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Remembrance Day ceremonies planned for Saturday, Nov. 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY ceremonies are being planned for the Beach, East York and southwest Scarborough on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 11. The Beach ceremony takes place at the Kew Gardens cenotaph on Queen Street East opposite Bellefair Avenue. The Beach ceremony begins with a parade of veterans from Corpus Christi Church on Lockwood Road at 10:30 a.m. to Kew Gardens. The official ceremony at the cenotaph starts at 10:55 a.m. In East York, the ceremony takes place at the East York Civic Centre’s Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Ave., starting at 10:45 a.m. There will also be a march of veterans and Royal Canadian Legion members south on Coxwell Avenue to the Memorial Gardens as part of the East York ceremony. Southwest Scarborough residents can observe Remembrance Day at the Scarborough War Memorial cenotaph, located at the meeting point of Kingston Road and Danforth Avenue, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The sacrifices made by Canadians during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, peacekeeping missions and other conflicts including Afghanistan are honoured at Remembrance Day services. Remembrance Day is held at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, as that is when the Armistice was declared to mark the end of the First World War which took place from 1914-1918 and killed more than 60,000 Canadian soldiers. East Toronto residents are reminded that members of local Royal Canadian Legion branches are now selling poppies with proceeds going to the Poppy Fund that helps veterans and their families who are in need. Many local businesses, including Beach Metro Community News, also have poppy boxes available for residents to purchase a poppy and donate to their local Legion branch.
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Today is Halloween day and there were lots of local events last weekend leading up the fun on Oct. 31. Photo above left, Jay Marks, who has been running Fear Factory at the Beaches Recreation Centre with a team of volunteers every year since 2009, gets ready for the opening of Fear Factory last Friday. The event took place all weekend and collected food donations for Community Centre 55. Photo above right, Eva, 7, Nicholas, 11, and Isabella, 9, wore their costumes to the Halloween Food Truck Festival at Variety Village in southwest Scarborough on Sunday. PHOTOS BY SUSAN LEGGE AND ALAN SHACKLETON.
Voters in Scarborough Southwest byelection have number of chances to meet candidates VOTERS CASTING a ballot in the upcoming byelection to choose the new city councillor for Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest will have a number of chances to learn more about the candidates at events planned for next month. Scarborough United Neighbourhoods (SUN) is teaming up with local community groups to hold events in early November that will help provide information to Scarborough Southwest voters. The byelection will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30. Advance polls are planned for Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26. A total of 23 candidates are registered to run in the byelection, which is being held to replace former Scarborough Southwest Councillor Gary Crawford who resigned his seat earlier this year. So far, three events have been planned to allow voters to meet
with the candidates in the byelection. On Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., a Candidates Marketplace is being planned for the Birchmount Community Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd. The Marketplace will see invited candidates give a three-minute speech, then move to booths they have set up in the community centre’s gym to engage directly with voters in an informal manner and setting. For more information on the Marketplace, please go to https:// bit.ly/sswmarketplace or visit SUN’s Facebook page. On Thursday, Nov. 9, a candidates forum is slated. The forum will also take place at the Birchmount Community Centre, and will begin at 7 p.m. Invited candidates will each give a short speech, followed by conver-
sations and questions on themes identified by audience members when they register for the forum. Advance questions will be collected through the registration forum, and those wishing to attend need to know that the number of available tickets is limited and preregistration is required to attend in person. For information on registering for the Nov. 9 forum, please go to https://bit.ly/sswmeeting This forum will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person, and information on how to watch is at the above website. The forum is organized by the Scarborough Civic Action Network, the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, and SUN. On Thursday, Nov. 23, a candidates forum will take place at the
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MEMBERS OF the Beach community gathered at Millennium Garden in Woodbine Park on Saturday, Oct. 21, to celebrate Robert (Bob) Gore, the 23rd Beach Citizen of the Year. This annual award, founded and presented by Community Centre 55, the Beaches Lions Club, and Beach Metro Community News, has recognized outstanding local leaders since 2001. Though the day was chilly and clouds filled the sky, the event was heartwarming and joyous as past recipients, community leaders, and residents honoured Gore’s advocacy and philanthropy. The ceremony began with a procession of past winners and community leaders, led by a piper, all sharing laughter and smiles, reflecting the strong sense of camaraderie that defines the Beach community. The event was hosted by Reza Khoshdel, Executive Director of Community Centre 55 and Gene Domagala, the Beach’s “unofficial mayor” and the inaugural recipient of the Beach Citizen of the Year Award. The ceremony was highlighted by the words spoken by a number of community leaders and past recipients about Gore and the award’s significance within the community. Domagala expressed, “Without people like them (Beach Citizens of the Year Award recipients), there
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Robert Gore and his wife Mary celebrate after Gore was presented with the 2023 Beach Citizen of the Year Award on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Woodbine Park. would be no Beach. They make the community of the Beach and East Toronto what it is today.” His words emphasized the role that individuals like Gore play in shaping the community’s identity. Khoshdel highlighted the profound influence of Gore’s volunteer work and his unwavering commitment to community service. “The unwavering passion and selfless dedication
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of Robert Gore to the wellbeing of this community has left an incredible mark. Through countless hours of volunteering, fundraising, and organizing, he has made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of those in need, and we are thrilled to celebrate him today,” said Khoshdel. Beaches-East York MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon praised the community work of Gore and individuals like him. “I grew up in a small town, and I feel like I live in one here, and it’s thanks to all these people, people like Robert Gore. Wherever he goes, he brings a sense of calm and compassion that inspires people to work together.” Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford, although unable to attend, sent their regards and commended Gore’s dedication to community service through his ongoing work with the Neighbourhood Group and his role in founding the Beach Business Improvement Area (BIA). Laina Gibson, Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications at the Neighbourhood Group, praised Gore’s longstanding commitment to the community. “He has been giving back selflessly to the community for a quarter of a century,” she said, highlighting the tangible impact of Gore’s work on the lives of countless individuals. “His foresight, leadership,
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Local groups to rally against Portlands Energy Centre plans By Amarachi Amadike, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
