191 Kenilworth
1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.
New professionally installed kitchens. Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities.
416-856-4774
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The Beach Suites Dazzling, completely renovated suites. Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! 1 + 2 Bdrm beginning at $1,375
416-827-8095
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Short Term! Monthly, Jan-June 5-Star Spectacular 1200 sq. ft. 2nd floor suite overlooking lake. Fully equipped & furnished. 2 bedrm + den, 2 bthrms, 6 appls, cable, wifi, hot tub, deck, yard, all utilities included. Just move in! $2750
Google VRBO315042 mcjoy46@gmail.com Your country retreat in the city.
Very low prices for bulk buyers VISIT US TO BELIEVE! 2442 Danforth Ave.
647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7
We also have hundreds of items for domestic items (15r)
FOR SALE
COMPUTER SECRETARY CHAIR White IKEA Armless never used Asking $15 Phone Blanche 416 691-0937
Auto Sales
Room for Rent with use of beautiful studio apartment after hours. No smoking, no pets. Call Lisa at 416-6902454 for more details (15) Steps to Beach, large 1 bedroom, newly renovated upper house with new kitchen, laundry & broadloom, Dog friendly. $1,595 + hydro. 416-801-2222 (15) Room in spacious 2-br apartment overlooking lake, Midland and Kingston Rd. Rent includes underground parking. Call 416-265-3295 for details. (15)
Private Home for Sale
White 77 Corvette
Red leather, good working order Needs frame restoration
pmarner@ugv.net
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Wanted We buy! - We pay cash!
Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, curiosities, etc. Fair market prices guaranteed! Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)
Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 (3/15)
Office Services
Info and pictures available @ http://comfree.com/550201
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required for east beach fitness studio. Flexible 10 hours per week, with growth potential. Mail application to: Thrive Fitness, 2461 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4E 1H8 (15)
Bed & Breakfast Suite Lovat
urban loft with full ensuite TV, wireless, kitchenette, parking $85 nightly 416-575-6113 www.bbcanada.com/suite lovat (r)
We m a k e yo u look g o o d o n p a per
www.atlasnetwork.ca
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Computer Service PC, MAC, and UNIX Support Home or Business Computer Service. Custom Email or Website Domain. Corporate or Home Office Email or Web Servers Installation and Administration LAN or WAN Installation.
416-995-9531
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Financial Services Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3
416-694-6241
416-759-2219 (r)
BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE
Consult our excitingly creative, and award winning graphic designers to help advance your company in the marketplace using fresh, eye catching print materials. Book a consultation today. In the GTA contact
david@davidesigns.net or 416-721-1869
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, MYOP. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella (416) 464-2766 (19r)
?NEED HELP? 647.281.3084
needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com
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HOME COMPUTER CARE Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty. Home Consultations $30
(22/15)
BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc. For estimate call
647-899-9074
(r)
Fabrications
by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (15.)
& Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113
(r)
ROSE GARDEN HOME DECOR 20% Off Design Fabric
Call Rose now www.rosegardenhomedecor.com (16)
General Services
REG’S APPLIANCE
- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS
www.regsappliance.com
416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
416-691-6893
•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
(r)
416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.
(r)
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SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service
(r)
MR. FIX-IT PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
(r)
BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR
(2/15)
BEACH
10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com
(15)
CLEVER DISPOSAL &
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED
416-624-3837
(r)
“Always on Time and on Budget” • Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country
(17)
Reliable Snow Removal Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+
416-569-2181
(r)
416-265-7979
KLEEN WINDOWS
416-691-8503
WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION CALL MARY OR JOHN
OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS
416-463-6330
(16)
MINIMUM LOAD $60
ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE
& EAVESTROUGHS
(r)
(r)
RUBBISH REMOVAL
WINDOW CLEANING
416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)
KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)
416-698-9000
WAYNE&SON
416-690-8673
HOME OFFICE: Computer repair
(w. of Midland)
Household Services
SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates. No service charges.
