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Beach residents did not let the snowy weather deter them from attending the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, morning at the Kew Gardens Cenotaph. A crowd that overflowed onto Queen Street East attended the ceremony to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

Beaches Santa Claus Parade set for Nov. 24

By Alan Shackleton

THE 14TH annual Beaches Santa Claus Parade will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 24 along Kingston Road.

The parade is presented by Community Centre 55 and the businesses of Kingston Road Village, and serves as the kick-off to the Christmas season in the East Toronto area.

The theme of this year’s parade is Santa’s Little Helpers, and youngsters are encouraged to attend the parade wearing their Christmas

morning pyjamas and elf hats if they have them.

Youngsters attending the parade are also reminded to bring their letters to Santa as volunteers will be collecting them along the route.

The parade starts at 1 p.m. at Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue.

From there, the parade heads west along Kingston Road to Walter Street where it turns north up to Lyall Avenue and briefly jogs west and then north on Kimberley Avenue before dispersing at Swanwick Avenue behind Community

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The parade is expected to end at approximately 3 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. Following the parade, there will be barbecue, children’s crafts and photos with Santa at Community Centre 55.

“It helps get people thinking about Christmas and is the kickoff to our Share a Christmas campaign,” said Jade Maitland, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at Community Centre 55, of the parade.

Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas has been helping out

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families in need in the East Toronto area for the past 37 years with donations of food, toys for kids and other items.

This year, Share a Christmas will be making the holiday season brighter for more than 1,000 local families. The campaign requires massive community support in the form of both donations and volunteer work, said Maitland.

And the parade play’s a key role in bringing Share a Christmas to the forefront of local residents’ minds.

Along the route, volunteers will

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While final numbers are yet to be determined, there are expected to about 50 groups taking part in this year’s parade. Participants include local businesses, police, sports teams, clubs, community organizations, musical bands and more. Be sure to look for the Beach Metro Community News team as they march in the parade.

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THE VICTIM of a fatal shooting in the stairwell of an apartment building on Eastdale Avenue early on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 5, has been identified by Toronto police as 21-year-old Warren Pearson.

Police were called to the building at 75 Eastdale Avenue, just north of Secord Avenue in the Dawes Road and Danforth Avenue area, at approximately 4:45 a.m. for a report of “unknown trouble”.

When officers arrived, they found a man in a stairwell bleeding.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, early investigation indicates that Pearson had come to the building at approximately 12:45 a.m. Tuesday and met with someone.

He was then shot in the stairwell, where he died.

Police did not release any information on how many times Pearson had been shot, or if there were any suspect descriptions.

Any witnesses, or anyone with video from the area or information on the shooting is asked to please call police at 416-808-5400 as the investigation is continuing.

Police can also be contacted anonymously at Crime Stoppers by calling 416-222-8477 or online at www.222tips.com

Gun brandished at police near Cherry Street EIGHT YOUTHS and a man have been arrested after an incident in which a loaded handgun was allegedly brandished at police officers in the Cherry Street area on the morning of Nov. 3.

According to Toronto police, a wanted 15-year-old boy was spotted leaving a

townhouse in the Regent Park area by plain clothes police officers who were part of the Project Community Space detail. The boy, and two others, were followed by police to the Eastern Avenue and Cherry Street area where an attempted arrest was made.

Police alleged that the wanted boy brandished a

Potts won’t run for Ontario Liberal leadership due to tough entry rules ON THE eve of his scheduled announcement to formally launch his run for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party, former Beaches–East York MPP Arthur Potts announced he would no longer be seeking the position.

Potts was scheduled to make an announcement on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Ted Reeve Arena that he would be seeking the leadership. While he had not officially made the announcement of his leadership bid, it had been widely

reported over the previous days that he intended to do so.

However, on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 29 he released a pair of tweets saying that he would no longer be seeking the leadership.

“The worst kept secret in #OnPol was probably that I was to launch my candidacy tomorrow at #TedReeveCommunityArena,” he said in the first of Tuesday night’s two tweets. “Due to circumstances under these difficult entry rules, I

regretfully must announce I will not be in the running for Leader.”

Potts served as MPP for Beaches-East York from 2014 to 2018 as part of the Kathleen Wynne Liberal government, and served as Parliamentary Assistant to both the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

So far, other contenders for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership include Mitzie Hunter, Steven Del Duca,

Michael Coteau, Kate Graham and Alvin Tedjo.

In his second tweet on Oct. 29 night, Potts indicated that he would be throwing his support behind Michael Coteau, the current Liberal MPP for Don Valley East.

“My sincerest appreciation to the many who have supported me this far, and the outpouring of goodwill I have have received. I will return my full endorsement to @coteau to the be the next Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party,” said Potts.

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Toronto police are continuing to investigate the shooting death of Warren Pearson, 21, who was killed in the stairwell of an apartment building on Eastdale Avenue early on the morning of Nov. 5.

loaded handgun at the officers trying to make the arrest. The officers did not engage the boy any further and he fled the area, police said.

The boy was later located and arrested while still in possession of the loaded gun, police alleged. Two other boys were arrested a short time later. As a result of further investigation, five other boys were arrested along with a 22 year-old man after a warrant was executed near Regent and Cole streets.

All nine face numerous charges related to firearms.

The 15-year-old who was the original focus of the incident has also been charged with assault police with a firearm.

Ages of those charged range from 14 to 22. Those arrested under the age of 18 cannot be identified due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Shooting reported near Danforth/Westlake POLICE ARE investigating a shooting incident that took place near Westlake and Danforth avenues on Saturday, Nov. 9, night.

Police were called to the area at approximately 11 p.m. for reported gunshots.

Shell casings were found in the area, but no one appears to have been injured in the incident. Anyone with information should call police at 416-808-5500.

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As the parade marks the start of the holiday season locally, Community Centre 55 also has a number of other upcoming events this month and next.

They include the Pancake Breakfast with Hamper the Reindeer for the kids on Sat-

urday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for Breakfast with Hamper, which features pancakes and crafts, but a $3 donation is suggested.

Also, the Centre 55 Tanenbaum 10K run is planned for Dec.1 in the Beach.

The run raises funds for Share a Christmas and begins and ends at the pavilion at the foot of Lee Avenue.

To register for the run, which starts at 9:20 a.m. with a 1K for kids and 10 a.m. for the 10K, please visit www. tannenbaum10K.com For more information on this year’s parade, how you can help out with Share a Christmas, or the Breakfast With Santa, please call Community Centre 55 at 416-6911113 or visit www.centre55. com

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144th Toronto Brownies set to celebrate 25 years

By Amanda Gibb

THIS YEAR marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the 144th Toronto Brownies of the Girl Guides of Canada.

To commemorate the anniversary, there will be an event at Birch Cliff Public School at 1650 Kingston Rd. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Connie Miller has been leading the group of Brownies since 1994 after her group got too big and was split respectively into the 122nd and 144th Brownie Groups.

“I’m the original leader for this group. It’s been 25 years now. Though all told, I’ve been doing it for 50 years now in guiding,” said Miller.

Every year, girls aged 7 and 8 in the area become Brownies, a program that encourages girls to develop their own personal identity, and gain valuable skills that allow them to grow and use in their lives.

It also teaches girls to be involved in their communities through weekly meetings, outings, projects, and special events.

Miller said that she loves working with the community and a rewarding part of being the leader is presenting the badges to the girls when they complete a challenge.

“Our teamwork together, I love it. I just love to see their faces, especially when I present the badges to them, they’re just lit up,” she said.

Miller and her Brownies do many activities and outings in the community, and she organizes special events like going camping three of four times a year.

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Christmas Market at Beach United Church CHRISTMAS MIGHT seem a long way off, but Beach United Church volunteers are hard at work on the Christmas Market to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is a family affair and a chance to meet neighbours. Those attending are invited to bring the kids, have lunch, get a head start on holiday shopping, and stock up on meat pies for quick meals as the season gets busy.

