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Toboggan Proposal for Queen and Lee calls for six-storey ban likely residential building and new, larger grocery store to be ended this week By Alan Shackleton
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BEACHES EAST-YORK Councillor Brad Bradford is expected to propose a motion to reverse Toronto’s recent tobogganing ban at a number of hills across the city during the Feb. 6 council meeting. Seconding the motion will be Mayor Olivia Chow, marking a major victory for Bradford who has been Toronto Council’s most vocal critic on the matter. The Beaches-East York councillor, along with support from media and residents across the city who Continued on Page 2
Winter Stations to host opening celebrations OPENING CEREMONIES for Winter Stations 2024 are set for Family Day at Woodbine Beach. The annual Winter Stations art installations have been adorning Woodbine Beach since 2015. New for this year’s exhibition will be the addition of Queen Street Stations, which will include three art installations set for Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens park and Ivan Forrest Gardens park, There will be six new art installations along Woodbine Beach as part of Winter Stations 2024. The opening ceremonies will take place on Monday, Feb. 19, at noon. A number of dignitaries, artists and local politicians are expected to attend. The opening ceremonies for Queen Street Stations will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Woodbine Park. For more on this year’s Winter Stations please see Page 6 of today’s paper, or go to https://winterstations.com.
A PROPOSAL to build a six-storey residential building at an iconic corner on Queen Street East in the Beach has captured the attention of the community. The plan will see the northwest corner of Lee Avenue and Queen Street East transformed from what is now the Beach Foodland grocery store and four other twostorey buildings to the west into a six-storey 60-unit residential building. The proposal includes the addresses 2026, 2028, 2030, 2032-2038 and 2040 Queen St. E. In the proposal, the grocery store will be returned to the site at street level and almost triple it from its current size, though it is not known at this time whether that new grocery store will operate under the Foodland banner. The 2040 Queen East proposal is being put forward by current property owner Sobey’s Inc. grocery chain (which owns Foodland), and Crombie REIT which is a Canadian real estate investment trust. According to information on the 2040 Queen East website, at https://2040queeneast.ca, the vision for the proposal is to “build a larger, modernized grocery store and introduce new housing units to meet the growing needs of the neighbourhood”. “The expanded grocery store footprint will allow for more selection, improve the overall shopping experience, and provide more employment opportunities on site. We’re proposing a mid-rise building that complements the existing character of The Beaches: a six-storey mixed-use building that would include 60 new residential units and 1,140 square metres of retail grocery space,” said the website. Given the location is in what is considered to be the “heart” of the Beach since it is across the street from Kew Gardens park, The Beaches Branch Library and the historic former bank building from 1911 that is now home to a Coles book store, there is a lot of commu-
Above, this artist’s rendering shows what the proposal for a six-storey residential building and expanded grocery store might look like at the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Lee Avenue. Photo below, the corner as it looks now.
nity interest in this proposal and the impact it will have. Both Sobey’s/Crombie REIT, and Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford are promising there will be significant opportunities for concerned residents to have input on the proposal. However, Bradford said the formal community consultation process can only begin once the rezoning application for the project has been officially “received” by the City of Toronto, and as of Feb. 1 it was not appearing on the Toronto Application Information Centre website. A spokesperson for Crombie REIT told Beach Metro Community News last week that the application was submitted to the city in late
December “and is currently being processed for intake”. “The application is not available yet on the city’s Application Information Centre, however our project website, 2040queeneast.ca, was recently launched to begin sharing information and gather feedback from the community early in the process,” said Elizabeth Engram, Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations Crombie REIT. Bradford said residents can expect a community meeting on the proposal in the near future. “The moment that the City receives a formal application for this address, my team will work to urgently schedule a community meeting to discuss the proposal,” Bradford told Beach Metro Com-
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munity News. “That’s a critical piece of what will be an extensive review process because it allows neighbours to hear directly from our City Planning division on what is being proposed and for them to gather feedback from the community. It’s also an opportunity for neighbours to hear directly from the applicant – and for the applicant to hear directly from them.” On its website, 2040 Queen East also said community input will be part of the planning process for the redevelopment. “We anticipate that the City of Toronto will host a community consultation meeting in Spring 2024. Community members that live Continued on Page 2
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‘Proposal’ from Page 1 within a 120-metre radius of the site will receive an invitation from the City of Toronto in the mail. In the meantime, continue to check here for updated information and send us your questions or comments. We welcome your feedback,” said the website. The 2040 Queen East said the proposal follows the Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) for the Beach. One of those guidelines is a maximum of six-storeys for buildings along Queen Street East between Coxwell Avenue and Nursewood Road. Adopted in 2012, the Queen Street East UDG also calls for “strong vertical and horizontal” elements in midrise buildings to avoid the appearance of a six-storey “glass window or window walls” coming up from the sidewalk. Bradford said those guidelines and how they are being followed will be part of the city’s review of the proposal for Queen and Lee. “Once the application has been processed, City Planning will assign a dedicated city planner to review the application with an eye for ensuring that the proposal conforms with the City’s Official Plan and that it meets the intent of the Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines,” he said. “As both a local councillor and an urban planner by training, I want to see high quality applications that add more housing options while delivering benefits for the local community.” According to the 2040
Queen East website, the proposal’s 60 residential units will be made up of one, two and three bedroom designs. At this point in time none of the units are being considered as affordable housing. “Affordable units aren’t required on a site of this size, and none are proposed at this time,” said the website. “The tenure of these units will likely be condominium and will be determined later in the process.” The buildings on the northwest corner of Queen and Lee have a long history, and the site of the Foodland store has been an IGA and also a Kresge’s department store. The Foodland store building, right at the corner at 2040 Queen St. E., has a long run of wall heading north on Lee Avenue that is the site of a colourful mural depicting the Beach area. Originally a Kresge’s, the building has been on the corner since 1932. It is believed to have been designed by architect Garnett Andrew McElroy, who designed a number of Kresge stores in Toronto at that time. Robert Hill, editor of the Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada (BDAC), said it is “highly likely” that McElroy designed the Queen and Lee store for the S.S. Kresge Company Limited. While the Foodland building has a long history it is not listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register, nor are any of the other buildings included in the 2040 Queen East proposal. However, along with the popular mural the grocery store also has a tin ceiling
Frederick Langdon Hubbard He was born in Toronto in 1878, the son of William Peyton Hubbard, Toronto's first Black politician. Hubbard Blvd. in the prime Beach (facing the boardwalk and water from Balsam to Wineva Avenues) is named after him. He was the general manager of the Scarboro Beach Amusement Park for twenty years. The amusement park existed from 1907 to 1925 and was located adjacent to where Hubbard Blvd is today. He served as the first Black board member of the Toronto Transit Commission, which included a stint as chair, from 1929 to 1939. He passed away in Toronto in 1953 at age 75. Two large historical buildings at 660 and 662 Broadview Avenue, now on the site of Montcrest School, were Hubbard family homes and are named in honour of him and his father William Peyton Hubbard.
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which is a relatively rare (and much loved in the community) feature nowadays. As for the buildings to the west of the current Foodland, they contain a Freshii store at ground level, the Afterglow yoga studio on the second floor and four empty storefronts. The proposal does not include the building that is home to the Green Eggplant restaurant or the Grace & Co. building at the northeast corner of Queen Street East and Wheeler Avenue. Those four empty storefronts have been in that state
for years, and are considered by many in the community to be an eyesore and a point of anger and frustration. One of the empty stores still has its Blacks cameras signage on its awning. The Blacks chain ceased operations in August of 2015. Bradford said the stretch of those stores “has been a poster child for vacant storefronts here in Toronto for far too long.” He said he wants to ensure the proposal for 2040 Queen East rectifies that situation and is an improvement to the area.
Local councillor calls for removal of toboggan ban ‘Toboggan’ from Page 1 are rejecting the tobogganing ban, started a petition to rally residents supporting the ban’s reversal. “Although we’ve been a bit short on snow this year, I know that many families share the same priorities,” said Bradford in a newsletter. “That’s why, like many of you, I was surprised and frustrated when City staff threw up ‘no tobogganing’ signs at East Lynn Park, and didn’t set up hay bales or other protection like they have in years past.” East Lynn Park is on Danforth Avenue, just west of Woodbine Avenue. In the motion, Bradford and Chow are recommending the city removes signs prohibiting tobogganing and replace them with ones “warning about the potential risks associated with tobogganing” as well as provide information on the whereabouts of designated tobogganing hills that are inspected or maintained by the city. The motion also calls for the city to reinstall the protective hay bales that were
once in place at hills where tobogganing was prohibited. Also, with many councillors feeling caught off guard when the ban was implemented, the motion is recommending an amendment to Chapter 608 (Parks) of the Toronto Municipal Code regarding how such decision will be made in the future. The amendment, if passed, will mandate that the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation consults with local councillors “and obtain Community Council approval” before prohibiting activities on any hills, “notwithstanding temporary closures for urgent maintenance or operational requirements”. With Chow supporting Bradford’s motion, it is almost certain Toronto Council will vote to lift the tobogganing ban this week. – Amarachi Amadike is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro Community News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
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Tonight’s One Love in Action event honours Bob Marley’s 79th birthday By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
HUMANITY OVA Vanity (HOV) is set to host One Love In Action in honour of reggae legend Bob Marley’s 79th birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The event at The Don on Danforth (15 Chisholm Ave.) starts with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by a conversation with threetime Grammy winner Sharon Marley. HOV Director Donisha Prendergast said the originally scheduled interviewer, Melanie Fiona, will not be at tonight’s event and instead taking her place will be Canadian TV and radio personality, Master T. Prendergast said that community members who attend can expect an intimate conversation with Sharon Marley about her father and the unique nature of growing up within the Marley household. “I just thought it was really important to create a space to understand the legacy and the human beyond the celebrity,” said Prendergast, the eldest of the next generation of Marleys. “We will also be giving people a little more insight into the Rastafari culture.” Humanity Ova Vanity was founded in 2023 by Prendergast and other partners who have been heavily involved in community initiatives and activism for the past 15 years. With a nuanced upbringing that came with the many cultural experiences which accompany growing up in the Marley family, Prender-
gast said she has been given an “insight into humanity” which she is eager to share. “This is my attempt to instill some of the values, morals and experiences that I have (gathered) into the work that we’re doing here in Toronto,” she said. With the event falling during Black History Month, Prendergast said it will also serve as an extension of her activism against antiBlack racism as it aims to expand the public’s understanding of the word ‘Black.’ “Coming from a Rastafarian experience, we didn’t identify as Black, we just identified as Jamaican because racism wasn’t a huge thing,” said Prendergast. With a feeling that the word Black “flattens” the dynamic experiences of “all of our different cultures,” Humanity Ova Vanity hopes to curate immersive experiences that gives people more of an insight into the nuances of being Black. Following the Feb. 6 event, the organization will host Simmer Down Sundaze to close out the week-long celebration of One Love In Action. Tickets for tonight’s event are available at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ c e l e b r at i n g - b o b - m a r l eys - 7 9 t h - e a r t h day-win-conversation-with-sharon-marleyregistration-790713303777?aff=oddtdtcreator – Amarachi Amadike is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro Community News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
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Acclaimed movie director Norman Jewison was born in a house on Lee Avenue in 1926; lived above his parent’s store at Kippendavie Avenue and Queen Street East; and attended Kew Beach Public School and Malvern Collegiate. Jewison died on Jan. 20 at the age of 97. act out the whole film for his friends. It was the Depression and times were tough, but Norman bought a canoe and loved being out on Lake Ontario: “We kids regarded the lake as our own. All summer we canoed, swam, played ball on the beach, and fished.” Jewison enjoyed performing at Malvern Collegiate and the University of Toronto’s Victoria College. After a stint in the Navy and hitchhiking through the segregated American South, he landed as a producer in the early days of the CBC. The rest is movie history. In 1952, Jewison met Margaret Ann “Dixie” Dixon who lived on Beaufort Road a stone’s throw from Glenn Gould’s home on Southwood Drive. Norman saw himself as working class: “A stock-
broker’s daughter and a shopkeeper’s son. It didn’t look promising.” He wanted to impress the Dixons and invited them to a live broadcast at the CBC since “her parents would have preferred she not get involved with someone who wore sandals and sold Christmas trees on Queen St. to supplement his meager show business income”. Just before the show began, Jewison was cleaning up the stage when he heard his future mother-in-law exclaim, “So that’s what he does at the CBC—he sweeps the floors.” You could say Norman swept Dixie off her feet. They were married in 1953 and bought a house on Bingham Avenue near Kingston Road. Norman Jewison made wonderful films all over the world, but always found
his way back to Canada in support of Canadian filmmaking. His movies were shaped by the values of hard work and social justice he learned in the Beach, always with a sense of humour. There are touches of the Beach even in his later films. His dad, Percy, had a friend, William Sherrin, who was an undertaker at his funeral home on Kingston Road at Beech Avenue. Percy would sometimes ride along in the hearse with his pal to keep him company when he went to pick up bodies. Jewison writes in his 2004 autobiography: “Maybe everybody is fascinated with death. Next day, he’d tell me about it. Dad didn’t find this interest in the serious business of tending to the dead morbid. Neither did I. Maybe it’s a genetic thing. “Most of my movies have a cemetery in them or a funeral or at least a body… In ‘Moonstruck’ my directing credit appears over a shot of an old man laid out in his coffin—an inside joke appreciated by all.” The Sherrin Funeral Home is gone, replaced by the YMCA and condos. One of Toronto’s oldest schools, the first Kew Beach Public School was torn down in 1963 and replaced with a new building. The Beach Theatre (1919-1969) is now Beach Mall. The Jewison store has become a child care centre. Bellefair United? Devon Meats? Condo, condo, condo. All these places had their moments to remember. “The world is in dire need of angels.” Norman Jewison spoke to our better angels: “So just tell stories that move us to laughter and tears and perhaps reveal a little truth about ourselves.” “Goodnight, sweet prince. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” - Hamlet
Children’s and Welsh choir join together for concert THE TORONTO Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus, with guests the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir, will perform locally on Sunday, Feb. 11.
