Beach Metro News – October 7, 2014

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Volume 43 No. 14

October 7, 2014

Kingly insects make annual stop in Kew Gardens A monarch butterfly stops in Kew Gardens in late September to feed before heading south for the winter.

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Trustees tackle issues at debate INSIDE

By Andrew Hudson

AGING PORTABLES, crowded kindergartens, underused schools and playing nice with Queen’s Park.

Judging by all the issues parents raised at a Sept. 30 debate at Community Centre 55, the next public school trustee for Beaches-East York has plenty to do after Toronto’s Oct. 27 election.

Sheila Cary-Meagher, Marietta Fox, Navarius Mombo and Jen Sagar are the four candidates competing for the job. It means overseeing 26 schools in Ward 16 of the Toronto District School Board, all for an honorarium of $24,500.

A former teacher who was first elected as a trustee in 1973 and re-elected in 2010, Cary-Meagher said too many Ward 16 schools have portables, especially those north of Danforth Avenue.

“In this ward we have 1,000 children who are not in proper classrooms,” she said, noting that is by the Ontario government’s own data, and not the TDSB’s.

Secord, Adam Beck, Kew Beach, Gledhill, Presteign Heights, and Kimberley all need additions to replace their portable classrooms, she said — at Secord, the portables are more than 20 years old.

While an addition is being built at George Webster Elementary this year, Cary-Meagher said that funding came from $300 million in property sales that the TDSB is unlikely to repeat.

“We need to keep every property we have right now for the next 10 years,” she said, noting that the grandchildren of the baby boomers are now entering elementary school. “We cannot be selling. How do we buy in this market anymore? We can’t.”

Navarius Mombo, a father with three children in school, suggested the TDSB could lease vacant land to fund the necessary school additions.

“You have property lying there that you’re not using,” said Mombo. “What do you do with that?”

Marietta Fox, a French Montessori teacher whose three sons have all attended public schools, said it’s too early for her to commit to such a plan.

“I’m not on the inside, so I don’t know all the details,” she said. But having read the TDSB’s enrolment forecasts, Fox did express concern that the numbers are expected to rise again.

Sagar, a mother of three and the Glen Ames school council chair, took a similar position.

“The information that I get is the same as the information you get at this point,” she said. “I think

the real benefit of having somebody new in this position is that it’s going to be a fresh set of eyes.”

Parents from Norway Public School came to the debate with a more immediate concern — the school has full-day kindergarten classes with as many as 32 students. That is the maximum allowed by Ontario’s education ministry, which requires one teacher and one Early Childhood Educator in the class.

Fox said in the several parent meetings she has held as a candidate, the kindergarten class-size issue came up time and time again. “As a teacher, I know what it’s like to be in a classroom with too many kids to handle, and what that makes me feel like — I feel like I can’t do my job.”

Speaking to the Norway parents, Cary-Meagher said, “I totally agree with you — it stinks. And it’s the provincial regulation, and we’re stuck with it.”

Cary-Meagher said a child going from a senior kindergarten class of 32 to a Grade 1 class capped at 20 must feel better in Grade 1, which is backwards. While she supports full-day kindergarten, she said the numbers are not in line with the province’s original plan.

“The more noise you make, the better,” she said.

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AN AGE-OLD debate will be top of mind for hundreds of toque wearers this fall.

Is this the Beach or the Beaches?

Since the Toronto Star revealed two weeks ago that Tuck Shop Trading Co. is selling three times as many toques marked “Beaches” as “Beach” in its line of toques printed with Toronto neighbourhood names, designer Lyndsay Borschtke has been overrun with orders.

“It definitely stirred up conversation,” said Borschtke, who was only selling ‘Beaches’ toques last year until she got requests for a ‘Beach’ version.

“I just got some new Beaches stock in because of the demand.”

In another worrying development for people in the ‘Beach’ camp, Tuck Shop’s new infant-size toques will only be available in the ‘Beaches’ version.

“That’s brainwashing!” joked Mary Campbell when she heard the news.

A local historian and author of The Beach in Pictures, 1793-1932, Campbell is ready to make a historical case for ‘Beach,’ never mind that it was also the name chosen by 58 per cent of voters in a 2006 BIA referendum to decide what name to print on the Queen Street East street signs.

Campbell and other ‘Beach’ believers can also take heart when they walk into Seagull Classics, a Queen Street East shop that sells hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts with ‘BEACH’ printed across the front in big block letters.

“Honestly, out of the three years I’ve been selling these, I’ve only had one

person ask for it to say ‘Beaches’ instead of ‘Beach,’” said Jennifer Jones, one of the owners.

Seagull Classics also sells a ‘Beach’ calendar by the Beach Photo Club, plus a line of locally made cushions marked ‘Beach’ (others bear geographical coordinates for the Leuty Lifeguard Station).

And across the street at Kew Gardens Variety Store, owner Steve Kim says he has never had any requests for another version of his popular ‘BEACH’ bumper stickers.

Asked what side she takes on the Beach/Beaches question, Jones tried to be diplomatic.

“I’ve lived here my whole life, and I say both,” she said, smiling.

“But I’d say more people call it the Beach.”

Growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, Mary Campbell said the same – most people she knew said ‘Beach.’

To put a very fine point on it, Campbell recalls people saying they lived “at the Beach” or “in the Beach district,” and not “in the Beach,” as they do now.

“Well, I can swallow that as long as they say ‘Beach’,” she said.

“But when they say ‘in the Beach,’ I always think, okay, they’re in sand up to their neck.”

For historians, Campbell said looking up names of old buildings and community groups doesn’t really settle the issue. For every Beaches Library (1916) there is a Beach Theatre (1919), for every Beaches Presbyterian Church (1926), a Beach Hebrew Institute (1920).

For those who prefer ‘the Beaches,’

the crux of the argument seems to be that the name counts all four beaches in the neighbourhood: Woodbine, Kew, Scarboro and Balmy.

In fact, that issue came up when Campbell and others were naming the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society. For a while, she actually preferred East Toronto and Beaches Historical Society, but was getting flak for it.

“I said it’s a small ‘B’ beaches!” she said, laughing.

Campbell, who published A Historical Walking Tour of Kew Beach, explained that ‘beaches’ made sense for a group looking at the distinct histories of each beach area.

“They were quite separate, and in a way they still are,” she said, noting how Beech and Queen remains the hub of the historical Balmy Beach neighbourhood, whereas Queen and Lee is the centre of Kew. But ever since the late 1920s, when the city cleared away the remaining waterfront cottages along Woodbine Beach and the Scarboro Beach Amusement Park was also replaced by permanent houses, Campbell says the whole area became better known as one united ‘Beach.’

Just don’t get her started on the popular name for her neighbourhood of the last 50 years, the “Upper Beaches.”

“It’s a whole other history up here – it was a railway town,” she said. Merging that history with that of the waterfront community just below it is “anathema to a purist,” she added, smiling.

“It’ll go on forever, but it makes things more interesting.”

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Balmy Beach pushing hard for provincials

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Marcus Mitchell of the Balmy Beach Rugby Club’s top-tier men’s team charges into a tackle on the way to the Beach’s commanding 72-17 victory over the Ottawa Indians in a McCormick Cup game on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Tubs and Gee Gage Field. The win means the Beach will play on home turf in the semi-final of the provincial championship on Saturday, Oct. 18.

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Straw bale technology helps modernize old house

By Andrew Hudson

SOMETHING OLD, something new, something borrowed, something green?

On Glen Manor Drive, an ecofriendly construction company is wedding new energy-saving techniques to a nearly 100 year-old house. They are borrowing tree shade to help cool it in summer and relying on “green” materials — such as straw-bale walls — to keep it warm in winter.

From the street, the two-storey, Tudor-style house at 168 Glen Manor looks like many of its neighbours, with leaded windows and a timbered gable under the peaked roof.

But inside, Mick Paterson, a site manager with The Fourth Pig Construction, showed Beach Metro News how the retrofit and addition are making the old house more energy efficient than many new ones.

Standing by the front windows, Paterson said all the windows in the home are now triple-glazed, so they transfer less heat.

On the living room floor, he pointed out the new electrical outlets — the old ones were mounted along the wall. Like the home’s new kitchen fan and clothes dryer, neither of which need outdoor air

ducts, having outlets in the floor means the house has fewer gaps in its exterior walls where heat can leak in or out.

By plugging leaks, wrapping the house with thicker brick and straw-bale walls, and preferring heated floors and radiators over a forced-air system, Paterson said the Glen Manor house is now far more airtight. A recent fan test showed that with all its doors and windows sealed, air cycles through the house just twice an hour – less than half the rate of a conventional Ontario home.

“We’re pretty proud that we got that low,” Paterson said, noting that it’s far harder to make an older home airtight than it is to design and build a new one from scratch.

“There was a house done recently, all new construction, and before they put the drywall down they were down to 0.4 air changes per hour,” he said.

“They say that’s tight as the space shuttle.”

Besides the brick and straw walls that hint at the nursery rhyme behind their name, Paterson said The Fourth Pig also uses expanding foam insulation.

Foam does have a downside — it gives off some toxic gases as it

dries — but on balance, he said it’s a more eco-friendly material than many of the paints and glues people typically use in homes.

“Some people don’t want to know that the paint they’re putting down in their basement is toxic as hell, or

“We’re the only ones to have built straw bale homes in Toronto,” said Paterson, adding that they are more common outside Peterborough, Ottawa, and Kingston.

While using unwanted straw from nearby farms strikes some as “too hippy-ish,” Paterson said after the three-foot bales are stacked behind wood boards and plastered with a mix of lime, sand, plaster of Paris and marble dust, the finished walls have a smooth, enamel-like feel and an R-30 insulation value more than double that of a conventional build.

“I started looking into this maybe 15 years ago,” said Paterson.

“You keep hoping people will pick up on it. It seems like it’s getting there, it’s just slow.”

Andrew Peel agrees that Canada lags behind other countries in developing more energy-efficient homes, but says it’s slowly catching up.

Peel worked for several years in Germany and the UK with the Passivhaus Institut, a German-based organization that sets a high standard for building efficiency. He is now the only “passive house” certifier in Canada.

Unlike other efficiency models, such as “net zero” homes, Peel said the passive house standard relies

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“They say that’s tight as the space shuttle” – Mick Paterson

the glues they use in their cabinets are really toxic.”

Passing through the original first-floor rooms, where workers were busy refinishing the existing oak, poplar, and Douglas fir woodwork, including reused doors and trim, Paterson stepped into the new finished addition. Made with strawbale walls, it extends the rear of the house about five metres.

less on solar, wind, or geothermal technologies. In some ways, it expands on a trend started by Canada’s R-2000 standard, developed in the 1980s.

Most of the efficiency gains in a passive house come from insulating materials and good design, he said, though most do use a special ventilator that recovers heat as it moves air in and out of the building.

Such ventilators work quite differently than a furnace, he said, which has to recirculate air at high volumes, mostly because air has a low capacity for retaining heat.

“With a passive house, you can reduce the demand enough that you can heat the air without using recirculation,” he said.

Peel said a newly built passive house in New Brunswick achieved cost-neutral status, meaning the higher mortgage payments its owner pays for the extra-efficient home are offset by lower energy bills.

And in Vancouver, a developer is considering plans for an 81-unit condo that meets the passive house standard — the first of its kind in Canada.

“It’s expanding outside of singlefamily homes,” said Peel.

“It’s on people’s tongues more and more.”

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Police Beat A MAN described as a valued family member, friend and community advocate is the victim of a homicide after a dispute near Danforth and Greenwood Avenues on Sept. 27.

Nahom Berhane, 34, was walking on Danforth with friends when he became involved in an altercation with another man.

The man fled the scene when Berhane’s friends confronted him.

When police responded to the call they found Berhane suffering from serious stab wounds. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Berhane lived in the Crescent Town area, and worked for Access Point Alliance at Danforth and Victoria Park Avenues.

On Sept. 28, police arrested Osama Abdulaziz Filli, 23, of Toronto. He is charged with second degree murder and has made his first court appearance at College Park.

A MAN is in police custody facing gun charges after a break-in investigation led to a foot chase at Ashbridges Bay. On Sept. 23 officers from 55 Division were in the Ashbridges Bay Park parking lot following up on complaints of breakins to cars in the lot. There they saw what looked to be a drug deal, and when they approached, a man fled on foot.

After a brief chase, the officers arrested the man, who they allege was carrying a fully loaded handgun along with drugs.

Elijah Mark, 22, of Toronto, faces numerous firearm and drug possession charges.

In the meantime, a 49 year-old man is in police custody in relation to the car break-ins. The suspect was arrested after a credit card taken from a car was used in a store. The investigation continues.

Anyone with any information or who has been a victim of a break-in should contact 55 Division.

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POLICE ARE asking the public for help after a burglar stole heirloom jewelry and emptied a family urn at a home near Queen Street East and Neville Park Boulevard.

Witnesses reported seeing a bald man in a black suit and sunglasses enter the rear window of the house at about 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.

The burglar ransacked the bedrooms, stole jewelry, and emptied an urn containing the ashes of an elderly widow’s husband.

Witnesses describe the suspect as 30 to 35 years old, 5’6” tall, and about 195 lbs. His vehicle was described as a 2011 or 2012 gold Chevrolet Silverado 3500 series diesel pickup truck.

The pickup had an aftermarket exhaust, a crew cab, a pintle hitch, running boards and the word “Chevrolet” written in one-foot block letters on both sides at the base of the doors.

The truck windows are heavily tinted, and the word “Chevrolet” is also written in block letters on the rear window.

Anyone with information is asked to call 55 Division police at 416-808-5500, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 416-222-TIPS (8477), using www.222tips.com, or texting TOR and a message to CRIMES (274637).

People can also leave a tip at facebook.com/tps55 or by using the free Crime Stoppers app available on iTunes, Google Play, or Blackberry App World.

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WANTED WEDNESDAY, 55 Division’s regular installment of local suspects on the run, has netted another arrest.

On Sept. 24, police announced Matthew Helmer as the latest wanted suspect. They allege he got into an argument with a woman, hit her in the head, and caused extensive damage to a door. He was wanted on charges of assault and mischief under $5,000. A day later he was in police custody. To keep up with Wanted Wednesday, visit facebook.com/tps55.

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POLICE ARE looking for the public’s help to identify a man after a suspicious incident near Danforth and Coxwell Avenues on Sept. 28.

Around noon, a girl was playing in front of her home when a man drove by in a car and took a photograph of the girl before driving away. The man is described as white, with a white beard and hair, driving an older grey car with taillights running across the back of the vehicle.

Anyone with any information should contact 55 Division.

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AFTER SEVERAL mail thefts in the East End, police at 55 Division are offering some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles or people following delivery or courier trucks. Cancel deliveries or ask your neighbours to pick up your packages if you aren’t home or will be away.

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In My Opinion

It’s time to set some goals for Beaches-East York SUMMER IS officially over. Our students are back in school. And in a few weeks, the legislature will be back in session.

To kick off the new parliamentary season, premier Kathleen Wynne publicly released her ministers’ mandate letters, which outline our government’s objectives for the next four years.

I thought this would be a great opportunity to share the goals I’ve set to achieve in Beaches-East York over the course of this term.

Reduce inequality in our riding A report released by Social Planning Toronto over the summer identified two neighbourhoods in Beaches-East York where the incidence of child poverty is at shockingly high levels. This is unacceptable and needs addressing. Our government has taken the first step by issuing a renewed poverty-

reduction strategy that includes an enhanced Ontario Child Benefit to keep pace with inflation, and a minimum wage increase to $11.

At the local level, I will work with other levels of government, community organizations and residents to ensure employment opportunities, safe communities and access to services.

This summer I was proud to put that principle into practice. During the campaign I heard from parents in Crescent Town concerned that their 9 to 10 year-old children attending George Webster Elementary School had to walk along a dangerous stretch of Dawes Road.

Because of their concerns, some parents had even hired private, unlicensed drivers to shuttle their kids to school!

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in time for the first day of school.

As the bus program continues, we will work with the TDSB on a more sustainable, long-term solution.

Improve the Danforth from Coxwell to Victoria Park The Danforth should be a vibrant, clean, and safe thoroughfare as it crosses our riding. Organizations such as the Danforth Village BIA, the Danforth Mosaic BIA and the Danforth East Community Association are doing their best to bring vitality to our stretch of “the Danny.” I am eager to work with these groups and others to make

it a destination for great shopping and eating. We need only look a few kilometres west to see what kind of potential lies in the Danforth.

One way we can kick-start east Danforth’s renaissance is by integrating the Main Street TTC and Danforth GO stations. Connecting these two stations with a seamless fare program would bring immediate relief to our congested subway lines and allow people to get to work and back more quickly. It would also generate new residential, commercial and retail development at the heart of our riding.

Develop a Beaches-East York local food strategy Since being named the Parliamentary Assistant for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, I’ve become aware of the extent of agriculture’s contribution to Ontario’s economy. Our premier has commit-

ted to supporting and expanding the agri-food sector in Ontario, and I am thrilled to support that mission across the province and in our riding.

