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Remembrance Day events set for Nov. 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY ceremonies are planned for this coming Monday, Nov. 11, at a number of local locations.

The sacrifices made by Canadians during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, peacekeeping missions and other conflicts will be honoured at local Remembrance Day services set for the Beach, East York and Scarborough on the morning of Monday, Nov. 11.

Remembrance Day is held at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, as that is when the Armistice was declared to mark the end of the First World War which took place from 1914-1918 and killed more than 60,000 Canadian soldiers.

In the Beach, this year’s ceremony takes place at the Kew Gardens cenotaph on Queen Street East opposite Bellefair Avenue. It begins with a parade of veterans from Corpus Christi Church on Lockwood Road at 10:30 a.m. to Kew Gardens.

The official ceremony at the cenotaph starts at 10:55 a.m.

In East York, the ceremony takes place at the East York Civic Centre’s Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Ave., starting at 10;45 a.m. It will also be preceded by a parade of veterans down Coxwell Avenue ot the cenotaph in the gardens.

Southwest Scarborough residents can observe Remembrance Day at the Scarborough Cenotaph, at Kingston Road and Danforth Avenue, beginning at 10:45 a.m.

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Krista Fortune is ready to welcome visitors to Castle Gerrard on Halloween night. The house on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between Kingswood Road and Bingham Avenue, has been site of the impressive Halloween display for the past 15 years and members of the Fortune family are looking forward to visitors on the night of Thursday, Oct. 31.

Castle Gerrard is ready for Halloween

By Alan Shackleton

PROTECTED BY numerous dragons and ruled over by a skeleton on a throne, residents in the Upper Beach area can’t miss Castle Gerrard.

It’s grey “stone” walls and castle rooks rise up in front of the home on the north side of Gerrard Street East between Kingswood Road and Bingham Avenue, and traffic slows as cars pass by to take in the impressive Halloween display.

Valerie Fortune and her daughters Krista and

Lisa have been putting up a Halloween display in front of the house for 19 years in a row. The past 15 years have seen the display grow as Castle Gerrard under the direction of Krista.

“After years of helping with it, I decided at the age of 18 that I would be in charge of Halloween,” said Krista.

Her main motivation was to make display to something more solid that could be installed year after year instead of having to come up with a new theme each year.

“We’ve changed it up

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a bit over the years,” she said.

“I said we wanted to do something more solid, and why not make it a castle and from there it started.”

She added that Castle Gerrard is the perfect name for the display.

“It’s pretty hard to miss,” she said.

The original castle walls were made with peg board and the rooks of styrofoam that was painted over, said Valerie.

“Eventually the pegboard rotted and the rooks were eventually eaten by raccoons and

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squirrels,” said Valerie.

Now it’s made of quarter-inch plywood and other lumber levelled, mounted, zip tied together and rock solid on the ground, said Valerie.

“It’s zip-tied within an inch of its life,” said Valerie.

Over the years they’ve had lots of volunteers help out putting the castle together.

“It’s between four and seven days of work to assemble,” said Krista.

The Fortunes are assisted in making the display even more impressive by their neighbours

who allowed their front yard to be used for a number of inflatable dragons.

Along with loving Halloween, Krista and Valerie both said that it is the reactions of the people who come to visit on Oct. 31, and those driving by in the days preceding it, that make all the work worth it.

“There are now people who came here when they were kids, and they are bringing their kids now,” said Valerie.

“It’s a great feeling, we are so honoured to be here,” said Krista.

“I like to see the kids reactions and give out treats,” she added.

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By Amanda Gibb Long-time Beach resident and firefighter Peter McAdam is set to retire after over 30 years of service.

“I guess regarding my career and life in the Beach and all this other stuff, I almost feel like I’m coming full circle in a way. I was born in Toronto and grew up in Willowdale, and became a Scarborough firefighter,” said McAdam, 64, who has been a captain for six years now.

McAdam started as a real estate agent, obtaining his license in 1979. Then he also broke into the film and television industry, first as an assistant cameraman and then started doing lighting instead.

In his real estate career, McAdam moved from residential to land sales and development. One day he received a call from a man wanting to build a housing division in Brampton, and it turned out that the man was a firefighter.

“I never really considered it until I met this Brampton fellow. I got to know him pretty well as we were going to look at properties across the region, and he said, ‘you know, you should look into becoming a firefighter,’” said McAdam.

McAdam put in applications to different fire stations in Ontario and accepted an offer at a Scarborough fire station.

“I look back on it and I think it’s the right move. It opened up a whole new world. I still remember recruit training. Here it is, the end of my career and it’s gone by in a blur,” he said.

McAdam spent time doing courses and absorbing information about his new career learning about hazardous materials and fire investigation. In 2010, he voluntarily served a term as the president of the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators before leaving the organization.

McAdam said the camaraderie between firefighters was a

significant role of the job.

“Out of all the emergency services it’s based on teamwork, more than any other. Everything that we do, we do together.

Every call, we go for gas, we go shopping for whatever it is,” he said.

McAdam said that he thinks the job has changed in a lot of ways since he’s been a firefighter.

“You used to have that old-school hazing kind of thing. I think it’s much more professional. Today, it’s much more cohesive and reflects the city much more,” he said.

McAdam said that the best part of his job was the smaller calls that no one ever hears about.

“The ones that are gratifying is sometimes in a medical call you have the opportunity to restore someone’s heartbeat.

And that is awesome,” he said.

“It’s nice to know that we made a difference in peoples’ lives for the better. We’re not just firefighters. I like to say that any uncontrolled situation is when you call 911 and we’re the first to show up. Doesn’t matter what it is. Whether it’s a fire or a flood, or car accident or heart attack.”

McAdam’s crew has lately transformed from a group of veteran firefighters to rookies.

“I hate to say goodbye, but I’ll be ready. I’m happy to leave it in their hands. With my recruit team, I feel like I’m leaving the job in good hands. I’m so blessed to have had a career as a firefighter,” he said.

As soon as McAdam retires, he and his wife Teresa plan on taking a long trip to first Hong Kong, then Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

“I couldn’t do it while I was working, so it was something that had to wait. We’re really looking forward to it.”

McAdam’s last shift will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Neighbour’s Night Out celebration THE EIGHTH Annual Neighbour’s Night Out (NNO), a tradition recommended by the Crime Prevention Association of Toronto (CPAT), took place recently.

Neighbours on Winners Circle and Northern Dancer Boulevard came together on Sept. 24 to form a large street party within their alleyways which lasted far into the night.

NNO was an opportunity for the residents to have a fun night, get to know neighbours and build a better community spirit.

The party was organized by the streets’ Neighbourhood Watch Captains and volunteers.

The event drew over 100 neighbours for pizza, pasta, potluck, music, games and raffles.

The organizers are grateful for the many generous sponsors, especially Desmond Brown Real Estate Team and Breakwall BBQ Smokehouse.

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Residents in the Winners Circle and Northern Dancer Boulevard area recently celebrated a Neighbour’s Night Out.

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The Beach Hebrew Institute is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events running from this September through to September of 2020. Recently, members of the Kenilworth Avenue Beach Hebrew Institute held a Torah procession through the neighbourhood as part of the centennial celebrations.

Former MPP Potts plans to seek leadership of provincial Liberal Party FORMER BEACHESEAST York Liberal MPP Arthur Potts will be seeking the leadership of Ontario’s Liberal Party.

Potts is scheduled to formally announce the leadership bid at a press conference on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Ted

Reeve Arena. Potts served as MPP for Beaches-East York from 2014 to 2018 as part of the Kathleen Wynne Liberal government. So far, other contenders for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership include Mitzie Hunter, Steven Del Duca, and Michael Coteau.

Queen and Kingston intersection reopened THE INTERSECTION of Queen Street East and Kingston Road, which had been closed since Sept. 7 for streetcar track, overhead wire, and platform work, has reopened and traffic can now get through in all directions.

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Decked out in his Spider-Man gear, Kenilworth Avenue superhero “Mr. Day” is on patrol helping to keep the neighbourhood safe.

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By Surina Nath

BY DAY, he’s a boy in Grade 5 who loves wrestling, skateboarding, and watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. By night, when he puts on his Spider-Man suit, he becomes

the Beach’s very own superhero — going by the name of Mr. Day. You may notice him running around Kenilworth Avenue, greeting children and neighbours, taking action when he senses danger.

This Beach superhero is no average nine year old, he uses parkour skills to climb tall ledges and trees, scanning these Toronto streets, making sure the community stays safe.

“He’s a delight,” said

neighbour Joan Paterson.

“Who needs neighbourhood watch when you can have Spider-Man? He runs up and down the street doing cartwheels and observing the ‘comings and goings’ of the street activity.”

“He came to my door to tell me that the back hatch of my car was open as a precaution for possible theft,” she said. “Again delightful. He’s very polite.”

From helping others when they’re injured, to playing games like hide-and-seek with children on his street, this superhero strives to keep the peace by any means.

Since the age of four Mr. Day wanted to be a vigilante, running outside with the permission of his grandma.

“I kept going until I was able to patrol the streets by myself,” he said. “And I’m going to keep going for as long as I can.”

While on patrol a year or two ago, Mr. Day saw a group of people pouring liquids down a sewer grate.

Realizing what was happening, he knew he couldn’t approach them alone and told an adult immediately— he knew something needed to be done.

The neighbourhood superhero feels passionately about the environment and reducing pollution in the area.

He helps out by speaking out about littering and picking up garbage at Woodbine Beach on top of his busy schedule of keeping us free from harm.