The concert is scheduled to take place at the Church of St. Aidan, 2423 Queen St. E. in the Beach, starting at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information, go to www.torontowelshchoir.com
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Susierra Willson opened Advanced Approaches to Massage on Kingston Road more than 20 years ago. She was an active member of the Kingston Road Village Business Community.
Susierra Willson remembered for her dedication to community, clients SUSIERRA WILLSON is being remembered for her deep commitment to her community and her customers at Advanced Approaches to Massage in the Kingston Road Village. Willson died on Jan. 2 at the age of 64 following a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Involved in the Kingston Road Village Business Community Association for years, Willson opened Advanced Approaches to Massage in 2002. She was a respected business person and community supporter, who always made the needs of her many clients a priority. “It wasn’t work to her – it was her life purpose to serve others this way,” said an announcement from Advanced Approaches to Massage letting the community know of her passing. “She cared deeply for everyone that got on her table. When encouraged to work less just prior to her diagnosis, her response was yes, but this person is going through a hard time, that person has a troubling injury.” In a 2022 Beach Metro Community News story about the 20th anniversary of Advanced Approaches to Massage, Willson spoke about the importance of local business owners working together for their community. “I think that businesses really thrive in co-creative environments,” said Willson
in the story. “It’s about how our businesses, well they survive… together.” To that end she was involved in numerous Kingston Road Village events including fall and spring festivals and the Beaches Santa Claus Parade. Friend and Kingston Road Village business owner Heather Lloy, of Dreamer Hair Design, said Willson was a strong advocate for her friends and was always there when needed by others. “She loved helping women in business or anyone for that matter to inspire them and expand their horizons,” said Lloy. “Susierra was incredibly outgoing, intelligent, fun and loving with an incredible memory. This is probably why she became a Life Coach to work with others and help them.” Lloy remembered helping Willson after she had a hip replacement and how quickly she was up and walking afterwards. “When she got a new hip I helped her through the recovery and she was up and walking the same day and put me through my paces. Nothing was to keep her down.” Willson was dedicated to her team and clients at Advanced Approaches to Massage, said Lloy. “The team became family,” she said. Lloy said Willson also loved to travel, having visit-
ed Africa and South America to name just a few continents she had been to. “Some of these travels were to retreats to learn and share her knowledge of RMT (Registered Massage Therapy). She has friends all over the world and was always welcomed back,” said Lloy. Willson also enjoyed being a member of the Beach community and all it has to offer. “Susierra was a long time member of the Balmy Beach Club and loved to go to dances and enjoy an evening on the patio. We had many incredible memories together,” said Lloy. She said Willson took on her fight against her leukemia diagnosis with courage and determination. “She was positive and took it on like everything in her life. She was always all in, a true fighter creating her destiny. Unfortunately her body had other plans for her. Her life force was incredible,” said Lloy. “I can never imagine another like her, she was one of a kind.” In its announcement, Advanced Approaches to Massage encouraged everyone to honour Willson by following life long mantra and answering machine message: Have some fun today! A Celebration of Life for Willson will take place in the third week of September, and more details will be made available closer to the date.
Historical Society to host upcoming presentation about the Don Jail By Isabelle Bullock
THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society will host a presentation by true crime author and historian Lorna Poplak later this month. The presentation will feature Poplak speaking about her book The Don: The Story
of Toronto’s Infamous Jail. Poplak’s presentation will share with those attending what she knows about the rise and fall of the Don Jail that first opened in 1864 and continued to operate as prison in the Gerrard Street East and Broadview Avenue area until 2013. This free presentation will
be taking place at Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. For more information about The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society, please go to the website at http://tbeths.com/ or contact the Society by email at contactTBETHS@gmail.com
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Raccoon’s return is more good news for Winter Stations Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor OPENING EVENTS for Winter Stations 2024 are set for later this month, and I couldn’t be happier with the plans for this year. There are six interesting installations to be displayed on Woodbine Beach, and their official opening will be on Family Day, Feb. 19. Since our next print edition after
this one does not come out until Tuesday, Feb. 20, the day after Family Day, I wanted to make sure our readers are aware of what’s in store for Winter Stations 2024. Last year, I’ll admit I was a bit sour about a developing situation with Winter Stations 2023 and the installation called CONRAD. The installation honoured a raccoon that was given the name Conrad after it died in downtown Toronto in 2015. At first, it was not going to be part of the installations put up on Woodbine Beach last February. However, the situation
was quickly resolved and CONRAD was proudly on display at Woodbine Beach during Winter Stations 2023. CONRAD also made another appearance at Nuit Blanche along Danforth Avenue in the fall of 2023 with an installation in the Robertson Parkette. Which brings me to the new and exciting news for Winter Stations 2024. Not only is CONRAD back as an installation, but the work will be displayed along Queen Street East in the Beach this time as part of the new Queen Street Stations exhibits. To me, this is a situation
in which everyone wins. There will be six new installations along Woodbine Beach, and three installations along Queen Street East -- set up in Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens park, and Ivan Forrest Gardens park. As reported in our Jan. 23 edition of Beach Metro Community News, of the three installations making up Queen Street Stations there will be one new creation and a return of CONRAD and Delighthouse from Winter Stations 2023. The new installation for Queen Street Stations is Making Waves.
A celebration to launch them is on Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodbine Park. The new installations along Woodbine Beach will be Bobbin’; We Caught a UFO; A KALEIDOSCOPIC ODYSSEY; Nova; WINTERACTION; and NIMBUS. Opening ceremonies and a tour by the artists starts at noon on Feb. 19. Since it started in 2015, Winter Stations has celebrated the beautiful combination of sand, sky and water that makes this community so special. Like many others, I’m looking forward to it starting.
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Black Lives Here profile Area’s name is The Beaches, writes reader of Jaclyn Mah was entertaining, informative Re: ‘Past experiences helped Jaclyn Mah on journey to opening her restaurant,’ Black Lives Here, Jan. 23, Beach Metro Community News. I just finished reading the article about Jaclyn Mah and came away quite impressed. The luxury of background detail on Ms. Mah really gave me a sense of who she is and where she has come from on her journey through life. I congratulate your editor Alan Shackleton for affording writer Mimi Liliefeldt the ample space to explore her subject. The reader greatly benefits from this and feels a greater connection to the person being profiled. So the article becomes more than just a straight forward information piece about a new restaurant in our community. Ms. Mah’s willingness to be quite open about her personal life helped embroider her background as we get more invested in her story. All in all, the article had me pausing mid way as I came to appreciate how excellent of a profile it was, and compelled me to reach out and congratulate you both, writer and editor, for the entertaining and informative story about one of the many interesting entrepreneurs who are part of our local Beach business community. Keep up the great work. Basil Mangano
There is no debate as to where I stand with regards to the name given to the area of the east end of Toronto. My family has had immediate family and various relatives living in The Beaches for more than 70 years. My grandparents moved in to The Beaches more than 50 years before I was born. I was born in 1947 and unfortunately left to live in New Brunswick. Before moving I lived on Lee Av-
enue with my family for 27 years. My mom, aunt, cousins, brothers and their friends all lived in The Beaches for many years. I attended Malvern Collegiate and friends who attended various schools outside of the area always referred to it as The Beaches. The use of the word beach was in terms of “are you going to the beach”. The area, when my grandparents moved to Lee Avenue and
later Balsam Avenue was always called The Beaches by the older dwellers of this area. The past dwellers, as far as I know, always called the area The Beaches. They would say, “I live/ lived in The Beaches in Toronto.” By the way, my grandparents home in The Beaches was a cottage when they moved there and it is now a heritage home. Allan Turnell (Gibson)
Irresponsible pet owners are ruining parks I have started to think how idiotic the animal bylaw enforcement is in this city. Apparently some dog owners give false names and addresses when challenged about their unleashed pets. That’s laughable. Why doesn’t the bylaw enforcement just check the licenced city dog tags on the collar. I am sure
this would identify the owner of the unleashed dog. There are many unleashed dogs running around in city parks. Now you do not see children playing, you see dogs pooing and staining the picnic grounds and play grounds. There are also tons of trees dying from dog urine. I will not take my grandchildren
to the parks in the summer as they reek of dog waste, from the garbage cans to the smell in the air. I am a very concerned grandma as I worry about the safety of children because of grown-ups who are not obeying the dog bylaws or being responsible pet owners. S. Horvat
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Kingston Road Flower Market’s new owner honours store’s heritage, looks to the future
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Photo above, Emily Shabsove assumed ownership of the Kingston Road Flower Market late last year. Photo below shows the market’s iconic sign at Kingston and Scarborough roads.