Locally, I want to work toward introducing urban farm programs at our high schools and possibly reviving a rural-urban school exchange.

In the coming years, I would like to initiate the first East Toronto agricultural fair in Woodbine Park. I will also work with other community partners and businesses to ensure that access to fresh, healthful food is equitable across the riding.

These goals are by no means exhaustive of what needs to get done to build a better Beaches-East York.

I look forward to working with constituents and community groups to identify other issues and find solutions. I also look forward to finding eager partners to help me achieve these goals!

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News Briefs TWO BOOKS written by Beachers and reviewed in these pages last year have been nominated for in 40th annual Heritage Toronto Awards. Books that contribute to the promotion and conservation of the city’s history and heritage are considered for nomination.

Along the Shore: Rediscovering Toronto’s Waterfront Heritage by M. Jane Fairburn covers the history, social heritage and current conditions of four waterfront areas in Toronto: the western lakeshore, the Scarborough Bluffs, the Toronto Islands and the Beach. The coffee table-sized tome offers some stellar and previously unseen historical photos and images, and offers an interesting comparison between these varied, but sometimes similar, waterfront communities.

Willowdale: Yesterday’s Farms, Today’s Legacy, by Scott Kennedy,

explores the landscape of his youth in North York, now a vast urban cityscape of high-rise condos. In the not-so-distant past, the major roads leading through those towers used to surround farms operated by the families those roads are now named after.

The winners will be announced on Oct. 21. See heritagetoronto.org for more information.

Local publishers ECW Press are also celebrating after two ECW authors were nominated last month for the 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist. Author Arjun Basu was nominated for his novel Waiting for the Man, while Jennifer LoveGrove was nominated for her novel Watch How We Walk.

CITY COUNCIL candidates running for a seat in Ward 36 (Scarborough Southwest) will share their ideas at

a debate scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Oakridges Community Centre at 63 Pharmacy Ave. Hosted by the East Beach Community Association, the debate will be held in the social room at the centre.

Candidates running for school trustee in TDSB Ward 18, which covers the same area as Toronto wards 35 and 36, will take the stage tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Birchmount Community Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the debate is scheduled to run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Both nights, attendees will be able to chat with candidates from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@ebca.ca or in writing the night of the debate.

Candidates running for school trustee in Ward 11, the local ward of the Toronto Catholic District

School Board, will join in an Oct. 14 debate at St. Brigid’s Parish Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. St. Brigid’s is located at 300 Wolverleigh Boulevard, three blocks north of Danforth between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues.

MONARCH PARK Collegiate is welcoming alumni to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 18. Alumni will wander the halls and chat with old friends and teachers from noon to 3 p.m., and a dance with live music kicks off at 7 p.m. Dance tickets are $30 at the door, $25 in advance. Visit monarchparkreunion.ca for more information.

LOCAL BRANCHES of the Toronto Public Library are hosting a unique music and literature event called Beaches Reads, centred on Vikram

Seth’s An Equal Music. Free book discussions, combined with music, will be hosted by TSO musician Tim Dawson and CBC’s Tom Allen at the Gerrard Ashdale branch on Tuesday, Oct 14 and at the Beaches branch on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. On Nov. 2 at Kingston Road United Church, a quintet of TSO players will perform pieces mentioned in An Equal Music, while Allen narrates passages during the concert. Tickets for that event are $20. For more information contact the libraries, or visit kruc.ca.

THE FARMER’S market at East Lynn Park will host Harvestfest on Friday, Oct. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Featuring hot apple cider, glitter tattoos, and a 4:30 p.m. musical performance by Sprout Kids, the event will ring in local farmers’ fall harvest.

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Mary-Margaret is...

a COMMUNITY Champion a Fighter for CITIZEN-LED PLANNING • Helped create more than 40 community • Fought for freedom from the Ontario groups over the last four years Municipal Board a CIVIC Leader • Voted against a Mega Casino in Toronto • Supported expanding Arts funding

a TRANSIT Ally and CYCLIST • Supports dedicated transit funding and the Downtown Relief Line

a PARK Supporter • Led revitalization of 12 local parks

a Leader with INTEGRITY • Accepts NO donations from developers or lobbyists

an ENVIRONMENTAL Advocate • A+ rating from the Toronto Environmental Alliance

Mary-Margaret McMahon has the kind of passion and honesty we need at City Hall. She is accessible, fair, hard working, and passionate about Ward 32. I have worked with several municipal politicians and Mary-Margaret is an All-Star.

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SUR TARANG is a concert drawing a number of accomplished eastern classical musicians from around the world to the East End. Aliya Sharafi, founder of the Prachee Sangeet Academy, is organizing the show, which will feature performers with roots in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan and Trinidad.

She says the goal of the concert is to “promote peace and harmony Pandit Ramesh Mishra amongst people through music.”

BEACHER PAT SILVER is organizing Performers scheduled to appear include Akhtar the third annual SING! Celebration, Shaukat, Arshiya Chowdhury, Araz Nayeb Pashayee, Kaveena Maharaj, Ashok Dutta, Nadeem featuring a number of vocal performers. Countermeasure, a 14-piece a Ali, Selim Majeed, and many more. capella group including a number of A highlight of the evening will be a performance Beach and East End members, will be by sarangi master Pandit Ramesh Mishra. Mishra joined by jazz singer Micah Barnes, studied under a number of great musicians, starting looping artist Alissa Vox Raw, roots with his father Ramnath Mishra. He studied under trio The O’Pears and jazz/folk artist perhaps the best-known Indian classical ambassador to western music fans, Ravi Shankar. Mishra Andrea Loziol. may be known to some for his playing on AerosThe show starts at 7 p.m. on Sunmith’s Nine Lives album. day, Oct. 19 at Lula Lounge in the Sur Tarang takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. West End. Tickets are $20 in advance 18 at the Grand Palace, 380 Birchmount Rd. Tickets through singtoronto.com or $25 at are $20 and are available in advance from the venue, the door. Add dinner reservations for or through the organizer by calling 416-556-9364 or guaranteed seating by calling 416emailing asharafy@gmail.com.

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Community Calendar OCT. 11: Beaches German Meetup at Juice & Java Café, upper level, 2102 Queen St. E. (corner of Wineva), 11 a.m. Local, native German speakers meet to chat in German to maintain our native language. Please RSVP Martina, mvrowley@yahoo.com, 647-208-1810 (14) OCT. 16: Beach Photo Club Meeting at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7:15 p.m. Topic: American Artifacts with Phil Bergerson. Group meets on 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. (14) OCT. 18: Rummage & Bake Sale at Hope United Church, NW corner Main St. & Danforth Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (14) OCT. 18: Huge Rummage/Garage Sale at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. (at Scarborough Golf Club Rd.), 9-11:30 a.m. Two huge rooms of bargains and treasures galore. Men’s/ladies tops $1, pants $2, children’s clothing 50 cents. Linens, towels, housewares, décor, small appliances, toys, cutlery, collectibles, and more. Wheelchair accessible. TTC to door. Parking at 12 Crestwood. Info: 416-267-8265, scarboroughbluffs.org (14) OCT. 19: Cut-A-Thon at Nicole’s Hair Studio, 2194 Queen St. E., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Haircuts are $25 and 100% of proceeds goes to breast cancer organization. Raffles, gift bags, cotton candy, pink popcorn. Info: 647-7464247, nicoleshairstudio@gmail.com (14) OCT. 19: OctoberFest at R.C.L. Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. Doors open 11 a.m., dinner at 4 p.m. $12 per plate. Entertainment by Martin Kelly. Tickets at bar. Great prizes. (14) OCT. 19: Fall Fair at Balmy Beach Community School, 14 Pine Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bouncy castles, cake walk game, talent show, electric trikes, face painting, games, and more. Fun for the entire family. Info: 416-393-1565 (14) OCT. 20: Free Health Seminar with Dr. Jamie Smellie ND. Topic: “The 5 Pillars to Optimal Health,” discussing the common root causes of people being unwell today.

Topics include hormonal restoration, stress management and detoxification. RSVP and info: rsvp.drjamiesmellie.com (14) OCT. 21: Beach Garden Society Meeting at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:15-9 p.m. Topic: ‘Using Recycled Objects in the Garden’ by Frank Kershaw. New members and guests welcome.

Come early and enjoy informal discussions with members or check out our library. Light refreshments served. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Info: beachgs. ca@gmail.com, www.beachgs.ca (14) OCT. 24: Poppies, Poetry and Song: A Remembrance of The Great War, at St. John the Baptist Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Poems by Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, John McCrae and others read by Rev’d Canon Michael Burgess. Songs from the homefront performed by members of the choir. Refreshments at intermission.

Admission $10 adults, free for youth 18 and under. Parking available. Info: 416691-4560, www.stjohnsnorway.com (15) OCT. 24-26: Beach Studio Tour 20th Anniversary, Friday 6-9 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Visit 22 artists in 13 locations in the Beach. Free admission. Info: 647-2061534, www.beachstudiotour.ca (15) OCT. 25: Williamson Road Public School 100th Anniversary Open House at the school, 24 Williamson Rd., 1-4 p.m. Reconnect with your classmates, share photos and memories. Learn about the Williamson Road Centennial Legacy Project. Info and registration: www.williamson100.ca (15) OCT. 26: Halloween on Queen, presented

by The Beach Village, at Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens, noon-4 p.m.

Face painting & Halloween hair-do’s, pumpkin decorating & carving contests, music, stilt walker, fortune tellers, Zero Gravity Circus performers, Scot Free and mind-reading magician, Rob Testa, prizes and more. Costume parade 2 p.m. from

Kew Gardens to Ivan Forrest Gardens.

Info: www.thebeachvillage.com (15) OCT. 26: The Cello – TSO Principal Cellist Joseph Johnson in recital at SeichoNo-Ie Centre, 662 Victoria Park Ave. (Danforth), 1:30 p.m. Tickets $20, children under 12 free. Proceeds to the SeichoNo-Ie Centre-Renovation-Projects Fund.

Bring a non-perishable item for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: 416-6908686, snitoronto@rogers.com (14) OCT. 30: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Trip to Italy” with Steve Coogan, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented

by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach. (15) OCT. 31: Halloween Costume Dance at R.C.L. Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Music by Uncle Neil and The Other Guys. $10 cover. Great prizes for costumes.

Tickets at bar. Everyone welcome. (15) NOV. 1: Raising the Roof Benefit Concert at Glen Rhodes United Church, 1470 Gerrard St. E., 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Toronto Cantata Chorus performing a variety of sacred, folk, and modern songs from around the world in support of food sharing and other ministries in the east end.

Tickets $20, available at 416-465-3755 or glenrhodesadministrator@bellnet.ca (15) NOV. 1: Silent Auction at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Silent auction, bake sale, raffles. Do your Christmas shopping with us and help provide a special Christmas for our residents. All proceeds to the Residents Benefit. Info: Lori 416-690-3001 ext 227 NOV. 2: An Equal Music Concert at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 1:30 p.m. Featuring CBC’s Tom Allen and a TSO string ensemble. Music and readings inspired by Vikram Seth’s book. $20, kids 12 and under free. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kruc.ca/concerts (14) NOV. 8: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Children’s Fun Fair noon-3 p.m. Bake table, jellies, jams, preserves, book sale, Christmas crafts, country crafts, jewelry, tea room. Info: 416-6996091, www.kruc.ca/concerts (14) Ongoing events

TUESDAYS: ABOVE THE BEACH free playtime drop-in at Forward Baptist Church, 1891 Gerrard St. E. (at Woodbine), 9:30-11:30 a.m., for children 0-5 years and their caregivers. Info: www.abovethebeach.ca (r) TUESDAYS- SATURDAYS: Royal Canadian Legion, Baron Byng Beaches Branch 1/42, 243 Coxwell Ave., welcomes you for cards, darts, snooker, and Saturday entertainment. Info: 416-618-7999 (fr) THURSDAYS: WALKING GROUP at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., 10-11 a.m. Want to get moving and improve your health? Come join the East End Walking Group for a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by some light stretching. For more programs, check the Centre’s program calendar at www.eastendchc.on.ca. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805 ext. 222 (fr) BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship for Adults will begin Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (There will be NO Thanksgiving lunch at Corpus Christi Church on Monday, Oct. 13) •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 2nd Tuesday beginning Oct. 14 at St. Nicholas Anglican Church. Info: 416-691-6869 (r) CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food and clothing to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Dan-

forth to the lake. Donations of food and clean clothing accepted on those days.

Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond.

Info: Kathie or Susan 416-691-2899 (e/o) BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Oct. 20: Healthy Living for Older Adults: Keep Active and Maintain Your Independence, 2 p.m. Find out how to keep muscles and bones strong, improve posture and maintain balance, and lots more. •Nov. 4: Sharon Baltman: Escape From the Bedside, 7 p.m.

Local author, Sharon Baltman, reads from her book, a gripping memoir tracking her decision to become a doctor in the early days of feminism. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2 p.m. Oct. 8 – Erin Brockovich (2000), Oct. 15 – Groundhog Day (1993), Oct. 22 – Sunset Boulevard (1950), Oct. 29 – How To Marry A Millionaire (1953). Info: 416-393-7703 (14) DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave. •Oct. 18: Amazing Chemical Experiments, 2:30-4 p.m. Join us in a celebration of National Chemistry Week.

Interactive, hands-on experiments, games and super cool demonstrations for children ages 7-12. Free. Registration required.

•Oct. 22: Business Basics, 6:30 p.m. This workshop covers basic business planning for artists, creative entrepreneurs and freelancers. Includes goal setting, marketing and promotion, management, measurements and outcomes, and more.

Free. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7783 (14) GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Thursdays: Lego Club, 4-5 p.m., for ages 6-12. Registration required. •Oct. 7: Back to Basics – Growing Your Small Business, 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

•Oct. 14: Beaches Reads 2014, 7-8 p.m. “An Equal Music” by Vikram Seth includes book discussion and music with Tim Dawson and CBC’s Tom Allen. •Oct. 17: Teen Program: Game Night, 4-5 p.m. Gamers aged 13+ can play against each other.

•Oct. 18: NaNoWriMo, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Have you got a novel within you and want to get it out? Learn how to achieve your novel-writing potential. •Oct. 18: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 50th Anniversary, 2-3 p.m. Treats, games and activities. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@ gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.

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(14) 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) BABY TIME PROGRAM at Family Resource Connection, for parents and caregivers.

Come join us for a time of singing and socialization. An opportunity to share resources and ideas with other parents and professionals. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Info: 416-690-0102 (r) FAIRMOUNT MARKET runs Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., until Oct. 15. Located at Fairmount Park (Upper Gerrard between Woodbine and Coxwell). Farm fresh produce and products. Artisanal dinner under the stars, live music and activities. Info: www.fairmountmarket.ca, @fairmountmarket (r) LESLIEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET runs Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 26. Located at Jonathan Ashbridge Park (Queen St. E. between Coxwell and Greenwood Aves.)

Info: www.leslievillemarket.com (r) EAST LYNN FARMERS’ MARKET last day is Thursday, Oct. 9. Located at 1949 Danforth Ave. (just west of Woodbine Ave.) Info: my-market.ca (14) FELDENKRAIS® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® combines mindfulness with unique, gentle movement patterns to restore your energy, re-organize your body & revive your creativity & enthusiasm for life. Feel more grounded & alive! (Wed. 6:15 p.m., Sat. 12:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.). Your first class is FREE! Info: www.YourBodyTellsTheTruth.ca or call for free introductions. Registration: Marlene Kennedy 416-406-0054 (e/o) NEW BEACH BRIDGE GROUP looking for intermediate level plus members to play bridge on weeknights and/or weekends in

Beach area. Info: Susan 416-691-5327 (14) CHILDREN’S CHOIR INVITES NEW MEMBERS. St. John the Baptist (Norway) invites children ages 7-12 to join our choir. We offer a multi-generational choir experience and a strong skills development program for children which includes the Royal School of Music’s “Voice for Life Training Program.”

Under the leadership of choirmaster, Melva Treffinger Graham, M.Mus., children learn to read music, sing well and build confidence and faith in performance – quality music education for free! Info: admin@ stjohnsnorway.com, 416-691-4560 (15) YASODHARA YOGA WORKSHOPS •Oct. 25: Yoga of Healing at St. Andrew’s Centre (glass doors), 75 Simcoe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $125 (sliding scale for unwaged). Bring a mat and journal. Bring own lunch or eat locally. •Oct. 28: Finding Balance at wonderworks, 25 Baldwin St., 7-9 p.m. $25, $20 for students and seniors. Bring a journal. Registration and info: Victoria.c@ yasodharayoga.org, 416-694-7155 (14) PEGASUS THRIFT STORE, 931 Kingston Rd. One-stop Halloween shopping. Unleash your inner ghoul! Weekly sales and reductions. On now: all picture frames 50% off; Oct. 14-21: cocktail accessories 50% off. Pegasus is a not for profit store with all proceeds supporting programs for adults with disabilities. (14) VENDORS WANTED for the Beaches Artists’ & Artisans’ Show & Sale to be held at Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, on December 6, 13 & 20. Applications available from M. Livingstone at livingstonem@rogers.com (16) NEIGHBOURHOOD UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (S of Gerrard, W of Coxwell). Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Special children’s programs. Spirited choir. Are you searching for a community where people honour each other’s beliefs? Let us have the honour of supporting you on your spiritual path as you discover Unitarian Universalism. We are an open-minded inclusive congregation.