Computer Services
2358 Kingston Rd.
416 693 7673
(18r)
416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca
(16)
Vienna Upholstery
Custom Made Curtains, Pillows Upholstery - Blinds
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
CAPTIVATING GRAPHICS FOR BUSINESS
Home Decor
SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS
(r)
Call 416-648-4410
Kevin Lundbohm, Manager
416-357-1467
Hardware & Software Support Network and Security setup PC/Mac Support, Web Site Design Cloud Services, 416-438-6360
Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves. Fast, friendly service. Good rates.
THE PRINTING HOUSE
http://homecomputercare.ca
Computer Services
JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE
In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available
Private House Sale
ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (4/15)
Debra 416-693-6111
1537 O’Connor Drive (15.)
Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community
Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business. QuickBooks training also available short or long term.
PC/MAC SUPPORT
Part-time administrative assistant Next Deadline October 27th
christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca (7/15)
(15)
416•690•2454
Hairstylists & Estheticians Wanted
Great while renovating or for visiting family. Min 30 day rental, NS, NP, parking, laundry, internet & utilities incl. Danforth & Woodbine
650 Woodbine
Scott Heron, Golf course & Property Mgr
Can you mind walk the dog? Introduction to Meditation. Nov. 5 and 19, 7-8:30pm. Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street (15)
FURNISHED
2-br + den for short term rental
BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING
Two bedroom ground level overlooking river and marina. parking at front door. Outdoor pool. Low maintenance fees. Very close to centre of town and stops. 15 minutes to Peterborough. Retire in the Kawarthas!
(15)
Harding & King
1562 Queen St. E.
LAKEFIELD CONDO FOR SALE
West of Main St., across from Sobey’s Super Store
Loving Memories of Cherished Pets
PETS
(16)
Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store
Apartment/ Home for Rent
(15)
nc_elic@hotmail.com www.neilsplaceincostarica.com
For Sale
Beaches landmark building
Suitable for store, office, storage or any business facing Kingston Rd. About 1000 sq ft & 2000 sq ft First floor with basement.
Also RENTAL facilities available (r)
• Tropical rainforest near Jaco Beach, stores, restaurants, surfing • Spacious home, sleeps 6, full kitchen, covered terrace with fans • L a rg e p o o l , w i - fi , exo t i c garden, birds & animals • Safe, friendly, knowledgable owner on-site • US $99/night, $499/wk, $1,499/mth, negotiable • Suits retirees, couples, families, singles
1700 sq. ft. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility and character. Steps to TTC.
in
Business Space For Lease
We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing
Serene Costa Rican Vacation Home
Book High Season @ Low Season Rates
PRIME OFFICE SPACE
Warden/Kingston Rd.
R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353
Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!
416-690-2880
416-971-9025
Social/Events
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Out-of-Town
(4/15)
CERTIFIED
CHIMNEY SWEEP
• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (20)
Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
(19)
BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE
GARBAGE REMOVAL DON’T QUIT!!
416-568-7276
(15)
MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • firewood available Efficient. Best rates. Call Max
416-820-1527
(17)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service
*Insured*
EUROPEAN CLEAN
Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE (18)
416-729-2077 cell
Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137
rileyswindowcleaning.com
(r)
BEACHES PROPERTY
* Clogged Drains * Backsplashes * Furniture Assembly * Holes in walls Honest, Friendly, Fair * Free Estimates * Insured (647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca (15)
-Fall Clean-ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Snow Removal & Salting (416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca
Home Cellular Automation
EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca
EXCAVATION: BOBCAT, MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE RUBBISH BINS: 14,20,26 & 40 YARD WATERPROOFING Experienced, over 35 years in business CALL 416-984-5054 416-265-0200 (17)
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE
Rubbish Removal, Demolition, Basement, Backyard & Garage Clean-ups. Home Improvements. Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up. We Recycle All Materials. Cell
416-454-5404
(2/15)
Walks Tailored To Your Dog’s Needs 5 Star Boarding w/pick-up/drop off Pet Visits/Sitting/Medications Exemplary Loving Caring Service Insured and References Available (5/15)
CAT CARE SERVICE Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims, grooming matted fur - References
Call Candy at 416 691-3170
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (17)
(18)
Pet Minding
by Zak’s Moms Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references (23/15)
ALONE AT HOME PET CARE • Over 12 years professional experience including medications • Insured and Bonded • Veterinarian trained & recommended • Member of Pet Sitters International
416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com (4/15)
k9walkabouts.com
Dog walking designed to fit your needs. Cat sitting, Puppy visits and Boarding Kindness and Love for your furry ones. Bonded and Insured with references Jennie 647-520-3530 k9walkabouts.com (15r)
HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? 647 886 8303
(15)
BOOTHY’S
Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (16)
NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEANER
CLEANER AVAIL. Extraordinary & Exceptional THE ONE! Bi-Weekly!