Turning 10 on Dec. 30, Mr. Day aspires to be a police officer in the future. “Helping people is something I really like to do,” he explained.

Working with the law is a big part of this hero’s motto, making way for a new definition of what it means to be a superhero.

Mr. Day is an example of just why our community is such a special place, and he leaves the Beach with just one message: “Always be kind,” he said.

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‘Kids’ return to Pickering St. house over 50 years later

By Alan Shackleton

“16 POUNDS IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS.” - Claire M. Toronto “JUST OVER 5 MONTHS AND I’M DOWN 49 POUNDS.” - Anne M. London, ON “MY PSORIASIS VANISHED IN 12 DAYS.” - David M. Bancroft, ON “I LOST 26 POUNDS IN 24 DAYS. I’M A NEW MAN.” - Arvin A. Toronto, ON

A STROLL down memory lane in August led to a full-scale house reunion recently as three former residents of a home on Pickering Street were able to re-visit their lives as children and teens.

Heather (Brown) Brand, 68, Linda (Buttiegieg) Mahoney, 69, and Rod Buttiegieg, 65, visited the house where they lived in the 1950s and 1960s on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

And they had many memories to share.

Linda laughed as she visited the upstairs back bedroom which she would many times sneak out of at night, to meet with her “buddy” and next-door neighbour Gary Pritchard.

The Pritchard family lived next door to the Buttiegieg family’s house located on Pickering Street just south of Gerrard Street East.

“I would sneak out the window and onto the roof, and Gary Pritchard would put a ladder up,” Linda remembered with a laugh.

The visit came about after Heather, who now lives in Oshawa, decided to take a trip back in time by visiting the house she had lived in from 1956 to 1961. She was standing on Pickering Street with her husband Jim who had also grown up in the neighbourhood on Scarborough Road, looking into the house and remembering days gone by when she was noticed by the present homeowner.

“I saw these two people looking into the house,” said homeowner Leslie Simmons who has lived in the home on Pickering Street with her family for the past 22 years.

“I waved at them and they waved back,” she said.

And from there, the reunion was in the works for Linda and Rod to also come back and visit the family home they had lived in from approximately 1955, when their parents bought the house, to 1967 when they sold it.

Linda and Rod said their parents did not have a lot of money and were often renting either the basement or top floor of the house (sometimes both at the same time) out to other families so they could pay the mortgage.

“I have slept in every room in this house,”

said Linda, mentioning a space under stairs that once contained her bed.

When she, Heather and Rod went to look at the basement with Leslie there was still a bed in the exact same spot under stairs.

They also remembered how the bathroom, laundry room and bathtub were all in the same area at the back of the basement beside the old oil tank for the furnace.

“The bathtub had a hose from the laundry tub to fill it,” remembered Heather. “When you pulled the plug, the water went down right over the laundry drain.”

In approximately 1967, the Buttiegieg’s sold the home on Pickering Street and moved to a 15-rooom house on Hambly Avenue. “I think we rented out almost every room in that house too,” remembered Linda.

Rod said his parents decided to sell the Pickering Street house because it needed expensive repairs due to the fact it had once been clad with Insulbrick (a tar shingle made to look like brick).

Linda estimates the house on Hambly cost her parents $33,000 at the time.

“My mother bought the Hambly house and sold the Pickering house in one day,” she remembered. “My father came home from work and it had all been done.”

She and Rod remembered that the local real estate agent used at the time was named Bill Fysh and he had for sale signs shaped like fish.

Both Rod and Linda attended Adam Beck and Glen Ames schools. Linda also attended Malvern Collegiate.

Heather lived in the house with her mother who rented space, and she and Linda became friends as they were close in age.

Leslie said she was happy to be able to welcome the former residents to their old home, and wasn’t surprised to hear it had once been lived in by so PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON many people at one time.

“We’ve raised five kids in From left, Linda Mahoney, Rod Buttiegieg, and Heather Brown are joined by homeowner Leslie Simmons this house as well,” she said. during a reunion at their old Pickering Street house. “It’s nice that these ‘kids’ were Inset photo shows Linda, left, Rod, and Heather as able to come home again.” children in the house.

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Minority government can hold the potential for greatness Nathaniel Erskine-Smith MP Beaches—East York

IN THIS 43rd parliament, we should be ambitious in our ideas, humble and co-operative in our approach, and squarely focused on the hard work ahead.

With the right approach, minority governments hold potential for greatness. When Lester B. Pearson led a minority government between 1963-68, Parliament established universal healthcare, the Canada Pension Plan, and Canada Student Loans - not to mention our national flag. In his book Two

Cheers for Minority Government, political scientist Peter Russell surveys over a dozen countries that have governed themselves extremely well without a majority of seats in the House of Commons.

On minority governments in the Canadian context, he’s said “they were some of the most dynamic governments we’ve had.”

We need a dynamic federal government to respond to the global climate crisis. While we’ve made serious progress, reducing projected 2030 emissions by 25 per cent since 2015, more action is needed and the election results represent strong support for both carbon pricing and more ambitious action. Our challenge now is to set Canada on a credible path to net

zero, and to ensure a just transition for all affected workers and regions.

Beyond climate policy, we need a dynamic government to take on other big ideas, like reconciliation and equality for Indigenous communities, affordable housing in our cities, a public health response to the opioid crisis, stronger gun control, tackling tax havens, national pharmacare, expanding basic income supports, new digital and privacy rights, and more.

Our task is to put partisan interests aside and to work across the aisle to accomplish these big ideas for our country.

If we follow the evidence, listen thoughtfully to our critics, and engage and disagree respectfully,

we have the opportunity to deliver bold social progress.

The only practical constraint should be our continued commitment to fiscal responsibility. Every year this Liberal government has been in office, the Parliamentary Budget Office has reported that “fiscal policy at the federal level is sustainable over the long term,” and we should not jeopardize that position.

With the promise of a new and co-operative Parliament, I’m looking forward to returning to Ottawa, and I am thankful to everyone who participated in the election.

Credit to all local candidates for putting their name forward, and for running largely positive and hard-working local campaigns.

Mae J. Nam and Sean Manners were particularly thoughtful, articulate, and passionate at our debates.

And a special thanks to those who voted, volunteered, and contributed to our local campaign.

It is a humbling experience as a candidate to see so many people give their time and energy, and I wouldn’t be where I am without that support. We have an incredible team here in Beaches-East York and I’m proud of our hard work and positive approach this election. It means a lot to be given another opportunity to stand up for our community in Ottawa. I will keep working hard to bring a sense of thoughtfulness and principled independence to my role.

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Call to replace Queen streetcars with buses sparks reaction Re: ‘Permanently replace Queen streetcar with bus’, Letters, October15.

Hooray for bringing forth this issue! It is something I think of almost every time I am driving on Queen Street.

Why in the world do we have streetcars anyway? In my opinion, we should change to electric buses.

I don’t think streetcars are fiscally responsible: Streetcars must be much more expensive to manufacture, maintain and transport.

Our climate’s temperature swings cause frost heave and endless track and road maintenance. Buses don’t need costly track systems to begin with.

Streetcars are a safety issue: the public is at risk crossing a lane of traffic to board and exit a streetcar.

And don’t we all know someone who has caught a bike tire in the

tracks and had a nasty fall?

Streetcars are a health issue: It is my understanding, and no one ever talks about this...streetcars shoot silica sand onto the tracks to ease friction. When pounded into a breathable dust, silica sand is a serious health issue.

Streetcars hinder traffic flow: We all know how annoying it is to stop at every stop along the way with the streetcars. It slows down all the traffic. Buses pull over to allow cars to flow past. And who hasn’t been held up and/or diverted from Queen Street because a streetcar can’t get around an accident or other blockage. Traffic and people are not getting anywhere when six streetcars are stacked up waiting for something. It’s ridiculous.

Please, let’s consider a change to electric buses.

They are efficient, have no fumes

and keep everyone moving. They would also be able to navigate the Neville Park Loop without all that screeching.

Eleanor Duthie

Return streetcars to route It is hard to believe the letterwriter actually rides the TTC in making this proposal to ban streetcars between the Neville Loop and Kingston Road.

Real transit riders know that the process of transferring between the bus and the streetcar adds 15-20 minutes to each one-way trip from downtown, making what was previously a fairly predictable 40-minute trip into a one-hour nightmare.

That’s up to 40 minutes extra per round trip.

The letter-writer is living in some kind of alternative reality if he really believes the buses are

more reliable.

His arguments about buses not “holding up traffic” and being easier to pass show his true colours.

The many more buses required to carry the same number of people who use the streetcar burn more fossil fuels, require more drivers and are less comfortable.

The sooner the streetcars return along this route, the better.

Michael Mouritsen

Buses are working just fine I completely agree with the letter-writers idea to ban streetcars from Kingston Road to the Neville Park Loop along Queen Street East.

The new lengthy streetcars are always bogged up at the Neville Park Loop. They tie up traffic and are hard to pass.

The buses seem to work just fine.

Steve Hunter

Looking forward to buses leaving neighbourhood I can’t wait for the replacement buses to leave our neighbourhood.

It is a constant hassle to transfer from bus to streetcar on the way downtown, particularly when the bus stops at Woodfield for long minutes to switch drivers, while the passengers wait and sometimes watch as we miss new streetcards as they enter service from the nearby yards.

As to holding up traffic, streetcars are quick and easy to pass safely on the right when they are not loading or unloading.