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ket and not to change it,” emphasized Shabsove. Surrounded by a supportive network of family, past owners of Kingston Road Flower Market, and the community, Shabsove envisions a family-oriented management approach for the shop. This transition was announced through a press release, emphasizing a commitment to community engagement, continuity, and a fresh perspective. “The Kingston Road Flower Market has always been a place of vibrant blooms and
friendly faces, and we’re dedicated to keeping it that way,” the release stated. Shabsove’s rooted ties to the community and her passion for the floral industry signify a renewed vision for the market’s legacy. “I’ve worked at a lot of flower shops, and by far, this has been the best community to be part of,” Shabsove emphasized, highlighting the warmth and camaraderie of the neighbourhood. As the Kingston Road Flower Market embarks on this journey under Shab-
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sove’s stewardship, plans for a website hint at an evolved digital presence while retaining the market’s commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality blooms for walk-in customers and sending deliveries across the city. The transition signals a new chapter for the market that celebrates its heritage while embracing the promise of a blossoming future. The Kingston Road Flower Market is at 966 Kingston Rd. Follow the business on Facebook and Instagram @ kingstonroadflowermarket.
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IN A delightful turn of events for the locally beloved Kingston Road Flower Market, a change in ownership has ushered in a new era. Emily Shabsove, a lifelong Beacher, assumed ownership of the business in October 2023, bringing in a new chapter for this iconic market. Shabsove’s roots run deep within the Beach, having spent her formative years in the neighbourhood before pursuing her studies and earning a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Guelph. Her passion for botany blossomed while working at various flower shops in Guelph, where she fell for the artistry of floristry. The opportunity to take over the Kingston Road Flower Market was perfect for Shabsove, who had been a frequent customer at the shop while growing up nearby. “It felt like it was meant to be,” Shabsove remarked, underscoring her deep connection to the shop. Her intentions revolve around preserving the market’s legacy, affirming that neither the name nor the storefront’s iconic sign would undergo any changes. The building has been around for a century, with 70 years dedicated to flourishing as a flower shop. Shabsove, the fourth owner, intends to honour and uphold the market’s historical significance. The shop’s iconic signage has been the subject of numerous photographs and paintings over the years. “My whole goal for the business is to preserve the Kingston Road Flower Mar-
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FEB. 10: Kingston Road Village Concert Series presents Back TWO Bach at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m., featuring TSO musicians, Mark Fewer, violin, and Julie Ranti, flute, and singers from the U of T Graduate Oratorio Ensemble. Tickets: www.kingstonroadvillageconcerts.eventbrite.com FEB. 11: Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus with Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir at Church of St. Aidan, 2423 Queen St. E., 4 p.m. Tickets: Adult $30, Youth $15. FEB. 13: Pancake Tuesday at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 5-7 p.m. Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with delicious pancakes. Info: admin@stpaulsscarborough.org FEB. 13: Pancake Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pancakes, bacon or sausages, and your choice of coffee, tea, or juice. Free will offering – give what you can. FEB. 13: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper & Fundraiser at St. Aidan’s in the Beach, 2423 Queen St. E., 5:30-7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children. All proceeds support the church’s Outreach Programs (tap or cash donations accepted). FEB. 14: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Presentation by bird expert Paul Oliver “Attracting Birds to Backyards and Pollinating” at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre (Kingston/Markham Rds.), 7:30 p.m. Free. Refreshments included. Guests welcome. FEB. 14: Ash Wednesday at Toronto United Mennonite Church, 1774 Queen St., 8:30 a.m. Join us to begin Lent together with an intentional time of prayer and dedication. All are invited to receive the sign of the cross in ash to help us remember our mortality and our commitments to the way of Jesus. Info: www.tumc.ca FEB 17: Music for the Soul with Opera Revue, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Opera Revue aims to take away the exclusive nature of opera and make it accessible for all audiences. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and support Beach United’s year-round community programs. Tickets and info: www.beachunitedchurch.com FEB. 17: Acoustic Harvest presents Russell De Carle with Steve Briggs at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. $35 advance tickets, $40 at the door. Info: www.acousticharvest.ca FEB. 18, 19 (Family Day) & 25: Model Railroad Club of Toronto Show at 11 Curity Avenue, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Purchase tickets at the door: cash, debit, credit card. Children $10, Seniors $12, Adults $15, Family rate (max. 5 people, max. 2 adults): $45. Info: www.modelrailroadclub.com FEB. 19: Toronto Beaches Lions Free Family Day Skate at Ted Reeve Arena, 3-5 p.m. Hot chocolate and treats. Donations of used eyeglasses appreciated. Info: www.beacheslions.com FEB. 19: Winter Stations Opening Day along Woodbine Beach. Installations will remain on display until end of March. Info: www.winterstations.com FEB. 20: East York Garden Club members’ monthly meeting: EYGC member Anna Leggatt will be conducting a presentation titled Around the World in Forty Plants at Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. 7 p.m. Informal gathering, 7:30 p.m. Meeting start. New members and guests welcome. FEB. 21: Free Workshop – End Stress and Jaw Pain at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., 7 p.m. Please register at 416-807-9307 or by email: mindonmovement@hotmail.com FEB. 25: Toronto Beach Chorale presents Vivaldi & J S Bach at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, 2 p.m. Music director Mervin W. Fick with Chamber Orchestra and Soloists. Tickets: General $30, Youth $15. Tickets and info: www.torontobeachchorale.com FEB. 28: The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents author Lorna Poplak “The Don: The Story of Toronto’s Infamous Jail” at The Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E., 7-8:15 p.m. Admission free. All welcome. Info: www.tbeths.com FEB. 29: Annual Soup Tasting Competition at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 5-6:45 p.m. You’re the judge! Sample and choose your favourite soup from participating restaurants. Cost $5, proceeds supporting CC55’s year-round programs. Winner gets the Silver Ladle and a cash prize. Info: 416-691-1113 x 24, jade@centre55.com MARCH 1: 60s Music Night featuring Fraser/Daley at 140 Wineva Ave., 7 p.m. Live 60s music, dancing, cash bar, raffles, and more with headliners Fraser/Daley (Alec Fraser and Mike Daley) and openers Skylark. Tickets $50, proceeds towards Beach United’s year-round community programs. Tickets and info: www.beachunitedchurch.com MARCH 3, 10: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale scenic layouts. Watch miniature trains that are as long as the real ones! Fun for all ages. Tickets: adults $10, children $5. Cash only. APRIL 6: Annual Spring Sprint - 2km and 5km run/ walk, organized by the Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council. Volunteers will be needed the day of the event as well as leading up to the event. Please send your contact information to: springsprint@hotmail.ca FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St. E., open 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they selected. Info. 416 -690-5169 RCL TODMORDEN BR. 10, 1083 Pape Ave. •Feb. 9: DJ Jose, 8 p.m. to closing •Feb. 11: Super Bowl Day. Chili CookOff with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, from 4 p.m. •Feb. 16: DJ Rob Martine, 8 p.m. to closing. •March 2: Down East Evening with Jiggs Dinner, with band Kennedy and the Roadhouse Boys. $30. Doors open at 5:30, dinner is served
around 7 p.m., and the band will start to play from 8 p.m. to closing. Tickets available from the bar or call 416-425-3070 to reserve. Deadline for tickets or reservations is Feb. 23 and all reserved tickets must be paid in full by Feb. 27. BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. at Swanwick. Info: www.mentalwellness. help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS. If you or a family member are struggling with gambling, Gamblers Anonymous is there to HELP. Call: 1(855) 222-5542 or visit www.gatoronto.ca BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP LUNCHES for adults in the community, 11 a.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.) •Tuesdays – alternating locations: St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.) Jan. 23, Feb. 6, 20, etc.; St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, (2423 Queen St. E), Jan. 30, Feb. 13, 27, etc. Last Tuesday lunch is May 14 •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Lunch format may vary from site to site. Info: 416-691-6869 BEACH PHOTO CLUB offers a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June, 7-9:30 p.m., at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. (unless specified in program). Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com LIGHT IT UP LANTERN CELEBRATION. Join East End Arts to celebrate the return of spring by making your own lantern of light and love at a free lanternmaking workshop (Thursdays until March 14), and then come to the Community Lantern Parade in Dentonia Park on March 17 to celebrate with the east end community. Info: https://eastendarts.ca/light-it-up-2024/ CHURCHES ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. Lent & Easter Schedule: Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) 8:15am & 7pm Masses with ashes. Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent 4:30 pm. Confessions: Wed. Mar. 20 8:45 to 9:15am & 11:45am to 12:30pm & 6 to 7:15 pm & every Saturday 3:30 to 4:15pm. Palm Sunday Masses: (Mar. 23) Sat. Vigil 4:30pm & (Mar. 24) Sun. 9 & 11am. Holy Thursday (Mar. 28) no 8:15am Mass only Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Eucharistic Adoration at 7pm. Good Friday (Mar. 29) no 8:15am Mass only Liturgy of the Word and Communion at 12 noon & 3pm. Holy Saturday (Mar. 30) no 4:30pm Mass only Easter Vigil at 8:30pm. Easter Sunday (Mar. 31) Masses at 9 & 11am. Easter Monday (Apr. 1) Mass at 9am. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH, 160 Lockwood Rd. Masses: Sat 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Info: 416-694-0382, corpuschristito.archtoronto.org TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E., is a Christian community in the MennoniteAnabaptist “peace church” tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context. Worship services are 11 a.m. every Sunday. Info: www.tumc.ca THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN (Anglican), 2423 Queen St. E., welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. (spoken service) and 10:30 a.m. (with music and children’s and youth programs). Our energetic, active faith community is committed to following Jesus as we gather for meaningful worship, spiritual growth, and community engagement. We live this out through our vibrant children’s and youth programs, diverse sacred music offerings, and active social justice and environmental stewardship ministries. •Pancake Supper: Shrove Tues., Feb. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m.; suggested donation is $10 for adults and teens, $5 for children. •Ash Wednesday services: Feb. 14 at 12 noon and 7 p.m. All welcome. •Euchre: Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. (use northeast side door, $5 to play, all proceeds to outreach). Beginners welcome. •Out of the Cold dinners: Mondays 5-6 p.m. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com or 416.691.2222 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. In-person worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Angela J. Cluney. All are welcome! Fallingbrook is an affirming congregation and is accessible. Please join us on Live Stream via Facebook or through our church website at 10:20 a.m. for a musical Prelude. Worship service videos are posted weekly for viewing on our website. For info about Bible Study, Book Club, Tea Time, Hobby Circle, Wee Folks, Choir or our upcoming Lent activities, please contact fboffice@rogers.com, 416-6993084, or visit www.fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Drive. (S of Queen). We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach with strong commitments to community service and social justice issues. We provide non-perishable food for those in need through our Free Food Pantry. Our Refugee Commitee helps families and individuals arrive and start a new life in Canada. On the 2nd Wednesday of every month we host a Coffee Outreach from 1 - 3 pm. Sunday morning services are at 10am. Links and info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St E., invites you to our Worship Service Sundays 11 am in person or live streamed on ZOOM, YouTube and Facebook. Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00 pm on ZOOM. Please join us in prayer Wednesday mornings at 6:30 am on our prayer line. DialIn No.: 1 587 405 1252 Access Code: 700 6901#. Info: www. grantame.com, grantamechurch@yahoo.ca, 416-690-5169
