Beach Metro News – December 16, 2014

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December 16, 2014

Crescent Town Club reopening delayed

By Andrew Hudson

FIVE MONTHS after a major electrical fire, most of the Crescent Town Club and Community Centre remains closed.

Managers had hoped the centre would reopen by the end of December, but unexpected delays have pushed that date into spring.

A day care on the centre’s top floor did reopen in early October.

But in the main building, only the reception area is restored – the few staff left at the desk are handling refunds for things like cancelled swimming lessons.

“It’s taken far longer than anyone expected,” said Ward 31 city councillor Janet Davis, who serves on the board of the non-profit centre.

An explosion and fire broke out in the building’s electrical room around midday on July 9. Everyone was evacuated safely. Five of the six high-rise apartments in Crescent Town lost power.

The exact cause of the fire remains a mystery, said Davis, which is complicating some insurance claims.

All of the damage occurred on property owned by Pinedale Properties, she said, and not Toronto Hydro equipment.

“We’ve been really pushing hard at the board to have our main property owner and landlord, Pinedale, to explain what the situation is,” she said. Calls to Pinedale Properties were not returned by press time.

Built by developers in 1971 as a community benefit negotiated by the former municipality of East York, the Crescent Town Club building is maintained by Pinedale (formerly Belmont) and the YCC 76 condominium corporation.

Many of the 10,000 people who live in Crescent Town are newly arrived immigrants with low incomes. Club memberships are free for local residents. Paid memberships are also available, and several groups rent space as well.

“There’s a lot of community activity that’s been displaced, unfortunately,” said Davis, noting that the CREST Swim Club, one of the most popular, is now dividing its practice time at several city pools nearby.

Davis said Crescent Town Club is still waiting for a final decision from Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority on the scope of the repairs.

“It’s raising so many questions for me about hydro infrastructure in our city,” she said.

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Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year “This holiday season, please – everyone – come out and give freely and generously what you can, knowing that we all have inside of us, the gifts that others need most – our time, our energy, love, joy, friendship, hugs and comfort.

But let us not forget that there is a bigger project, that isn’t seasonal, that we need to all be part of – building a generous and compassionate Canada. It’s for all Moms and Dads, for all kids, for all women. Indeed, it is for all of us who need to be cared for - and that is all of us.”

Dickens brought to life at Kingston Road reading Alberto Paolucci, right, channels Charles Dickens in a spirited reading of A Christmas Carol on Dec. 5 at Kingston Road United Church.

Hosted by the Kingston Road Village Business Community, the benefit performance included carollers, a music trio, and sound effects.

Before he began, Paolucci quoted Dickens, known for the gusto of his own Christmas Carol readings: “If you want to laugh, laugh. If you want to cry, cry. If you want to make some noise, make some noise. I assure you, it won’t put me off.”

Below, Kai Korven, left, mother Cathy Nosatj, and Mark Korven, not shown, provided music as the famously friendly Fezziwigs.

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Designing for a good cause

By Jon Muldoon

INTERIOR DESIGNER Kristy Malone has been given a high-profile chance to give something back this season.

Malone was contracted to create a winter wonderland at the Park Hyatt at the corner of Bloor and Avenue for this year’s annual CHUM FM Children’s Christmas Wish breakfast on Dec. 12.

After nine years in the business, the CHUM gig is a great opportunity for Malone, who has previously focused on residential and office designs. While the breakfast is usually decorated by larger companies, Malone has partnered with two event specialists, who she hopes to work with again on future corporate events.

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exposure, however – there’s something very creatively fulfilling about being offered a blank slate.

“They just kind of left it in my hands and said, ‘We trust your judgment,’” she said.

“At an event like this you can really use your imagination … You can make it as creative as you want.”

Malone said she’s also looking forward to meeting local television personalities like Marilyn Denis.

“I’m super excited to be meeting some TV stars,” she said. “This is the closest I’ve ever been to TV.” Best of all, however, is the chance to donate her talents in the name of a worthy cause.

“It’s great to give back,” said Malone. “I’m hoping people will feel special, that it’s a magical Christmas wish for them.”

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Push is on for French school

By Andrew Hudson

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A flag on every play at friendly game A player looks to make a “tackle” in a friendly game of flag football at the athletic field at Coxwell and Eastern Avenues on Dec. 6. Organizer Steven Vuts said the group has played at the field pretty well every Saturday since 1993. Men and women are welcome to join, either by showing up on a Saturday morning or by emailing vuts@yahoo.com to get on the VUTSBALL distribution list.

Fate of laundry business unclear

By Andrew Hudson

CITY INSPECTORS may fine a new Beach laundromat for operating without a business licence, and warn that it opens onto a street zoned only for homes.

But the owner says that’s a wash.

Called Squeeky Queen, the new laundromat faces Willow Avenue and is attached to the Life on Queen apartment building at the corner of Willow and Queen Street East.

Opened in mid-September, Squeeky Queen charges just $1 for a wash or dry.

David Weiss, president of Life on Queen, said by email that the laundromat follows all city regulations.

“If I were operating an illegal business, The City would of closed me down, but it didn’t,” he wrote.

Weiss also said the property is in an area zoned for a mix of commercial and residential uses.

But according to a violation notice posted by city inspectors on Oct. 23, that zoning bylaw does not allow Squeeky Queen to have an entrance on Willow, or on other side streets.

Tammy Robbinson, a spokesperson for the city’s licensing department said inspectors have visited the property several times, and could charge the owner $300 in fines for operating without a business licence.

Robbinson said the owner has now applied for one, and it’s unclear if it will be granted.

Alex Winch, who owns the nearby Beach

Solar laundromat, said he hopes the city takes action quickly.

“I don’t mind a fair fight,” said Winch, noting that he already competes with Queen Street Coin Laundry down the street at Neville Park, and the Easy Access wash-and-fold at Balsam.

But as a licensed business, Winch said he has costs Squeeky Queen is avoiding.

Winch said he pays about $11,000 per year in commercial property taxes at Beach Solar, plus an annual $200 fee for the business licence.

Being a licensed business can also trigger extra costs, said Winch.

Two years ago, all Toronto laundromats were asked to install special valves to prevent any washing water from flowing back into the city water supply. Winch said they cost him about $5,000 to install, and another $300 to test each year. Beach Solar also participates in a city program to track pollutants, including C02 emissions.

Still, given that a wash at Beach Solar costs between $1.75 and $2.50, depending on the machine, and only $1 at Squeeky Queen, Winch said he is losing business of about $1,000 a month.

Winch said some customers have asked him to start a petition, or to ‘storm city hall.’ But he hopes he won’t have to.

“I don’t think the enforcement of laws is the subject of a petition,” he said. “If someone is being robbed on the street, should we start a petition to ask the police to intervene?”

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That is how a provincial report described east Toronto’s lack of a French high school back in 2011.

Three years later, local parents are still campaigning for one. After graduating from elementary schools such as George Étienne Cartier in Beach Hill, their children often have to travel more than an hour to find a French high school with available space. Many parents reluctantly choose a closer English-language school instead.

“French language education is guaranteed in the Charter, and it’s woefully lacking,” said Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts. Toronto has three French high schools, two public and one Catholic.

None is in the East End, and enrolment at both public schools has recently been at capacity.

On Dec. 2, Potts delivered a petition to Queen’s Park from hundreds of local francophone parents calling for action on the issue. It was the latest in a long campaign.

With over 1,000 French-language students already in the area and more expected, Potts said the East End could ideally support a Grade 9 to 12 French school of about 500 students, though he noted other jurisdictions have also done well with schools that go from kindergarten to Grade 12.

“There’s enough of a demographic here to justify a French-language high school, and we’re going to work to try and find a way to do it.”

Ultimately, French school boards have to find local property and make the case for a new school to Ontario’s Ministry of Education.

Melinda Chartrand, president of the French Catholic school board, said her board has been searching for years.

“Our high schools across the region are overcrowded, and one of the prime areas for a new school is in east Toronto, in the Beaches,” said Chartrand.

Chartrand said the board did recently buy land for a school at McCowan Road and Eglinton Avenue, but it’s been much harder trying to find property in this area.

“We’re always hoping that another school will become available through the other school boards, but that has not happened,” she said.

While enrolment is low in English schools – more than a fifth of TDSB schools were under 60 per cent last year – Chartrand said all Toronto school boards have to anticipate that the city will keep growing.

But upcoming reforms to Ontario’s rules for how school boards transfer properties may help, she said.

“I know all the boards are complaining about the regulation,” she said, noting that such transfers often take years to do.

“We’re hoping that we can get something more expedient.”

In the meantime, Chartrand is concerned that children will continue to graduate from French elementary schools in the East End and have no reasonable way to continue.

“It’s a huge loss,” she said. “They will lose that language and that culture.”

Police Beat ZACHARY HAMILTON, 22, is one of two people recently featured in 55 Division’s successful ‘Wanted Wednesday’ program. The initiative is intended to spotlight suspects who remain at large in the East End area.

Police allege Hamilton entered a coffee shop on Danforth Avenue and started arguing with the staff. When a customer intervened, he spat in the customer’s face before throwing a chair, then punching the customer, knocking him unconscious.

Hamilton is wanted for assault, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm. He is described as a white male, 5’9”, about 145 lbs, with a slim build and brown hair.

Luther Cameron, 24, is also wanted by local police.

Police allege Cameron got into an argument with a woman on the night of Nov. 23, and hit her four times before locking her in a bathroom, refusing to allow her to leave. He also broke her property.

Cameron is wanted on charges including four counts of assault, forcible confinement, and mischief under $5,000. He is described as a black male, 5’10”, about 180 lbs with a medium build.

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look around and read about what men – especially Santa Claus – are ene omagala doing for the world at this time of year and I think the people doing the really important work are the fair sex – the women of the world.

I am a person of the Christian faith – not that the other religions are not as good, because all believe in the betterment of people of all colours and creeds.

In my faith one of the many reasons for Christianity is Jesus Christ, but as I look and read about those times, what about his mother Mary? She was a great influence on the church.

I look around our city and country and see women being abused, threatened, and taking a secondary position in the church (my faith is Roman Catholic), although they are equals in other faiths.

So to this I say all the women I know and respect and have worked with in the East End of Toronto and have contributed more for the people than men. These ‘ladies of the light’ have given more of their time than probably any member of the opposite sex. I have seen these ‘Christmas Queens’ hard at work helping the down and out, cooking meals, helping the less fortunate – seniors, children, mentally challenged, – thanks to their personal sacrifice. I know wonderful women of all dif-

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ferent walks of life – lawyers, educators, politicians, crossing guards, nannies, police, cooks, ministers, dog walkers, store owners, stay at home mothers, newspaper workers, librarians. These are the people who make the Beach the wonderful caring place it is. They are the fabric of the Christmas spirit. They can be counted on to help out, especially at this time of year when we try to help our fellow humans who are less fortunate than many of us.

I cannot say too much about these Christmas Queens, especially when we read about the terrible thing happening to some women at this time. I know in my heart that they are the spirit that Christmas is all about. I salute all of you.

You ladies know who I mean – we have worked together for many years. I can’t cover all of what you have done for the community – that would be like writing a bible – but I can name some of you for the wonderful work you do: Allie Harris, Annikki Desmarias, Melinda Drake, Lois Cathy Weston, Barbara McDearmid, Constance Nobes, Criss Hajak, Jackie Robinson, Joan Knox, Debbie Visconti, Linda Ross, Lynn MacMillan, Marian Hilton, Pam Routley, Sasha Gwizd, Sophia McKay, Susan Saab, Susan Thomas, Theresa Anderson, Carol Calder, Marie Perrotta, Suzanne Beard, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Lankin, Sandra Bussin, Dorothy Thomas, Nancy Culver, Marion Bryden, Eileen Tinney, Mary Campbell, Barbara Myrvold, Mary June Lenouvel, Nancy Hayes, Edna Houston, Sheila Blinoff, Yvonne Walmsley, Leslie Woo, Sheila Carey-Meagher, Susie Choi, Maria Minna, Deana James, Paris Quinn, Jean Cochrane, Angela Kennedy, Angela Miller, Lisa Rochon, Carole Stimmell, Mrs. Plummer, Lois Young, Anne Butler, Charlene Provan, Helen Lalonidas, Shirley Jones, Jennifer Cline, Mary Christie, Joan Brent, Patricia McAuliffe, Pat Silver, Tracey Harper, Lee Ann Acton.

To those Christmas Queens I have written about, please, if you can, think about all of their good deeds and sacrifices all year round, and especially at Christmas. To all the children and grandchildren, brothers, husbands, and relatives, these women are the special spirit of Christmas and all other religions in the East End and the Beach.

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In My Opinion

Building a capacity to care for the least among us THE PHONE call came on my way home from Ottawa for Thanksgiving. “We’ve called an ambulance to take your mom to the hospital.”

And (back) down the rabbit hole of senior health care we went.

The ongoing experience comes on the eve of that most active time for giving, sharing, volunteering.

It has been a reminder of just how valuable is the time and effort we give freely, in all sorts of ways, at this time of year. It has been a reminder, too, of just how deep and yawning the gaps are in the care that we provide to one another.

As a father of three who has sat on a day care board and school council – and as an MP, of course – I have thought a lot about the needs of kids and parents. When so many of us confront the challenge and stresses of finding safe, affordable and qual-

ity childcare and education for our kids, surely a collective response is called for. It makes no sense to do nothing. And so most will know by now of our NDP commitment to a national childcare plan.

My experience with my mom over the last two months has been a reminder of another stage in life requiring care that is almost inevitable for most of us. When my father died, we were all 21 years younger, and it appeared different.

Aside from radiation treatment out of town, he lived at home, was cared for at home, and died at home.

Things are different for my mom.

It’s involved an extended stay in hospital on a floor where seniors are “warehoused” because the waiting list for long-term care is so long. And it’s included her retirement home – her home since

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she last came out of hospital seven years ago – telling me they don’t want her back.

Surely here as well, there is sense – if not a need – for a collective response. My colleague Libby Davies put one forward over a year ago in the form of Bill C-545, the Continuing Care for Canadians Act. But on yet another trip to Kingston to visit my mom, I was listening to the story on the radio of Zahra Abdille and her two boys, Faris and Zain – killed in their apartment in Thorncliffe Park by their husband/ dad, it would seem.

The deaths of Zahra and her boys

tell us that this isn’t just about the inevitably of certain stages of life in which we require care. It’s not just about childcare and health care. It is about building a capacity to care for one another. It is about addressing our failure to be the compassionate and generous country we ought to be and certainly can be.