•October theme: “The Call.” Have you been called? Come and explore answers to these questions and more. •Oct. 12: Morning Chant before service, 9:45 a.m.

•Oct. 19: Sing Meditation, 6:30 p.m. Info: www.nuuc.ca, 416-686-6809 (14) KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship, Church School and Nursery, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music.

Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (r) 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) 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. •Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Info: 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com (14) 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)

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NEI GHBOURHOOD Everyone has a Story to Tell

Life is sharing a love of music for Timothy Dawson

By Andrew Hudson

TIMOTHY DAWSON got one of life’s great tips when his bass quartet was prepping for a gig at Upper Canada Brewing.

On the set list was a “rock étude” – a piece that called for no instruments, just rhythmic clapping.

But this was a gig for BASStiality. During its 15-year run, Dawson and three other Toronto Symphony Orchestra bassists in the group enjoyed staging vaudeville pranks as much as their irreverent name.

For their “rock étude,” they wanted to play actual rocks.

Dawson’s sister liked the idea, but suggested they take it one step further.

“My sister said, ‘Well, invite the head of the geology department to talk about your rocks,’” said Dawson, who also teaches music at the University of Toronto.

“I thought, ‘You’re crazy, there’s no way he’ll ever do this!’”

But the prof gave a whole-hearted “yes.” He even wore his lab coat to the show.

“We met him like five minutes before the concert, but he gave this brilliant, side-splitting dissertation about each of our rocks and how they related to our characters,” said Dawson. “The audience was in stitches.”

It was just as Dawson’s sister had told him – it’s the top people who often say yes if you ask for help, since they likely got where they are by having a positive attitude.

Dawson’s double bass is a case in point. Built around 1744 by Domenico Montagnana, renowned as one of the world’s finest makers of stringed instruments, the bass spent its early life at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.

Some 220 years later, the Montagnana bass came to Toronto in the hands of Tom Monohan, a Ken-

tucky-born musician who played in several US orchestras and one in Israel before joining the TSO as its principal bassist in 1966.

By the time Monohan retired, in 1991, every bass player in the orchestra was a former pupil, Dawson included.

“Getting into the orchestra and then sitting behind Tom was just, ‘wow,’” said Dawson.

“He was one of these ‘the buck stops here’ kind of players.”

For Dawson, who was just 21 when he joined the orchestra in 1980, playing with Monohan and the TSO was like a master class he was paid for.

“It was cool because I knew that I knew nothing,” he said, adding that it takes about 10 years to learn the repertoire. “All my colleagues were amazing.”

Critics agreed. When the TSO played Dublin in 1986, an Irish Times review singled out the “superb bottom line of eight double basses of a quality not excelled even by those of the Vienna Philharmonic.”

A few years after Monohan passed away in 1994, one of Dawson’s colleagues dropped by to tell him that Monohan’s ex-wife had decided to sell the Montagnana bass.

Figuring he had nothing to lose, he phoned Monohan’s ex-wife anyway.

“It’s yours,” she said.

“I’m still paying for it,” said Dawson, smiling. “But it’s such a privilege. When you play it in a section, it has a sound that kind of wraps around other players and invites them to join in the sound.”

That inviting quality of the Montagnana bass is a perfect fit for Dawson. Besides playing or teaching bass, it seems sending out invites is about all he does.

For 20 years, Dawson has invited top musicians and conductors to play in the Bach Consort – a cham-

PHOTO: ANDREW HUDSON

Beacher Timothy Dawson, who plays double bass in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, is organizing two local series of benefit concerts: the Kingston Road Village Concert Series, and a series of six cellists playing Bach suites at Seicho-No-le Church at Victoria Park and Danforth. Next on the bill is a Nov. 2 concert by a TSO string quartet at Kingston Road United that will feature the CBC’s Tom Allen reading passages from Vikram Seth’s novel, An Equal Music. Moving between London, Vienna, and Venice, the book is inspired in part by the real-life French violinist Philippe Honoré, and tells the story of a professional violinist who reconnects with an old flame (now married) who is going deaf. Visit kruc.ca for more info. ber orchestra whose ticket sales and two benefit albums have raised more than $400,000 for charity.

“We say it’s giving Bach to the community,” he said with a grin.

On Nov. 28, the Consort will play Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at Runnymede United, near High Park – part of what Dawson hopes will become a new tradition in Toronto, where Handel’s Messiah is the Christmas champion.

“The year we started it, there were 40 Messiahs in Toronto,” he said. “I thought, you know, there’s room for another piece.”

When he met with Beach Metro News, Dawson’s fingers were still splotched with paint from signs he was making for the performance last weekend by tango ensemble Payadora at Kingston Road United Church – the first of four benefit

concerts to support the church’s accessibility ramp while landing some top talents in Kingston Road Village, including latin jazz star Amanda Martinez, CBC’s Tom Allen in an accompanied reading of pieces from Vikram Seth’s novel An Equal Music, and some 30 roofraising brass players led by conductor Scott Good.

Flipping through old posters from the last six years of Kingston Road concerts, Dawson passed everything from Sultans of String to a performance by his opera-singer daughter and another by Scott Good’s Vonnegut and the Slaughterhouse Orchestra.

“This was half rock band, half orchestra, with a singer that sounds like Tom Waits – a just wild piece, with lighting and everything,” he said, explaining that all the song

lyrics were based on Kurt Vonnegut classics.

Dawson finally stopped on a page of plain text with no showtimes.

“This is my dream,”he said.

At the top, in bold letters, were the words “Kingston Road Arts Centre.”

It’s just a proposal right now, Dawson said, but he would love to see the chancel at Kingston Road United redesigned so the church can double as a regular venue for concerts and readings.

Dawson was inspired in part

by Runnymede United, which did something similar, and by the architecture of a newer church at Victoria Park and Danforth called Seicho No le (pronounced “say-cho no yay”).

Inspired by Japanese architecture and built primarily from wood, Seicho No le features a sloped ceiling, lots of natural light, and Dawson called the acoustics “fabulous.”

Not to sit still after playing TSO gigs, teaching, and organizing the Kingston Road series, Dawson is also planning a series of six cello performances at Seicho No le – the Bach suites made famous by Pablo Casals. TSO principal cellist Joseph Johnson will play Suite 1 on Oct. 26.

“Every cellist plays these, but they were once considered just for practice, not for public performance,” said Dawson. “But now they’re concert repertoire.”

All in all, Dawson had 11 concerts to plan this summer before taking off on a TSO tour. He actually wore different hats while doing all the work so he didn’t get confused.

Money-wise, it’s all unpaid, but Dawson said that’s not how it feels.

“My life is just so rich, and so much of it comes from all the free stuff,” he said.

“The one message I’ve gotten big time – volunteering, giving yourself, you get it back like 10 times.”

Ward 32 candidates cover traffic, transit at Applegrove debate

By Andrew Hudson

MOST CANDIDATES who joined the first live forum of the Ward 32 council race made sure to cross the ‘T’’s – transit and traffic. Those two issues drew the most questions and detailed answers at the open-floor forum hosted by Applegrove Community Complex on Oct. 2.

Beach resident Adam Smith told the nine candidates on stage that the Queen streetcar can take half an hour just to go from Neville Park to Woodbine Avenue.

Given that new TTC streetcars won’t roll onto Queen until 2016, he asked what can council do beforehand?

“I’m committed to a 10-minute streetcar and bus service, which we are estimating at the city right now,” said Mary-Margaret McMahon, the current councillor.

McMahon also pledged extra buses, express buses, and improved GPS gear on buses and streetcars to reduce the number of short turns.

Back in 2010, McMahon was elected on a platform that included community engagement, green initiatives, and term limits at city hall. Now, if reelected, she promises to focus on transit and congestion.

“We basically need a comprehensive plan for Toronto, with dedicated funding attached to it, and the politicians to stop meddling and stop touching it to get the city moving once and for all,” she said.

Sandra Bussin, who served as Ward 32 councillor from 1998 to 2010, got her loudest applause of the night when defending Transit City, a light-rail network plan that was first proposed by former mayor David Miller in

2006, but scrapped by Mayor Rob Ford in 2010.

“It’s been four lost years,” Bussin said.

“Bring back Transit City, which was a fully funded program that would get more people out of their cars.”

As for long rides on the Queen streetcar, Bussin said she did bring in a program that called for extra TTC inspectors along the line to watch for bunching, but it was cut in 2010.

Carmel Suttor, a writer and retired French teacher who helped start the local advocacy group ForWard32, said that if elected she will support a recent TTC plan that called for $288 million in transit improvements over the next five years.

The plan includes all-door boarding for all streetcars, more overnight routes and transfer tickets good for two hours.

“There is a high price for low taxes,” said

Suttor, referring to TTC cuts made by council. “We’re further behind and further in debt, and our commutes are way longer.”

Candidate Eric de Boer, who owns and operates his own heavy transport truck, presented a traffic improvement of his own design – making King and Queen one-way streets that go in opposite directions through the downtown core. With dedicated bike lanes to one side, de Boer called it a smart “valuefor-money” idea that would take little more than paint, signs, lights and bolt-down curbs.

Other ideas for transit improvement included de Boer’s call for combining short north-south bus routes through the ward, and East Beach Community Association President Alan Burke’s pledge to extend rush-hour parking prohibitions on Queen Street.

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The artist will be on hand to discuss her work at an opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. For more on Wheeler, see jodiwheelerfinearts.ca. For more on the gallery, see artsonkingandqueen.com/queen.

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REBECCA MILLS tries to always have a camera with her for her daily walks on the beach, since everything – the clouds, the light, the shadow – is in a state of constant change, especially the clouds.

Her regular attention to the shifting light – and clouds – around her has resulted in one of her photographs of the Leuty lifeguard station being chosen as one of 50 images from across the city to represent the waterfront in an exhibition at Queen’s Quay Terminal.

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“I came into the contest late, I didn’t even know anything about it,” she said. “I think it’s the first contest I’ve ever entered.”

Mills discovered her passion for capturing images about 20 years ago, taking classes and photographing with black and white film. Like most photographers, she has moved on to digital cameras, and appreciates the advantages modern technology offers.

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by Rebecca Mills “You can capture so much more, and more easily,” she said, noting that average people looking to capture a personal memory are able to do so without technical details slowing down the process. “I think that’s a good thing.”

Since moving to the Beach two years ago she has spent time almost every day on the beach, taking advantage of the neighbourhood’s waterfront location.

“You feel like you’re on vacation every day. It feels like such a gift living so close to one of the Great Lakes,” she said.

Mills’ image is one of 50 printed at poster size and on display at Queen’s Quay Terminal, 207 Queen’s Quay W., until Nov. 2 as part of the fourth annual My Waterfront exhibit. See waterfrontbia.com for more details on the show.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 I photographed this panorama on Kippendavie in the spring of 2007. The six houses were replaced with this 57 unit building which was completed this year.

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By Jon Muldoon

A BEACH-BASED photographer had his photographs of northern life displayed at billboard size as part of last weekend’s Nuit Blanche 12-hour art celebration.

Johan Hallberg‐Campbell came to Canada from Scotland in 2007, but his work, much of which is focused on the hearty souls inhabiting remote coastal areas of the country, is drawing attention. So much so that he’s been informally adopted by those who admire his work.

“People are calling me a Canadian photographer,” he said.

The photographs in the Nuit Blanche exhibit, titled Wisdom of the North, show scenes from two very different trips taken to northern Ontario with the Red Cross. One trip was on an aid mission to the Attawapiskat first nation after a state of emergency was declared due to a housing crisis. Despite the desperation of the situation, HallbergCampbell saw the positive side of human nature at work in front of his camera.

“There’s still a lot of hope and beautiful moments,” he said.

The second trip was made to Moose Factory on the occasion of the Red Cross opening a satellite office.

The people in these remote communities are the real reason Hallberg-Campbell was attracted to photograph their stories, often volunteering his efforts for the Red Cross.

“The camera is a reason for me to go to these places where I’m interested to meet the people,” he said. “The people tend to be amazing in the north.”

Hallberg-Campbell worked closely with volunteer curator Patrick Macauley, Harbourfront Centre’s director of visual arts, to assemble the images for Wisdom of the North.

“He had a pivotal role,” he says, pointing out that Macauley took care of much of the organization and logistics of the display, as well as helping edit Hallberg-Campbell’s 40 choices down to the 13 images that made the final cut.

Hallberg-Campbell’s ambitions for the overall project he’s working on make billboard-sized photographs seem like small change. Over the past few years, and for the next two, he is photographing as much of Canada’s remote coastline as he can, docu-

Johan Hallberg-Campbell’s photos of the people, above, and landscapes, below left, of northern Ontario were displayed at billboard size during last weekend’s Nuit Blanche. The work was done for the Red Cross, which sponsored the exhibition. menting the sometimes endangered ways of life of inhabitants of coastal areas. So far he has spent time creating images in a Newfoundland outport during its relocation, on James Bay, along the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, in Nunavut, and along the island shores of Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, among other ocean-side locations.

The end goal is a book celebrating all three coasts of the country, which he hopes to see published in 2017 to coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday.

Though it’s a celebration of the country’s heritage, it all started in Hallberg-Campbell’s native Scotland in 2009.

Observing change in his hometown of Inverness, he decided to visit the Scottish side of his family’s ancestral home on Scalpay, an island of some 250 remaining residents.

Hallberg-Campbell’s uncle is one of the last remaining fishermen in a place with no stores, a handful of children, and a quickly dwindling population.

“It occurred to me it was really important to proactively photograph,” he said.

Moving toward a documentary approach with his photographs was a natural fit for Hallberg-Campbell, who said he was the “most unconceptual” student in his class at the Glasgow School of Art. “I love the visual narrative of photo essays,” he said, though unlike many documentary shooters, his lack of journalism training results in a more artistic aspect to his work.

“I don’t tend to be very literal.”

His efforts to convey the feeling of standing on a frozen shore, rather than to simply reproduce what he saw there, is what he hoped came through in the Wisdom of the North images at Nuit Blanche.

“I’d like the images to stop people as they’re walking past,” he said.

“I hope they show how beautiful the north is, and how beautiful the people are.”

To see more of his work, visit johanhcampbell.com.

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Despite what it looks like, this is normal behaviour for this pair of red-tailed hawks, nesting near Rosetta McClain Park. The park’s southwest Scarborough location is ideal for getting a close-up view of raptors, below.

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ow do I love as their younglings fly birding? Let me for the first time. nn rokelman count the ways: The regular hawk is an avid birder and nature photographer birds make me smile, watchers and I at the naturephotosbyann.blogspot.ca. laugh, scream with deRosetta McClain Raplight, jump up and down, tor Watch have been hit my friend’s arm to get their attention, enjoying a particular pair of red tails since give high fives, and run around the park like spring, and we’re hoping they will stay into my crazy grandkids. I’m sure there’s more, late fall. In one of the photos you will see but I’m usually too busy paying attention to the two hawks talon to talon. Many people the birds to notice my own actions. would think this is aggressive behaviour, but Why do I love the birds themselves? That’s this is actually a normal game played by this much easier to explain. Take the red-tailed pair of hawks. Do I really understand this hawks I’ve been following at Rosetta McClain unusual behaviour? Nope! But does this take Park, for example. They can seem silly, daraway any of my enjoyment in watching them ing, fast, controlled, or reckless while they or taking their pictures? Double nope! are dipping, diving, soaring, and flying in Red-tailed hawks (buteo jamaicensis) ways that would make the most skilled pilots grow to a size of about 45-65 cm (18-26 in) in jealous. I cheer for them while they expertly length, with a wingspan of 110-145 cm (43-57 zero in on their squirrel targets. (I also cheer in). These are my favourite hawks and can for the squirrels to get away.) be seen all year round in Toronto. They Along with the crowd around me, I ‘ooooh’ have a loud, descending scream that sounds and ‘ahhh’ as they sit in trees and majestisomething like “keeer-arrrrrrr.” An adult cally survey the world from angles strange red tailed hawk has a rufus, or red, tail while to us. I’ve watched them soar so high that juvenile birds have a brown tail. Join Walter I’ve had trouble identifying them, so low I’d at the Rosetta raptor watch daily from 10 swear they would scratch their bellies on the a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of November, and ground, and so close that I’ve felt the air off maybe you can experience some of the joy their wings. I’ve seen other red tails build I’ve had these last few years watching these their nests, feed their newborns, and watch amazing creatures.