FOLLOWING ONTARIO’S announcement of expansion plans for the Portlands Energy Centre, a coalition of East Toronto residents, together with climate activism groups, are preparing to rally in opposition of the province’s decision to extend its use of natural gas energy plants. On Saturday, Nov 4, Toronto East Residents for Renewable Energy (TERRE) and 350.org will host the Phase out Gas Plants and Power Up Renewables rally at Jimmie Simpson Park (872 Queen St. E.) starting at noon. TERRE is a coalition of climate groups including ClimateFast; Climate Voice; For Our Kids Toronto; Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC; Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!); Toronto East End Climate Collective (TEECC); Environmental Defence; Toronto 350; and the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA). Angela Bischoff, the Director of Ontario Clean Air Alliance and one of the rally’s organizers, is speaking out against Ontario’s decision to go back on a promise made to Toronto Council in which it pledged to refrain from increasing the burning of natural gas at energy plants in the city without the consent of councillors. However, provincial officials say that since the Portlands gas plant on Unwin Avenue is only undergoing upgrades, Toronto Council’s approval is not needed. “The reality is they’re increasing the output by 50 megawatts and they’re not giving any information about how much excess pollution this will cause,” said Bischoff. Tom Patterson, the Director of Energy Management at Atura Power (a subsidiary
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of Ontario Power Generation that runs the Portlands Energy Centre), said that the expansion would not increase the plant’s greenhouse gas emissions as the upgrades aim to make the plants more efficient by getting more power output from the facility “for substantially the same amount of fuel” during a time when Toronto is need for alternative energy sources. “That’s their rationale,” said Bischoff. “But there are many other ways to meet those increased needs.” Bischoff said that rather than ramping up gas plant output, the province could explore avenues such as the expansion of renewable power or the utilization of bi-directional batteries to meet energy demands during peak periods. Ontario’s Crown corporation responsible for operating the electricity market, The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), appears to be taking steps in this direction with the announcement of seven new energy storage projects to provide 739 MW of capacity. These energy storage facilities will charge up during off-peak hours and then provide Ontarians with energy when demands increase. Considering that wind and solar can only provide power to the grid when the sun is shining or during windier days, some are skeptical about a complete transition to renewable energy as natural gas has a more reliable reputation. However, investment in energy storage facilities by IESO is a way to supplement future demands during periods when wind and solar are inadequate sources of energy. Bischoff, however, said the decision by the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Doug Ford to upgrade the Portlands gas plant, which is “already the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Toronto”, counteracts the IESO’s movement toward energy efficiency and takes Toronto further away from its goal of reaching Net Zero emissions by 2040. “The whole world is moving towards a much more decentralized energy efficient future with heat pumps, bidirectional batteries [or] solar panels on people’s roofs that are feeding back into the grid,” said Bischoff. “Ontario on the other hand, led by Doug Ford, is moving towards more [nuclear power] and more gas.” With more than half of Ontario’s energy sourced by nuclear power plants, the province is now feeling the effects of heavy reliance on
nuclear reactors. As some of the reactors undergo maintenance and refurbishment, Ontario has been forced to meet heightened energy needs by increasing the output of gas plants. This has attracted criticism from many including Toronto-Danforth MPP and the NDP’s Critic for Energy and the Climate Crisis, Peter Tabuns, who condemned the province for running the Portlands gas plant, which is only supposed to run during peak energy consumption periods, for 21 hours a day this past summer. “If the government had not cancelled the energy conservation programs the way they had [and] continued building renewable energy the way they were committed to, then there would be much less need for burning gas to make electricity,” said Tabuns. Tabuns told Beach Metro Community News that if the provincial government had done the preparatory work for the nuclear reactors’ offline period, Ontario would have avoided a situation where it was forced to run its gas plants for extended periods of time at the expense of the air quality. “We’ve known that the reactors were going to get refurbished for about two decades, so it isn’t as though they just found out a few years ago,” said Tabuns. “We couldn’t shut the gas plants down tomorrow. We couldn’t shut them down today because we would have no power. But their goal has to be phasing out burning gas so that we don’t have climate disruptions that will make life very difficult for all of us,” he said. Toronto’s Portlands Energy Centre was scheduled to close down by 2029. However, the latest developments have extended its lifespan by another five years “in the midst of a climate crisis which makes absolutely no ecological sense,” according to Bischoff. “It doesn’t even make economic sense,” she said. From an economic standpoint, a move towards renewable energy is favourable, according to Bischoff, because the world is moving in this direction which has led to a scaling down of the cost of investment in renewable energy. “Nuclear and peak gas power are way off the charts,” said Bischoff. “Wind, water and solar are about a quarter of the price. We could put turbines off of Toronto’s lakeshore. We could put offshore wind turbines in all the Great Lakes in Ontario.” Continued on Page 9
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n Nov. 11, at the 11th hour, we will honour our great and brave military soldiers – those who have died and those who are still alive. They have given, and still are giving, their lives in defence of our great country Canada and the freedoms we enjoy. Throughout all the conflicts and wars – the First World War, the Second World War, Korean War, Peacekeeping, and Afghanistan – they were there and are there to
serve our country. We honour them in ceremonies on Nov. 11 as we observe Remembrance Day. These ceremonies will be held in different locations in East Toronto this coming Saturday, Nov. 11, including at the East York Civic Centre’s Memorial Gardens on Coxwell Avenue, the Cenotaph at Kingston Road and Danforth Avenue in southwest Scarborough, and the Cenotaph at Kew Gardens Park on Queen Street East in the Beach. There are, of course, other ceremonies taking place across Toronto and across the country on Remembrance Day. However, not everybody is able to attend the ceremonies for a
number of reasons. But there is an alternative for those who can’t make it out to a ceremony on Remembrance Day. That alternative is the Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion branches across this country are great establishments
formed and maintained by members of our armed forces. However, you do not have to have been a member of the armed forces to join a Legion branch. To me, the Royal Canadian Legion represents what is best about our country. If you cannot attend a Remembrance Day ceremony this year, why not find out more about our local Legion branches? I encourage all residents, and especially students and teachers in our local schools, to find out more about the Royal Canadian Legion. There are hundreds of Legion branches across Canada. There are also several that are located in our East Toronto neighbourhoods. Our local Legions are:
Baron Byng Branch 1 at 243 Coxwell Ave. (416-465-0120). East Toronto Branch 11 at 9 Dawes Rd. (416-691-1353). Oakridge Branch 73 at 2 Robinson Ave. (416-691-4763). Scarborough Branch 13 at 1577 Kingston Rd. (416-6921-2015). Woodbine Heights Branch 22 at 1240 Woodbine Ave. (416-425-1714). Todmorden Branch 10 at 1083 Pape Ave. (416-425-3070). Please take the following thought into consideration: “We should not only remember our armed forces on one day of the year. We should remember them all year round. They way to do this is to communicate with and support the Royal Canadian Legions in our area.”