Minister, Karen Dale said, “I am delighted to connect with people in the broader Beach community, and the

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market is just one of many opportunities to do so.”

The market features vendors selling a diverse array of handmade and Fair Trade products, as well as homemade baked goods, preserves and “gently used” housewares, jewellery and holiday decor. Fair trade vendors include Mamaa Trade, Spirit of Vera, Talis, Moyaa Shea, Lilac Mannequin, Jubilee Designs, Katie Besler and False Ox. Beach United’s famous meat pies, and a new vegetarian tourtiere will be among the food items for sale. offered this year. There

will also be lunch at Santa’s food truck, which will serve sticky toffee pudding, turkey sandwiches and harvest vegetable soup.

A one-of-a-kind event, the Christmas Market helps raise funds for BUC’s programs. Every dollar spent goes into the development of the Beach community.

The market began as Christmas Bazaars at Kew Beach and Bellefair United Churches. They grew in success and popularity after the merger of the churches in 2013. Beach United Church is at 140 Wineva Ave. Call 416691-8082 for more info.

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Reel Beach: Movies in East Toronto

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The stars have aligned right for the ground-breaking CBC show Kim’s Convenience which filmed scenes at Murphy’s Law Pub and Kitchen this past summer before all the streetcar track work started. (Queen streetcars will resume service to Neville Park Loop on Nov. 24.)

Kim’s Convenience returns in January for its fourth season of gentle humour. In a case of life imitating art the actual Moss Park area store shown in the opening credits (at 252 Queen St. E.) has changed its name from Mimi’s Variety to Kim’s.

The series has many fans in South Korea where it won

Most Popular Foreign Drama at the 2019 Seoul International Drama Awards.

East York resident Paul Sun-Hyung Lee has earned two Canadian Screen Awards for portraying “Appa” (dad).

Lee’s parents immigrated to Canada when he was three months old. The family spoke only Korean, but television was Lee’s way of learning English. Unlike his character, Lee speaks fluent, unaccented English.

Simu Liu plays the wayward son Jung. Back in 2012 he was laid-off from his accountant job in Toronto and turned to acting. Now that Liu has landed the lead role in the upcoming Marvel superhero flick, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), he may be crunching some big numbers soon enough!

A Lion and a Horse Long before you could drink your Guinness at Mur-

phy’s Law Pub the historic building was a branch (circa 1912) of the staid Imperial Bank of Canada.

Other old bank buildings along Queen Street East have been repurposed as stores and restaurants. The Stone Lion at Queen and Kenilworth Avenue was once the Bank of Toronto (circa 1950) where a beautiful horse galloped past a startled teller’s window in filming for The Black Stallion (1979).

Toronto doesn’t have an iconic movie diner like Katz’s Deli in New York where When Harry Met Sally made the line, “I’ll have what she’s having” famous, but we do have the “Goof” (Garden Gate Restaurant at Queen and Beech Avenue) where a number of movies have been filmed including Frequency, Angel Eyes and Murder at 1600.

Recently a reader asked me where the real eatery in Private Eyes is located. The “Red Bird Diner” is actually Sauvignon, a French restaurant at Queen and Rainsford Avenue.

Near Queen and Coxwell, the Tulip hosted filming for 54 (1998) with Scarborough’s Mike Myers.

Farther west you can try Bonjour Brioche at Queen and DeGrassi Street where everything started going wrong for the lead character in The Handmaid’s Tale.

Orphan Black filmed scenes all along Queen Street East, including at the car wash behind Murphy’s Law. Riverside and Leslieville locations can also be seen in the new film The River You Step In with the theme “some people handle change better than others.”

You may remember the title from the wise words on the Queen Street Bridge over the Don River: “The River You Step In Is Not the River You Stand In.” In a big city, change is a constant. We have to go with the flow.

The next time you stumble upon those rows of big, orange cones along Queen Street East, let’s hope it’s just for filming.

The good folks at Murphy’s Law have been going with the Guinness flow by asking “Endless Construction Got You Down?” and offering a “Hard Hat Happy Hour”.

Three cheers for helping local business stay afloat when “anything that can go wrong will go wrong!”

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Jack and the BeansTalk pantomime production set for December run TORRENT PRODUCTIONS will return to East Toronto this holiday season with its fourth annual production, Jack and the BeansTalk: A Merry Magical Pantomime.

The show will open on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and is slated to run for 12 shows until Sunday, Dec. 29. Performances will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1/42 at Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East.

Husband and wife team Rob Torr and Stephanie Graham of Torrent Productions think that the show will be a fun night out for families and people of all ages.

“Pantomime is an interactive, family night of fun.

There’s something for everybody,” said Torr, the writer and director of the show.

Torr said that writing will include jokes for the kids, jokes for adults, and jokes that everyone will understand.

Graham said that Jack and the BeansTalk will feature familiar characters that everyone will know and re-

member, including Jack, his mother, and his cow, Daisy.

“But it’s a pantomime so there’s lots of changes in the world. It’s very topsy turvy,” said Graham, the choreographer of the show.

Graham said that the show features a cast of musical theatre actors from regional theatres across the country, including the Stratford Festival. Cynthia Dale from Stratford Festival and CBC’s Street Legal will make a special guest appearance as the voice of the Giant.

Graham said that the show is a great way to bring people together during the holiday season, especially in the Beach where both Graham and Torr have been long-time residents.

“It’s nice to gather together and have a good time together,” she said.

“We celebrate the local neighbourhood and our local businesses, because that’s important to us. Community is everything and we try to celebrate that,” said Torr.

The show is an interactive and comedic experience for the audience.

Torr and Graham said that

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the audience can cheer for the hero Jack, and boo the villain.

The show will also feature a little bit of magic and a “sing song sing-along” at the end of the show.

“I like to hear a community laugh and sing together.

And there’s fewer and fewer opportunities to do that, I find. That’s why panto is so important to me,” he said.

Torr said that Torrent Productions has received a great amount of support and that the goal is to keep growing.

“I love pantomime. Steph and I both think that it’s a really great introduction to live theatre for again, not

just children, but for anybody who’s never been to see a live show before, and a great opportunity to learn to react to a live (theatre) situation,” said Torr. “It doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s about fun.”

Tickets can be purchased for $28 for children up to 12, and for $38 for ages 12 and up at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets. com/event/4216259.

The show is recommended for ages five and up. Limited seating will be available at the venue. For details about the show, cast, or Torrent Productions, visit www.torrentproductions.com

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In My Opinion

How you can help as we deal with this climate emergency Rima Berns-McGown MPP Beaches—East York

Hello Neighbours, With the Ontario legislature back in session after a long hiatus, I’m honoured to be back at Queen’s Park representing Beaches-East York.

There have been many issues at the forefront of our community, but one in particular stands out.

I have heard from people from every corner of the riding who are desperate to see governments at every level take real action on the climate emergency.

Which is why, when a constituent approached me about the issue a few months ago, we teamed up to start a weekly climate action in Beaches-East York.

We have met every Friday since the climate strike rallies held in cities across the globe.

Many community members have joined us for these half hour meetings, which take place in East Lynn Park at 6 p.m.

We’ve had great, wide-ranging discussions on how to make progress in the fight to address the climate emergency.

We’ve talked about planning for the next climate strike rally on Nov. 29 as well as how to help people who’ve never gone to a protest feel more comfortable and

safe participating.

And we’ve shared ideas for reducing personal plastic consumption and waste as well as how best to tackle climate denial on social media.

It’s been wonderful watching the Fridays take on a life of their own.

People have brought their kids, their dogs, and their community enthusiasm to these local meetings.

And now, climate activists from the Neighbourhood Unitarian Church, located at 79 Hiawatha Rd., have offered to host us during the winter months.

Starting Nov. 22, we’ll be meeting there from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. There is no commitment required to come

every week or for the whole two hours.

You’ll get something useful from the conversation even if you can only manage to pop in for a little while!

