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Photo above left, Peter Smith and Jennifer Jones in front of Seagull Classics on Queen Street East in the Beach. Photo above right, June Smith is shown sitting in front of the store where she would often greet customers and friends in the neighbourhood. Smith died last month at the age of 93, and with her passing also comes the end of more than 40 years of Seagull Classics in the Beach as the family is planning to close the store in the next few weeks.
Seagull Classics is saying goodbye to the Beach after more than 40 years By Alan Shackleton
AN ERA will come to an end in the Beach in the next few weeks as Seagull Classics on Queen Street East will be closing its doors. The announcement by the Smith family that they will be closing comes shortly after the death last month of June Smith, 93, who was a longtime Beach resident and familiar presence at the store. For decades, June would welcome customers to the shop that had been on Queen Street East since the early 1980s. Seagull was started as a store and renovation company by her sons Peter, Steven and Bruce in 1980 and was first located on Kingston Road. It then moved to Queen Street East in 1984. Running Seagull was always a family affair said June’s daughter
Jennifer Jones. “It’s a real family business,” said Jennifer, and June’s presence at the store was always extremely strong. “Mom was there all the time,” said Peter. “Mom worked all those years here up until just a few months before she died,” said Jennifer. “We worked as a family. She had Alzheimer’s and there was always one of us with her in the apartment or the store.” June will be remembered by many as she would often sit out on a chair on Queen in front of the store saying hello to the many people she knew and customers coming into the store. “She loved it here, greeting everyone,” said Peter. June was more than just a friendly face at Seagull, though. She played an important role in the
businesses operation, said Jennifer and Peter who run the store with brother Bruce. “She was very involved in the running of the store,” said Jennifer. “She was going to trade shows and looking for items for the store up until her late 80s,” said Peter. “She was telling us what would be good to put in the store.” Along with the wide variety of items for sale at Seagull, many people would come in just to chat with June. “A lot of customers would come in for a chat with her. She collected some interesting people from around the neighbourhood, and she was so friendly and caring. People felt very comfortable with her,” said Jennifer. June grew up in the west end of Toronto, but called the Beach home for more than 55 years.
She worked as a nurse at Women’s College Hospital before meeting her husband Lawrence. They were married in 1952 and moved to the East End in 1966 after first living in Don Mills. First they were on Beaufort Road for 17 years, then moved to Benlamond and then in an apartment (from 1995 on) above the store in the Queen Street East building owned by the family. Lawrence Smith died in 2008. He worked at, then became the owner of, Central Dental Company for many years. Lawrence and June had five children – Jennifer, Peter, Bruce, Joe and Steven. Jennifer said many customers came in to offer condolences after June’s death. “We’re just amazed at how much love we have been given. Everybody saying how much mom meant Continued on Page 9
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AFTER A three-year absence, the Beaches Santa Claus Parade is returning and set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 19. The parade did not take place in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There had been hopes that the parade could have taken place last year, but it became logistically impossible. However, this year’s parade is a go. Sponsors and volunteers are currently being sought by parade organizers Community Centre 55. The Beaches Santa Claus Parade traditionally serves as the start of fundraising for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas campaign that helps out families and individuals in need during the holiday season. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19. It will start at Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue, and then head west on Kingston Road, concluding at Community Centre 55 on Main Street. For information on how to volunteer or participate in the parade, please contact Jade at jade@centre55.com or 416-691-1113, ext. 224. or go to www.centre55.com/event/ christmas-parade-2
Citizen of the Year presentation to take place on Saturday BEACH CITIZEN of the Year for 2023, Robert Gore, will be honoured at a ceremony this Saturday afternoon in the Millennium Garden at Woodbine Park. The ceremony will be begin at 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 21. The Millennium Garden is on the southeast corner of Eastern and Coxwell avenues. Gore is being honoured for his many years of selfless work in the Beach community. The Beach Citizen of the Year Award has been presented annually since 2001.
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AN ENDERBY Road resident for 45 years, John Bettio and his family love celebrating Halloween and decorating their home for neighbourhood families to enjoy. Bettio, 74, is already making plans for this year’s Halloween night display at his home at 36 Enderby Rd. It’s something he’s been doing since the middle of the 1980s. “We have a great rapport with the neighbours about it, and when new people move onto the street and find out about it they really enjoy it,” said John in an interview with Beach Metro Community News last week. The display features a number of different costumed figures, black light, a fog machine, spooky music and pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins. “The biggest part of it is carving the pumpkins,” said John. “I will carve almost until the sun rises on Halloween day. It’s pretty much always an all-nighter as you want them freshly carved.” Over the years, John (who is an architect) has fashioned some of his own tools to help with the carving. He does not use stencils or items that are sometimes used for pumpkin carving. “I enjoy doing the jack-olanterns, and they are not all the same. They are also different sizes. One year I did the four Ninja Turtles, each with their own headband,” he said. “They are all free-hand carved and range in size from large pumpkins
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The Halloween display at 36 Enderby Rd. has been going since the middle of the 1980s, and uses black light, costumes, and lots of pumpkins. to small gourds. I’ve also carved a butternut squash, but the gourds are the hardest to carve. I’ve developed my own home-made tools and have a few artistic secrets on how to make the carving go faster.” One of the scariest character figures in the display is the Grim Reaper, he said. There’s also a mummy that was once used as a Halloween costume by one of his sons. John uses the front porch of his home as “a stage” for the display and also gets into costume himself. “I use the porch like a black-light theatre,” explained John. “The light is very important, and it relies heavily on the black light and also the use of the fog.” The house is darkened entirely for the display and black light is used to make the different elements of it pop out. John’s children Mia, Adam and Jonah helped with the display when they were younger and still do now, as do the grandchildren.
Mia said she remembered as a child that all the lights had to be out in the house and could not be turned on again until Halloween night had ended. “We all knew that when the lights went out in the house, it was go time,” said Mia. “We could only move around the inside of the house with a flashlight.” While the display is both spooky and elaborate, the goal is not to terrify the children who are attending.” “There’s nobody hiding under a pile of leaves who is going to jump out scare them,” said Mia. John said most visitors are brave enough to head up the walkway but some are a bit more apprehensive when it comes to collecting their treats. “It’s fun for the kids. We scare them a little bit, but we meet them halfway if they if they don’t want to come up. We don’t let them get overly scared,” he said. John said he first got into the Halloween spirit when
his children were attending nearby Kimberley Junior Public School. The school would hold a Halloween parade and John got involved in making costumes, and from there progressed to decorating the house. They only missed a few years of the display since the 1980s. Once when they were doing a large house renovation, and again during COVID-19. He said they used to get lots of kids and families coming through, but only had about 75 last year. “In the heydays we’d get over 150. People would come from outside the neighbourhood or come back to the street because they’d gone to it themselves and were now bringing their own kids,” said John. “I remember I’d see a van stop in the street and a whole pile of kids would come flying out.” Along with being a treat for the kids, John also provides a special hot “witches brew” kept warm in a crock pot for the adults to help fend off the cold if it’s a chilly Halloween night (or just to be social). As anticipation toward Halloween night on Oct. 31 grows, the only thing John asks of those planning to attend is to wait until it is dark before arriving at the house. “That’s the key time, after dark. I would say don’t come until the pumpkins are lit. It’s a bit hectic until they are all lit as we’re also getting into costume,” he said. The house is located on the west side of Enderby Road, south of Gerrard Street East.
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Members of the Vaughan family were on hand to celebrate the recent naming of the laneway running west and then north off Lawlor Avenue, north of Kingston Road, to Vaughan Family Lane. “On behalf of the entire Vaughan family we are happy to announce the naming of Vaughan Family Lane located between 30 and 34 Lawlor Ave.,” said Carole Vaughan-Mulroy. “It is an incredible tribute to my mom, my dad and my sister Nancy that our family will cherish for generations to come. My husband Tim and I want to thank our wonderful neighbours for their support in the naming of the Vaughan Family Laneway. We couldn’t be more proud. Thank you!”