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Call for stricter rent controls must be heard by governments Current market rents for a Toronto onebedroom unit have skyrocketed to near $2,500 and $3,000 for a two-bedroom unit. This is almost double the asking rents before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Renovictions, demovictions and short term rentals are bleeding away dwindling affordable rental options that the average worker can pay. Given our hemorrhaging affordable housing stock, the infusion of new housing builds will not provide relief for years. First aid for an arterial wound is a tourniquet – afterwards you look around for a blood transfusion. Therefore we must implement short term measures. Especially when the market so completely fails us -- then we must resort to government regulation. We must restrict the ability of landlords to jack up the rents without limit on units as they become vacant when current tenants
have to move. ‘Vacancy de-control’ is the legal loophole which allows landlords to do this. It must be closed. Just recently the British Columbia NDP government introduced laws to restrict short-term rentals to live-in owner-operators. Next, it should take a leaf from Quebec and also introduce rent controls on vacating units. Hopefully the newly elected Manitoba NDP government can follow suit. With new wind in her sails from the Greenbelt victory Marit Stiles of the Ontario NDP can exert her full force as leader of the Official Opposition to demand controls to cap exorbitant rent hikes by greedy landlords. Since the runaway rent crisis is spread across all provinces and territories, action is also required from the federal government. That the federal government does have the leverage to affect provincial housing policy
was demonstrated with the recent lifting of GST for new rental housing construction. Similar levers exist in the realm of mortgage finance through favourable CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) interest rates and a host of other federal incentives Rent hikes are the main driver of the inflated cost of living. Dampening inflation is clearly a federal responsibility. Much speculation currently surrounds the federal Liberal-NDP deal, the so-called Confidence and Supply Agreement. Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has served notice that his troops are getting increasingly impatient for concrete results from this accommodation. But Liberals also seem to be retrenching – especially on the NDP demand for anti-scab laws and singlepayer pharmacare. The federal NDP needs to widen its focus
on the rental housing crisis – where it can find ready traction on this topic that is foremost on voters minds. So why doesn’t Jagmeet Singh lean on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to demand that provinces implement stiffer rent control laws -- if they want to benefit from federal support for newly built affordable rental housing. With winter rapidly approaching, some 10,000 people are seeking shelter daily in Toronto alone. With an unprecedented number of rent strikes taking place, the urgency of this crisis will trump all other domestic issues. The demand for stricter rent controls must be heeded by all levels of government, and it must be done now! Alejandra Ruiz ACORN BEY Tenants Association Hans Modlich Live-in Landlord
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Beach resident’s door poppies help raise funds for local Legion By Alan Shackleton
FOR THE fourth year in a row, Beach resident Margot Rockett will be making large tissue paper door poppies in advance of Remembrance Day. All proceeds from the sale of the door poppies, which Rockett makes by hand, will go to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 on Kingston Road, east of Warden Avenue, in southwest Scarborough. She has been making the door poppies since the fall of 2020 as a way to honour the sacrifices made by Canadian forces members to keep our country free, to keep Remembrance Day front and centre in the minds of local residents and to raise funds for the Royal Canadian Legion. “This year I’m hoping to make 300 of them,” said Rockett of her plans for the door poppies this year. She is licenced by the Royal Canadian Legion to use the Poppy image in her creations which are made of red and black and tissue paper. The Legion has trademarked the Poppy so that it can only be used in ways that raise funds for veterans services. The Poppy is protected “as a sacred symbol of Remembrance, a symbol of the sacrifice of our Veterans. The Legion ensures that the Poppy is not used for commercial or personal gain, and that it be protected from inappropriate use. It is for these reasons that the Legion requires permission for the use of the trademark Poppy, or the Poppy image as it re-
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Margot Rockett, holding a photo of her father Lloyd Rockett who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War, is making and selling Remembrance Day door poppies to raise funds for the Royal Canadian Legion. lates to Remembrance,” said the Legion’s website. The door poppies that Rockett sells are $10 each with a goal of raising a minimum of $3,000 towards Branch 13’s annual poppy campaign. “If I can make more than 300, I will try,” said Rockett. “I don’t want anyone to be disappointed, but there is a limit to how many I can make. But I’ll be up to 2 a.m. making them if needed.” When she first started making the door poppies in 2020 there was a lot of interest among Beach residents for them, but the following year the demand for them exploded thanks to national media coverage and she received thousands of requests from across Canada and beyond. “I just couldn’t make
enough of them. People wanted to send them to family members overseas as well,” said Rockett. The demand in 2021 for them was overwhelming, which is why she has made it clear for the least two years that the number of door poppies available is limited. Rockett said supporting the Royal Canadian Legion and The Poppy Fund is important for many reasons. “The Legions are really important and we need to keep them going. In some smaller communities, all there is is a Legion for people in need,” she said. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund supports veterans and their families with grants for food, housing, medical appliances, education grants and much more.
For more info on The Poppy Fund, please visit www. legion.ca/remembrance/thepoppy-campaign/use-of-thepoppy-funds Along with raising money for The Poppy Fund, Rockett said people buying her door poppies often also share their own family histories regarding service and remembrance. “I am so happy to hear the people’s stories that they want to share about their family members. They will show me photos and they are so proud of them,” she said. Her own father, Lloyd Rockett, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. Those interested in ordering a door poppy from Rockett are asked to contact her by email at doorpoppies@ gmail.com
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NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Ed McCleverty Playground (a.k.a. Ted Reeve Playground), 7-8 p.m. rain or shine. Bring your pumpkins out for a final lighting with other neighbourhood pumpkins. The only entrance is off Gerrard St E., east of Main St. Pumpkins will be placed around the wading pool. Hosted by Friends of Ed McCleverty Playground. NOV. 3: Michael Garron Hospital Volunteer Services Vendor Market at 1st floor (T1) auditorium, 825 Coxwell Ave., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Over 20 vendors will be on hand selling home, gift & handcrafted items and much more. Free entry. All are welcome. NOV 4: Last Gardening Group Meeting of the Season at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10-11:30 a.m. New volunteers are welcome, and we will have light refreshments afterwards as a thank you! Info: beachunitedchurch.com NOV 4: Jazz & Reflection featuring Emily & Jack Steinwall at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Join us for our second Jazz & Reflection concert of the season featuring an incredible sibling duo on saxophone, bass, and more. Donations are welcome and proceeds support the Beach United food programs. Info: beachunitedchurch.com NOV 4: Rally - Phase out Gas Plants and Power Up Renewables, hosted by TERRE (Toronto East Residents for Renewable Energy) and 350.org, at Jimmie Simpson Park, 872 Queen St. E., 12 noon Speakers, fun events for children, and a short walk in the neighbourhood. Info: http://tiny.cc/TERRE-PowerUpNov4 NOV 5: Beaches Artisan Market at Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E. 50+ vendors from across the GTA offering vintage, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, home decor, and much more. Info: www.queenstmarketplace.com 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. Meet your friends over a snack and drink. 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. 11: Remembrance Day Ceremony at Kew Gardens cenotaph, Queen St. E. at Bellefair Ave., 10:55 a.m. Veterans will parade from Corpus Christi Church, Lockwood Rd., starting at 10:30 a.m. NOV. 11: Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Scarborough War Memorial cenotaph, Kingston Rd. and Danforth Ave., 10:45 a.m. NOV. 11: City of Toronto Remembrance Day Ceremony at East York Civic Centre Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Ave., 10:45 a.m.