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The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub brings a taste of Ireland to Queen Street East By Erin Horrocks-Pope
A CLASSIC Irish pub is a bit of a rarity in Toronto, a city crammed with a huge diversity of culinary offerings. And now, The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub, which opened in the historic Whitelock grocery store building on Queen Street East at Kenilworth Avenue last November, has swiftly become a local favourite restaurant and watering hole. The Wolfe Tone’s warmly lit interior is a beacon of community support and patronage. Owner Graeme O’Leary, originally from Ireland, attributes the pub’s success to its authentic Irish experience and distinctive atmosphere. “We are the one and only,” O’Leary proudly yet humbly said. “There’s nothing else like us in the neighbourhood. We’re offering a very different vibe, and from our so-far success, it’s something a lot of people resonate with.” O’Leary, who moved to North America from Ireland in 2016, drew inspiration from his hometown of West Cork, Bantry, naming the pub after the prominent Irish republican and rebel, Theobald Wolfe Tone, whose statue stands tall in the town and many local landmarks are named for. He said the pub provides an authentic Irish ambiance with traditional decor and motifs, live Irish music on weekends, and even a dart board in the back dining area. With years of experience working in Irish pubs and a strong vision for The Wolfe Tone, O’Leary signed a lengthy lease at 1961 Queen St. E., expressing confidence in the venture. Despite some skepticism from friends back home, he remains optimistic about The Wolfe Tone’s long-term success in Toronto. The pub’s general manager, Rebecca O’Malley, shares this confidence. “People just love it here,” she said. “We very quickly got those regular customers every good pub needs, and more people keep coming back.” Choosing to open during the neighbourhood’s off-season, The Wolfe Tone already is withstanding the trend of some struggling businesses, maintaining a consistent influx of patrons. The pub has not only become a local favourite for its Guinness beer but also gained acclaim for its fresh, in-house menu. According to O’Leary, everything on the menu is made fresh or sourced from local providers. Popular dishes amongst customers and staff include
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Wolfe Tone Irish Pub owner Graeme O’Leary and general manager Rebecca O’Malley said the pub has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community following its opening in November of last year. traditional shepherd’s pie, beef and Guinness stew, Irish nachos, and cheese and curry chips. “We were going through so much Guinness that we had to install a second tap at the bar,” said O’Leary. Alongside the renowned Irish beer, the pub offers an extensive wine selection, many beer and cider options, and a specialty cocktail list crafted by O’Malley, including the Wolfe’s Whisky Sour, Emerald Berry Fizz, and a Charcuterie Caesar, complete with a topping of meats, cheeses, olives, and pickles. The Wolfe Tone has inherited a rich local legacy from the historic Whitelock grocery store building. Dating back to 1891, this spot has been home to various establishments, from Whitelock’s grocery store to a post office, a Black Diamond Cheese Factory, Glenn’s Books, Jonathan’s Hamburgers, and Whitlock’s restaurant — a local mainstay for nearly 30 years. In 1891, grocer Philip Whitelock started a Sunday School in the back of Whitelock’s grocery store, eventually leading to the establishment of the nearby Waverly Road Baptist Church. In 1990, Toronto City Council listed 1961 Queen St. E. as a heritage property, recognizing its unique status as the last standing wood corner building in Toronto at that time. During the process, Toronto Historical Board staff expressed concerns about the building’s integrity due to issues like the storefront and side windows. Those structural flaws were addressed in 1991 when a new owner dedicated five months to restore the building, transforming it into the restaurant Whitlock’s, a nod to its historical roots as Whitelock’s grocery store. Whitlock’s, known for its
Sunday brunch buffet, closed in 2018, leaving the building with an uncertain future. Since then, it has housed a few short-lived ventures. Local legends surrounding the building’s alleged haunting adds an extra layer of intrigue that this reporter is determined to continue researching. Despite its 133-year historical significance, the building currently lacks its historical plaque, which is assumed to have been stolen. O’Leary said he is committed to preserving the historical significance of the building. He has inquired with the city regarding the replacement of the missing plaque, ensuring that the legacy of this iconic structure endures. Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford shared his good wishes on the opening of the Wolfe Tone Irish Pub. “It’s always a good day when a new business opens in the Beach, particularly when it repurposes existing buildings. Long-time Beachers will remember both the Whitlock’s restaurant and the grocery store that came before it. It’s great to see this historical building enter a new chapter with the Wolfe Tone, and I’m looking forward to many more trips for a nice pint of Guinness,” said Bradford in a statement sent to Beach Metro Community News. The Wolfe Tone Irish Pub and is open Mondays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. To view the menu online, please go to https://thewolfetone.ca/ To learn more about the history of the Whitelock building, check out Historical Walking Tour of Kew Beach written by Mary Campbell and Barbara Myrvold at a local branch of the Toronto Public Library.
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Ice, ducks and swans in Tommy Thompson Park Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca
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midst the crisp winter weather of two weeks ago, I took off on a journey to one of my favourite cold-weather birding locales: Tommy Thompson Park. Clad in my warmest jacket, mittens and hat, and armed with a thermos of steaming coffee, I was eager to witness the ducks that call this place home. This really hasn’t been much of a chilly winter so far, as I’m sure many of you have noticed. While I don’t really mind the lack of cold, the corresponding lack of sun has been keeping me down. After the struggle of finding a legal parking spot, I strolled along the quiet paths of the park and the first spectacle that greeted me was not the ducks, but the artistic designs crafted by nature itself. The rocks along the shoreline were covered with intricate ice designs, the beautiful result of the mid-January deep freeze. The true highlight of my excursion, however, was just off Unwin Avenue, where an avian ballet unfolded. The area was host to an array of ducks, swans, and even a few harriers, all dancing through the air and across
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These swans majestically floated by ice formations on the shore of Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie Street Spit during a recent frosty day in January. the water as if performing just for me. As I sipped my coffee and watched, a stunning picture opportunity caught my eye. A mute swan, accompanied by three unbanded trumpeter swans, glided gracefully across the water, right in front of one of the more interesting looking ice designs. In a flurry of excitement, and reluctance to spill my drink, I used my teeth to rip off my right glove, freeing my trigger finger, and snapped a few pictures as the swans paraded around as if they were waterfront royalty. As I continued to look around, a little bit of blue sky appeared, as did two of my favourite types of ducks: the red-headed duck and the
red-breasted merganser. My day was just getting better and better! These ducks usually only appear here in the cold months, and I’m wondering if climate change and the increase of warm weather will eventually have them wintering further north. I think I’d been so distracted by the ice, and then the swans, that I never realized how many ducks were around! There were so many red-heads, mergansers, green-winged teals, gadwalls, buffleheads, greater scaups, golden-eyes, and more. The visual differences in the male and female ducks are distinct enough that it seemed like there were twice as many species present. As I continued my walk, I
found that the chill of winter is softened by the warmth of nature’s wonders. Each step brings me new discoveries, and the park, with its variety of feathered friends and icy artistry, always gives me another reason to come back. If you decide to make a trip of your own to the park, take some time to learn the differences between the species. Maybe save some pictures on your phone so you can scroll through them quickly and see which ones you spot. In addition to the ones listed above, the waterfront is also home to wood ducks, harlequins, canvasback ducks, and of course our year-round green-headed mallards. I have a lot of birding books by now, but it was
Chris G. Earley’s Waterfowl of Eastern North America that really helped me with the different ducks around Toronto. Back in the winter of 2007, my friend Carol and I explored the waterfront at Ashbridges Bay, armed with that book, to see which ducks we could find. Since then, I’ve always made the effort to head to the Lakeshore, at least once per season, so I can visit the ducks. If you decide to drive down, you can usually find space to park your car in the Tommy Thompson Park parking lot. There is a particularly good path to the bridge where the ducks are usually hanging around. As there tends to be a
fair bit of ice on the walkways whenever I go there, I always recommend wearing boots with a good tread, or even cleats, though I think I was born without a sense of balance. Dress warmly, maybe bring an extra blanket, and go sit on a rock and enjoy the view. If possible, go on a sunny day so you can see the ducks’ fluorescent colours, especially in their head feathers. Have you been down there lately? What did you see on your trip? Please feel free to reach out and share your stories, as I’m always excited to hear from another nature lover. But maybe don’t share your favourite recipes for roasted duck.
Photo above, a red-breasted merganser at Tommy Thompson Park. Photo at left, a red-headed duck at the park. PHOTOS: ANN BROKELMAN
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East End Putting League brings disc golf indoors By Marcia Dubsky
EAST TORONTO resident and local contractor Jack Coney has been playing disc golf for three years, and is spreading his love for the sport across the community. Coney has created the East End Putting League (EEPL) in the hope of bringing the sport to an even wider audience. What makes the EEPL especially interesting is they play indoors during the winter at a local Royal Canadian Legion Branch. “I started this putting league because when I started playing, I fell in love with the sport,” said Coney. He asked people in the community where they would play in the winter when weather conditions made it impossible to be throwing the discs outdoors, and he was told that no one had a place to go. Which gave him the idea to rent hall space at Legion Branch 1/42 Baron Byng Beaches, 243 Coxwell Ave, so players could practice their shorter shots (putting) indoors. “It’s very fulfilling to play disc golf. It takes a while to learn the sport, but it’s a lot of fun. You meet different people, you can play with big courses and small courses, but it’s all about fun,” said Coney. Having fun is one of the main objectives of the EEPL when they meet on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at Branch 1/142. There are six basket putting stations (baskets for the discs to land in) set up in the Legion hall for the players, including one up on the stage so participants can work on their “uphill” shots.