One change that would be great, however, is to have the 143 express bus take Lake Shore Boulevard East instead of Eastern Avenue; it’s a much faster route.

Chris Knight

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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Beach Memories

As Remembrance Day approaches, think of those who sacrificed for peace AS WE approach Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., we recall all the horrific wars that were fought and the millions of soldiers that died and the millions of civilians who also died – and to what end?

Throughout the last decade, and the last 10,000 years of recorded history, there has not been a time of peace in our world.

Battles have been fought with rocks and clubs, spears, guns, cannons, ships, warplanes, atomic bombs, and hydrogen bombs. Tribes have been fighting tribes, nations have been fighting nations creating havoc on earth that has never seen an equal.

We see soldiers wounded in so many ways as a result of these chaotic wars. I don’t think any place on earth has escaped the horrors of destruction of cities, countries and civilizations.

We Canadians are not immune to these catastrophes as we honour our gallant fallen heroes; those who have died and those who are still alive on Remembrance Day. The world has suffered through the Grecian wars of 2,000 years ago through to the Napoleonic wars, the American Civil War, the First World War and the Second World War, and the fighting in the Middle East.

Some of these wars have tried to annihilate entire nations and religions such as The Holocaust of the 20th Century. I could write, others could write better than I, about these terrible wars.

War is hell, and I will have others write about them.

But let us ask ourselves this question: Has anybody, any nation, tried to stop or end war on our planet?

The answer is yes. Many times people and organizations have tried, to no avail.

However, we do have one person, a great person and a great Canadian in my opinion. He was also a great Prime Minister, and his name was Lester B. Pearson. He was born on April 23, 1897,

Gene Domagala and died on Dec. 27, 1972.

Pearson was born in Newtonbrook, which is now part of Toronto, and was the son of a Methodist minister. He attended the University of Toronto and studied various subjects when the First World War started.

Before we continue, there were two organizations in the 20th Century that tried to have peace in our world.

The League of Nations was established after the First World War, to no avail. The United Nations started after the Second World War, and history can judge whether it has been a success.

Pearson joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps and served overseas in the First World War. Later, he joined the flying corps until his military career ended with a plane crash. He was also involved in an automobile accident during the war.

Pearson was no stranger to war, but he chose peace in the end.

After the First World War, Pearson continued his studies and went to Oxford then returned again to the University of Toronto where he lectured and also coached football and hockey amongst other activities.

He had a keen mind for world affairs, especially in Canada. He left the University of Toronto and joined the Canadian Foreign Affairs Department in 1928.

The Canadian government realized Pearson had talent and placed him in strategic areas. He went to London in the 1930s, and he realized that Adolf Hitler and his regime were a threat to world peace.

Pearson was known for his tenacity, and when he returned to Canada he was then posted to Washington. Later he was appointed Canada’s Ambassador to the United States in 1945.

This was the acceleration of his career in Foreign Affairs.

Pearson had knowledge of many issues. He was involved in the United Nations and was chair of the Food and Agriculture Committee.

Pearson had a clear view of war, peace, communism, totalitarianism, refugees and more through his work with the United Nations.

He was recalled to Canada as undersecretary for External Affairs and then became Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Pearson was known for his energy and capability at the United Nations and would have been the Secretary General of the U.N. but for his animosity towards the Soviet Union. He was vetoed twice by them.

During this time there was war in the Middle East, Indochina and Greece. Pearson had keen knowledge of these wars and took great interest in trying to keep the peace in our troubled world.

He hated war and knew its horrors, and he started working on ways to stop it or at least do something to try and stop it. He wanted some way to do this, and in the Middle East he came up with the idea of a U.N. Peacekeeping Force and it came into being because of him.

In recognition of his great contribution and tireless interest in Peace In Our Time, Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957.

He is the only Canadian to receive this honour.

He was also interested in politics and joined the Liberal Party. He became party leader and was elected Prime Minister in 1963. It was his idea to give us a new Canadian flag.

On this coming Remembrance Day, let us not forget great Canadian heroes in the armed forces who gave their lives in the cause of peace, not war.

I had the honour of going to Lester B. Pearson’s funeral in Ottawa, and he was a great Canadian.

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Community Calendar OCT. 31: Free Seniors’ Movie – “The Farewell” at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Pippins Tea Company.

OCT. 31, NOV. 1-3, 7-9: East Side Players present ‘The Wild Guys’ at The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., 8 p.m. (Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.).

Tickets: $25, students $17. Free parking. Accessible venue. Tickets and info: 416-425-0917, www.eastsideplayers.ca NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Ed McCleverty Playground (a.k.a. Ted Reeve Playground), Gerrard St. E. (just east of Main St.), 6:30-7:30 p.m., rain or shine. Bring your pumpkins out for a final lighting with other neighbourhood pumpkins. Pumpkins will be placed around the wading pool, and afterwards disposed of in a city-provided bin. Co-hosted by Councillor Bradford and Friends of Ed McCleverty Playground.

NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Oakridge Park, Danforth Ave. & Danforth Rd., 6-8 p.m. Bring your jack o’ lanterns out for one last appearance as we line the neighbourhood pumpkins up throughout the park. Music, spooky stories and refreshments. Lots of fun for the whole family!

Hosted by the Friends of Oakridge Park.

NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Sandown Park, 50 Natal Ave., 6-9 p.m., rain or shine. Bring a candle to light up your pumpkin. The City will compost Pumpkins after the event!

This event will run rain or shine! Hosted by the Scarborough Bluffs Community Association. Info: SBCA.ca/pumpkins NOV. 2: Amazing Christmas Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (east of Warden), 12-3 p.m. Shop for wonderful crafts, homemade baked goods, meat pies, candies and preserves; books, attic treasures and much more… and then enjoy a lovely lunch. Not to be missed! Info: 416691-0449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com NOV. 2: Silent Auction, Raffle & Bake Sale at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds to the Resident Christmas Fund. Donations welcome.

Call Jane Devine 416-690-3001 ext. 2011 NOV. 2: Acoustic Harvest presents Irish Mythen at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (Kingston Rd. & Midland), 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door.

Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca NOV. 2: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Featuring Emily Steinwall (saxophone & vocals) and Nebyu Yohannes (trombone & vocals) with reflections

by Karen Dale on the theme “Courage”.

Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 2: Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at East Toronto Salvation Army, 107 Cedarvale Ave. (1 block north of Danforth, 1 block east of Woodbine), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, preserves, lunch room, knitted items, white elephant table. All welcome!

NOV. 3: Scarborough Central Lions Christmas Craft Sale at Birchmount Community Centre (Birchmount and Kingston Rds.), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 30 craft vendors. Snack bar. Info: 416-726-6859 NOV. 3: Autumn Clean Up at Glen Stewart Ravine, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Beech Ave. Treats for all. Bring your own gloves or use ours and dress for the weather and conditions. Event posted on Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine Facebook page. Info: friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com NOV. 3: Sunday Funday at RCL Branch 11, in the clubroom, 9 Dawes Rd., 12 noon-7 p.m., John & Sandy Hills 2-6 p.m. Karaoke/ DJ – sing a song and your name will go in a draw. Food served at 4 p.m. – sandwiches, pasta salad & cake dessert - $6 p/p. No cost for admission – non-members and all are welcome. Info: 416-699-1353 NOV. 3: Let’s watch a movie together!

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 2-4 p.m., in celebration of Canadian Down Syndrome Week. General admission $12, free for children under 14 and people with Down Syndrome. Prize draw! Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Surrey Place. Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca NOV. 6: 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: St. Thomas Aquinas. Parking behind the church. Info: Paul rpm@paulmccourt.com or church office 416-698-1105 NOV. 7: Town Hall Meeting with 55 Division Community Police Liaison Committee at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 6:30-8 p.m.

NOV. 7, 14: ‘St. Paul’s Travels through Ancient Greece’ with Professor Terry Donaldson (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto), at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., 7:30 p.m. Two illustrated presentations, with a particular focus on

Philippi, Thessalonica, Athens and Corinth.

Info: www.staidansinthebeach.com NOV. 9: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A unique market featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and artisan wares plus old favourites; bake table, books, jewellery, baskets, Christmas decor, quilt raffle and tea room. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kru.ca NOV. 9: Christmas Bazaar at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 9 a.m.1 p.m. Lunch room (soup, sandwiches, muffins), a bake sale, lots of Christmas treasures for sale and of course, different categories of vendors selling their wares. Vendor tables available for $35. Info: 416-261-4222, Stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca NOV. 9: Holiday Bazaar at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (at Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will have our famous Tea Room, Silent Auction, Art, Jewelry, Basket Draws, Attic Treasures, Preserves, Baking, Sewing, Knitting and Seasonal Crafts! Admission is free!

Info: 416-699-3084, fboffice@rogers.com NOV. 10: Mindfulness Drop-In Sundays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8 a.m. A one-hour mindfulness meditation led by Christine McMulkin, followed by light refreshments. All welcome. No registration required. Donations gratefully received. A collaboration between Beach United Church and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies.

Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 10: Art Show and Sale at St. Clair O’Connor Community Centre, 2701 St. Clair Ave. E., 1-4 p.m. Art works done by Centennial College students. Refreshments will be served. All welcome. Info: 416-757-8757 NOV. 10: Community Climate Conversation at 79 Hiawatha Rd., 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Toronto has declared a climate emergency. Now the City is consulting on its 2021-23 Climate Plan. Come and share your priorities for climate action! Hosted

by Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation. All welcome. Light vegetarian lunch served. Info: michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com NOV. 11: Remembrance Day Luncheon at Beaches Baron Byng Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., immediately after the Kew Gardens service.