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– including Dupont Station – as well as all stations between Keele and Castle Frank. There will also be cell service at Sherbourne and Castle Frank stations. However, Rogers has yet to announce services on the subway for stations east of the Don River. That is a cause for concern for East Toronto residents who have been awaiting TTC cell services. Although welcoming of the announcement, BeachesEast York Councillor Brad Bradford told Beach Metro Community News that the “long overdue” TTC cell services, which he has long called for, now needs to be extended eastward. “Riders out here pay the same fare and expect the same service,” said Bradford. “We shouldn’t have to wait until the Viaduct to get an update from our family or friends.” Much of residents’ concerns about inadequate cell service in TTC’s tunnels comes from a feeling of a lack of safety as reports of violence on subways and at stations have become a growing point of conversation amongst community members over the last few years. Bradford’s past campaign for cell services pointed out the dangers of riders having no access to help in case of emergencies. “Not having the ability to use our devices – especially underground – is inconvenient, frustrating, and in
some cases, dangerous,” he said. “I’ve heard from a lot of parents who are nervous about letting their kids ride the subway. Instead, they’re driving them to school. My daughters are still too young to ride transit on their own, but I know that being able to reach them would make me feel more comfortable.” Bradford said that extending services to more stations will go a long way towards returning TTC ridership to pre-pandemic levels as he believes residents who need it for their daily commute would be more inclined to use it if their safety was ensured. “Their only other alternatives – driving or taking rideshare vehicles – will only further compound the gridlock in our downtown core,” said Bradford. “Connectivity on this scale is one way to address both issues and encourage people to start riding regularly again.” TTCriders, a membershipbased organization of Toronto transit users, also spoke out in favour of an expansion of cell services to all TTC stations. In an Oct. 2 letter addressed to Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto Council’s Executive Committee, TTC Riders urged the City of Toronto to “work towards free public Wi-Fi on all TTC property, including subway tunnels” as free public cell services would “make transit users feel safer and help bridge the digital divide.” With many unable to pay for a cellphone plan, TTC
Riders believes the expansion of cell services would address the inequity in access to TTC cell services among commuters. The organization also called for the inclusion of all transit infrastructure assets to ConnectTO. They highlighted City Staff’s 2021 recommendation that upgrades to city-owned facilities should assess the “inclusion of city-owned in-building wiring and fibre connectivity infrastructure, and use city defined standards and specifications.” “Rogers’ telecommunications infrastructure buildout in the Toronto subway network is one such opportunity,” read the letter. “Provincial priority transit projects such as the Scarborough Subway Extension and Ontario Line should also include public fibre.” TTC service was made available to all carriers following months of negotiations between Rogers, Telus, and Bell Canada. Having been unable to reach a financial agreement, the federal government intervened, mandating a Tuesday, Oct. 3, deadline to create terms that finally enabled services for all riders. “If we want to truly make the TTC “the better way,” this is a step in the right direction,” said Bradford. — 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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THE THIRD annual Lola’s Dip is slated to take place in Lake Ontario on Sunday, Oct. 22. Held in memory of Lola Bower, the event is a fundraiser for Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children in which participants gather in the Beach to take a plunge into Lake Ontario. This year’s dip will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants are asked to gather at Lola’s Bench on the Boardwalk, which is just a little bit east of the Donald D Summerville pool. Those attending are not obliged to take a dip into the lake or to make a cash do-
nation while they are at the event. “If there was a visible example of what a supportive community looks like, it would be this. You don’t have to dip in the lake. You don’t have to donate to attend. You can just come and witness love,” said the poster for this year’s dip. Lola’s Dip is held in memory of Lola Bower who died at the age of 16 days in 2015 due to an enlarged heart. The dip is always held on a weekend day close to the date of Lola’s birthday on Oct. 23. Every year since, her family (parents Geoff and Ofelia, and sister Mar) have held a
fundraiser for SickKids in Lola’s memory. In previous year’s they did a walk in the community, but since 2021 they have decided to do Lola’s Dip into the lake. A huge crowd turned out for the event to remember Lola and support SickKids. There will be live music, food, speeches and surprises at this year’s Lola’s Dip, organizers said. Among the local sponsors for this year’s Lola’s Dip are the Shea Sells Boutique. For more information on Lola’s Dip and the ways that you can support it, please go to https://fundraise.sickkidsfoundation.com/lola
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There was lots going on at the Kingston Road Village Fall Festival on Saturday. Photo above, Rocky, Jaz and Ruthie enjoy the jumping castle at the Shea Sells Boutique. Photo below, Owen and Austin sample the baked treats in front of Kingston Road United Church. Photo at bottom of page, local photographer Phil Marion, left,; Fearless Meat owner David Brown, centre: and Beach Metro Community News cartoonist Bill Suddick. Marion and Suddick were at Fearless Meat during the festival to sign copies of their calendar and cartoon book respectively. A portion of the proceeds from that signings and sales went to Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas campaign, and towards Supporting Beach Metro Community News.
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In My Opinion
Helping to keep Scarborough Southwest voters informed Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor
T
he voters in Scarborough Southwest are going to have some great choices when it comes to who will be their next representative on Toronto Council. The byelection for a new councillor for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest is set for Thursday, Nov. 30. So far (as of Beach Metro Community News’ press deadline yesterday morning), there are 20 candidates registered. The dead-
line for candidates to register was 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, and I’m sure there will be at least a couple of more last-minute entries. As of Monday, morning here are the names of the 20 candidates registered (in alphabetical order) for the byelection: Malik Ahmad; Corey David; Malika Ghous; Thomas Hall; Jessica Hines; Marzia Hoque; Alamgir Hussain; Anthony Internicola; Syed Jaffery; Naser Kaid; Parthi Kandavel; Walayat Khan; Angus Mackenzie; MD Abdullah Al Mamun; Suman Roy; Kevin Rupasinghe; Sudip Shome; Anna Sidiropoulos; Trevor Sutton; and Reginald Tull.
That’s a lot of choice for voters in Scarborough Southwest to deal with come election day. Fortunately, Beach Metro Community News is here to help out voters in our southwest Scarborough coverage area as they finalize their decision. Along with keeping voters up to date on who the candidates are, we will also be running stories with information on the ways that people can vote. In our Oct. 3 edition, we had a story about the Scarborough United Neighbourhood (SUN) group and its efforts to increase voter turnout in Ward 20 for this byelection. “If we get an 80 per cent turnout, then whoever
wins will realize that people are (watching closely),” Ron Parkinson, a member of SUN and lifelong Southwest Scarborough resident, told Beach Metro Community News in the story. SUN is collaborating with various community groups in neighbourhoods such as Scarborough Junction, Birchcliff, Warden Woods and Cliffcrest as part of the campaign to increase voter turnout. That’s an important effort, and I strongly urge all eligible voters in Scarborough Southwest to cast a ballot in the byelection. With so many candidates, and many of them have long histories of community involvement and
would make excellent councillors, there is a chance the winner may end up with a weak mandate if turnout is low and votes are spread out widely. To help voters decide, we will run a Question and Answer feature with the candidates in our Nov. 14 edition. This will be valuable information for voters. It also sends a message as to which candidates are serious. So, if you are a candidate and receive questions from Beach Metro Community News, I would suggest you answer them. In my opinion, a candidate who won’t answer questions from local media in an election campaign would make a terrible councillor.
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Small communities need to be better connected to local news Re: ‘Closure of Metroland’s weekly papers proves bad ownership is biggest threat to the future of Canadian journalism,’ In My Opinion, Beach Metro Community News, Sept. 19. I was just reading your article and I fully agree that in many cases it has been poor management - I might add, a management who is not interested in community news, since greed and money seems to be the name of the game. I find I am in somewhat of an unusual position in that I am interested in fire service or related emergency events throughout Ontario as a hobby. I canvas the internet daily and repost these types of articles so others can be aware of what is happening in these sectors. While sometimes I find other articles of interest, I am prohibited from subscribing to any one news agency by the costs which may be involved for multiple subscriptions, since I select only the above-mentioned content from so many news sources across our huge province. Up until recent years it has been fairly easy, since the small news agen-
cies had been under these conglomerates and the smaller papers still told the story of their community. Sadly the content from the smaller communities has suffered and dwindled lately, as it was pushed out for more recognizable worldly content or ads, limiting the news of the community. As a result, reporters had to migrate away to where the money is, in larger areas. I watched an interview recently with one of Canada’s Ministers, I believe it was Pascale St-Onge. During the interview she alluded to the fact that the social media companies did not wish to share their earnings with the content creators, so this was why the Canadian Government is introducing the Online News Act. I do think this approach is wrong and I’m not sure who is winning with this idea. I also realize that companies need to generate revenue and employees need to be paid. In my mind this all ties in with your poor management thoughts. Since these huge so-
cial media companies do not want to share the profits with large news organizations who mostly own the content, has anyone thought of an alternative instead of blockage? Primarily, remove the large company and its profits or expenditures and bring the revenue back to the community paper and/or the journalist directly through their own media of choice. People want and need regular news stories to keep engaged, but in today’s world of instant gratification, it needs to be short, entertaining as well as informative and somehow this connection has not been adaptive to the print media. Since there are so many talented reporters now unemployed, I wonder if they have considered freelancing from their own home pages in conjunction with some type of central recognizable consortium. While I’m not sure of the logistics, I am thinking I have seen some people make a fairly decent living by hosting their own content. They host their own site, keep ownership of their content (as
much as you can with the internet) and when people visit their web or Facebook page they get paid from the number of visits (hits). This would let them be independent from large employers and allow them to tell the stories of their own communities while still getting a regular revenue if marketed properly. Beach Metro Community News seems to have captured at least part of this concept, so maybe you have the secret to helping others. Perhaps someone could design and host a Canadian-based, automated “central repository” where individual journalists register their content. Through a notification system, individuals interested in particular articles could pay an annual small subscription fee to the repository, which then would be shared with the individual journalists per visits to their contribution. This could also generate revenue from ads similar to other social media platforms. We really need to do a better job of connecting smaller communities and their local events to the internet world. Rob Simpson
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Variety Village to host Halloween Food Truck Festival on the weekend of Oct. 28 and 29 By Josh Tudela
BACK FOR the third year and bigger than ever, local residents are invited to take part in the Halloween Food Truck Festival, in support of Variety Village in southwest Scarborough, on the weekend of Oct. 28 and 29. The annual event will feature more than a dozen food trucks from all over the GTA set up in the parking lot of Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave. Times for the festival will be Saturday Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is billed as a family friendly and accessible Halloween celebration, requiring a $10 donation per person or $20 per family. The festival encourages local families to participate in the fun with activities for everyone. Features such as the kids corner and the costume competition for the little ones, a vendors market and raffles, craft beer and live entertainment are planned.