-noon. Info: www.toronto.ca/LestWeForget NOV. 17: Wine & Cheese Tasting by The Pantry @ Gerrard Art Space / GAS Inc., 1475 Gerrard St. E., 7-8:30 p.m. A guided tasting of 6 different wines from Bordeaux paired alongside 6 all Canadian cheeses. RSVP on The Pantry Eventbrite page. Info: 416-778-0923, gerrardartspace@gmail.com NOV. 17-19: Beach Guild of Fine Art Winter Art Show & Sale at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOV. 18: Acoustic Harvest presents Connie Kaldor with Paul Campagne and Gabriel Campagne at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/45910 , $40 at the door. Info: www.acousticharvest.ca NOV. 19: Beaches Santa Claus Parade, 1 p.m., presented by Community Centre 55. Parade will travel west along Kingston Road from Victoria Park Avenue, then north on Walter Street, ending at CC55, 97 Main St., for a post-parade celebration. Sponsored by Fearless Meat. Free but any donations will support Share-A-Christmas program. Info: www.centre55.com, 416-691-1113 NOV. 25: Christmas Market at St. Luke’s Church, 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 NOV 25: Annual Christmas Market at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Our annual Christmas Market will feature a variety of local artisans along with their baked goods, jams and jellies, handmade jewellery, and so much more. Info: beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 25: Holiday Market @ Gerrard Art Space / GAS Inc., 1475 Gerrard St. E., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Our yearly Pop-up Holiday Market is back featuring handmade and one of a kind crafts and art work at reasonable prices. Info: www.gerrardartspace.com NOV. 26, DEC. 3: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Featuring some of the largest layouts in the province! Miniature trains that are as long as the real ones. A fun day of activity for families and all ages. Adults: $10, Children $5. Info: www.scarborough-model-railroaders.org FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard Street E., is open from 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 they selected. Info. 416 -690-5169 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. •Nov. 1, 8, 22, 29: Trivia Night, 7 p.m. •Nov. 3, Jan. 12: Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Entertainment - Al Jordan, 8 p.m. to closing •Nov. 10: Juke Box night and drop-in darts •Nov. 15, Dec. 20: Buddy Check Coffee, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Trivia Night at 7 p.m. •Nov. 17, Dec. 1: Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Rob Martine, 8 p.m. to closing •Nov. 18: Crafty Corner Holiday Market Arts and Craft Sale, upstairs hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Raffles, draws, and face painting. Food available. Admission: NonPerishable Food for Bethany Church Food Bank. Please direct any questions to specialevents@rcl10.ca •Nov. 24: Big Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Karaoke with Bill, 8 p.m. to closing BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. at Swanwick. Info: www.mentalwellness. help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS. If you or a family member are struggling with gambling, Gamblers Anonymous is there to HELP. Call: 1(855) 222-5542 or visit www.gatoronto.ca A A at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113 AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP LUNCHES for adults in the community resume Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 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. 31, Nov. 14, 28, Dec. 12, (no lunch Dec. 26), Jan. 9, etc.; St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, (2423 Queen St. E), 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 offers a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 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 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •November is Make a Will Month. Learn about the importance of having a will and powers of attorney for you and your family, with Jack Fallon, a member of the Ontario Bar Association who practices Trusts and Estate Law. Drop-in. Free. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN (Anglican), 2423 Queen St. E., welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. (spoken service) and at 10:30 a.m. (with music and children’s and youth programs). Our energetic, active church offers many opportunities for spiritual growth, vibrant children’s and music programs, youth activities, and a strong commitment to social justice and environmental issues. Stop by for Trick or Treating, Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Our next Supper at St. Aidan’s will be Nov. 16, 5:45 p.m. Children’s activities are provided. Following dinner, Kim Bradshaw, head of Greenbelt Guardians, will speak at 7 p.m. on “We saved the Greenbelt! Now what?” Free. All welcome. Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com, 416-691-2222 BEACH UNITED CHURCH invites you to share in worship with us each week. We offer a combination of in person and YouTube livestream opportunities on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Services are led by our creative and passionate music director Steven Webb and our minister Rev. Greg Daly. In addition to Sunday services, Beach United Church offers a variety of inspirational music and educational programs open to the entire Beach community. Links and info: beachunitedchurch.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. BPC has strong commitments to community service and social justice issues. We provide nonperishable food for those in need through our Free Food Pantry. Our Refugee Commitee helps families and individuals start a new life in Canada. 2nd Wednesday of every month: Coffee Outreach, 1-3 p.m. Sunday morning services are at 10 a.m. Links and info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey 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. See: www. fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com. Easy access by TTC. 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 is open Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Info: stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560 KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH at 975 Kingston Road 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!
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Rally planned for Nov. 4 at Jimmie Simpson Park ‘Local’ from Page 5 According to the Clean Energy Canada Report, wind and solar energy is expecting a 40 per cent cost reduction by 2035 “compared to relatively flat costs for new gas deployments.” “Even without carbon pricing, wind power is set to be 40 per cent cheaper than gas-fired-power in [Ontario] by 2030,” stated the report. However, the cheaper cost does little to sway energy companies into serious pledges to invest in renewable energy as this generates returns on investments that are far less than those of the natural gas or nuclear industry. Renewable energy investments, according to energy economist Nick Butler, average about five to eight per cent return on investment whereas oil and gas – although a volatile sector – can be expected to generate returns upwards of 15 per cent. “My observation is that (the Ford government) seems to consistently make decisions that are helpful to private power companies
and gas companies,” said Tabuns. “I couldn’t tell you precisely what’s going on in the background but it seems to be very clear that when they have a choice to help private power companies and fossil fuel companies to make money, that’s where they go.” Tabun’s frustrations are mirrored by many East Toronto residents who are concerned about climate change. At TERRE’s Phase out Gas Plants and Power Up Renewables rally on Nov. 4, participants will discuss options for a more sustainable future. Speakers slated to talk at the rally will include longtime East End resident and member of TERRE David Smith; Adrian Currie, Program Manager for Ontario Climate at Environmental Defence; Cathy Tsong-KweDeh; Allie Rougeot, a Toronto-based climate activist; and Lyn Adamson, Co-Chair of the City of Toronto’s Climate Advisory Group. Following the speeches and rally at Jimmie Simpson Park, residents will march towards Toronto-Danforth
Liberal MP Julie Dabrusin’s office on Queen Street East where the rally will continue. As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, TERRE is hoping Dabrusin will add her voice to the call to phase out gas plants in Ontario by the year 2030. “She works on electricity regulations and the federal government is releasing a new clean electricity regulation because they have jurisdiction over climate emissions,” said Bischoff. “They’ve signed on to international agreements that committed the government of Canada to reducing emissions.” Bischoff is calling on the federal government to establish a clean electricity regulation and bind the province to a collective goal.
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Lola’s parents Geoff and Ofelia and big sister Mar warm up after Lola’s Dip into Lake Ontario on Sunday, Oct. 22.