Info: 416-465-0120 or 416-691-1113 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. 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 quest to find more and better ways to deal with and understand canine cancer. Info: www.smilingblueskies.com NOV. 16: Christmas Market at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fair Trade and locally produced gift items, handcrafted Christmas decor, 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. 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, 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. 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. 23: Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home baking, preserves, crafts, knitting, sewing, collectible and new Christmas decorations, silent auction, quilt raffle, cheeses, frozen dinners, encore table (“regifted” goods), luncheon from 111:30, 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. 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. Presented by Community Centre 55 and the businesses of Kingston Road Village. 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! We’re on Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade route so drop in before or after for hot beverages & light lunch offerings! Accessible to all. Info: Jane 416-698-3528, dietrichjane10@gmail.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 MONDAYS: WEE FOLKS at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Interactive play and fun at our drop in event for young children and their caregivers. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com TUESDAYS: BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 7-8 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health. Info: www.mentalwellness.help THURSDAYS: DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP at Neighbourhood Link, 3036 Danforth Ave. (at Vic Pk), 6-7 p.m. Peers helping peers with issues affecting mental health.

Info: www.mentalwellness.help FRIDAYS: GRANT-FULL FOOD & FELLOWSHIP Soup Kitchen at Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., 5-8

p.m., distributes food to clients, in conjunction with the Daily Bread Food Bank. A hot meal is also served. Second Saturday of each month: A free dinner will be served from 3-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship at the same time. You may win a door prize. Info: 416-690-5169 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 GROUP WATERCOLOUR SHOW at Studio 888, 2359 Queen St. E. All local artists: Sheila Frost, Donna Gordon, Ursula Kostiw, Donene Lashbrook, Pat Leary, Karin McLean, Maria Modopoulos, 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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. True Davidson Acres long-term care facility (200 Dawes Road) is looking for volunteers, particularly Greek-speaking men. You would assist with a variety of resident activities including feeding, visiting, and participating in activities for volunteers. Training provided. Please contact Susan at susan.kearns@ toronto.ca or 416-397-0364 for more information or to sign up for an orientation date.

THE PSYCHIC IS IN! Live Entertainment at Juice & Java, 2102 Queen St. E. (at Wineva), most Sundays, noon(ish)-6 p.m.

Great food, great shops to walk-about. Kidfriendly. Psychic Medium, Tarot, Astrology.

Text or vx 647-449-5920, email thepsychicinn@gmail.com, www.thepsychicinn.com LIBRARIES GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Nov. 4: Hand Drumming and Singing with Aqua Music, 4 p.m.

Learn about the history and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island through hand drums, shakers and smudge medicines. Info: 416-393-7717 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Nov. 12: Make a Will, 6:30 p.m., presented

by Ontario Bar Assoc. November is Make a Will Month. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7700 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: Free drop-in playgroup for preschoolers and their caregivers, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A welcoming service involving everyone with beautiful music. Sunday school and Nursery room 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 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 HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. •Wednesdays: Line Dancing, 1:30-3:30 p.m. •Thursdays: Free Yoga class, 11 a.m. •Nov. 2: Praise and Gospel Café, 4:30 p.m. •Nov. 8 & 9 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. “The War Time Radio Show”. $15 adults, $12 seniors/ students, $40 family of four •Nov. 16: Snowman Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca

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The CIBC branch at Kingston Road and Balsam Avenue celebrated 100 years of providing banking to the community on Friday, Oct. 18. The celebrations included a presentation by the branch to Community Centre 55 for $1,000.

On hand for the cheque presentation was (left-to-right) Kate Ross, CIBC Market Vice-President; Melissa Fazari, CIBC Community General Manager; Debbie Visconti, Executive Director of Community Centre 55; and Shoaib Mohammed, Manager of the Kingston and Balsam CIBC. Also attending the celebration, which featured cupcakes and somosas, was long-time branch customer Bessie Stallworthy, who is 104 years old, and Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown.

Glen Stewart Ravine cleanup planned AN AUTUMN cleanup is planned for the Glen Stewart Ravine on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Residents who want to volunteer to help out are asked to meet at the Beech Avenue entrance to the ravine, just south of Kingston Road.

The clean up will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Participants are asked to bring gloves, wear boots, and be dressed in anticipation of getting dirty.

The event is being organized by the Friends of the Glen Stewart Ravine, and

they will be providing the bags for the cleanup and treats for volunteers afterwards. The cleanup is sponsored by Courage Foods, Mountain View Coffee and inFlow. For info, please visit the Friends of Glen Stewart Ravine on Facebook.

Beaches Santa Claus Parade volunteers sought VOLUNTEERS ARE now being sought for this year’s Beaches Santa Claus Parade.

The 2019 version of the parade takes place on Sunday, Nov. 24, starting at 1 p.m.

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by Community Centre 55 and the businesses of Kingston Road Village. The parade begins at Victoria Park Avenue goes west on Kingston Road to Walter Street and then north to Community Centre 55.

Volunteer parade marshalls are needed to ensure the road is clear, safe and that the parade runs smoothly. Volunteers would be needed from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more, contact Jade at Community Centre 55 at jade@centre55.com or call 416-691-1113, ext. 224.

f asked to describe my ideal autumnal landscape, few would compare with the beauty of the Piedmont region in northern Italy.

Nestled in the foothills of the Alps on the French border, within a couple of hours of the Mediterranean Sea, this ancient landscape is dotted with medieval towns and hamlets.

It is surrounded by apple orchards and hazelnut groves, and rolling hills covered with endless vineyards.

Shrouded in a romantic mist, the entire landscape is moody and picturesque.

Most famous for its Barolo wine and white truffles, Piedmont comes alive in the fall.

With festivals celebrating the harvest and vineyards in full production, you come to appreciate what the Slow Food Movement (founded here) is all about. People take their food and wine very seriously.

Located southeast of Turin, you’ll find Alba and the Langhe Hills, home to Barolo wine.

Made from the nebbiolo grape (nebbia means fog in Italian) Barolo is considered one of Italy’s greatest wines. In a blind tasting

one is looking for notes of chocolate, coffee, roses, tobacco, leather. The wine is renowned for its ability to age well.

I must give mention to the famous Alba White Truffle Fair, the Grande Dame of Truffle festivals.

Unbelievable fortunes can be made! Like the Klondike days of gold, sacred hunting grounds are guarded fiercely. Stealth MI5 abilities are a prerequisite. Humans and their hounds venture into forests, often times under cover of darkness to unearth these fungal treasures.

But I digress.

Just as fantastic, perhaps more affordable, is Barbaresco (Barolo’s kid sister), also made from the nebbiolo grape.

Grapes generally ripen earlier, due to its location (south and closer to the Tanaro River). Barbaresco, like Barolo, ages well.

Both wines are best served with hearty fare and rich sauces.

Rustic game like partridge, braised beef, pasta or polenta topped with wild porcini mushrooms or thinly shaved truffles are great examples.

While the holy grail for collectors is Barolo and Barbaresco, there are other lively and affordable wines from the region.

Dolcetto and Barbera come to mind. I highly recommend you try them.

Both are fruity reds with less tannins and meant to be consumed young.

Marcella Hazan has a wonderful recipe for a beef stew with red wine and vegetables. Barbera wine features and it is scrumptious!

For the Dolcetto, casual foods like hamburgers and pizza are perfect.

The famous white grape is the Moscato. It can be a still or sparkling wine, the most infamous of which is the sparkling wine Moscato D’Asti.

Moscato pairs well with spicy food, cheese, antipasto plates or simply as an aperitif.

I also recommend the documentary film Barolo Boys. The Story of a Revolution to learn more about this fascinating wine. Well known wine critic Robert Parker is featured in the documentary.

The LCBO carries a good selection and range of wines from Piedmont. Here’s to the spirit of adventure!

Next month, my columnn will be on climate change and the wines we drink.

Jacqueline Corrigan is a Certified Sommelier (graduate George Brown College Sommelier Program); a Member of the International Sommelier Guild; and a graduate WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust Britain).

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WHAT WAS projected to be a tight race between Liberal candidate, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and NDP candidate, Mae J. Nam, turned out to be a clear victory for the Liberal incumbent, who won the Beaches—East York riding by more than 20,000 votes.

As the election results started to pour in shortly after 10 p.m., Erskine-Smith was greeted by thunderous cheers and applause as he walked into the Firkin on Danforth Avenue.

“I`m incredibly proud of the campaign we ran, the last four years, all of our work, and our team. It`s a humbling experience being a candidate and you rely upon everyone around you, and I’m just so thankful for their support,” he said.

As residents celebrated ErskineSmith’s victory, the re-elected Liberal MP shook hands, greeted supporters and took photos as he sipped on a victory pint from the bar.

Regarding the challenges he faced during this election, Erskine-Smith said that he focussed on the value of incumbency. “I think we really accomplished a lot over four years, both in my office and as a government, but also there were decisions that were made, sometimes I didn`t even agree with them […] but there`s also a record that has to be defended and at times, it comes with some criticism.”

Overall, Erskine-Smith said that the election was much easier this time around because he was able to point to a lot of positive things they had done and that he personally worked on.

“I think people acknowledged that progress had been made and were asking me to push for even more serious progress and for the government to build on that. I`ll keep holding the government’s feet to the fire and to address income inequality and some of the affordability issues in our city,” he said.

As for his focus over the next four years, Erskine-Smith has that he will answer the call to put forth more ac-

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Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, standing in centre, celebrates with supporters on Monday, Oct. 21, night at the Firkin on Danforth Avenue after he was re-elected as MP for Beaches—East York. In the upcoming term, Erskine-Smith said that he will be demanding more serious action on climate change. tion on climate change, “I`ve already been very vocal about tackling climate change and to demand more serious action,” he said.

Of the other Beaches-East York candidates, Erskine-Smith said that he felt everyone ran a strong and positive campaigns locally, and gives credit to all the candidates who put their name forward.

Just across the street at the Workaround, dozens of proud supporters surrounded Mae J. Nam with NDP signs in-hand.

“It was a real privilege and honour to run for office and it`s a beautiful thing to have the opportunity to talk to so many people about issues that matter,” Nam said. “This isn’t the result we had hoped for, but I think we should all be incredibly proud.”

The runner-up said that she hopes to see “real action on climate change” and all Canadians having access to life-saving drugs from the Liberal government.

Going forward, the labour and human rights lawyer plans to take some time off to reconnect with her friends and family before continuing her work in social justice.

“I feel really lucky to be a part of the Beaches—East York community, and I`m going to continue doing what I`ve been doing for my entire life, which is fighting for social, economic and environmental justice,” she said.

Beaches-East York Councillor Brad

Bradford showed up at the Firkin on Monday night to congratulate ErskineSmith on his victory.

“Nate has always been a strong champion for this community and I expect that will continue,” said Bradford.

“The City of Toronto has a strong working relationship with the federal government, historic investments in transit, housing, and shoreline erosion.

As a waterfront community, that’s really important,” he said.

“That’s really important to the residents and they campaigned on that, so we expect to see more of that in the future and I’m looking forward to working with Nate very closely right here in the riding,” said Bradford.

Here are the final results from Elections Canada with all 202 polls in Beaches-East York reporting: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal – 32,168 (57.2 per cent of the vote) Mae J. Nam, NDP – 11,964 (21.3 per cent of the vote) Nadirah Nazeer, Conservative – 7,957 (14.2 per cent of the vote) Sean Manners, Green Party – 3,295 (5.9 per cent of the vote) Deborah McKenzie, People’s Party of Canada – 822 (1.5 per cent of the vote) According to Elections Canada, there were 80,981 registered voters in Beaches-East York, and 56,206 of them voted for a voter turnout of 69.41 per cent.

Julie Dabrusin holds Toronto­­–Danforth for the Libe LIBERAL INCUMBENT Julie Dabrusin held off a strong challenge from the NDP to win her second term as MP for Toronto-Danforth in the Monday, Oct. 21, federal election.

With all 200 polls reporting in, Dabrusin had 27,144 votes (for 47.6 per cent of the vote).

NDP candidate Min Sook Lee was in second with 18,896 votes (for 33.2 per cent of the vote).

In third was Conservative Zia Choudhary with 6,035 votes (for 10.6 per cent of the vote).

Other candidates running in Toronto-Danforth were the Green Party’s Chris Tolley (with 3,676 votes); Tara Dos Remedios, of the People’s Party of Canada (with 616 votes); Elizabeth Abbott, of the Animal Protection Party of Canada (with 260 votes); Independent candidate John Kladitis (with 209 votes) and the Communist Party’s Ivan Byard (with 154 votes).

The seat was won by Dabrusin in the 2015 election in a very close race with NDP incumbent Craig Scott.

Dabrusin had 23,531 votes, and Scott was second with 22, 325 votes in 2015.

The riding had long been held by late NDP leader Jack Layton, who was Toronto-Danforth’s MP from 2004 until his death in 2011. Scott won the riding for the NDP in a 2012 byelection.

The closeness of the 2015 election, and the history of the riding along with its link to the legacy of Jack Layton has made Toronto-Danforth a priority for the NDP to win back in 2019.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh made a number of stops in both Toronto-Danforth and BeachesEast York during this fall’s campaign, stressing the riding’s NDP history and its long association with Layton.

At a campaign event in late September, Singh told Beach Metro News that winning both the ridings for the NDP was “very important” to the party and he was “extremely confident” they would do so.

Dabrusin told Beach Metro News at her election night party at Relish on the Danforth that she was honoured to have been re-elected by the voters of Toronto-Danforth.

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SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST incumbent Liberal MP Bill Blair was reelected in the riding taking 57 per cent of the vote in yesterday’s federal election.

During his victory speech at Qssis Banquet Hall at Kingston and Markham roads in Scarborough on Monday, Oct. 21, night, Blair thanked local voters for their confidence and support.

“It’s an extraordinary community,” said Blair, with his wife, Susan Blair, standing by his side.

“I feel like they’ve given me a strong mandate to continue working over the next four years for this community.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will return to Parliament Hill and the Liberals will organize a minority government after winning 157 of the 170 seats needed to form a majority leadership.

“I think there will be challenges,” Blair said when asked how he and his party will deal with foreseeable roadblocks related to forming a minority government.

“I am confident we will find people to work with.”

Climate change, gun control and progressive politics topped the Liberal party’s campaign platform this federal election.

And, for the first time in history, millennials constituted the largest voter bloc in a federal election. According to Abacus Data, the number of millennials eligible to vote outnumbered even the baby boomers.

Blair’s Field Manager, Duncan Tooley, said the Liberals’ progressiveness is what attracts young people.

In an interview after the victory party, Tooley, who is 25, smiled about his time with a diverse group of youth from high school to university students, logging long hours and knocking on doors for the campaign in Scarborough Southwest.

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“You’re out every day, and sometimes it doesn’t always go well, but definitely I’ve met some life-long friends here.”

When asked about the swarm of young faces on his campaign team, Blair said, “This election was really about the future and young people have the greatest stake in it.”

“If we are going to take effective action on climate change, they have the most to lose, and so they should be involved,” Blair added.

Conservative candidate and runnerup Kimberly Fawcett-Smith notched 20 per cent of the votes. NDP candidate Keith McCrady, who was in third, claimed 15 per cent of the vote.

Fawcett-Smith is a decorated Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and the first Canadian woman to serve in a war zone with a prosthetic leg.

McCrady is an educator, with a commitment to Indigenous people in Scarborough Southwest where the largest population of Indigenous people live in Toronto. He has fostered over 30 chil-

dren and received awards for his work with vulnerable youth.

According to Elections Canada, with all 196 polls reporting in here are the final results of the voting in Scarborough Southwest: Blair had 28,640 votes (for 57.2 per cent of the vote).

In second was Conservative Kimberly Fawcett-Smith with 10,421 votes (for 20.8 per cent of the vote).

In third was NDP candidate Keith McCrady with 7,800 votes (for 15.6 per cent of the vote).

In fourth was Green Party candidate Amanda Cain with 2,428 votes (for 4.8 per cent of the vote).

In fifth was Italo Eratosene, People’s Party of Canada, with 584 votes (for 1.2 per cent of the vote).

In sixth was Simon Luisi, of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, with 233 votes (for 0.5 per cent of the vote).

According to Elections Canada, there were 78, 246 registered voters in Scarborough Southwest and 50,106 of them cast ballots for a voter turnout of 64.04 per cent.

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The show opened yesterday and will continue through until Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Ave., one block north of the Royal Ontario Museum.

The f8 Collective grew out of the Beach Photo Club and a desire by some members to show and sell their works publicly.

Members participating in the Magical Perceptions exhibit include Maureen Littlewood, Margit Koivisto, Catherine Mackinnon, Natalia Shields, Felicity Somerset, Rod Trider, Jude Marion and John Wallace.

The exhibit’s theme is finding the magic in the everyday and the monumental.

“Taken together, images of the ordinary and the extraordinary invite the viewer to consider their own understanding of the idea of magical,” said a press release.

Artist Receptions are set for Nov. 1 and 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Nov. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Dignam Gallery.

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The festival, which will enter its 32nd year next summer, won the Gold Award for the Toronto Star’s Reader’s Choice Award and also second place for Top 100 Events in Canada by BizBash Magazine.

“We are honoured to be named as a top event and festival and take great pride in being acknowledged,” said Lido Chilelli, founder and executive producer of the Beaches Jazz Festival.

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The performance will feature carols and motets of Renaissance England.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. and is a benefit for Community Centre 55’s Share-AChristmas Program.

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Fair trade vendors that Beach United Church is partnering with include Ma-

maa Trade, Spirit of Vera, Talis, Moyaa Shea, Lilac Mannequin, Jubilee Designs, Katie Besler and False Ox. While browsing the market, visitors can pick up some of Beach United’s famous meat pies, and a new vegetarian tourtiere that will be offered this year.

Also, there will be lunch available for purchase at Santa’s food truck, which will serve sticky toffee pudding, delicious turkey sandwiches and harvest vegetable soup.

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The market began as Christmas Bazaars at Kew Beach and Bellefair United Churches. They grew in success and popularity after the merger of both the churches in 2013.

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One day when Ruby was 15, she saw a lady creating a vibrant turquoise and coral bracelet and being immediately drawn to the colours and textures.

Shortly after, she taught herself how to create jewelry and worked vigorously until she created her first jewelry business 3SHAHS. Her ambition is still strong 20 years later. After moving into the area with her family, Ruby fell in love with the people, culture and atmosphere and it inspired her current jewelry company Ruby Blue Co whilst discontinuing 3SHAHS. “It has been a nice change,” Ruby said.

“The jewelry line 3SHAHS was very fashion forward, very colourful, whereas in my jewelry line now it’s actually more of the opposite.