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There will be lots of costumes and fun at the Variety Village Halloween Food Truck Festival on Oct. 28 and 29. A few of the highlights of last year’s festival will also be returning. These include an Open House at Variety Village for those interested in touring the facility and/or checking out the variety of programs offered. Also, Saulter Street Brewing and Great Lakes Brewing are
back for their second year providing craft beer for the festival. A new feature for this year’s festival will be a Halloween-themed movie screening after dark in the courtyard of Variety Village on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Some performers will also be back from last year including Josh Taerk and Kayar Live. New performers for this year’s festival include Dr. Draw and the Strange Parade. The festival will offer alternative food choices such as vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free food items. Food trucks to take part in the festival will include 6Spicerack; Cheeseheadz; Esau; Parrilla BBQ; Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream; HK Food Station; Jerk Brothers; Mustache Burger; Philthy Phillys; Poutine & More, and Texas Tornado. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and a costume competition will be held with a prize for the winner. For more information, please visit https://varietyontario.ca/halloweenfoodtruckfestival
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HYMNFEST Join us as we sing together some of the great hymns of the church. Plus, some of soloists will be singing some familiar choral chestnuts. This event is free, with donations to our Food Pantry greatly appreciated. Please invite family, friends, and neighbours too! All are welcome! SAT. OCT. 21, 2023 | STARTS AT 3 P.M. 470 WOODBINE AVENUE
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OCT. 19, 26: Seniors Community Lunch at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave.12:30-1:30 p.m. Weekly lunch with entertainment. $5. Info: www.HopeUniited.ca OCT. 21: Beach Citizen of the Year Ceremony at Millennium Garden in Woodbine Park, 12:45 p.m. Robert Gore is this year’s honouree. Info: 416-691-1113 OCT 21: Big Band Music Night Fundraiser at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7 p.m. An evening of music, dancing, door prizes, silent auction and more, in support of The Beach Cares (TBC) refugee sponsorship program. Tickets $50. Info: beachunitedchurch.com OCT. 21: Acoustic Harvest presents The Whiteley Brothers at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.). Hear both Chris and Ken Whiteley together on stage, accompanied by their sons Jesse and Ben Whiteley. Tickets $30 advance at www.ticketscene.ca/ events/45513, $35 at the door. Info: www.acousticharvest.ca OCT. 22: A Taste of Persia Sayeh-Roshan, presented by Kingston Road Village Concert Series, at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 2 p.m. Tickets: www.kingstonroadvillageconcerts.eventbrite.com OCT. 22: Centre 55 Fall Festival at 97 Main St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids puppetry, pumpkin carving competition (bring your carved pumpkins), pie judging contest (bring you own pies, $2 to judge), BBQ, fun games and activities, local vendors. Free entry. Info: 416-691-1113 OCT. 26: Seniors Community Lunch at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 12:30-1:30 p.m. Weekly lunch with entertainment. $5. Info: www.HopeUniited.ca OCT. 27-29: Fear Factory at Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1-3 p.m. Ages 8 to adults. Free admission with a food donation. OCT. 28: Concert with Lost Pilgrims on guitars & banjo at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 Wood Glen Rd., 2 p.m. Bluegrass, country, folk & rock. Tickets: Adults $25, children under 12 $10. Refreshments served. Tickets and info: 416-699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com OCT. 28: Danforth CTI Reunion and Celebration at 800 Greenwood Ave. •Open House: Friday, 7-9 p.m. Decade rooms, self-guided school tours, and light refreshments. •Reunion and Celebration: Saturday, 12:30-9 p.m. Opening ceremony, musical performances, Alumni vs. Students volleyball and basketball games, photo booth, merch for sale, light refreshments, and more! Info: www.danforthcti.com/centennial OCT. 28: Jazz for Hope!... a fundraising concert for Jazz at Main & Danforth at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave., 4:30 p.m. A “pay what you can” event eaturing singers Shannon Bucher, Ori Dagan & Bill MacLean, pianists Ewen Farncombe & Brian Stevens and guitarist Nathan Hiltz. All proceeds to support jazz music programming at Hope United. Refreshments served. Info: 416-691-9682, www.HopeUnited.ca OCT. 28: Halloween Dance at Royal Canadian Legion, Baron Byng Branch 1/42, main hall, 243 Coxwell Ave., 8 p.m. Dj David. $10 or $5 with a legion membership card. Door prizes, raffles and more!! Info: 416-465-0120 OCT. 29: Sunday Funday at RCL Branch 11 Clubroom, 9 Dawes Rd., 1-7 p.m. Entertainment 2-6 p.m. Soul Mates. Meal: roast chicken, rice, veggies, rolls, apple or pumpkin pie with ice cream, served at 4 p.m. - $15/person. Meal tickets (purchase by Oct. 27) from Susan Squires 647-657-8817. Feel free to dress up for Halloween! You don’t have to buy a meal ticket to attend - all welcome! OCT. 29: Generative Art Workshop @ Gerrard Art Space / GAS Inc., 1475 Gerrard St. East., 3-6 p.m. A 3-hour in-person workshop to learn about Generative Art and make some yourself. Spots are $15 or PWYC. Info: http://sspboyd.ca/ OCT. 29: Music Sunday at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden and Kingston Rd.), 10:30 a.m. We welcome the incomparable musical duo Q&A (Juno award-winning musician/composer Tony Quarrington and singer/comedienne Zoey Adams) as special guests for our monthly Music Service, along with Randy Vancourt and the BBUC choir. www.bbuc.ca NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Ed McCleverty Playground (a.k.a. Ted Reeve Playground), 7-8 p.m. rain or shine. Yes, it will be reopened in time! Bring your pumpkins out for a final lighting with other neighbourhood pumpkins. Entrance is off Gerrard St E., east of Main St. Pumpkins will be disposed of in a City provided bin. Hosted by Friends of Ed McCleverty Playground. NOV. 11: Bazaar at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 31 & 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop for Christmas at our many interesting tables. Basket draws, Christmas and everyday sewing, children’s PJs, latest style in scarves, socks, mittens, hats, jewelry, preserves, local honey, baking, Toonie table, quilts, silent auction. Info: 416 699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com NOV. 11: Jewelry (gently used and antique) and Bake Sale at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds to the Raise the Roof Fund. NOV. 25: St. Luke’s Christmas Market at 904 Coxwell Avenue, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tea room, raffles, silent auction, books, bake sale, quilt draw, and a visit from Father Christmas, along with numerous vendors. Start your Christmas shopping here!!! Elevator available. Vendors, reserve your table now!!! Only $45. Call 416-421-6878 x 21 FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard Street E., 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on the 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 FALL FOOD DRIVE - Calvary Baptist Church Food Bank. Please help neighbours in need. Donations can be dropped off at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., on
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or Thursdays 5-6 p.m., &/ or make a donation (for a tax receipt) to Calvary Baptist Church (note it is for the food bank). Most needed items are: canned fish (tuna, salmon), pasta sauce, canned beans, cereal and oatmeal, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables. Please check expiry dates prior to making donations. Info: www.gracepascoefoodbank.ca 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 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP Lunches for adults in the community, 11 a.m. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.). No lunch Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 •Tuesdays – alternating locations: St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.), Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 14, 28, Dec. 12, (no lunch Dec. 26), Jan. 9, etc.; St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, (2423 Queen St. E), Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 2, etc. •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. Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club, offering 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, beachphotoclub@gmail.com RCL TODMORDEN BR. 10, 1083 Pape Ave. Looking for somewhere to hold your next event -- Branch 10 has two venues (capacity 250 upper and 175 lower) available to rent. If interested please email rentals@rcl10.ca. Please note that Branch 10 is an accessible branch with elevators at the Pape Street Entrance. •Oct. 18: Buddy Check Coffee Club for Veterans and family, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. •Oct. 18, 25: Trivia Night, 7 p.m. $2 per person. •Oct. 20: Bingo, 6:30 p.m. followed by Rob Martine, 8 p.m. to closing. •Oct. 27: Bingo, 6:30 p.m. This will be a “big bingo” and cards will be 3 for $20. Halloween Party - Entertainment is DJ Jose from 8 p.m. to closing. •Nov. 18: Crafty Corner Holiday Market Arts and Craft Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Raffles, draws, and face painting. Food available. Admission: Non-Perishable Food for Bethany Church Food Bank. Please direct any questions to specialevents@rcl10.ca CHURCHES KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd., welcomes you to their weekly 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. We are a welcoming, inclusive community and have various programmes which include weekly Sunday children’s programming, an adult choir, a junior choir, and a Youth Group. Our minister, Martha Martin, and all of us would be delighted to meet you! HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave., invites you to join us for worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Brian Stevens and Music Director Marc Michalak offer inspired leadership. Coffee and conversation follow the service. Info: www.hopeunited.ca, 416-69-9682 FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Angela J. Cluney. All are welcome! Join on Live Stream via Facebook or access Live Stream on the church website. For details about Wee Folks (on Monday mornings), Book Club, Tea Time, Hobby Circle and Bible Study, e-mail fboffice@rogers.com or call 416-699-3084. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com. Easy access by TTC. BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Drive. We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. BPC has 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 has been in operation for many years helping families and individuals arrive and start a new life in Canada. 2nd Wednesday of every month is Coffee Outreach, 1-3 p.m. Sunday morning services are at 10 a.m. Links and info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST NORWAY Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Norway! We are a growing community which enjoys the Anglican expression of the Christian faith. We gather to connect with one another and worship God on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. In-Person/Livestream and at 5 p.m. In-Person for The Table, a contemporary service followed by a simple community supper. Food Pantry open Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Join us for Hymn Fest, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Free, with donations to our Food Pantry greatly appreciated. Info: www.stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560 THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN’S in the beach (Anglican), 2423 Queen St. E. welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. (spoken service) and at 10:30 a.m. (with music and children’s and youth programs). Our energetic, active church offers varied opportunities for spiritual growth, vibrant children’s and music programs, youth activities, and a strong commitment to social justice and environmental issues. Our next Supper at St. Aidan’s will be Oct 19, 5:45 p.m. Children’s activities are provided. Free. All welcome! Weekly euchre Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $5 to play. All proceeds go towards outreach. Beginners welcome. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. Weekend Masses: Sat. Vigil at 4:30 pm, Sun. 9 & 11 am. Weekday Masses with Rosary: Tue. - Fri. Doors open and Rosary begins at 7:45 am followed by Mass at 8:15 am. Confessions every Sat 3:45 to 4:15 pm or by appt. Info: https://stjohnsto.archtoronto.org/, 416-698-1105