We have left, everywhere, gaps and traps for Canadians and ourselves to fall into. We do that fully aware that inevitably, many will fall into them and that many are born into them. We have left individuals and families to make their own way out of them, if they can – fully aware that many won’t be able to.

Niki Ashton tried to address the deadly gap that Zahra and her kids fell into with her motion of May, 2013, to establish a Coordinated National Action Plan to End Violence

Against Women (M-444). She presented a similar motion to the Committee on the Status of Women in the wake of Zahra’s death. As usually happens under this Conservative majority, the committee went “in camera.” When they emerged, the motion had been defeated.

This holiday season, please – everyone – come out and give freely and generously what you can, knowing that we all have inside of us, the gifts that others need most – our time, our energy, love, joy, friendship, hugs and comfort. But let us not forget that there is a bigger project that isn’t seasonal, that we all need to be part of – building a generous and compassionate Canada. It’s for all moms and dads, for all kids, for all women. Indeed, it is for all of us who need to be cared for – and that is all of us.

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Letters to the Editor

The Beach has no shortage of good Samaritans I WOULD like to thank all of the people who came to my assistance on Dec. 4 when I fell at Queen and Blantyre. I would especially like to thank Lainey, who (I think) called 9-1-1 and comforted me while I was face down on the sidewalk. If anyone knows her, please give her a hug for me. I would also like to thank the paramedics, Andrew and Ken, who were professional and kept me chuckling as they treated me and took me to Toronto East General Hospital, as well as the police officer and firefighters who showed up. I couldn’t see very well because I broke my glasses in the fall so I may not recognize anyone else who helped me out. The ER people at TEGH were great. I’m recovering from a broken right ankle, among other injuries, including my

very first black eye and fat lip.

I’m also grateful to my new friends on the Beaches Facebook page who showed concern and were willing to help me out. The compassion expressed by everyone is greatly appreciated. We really do live in an amazing neighbourhood!

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all involved.

Candice Bain Queen Street East

Kingston Road a parking lot?

IT COULD easily happen with all that condo building on Kingston Road.

Between Woodbine and Victoria

Park there are two condos under construction, each of which takes up one lane of traffic already.

Then there are plans to build a condo at Winthorpe, the Beach House Condos at the YMCA/Sherrin Funeral Home site and The Southwood. There are also three condos planned east of Victoria Park: Kingston & Co., The Hunt Club Residences at Queensbury, and the Birchcliffe Village with 22 townhouses in addition to condos.

In addition to lane closures during construction, there will be more cars on Kingston Road after that.

What will happen then? Are there any plans for traffic congestion?

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BIA talks holiday decor on Queen PEOPLE HAVE been asking us about the holiday streetscaping on Queen Street East. At this time of the year, the Beach Village is often compared to neighbouring Business Improvement Areas, particularly on the Danforth. Our ability to install festive lighting is limited primarily because of streetcar lines, above-ground hydro infrastructure, and the expensive capital costs associated with lighting hardware and energy consumption.

In the Beach Village, we have focused on the decorating we can do by seasonally changing the planters along Queen Street with winter greens.

As a respite from the cold, visit our warming station at Kew Gardens on weekends. Carollers from local choirs bringing a joyful spirit to the street along with local high school marching bands enthusiastically playing festive favourites.

Special appearances by our mascot, Beach Buddy, add to the merriment.

Join us in celebrating the festive season and please keep our local retailers in mind as you check items off your holiday list. Thank you for your ongoing support of our local business community, and on behalf of the more than 300 businesses, warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday.

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Record year for raptors

By Andrew Hudson

RAPTORS FANS had plenty to cheer about this fall.

Sharp-shinned hawks posted the highest species total in 11 years, and turkey vultures were hot on their tails.

Red-shouldered, red-tailed, and broadwinged hawks all hit new season highs, as did the fish-loving Ospreys.

And for the lucky fans who came out on Oct. 23, there was another big first – a black vulture sighting at Rosetta McClain Gardens.

No matter how Kyle Lowry and those other Toronto Raptors do, this is PHOTO: MIKE DIZONNO already a banner year for birdwatchA red-tailed hawk captured in mid-flight during the ers who took part in the Rosetta McRosetta McClain Gardens Raptor Watch this fall.

Clain Raptor Watch.

While some raptors, like Osprey, fly as far south as From August to November, the Central and South America, most of Toronto’s redtailed hawks stop shortly after passing the “snow group saw 11,128 raptors – birds of line” in the mid-US states, where it is easier for prey – as they flew south for the winthem to hunt their prey. ter. It was the highest count since the Scarborough Bluffs watch started in mon for the birdwatchers at Rosetta to spot 2003.

Numbers aside, raptor-watcher Ron Pit- the tell-tale bulge in their crops after they’ve taway said many people who stop and chat had breakfast. with the group are amazed to find out what Of course, no binoculars or telephoto lens kinds of birds they’re looking for. can compete with the keen-eyed raptors “People don’t realize that we have bald and themselves. golden eagles go by,” said Pittaway, a mem“Hawks have incredible vision,” said Pittber of the Ontario Field Ornithologists. away. “If they’re flying and they can see even “All these birds you think of in the wilder- dust or leaves rising in the air – sort of spiness are regular migrants through Toronto.” ralling up like the little tornadoes you might Pittaway said wind is likely the biggest fac- see in a parking lot – they will head for those tor in how many raptors are counted every areas of rising air.” year. When the wind blows steadily from the Pittaway said birdwatchers will sometimes northwest, the migrating birds tend to hug see hundreds of birds soaring up in the same the shoreline as they fly west and then south thermal, often under a big cumulous cloud, around Lake Ontario. then glide out with their wings tucked back, Like sailboats tacking into a strong wind, losing as little altitude as they can as they fly said Pittaway, the birds tilt their wings slight- towards the next thermal. ly to the right as they edge by the bluffs. RoEleven years in, the Raptor Watch is provsetta McClain Gardens is one of few public ing popular. If anything, organizers are conplaces along the top of the bluffs with a fairly cerned about the informal group growing too large. open view.

“It is a garden park, and we have to respect “When they come in along the bluffs, boy, they’re right in your face,” he said. “You’re those values,” said Pittaway, explaining that they have to be careful not to bring a lot of seeing them really, really well.”

Some raptors, such as goshawks, Cooper’s food, since it’s not a park for picnicking, and hawks and sharp-shinned hawks (“sharp- to keep the garden paths clear for other users. ies”), hunt in the mornings as they migrate.

For more information and photos of the miOn days the birds fly in close, it’s not uncom- grating raptors, see raptorwatch.blogspot.ca.

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By Jon Muldoon

GERRARD ART SPACE, 1475 Gerrard St. E. at Rhodes, presents its annual Christmas/Holiday Show, on now until Dec. 21 in the gallery’s new storefront space.

The group exhibit includes work from Kristin Lau, Grant Stirton, Debbie Wong, Annie Churchill, Stella, Jacquie Gillespie, Carmen Priolo, Jubilation Miam, Lucie Robson, Laura Hains, Rea Kelly, Adrian Pocobelli, Natasza Orozco- Feick, Marzena Kotapska, Carmen McCabe, Michelle Cross, Bev Quinn, Jennifer Nikitin, Judith Meeks, Colin Savage, Cyril Williams, Simone Muise, Heather Huff, John Alexander, Aina Tilups, Mitzi Chamberlain, Jyne Greenley, Noreen Mallory, Dana Green, Melanie Isis Tinken, Robin Woods, Dan Springer, Nicola Woods, Ian Alter, Shari Lee Hollis, Grady Hollis, Steve Spencer, Javier Mauricio Alancastre, Anna Lefsrud, Mauricio Garces, Max MacDonald, and Matt Wood.

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“I was thinking about locality and what defines us as a neighbourhood. What’s the common element? It’s the place,” said Rozeboom.

While people and businesses come and go over the years, the actual place stays relatively the same, said Rozeboom. A grant from the Ontario Culture and Development Fund offered a chance for East End Arts, which covers municipal wards 29, 30, 31, and 32, to make a visual representation of what that place means to the people living in it.

Rozeboom notes that when two people stand in the same spot, they are likely to see their immediate surroundings very differently.

“Everyone would have a different idea of what that implied,” she said.

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EAST END ARTS wants to know the places in your neighbourhood that inspire you – but managing director Cindy Rozeboom isn’t satisfied just to have the answer.

An ambitious new project, titled Inspired By… aims not only to ask East End residents about the places that stand out, but also to map those places, with words, photographs, video, and audio.

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Diane Kolpak’s Inspired By … contribution is accompanied by a poem.

Rozeboom likens the idea to an unorganized choir – if everyone just started singing, sooner or later some sort of unified voice would eventually result.

“I don’t know what that sound is yet that we’re creating, but it’s really exciting to hear it emerge.”

Inspired By… was launched in late November, and currently has about 30 entries, though Rozeboom said she hopes submissions continue to come in.

“The hope is that we can keep on building this map. It’s so much fun, and I think it’s beautiful,” she said. “I didn’t expect it to be so heartwarming … it really does bring people together.”

Anyone who lives, works, or plays in the East End Arts coverage area – from the Don River to Victoria Park Avenue, and from O’Connor Drive to the lake – is invited to submit a story in the form of words, pictures, video, or audio at the Inspired By… website at eastendarts.ca/inspired-by-map. Suggestions include secret spots, shortcuts, a place that used to be something else, or somewhere that reminds you of someone special.

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Entertainment Beat not be the happiest of cinematic experiences Hoffner insists Cliffside is meant as a tribute to its namesake.

“It certainly is an ode to the area, it shaped who I am,” he said.

To watch Cliffside, visit vimeo. com/112663406. For more on the movie, see cliffsidemovie.com.

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Davidson Yeager

By Jon Muldoon

DAVIDSON YEAGER will likely be known to many current and would-have-been musicians. The singer, songwriter and guitarist has been teaching six-string magic in the Beach since the 1990s, and has taught more than 10,000 lessons to date.

Between all the lessons, Yeager has managed to find the time to write and record his own music, contacting the author of a home recording book in L.A. and finding himself a mentor in the process. After receiving encouragement from other contacts in the music business, Yeager realized he’d never get anywhere without a proper CD. “And that’s how I found myself to be making an album,” he said.

With half a dozen songs ready to go, he jumped in and got to work.

“I didn’t know how to get the funds together to pay for a really professional sounding recording,” he said, and so he started learning how to make one himself.

The most successful home producers, however, know there are a few tasks best left to the experts, such as the hard to explain but crucial art of mastering.

On that note, Yeager is hoping to earn enough money to pay for a professional drummer and mastering on an upcoming release.

Yeager’s wife Mary is a Zumba teacher, and the couple held a combination fitness class and concert to help raise some of the necessary funds last week.

She had already been using one of his songs at the end of her workouts, and the combo seemed like the perfect fit.

Yeager’s final goal for the recording is $2,000, but as he said, any money that comes in will help.

“It’s kind of like an energy that I’m trying to keep up with, and see where it goes,” he said.

For more on Yeager, including social media links and links to music, see davidsonyeager.com.

BEACHERS JAMILLAH Ross and Sean Fisher have collaborated on a new Christmas song they’ve released on iTunes and YouTube.

The multi-talented couple met while working together on a musical at Second City, and are now writing Christmas songs together with the hopes of eventually releasing a full album.

It’s All About Christmas Time is the upbeat tune that’s now on iTunes, along with a New Year’s song, (Not Just Another) New Year’s Day. The video features Ross wandering along a snowy boardwalk, and was shot by Fisher last winter the day after a storm.

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A SHORT movie shot in and named after the Cliffside neighbourhood has been posted online for free viewing by the filmmakers.

Cliffside was written and directed

by Steven Hoffner, who was born and raised in the Scarborough neighbourhood. The short film premiered during opening night of the Scarborough Film Festival last year, held at the Fox Theatre.

“Cliffside is the area I grew up in,” he said. “To have it premiere at the Scarborough Film Festival was pretty special.”

The film is inspired by the Peter Pan mythos, with Cliffside standing in for Neverland – “but the people in this one don’t grow up, at least in a spiritual way,” said Hoffner.

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To hear It’s All About Christmas Time, search Jamillah Ross at iTunes, YouTube, or music.cbc.ca.

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Community Calendar DEC. 18: Public Meeting about the 1960 Queen St. E. and 303 Kingston Rd. condo developments, hosted by Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and the condo developers, at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., beginning at 6 p.m. Info: 416-392-1376 (19) DEC. 18: Free Seniors’ Movie – “This is Where I Leave You” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 9 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast served from 9:15 a.m. on (be early or miss out). Free raffle and surprises for all. Presented by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (19) DEC. 18-22: Share A Christmas at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Thursday & Friday – packing and sorting nonperishables, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday – packing and sorting non-perishables, 10 a.m.-noon; Sunday – packing and sorting toys (no children please), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Monday (Delivery Day) – packing and sorting perishables, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., deliveries, 2 p.m. until finished. Info: 416-691-1113 (19) DEC. 20: Lighting of the Hannukiah in Kew Gardens, Queen St. E. and Lee Ave., 6 p.m., followed by Latkefest at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. Singing, dancing and, of course, latkes! Info: 416-694-7942 (19) DEC. 20: Family Skate with Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon at Ted Reeve Arena, Gerrard St. E. at Main St., 10 a.m.-noon. (19) DEC. 25: The Big Fat X-Mas Dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave., 5-7 p.m. A free healthy meal for people in need. Info: bigfatxmasdinner@gmail.com JAN. 1: Balmy Beach Canoe Club’s 35th Annual Hair of the Dog Run at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave. Walkers (3k) start 11:30 a.m., runners (9k) start 12 noon. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., or online in advance at www.balmybeachcanoe.com. Adults $30 (early bird registration $25), children under 19 $10, Family $60 (2 adults plus any of their children under age 19). All proceeds support our young athletes and their programs. Info: www.balmybeachcanoe.com (19) JAN. 8: Beach Photo Club Meeting at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:15 p.m. Topic: Architectural Photography in the Digital World with David Kaufman. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Everyone from the novice to the experienced is welcome. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts.

Info: www.beachphotoclub.com (19) JAN. 10: New Year’s Levee with Ward 32 Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon and Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., 2-4 p.m. (19) JAN. 12: Scarborough Osteoporosis Support & Information Group at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Admission and parking free. Info: 416-396-4051 (19) JAN. 17: Robbie Burns Dinner and Ceilidh at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 5:30 p.m. Roast beef, neeps, tatties and haggis. Piper, music, dancing and readings. Tickets $30. Reservations: 416699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com (20) JAN. 26: Love and Relationships, an Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism, at Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: SGI Canada 416654-3211, www.sgicanada.org (20) MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please

call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r) SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Amnesty International, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church (Woodbine Ave. at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide.