Time is running out for meaningful climate action. It’s imperative that governments at all levels, and of all political stripes, work together and take it seriously. It needs to become part of our discourse that inaction on the climate emergency is a political nonstarter.

It’s why I am very pleased, as a member of the Official Opposition, that the Ontario NDP has put forward a vision for a Green New Deal that actively addresses these issues.

We need action that will result

in a timely and effective transition to clean energy and the green jobs that go along with it.

We need to think about what “climate justice” means and how to support vulnerable populations as climate change continues to take its toll.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to start a climate action hub closer to where you live and want some ideas on how to get started!

I’ll be so happy to brainstorm with you and help you to get it going.

One day, I hope to see climate action hubs happening in communities across the province — because when we come together to fight for what we believe in, governments will listen.

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Thanks to ‘wonderful folks’ doing business in the Beach Late on a recent Friday afternoon I went with friends to Castro’s on Queen to hear the excellent Mike Daley band.

Then we walked a short distance to get a bite to eat at the Souvlaki Hut at Queen and Wineva.

The next morning I discovered my wallet was missing. I panicked. It contained very little money, but all my cards from credit and bank cards to my health card and driver’s licence. These take hours if not days to replace.

Online I learned that nothing was gone from my bank account.

So I walked a short time and was at the Souvlaki Hut when it opened. I was greeted warmly, even excitedly, by the proprietors. They were

so happy to see me and immediately gave me my wallet.

The manager told me she had found my address in the wallet and had gone to my home at 11:30 p.m. the night before. As my home was dark, she did not go in.

Thrilled at her delight, honesty and generosity, I bought her flowers.

There are some wonderful folks doing business in the Beach.

May Maskow

Thanks given to Good Samaritan It isn’t a valuable portfolio cover – just a black imitation fabric cover with a zipper and pockets inside. But it is special to me.

It has an embossed Hands And Globe design representing the 30 years I carried it when working for the Credit Union Centrals. Inside were two cards in addressed and stamped envelopes – one an anniversary card and the other a sympathy card – and a cheque for deposit. So what about this portfolio cover, you ask?

On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 22, I went to the Historical Society presentation at the Beaches Library (a great presentation – full house!) and then went to the TD Bank to deposit a cheque in the ATM – I’d mail the cards later. That done, I hastened off to Salty Dog to join a friend for an outstanding jazz concert. Then I paid

my bill and prepared to walk home. It was then I discovered that I didn’t have my portfolio cover.

Heart sinking, I walked back to the TD Bank and was deeply disturbed to find that it wasn’t in the ATM lobby.

Someone had taken it. Did someone believe it to be of such value that they kept it?

Did someone take it, check the contents, and throw it

away? Desperately, I clung to another option: Perhaps someone picked it up and, upon seeing the return addresses on the cards, would return it to our home.

I hopefully checked the porch the next day – not there. My wife Beverley and I went out for an afternoon and evening of appointments and tasks. Later, when entering our darkened home, I

almost tripped on something between the doors. When I turned on the hall light, there it was – my portfolio had been returned!

Thanks you so much to the Good Samaritan Beacher who found my cherished portfolio cover and returned it. My cloudy day was suddenly brighter.

John Ellis

Ashbridges Bay volunteers thanked The Ashbridges Bay Nature Conservancy would like to thank all those who came out to volunteer in the planting session and phragmite removal event which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

This event was sponsored

by Green Toronto and the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority.

It was a huge success with about 40 volunteers coming out to help.

We also added 14 new individual volunteers to our group.

Thank you all in helping enhance this treasure that we have here in the Beach.

Clyde Robinson

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‘British Beat’ fundraiser set for Nov. 16

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This artist’s concept shows what the new development in the Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue area will look like.

Mixed-use development planned for site of Don Summerville Apartments A NEW development and revitalization plan for the site of the Don Summerville Apartments in the Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue area was recently announced.

The plan will see the two Toronto Community Housing apartment buildings at 1555 and 1575 Queen St. E., which total 120 units, replaced by a similar number of TCHC units and the addition of 100 more affordable apartment units, 180 marketrent apartment units, and 350 condo units. To be built

by Context Development, the plan also includes 16,000 square feet of commercial retail space to the area.

The Oct. 28 announcement was made by Toronto Community Housing, the City of Toronto and Context De-

velopment at the East End Community Health Centre at Queen and Coxwell.

“Building good quality affordable and market rental housing is a top priority for the city,” said TorontoDanforth Councillor Paula Fletcher, who also sits on the TCHC Board, in a release on the revitalization plans by TCHC. “This site is transitfriendly with good access to services and greenspace. In the coming weeks we will hold open houses to hear from the local community and we are working closely with tenants to ensure their needs are met through the construction phase.”

Fletcher had worked with Context and TCHC over the past year on the plan which increases the amount of both affordable and market-rate

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apartments in the area.

The plan has already been approved by the TCHC board and Toronto Council, but must still go through a community consultation process and city planning approvals.

Tenants who live in the existing buildings will be moved to other TCHC properties during construction of the new development and they will have the right to return once it is finished, the TCHC news release said.

“This is a win for our tenants,” said TCHC President and CEO Kevin Marshman.

“This revitalization will benefit tenants by providing quality TCHC housing at a great location integrated into a new, vibrant mixedincome community.”

Work on the project is expected to be finished by 2023.

ARE YOU a mod or a rocker? A bargoon shopper? Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Neighbourhood Unitarian church on Hiawatha Road hosts its 13th annual Silent Auction on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

This year’s musical theme is the British Beat. This evening will feature British Invasion music from the 1960s.

Local band, The Beachles, will perform as well as Neighbourhood’s own Spirit Choir and Spirit Band.

Proceeds support Spiritual Growth and Shared Action including children and youth programs, refugee efforts, and various social and environmental action initiatives such as Toronto Pride, Out of the Cold, and Child Haven.

This year new goods and services have been generously donated by many local businesses in the Beach, Upper Beach, Riverdale, Little India and East Danforth areas, including restaurants, local artisans and boutiques, wellness, fitness, and spa services, hardware and paint stores.

A $25 ticket also includes appetizers, desserts, nonalcoholic beverages. There is a cash bar for beer and wine.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Neighbourhood Unitarian is located at 79 Hiawatha Rd.

For more information, please visit www.nuuc.ca or call 416-686-6809.

DeClute Light Up The Beach on Nov. 29 THE DECLUTE Light Up The Beach ceremony is set for the evening of Friday, Nov. 29.

Conceived as a way of making the Beach and the Boardwalk a holiday season destination, the event sees thousands of Christmas lights strung up on trees along the Boardwalk.

Light Up The Beach is sponsored by DeClute Real Estate, Wright Sisters Group, and RBC. More than 80,000 individual LED bulbs on 20,000 linear feet of wire are hung for the display, which has earned international attention.

This year’s lighting ceremony takes place at the foot of Leuty Avenue at 7 p.m.

Those attending can warm up with complimentary hot drinks and soup from Veloute Bistro, and sing along with the Malvern Collegiate band and choir. Santa will also make a visit. The event raises funds for addiction and mental health services at Michael Garron Hospital.

Beach Guild of Fine Art show slated THE BEACH Guild of Fine Art hosts its 25th annual Christmas Art Show and

Christmas Events at Community Centre 55

Saturday, Dec. 7 8 - 9:45 am

at Centre 55

$3.00 donation

Sale at the Gardener’s Cottage, 30 Lee Ave., in Kew Gardens, on the weekend of Dec. 7.

The show takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8. Times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Sunday.

The works of 25 artists will be on display at the show.

As part of the Guild’s 25th anniversary celebrations, works from member artists will be on display at the Beacher Cafe, 2162 Queen St. E., for all of November.

For more information, please visit www.beachguild offineart.com Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Shows THE SCARBOROUGH Model Railroaders will be hosting open houses this month and next.

The open houses are planned for Sunday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Dec. 1 at the clubhouse, 17 Jeavons Ave. in the Birchmount and Danforth roads area.