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Community support appreciated ‘Seagull’ from Page 1 to them and that they will miss her seeing her outside waving,” said Jennifer. When Seagull first moved to Queen Street East it took over the space that had been home to Edison’s Fish and Chips. About three of four years later, Seagull expanded into the neighbouring storefront as well. However, with June’s death, Peter and Jennifer and the rest of the family have decided it is time for Seagull to end its long run in the Beach. “We’ve got a buyer for the whole building,” said Peter. “The building is being sold and we’re ready to retire and move on to the next chapter after 40 years,” said Jennifer. “We don’t know what the future plans are for the building.” She said they are aiming to be closed by the end of October, but they may stretch a little bit into November. Everyone is invited to pop around for some final purchases and to say goodbye. “People say they will miss us,” said Jennifer. “It’s quite amazing to know we have furnished so many homes in the Beach.” Seagull has also had an impact on generations of Beachers. “Younger people come in and say they would shop here with their mom
and dad, and now they are bringing their own kids,” said Peter. “We are amazed at how many people have come in,” said Jennifer. “I never realized we meant so much to the people,” said Peter. Jennifer said being part of Seagull was not only a family affair, it was a lot of fun for everyone including her mom. “We loved getting the float together for the Easter Parade, and loved being part of the community,” she said. Both Jennifer and brother Bruce still live in the Beach area. Peter is in Jackson’s Point, Steve is in California and Joe in Uxbridge. They all grew up in the community, attending local schools including Williamson Road, Glen Ames, Malvern Collegiate, and Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute. Since the move to Queen Street, it has mostly been Jennifer, Peter and Bruce involved in Seagull. Jennifer said it’s popularity among customer grew for a number of reasons including the unique items they stocked and the friendly vibe. “We also had a lot of Canadian and custom-made items and that was a big draw,” she said. Among those custom items are the Beach specialty items they sell, including
maps, clothing and accessories. “The Beach-specific merchandise is actually huge,” said Jennifer. “I could not tell you how many of the Beach sweatshirts we have sold. The Beach pillows were also very popular.” Customers coming in over the final few weeks of Seagull will also be given a free poster of the Beach and its businesses from about 1990 that was designed by local artist Jennifer Cline. “We just always tried to find different items you would not get everywhere else,” said Jennifer. To the community for its decades of support, and especially after June’s death, Jennifer wanted to say thank you. “I want to say how grateful we are for all the continued love and support for our mom. It has filled our hearts with happiness. People were dropping in with cards and to speak with us,” she said. “We are going to miss everyone so much, but it is time to go.” “Thanks for the support, that’s what’s kept us going,” said Peter. “It’s been fun. We’ve had a lot of good times and it has been really nice to be able to spend so much time with our mom. That has made it really special,” said Jennifer.
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PULSE IS a gem of a restaurant at 821 Gerrard St. E. (just east of Carlaw Avenue on the south side). As the name suggests, the restaurant features pulses (dried beans such as a lentil, split pea, chick peas—a source of protein, vitamin A and B and minerals, calcium and phosphorous) on the menu. The restaurant is the brain-child of chef and owner Kyle Fisher who I think of as the flavour king. Each one of his dishes is bursting with taste. It is difficult to try new dishes simply because the originals are so delicious.
I want more! Like the Fattoush salad or the cauliflower or apple and lentil salad or…You get the idea! Everything sampled is a treat. Kyle’s ingenious use of candied lemon rind and pickled onions to enhance dishes are two examples of lip-smacking ingenuity. Kyle began cooking at an early age. As a teen, his interest led him to a co-operative learning opportunity in high school and then he graduated to an apprenticeship at one of Toronto’s best restaurants, Pangea. Later, he worked as a sous chef in Georgian Bay until he got his red seal and opened his own business. Say no more — Kyle’s passion for quality is reflected in Pulse’s innovative menu which you can try from Tuesday to Saturday
for lunch and dinner and on Saturday for brunch as well. However, it is a “gem,” a small star, with limited seating. Call 416- 624-1453 for reservations. Be your own “flavour king or queen” and experiment with these recipes featuring the nutritious pulse. Lentil Salad Serve this salad as part of an antipasto accompanied by an assortment of olives, mild cheese such as bocconcini or sliced mozzarella and fresh sliced tomatoes with basil. For convenience you can use 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) rinsed and drained lentils, or cook 1 cup (250 mL) dried lentils well covered in water for 20-25 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain and cool. 1 cup (250 mL) green
lentils, well rinsed 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced fennel or celery 1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion finely chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped fresh Italian parsley Dressing: 2 tbsp (14 mL) olive oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) white or red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, fennel, red onion and parsley. Set aside. In a small jar combine oil, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss. Allow to marinate at least 1 hour or overnight
before serving. Serve at room temperature with suggested accompaniments. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) or 4 servings. Lentil Vegetable Soup - Stew This hearty mixture is a cross between soup and stew. Again, you can use canned pulses (lentils, chick peas) for convenience. 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 3 cups (500 mL) cremini or white mushrooms 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 L chicken stock (additional water if necessary) 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried green lentils
1/2 cup (125 mL) barley 1 bayleaf 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) curry powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh chopped Italian parsley In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil to hot; stir in onions, garlic, mushrooms sliced, carrots and celery. Cover. Cook stirring occasionally to prevent burning and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, lentils, barley, bay leaf, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook about 30 – 35 minutes or until barley and pulses are tender. Stir in parsley. Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt. Makes 4 cups (1 L) Serves 4.
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The Parkview Heights Community Association (PHCA) recently presented a cheque for $2,500 to the East York Meals on Wheels program. On hand for the presentation on Sept. 26 were Christine Papadakos, Sue Moffatt, Earl Hotrum, Louise Kanopoulos, Kathy Katsuras, Adriano Murarotti (Executive Director East York Meals on Wheels), Carole Anne Mastoras, and Adrian King.
Parkview Heights Community Association supports East York Meals on Wheels THE PARKVIEW Heights Community Association (PHCA) recently presented a cheque for $2,500 to the East York Meals on Wheels program. The cheque was accepted by East York Meals on Wheels Executive Director Adriano Murarotti at an event on Sept. 26. The funds for this donation were made possible through the proceeds of the highly successful Parkview Hills - Presteign Heights Elementary School Spring Fair last May. The fair was a collabora-
tion between The PHCA and Presteign Heights Parent Council. The funds were distributed to support food insecurity initiatives in the community, and school enrichment programs. At the cheque presentation event, Murarotti outlined how East York Meals on Wheels provides more than 70 to 120 delivered meals throughout East York and the surrounding community on a daily basis. The East York Meals on Wheels program also offers a new Pay Forward Café, at
66 Overlea Blvd., where clients in need can enjoy a coffee. The PHCA donation will provide 384 meals. Since 1986, the PHCA has sponsored a Spring Fair in the community. Proceeds have gone to various community organizations including the Michael Garron Hospital and the school playground upgrade. The PHCA thanks all those who participated in this year’s fair and to the many local businesses who made donations of time and money contributing to its success.
Military historian David Fuller to speak at local historical society event on Oct. 25 THE BEACH and East Toronto Historical Society will host a presentation by military historian David Fuller, on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 25. Among those featured in Fuller’s presentation taking place in advance of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 will be Capt. Charles Szammers.
Fuller is passionate about uncovering the stories of local military heroes. Szammers was raised in the Beach, attended Malvern Collegiate and served in the First World War. The free presentation will take place at the Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E., and goes from 7 p.m. to 8:15
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Former Leaside Wildcats players Emma Buckles and Della Rovere were among the special guests signing autographs during the recent 50th anniversary celebration for the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association. Both Rovere and Buckles were drafted into the new Professional Women’s Hockey League earlier this year.
Toronto Leaside Wildcats celebrate 50 years of providing girls hockey By Josh Tudela
THIS YEAR marks the start of the 50th season of the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association, also known as The Wildcats. The milestone was celebrated with a number organized events planned by the association. The first day of the 2023/2024 season on Saturday, Sept. 30, started the 50th anniversary celebrations with an alumni shinny game and then a Pub Night at the Leaside Pub. On Oct. 1, there was an open house the Leaside Arena with the highlight event being the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Junior Wildcat locker room. The unveiling of the new locker room happened at 11:30
a.m. and hourly tours were held after by Junior team members. The events on Oct. 1 also saw a meet and greet with former Wildcats and recently drafted Professional Women’s Hockey League players Della Rovere and Emma Buckles. Rovere was recently drafted to Ottawa’s team in the PWHL, and Buckles was just drafted to Boston’s team. The two were taking pictures and signing autographs with those at the Leaside rink. The Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association is one of Canada’s biggest girls-only hockey associations with 1,600 players. The association’s success has been made possible by the generous support of the Leaside community. For more information on the association, please go to www. torontoleasidewildcats.ca
Malvern C.I. football team kicks off season with big wins THE MALVERN Collegiate Black Knights boys football team has kicked off its season with a pair of big wins In the season opener on Oct. 5, which was also the Red and Black Day game for Malvern, the Black Knights beat Newtonbrook Secondary School 65-6. In their second game on Oct. 12, Malvern beat Birchmount Park Collegiate 31-0. The Malvern team is competing in the Toronto District Sec-
ondary Schools Athletic Association’s District Wide Varsity Tier 2 league. Last season, Malvern won the league championship. The next game for the Black Knights on the gridiron will be on Friday, Oct. 20, versus Weston Collegiate at Birchmount Stadium. The game is slated to begin at 12:30 p.m. It will be followed at 2:30 p.m. with Birchmount Park hosting Leaside.