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here is no better time than Thanksgiving to make your food purchases local. Markets are overflowing with the recent harvest – apples, pears, plums, onions, carrots, beets, squashes, potatoes, pumpkins, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers – we are blessed with abundance. Certainly the kaleidoscope of colours from the various crops are testimony to the riches from the fields.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to celebrate local food with friends and family. Although most families have their own favourite dishes which they anticipate happily each year, there is always room for inspiration. Sometimes this comes from tasting other people’s food, and thinking ‘Mmm, that would be good with …”

In that spirit, these recipes are inspired by other accomplished cooks who enjoy cooking and eating well, using Ontario’s own fresh ingredients.

Roasted Autumn Fruit Roasted vegetable mixtures have become very popular because it is easy to prepare and create a “hot vegetable salad” with an intense, satisfying taste.

However, only recently have I tasted the fruit version inspired by my friend and good cook Kathryn Tanaka. Kathryn first experimented with roasted apples as a light Christmas dessert.

Later, when she wanted a sweet without oodles of calories, she combined plums and pears tossed with just a sprinkling of sugar and slowly roasted them in a 350˚F oven until the fruit was tender with a syrupy finish. Delicious, especially nice with a yogurt sauce.

Here is my take on a Thanksgiving recipe suitable as a simple dessert or as a condiment to turkey or ham.

Remember, roasted fruit can replace the traditional cranberry sauce as a condiment to the main course.

3 firm, ripe pears (such as Bartlett) peeled, cored and quartered 3 firm, ripe apples, cored and quartered 1 bag (3 cups/750 mL) cranberries 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar

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janmainskitchen@yahoo.ca Yogurt Sauce: 2 cups (500 mL) plain, natural yogurt 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Spray 13- by 9-inch (23 L) baking dish with baking spray. In a mixing bowl add pears, apples, and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar and gently combine to coat fruit with sugar and get juices flowing. Arrange fruit in single layer in prepare baking pan. Bake uncovered in pre-heated oven about 40 minutes or until fruit is tender but still maintains its shape with a syrup created from the juices and sugar.

Meanwhile, prepare yogurt sauce: In mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt and brown sugar until brown sugar is dissolved, about two minutes. Spoon sauce into a serving dish; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Keeps well refrigerated for up to three days. Serve sauce with roasted fruit either hot or at room temperature as a dessert.

Turkey Goat Cheese Panini with Cranberry Relish From Foodland Ontario comes this tasty lunch or supper dish made with the turkey leftovers. For me, leftovers are one of the rewards of the Thanksgiving meal. In fact, I look forward to the carcass as a base for turkey soup and count on a number of servings to tuck into the freezer. Any other bits and pieces can be transformed into a version of turkey shepherd’s pie (a great use of leftover mashed potatoes, gravy and turkey).

With a few slices of breast or dark meat, you can make a first class sandwich to be enjoyed with a green salad. In fact, make sure to plan a large enough turkey for all the additional meals you can make. If you see bags of fresh cranberries in the supermarket,

buy several to freeze for later use.

Cranberry Relish 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely grated orange zest 5 clementines or 2 navel oranges, peeled, sectioned, seeds removed and coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 pkg (12 oz/340 g) fresh cranberries 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh rosemary leaves (or 1 tsp/ 5 mL) dried 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 3/4 cup (175 mL) pecans, coarsely chopped (optional) Panini Sandwich 12 slices whole grain panini style bread 3 cups (750 mL) thinly sliced cooked turkey 1 ½ cups (375 mL) baby spinach leaves 6 oz (175 g) goat cheese 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Cranberry relish: In food processor, pulse orange zest and half of oranges until finely chopped. Add sugar; pulse three or four times to combine. Add cranberries, rosemary and salt; pulse until cranberries are coarsely chopped.

Transfer to bowl; toss with remaining oranges and pecans if using. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. (This could be made up to three days ahead – cover and refrigerate.)

Panini: Place six slices of bread on work surface. Top each slice evenly with cranberry relish (to taste), sliced turkey and spinach leaves. Spread goat cheese on remaining slices of bread.

Close sandwiches, pressing slightly to adhere.

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush top of sandwiches lightly with oil. Place sandwiches in batches, oiled side down, in skillet.

Place heavy pan on sandwiches to press down. Cook for three minutes or until golden brown. Remove heavy pan.

Brush top of sandwich with oil. Using spatula, flip carefully. Place pan on top of sandwich and cook three minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cover with foil while you cook remaining sandwiches. Cut on diagonal and serve with additional relish, if desired.

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WELCOME TO the second of three issues of Toronto municipal election coverage in Beach Metro Community News.

In this issue, we are featuring candidates for city councillor in Ward 32, which covers the area from Victoria Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue, south of Danforth Avenue. The ward also jogs west, covering the area east of Greenwood Avenue, south of Gerrard Street East, and again south of Queen Street East, to Leslie Street.

This includes the Beach – both the neighbourhood and the actual geographical feature – as well as Kingston Road Village, the Upper Beach, Beach Hill, the south half of East Danforth and the Danforth Mosaic and Danforth Village BIAs, and the south half of the Gerrard India Bazaar.

Transit in the area includes the 501 Queen streetcar line, the 506 College streetcar, which runs along Gerrard Street East, and a number of shorter bus routes. Ashbridges Bay Park and Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant both fall within the ward, along with Kew Gardens and Woodbine Park.

There are 12 candidates signed up to run for councillor in Ward 32. Of these, 10 responded to our questions, and their answers are included here.

We asked a range of questions, and included the answers relating to the issues most often raised by our readers.

Our Sept. 23 issue included candidates for Ward 31 councillor, Ward 16 TDSB trustee, and Ward 11 TCDSB trustee. Ward 36, which includes Cliffside and Birch Cliff, will be covered in the Oct. 21 issue, ahead of the general election on Oct. 27. For more on our Ward 32 debate, happening tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Norway Church, check beachmetro.com or see the next issue on Oct. 21.

Sandra Bussin

I GREW up in Beaches-East York, raising my family here. I live and run a business in the community. As your city councillor from amalgamation to 2010, we made great gains working together: shut down the Ashbridges’ Bay sewage incinerator, improving air quality by 100 per cent; built Fairmount Park and Main Square recreation centres; built Kimberley Public School gym/auditorium addition and upgraded library; Beaches Library restoration and addition; built youth-designed skateboard park; Kew Williams Cottage and Maple Cottage restored for community use; initiated action on basement flooding and lead water pipe retrofit program; achieved new daycare spaces at Enderby and Bowmore daycare and established Earl Haig Parent Resource Centre. In the last four years, I established a real estate career and volunteered as a board member at the Red Door Family Shelter. I am offering my experience and leadership skills to serve our community and city in a positive way.

1. How will you address condo development?

The city’s Official Plan is not providing the protection we need to preserve neighbourhoods, and must be revisited and improved. In my opinion, existing zoning is the most restrictive planning tool available and preservation of the zoning bylaw is required to help protect our unique village atmosphere. When I was councillor, I moved to exempt Queen Street East from the Midrise Guidelines, far more flexible than the zoning bylaw. However, during this council term, the zoning bylaw has been diminished. I spearheaded the battle against a major development proposal at the base of Neville Park that would have set a precedent for broad waterfront development – changing our cherished waterfront beyond recognition.

The benefit of my experience of hard-won battles opposing harmful development is needed more now than ever. I believe our next battles on the development front will not only involve our main streets but our waterfront once again.

2. How will you improve traffic?

Public transit improvements and getting residents back on transit is the cen-

tral key to solving the traffic problem in our community and across the city. We cannot expand or widen our road system.

We can look at changing parking regulations on main streets, traffic signal timing and turn signal prohibitions; however, these ideas have a minimal impact. We are by necessity compelled to provide more public transit options. Embracing the use of bike lanes and improving the network of lanes will provide another real option for commuters.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Our community is best served by the Transit City plan, a fully funded network of light rail lines including the Finch, Sheppard, and seven-stop Scarborough LRT lines. Save the $100 million in lost work done on the Scarborough LRT and stop work on the Scarborough subway.

And stop the new dedicated property tax we are subject to this year at 0.5 per cent which by 2016 will be an extra 1.6 per cent every year to pay for a Scarborough stump of a subway! Let’s build the downtown relief subway, which will take pressure off the Bloor-Danforth and YongeUniversity subways. Spend our money wisely on moving more people more efficiently. Traffic congestion has reached a point where the economy of the city is seriously impacted. I would also push for the extension of the waterfront LRT to our ward to relieve pressure on the Queen and King streetcar lines.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

Plan a program to introduce potential retailers to the community and the possibilities of opening businesses here. Provide property tax incentives for new businesses to become established. Work with existing property owners to allow ‘popup’ opportunities in vacant storefronts.

Work with the city’s economic development department to design incentives for property owners to cooperate with the ‘pop-up’ renewals and other entrepreneurial options. Also, conduct a survey of local residents to determine what kind of retail they would like to see located in their area of the ward.

Sean Dawson

BORN IN the Beaches, I have lived here for close to 20 years. I enjoy walking my dog along the beach and cycling around the city. Currently I work for a Torontobased manufacturer of construction supplies. I want to bring my knowledge of leading construction practices along with my customer-focused approach to help deliver better designed, sustainable infrastructure and creative solutions to local concerns in our community. Above all else I want to ensure that when I vote on an issue I understand what the community wants as a whole.

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1. How will you address condo development?

I believe we need to better direct condo development and allow it to enhance our community. The increased density of condominiums can benefit local business and residents if it is properly planned and forward-thinking. By incorporating sustainable features like stormwater management and mixeduse development with accessible storefronts we can enhance the community for a variety of daily uses.

2. How will you improve traffic?

We can improve traffic in our ward by working with condo developers to include off-street Green P parking in their developments. This would help manage traffic on residential streets and free up a lane of traffic on major thoroughfares.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Support a cohesive city-wide transit plan from concept to implementation without further delay. We need to make decisions on transit options and see them through to completion. City Council indecisiveness has delayed the arrival of frequent, reliable public transit in our ward and the rest of the city for too long.

Public transit should be planned on the merits of current ridership and future development data, not opinion. We need to implement a scalable solution that meets the demands of ridership, reduces commute times and has budget costs that can be realistically managed.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

Many ward residents are employed in other areas of Toronto. This creates a challenge for local businesses that rely on these residents. We need to implement an economic initiative that increases employment opportunities locally. By reducing the land transfer tax on commercial properties in priority areas, we can generate incentive for businesses to move here. By maintaining the density, we can provide sustainable revenue for retail and restaurants during regular office hours. This, along with intelligent condo development, will foster a better mixed-use community that can create and support healthier businesses in our ward.

Eric de Boer

MY NAME is Eric de Boer and I am running for council to represent Ward 32. I grew up in Scarborough but have lived in The Beach for 10 years. I have been self-employed in the transportation industry for over a decade and currently own and drive a tractor-trailer, a small business of one. In addition to being a driver I am responsible for providing a high level of customer service to my clients while managing logistics. I am responsible for operations, marketing, accounting, payroll, admin, and every day, I am labour. I have established myself as one of the most responsible, competent, and efficient brokers. My strong crisis and project management skills have allowed me to move quickly into more demanding roles where I must negotiate the purchase and operation of necessary equipment while complying with all government and industry regulations.

1. How will you address condo development?

Change should come in the form of policy. To that end, I propose implementing parameters on development.

For instance, a policy that requires new developments south of Kingston Road to have separate and independent entrances to each unit, commonly referred to as split homes. This inherently excludes buildings with a common entrance into a lobby, common elevators and hallways. This is a creative way to stave off condo buildings that threaten the unique nature of our neighbourhood while satisfying our ward’s need for more family homes.

2. How will you improve traffic?

Timed lights, three-phase lights, and implementing creative solutions to manage traffic flow. For example, introducing a left turn lane southbound at Woodbine Avenue and Queen Street East without affecting northbound traffic. Currently northbound traffic on Woodbine has two through lanes entering the intersection and three lanes on the north side of Queen. A left turn lane should be added to southbound traffic by using one of the northbound lanes.

This will allow southbound through

traffic to pass Queen unobstructed by left and right turners. This can be accomplished by merely repainting lines, no construction necessary. Further, unlike our current councillor who purports to be a cycling advocate, I am actually going to do something to get cyclists safely moving through our ward. I am proposing 5 km of new bike lanes on Gerrard Street, east of Coxwell Avenue.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Our city is plagued by an antiquated transit system decades away from modernization. Before construction for transit begins on Sheppard or Finch we need to decide whether or not to first expand TTC in the downtown core. The Yonge line is over capacity and building downtown transit is 20 years away once we commit to a plan. I say let Torontonians decide what the priority is. In the meantime, there exist smart value-for-money solutions to enhance our transit system in its current state. Turning King and Queen Streets into one-ways from the DVP to Roncesvallles though the downtown core will not only improve TTC speed and service, it will benefit all modes of transportation. My proposal integrates a separated bike lane on the right, streetcars traveling on existing track in a rush hour HOV lane, and allows for two driving lanes on the left.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

Once I have completed the renovations that are required to keep Kew Cottage open, I would like to work with Beaches businesses to create a Kew Gardens Consignment Café. Customers could sit at a patio set available to buy from a local retailer, choose from drinks and order light fare, all sourced from and credited to, local and artisanal businesses. The cottage would be available to book through the city for small private or public functions. Residents and visitors can take advantage of this beautiful space while showcasing our local businesses. During street festivals, like Jazz Fest, I will advocate for business, especially restaurant patios, to be permitted to expand beyond their existing property line into the sidewalk/ street.

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1. How will you address condo development?

There are a few condominiums being developed in Ward 32 such as the Vert Condominiums on Kingston Road and townhomes in the Upper Beach near Woodbine. Various private apartments and Toronto Community Housing buildings offering low cost rent are proliferating in Ward 32.

2. How will you improve traffic?

There are a few traffic problems in Ward 32 because of strict compliance on TTC transit by the TTC traffic enforcement division. Other regulatory bodies monitor the streets to safeguard and protect the pedestrians, passengers, and drivers, such as police, paramedics and firemen.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Ward 32 is visibly full of trains around major intersections such as Main and Gerrard, Kingston Road, Queen Street, the subways, and GO trains. My plan for public transit in 2015 is to propose the transfer of some trains from Queen Street and Gerrard Street to other places such as Etobicoke, in order to safeguard the bridges over Main Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Greenwood Avenue, and lessen the impact of noise on residents, so that private cars can pass conveniently and people can buy new expensive cars.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

There are no empty storefronts in commercial areas in Ward 32 such as Shoppers World on Danforth and Queen Street in the Beaches. But there is ongoing construction of real estate projects by developers of condominiums on vacant lots on Kingston Road, commercial buildings, and townhomes in the Upper Beach near Woodbine.

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I WAS born in Toronto and grew up in Don Mills, where I was raised by a single mother, with help from my grandmothers. I live in the ward, near Queen Street.

My degrees in environmental studies and architecture and MBA in finance should be valuable assets at city council, as will my knowledge of development and business gained while working with Paul Reichmann. My company, Cassandra Research Inc., is a small consulting firm. I spent hundreds of hours fighting inappropriate redevelopment on Queen Street, and elsewhere in our ward and city. I will bring passion, creativity and experience to protecting what’s best in our community. I’m a political moder-

ate, active in politics since my twenties.

Cities and architecture are lifelong passions, along with automobiles. A fun fact about me was that I once defeated 10 contestants and won a new car on the TV game show Split Second.

1. How will you address condo development?

I’m for responsible development and strongly for heritage conservation.

No other candidate has the education, skills, and experience I offer. We must “OMB-proof” Toronto starting with a new official plan. We must overhaul the planning department. We must stop staff planners from tying the hands of council. For example, staff should provide checklists showing where proposals violate guidelines, show all current zoning rules being broken, or where staff have used discretion. Councillor McMahon once said 75 per cent of her time was spent on planning. We need a Councillor with urban planning skills and expertise. McMahon showed her ignorance of planning law on the Lick’s development project where she publicly worried, incorrectly, that the building might be made “even bigger” if appealed to the OMB. A change to the 2006 Planning Act prevents “substantially different” buildings. What is before council is the worst that can be approved.

2. How will you improve traffic?

Problems vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. The best solution is to increase TTC ridership, which can only occur by improving service and capacity. Other solutions are possible, like enforcing rules with active towing.