New members are most welcome. Info: beachamnesty@gmail.com (fr) WEDNESDAYS: FREE DROP-IN PLAYGROUP at St. Aidan in the Beach, corner Queen St. E. & Silver Birch, 10 a.m.-noon. As the weather becomes colder, pre-school tots and their caregivers are welcome to drop in for a time to socialize and play. Enter by the main church door and go downstairs. (r) WEDNESDAYS: CHRISTIAN MEDITATION at St. Aidan’s Church, corner Queen St. E. & Silver Birch, 7:30-8:15 p.m., starting Dec. 3. Find God in stillness and silence, with simple instruction, a reading and music. All welcome. (r) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION Group at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. •Mondays at Waverley Road Baptist Church (129 Waverley Rd.), hosted by Corpus Christi Church •Wednesdays at Beach Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.) •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.) co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. •Every other Tuesday at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 (r) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Dec. 17 – The Maltese Falcon (1941); Jan. 7 – Cold Mountain (2003); Jan. 14 – Philomena (2013); Jan. 21 – Captain Phillips (2013); Jan. 28 – Rushmore (1999) •Jan. 19: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 2 p.m. An information session outlining signs and symptoms, risk factors, current research, and programs and services available to individuals and caregivers. Info: 416-393-7703 (19) DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30: 3D Print Story Book Fun Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A day camp experience for children 7-10 to explore and safely interact with 3D printers and make technology by completing projects in literacy, science and technology. Space is limited. Registration required. Info: 416-393-7783 (18) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Dec. 18: Kids’ Book Club, 4-5 p.m., for ages 8-12. December selection – “Matilda” by Roald Dahl •Dec.18: Book Club, 4-5 p.m. December selection – “The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet”

by Jamie Ford •Dec. 19: Youth Advisory Group (YAG), 4-5 p.m. Earn volunteer hours by helping us create a better library for youth in the community. Registration required. •Jan. 6: NFB Film Club presents the documentary “Shameless Propaganda” by Robert Lower, 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.

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of Queen St. E.), 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues. (fr) EAST TORONTO CLIMATE ACTION GROUP are citizens who are concerned about smog, climate change and other environmental issues as they impact the city and particularly East Toronto. We meet monthly, and welcome your involvement and support. Info: www.etcag.org (fr) FAMILY SERVICE TORONTO offers educational workshops for those caring for aging relatives, parents or friends. Sessions include: Coping with Change and Loss, Healthy Caregiving, and Advocating for Your Relative. Info and registration: Lynne Gallagher 416-595-9618 (fr) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club. For information please visit www.torontobeachrotary. org or call Judy Orr 416-690-2123 (r) HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, an 8-week class hosted by Neighbourhood Link Support Services, at 11 Coatsworth Cres., Tearoom, Wednesdays 10 a.m., beginning Jan. 14. Presented by Canadian Hearing Society, for seniors 55+. Free. Learn about hearing loss, how to manage it, and what to ask to help with conversations. Info and registration: Janet 416-691-7407 ext 224 (20) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. Storewide 50% off sale – Dec. 27, 30, 31, Jan. 2, 3. Shelves and racks refilled daily with items for you to choose from. Visit us on Facebook. Pegasus is a not for profit store with all proceeds supporting programs for adults with disabilities. (19) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. Sunday Services are 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Church School & Nursery at 10:30). •Mid-week service - Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. •Sunday, December 21st, 4:30 p.m.

- Candlelit Carol Service on the longest night of the year celebrating the coming of the Light of Christ •Wednesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, 4:30 p.m. - Children’s Christmas Pageant and Eucharist with Carols; (new service) 7:30 p.m. Eucharist with Carols; 11:00 pm Traditional Midnight Choral Eucharist •Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist.

All are always welcome. Info: 416-6912222, staidansinthebeach.com (19) BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. •Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. (nursery care & children’s activity time) •Dec. 19: Cadence Cool Yule Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at church or at door $20, children under 10 $10. •Dec. 24: Family Christmas Service, 7 p.m.; Candlelight & Communion, 10:30 p.m. •Choir practice Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. •Crafts, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.

•Dec. 18: Interfaith Lunch Program, 11 a.m.1 p.m., with special Christmas lunch (No lunch Christmas day but there is one for New Year’s Day). Info: 416-691-8082, www. beachunitedchurch.com. We are on facebook and twitter @NewBeachUnited (19) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us for Advent and Christmas services: Advent 1 - Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. Advent 2 - Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. where Communion will be celebrated. Advent 3 – Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m., a special music service featuring the choir, ensembles and soloists, and Advent

4 - 10:30 a.m. There will be a candlelight Christmas Eve service Wed., Dec. 24, 7 p.m., a service filled with joyous carols and lessons. All are welcome. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (19) ST. NICHOLAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1512 Kingston Rd. (one block east of Warden).

Christmas Services •Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): Christmas Eve Eucharist, 5 p.m.; Family Eucharist, with lively children’s pageant, 7 p.m.; Traditional Eucharist with Candlelight, 11 p.m. •Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Sung Eucharist with Christmas Carols, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-691-0449 BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10:30 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 (r) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). •Blue Christmas Service, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. •Special Music & Extra Carols, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. •Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. •Christmas Eve Recital & Communion, Dec. 24, 10 p.m.

Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks E of Main St.) •Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music), Sunday 9 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy), 11 a.m.

(Choir) •Weekday Masses: Tuesday to Friday 8:15 a.m. •Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45-4 p.m. •Pray the Rosary each morning Tuesday to Friday, 20 min. before Mass. All welcome. Info: 416-698-1105, www.stjohnsrc. ca, stjohnschurch@bellnet.ca (r) CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, 16 Lockwood Rd. •Masses: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m., Saturday Vigil 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. with children’s liturgy. Info: 416-6940382, corpuschristi@bellnet.ca (r) TORONTO UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH, 1774 Queen St. E. We warmly welcome you to join us for our worship service each Sunday with Christian education and nursery, 10 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Info: 416-699-6631, www.tumc.ca (r) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 72 Main St. (between Gerrard & Kingston). •Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion, Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. •Community Christmas Dinner, Dec. 25, 3 p.m. Pastor: Alan Roberts. Info: Pastor 416-691-4721, calvaryonmain@bellnet.ca, www.calvary-baptist-church.ca (r) ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. (at Swanwick). Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca (4) WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. (just north of Queen St.). •Dec. 21: A Christmas Message, 11 a.m. •Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca DANFORTH MENNONITE CHURCH, 2174 Danforth Ave. (just east of Woodbine), welcomes you to worship, sing and meet your neighbours, Sundays, 11 a.m. Nursery care available and Christian education for all ages. The congregational life features frequent potlucks. Info: 416-422-2406, www. danforthmennonitechurch.ca (18)

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NEI GHBOURHOOD Everyone has a Story to Tell

Getting an early start in politics

By Andrew Hudson

POP QUIZ – name the Ontario minister for seniors’ affairs.

Need a hint? Just ask 13-year-old Kate Beverly.

Before she started a month-long stint as a page in the Ontario Legislature, the Grade 8 student memorized all 107 Members of Provincial Parliament by name, face, riding, and title.

Beach Metro News recently spoke with Kate and her mother Karen to find out how she did it.

“Karate,” said Kate, smiling.

In karate lessons, she explained, students practice a pattern of kicks, punches, and other moves called a kata.

Weeks before she began at Queen’s Park, Kate connected each Ontario MPP with a kata move. Her mother would say the name of an MPP, such as “France Gélinas,” and Kate would answer with a matching karate move and the MPP’s riding – in this case, “Nickel Belt!”

It took time, but Kate said it was well worth it.

MPPs are forbidden from addressing each other by name during debates at Queen’s Park. They refer to each other by title, or with phrases like “the hard-working member from Ottawa-Orléans.”

For a page like Kate, whose main job is to deliver notes, papers, or water to MPPs, that means she could be asked to quickly deliver a binder to the Associate Minister of Finance, and she has to know who that is.

Recognizing all the MPPs also helps pages follow the back-and-forth of Question Period, which Kate said is often a highlight of her day.

“They give some really good speeches sometimes,” she said. “And some MPPs are just hilarious – I don’t have another word for that.”

Queen’s Park is the only provincial legislature in Canada where the pages are in Grades 7 and 8, rather than high school or university.

“Everyone seems to have an understanding that they’re children,” said Kate’s mother Karen.

“They’re kind, and all of them are trying to be mentoring.”

Some MPPs have asked Kate what she thinks about an issue – she and Barrie MPP Ann Hogarth spoke about the rising status of women in the workplace.

Last week, Kate and the 21 other Ontario students serving as pages this fall got to have lunch with Premier Kathleen Wynne. Earlier they met Ontario Head Clerk Deborah Deller and Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, hearing firsthand what their work is all about, and why they got into public life.

For the last four weeks, Kate has traded her regular classes at St. Denis Catholic School for an 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. day at Queen’s Park. Besides their work, pages take a class on how Ontario laws are made, keep up with their math, and go on Friday field trips to places like Ripley’s Aquarium, the Harbourfront skating rink, even the story-rich attic at Queen’s Park.

While they are not paid a wage, pages do get a $15 daily honorarium, making the experience something between a month-long field trip and Kate’s first-ever job.

“It’s too good for words,” she said.

“It beats my first job working in a kennel,” said her mother, laughing.

About 140 students become pages each year, and they come from all over Ontario.

“It’s so cool to meet all the people,” said Kate, adding that pages in her group come from as far as Thunder Bay. In the legislative chamber, pages wear a formal black uniform and, like everyone in the public galleries, they must keep quiet.

“In the assembly, if something happens, they all have to keep a non-partisan face,” said Karen.

But the pages do have their own private quarters – equipped with a classroom and even a ping pong table – where they get a chance to relax.

“They’re allowed to go in there, take their jackets off, and go, ‘What did she just say?’”

While Kate likely has an inside scoop or two, this reporter had no luck shaking one loose.

Pages take their non-partisan role seriously.

“You’re there to observe, not to participate,” said Kate.

Asked what new laws she might like to see at Queen’s Park, for example, Kate said it would be tough to answer without showing her own politics.

“Next question,” she said, smiling.

In the Queen’s Park chamber, a large room with three tall windows looking south onto University Avenue, government and opposition MPPs sit in facing rows. Between them sit clerks, transcribers, the sergeant-at-arms

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and, on a slightly raised stage, the Speaker.

Of all the MPPs’ roles at Queen’s Park, Kate said being Speaker is what she would most like to do.

“The Speaker makes sure the house is in order, it’s not getting too carried away, and no one is going berserk,” she said. “If they do, he’ll ask them to leave, and if they don’t, that’s when the sergeant-at-arms starts to come in.”

“He’s got a sword,” she added.

While debates do get vociferous sometimes, Kate said the MPPs are generally well behaved.

“I guess on TV, when MPPs are trying to make a point, they seem a bit more tough than they are,” she said.

“But they’re really nice when you get to know them.”

At 13, Kate has a few years to go before she can vote. So far, she doesn’t support any one political party.

“Whoever is doing the right thing, I’ll vote for them,” she said.

After watching real issues come up in the legislature, Kate feels how important it is to choose the best MPPs for the job.

“It’s even scarier than getting my driver’s licence,” she said.

“No, that’s more scary,” said her mom.

A SENIORS’ excursion to Niagara Falls is on Community Centre 55’s agenda for the new year. Hosted by the centre, together with the West Scarborough Seniors Club, the trip’s first stop is at the Upper Canada Cheese Company for some tasty sampling and appetite whetting before lunch at the Niagara Culinary Institute’s BenchMark Restaurant. The chefs will prepare a delicious meal of butternut squash soup starter, an entrée choice of roast chicken or vegetable primavera, chocolate caramel hazelnut tart for dessert, and tea and coffee. After lunch, the tour heads to Niagara Bird Kingdom, then continues home along the Niagara Parkway. Mark Thursday, Jan. 29, on your calendar. The trip will depart CC55 at 9:30 a.m. and return there at the end of the day. The cost is $60 per person. For more information call 416-691-1113.

COUNCILLOR MARY-MARGARET McMahon and the developers building condos at 1960 Queen Street East and 303 Kingston Road will host public meetings to reduce any constructionrelated disturbances on Dec. 18 at the Beaches Rec Centre. The Queen Street meeting starts at 6 p.m., while the Kingston Road meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Gerrie Burnett (nee Evers) It is with great sadness that the children of Gerrie Burnett announce her peaceful passing, while in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by her children, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the young age of 66.

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Gerrie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Nicole and Daniel, grandchildren Jacob Makai and Kylie Grace and son-in-law Benjamin. Gerrie will also be fondly remembered by her mother Jackie Ames, siblings, Rose, Kathy, Josephine, Tony, Mike and Joseph. Gerrie was predeceased by her father William and brother Jimmy.

A gathering in memory of Gerrie was held on Friday, December 12, 2014. Those who so desire may make a donation in memory of Gerrie to Senior Link. This can be done through www.neighbourhoodlink.org and click donate and then click on www.canadahelps.org which will direct you to a drop down menu -“In Memory of Gerrie Burnett” With love, Nicole and Daniel

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travel on the TTC a lot. Meetings.

Classes. Shopping. Visits. Out comes my Metropass and away I go. As our beautiful city grows in size and population I find it is becoming a challenge to get from one place to another.

The calculations become more and more complex. Should I leave 15 minutes earlier than I normally would to arrive on time?

30 minutes? I know that my friends with cars are making the same calculations. Is it faster to take this route or that highway? Is there construction? How about a parade?

Listening to our new mayor and councillors we know what a major concern this is to most Torontonians. In the east, the Queen and King routes are among the busiest in the city. Whoever can solve this issue is going to have the voters’ confidence and the citizens’ favour.

As many of us head toward the festive season, we find that the holiday highways are becoming more bottlenecked as well.

Halloween is barely over and already the sounds of Christmas carols can be heard throughout the land; or at least in the malls.

Parties multiply. Decorations are elaborate and costly.

I try to cram more and more activities into a dwindling number of days. It seems to be a recipe for holiday road rage. Or maybe just a deep desire to pull over onto the side of the road and rest for a moment. That would get me a ticket, I’m sure.

“Shelley, where were you? It was the best party ever. Come to the one next week.”

“Well, we certainly could have used your help with the fundraiser. Next time; okay?”

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CHRISTMAS

Sometimes the fallout seems worse than the traffic jam.

But I love Christmas. I think that many of us do. And I suspect that our fellow travellers from other traditions love their festivals too.

How can we avoid the traffic jams on the holiday highway and still arrive at our destination in a joyous spirit?