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Runners in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon make their way along Queen Street East in the Beach on Sunday morning. Photo above, the women’s race leaders head back west after making the turn at Queen Street East and Balsam Avenue. Photo at right, the men’s leaders make their way east as they head towards the turn. The men’s race was won by Kenya’s Elvis Kipchoge Cheboi (seen in photo in blue) in a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 20 seconds. The women’s race was won by Ethiopia’s Buze Diriba Kejela (seen in photo at far left) in a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes and 11 seconds.
Local lawn bowler Pearson wins gold at provincial championship LOCAL LAWN bowler Mark Pearson recently won the gold medal at the Provincial Novice Men’s Championships. A Beach resident, Pearson started playing lawn bowls at the Kew Gardens Lawn Bowling Club and is now also a member of the Cosburn Park Lawn Bowls Club in East York. After qualifying as winner of District 10 (Toronto) in early September, Pearson played at the provincial finals on the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24 at the Tilbury Lawn Bowling Club against 15 other district championship winners Pearson won all three of his round robin games on first day of the championship competition. On the second day, Sept. 24, he won 18-6 in the quarterfinal and 18-8 in the semifinal, before winning gold against Travis Anderson (of the Guelph Lawn Bowling Club) 18-12 in the Gold Medal Final game.
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Mark Pearson, in his red Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club shirt, holds his Champion of Champions award after winning gold in the Provincial Novice Men’s Championships recently.
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Local businesses help Beachers show their community pride through fashion and home items By Erin Horrocks-Pope
WHEN IT comes to representing your community, few things are as satisfying as sporting merchandise that screams “home.” In the Beach, or the Beaches depending on what you call it, residents take immense pride in their slice of Toronto’s east-end paradise. Whether you’re a long-time local or a newcomer, you can show affection for the community by outfitting yourself with neighbourhoodinspired merchandise. The Beach, with its picturesque shoreline along Lake Ontario, is a haven for those seeking a blend of urban living and beach-side charm. And what better way to embody this lifestyle than by donning items from the Beach/Beaches Lifestyle Collection, crafted by 100 Miles Brand? This collection, which debuted last summer, encapsulates the essence of the Beach. And 100 Miles’ high-quality, exclusive, and authentic Canadian-made streetwear caters to residents of all ages. Behind this local gem is Garie ‘Miles’ Adamson, a passionate advocate for the Beach. He unveiled the flagship 100 Miles Brand store in June 2022 on Queen Street East and quickly became an integral part of the neighbourhood’s fabric. His commitment to the community goes beyond running a clothing store. Adamson is also a member of the Beach Business Improvement Area (BIA) member which helps highlight local businesses along Queen Street East. One of Adamson’s core beliefs is giving back to the community that has embraced him and his brand. Fundraisers for local organizations, sponsorships of
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The Beach/Beaches Lifestyle Collection, crafted by 100 Miles Brand on Queen Street East. The store is among a number of local businesses that help residents display their community pride through clothing and household items. community events, and other acts of benevolence are all part of his mission. Adamson champions what he calls the Four S’s: Shop, Support, Stay, and Spend, not just as consumer qualities but as guiding principles for all community members. “We may be a 31-year-old brand, but we’re far from old-fashioned. We bring an urban twist to the Beach, and we’re proud of it,” said Adamson. 100 Miles has an impressive history, boasting celebrity endorsements from hiphop legends such as Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, and Drake. Supporting local businesses such as 100 Miles goes beyond just acquiring fashionable items; it’s an investment in the community’s well-being. Much like Adamson, many local business owners leverage their platforms to uplift the neighbourhood in various ways. But 100 Miles Brand isn’t the only place where you can find fantastic neighbourhood-inspired goods. Other local businesses such as The Artisans, Col-
lected Joy, Seagull Classics, and Skaut Design offer unique home-good selections that reflect the Beach’s spirit. Local online retailers such as Clayton’s Customs and the Leuty Shop also have localized clothing options. For many Beachers, wearing neighborhood-inspired merchandise is not just a fashion statement, it’s a declaration of belonging, a celebration of the community, and a reminder of what makes the community special. So, whether you prefer to call it the Beach or the Beaches, one thing’s for sure: you can represent your neighbourhood with style and flair. For more information on 100 Miles, please go to https://www.100milesbrand. com For more information on Seagull Classics, please to https://seagullclassics.com For more information Artisans, please call 416-690-1663. For more information Skaut Design, please go to http://www.skautdesign.com For more information on Collected Joy, please go to https://collected-joy.com
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A Taste of Persia Sayeh-Roshan Ali Klân Yazdânfar principal bass Montreal Symphony Orchestra and friends
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Winter Bach #2 Enjoy the Concerto for Oboe and Violin featuring TSO principal oboist Sarah Jeffrey and violin soloist Mark Fewer, soprano Monica Whicher alongside her UofT singers, and for a rousing finale, TSO musicians alongside their UofT students performing Bach’s mighty Orchestral Suite no. 4.
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Michelle Quance celebrates film photography with upcoming 36 Xposures event By Erin Horrocks-Pope
IN THE world of art and photography, the upcoming 36 Xposures event in the Beach stands out as a unique fusion of creativity, competition, and an exciting venture into the world of documentary series production. This innovative project, spearheaded by local professional photographer Michelle Quance, is set to be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Balmy Beach Club. At its core, 36 Xposures is a photography competition that challenges artists to rediscover the roots of their craft. The name is a nod to traditional 36-exposure film rolls, something used less frequently in today’s world of unlimited digital photography. Photographers must capture a model in a single location within 30 minutes and only 36 shots. What sets this competition apart is the absence of immediate feedback; photographers can’t review their work on a digital screen. As a result, anticipation and suspense build as participants eagerly await the results, with the final image selection unveiled weeks later. Quance emphasized the competition’s unique nature. “I feel like Toronto needs more interactive art experiences like this. Something’s been missing on Toronto’s art scene, and this is it,” she said. But, 36 Xposures is not merely a contest. It transforms into an interactive art show celebrating the photographers’ journey in this creative effort. The event’s culmination includes the Oct. 20 gallery exhibit at the Balmy Beach Club showcasing the results of the competition. Here, the judges will select their top choice for the winner. Still, the event doesn’t stop at this; it also allows attendees to participate by
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Michelle Quance brings 36 Xposures to the Balmy Beach Club this week. Along with celebrating the photography competition, the event is also a fundraiser for Rett Syndrome research. casting their votes for the People’s Choice Award. 36 Xposures is not confined to a one-time event, though. It’s the beginning of something bigger, a venture into documentary series production. Quance envisions the project evolving into a docuseries that could find a home on streaming platforms or TV networks. Her vision is that each season will feature a different group of diverse photographers, exploring themes such as sports photography, photography students, wildlife photographers, and more. “This (creating 36 Xposures) has been on my mind for years, and now that it’s happening, I’m never going back,” said Quance, emphasizing her long-standing dream of making 36 Xposures a reality. In addition to the creative aspects, 36 Xposures also serves as a meaningful fundraiser for Rett Syndrome research. Rett Syndrome is a neurological and developmental disorder that severely impacts affected individuals’ lives, including their ability to speak, walk, eat, and breathe. With a personal connection to this cause through her daughter Tennyson, who has Rett Syndrome, Quance’s goal is to use the platform of
Michelle Quance with her daughter Tennyson. PHOTO: MICHELLE QUANCE
36 Xposures to raise awareness and funds. Tennyson’s story drives home the importance of Rett Syndrome research. Quance describes her daughter as “a sassy, smart, funny young woman who loves music and socializing” and a source of inspiration. Progress in gene-modifying therapies offers hope for a cure, and events such as 36 Xposures are key in advancing this research. Originally from Clarkson in Mississauga, but residing in the Beach with her family since 1994, Quance feels deeply connected to the community. She appreciates the support and engagement of the local community in the 36 Xposures charitable initiative. The community support is evident from the event’s quick sell-out of all 200 tickets for the Oct. 20 event. The interactive art show also includes a raffle with enticing prizes such as a luxury cottage weekend getaway, catering for up to 10 guests, a professional photoshoot, and more. Proceeds of the raffle will directly contribute to Rett Syndrome research. Non-attendees can purchase raffle tickets online and follow along via the 36 Xposures Instagram account @ thirty6xposures. Quance expressed her gratitude to the friends and collaborators who have played a vital role in bringing 36 Xposures to life. She said she is ever-thankful to her documentarian, Rachel Bower, and her film editor, Shawna Eberle, for their priceless contributions. She also is extremely thankful to Shae Warrington of Shae Sells Boutique for her ongoing support and sponsorship of 36 Xposures. To donate to The Hope Fund for Rett Syndrome go to https://rett.ca/hope-fund To follow 36 Xposures on Instagram, please go to https://instagram.com/thirty6xposures
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Artist Carolyn Pack holds solo exhibit at Museo Bellini in Florence, Italy
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CAROLYN PACK’S journey is a tale of surprises and perseverance in the everevolving art world. At 68 years old, she held a solo exhibit earlier this month at Museo Bellini in Florence, Italy, featuring 15 of her oil paintings. The whole adventure of the exhibit, which ran from Oct. 7 to 15, started in an unexpected place: LinkedIn. When a curator reached out to her last year, expressing interest in showcasing her work at Museo Bellini, Pack couldn’t help but wonder if it was a scam. The art world has its fair share of dubious offers, after all. But as it turned out, this was the real deal, a golden opportunity that would send her on an artistic journey she had never imagined. An artist all her life, Pack’s artistic career took off back in 1986 when she graduated from the Toronto School of Art. Since then, she’s dedicated her life to her craft, teaching courses, and showcasing her work internationally. But the solo exhibition in Florence was a whole new level of excitement and nerves. It was not just a milestone; but a dream come true. When asked in an interview before she set off for Florence about her feelings regarding this opportunity, Pack’s words were a mix of humility and excitement. “I’ve worked for it,” she said. “I’ve been recognized before by gallery owners, art dealers, and people who love and understand the arts. So, this is the accumulation of a
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lot of hard work, and it’s just so, so great.” In recent years, Pack’s focus has shifted to high realism, especially in portraiture. One of her most significant works is a high-realism portrait commissioned by naturalist and wildlife pioneer Harry Lumsden, known as the Swan King for his dedication to saving trumpeter swans from extinction. Even though Lumsden is no longer with us, Pack’s remarkable portrait serves as a powerful reminder of his legacy and the ability of art to capture a person’s essence. Though she has experimented with various mediums, Pack expresses her art today explicitly through oil paintings on canvas. She loves the medium for its versatility and the freedom it gives her to explore
her creative visions. The slow-drying nature of oils allows her to dive deep into each piece, layer by layer, achieving a level of precision that characterizes high realism. Art has been Pack’s refuge, especially during challenging times. She’s faced personal and health hardships, including congenital heart disease and two major open-heart surgeries. But her art has always been a source of strength and healing. “The art can just build you up when you feel broken,” she said. “When you become so intensely involved in it, it’s a natural and wonderful high, and it’s kept me healthy beyond understanding.” While her solo exhibit in Florence is a testament to her artistic journey, lo-
The Beach Cares Big Band Music Night fundraiser set for Saturday, Oct. 21 THE BIG Band Music Night fundraiser in support of The Beach Cares will take place this Saturday, Oct. 21. Set for Beach United Church from 7 to 10 p.m., the evening will feature vocalists John Amato and Shannon McDougall performing with the 17-piece Toronto All Star Big Band.