It’s very low-key, minimalist, eco friendly and I think it’s a representation of where I’ve come in my life now.”

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Beach resident Shah Ruby works on her jewelry designs for her company RubyBlueCo. cally sources the materials that are used to craft the pieces.

The Ruby family, husband Alan, daughter Caspian and son Boston, walk along the shore collecting pieces ranging from sea glass to driftwood. Shah then treats the beach findings and begins her design process.

Personal philosophy is a big drive in her business as she strongly believes in demonstrating to her children the concept of giving back.

Ruby also offers lessons for kids on crafting jewelry

after working with a nonprofit organization named Scribble Me Silly.

“For over 10 years now, I’ve had the privilege to give back to various nonprofit organizations by hosting jewelry fashion fundraisers.”

Ruby said. “This is a real joy in my life.”

Currently, Ruby and another mother in the area, Caroline, are creating a project called Kid 2 Kid and it is to get the local children involved with the community by doing small acts of generosity for the less fortunate in

the area. “Our intention is to spread kindness,” Ruby said.

Ruby also expresses wanting to be more involved with nonprofit organizations by donating pieces of her collection and is always looking forward to being a part of a new initiative.

As of right now, Ruby Blue Co is an online business (www.rubyblueco.ca) and items can be bought in her Etsy Shop.

In the future, she looks forward to participating in the Beaches Arts and Craft Show in 2020.

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The Wholesome Market says goodbye to Beach THE WHOLESOME Market on Queen Street East in the Beach is saying goodbye after almost 30 years in the community.

The store’s owners, Taslim and Hanif Jamal, recently sold the store and will be formally leaving the building by the middle of November.

A closing sale began earlier this month and would continue until stock had been

sold. After that, the store will be shut, said Taslim in an interview with Beach Metro News earlier in October.

The Wholesome Market first began in the community on Queen Street East at a location a bit east of where they are now located at the northeast corner of Queen and Beech Avenue.

The building that is now home to The Wholesome

Market was previously a Bank of Montreal.

The market opened in that location in 2001.

“We’ve been in the business for a long time and we’re going to be retiring,” said Taslim.

“We want to do different things now and travel more.”

She said that she and Hanif and their entire family are extremely thankful for

the support they have had over the past three decades from local residents and they will miss their many devoted customers.

“We’ve had such great support from the people here,” she said.

“So many of them have been stopping to say goodbye. We want to thank the community for giving us so many wonderful years.”

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LAKE VIEWS! Balmy Beach Pet Hospital set 8 Lakeside Ave.

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By Surina Nath This November the community will be welcoming Balmy Beach Pet Hospital at 2212 Queen Street East, owned by Dr. Sukhi Singh, who will be running the veterinary practice alongside her younger sister, Nav. Sukhi’s interest in veterinary medicine developed as a young girl through working in her uncle’s clinic, BirchDan Animal Hospital. “I started when I was 12, cleaning cages, and moving to other various roles over the years,” she explains.

Graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2005, Sukhi continued working at Birch-Dan ever since.

“In 2009, I moved to the States for three years where I did relief work. I got to see many different facets of veterinary medicine,” Sukhi continues, that’s where I had my daughter, and in 2012, my family moved back to Ontario where I came back to my clients at Birch-Dan.” In December 2018, Sukhi felt it was time for career growth and ventured into entrepreneurship.

She has been running Balmy Beach Pet House Call Services since January 2019.

Sukhi says, “My younger sister Nav has the same innate passion for animals as me...we’re very close and I’m very happy she’s with me in this venture.”

“I will be Sukhi’s support as Office Manager,” Nav explains, “ensuring that both

the goals of the hospital and clients’ needs are being met.”

Nav, a biology and veterinary student from the University of Guelph, says, “I really believe in Sukhi and her vision...we both want to empower our clients and provide compassionate care...we share strong familial bonds and this makes this all the more exciting.”

Balmy Beach Pet Hospital is hosting its Grand Opening event on Nov. 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where you can meet the staff, tour their facilities, engage in fun activities for the kids and snack on some appetizers.

Guildwood Cat Relief will also be holding a Cat-Adopta-thon.

The full service animal hospital focuses on preventative care, nutritional counselling, on-site diagnostics for bloodwork and urine to ensure quick test results. Along with having digital X-rays, ultrasound, and lasers, the clinic has its own state-ofthe-art dental suite.

More information can be found at www.balmybeachpets.com “I’m also a certified FearFree professional,” Sukhi adds. “It’s a program meant to alleviate the element of stress and anxiety pets associate with visiting the vet.

I’m looking to get my whole practice Fear-Free certified in the future and have designed the clinice with FearFree concepts in mind.”

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Neil McNeil cross-country team wins city crown School history made as Maroons take all three division and overall team titles

FOR THE 12th year in a row, the Neil McNeil Catholic High School Maroons have won the Toronto District Catholic (Colleges) Athletic Association’s overall boys team cross-country championship.

Adding to the accomplishment was that for the first time in history, Neil McNeil won all three age group divisions (Midget, Junior and Senior) as well as the overall team title at the city championship meet which was held in Etobicoke’s Centennial Park on Friday, Oct. 25.

As a result of the perfect record at the city championships, Neil McNeil also qualified its Midget, Junior and Senior boys teams for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) cross-country championships which will take

place on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Sudbury.

In the Midget division, Neil McNeil took the team title by four points over Michael Power Catholic High School. Leading the Maroons in the Midget race was Fitz Williams, who finished first; Aiden Brown, who finished second; Josh Kane, who finished fifth, and Ilix Machado, who finished 19th.

In the Junior division, Neil McNeil won by an impressive 39 points over Michael Power.

The top four Junior runners for the Maroons in the race were Liam McCullagh, who finished first; Liam Patterson, who finished second; Aidan Miller, who finished sixth; and Owen PhillipsGrange, who finished 10th.

The Senior division was a battle for the Maroons to

win as the top four teams were separated by only two points. In cross country, the team with the lowest point total is the winner as it reflects the place the team’s runners finish in. The Neil McNeil Seniors were tops with 40 points, followed by Chaminade College and Bishop Allen, both with 41 points, and then Father John Redmond with 42 points.

Leading the Maroons Senior boys to victory in the race were James Bardwell, who finished seventh; Jacob Andress, who finished 10th; Liam McKelvey, who finished 11th; and Arthur Fernandez, who finished 12th.

Coaches of the Neil McNeil cross-country team are head coach Jason Wood, and assistant coaches Steve Masterson, Abigael Layton, Lou DiFlorio and Justin Massa.

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Cross-country runners from Neil McNeil Catholic High School celebrate after winning the overall boys team title, and the Midget, Junior and Senior crowns as well, at the Toronto District Catholic (Colleges) Athletic Association championships last Friday at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. All three teams have qualified for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) championships set for this Saturday, Nov. 2, in Sudbury.

Runners take to the streets for annual marathon Scotiabank Toronto Marathon raises over $3.5M for local charities

MORE THAN 26,000 people, from over 70 countries, took part in the 30th annual Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20, raising over $3.5 million for 190 charities, through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge.

The marathon is one of Scotiabank’s six sponsored running events in Canada this year, with events taking place in Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge is a turnkey fundraising program that provides a simple and effective way to support local causes that make a big difference in people’s lives. Participating charities keep 100 per cent of the proceeds raised, as Scotiabank pays for all transaction and credit card fees.

Race highlights include: • Trevor Hofbauer and Dayna Pidhoresky were the top Canadians in the marathon distance, winning automatic pre-selection for Tokyo 2020 next August.

• Kenya’s Philemon Rono won the men’s marathon, breaking the Canadian All-comers record, finishing in a time of 2:05:00.

• Despite travel challenges, Kenya’s Magdelyne Masai arrived in time to break the Canadian All-comers record, in a time of 2:22:16.

• Filex Chemonges eclipsed the Ugandan National record, previously held by Stephen Kiprotich, set in 2015.

“We had a remarkable day to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon,” said Alan Brookes, Race Director of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. “Since its inception, we wanted to build a marathon that Toronto and Canada would be proud of and this year, I think the city can take a bow. With the fastest ever marathons run in Canada for both men and women and two Canadians booking their tickets to Tokyo—what a day!”

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Around 10:20 a.m. the first runners from the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon made their way through the Beach neighbourhood on Oct. 20.

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BINS TO YOU LTD. Disposal Services Drive Friendly Saturday Delivery Available

416-284-7800 Main

(18)

gotjunktoronto.com All rubbish removal incl. some hazardous material and demolition.

Bob 647-349-6006

(r)

(17)

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

- Providing loving care to beach pets since 2003 - Flexible scheduling - Dog walking, pet sitting, in home boarding - Bonded & Insured www.beachpuppylove.com

Retired Math Teacher will tutor. Gr. 9, 10, 11 Math. Low Price 416-699-8853 (17) Literacy & Math In-Home Tutor (Gr 3-8) Certified Teacher • 20 years classroom experience • Reading Specialist/Jr Lead Literacy Teacher • Will assess & create individualized program • Reading, Writing, Word Study, Math Carri Brown B.Ed/OCT carri.brown@bellnet or 416-553-1456

(17)

Child Care Available 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

Christine 416-698-5668

(r)

Babysitter available. I am an Early Childhood Teacher who works for a school.

Email: donnawilcox@live.ca Mobile: 416-908-5129 (16)

Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Aeration/ Overseeding/Fertilization -Fall Property Clean-Ups -Hedge Trimming - Mulching

416-414-5883

Music

info@blpm.ca

Bach to ROCK Scarboro Music

(16r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

416-699-8333

(r)

Music Lessons piano, guitar, voice violin, drums and more

joyofmusictoronto.com 416-269-8109 (16.)