The clubhouse features at two-floor model railroad layout.

Admission, which is cash only, is $5 for adults, $2 for children and $3 for seniors.

The open houses run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Sundays. For more info, visit www.scarborough-modelrailroaders.org

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Community Calendar NOV. 13: Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 7 p.m.

“Flowers For The Holiday” by Floral Art Designer Rosemary Passafiume-McLean.

Refreshments included. Guests welcome.

NOV. 13: Something to Talk About at St. John’s Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd., 7 p.m. This series will look at the “pivotal players” in shaping the Catholic Church. This month’s video and discussion will be on St. Thomas Aquinas, the Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest and Doctor of the Church from the 13th century. Info: Paul rpm@paulmccourt.com or church office 416-698-1105 NOV. 14: Bright Lit, Big City Literary Reading Evening at Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine, 2050 Danforth Ave., 8 p.m. Info: www.hirut.ca NOV. 16: Smiling Blue Skies Art Auction and Raffle at The Duke, 1225 Queen St. E., 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist for Global News and owner of Storm the Weather Dog. This Canadian organization is dedicated to helping furry family members. Every dollar donated supports the Ontario Veterinary College. Info: www.smilingblueskies.com NOV. 16: Christmas Market at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.2 p.m. Shop for Fair Trade and locally produced gift items, handcrafted Christmas decor, knitted toy animals, jewellery, baked goods and tasty treats, including amazing gingerbread creations and our famous meat pies, jams and jellies, and more. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 16: Organ Stops, organ recital series at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. With David Simon, organist of the Cathedral of St. James (Anglican) in Toronto, who has performed across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Russia and has given premieres with the Toronto and New Haven Symphony Orchestras. Donations gratefully received. www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 16: “British Beat” FUNdraiser and Silent Auction at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. (Coxwell & Gerrard), 7 p.m. Featuring the music of The Spirit Choir and The Beachles. Exciting items to bid on! Beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $25 (cash or cheque). Info: 416-686-6809, www.nuuc.ca NOV. 16: Snowman Christmas Bazaar at Hope United Church, corner of Main & Danforth, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

NOV. 16: Christmas Bazaar at St. Theresa’s, 2559 Kingston Rd. (at Midland), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bake table featuring homemade apple and mince pies, Christmas table, crafts, silent auction, raffles, white elephant, lunchroom and tearoom.

NOV. 16: Christmas Bazaar at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Baked goods, Christmas crafts, knitted clothing, specialty teas, kids’ arts and crafts room, 50/50 draw, raffle, BBQ and more. Info: 416466-2173, www.chestervillage.ca NOV. 16: Community Christmas Market at Woodbine Heights Baptist Church, 1171 Woodbine Ave. (Woodbine & Sammon), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 25 local artisans and crafters, baked goods, tea room and children’s craft table. Info: www.woodbineheights.ca NOV. 16: Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar at RCL Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Baked goods, jewellery, knitted items, nearly new, books, toys, and more. Have a coffee and muffin or lunch. Draw tickets and prizes.

NOV. 16, 17: Christmas Craft Market at Corpus Christi Church, 1810 Queen St. E., Saturday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. All handmade items, bake table, lunch at our popular “café”. Tables available for crafters. We are also looking for bakers for our bake table. Info: Carol Lombard 416-418-5713, acelingma@gmail.com NOV. 16, 17: Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale at Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Featuring 19 Indigenous artists and artisans with authentic Indigenous-made goods. Indigenous food available and drumming performances throughout the weekend. Admission $5.

Everyone is welcome! Facebook page: Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale.

NOV. 17: Christmas at Cedar Ridge Show & Sale at Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery, 225 Confederation Dr., 12 noon-5 p.m. Artisanal gifts, door prizes, holiday treats, tea, coffee. Admission $5, children under 12 free. Info: cedarridgestudiogallery.com NOV. 19: Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council Annual General Meeting at the Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., 7 p.m. Public/potential new members welcome to attend and volunteer at upcoming events hosted by the Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council

NOV. 19: 144th Toronto Brownies 25th Anniversary Celebration at Birch Cliff Public School, 1650 Kingston Rd., 6:30-8 p.m.

NOV. 19: Seniors Luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., noon. All seniors welcome. Free, but donations welcome. Accessible venue. Info: 416-261-4222 NOV. 22: Friday Night Entertainment presents Al Reilly & Catalyst at RCL Br. 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 7:30-11:30 p.m. Free admission. Snacks. Info: www.rcl11.com NOV. 23: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home baking, preserves, jams & jellies, crafts, knitting, sewing, collectible and new Christmas decorations, granny’s attic, country store, silent auction, quilt raffle, cheeses, frozen dinners, encore table (“regifted” goods), luncheon from 11-1:30, and more. Accessible venue.

NOV. 23: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Local Artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays. Please also join us for lunch, and home baking will also be available. Vending table inquiries: Genny Stock crafts.stjohns@gmail.com NOV. 23: Holiday Bazaar at True Davidson Long Term Care Facility, 200 Dawes Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The funds raised from this event will go to support the volunteer activities at the facility. Enjoy a silent auction, homemade baked goods, rummage tables, knitted goods and much more! Info: susan.kearns@toronto.ca NOV. 23: Christmas Fair at St. Clair O’Connor Community Centre, 2701 St. Clair Ave. E. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, silent auction, collectibles.

Lunch. All welcome. Info: 416-757-8757 NOV. 23: Gifts for the Soul Holiday Market at St. Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave. (north of Gerrard), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Art, mom & baby gifts, jewellery, pottery, bath & spa, pop-up charity beauty sale.

NOV. 23: Nisbet Lodge-McClintock Manor Foundation Christmas Bazaar at Missionary Hall, Calvary Church, 746 Pape Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafters and vendors with lovely handmade items, bake sale, silent auction, and café. Info: Gwen Ramsay foundation@nisbetlodge.com NOV. 24: Cantemus Singers, directed by Michael Erdman, present “A Boy Is Born” – benefit concert for Centre 55’s Share A Christmas at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. (at Queen St. E.), 3 p.m.

A concert of Christmas motets and carols

by Tallis, Byrd, Amner and King Henry VIII. Tickets at Centre 55 and at the door.

General admission $20 / kids under 12 free. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca NOV. 24: Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade, 1 p.m. The parade travels west along Kingston Road from Victoria Park to Walter St., then north to Community Centre 55. Kids, bring your letters to Santa! Bring a toonie to support CC55’s Share A Christmas program. Info: www.centre55.com, 416-691-1113 NOV. 24: Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at St. John’s School gym, 780 Kingston Rd. (2 blks E. of Main St.), 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 30+ artisans, raffles, 50/50 draw, silent auction for wines and merchandise! Accessible to all. Info: Jane 416698-3528, dietrichjane10@gmail.com NOV. 24: What is Mental Health? A discussion at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway), 12:30-1:30 p.m. How do we talk about it? What can we do to help?

Info: www.stbarnabas-toronto.com NOV. 24 & DEC. 1: Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show at 17 Jeavons Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Two floors of HO and N scale layouts – 1950s southern Ontario with authentic steam & diesel sound, and double-tracked mainline through mountain scenery. Adults $5, children $2, seniors $3. New members welcome! Info: www. scarborough-model-railroaders.org NOV. 25: Osteoporosis Support & Information Group Christmas Party at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Finger food potluck lunch, Christmas sing-along, lucky draws.

NOV. 26: Jam Nite at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 7 p.m. Bring your voice, your instrument, a song to share and join us for a fun, relaxed jam session. No skill level is needed. All you need is enthusiasm to make music together. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 28: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Downton Abbey” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Pippins.