The Beach Cares (TBC) is a local church and community organization founded in 2015 to sponsor refugees. It is a joint project of Beach United Church, The Anglican Church of St. Aidan, and members of the local community. TBC is currently sponsoring a Syrian-Ukrainian couple who arrived in
Toronto in March 2023. Along with the performances, The Big Band Music Night will feature a silent auction, gift baskets, door prizes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a dance demo and more. Tickets are $50. To order, go to https://beachunitedchurch.com/2023/07/bigband-music-night
Acoustic Harvest hosts The Whiteley Family ACOUSTIC HARVEST will welcome the The Whiteley Family for its second concert of the season this Saturday, Oct. 21, night. Featuring Ken and Chris Whiteley and their sons Ben and Jesse Whiteley, the concert begins at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., in southwest
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Carolyn Pack, a member of the Beach Guild of Fine Art, held a solo exhibit of 15 of her works in Florence, Italy, earlier this month. Her portrait of Harry Lumsden, the Swan King, can be seen over her shoulder.
Scarborough. Doors for the show will open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s concert provides a rare opportunity to hear the four Whiteley’s (fathers and sons) performing together on stage. Kansas-born Chris Whiteley’s music career has spanned more than 50 years.
Ken Whiteley’s music career began when he was a teenager in the 1960s performing with brother Chris in The Original Sloth Band. For more information on The Whitely Family concert, and on how to purchase tickets for Acoustic Harvest, please go to www.acousticharvest.ca
cal residents will have the chance to meet Pack and experience her artwork at the upcoming Winter Art Show & Sale, presented by the Beach Guild of Fine Art, of which she is a member. The show will take place at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, from Nov. 17 to 19.
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Cliff Cardinal’s A TERRIBLE FATE takes the stage By Alan Shackleton
WHEN THEY say Cliff Cardinal lives in the Dundas and Carlaw area, maybe what they really should be saying is he lives at the Deanne Taylor Theatre on nearby Busy Street. “Yes, Dundas and Carlaw in the stage manager’s office,” said Cardinal in an interview this week with Beach Metro Community News about his play (EVERYONE I LOVE HAS) A TERRIBLE FATE (BEFALL THEM). The play, a one-man show written and acted by Cardinal, is now on stage at the theatre until Nov. 4. “The acting is terrible and the writing is gibberish,” he joked in the interview. Of course, it’s not. Just like he doesn’t actually live in the theatre. “I don’t live out of suitcase… I live in Toronto,” said Cardinal of his home he shares with his wife Sage Paul and their pets. An accomplished poet, playwright and actor who attended the National Theatre School in Montreal, Cardinal is also an associate artist with VideoCabaret which runs out of the Deanne Taylor Theatre. Some his earlier plays include Stitch in 2009; Huff in 2013; the semi-autobiographical Too Good To Be True in 2018; and The Land Acknowledgement, or As You Like It in 2020. All of those plays have earned honours and attention as Cardinal does not shy away one bit from presenting Indigenous issues and content is a way many theatre goers might not have been used to or even find uncomfortable. Cardinal, 37, won the Theatre Passe Muraille Emerging Artist Award for Stitch; and a 2016 production of his one-man show Huff (looking at issues of drug and solvent abuse in Indigenous communities) won a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play, Independent Theatre. The Globe and Mail named Cardinal as a Canadian Cultural Icon in 2022. He has been called a “polarizing writer and performer known for black humour and
compassionate poeticism.” In 2021, he presented The Land Acknowledgement at Crow’s Theatre in Leslieville under the debut title Shakespeare’s As You Like It: A Radical Retelling. It was billed as an Indigenous take on the Shakespeare play, but was anything but. Not a line of Shakespeare was in the play, as it was actually all Cardinal presenting a monologue on Indigenous issues in Canada through a “land acknowledgement” presentation at the start that continues through the entire production. Many audience members were taken completely by surprise as they had thought they were going to be seeing an adaptation of Shakespeare’s play. In A TERRIBLE FATE, Cardinal continues his uncompromising approach to writing and performing. It’s a “dark show, but pretty funny,” he told Beach Metro Community News. “It’s about the title,” said Cardinal. “If I fall in love with you, then that’s it for you. An anvil will fall on your head or something bad will happen.” Which is why the character in the play doesn’t want to fall in love or get close to anyone given past experiences or his perception of them. “It’s about the push and pull” and the yearning for love and also “of being afraid of everyone,” he said. “Everyone suffers and dies, and yet it’s a comedy,” said Cardinal of the play. A TERRIBLE FATE is and is not about real events. The production sees Cardinal perform multiple characters “Some terrible things have happened and some of the losses are real and some are fake,” said Cardinal. “The lie is to exaggerate parts of ourselves in the story of the lie which is not real but the pain of it is.” Performing as often the only person on stage in his plays works for Cardinal. “I just don’t get along with other people, and nobody wants to be on stage with me,” he joked. Working with director Karin Randoja, A TERRIBLE FATE is billed as “a darkly hu-
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Cliff Cardinal in (EVERYONE I LOVE HAS) A TERRIBLE FATE (BEFALL THEM) now on stage at the Deanne Taylor Theatre on Busy Street. mourous twist on what it means to be human.” “Karin has put together a wonderful, magical stage and production,” said Cardinal. He has worked with Randoja on other plays and projects including Huff, and Cliff Cardinal’s CBC Special. She has specialized in helping to create and direct original performances for more than three decades. Randoja is also a founding member of Primus Theatre. Cardinal said the venue and performance place at the Deanne Taylor Theatre is evolving into a “special place”. While the life of a playwright and actor in Canada can be challenging, Cardinal learned the realities of the show business world for an Indigenous person from an early age. His mother is the acclaimed actress Tantoo Cardinal, and he was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Tantoo Cardinal, named to the Order of Canada in 2009, has appeared in numerous plays, movies and television shows over her
more than 40-year career including Dances with Wolves, Black Robe, Legends of the Fall, North of 60, Mohawk Girls, and New Amsterdam. Her work meant Cardinal grew up in both Toronto and Los Angeles. “I know that the phone rings or it doesn’t,” said Cardinal about what the future might hold. “My mother’s experiences would lead me to believe that things would work out in the end…Maybe tomorrow Martin Scorsese will call me to be in one of his movies.” Which is, of course, what did recently happen to his mother Tantoo as she plays the character of Lizzie Q in Scorsese’s most recently released movie Killers of the Flower Moon. A TERRIBLE FATE is being presented with Crow’s Theatre, at Carlaw Avenue and Dundas Street East, but will be performed in the Video Cabaret’s Deanne Taylor Theatre at nearby 10 Busy St. For ticket information and show times, please go to www.crowstheatre.com/whatson/view-all/aterriblefate
Youth orchestra concerts planned Jazz for Hope concert set for By Josh Tudela
KINGSTON ROAD United Church is hosting a series of monthly concerts featuring Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians. As part of the Kingston Road Village Concert Series, the orchestra will be performing recitals once a month on Sundays The shows are free to attend and take place at the church, 975 Kingston Rd. Each concert is orchestrated by concert series music director Timothy Dawson, who is also a member of the Toronto Symphony
Orchestra. The instruments used by the youth orchestra change after each session in the series. Instruments range from violin to percussion. The purpose of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra concerts is to display as many orchestral instruments as possible, attracting all kinds of young eager musicians playing in a welcoming place to perform. Starting at 11:45 a.m. the musicians play at the end of the church service. This is followed by a short intermission, then the orchestra returns to perform a 30-to-
45-minute recital. The first concert of the series was held on Oct. 8. The dates of the other concerts and instruments featured will be Sunday, Nov. 12 (violin and viola); Sunday, Jan. 14 (cello and bass); Sunday, Jan. 28 (flute and piano); Sunday, Feb. 25 (trumpets); Sunday, March 24 (clarinet and piano); Sunday, April 28 (violin and piano); Sunday, May 19 (percussion); and Sunday, June 2 (violin, cello and piano). For more on the upcoming concerts at Kingston Road United Church, please go to www.kruc.ca
Kingston Road Village Concert Series begins Oct. 22 THE KINGSTON Road Village Concert Series kicks off its 2023/24 season on Sunday, Oct. 22, with A Taste of Persia Sayeh-Roshan. The concert features Ali Kiân Yazdânfar, double bass; Brigitte Poulin, piano; Behnoosh Behnâhmniâ, kamâncheh; Bâmdâd Fotouhi, tombak; and Hourâsâ Taghi Goljâhi, dancer. Sayeh-Roshan is Persian
for “chiaroscuro” which is the interaction of light and shadow. This idea can be easily applied to many aspects of modern life, including music. “In a politically and socially polarized world, there is a constant pressure to take a stand on one side or the other. However, life is more complex than simple black and white, and the in-be-