Annual Lola’s Dip participants raise more than $50,000 for SickKids By Jessica Shackleton
THE ANNUAL Lola’s Dip fundraiser took place at Woodbine Beach on Sunday, Oct. 22, in support of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. The dip encouraged hundreds of attendees to plunge into Lake Ontario while raising money and socializing with the community. The event is to honour Lola Bower, who lived for 16 days in 2015. Her birthday is Oct. 23 and the event is always held as close to the day as possible. Her family has continued to honour her memory every year since. In previous years, they did a walk but began Lola’s Dip in 2021. Along with the dip itself, there were speeches, food, a sauna, and songs at Sunday’s event. Lola’s older sister, Mar, who is almost 11, wrote and performed an original song in Lola’s honour. By the end of the song, the crowd was singing and waving along. “[The dip] is to honour Lola, raise money for SickKids, and create community,” her dad, Geoff, said in front of attendees. “When you feel like you’re not alone, you can get through anything.” He echoed this by telling ‘dippers’ to encourage those around them as they went into Lake Ontario. It was a clear, sunny, Sunday but the lake water was still chilly. Local realtor Shea Warrington of Shea Sells Boutique has sponsored the event for three years and
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support for Lola’s Dip has grown organically. “Gratitude. We’re just incredibly grateful to everyone in the Beaches, everyone that participated,” said Ofelia. After singing Happy Birthday to Lola and blowing bubbles, the dip began. With the sun shimmering over the lake, everyone ran into the water together. Some just did a quick dip while others bobbed out further for a while. “Water makes you feel alive. When we come together it makes it easier to go through it,” said Ofelia. Sunday’s event raised more $50,000 for SickKids while also celebrating Lola’s legacy and bringing the community together. For donation information and to learn more about Lola, please visit: https://fundraise.sickkidsfoundation. com/lola
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s I write this there is so much agony in the world, and everything we do here feels futile and insignificant. At least it does for me. But the harsh reality is that wherever you are, life does and has to go on. That doesn’t mean we can’t use our voices and take whatever action we can to do some good in the world. In fact, it means we must make more effort than ever to balance the universal scales and strive every day to care for each other in all corners of our world. Doing good in this corner of the world (and beyond), is Nurjahan Begum owner of ELM - Ethical Local Market at 1628 Queen St. E. just east of Coxwell Avenue. Nurjahan is a woman who really does care about making a difference. ELM is a shop that hosts local entrepreneurs and creatives who share a passion in making a variety of goods ranging from handmade soaps, clothing, candles, jewelry, and much more. Nurjahan is also one of the creators with her
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Nurjahan Begum in front of ELM - Ethical Local Market on Queen Street East. ethical clothing brand called Progoti, which means progressive in Bengali. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Myanmar for seven years, and Japan for two years, Nurjahan grew up with a wide range of experience. The daughter of loving parents and six siblings, she was taught the importance of family and how to be independent. In 2003, at the age of 34, Nurjahan arrived in Toronto and set about finding a job which proved to be more difficult than she’d originally anticipated. When asked how she felt coming to Canada by herself she responded, “A little bit nervous and scared but I
had lived in different countries by then, that helped make it easier.” Nurjahan’s tenacity and hard work eventually paid off and she secured employment. After years of experience in the garment industry working her way from distributor to replenishment analyst to an associate buyer, Nurjahan eventually decided it was time to move on. “Everywhere I went, I didn’t feel like I had much to do, that I can do much. They were just creating that barrier. . . 2016 I left my job and (at) first I thought I was going to do the supplying job and whatever profit I
make I’ll try to do something for the workers, maybe an education program. Then finally we decided we’re going to do a brand. That was January 2017. When me and my husband were talking, we realized the only way we can really do something (make meaningful change) is when we own the brand.” The ugly truth, that no one likes to think about, is that often the clothes we buy are made in faraway factories with abhorrent conditions, gender-based harassment, and zero to little job security. Most often these garment workers are women and according to a 2020 report from the Asian Centre for Development, the average age of women factory workers is 25 years old; this means many of these women are let go once they reach their 30s. After supporting their families with minimal pay and daily pressure to reach quotas, they are suddenly left without any safety net and rarely any savings. Because of all her experience working within the garment industry, Nurjahan was compelled to try to help these women have better outcomes. Nurjahan describes Progoti: “It’s a social enterprise brand. The concept of Progoti, is we offer all our products to customers at cost. We give the customers all the breakdowns. If they go to the website, they will be able to see the individual product attached with the breakdown. . . and then give the customer an option to contribute. With that contribution we buy individual life and pension policies for garment workers in Bangladesh. That is what I started. I wanted to do something, to Continued on Page 17
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Nurjahan Begum, in yellow, with some of the local workers who she supports in Bangladesh with her clothing company Progoti.
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Brainfreeze at Woodbine Beach raises awareness and funds for youth mental health programs By Josh Tudela
BRAINFREEZE, A cold plunge into Lake Ontario, in support of youth mental health programming, is set for the Beach on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is a fundraiser for Jack.org which provides mental health services for young people across Canada. Brainfreeze is being presented by Othership in partnership with Surf the Greats. The chilly plunge will happen at Woodbine Beach, 2675 Lake Shore Blvd. E., on Saturday, Nov. 4, starting at 10 a.m. The event features more than just the cold plunge, however. There will be movement, breathwork, and a dance party as part of the Brainfreeze activities. All ages are welcome to attend this Saturday’s event. All profits and proceeds from the plunge will be donated to Jack.org’s program-
ming. According to the Brainfreeze news release, youth mental health in Canada is a state of emergency, and steadily declining. The COVID-19 pandemic threw fuel on the fire, seeing youth experience the most significant drop in mental wellness compared to every other age group, said the news release. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth in Canada. There was a 61 per cent increase in emergency department visits and 60 per cent increase in hospitalizations for mental disorders from 2008 to 2009 and 2018 to 2019 for youth, said the release. A 2020 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) report on mental well-being stated that Canada’s youth ranked near the bottom of high-income countries, placing 31 out of 38 countries. It has been estimated that
fewer than 20 per cent of the young people who need mental health treatment receive it. If left unaddressed, mental health disorders can have severe consequences in youth, including hospitalization and suicide attempts, said the news release. Jack.org is addressing these issues by offering mental wellness support for youth.. Residents can support Jack.org in many ways including taking part in Brainfreeze. Those who don’t want to get wet can spread the word about the event or show up to support those taking the plunge. Find more information about partners Othership and Surf the Greats at www. othership.us and https:// surfthegreats.org For more info about the Brainfreeze event in the Beach, please go to www. othership.us/cold-plungechallenge/pool-party
Supporting women garment workers in Bangladesh ‘Nurjahan’ from Page 16 make a difference with that.” Not only does Nurjahan provide these policies for 22 of the women who work on her garments, she said, “I can buy that (the policies) in the name of the worker. I’m not even the holder of the policies. Each policy costs me $200 per year, if someone has been with me for six years now, that’s six times $200 in their pocket. So, if something happens to me, they’re the holder, I’m not. If they want to continue the policy, they can continue by themselves.” This type of protection for garment workers is rare and all it took was someone who cared less about greed and more about intentionality. Nurjahan knows how lucky she is to have grown up in a secure, loving family with a father who worked for The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which enabled them to travel and learn more about the world. “The reason I’m doing what I’m doing is because growing up my dad used to listen to a lot of international news and that impacted me a lot,” she said. “I read about different wars and things like that, and it bothered me. You know, how people become so cruel so quickly and do not care about the other life
at all.” At one point while still living in Bangladesh, Nurjahan was studying for an exam to apply for a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs like her father. For this endeavour she had to read and understand international affairs and Bangladesh affairs; it was through this deep learning that she realized, “I want to solve problems. . . So, this (her Progoti brand) is one of my ‘trying to solve some problems.’” Nurjahan has aspirations to grow her brand and her stores so that she can help more people. This work is very important to her. “It means a lot because they (the garment workers) do not have a voice, and no one listens to their issues. Being able to hear them out gives me peace, and I feel grateful for the life I have. I feel that I am very fortunate to do something for them,” she said. While reflecting on how supportive her family has been she added, “I tell myself, if I don’t do it, who’s going to do it? I have the capacity to sacrifice. Not many people have that opportunity.” This self-reflection and accountability that Nurjahan possesses is remarkable. Many of us count ourselves as too busy or not important
enough to take the time. But what Nurjahan highlighted many times during our conversation was that we each can do a little something. The sentiment that resonated for me the most was when Nurjahan shared, “I want to see the world a better place. That’s my goal. Whatever way I can make it, whatever amount. I don’t know how much I can achieve by the end of my life, but that’s what I’m inspired to do. Sometimes I tell people, I’ve got a good life. This is my thank you to the world for giving me a good life.” Ethical Local Market is more than a store, it’s a community of local small businesses, which Nurjahan tells me are made up of 90 per cent women whose dreams are associated with her success in building ELM. “I hope the customers who come through the door know that they are helping us make a difference in people’s lives and their continued support is vital for our existence,” she said. And with this statement Nurjahan has given us a gift; we can all make a simple effort and contribution to making this corner and far away corners of the world better by shopping at local, ethical markets, like this one.