NOV. 29-DEC. 1, 5-8, 12-14: Scarborough Players present ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ at Scarborough Village Theatre,

3600 Kingston Rd., 8 p.m., Dec. 1, 8 & 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets $24 at box office 416-2679292 or www.theatrescarborough.com NOV. 30: Christmas Bazaar at Faith Presbyterian Community Church, 140 Dawes Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Famous Filipino food, bake table, Christmas crafts, white elephant table, toys, gifts, and much more! Accessible venue. Info: faithpresbyteriancc@gmail.com NOV. 30: Christmas Craft Market and Café at Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 416-465-5252 NOV. 30: 9th of Its Kind Craft Show and Sale at RCL Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 50 artisans and food vendors. Free gift to first 300 visitors.

Grand prizes draws. Toonies for Tummies and $5 surprise box event is back.

All proceeds to Beaches Wellness Peer to Peer Group counselling Support Group, Centre 55 and their hamper for holidays program, and RCL Legion Br. 11 NOV. 30: Kids Christmas Party at The Salvation Army East Toronto, 107 Cedarvale Ave., 4-6 p.m. RSVP: heather_matondo@can.salvationarmy.org NOV. 30: Christmas Bazaar at St. Davids and St. Andrews Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tea room with Mrs. Claus. Raffles, baked goods, jelly beans jar, Christmas cards and decorations, stuffed animals and more.

Info: Yvette 416-698-2508, 416-461-8399 DEC. 1: Free Movie Fundraiser at the Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Movie: Abominable. In support of Community Centre 55 Share A Christmas program. Free entry with nonperishable food donation(s). Reserved seating. Tickets are limited: must RSVP to www.weselltoronto.com/movie DEC. 6: ‘Cadence’ Holiday Concert at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 7:30 p.m. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 6-8: Karen Franzen & Friends 18th Annual Holiday Show at 3 Wembley Dr. (Coxwell & Upper Gerrard), Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.karenfranzen.com DEC. 7: Hollyberry Fair at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave. (at Cosburn), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tea room, knitted goods, baking, quilt raffle, books, Christmas items, attic treasure, and more! Bring your cell phone to take a picture of your child with guest visitor, Santa! Info: 416-421-6878 x 21 DEC. 7: Christmas Marketplace at Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. (2 blocks north of Danforth, 1 block east of Coxwell), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick up some holiday cheer with the whole family. Local artisans, bake sale, chooseyour-own-adventure cookie bar, preserves, lunch in the tea room ($10 adults, $5 children). Info: 416-461-7200, www.kpuc.org DEC. 7: Acoustic Harvest presents Tony Quarrington’s For King and Country at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance/$30 at door.

Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca DEC. 7: Cookie Walk at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 10 a.m. Choose from dozens of cookies. $12 a box. Info: 416-261-4222 DEC. 14: “Christmas Miracles: May All Your Dreams Come True” at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd. (Warden Ave. & Kingston Rd.), 7:30 pm. Seasonal stories read by retired CTV News Anchor Lloyd Robertson, Avis Favaro, Don Gray, and Doly Begum. Christmas music.

Refreshments. Proceeds support Bluffs Food Bank. Accessible venue. Tickets $20 at www.bbuc.ca or Church office 416-694-4081 DEC. 14: Holiday Market. at St. Aidan’s Church, 2423 Queen St. E. (at Silver Birch Ave.), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, gifts, baking, and much more. Info: 416-691-2222 DEC. 14, 15: Cadence Vocal Band Holiday Concerts at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Complex harmonies, intricate arrangements, vocal dexterity, and fun for all ages. Tickets $20/adults or $10/ children under 10. Tickets available through Eventbrite, church office or at the door. Info: www.beachunitedchurch. com, www.cadence-unplugged.com DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Party at the Balmy Beach Club, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Open to the public. DJ-JJ, party favours, salty snacks on arrival, snack buffet at midnight. Tickets available at bar beginning Nov. 15. $35 + HST. Purchase 10 or more tickets and you can reserve a table. This is an adult event.

AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113 AL-ANON BEACH R&R GROUP meets Tuesdays at St. Aidan’s Church, Queen

St. E. at Silver Birch Ave., 7:30 p.m. (newcomers’ meeting 7 p.m.). Use side door in middle of the building. No fees or dues.

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. Donations of food accepted on those days.

Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 15 to May 15, 2020. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.). No lunch Feb. 17 •Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.). Co-hosted

by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. No lunch Dec. 24 •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.). No lunch Dec. 25, April 1, April 8 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 THE PSYCHIC IS IN! at Juice & Java, 2102 Queen St. E. (at Wineva), most Sundays, noon(ish)-6 p.m. Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kid-friendly.

Psychic Medium, Tarot, Astrology. Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@ gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com GROUP WATERCOLOUR SHOW at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. All local artists: Elizabeth Berry, Sheila Frost, Donna Gordon, Ursula Kostiw, Donene Lashbrook, Pat Leary, Karin McLean, Lori Molnar, Joyce Nelson, Liz Russ, Lucie Sparham, Susan Ward, Gail Williams, Gerry Withey & guest sculpturist Celine Cimon. Opening reception Nov. 23 from 1-4 p.m. Show runs to Dec. 22. Info and gallery hours: 416-2005551, studio888art@gmail.com, www.studio888.ca and on Facebook and Instagram DONATIONS OF CLEAN CLOTHING NEEDED for low-income seniors. Pants, tops, jeans, warm mitts and socks, jackets, warm coats, running shoes, boots etc. All donations are greatly appreciated. To arrange weekend or evening drop-off, please call 416-690-5650.

GERRARD ART SPACE, 1475 Gerrard St. E., presents ‘Expose’ solo show by Dana Green, Nov. 13-Dec. 1. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 1, 3-6 p.m. Info: 416-778-0923, gerrardartspace.com, facebook.com/events ESSENTIA TORONTO, 2180 Queen St. E., is proud to host local Beach artist, Pam Mayhew for the month of November.

Special evening, closing reception on Nov. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Info: 647-348-0321 EAST END CLIMATE COLLECTIVE Weekly Drop-in, Fridays 5-7 pm, starting November 22nd, at Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. Concerned about climate change?

Come and connect with others for reflection, discussion, learning, song and action. Vegetarian soup served.

Info: michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com CHURCHES ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Drop-in playgroup, 9:30 a.m.; Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m.; Christian Meditation, 7:30 p.m. •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome. Working together to nurture inclusive communities! •Everyday Parables: Living from a place of gratitude.

Rediscovering God in the common things and the parables of Jesus, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. with minister Karen Dale. •Worship Amplified, Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m. Music that tells a story, featuring songs by The Tragically Hip, Midnight Oil, Everlast and Lindisfarne. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com.

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

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 a.m. Info: www. beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.), Sundays 10:30 a.m. A welcoming service involving everyone with beautiful music. Sunday school and Nursery room are provided.

The services are relevant to contemporary issues with a focus on caring for all of God’s people and the earth. Fellowship to follow at our FB Café. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com

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IN THIS article, I’d like to bring up the dangers of fishing line, sports netting, and other loose garbage to our local wildlife.

The first question that comes up is usually: is this stuff really that dangerous/ problematic? Does the media just take one or two bad pictures every year and make it seem like this is a constant problem?

Well, I talked to the Toronto Wildlife Centre; the people who rescue GTA animals year-round. They told me that, “Fishing line poses

many threats to wildlife, especially waterfowl. They risk ingesting and becoming entangled in discarded lines, often suffering injuries from fishing hooks and lures that are still attached.

These injuries can easily be prevented. Refrain from cutting fishing line that has become snagged, and make sure to properly dispose of it in monofilament recycling bins often located in fishing areas and tackle shops.

Also, make sure to cut up lines into smaller pieces, and never use lead sinkers that can cause lead poisoning. To find out more, please visit torontowildlifecentre.com or call our wildlife hotline at 416-631-0662.

“Consider storing sports netting when not in use.

While it’s not often that animals become entangled in

PHOTO: TORONTO WILDLIFE CENTRE

A red-tailed hawk is shown here trapped in some sports netting.

goalie nets, it does still happen.

“A Virginia opossum, redtailed hawk and a red fox have all previously been admitted to TWC this year suffering injuries after being caught in soccer and hockey nets.