tween is not gray but rather a complex pattern unique to each individual,” said a news release from the Kingston Road Village Concert Series. A Taste of Persia SayehRoshan starts at 2 p.m. and will be performed at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., on Oct. 22. For ticket information, please go to www.kruc.ca/ concert-series
Hope United Church on Oct. 28 JAZZ FOR Hope, a fundraising concert in support of Hope United Church at Main Street and Danforth Avenue, is planned for Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m. The concert will feature performances by singersongwriter Shannon Butcher; jazz pianist Ewen Farncombe; singer-songwriter Ori Dagan; jazz guitarist Nathan Hiltz; and B2 - Brian Stevens (piano) and Bill MacLean (vocals). Butcher’s dynamic interpretations of modern hits and original songs have brought her international attention and pushed her to the top of Canadian charts. Hiltz is an outstanding jazz guitarist who moved to Toronto from his native Halifax in 1999. He has recorded with a lengthy line-up of leading artists, and consistently performs in more than 200 gigs each year. Dagan brings a wry and agile sense of swing to everything he does, whether interpreting a standard, spinning
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Jazz guitarist Nathan Hiltz is among the artists set to perform at the Jazz for Hope concert in support of Hope United Church on Oct 28. a pop tune on its head or introducing his own original music and lyrics. Farncombe is a Juno nominated pianist and composer based out of Toronto and has been a professional on the scene there for nearly a decade. B2 offer songs from the American Songbook. The melodic stylings of Stevens
at the piano weave a rich musical tapestry with MacLean’s resonant baritone vocals. Hope United Church is located at 2550 Danforth Ave. Admission to Jazz for Hope is “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $10. For more information, please visit www. HopeUnited.ca
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Rock with Love 2.0 in support of the Sarah McComb Benefit Fund set for The Opera House on Nov. 4 THE 2023 Rock with Love fundraiser in support of the Sarah McComb Benefit Fund to support cancer research will take place on the night of Saturday, Nov. 4. A longtime member of the Beach community, McComb died in September of 2021 following her second battle with breast cancer. The Rock with Love event was first held in the fall of 2022 in her memory, and it raised $250,000 to go towards a trio of cancer research initiatives at St. Michael’s Hospital where McComb was a patient. This year’s Rock with Love 2.0 event will take place at The Opera House, 735 Queen St. E., starting at 7 p.m. McComb had deep roots in the Beach community. She was a mother, swim coach, substitute teacher at St. Denis Catholic School, involved in Girl Guides and more. The attendance at the inaugural Rock with Love event was a testament to the impact she had in the community and how many cared about her, said her husband Wes McComb. In organizing the event, he said an emphasis was put on including young people since Sarah was so involved in the lives of her four children. “The Rock With Love concert went even better than we had hoped for,” said Wes of last year’s event. “We kept the ticket prices lower for young people under the age of 30. This allowed our children’s friends to attend. And a rock concert has a fun, energetic vibe when there are young people. “Though us older folks were also dancing along with the band. It was really important to have the kids’ friends there since Sarah was a teacher at St. Denis in the Beach as well as having four children, she knew a lot
of them. This was primarily a Beaches party so it really brought the whole community together.” Wes said the event is obviously very special to Sarah’s family, and it meant a lot to have so many friends and neighbours attending Rock with Love. “The event itself, the rock concert, was a great way to get our community together. Having The Opera House packed almost entirely with people we knew was really special for our family, he said. “It brought home to us how Sarah did bring people together and that her memory still does. The warmth, the sense of having fun in such a meaningful way really is something that we will cherish forever. It would be great for all of us if we can do that every year.” Wes said the money raised at Rock with Love goes to local cancer researchers, which is an important point to be made. “It is very difficult for medical researchers in Toronto to get this early stage funding. Many of our brightest minds have to leave here to do their work elsewhere just to get funding. So , the money we raise helps our country, city and ultimately our community,” said. Sponsors for Rock with Love 2.0 on Nov. 4 include the National Bank of Canada, local realtor Shea Warrington of Shea Sells Boutique, the McComb family, and the Tricketts family (who are the family of Sarah’s sister’s Ciara). Information on Rock with Love 2.0, including a link on how to buy tickets, is available on the Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/rockwithlove1/
To celebrate the reopening, a Pumpkin Parade is planned for the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 1. Local residents are invited to bring their used jack-olanterns from Halloween night to the park for one last display before city crews collect them. The Pumpkin Parade will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Fear Factory at Beaches Rec Centre JUST IN time for Halloween, Fear Factory is back at the Beaches Recreation Centre on Oct. 27, 28 and 29. A haunted house set up that visitors walk through, Fear Factory has been a staple in the Beach community for years. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donation which will go to Community Centre 55.
Times for Fear Factory are Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Those attending should be eight years of age or older as some of the displays could be frightening for younger children. The Beaches Recreation Centre is at 6 Williamson Rd.
Honouring Beloved Companions
Jordan Chelsea Oliver 2010 - 2023
Jordan died peacefully at home on October 5, 2023, surrounded by love and gratitude. Our beautiful Baroness of Bark led a pretty charmed life in so many ways. She filled our hearts with unbridled joy and got away with so much glorious naughtiness due to her gorgeous face. Jordan loved travelling, anywhere at all, except to the Vet’s office. Our Australian Shepherd from Niagara Photo: David Morris Falls, ON loved road trips and car rides and hotel rooms with king size comfortable beds. She jumped on every couch she could and barked for food and attention with wild abandon. She adored riding in our majestic red canoe on Skeleton Lake, and meeting new people was her favourite thing. Above all else she was our true companion, our very best friend. A hard rain fell all night long on the day she died. Tears from Heaven for our darling JC. We will miss her with all our hearts. The house is so quiet without your spirit. Happy Trails JC Love from George & Eileen
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Rockin’ Roots & Retro Revival Party
Good Time Music, Every Time Book your fall or winter party or event now.
647-496-0815
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PEST CONTROL • Mice • Cockroaches • Rats • Bed Bugs • Ants • Wasps • Centipedes • Spiders • more THEEXTERMINATORS.CA
647-496-2211
EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Hardworking Reliable Trustworthy
THE TWO FOURS
We remove squirrels in a humane way from attics, walls, sheds, decks, etc.
(22/24)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting
-Spring/Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming
416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca
(15r)
Beach Lawn Care
LAWN CUTTING SERVICES *STARTING AT $20
416-691-8503
beachlawncare2020@gmail.com (15r)
FOUR SEASONS
• Grass Cutting • Pruning, Trimming Trees • Gardening • Hedge Cutting • Leaf Removal
Steve 647-216-8588 (17))
EVERGREEN TREE CARE YOUR LOCAL, FAMILY RUN TREE PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS
Pruning, Cabling, Planting, Arborist Reports, Removals, Stumps, Milling Free Quotes! 416.546.4889 info@evergreentreecare.ca evergreentreecare.ca (r)
GARDENING 647 606 0970
GREENWOOD TREE COMPANY Another Local Arborist
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Amelia Rose
GARDENING & DESIGN ameliarosegardendesign.ca deb@ameliarosegardendesign.ca
416-804-0646
(18r)
LOCAL TREE SERVICE Tree pruning • Tree trimming Problem trees • Tree Removal
Seniors Discounts Call Dave 416-948-7633 (15r)
VISTA ENHACEMENT Fall clean up service Gutter clean out Full tree servicing & pruning
Landscapers
HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH
Green Apple Landscaping
call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for • COVID CATCH-UP • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •
Head Start Tutors
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HEALTHY HOME
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Call Chris at 705 896 2496 or Jacob at 705 828 5604 or the office at 416 859 7030 (18)
INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (15r)
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Andrew English B.Ed. 416-690-6116
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Home Decor
416-698-9000
Home Cleaning Service in the East End
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Pest Control
(w. of Midland)
Fresh Housekeeping
Dependable service for over 20 years
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2358 Kingston Rd.
offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (18)
Call 647 824 1254 (16)
416-988-2589
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
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Call for ALL your household needs 40 years in the Beach
Individualized tutoring and programs for grades 3-12 in all subjects. Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 20 years. On Kingston Rd. just east of Vic Park
Recently retired from the Public French School Board CS Viamonde (GTA) : 20 years in classroom and 8 years as a Curriculum Consultant SE. References available.