Changes to rush hour parking require balance. But how to stop things from getting even worse? During the Visioning Study, many people wanted to freeze development until we had proper studies and solutions for dealing with congestion. On Avenues we must prevent over-intensification and study long-term impacts of rezonings before setting new precedents – urban planners underestimate future growth by assuming only a few “soft sites” will be built, while the reality is that land assembly will accelerate once it’s clear that density can be doubled or tripled. I’m a realist when it comes to cars. One long-term issue will be that instead of reducing congestion, driverless cars will increase congestion by making car usage easier.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Planned LRTs and subways will take decades to complete, and do little for our ward. We need more buses, now! At $700,000 per bus, they’re the most flexible and fastest fix; each replaces many cars. Short-turning of streetcars can be reduced by adding new tracks downtown on Richmond and Adelaide, to provide system redundancy and increase capacity. The province must consider making better use of GO rail lines (regardless of who’s mayor) but this mainly helps people working in the core and does little for everyone else. I support an LRT for Scarborough. Instead of the

proposed downtown relief line, which would run through Riverdale where little intensification is planned (unlike downtown), I propose an underground LRT from Castle Frank, which would run under Parliament. This shorter, cheaper solution reuses an existing bridge over Rosedale Valley, avoids tunnelling under the Don River and still allows bypassing Yonge/Bloor station.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

Each main street is different, from Queen to Danforth. Each requires a unique approach with close study to capitalize on its true potential, unlike bureaucratic city planners pushing “one size fits all” Avenues policies. It requires creative and innovative thinking about urban planning, marketing, and economic development (changing taxation, pop-up shops, etc.). It requires collaboration with BIAs, residents and other stakeholders. The condos on the former racetrack show why new buildings are no cure, as retail space there has a worse vacancy rate than stores across the street. The additional people that condos bring are insignificant for retailers, but not for rush hour traffic and parking. Let’s bring more jobs to Ward 32. We’ll develop a plan for Main/ Danforth with new amenities, so residents can work and live (and spend) in the area, rather than allowing cramped condos with short-term tenants who spend their time and money elsewhere.

Mary-Margaret McMahon

I GREW up in Collingwood, where my father was mayor. I moved to Toronto 23 years ago and my first apartment was on Leuty Avenue. Since then I have called Ward 32 my home. I have worked as an educator, an environmental activist and a Live Green Community Animator. My passion for community led me to volunteer with many local groups including Community Centre 55, Danforth East Community Association, East Toronto Climate Action Group and Gledhill Public School. In 2010 I was elected as councillor and the last four years serving Ward 32 has been the greatest experience of my life.

1. How will you address condo development?

We must discourage irresponsible development by creating a more inclusive planning process and planning ahead.

I believe in citizen-led planning. I am proud that in four years we have given Queen Street in the Beach the strongest protection from irresponsible development it has ever had, and we achieved this through a community-led process.

Our Beach Urban Design Guidelines are now included in the City of Toronto Official Plan, giving them the strongest possible legal weight. Since being enacted NO applications for developments exceeding those guidelines have been submitted. Other communities and councillors were so impressed with our visioning study and guidelines they have been emulated across the city.

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Ward 32 candidates Mary-Margaret McMahon, cont’d. from previous page 2. How will you improve traffic?

To tackle traffic we must reduce congestion on major routes and improve safety on our residential streets. We must use our existing road and transit infrastructure more effectively. I proudly supported synchronizing traffic lights and worked with the construction coordination office to reduce unnecessary delays on major roads. We must also improve transit service in our ward to get cars off the roads and move more people efficiently. I support a 10-minute service guarantee for all surface routes to ensure streetcars and busses are an attractive alternative to driving. Safety on residential streets is extremely important to me and to our community. I have worked with residents on dozens of streets to implement traffic calming measures including speed bumps, staggered parking, speed limit changes and turn prohibitions. I want to work with the medical officer of health to reduce speed limits on small residential streets to keep our kids safe.

3. What are your plans for transit?

Years of neglect have left Toronto far behind on transit. We must improve the system we have and create a shared vision for expansion. To improve our system I support a 10-minute service guarantee on all streetcars and buses, and implementing a twohour transfer to allow hopping on and off the streetcar without paying twice. We must explore ways to use our GO system more efficiently. I championed reducing fares at the Danforth GO station to reduce subway congestion and speed commutes to downtown.

I am committed to building the downtown/ Yonge relief subway and to LRT expansion on Finch and Sheppard. I opposed the Scarborough Subway expansion, which I believe will be a burden for taxpayers, and provide less than optimal service. Toronto must have dedicated transit funding tools that allow the city to plan for the future and not rely on one-time funding from provincial or federal partners.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

We must strengthen our main streets by removing the damaging vacant commercial tax credit and promoting local shopping.

I have been working with council to abolish the tax credit applied to a commercial space when it becomes vacant. It gives property owners an incentive to keep storefronts empty while they speculate on the value of their building. If we remove this credit landlords will be encouraged to keep storefronts occupied. We can also strengthen our main streets by promoting local shopping and innovative techniques like pop-up shops. I worked with DECA to bring pop-up shops to an area that had a very high vacancy rate.

This project not only drew visitors and shoppers in the short term, it has helped to start new permanent businesses. I want to expand this program to other parts of the ward and investigate how the City could help to promote and strengthen this initiative.

Carmel Suttor

I WAS born in Australia and moved with my parents to Etobicoke when I was eight. After spending my adolescence and student years in Windsor, Quebec, and Paris, I returned to Toronto in the 1980s to make it my permanent home. While raising two daughters with my husband, I worked as a freelance writer, writing for magazines, television (including five wonderful years writing for Polka Dot Door) and wrote film scripts, two of which were made into movies for television. Later I obtained a Masters in Education and taught French Immersion for the Toronto District School Board.

1. How will you address condo development?

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People want to live in the city core because it is an attractive place. In order to get development that improves Toronto, we must be removed from the jurisdiction of the Ontario Municipal Board, where private developers usually overturn restrictions. We need concerted lobbying of the province, since there is no reason why Toronto should be overruled by an appointed board. Once that’s accomplished, Toronto needs to use its new leverage over developers to negotiate substantial contributions to the parts of the city they want to build in. Since new developments rely on old infrastructure and limited transit, it is key that developers pay a substantial amount to upgrade the infrastructure, as well as contribute to ongoing transit improvements. New developments that are carefully integrated can contribute to our tax base.

2. How will you improve traffic?

Traffic congestion is intertwined with other means of transportation: transit and cycling. The best way to improve traffic congestion is to have a good transit system that is an attractive and practical alternative to driving, as well as separated bike lanes to make cycling safe. I support the current plan by TTC for immediate improvement that needs to be expedited by council. Keep existing streetcars as new ones are phased in and time streetcars to avoid bunching and stalling. A good transit system will get more people out of their cars and relieve traffic congestion.

3. What are your plans for transit?

I believe the LRT is the best way to improve transit throughout the city, and that a downtown relief line is long overdue. I support the immediate relief for transit proposed by the TTC that needs to be expedited by council.

The technology to time streetcars with lights has existed for a long time, and it would be an investment worth making as we would have fewer streetcars stalled at lights. Better timing of streetcars and the use of express buses would benefit the ward in the near future, as well as the implementation of a two-hour fare.

4. How would you address empty storefronts in commercial areas?

I agree with the motion passed by council to ask the province to remove tax rebates for landlords with empty storefronts. Once the rebate is abolished, the city should extend tax incentives to new businesses in the early years. This could come in the form of rent rebates, as it would be more likely to be put back into the business. In addition, membership in the BIA should be optional during the early years as a business gets on its feet. Since we have the combination of highly skilled, educated and underemployed people of all ages, as well as empty storefronts, we should underwrite an innovation centre in each ward, where people who want to develop new products and applications can exchange ideas. We could have an innovation investment fund that would pay the development expenses of some of the more promising projects. This could make Toronto an innovation hub.

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I WAS born in Toronto 51 years ago. Other than time served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a medical officer, I have lived here all my life. After being honourably released at the rank of captain, I chose to settle back in my home town. I have lived in the same house on Kew Beach Avenue for 11 years.

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Beaches Rec Centre gets a splash of colour Art student Evan Walker paints a beach sky at sunset inside the Beaches Rec Centre gym on Sept. 24. Featuring the Leuty Lifeguard Station and work by Evan’s brother Christopher, the brightly coloured mural is one of many projects, such as the centre’s new outdoor furniture, that are funded by the annual Beaches Spring Sprint.

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f someone were to ask about the “biggest” screen star ever to grace our leafy Beach streets, I would put my money on Cass Ole, the race horse who galloped down Kenilworth Avenue to Queen Street in 1979’s The Black Stallion. Horse play aside, I’d bet on Al Pacino in the 1989 thriller Sea of Love.

On Sept. 3 this year Pacino was honoured at the 3rd annual TIFF Charity Gala. The acting legend mentioned how much he loved Toronto when he worked here on The Recruit (2003) and Sea of Love, which is such a New York City movie you would never know that all of the interior scenes were filmed here.

Sea of Love was a big hit and marked a rebirth for Al Pacino after four years away from the screen. He plays Frank Keller, a divorced alcoholic police detective on the trail of a serial killer.

The actor saw himself in the role: “Sea of Love was about a guy going through a crisis … I’m kind of lucky to go out there and play a character who mirrors what I’m feeling at the time.”

According to Sea of Love director Harold Becker, “Al’s more than a great actor. He’s the human condition walking around. Al doesn’t play a character, he becomes the character. When he’s sitting in a restaurant eating for a scene, he’s not acting, he’s eating.”

Sea of Love was a long film shoot with eight weeks in Toronto locations which had to be matched up with Manhattan exteriors. A police sting “Meet the Yankees” breakfast cuts from outside a New York ballroom to inside the Masonic Temple on Yonge Street at Davenport Road. Pacino’s tough detective shows his human side by saying to a suspect who brought his young son

along, “Catch you later.”

One hot scene with Ellen Barkin was shot at a supermarket somewhere along Queen Street. There was also filming on Balsam Road, a quiet cul-desac backing onto Glen Stewart Ravine (also used for Lindsay Lohan’s house in Mean Girls). The scene may be one in a backyard patio with trees all around or it could just be a deleted scene.

Two detectives (Pacino and John Goodman) follow a lead out to the suburbs of Kew Gardens, Queens, NY. Acclaimed stage actress and Beach resident Nancy Beatty plays the wife who answers the door. You may recognize Beatty from her many great stage performances over the years as well as countless television and movie appearances. A prominent member of the Toronto theatre community, Beatty is one of those actors who is always believable in her roles no matter how big or small.

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Apple has made a comeback, though strolling on Manhattan streets has always been a full-contact sport. In one scene Pacino and Barkin are walking down Fifth Avenue when Pacino is bumped hard by a stranger, not an extra. Being the pro that he is, the actor never misses a beat and carries on with the conversation.

Alfredo James Pacino has come a long way from the mean streets of the South Bronx where he grew up wanting to be a baseball player. (One joker in Sea of Love asks if he’s a “shortstop.”) At age 74 Pacino may be too old for a Sea-quel here in Toronto, but watch out for Robert DeNiro in town later this month as a gangster in Idol’s Eye. One scene in Sea of Love will elicit a smile from fans of The Godfather (where Pacino plays Michael Corleone who shoots a corrupt police captain in a New York restaurant): Detective Keller (Pacino): “What’s with the back-up? What’s with the wire? What’s she gonna do? Confess?

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very autumn for the past five years, I have rustled up a handful of friends to join me picking crab apples, either in Kew Gardens or Woodbine Park. You may have seen us there! I enjoy talking with curious passersby about these little fruits, which I typically process into apple jelly and apple sauce.

Not only are these wild apples, pears, and other tree fruits delicious, they grow within a mile of where I live.

It doesn’t get any more local or organic than that!

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ling, however, can be a point of contention. When I spoke with several farmers at a market outside Barrie some time ago, they told me many farms did not bother taking the labourious route of official certification because it was an immense amount of paperwork,

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From left, Greening Ward 32 volunteers Martina Rowley, Bruce Crofts, Grethe Jensen, Susan Ward, and Susan Crofts pick crab apples in Kew Gardens on Sept. 8 (not shown is volunteer Jordan Comerford). Carrying on a four-year tradition of harvesting local fruit that would otherwise go to waste, the group’s efforts yielded nearly four litres of crabapple jelly and sauce.

The whole “organic food” and “buy local” nomenclature and labelling can be a mystery. What does it really mean for food to be organic? And which is better: organically grown, no matter from how far away, or local but not organic? There isn’t one clear answer; it depends.

First, a look at the terminology.

Organic food is ‘food produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms’ (Source: Soil Association). That means produce grown in soil free of chemicals, which has not been sprayed with pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and has not been treated with chemicals after harvesting. For animal products, it means animals have been fed with species-appropriate foods free of any chemicals, are treated humanely, and have not been given antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic products in packages are those made from various organic ingredients without the addition of any man-made additives, like artificial colours, flavour enhancers, or preservatives.

The word organic may only be used if the produce has been certified by a local accredited certification body.

For products, only those with organic content equal to or greater than 95 per cent may be labelled “organic” and use the Canada Organic logo (Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency).

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and a challenge to arrange and wait for visits by official representatives; basically, too much bureaucracy. And yet they assured me that many farms without official accreditation practise 100 per cent organic farming methods.

Unfortunately, this leaves a grey zone for consumers.

Nevertheless, at the last census in 2009, Ontario had 716 certified organic farms, a slight increase from the previous census. Across Canada, the number has also been increasing steadily since 1992 (Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada).

Local food, on the other hand is, according to the Ministry, classified as food produced in the province or territory in which it is sold, or food sold across provincial borders within 50 km of the originating province or territory.

So while organic fruit from California may be better for you in general health terms, one might then counter that it generates up to 35 times more carbon dioxide and other emissions from transportation (this is an estimate), which then affects more people and our planet on a larger scale.

A commonly used number for the average “food mile,” i.e. the distance your food travels from farm to plate, is 1,500 km. Californian organic produce, though, adds 3,500 km in food ‘miles’ to its environmental footprint, whereas local and seasonal produce from Holland Marsh north of Newmarket is

less than 100 km, or within 200-300 km from other Ontario farming regions.

This is also why eating locally seasonal produce is important.

And still, sometimes long-distance food imports can be more sustainable than buying local. A detailed report

by New Zealand’s Lincoln University compared the production, energy, and carbon dioxide emissions for lamb production in the UK and New Zealand and showed it was four times more energy efficient for Brits to buy NZ lamb than that raised in their own country!

Despite the meat being shipped halfway around the world, the country’s milder climate and better grazing conditions resulted in considerably lower direct energy inputs per tonne of meat (Source: Research Report No. 285, July 2006, Lincoln University, Christchurch, NZ).

But we’re not all researchers who know such information, so what is a foodie to do? You can chose to buy local organic. Local stores increasingly offer local and local-organic produce.

In the east end we also boast at least six weekly farmers’ markets, some of them year-round, which sell fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, honey, and more. Our nearest markets are at Evergreen Brick Works, East York Civic Centre, East Lynn Park, Withrow Park, Jonathan Ashbridge Park, and the latest addition at Fairmount Park.

Each was started by passionate and energetic residents to bring local and organic foods closer to home and support the efforts of Ontario’s farmers.

That is exactly why Eleanor Nielsen shops at three of the local markets.

“I believe in supporting our farmers.

They get up at 2 a.m. or so to pick fresh produce, and then drive it into the city to sell at the markets.”

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While she is less concerned about her food being organic and she recognizes that it is often more expensive, Eleanor does find that, “the produce is almost always better and fresher than from the grocery store.”

Whichever anyone’s reasons are for buying organic or simply locally grown foods, it is – as always – a personal preference. We are just lucky we actually have so many choices.

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Design and Style Views Old wood can provide new displays

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Picture/Art Display ummer is over, fall is here, If you are like me, you’ve accumuand we are facing the thought Christine Roberts, baaid is a co-founder of the Leslieville Flea lated tons of posters, art and pictures of spending many months in(leslievilleflea.com), a designer and doors again. All those projects stylist for more than 15 years, and a from your summer vacations. I love to builder of furniture (shes-crafty.ca) that got put on hold while we were at bring home something to remember a the Beach are now ready to tackle. trip, and then I have to figure out how Why not get your home in order to best display it. and give it a fresh look for the season? In our older Beach Here is another way to use barn board or reclaimed wood homes we are constantly struggling with the problem of for a simple idea that will showcase artwork or photos. storage. There is never quite enough and it’s pretty easy for Simply cut the board to a size that will frame your photos things to get cluttered quickly. Using reclaimed, antique, or art and secure them by using oversized metal tacks. You or salvaged items adds interest and character while at the can then easily switch the artwork up when you get tired of same time providing functional storage and display. it and want to showcase Here are some ideas for shaping up your home and disa new item. playing items with style.

You can also use an old window as an instant “picture frame” with much more character and charm. You can secure the item by mounting it to the inside of the window directly, or you can make a backing out of art board. Underground Art Supply or Midoco in the Beach have this in many colours. Mount your picture to the matt board and then secure it to the back The Ladder Shelf of the window frame with tape, glue or staple gun.

This is a great idea for shelving in a home. It looks fantastic, and is super easy and inexpensive to pull off. Find some old wooden step ladders (there’s always a few at the Leslieville Flea) that are the same height. The vertical space between the rungs/steps is usually perfect for shelving height. You can clean them up by sanding lightly, but leaving them ‘as is’ will show off some character and history.

Next you will need to determine the best shelf width for your room, determined by how far apart the two ladders sit.

Measure the total width from the outside rungs of matching height on each ladder to get your overall shelf width. The width of the rungs will be your shelf depth.

For the best look, use reclaimed wood for the shelves. You can source it from many places (again, Leslieville Flea has vendors who sell this) and it usually comes in widths that will fit nicely between the rails.

Use copper tube straps to attach the underside of the Floating Shelf shelves to the round rungs, and Another great use of old and reclaimed wood is a floating the shelf can be easily secured by shelf. This gives a great contemporary, clean look. a few screws to the underside of You can find the hardware for this shelf at Lee Valley the flat steps.

