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Canada Day celebrations set for July 1 THE EAST York Canada Day Festival will celebrate its 70th anniversary, on Wednesday, July 1, with a full day of events including a community parade, live entertainment, family friendly activities, food vendors and a fireworks finale at Stan Wadlow Park. As one of Toronto’s longest running Canada Day events, the volunteer-run festival is set to bring together communities and families for a day of celebration and fun, running rain or shine. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. with the annual Community Parade. More than 35 community and civic groups will be taking part, travelling from Dieppe Park (455 Cosburn Ave.), east along Cosburn Avenue, then north on Woodbine Avenue, before ending at Trenton Avenue. Official opening ceremonies for the festival will take place at noon on the main stage at Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave., and will be emceed by actor and East Yorker Joe Motiki. Entertainment will kick off with a performance by the Danforth Children’s choir at 12:20 p.m. Guests attending the East York Canada Day Festival can expect a wide range of activities throughout the day. Alongside live music and performances, residents can enjoy a beer garden presented by Goldenfield Brewery, and more than 80 artisan, food, and community vendor booths. Attendees can also expect a variety of games, a rockclimbing wall, and a fishing pond. The Kiwanis Pool and splash pad will also be open for anyone looking to cool off. Performances slated for the main stage at Stan Wadlow Park on July 1 include The Devil’s Drink Band at 1:30 p.m.; The East York All Star Band at 4:30 p.m.; James Levac: The Piano Man at 5:40 p.m.; Meteor Heist at 7 p.m.; and Trainwreck at 8:30 p.m. Continued on Page 23
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On the grill at the Toronto Beaches Ribfest
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Aiden sauces up some ribs on the grill at The Forge booth during the Toronto Beaches Ribfest at Woodbine Park on Saturday. Part of the Northern Heat Rib Series, the event took place last weekend from Friday through to Sunday and helped raise funds for the Toronto Beaches Lions Club.
Residents raise Beach safety concerns By Matthew Stephens
AFTER A tumultuous May long weekend filled with noise complaints, reckless behaviour, and damage to public property, wary residents are cautiously anticipating the upcoming Canada Day fireworks celebration at Woodbine Beach on July 1. “Victoria Day fireworks were an absolute nightmare this year. Almost got hit by the teens shooting and throwing fireworks into large crowds. Something needs to change down there!” reads local resident Carynn’s comment on a community Facebook post. In the original post, a resident called on the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to increase its presence
along Woodbine Beach during the summer months after receiving several reports of “a general increase in crime and disorder” from others in the community. “I believe a stronger local police presence would help address these concerns before they become even more serious,” said the resident’s post. “Having officers who are regularly visible and engaged in the community can go a long way toward improving both public safety and people’s sense of security.” In addition to requesting increased police presence during the summer, the resident also called on TPS to reopen the small police station at Donald D Summerville Olympic Pool at Woodbine Beach.
“Does anyone else think it would be a good idea to reopen the police station that was once located inside the Olympic Pool and bring back more foot and bike patrols in the Beaches?” asked the resident. The Facebook post garnered more than 80 comments and 200 likes, sparking a broader conversation about public safety amongst other residents, who also believe police should increase their numbers in the area on weekends and evenings, when foot traffic is highest. “Definitely a good idea to bring back more police in the beach, especially Friday and Saturday nights when the mischief happens,” reads a comment on the post.
Another resident agreed with the sentiment shared by the initial post, noting that it “makes sense to have that station opened.” In an email from TPS media relations team, Senior Communications Advisor Nadine Ramadan said the satellite police office at the Olympic pool is “utilized throughout the summer season” and serves as a base of operations from May to October. “In addition, we have a team of officers deployed as part of our Summer Safety Initiative,” said Ramadan. “They have been very active at Woodbine Beach and Ashbridges Bay and will continue to be throughout the summer months.” Continued on Page 23