This last Sunday at church we sang the hymn There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying. In that song, I met again a traffic controller who reminded me there is an alternate thoroughfare winding through the festive season. The controller has the name John the Baptizer. Every year he shows up and offers a different map to the annual trek. He proclaims a calmer route to our destination. A detour.

John lived at the margins of his society.

He had a message that falls uneasily on my modern ears, yet the sophisticated crowds of his own day seemed to love him. They flocked to hear him. They journeyed far outside their comfortable neighbourhoods.

What was his alternate route? How did his signboard read?

“Repent.” Just one word. “Repent.”

Oh no – a religious fanatic. Repent has become a harsh utterance of judgement and control.

Yet the root of this word simply means “turn around,” go on another path. Or as Fr. Thomas Keating says, “Look in a different direction for your happiness.”

Maybe Dr. Phil’s version would be “… and how’s that working for you?”

Are we actually on the right road to get to our destination?

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Omari Small, right, and Jubin Jose, left, prepare hot meals for local Meals on Wheels delivery volunteers such as Jessie MacCrae, centre, at the True Davidson Acres nursing home on Dec. 4.

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By Andrew Hudson

WHEN MEALS on Wheels volunteers pulled up on a recent -5°C morning, one man came to the door in a T-shirt.

“Perfect timing,” he said, pointing to his freshly shoveled driveway.

“I was just cooling off.”

Just a few blocks away, a woman said thanks for the hot food – meatballs in mushroom gravy, a split pea soup, two side dishes plus toast, cheese and a peach dessert.

She was all right, she said, but still in a fair bit of pain after having to wheel her garbage bin to the curb earlier that day.

Six days a week, volunteers fan out across East York and the Upper Beach to deliver hot and frozen meals to seniors and people with disabilities who can use the help.

“I love it. It’s such a feel-good thing,” said Jessie MacCrae, a long-time Beach resident who took on a route this summer.

Lorie Fairburn, the development and marketing manager at Neighbourhood

Link, said she would like to meet many more people like MacCrae.

After merging its own Meals on Wheels program with one run out of the True Davidson Acres nursing home last spring, Neighbourhood Link hopes to add more delivery routes south of Danforth Avenue.

All they need are volunteers.

Each route needs two people, Fairburn said, a driver and a delivery person. Given the six-day schedule, one route takes up to a dozen people to run.

“I would love to do it as my job,” she said.

“When you’re greeted at the door by seniors, they’re so happy to see you.”

Speaking in the True Davidson kitchen, coordinator Jubin Jose said the Meals on Wheels program now serves about 120 people. Volunteers load up at 10:30 a.m., and their insulated bags and coolers keep the meals hot until they finish at noon.

Looking over the day’s delivery list, Jose pointed out that clients can make special orders for diabetic, low potassium and other diets, or tell the chefs to

Open Doors, cont’d. from previous page Many of the great sages have invited us to journey on this alternate route through the crowded holiday season. It’s the route of quietness and reflection.

It’s the lane of loving and listening to the cries of a hurting world. And the amazing part is that although the route might feel like it is leading us to a different place altogether, we find that as we make that last turn of the corner, there is our desired destination – right in front of us. And we’re rested, and joyful, and filled with childlike hope.

May you find your alternate route as you celebrate this glorious season.

Rev. Shelley McVea is the priest-in-charge at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (stsaviours.ca), at Kimberley and Swanwick Avenues. Services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

hold the parsnips. The menu is varied and, with funding from the City of Toronto, each meal is only $6.50, and less for clients in need.

But serving good food is only part of the program.

“A number of times, we’ve saved the lives of our clients,” said Jose, noting that volunteers have found people in a critical state, dialed 9-1-1 and waited for paramedics to arrive.

Besides Meals on Wheels, Neighbourhood Link also hosts a regular Thursday night dinner at Gower Park Place, where Fairburn said they serve some 80 to 120 people on a budget of $120. When all Neighbourhood Link’s Thursday dinners, Meals on Wheels, senior’s and children’s meals are counted, the charity serves some 55,000 meals a year.

“It adds up really quickly,” said Fairburn. So does the list of people helping to make it happen.

“I think it’s all about people giving back to their community.”

For more information about Meals on Wheels, visit neighbourhoodlink.org or call 416-692-7407.

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May God’s gift of the Christ Child and the blessings of hope, peace, joy and love fill your hearts and homes this Christmas and always.

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The Christmas spirit is alive and well in the Beach, with events for just about everyone wanting to celebrate.

The past few weeks have seen a number of gatherings and special events throughout the neighbourhood.

At right, the crowd sings carols by candlelight shortly before Santa arrived at the Kew Gardens tree lighting hosted by the Toronto Beaches Lions Club on Dec. 6.

At bottom right, musicians in the Salvation Army band play under Christmas lights and ornaments hanging from the Alex Christie band shell at the tree lighting. At top right, a little rain couldn’t keep Beachers away from the annual Carolling in the Park, held in Glen Stewart ravine on Dec. 9.

At centre right, Barbara and Al Ambroise display their knitting and other handicrafts at Malvern Collegiate’s Christmas craft sale on Dec. 6. Below right, even the animals got in on the action. Ori, left, and Lucy get set for a Dec. 6 photo shoot with Santa Claus at The Canine Social Company on Danforth Avenue. Ori and Lucy have already had one big wish granted – both are rescue dogs who were flown to Canada from Mexico through the Paws Above program.

At bottom centre, three wise men and their camels trek through a nativity displayed outside a home on Glebemount Avenue.

Below, Malvern Collegiate’s girls choir performs a medley of First World War songs arranged by retired music teacher Bill Mighton at a Dec. 4 holiday concert.

At bottom left, the Grade 11/12 band class plays Jingle Bell Jam.

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So go ahead, indulge your favourite gardeners with a present that feeds their passion for plants.

• It’s generally an iffy time for houseplants, which can get lost in the holiday shuffle. But a fat amaryllis bulb in a pot is dead easy to grow. They’re easy to find, too; just check any florist or garden shop and pick one in a colour to please – red, white, pink, candy-cane or even chic green.

• Who wouldn’t enjoy a gift subscription to Gardenmaking, Canada’s internationally award-winning magazine?

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garden design, to individual plant profiles, to garden travel. It’s a year-long gift for a bargain price. (Order online.)

• Books for a long, cold winter: Heart and Soul: The Revolutionary Good of Gardens, by B.C.’s Des Kennedy, is both funny and philosophical; Groundbreaking Food Gardens, by Nova Scotia’s Nikki Jabour, looks at 73 very different garden plots; and The Glory of the Tree, by Noel Kingsbury, mixes eye candy with info on forest greats.

• A favourite place of mine is the Toronto Botanical Garden. Maybe it’s because they’re always coming up with a fun new event, like the free Harvest Festival and the Getting the Jump on Est. 1988

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• A local goodie, especially for newbie gardeners, is the Toronto Gardener’s Journal and Sourcebook 2015.

Toronto gardener Margaret BennetAlder produces this two-page-a-week wire-bound diary. There’s space for daily and general notes, plans, photos, and a giant listing of all things garden in Ontario. If you’ve ever wondered when to sow lettuce or fertilize your Christmas cactus, her daily tips will tell you that and more (available at Book City on Queen Street East.)

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Rescuing one to help another the home. Family dinner is a moment that can’t have been captipass quick enough. vated by a wonderful Veterans have already program that rescues encountered enough adversity, more than many dogs and transforms them of us may see in a lifetime. into elite service animals We can help mitigate their for Canadian veterans difficulties by nudging the suffering from operational Christmas spirit and comstress injuries, including ing up with a donation post-traumatic stress disorder, amputations, and that will get these special paralysis. These psychiatdogs to these special ric service dogs are given veterans. to a veteran free of charge Branch 13, a dashing example of an arm from Meghan Search and of the Royal Canadian Rescue’s Courageous Legion, recently sprang Companions Elite K-9 into action. Using an alService Dogs program.

PHOTO: SUBMITTED lowable portion of their (Meghan is Cree for wolf).

Canada has deployed an Snow is a Level 2 service dog rescued from the Gatineau SPCA. He Poppy Campaign funds, has been provided to a double amputee Bosnia and Afghanistan they were able to help a unprecedented number veteran by Branch 13 of the Royal Canadian Legion. veteran who is a double of personnel to missions amputee and served in sanctioned by the United ing list for a service dog. There are 22 Bosnia and Afghanistan.

Nations and many of our ready-to-go elite service dogs that can’t His Christmas gift is Snow, a pure service men and women have returned be deployed because of insufficient white dog adopted from the SPCA in home severely traumatized by a war funds to help with the training costs Gatineau. Veteran and dog are curthat has been described as a continuous 360-degree conflict, with no front rently being paired at a training facilassociated with pairing the dog to the ity in Ottawa. line to advance toward, no discernible veteran. There is not enough money to But what about the other 21 available uniformed enemy, no predictable pathelp these wounded veterans with the terns, unconventional strategies and trained dogs and 97 veterans on the related travel expenses. tactics, and no relief from an unrelentwaiting list? Branch 13 wants to get This is especially heartbreaking ing heightened state of awareness. these dogs to those who need them as considering one of them has given the Some missions were to be benevosoon as possible. They are accepting best of themselves, on our behalf, to lent and non-combative and soldiers donations to help deploy these dogs. their country and the other is committing an entire life to service. Seems were expected to keep the peace when You can help by sending or dropping to me we can make dreams come true there was no peace to keep, and to off your donations in care of Bob Murdoch, Branch 13 of the Royal Canadian and a Christmas present to a veteran stand by while witnessing people begging for help amid ethnic cleansing Legion, 1577 Kingston Rd., Toronto, is in order. and genocide. Others were blown into ON, M1N 1S3.

Dickens wrote that Christmas is “a pieces by improvised explosive devises. time when want is most keenly felt.”

Even better, you can donate directly The horrific nature of the war on terto Courageous Companions at couraTo some veterans it is another joyless ror drove some of our veterans into a geouscompanions.ca, or email bob. holiday consisting of despair for them, downward spiral of depression, panic, murdoch@hotmail.com. their families and especially their anxiety and grief. Some ended their Remember that there is no cost for children. Their incomes are often inadequate. Some vets can’t get out of bed pain by ending their own lives. a PTSD service dog to any Canadian on Christmas morning, while others do Courageous Companions have 97 Forces members (retired or active). what they can to avoid it all by leaving wounded Canadian veterans on a waitThey have paid enough!

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• For the balcony gardener or crazed container grower, it’s worth tracking down a clever item called Waterdots.

They’re 2-cm square bits of water-absorbent felt-y material that you soak and mix in your planting soil. They release water as the soil dries out, and recharge themselves each time you water. In my own garden, I found Waterdotted pots stayed moist in hot sun for days longer than other containers. Made in Carlisle, ON, the little gizmos are a byproduct of the green roof industry – trimmed scraps from the water-retaining mats used for irrigation. Brand-new on the market, get them from waterdots.ca.

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• Last on the list: Packets of hot chocolate and a bag of marshmallows. Sometimes it’s good to be a kid again.

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Vipers put the squeeze on victorious Knights Matteyos Alemu of the St. Patrick Vipers flies by one of the Cardinal Newman Knights in a senior boys basketball game hosted Dec. 4 at St. Patrick Catholic Secondary. The Knights made some big shots in the fourth quarter to win it 64-57, but not before the Vipers brought the home crowd to their feet.

Down 32-17 in the first half, the Vipers surged back, forcing turnovers and making several impressive shots, including a game-tying three-pointer at the third quarter buzzer. Neither Cardinal Newman nor St. Patrick had lost before going into the mid-season game.

“Kudos to our guys for sticking with it and not giving up,” said the Vipers head coach, Jason Grant. “But when we realize we’re having a lapse in scoring, we’ve got to stop them.”

Asked about the packed stands, Grant said, “You know, we fill it out every game. Our fans our really loyal to us.”

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Have a safe holiday season.

Season’s Greetings to All We wish you health, happiness, peace and prosperit� in 2015!

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Dentistry and sleep disorders

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leep is a behavioural state that is a natural part of every person’s life. In fact, we spend about a third of our lives asleep.

Although sleep and its roles are still poorly understood by the medical community, we do know that it is an essential activity that is required for normal daily functioning. We know that an inadequate amount of sleep can have a detrimental effect on a person’s life.

We also know of more than 70 sleep disorders, and one of the most common of these is known as obstructive sleep apnea. The word apnea literally means ‘no breathing,’ and people with sleep apnea have multiple episodes of interruption of breathing during sleep.

OSA can result in daytime drowsiness, reduced quality of life, memory loss, and poor concentration.

OSA has also been linked to a number of serious health issues, including hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease (angina and heart attack), heart failure, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), depression, and type 2 diabetes.

Our understanding of sleep disorders has increased greatly over recent years. In fact, it has only been since 2009 that the Public Health Agency of

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Canada has been studying OSA and other sleep disorders and reporting statistics on incidence. The first published data in 2009 indicated that three per cent of Canadian adults reported that they had been diagnosed with sleep apnea. It is suspected that the actual incidence is much higher, since the only way to definitively diagnose OSA is with a sleep study, and many Canadians have never had this medical test. Some health professionals are now advocating for routine testing of all adults for OSA, in the same way that routine colonoscopy is recommended for adults over 50.

Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and yet snoring is one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea. Other common symptoms are sudden awakening during the night, daytime drowsiness, headache, and inability to concentrate. Males suffer sleep apnea more than females, and obesity is also a risk factor.

At present the most common treatment for OSA is the nightly use of a continuous positive air pressure machine, which keeps the airway open with a continuous gentle stream of air.

Although a CPAP machine is effective in treating sleep apnea, there are some objectionable aspects to the device, including the noise generated by the machine, having to wear a mask on the nose overnight, and dryness in the mouth.

For those who find using a CPAP machine difficult or objectionable, there is an alternative treatment available, and this is where dentists can become involved in OSA therapy. There are a variety of oral appliances fabricated by dentists that can effectively treat sleep apnea.

These appliances offer some advantages over a CPAP machine since they don’t have to be plugged in, are more portable and less bulky, and are silent.

Anyone who has either symptoms of OSA or risk factors for sleep apnea should first consult their family doctor to determine whether a sleep study is indicated. Once a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea has been made, then either the CPAP or oral appliance treatment option can be considered.

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The Main Menu Mouth-watering Christmas appetizers

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veryone loves appetizers, whether a simple nibble before a meal or a spread of assorted treats to tantalize over an entire evening. The holiday season is certainly an opportunity to indulge in these savoury bites.

If you are planning a party or just having a few friends over, new ideas are always welcome. The best part is although they are scrumptious to eat, they can be prepared in advance for frazzle-free entertaining. Thank you Foodland Ontario for these mouthwatering suggestions.