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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto
Leslieville’s Ari Cohen on his role in Priscilla and working with Sofia Coppola Bernie Fletcher
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n Priscilla (in theatres Nov. 3) Leslieville’s Ari Cohen plays Capt. Paul Beaulieu, the concerned stepfather to the lovesick, 14-year-old schoolgirl who meets the King of Rock n’ Roll in Germany in 1959. Priscilla’s parents try to discourage the romance, but she moves behind the gates of Graceland, a lonely princess trapped in a gilded cage. The Beaulieus were put in a difficult position. As a parent what would you do? Here’s my interview with Ari Cohen: 1. You play Priscilla’s father Captain Paul Beaulieu who is put in a very difficult position when Priscilla meets Elvis. How does a protective parent walk that line? How might things be different today?
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Great question! I think any parents first priority is to keep their kids safe. Maybe a close second is wanting your kids to be happy. This is Paul’s essential dilemma when deciding what to do about Elvis. I think Paul is able to satisfy himself that Priscilla will be safe when visiting with Elvis while they are all in Germany and he gives pretty strict parameters with curfew etc. I think after meeting Elvis and his father Vernon he is convinced that Elvis’ intentions are honourable and that she will be well chaperoned when going back to America to finish high school. Perhaps he also feels some guilt in having taken her halfway around the world to yet another army base in a strange land and she is clearly miserable in Germany. It can’t have been an easy decision and of course we know a lot more about Elvis now then Priscilla’s parents did then. I think any parent making a decision like they did,
Leslieville’s Ari Cohen plays the role of Capt. Paul Beaulieu in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, which will be released in early November. today, would be very harshly judged and perhaps rightly so. My generation certainly tend more to helicopter parenting than my parents and certainly my grandparents generations. 2. How was the experience working with Sofia Coppola? Incredible. Sofia was very clear in her point of view and intention as a film maker but also very open and collaborative. The set had a very familial feel to it. Both Sofia’s mother and kids were around at various times and her brother Roman is an executive producer on the film and did some second unit directing. It was clear that this was a family that had grown up on film sets and everyone was made to feel very much at home in the studio and on location. It was a very creative atmosphere. 3. The film has received rave reviews. Screen Daily writes, “There’s a lovely meld of production design and lensing...that brings the viewer directly to a time and place and a feeling.” How did the Toronto crew help set the mood which is so vital in a period piece? Again, this really flows down from Sofia. I think it is the mark of a very mature artist to be willing to lean on
her collaborators as much as she does. The cinematographer and costume designer had worked with Sofia numerous times before but it was the first time for the Toronto based production designer, who did an extraordinary job. The attention to detail in the design was very exacting in both faithfulness to the period and also to specific details from archival photos from Graceland. It was a great marriage of historical accuracy and creative license and of course our crews here are as good as anywhere in the world. In terms of setting mood, Sofia loves to use music on set, which I’d never experienced before. She puts together a playlist and before rolling on a scene selects a specific song to help set the mood and tone both for the actors and the crew. It is a very freeing and visceral way to get everyone in the room on the same page. 4. Rolling Stone called the film “a heartbreaking journey into the dark heart of celebrity.” How do you think Elvis fans will react to his portrayal in Priscilla? I think Jacob did a wonderful job of embodying Elvis through all the various periods, while at the same time avoiding mimicry. I also think it’s pretty clear from the opening frames of the movie (and certainly the title!) that the story is told very much from Priscilla’s point of view and while their relationship is definitely the focal point of the movie, it is very focused on her perspective. 5. What’s your favourite spot in the East End of Toronto? Oh man, tough to pick a favourite as there are so many great spots! I think I have to go with Gio Rana’s (The Nose). I think I’ve eaten everything on the menu and it never disappoints.
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Remembrance Day is important to them. Every student who submits an entry will receive a coupon for a free six-ounce Beach burger from Fearless Meat, 884 Kingston Rd. One submission only per entrant is permitted. Submissions must be made in person at Fearless Meat between 11 a.m. and
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Never the Same photo and poetry exhibit set for The Beacher Cafe By Alan Shackleton
LONGTIME BEACH resident Carole Wilson will host an exhibition of her poetry and photography this November at The Beacher Café. The Never the Same exhibition takes place from Nov. 1 to 30 at the café, 2162 Queen St. E. “It’s about being outside and the places I’ve seen and the poems and photos about them,” said Wilson in an interview with Beach Metro Community News last week. The photos and poems will be framed together, with the photo connected to the theme of the poem, and they will be available for sale. Wilson, who lived for decades in the Beach and was the former president of the Balmy Beach Residents Association and also a food columnist for Beach Metro Community News in the early 1980s now resides in Etobicoke, but still close to Lake Ontario in the Humber Bay area. She said her poetry and photography was first inspired by her views of the lake and then to other places she has visited.
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Carole Wilson’s Never the Same photography and poetry exhibition takes place at The Beacher Cafe on Queen Street East from Nov. 1 to 30. “I was walking a friend’s dog during COVID and was looking out over the lake, and I thought it was so nice and I could write about this,” said Wilson. “Then I started to think about other things like sailboats, and I was able to go out on a sailboat and
experience that feeling.” Wilson has a book of her photos and poems, which includes a photo and poem reflecting her experience on the sailboat. “I also get ideas from visiting a cottage,” located in the Kawarthas, she said.