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A player tosses a disc towards the basket during East End Putting League play on a recent Monday night at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42 on Coxwell Avenue. The baskets need to be placed in different locations, said Coney. Some of them have obstacles, and some of them don’t. One of the holes is always ‘uphill’, and the players putt up onto the stage and then putt down off the stage towards another basket. The evening is competitive for some of the players as scores can be kept for EEPL play. “In the competition alone, you throw 120 pots at everything, and then you get the practice. The difference between indoor and outdoor is there’s no real tree and no real grass and wind,” said Coney. Along with the shorter distances for the throws or putts of the discs,
there are other differences between the indoor and outdoor versions of the sport. For instance, the type of disc used indoors is different from the outdoor discs that are used for much longer shots. “Outside you use ‘drivers’ and drivers are shaped differently,” explained Coney. “They’re a little sharper on the edges, and they are the ones that can really hurt somebody, and we don’t throw them in here.” Along with disc golf, the EEPL Monday nights also features a cash bar, prizes and payouts. When he first started the indoor league, Coney said he didn’t expect that it would get big in the begin-
ning nor that it would have people helping. But he now has four sponsors including a donation of baskets and brand new discs for participants to use. Admission is $12 to help cover the cost of the hall rental, and everyone is welcome to attend – but must be over age 19 since there is a full service cash bar operated by the Legion. “Everybody comes and pays, we take $2 out of that, and put it towards baskets,” said Coney. “We have a lot of sponsors who have donated discs to us and other things for prizes. We give away prizes, and we have raffles.”
He said he is planning on having tournaments on Saturday nights through the winter as well. “It will be a little bit more structured for a tournament. Hopefully that’ll make it grow.” Everyone in the disc golf community is friendly and Coney invites people with open arms to come out and play. “I’m trying to grow the sport in a way that is inclusive for everybody,” he said. For more information on the EEPL, please visit on Facebook or Instagram @EEPL. Interested players can also contact Coney by email at jackconey@ rogers.com or by calling 416-2785328 for more information.
Revival of Beaches Chess Club has aim of increasing participation By Amarachi Amadike, Journalism Initiative Reporter
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WHEN IVAN Rudakov arrived in Toronto in 2020, he quickly noticed something was missing which would make it feel more like home. There was an aura about cities he had gotten accustomed to in his homeland, Russia, that he craved in Toronto. Roaming through Europe and cities he had visited, Rudakov got used to watching and participating in street chess games which brought individuals of all ages together in the fresh air. Last December, he took a first step to recreating this very same atmosphere right here in East Toronto as the Beaches Chess Club successfully hosted its first tournament. “I saw, in other towns, people who were playing outside in the parks,” said Rudakov. “But in Toronto, I haven’t seen that.” It wasn’t until he stumbled upon a Beach Metro Community News
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Players take part in the first tournament of the revived Beaches Chess Club in December at the Beaches Recreation Centre. article by Erik Malmsten about an affiliate of the original Beaches Chess Club which was founded in 1915, that Rudakov began this journey to bring chess tournaments back to the East Toronto area and revive the culture. Katerina Rudakova, another organizer of the first Beaches Chess Club tournament, said that this introduction was the reason the
tournament in December was able to take place. “We contacted Eric and he networked with other members of the old [Beaches] chess club,” said Rudakova. “That’s how the idea of the Beaches Chess Club Revival tournament appeared.” One of the main reasons for reviving the chess club was to reignite the social aspect of the game.
In a time when many are opting to download a chess app, Rudakov and his partners are attempting to instill the social aspect back into the game. “In our first meeting when we asked how many people play online, most raised their hands,” said Rudakov. “This is the problem because people have stopped communicating with each other and chess has become a game of sitting in front of your screen.” Rudakov, a chess enthusiast who spent about 10 years playing semipro, has now shifted his attention to teaching the game to a young audience. He said that he enjoys nurturing the minds of new chess players as it teaches individuals to think strategically as well as a way to build time management skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. “It’s not only chess, it affects our regular life,” said Rudakov. “It keeps the mind trained.”
On top of that, Rudakov highlights that it is also a very cheap option for leisure as most activities nowadays cost a lot to take part in. “We believe that it should be free for the neighbourhood – for the community,” he said. Although participation in the Beaches Chess Club is free, signing up for certain tournaments will require a small fee to register as is standard in the chess community. Beaches Chess Club has so far opted to keep its tournaments free so as to attract newcomers who would rather not spend a lot of money while they are still getting acquainted with the game. The dream is to create a chess community that branches out to locations such as Kew Gardens and hosting outdoor games similar to the atmospheres Rudakov encountered back home before migrating to Toronto. For more information on the Beaches Chess Club, please call 437-345-6376.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to an editing error, The Main Menu recipe for Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup that appeared in our Jan. 23 edition contained the wrong measurements for the ingredients fresh ginger and orange peel. Beach Metro Community News regrets any confusion caused by the error, and prints the complete and accurate recipe from Jan Main below:
per cent of its liquid “evaporated”, it gives the soup a creamy taste and texture without the fat calories from cream but with double the calcium from concentrated milk!
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2 lbs (1kg) (about 6) carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 4 cups (1 L) chicken stock 1-2- inch (10 centimetre) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1- 2-inch (10cm) piece orange peel 1 can, 354 mL evaporated milk
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper Garnish: thin slices of orange peel In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine carrots, onion, celery, bay leaf, chicken stock, ginger and orange peel. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender about 25-30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Puree in blender until smooth. Stir in evaporated milk; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Garnish with thin slices or orange peel. Serves 4- 6.
Toronto Beach Chorale concert slated THE TORONTO Beach Chorale hosts an upcoming concert on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Beaches Presbyterian Church. Under the leadership of Music Director Mervin W. Frick with the Chamber Orchestra and Soloists, the Chorale will perform works by Antonio Vivaldi and JS Bach. The Chorale will perform Vivaldi’s Magnificat, Introduction RV 639 paired with his oth-
er Gloria in D Major’ RV 588. Works by Bach will include Cantata 131 – Aus der tiefen. The concert starts at 2 p.m. Beaches Presbyterian Church is located at 65 Glen Manor Dr. Tickets are $30 general admission and $15 for youth. Tickets can be ordered online through the website at www.torontobeachchorale.com
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‘Pink unicorn’ clearing snow reflective of Jeffrey Train’s service to community
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LAST MONTH, residents of Lee Avenue were treated to an unusual sight that warmed hearts on what was a bitterly cold day as someone began clearing the snow on their street, outfitted in a bright pink unicorn costume. This act of anonymous kindness brought smiles to faces and ignited a wave of appreciation. Jeffrey Train, the man under the unicorn and a lifelong on-and-off-again resident of Lee Avenue, has a story that extends far beyond the unicorn costume. Train’s life was spent around the world as a soldier with the Canadian Armed Forces and later as a private contractor in the defence industry. Retirement brought him back to his roots in Toronto, where he re-settled for a time to care for his father. Train’s commitment to duty and values is evident in every aspect of his life. Known for his goodwill gestures and overall selflessness, Train is always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbours. Whether it’s sharing tools and advice or ensuring the sidewalks are cleared of snow each morning, Train has become a familiar and much appreciated face in the Beach. Along with fixing up his home in preparation of listing it on the market in the spring so he can move on to his next chapter, Train dedicates himself to supporting his neighbours through acts of service, including but not limited to wearing his unicorn costume to clear the sidewalks of snow and ice. “I don’t do things, like clear the snow or give out treats to dogs passing by or help my neighbours with their roofs, for any reason other than it’s the right thing to do,” said Train, emphasizing the guiding principles behind his actions. “Service Before Self,” he said, quoting one of the most important military adages. Train heavily attributes his many years spent in service of others professionally to the prioritization of the same sentiment within his personal life. While it was originally familial service that brought Train back to the Beach, his decision to remain for the last few years was also influenced by his English Bulldog, Stanley. Stanley accompanied Train everywhere until age caught up with him, making travel impossible. Train and Stanley would mingle with other resident dogs and their owners, chat with neighbours during walks, and always have dog treats handy.
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Jeffrey Train’s act of clearing snow in a bright pink unicorn costume on Lee Avenue on Jan. 12 brought smiles to community members on a cold day. Train is shown in the photo below.
PHOTO: ERIN HORROCKS-POPE
When Stanley passed away in March 2023, Train experienced an outpouring of support from his neighbours, which he acknowledged by displaying cards on the gate where Stanley used to wait for other dogs. Now that Stanley is no longer there to alert Train when they have a canine caller seeking treats at the gate, Train now sits in his car most mornings, treats in hand for his daily visits from Stanley’s old pals. While Train may not be trying to change the world, he is making a significant impact on his corner of it. He is a beacon of positivity on Lee Avenue. “If you’re going to live in a community, you have to do more than just live there,” said Train. Last month’s photos and videos of Train plowing snow in a unicorn costume, shared across local social media groups, showcased his unique approach to community service. “It was such a cold day, and I knew people would need some cheering up, and I thought, ‘Why not do something to cheer everyone up?’ So, I threw on the unicorn outfit, pulled out the snowblower, and got to work,” explained Train. One of his neighbours, Maureen Yearwood, captured and shared the scene with Beach Metro Community News. She expressed the sentiment felt by many: “Jeff does these acts of kindness quite simply because it’s natural for him, and I hope he knows it’s very appreciated by all of us.”
Like other neighbours, Yearwood appreciates Train’s understanding of the value of sharing one’s time. “He understands the value of time, and recognizes that these days, many of us just don’t have any. I feel that whenever he has some time, he uses it to spread a helping hand,” said Yearwood. As Train contemplates his next chapter, he reflected on the community he has come to love. “I have a lot of love for my neighbours, but I just don’t want to be here anymore. It’s so unaffordable,” said Train, sharing his concern for those facing the rising housing challenges in Toronto. Train will be missed by his neighbours. “I don’t want to think about the day Jeff leaves the street,” said. Yearwood. “I’ll miss his political kinship, his way with our dogs, and his ever-watchful eye. Wherever he ends up, his new neighbours will be richer for it.” Train’s commitment to community has been lifelong and extends far beyond Lee Avenue. Most recently, while residing in the Philippines before moving back to Toronto, he initiated projects to support children from war zones, earning him a Presidential Citation. This global perspective adds depth to Train’s local acts of kindness, highlighting the far-reaching impact of one individual’s dedication to making a positive difference. “They say something in the army… ‘You can either be here and be miserable or be here and try to enjoy it. The point is, you’re here,’” said Train, highlighting how his life spent in service made him into the person he is. “This is how I choose to look at everywhere I am. I try to make the most of my time and make my community a little brighter.” Train’s story is not just about clearing snow in a unicorn costume; it’s about embracing a spirit of selfless service. As he moves on, his legacy will be what it means to be a good neighbour.