It’s always better to be safe when considering our wild neighbours, and it takes little effort to store away unused equipment.”

Over the years I have seen how the above affects our wildlife.

In one instance a beautiful adult red-tailed hawk was caught in an old hockey net.

She was saved by Toronto Wildlife Centre’s Rescue team member Sara, and she was suffering from minor lacerations and bruising, but with care at TWC, she was able to be released back to the wild within a week.

This was a happy story - she was able to return to her nearby nest, where her juvenile hawks waited for her return.

A few years ago I also got a call from the Toronto Wildlife Centre to check out a striped skunk trapped in a different net.

It was a very smelly rescue with Sara and another volunteer Jeremy. Sara took the rear end of skunk, Jeremy the front, and I cut the net. We placed it in a crate and Jeremy took it to the wildlife centre.

The skunk was assessed by the senior wildlife reha-

PHOTO: ANN BROKELMAN

A Mute swan with a fishing hook in its mouth. The swan was in care for a number of weeks while it healed from the injury. bilitation staff, the last of netting was cut away, and it was released without much delay. This was another lucky, and smelly victory, but not all animals are that lucky.

Enjoy fishing, but please take all of your broken lines, hooks and sinkers home.

Also, please use steel sinkers instead of lead. I know it’s not always easy to recover a lure that’s snagged on a log or in the rocks, but I’m asking you to maybe go a little further next time to do what you can to recover your tackle.

I’ve now lost track of the number of animals, specifi-

cally geese, ducks, grebes, herons, loons and swans tangled in fishing lines and/or with hooks in their mouths/ beaks.

I particularly remember one beautiful swan (see the photo with this column) with a huge hook in his mouth.

While TWC was able to carry out a successful rescue, the bird was in care for a few weeks to let a very preventable injury heal.

Can individual action even make a difference? I can’t see how it could hurt, and I see lots of opportunities to make our city a little better for us

and for the animals we share it with.

But, what is our responsibility with these sorts of items? If you want me to try to guilt trip you a little, the government of Canada states that “Every citizen has a role to play in avoiding waste and pollution while protecting Canada’s natural, cultural and architectural heritage for future generations.” (www.canada.ca/en).

Let’s think of our animal neighbours, our city, and the kind of environment we want to leave behind for future generations to enjoy.

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The Chick ’n Burger, which has stood on the crest of the hill on the south side of Kingston Road just west of Cliffside Drive for some 55 years, had its last day of business on Oct. 31. It’s going to be torn down for a condo development.

I have driven past this place literally thousands of times, as I’m sure others have, and I’ll admit the thought of ever going inside had never even remotely crossed my mind.

But the hand-painted signs saying the last day of business was Oct. 31 and that the demo would starting soon made me think I needed a closer look at this piece of Scarborough history before it was gone for good.

Let’s be honest, from the outside the place is kind of scary.

I wasn’t even sure about the name as half the sign on the front has been gone for who knows how long.

However, I can now assure you the restaurant’s actual name is not Chick ’n Bur. I can also say you have nothing to fear. I went in for you and I survived. I left with a smile on my face, having learned a valuable little Scarborough history lesson.

The regulars were sitting out on the patio enjoying what was a lovely Tuesday afternoon in late October, and everyone was as friendly as could be.

“About time somebody did a story on this place,” said customer Eric, who kindly offered to buy me a beer.

I unfortunately had to say no, but that helped get the five or so customers on the patio talking a bit.

The Chick ’n Burger opened in 1964 and was, so I’m told, famous for years for – you guessed it – chicken burgers. Or was that actually chicken on a bun?

I was told the restaurant was first run by two men of Greek descent, believed to have been named George and Nick.

“It was the best chicken burger there was,” said Eric. “The Chick ’n Burger was one of the best places in Toronto.”

Its heyday seems to have been the 1960s through to the mid-1970s. That was perhaps

Photo above, Phillip, Corinna, Bob, Eric a that has stood on the south side of Kings Photo below right, a look at the booths i in part to its proximity to another wellknown Scarborough establishment – The White Castle Inn. Now I’ve heard of The White Castle Inn, but don’t really know much about it. Some research told me it stood on the south side of Kingston Road east of Glen Everest Road near where Rosetta McClain Gardens are now.

Further research indicated that there was a White Castle Hotel at 2121 Kingston Rd. (at the junction of Hwys. 2 and 5 according to the matchbook cover I found online) which featured 25 modern rooms, banquet facilities and the Castle Lounge.

All of which is giving me a fuzzy 1980s flashback to what may or may not have been the Top of the Bluffs hotel, but I digress…

Back in the those heydays, Chick ’n Burger closed at 3 a.m. and opened at 5 a.m., and was a go-to spot for hungry customers from the White Castle after last call.

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and Dave on the Chick ‘n Burger patio on Tuesday, Oct. 29, afternoon. The restaurant ston Road in Cliffside since 1964 is slated to be torn down for a condo development. in the restaurant. was the last stop of the night,” said Eric, who has been a Chick ’n Burger customer since 1975.

He remembered when there were juke boxes on the wall (“Three songs for a quarter.”) and a dozen chickens cooking at one time in the two rotisseries “This really used to be a topnotch place,” said Eric. “We’re sorry to see it close. There’s already too many condos here and they’re too expensive.”

On the patio, Bob Marlow said he not only grew up going to Chick ’n Burger but also worked as a doorman at the White Castle from 1973 to 1976.

“I’ve been coming here since 1964 when it opened,” Bob remembered. “I had my first ever chicken burger here when I was eight years old.”

Customer Corinna Neviles once worked at the restaurant as a cleaner, and said it is a special place for its group of regulars who would celebrate birthdays and other events at Chick ’n Burger.

She’s also not looking forward to the condo construction as she lives nearby.

Phillip Penney is another regular at Chick ’n Burger. “I’ve been coming here since 1975, as soon as I arrived from The Rock (Newfoundland). They call me the Codfather.”

He agreed the place has a special spot in the hearts of its long-time customers.

“We’ve had Christmas parties and turkey dinners here.”

Marlow and Neviles both acknowledged that from the outside the Chick ’n Burger could be a bit intimidating.

“People who know nothing about it say it has a bad reputation, but it’s nothing like that at all. It’s all good people and friends meeting here.”

The restaurant has gone through a number of owners since it opened, including the Lins who present owner Michael took the lease over from about five years ago.

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What he is happy to say is that though the Chick ’n Burger on the south side of Kingston Road may be history, it will be rising again on the north side of the road a little bit further east.

Michael is moving the restaurant to the site of the former Belfast and Dog House taverns at 2256 Kingston Rd., and told me he plans to name the new location Chick ’n Burger.

On the day I visited, there was even talk among the customers to save some of the old signs from the original building. A check late last week indicated that did not appear to have happened, at least regarding exterior signage.

“The reason I got the other place is I want to keep my old customers,” said Michael.

“This is a very unique place, you really can’t find too many places like this. The customers need this place, it is their second home.”

And when I paid Michael a quick visit last week at the new location, he said the customers had indeed followed him there.

He said he was still working on a new menu and that for now, at least, there wasn’t a chicken burger on the menu but that could change in the future.

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oups are the ideal companion for cold, dreary November days.

Hot, nourishing and comforting, they can be made with any variety of ingredients including a host of local vegetables.

Soup serves well as a main course for an easy dinner accompanied by a salad and crusty bread. Any leftover soup is ideal for lunch the next day. For longer storage, place in freezer containers and freeze for up to two months. Remember to date and label containers.

However you like to serve soups, these suggestions from Foodland Ontario are sure to please.

Vegetable Lentil Soup This hearty soup is bursting with seasonal vegetables: onion, carrots and celeriac also called celery root.

If you have never tried celeriac it is well worth tasting. You may have seen this rather homely looking knobby root in the supermarket and wondered what to do with it. It is a version of celery which lends a nutty flavour, a cross between celery and parsley, wonderful in soups and stews. Choose a celeriac about the size of a small cantaloupe without too many knobs. Trim the outside layer and discard; cut celeriac into batons or cube.