Prior to moving to Etobicoke in 2017, Wilson said she had not done much photography or writing of poetry. However, being outdoors along with dealing with the isolation that COVID brought made her appreciate the outdoors and start writing. “When I really started writing the poems was during COVID. I started writing to make people feel that there were still things to do while waiting for things to improve. Walking was important, and I would take a neighbour’s dog, and I also volunteered at a food bank.” Wilson, who worked for decades with a Canadian airline, is looking forward to seeing old friends from the Beach at her upcoming show. Along with her volunteer work with the Balmy Beach Residents Association, she was also an active volunteer at the schools attended by her children. Her son Grant went to Balmy Beach Public School and Malvern Collegiate, while her daughter went to Balmy Beach Public School and Notre Dame Catholic High School. “I was one of the volun-
teers at the bake sales for the schools and other events,” she said. Balmy Beach residents may also remember her family hosting Christmas open houses at their home on Silver Birch Avenue, something which was an annual tradition in the neighbourhood for many years. “I lived here in the Beach for 40 years. We had a lovely old house on Silver Birch that was built in 1916,” said Wilson. “Every Christmas my husband would dress up as Santa and I’d dress up as Mrs. Claus and we’d volunteer over at Community Centre 55, and we’d also collect food donations.” She remembered her holiday open houses being quite busy affairs as well. “We’d have all these people over at the house and I don’t know how we squashed them all in there,” said Wilson. She is looking forward to a bit of a homecoming to the Beach with the Never the Same exhibition. “Being in The Beacher Café, it feels like I’m right back at home.” Along with the exhibit of
the framed art and poetry, Wilson has also published a book tilted Never the Same which will include many of the works in them. Proceeds from sales will go to The Daily Bread Food Bank, which is an organization close to her heart. She volunteered as a receptionist with Daily Bread from 2020 to 2022 and knows the need in the city for food banks. “All kinds of people are really struggling and there’s some sad stories, and I saw first hand how Daily Bread could make an impact in their lives,” said Wilson. She is hoping that her exhibit, book and Facebook page of photos and poems can act as an inspiration for people to appreciate what is around them and to think of helping others where possible. “I’m hoping they make people happy and are uplifting,” said Wilson. For more on the Never the Same exhibition and the book (along with more photos and poems), please visit Wilson’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/neverthesamepoetry/
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
The Beaches are returning home for two concerts this week at Massey Hall By Erin Horrocks-Pope
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THE BEACHES are set to make a triumphant return to their hometown with two highly-anticipated shows at the iconic Massey Hall on Nov. 1 and 2. As the city awaits their arrival, Beach Metro Community News had the chance to catch up with The Beaches’ drummer, Eliza Enman-McDaniel, to dive into their latest achievements, their roots in Toronto, and what fans can expect at the upcoming shows. Performing at Massey Hall is a dream come true for The Beaches. “We are so honoured and excited to be playing Massey Hall; it’s definitely a venue that’s been on all of our bucket lists for a while. It’s going to be one for the books,” said EnmanMcDaniel. While every city has its unique charm, hometown shows carry a distinctive sentimental value, she said. The Beaches had their postCOVID comeback show at History, a venue in the Beach neighbourhood where three of the four band members grew up. The Beaches have been riding high on the success
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The Beaches are back home in Toronto and will be performing on Nov. 1 and 2 at Massey Hall. of their album Blame My Ex, and notably the viral hit Blame Brett. Enman-McDaniel shared, “It means so much to us that this record is resonating so much with people going through heartache. But the record also can mean something to you even if you’re in a perfectly healthy relationship. The album is about what happens to you after heartbreak, and we’re so happy that so many people can find meaning in the message we’re trying to convey.” It’s widely known that The Beaches band was named af-
ter the neighbourhood where members, Eliza, Jordan, and Kylie, grew up. When asked about their favourite things to do when back in the neighbourhood, Enman McDaniel revealed that while the area is ever-undergoing changes, there are some places that remain must-visits for the members. “We love Murphy’s Law (currently closed while a condo is built behind it) for a quick drink, Xola’s for Mexican food, and we also love Yumei Sushi,” said EnmanMcDaniel. “Whenever I come back to visit the neigh-
bourhood, I just really enjoy walking around and reminiscing on growing up here. It really was the best place to grow up, and I have so many amazing memories.” The Beaches have recently received a nomination for Best Canadian Act at the 2023 MTV EMAs. Enman-McDaniel expressed the band’s excitement on the nomination, continuing to say how incredibly honoured they are to be listed among the other iconic nominees such as Shania Twain, Drake, Jamie Fine, and Charlotte Cardin. In addition to the Massey Hall shows, The Beaches also headlined at the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game played in Edmonton on Sunday, Oct. 29. When asked how The Beaches ended up headlining for such a significant hockey event, Enman-McDaniel shared that the NHL reached out directly, asking if they were interested. “We are Leafs fans, but we’re excited to watch Edmonton and Calgary battle it out,” she said prior to the band’s performance. For more information on The Beaches and the Massey Hall shows, please go to www.thebeachesband.com
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Cat rescue group appeals to Beachers for help with adoptions IN THE wake of the COVID-19 emergency, the numbers of surrendered and abandoned pets has soared. In the feline population, it has reached a critical point and a city cat rescue organization is appealing to East Toronto residents for help finding new homes for these animals. North Toronto Cat Rescue founder Donna Cox is working 13 hours a day, seven days a week trying to help as many cats as possible before this winter’s cold weather arrives. Winter shows no mercy, and for those felines left outside struggling to survive it is compounded by extreme hunger and thirst. Cox said cats are being left on country roads, in parks, ravines, parking lots and recently by the Don River in the Leslieville area. “We cannot seem to keep up with the volume and I have never witnessed such sadness and suffering in my 36 years of rescue,” she said. People should not mistakenly think a lot of these abandoned cats are feral, said Cox. “They are strays,” she said of the cats. “They all come in hissing, scratching, and biting because they are scared.” Strays are socialized; feral cats are not, said Cox. North Toronto Cat Rescue said the organization has taken in more than 4,000 of those outside felines and once they trust you, they are just “pussy cats.”
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Our tip of the Beach Metro Community News cap for the Oct. 31 edition goes to a family of volunteer carriers. Since signing on in 2021, Ryan Fransen, 11, and his brother, Myles Roworth, 2, (shown in photos) and older siblings Max Fransen, 13, and Pia Fransen, 16, have made sure the newspaper makes its way to the mailboxes on Isleworth Avenue. Mom Shelley Lepp told us via email, “Our four kids share responsibility for getting the Beach Metro delivered to the people of Isleworth Ave. Between school, daycare, sports and work — delivery happens in the wee hours of the morning, or sometimes in the moonlight. It’s a lovely way for the kids to give back to the community in a simple way that can work around their busy schedules.” For being selected as Lucky Volunteers, the family will receive a gift certificate to Fearless Meat restaurant. If you would like to join the Beach Metro distribution team as a volunteer carrier, please email Melinda Drake at melinda@beachmetro.com to find out if a route is available near you.