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Volume 6 of Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition on display at St. John’s Norway church Rev. Yohan Dumpala St. John’s Anglican Church Norway
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e have had an excellent start to 2024 here at St. John’s Norway, but what has been most exciting recently has been the arrival of Volume 6 of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition. This handwritten and hand-illuminated volume contains the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and Acts, and it has been a blessing to read from it every Sunday during our 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. services. The Saint John’s Bible Project began in 1998 and was completed in December 2011 at Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, USA. This project was headed by British calligrapher Donald Jackson, the official scribe and calligrapher to the Crown Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
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Baptism of Jesus, Donald Jackson, Copyright 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved. and Northern Ireland. The project divided the Bible into seven volumes and painstakingly wrote and illuminated it using long-for-
gotten techniques, making it the first hand-produced bible since the dawn of the printing press more than 500 years ago.
If you want more information about the project, aptly known as “North America’s Book of Kells,” please visit the website www.saintjohnsbible.org. Volume 6 will be housed at St. John’s Norway until May 2024 and displayed every Sunday following our services. A docent (guide) will turn the pages of this breathtaking leatherbound volume, allowing visitors to see various teachings of Jesus come to life and several works of art that are better seen in person. All are welcome to visit St. John’s Anglican Church Norway, located at 470 Woodbine Ave, to experience the beauty of the Saint John’s Heritage Edition Bible. May it be a blessing to you all just as it has been for all of us here at St. John’s, Norway! - Rev. Yohan Dumapla is Assistant Curate at St. John’s Anglican Church Norway at 470 Woodbine Ave.
Bake sale for heart research at Beaches Rec Centre A BAKE sale in support of the Katie Shea Cardiomyopathy Research Fund will take place at the Beaches Recreation Centre on Saturday, Feb. 10. The sale will raise funds for Heart Failure Research at Toronto General Hospital. Along with baked goods, there will also be a Market-
place of new items as part of the fundraiser which is presented by the youth membership of the Beaches Recreation Centre. The fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Beaches Recreation Centre is located at 6 Williamson Rd. Those who wish to donate
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Community Centre 55’s Soup Tasting Competition slated EAST TORONTO residents can celebrate the Leap Year on Thursday, Feb. 29, with a bowl of soup at Community Centre 55. The annual Soup Tasting Competition will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., on Feb. 29. Participants are invited to be the “judge” as local restaurants serve up their best soup creations in the hopes
of winning the prestigious Silver Ladle award. The final list of restaurants competing this year has yet to be finalized. The competition is a fundraiser in support of programs at Community Centre 55. Tickets cost $5. For more information, please call 416-691-1113 or send an email to jade@centre55.com
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The Gull and Firkin on Queen Street East in the Beach celebrated the birthday of famed Scottish poet Robbie Burns on the night of Jan. 25 with a traditional Robbie Burns Supper. Burns was born on Jan. 25, 1759. Photo above, Scott Oxenham recites Burn’s poem Address to a Haggis to the Haggis itself during the celebration. Photo above right, entertainment was provided by the Guthrie School of Dance and the Toronto Fire Pipe and Drum Band. Photos at right, show the pipers and drummers playing as the haggis is lead into the celebration. PHOTOS: ERIN HORROCKS-POPE
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Bach Two Bach concerts with U of T music students, Toronto Symphony Orchestra members set for Feb. 10 A MUSICAL genius for the centuries, JS Bach, has written something like a highend hybrid sports car joy ride! That’s the opinion of four vocal artists from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, and they are coming to Kingston Road United Church to rev their engines with members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for its upcoming Bachstravaganza concerts These singers are part of U of T’s Opera Division, preparing for careers in opera. They sound magnificent, and they have clearly made a smart choice with their talents! The first of the Bach Two Bach concerts is set for Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m.. The second concert will be on Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Aemilia Moser, Kcenia Koutorjevski, Carlo Cormier, and Ben Wallace form this year’s graduate student Oratorio Ensemble. Oratorio is an exciting form for opera-like storytelling with soloists, choir and orchestra, telling provocative tales with orchestra, creating highly dramatic sonic theatre of the mind. Led by the course instructor, Darryl Edwards, the artists immerse themselves in the very best music of its kind and bring it to public performance. Edwards is excited about this invitation from Kingston Road Village Concert Series and collaboration with series organizer Tim Dawson and others from the TSO. Edwards collaborated with the singers and Dawson to select music of Bach that would allow each of the singers to shine, and to make a
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Kathryn Tremills, Amelia Moser, Kcenia Koutorjevski, Carlo Cormier, Ben Wallace, and Darryl Edwards will be among the University of Toronto Faculty of Music members taking part in the upcoming Bach Two Bach concerts at Kingston Road United Church tremendous audience experience for those attending the upcoming concerts. “I adore Bach, and it is a unique privilege to get to sing his music with such amazing colleagues and musicians,” said singer Aemilia Moser. An Edmonton native, she has an impressive performance resume, spins her high notes to the sky, and shares her stories with entrancing style. “It is such a privilege to make timeless music with such amazing musicians!” said singer Kcenia Koutorjevski, a Russian-Canadian soprano whose rich vocal tones are soul-resounding in the fervent beliefs shared in Bach’s sacred scores. Acadian Carlo Cormier brings evangelical zeal to his performing experiences and takes to Bach’s rapid fireworks with affection! Ben Wallace, a Wilfrid Laurier University grad who
is now taking on roles on the U of T operatic stage takes to this kind of concert making like a duck to water! He can be found singing it, conducting it, and producing it, with a huge appetite for more. “This is for people who get excited by discovering new talent,” said Edwards of the Bach Two Bach concerts at Kingston Road United. The people who enjoy Bach’s music will already know about it, he said, and the people who like television shows such as The X Factor and America’s Got Talent and take in these local concerts will be in awe. The Feb. 10 concert will feature the U of T students and TSO musicians alongside Mark Frewer, U of T music faculty member, violinist, and orchestra leader. Also at this concert will be Daryl Edwards and U of T music faculty member Julie Ranti. The March 2 concert will feature the U of T students
Beach Metro Community News Lucky Volunteer for Feb. 6 Our tip of the Beach Metro News cap this edition goes to Linda Edwards, our Lucky Volunteer for Feb. 6. “I started delivering BMN about 30 years ago when my children were young, and came back to it in 2015. I love my Hammersmith-north-of-Queen route because I frequently get to chat with my friends and neighbours. (Maybe not on the really cold days!) Being a BMN carrier is a small but fun way to give back to this wonderful community I have lived in for nearly 50 years,” said Linda. Along with our thanks, Linda receives a gift certificate to Fearless Meat. If you’d like to join the Beach Metro distribution team, please email Melinda Drake at melinda@beachmetro. com for more information.
and TSO musicians alongside Frewer; Sarah Jeffrey (principal oboe with the TSO); Steven Woomert, associate principal trumpet with the TSO; and Monica Whicher, soprano and associate professor at U of T. Tickets for each concert are $35. For more information, and to order tickets, please go to www.eventbrite.com/e/backtwo-bach-feb-10th-tickets776298488677?aff=ebdssbdes tsearch Tickets will also be available at the door for $40.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
42nd Annual Share a Christmas COMMUNITY KINDNESS! On behalf of the entire staff at Centre 55, I want to sincerely thank everyone in this wonderful community who helped us provide memorable Christmas to thousands of individuals and families. Whether you contributed monetarily or volunteered your time, your generosity helped make the Christmas season special for those in need. The rising cost of food and housing over the past year presented additional challenges for us to meet the demands of our community, but with the generosity of our neighbours, we were able to provide grocery gift cards and unwrapped toys on a scale we have never experienced before. The dedication and selflessness of our volunteers and donors truly inspired us and we are forever grateful. We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our Share a Christmas Program and we look forward to doing it again next year. Until then, may 2024 bring you happiness, health, and joy! Reza Khoshdel, Executive Director
A BIG HAMPER HUG TO:
Anne McNamara, Janice Habasinski, Linda Sinclair, Sherry Lentle, Beach BIA, Black Toe Running, Beaches Running Club, Beaches Sandbox, The Breech Family, Carol Wilson, CHUM Charitable Foundation, Derek Ladouceur & Breakwall BBQ, David Breech, Freshco – Victoria Park & Gerrard, Gene Domagala, Garry Dionne and Forresters, Patrick Breech, Paul Babich, Paul W. O’Leary Foundation, Thomas Neal, Toronto Fire Fighters Toy Drive, The Richards Group, Toronto Police Services, 55 Division and Auxiliary, Paul O’Leary Foundation, Malvern Collegiate Institute Community, Kew Garden Tennis Club, Kimberley Public School Community, Fox Theatre, Ted Reeve Community Arena and the Ted Reeve Thunder Hockey Team, Joan & Bruce Foundation, Baron Byng Legion, Beaches Recreation Centre, Edith Lando Charitable Foundation, Wafa & Jalila Freve (We Sell Toronto)
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Beach rapper KALAN set to take next step in career with show at El Mocambo By Chris Zdravko
ALMOST 60,000 Tik Tok followers, and more than 11,000 YouTube subscribers. Eighteen-year-old rapper KALAN will be performing at Toronto’s legendary music venue the El Mocambo on Saturday, Feb. 10. From a young age growing up in the Beach, KALAN had a passion for dance. “Growing up, I’d always copy Michael Jackson … from there, my parents put me in dance class, and I did that for a long time until I was 13,” KALAN told Beach Metro Community News in an interview last week. After that, he began writing songs in his spare time, beginning his craft in creating music. He has been making music for almost five years now. “I love albums, and taking them in, and how they flow and the way of crafting something that you made fully, and it’s a big project,” he said. “There’s school projects, but sometimes, you’re not fully into it.” KALAN’S hit song, Can’t Tell Me garnered more than 623,000 views on YouTube, and was featured on Fortnite. “With that one, I was kind of mad. I remember writing it and I was kind of angry, so I said ‘Let me get all my feelings out’.” His song I Did It was also a hit, finding its spot in the British comedy/action movie Sumotherhood, starring Ed Sheeran. “I wanted to make something different, and more fun,” said KALAN of that song. He said those recent successes took him by surprise. KALAN said he did not see their popularity coming, but he now considers them to be some of his biggest musical career milestones so far. KALAN has also received comments from large-scale rappers such as Logic, Armani White, JELEEL, and others on his social media. When it comes to using social media for his career, KALAN said he follows a few key philosophies. The first is staying consistent. “I know that’s a basic one, but you’ll see results once you stay consistent. At first I was posting randomly.. As soon as I started posting consistently, the numbers started going up,” he said. His second philosophy is being original. “Do what you want to do. Don’t try to copy people and their ideas. Stick to what you know,” said KALAN. “Have an idea or concept that people can go to you for, and watch you for.” His third philosophy is putting real effort into what he produces. “As long as you are always trying your hardest and not just putting out a video because you need to put one out. You’re actually taking the time, whether it’s rapping, writing. Sometimes, I’ll put out a filler rap, but those won’t do as well. The ones that do well are the ones that I put more time into.” One of the challenges KALAN said he has faced in his career is maintaining a regular flow of ideas. “I’ll make a song, or I’ll have three songs lined up of what ideas I want to make, then I’ll do those, and then I’ll have a period where it’s just writer’s block, and I don’t know what I want to make.” Another hurdle is dealing with haters online. “People telling me ‘You can’t rap’, ‘You can’t do this’, ‘You can’t do that’ is a big one. I try not to pay too much attention to it and just keep working because I still see the results,” he said. “It’s weird because you’ll see a bunch of good comments and then you’ll see a bad comment, and you’ll pay more attention to the bad comment, even though there are so many more good ones. It’s something with our brains. That’s a struggle, but I’m trying to get over it.” One of KALAN’s life challenges was losing his mother to cancer when he was six years old. However, he said he uses that as a catalyst for good in his art. “Now, I use it, and strive from it, and think, what would she think? Would she be looking down proud of me?” KALAN has decided not to pursue post-secondary education once he completes his studies at Malvern Collegiate this year so that he can focus full-time on his music career. “Right now, I’m really focused and honed in on a specific lane, and I just want to fully commit and work as hard as possible at that.” KALAN said he plans to keep releasing songs and Tik Toks, and expects more opportunities to come from it. “I’m going to try as hard as possible, start releasing stuff more frequently. I like the path I’m on. I’m just going to continue that path, and hope it goes somewhere.”