416-405-8301
(15)
BEACH
Eavestrough Cleaning Fall Leaf Clean-Ups
416-691-8503
beachsnowremoval.ca
(18)
All Day Cleaning Special for first-time clients. For your home/condo/office. Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service. For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462
ULTRA
STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING
TO SERVE AND RESPECT
BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED
416-567-3205
(17)
HEALTHY HOME
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
Call 416-783-3434
(21/15)
APPRAISALS
416-699-3772
(19)
Guitar For Grown Ups
Quality House Cleaning
(19)
Join a jazz choir NOW! Rehearse at Waverley Rd. Baptist Church Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (then adjourn to the pub) Men especially needed.
(15...)
Battenberg Music Guitar Academy
Guitar lessons for kids and adults All levels, beginners welcome Serving the Beaches for 20 years
647-858-9708
MarkBattenberg@rogers.com (15)
call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • new term catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
THE STUDY STUDIO
416 - 824 - 5269
www.neatfreakcleaning.com Experienced
CLEANING LADIES
Home & Office Cleaning & Organizing Services Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient
Contact Irena
(416) 825-9705
(16r)
Bach to ROCK We teach it all!
Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park
(416) 699-8333
(r)
(416) 690-0102
(r)
Peek-A-Bears Childcare
(17)
Lakeside Co-Operative Playschool
Serving our community since 1974 Educational, fun-filled program for children 18 mos-10 yrs We escort to and from Balmy Beach and St. Denis schools. 416-698-4179 www.lakesideplayschool.ca (19)
GREENBEAN STUDIO DAYCARE A fun-loving space for toddlers to tweens Focus on educational, creative, and social development Following School Calendar - open PA days www.greenbeanstudiodaycare.com
416.400.9108
(15)
Beaches Childcare Centre Inc. Not-for-profit learning environment where children ages 18 months to 5 years will develop and grow within the loving walls of our home-like centre (since 1994). Christine 416-691-0569 Email
supervisor@beacheschildcare.org for more info or tour.
646 Kingston Rd. intersection (16)
(15)
French / German / Spanish
TUTORING
TUTORING
all ages, all levels conversation, reading, writing Please contact me through e-mail (15.)
Child Care Available
cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation
647-766-7875 (15)
ALL LAWN AND GARDEN
Marlene 416-698-5668
Green Apple Landscaping www.greenapple.ca
(r)
LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)
416-693-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (17)
GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES
Serving the Beach For 20 Years! • Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc. (19)
BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
647-828-2468
BEACHSNOWREMOVAL.CA
(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(19)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
*MOVE MEN*
$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr. One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (16r)
ATMS MOVING SYSTEMS Starting from $34.00 *Packing supplies & services * Local moving * Long distance moving * Storage * Licensed & Insured
(15)
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
416-690-3890
(17/15)
(r)
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING
Scotstone
Traditional stone walls, steps, paths, patios & interlock.
Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (16)
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731 Free Estimates & References Available (19)
FRANZ’S PAINTING
Experienced. Reliable. Professional Work Guaranteed. Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates. Beach Resident.
LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
416-439-6639
Larry’s Painting & Repairs larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com
Call Franz 416-690-8722
(16)
STONESCAPE Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding rickscape@hotmail.com (15.)
Fresh G Fall Clean-ups
TENANCE
Fall Fertilizing
Small tree pruning & removal Hedge trimming, pruning & removal
647 606 0970
(17)
We offer great rates on fall clean ups, seeding, sodding, hedge trimming, tree work, gardens and much more. Call for a free estimate (15)
“Always on Time and on Budget”
• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
(18)
Accurate work & reasonable rates
Painters
one time visits available)
(15)
SNOW R E M O VA L
WE MOVE FOR LESS!
BBB Accredited Business
Movers
BEACH
(19)
416-944-2018 www.atmsmovingsystems.com
LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and
647-380-9722 Ryan
Contact: Tim Conway
Call Andre 416-422-4864
Watch our videos at
Nash Landscaping (17)
- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items
www.BestWayToMove.com (16r)
Landscape Design
Shane
(17)
416-999-MOVE (6683)
KIM PRICE
416-699-8575
2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183
MAN WITH CARGO VAN
STONEHENGE
HARRY
CARTAGE & STORAGE
Licensed & Insured
Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499
mowing & clean-up Interlock levelling & regrading Small carpentry jobs
416-691-8503 (r)
(r)
freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com
Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved
We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care. Info. or to register
www.greenapple.ca
(19)
STUDIO 1
Fall planting, pruning, raking,
Unbelievably Affordable
BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE
416-288-1499
416-821-4065
LeRoux Froebel Neighborhood Gardening Bilingual School
(r)
All Season Movers
25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces
25 yrs experience
(17)
VICTORIA GARDENING
Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com
•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St.
416-690-1356
LANDSCAPING
(19)
GARDEN CARE & ADVICE
John, Master Gardener
Local. Taking care of your possessions.
IDEAL
CLEAN UP • HEDGE TRIMMING LANDSCAPING • PLANTING IN LAWN MOWING • TRIMMING
Japanese
kaedecanada@yahoo.ca
BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca
REASONABLE RATES
Award Winning Design & Build
647-210-LAWN (5296)
Garden & Tree
info@blpm.ca
A.S.M. MOVERS
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding
Next Deadline October 27th
-Lawn Cutting & Care -Fall Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883
Experienced Math & Physics Tutor Grades 9-12
416-698-1923 www.lerouxfroebel.com
Music
Ted Reeve Arena
Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years
Dependable service for over 20 years
NEAT FREAK
184 MAIN ST. across from
(Kingston Rd & Main St.)
Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (16)
Cleaning Services Join my list of satisfied customers! Specializing in Aromatherapy cleaning.
(r)
416-839-1351
All Welcome
(15)
A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To ro n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS!
Eloise at 416.691.5799
Rob Hiemstra - GOPROGUITAR
OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)
Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490
EAST TORONTO VILLAGE
CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Busy Life? Struggle to find time? I CAN HELP!
416-702-9845
Irene Leliotis
(r)
We have a beautiful space located just east of Gerrard and Woodbine. Excellent programming and organic lunches are served! Servicing children from toddler to 5 yrs. For more information please call
Please call
cleancomfortservices.com (17)
Call 416-698-0750
• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY
1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects. Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (21/15) Kim Rauch B.Ed.
LAWN CARE
Green Apple Landscaping
B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (16)
$15 HR
Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours. Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •
FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN
PIANO TUNING REPAIRS
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH (15)
Landscapers
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Tutoring
Barbara 416 389-8120 416 690-0433
DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE
See our ad page 19
(r)
sheilaruthbrand@gmail.com
(16)
Cleaning Services
sjkohlhepp@hotmail.com
info@goproguitar.com
Free Estimate
PAWS SIT STAY
PIANO TEACHER
AND (19)
Serving for 20 years Houses • Apts • Condos Moving in • Moving out
Pet Services
Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM
MAINTENANCE
(15)
GALBRAITH CONSTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL LTD.
(17)
416-690-2289
SMALL JOBS * FAIR PRICE
Connecting your cell phone to your home!! * Interior/exterior lighting * Security systems * Home theater/audio * Free Estimates * Insured
brendacarol.com 416-467-7959
Susan Kohlhepp
416 421-5758
Give us your to do list!
VOCAL LESSONS
WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19)
WINDOW CLEANING B&W DISPOSAL RILEYS’ A family business since 1956
(16)
BRENDA CAROL Professional Recording Artist and instructor providing vocal lessons and coaching in all styles. Piano, vocal, guitar and theory instruction available in Studio. All ages. Inquire about in home services.
THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY
Best Prices/Free Estimates
647-235-6690
*Bonded*
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BEACH METRO NEWS
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (19)
(16)
STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep. Have it done right, the first time. References, free estimates. Beach Resident
Cell# 647-853-6420
(1/15)
‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
(21/15)
Paolo’s Painting
Interior and Exterior Residential & Commercial • Free estimates Specialized in Residential Painting Reasonable rates for small or big jobs.
416-854-4360
www.paulospainting.com info@paulospainting.com ndojpainting@gmail.com
(19)
HARM’S PAINTING 416-694-2470
No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (19)
NEW BRIGHT PAINTING
No MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639
newbrightpainting@gmail.com
(17)
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Simone’s Painting and Renovations
Professional work with a personal touch. Free estimates. 416-578-1221 (15)
PAINTING - Free Estimates
- Interior/Exterior Painting, Staining, Metallic Surfaces - Fully Trained/Insured, BBB accredited - 3 Year Written Guarantee - Committed to the Beaches 416-888-1647 Ref Available Check us out at HomeStars! (15r)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs
The
NEED A PLUMBER Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed (416) 558-8453
(17)
We provide basement waterproofing for external and internal homeowners with a full line of service. Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.
Contact us at 416 602 2128 (15)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED (16)
FUSSY! Painter
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
(2/15)
PLUMBING REPAIRS
Colouring the Beach Since 1996!, Interior & Exterior. First Rate Team Works Cleanly, Quickly and on Budget Special Attention to Prep, Repairs, Help with Colour, No Job Too Small, Written Quotes.
-Repairs -New Installations -Replacements -Plugged Drains -Alterations SAME DAY SERVICE
fraser_j@bell.net
REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA
Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639
(15)
PAINTING PROS Interior/Exterior
(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca
(15)
painting & services Over 15 years experience Interior, exterior, residential, commercial, custom made, plastering, drywall, laminate, tiles. • Very fair quotes
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 CELL 416-875-5781
(14/15)
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades (r)
CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring
416-690-1630
(r)
MURPHY
Plumbers
- ECRA/ESA#7004508
- knob & tube - no job too small
416-690-0173
Cell 416-529-5426
ACE
MIKE PARKER PLUMBING
Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation
690-8533 Lic. #P-15099
(r)
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
(r)
ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING
LTD
Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik
Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 (r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
(22/15)
Lic: 7006786
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
416-833-3006
DRAINS • SINKS TOILETS • LEAKS FAUCETS • TAPS $25 OFF ANY SERVICE W/THIS AD Call Rickey Rooter
416-999-3594
(16)
Built-in-Cabinets
•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units Bill Watson 416-690-9564 cell 647-283-0095 (19)
Celebrating 40 yrs in the Beaches Knob & Tube rewire Service/Panel upgrades Renovations / Small jobs Commercial Industrial Residential
(19)
G. LOCKE
POWER
Electrical
COMPANY
PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE
Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221
DESIGN + BUILD CUSTOM CEDAR, JAPANESE STYLES MULTILEVELS, ARBOURS, FENCES LANDSCAPING SERVICES
MARIO 416-690-1315
(15 b )
GALAXY
(17)
-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service (r)
(16)
THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 (r)
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations Call Marc 416-910-1235 (15)
CITY WIDE ROOFING
416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19/14)
KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach Lic. & Ins.
416-694-7402
(19)
THE ROOF
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Other candidates also raised cards to challenge McMahon. Brian Graff, who fought several Beach-area condo projects for being out of scale with the neighbourhood, said the new Beach building guidelines McMahon championed during her term are actually weaker on height restrictions than earlier ones. “Believe me, you’re going to get much bigger buildings,” he said. Suttor took a different tack. After saying she thought McMahon has a 90 per cent chance of winning, she challenged McMahon to take on bigger issues, such as poverty or transit, than her proposed two-term limit for city councillors. “I don’t think term limits is enough” she said.
Call Chris
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For her part, McMahon used her wildcard to challenge candidate Alan Burke after he said some local BIA leaders lack business skills. “I find that highly offensive,” she said, adding that the area’s BIAs and business associations are made up of volunteers who work tirelessly on beautifying streets and shoplocal campaigns. Although the wildcards were all played, McMahon did make one parting shot in her closing remarks – she said her four-year term actually started a bit early, saying Bussin left her office just days after losing the 2010 election. Bussin stood up and tried to take the mic from McMahon’s hands to rebut that point before the debate moderator stepped in, leading to shouts and boos in the audience.
Ward 36 candidate profiles, cont’d. from Page 17
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Ward 32 campaign, cont’d. from Page 1 Bussin noted that the timing of the Visioning Study wasn’t the only reason the OMB approved the two condos – a heritage designation was not made for the historic Kew fire hall, which McMahon, city lawyers, and a residents’ group argued would be partly hidden by the six-storey condos. “From here to eternity, the clocktower is going to be obscured,” Bussin said. “And the rules that came with that particular development will now set a benchmark at that corner.” Bussin also criticized McMahon’s signature proposal – term limits – as an American idea that makes no sense for Toronto. “When you have experienced people who know how to get things done for the community, why would you say they can’t run again?” she asked. “Part of what you’ve got to do at city hall is work with city staff. If they think you’re gone in four years, they won’t make it very easy for you.” Policy aside, Bussin and McMahon have clashed on a more two-dimensional issue – election signs. On Twitter, McMahon’s staff complained that the “Time for a Fresh Start?” slogan on a billboard Bussin put up earlier this year for her real estate business had a dual use for politicking. Bussin said the city’s licensing department cleared it as a bona fide real estate sign. “I could have left it up, but to make Ms. McMahon happy, I’m happy to put up an election sign,” she said. The new billboard is a standard campaign ad that reads “Sandra Bussin, City Councillor.” There is also a quote on the sign that reads, “‘A Seasoned Voice’ … Toronto Star.” Asked if she thought the “seasoned voice” quote is incorrectly attributed to the Star since it was something Bussin said to a Star reporter in an interview, Bussin said no. “It’s their choice to put in those words,” she said.
Letters to the Editor, cont’d. from Page 6
Recent attack a reminder to beware of dog AFTER READING many articles about negative dog behaviour, I want to contribute this report about a disturbing attack by a Jack Rusell terrier and the resulting horrific death of a defenceless cat in its own family’s backyard. Since I was absent from Toronto at the time of the incident, I can only relate the shocked and tearful account of my next door neighbour: “The dog in question escaped from its Beach premises and ran into a private backyard, starting to maul the family pet. After hearing the commotion a concerned neighbour called for help and a police officer and an Animal Services employee soon arrived. These three strong men were not successful in tearing the little attack dog in its killing frenzy off its victim to prevent the killing. The owner of this dog arrived later to apologize, and – as an added affront – offered to pay for a new cat. She has to pay a fine and keep the dog muzzled in public.” Rest in peace, Toby, you were a faithful companion for more than 15 years for your family. Also, thank you to neighbour Bill for your efforts trying to save the cat. Luckily, no small child was in the backyard at the time. This incident makes us all realize that, in spite of all the well-behaved dogs and responsible owners, there are also some aggressive, improperly socialized canines with a strong prey drive in our midst. More than 13,000 human emergency room visits were related to dog attacks in 2011-2012 in Ontario alone, with a large amount of incidents going unreported. As the people in Rome and Pompeii said about 2,000 years ago, “cave canem.” Elvira Theisen
Christian Tobin
I WAS born in Toronto and am a resident of Warden Avenue. I served as constituency assistant to retired city councillor Michael Walker and I am a former employment facilitator for Canadians with physical and developmental disabilities. I am a diehard Leafs fan and a season ticket holder of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? I am opposed to any high rise development in the area. Most residents I have spoken to feel that council needs to ensure green space is protected. As councillor I will fight to stop towers from being built. 2. How would you improve public transit? The first step is to introduce 24 hour bus service on Kingston Road to ensure residents can access transit at any time of day. A rush hour express bus is also sorely needed. I will also fight to ensure all subway stations have elevators for seniors, families and the disabled in five years, not 11 years as the TTC currently has planned. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough?
I am in favour of the subway. An LRT may be less expensive but having the foresight to see Scarborough’s population is going to grow will pay dividends. In 30 years we will need the subway and the cost of retrofitting or rebuilding at that time will be astronomical. 4. What would you do to assist Kingston Road businesses in Cliffside and Birch Cliff? The first thing I will do as councillor is to meet with BIAs in Ward 36 and create a far more open dialogue. I also believe we need better coordination of construction as Kingston Road has become a nightmare for many small business owners. Many feel their concerns are being ignored.
Joy Robertson
MY NAME is Joy Robertson, resident of Ward 36. I am the founder and leader of Scarborough Residents Unite, co-chair of Scarborough Village Mental Health Group, 2013 International Women’s day award recipient for community leadership, previous community specialist for Scarborough Village, previous vice chair of parent advisory council for TCDSB, and a community organizer
and advocate. 1. How would you address development plans for the Quarry Lands? For the Quarry Lands my approach would be to encourage community consultations and expert advice on the safety to humans of the chemicals that are present in the quarry. Then I can implement what the community would like to have. Residents decided against towers. The previous consultation included the city and indicated they would like to see representations of mixed services including employment, housing, commercial services and community services, as well as integrated green spaces with mixed dwellings, but no towers. 2. How would you improve public transit? I believe that the business would benefit from an improved transit system, but I would also like to have some incentives and programs in place for businesses. For example, a BIA program which matches new graduates from colleges and university to assist with taxes, advertising etc., in exchange for their experience and mentorship. 3. Do you support an LRT or a subway for Scarborough? I support the extension of the LRT as a cheaper option for taxpayers. I will also work with the current system budget to improve cost effectiveness. Frequency of busses, have a 24/7 service increase the amount of express shuttles similar to the ones used to connect universities. Freeze or reduce fares slightly to ensure a cheaper and more reliable client focused experience. This will attract new passengers and encourage increased use of public transit to reduce traffic.
Write on Health, cont’d. from Page 25 In fairness to those who promote oil pulling as beneficial to oral health, they do not advocate coconut oil as an alternative to brushing and flossing. In fact, proponents of coconut oil recommend that oil pulling be followed by salt water rinsing, brushing and flossing. While the scientific community at large is still studying whether coconut oil falls into the category of ‘health’ or ‘hype,’ I must add a personal opinion on whether oil pulling will become an accepted part of daily oral hygiene practice. Statistics show that only 20 per cent of the general adult population are regular flossers, even though the scientific evidence of its benefits are compelling and generally accepted. The reasons that people give for not flossing are many and varied, but one of them is the extra time it takes beyond the time spent on brushing. Keeping in mind that flossing takes one or two minutes per day, and oil pulling takes 20 minutes per day, I suspect that most people who try oil pulling will give up the practice after a short period of time, given the time commitment required. In all likelihood, the currently trending phenomenon of oil pulling will soon pass, regardless of its ultimate scientific validity.
PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON
Get scared for a good cause Killer clowns will get hearts racing this Friday, Saturday and Sunday when the Beaches Rec Centre gym reopens for The Fear Factory: Return of the Klowns. “People hate them,” says organizer Jay Marks, laughing. “I think it was Stephen King’s It.” Besides heart-stopping spooks, the Fear Factory scares up a lot of good for local food banks – the event is free with a donation of canned goods. Going into year seven, Marks said the Fear Factory has nearly two dozen volunteers playing everything from maniac butchers to zombies, and the youngest is nine – one year above the eight year-old minimum. “We’re strict with that,” he said. “Really, it’s just frightening.” Fear Factory: Return of the Klowns runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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BEACH METRO NEWS
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Construction is Done!
LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED
The construction on our road is complete!
We would like to take a moment to thank all our customers who put up with the constant interruptions while work was being done on our road and the Danforth. We would also like to thank all our customers for making the summer of 2014 a great one here at Danforth Lumber. We are looking forward to dealing with all of you in the upcoming fall building season!
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