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Warm Brie with Caramelized Topping

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Warm Brie with this stunning topping of caramelized onions, apple and sherry-laced cranberries hits the spot with guests.

Serve with sliced baguette to mop up all the ooey-gooey goodness!

2 onions, sliced into 1/3 inch (8 mm) thick slices 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 2 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry sherry or port 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced apple

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The contrast between buttery crisp paper-thin phyllo and sumptuous mushrooms is irresistible. Although impressive in appearance, these rolls are easy to make.

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter 8 oz (250 g) mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped shallots 1 tsp (5 mL) dried tarragon 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Asiago cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley 6 sheets phyllo pastry 3 tbsp (45 mL) coarsely chopped fresh parsley In large skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, tarragon and salt; cook, stirring often until mushrooms seem dry, about 10 minutes.

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he holiday season is a similar styles. wonderful time of year filled For still wine, try single vineyard Ewine dward Finstein writer, award-winning author, TV and with family, friends, festive offerings that use the words “Charadio host, educator, judge teau” or “Domaine” on the label. This get-togethers, and of course, winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com means all fruit that went into making great meals. What we sip with our @DrWineKnow the wine came from one property. festive foods should be something that facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein For French wines, especially Boris a notch or two above the ordinary. deaux and Burgundy, you might vie for This is a great opportunity to pull out “classified growths” (Grand Cru and Ie Cru for examples). those special or rare bottles you’ve been hanging onto for Sweet wines are a perennial Christmas favourite, so try just such an occasion. some vintage or date of harvest Port from Portugal, fabulous When it comes to wine, nothing is more festive or special Sauternes from France or amazing, world-famous Canadian than bubbly. From the popping of the cork to the tiny icewine. bubbles that tickle your nose, there’s just something about When it comes to beer, the choices are endless and some sparkles that cry out celebration. of the best come from micro-breweries, small boutique opThe best comes from France in the form of Champagne. erations that meticulously create superior brews. Check out The key to Champagne is the method – second fermentation the World Beer Awards (worldbeerawards.com) for great in the same bottle. However, there are lots of great samples medal-winning examples. from all over the world made the same way. Look for the Fabulous spirits also abound at this time of year (no pun terms “champagne method,” “methode champegnoise,” intended). Lots of specialty bottlings of your favourites are “methode traditionelle,” or in Spain “cava” on the labels for available.

Whisky lovers rejoice.

Those who dig Scotch will want to pull out all the stops with great single malts from the Highlands, Campbeltown or the islands and aged blended styles.

Bourbon aficionadas might go for special small batch versions or single barrel offerings.

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1 wheel (450 g) double cream Brie cheese Cut onions in half through root end then into 1/3 inch (8 mm) slices. In large skillet, melt butter over low heat.

Add onions, separating as you add.

Sprinkle with sugar and salt; cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes, reducing heat if starting to brown. For the onions to reach maximum sweetness, cook long and slow!

Meanwhile, combine cranberries and sherry in small microwaveable bowl; microwave on high for one minute. Stir, cover and set aside.

Add apples to onions. Cook, stirring often, until apple is tender and onions are golden, about 25 minutes. Stir in cranberries and any remaining sherry that has not been absorbed. (Mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to four days.)

To serve: Place Brie on shallow ovenproof serving dish. Spoon onion

mixture on Brie and spread almost to edge. Loosely tent with foil. Bake in 350°F (180°C) until Brie sides feel warm to touch, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with sliced baguette. Makes enough for 16 slices.

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SCOTT LYALL Money, Life and Law • Chairman’s Club • A look back at the year in real estate • Lifetime Achievement Award •

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s I pen my last column of 2014, the winter solstice bears down upon us and the remaining weeks of this year wind down. The winter weather has swirled menacingly around us, with a couple short volleys across the bow from Old Man Winter to rekindle memories of last December’s quick and decisive wintery incursion that preceded one of the most formidable winters we’d witnessed in a long time.

‘Polar Vortex’ famously became part of our weather glossary, invoking shivers much the same way ‘multiple offers’ does for first time buyers.

The forecasts for this winter haven’t conjured up a repeat. The common tone in these divinations is one of a more normal winter. With Christmas fast approaching, it seems to be a guessing game whether we will get a white Christmas. So while we wait on that, I thought I’d review the year that was in the Beach real estate market, and muse about what’s in store.

It certainly isn’t news that the Beach market kept in step with the ongoing rise in Toronto’s prices, actually outpacing it in most cases. According to the latest numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board for the E02 district, which includes the Beach, this healthy and robust market saw a year-overyear average price increase of just under 5 per cent for all homes types from year end 2013 to the end of November.

In that same period the average price of a detached home here rose from $946,456 to $972,123. More affordable semi-detached homes saw a greater increase in average price, rising from $619,142 to $675,966.

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The total sales in the Beach area should remain largely unchanged from 2013 to the end of 2014, with 797 sales on the TREB MLS system for 2013, compared to 773 to the end of this November. What is interesting is the breakdown of total sales and average prices of each month. As I’ve stated before, weather always plays a role in the ebb and flow of the Beach market. This is especially true in the cold months of January and February, and the warm months of July and August. This past year’s monthly numbers may give you some indication of what lies ahead if we see another frosty, snow laden January and February.

Traditionally January is usually the month with the least amount of sales, and 2014 certainly lived up to that reputation, with the lowest unit sales for any month this year, and a lower than expected sale price average.

That’s not surprising. But February was also slow out of the gate, as the winter weather seemed to intensify.

However, those buyers willing to brave the cold weather warmed the market, as average prices of homes in February this year shot up considerably over the same month in 2013. March saw a start to an increase in new listings, and an increase in sales and prices too.

It was very evident by April that the Beach market had been held off by the winter weather, even though

the chilly temperatures of April kept the usual spring bloom to a minimum.

Those sellers who had waited for nicer weather rushed to get their homes listed, and were generally rewarded with the year’s highest average sale price peaking at $842,306 on 87 sales. By May, more new listings sprouted, and sales hit the year’s highest monthly peak at 113 units. Sales and prices continued to be surprisingly strong through June and July. Normally the market slows into July, but not this year.

The slowdown waited until August, with numbers witnessed back in January and February. That trend continued into September. The fall market turned the corner in early October, but that surge petered out in November, when sale numbers fell to close to half of October’s, and the average sale price also decreased. December usually crawls along, and should continue in line with November’s slower trend.

2014 was a mixed bag. A slow start, an enthusiastic and energetic five months in the middle, and a slow fall season save for October. So, where does this leave the Beach market going into the start of 2015? Well, the weather and economic forecasts have their own variations. But I believe if this winter is milder than last year’s, we’ll see a quicker start in the Beach in early February, and a healthy start to 2015. Then there’s the forecast for the economy and the pressure on interest rates. That, like the weather, may call for a wait and see approach.

I’d like to wish my friends, clients, neighbours, and Beach residents a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year. Take care.

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Bottoms Up, cont’d. from previous page

Turn into bowl. Stir in cheese and ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped parsley. (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to two days.)

For Rolls: Melt remaining 6 tbsp (90 mL) butter. Lay one phyllo sheet on work surface with long end closest to you. Cover remaining phyllo with damp tea towel to prevent drying out. Using pastry brush, lightly brush phyllo sheet with butter. Scatter about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the coarsely chopped parsley on top of the phyllo sheet.

Top with another phyllo sheet and brush with butter.

Cut pastry sheets vertically into three 5-inch (12 cm) wide strips. Discard leftover thin strips. Mound about 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the filling one inch (2.5 cm) from bottom of one strip. Pat filling into log shape, leaving ½-inch (1 cm) phyllo border on both sides. Fold in both long sides of phyllo strip, about ½-inch (1 cm) wide, bringing them up and over filling ends. Lightly brush folded sides with butter. Fold bottom edge of phyllo strip over filling and roll up. Brush roll with butter ad place seam side down on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat process twice more making nine rolls. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven until golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm; serves four.

The best is from France in the form of Cognac and Armagnac. For both try “XO” (extra old – the youngest brandy in the blend is at least six years old, but usually closer to 20), “vielle reserve” (a grade beyond XO) or “hors d’âge” (beyond age – equal to XO, but usually beyond the official age scale). You might even find a vintage Armagnac. Any of these will make the holidays super special.

White spirits are big here too. For gin, why not vie perhaps for the London style (aside from juniper berries, it’s flavoured with natural citric botanicals) or Dutch Genever (often produced in a pot still and aged one to three years in wood barrels). Lots of wonderful flavoured vodkas will add a certain extra to holiday sipping and cocktails. Tequila is high on the list of festive sippers. Why not elevate your tasting pleasure to “reposado” (a tequila that is distilled more than once and fermented longer in French oak), “añejo” (a vintage tequila aged for a minimum of one to three years in oak) or “extra añejo” (vintage tequila aged for longer than three years in oak).

I haven’t forgotten about rum lovers either. Aged offerings are usually smoother and rounder and make for some very special sipping at yuletide. Anything 10 years or older is bound to please.

Christmas comes but once a year so why not treat yourself, loved ones and friends to an elevated sipping experience this year. Just remember to indulge responsibly and have a happy, safe holiday.

See beachmetro.com for a further recipe for tourtiere meatballs with a maple-cranberry glaze.

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Pet Primate of the Month IKEA monkey finds sanctuary

By Marna Gale

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harles Darwin is best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution. With any luck the human species is still evolving because we’ve got this bad habit. Somewhere along the line we started picking flowers for personal pleasure. It didn’t matter that flowers live longer unpicked. When we see something beautiful, we tend to grab it with our highly-functional hands, beat proudly at our chest, and claim it as our own … despite the consequences.

It was two years ago a cute little monkey in a sheepskin coat got lost at IKEA. You can hardly blame him – you need a map to negotiate your way through that store. But Darwin didn’t make it much further than the entrance before the crowds formed and Animal Control stepped in.

After close to two years battling it out in the courts, Darwin became the property of Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary.

While the folks at Story Book were victorious, they were far from celebratory. Throughout the ordeal, they suffered physical threats, break-in attempts and plenty of mud-slinging from a radical group of advocates for keeping monkeys as pets. (Just a reminder … we’re still evolving.)

Sadly, little has changed in the five years since I first visited Story Book.

Exotic pet laws are still in dire need of strengthening. While some provinces have passed laws prohibiting certain exotic animals, Ontario places that responsibility on municipalities – people who want to own an exotic pet need only live outside the limits of any given municipality to do so. The fact Sherri Delaney, founder of Story Book, can buy Monkey Chow from her local feed store is proof that monkeys as pets are not so exotic anymore.

As pets, primates become lost between two worlds, unable to fit in

Darwin the “IKEA monkey”

either. Monkeys need to be with other monkeys to thrive. As a monkey matures in isolation, frustration builds when it reaches mating age, and can lead to aggression.

In roadside zoos monkeys are often the main attraction, living out their lives in the confines of small cages for our viewing pleasure. Monkeys need daily mental stimulation as well as physical exercise but usually get neither at these primate peep shows.

The use of monkeys in research labs is ongoing too. Even though plant-based testing is proving to be a viable alternative, it costs money to transition to a more ethical business practice.

For the last 15 years, Story Book has done its best to serve 20-plus monkeys with heartbreaking stories at any given time. Boo, one of two retired research lab Rhesus macaques, is never without her beloved stuffed doggy toy. Pablo the marmoset had eye surgery recently and although he’s got quite a shiner, his rescuers are hoping the eye can be saved. Rudy the squirrel monkey has made a full recovery after being rescued along with a hawk, alligator and several Bengal cats from an abandoned storage unit. Chico, a Capuchin monkey, is having an ongoing love affair with his mirror while his aptly named buddy, Pockets Warhol, has become famous for his paintings. In fact, famous primatologist Jane Goodall is the proud

owner of one of his masterpieces!

When it comes to Darwin, he prefers to rip up cardboard followed by a joyous swing on his fire hose and a hearty game of peek-aboo. I barely caught a glimpse of him on my visit – he’s that good at peek-a-boo.

The sanctuary may not be as snazzy as the Toronto Zoo but, much to my surprise, the zoo doesn’t take in rescued exotic animals. Once again, I’m shining the light on the little guy behind the scenes. But with your help, this little guy is about to get BIG. A perfect property just south of Sunderland has come on the market.

With 50 acres of wide-open spaces and forest enclosures, it’s the ideal Canadian version of a jungle! The property was used as a zoo and comes fully equipped with professionallybuilt enclosures. In fact, it’s still home to 20 monkeys, two senior lions, an old timber wolf, and a bear rescued by the Ministry of Resources after losing a paw. The folks at Story Book are prepared to take over the care of the senior residents. It’s a golden opportunity to not only expand as a rescue but to establish an education centre.

The possibilities are endless.

Story Book needs to raise $500,000 to purchase Darwin’s dream property.

With our support, Darwin’s fire hose can be replaced with tree branches.

Impossible? I don’t think so.

As for you and me, we’ve reached a fork in the evolutionary road. If enough of us choose to head in the right direction, where wild flowers grow undisturbed and monkeys swing on tree branches, the rest of us are sure to follow. Just ask the residents at Story Book Farm. They call it monkey see, monkey do!

Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary is in Sunderland, Ontario. (storybookmonkeys.org, 705-357-3961) Let’s get down to monkey business and help make that dream come true!

Entertainment Beat, cont’d. from Page 9

A VINCE Guaraldi “trio-bute” band will be performing a Charlie Brown Christmas Music concert twice on Sunday, Dec. 21.

From 1 to 3 p.m., the band will perform at Grinder, 126 Main St. just south of Gerrard Street East, followed by an early evening show at Relish Bar and Grill, 2152 Danforth Ave., just east of Woodbine.

The trio features pianist Alan Zemaitis, Jesse Boxer-Meyrowitz on bass, and drummer Kyle Sullivan.

The band will be joined by special guests Leandrae H. DaCosta, Leelu Thomson, and Angie Lawrence.

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BEACHER MICHELLE Monteith is one of the stars in Tarragon Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Diane Flacks’ Waiting Room. Monteith has received Dora and Toronto Theatre Critics’ awards, and performed at Tarragon, Soulpepper, and the Stratford Festival.

The play tells the story of two young parents and the stress on their re-

in waiting rooms and intensive care units at a children’s hospital. It is directed by Richard Greenblatt, and stars Monteith, Ari Cohen, Jordan Pettle, Warona Setshwaelo, Jane Spidell, and Jenny Young.

Waiting Room opens Jan. 14 and runs until Feb. 15. Previews start on Jan. 6. Tickets are $23 to $27 for previews, and $29 to $55 for the main run, available at 416-531-1827 or tarragontheatre.com.