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KALAN, who grew up in the Beach and attends Malvern Collegiate, will be the headliner in a show at the Starlight Room at the El Mocambo on Feb. 10.
He also plans to drop a full length, long play album in the future. He published an extended play before, which took him a long time. Knowing a long play would take a longer time, he said has kept the idea on the back burner. Joining a record label is a possibility for KALAN. He said he wants to further bolster his reputation so that he can negotiate an optimal deal for himself. “I got little offers here and there. I need to gain more popularity to have more leverage in a deal. Right now, because I’m a smaller artist, labels will have a lot of leverage, and kind of do whatever they want. If I’m going to sign, I do want to become a little bit bigger and more popular first.” When asked who he would collaborate with if he could pick any three rappers in the world, KALAN chose Logic, Tyler the Creator, and Drake. Kalan said he is stoked to be performing at the Starlight Room in the El Mocambo on Feb. 10 in what will be a show open to audiences age 16 and older. It will be his first time headlining a show. In previous shows, he was an opener for other artists. This time, KALAN is the main event and the opener for the show will be Josh Grove. For ticket information, please go to www.ticketweb. ca/event/kalan-live-at-the-el-the-starlight-room-at-thetickets/13389463?pl=elmocambo
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Beaches-East York Councillor Bradford to host Budget Town Hall meeting Feb. 8 By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
LAST WEEK, Mayor Olivia Chow presented an updated 2024 budget proposal which saw a one per cent reduction from city staff’s initial recommendations. A special meeting of Toronto Council will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, to vote on the new budget. However, on Thursday, Feb. 8, Beaches East-York Councillor Brad Bradford will host a Budget Town Hall meeting for residents to share concerns and ask questions on Toronto’s financial plan following the release of Chow’s official budget. The meeting will take place at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Chow, who has participated in a number of budget consultation and public engagement sessions in the neighbouring wards of Toronto-Danforth and Scarborough Southwest, is not expected to be in attendance. However, Budget Chief Shelley Carroll and Chief Financial Officer Steven Conforti will be participating alongside Bradford. A vocal critic of increased property taxes, Bradford’s Budget Town Hall meeting is likely to focus on discussions opposing the proposed eight per cent property tax increase and 1.5 per cent increase to the city building levy as well as ways to close the current $1.776 billion opening budget pressure the city is facing. “The reason we went from a $1.5 billion opening budget pressure last year to $1.8 billion is because (Mayor Chow) has increased spending by $300 million dollars,” said Bradford in a recent interview with Beach Metro Community News. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, TTC rid-
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Amarachi Amadike is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro Community News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
ership reduced by 88 per cent as most residents were forced to stay at home. Although ridership has since picked up, Toronto has struggled to return to preCOVID service levels. Bradford said that irresponsible decisions pertaining to TTC operations have played a major role in the city’s worsening budget pressures. “A big thing is that (Mayor Chow) reinstated the TTC to 100 per cent operating levels and instituted a fare freeze, but we don’t have 100 per cent ridership,” said Bradford. “We’re still at ridership levels that are at pandemicesque levels. The cost per rider subsidy that taxpayers pay goes up because we have fewer riders,” he said. As of December 2023, only 57 per cent of riders had returned to commuting with TTC. In an attempt to make up for lost revenue as a result of the city’s inability to return to pre-pandemic ridership levels, Toronto Council increased transit fares by 10 cents last year. However, Torontonians who still frequent the transit system – particularly in Scarborough where services drastically declined in many neighbourhoods – have complained about the irrationality of increasing fares while decreasing services. Hence, the fare-freeze. Although Chow is attempting to correct mistakes of the past, Bradford said she is taking the wrong approach as her decisions on TTC have further strained an already struggling city budget process. “The province didn’t come through with money for operational services and infrastructure for her to just go spend new money elsewhere,” said Bradford. With Ontario’s “new deal” with the City of Toronto freeing up finances that many expected would help ease Toronto’s budget pressures, residents have been skeptical about why an unprecedented property tax hike is still being floated as a viable solution. Although the Province of Ontario has pledged $1.2 billion in operating support over three years as well as $3 billion in capital support over 10 years, there are pieces of the new deal that are contingent on the fed-
eral government’s ability to match contributions. “A new arrangement needs to be struck between Canadian municipalities, provinces and the federal government. There’s no doubt about that,” said Bradford. “But at the same time, I think the province and federal government are looking at Toronto and the billions of dollars in subsidies that have been (secured) over the past couple months and they’re asking the same questions I am. Why are you taking a historic tax increase in the midst of an affordability crisis?” Advocates of the proposed budget have reiterated that the idea is to create revenue that is tied to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth. However, Bradford said that this will not come as a result of property taxes and that what Toronto really needs is a “dedicated portion of the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax)”. Like Chow’s push for a Toronto-specific sales tax, however, Bradford acknowledged that getting a portion of the HST dedicated for the city is highly unlikely. He said that a good place to start looking for alternate solutions would be for Toronto Council to do its due diligence and find savings through a Core Service Review. Last year, councillors voted against Bradford’s motion for a Core Service Review by an external entity and opted instead for an in-house review which they say has resulted in $650 million in savings due to offsets and reductions. At Bradford’s Feb. 8 budget town hall, Beaches-East York constituents will have an opportunity to further discuss all aspects of the 2024 budget. Residents who are interested in participating can do so by attending the event at the East York Civic Centre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, email Bradford’s office at Councillor_Bradford@Toronto.ca or check his social media on X, formerly Twitter, for info. – Amarachi Amadike is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Beach Metro Community News. His reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
Sunday Fun Day slated for Legion Branch 11 on Feb. 25 TEDDY HAWKINS and band will be performing at the Sunday Fun Day event at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 on Sunday, Feb. 25. The event takes place from 1 to 7 p.m. For those wishing to purchase a Meal
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Scottie Barnes (photo above) was among a number of Toronto Raptors players who visited Variety Village in southwest Scarborough on the afternoon of Jan. 24. Photo far right bottom, Barnes takes part in a game of wheelchair basketball. Photos at right, RJ Barrett (who grew up in Mississauga) plays sitting volleyball with youngsters at Variety Village and then signs autographs. Standing with Barrett in the photo is Canadian Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team member Jesse Buckingham. PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON
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The image above was taken sometime in the 1960s. We are looking east on Queen Street East towards the grocery store (then Loblaws) by Willow Avenue. For many years it was called ValuMart, but perhaps there wasn’t much value in the name for it is now known at the Independent with a Loblaws logo on the facade. I should give this plug: It is the only business in the Beach with a no-charge parking lot. How do you like those apples? If you have an old photo of Queen Street East that you’d like to share with our readership, please consider contacting me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com
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EXTREME CLEANING I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos. Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415
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EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES
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QUALITY
HOUSE CLEANING Cell: 647.278.7490 Dependable service for over 20 years (23)
Music Beaches Suzuki School of Music We share our love of music using the Suzuki Method by providing gentle encouragement, inspiration, and musicianship in Violin and Piano.
THE TWO FOURS Rockin’ Roots & Retro Revival Party
Good Time Music, Every Time Book your event now.
647-557-7932
General Services
WAYNE’S RUBBISH REMOVAL &
SQUIRREL REMOVAL
MR. FIX-IT
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PEST CONTROL
Peter the Handyman INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Andrew English B.Ed. 416-690-6116
Garden & Tree
HEALTHY HOME
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Well Trained Handy Husband
RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
Call me 647-403-8542
We Pay Top Dollar For Unwanted CARS, VANS, TRUCKS & SUVs FREE TOW in 2 HRS • 24/7 (22r)
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Cleaning Services • Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!
SCRAP CARS
Proudly serving the Beach for over 25 years Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT • Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT (22r)
Individualized tutoring and programs for grades 3-12 in all subjects. Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 20 years. 868 Kingston Rd. just west of Vic Park
General repairs: Drywall / Caulking / Painting / Decks / Fences Odd jobs: Fixtures, TV, Shelf & Picture install / Furniture assembly (IKEA)... & much more! Call/text Peter 416 577 4252 (22)
Catering to small jobs around your home that others won’t do! Reliable & trustworthy with returning happy customers. $60 hour, one hour minimum. Call, email or text to discuss. Glenn 416-709-2930 (22r) superglenn@bell.net
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (22r)
THE STUDY STUDIO
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Call 416-783-3434
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A family business since 1956
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
416 421-5758
rileyswindowcleaning.com (r)
BEACHES LAWN MAINTENANCE
-Spring/Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming
416-414-5883
(22r)
Beach Lawn Care
LAWN CUTTING SERVICES *STARTING AT $20
(22r)
25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces www.greenapple.ca
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Green Apple Landscaping Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 (r)
STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD
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KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143
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LAWN CUTTING 416-414-5883
(22r)
Snow-Pro PROFESSIONALS “Get your snow, done by a pro”
437-450-1593
(22r)
THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-988-2589 (22r)
Scotstone
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
Call Scott 416.858.2452
. scotstonecontracting@gmail.com (22.)
IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS
• Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding • Landscape Construction 647-210-LAWN (5296) www.BeachLawns.ca info@beachlawns.ca (22r)
GINGER GARDENS Design This Winter For Spring 2024 Planting
416-691-8503
647.892.4737 info@gingergardens.ca
EVERGREEN TREE CARE
GREENHOUSE LAND SERVICES LTD.
Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Arborist Reports, Removals, Stumps, Milling Free Quotes! 416.546.4889 info@evergreentreecare.ca evergreentreecare.ca (r)
For consultations, estimates or fixed pricing, call
beachlawncare2020@gmail.com (22r)
YOUR LOCAL, FAMILY RUN TREE PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS
LAWN CUTTING 416 414 5883 info@blpm.ca
-Lawn Cutting
info@blpm.ca
Award Winning Design & Build
info@blpm.ca
www.headstarttutors.ca 416-272-9589 • hstarttutors@gmail.com
647-496-2211
(23r)
• COVID CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
In-person & Virtual Tutoring Available
• Mice • Cockroaches • Rats • Bed Bugs • Ants • Wasps • Centipedes • Spiders • more THEEXTERMINATORS.CA
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS
call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for
Keeping the Love of Learning Alive
647-496-0815
Green Apple Landscaping
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12
www.SquirrelControl.ca
Tree pruning • Tree trimming Problem trees • Tree Removal
• Design and Construction •
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442 https://facebook.com/thetwofoursband
Head Start Tutors
We remove squirrels in a humane way from attics, walls, sheds, decks, etc.