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Smokey, who was recently taken in by an Upper Beach resident, visited Beach Metro Community News recently to help spread the word about the growing numbers of abandoned or surrendered cats Cox recently helped find two senior cats, Smokey and Bella, a home in the Upper Beach and she is hoping other area residents will also consider taking in a cat. The Beach community is well known for its love of pets and more than ever cat lovers are needed to step up however possible by offering caring homes, volunteering in the North Toronto no-kill, no-cage shelter and making donations (tax receipted). For more information on how to help by taking in a cat, or to donate, go to www. northtorontocatrescue.com/ or call 905-758-CATS (2287).
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(16r)
MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations (16r)
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
ESA/ECRA #7002084
Residential/Commercial
(16r)
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
(16.)
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
416 691-3555
50 years in the Beach
ESA 7006786 (16.)
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
(16r)
Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus: 416-910-8033
(18r)
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD. Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
416 694 0906 torontoroofingindustries.com (19r)
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984 Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440 • 416-605-9510 (16.)
NEXT DEADLINE NOVEMBER 6 Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
WHYTELYON
GENERAL CONTRACTING Small & Medium Renovations Interior & Exterior Repairs 10 yrs in the Beaches
416-998-1166
(16r)
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971
(r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
(r)
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (16r) Fax 647-341-6104
SILVERBIRCH
HARDWOOD
(13/24)
JOHN CLARKE
Please call Colin at
MATTCAM CONSTRUCTION
Professional Drywall, Taping, Mudding & Painting. General repairs. Very reliable.
Call Matt 647-833-2884
MAT’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Small or big, we do it all!
PERFECT PAINTING & REPAIR INC.
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Any Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (21/24) Free Estimates
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
Local Trusted Family Business for 25 years
Maximum General Contracting Inc. “Your basement lowering specialists”
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com MET# B16348
Since 1998
(2/24r)
Complete Reno * Finish Basement Bathroom * Kitchen * Flooring * Carpentry
(19)
Above All Awnings
Retractable Awnings & Much More!
www.aboveallawnings.ca 416 698-3592 (16..)
Purdy Home Improvements Decks • Porches • Fences * Home Improvements *
Brick, Block, Stone,
TRUSTWORTHY & LOCAL CALL OR EMAIL RYAN
Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs
www.purdyhomeimprovements.ca info@purdyhomeimprovements.ca (16r)
647-355-3096
Call Sergio 416 873 9936(16)
Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations
www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor
Call Scott 416.858.2452 (16.)
BEACHES HANDY WORKS Dedicated precise worker. All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462 (16r)
www.jdbuild.ca
(16r)
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
Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork
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 (17)
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 (16.) (16.)
(16r)
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
(16.)
(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
(16..)
John 647-702-9502
BRICK SPECIALIST
CITYWIDE
DRYWALL
Replacement and repair. Small to medium jobs only, please. Clean. Professional. 43 yrs experience. I won’t leave until you are 110% satisfied.
info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com
416-738-2119
(16.)
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(16r)
Martin 416 579-6534 (16r)
647-857-5656
• Expert Installation of Porcelain, Marble, Mosaic • Over 25 years experience • Total Kitchen & Bath Reno • Plus Tile Repairs
Call Mat Now!! 416 888 8462
Restoration & Build
15% off for Seniors • All work guaranteed
ALANO TILE & RENO
Repairs of many sorts. Demolition as well. Reasonable rates.
Over 40 years in the east end.
DUN-RITE
(17)
Drywall • Painting • Tiles • Small Plumbing Jobs •
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
All types of Roofing
416 824-7901
416-347-0974 for a free quote. (16)
Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
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
JDB MASONRY
Shingles, Flats, Eavestroughs Fascia & Soffit Chimney tuck pointing
CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742 (16r)
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
Call C.J. 647 222 5338 (16.)
Fences, Decks, Porches All interior work. Very established with Senior community. I work locally, I shop locally.
And any house repairs
Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
ROOFING, REPAIRS
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck?
WET BASEMENT ?
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING
CARPENTRY by Kevin
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205 (r)
S.A.C. Masonry
Eavestrough & Siding
Carpenters
(r)
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)
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
K. R. ROOFING
416-833-3006
Kevin 647 282 8375 (16r)
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
(r)
(16r)
Licensed / Insured
416-985-8639
Plumbers
THOSE ROOFERS
416-694-6673
ECRA/ESA # 7010497 (18)
(r)
Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
(r)
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
YOUR STUCCO
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103
CARL 647-787-5818
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
LANIGAN’S
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
HANDYMAN
Fully licensed local contractors
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small.
www.stonehengefoundations.com
Roofing & Aluminum
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EAST END HANDYMAN
Trades
Roofers
Don’t call them, call those roofers
Frank 647-889-5537
BEACH PLUMBING
A.S.M. MOVERS
All Season Movers
A Company You Can count on Quality Since 1981
newbrightpainting@gmail.com (20/24)
STUDIO 1
416-830-8183
Master’s Touch Painting
Cell: 416-543-8254
• Small & Big Moves; Long Distance • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
Beachcombersgc.ca 416-910-6302 (16...)
We Don’t cut corners, we cut lines.
“Always on Time and on Budget”
(1/24)
ELECTRICAL WORK
Interior • Exterior Pantelis
Movers
ESA LIC# 7002668
Mike 647.456.3666 AllPerfectPainting@gmail.com (21/24)
GC Painting All work 100% guaranteed
Landscape design and build Interlocking, natural stone, patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and interlocking repair
CELL 416-875-5781
Call Marc 416-910-1235
WRITTEN IN STONE LANDSCAPES
Front porches, decks, fences, small and medium interior basement, bathroom, kitchen renos Local Beaches contractor
416-569-2181
We us low VOC or No VOC Paints. Over 33 years of excellence. References.
BEACHCOMBERS
Reliable & Reasonable Renos
www.laniganscontracting.ca
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
greenhouselandservices@gmail.com www.greenhouselandscaping.ca (16r)
Free estimates • 647 888 4805 mvdcontracting@gmail.com (16r)
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183
INTERIOR PAINTING
• Interior & Exterior Painting • Deck & Fence Staining • Drywall & Plaster Repairs
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.
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
ALL PERFECT PAINTING
VanDeursen Construction & Fine Carpentry
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates
WG PAINTING All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
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 (16.)
Call/text Bill 416-998-1166 (16)
free estimates
Complete Renos • Basement • Kitchen Bathroom • Flooring • Carpentry
The Cliffside Carpenter
(19)
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (16r) (16)
Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
416-322-7692
647.892.4737 info@gingergardens.ca
(16.)
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
Matthew 416-802-5980
Local resident w/38 yrs. exp.
GINGER GARDENS
416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595
LICENSED
Electricians
info@perfectpaintingandrepair.com www.perfectpaintingandrepair.com (19) (17)
& DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical •Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs •Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service
25 years • Free estimates
warren_gamey@yahoo.com (16r)
647 606 0970
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
416-322-7692
GRASS CUTTING
(16r)
Mark The Plumber
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
(16)
Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
PAINTING
dave@beachhillpainting.com (22r) (16$)
MASTER PLUMBER
PAINTING & DECORATING
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. (16r)
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