Tools (search for blind shelf supports) or at another speYou will have an interesting and cialty hardware supplier. Any board you use should be at functional shelving unit to display least 1 ½” thick for the hardware to work properly. books, treasures and collectibles It takes a bit of precision and you have to be very exact like those jars of beach glass in your measurements and installation, but the result is a you’ve collected over the summer. sturdy and uncluttered shelf to display pictures or memoraSpeaking of which, putting bilia. those shells and other vacation Try one or all of these out to revive your space and ensure treasures in an old mason jar creates an instant display item. you don’t get bored staring at the walls this winter!

Bells on Danforth Cyclists advocating for a bike lane on Danforth Avenue and Bloor Street took part in the annual Bells on Danforth/Bells on Bloor ride in September.

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Vintage Royal is just his type Keith Williams types on a Canadian-made vintage Royal typewriter. The Great Escape Book Store hosted a vintage typewriter exhibition on Sept. 20 featuring Old Fort Typewriter Co. models, including Royal and Underwood. The event took place during the annual Kingston Road Village Harvest Festival.

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Try matching wine to soup

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s the weather cools down, bats the “stewed” flavors. Any meat Ewine dward Finstein our eating habits tend to cooked in a soup is tender and soft writer, award-winning author, TV and radio host, educator, judge change. We want more and won’t require any tannin to tame winedoctor.ca thewinedoctor.blogspot.com heart-warming dishes as it. I’d also avoid wines with a lot of oak @DrWineKnow opposed to cooler ones. At the top as this will weigh the dish down and facebook.com/EdwardDocFinstein of the list has to be soup, one of my mask complex flavours in the soup. faves. Matching wine to soup isn’t Tomato-based soups contain lots of usually what most folks think of doing especially because acid (sour component) so you’ll want to select wines with most soup is hot. However, wine and soup can be a marriage good acidity like Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Muscadet. made in heaven.

Meat soups really eat like a meal. For beef, try Gamay One main thing to note about matching wine to soup – it from any cool viticultural area, or Beaujolais. Chicken soup makes a huge difference if the soup contains a healthy porwows with a Sylvaner from Alsace. If you prefer a gamey tion of solid food like meat, fish, vegetables, beans, pasta or version, then check out a sweeter wine like a medium-sweet rice, making it more of a stew rather than just a liquid. This Riesling or Port. Turtle soup lovers will enjoy a Sercial or way there are other components for the wine to play off of.

Verdelho Madeira with it. For mulligatawny, try a Gewürztraminer from anywhere. For simple consommé, go with a The rules for matching wine to soup are not that much Fino or Amontillado sherry. different than those for matching it to other food. Always I simply adore fish soup and really dig a dry rosé with match the characters – a lighter wine with a lighter soup and a heavier one with a richer concoction! Be sure to match bouillabaisse. Lobster bisque is a real treat with any Chardonnay. Gotta love a wood-aged Sauvignon Blanc like Fumé the wine to the most dominant flavour in the soup. If lemon Blanc or Pouilly-Fumé with clam or seafood chowder, and or garlic is the most aggressive component, then match the shrimp bisque aficionados will be pleased with an Austrawine to that. lian Sémillon or Chardonnay as a match.

Remember too that seasonings and spices can take the Vegetarian soups containing veggies, beans, pasta or rice soup’s flavour in a totally different direction, requiring a are wonderful as well. Valpolicella from Italy is divine with different wine match. For example, if curry is your main beans or pasta. Try a medium-dry Riesling from anywhere flavouring ingredient, then choose a wine that plays that. A with creamy vegetable soup. One of my all time favourites little secret to ensure the match works well is to add a little is minnestrone and any Sangiovese-based red (Chianti, Vino of the wine you are going to sip with the soup during its Nobile, Brunello) plays it nicely. Onion soup, especially the preparation. This way the flavour is simultaneously in the French version, is to die for with any Gamay or Beaujolais. broth and the glass. Mucho simpatico!

Bardolino from Italy sings with tomato soup, Pinot Noir As for serving temperatures, it’s a bit tricky. A chilled dances with borscht and a dry Muscat is the cat’s meow with wine with a hot soup may make those of you with sensitive vichyssoise. teeth wince with pain. Serve whites at cellar temperature or Cold soups also work with wine. The best choice would very slightly chilled and reds at room temperature. be a dry, fortified wine like white Port, Madeira or Sherry. If Stylistically, for big hearty soups that eat like a meal or the soup is fruit-based, then a slightly chilled medium-dry stew, I find the best choices are young, fruity, crisp, robust Riesling works wonders. reds like Gamay. Avoid overly tannic selections as this com-

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SCOTT LYALL Neil McNeil cross country team wins Neil McNeil’s cross-country running teams won some big races at the 50th McQuaid XC Invitational in Rochester, New York on Sept. 27. In front row are Joe Hroch, Deejay Demir, Patrick Hannon, Luis Santamaria and Janiri Nunal, who bested some 366 rivals to win the Grade 9 team title, with Hroch placing second overall. On the Grade 10 team, Andrew Alexander led teammates Nathan Gurrin-Smith, Ben Ing, Parker Thomlinson, and Desmond Lingard to the school’s second team title with one of the fastest race times at the 6,000-person meet.

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Running in memory of Terry Fox

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Gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, loads of built-ins.

Call Scott, Jan or Ashleigh at 416-699-9292.

Wow! There has never been a condo for sale in The Beach that is this big (2150 sq ft) and this gorgeous, loaded with fabulous upgrades, linear fireplace, motorized blinds, 50 inch flat-screen TV, top of the line kitchen appliances, huge open concept living area. This is a must see! Walk-ins have cabinets done. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

Note two car parking! Den could be 3rd bedroom.

Large balcony! The perfect place for entertaining.

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NEW G IN LIST Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in the heart of The Beach! Large master bdrm complete w/spa-inspired 4-pc ensuite w/heated floor, granite counter and rain shower. A wood burning fireplace & lrg bay window make the dining rm warm & inviting. Kitchen w/slate floor, granite counters and breakfast bar opens to living rm creating the perfect space for entertaining. Hrdwood floors throughout. Spacious, private deck (270 Sq ft) offers a fabulous space to BBQ. One car parking. Call Scott, Jan or Ashleigh at 416-699-9292.

Williamson Road students kick off on the school’s 20th Terry Fox Run on Sept. 24, shortly after receiving a banner from the Terry Fox Foundation recognizing the school’s two decades of cancer research fundraising, which has totalled more than $33,000 to date. Behind the students is a freshly painted mural, one of the many events leading up to school’s 100-year anniversary party on Oct. 25.

Visit www.williamson100.ca for more info on the celebrations and the centennial legacy project to improve the school’s sports field.

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A perfect fall day for a cross country race At centre, Malvern Collegiate’s Cameron Emilio starts off the midget boys’ cross-country race at Stan Wadlow Park on Sept.

24. Emilio placed 15th out of 92 competitors, and his teammate Cameron Woo placed 5th. Led by Allison Anderson, who finished second among 143 competitors, Malvern’s senior girls runners tied for first place overall with Richview. With Avery Litke and Samantha Casey both finishing in the top 15, Malvern’s midget girls team came second overall, just two points behind first. Malvern’s senior boys placed second overall, with Michael Peterson finishing 7th of 173 runners.

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Sports HEALTH

WELLNESS

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OPTOMETRISTS 1914 Queen St. E. (E. of Woodbine) Mon.- Sat. by appointment

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JACK BLAKELEY was a mere tyke when he first sensed the sudden rush of cool air in the new indoor artificial ice rink at Main and Gerrard streets, and 60 years later the memory still puts a big smile on his face.

He doesn’t remember all the details – and it’s only through Ted Reeve Hockey Association records that he now knows he wore No. 2 for a house league team known simply as ‘Detroit,’ in that inaugural 1954-55 season.

But he definitely recalls the community buzz that fall.

“It seemed like everyone was involved,” Blakeley says of the fundraising drive, and why he plans to be on hand Saturday, Oct. 18, when Ted Reeve Arena and the Ted Reeve Hockey Association put on an all-day 60th birthday party.

“People were going door to door for donations and there were events all the time,” said former Ted Reeve coach Al Martin, who took time out from helping on renovations to his house to talk with Beach Metro.

“There was real excitement and a huge sense of Beach neighbourhood pride,” he adds, starting to rhyme off names of volunteers.

In all, it was estimated that more than 400 Beachers and East Enders put in time over five years to uphold the community’s promise to raise $125,000. That dollar figure, according to promoters of the project, was going to cover half the $250,000 construction costs.

For about five years, there were dances and bake and rummage sales.

Conn Smythe, owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, offered up his rink at Church and Carlton for an oldtimers game featuring a reunion of the famed 1930s Kid Line – Charlie Conacher, Joe Primeau and Busher Jackson. It packed Maple Leaf Gardens, thanks in part to a publicity boost from sports writer Ted Reeve and his quirky To-

ronto Telegram columns.

That the project ended up costing as much as $375,000 – meaning the city’s tab doubled to $250,000-plus – doesn’t appear to have caused much of a scandal in the newspapers, or much grief for local politician Ross Lipsett, who had led the push at city hall.

And it didn’t dampen the standingroom-only party on opening night, Oct. 13, 1954. Three thousand people packed the 1,800-seat rink. Mayor Leslie Saunders was on hand and Lipsett was master of ceremonies.

Smythe presided over the ceremonial first faceoff and there was a performance by a new young pairs figure

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“Thousands of kids have come through our hockey association” – Stephen King, Ted Reeve Hockey Association president

skating team: Robert Paul and Barb Wagner, who would go on to win gold at the 1960 Olympics.

In the first hockey game ever played in the arena, a fresh-faced kid from Northern Ontario who was still trying to crack the St. Mike’s Majors lineup – then future Hall of Famer and now former Liberal senator Frank Mahovlich – helped his chances mightily by scoring a goal in a 3-0 pre-season win over the Toronto Marlboros.

Ted Reeve himself?

Well, the tough-as-nails veteran of both World Wars and a star football and lacrosse player of the 1920s was apparently too shy to attend, choosing instead to cover football in Western Canada for the Tely.

That was to be expected, according to Globe and Mail sports editor

Jim Vipond. He noted in his column on opening day that – although Reeve had initiated the dream of having an indoor rink in his neighbourhood and had been calling in favours from prominent athletes and Torontonians to ensure the fundraising succeeded – he vehemently opposed having the arena named in his honour.

So, in keeping with his presumed wishes (he died in 1983) organizers are not inviting Reeve this time either, though they are using his face on posters advertising the event.

The rink was once home to the East Toronto Skating Club (a neighbourhood institution in its own right) and has hosted lacrosse, wrestling, rollerderby and concerts.

“Thousands and thousands of kids have come through our hockey association, and a few have gone on to the NHL,” says Stephen King, president of the hockey association and a volunteer in many overlapping roles over the past 41 years. “But all the kids matter. Our aim is not only to provide fun and skills development, but to teach sportsmanship and how to play with heart.”

Organizers hope that on Oct. 18 all alumni and their families in the area make a point of being at Ted Reeve.

Al Sims, one Ted Reeve graduate who played defence beside Bobby Orr for the Boston Bruins, says he hopes to attend. Current Nashville Predator Rich Clune and former Bruin, Penguin, King and Ranger (and briefly Leafs coach) Nick Beverley, unfortunately, has to be out of town.

“The whole community’s welcome and it’s shaping up to be a fun, full day, rain or shine,” says King, who adds that there’s still lots of work to do and that organizers still need more help from food sponsors.

The day will include food and drink, face-painting, crafts, the Maple Leafs Fan Zone, an on-ice skills competition, a martial arts demonstration, music, a bar and a series of exhibition games.

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Ross Lipsett faces the over-capacity crowd on opening night at Ted Reeve Arena on Oct. 13, 1954. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the arena will host an all-day 60th birthday party, featuring exhibition games, including the GTHL Ted Reeve Thunder and Ted Reeve Tornados teams, a barbecue, a DJ, kids’ activities, the Toronto Maple Leafs mobile fan zone, a skills competition, and special guests and alumni. For more on the party and history on the arena and the players who have played there, see tedreevehockey.org. Anyone with old Ted Reeve hockey photos is invited to scan and post them to the Ted Reeve Facebook page, where the community will try to help identify the faces.

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BEACH EYE CARE CENTRE

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OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Neil Carvalho, OD Accepting new patients Friday, Saturday

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

PSYCHOTHERAPY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Abina Murphy, R.I.H.R.

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Spiritual Psychotherapist Past Life Regression Reiki Master

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PSYCHOTHERAPY

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COUNSELLING

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ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN

Nancy Christie, M.T.C.

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Individuals, Couples Finding Your Strengths

Lynn Wilsher, R.M.T.

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2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

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Dashwood & Dashwood

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Psychotherapist Universal Mind Coach Life & Relationship Issues 416-694-0232

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TURNER CATHERINE ASSOCIATES

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Men’s Issues, Anger, Addictions Insurance coverage Nigel Turner 416-690-3684 Individuals and Couples Nishe Catherine 416-698-0370

Judy Gould, Ph.D. Experienced Psychotherapist

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

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Barristers & Solicitors

Geoffrey J. Dashwood

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 & Forrest

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

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

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

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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

Dr. Andrea Snider Psychologist

Children and Adolescents Assessment, Parent Consults evening and weekend appointments

416-737-4325

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

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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

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

Glover & Associates Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

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David Faed

CRIMINAL LAWYER

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

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

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KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

Family Law & Mediation 416-699-8848

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Paul J. Cahill

Personal Injury Lawyer

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

416-698-9027 • peg@pegearle.com

Child and Adolescent Counselling

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

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579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

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Peter J. Salah

Life Management & Corporate Coaching

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

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Janet D’Arcy

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

ADR-Mediation

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MASSAGE THERAPY

Dr. Kelly Robazza Dr. William Chan

Advanced Therapeutics

Open Saturdays

Chiropractic Acupuncture A.R.T. / Laser 2212 Queen St. E.

416-698-5861

(Since 1989)

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

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

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

BJARNASON, D.C.

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE

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

2212 Queen St. E. (at Spruce Hill)

John H.

Chiropractor

Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT 416-690-5185

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

Beaches Wellness Centre

www.advanced approachesmassage.com

Dr. Johanna Carlo Chiropractor 2277 Queen Street East (at Glen Manor)

416-698-7070

98 Scarboro Beach Blvd.

William F. Deneault

416-693-2733 www.dixonslaw.ca

416-694-2868

416-691-3700

ACCOUNTING

Family Law Lawyer

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

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

1522 Queen St. E. 416-465-5575

416-916-7122

Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

URBAN CALM THERAPEUTICS

ART, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Graston 1089 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park)

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

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

OMEGA HEALTH + FITNESS

Linda Bronicheski, Lawyer Beaches Family Law

Dr. Scott Dunham

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

Kew Gardens Health Group

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

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

647-317-6017

www.omegahealthandfitness.com

Chiropractor

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

416-907-0103

www.kewgardenshealth.com

416-698-3157

416-690-6257

24 years experience Available evenings, weekends Queen and Hammersmith

416-462-1562 rmtheaven@hotmail.com

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

(416) 694-8181 www.stephenkingarchitect.com

Member Ontario Association of Architects

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

416-261-9679

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Renovations & Additions Structural Design • Building Permit

Local • Affordable 416-200-6300 www.WINTACO.com

Available for consultations permit plans, zoning info, etc.

BCIN#41835

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

your beach architect

647-226-9860 Versatech

Drafting + Design Architectural Design Permit Drawings Project Management Commercial, Residential

416-694-9531 • 416-816-1630

Tonia Vuolo Interior Designer

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

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

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Supply staff required for child care centre in the Beach. Interest in teaching and experience working with children 2.5 to 12 an asset. Various hours and on call.

Send cover letter and Resume to the Hiring Committee at

CLASSIFIEDS

Ads are available in two sizes: Word ad

Block ad

11.50

balmybeachcomday@bellnet.ca

Block this size

$

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(1.5” wide by 1” deep)

(includes HST) For 20 words or less 35¢ each extra word

is hiring instructors to join our team.

We are currently seeking two candidates for part-time evening positions: 1. An upper level math teacher (science knowledge is an asset) 2. A strong French instructor Join our team of caring professionals and enjoy making a real difference. Please visit our website for more details about the positions: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/careers (15)

17.

$

50

(includes HST) 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

P/T Receptionist (15-20 hrs/week)

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

The Beaches Wellness Centre

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 October 21th issue is October 14th Noon

Announcements Up Down In Out It’s In The Fit!

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

YOUR FABRIC DREAM BROUGHT TO LIFE!

Call Gail 416-686-6828

Full time or part time nanny or companion for elderly available.

Commercial Space for Rent

Call (416) 693-1261 (647) 390-0632

(14.)

Chalet Beauty Bar

416-819-5311 kendalcoachingandconsulting.com Students welcome

(19)

Baron Byng Beaches Royal Canadian Legion Br 1/42 hosts Entertainment every Saturday night.