Who has the time to clean anymore? I have the time, so give me a call. Roxanne 647 886 8303
Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415
THE STUDY STUDIO
French Language for Kids/ Adults-French Tutoring
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TWO BROTHERS HANDYMEN SERVICE
REG’S APPLIANCE
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
(16)
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michael.haier@raymondjames.ca Honest, affordable advice. (17)
Call 416-616-0388
A family business since 1956
BCM Junk Removal
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64 Kingston Rd.
416-699-6641
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RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
BEACHES LAWN MAINTENANCE
HANDYMAN / HELPER
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IT SUPPORT
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KIM PRICE
STUDIO 1
CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $100/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries
416-830-8183
(15r)
A.S.M. MOVERS
Landscape Design 647-545-5143
Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •
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FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.
416-617-8548 All Season Movers
(15$)
BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Painters
416-414-5883
Larry’s Painting & Repairs
LAWN CUTTING info@blpm.ca
(15r)
416-690-3890
Snow-Pro
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PROFESSIONALS “Get your snow, done by a pro”
437-450-1593
(15r)
THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING Finely Finished Stone Work www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-988-2589 (15r)
Scotstone
Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. Landscaping solutions to customize your space.
Call Scott 416.858.2452
STONESCAPE Specializing in
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding & Repairs (15$)
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 (16)
ITB LANDSCAPING • Landscaping • Stone Work • Fences/Decks • Lawn Care • Maintenance www.itblandscaping.ca info@itblandscaping.ca 416-990-2286 * Free Estimates *
(16)
GRASS CUTTING 647 606 0970
Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
proway.painting@gmail.com
Free Estimates & References Available (19)
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
Steve 647-853-6420
(15r)
BEACH HILL
GINGER GARDENS Garden Design & Makeovers
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
dave@beachhillpainting.com (22r)
WRIGHT PAINTING
GREENHOUSE LAND SERVICES LTD. Complete Landscaping & Outdoor Solutions • Landscape Design & Construction • Garden Design & Installation • Property & Garden Maintenance • Light Construction & Renovations For consultations, estimates or fixed pricing, call
416-264-8286 • 416-893-9858
greenhouselandservices@gmail.com www.greenhouselandscaping.ca (15r)
WRITTEN IN STONE LANDSCAPES Landscape design and build Interlocking, natural stone, patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and interlocking repair
Contact Dave at 647-545-9561 dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com
(16)
Movers
Matthew 416-802-5980 (15.)
WG PAINTING Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (15r)
(19)
PERFECT
Painting & Repair
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
(r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (8/24)
TOM DAY
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
(15r)
MASTER PLUMBER
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com (19)
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
• Interior & Exterior Painting • Deck & Fence Staining • Drywall & Plaster Repairs
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
Mike 647.456.3666 AllPerfectPainting@gmail.com (21/24)
BEACHCOMBERS GC Painting All work 100% guaranteed Beachcombersgc.ca 416-910-6302 (15..)
Master’s Touch Painting A Company You Can count on Quality Since 1981
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668
(1/24)
CEJA ELECTRIC
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
newbrightpainting@gmail.com (15)
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.
Free estimates • 647 888 4805 mvdcontracting@gmail.com (15r)
Roofers
LANIGAN’S
Roofing & Aluminum
(r)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (15r)
MBX ELECTRIC Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations (16r)
ELECTRICAL WORK
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
416-694-6673 ESA/ECRA #7002084
Residential/Commercial
(15r)
LICENSED
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Panel & sub panel upgrades Knob & tube & aluminum rewiring Free estimates LED light & pot light installations 100A & 200A service upgrades Electrical problem solving
(15.)
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 (15r)
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
(r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
www.laniganscontracting.ca (r)
THOSE ROOFERS
Fully licensed local contractors
(r)
YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (15r) Fax 647-341-6104
HARDWOOD
(18r)
(13/24)
JOHN CLARKE
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
“Your basement lowering specialists”
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com Since 1998
(2/24r)
S.A.C. Masonry
Call C.J. 647 222 5338 (15.) 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!
Over 40 years in the east end.
Restoration & Build
Martin 416 579-6534 (16r)
416-738-2119
Shingles, Flats, Eavestroughs Fascia & Soffit Chimney tuck pointing 15% off for Seniors • All work guaranteed
647-857-5656
www.jdbuild.ca
(15r)
BRICK SPECIALIST
DUN-RITE
(15)
CITYWIDE
PERFECT PAINTING & REPAIR INC. info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com Complete Reno * Finish Basement Bathroom * Kitchen * Flooring * Carpentry
(19)
Above All Awnings
Local Trusted Family Business for 25 years
Retractable Awnings & Much More!
www.aboveallawnings.ca 416 698-3592 (15.)
Purdy Home Improvements Decks • Porches • Fences * Home Improvements *
Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block.
Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452
scotstonecontracting@gmail.com
Scotstone Licensed masonry contractor
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
ROOFING, REPAIRS
Small or big, we do it all!
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com
JDB MASONRY
Eavestrough & Siding
MAT’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462 (15r)
All types of Roofing
Call Scott 416.858.2452 (15)
Jack of all Trades HANDYMAN SERVICES
Basements, Kitchens, Bathrooms Fences, Decks, Drywall, Carpentry No job too small. Free estimates. Serving the Beaches for 15 years.
416-278-5328
416-690-1430 647-898-1440
Serving the Beaches since 1974 (15.)
Repairs. Staining & Finishing Stairs & Small Floor Work
416-727-1900 Specializing in: *Full kitchen renovations *Bath remodelling *Additions & Alterations
Call Tony at 647-221-2765 (15) (15)
(15r)
J. BROW ROOFING
BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS
Lic# B16393
416.274.5929
Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020
(15.)
(19)
BEACHVIEW RENOVATIONS
Heating cooling service & install Hvac ductwork Furnace, boiler, hydronics Large and small jobs
416 606 4719
(19)
HARDWOOD
Can Pro Mechanical
ROOFING
(15..)
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
BEACHES HANDY WORKS
K. R. ROOFING
Call Matt 647-833-2884
647-355-3096
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
(15r)
Professional Drywall, Taping, Mudding & Painting. General repairs. Very reliable.
www.purdyhomeimprovements.ca info@purdyhomeimprovements.ca (16r)
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
CONSTRUCTION
Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Steve 416-285-0440 • 416-605-9510 (15.)
MATTCAM
TRUSTWORTHY & LOCAL CALL OR EMAIL RYAN
Call Sergio 416 873 9936(15)
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Please call Colin at
Brick, Block, Stone,
torontoroofingindustries.com (19r)
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
DRYWALL
Replacement and repair. Small to medium jobs only, please. Clean. Professional. 43 yrs experience. I won’t leave until you are 110% satisfied.
John 647-702-9502
Maximum General Contracting Inc.
MET# B16348
(15)
(15r)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
• Expert Installation of Porcelain, Marble, Mosaic • Over 25 years experience • Total Kitchen & Bath Reno • Plus Tile Repairs
Call Mat Now!! 416 888 8462
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
ALANO TILE & RENO
Repairs of many sorts. Demolition as well. Reasonable rates.
(r)
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
(15$)
Drywall • Painting • Tiles • Small Plumbing Jobs •
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Any Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (18) Free Estimates
Don’t call them, call those roofers
416 824-7901
416-347-0974 for a free quote. (15..)
www.stonehengefoundations.com
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING NEW INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
Metro lic
416-561-8713
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
SILVERBIRCH
416 694 0906
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
ECRA/ESA # 7010497
(18)
VanDeursen Construction & Fine Carpentry
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Frank 647-889-5537
Interior • Exterior Pantelis
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 (15)
Gus: 416-910-8033
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
Call Marc 416-910-1235
We us low VOC or No VOC Paints. Over 33 years of excellence. References.
The Cliffside Carpenter
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. 416-659-7003
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 (19)
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
(15r)
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (15r)
416-998-1166
416-569-2181
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
WET BASEMENT ?
416-265-4558 (15.)
For all your reno needs, no job too small.
Small & Medium Renovations Interior & Exterior Repairs 10 yrs in the Beaches
& DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical •Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs •Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service Cell 416-727-1595
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205 (r)
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
LICENSED
GENERAL CONTRACTING
GENERAL CONTRACTING
(15r)
CARL 647-787-5818
John 647-702-9502
CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742 (15r)
WHYTELYON
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
Complete Renos • Basement • Kitchen Bathroom • Flooring • Carpentry
416-985-8639
HANDYMAN
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
free estimates
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING
• Small & Big Moves; Long Distance • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
BEACH PLUMBING
And any house repairs
CELL 416-875-5781
INTERIOR PAINTING
Cell: 416-543-8254
“Always on Time and on Budget”
KEW BEACH
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
wrightpaintingtoronto@gmail.com
We Don’t cut corners, we cut lines.
Trades
Electricians
Interior & Exterior painting Drywall & Plaster repairs Free Estimates & Fair Rates Working locally in the beaches
ALL PERFECT PAINTING (16)
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck?
Mark The Plumber
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
23
Plumbers
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
(17)
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING
WG PAINTING
freshgreenlawncare @gmail.com
647.892.4737 info@gingergardens.ca
(r)
PAINTING
. scotstonecontracting@gmail.com (15)
rickscape@hotmail.com Rick 416-821-4065
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
BEACH METRO COMMUNITY NEWS
Kitchens & bath, basement apts, doors, trim, crown molding, shelving, paint, drywall repair, tile, hardwood, fences, decks, interlock and more. Lic. & Ins. (15r)
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