DEMOLITION SPECIALIST RECYCLING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CLEANING 416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019 (2r)
20+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work. Randall 416-450-0599 torontomrfixit@gmail.com
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LOCAL TREE SERVICE
Creating Award Winning Gardens
Vienna Upholstery
WWW.RACCOONCONTROL.CA
(18/24r)
www.greenapple.ca
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
(r)
416-804-0646
416-288-1499
RACCOON CONTROL
416-698-9000
ameliarosegardendesign.ca deb@ameliarosegardendesign.ca
Landscapers
- basic and major cleaning - move-in/move-out cleaning - post construction & renovation cleanup
Tutoring
(w. of Midland)
Amelia Rose
GARDENING & DESIGN
Marvelous Touch Cleaning
Pest Control
Humane removal of raccoons and babies from ATTICS, DECKS, PORCHES, GARAGES, SHEDS
Free Tree Evaluations, Quotes & Permit Assistance Mike - 416 992 7963 mike@greenwoodtree.ca (17r) www.greenwoodtree.ca
Seniors Discounts Call Dave 416-948-7633 (22r)
Home Decor 2358 Kingston Rd.
6Another Local Arborist
Tree Pruning & Trimming, Tree Removals, Arborist Reports, Stump Grinding, Tree Planting
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22$)
Online teaching available Ines 416 726 5729 (22r)
I am a mobile Certified Canine and Feline Massage Therapist working in the Toronto area since 2013. I offer Swedish massage and other massage therapies and modalities to your fur babies in the comfort of your home. Phone/Text 416-471-3955
GREENWOOD TREE COMPANY
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Complete Landscaping & Outdoor Solutions • Landscape Design & Construction • Garden Design & Installation • Property & Garden Maintenance • Light Construction & Renovations
416-264-8286 • 416-893-9858
greenhouselandservices@gmail.com www.greenhouselandscaping.ca (22r)
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Variety Village to begin search for new President and CEO VARIETY – The Children’s Charity of Ontario has announced that it will be searching for a replacement for President and CEO Karen Stintz in the wake of her announcement she will be seeking the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate nomination for the riding of Eglinton-Lawrence in advance of the next federal election. “Our President and CEO, Karen Stintz, has decided to embark on a new journey in federal politics,” said the Variety announcement on X, formerly Twitter.
Movers
WG PAINTING
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
INTERIOR PAINTING
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
“Always on Time and on Budget”
• Small & Big Moves; Long Distance • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
(22..)
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $80/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-830-8183
(22r)
A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (22r)
ALL PERFECT PAINTING • Interior & Exterior Painting • Deck & Fence Staining • Drywall & Plaster Repairs
Mike 647.456.3666 AllPerfectPainting@gmail.com (22)
INNER CITY MOVING & STORAGE Moving-Storage-Supplies. Homes-Condos-Apts-Offices Certified and trusted.
innercitymoving.ca 416-656-8924
647 772 9427
GET IT DONE Paint & Repair
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Plumbers
BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
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TOM DAY
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall Free Estimates & References Available
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SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
(22r)
‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
(1r)
MASTER PLUMBER
416.797.6731
Steve 647-853-6420
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624
proway.painting@gmail.com
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
(4r)
ATLANTIS PLUMBING & DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical
•Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs •Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service LICENSED
416-265-4558
Cell 416-727-1595
(22$)
Mark The Plumber (22)
BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (22r)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (22r)
ESA 7006786
416-833-3006 (22)
CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668
John 647-702-9502
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ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
free estimates
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
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THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Carpenters CARPENTRY by Kevin
Fences, Decks, Porches All interior work. Very established with Senior community. I work locally, I shop locally.
Kevin 647 282 8375 (22r)
elected to the House of Commons in 2015. “I believe the Conservative Party of Canada led by Pierre Poilievre better understands the needs of my community and I also believe that I can help be part of the change that will make the Conservative Party successful in the next election,” said Stintz on her website announcing her bid to seek the EglintonLawrence CPC candidate nomination. Prior to taking on the position with Variety Village, Stintz was a City of Toronto councillor Eglinton-Lawrence from 2003 to 2014.
WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
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UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING www.stonehengefoundations.com
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
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Gus: 416-910-8033
(1r)
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (2r)
Fully licensed local contractors
(r)
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
(22r)
K. R. ROOFING
416 606 4719
(22r)
BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS Kitchens & bath, basement apts, doors, trim, crown molding, shelving, paint, drywall repair, tile, hardwood, fences, decks, interlock and more. Lic. & Ins.
416.274.5929
(22r)
YOUR STUCCO
ALANO TILE & RENO
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (17r) Fax 647-341-6104
416-561-8713
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
SILVERBIRCH
• Expert Installation of Porcelain, Marble, Mosaic • Over 25 years experience • Total Kitchen & Bath Reno • Plus Tile Repairs (l6)
DRYWALL
HARDWOOD
Replacement and repair. Small to medium jobs only, please. Clean. Professional. 43 yrs experience. I won’t leave until you are 110% satisfied.
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING NEW INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Please call Colin at
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JOHN CLARKE
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
Can Pro Mechanical
Heating cooling service & install Hvac ductwork Furnace, boiler, hydronics Large and small jobs
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
Steve 416-285-0440 • 416-605-9510 (22.)
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Any Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (22.) Free Estimates
416-347-0974 for a free quote. (22.)
MAT’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Small or big, we do it all!
Drywall • Painting • Tiles • Small Plumbing Jobs •
Repairs of many sorts. Demolition as well. Reasonable rates.
Call Mat Now!! 416 888 8462 (2r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
PERFECT PAINTING & REPAIR INC.
“Your basement lowering specialists”
info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com
Maximum General Contracting Inc.
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com MET# B16348
Since 1998
John 647-702-9502
Complete Reno * Finish Basement Bathroom * Kitchen * Flooring * Carpentry
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(2r)
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck?
Eavestrough & Siding
And any house repairs
Over 40 years in the east end.
CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742 (2r)
Martin 416 579-6534 (22r)
Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs
TRUSTWORTHY & LOCAL CALL OR EMAIL RYAN
ROOFING, REPAIRS
Call Sergio 416 873 9936(22)
www.purdyhomeimprovements.ca info@purdyhomeimprovements.ca (22r)
Shingles, Flats, Eavestroughs Fascia & Soffit Chimney tuck pointing
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
GENERAL CONTRACTING Small & Medium Renovations Interior & Exterior Repairs 10 yrs in the Beaches
416-998-1166
(22r)
The Cliffside Carpenter
Certified carpenter with 10+ yrs exp. serving the Beach. Fully insured &WSIB. Contracting service specializing in finish carpentry, home remodeling/additions, drywall/ plastering, decks/fences. And much more.
Peter Tate
647-720-5621
Fine wood working Furniture refinishing Doors hang, trim • Hardwood flooring Decks, fences • Interior painting (22.) *25+ yrs exp *Refs avail
Roofers
All types of Roofing
15% off for Seniors • All work guaranteed
647-857-5656
Purdy Home Improvements
S.A.C. Masonry
DUN-RITE
WHYTELYON
CARPENTER
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com (22.)
Licensed / Insured
Free estimates • 647 888 4805 mvdcontracting@gmail.com (22r)
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
416-569-2181
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
ELECTRICIAN
VanDeursen Construction & Fine Carpentry
CEJA ELECTRIC
Complete Renos • Basement • Kitchen Bathroom • Flooring • Carpentry
Frank 647-889-5537
Electricians Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
www.laniganscontracting.ca
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
30 yrs experience in interior trim Custom Cabinet design. Hang doors, crown moulding and baseboards. cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca gibsonpeterk@gmail.com Peter Gibson 416 578 3755 (4)
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Roofing & Aluminum
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook (22..)
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
PERFECT
Painting & Repair
Panel & sub panel upgrades Free estimates LED light & pot light installations 100A & 200A service upgrades Electrical problem solving
MASTER
416-690-3890
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50 years in the Beach
LANIGAN’S
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
ESA/ECRA #7002084
Residential/Commercial
in our ability to serve more children with disabilities across Ontario,” said the Variety announcement. “Karen’s exceptional leadership over the past eight years has been greatly appreciated, and he accomplishments make us immensely proud. We extend our best wishes and success to Karen and her family as she embarks on this new chapter.” Stintz said last week that she would be seeking the CPC nomination in EglintonLawrence. The riding is presently held by Liberal MP Marco Mendicino, who was first
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
Licensed & Insured • ECRA/ESA # 7010497
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (8)
sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
Call Marc 416-910-1235 (1r)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Larry’s Painting & Repairs Family owned & operated 26 years in business
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
416-694-6673
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Painters
MBX ELECTRIC
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
416 691-3555
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ELECTRICAL WORK
HOMEWORK
(22$)
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Insured & Bonded Over 33 years of excellence. References.
416-617-8548 All Season Movers
“As Karen transitions to her new role, we will be searching for an appropriate replacement. Variety’s operations will continue without interruption, and Karen will remain as President and CEO until we find a suitable successor.” Variety’s operations are run out of the Variety Village facility on Danforth Avenue in southwest Scarborough, and Stintz has been the President and CEO there since 2015. “Under Karen’s remarkable leadership, Variety has experienced tremendous growth
(22$)
CITYWIDE ROOFING 416-690-1430 647-898-1440
Serving the Beaches since 1974 Family owned & operated (22.)
J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
Brick, Block, Stone,
Decks • Porches • Fences * Home Improvements *
647-355-3096
Scotstone
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor
Call C.J. 647 222 5338 (22.)
Call Scott 416.858.2452 (21..)
BEACHES HANDY WORKS
Jack of all Trades
Dedicated precise worker. All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462 (22))
JDB MASONRY
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms Fences, Decks, Drywall, Carpentry No job too small. Free estimates. Serving the Beaches for 15 years.
416-278-5328
(22.)
The Handy Couple
Trades
www.jdbuild.ca
(23r)
Renovations & all home repairs. No job is too big or small. We do it all. 33 ys in the business • Free Estimates - Plumbing, electrical - Ceramic tiling, painting - Drywall, carpentry Joanne 416-991-2998 boomerrichjojo@outlook.com (22)
HANDYMAN
BRICK SPECIALIST
PRO A & R RENOVATION
Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452
ar-renovation.com
Lic# B16393
(22$)
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205 (r)
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
Restoration & Build 416-738-2119
Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block. scotstonecontracting@gmail.com
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• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Renovations
416-662-4450
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