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Dr. Barbara Houghton 647-221-5516

VET ON WHEELS Gerrard Mobile Veterinary Services

Children and Adolescents Assessment, Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments

416-737-4325

Dr. Ahmad Badri, DVM 416-284-4610 abadri@rogers.com

DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

Reaching your achievement potential

EAST END songstress Layla and friends will hold their annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 19 at the Naval Club, 1910 Gerrard St. E., just west of Woodbine. Shelley Faulkner of KS Piano Studio will provide accompaniment. The evening will also feature food from caterers Edit Csoma and Lorie Ditchon.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5 or canned goods for the Daily Bread Food Bank, but please RSVP through laylamusic.info@gmail. com to reserve a spot.

Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy Osteopathy • Naturopathic Medicine

PSYCHOTHERAPY

For children, adolescents & adults

9 Fernwood Park Ave. www.dr-a-lynne-beal.ca

Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R. Spiritual Psychotherapist

416-433-9726

Past Life Regression Reiki Master

PHYSIOTHERAPY

416-693-5611

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

@ Beaches Health Group Yvette Sedgewick 2212 Queen St. E. 416-690-2076

®

Mindfullness Psychotherapy • depression • trauma • anxiety • relationship • creativity • free initial consultation

416-691-3768

www.mindfullnesstraumatherapy.ca

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PSYCHOTHERAPY

ACCOUNTING

LAWYERS/LEGAL

COUNSELLING

MASSAGE THERAPY

Catherine Allon, BSc, MEd

Centum Mortgage

Susan T. Dixon

Dr. Scott Dunham

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

Kew Gardens Health Group

24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

Psychotherapist, since 1998 Heart Centered Coach Life & Relationship Issues

416-694-0232

www.energyawakening.com

Judy Gould, Ph.D. Experienced Psychotherapist

Relationship Difficulties • Anxiety Depression • Body Image Concerns Physical Illness • Free Consultation 816 Pape Ave. (near Pape/Danforth)

647-991-4225 www.judygould.com

Carol Henderson, MA Counselling Psych.

Psychotherapy for indidviduals and couples.

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management Insurance clients welcome.

Evening and weekend sessions avail.

carolannehenderson@gmail.com 416.219.2671

Nancy Leach, M. Sc., BMCP from the author of

The Body Means Well

Support for chronic or life-threatening illness through Counselling, Body Therapy, and Meditation

647-838-1849

www.mindfulwayconsulting.com

Tara Shannon

M.Ed. Counselling Psychology

Psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples Insurance clients welcome Evening & weekend sessions available 579 Kingston Rd (corner Main), Suite 118

416 698-6960 tara@tarashannon.ca

Michelle MacDougall (BFA, ExAT, OEATA)

Expressive Arts Therapist Dealing with stress, anxiety, grief or depression? I offer an embodied, mindfulness and creative form of therapy to support you in accessing your own healing resources.

No artistic experience necessary.

416-834-3274

SundanceExpressiveArts.ca

www.beachmetro.com

ACCOUNTING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Bert van Delft

Complete financial services for the business owner, manager, entrepreneur & self-employed Corporate and Personal Income Tax Services Bus: 416-270-9898 98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

William F. Deneault

Chartered Accountant • Corporate & Personal Tax • Specializing in small to medium business • Financial advice 21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 502

Tel: (416) 962-2186

Kriens LaRose, LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants • Accounting services for owner-managed businesses.

• Personal and corporation income tax preparation.

• Audit and consulting services for not-for-profit organizations

www.krienslarose.com

Lower Interest Rate for Mortgages than Banks; Bad Credit; Refinance or Renewals Call Razak 647.764.0618 zackeerriakarim@yahoo.com

LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

Geoffrey J. Dashwood 961 Kingston Rd. Tel. 416-690-7222 Toronto, M4E 1S8 Fax. 416-690-8738

CPA, CMA Accounting Issues and Systems, Bookkeeping, Personal and Corporate Taxes

Call 416-471-0337 Emily C. Larimer CPA, CGA

Snider & DiGregorio Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries.

978 Kingston Road, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1S9

Tel: 416-699-0424 Fax: 416-699-0285 Email: info@sdlegal.ca

O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public 300 Main Street 416-690-3324

DENISE M. F. BADLEYCOSTELLO Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

416-690-6195

CARL A. BRAND BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTARY

961 Kingston Rd. Toronto, Canada M4E 1S8

Tel: 416-699-5100 Fax: 416-690-8738 brandlaw@live.ca

GARRY M. CASS

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Estate Planning/Real Estate/Business House Calls

416-767-CASS (2277) x 207 416-795-4899 (cell) 416-491-0273 (fax) garrycass@sympatico.ca

Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

416-691-3700

Queen and Hammersmith

David Faed

CRIMINAL LAWYER

690-0000 bestcriminallawyer.ca

416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca

Shellyann Pereira

(Licensed Paralegal) Small Claims, Provincial/Municipal Offences, Landlord & Tenant/other Tribunals, Letters, Mediation etc.

Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

2239 Queen Street East www.kathrynwrightlaw.com kathrynwrightlaw@gmail.com

Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer Car accidents, Slips and Falls, Disability Claims 220 Bay Street, Suite 1400 416-643-3857 pcahill@willdavidson.ca

ABSTAX

Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law Effective Resolution of Family Law Matters 47 Main Street, Toronto 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

2181 Queen St. East, Suite 305 (at Lee)

416-907-0103

rmtheaven@hotmail.com

Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Insurance covered.

Peg Earle, M.A., M.Div. Registered Marriage & Family Therapist

579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

416-698-9027 • peg@pegearle.com

Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP

Family Law & Estate Planning 416-752-8128 www.hillssalah.com

QUINN Family Law Shelley C. Quinn LL.B. 1749 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON M4C 1J1 t. (416) 551-1025 www.QuinnFamilyLaw.ca

MARTIN GLADSTONE J.D. Solicitor • Trade Mark Agent • Notary 579 Kingston Rd., Suite 111 Toronto, ON M4E 1R3 T: 416 693 9000 F: 416 693 9134 www.gladstonelaw.ca

Real estate • Wills • Small business

N. Flaherty Law CORPORATE LAWYER COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS INCORPORATIONS NOTARY PUBLIC

647.987.5490 NOREEN@NFLAHERTYLAW.COM

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257 Open Saturdays

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

Child and Adolescent Counselling

Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy; Trauma, Bullying, and Addictions; Youth in Conflict with the Law. Sports Performance Counselling for Youth

Siegi A. Schuler, Ph.D, RSW 416-362-7472

siegischuler@aol.com

www.leasidetherapycentre.com/siegi-schuler

Life Management & Corporate Coaching

ADR-Mediation

MPSquared Coaching Merrill Pierce CCA ICF

(at Glen Manor)

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Orthotics Registered Massage Therapy

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

416-522-5903 toniavuolo@me.com www.toniavuolodesigns.com NO JOB IS TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG

studio tangent architects

416.420.4544

WAYPOINT permit consulting inc.

Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc.

BCIN#41835

Mike 416-659-2779 waypointconsulting@bell.net www.waypointconsulting.ca

MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)

Kevin Oates, R.M.T. & Assoc.

Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

1398 Queen St. E. (east of Greenwood Ave.)

416-469-3879 (open 7 days) www.advancedtherapeutics.ca

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

416-690-5185

416-694-4090

416-698-7070

416-261-9679

Interior Designer

www.WINTACO.com

Gifted/ADHD Support & Coaching School/Workplace Performance Children/Adults Mary Lynn Trotter, MSW, RSW 416-875-9474 marylynntrotter@rogers.com www.adhdtreatmenttoronto.com Ask about insurance coverage

1906 Queen St. E. (1 block east of Woodbine)

Chiropractor 2277 Queen Street East

ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PERMIT DRAWINGS WESLEY MORRIS, ARIDO, IDC, AATO

Tonia Vuolo

www.studiotangentarchitects.com info@studiotangentarchitects.com

Book online at essencetherapy.com

Dr. Johanna Carlo

W. MORRIS DESIGN

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300

Chiropractor

Beaches Wellness Centre

Member Ontario Association of Architects

Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

Do you think differently?

John H.

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Versatech

Drafting + Design

merrill@mpsquaredcoaching.com

• Essence •

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1092 Kingston Rd.

B. Arch. OAA, MRAIC “Serving the Beach since 1987” Residential, Restorations, Home Inspections, Commercial, Interiors, Landscapes COMPLETE PROJECT SERVICES FROM DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

647-226-9860

contemporary new construction, additions, renovations open-minded 3D design process

Dolores Wootton, R.M.T. John Barnet, R.M.T., D.O.M.P.

416-694-2868

Stephen G. King, Architect

your beach architect

Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

416.824.2626

416-698-5861

BJARNASON, D.C.

416-462-1562

www.kewgardenshealth.com

647-693-6221

(at Victoria Park beside Manchester Arms)

• Bookkeeping • Personal and corporate tax services • Accounting services for small businesses and t he self-employed Call: 416-693-2274 emily@eclarimercga.com www.eclarimercga.com

ACCOUNTANTS & TAX CONSULTANTS HOME CALLS & PICK UP SERVICES AVAIL E-FILE PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALISTS IN CDN & US TAXES CASH REFUNDS 416 699 6641 abstax_2000@yahoo.com 161 Main St., Toronto, ON, M4E 2V9 Serving the Community for Over 30 Years

2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

We Collaborate, Negotiate & Litigate.

416-690-6800

Melani Norman

Family Law Lawyer

Chiropractor

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

2455A Queen St. E. (e. of Silver Birch)

www.advanced approachesmassage.com Su Willson, B.MUS, R.M.T. & ASSOC. 927 Kingston Rd. (W. of Vic Pk)

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Voted “#1 Spa in Toronto” - Trip Advisor

416-694-6767

THERAPY LOUNGE Megan Evans, RMT, CRHP & Associates Massage Therapy • Reflexology 2245 Queen St. East • 2nd floor • Open 7 days per week •

www.therapylounge.ca

416-916-7122

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS Stephanie Gage, RMT Cami Rahman, RMT Caitlin McAulay, RMT 1789 Queen St. East, Unit 6

416-698-3157

Jen Goddard, R.M.T. Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

416-690-6257

All listings may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com

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The Beach Suites

CLASSIFIEDS

650 Woodbine

Dazzling, completely renovated suites.

Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! 1 + 2 Bdrm beginning at $1,375

Ads are available in two sizes:

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Ads must be paid for at time of placement classifieds@beachmetro.com * 416-698-1164 x 22 2196 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7

The advertiser is responsible for checking the accuracy of the advertisement after the first insertion. Beach Metro News is not liable for errors and non-insertions in subsequent issues. Beach Metro News accepts advertising in good faith and does not endorse any advertisers or advertisements.

Deadline for January 13th issue is January 5th

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Live a more balanced & fulfilling life!

Gail Kendall, Professional Life Coach

As we welcome fall, it is a good time to consider working with a Coach to set and achieve goals for the coming year.

30 min complimentary consult

416-819-5311 kendalcoachingandconsulting.com (19)

LOOKING FOR LOCAL INVESTMENT GROUP

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING

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Employment Opportunities

Routes available throughout the Beach, Upper Beach, Danforth, Birchcliff STUDENTS EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com

McArthur & Son Business Centre Air conditioning, boardroom, kitchen area, copier, etc.

Individual offices from $425/mth.

577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

paulmcarthur@rogers.blackberry.net www.mcarthurbusinesscentre.com (r)

Photo/Art Convert VIDEO to DVD $22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12)

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

R.C. Legion Br. 11 9 Dawes Rd 416-699-1353

416-690-2880

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PRIME OFFICE SPACE

416-971-9025

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

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“Vintage” Woman

Down to earth, fun, strong, non-mercenary, kind, loves to laugh, loves hockey & travel in Canada, movies, CBC, politics, open minded, etc.

Seeking counterpart, let’s talk, not text - age 60+ but it’s only a number!

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Personal Care Chalet Beauty Bar

R.E. Services Inc. Brokerage We make owning real estate & being a Landlord painless, easy & profitable.

Call now 416-699-9714

x8 www.hardingandking.com

FURNISHED

2-br + den for short term rental

Great while renovating or for visiting family. Min 30 day rental, NS, NP, parking, laundry, internet & utilities incl.

Danforth & Woodbine (7)

(near Coxwell)

1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

New professionally installed kitchens.

Brand new elevator. Quiet private park setting. Very close to beach, shopping, public transit, all amenities. (r)

416-856-4774

Upper Beach bright, very large openconcept two bedroom apartment.

Located in the basement of a large detached home. Stunning mature tree lined street. Completely renovated space with friendly neighbors. Nicest apartment on market, new bathroom, new hardwood floors, freshly painted wood-burning fireplace. Several above grade windows, private entrance. Large rear patio deck, laundry facilities, close to all beach amenities, TTC. No smoking $1,200/month all inclusive. Available March 1, 2015. Contact Margaret 416-879-0514 (23)

Suite Lovat

urban loft with full ensuite TV, wireless, kitchenette, parking $85 nightly 416-575-6113 www.bbcanada.com/suite lovat (r)

• Tropical rainforest near Jaco Beach, stores, restaurants, surfing • Spacious home, sleeps 6, full kitchen, covered terrace with fans • L a rg e p o o l , w i - fi , exo t i c ga rd e n , b i rd s & animals • Safe, friendly, knowledgable owner on-site • US $99/night, $499/wk, $1,499/mth, negotiable • Suits retirees, couples, families, singles

nc_elic@hotmail.com

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Largest Books, Records, Movies & Music Store Very low prices for bulk buyers VISIT US TO BELIEVE! 2442 Danforth Ave.

West of Main St., across from Sobey’s Super Store

647-889-4114 • Open 6 Days, 12-7

Also we have thousands of items for domestic use (19r)

Text: (r)

647-382-6412

catherinedunphy@rogers.com 416.558.0817 (20)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc. Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-1329 or 416-878-4319 (3)

Office Services

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Household Services

General Services

REG’S APPLIANCE

WAYNE&SON

www.regsappliance.com

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

416-691-6893

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

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ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE

1537 O’Connor Drive

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

416-463-6330

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JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

Brochures, Post Cards, Ads, Newsletters, Business Cards and more.

Reasonable Rates.

Quick Turnaround.

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves.

Fast, friendly service.

Good rates.

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416-706-7130 905-706-7130 www.kleenwindows.ca

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416-690-8673

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www.beachmetro.com

Reliable Snow Removal

Computer Services

Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

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?NEED HELP? PC/MAC SUPPORT

647.281.3084

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

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HOME COMPUTER CARE Toronto’s Top Level In-home Computer Support & Service Freeware, Testimonials, Honesty.