This vegetable is available from September to May and is a source of vitamin B, calcium and iron. Celeriac may be eaten raw or cooked.

As lentils absorb liquid, the soup becomes thicker after sitting in the refrigerator.

If necessary, add water to the soup ½ cup (125 mL) at a time to the desired consistency.

2 tbsp (25 mL) each butter and olive oil 2 cups (500 mL) diced onions (about 2 onions) 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots 2 cups (500 ml) diced celery root (also called celeriac) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh

Italian parsley, washed, dried and chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) each, dried oregano, salt and pepper 2 cups ((500 mL) dried brown lentils, rinsed and picked over (remove any damaged lentils or stones) 1 can (540 mL) diced tomatoes, with liquid 8 cups (2 L) vegetable or beef broth In large saucepan or Dutch oven, over mediumhigh heat, add butter, oil, onions, carrots, celeriac and garlic, stirring occasionally until tender, 5- 7 minutes.

Add parsley, oregano, salt and pepper, cook for 3 minutes. Stir in lentils, tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add 2 cups (500 mL) water; cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Pour 1/3 soup into blender or use a hand blender to puree until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir until combined. Serve in bowls. Makes 10 servings.

Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon Garnish Definitely a meal in a bowl, this classic combination of pureed leeks and potato produces a winning combination of flavours to beat the cold.

The taste is enhanced with the garnish of smoky bacon. If you prefer a vegetarian garnish, substitute chopped green onions.

To round out the meal, serve the soup with an assortment of cheeses and a baguette.

4 slices of bacon, chopped 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups (1 L) low sodium chicken stock 2 white russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 ml) whipping cream or milk Garnish: reserved ba-

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con; 2 scallions or green onions, sliced In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate and reserve for garnish.

Discard all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of fat from pan, add butter and oil; combine over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, cover and cook on medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, 2 cups (500 ml) water, potatoes, salt and pepper; cover and bring to boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 -12 minutes.

Remove from heat; cool slightly. Pour into blender in batches or use hand blender to puree until smooth. Return soup to saucepan, add

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graph. The year the photo was taken was 1964.

Here’s a look at where Kingston Road begins at the junction of Queen Street East. The clocktower of Woodbine race track is visible in this archival photo-

Today, we wait patiently as we did in 2005, for track work to be completed at Kingston Road and Queen Street East.

Do you have an old photo you would like to share with our readership? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com

Local historical talks slated for Beaches Branch Library A PAIR of local history talks are planned for the Beaches Branch Library.

Both talks are presented

by The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society and the Toronto Public Library, and will take place at the Beaches Branch Library, 2161 Queen St. E. There is no admission fee to attend the talks.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, local historical writer Scott Kennedy will speak on Don Mills - The Way It Used To Be. As recently as the 1970s,

wheat was still being harvested in Don Mills and by 1980 it was completely paved over.

The talk takes place from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, author and historian Barbara Dickson talks about Bomb Girls - Trading Aprons for Ammo. This talk also takes place from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

For more info on these talks and other Beach and East Toronto Historical Society events, please visit www. tbeths.com

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Scarborough Thunder footballers to play in Hall of Fame tourney in Ohio

By Ricardo Vigliano

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Sixty players from three age groups from the Scarborough Thunder Football program have been invited to play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Youth Championships in Canton, Ohio this December. trip, and will be at practices to cover the teams.

Most kids are driving down with their families, while some will be chaperoned by the association.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to bring costs down for parents travelling to Ohio since family expenses are not covered.

“We are trying to make it as affordable as possible so every player on each team can attend,” said Allen.

Coach Bubba sees his pupils making a career in the NFL a realistic prospect.

“We have some kids in the association that can definitely operate at the next level.”

Allen also reinforced that football is ultimately a team sport that builds life skills such as self-discipline, hard work, and teamwork.

“It’s not everybody who comes to the program that will get a scholarship, but even for those who don’t make it

and come away from football, a lot will succeed as a family person and professional.”

Actively involved with the association since the beginning, from player, to young coach, then to board member and president, Allen highlights how Scarborough Thunder has positively impacted the community by providing sports opportunities for kids. “We have a lot of kids with hard luck coming through the program, some them have really no parental involvement.”

With more than 200 youngsters playing all year round, Scarborough Thunder strives to support kids from all means. “We never turn kids away, especially for financial reasons. We are always looking for different ways to help them financially, to provide these kids with a place to play football.”

The GoFundMe page for the trip to Canton can be accessed at http://bit.ly/ ThunderCanton

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YOUNG PLAYERS from the Scarborough Thunder Football program will be in the spotlight next month when they play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Youth Championships in Canton, Ohio.

Canton is the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the championships will be played from Dec. 11–15.

The event will include top youth football teams mostly from the U.S. While inspirational for young players dreaming to one day to play professionally, this event is also a big honour for the Thunder football program, now in its 25th year, as they are one of only two international participants playing in Canton this year.

“As far as football goes, they will be playing some of the best-of-the-best talent,” said head coach and Scarborough Thunder president Roberto Allen.

For Allen, known as ‘coach Bubba’, the Hall of Fame tournament is a learning opportunity for the kids, most of whom are pursuing a scholarship in the U.S. “They will see themselves matched against the best kids in their age group, so they will know exactly what they need to improve after coming back.”

Invited to the tournament for the second straight year, Scarborough Thunder will be represented at the event by around 60 kids in three age groups: Bantam (14U), Peewee (12U) and Atom (10U).

Television network CBS will be featuring the Thunder leading up to the

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Neil McNeil cross-country runners put in solid showing at OFSAA championships MEMBERS OF the Neil McNeil Catholic High School Maroons cross-country team put in solid performances at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships.

The OFSAA cross-country meet was held in Sudbury on Nov. 3, and due to snow that had fallen in the area the previous two days the course was a challenge for runners as they had to deal with snow, ice and slush.

Due to winning the Toronto District Catholic (Colleges) Athletic Association’s Midget, Junior, Senior and overall boys championship last month, Neil McNeil qualified a large contingent of runners for the Sudbury meet.

In Midget boys at OFSSA, Neil McNeil finished in fifth place among the 34 teams participating. Top Midget runner for theMaroons in Sudbury was Fitz Williams who finished sixth in a field of 263 competitors.

In Junior boys, Neil McNeil was 10th among the 35 teams at OFSAA. Top Junior runner for the Maroons in the Sudbury race was Liam McCullagh who was 10th out of 256 participants.

In Senior boys, Neil McNeil was 16th among the 36 teams competing. Top Senior runner for the Maroons in Sudbury was Liam McKelvey who finished 84th in a field of 264.

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Malvern Collegiate Junior boys rugby 7s team takes top spot at city championship tourney THE MALVERN Collegiate Insitute Black Knights Junior boys rugby 7s team are the city champions.

The Black Knights took the title at the Toronto District School Board championships with a 21-14 win over Riverdale Collegiate in the final game.

The championship tournament was played at Don Mills Collegiate on Oct. 23.

Rugby 7s teams from across the city took part in the tourney which also saw competition in Senior and Novice divisions. The Senior boys rugby 7s city title went to Leaside High School, while Humberside took the crown

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The Malvern Collegiate Junior boys rugby 7s team recently celebrated winning the city championship. in the Novice age group.

In the girls’s rugby 7s

tournament on the same day at Don Mills, Agincourt won

the Senior title while Leaside were the Junior champs.

Arts & Entertainment

Cantemus Singers upcoming A Boy is Born concert will help raise funds for Share a Christmas program “MERRY” AND “solemn” are adjectives rarely used in the same breath to describe anything – with the exception of Christmas.

The tug-of-war between sacred and profane celebrations of Christ’s birth versus the pagan festivities at the winter solstice continue to this day.

In Renaissance and earlier times, religious leaders banned the singing of carols in churches, leaving people to sing them outdoors if they wished.

Carols were originally popular secular songs danced in a circle, to which over time were added Christmas themed words, though not enough to make them suitably “religious” for the clergy.

Despite bans, carols’ popularity soared, and even Henry VIII composed some.

The Cantemus Singers invite the community to their celebration of both sides of the season with A Boy is Born – a program of merry English carols from

the 15th to 17th centuries (including one by Henry VIII); solemn motets by William Byrd, John Amner and Richard Dering; and Thomas Tallis’s serene Missa Puer Natus Est Nobis [A Boy is Born For Us] for seven voices.

This mass was written for Christmas of 1554 at the court of Queen Mary Tudor who had recently married Philip II of Spain, and appeared to be expecting a child.

The A Boy is Born concert takes place on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m., at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. at Queen Street East.

Tickets are $20 general admission, with children under 12 are free.

Tickets are available at Community Centre 55 (97 Main St.), at the door, or by calling 416-578-6602 to have tickets set aside for pick-up. VISA and Amex are accepted for ticket purchases at Community Centre 55. The concert is a benefit concert to raise money for Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas

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The Cantemus Singers will perform on Sunday, Nov. 24 at St. Aidan’s Church in the Beach. program that provides Christmas food hampers and toys to more than 900 needy families in Toronto’s east end.

Cantemus Singers was established in 2008 by conductor, Michael Erdman.

For more info, contact Erdman at 416578-6602, or visit www.cantemus.ca • More Arts & Entertainment news on Page 23.

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A HANDYMAN NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES

BEACH METRO NEWS

GAR REID steps onto the set of horror flick Willa for the first time on a cold December evening. The ground is littered with prop train girders and drones buzz overhead.

With coffee in hand, Reid arrives in a flurry of action. His actor cohorts are disarmed by the mystery of his figure hidden in the juxtaposition of his dark eyes and a clean-shaved head that gleams under the rig lighting.

“None of the cast knew who I was,” Reid said. “Corey Mayne (director) asked me to come in and be this creepy guy.”

The singer-songwriter, and guitarist for local band Eclecticus was enrolled by his band manager and the film’s line producer, Jeremy Campbell, to play the villain Skinhead.

“It was more for his look,” Campbell answered over the phone after being asked why he picked Reid for the role.

“Gar had that perfect villain look on camera.”

“Who doesn’t want to be a villain in Stephen King film,” Reid responded, laughing.

First premiered at the L.A. International Shorts Film Festival in July, Willa is a high-school dream come true for Windsor locals Corey Mayne (director), Barbara Szeman (screenplay) and Adrian Jarowski (actor).

Based on the short story of the same name by Stephen King, the 12-minute film features Canada’s up and coming stars.

Toronto has become a mecca of world-class crews, said Campbell, who has worked in the film industry here for more than 20 years.

The long-time Beach resident has seen what he describes as the growth, decline and regrowth of film in Toronto.

He was was taken aback at the family of the entertainment industry’s best who gave their time to work on Willa, which is being dubbed the biggest little film in Canada.

Eclecticus bandmate Tiina Lemay shuttled actors and crew members to and from

Uxbridge where the film was shot, and describes the tenacity of the film family.

“To be a fly on the wall, and see these people work so hard for this wonderful independent film, was really inspiring,” she said.

Lemay also spent time with Reid, perfecting the villain character.

With a long expression and wide eyes, Skinhead seeps into the folds of the audience’s deepest anxieties.

“It was tiring on the eyes,” Reid said about the lineless role that was written into the story by Mayne and Szeman.

“There were small movements you have to really work on, he said. “A glance is worth a thousand words.

The next screening of Willa in Toronto will take place as part of the Blood in the Snow 2019 Film Festival slated for later this month.

It will be playing at The Royal Cinema, at 608 College St. on Nov. 24, at 2 p.m.

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The poppies of November Mary Fran McQuade Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle

T

o a gardener, it’s odd that poppies are so prominent in November.

Cold-loving chrysanthemums make more sense at this time of year. Lately, even Christmas greens and trees are already appearing in garden shops.

The bright red poppy rightfully belongs to the month of August, the hot harvest-time.

But, as most Canadians know, all that changed in 1915. That’s the year John McCrae, poet-surgeon-soldier from Guelph, Ontario, wrote and published his historic poem, In Flanders Fields.

In three short verses, a field of blooming corn poppies (Papaver rhoeas) were forever linked with the thousands of fallen soldiers at Ypres, Belgium.

Inspired by McCrae’s poem, an American woman named Moina Michael is thought to have started the custom of wearing poppies in honour of war veterans.

A century later, after still more wars, we continue to wear poppies on Remem-

brance Day. Such a lovely flower to carry so much weight on its slender stem.

Real-life beauties With poppies so prominent this month, you might like to think about adding them to your garden in the spring.

Just the sight of the glorious living flowers will drive sad thoughts out of your head.

That’s only right, because back when people believed Greek and Roman gods were running things, poppies were associated with fertility, as well as sleep and ease of pain. Even now, hospitals use pain-relievers like morphine and codeine that are derived from opium poppies.

Unfortunately, the illegal use of “opiods” also brings many poor souls to the doors of death. That’s another battle yet to be fought and won.

Meanwhile. you can grow many other poppies guiltfree.

There are several kinds and colours to choose from.

To me, they all look pretty much alike – and equally gorgeous.

Oriental poppies, P. orientale, started out in central Asia. Established plants don’t mind our cold winters.

They like good drainage and come in a wide range of colours, including pink, red, plum and white. Flowers can have a single layer of delicate petals or, like roses, take a fuller, double form.

There are even some that look like shaggy pink lion’s heads, with skinny petals sticking out in all directions.

Singles and doubles can be enormous – as much as 15 centimetres across. Crinkly silken petals burst out of fat green buds in late spring/ early summer.

Place oriental poppies where later plants will fill in for them, since they’re notorious for disappearing during the hot summer months. They don’t like to be moved, so be very careful if you decide to shift them.

If you can get seeds in the fall, follow nature’s example and drop them in the garden where you want them to grow. Press them into the soil or scratch them in lightly to keep them in place.

Alternatively, you can buy them as started plants in the spring.

Field poppies, P. rhoeas, are the corn poppies of Flanders Fields. Dormant seeds in the soil there sprouted after the chaos of battle.

You’ll also spot these poppies as flecks of red in grain fields or wildflower

meadows painted by Claude Monet. (“Corn” is the Old World word for grain.)

The unmown meadows at Highfields, home of Prince Charles – a dedicated gardener himself – are also dotted with them.

Cheerful corn poppies are annuals, but reseed themselves from year to year. Start them like other annuals, from seed indoors or by sowing outdoors in April/May. Besides the traditional red, you can find strains in a variety of pastels.

That “Other” poppy The fabled opium poppy is, technically, illegal to grow in Canada, but some folks have them in their gardens just because they’re so darn pretty.

The seedpods, especially, are fantastic in dried flower arrangements. And some herb gardeners like to have them in their collections just for historical interest.

They’re undeniably interesting and full of folklore and stories.

Besides their drug connection, they’re the source of the poppy seeds we use in cooking. These have been known to cause false positive results in drug tests, so stay away from poppy seed buns or cakes if you’re likely to run into that situation.

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SESSION 2: Wealth Management and Legal Aspects Thursday, November 28th, 6:30pm Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street

Prime Cabbagetown 3 storey Victorian rowhouse. Classic traditional flair with a mix of original and modern touches.

Financial Planning and Investment Options Presented by Tamar Ribashvily, MBA and Jonathan Rotem, CFA Investment Advisors of RBC Wealth Management tamar.ribashvily@rbc.com | jonathan.rotem@rbc.com Estate Planning, Wills, and Powers Of Attorney with lawyer Garry Cass, LLB garry@garrycass.com

Four huge bedrooms, high ceilings on all three levels, formal living and dining rooms.

Don’t miss this one!

Register now to attend. Space is limited. info@inthe6ixrealestate.com or 416-545-9510

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