Call 416-465-0120 for weekly details.

(14) Can you mind walk the dog? Introduction to Meditation. Nov. 5 and 19, 7-8:30pm. Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street (14)

Volunteers Volunteers Needed to deliver BEACH METRO NEWS

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

416-698-1164 x24 admin@beachmetro.com

Photo/Art Convert VIDEO to DVD $22 per tape Call Eugene at 647-922-0686 eugene@homevideo2dvd.ca (12/15)

Lost & Found Found: Items left in the dancewear store, Mara. Backpack, stuffed toys, bracelet, sunglasses, socks, etc. Please call 416-690-0736 to claim. Store is open 11-6 through the week.

(14)

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

We welcome everyone to weekly FREE Saturday night entertainment/dancing

Also RENTAL facilities available (r)

(r)

The

WILKINSON

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

PRIME OFFICE SPACE

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

(8/15)

Friendly visiting &

light housekeeping services available for SENIORS • Experienced working with seniors • Compassionate, a good listener • Patient Contact Joanna (647) 608-1291 (15)

Anxiety or Phobia Release...

Have you got one?

Let it go now with hypnotherapy Call Mary-Kay Perris

416 429-3457 EnhanceYourPower.com

(14)

Circles Hair Design “It just takes one hour.”

Colour & Cut

Jennifer 8 Lawlor Avenue 416.690.3859

(14)

Employment Opportunities

Upper Beaches Dental Clinic is looking for a well organized, personable person to join our team to book patients for dental cleaning and check up appointments.

Part time Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning for approx 15 hrs/week Please send resume to (14)

part time for Upper Beaches Dental Clinic for up to 3 days per week including Saturday.

Please send resume to: teeth@rogers.com

Beaches landmark building

1700 sq. ft. Ideal for medical, dental or other professional use. Excellent visibility and character. Steps to TTC.

416-971-9025

(r)

Warden/Kingston Rd.

Business Space For Lease Suitable for store, office, storage or any business facing Kingston Rd. About 1000 sq ft & 2000 sq ft First floor with basement.

416 838-2949 after 1:00 pm

(14)

Apartment/ Home for Rent LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Harding & King 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

(14)

BEST IN THE BEACH 1 Bedroom, newly reno’d suites from $1,399 incl. utils.

416-856-4774

(r)

The Beach Suites 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 (16)

Short Term! Monthly, Jan-June 5-Star Spectacular 1200 sq. ft. 2nd floor suite overlooking lake. Fully equipped & furnished. 2 bedrm + den, 2 bthrms, 6 appls, cable, wifi, hot tub, deck, yard, all utilities included. Just move in! $2750

Google VRBO315042 mcjoy46@gmail.com Your country retreat in the city.

Private Home for Sale

(14)

We make you look

Call 416-648-4410

good on paper

416-759-2219 1537 O’Connor Drive

(r)

Consult our excitingly creative, and award winning graphic designers to help advance your company in the marketplace using fresh, eye catching print materials.

Book a consulation today.

In the GTA contact

david@davidesigns.net or 416-721-1869

(16)

Computer Services

Suite Lovat

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

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

needhelp_pc_mac@hotmail.com

(r)

(18)

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

Home Consultations $30

416-357-1467

http://homecomputercare.ca

(22/15)

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 (4/15)

Computer Services

For Sale 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

We also have hundreds of items for domestic items (15r)

FOR SALE Black Mesh Armless never used Asking $15 Phone Blanche 416 691-0937 (14)

Scooter for Sale

2009 Piaggio Fly150 Silver; Low km 2600 New battery (Aug 2014) Asking $1200 Contact Joan at 416-524-3871 (14)

Chesterfield & matching chair, brown tweed. Asking $350 cash. Excellent condition. Gerrard/Greenwood area.

Please call after 7 p.m. 416-462-9742 (14)

Auto Sales

(14)

Wanted We buy! - We pay cash!

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)

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 (3/15)

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

www.atlasnetwork.ca

BUDGET APPLIANCE REPAIR

416-690-8673

(2/15)

BEACH WINDOW CLEANING & EAVESTROUGHS

416-691-8503

(17)

Reliable Snow Removal Lanigan’s Professional Service Insured • 10 yrs+

416-569-2181

(4/15)

Home Decor

Vienna Upholstery 2358 Kingston Rd. (w. of Midland)

416-698-9000

(r)

BLIND AMBITION Custom Window Coverings Drapes, Blinds, Valances Also Duvet Covers, Shams, etc.

For estimate call

647-899-9074

(r)

(19)

Fabrications

Financial Services

by finn Custom Blinds - Drapery 416-465-6292 finn.ellen@gmail.com (14.)

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

416-694-6241

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS (r)

BOOKKEEPING/OFFICE ADMIN/+MORE 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.

Debra 416-693-6111

(r)

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Free estimates.

No service charges.

647.281.3084

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

KLEEN WINDOWS

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

PC/MAC SUPPORT

boardwalkdrive@outlook.com

(r)

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

CAPTIVATING GRAPHICS FOR BUSINESS

?NEED HELP?

Info available at

pmarner@ugv.net

THE PRINTING HOUSE

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

Red leather, good working order Needs frame restoration

New professionally installed kitchens.

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

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves.

Fast, friendly service.

Good rates.

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

White 77 Corvette

@ 191 Kenilworth

416-827-8095

Room for Rent with use of beautiful studio apartment after hours. No smoking, no pets. Call Lisa at 416-6902454 for more details (14)

COMPUTER SECRETARY CHAIR

christianlove59@yahoo.ca myurbanoasis.ca (7/15)

Wanted retired wooden pattern maker who has his own workshop.

(17) 416-854-3841

Condo for Rent. Beaches, bachelor condo with balcony now for rent.

Woodbine and Queen. Quiet, steps to TTC, shopping, beach, restaurants, etc.

Utilities, some cable, parking included. $1,100/mth. Call 416-988-1525 (14)

(r)

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

Yoga Teacher, Gentle Hatha, De-stress, Relax. Private, Group or Corporate.

All age/abilities, beginners welcome!

Email: Idon.Bibi.Yoga@gmail.com (14.)

teeth@rogers.com

in

Furnished Bachelor self contained apt., laundry, parking. Rent + 20% utilities ($550 per month + 20% Hydro + water). Available Oct 1st. 416-267-2265 (14)

(r)

416-690-2880

1048 Kingston Rd. (at Victoria Park Ave.)

Basement 1 br, steps to subway.

Private entrance, laundry, gas fireplace, wifi. $850 inc. util.

Info/photos at viewit.com #142296 Call 647-526-9316 (14)

Bed & Breakfast

Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

Office Services

Kevin Lundbohm, Manager

Woodbine & Danforth

(14)

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING

Dental assistant needed

Next Deadline October 14th Noon

OFFICE SPACE

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE

416-466-3766

(14)

at beautiful

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

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

416 698 4144

35 Boardwalk Drive

-Paul McArthur 416-821-3910

(near Coxwell)

Warm and inviting. Large living room (exposed brick, fireplace, hardwood), dining room/den, bathroom, kitchen, aundry hook-ups on second floor. wo bedrooms on third floor. Deck. Parking. $2000/mo. includes heat and hydro.

Renos/painting just completed.

Occupancy now or Nov 1.

Condo 2/2

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

Individual offices from $425/mth.

577-579 Kingston Rd. @ Main St.

1562 Queen St. E.

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

(14)

416•690•2454

Colour photo + 25 words Size: 1.5” w x 2”h Rate: $35 (HST included) Call 416-698-1164 x 26

Gail Kendall, Professional Life Coach

or drop it off in person @ 2277 Queen St. East (at Glen Manor)

Hairstylists & Estheticians Wanted (14)

Personal Care

Live a more balanced & fulfilling life!

beacheswellnesscentre@rogers.com

Training & Job Placement Agency Hairstyling and Skin care Government funded program Paid Job placement immediately

PETS

REMEMBERED

Our busy clinic is looking for a friendly, organized, customer service oriented person to join our team.

If you are a dynamic, outgoing person with excellent written and spoken communication, please send resume to

TRENDSETTERS

Personal/ Companions

(15)

Loving Memories of Cherished Pets

(14)

UPPER DUPLEX FOR RENT

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

(r)

HOME DOWNSIZING & TRANSITION SERVICES

(13r)

EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA

Organizing, Decluttering, Home Staging, Packing, Moving, Unpacking *Specializing in hoarding and difficult transitions*

There’s no task too big or small, we do it all!

Call Gillian for a free consultation

416 319 7722

TAX ACCOUNTANT

416-691-7556

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (14) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, MYOP. A la carte services. Affordable rates. Antonella (416) 464-2766 (19r)

(14)

ROSE GARDEN HOME DECOR 416 693 7673

Custom Made Curtains, Pillows Upholstery - Blinds

20% Off Design Fabric

Call Rose now www.rosegardenhomedecor.com (16)

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

(r)

RUBBISH REMOVAL 416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

(16)

ROSS APPLIANCE SERVICE

WASTE REMOVAL + RECYCLING + DEMOLITION

OVER 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE PROMPT & COURTEOUS

CALL MARY OR JOHN

416-463-6330

MINIMUM LOAD $60

(r)

416 690 0117 416 569 3236 C.

(r)

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION 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

416-265-7979

(r)

MR. FIX-IT 10+ years experience Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, and Handy Work.

Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

(15)

CLEVER DISPOSAL &

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

416-624-3837

(r)

“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

(19)

BILLY THE KID HONESTLY DONE

GARBAGE REMOVAL

(18)

by Zak’s Moms Cat or dog visits or sitting Dog boarding 416 691-8222 pet_minding@yahoo.ca references (23/15)

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

416-200-4471 www.alonepetcare.com (4/15)

Cleaning Services

(15)

416-820-1527

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL 24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

Backyard Basement Garage cleanups Rubbish Removal Small Demolitions Free Estimates

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

416-729-2077 cell

A family business since 1956

Give us your to do list!

* Clogged Drains * Backsplashes * Furniture Assembly * Holes in walls Honest, Friendly, Fair * Free Estimates * Insured (647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca (15)

Home Cellular Automation

Connecting your cell phone to your home!! * Interior/exterior lighting * Security systems * Home theater/audio * Free Estimates * Insured (15)

GALBRAITH CONSTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL LTD.

EXCAVATION: BOBCAT, MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE RUBBISH BINS: 14,20,26 & 40 YARD WATERPROOFING Experienced, over 35 years in business CALL 416-984-5054 416-265-0200 (17)

CP AUTOMOTIVE TOTAL CAR REPAIR SPECIALIST

NO job is too small NO job is too BIG Specialize in VW, Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover, Land Rover

Chris 647.970.5363 63 Danforth Rd., Scarborough

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

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

SMALL JOBS * FAIR PRICE

(14)

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICE

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

Seniors Discount. Tree Clean up.

We Recycle All Materials.

(2/15)

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

rileyswindowcleaning.com

(r)

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

(19)

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (17)

HOUSECLEANING WHO HAS TIME ANYMORE? 647 886 8303

Dependable service for over 20 years

NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEANER Serving for 20 years Houses • Apts • Condos Moving in • Moving out

PAWS SIT STAY

CLEANER AVAIL.

(15)

Extraordinary & Exceptional THE ONE! Bi-Weekly! $15 HR

416-405-8301

(15)

(14)

Japanese

Music

Bach to ROCK We teach it all!

Scarboro Music Kingston Rd/Vic Park

(r)

Professional Recording Artist and instructor providing vocal lessons and coaching in all styles.

Piano, vocal, guitar and theory instruction available in Studio.

All ages. Inquire about in home services.

brendacarol.com 416-467-7959

(17)

416-690-2289 sjkohlhepp@hotmail.com

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS AND

kaedecanada@yahoo.ca

(14)

Child Care Available

LeRoux Froebel

(19)

Guitar For Grown Ups Busy Life?

Struggle to find time?

I CAN HELP! info@goproguitar.com

(19)

15 yrs teaching experience Classical, Jazz, Fiddle, Rock, Improv Beginners welcome Piano and voice also available

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation

Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca

CLEAN UP • HEDGE TRIMMING LANDSCAPING • PLANTING IN LAWN MOWING • TRIMMING

647-766-7875 (14)

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN Fall planting, shrubs & perennials.

Greg 416-693-8678 www.carbontip-toe.com

(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

(14)

Call 416-698-0750

Contact: Tim Conway

647-828-2468

(15)

BEACH

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

CHILDREN’S CENTRE 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! (r)

FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

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

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

Andrea de Boer A.R.C.T., B.M. Berklee College of Music

416-737-2654

(14)

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.

(14..)

• new term catch-up • • in-depth homework/test help • • essay-writing + study skills • • numeracy + literacy support • INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (16)

THE STUDY STUDIO Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 12 years

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

Jennifer Wilson B.Ed. (21/15) Kim Rauch B.Ed.

We have a beautiful space located just east of Gerrard and Woodbine.

Excellent programming and organic lunches are served!

Servicing children from toddler to 5 yrs.

For more information please call

Eloise at 416.691.5799

(17)

Welcome to my Home!

Experienced loving mom who enjoys teaching children through music, has ONE OPENING AVAILABLE. Our days include age appropriate learning activities, circle/story times, introduction to French, monthly learning themes, crafts, outdoor play and cuddles.

Healthy organic meals, CPR certified and great references.

Call/text Judy 647-281-2822 (14)

Lakeside Co-Operative Playschool

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)

GREENBEAN STUDIO DAYCARE A fun-loving space for toddlers to tweens Focus on educational, creative, and social development Following School Calendar - open PA days www.greenbeanstudiodaycare.com

416.400.9108

(14)

Beaches Childcare Centre Inc.

MATH SPECIALIST

• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics

• Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.

416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca

(r)

Peek-A-Bears Childcare

(15)

Not-for-profit learning environment where children ages 18 months to 5 years will develop and grow within the loving walls of our home-like centre (since 1994).

Christine 416-691-0569 Email

supervisor@beacheschildcare.org for more info or tour.

646 Kingston Rd. intersection (Kingston Rd & Main St.)

(16)

Fresh Green PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Fall Clean-ups Fall Fertilizing

Small tree pruning & removal Hedge trimming, pruning & removal

Shane

647 606 0970

freshgreenlawncare@gmail.com

(17)

Movers “Always on Time and on Budget”

www.thegoodmoves.com 899-3980 (19)

Call Hakan: 416

REASONABLE RATES

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

416-691-8503

416-690-1356 (18)

All Season Movers

(19)

STUDIO 1

Landscapers

CARTAGE & STORAGE

Green Apple Landscaping

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

Award Winning Design & Build

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

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

Green Apple Landscaping

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

Call Andre 416-422-4864

Front yard parking pads Drawings • Permits • Build 416-288-1499 www.greenapple.ca

(17)

MAN WITH CARGO VAN (r)

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WE MOVE FOR LESS! (r)

184 MAIN ST. across from

(416) 690-0102

416-821-4065

rickscape@hotmail.com (14)

A.S.M. MOVERS

BEACHSNOWREMOVAL.CA

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25 yrs experience

Interlocking Stone • Planters Retaining Walls • Steps • Fences Decks • Sodding

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

SNOW R E M O VA L

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VICTORIA GARDENING

John, Master Gardener

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

416-439-6639

416-698-1923

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www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (19..)

IDEAL

Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

416-839-1351

LANDSCAPING

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Unbelievably Affordable

See our ad page 13

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-Lawn Cutting & Care -Fall Clean-ups -Hedge Trimming -Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883

Neighborhood Gardening

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours.

Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

APPRAISALS

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

Bilingual School

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

Traditional stone walls, steps, paths, patios & interlock.

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Meticulous shrub & small tree pruning.

Lawn mowing & seeding Interlock levelling/repair Small carpentry jobs • Raking

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

416-699-3772

sheilabb@rogers.com

all ages, all levels conversation, reading, writing Please contact me through e-mail

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

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call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

Cleaning and organizing superheroes Eco-friendly Local with references Kelly 647-889-4752 (16)

416-779-2235

TUTORING

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

BOOTHY’S

or call

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Contact Evelyn at

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Tutoring

Pet Services

Brendalee 416-804-5545 PAWSSITTER.COM

Telephone: 416.690.3739 Cell: 647.278.7490

VIOLIN LESSONS

Barbara 416 389-8120 416 690-0433

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

Grade 7, 8, 9, 10 French OCT Certified French teacher

Quality House Cleaning

*Insured*

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

All Welcome

Contact: Marion @ 647-406-4681 or: marionklein@hotmail.ca (16)

Private Tutoring

Irene Leliotis

Susan Kohlhepp

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19)

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(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca

For more info, call Beata at 416.233.6462 (14)

EUROPEAN CLEAN

B&W DISPOSAL

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

PIANO TEACHER

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TUTORING

Special for first-time clients.

For your home/condo/office.

Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

416-702-9845

French / German / Spanish

All Day Cleaning

HEALTHY HOME

*Bonded*

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VOCAL LESSONS

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Call 416-783-3434

Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

416-567-3205

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416-691-8503

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Garden & Tree

Please call

BRENDA CAROL

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

For light moves/deliveries, cleanups, etc. • firewood available Efficient. Best rates. Call Max

Eavestrough Cleaning Fall Leaf Clean-Ups

(416) 699-8333

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

Experienced Math & Physics Tutor Grades 9-12

LAWN CARE

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 (14r)

ULTRA

416-568-7276

416-454-5404

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

DON’T QUIT!!

Cell

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

Pet Minding

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

BEACH

CAT CARE SERVICE

BEACH METRO NEWS

Accurate work & reasonable rates

STONEHENGE

416-999-MOVE (6683)

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

www.BestWayToMove.com (16r)

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KIM PRICE Landscape Design

416-693-5143 Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (17)

GREENSTONE LANDSCAPES

Serving the Beach For 20 Years!

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

416-699-8575

(19)

*MOVE MEN*

$29 / hr. & up + 1 hr.

One,Two, or Three Men 7 Days a Week Call Delivery Dan 647-763-5257 (16r)

ATMS MOVING SYSTEMS Starting from $34.00 *Packing supplies & services * Local moving * Long distance moving * Storage * Licensed & Insured

416-944-2018 www.atmsmovingsystems.com BBB Accredited Business

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Painters

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

416-690-3890

one time visits available)

(416) 414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(19)

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

647-210-LAWN (5296)

Watch our videos at

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larryspainting@gmail.com www.larryspaintingtoronto.com

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PROWAY

PAINTING & DECORATING Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

416.797.6731 Free Estimates & References Available (19)

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FRANZ’S PAINTING

Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

Call Franz 416-690-8722

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

Have it done right, the first time.

References, free estimates.

Beach Resident

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‘As Promised’ Painting

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING 690-8533

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

416-854-4360

Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(19)

50 years in the Beach

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

NEW BRIGHT PAINTING

No MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Member BBB • Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639

(17)

Simone’s Painting and Renovations

Professional work with a personal touch.

Free estimates.

416-578-1221 (15)

RYLAN HARVEY

PAINTING - Free Estimates

- 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!

(14r)

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs (16)

FUSSY! Painter

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.

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

(15)

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

Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 (8/15)

TOM DAY

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

Call the professionals 416-480-0622 24 hr. - lic# P1624

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

416-999-3594

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

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

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

Great affordable rates. Fully licensed.

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (15)

ATLANTIS PLUMBING

DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs

(2/15)

-Repairs -New Installations -Replacements -Plugged Drains -Alterations SAME DAY SERVICE

416-855-9500

(19)

Electricians Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

SINCE 1974

416-267-3241 Ecofriendlypainting.ca

CELL 416-875-5781 ESA LIC# 7002668

416-699-3005

POWER

Electrical

COMPANY

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

Call: 416.939.7833 Lic# 7009221

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)

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations Call Marc 416-910-1235 (15)

BOSH ELECTRIC Residential & Commercial

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

Queen St. Roofing 416-698-2613

(16)

THOSE ROOFERS Don’t call them, call those roofers - Shingles & Flats- Repair & Tune ups - Cedar & Slate - Re-roofs & new work

Doug 416-871-1734 Jeff 647-686-8103 Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

(16)

Next Deadline October 14th Noon

(r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

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

416-694-7402

(19)

WHISPERER

Your Neighborhood Roofer Metro Licensed, Insured, WSIB No subcontracting, specialized in flat roofs and skylights Warranties on any Roof Repair www.theroofwhisperer.ca (6/15)

& WATER PROOFING

GENERAL CONTRACTING 647-606-5662

Licensed + Insured • 30 yrs experience (16)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! 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.

Call Clyde Robinson 691-8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com Licensed with 30 years experience • ON TIME / ON BUDGET •

(r)

Built-in-Cabinets

•home entertainment centres •home offices •bookcases, fireplace surrounds •utilize your space with built-in storage units Bill Watson 416-690-9564 cell 647-283-0095 (19)

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

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

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

(19)

G. LOCKE

416-910-8033

(22/15)

Specializing in residential painting.

Minor drywall/plaster repairs.

416-997-8908

(19)

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

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

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

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

416-691-8241

(r)

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD. Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

(r)

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)

All Types: Ceramics • Natural Stones Vinyl • Cork Hardwoods • Laminates Floating and Plank Met. Lic. B-8357

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

(r)

Handy Dan Repair - Reno - Restore

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

Steve 416-285-0440

35 years in the Beaches Marty 416 579 6534 Roger 416 579 6548 KingstonRoadRoofing.ca (5/15)

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed

MARIO 416-690-1315

416-466-9025

35 yrs. experience

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SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING (11/15)

Hardwood Flooring Sanding, Staining, Refinishing, Repairs & Installations.

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

416-375-5191

Give your floors a new beginning!!!

(15) Free Estimates

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

Jack of All Trades

Free estimates!

(21/15)

Cable & Telephone Wiring Telephone Systems Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

(19)

Scotstone

Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork Repairs and new builds, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

www.scotstonecontracting.com scotstonecontracting@gmail.com Licensed masonry contractor

(r)

Call Scott 416.858.2452

(14.)

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

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

416 660 4721

(16)

(r)

Underpinning Specialists (19)

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

Jack 416-278-5328

www.handydan.ws

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

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

the handyman

Dan 416-699-2728

YOUR STUCCO

WEBSTER CONTRACTING INC. 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (14)

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Met. Lic. B-16-964

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

416-659-7003

Basement Lowering

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

MR. HARDWOOD FLOORS (18)

416-467-6735

(15)

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•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

www.stonehengefoundations.com

647-206-3376

www.totalrenovations.com

MANUEL 416-727-1900

“oftentimes, a repair is all you really need”

DESIGN + BUILD CUSTOM CEDAR, JAPANESE STYLES MULTILEVELS, ARBOURS, FENCES LANDSCAPING SERVICES

(14.)

(r)

FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

Master Electrician CUSTOM CEDAR DECKS BERGERON ROOFING ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

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

Andrew Call or Text

For all your roofing needs

(21)

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

ROOFING REPAIRS STONEHENGE

KINGSTON RD ROOFING

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

Glenn 416 837 9298

Gus:

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC.

416-694-2488

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

Marc 416-617-7205

(r)

Architectural Design-Build

HANDYMAN

Flooring Installer

THE ROOF

We keep you dry from top to bottom

with attention to detail

(r)

Innerspace

KEW BEACH ROOFING GENERAL CONTRACTING

BEACHES ROOFING

ROBINSON CARPENTRY For quality craftsmanship

416-691-8693

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (19/14)

647-979-5652

Carpenters

416-752-1585

WET BASEMENT ?

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

For all your electrical needs,

www.tradeprocontractors.com

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

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

Lic. & Ins.

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS

(14/15)

CONTRACTING CO.

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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40 Years Established in the GTA / Beach

Mark Denington

(r)

416-463-9331 (r) TRADEPRO GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC ADDITIONS KITCHEN & BATHROOMS

• CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL / TAPING • FINISHED BASEMENTS “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More

Tel. 416-569-2181

INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 (16)

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

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

The Passionate Painter

www.thepassionatepainter.com

Cascade Plumbing Waterproofing Specialist

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

JIM’S PAINTING FREE estimates.

Negotiable & Clean Mission: To provide Good Painting by Good People

(17)

REPAIRSMADEEASY.CA

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GNOMEWORKS

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

(15)

COXWELL ROOFING

LANIGAN’S

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS (15)

Lic# B16393

Trades

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

416-833-3006 Big or small we do them all

Shingles • Flats • Cedar Free Estimates Residential & Commercial Tel: 416-752-6453 Cell: 416-788-9020

(17)

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

Lic: 7006786

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

ECR/ESA /7005757

NEED A PLUMBER

PLUMBING REPAIRS

(15)

Electric

call Sam 416-678-2319

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

NASH COMPANY

416 528 2950

(16)

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

Custom Mouldings Trims & Doors *Free Estimates *Insured

(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca

(17)

PLUMBING PROBLEMS ??

&

PAINTING PROS Interior/Exterior

(r)

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

ACE

(22/15)

ECRA/ESA#7003913•ACP approved (18)

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

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

fraser_j@bell.net

(r)

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

416-694-2470

Cell 416-529-5426

SISK ELECTRIC CO. LTD.

416 691-3555

LTD

HARM’S PAINTING

The

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BEACH PLUMBING

Paolo’s Painting Interior and Exterior

647 401 7970

416-690-0173

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

(21/15)

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

- ECRA/ESA#7004508

- knob & tube - no job too small

J. BROW ROOFING

Roofers

ELECTRIC

Lic. #P-15099

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

(r)

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

MURPHY

Plumbers

*** Free Estimates ***

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

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton

416-690-1630

GALAXY

CUSTOM WOODWORKING Kitchens • Built-Ins Shelving • Wall Units

Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

(16)

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR WORK

Dianne 416 699 5070

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

Ads also appear online at beachmetro.com

STEVE’S PAINTING & REPAIRS

Cell# 647-853-6420

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

“Reclaim Your Basement”

(r)

CONCRETE WORK

TILE INSTALLATION

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics All work guaranteed.

25 years experience Free estimates

416-558-8453

(17)

JD BUILD

Lowering Basement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION FOUNDATIONS, COLUMNS, MASONRY, CONCRETE WALLS BRICK & STONE WORK

416-917-5990

www.jdbuild.ca

(r)

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..)

416 738-2119

(18)

WOODY’S

HANDYMAN SERVICES

General repair • Painting, Electrical • Plumbing 10 yrs plus experience References Available handymanwoody@hotmail.com

416-699-0958

(17)

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TorontoGeneralConstruction.com CUSTOM HOME RENOVATIONS Roofing. Bathroom.

Basement. Additions etc.

416-899-3394 1-800-768-6791

DESIGN-BUILD-RESTORE

Quality Work by experienced home renovator

Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements Flooring • Tile and Mosaic Fully insured, municipal license & WSIB reg’d Free Quotations • Excellent references

info@TorontoGeneralConstruction.com (17)

Garth 647-248-4952 or garth.jerome@yahoo.ca

INTERLOCK

THE HANDYMAN

Relevelling & Repairs Small Carpentry Jobs

Greg 416-693-8678

(17)

Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime (416) 469-1974 (14)

JASON THE MASON

NATURAL GAS E X P E R T S

Gas Lines + Hook Ups BBQ, Stove, Dryer Furnace, Water Tank, Pool Heaters *Free Estimates *Licensed + Insured

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

(416) 780-2917

www.property-plus.ca

(15)

Creative Construction

PROPERTY PLUS

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS AND REMODELING NO JOB TOO SMALL ON TIME AND ON BUDGET *FREE ESTIMATES *INSURED

(647) 780-2917 www.property-plus.ca

(15)

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

(15)

Call Chris

416 - 903 4120

(16)

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Toronto election 2014: Ward 32 candidates, cont’.d from Page 19 Conservation Districts), pursue histori3. What are your plans for transit?

We cannot address our “transit strat- cal designations for important buildegy” without addressing the fact that ings like our fire hall at Herbert and $3 per regular fare is robbery! I was Queen. Review the Queen Street East raised in poverty and do not know how planning guidelines. people on fixed incomes can afford to 2. How will you improve traffic? ride transit. We must put a moratorium Provide parking for the Danforth GO on all new transit projects until fares station, so Beach residents working are brought down to $2.50, and seniors downtown can quickly get to the staand children ride free. The first step is tion. Provide loading zones, and work I AM a successful entrepreneur who to slash the salaries of those 1,400 TTC with the BIAs to stop parking during is appalled that approximately 8,000 workers earning more than $100,000 per prohibited times. Review our rush hour people working for City of Toronto earn year each, and better manage overtime no parking times. Look at using outlyover $100,000 per year. They cost us over pay. We must also trim the board of di- ing parking lots, and shuttling visitors $1 billion per year with benefits. Twen- rectors. We must cut non-productive into the Beach by bus during the busy ty-seven per cent of your property tax routes and slightly decrease the fre- summer months. goes straight to these fat cats! I am the quency of buses, trains and streetcars 3. What are your plans for transit? only council candidate in the entire city on busy routes. I am confident that most Work with the TTC to reduce short that promises to not accept the $105,000 people would endure waiting an extra turns on the 501 Queen streetcar. Imcouncillor’s salary and work for free! A two minutes between buses in exchange prove the Beach route 143 express bus councillor should volunteer his time for for a drastic fare reduction. We must run service. Work with federal and provincial representatives to get the money we his community. When so many people the TTC on a shoestring budget.

4. How would you address empty need quickly, so we can accelerate buildlive below the poverty line, he must set ing new transit infrastructure. Utilize storefronts in commercial areas? the example.

Renaming the Beaches “The Beach” the existing rail corridors for transit.

1. How will you address condo development?

4. How would you address empty diluted our reputation. Ask an outsidOut of control real estate develop- er, “Want to go to The Beach?” and he storefronts in commercial areas? ment is destroying the quaint, serene won’t know if you meant Cherry Beach, Encourage pop-up stores and offer tax nature of our community. Not only does Sunnyside Beach, or Wasaga Beach! incentives. Work to strengthen our BIAs. it make our once idyllic neighbourhood “The Beaches” only means one thing. look and sound vulgar, it puts stress on Businesses need non-local patrons to Michael Connor our infrastructure. Mary-Margaret Mc- survive, but our retail strip receives I HAVE lived in the East End and Beaches Mahon is an ineffectual Marxist getting mostly local traffic because it’s not a my entire life. I am not a politician but eaten alive by developers. She puts up thoroughfare. If we made our filtration have a good understanding of political isvirtually no resistance as they steamroll plant a tourist destination and convert- sues after many years of volunteer work over her. Her father is a community de- ed its boring front lawn into an English and studies. After a lifetime of watchstroyer who sat on the OMB, with a rep- garden, tour buses full of well-heeled ing career politicians manipulate their utation of always siding with developers. shoppers would flock to our community. special interests for favours I decided to I am a powerful man who will protect McMahon’s plan to build a path through run for my ward. We need a hardworkWard 32 by using military-style tactics Kew Gardens to direct foot traffic from ing, honest and reliable person to repof reconnaissance and ambush to out- the waterfront to Queen Street is ridicu- resent our needs. I finished high school, maneuver developers, and bring them lous! Most people hanging around the then obtained my diploma for parks and to their knees. I will ensure any develop- waterfront are poor. They won’t shop on recreation and studied political science ment is on our terms, and every project Queen Street. Instead, the path will lead and history at U of T. I have volunteered is a balance between keeping our small shoppers down to vendors on the water- at the Toronto Historical Board, the art businesses vibrant and maintaining our front controlled by one powerful man. gallery, ROM, and for many political quiet Beach lifestyle. campaigns, both federal and provincial, 2. How will you improve traffic? since the early 1990s. I have owned and There are two factors causing conoperated my own business in the past. I gestion issues in Ward 32. First, road currently work in the legal industry. construction takes way longer than it 1. How will you address condo development? should because contractors are milking Put a moratorium on new developToronto. Being forced to sit in bumperment until the issue of infrastructure to-bumper traffic on Lakeshore for half has been prioritized and addressed. an hour, only to see a dozen workers 2. How will you improve traffic? standing and watching one guy work Synchronize the lights at major interinfuriates me! Contractors should be Alan Burke given firm timelines, and if work is not I AM a self-employed business owner, sections, encourage car pooling and riddone by that date, they should be pe- running a company providing phone ing the TTC with new incentives. nalized $1,000 per day until they get systems, cabling, and consulting ser3. What are your plans for transit? the job done. The second problem is vices in telecommunications. I hold an A link from Main Street subway to sleazy charities that manipulate naïve Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree the GO train station for the short term. disease victims into participating in from Concordia University, as well as The long term plan will be the down“charity runs.” Most of the money goes certificates from Humber College and town relief line in the city.

4. How would you address empty to fat cats running the charities and not Ryerson University. I live in the Beach to “research.” Our streets should not on Blantyre Avenue with my wife Janet, storefronts in commercial areas?

I will speak to the owners of propbe blocked for these runs. They can be daughter Katherine, and our cat Rowan.

My community experience is extensive. erties to reduce the rents short-term, done in parks or on the boardwalk.

I am president of the East Beach Com- to get tenants into their stores. I will munity Association, and I have served do a survey in the neighbourhoods to on the Toronto City Cycling Committee. find out what services they want and/ 1. How will you address condo de- or need in the area. Stop tax breaks for velopment? empty stores at city hall. Encourage Consider HCD designation (Heritage citizens to shop locally as I do.

Come One, Come All to Give Thanks and to Pray for Peace A year will have passed since our very �irst “Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving” in our part of Toronto. That event was a wonderful experience for many. So...on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, there will be the “Second Annual Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving” and we are adding “Peace” this year. The service will be held at St. John Roman Catholic Church and will again be followed by a potluck meal.

St. John Roman Catholic Church

794 Kingston Rd. (parking at rear of bldg) Service begins at 4 pm in the Sanctuary.

Potluck supper follows in the Hall.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible and there will be many arms available to help you down some steps to the Hall.

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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