Home Consultations $30

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT Home office & Small business Hardware and software support networking, servers, PC & Mac Proudly serving the Beach community

ORIOTECH SOLUTIONS INC. 416-450-9626 info@oriotech.com (4)

Computer Services Hardware & Software Support Network and Security setup PC/Mac Support, Web Site Design Cloud Services, 416-438-6360

www.atlasnetwork.ca

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Financial Services

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CERTIFIED

• W.E.T.T.- Certified • Cleaning / Inspection • Stainless Steel Liners Code Compliance • Masonry Repair nighthawkchimney.ca 416-892-5263 (20)

Bed Bugs? Dead Bugs!

Professional equipment for rent.

No chemicals. Results in 1 treatment. Full service available. $399 for 24 hrs SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY

Call Adrienne

(cell) 416-824-6009

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Some contracts available EAVESTROUGH CLEANING

Ask for Big L Cell 416 877-7835

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Home Decor 2358 Kingston Rd. (w. of Midland)

416-698-9000

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Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, MYOP. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella (416) 464-2766 (19r)

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CLEVER DISPOSAL &

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Specializing in: Residential Demolition, Rubbish Removal, Garage, Basement & Yard Cleanups Driveway Friendly Rental Bins Available FULLY INSURED

416-624-3837

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“Always on Time and on Budget” • Junk and Rubbish Removal • Hazardous Waste Pick-up • Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country

Call Hakan: 416 899-3980

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BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

GARBAGE REMOVAL

STAY IN THE LIGHT!

416-568-7276

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MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • FIREWOOD Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

416-820-1527

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24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

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Rubbish Removal, Demolition, Basement, Backyard & Garage Clean-ups. Home Improvements.

Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up.

We Recycle All Materials.

Cell

416-454-5404

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Ajay’s Snow Removal • 15 yrs servicing the Beach & East York • References available • Free estimates • Reasonable rates * We take what we can handle to provide a reliable service

416-554-1810

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JUNK REMOVAL

Fabrications

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (19..)

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS & Soft Furnishings Slipons.ca Cynthia Lovat-Fraser 416-575-6113

10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work.

Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE

For estimate call

Experienced, eclectic Beach resident offering a variety of affordable, flexible and practical support services to entrepreneurs and small business.

QuickBooks training also available short or long term.

MR. FIX-IT

Call Bob 416-699-5306 cell 416-459-4137

Vienna Upholstery

647-899-9074

BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE

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Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

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416-265-7979

B&W DISPOSAL

All ads may also be viewed at www.beachmetro.com

Custom Window Coverings

416-694-6241

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

SNOW REMOVAL

BLIND AMBITION

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting HELLARRA SERVICES INC. 1232 Kingston Rd., Suite 5 Toronto, ON M1N 1P3

Debra 416-693-6111

416-569-2181

CHIMNEY SWEEP

416-HOME-126 (416-466-3126)

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PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates.

No service charges.

david@davidesigns.net 416-721-1869

WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION

SPECIALISTS Fast, Friendly, Reliable Service MOE licensed, Fully Insured WSIB certificates avail. upon request 4-40 yrd Roll-off container service 11 yd pick-up truck service Excavation & Bobcat Service

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR

Exciting Creativity

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416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

416-759-2219

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

CALL MARY OR JOHN

OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS

KLEEN WINDOWS

Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MINIMUM LOAD $60

Call 416-648-4410

We m a k e yo u look

416-357-1467

Bed & Breakfast

www.neilsplaceincostarica.com

Plea for Parking

Desparately seeking a place to park our small, quiet car. (It’s a Prius.)

Indoor or out. A driveway or garage.

Within a block or two or three ( or four) of Bellefair church condos, where we are moving in the new year.

http://homecomputercare.ca

Two sets of Winter Tires For Sale 235 55 R17 (Goodyear) 195 60 R15 (Michelin on rims)

@ 191 Kenilworth

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s Special Wednesdays only 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Beach, Quiet and Friendly residential neighborhood, (Malvern High School District). Extremely Clean, Warm and Inviting Sun-Filled One Bedroom Apartment on second floor of home, Private entrance, Veranda, Eat-In Kitchen, Three Piece Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Storage, Laundry Facilities, Close to all Beach Amenities and Public Transportation, No Smoking, $1,040/ month all inclusive. Available February 1, 2015. Paul 416-890-4644 (20)

For Sale

BEST IN THE BEACH

1562 Queen St. E.

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Serene Costa Rican Vacation Home XMAS/NEW YEAR STILL AVAILABLE

Harding & King

christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca

8 foot ceilings/private entrance Updated kitchen, 3 pc bath, utilities, WiFi, cable TV, laundry, bike storage included (parking available) $975/month (Jan. 1/15)

Out-of-Town

Apartment/ Home for Rent LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Personal/Companions

BRIGHT BASEMENT APT.

www.beachmetro.com

IN BEACHES LANDMARK BUILDING 170, 640 & 1785 sq ft separately or combined. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility, character. Steps to TTC.

Social/Events

1 Bdrm lower level Apt

Call 416-690-0155 for details

OFFICE SPACE

Single items or complete estates Wanted: Old furniture, china, silverware, pictures, lamps, figurines, glass, curiosities, etc.

Fair market prices guaranteed!

Call Terence: 416 466 1404 (r)

g o o d o n p a per

For Rent

Gift Certificates Available

Lynne @ Abby’s Hair Salon 647-701-4458

Commercial Space for Rent

Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

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Beach Apt. (S. Kingston Rd.)

SPECIAL

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Volunteers

416-466-3766

416-699-4909

We buy! - We pay cash!

THE PRINTING HOUSE

Free Haircut with a colour or Hilites

Merry Christmas

balmybeachcomday@bellnet.ca

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Vivian 416-690-2262

Upper Beaches $1,400/month No Pets, No Smoking Available Now Parking & Utilities included

in a house in the Fallingbrook and Queen St area. Non-smoker, parking for smaller car. $975.00 plus utilities. Ideal for one person. Available February 1st.

Email: jkupcho1@gmail.com (19) or call: 416-577-9859

Experienced RECE required for local non-profit, school based Child Care Centre. Part time (11:30 - 5:30) contract position Jan to June 2015.

Forward Resume/cover letter to

Fairly intelligent but amateur Please write to Box 368 2196 Gerrard St. E. Toronto, ON, M4E 2C7

or

WILKINSON

Te l : 6 4 7- 3 4 9 - 4 0 1 5

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Students welcome

The

1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)

• Expert Alterations/Repairs • Refresh old Favourites • Re-line Coats, Jackets • Roman Blinds, Small Draperies, Cushions, etc.

Call Gail 416-686-6828

2-br bungalow for short-term all-inclusive rentals 2 car parking, laundry, Bell Fibre & more Kingston & Fallingbrook.

See vrbo.com #590301 for pics, info & reviews.

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Large 2 Bedroom Apt

Men’s Haircuts $13 • Children & Senior $10

Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

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* include self-addressed envelope for receipt * classified ads also appear on our website at beachmetro.com

Announcements

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Wanted

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FAST, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE WE CAN HELP

nroddjobs@gmail.com Nick 416 666-6845 Rob 416 258-3704

Free Quotes/No Minimums

NEXT DEADLINE JANUARY 5TH

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CLEANER AVAIL.

Pet Services

Extraordinary & Exceptional THE ONE! Bi-Weekly!

PAWS SIT STAY

Walks Tailored To Your Dog’s Needs 5 Star Boarding w/pick-up/drop off Pet Visits/Sitting/Medications Exemplary Loving Caring Service Insured and References Available

Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM

416-405-8301

CAT CARE SERVICE Veterinary Technician with 20 yrs experience provides excellent care - Home visits - Boarding in my home - Experienced in giving oral, I.V. and sub-Q medications - Nail trims, grooming matted fur - References

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

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Pet Minding

by Zak’s Moms Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references

Special for first-time clients.

For your home/condo/office.

Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462

416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com

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k9walkabouts.com

Dog walking designed to fit your needs.

Cat sitting, Puppy visits and Boarding Kindness and Love for your furry ones.

Bonded and Insured with references Jennie 647-520-3530 k9walkabouts.com (19r)

Menagerie Pet Services Experienced and reliable care for your pet. Dog walking, cat sitting, and boarding for small animals, birds, and reptiles.

Lynn 416 698 9866 (20)

Cleaning Services ULTRA

STEAM CLEANING LTD. CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED (22)

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Irene Seliotis Quality House Cleaning

*Bonded*

*Insured*

EUROPEAN CLEAN

OCT certified teacher, over 20 years experience, highly qualified (former dept head in a Senior highschool for Fr. Imm.)

416 - 824 - 5269

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING A family business since 1956

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

CLEANING LADIES

Home & Office Cleaning & Organizing Services Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

Contact Irena

416-825-9705

rileyswindowcleaning.com

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BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DEANNA CLEANS Houses, Apartments, Offices

416 931 8222 d.cleans@yahoo.ca

Next Deadline January 5th, 2015

Available weekly/bi-weekly with good references.

Call Kristine 416-575-2990 (20) Personalized cleaning by Victoria. 3 openings: M or F bi-weekly/2 mthly. Sm. home or condo. $60 Pets/ children extra. Text 416-270-1599 vicbank@hotmail.com (20)

LeRoux Froebel Bilingual School

•18 months to 12 years •Preschool daycare & after school program 72 Main St. (r)

BALMY BEACH COMMUNITY DAY CARE We provide a positive, encouraging environment for children 2 1/2 yrs to 12 yrs in a licensed, non-profit, parent-board day care.

Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

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DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

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EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

We teach it all!

CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 28 years. w w w. E a s t To ro n to V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS!

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

Susan Kohlhepp

B I R T H TO S I X Y E A R S

416-690-2289 sjkohlhepp@hotmail.com (r)

• PLAYROOM • CHILDCARE REGISTRY • • LIBRARY • DROP-IN BABY TIME IS TUES & THURS AT 1:30 PM WORKSHOPS EVERY 2ND THURSDAY

184 MAIN ST. across from

(416) 690-0102

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS AND

Lakeside Co-Operative Playschool

APPRAISALS (19)

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HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE?

Busy Life?

Struggle to find time?

I CAN HELP! 416-839-1351

info@goproguitar.com

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Join a jazz choir NOW! Rehearse at Waverley Rd. Baptist Church Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (then adjourn to the pub) Men especially needed. sheilaruthbrand@gmail.com

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Play the Ukulele

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Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (22)

Serving our community since 1974 Educational, fun-filled program for children 18 mos-10 yrs We escort to and from Balmy Beach and St. Denis schools.

416-698-4179 www.lakesideplayschool.ca (19)

Garden & Tree

Ukulele lessons for all ages.

Learn to read ukulele music, play melodies, strum chords, pick up songs by ear using a simple ukulele method.

STEVEN COLE - experienced guitar & ukulele instructor.

416-691-9547

stevencole@thermalmusic.com (19..

Music lessons - Theory, Keyboard $20/half hour or 1 hr/wk @ 1 mo/$120.

Begin Feb. 2015. 647-461-7386 or allankinney@bell.net (22)

-Lawn Cutting & Care -Fall Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

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Victoria Gardening

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Thank you BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting & Care -Fall Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

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STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059 www.stonehengedesignbuild.com (r)

KIM PRICE

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

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INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK

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*** Free Estimates ***

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IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Fall Clean-ups • Flower Bed Maintenance • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding

www.paulospainting.com info@paulospainting.com ndojpainting@gmail.com

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HARM’S PAINTING

“Always on Time and on Budget”

• Small and Big Moves • All Kinds of Delivery Services incl. cottage country • Junk and Rubbish Removal

www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (19)

Call Hakan: 416

A.S.M. MOVERS REASONABLE RATES

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

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- will do small moving jobs - local or long distance - removal & pick up of various items

No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (19)

Professional work with a personal touch.

Free estimates.

416-578-1221 (19)

RYLAN HARVEY

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WE MOVE FOR LESS! Accurate work & reasonable rates

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

Watch our videos at

www.BestWayToMove.com (22r)

*MOVE MEN*

$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr.

One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (22r)

STUDIO 1

Call John (416) 698-2302 or (416) 670-2639

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NASH COMPANY painting & services Over 15 years experience Interior, exterior, residential, commercial, custom made, plastering, drywall, laminate, tiles. • Very fair quotes

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The Passionate Painter

www.thepassionatepainter.com

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TOM DAY

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

Call the professionals 416-480-0622

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DRAINS • SINKS TOILETS • LEAKS FAUCETS • TAPS $25 OFF ANY SERVICE W/THIS AD Call Rickey Rooter

416-999-3594

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Cascade Plumbing Waterproofing Specialist We provide basement waterproofing for external and internal homeowners with a full line of service.

Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

& DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

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•Repairs •New Installs •Drains •Alterations Same Day Repairs

416-855-9500

REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA

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MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21)

Toilets • Faucets Leaks • Drains Very affordable All work guaranteed (416) 558-8453

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Electricians (1)

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

WAYNE’S PAINTING

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

clean reliable work reasonable rates drywall repairs friendly service

416-826-3269

20% Discount off any competitor’s written quotation. Discount for seniors and single parent.

Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8)

NEED A PLUMBER

Specializing in residential painting.

Minor drywall/plaster repairs.

416-997-8908

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries 416-830-8183

FUSSY! Painter

416 528 2950

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Colouring the Beach Since 1996!, Interior & Exterior.

First Rate Team Works Cleanly, Quickly and on Budget Special Attention to Prep, Repairs, Help with Colour, No Job Too Small, Written Quotes. fraser_j@bell.net

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

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- Interior/Exterior Painting, Staining, Metallic Surfaces - Fully Trained/Insured, BBB accredited - 3 Year Written Guarantee - Committed to the Beaches 416-888-1647 Ref Available Check us out at HomeStars!

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The

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537

Contact us at 416 602 2128

PAINTING - Free Estimates

647 401 7970

LTD

PLUMBING PROBLEMS ??

Simone’s Painting and Renovations

Movers

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ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

24 hr. - lic# P1624

416-694-2470

(17/15)

416 691-3555

50 years in the Beach

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

416-854-4360

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

MET LIC P18238, BBB A+, WSIB Master Plumber: Franc Zamernik

Interior and Exterior Residential & Commercial • Free estimates Specialized in Residential Painting Reasonable rates for small or big jobs.

one time visits available)

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Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

For strength, durability and finish, it’s all about the prep.

Have it done right, the first time.

References, free estimates.