(16r)

Beaches Sod & Seed Co “Sodding/seeding done quick and easy at a reasonable rate”

647 679 3282 beachbuilds.ca

(16r)

Mr Tree Man James Clarke

Beaches based roots & rock band for your party or event

thetwofours@eol.ca • 416-690-5442

Beaches Suzuki School of Music We share our love of music using the Suzuki Method by providing gentle encouragement, inspiration, and musicianship in Violin and Piano.

Contact Ines Pagliari 416 726 5729

(16$)

(18r)

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

Adult Music Lessons

Professional Arborist

james@mrtreeman.ca 416 436 5821 www.mrtreeman.ca (16r)

TREEAGE

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

TO SERVE AND RESPECT

Tutoring • 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 (21r)

(17r)

HEALTHY HOME

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

Head Start Tutors

One on One Tutoring Grades 3-12 Conveniently located in the Vic Park South Physiotherapy Clinic/Henley Gardens

www.headstarttutors-ca.com 416-272-9589 • hstarttutors@gmail.com

Proudly serving the Beach for over 20 years Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

(16r)

(22)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

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.

416 421-5758

rileyswindowcleaning.com

(r)

416-875-1883 www.beachmath.ca

ROCKWOOD TREE SERVICES Your local tree experts!

Fallen Trees, Damaged Limbs, Chipping & Removal.

Gardening (16)

call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

STEAM CLEANING LTD.

(16.)

(r)

HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

ULTRA

647 898-8733

647-836-7060

Piano & Voice Beginner to Professional It’s never too late!

647-986-2359

Removal • Permits Trimming • Planting Stump removal • 20 yrs. exp.

For free est. call Frank

www.rockwoodtree.services

(23)

A family business since 1956

www.beachmetro.com

Who has the time to clean anymore?

I have the time, so give me a call.

Roxanne 647 886 8303

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FOR ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS

Call 416-783-3434

All classified ads may also be viewed at

(19)

https://facebook.com/thetwofoursband

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

(r)

I provide excellent cleaning services for residential homes and condos.

THE TWO FOURS

Pet Services

416-567-3205

EXTREME CLEANING

JOY OF MUSIC

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

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

(17)

Cleaning Services

(w. of Midland)

& Remediation Services

We teach it all!

Best Prices/Free Estimates

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

2358 Kingston Rd. 416-698-9000

+ SMALL JOB HANDYMAN

416 389 9234

Comet Janitorial

(17)

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

416-691-6893

offer complete and thorough cleaning service for your house • office • condo Call Ilona 416-427-3815 (16..)

Contact Martha @ Cell: 647-206-1415 Home: 416-449-0171

Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”.

A la carte services. Affordable rates.

(18r) Antonella 416-464-2766

REG’S APPLIANCE

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

FREE ESTIMATES • 437-370-5574 www.cometjanitorial.com (16)

B&W DISPOSAL

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

- Property Cleaning - Lawn Cutting - Aeration/Overseeding /Fertilizing/Mulching 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (16r)

Carpet Cleaning • Building Restoration Crime Scene & Trauma Clean-Up Hoarding Clean Out

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

416-820-1527

BEACHES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Residential / Commercial / Industrial

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

HELLARRA SERVICES INC.

For estimate call

St. John’s Norway Cemetery

(19)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK

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

Wanted

info@ecofuneral.ca or 647 660 5056

Business & Personal Income Tax Computer Bookkeeping & Accounting

Lic. & Ins.

Harding & King

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

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

Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

Specializing in RATS, MICE, COCKROACHES AND BED BUGS.

Burial Plots

Personal Care

(r)

Financial Services

Employment Opportunities

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

416-265-7979 scarboroughdisposal.com

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

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WAYNE’S

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD.

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

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.

CALL GA 1 (855) 222-5542

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Computer Services

Ads must be paid for at time of placement.

Classified ads also appear on our website: www.beachmetro.com classifieds@beachmetro.com | 416-698-1164 x 22

Announcement

BUYING COMIC BOOKS, SPORTS CARDS, TOYS, NINTENDO VIDEO GAMES, STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES (17r)

(includes HST)

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General Services

BEST PRICES PAID! CALL STEVEN 416-323-0403

$20.

for the first 20 words plus 35¢ each extra word

Collectibles

BEACH METRO NEWS

(16..)

- Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

437-345-9858

(16)

GARDEN AND LAWN

Excellent pruning of shrubs and small trees, hedges. Mowing, raking, weeding, transplanting, garden design. Organic soil, low maintenance butterfly gardens.

Raised wooden beds. Interlock repairs.

Quiet and environmentally friendly!

Greg 416-693-8678

www.carbontip-toe.com

(16)

Gardening - Clean Up - Trimming - Seeding, planting, etc.

437-345-9858

(16)

PROFESSIONAL FOREST & TREE MANAGEMENT Registered Professional Forester & Arborist

www.ProForestree.ca 416-427-0595

Firewood & Landscaping & General Property Management. Full insured.

Wood lot and tree services. (16)

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Moving at the Speed of Life I am your local mover with over 25 years experience.

Landscapers Green Apple Landscaping

Call

Innercitymoving.ca

Award Winning Design & Build 25 years Experience Read our reviews on Homestars.com One-of-a-Kind Outdoor Living Spaces

416-288-1499

www.greenapple.ca

647-308-0695

(r)

(16)

Painters

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

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

416-690-3890

(r)

STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

416-467-6059

(r)

PROWAY

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

(r)

KIM PRICE Landscape Design 647-545-5143

Creating Award Winning Gardens • Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (1/20)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUTTING *(weekly, bi-weekly, & one time visits available) 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(16r)

BEACH BUILDS General Outdoor Landscaping

“You dream it, I build it” CONTACT:

JB Barton 647 679 3282 beachbuilds.ca (16r)

JB Barton Commercial/Residential SNOW REMOVAL 647 679 3282 (16r)

WRITTEN IN STONE

Driveways • Patios • Steps Retaining Walls • Planting Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com

647-545-9561

(17)

Free Estimates & References Available

(19)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(21r)

SERENITY PAINTING Beach resident with over 30 years exp Interior / Exterior Work Proper Drywall & Plaster Repairs No job too big or small Have the job done right the first time.

Referrals & Free Estimates

Steve 647-853-6420

(16.)

‘As Promised’ Painting *** Free Estimates ***

Finely Finished Stone Work

Dianne 416 699 5070

(19)

416-265-6674

(16r)

HOWELL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizing • Fall/Spring clean ups • Snow removal Call today for a free quote Servicing residential and commercial

437-774-6300

(5/20)

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (19)

A.S.M. MOVERS FULL SERVICE Local & long distance. Taking care of your possessions.

416-690-1356 All Season Movers

(19)

STUDIO 1

CARTAGE & STORAGE 2 Men + Truck $59/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

416-830-8183

(18r)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

647 401 7970

(r)

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

LTD

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

Mobile: 416-834-8474 Office: 416-757-6537 www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

(r)

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

Beach resident for 50 years.

Discount for seniors and single parent.

Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 patrickj480@gmail.com (7/20)

TOM DAY

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

Call the professionals 416-480-0622

(20r)

All Plumbing, camera inspection, power washing, snake drain cleaning, sump pumps, drainage systems, and back water valve installations. Great affordable rates.

Fully licensed.

BEACH HILL

(2r)

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINTING; KITCHEN CABINET REFINISHING & CUSTOM PAINT; STAINING & WATERPROOFING, DECKS & FENCES

25 years • Free estimates

Dave 416 694 4369

dave@beachhillpainting.com (21r)

WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

Mark The Plumber Master Plumber • Lic. & Ins.

Complete Bathrooms Small Repairs Renovations 416-456-9999 Follow on Facebook

416-322-7692

BEACHCOMBERS PAINTING

(19)

Power washing, snake drains, Backwater installation.

Renovations, warm floors Boilers, Design build.

Call Bob 416-821-8438

*FALL PROMO*

(19)

MARTIN PETROV PLUMBING SERVICES

(16$)

WG PAINTING Local resident w/32 yrs. exp.

No job too small 20 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 mapmtoronto@gmail.com

Electricians

NEW BRIGHT PAINTING NO MESS, NO FUSS, JUST SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP, Fully Insured Beach Resident SEAN AT 416-985-8639

newbrightpainting@gmail.com

(19)

PAINTER GIRLS Interior/Exterior Straight Painting/Faux Finishes Venetial Plaster/Plaster Repairs Wallpaper/Staining

DEPENDABILITY•AFFORDABILITY QUALITY•ATTENTION TO DETAIL Call now for free quote 416-833-5874

When you want the job done right, call a girl! (19)

KODIAK PAINTING & RENOVATIONS 416-270-0879 Interior - Exterior Family owned - est. 1984 Call today for your free estimate. We do it all!

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

(17)

CEJA ELECTRIC Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

CLAYTON ELECTRIC Proud To Have Served Our Community For Over 50 Years Specializing in Service Upgrades and Knob & Tube Wiring Metro Lic. # E-594 / ACP # M-R1507

416-690-1630

(r)

torontoroofingindustries.com (21r)

KEW BEACH

Fully licensed & insured.

ECRA/ESA #7008706

Roofing • Flats • Shingles Siding • Fascia Soffit Eavestrough • Skylights & much more

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

MBX ELECTRIC Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations

Call Marc 416-910-1235

GENERAL CONTRACTING

Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic

416-824-7901

(19)

BERGERON ROOFING

Shingle & Flat Specializing in Flat Roofs All Work Guaranteed 35 yrs. experience

(16)

(18r)

UPPER BEACHES

ROOFING

Carpenters

READY FOR A NASTY WINTER? FREE INSPECTION SHINGLES, FLATS, VENTS, REPAIRS.

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

Always clean & conscientious

CALL BILLY 416 525 6566 (16r)

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

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

(19)

Met. Lic. B-16-964

CUSTOM CARPENTRY EAVESTROUGH Mario 416-690-1315 www.friedrichbuilds.com

(16..)

(19)

-Siding -Flashing -CAP -Powerwashing

Contact Tyler

CARPENTRY

416-910-0995

by Kevin

Fences, Decks, Porches Flooring, Windows, Doors, Trim, etc.

Kitchens & Bath • Garage Restoration Serving the Beach for 15 yrs.

Kevin 647 282 8375

(16)

(16)

416-691-7166

(19)

SKYLIGHTS Repair & installation specialist.

Fix your leaking skylight today.

Roofers

(19)

PRECISION ROOFING New roofs + repairs Eaves cleaned

(16.)

Roofing & Aluminum

An honest family service in the heart of The Beaches

www.laniganscontracting.ca

416-569-2181

(r)

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

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

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL

•PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE BUILD & REPAIR •INTERIOR & EXTERIOR REPAIRS

Marc Text/Call 416-617-7205

(r)

GODFREY RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS LTD.

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

416-524-1124

(19)

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

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

(16.)

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

416 660 4721

(16..)

CHIMNEY REPAIRS • TUCKPOINTING BRICKWORK • PARGING CONCRETE • INTERLOCKING PLS Masonry offers over 20 years home repairs experience in the GTA Call today for free estimate

416-999-2333

(21r)

HEY HANDYMAN SERVICES

15 yrs exp No job too small!

Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

Painting, tiling, fencing, drywall, flooring, siding, vanities & much more.

647-771-0227 jeff@heyhandyman.ca www.heyhandyman.ca

(17r)

• Brick / Foundation • Concrete / Stone • Chimney & Parging

Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca

416-738-2119

(19r)

CANPRO MECHANICAL Air Conditioning & Heating Experts HVAC / Repair / Maintain / Install Residential / Commercial Rental programs now available

416-606-4719 (17r)

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING Professional drywall and plaster work. Renovation and Repair. Very clean.

No job too small.

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

(16...)

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (16.)

Free Estimates

Creative Construction

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

416 903 4120

(17)

KEW BEACH GENERAL CONTRACTING

For all your reno needs, no job too small.

416-659-7003

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Metro lic

416 824-7901

(19)

(r)

Cable & Telephone Wiring

MAYFAIR HEATING & COOLING

Residential, Commercial, Retail, Home Offices Senior Rates

Maurice (Cell) 647.638.8441 (Bus) 647.344.4557

Telephone Systems

(r)

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

Call Chris

ED GODFREY

WET BASEMENT ?

416-690-1430 • 416-266-8953 quotes@citywideroofing.ca www.citywideroofing.ca (17)

(11/20)

JOHN CLARKE

HANDYMAN

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

CITY WIDE ROOFING

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com (16r)

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

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING

Marc 416 419 4281

Trades

LANIGAN’S

SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

MARCANGELO INTERIORS

18+ yrs. exp. • Licensed Workmanship guaranteed Senior Discount

437-245-4790

Drywall, Plastering, Taping 18 yrs Experience • Excellent Job Call Mike 416-854-7024 647 833 7024 (17r) Fax 647-341-6104

www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

Call 416-605-3594

MASONRY

Lic# B16393

-Cleaning -Repair -Replacement -New Install

Stucco • Moulding Wall Systems

JDB MASONRY

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

Steve 416-285-0440 cell 416-605-9510

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PORCHES • DECKS • FENCES EXPERT PLUMBING COMPLETE BATHROOMS & TILE

YOUR STUCCO

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

416-466-9025

Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

(r)

(20r)

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

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

FREE ESTIMATES 15% less best price guaranteed Work done by Andrew Clayton (16.)

(16.)

COXWELL ROOFING

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

416-910-8033

416 694 0906

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

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183 ESA LIC# 7002668

416-833-3006

Big or small we do them all

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

Gus:

Local • Reliable • Professional Servicing the beach for 15 years.

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

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

CELL 416-875-5781

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Don’t call them, call those roofers

(19)

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

TORONTO ROOFING INDUSTRIES LTD.

ELECTRICIAN

THOSE ROOFERS

INTERIOR PAINTING

(17r)

MASTER

Restoration Brick • Block • Chimneys Parging • Brick Replacement and more

PLUMBING CAMERA INSPECTIONS

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

Satisfaction guaranteed!

Call Jeff today for free estimate.

416-910-6302 beachcombersgc.com info@beachcombersgc.com

Fully licensed & insured.

Lic #T94

George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872

PAINTING

(21r)

(2r)

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR (16..)

Cell 416-529-5426

Lic: 7006786

50 years in the Beach

24 hr. - lic# P1624

647-529-2972

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

MASTER PLUMBER

warren.gamey@yahoo.com

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

(r)

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

416-322-7692

“Always on Time and on Budget”

Lic. #P-15099

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (17r)

All work guaranteed Fully insured • Free estimate

Movers

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

warren.gamey@yahoo.com (17r)

www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com

Knob & tube • No job too small

Cascade Plumbing GTA

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

INTERIOR PAINTING

THE STONE PORCH LANDSCAPING

ECRA/ESA#7004508

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

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

proway.painting@gmail.com

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION!

ELECTRIC

416 691-3555

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

416.797.6731

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

MURPHY

Plumbers

690-8533

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

Green Apple Landscaping

BEACHMETRO.COM

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

(r)

FOUNDATION

WATERPROOFING/ REPAIR UNDERPINNING Fully Licensed Contractors Guaranteed

416 467 6735

stonehengefoundations.com (r)

mayfairHEATINGandcooling.com (18.)

THE STONE PORCH MASONRY Brick • Block • Concrete Steel • Stone www.thestoneporch.com thestoneporch@gmail.com

416-265-6674

(16r)

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

UNDERPINNING & WATERPROOFING

Maximum General Contracting Inc. “Your basement lowering specialists”

BEACH METRO NEWS

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Pre-Halloween fun in the Beach

416-826-3918 John www.mgcunderpinning.com maximumgen@gmail.com MET# B16348

Since 1998

(22/20)

* ALL JOBS *

35 YEARS EXP. IN THE BEACHES

DRY WALL - LAMINATE FLOORING - PLUMBING ROOFING - EAVESTROUGH SIDING, CARPENTRY + MORE WATERPROOFING • LICENSED

437-999-1011

(16.)

A HANDYMAN NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES CALL VINCE

647-631-9220

(16)

THE HANDYMAN

Small & Large Jobs Indoor/Outdoor Work Reasonable Rate Call Bruce anytime 416-469-1974 (16$)

PRO A & R RENOVATION • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Renovations

PHOTOS: DONNA BRAYBROOK

Photos above, the Fear Factory took place last weekend at the Beaches Recreation Centre, and the annual event drew big crowds ready to take a tour through the haunted maze display inside. Fear Factory has been taking place at the centre for the past 11 years and helps to collect food donations for Community Centre 55.

416-662-4450

ar-renovation.com Best of Homestars

(23)

MASONRY by Daniel • chimneys & foundations • parging & tuck pointing • arches, lintels & sills • door & window rough-ins • foundation waterproofing

416 988-2589 danielmccaf@gmail.com

(16r)

FURNITURE REFINISHING + REPAIR Classic Restoration & Woodworking 38 Years experience

416 759-8878

classicrestoration@outlook.com

(16..)

WEATHER WISE IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN

TO CLEAN THE EAVESTROUGHS CLEANING • REPAIRS • DOWN PIPES WE REALLY DO CLEAN THEM! CALL/TEXT CHANCE

647 237 4719

(16r)

KITCHEN REFACERS www.awardkitchenrefacers.ca

Call Ivan 416-759-5021

(16)

JASON THE MASON

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Photos above and to the left show some of the fun taking place at Saturday afternoon’s Halloween on Queen event that was presented by the Beach Village BIA. Photo above, Jed, 7, and his dad Craig make their way to Ivan Forrest Gardens to take part in the fun. Photo above left, the Halloween on Queen costume parade sets off from Ivan Forrest Gardens on its way to Kew Gardens. Photo at left, Sampson the dog (as Darth Vader), Olivia (as Chewbacca) and her parents Tracy and Dan take part in the festivities going on at Ivan Forrest Gardens.

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The dragons and skeleton king at Castle Gerrard are ready to welcome their Halloween visitors this Thursday night.

stopping by to check out the display and make their plans to visit on Oct. 31.

“The adults are really excited about it as well,” said Krista.

As construction of the castle begins and the inflatable dragons and skeletons start making their appearances, even the buses passing by slow down for passengers to take a look, said Valerie.

While the basic theme of Castle Gerrard remains the same, the Fortunes do add new pieces such as inflatable dragons or other items each year.

“We have a super inflatable dragon and a new bone dragon this year,” said Krista.

Come Halloween Day, the Fortunes are expecting more than 200 visitors, and they do provide treats for them at their own expense. “There’s a cost to do it, and we are happy to take donations towards next year,” said Valerie.

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