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The Easter Bunny returns to the Beach, and thousands turn out for the parade
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The Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade returned to Queen Street East on Sunday after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Big crowds of enthusiastic youngsters and adults alike lined Queen Street East to welcome the Easter Bunny back. For more parade photos, please see page 25.
Toronto Community Housing working to help tenants hit by federal government tax ruling By Alan Shackleton
TORONTO COMMUNITY Housing Corporation (TCHC) says it will be working to help a number of its tenants who have been impacted by a recent federal tax ruling that could see them lose provincial benefits. Late last year a number of TCHC residents started receiving letters from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telling them they owed a significant amount of back taxes con-
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KAM BABULAL was recently presented with the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award for her many years of volunteer work in the East York community. Babulal has held many volunteer social justice leadership positions in East York over numerous years. Some of her many contributions to the community include serving as coordinator for the East York Seniors Christmas Day Dinner, organizing a Community Breakfast program at Calvin Presbyterian Church, as well as activities at William Burgess School, the East York Soccer Club and other local organizations. The annual Agnes Macphail Award honours an individual or individuals from the East York community who exemplify the causes that Macphail championed in her long and distinguished career.
Macphail (1890 – 1954) was the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons (1921) and the first in the Ontario Legislature (1943). During her years in political office, which included representing the East York area provincially, Macphail focussed on issues of equality rights and social justice. Those who win the award must be residents of the former Borough of East York and be an outstanding volunteer leader in community life in areas including, but not limited to: women’s rights, fairness to seniors, criminal justice and penal reform, international peace and disarmament and to adequate housing, health care and education. Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher said Babulal is an extremely well-deserved winner of Continued on Page 5
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nected to payments they had been receiving under the Ontario Trillium Benefit. They were also told they would no longer be eligible for a portion of that benefit payment. The reason given was that they had failed to report on their tax returns that the TCHC buildings they lived had been made exempt by the City of Toronto from municipal education and property taxes. The tenants say they had never been told by TCHC that their building (and there 383 of them according to TCHC) had been given such a tax-exempt status. The decision to grant the status to TCHC building was made by the city in 2011, and then pretty much forgotten about until the tenants receiving Ontario Trillium Benefits started getting letters from Continued on Page 5
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THE NDP has named its candidate for the BeachesEast York riding in the upcoming provincial election on June 2. Dr. Kate Dupuis will be running for the seat now held by MPP Rima BernsMcGown of the NDP. BernsMcGown announced earlier this year that she would not be seeking re-election. This will be Dupuis’ first time running as a political candidate, and she is excited to carry on the work done by Berns-McGown over the last term. “I have always admired Rima over the past four years,” said Dupuis. “She has been such a hard worker in the community and such a fantastic representative.” Dupuis said when she heard Berns-McGown would not be seeking a second term, she decided to run for the NDP in Beaches-East York. She said her experiences over the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic were motivators for her to seek office provincially. “I was quite vocal during the pandemic about safe schools and daycare,” said Dupuis. “I saw the impact a small group of people can make…We were all so frustrated by the repeating waves of COVID closures and openings.” Dupuis lives with her husband and two children, ages three and seven, near Danforth Avenue just east of Coxwell Avenue. They have
lived in the area for the past 13 years. She is a neuropsychologist. “Basically I’m a brain doctor. That’s how I explain it to my kids,” said Dupuis. She is also a post-secondary educator at Sheridan College in Oakville and researcher. One of her areas of research is how art can help people’s health as they get older. “I specialized with adults and older adults, seniors aging at home, at seniors homes and long-term care homes,” said Dupuis. This gave her first-hand knowledge of the impact of COVID-19 on seniors and how it was connected to the provincial healthcare policies under the leadership of Ontario’s current Progressive Conservative government. “I saw the devastation within long-term care facilities. The ‘iron ring’ never materialized and we lost 4,000 people,” said Dupuis. “It was a very tough time for seniors and the people who work with them and it still is.” Dupuis said key issues for her this election will include advocating for schools, long-term care, overcoming healthcare inequities and supporting small businesses that are still trying to recover from the pandemic. Ontario has seen a “failure in healthcare” over the past four years, she said. “Our nurses and PSWs (personal support workers) don’t get paid enough. And
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Kate Dupuis will be the NDP candidate for the riding of Beaches-East York in the upcoming provincial election. it is mostly women who work in those sectors,” said Dupuis. “I think our government needs to listen to experts and use data to make decisions instead of using dates on the calendar to make their decisions.” She said her work in healthcare, research and also with helping her own children navigate the uncertainty of the education system over the past two years gives her a solid understanding of what people are dealing with in the riding and what is important to them. “We were closing schools then opening schools…it was so hard on parents and kids,” said Dupuis. “I think I have a relatively unique skill set with my background in education and healthcare. I’m a mother of two kids and a really hard
worker. I am a compassionate and passionate person. I’m committed to helping families and young people looking for housing and our small businesses. And to help us to recover together from the pandemic.” Dupuis said she’s excited to get out on the campaign trail and start meeting with local voters from across the riding. “The candidate has to be a really good listener, and understand a really diverse group of individuals and find areas where we can all come together,” she said of Beaches-East York. The provincial election takes place on June 2. Also running for the seat are Liberal Mary-Margaret McMahon, the Green Party’s Abhijeet Manay, and Angela Kennedy for the Progressive Conservatives.
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The Beach BIA teams up with CONTACT photo festival for displays at local shops By Leyuan Xu
THE BEACH BIA and the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival are teaming up to display festival photos along Queen Street East in the Beach. This year marks the 26th edition of the CONTACT festival which features more than 60 exhibitions, outdoor installations and displays of photographs in locations around the city. Photographers from around the world take part in the festival. Jane Kidner is the creative director and producer for the festival. She said 42 works will be displayed at 39 locations along Queen Street East starting next month. Business owners in the
area were happy to have the photos displayed in their windows, said Kidner. “Everyone I have come across to deal with to create this exhibition was exceptionally helpful and exceptionally nice,” she said. The Beach BIA helped her reach out to the businesses participating after Kidner approached them with the idea of bring festival photos to Queen Street East. “Jane reached out to us,” said Paul Bieksa, Executive Director of The Beach BIA. “It is positive for our business members, and it is a good community builder that gets people out and seeing our businesses,” he said. Photographers taking part in the festival’s display in
the Beach are mostly local, or from the Greater Toronto Area, but there will also be works by international photographers. The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival display in the Beach is set to begin on May 1. Locations with displays will be along Queen Street East between Neville Park Boulevard and Coxwell Avenue, which is the area served by The Beach BIA. For details on locations of the displays, visit The Beach BIA’s Facebook page later this month at www.facebook. com/makewaves.TO For more on this year’s CONTACT festival, go to www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com
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Community cleanup and clinic set for Beaches Disc Golf Course in Ashbridges Bay Park By Jesse Gault
DISC GOLF enthusiast Marlon Canales, with the help of the City of Toronto, is hosting a disc golf clinic and community cleanup event on Sunday April 24, at the Beaches Disc Golf Course in Ashbridges Bay Park. “It’s a super fun sport that is inexpensive and a fantastic way to get kids and adults outside to participate in an activity all together,” said Canales of disc golf. At the event, meant for parents/caregivers and children under the age of 13 who are largely new to disc golf, participants at the April 24 event will learn to play the sport and also help clean surrounding area of the park and around Woodbine Beach of litter. “Keeping the course and the beaches clean contributes to the overall sustainability of the sport,” said Canales. Qualified instructors will run the disc golf clinic at the event, explaining the rules of the game as well as demonstrating how the disc is thrown. Then participants will take part in an actual disc
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Marlon Canales plays disc golf with his children Christian and Carina. golf game on the Beaches Disc Golf Courses North Course with the help of some volunteer guides. (The North Course is the only disc golf layout open as the South Course has been removed at this time while the city monitors the area where it was located during the spring bird
migration season.) Disc golf can be thought of as similar to golf, said Canales. Participants throw a disc and try to get it into a basket on a pole with the least number of throws as possible. “All you need is one disc and you can hit the course and get exercise and enjoy
the wonderful sport,” said Canales. He said playing at the course is a great family activity. “My favourite memory is learning to play disc golf at the Beaches Disc Golf Course with my five-year-old daughter (turning eight next month). Going out to play rounds and throwing discs alongside her and watching her improve and enjoying herself while sharing an outdoor activity with me was amazing. It still is actually.” Registration is necessary to take part in the clinic and the cleanup. The event is free. The discs will be supplied (but not to keep). The Beaches Disc Golf Course is at 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. To register and for more information on how to take part in the event, please contact Marlon Canales at marlon_canales@hotmail.com
SOLE Alternative’s Charlotte Partridge wins Clarkson Creativity Award By Ahmed Dirie
SOLE ALTERNATIVE school’s Charlotte Partridge is the winner of the inaugural Clarkson Creativity Award. The award is a cash scholarship named for the late Dr. Austin Clarkson, a professor of music emeritus at York University. The award from Arts Etobicoke is a $250 scholarship awarded to one student from the EDGE: Youth Art Show with the goal of encouraging creativity and exploration of the creative process. Grade 12 student Charlotte won the award for her art work called The Three R’s which was made from recycled materials. SOLE, short for School of Life Experience, Alternative is an inclusive, studentcentred, senior high school where students are encouraged to be creative, with a focus on social justice and equality. SOLE is located at Monarch Park Collegiate Institute. Parents Mireille Messier and Ian Partridge are very proud of Charlotte’s accomplishment. “When Charlotte heard that her piece was selected she was thrilled,” said Messier. “This is the first award for Charlotte as well. So it’s not just the first time that the Clarkson award is given, it’s also the first time Charlotte wins an award for one of her art pieces, which is wonderful.” Messier said SOLE encourages students to come up with their own projects and then provides the free-
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Charlotte Partridge was recently presented with the Arts Etobicoke Clarkson Creativity Award. Partridge is a student at SOLE Alternative, located at Monarch Park Collegiate Institute. dom to work on them. there’s no space for art on a As part of her submission dead planet.” to the EDGE show, Charlotte Charlotte has always enwas also required to write joyed participating in the an artist’s statement on her arts and SOLE Alternative is work.. “I had spare time in the perfect place to develop art class, what better time her talents. than this to create,” said Her teachers at SOLE, inCharlotte in her statement. cluding Rachel Rosen, have “But it seemed like I had always been supportive of hit an art block, no ideas her artistic endeavours. It were coming to me. To start was Rosen who let Charlotte somewhere, I painted the know about the award. canvas a single colour… still “We likely would never no ideas. I saw someone put have heard of this because a heaping teaspoon of paint it’s run by Arts Etobion their palette and thought coke,” said Messier. “And about how much of that so in our area, we’re really would end up in the trash, it EastEnders through and deeply upset me. Suddenly, through, we probably would something sparked! Instead not have heard of this even of using new paints to create, though it is Toronto wide. why not use what’s already So it’s thanks to Rachel that there? I brought some of the they heard about the pospaint palettes that people sibility of applying for this weren’t using to my desk and award.” started peeling off chunks of Messier hopes that Charold paint. I used these to cre- lotte’s award will lead to ate my piece. Personally, art more support and funding is what keeps me going in for alternative schools like life and I love to create, but SOLE Alternative.
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Babulal a key organizer of annual East York Seniors Christmas Dinner ‘Kam’ from Page 1 this year’s Agnes Macphail Award. Fletcher added that she was delighted that Babulal is a resident of the portion of East York within the Toronto-Danforth riding. “Kam represents all the true objectives that Agnes fought for everyday of her life – social justice, equality, women’s rights and standing up for her community,” said Fletcher. Babulal was nominated for the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award by long-time East Yorker Justin Van Dette.
“I’ve known Kam for over 20 years through our East York volunteer activities, which is why I knew she was a natural recipient for the Agnes Macphail Award,” Van Dette told Beach Metro Community News. “Beyond organizing the East York Seniors Christmas Dinner for almost 25 years, Kam is a strong community voice. She has also been an active volunteer over the years with William Burgess School, East York Soccer and supporting those that need it most with meals at Calvin Presbyterian Church. All
this work is done as a volunteer. I was very happy to nominate Kam for the Agnes Macphail Award. She goes above and beyond to help the community.” At the awards’ ceremony there was donation presentation made to the charity selected by Babulal, the Community Breakfast program at Calvin Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to contribute to this charity can do so online at www.canadahelps.org on the East York Foundation page – mentioning you are contributing to the Agnes Macphail Award.
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Letters sent to federal and provincial finance ministers on behalf of tenants ‘Toronto’ from Page 1 the CRA. George (who did want his last name used) is a tenant in a TCHC seniors’ building in southwest Scarborough, and he made Beach Metro Community News aware of the situation regarding the CRA and the Trillium benefits. He said residents were afraid they were going to lose their benefits, which they need to survive, for a mistake they had no idea they had even made. “During that time (from 2011 on) they have failed to tell tenants the tenants that they could not use their rent receipts for income tax purpose,” said George of TCHC. “In good faith, the tenants were using the rent receipts.” Tenants who live in TCHC buildings that have the taxexempt status have now been informed of this fact, but only after the CRA started sending the letters and frightened tenants started to ask what was going on, said George. “This has hit thousands of adults and children,” he said.
Robin Smith, manager of media relations and issues management with TCHC, said the letters from the CRA are deeply concerning considering their impact on tenants living on low and fixed incomes. Smith said it is a problem now being faced by community housing providers across the province. The 2011 Toronto decision to provide tax-exempt status to numerous buildings had the “unintended consequence” of making many TCHC tenants ineligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit that started the next year, said Smith. Though the tenants apparently did not know this. “A decade has passed since these two events, so it is difficult to say with certainty what communication TCHC provided to tenants, as much of our communication is by mail, building posters and conversations led by frontline staff,” said Smith. “With the benefit of hindsight, though, we can see that tenants would have benefitted from more infor-
mation about how the new Ontario Trillium Benefit and TCHC’s property tax status interacted.” TCHC is working with other community housing providers, including Ottawa Community Housing and CityHousing Hamilton, to advocate for the tenants impacted. “We are partnering with the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONHPA) to lead advocacy to the federal and provincial government, requesting relief for the tenants,” said Smith. “Together with ONHPA and our colleagues in Ottawa and Hamilton, we have written directly to the Minister of National Revenue and Ontario Minister of Finance, as has Mayor John Tory, in a separate letter.” Substantial resources are being dedicated to help the impacted tenants, said Smith. “We empathize with those who have been negatively affected by the CRA’s actions and we are working diligently to bring them relief and resolution.”
Don Valley Art Club show opens April 27 THE DON Valley Art Club (DVAC) Spring Art Show and Sale opens on Wednesday, April 27. No longer limited to online, the club is excited to simultaneously return to having an “in-person” show and online show. The show is at the Papermill Gallery in the Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, which includes a museum, art gallery, theatre and forest reserve. Established in 1948, the DVAC for many years had its clubhouse at the Todmorden location. Members have always been enthusiastic about creating art outdoors and to this day are often seen painting and sketching on the grounds. In keeping with that tradi-
tion, on Sunday, May 1 the show will include a plein air event. Visitors are welcome to join as an observer or an artist participant if so inclined. The club also recognizes that viewing and buying art online has become a new reality that is here to stay as an increasing number of people turn to shopping virtually. The added benefit of an online show is that it provides an opportunity to bring the joy of art to more people, whether it be for preference or convenience. Others, who are not able to be there in person for a variety of reasons, but relish the pleasure of viewing art from their home, are still able to see and purchase art should they choose.
The DVAC continues to be a thriving community of talented artists who, despite pandemic restrictions, pursue a passion for making beautiful art in all varieties of subject matter, styles and media. More than 100 artists will be presenting their art at the show. Each artist will hang a favourite piece in the Papermill Gallery, with additional art works online. The in-person gallery show runs Wednesday to Sunday, from April 27 until May 9 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), with the simultaneous online show continuing until May 15. The link to the online show will be available as of April 27 at https://donvalleyartclub.com
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Modest and measured budget addresses major challenges Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches—East York
IN THESE uncertain times, the federal budget was modest and measured. It laid the groundwork for meaningful cooperation in this parliament. And it made a series of down payments to address major national and global challenges, including housing affordability, climate action, better healthcare, and military capacity. In advance of the budget, the Liberal government struck a supply and confidence deal with the NDP to provide important stability to our parliament and to deliver on our many shared priorities. If the deal works, the only practical constraint to delivering on our shared agenda should be our continued commitment to fiscal sustainability. Heading into budget season, in an inflationary environment that demands greater prudence, it was
an open question whether that commitment to fiscal sustainability would hold firm. In answer, as former PBO Kevin Page concluded, the budget was “surprisingly measured, modest, and responsible.” That analysis was largely echoed by economists Sahir Khan and Brett House on a recent Uncommons podcast episode. With economic growth generating $85 billion in additional fiscal room, Budget 2022 offered $31 billion in net new spending over 5 years ($62 billion in total new spending, with half of that offset by new taxes, cost reductions, and reprofiling funds). The remaining $50+ billion will reduce our deficit and ensure fiscal sustainability and flexibility. Debt-to-GDP remains low relative to other major economies and a declining ratio remains the core fiscal anchor. Carrying costs also remain low by historical standards and we’ve locked in low-interest rates by issuing long-term debt.
Of new spending (spread over five years), the budget’s overall focus was growth and affordability: • $12 billion for climate action, including work to expand clean electricity, protect nature, advance innovation, and reduce emissions in the transportation, building, and agricultural sectors. • $5.5 billion to drive growth, including work to launch a critical minerals strategy, expand immigration, create an innovation and investment agency, and strengthen supply chains. • $10.5 billion to advance reconciliation, including work to address past harms and discrimination against kids, support health and education, and deliver infrastructure - from housing to clean water - for Indigenous communities. • $5.3 billion to deliver on the new promise of dental care for families with an income of less than $90,000 and set the table for greater parliamentary cooperation. • $10 billion to make housing more affordable, including work to deliver a third round of rapid hous-
ing, build more co-operative housing, support first-time buyers, and establish an accelerator to encourage cities to add supply much more quickly. • $7.2 billion to strengthen military capacity and an additional $940 million to support Ukraine, including the expansion of Operation UNIFIER and military aid. There were, of course, missed opportunities. We set aside only $732 million towards global vaccine equity (short of our fair share), and only $100 million to address the opioid crisis (short of our $500 million election promise). I expect others will have their own examples. On a number of fronts, the spending measures should be considered down payments. Provinces will continue to clamour for larger health care transfers. We’ll need additional climate action on a credible path to net zero. Defence spending isn’t yet at two per cent of GDP. And on housing, the scale of spending doesn’t yet match the scale of the supply side challenge, and we
aren’t yet tackling the excessive financialization of housing on the demand side. A national early learning and child care system will exist because of bold government action and we need a similar level of ambition to deliver on our climate commitments and ensure that the housing market doesn’t leave an entire generation behind. It won’t be an easy path ahead. Our finances will be challenged by an aging population, and uncertainty in Ukraine and tighter monetary policy will affect the outlook for economic growth. If we are to see through all of our existing commitments (from a new disability benefit, to pharmacare, to NATO’s two per cent), we’ll need a thoughtful review of government performance in current spending and a more serious conversation about taxation, particularly on extreme wealth. But if this budget is any indication, regardless of the challenges that lie ahead, we will remain committed to both social progress and fiscal sustainability.
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Understanding people’s situations makes us more likely to help Re: ‘How Do People Choose When to Help’, Sponsored Content, Beach Metro Community News, March 22. I’m writing because this needs an answer. I will outline my recollection of the main point of the story and the conclusion I think we were meant to draw. It is about how we treat wild animals in our midst better than we treat the downtrodden we see around us trying to survive and maybe living outside. I think the
conclusion we were meant to come to is that we are bad people. The article doesn’t say that of course, but it wonders why we don’t help. We all wonder that. The article wasn’t helpful in answering the question, unless shaming people was the goal. So I am going to help by starting the discussion with some of my own suppositions. First, people are generally good and caring. If I fell down or hurt myself in public,
I believe I would receive plenty of help. Perhaps because I am generally healthy and clean looking and “normal” (I know that is quite loaded) looking. We are comfortable helping those like us because we understand them. They could be us! But we fear the different. We fear those that make choices we would not make. We fear those that don’t live like us and who live in a way that we wouldn’t choose to (if we had a choice). I believe we think
helping them would enable that way of living. I feel it misdirected to help them when I want the system to take care of them. I am not against taxes. I believe it is our responsibility to help humanity. But, and I think this is the crux of what I want to say, we need help understanding them. Those others. Because they are us too. They probably faced choices most of us have not. If we had a better understanding, I think we would
be more comfortable helping. You might say it isn’t about our comfort and I say then are we left with shame? No! We need to understand how one gets into this kind of situation. We need to understand how our taxes are not doing enough. We need to engage the parts of our system that are failing. Help us understand. I would be grateful and more willing and able to help if the story did that. Jim Nielsen
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Neighbourhood Watch programs promote vigilante-type security Re: ‘Forming a Neighbourhood Watch helps increase community safety’, Beach Metro Community News, April 5. Beaches- East York is one of the most incredibly diverse ridings in Ontario. It is incredibly disappointing to me to see this announcement of a NeighbourhoodWatch program in one of our neighbourhoods. Lived experience and extensive research has shown police presence in communities disproportionately impacts racialized people, especially Black and Indigenous, poor folks and folks with disabilities. In 2022, there should be no tolerance for a white city councillor working closely with police to promote vigilante-type security measures without extensive consultation with folks from communities most impacted by police presence and actions.. Beth O’Reilly
Shocked and sickened by the way local MPP has been treated Re: ‘Beaches-East MPP Rima Berns-McGown will not be running in upcoming election’, Beach Metro Community News, March 22. I was shocked and sickened to read of the cruel and vindictive harassment and racism experienced by Rima Berns McGown over the last four years at Queens Park and online racist and sexist rants. It’s difficult enough for a woman to run in politics, but racist and sexist taunts and harassment should NEVER come with the territory! Norma Cassidy
Column should have mentioned that treatment is not covered by OHIP Re: ‘New types of treatment for chronic overuse injuries’, In My Opinion, Beach Metro Community News, April 5. What was not stated in this article is that PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is not covered by OHIP. It is also usually not covered by private insurance policies. At more than $1,000 for an injection, with three injections recommended, this is prohibitive for most people. Sadly, it did not work for me and I feel that it in fact worsened my condition. Elizabeth Kroeker
Beyond Meat to host Earth Day event in the Beach TO CELEBRATE Earth Day on April 22, Beyond Meat will be hosting a “Ride-Thru” in the Beach for free burgers. Those attending can bike, roll, skate or walk through the “multi-stop adventure that ends with a free Beyond Burger.” The event is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Woodbine Beach, near the Toronto Beach Club on Lake Shore Boulevard East.
“By offering an engaging and interactive way to enjoy the Beyond Burger this Earth Day, we’re helping Torontonians bridge the connection between their everyday food choices and the growing urgency of climate change,” said Heena Verma, Marketing Director Canada, Beyond Meat in a news release. For more info, go to www.beyondmeat.com
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York Councillor Brad Bradford DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCHES. We welcome adults in the community to pick up a bag lunch at the door from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Mondays at Corpus Christie R.C. Church,16 Lockwood Rd.; Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (co-hosted with St. Aidan’s), 1512 Kingston Rd.; Wednesdays at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. (no lunch at BHI on Wednesday, April 20); Thursdays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave.; Fridays at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. Info: 416-691-6869 BEACH PHOTO CLUB. Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club. We offer a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June, 7-9:30 p.m. Normally we meet at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave (unless specified in program), but due to Covid, we are meeting on Zoom for the time being. Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program at 10:30). Wednesdays: mid-week service at 10:30 a.m.; Christian Meditation at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave., invites you to share in worship with us each Sunday. To attend worship in person please register here: https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/sunday-worship-at-beach-unitedonline-and-in-person-tickets-275719884597. Services are also livestreamed and recorded and available through our website: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Services will be led by our creative and passionate music director Steven Webb and minister Rev Greg Daly. More links and info: www.beachunitedchurch.com BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. As of Ash Wednesday our church is now open for in person services every Sunday at 10am. All regulations and protocols regarding Covid-19 are followed. You can also join us remotely via Zoom or by phone. For a link to the service and more info please visit our website at http://www.beacheschurch.org or call 416699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey. FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd., is open for in-person worship and ZOOM, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Hobby Circle meets on the fourth Monday of the month, 2 p.m. Any hobby is welcome. Bible Study is every second Tuesday, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join us for our 75th Anniversary Celebrations, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. Info and links: www.fallingbrookpresbyterianchurch.com, fboffice@rogers.com, 416-699-3084. Everyone is welcome! WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. We invite you to join us either In-Person or On-Line for our Sunday Morning Worship Services (twitch.tv/ waverleyroadbaptist or Instagram Live) at 11 am as we continue our Legacy Series with “Battle Fiercely”. Thankyou to everyone who participated and supported our times together throughout The Passion Week! We look forward to spending time together as a Church Family. Info: waverleyroad.ca, (416) 694-3054, info@waverleyroadbaptist.ca ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST NORWAY Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Norway! We are a growing community which enjoys the Anglican expression of the Christian faith. We gather to connect with one another and worship God on Sundays at 9 a.m on ZOOM and on our Livestream at 10:30 a.m. Info: stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560 GRANT AME CHURCH, 2029 Gerrard St. E., invites you to attend Worship Service Sundays at 11 a.m. in person or live streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Zoom Meeting ID: 287 011 5889 Passcode: loveGod or Dial-in Number: 647-374-4685 Numeric Passcode: 4498507 or Facebook m.facebook.com/Grant AME Church. Bible Study is every Wednesday at 7 pm on Zoom. Join our prayer line every Wednesday for prayer from 11 am-12 noon. Dial-in number: 1-587-405-1252 Passcode: 7006901#. Info:416 6905169; www.grantame.com; email:grantamechurch@yahoo.ca
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Lorie Murdoch sent me the wonderful image at the top of this page. She photographed these businesses (on the sunny side of Queen Street East, just a little west of Lee Avenue) in 1996. Thank you Lorie, I don’t know how many times my son and I strolled into Beach Food Mart to be warmly greeted by Sue. There was always a great deal to be had. Do you have any old photos of any businesses on Queen Street East that you’d like to share? please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The second image, showing the location today, has been digitally altered to reflect that the Fight For Our Beach Metro News sign is now on display in the window of the former Black’s shop.
Cartoonist Bill Suddick’s book Life’s the Beach on sale at Beach Metro Community News office FOR MORE than 40 years, Bill Suddick has been drawing cartoons for Beach Metro Community News. His first cartoon appeared in 1981 (when the paper was known as Ward 9 Com-
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East York residents concerned about loss of relatively affordable bungalows to expensive ‘monster’ homes
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THE RESIDENTS of East York’s Woodmount Avenue are forming a neighbourhood association to contest the construction of a large dwelling approved by Toronto’s Committee of Adjustment that is right in the middle of the block. Woodmount Ave., between O’Connor Drive and Plains Road, is a neighbourhood consisting of mostly seniors living in bungalows. Connie D’Alessandro, a longtime resident and one of the spokespeople for the proposed neighbourhood association, said these “monster” homes threaten not only the current residents, but also future first-time homeowners by removing affordable housing options. “Affordable housing means not getting rid of what you got that’s useful to first time buyers and seniors,” said D’Alessandro. “A lot of the houses around my neighbourhood have been turned into two and three-storey homes so we’re basically eliminating more affordable homes because housing is hardly affordable for anybody right now.” There are seniors living in 15 of the 24 bungalows on
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Residents on Woodmount Avenue in East York are concerned by the increase in ‘monster’ homes in the area, which they say are pricing out the more affordable bungalows on the street. D’Alessandro’s block who are afraid that they will be forced to relocate due to the larger dwellings threatening to take over their neighbourhood. Some residents, like D’Alessandro, who have recently retired are feeling particularly vulnerable especially with the hardships brought on by the last two years of COVID-19. “If we keep raising the bar as to what’s allowed eventually we’re eroding the very foundation,” said D’Alessandro. The options to relocate from their homes aren’t very appealing to D’Alessandro and the rest of the association either. “Baby Boomers, and me being one of them, are part of the equation for the next 10 to 15 years and we’re going to need housing,” said D’Alessandro. “I don’t want to live in a condo. I don’t want to live in a nursing home or a senior’s residence. I want to enjoy my backyard where I’ve lived for 41 years, roughly. Yes, we need more housing and people are coming in. But you can’t take it all on the backs of the people that are already here, that have built the community.” Lisa Glass, whose house is immediately adjacent to the property approved for rebuilding, bought her home pre-retirement expecting to enjoy a home and “age in place.” Rose Christamtsis, whose house like D’Alessandro’s directly faces the approved build, believes the City of Toronto should follow its directive that any building or renovations should be “sensitive, gradual and generally fit the existing physical character.” Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford understands the need for more affordable housing in Toronto and variety in the size and types of developments is one of the many proposed solutions. “While we have the need
for more housing, we also need options in between the single-family detached home or shoebox starter condo,” said Bradford. “If we want to ensure that the dream of home ownership does not remain intangible for the next generation, the Missing Middle actually plays a role in creating more opportunities for households to get onto a property ladder that’s increasingly out of reach. No one policy or built form is going to fix the affordability crisis. “For many, renting will continue to be the preferred, or only affordable option. On the built form side, as we continue to contend with the current housing market in Toronto and beyond, the city is pursuing a wide range of initiatives to ensure we are doing what we can to increase both the affordability of housing, as well as the housing options available.” Bradford noted the efforts being made to include affordable housing units in the construction of new residential developments on property owned by the city. “Last year City Council passed an inclusionary zoning policy that will require new residential developments to include affordable units within new buildings,” said Bradford. “This is an example of the many layered approaches it will take to make real action on the housing file. It’s not simply about replacing single storey dwellings with condos, that just isn’t feasible or effective.” Building larger dwellings, and the resulting influx of people and cars, exacerbates traffic and parking issues that already exist, said the Woodmount residents. “It’s impossible to get into our driveways because it’s like the DVP in rush hour on our street,” said Glenn Davis, a resident of Woodmount Ave. since the 1990s. Michaela Fendt, an owner of two properties in the neighbourhood, frequently experiences the same chal-
lenge. The existing infrastructure can support the needs of Woodmount Avenue residents, but the larger dwellings threaten that balance they said. “Our driveways are made for three or four cars and we can pull in and park and we’re not blocking anybody,” said Fendt. “Those people in those big houses south of us are parking on the street and they’re stuck in snow banks.” The ease at which new developments are constructed is juxtaposed with how difficult they find trying to make alteration to their own homes, said D’Alessandro who cited her own experience trying to get a cold cellar. “I actually went to East York and they said I couldn’t do it,” she said. “I didn’t pursue it, because it wasn’t a huge thing. But it wasn’t major and I wasn’t impinging on the neighbours.” The current bungalows are around 900 square feet, which would be dwarfed by the proposed ‘monster’ homes. “Our views, our sunlight, and the community is totally going to change,” said D’Alessandro. Angela Fazzolavi, who moved to the neighbourhood last June and who lives next to the dwelling in question, would have reconsidered moving in had she known of the development plans. “I’m really upset about that,” said Fazzolavi. “I would have never bought this house. I never would because it’s right next door to me.” The residents of Woodmount Avenue don’t want to stand in the way of progress and growth, but they want more say in types of developments being constructed and that those builds should be held to a high standard to fit into the streetscape of the area. “We’re still taxpayers,” said D’Alessandro. “We’re people that have lived here, people that have built the community. I think when major things like that are happening, that the community needs to be part of the process.” That sentiment is shared among the other residents. “We all accept there will be change,” said Fendt. “But we do not accept that it has to be foisted upon people, displacing people and making it unaffordable for people.” To that end, the residents of Woodmount Avenue are appealing the decision by the Committee of Adjustment to go forward with the construction of the house between Fazzolavi’s and Glass’.
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Jennifer Hooker reads a story for children and adults at the Family Resource Centre on Main Street.
Family Resource Centre open to kids and caregivers By Jesse Gault
“WE’RE HERE and are reopen,” said Jennifer Hooker, coordinator at the EarlyON Family Resource Centre (FRC) on Main Street. At the FRC centre, a young child can socialize with their parents, family or caregiver, other kids and early childhood professionals. The result being that the kids play and learn, get ready for school, interact with others and make friends. Hooker said the centre, at 184 Main St. just north of Gerrard Street East, had been closed for 16 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has just recently re-opened. “We want families to recognize they know their children the best and that together we can support children and one another. It is our hope that the centre will become ‘a second home’ where people feel safe, valued, and heard,” she said. The centre is open for drop-in hours, for any child up to six-years-old and their
families or other caregivers, on Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “Daily activities include dramatic play, block play, STEM, sensory play, fine motor activities, singing, stories, and circle time,” said Hooker. Programs are free, and registration is not required. One of the centre’s programs is Baby Time. It is held every Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. It is meant for both parents or caregivers and their babies from birth until 18-monthsold. The program allows babies to interact with music and language through story telling, and singing songs such as finger-plays and action songs. Another program is Dad’s Drop-In. It is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. It gives dads the opportunity to play with their children while talking to other fathers. The Ready-Set-Learn program works to develop children’s skills, increasing their
ability to learn as preparation for daycare and school. Montessori Time gives children the opportunity to use Montessori materials. It can be an opportunity for parents and children to become familiar with Montessori materials. The centre also provides the ASQ, or the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This involves Early Childhood Educators as well as Childcare Workers interacting with a caregiver/parent and child to identify suggestions to allow a child to build on emerging strengths, skills and interests. “We want to expand our reach within the community so that families and caregivers will know about us and tell others. We also want to expand and build on partnerships with local organizations,” said Hooker said. The FRC can be contacted at 416-690-0102 or earlyonfamilyresource@gmail.com For more information, please visit the website is at www.daycareconnection. net/family-resource-centre
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here have been many articles written by fine sports people about baseball who are far more knowledgeable than I about the game. But baseball in the East End did not originate down in the Beach! The original East Toronto baseball teams started up in the present area of Ted Reeve Arena, about 130 or so years ago. While reading an article in the March 22 edition of Beach Metro Community News, I saw that one
of the most prominent and most enthusiastic persons involved in keeping the baseball tradition alive (David Breech) is again getting ready to start the East Toronto Baseball Association season. He’s doing so along with Kevin Ainey and the other good people at the association. Breech has been involved in local sports for decades and was named Beach Citizen of the Year in 2006. Now let me be clear, I am not taking anything away from the sluggers down at the diamond in Kew Gardens or the ones in Greenwood Park, or from any other local baseball associations or leagues.
What I am writing about is that 130 or so years ago there were baseball teams playing that were made up of the railroad employees of the Grand Trunk Railroad at Main and Gerrard and residents of the East Toronto area. Now my column is not about individuals players or specific teams, but there are a couple of people who must be mentioned for tirelessly promoting sports in the community back then. A man named John Zieman, who lived in the Town of East Toronto, was a merchant with a clothing store on Main Street, just south of Gerrard. The name Zieman was on
the sidewalk step in front of his store (and is still there today on the front step of the Cool Runnings Restaurant at 146 Main St.). Mr. Zieman took it upon himself to start up sports teams, including a baseball team, with their home base in the Grand Trunk Railyards east of Main Street. They would play against other teams and Mr. Zieman put his heart and soul into it. He did not make money from it, but was simply a baseball enthusiast helping his community with sports activities. David Breech is also an enthusiastic and hard-working supporter of community sports.
If you think it is easy to manage a baseball team or organize a league, think again. Please remember I am not casting aspersions on any other sports leagues, just stating some facts about the history of baseball in East Toronto. So baseball has been strong in the East Toronto community since the 1890s with John Zieman and continues to be today with David Breech. Please feel free to share with me if you have more information on the baseball teams that were part of the Grand Trunk employees and residents of East Toronto in past years.
You can send the information to me care of Beach Metro Community News. Historic Walk slated for Saturday, April 23 Also, please remember that my next Historic Walking Tour is planned for Saturday, April 23. It will start at Main Street and Gerrard Street East, the place where baseball originated locally. The walk begins at 1 p.m., and those planning to take part are asked to meet at the northeast corner of Main Street and Gerrard Street East in front of Ted Reeve Arena. This Saturday’s walk will focus on the history of the East Toronto area.
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On The Wild Side
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he other day I almost had a smelly incident. I was walking and saw hotdogs and dog food behind a couple of trees. I wondered what was going on. So, I saw more at another tree and something black. I figured it was a squirrel, so I headed over to the tree. I rounded the corner and went YIKES. Yes, there was Flower the skunk. He had been brought to the tree by the smell of the food left there. Once he saw me, he took off. This was just off the roadside where the person had left food. It could have ended with the skunk being hit by a car or someone getting sprayed. The same day I saw a groundhog who was gathering nesting material for his den. Now I have never seen this before so I was watching fascinated by the way he would pick up a pile of leaves and head back into the woods. This went on for a good 30 minutes while I drank my coffee by my car. Groundhogs are the architects of the underground world. They build tunnels and dens in their burrows. They use their sharp claws to make many burrows with multi chambers for nesting, food, and hibernation and even a bathroom. Now the only sad part of the wonderful day was I saw him eating a banana in his paws. I wanted to talk about another incident I saw which involves local foxes which are denning with kits now. They are amazing hunters and really don’t need our help. We can help them by staying away from the den and watching from a distance. With today’s cameras and lens you can crop close to see them better. But what shocked me was a woman feeding a fox from her hand. She had a hot dog and was holding it out for the fox. So dangerous for the woman and the fox.
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Mocha Mocha’s new location at 64 Kingston Rd. is already nourishing the neighbourhood with a selection of lively and healthy meals, all made in-house. Drawing from Latin American and African flavours, you can expect to find a variety of light and healthy options such as their warm brown rice salad, spicy chick-pea guacamole, ham and cheese crepes, turkey club sandwich, and Nicoise salad to name a few. Owners Marijan and Mercedes Tripkovic explain that the Latin American influence on the menu comes from them. Mercedes is a chef with a lifetime of experience. In 1989 she participated in the 1989 Canadian Culinary Masters competition where she won a silver medal for her individual entry. Her family is Japanese but she was born in Peru. Together with Marijan, she owned a successful Dutchstyle pancake house in Lima called Palachinke. When the two of them came to Toronto they brought with them a love for fresh and light flavours. “What we offer here is healthy food. We don’t use lots of meat,” said Marijan
Although there is meat on the menu, it plays a complementary role rather than being the main attraction. They also don’t serve heavy, deep-fried foods or lots of carb-heavy ingredients to fill you up. Even the bread they do use is organic. “The food is made from scratch,” said Mercedes. When asked about the African flavours on the menu, they explain that the staff at both locations play a big role in the culture of Mocha Mocha. With some employees who have been there for 25 years, it feels more like a family than a constantly changing group of employees. Many of the employees come from Ethiopia and Eritrea and are given a lot of autonomy which allows them to bring a piece of themselves into their work. Sometimes, they’ll suggest a recipe and, if it gets tested and goes over well, it can find a home on the menu. One of the most popular examples of this is doro wat, an African chicken stew that has become a favourite among regulars. This type of variety is something Mercedes and Marijan cherish about their menu. But this isn’t to say that the menu is always chang-
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Malvern girls win city hockey championship THE MALVERN Collegiate Institute Black Knights girls varsity hockey team are the city champions for the 2022 season. The girls won the Toronto District Secondary School Athletic Association (TDSSAA) Tier 1 championship on Tuesday, April 12, with a 6-2 victory over Northern Secondary School in the title game. This is the first city championship won by a Malvern girls varsity hockey team in recent history. With the championship game being played at nearby Ted Reeve Arena, the Black Knights had a large number of Malvern fans cheering them on. The Black Knights jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first period on the strength of a pair of goals by Celena Mickevicius. In the third period, Mickevicius completed the hat trick to with a shorthanded goal to put the game out of reach at 5-2. Other Malvern goal scorers in the championship game were Madison Tiro, with two, and Morgan Lille. Goalie Rachel Aziz put in a solid goaltending performance for the Black Knights,
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The Malvern Black Knights girls hockey team celebrate their Toronto District Secondary School Athletic Association Tier 1 championship at Ted Reeve Arena on April 12. Members of the Malvern girls hockey team are Amelia Doty, Miku Martineau, Abby Calvert, Madison Tiro, Brianna Murphy, Allison O’Leary, Rachel Aziz, Hannah Longley, Téa Lavallée, Emma Watt, Morgan Lille, Mary-Ruth MacDonald, Celena Mickevicius, and Caitlin Rother. Team members not in the photo are Millie Watson, Kate Custance, Rachel McColl, and Chiara Kim. Team coaches are Janine Davies, Carter Livingstone, and Macy Hoffman. who also benefitted from strong defensive play. Due to COVID-19, the hockey season for girls teams in the TDSSAA was a short and condensed one. In regular season play, the Black Knights had a record
of two wins and one loss, which saw them finished in second in the East Division. Malvern then beat Richview Collegiate Institute and Leaside High School in the playoffs to qualify for the championship game.
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Andrew Afework shares his music in many ways Mimi Liliefeldt mimi@missfit.ca
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usic has so much power; it can lift our spirts, elicit strong emotions, bring people together, and inspire. It adds texture and vibrancy to our lives. A world without music is a world without dimension and light. Andrew Afework is a gifted piano teacher who lives and breathes music. “I don’t know where I would be or what I’d be doing without the piano and music,” he said. Andrew was born, raised and continues to live in our neighbourhood in the Beach Hill area near Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue. He also experienced many teachable moments in his young life. Born at St. Michael’s Hospital to his Jamaican mother and Ethiopian father, he is the eldest of three children. “I started playing piano when I was four years old. I was very shy in junior kindergarten, and because I
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Andrew Afework is a music producer, player, creator and teacher. didn’t talk at all and showed no expression, my teacher thought I was deaf. They took me to a facility to investigate. At the end of the test, the doctor told my mom that my hearing was fine. Shortly after, there was a segment at school where the teacher played some music, and that’s when I started smiling and laughing. My teacher suggested to my mom that
maybe I should start playing an instrument. My mom asked me if I would be interested in trying piano. That was it, I absolutely loved it,” Andrew told me. Andrew’s parents embraced their son’s enthusiasm for music and immediately got him a piano. He worked his way up through the Royal Conservatory of Music to Level 7 and then
decided to venture away from the institution and focus more on music production. “I couldn’t get the theory down (at the RCM), which is funny because now I’m stronger at that,” he said. As he grew older, he developed an interest in composing his own music. “My friend introduced me to this composer/producer/ multi-instrumentalist Ryan Leslie, and after listening to his music it changed my life as far as producing and creating music from scratch,” said Andrew. “I told myself if I’m going to be able to do that, then I really need to shy away from not just reading music but understanding how I can play music by ear. I started focusing on training myself to sit at my piano with no sheet music, I would just sit at the piano and see how long I can play without having to stop. That’s how I got really good at just creating.” After graduating from Recording Arts Canada (a college for sound and music production), Andrew’s dad wanted to show his support and got him some high-end production equipment. He
kept the focus on building his career strong, but needing to make money he took a job at a Loblaws in the dairy department. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a great experience, he said. “I was the only Black person there and I was doing my best at that job. I could tell they didn’t like me because I was Black. When they fired me, they could only say it was because I wasn’t a ‘good fit.’” This wasn’t the only time Andrew felt the burden of being a Black person in a white dominant society. “I went to Gledhill Junior Public School for French but when I was in Grade 2, I had a really bad experience with the teacher. I was the only fully Black kid in my class; many times, I would ask the teacher for help with my work, and she never would. “It traumatized me, so I asked my mom if I could get out of French immersion. I didn’t want to go to this school anymore. So, she took me back to Bowmore Road Public School.” As a young person Andrew faced both direct and indirect encounters with racism, but when I
asked how he felt about it he shared, “When I was a child my parents said, ‘You’ll have to work twice as hard because of the colour of our skin’. And I definitely think that’s true,” Andrew told me with a resentful chuckle. He then added, “But I’m not really focused on that now. I just try to do my best, be the best version of myself.” I’ve heard this sentiment from others before and felt the same way myself, but it doesn’t diminish the reality of being unfairly judged because of the colour of one’s skin. Being ‘the best we can be’ is always rewarding but should never have to come as a consolation prize to being treated as equals. Andrew’s goal is to one day be a household name musician and producer. He continues to do everything he can, even if it means facing disappointment and rising to the challenge. “In 2013, I entered a competition called the iStandard Producer Showcase. They only let 30 to 40 applicants into the competition, and I was one of the few selected. I played my beats for them Continued on Page 22
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CANADA-WIDE EARLY-LEARNING & CHILD CARE Affordable, Accessible, High-Quality After holding out on a deal for months, Ontario is the final province to agree to our federal child care deal and we are now on the path to building a Canada-wide system. It’s welcome news for young families across Ontario, and it will be one of the defining policies of this federal government.
Here’s what it means for young families: • 25% fee reduction for all families, retroactive to April 1, 2022 • 50% fee reduction, on average, by the end of 2022 • $10 per day, on average, by 2026 The plan creates over 80,000 new licensed early learning and childcare spaces in Ontario, and increases wages for Early Childhood Educators. By enabling higher labour force participation, the program is estimated to generate $1.50 to $2.80 for every dollar invested. It is fair for families and smart for our economy.
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IT’S GRILLIN’ TIME! Music has the power to inspire ‘Andrew’ from Page 21 and the one judge, Boy Wonder said, ‘I like the path that you’re taking but the beats sound kinda cheesy’. That crushed my soul because I look up to him. The next guy, Dre McKenzie gave me a little more constructive criticism that I’ve taken to heart and used to find and BBQ ACCESSORIES | PATIO HEATERS improve my sound.” OUTDOOR FIREPLACES | FIRE TABLES Over the course of a handful of years, Andrew entered this competition about 10 times, each time it cost a few hundred dollars. The value being: Feedback from Check website for store hours. the top producers in the www.classicfireplace.ca industry. In his goal to fine tune his craft he kept going back Nathaniel Erskine-Smith M.P. until he won second place Beaches-East York two years in a row, and then eventually in 2018 won first info@beynate.ca place and the recognition he deserved. The same year Andrew won the competition he was @beachmetronews also accepted by The Remix Project for their Recording 2585 Central Ad 4 x 7.5 Ad -1-888-424-8672
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money while working on my music, but in 2019 I told myself by 2020 I’m not doing this job. I want to be doing music full time or at least trying to. I took a huge risk. I told my parents I was going to teach piano; I didn’t have any clients, but I had faith I was going to get people, and then I did,”he told me with well-deserved pride. Over the last few years Andrew has seen his piano teaching client base rise and has had the satisfaction of hearing his music production played on the radio and television.
When I asked about his future, he said, “I definitely want my music to be more international and I want to keep teaching, I really enjoy it. People have told me they like how I teach, and they’ve been able to pick up a lot.” Andrew concluded his thoughts with this: “Music has the power to inspire and influence, it’s what keeps me going day in and day out.” I have no doubt Andrew will succeed in his dream of sharing his gift far and wide. He is a thoughtful and ambitious young man who is here to make our world brighter through his music.
Leslieville Flea set to host first market of 2022 THE LESLIEVILLE Flea is celebrating spring with its very first market of 2022 on Sunday, April 24. The market will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and historic Fermenting Cellar in The Distillery District. Those attending are invited to shop from 50-plus vendors selling a curated selection of vintage and handcrafted items. Shoppers can pick up spring vintage items for their home or their wardrobe, said the organizers. This market is also a good
opportunity to do some shopping for gifts in advance of Mother’s Day which takes place on Sunday, May 8. The Fermenting Cellar is located at 28 Distillery Lane, in The Distillery District. The Leslieville Flea is reminding those attending that his event is taking place indoors and the wearing of masks is strongly encouraged. For more information, visit The Leslieville Flea online at https://leslievilleflea.com or go to their Instagram to stay up to date @leslievilleflea
Slobberfest slated for the Beach in May COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 invites residents to pack up the pooch and head down to Slobberfest on Saturday, May 28. The fun will take place at the Leuty Pavilion on the Boardwalk, at the foot of Leuty Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Community Centre 55 and features activities for dogs, their owners, and displays by vendors. For info, including on becoming a vendor, call Jade 416-6911113, ext. 224.
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Notice of Publication of Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report Ontario Line Project The Project
The Ontario Line will bring 15.6 kilometres of new subway service to Toronto, making it faster and easier for people to get where they need to be each day. The line will stretch across the city, from the Ontario Science Centre in the northeast to Exhibition/Ontario Place in the southwest. The Ontario Line will have 15 new stations, including six interchange stations, connections to three GO train lines, two existing subway lines, the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and streetcar lines at 10 stations. The project will feature a combination of tunneled, surface and elevated segments, and will be completely separated from traffic to provide fast and reliable service.
Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Environmental impacts of the Ontario Line are being assessed in accordance with Ontario Regulation 341/20: Ontario Line Project (O. Reg. 341/20), under the Environmental Assessment Act. In accordance with Section 15 of O. Reg. 341/20, Metrolinx prepared the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report that was available for review between February 7 to March 9, 2022. The Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report described existing environmental conditions in the Project study area, environmental impacts, mitigation and monitoring measures, consultation, and required permits and approvals for the Ontario Line. Public comments received throughout the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report were recorded and have been incorporated into the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
The Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report Review and Minister’s Review
Metrolinx established an issues resolution process to attempt to resolve concerns raised during the review of the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report. In accordance with Section 18 of O. Reg. 341/20, Metrolinx updated the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report and published the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report to include a description of the issues resolution process, any concerns raised during the review period, what Metrolinx did to address these concerns, and impacts to the implementation timeline as a result of addressing concerns. Effective April 8, 2022 the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report will be available on the project webpage (www.metrolinx.com/ontarioline). Within 35 days after receipt of the Notice of Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks may issue a notice to Metrolinx imposing conditions related to the Ontario Line. The Minister may also choose to inform Metrolinx that no notice will be issued. The Minister may issue a notice only if: • The Minister is of the opinion that the way in which Metrolinx has addressed a concern raised in the issues resolution process would cause unreasonable delay to the implementation of the Ontario Line and the conditions in the Minister’s notice change the way in which the concern is addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report without causing unreasonable delay to the implementation of the Ontario Line; or • The Minister is of the opinion that the Ontario Line may have an adverse impact on the existing Aboriginal or treaty rights of the Indigenous peoples within Canada, and the conditions may prevent, mitigate, or remedy the adverse impact.
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With the change of season your skin is due for a spring cleaning Taslim Jamal Guest Column
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e often think of the end of winter as the ideal time to ready our homes and gardens with a good thorough spring cleaning. Our skin can also benefit from a onceover as the seasons change. Just as we switch our winter parkas for lighter jackets and boots for sandals, our skincare regime needs a similar shift. In the winter, we tend to focus on richer, heavier creams to protect against the elements, and maybe even add a face oil to seal everything in. This is an ideal time of year to spring clean the products you’re using. Some people find that the creamy cleansers and thick creams that served them well over the winter months are too heavy or aggravating on their skin when the temperatures warm up. You can lighten up by switching from creamy or oil-based cleansers to ones that foam, and from rich creams to lighter lotions and serums. If there are products in your vanity or makeup bag that you’ve had for years, they are likely losing their efficacy. As products come in contact with air, they oxi-
dize and don’t work as well. This is especially true for products in clear jars, which let in light and air. Products that contain fragile ingredients like retinol, green tea and vitamin C tend not to last long. One of the easiest and lightest additions to a spring skincare regime are antioxidants. In the same way that antioxidant-rich foods protect against free radical damage internally, topical antioxidants can help restore a brighter, more radiant, even complexion. A good quality antioxidant serum paired with sunscreen is a solid foundation for a daily skincare regime. If sunscreens and makeup are like a well-fitting suit, serums are the important undergarments. I know that Beachers love their gardens and of course, soaking up the wonderful views (and sometimes some rays) in our area’s parks and beaches. Everyone should wear a good quality SPF every day, even when it is cloudy, no exception. I tell my clients that the best SPF is one that they’ll wear every day. If you have an SPF that you like, check that it hasn’t expired. The best quality SPF’s are broadspectrum, with a very high level of sun protection (I like
40 and up) that shield harmful UVA and UVB rays. For those who might want to lighten up from wearing a heavy foundation, a highquality tinted SPF can even out the complexion without feeling heavy on the skin. The length of two fingers is a good amount to cover the face and neck, and if there is any product left over, smooth it over the tops of your hands. A literal spring cleaning of the skin is also a nice treat. Classic facials where the face is steamed and then extracted can be uncomfortable and even inflame some skin. New treatments like Hydrafacials quite literally vacuum out gunk from the skin, while infusing a custom blend of serums. It leaves the skin exceptionally clean, fresh and hydrated, without any irritation. Lastly, as you haul out your gardening tools and make sure they are in working order, inspect anything that touches your face and ensure it is in good condition. Give your brushes and sponges a thorough scrub. These tips will help prepare your skin for the sunny days ahead — let’s all hope they arrive soon. -- Taslim Jamal is with New Skin Beauty on Queen Street East in the Beach.
Dental Matters
The era of dentistry ‘after the drill’ Dr. Allan Katchky Dental Matters
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sk most people what they dislike the most about going to the dentist, and invariably the answer will be the ‘needle’ and the ‘drill’, in no particular order. Now try to imagine a future where going to the dentist to have a cavity filled involves neither the needle nor the drill. Dental researchers have been imagining for decades, and it now appears this dream is not only possible, but is well within reach and could soon become a reality. There is currently an exciting and leading edge research study underway right here at the University of Toronto, with the inspiring goal of repairing decay without the need for a drill. And if the drill is not required, it is anticipated that the procedure will be painless, and therefore no
needle will be needed. The new treatment is currently being investigated by Dr. Hetal Desai, a dentist and PhD candidate at U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry, and involves merging existing technology with a novel cutting edge emerging technology to ‘seal’ cavities in their early stages and prevent them from escalating or growing. Dr. Desai is utilizing currently available low-viscosity or ‘flowable’ resin material, which when applied to a decayed tooth surface acts like a barrier to prevent further damage. The existing flowable resins are capable of being absorbed into the tooth, and creating a barrier to prevent further spread of tooth decay. The problem with the current technology is that if there is any bacterial film that has already penetrated the tooth surface, the harmful bacteria can continue to flourish and do damage underneath the sealant. The novel part of the research involves the addition
of very tiny particles known as ‘nanoparticles’ to the flowable resin. Dr. Desai is hoping to use drug- loaded nanoparticles, tiny sub-microscopic particles that can be packed with measured amounts of antimicrobial or antibiotic drugs that will kill the bacteria and prevent further damage to the tooth. The nanoparticles are capable of carrying a high drug load, and are also capable of gradually releasing the drug, resulting in a long active phase and the maintenance of a bacteria-free environment for a long period of time. Development of nanoparticle technology is a laborious and time-consuming process, and as a result the bringing of this novel technology to community -based dental offices is still a number of years away. Nevertheless, the research track is very promising, and dentists and dental patients alike are looking forward to a brighter new era in dentistry ‘after the drill’.
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Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade is back in the Beach
The Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade was welcomed back by huge crowds along Queen Street East on Sunday afternoon. The parade had not been able to take place for the past two years due to the pandemic. Parade participants included Beach Metro Community News (top left photos), the York Lions Steel Band (photo at top right); and the Malvern Collegiate Institute band (photo at left).
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Beaches Sandbox offers accessible and fun programs for the community By Ahmed Dirie
THE BEACHES Sandbox, an all inclusive and accessible community centre hosting a multitude of programs and classes for all ages and abilities, is coming to the Beach in May. The Beaches Sandbox is a 13,000-square-foot community centre at 2181 Queen St. E. While a grand opening is planned for September, the community centre will have a ‘soft’ launch on Saturday, May 7, that is open to all. The Beaches Sandbox will offer many programs and is fully accessible and the hope is it will be a place that helps bring the community back together after the disruption of COVID-19, said Samantha Little, general manager in charge of day-to-day operations and also coordinator of many programs and connecting with partners. “It has definitely been a rough last three years for the Beaches community in terms of business,” said Little. “We’re really hoping to promote that through high
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Mackenzie Little, Jason and Paulette Schuy, Michelle Brunet and Samantha Little from the Beaches Sandbox took part in Sunday’s Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade. quality programming that is available to every single person, regardless of their physical ability, or where they stand financially. We are just hoping to open doors, to get people back together again, and to strengthen the community by being that community hub.” Their programs will cater
to kids, adults, and those with physical and special needs, said Little. The Beaches Sandbox has long been a dream of both Paulette and Jason Schuy, who are the chair and executive director respectively, as a way to give back to the community. “It started as just a
thought between Jason and Paulette,” said Little. “They really wanted to put something in the community. They have children, who are teenagers now, but just looking around the neighbourhood, there was really nothing that supported those in all walks of life. You had designated spaces for designat-
ed programs, but not really one hub that brought them all together like the Beaches Sandbox will.” They were able to make that dream a reality thanks to funding from the Paul O’Leary Foundation, named for Paulette Schuy’s father who himself was known for his philanthropy and generosity, said Little. Creating a space for those with physical or special needs is incredibly important to the Beaches Sandbox, and to that end many renovations were made to the previous building. “The whole building is fully accessible,” said Little. “We have an elevator that goes from the bottom floor, which is the entrance at 2181 Queen St. E., all the way up to what will be our future rooftop area that we have that we’ll be opening hopefully next year.” The floors will be on one level and things like light switches will be situated in areas that can be reached by all, including those in a wheelchair. The level of care designat-
ed for accessibility will also be reflected in the programs offered at the Beaches Sandbox including one of the first to be offered in May. “Our main program that we’re launching currently for the soft opening in May is our art for special needs program,” said Little. “It is designed uniquely for children with special needs and is designed by the Canadian Contemporary School of Art who we have partnered with.” In addition to Canadian Contemporary School of Art, the Beaches Sandbox has also partnered with organizations such as For the Love of It, Kitchen Music Studios Inc., and Afterglow Studios and more to bring lots of fun and interesting programs and activities to cater to all. The opening of the Beaches Sandbox on Monday, May 7, is open to all to attend. For more info and to view the programs, please visit www. beachessandbox.com To RSVP for the opening on Sunday, Sept. 18, go to www.beachessandbox.com/ event-details/beaches-sandbox-grand-opening
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Scarboro Music
LAWN CUTTING
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YOUR LOCAL, FAMILY RUN TREE PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS
Music
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Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490
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Contact Irena
STONEHENGE
416-414-5883
LAWN CUTTING SERVICES
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Tutoring
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Kingston Rd/Vic Park
Pest Control
HOME CALLS & PICK-UP SERVICES AVAILABLE E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES
Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation
We teach it all!
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A family business since 1956
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RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING
We’ll Make It Sparkle!
Demolition & Removal of Garages, Porches, Fences & Concrete. Howard 416 565 8569 (7)
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Green Apple Landscaping
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call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for
HEALTHY HOME
Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415 (8)
Call Greg 437 230-4824
HELLARRA SERVICES INC.
Cleaning Services
I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.
20 yrs exp. Quality work. Good prices.
Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting
(22/23)
Landscapers
thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442
Book your spring or summer date now.
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***Spring Cleanup***
TAX ACCOUNTANT
LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call
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HANDYMAN / HELPER
416-800-2812
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LAWN CUTTING
(w. of Midland)
RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION SPECIALIST RECYCLING 416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019
Your local Rock ‘n’ Roots Revival Band Is ready to rock your party or event.
BEACHES LAWN MAINTENANCE
2358 Kingston Rd.
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Rock, Roll, Roots, Blues, Country & Random
rileyswindowcleaning.com
Vienna Upholstery
Online teaching available Ines 416 726 5729
THE TWO FOURS
416 421-5758
Home Decor
647-235-6690
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UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE
416-690-2880
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OFFICE SPACE pmcarthur577@gmail.com www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com
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EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL
Computer Services
Commercial Space for Rent
Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding
Peter the Handyman
Wanted
(22/23)
PEST CONTROL
Call 416-783-3434
647-899-9074
HOUSE FOR RENT
Employment Opportunity
KLEEN WINDOWS
416-698-9000
SHORT TERM RENTAL:
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www.SquirrelControl.ca
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Deadline for May 3 is April 25
Announcement
We share our love of music using the Suzuki Method by providing gentle encouragement, inspiration, and musicianship in Violin and Piano.
647-496-2211
REG’S APPLIANCE
Main & Danforth
Beaches Suzuki School of Music
We remove squirrels in a humane way from attics, walls, sheds, decks, etc.
Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella 416-464-2766 (4r)
$20.00
for the first 20 words plus 35¢ each extra word
SQUIRREL REMOVAL
www.beachmetro.com
www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (8)
GRASS CUTTING 647-606-0970
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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 (17)
STONESCAPE Specializing in
Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • and Repairs Rick 416-821-4065 FREE ESTIMATES
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
BEACH METRO COMMUNITY NEWS
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Proposal calls for nine-storey building at site of former funeral home, church A REDEVELOPMENT plan for a Danforth Avenue site proposes to incorporate the façade of a funeral home built in 1930 while tearing down the neighbouring Catholic church to make room for a nine-storey residential building. The proposal for 1095-1111 Danforth Ave. is on the sites of the Trull Funeral Home and St. Catherine of Siena Church, which is just east of Donlands Avenue on the south side at Byron Avenue. The proposal was submitted to the City of
Toronto in February by MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture on behalf of the owners named as 1095-1111 Danforth Project GP Inc. “The owner is proposing to demolish the existing church and funeral home on the subject lands and redevelop the site with a stepped nine-storey mixed-use purpose-built rental building,” said the application’s cover letter submitted to the city. “The proposal will maintain the existing funeral home building façade in order to pre-
I Hear You Paint Houses
Movers
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“Always on Time and on Budget”
Call for a free quote; references available.
• Small & Big Moves; Long Distance • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal
647-955-8666 Painting
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STUDIO 1
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416-830-8183
Painters
Lawrence 416-419-6631 lawrencecomiskey@gmail.com
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BEACH PLUMBING
PROWAY
PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall
416.797.6731
Free Estimates & References Available
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SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time. Referrals & Free Estimates
Steve 647-853-6420
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‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates *** We stand by our contracts, big or small. Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more
Dianne 416 699 5070
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Plumbers Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations
Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
416-322-7692
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BEACH HILL
PAINTING
INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES
25 years • Free estimates
Dave 416 694 4369
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WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.
INTERIOR PAINTING
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING
Beach resident for 50 years. Discount for seniors and single parent. Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (6)
TOM DAY
Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work. Smallest leak - complete bath reno. Internal & external drain excavating. Call the professionals 416-480-0622
(4r)
PLUMBER CONTRACTOR Fully licensed & insured. Lic #T94
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
(6r)
Mark The Plumber Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.
(4$)
416-265-4558
(4..)
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Electricians
NEWBRIGHT PAINTING
LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
416-322-7692
NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FULLY INSURED, 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, BEACH RESIDENT
CALL SEAN FOR AN ESTIMATE
416-985-8639
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BEACHCOMBERS
(4$)
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Jeff today for free estimate. 416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com
GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC
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CARPENTRY by Kevin
Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, Crown moulding, etc. Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration
Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.
Kevin 647 282 8375
(4r)
Carpenter 30 yrs experience Design & build custom cabinets Wall units, mantles, interior trim Baseboards, crown moulding, hang doors Drawers, vanities cliffsidecarpenter.blogspot.ca gibsonpeterk@gmail.com Peter Gibson 416 578 3755 (4$)
Doggy needs a fence? Hubby wants a deck? CELTIC RENO Text Mac: 647-832-1742
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LANIGAN’S
Roofing & Aluminum
An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches
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THOSE ROOFERS
Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate
Gus:
416-910-8033
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JOHN CLARKE
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ROOFING
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Masonry & brickwork. Experts at matching existing brick. New builds, tuckpointing, colour matching, parging. Stone & Block.
Call Scott @ Scotstone 416.858.2452
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Increase your homes value by 25k+++ $5999 Starter Package Includes -Complete Cabinet Refinishing -New Granite Countertop -Undermount Sink & New Tap -New Handles & Hardware
Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (4$) Free Estimates
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Heating cooling service & install Hvac ductwork Furnace, boiler, hydronics Large and small jobs
416 606 4719
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BLANK SLATE RENOVATIONS
THE STONE PORCH MASONRY
Abe 416 347 4473
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Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com
416-265-6674
Kitchens & bath, basement apts, doors, trim, crown molding, shelving, paint, drywall repair, tile, hardwood, fences, decks, interlock and more. Lic. & Ins.
(4r)
UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING
416.274.5929
(14r)
www.beachmetro.com
Eavestrough & Siding
Maximum General Contracting Inc.
Over 40 years in the east end.
“Your basement lowering specialists”
KEW BEACH
416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com
Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks
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MET# B16348
Since 1998
(4r)
SERVICES “No Job Too Small”
•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL
•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205
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WET BASEMENT ? Foundation Repair/Waterproofing
• brick restoration • arches, lintels & sills • openings & enclosures CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS
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416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com
Act Fast Waterproofing 647-993-3466 (4r)
S.A.C Masonry
Local Trusted Family Business for 25 years
Call Sergio 416 873 9936 (4)
Serving Your Community Since 1971
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Cable & Telephone Wiring
Retractable Awnings & Much More!
CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Call C.J. 647 222 5338
AND FENCES Repair and Build (4$)
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UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING Stonehenge Foundations 416 467 6735
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BEACHES HANDY WORKS Dedicated precise worker. All your build and repairs. Indoor or outdoor: dry-wall, flooring, built-in, landscaping, interlocking, sheds, fences, decks, etc. at a reasonable price!
Call Hamid at 647-300-2462
(4r)
JUST DRYWALL AND TAPING
YOUR STUCCO Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems
Sam Capetanu
(4r)
416 876-4986
(4$)
JDB MASONRY
SILVERBIRCH
HARDWOOD
• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging
FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING
Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca
(4$)
416-738-2119
www.aboveallawnings.ca 416 698-3592 (14) AFFORDABLE DECKS
Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean. No job too small.
Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates
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Above All Awnings
Brick, Block, Stone,
416-659-7003
www.webuildit.ca
www.actfastwaterproofing.ca Licensed, local, award winning
Chimneys, Concrete, and all masonry repairs
Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates
JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457
416 824-7901
WATERPROOFING
FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.
Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104
For all your reno needs, no job too small. Metro lic
HANDYMAN
Fully licensed local contractors
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Beaches Brickworks
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Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed
free estimates
647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca
BRICK SPECIALIST
KITCHEN FACELIFT
Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.
Alan Burke 416-699-4350
Roofers
(4$)
15 yrs exp No job too small! Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins
Telephone Systems
ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!
*Ask For Photo I.D.*
CARL 647-787-5818
Beach Co Roofing Flat Roofing 647-309-8056
416 660 4721
SERVICES
Met. Lic. B-16-964
Steve 416-285-0440
by Jim Ferrio
HEY HANDYMAN
Trades
ALL TYPES OF ROOFS
Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades (12).
Carpenters
- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work
ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069
*SPRING PROMO*
CANADIAN CONTRACTORS
Martin 416 579-6534
Don’t call them, call those roofers
CEJA ELECTRIC
PAINTING
torontoroofingindustries.com (4r)
All types of Roofing
416-569-2181
DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668
Call Jim for a free estimate
K. R. ROOFING
www.laniganscontracting.ca
Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates CELL 416-875-5781
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And any house repairs
& DRAINS •Heating & Mechanical •Sprinklers •Complete Renovations •Boilers Repairs •Radiators •Improve water service 24 Hr Service Cell 416-727-1595
416 694 0906
Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 18 years.
Flats • Shingles • Eaves troughing • Repairs and Installation
NEXT DEADLINE April 25
ATLANTIS PLUMBING
LICENSED
All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate Experienced Handyman Available
Panel & sub panel upgrades Knob & tube & aluminum rewiring Free estimates LED light & pot light installations 100A & 200A service upgrades Electrical problem solving ECRA/ESA # 7010497
416 691-3555
Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook
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Frank 647-889-5537
MASTER PLUMBER
WG PAINTING
ESA/ECRA #7002084
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
24 hr. - lic# P1624
(1/23)
(4r)
416-694-6673
Residential/Commercial
QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS
LICENSED
50 years in the Beach
proway.painting@gmail.com
Call Marc 416-910-1235
ing for bicycles, however, with a total of 252 spaces in the proposal. The proposal is still in the early stages of the planning process. For more information, please go to www. toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-information-centre/ and then type in the 1095-1111 Danforth Ave. address. Information is also available by contacting Planner Nader Kadri by email at Nader. Kadri@toronto.ca or by calling 416-338-5324.
TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.
Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984
100/200 AMP Service Upgrades • New Wiring New Homes/Additions Lighting Installations Troubleshooting
Interior & Exterior painting Drywall & Plaster repairs Free Estimates & Fair Rates Working locally in the beaches Matthew 416-802-5980
416-690-3890
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ELECTRICAL WORK
Larry’s Painting & Repairs sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca
George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872
Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations
wrightpaintingtoronto@gmail.com
Family owned & operated 26 years in business
Fully licensed & insured. ECRA/ESA #7008706
Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314
We Work Locally We Employ Local People We Buy All Paint & Material Locally Paint, Plaster & Drywall Repairs We beat written quotes Free Estimates-Fully Insured
WRIGHT PAINTING
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
MBX ELECTRIC
Beaches & Leslieville
Following COVID protocol
www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980
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MASTER ELECTRICIAN
serve the heritage presence along the Danforth corridor,” said the letter. The new building will feature ground-floor retail and commercial space along with 228 residential rental units. Those residential units will consist of 159 bachelor units, 13 two-bedroom units, 15 three-bedroom units and 41 four-bedroom units, according to the proposal. There are limited parking spaces for cars in the proposal, with there being only 12 spots allocated. There will be ample park-
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ALANO TILE & RENO • Expert Installation of Porcelain, Marble, Mosaic • Over 25 years experience • Total Kitchen & Bath Reno • Plus Tile Repairs
416-561-8713
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JASON THE MASON TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS WATERPROOFING REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell
NEXT DEADLINE April 25
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.TM Residential & Commercial Services
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JUST LISTED! 811-1055 Bay St.
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SENSATIONAL SPRINGTIME LISTINGS
Don't miss this fully renovated, over-sized one bedroom condo with a VIEW like no other! Expansive bow windows let in tons of light and overlook St. Basil's stunning church and Clover Hill Park. These units are few and far between and are rarely available. Don't miss your chance to live in this special space in the heart of the city! For more info: Heather@LTHome.ca
STUNNING SWANWICK
When the winds change, hang on and call your friendly local real estate agent for advice. Kerry Jackson
Royal LePage Estate Realty, 2301 Queen St. E. Direct 416.571.2181 | Office 416.690.5100 Kerryjackson@gmail.com
$2,299,000. OFTEN ADMIRED, THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME SITS ON A SPACIOUS 39 BY 140 FT. LOT. LIGHT-FILLED INTERIORS WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND GENEROUS PRINCIPAL ROOMS, FAMILY SIZED EAT-IN KITCHEN,3+BEDROOMS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP A LARGE OPEN 3RD FLOOR LOFT SPACE .FINISHED BASEMENT,DOUBLE CAR GARAGE WTH STUDIO/LANEWAY HOME OPPORTUNITY. DESIGNER CONDO-HUGE TERRACE-OVERLOOKING RAVINE $1,439,000. THIS 1,360 SQ. FT. IS AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM SPACE. COVETED CORNER UNIT WITH VAST VIEWS OF THE RAVINE FROM A RARE 739 SQ. FT. TERRACE A DESIRABLE 2 BEDROOM SPLIT FLOOR PLAN. FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS WITH HIGH-END FINISHES THROUGHOUT, A CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH A 4FT BY 9 FT. ISLAND,
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Balmy Beach Beauty will steal your heart!
Coffee on your front porch after a morning stroll by the lake, cozy up by the original Edwardian wood-burning fireplace and host in style in the fabulous Family Room + Dining + New Kitchen! Fantastic mudroom for all the kids gear. Dreamy Primary has huge bay window & gorgeous lake views! 2 more great size Bedrooms plus bonus sunroom/office. Enjoy family movie nights in finished rec room with Walk Out. Enjoy more lake views from west-facing deck & backyard while you fire up the BBQ after a fun day at the beach. Come fall in love!
84 Scarborough Rd.
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