Beach Resident

Dianne 416 699 5070

690-8533

BEACH PLUMBING

Paolo’s Painting

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and

Next Deadline January 5th, 2015

FRANZ’S PAINTING

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MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

Lic. #P-15099

‘As Promised’ Painting

416-699-8575

Licensed & Insured

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Cell# 647-853-6420

Serving the Beach For 20 Years!

• Specializing in Interlock, Retaining Walls • All Natural Stone Work, Decks, Fences • Sodding, Planting,Water Features, Lighting, Etc.

Call Andre 416-422-4864

416.797.6731

STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS

Landscape Design

Plumbers

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

Free Estimates & References Available

Call Franz 416-690-8722

416-999-MOVE (6683)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Rob Hiemstra - GOPROGUITAR

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

MAN WITH CARGO VAN (r)

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PROWAY

www.greenapple.ca

HARRY

larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499

647-210-LAWN (5296)

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours.

Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

Scarboro Music

Green Apple Landscaping

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

Child Care Available

Call 416-698-0750

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• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

Music

www.greenapple.ca

Workmanship done to your needs.

Your home is your heaven.

We want to brighten it up to perfection.

Free estimates Charles 416-209-9810 charleswilliams07@hotmail.com (19)

416-690-3890

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com

416-698-1923

CLEANING LADY

416-288-1499

• Design and Construction •

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Guitar For Grown Ups

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (22)

BOOTHY’S

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Experienced, reliable, trustworthy, kind

416-699-3772

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

647 886 8303

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Family owned & operated 26 years in business

25 years Experience High Quality • On Schedule One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

416-693-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens

Ted Reeve Arena

416 421-5758

-Fall Clean-ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Snow Removal & Salting 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

Math Tutor: East York / West Scarborough / Beaches / Victoria Park area.

Effective Math Tutoring for all grades.

Call 647-608-4225 (20)

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Experienced

PIANO TEACHER

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19)

Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (20)

www.neatfreakcleaning.com

416-699-8333

416-729-2077 cell

TUTORING All Welcome

Cleaning Services Join my list of satisfied customers! Specializing in Aromatherapy cleaning.

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

Same day service guarantee Open from Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

1226 Kingston Road 416-690-6116 www.thestudystudio.com Specialized programs for grades 3-12 and beyond in all subjects.

Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (21) Kim Rauch B.Ed.

Dependable service for over 20 years

Bach to ROCK

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Award Winning Design & Build

French / German / Spanish

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Call 416-783-3434

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

Get ready for the holidays!

HEALTHY HOME

• Bio-degradable, non-allergenic products used • Drying time 3-4 hours • Bonded, insured, certified Free At Home Estimates!

Green Apple Landscaping

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years

NEAT FREAK

• Over 12 years professional experience including medications • Insured and Bonded • Veterinarian trained & recommended • Member of Pet Sitters International

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

THE STUDY STUDIO

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Painters

INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (22)

Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490

ALONE AT HOME PET CARE

416-567-3205

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All Day Cleaning

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Landscapers

• report card catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support •

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PRECISE PAINTERS

Tutoring call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

$15 HR

BEACH METRO NEWS

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 (21)

CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Master Electrician ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

CUSTOM CARPENTRY FINE INTERIOR - EXTERIOR CARPENTRY • PLUMBING GENERAL REPAIRS DECKS + FENCES

MARIO 416-690-1315

CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring

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MURPHY

ELECTRIC Cell 416-529-5426

ACE

Electric Lic: 7006786

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS (19.)

SISK ELECTRIC CO. LTD. Celebrating 40 yrs in the Beaches Knob & Tube rewire Service/Panel upgrades Renovations / Small jobs Commercial Industrial Residential

POWER

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE

Call: 416.939.7833

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N.D. TREEN ELECTRIC ECRA/ESA Lic#7001629

Free Estimates Work performed by Master Eelctrician Panel Changes • Pot Lights Interconnected Smoke Detectors Knob & Tube Replacement Dale Treen 416-882-6701 daletreen@yahoo.com (19)

Retired Journeyman Electrician

Available for small electrical jobs.

New construction or renovations.

Call 647-888-7887 (19)

Carpenters

CONTRACTING CO.

-Flat Roofs-Shingles-Eavestrough Toronto Fire/Police References An Honest Family Service

For all your roofing needs In the Beaches since 1974 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19/15)

Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience

Flat Roofs and Shingles Aluminum Siding • Fascia Soffit Sky Lights • Eavestrough Over Twenty-five Years in the Beach (19)

WHISPERER

• ON TIME / ON BUDGET •

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Built-in-Cabinets •home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units (6)

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Call Rex 416-889-1963 rexn@rogers.com

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Master of Carpentry specializing in interior & exterior finishing, decks, stairs, windows, doors, railings, book shelving, feature walls and much more. Putting quality first.

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G. LOCKE

For all your roofing needs

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

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GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING Kitchens • Built-Ins Shelving • Wall Units

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In the mood for wood? for trimwork, cabinets, mantelpieces call Michael @ 416 694 0404 or browse @ (19) michaelstanca.com

35 years in the Beaches Marty 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548 KingstonRoadRoofing.ca

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J. BROW ROOFING Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020 Lic# B16393

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TOTAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: Kitchen Design • Bathrooms Carpentry • Drywall • Floorings Basement Apartments Decks & Fences Met. Lic. Gord Walker B-8357 416-694-2119 (r)

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EAVESTROUGH Cleaned, Repaired & Replaced

MARK 416 447-9631 BLACKJACK ROOFING

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Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean.

No job too small.

Call C.J. (22/ 647 222 5338

JOHN CLARKE

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Roofing 35 Years Experience References upon request (19) Free Estimates

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (19)

Creative Construction

We can handle all your renovation needs. Additions, Basements, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Electrical, Etc. Call Chris

416 - 903 4120

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TILE INSTALLATION

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

All work guaranteed.

25 years experience Free estimates

416-558-8453

Met. Lic. B-8357

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

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Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems Drywall, Plastering, Taping 15 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 Fax 647-341-6104

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SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

Next Deadline January 5th

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Hardwood Flooring 416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!!

(19) Free Estimates

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems

Jack of All Trades

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

416-467-6735

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CONCRETE WORK

Lowering Basement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

416-917-5990

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CLIMATE KING HEATING & AIR

Sales, Installation, Service Gas Furnaces/Boilers, Stoves, BBQ, Dryers, Water Heaters/Tankless, Air Conditioners, Gas Fireplace, Humidifiers, Duct work, Radiators Fully licensed & Insured

(416)465-6999•(416)768-7279 climateking.ca (19)

DILULLO MASONRY • Chimneys - repairs or new • Brick, Block, Stone work • Tuckpointing, colour matching • Concrete work - repairs or new

416-463-9331 (r)

OR

for 1 column x 1” box (up to 40 words)

Call 416-698-1164 or email

classifieds@beachmetro.com

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

416 660 4721

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FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

“Reclaim Your Basement”

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by Jim Ferrio ODD JOBS PLUS “Seniors never pay tax” Call Jim for a free estimate

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

extra words 35¢ each

$17.50

Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

Free estimates!

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beachmetro.com $11.50 for 20 words

Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations.

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

Jack 416-278-5328

CLASSIFIED ADS Ads also appear at

Handyman Services Decks, Fences, Carpentry Drywall, Bathrooms Kitchens, Basements

www.handydan.ws Dan 416-699-2728

YOUR STUCCO

WEBSTER CONTRACTING INC. 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (19)

Underpinning Specialists

KINGSTON RD ROOFING

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

Serving Your Community Since 1971

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

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MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

Basement Lowering

Shingles • Flats Roof Repairs • Metal Work Eavestroughing & Siding Waterproofing • Since 1984

Steve 416-285-0440

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

STONEHENGE

647-206-3376 (19) Andrew

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

WET BASEMENT ?

Drywall, Painting, Carpentry Masonry, Flooring Reliable - Quality work

EAVESTROUGH CLEANING

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

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Repair - Reno - Restore

Call/Text

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

416-691-8241

the handyman

Your Neighborhood Roofer Metro Licensed, Insured, WSIB No subcontracting, specialized in flat roofs and skylights Warranties on any Roof Repair www.theroofwhisperer.ca

416-910-8033

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PAINT PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILE Licensed & Insured 30 YRS LOCAL EXPERIENCE ON TIME/BUDGET www.beachrenovations.com

Handy Dan

THE ROOF

Gus:

BEACH RENOVATIONS

All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank

Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed

Total renovations, basements, trim, doors, porches, wall units, closets.

Electrical, plumbing, paint, drywall.

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Flooring Installer

KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING

416-694-7402

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

Innerspace

CITY WIDE ROOFING

www.totalrenovations.com

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Architectural Design-Build

JASON THE MASON

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

416-659-7003

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

MANUEL 416-727-1900

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103

Lic. & Ins.

Complete Kitchen, bathroom & basement. Interior/Exterior Painting & Carpentry. Doors, Windows, Siding, Fences, Decks, Patios

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

- Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

with attention to detail

Call Vince Shop 416-285-9895 Cell 416-399-2342 www.galaxywood.ca

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647-979-5652

ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship

Glenn 416 837 9298

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ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

Electrical

Lic# 7009221

•Shingle Roofs •Flat Roofs •Siding •Roof Repairs •Eavestroughing Insured • Met. Lic. B15515 For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence

Don’t call them, call those roofers

COMPANY

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GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

THOSE ROOFERS

ECRA/ESA#7003913•ACP approved (19)

Marc 416-617-7205

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416-694-2488

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

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Tel. 416-569-2181

416-699-3005

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•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

LANIGAN’S

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all

416-752-1585

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

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Happy Holidays

from Beach Metro News Our office will close Friday, Dec. 19 at 5pm and re-open Monday, Jan. 5 (deadline day) at 9am.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Lucky Volunteers FROM THE nearly 300 volunteers who deliver our newspaper every issue, here are some of our “Lucky Ones” who have been randomly selected to be published and receive a small token of appreciation. Of course, we thank ALL of our volunteers for their continued support, and wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

If you wish to become a volunteer carrier of the Beach Metro News, please contact Phil Lameira at phil@beachmetro.com or call 416-698-1164 ext. 24.

eron. He is my nephew and enjoys doing the deliveries with me. I love to skate in the winter time and snowshoe as well – it is great exercise.

I like to travel and go to my cottage. I have been delivering the paper now for two years and will continue as long as Beach Metro would like me to – it is a great pleasure to do so.

bies are drawing, paddling, and swimming. I currently have five pets, a bird named Shamrock, two guinea pigs named Aspen and Truffles, and two Siamese fighting fish named Gillis and Cyan.

In my spare time I love to read and draw. I have a part time job at the pet store Tails.

I love animals and I enjoy working! When I graduate I aspire to study to become an architect, a designer, an illustrator, or a photographer.

Luke Mastin Luke is a recent arrival to the Beach (just 25 years), and has the luxury of working from home, looking out over the lake. He is happily married with a 19 year-old daughter. He likes to design websites, play squash, go for walks on the beach, and deliver newspapers.

Anna Khouzam I’m 14 years old and in my first year of high school, with lots of homework. I work hard and love volunteering!

I play hockey and soccer and you can almost always see me outside, playing ball or walking my golden retriever.

I’m pretty active in the community I love.

Andrew Knock (pictured with little brother Jesse, above)

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Barry Noble, D.P.M. — Podiatrist Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

terested in train systems and I like to travel. I have three jobs. I work at GoodLife Gym, the Legal Aid office, and I deliver the Beach Metro. I enjoy delivering papers because I like to work outside and it’s good exercise.

I like the neighbourhood I deliver in because it’s close to home and it’s a nice, quiet street.

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Nathaniel Wynberg Hi, my name is Nat. I live in the Leslieville area. I deliver newspapers in this community. I really enjoy the streetcars that travel along Queen Street and taking the subway. I know the TTC routes really well. I work at the Subaru dealership cleaning off the cars. I like going to the McDonald’s and Starbucks in the area as well and I like to visit the library at Queen and Lee.

Office / Business Admin Join a virtual office team. Small, profitable, expanding business. Ideal if you live in the Beach and have a home office.

You are the back office! Managing the books is second nature for you. You love Excel. You are experienced in providing marketing support and in organizing events and travel. You are a self-starter.

You are disciplined and can work on your own. Being part of process improvement and strategic planning excites you.

Andrew is a student at Bowmore Public School in Grade 4 and has been delivering Beach Metro News with the help of his little brother Jesse for more than a year. Andrew enjoys ball hockey, baseball and video games.

Flexible hours as long as you’ve got the bases covered.

Submit CV at BeachOffer@gmail.com. State desired # of hrs/wk, vacation requirements and rate.

John Mackie Eric Proud When Eric is not delivering Beach Metro, he enjoys shooting hoops with his friends, being captain of the soccer team and spending time with his family.

Sam Reddick Hi, my name is Sam and I love fruit. I often enjoy canoeing and hockey. So for all you dreamers out there, keep your head up and your stick on the ice.

Dorothy, 17, has a passion for the outdoors and loves working with young children. Dorothy enjoys an active lifestyle and is a strong supporter of the Toronto Raptors. Delivering Beach Metro helps her stay active and in touch with her neighbours.

Spencer Jones Spencer Jones is a student at Monarch Park Collegiate Institute. He is 15 years old and currently in Grade 10.

He has lived in the Beach all his life and has been volunteering with Beach Metro for almost a year. He is interested in computers and video games.

Juliana Giles I have lived in the Beach all my life and it is a wonderful place to be. I like delivering Beach Metro News because I walk my dog and I have a helper whose name is Cam-

Dorothy Kerr

I have lived in the Beach since 1970 and still tend to refer to the paper as “Ward 9 News.” Most of what I do involves volunteer work, helping out at World Wildlife Fund one day a week and with various church activities that over the years have included a lunch program and food bank. I play bass and am involved with a few small groups including a Celtic fiddle group based in Oakville, a classical string ensemble, and I also play at Woodbine Heights Baptist Church.

Stephy Molnar Hello, my name is Stephy Molnar. I am in Grade 10 at Malvern Collegiate Institute. In school the subjects I enjoy most are art, physical activity, history, and English.

Some of my after-school hob-

2015 Ski Season NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Joe Reddick I’m 16 years old and I like to ride bikes and skateboard.

I don’t like to wear coats and my favorite colour is black. I sometimes take pictures of “cool” stuff.

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N. FLAHERTY LAW Sebastian Wynberg Hi, I’m Bas and I have lived in Toronto my whole life. I am 22 years old and soon I’m going to be 23 and I want to let you know I have a little bit of special needs. I live with my twin brother Nat, who delivers papers, too. I’m in-

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays!