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THE BEACH Guild of Fine Art (BGFA) hosts its annual Spring Show and Sale this weekend.
This will be the 31st annual edition of the popular show, which will feature works from many members of the Guild.
The show takes place at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., on Friday, May 30; Saturday, May 31; and Sunday, June 1.
Show hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 30; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 31 and June 1.
A focus during the show will be on smaller paintings, making them more accessible to a wider range of art lovers. Along with paintings, other artworks including ceramics, cards, stickers, and more will be featured.
The BGFA is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.
All members contribute their time and skills to the organization of the show and its content, along with continually supporting community art and artists.
All funds raised from this weekend’s Spring Show and Sale go towards supporting the BGFA.
For more information on this weekend’s show, please go to www. beachguildoffineart.com
Land tribunal finalizes participant list for hearing on plan for Kingston Road building
By Matthew Stephens
A RECENT preliminary Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) meeting ended in disappointment for a local ravine conservation group after its request for “party status” in an upcoming hearing on a proposed 11-storey residential development at 847–855 Kingston Rd. (at Beech Avenue) was denied.
the proposed development.
The purpose of the OLT’s Case Management Conference online meeting on May 14 was to organize and establish party and participant status for an upcoming hearing in April of 2026.
At the request of the OLT, the Case Management Conference was prohibited from being recorded by anyone who was attending online
approval from the Tribunal.”
Reporting on the meeting, however, was permitted.
Attendees at the May 14 conference included legal representative for Gabriele Homes Ltd. (the applicant) Mark Flowers; Jyoti Zuidema representing the City of Toronto; planner Sean Guenther with the City of Toronto; Matthew Rutledge (counsel) and Tim Duncan (cocounsel) for the Toronto Region
Local parade to mark D-Day’s 81st anniversary set for June 8
THE MEMBERS of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 in East Toronto are organizing a local parade and memorial service to observe the 81st anniversary of D-Day.
The parade will take place along Kingston Road on the afternoon of Sunday, June 8, starting at 1:30 p.m.
The parade will travel east along Kingston Road from Norway Junior Public School, 390 Kingston Rd., to nue and Kingston Road. The parade will march into the cemetery and gather in the Veterans Section for a 2 p.m. memorial service. D-Day on June 6, 1944 was the start of the invasion of France and the liberation of Europe by Allied troops to end the Second World War. More than 14,000 Canadian military members took part in the D-Day invasion. Canadian troops secured Juno Beach
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Ontario Land Tribunal hearing set for April of 2026
‘Land’ from Page 1 Conservation Authority (TRCA); and OLT member and presenter Carolyn Molinari.
The May 14 meeting kicked off addressing requests for party status from the TRCA, and Beach resident Michael Genin of the Protect Our Ravines Initiative.
The TRCA sought party status based on concerns related to natural hazard matters in connection with Glen Stewart Ravine.
Flowers said he had been in communication with Rutledge and Duncan “several weeks to months” prior to the meeting, and that he and the applicant had been made aware of the TRCA’s interest.
The TRCA was granted party status by the OLT without any objection from the other parties, on the grounds that their case was of “genuine and direct interest in the matter and could assist the tribunal.”
The Protect Our Ravines Initiative sought party status citing concerns regarding inadequate setbacks from the “erosion hazard,” ecological buffers, removal of trees, and consistency with the official plan in the Mid-Rise Avenue Studies.
The Initiative requested and was granted an extension of the May 4 deadline to
request party status by the OLT.
According to Genin, who represented the Initiative, despite “not bringing forth any new issues” that hadn’t already been discussed, he and the Protect Our Ravines Initiative were prepared to bring “ecological and natural” expertise/evidence from local and residential perspectives related to the case, and that they planned to be represented by legal counsel at the upcoming OLT hearing.
“We plan on bringing a more local opinion to this. To bring more depth to some of the issues,” said Genin during the May 14 meeting.
Despite all parties having no objections to the Initiative’s request to extend the deadline to request party status, Flowers mentioned concern regarding the “timing” of their request for party status.
On the matter of the Initiative’s request for party status, Flowers objected their request, saying that the timing was late, and that he “never heard from them in advance to suggest that they were going to be seeking party status,” despite previously mentioning that the deadline was not an “absolute deadline per se.”
tive members seeking both party and participant status at the hearing, and failing to provide information regarding witnesses, Flowers ultimately argued that the concerns presented by Initiative “directly aligned” with those of the TRCA and city staff.
Following a 10-minute break to consider the Protect Our Ravines Initiative’s party status request, the OLT determined that “an argument isn’t strengthened by repetition,” and denied it party status at the upcoming hearing.
Molinari mentioned that party status could be granted to the Initiative in the future if the OLT is presented with detailed submissions of the Initiative’s concerns addressed directly by the witness through the evidence provided by the party.
Disappointed residents took to the virtual meeting’s chat function to express their disapproval of Flowers’ arguments and the OLT’s decision to deny the Initiative party status.
Flowers called out participants using the chat to Molinari, who refused to look or read participants’ comments.
nari, more than 55 requests for participant status at the April 2026 tribunal hearing have been sent. Collectively, those requests were citing concerns regarding height and massing, number of units, school capacity, removal of trees, the environment, animal habitat, erosion and slope stability, inadequate setbacks, developing within the tree canopy drip line, conflict in planning consistency with the Toronto Ravine Strategy, among many other issues.
Development at the site of 847-855 Kingston Rd. has been a contentious topic amongst the community since its initial proposal back in August 2015 for a sevenstorey, mixed-use building.
In December 2022, after acquiring the adjacent property at 855 Kingston Rd. two years prior, the developer submitted a revised proposal to construct an 11-storey mixed-use building.
The proposal for development at the site has raised concern amongst many local residents, who have advocated for construction not to encroach on the Glen Stewart Ravine to the south.
Among several dissenting arguments, including from Protect Our Ravines Initia-
Following Flowers’ comment, Molinari requested that no further comments be made by any participants of the meeting.
To the surprise of Moli-
An OLT merit hearing has been scheduled for April 13 to May 1, 2026, which will allow each respective party to present their case and crossexamine evidence from other parties.
East End Kids Pride celebrations to include June 1 parade at Dentonia Park
THE DATE for the East End Kids Pride 2025 celebration and parade is quickly approaching.
The parade and celebration will take place on Sunday, June 1 at Dentonia Park, located at 80 Thyra Ave.
The local celebration kicks off June’s Pride Month events and the fun begins at 10 a.m.
The parade itself is slated for 11:30 a.m., and will be
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followed by other activities taking place in the park until 2:30 p.m. This year’s theme for East End Kids Pride is Magical Metamorphosis, and the events on June 1 will feature the parade, face painting, snacks, dancing, and more.
All are welcome to celebrate with the rainbow families, friends, and neighbours.
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a seven-year-old asked her two moms if she could organize a Pride parade for her friends. Three hundred people showed up to that first parade in 2023 and the celebration has been an East Toronto tradition ever since. East End Pride is presented by Shadowland Theatre and East End Arts. For more information, please visit https://eastendarts.ca/kidspride2025
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By Matthew Stephens
A REZONING application has been filed with the City of Toronto to redevelop the existing low-rise currently occupied by The Beer Store building and surface-level parking lot at 3130 Danforth Ave., just east of Victoria Park Avenue, into a 36-storey, 483-unit residential apartment building.
The new building will include 678 square metres of ground-floor retail space, a two-level underground parking garage with 146 vehicle parking spaces, including 23 visitor spaces and 13 accessible parking spaces.
Scarborough Southwest Councillor Parthi Kandavel’s office told Beach Metro Community News that the councillor does not support the proposal due to its height and impact on the surrounding neighbourhood.
Anushanthan Manoharan, Housing and Planning Advisor for Councillor Kandavel’s office, said Kandavel is “not supportive” of the proposed 36-storey development due to potential shadow impact and size of the building in context with the surrounding apartment buildings in the area.
“Councillor Kandavel is not supportive of the 36-storey development as he understands the concerns regarding the potential shadow impacts and overall scale of the tower, which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood,” said Manoharan in an email to Beach Metro Community News
“The current planning policy of this area, as outlined in the Danforth Avenue Planning Study, calls for a midrise development that respects the public realm and the surrounding environment. The proposed height of the application does not align with those guidelines.”
remain at the base of the residential apartment following construction.
The development application is still in its early stages, with the applicant having submitted all application requirements identified during Pre-Application Consultation on April 24.
Despite the application’s intent to retain ground-floor retail space, it isn’t clear whether The Beer Store will
“At the current stage, the development application has not been deemed complete, and therefore, details such as the future of the existing Beer Store at the site remain uncertain. It is unclear whether The Beer Store will be removed or integrated into the base of the new development,” said Manoharan.
With 53 Beer Store locations closing in Ontario since
May last year, one local resident of the Danforth–East York–Woodbine Community (The DEWC) Facebook group believes the 3130 Danforth Ave. location may be added to the “growing list of Beer Store closures” in the province.
According to a statement on The Beer Store website, store closures across the province are a result of “marketplace shifts.”
Last September, Premier Doug Ford opened the alcohol market in Ontario to al-
low convenience stores and most grocers to sell beer and wine on their premises.
Manoharan said that a community consultation on the proposed 36-storey building will be held immediately “once the application is deemed complete,” to get public feedback on the plan.
“The Councillor’s office is committed to keeping community members informed throughout this process to ensure their voices are heard and taken into account,” said Manoharan.
Photo above, The Beer Store site at 3130 Danforth Ave. in Scarborough as it now looks. Image below, this artist’s rendering shows the proposed 36-storey residential building proposed for 3130 Danforth Ave. The site is currently the home of The Beer Store location just east of Victoria Park Avenue.
Construction has East Yorkers worried about increased traffic
By Matthew Stephens
BACK IN 2021, the City of Toronto embarked on a development project to make improvements to address basement flooding, pedestrian safety, and improve traffic flow along O’Connor Drive from Glenwood Crescent to Bermondsey Road in East York.
With the final stage of the basement flooding project now underway on St. Clair Avenue East, local residents are concerned about traffic and pedestrian safety impacts in the community.
They are especially worried about traffic impacted by lane reductions on St. Clair Avenue East and O’Connor Drive, looking to take shortcuts through residential streets in the area to avoid congestion.
The final phase of the construction project, which is taking place in the Topham Park neighbourhood of East York, began early March of this year and is expected to be completed in four construction segments.
The construction will make improvements to storm and sanitary sewers on St. Clair Avenue East between Glenwood Crescent and Squires Avenue, as well as improving other nearby residential streets.
The project will replace the water main, improve intersection safety along Westview Boulevard, and implement a rain garden for the median of Valor Boulevard.
Facilitated by the Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP) and Toronto city staff, the project designated the site as a high-risk area for basement flooding during heavy rainfall after a major rainfall event occurred 20 years ago, resulting in widespread basement flooding across the city.
the region surrounding O’Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East as the first of 67 regions in the city needing sewer upgrades and improved overland drainage solutions.
The project to address basement flooding came with a slew of other improvements to O’Connor Drive, including reconstructing roads, developing new curbs and sidewalks, building a new public plaza at the intersection of O’Connor Drive and St. Clair Avenue East, road safety improvements, redesigning the streetscape with new features, and implementing new green infrastructure to help with stormwater management.
The construction project was intended to be completed in three phases, the first of which involved storm sewer upgrades on a segment of Glenwood Crescent, and sanitary sewer upgrades on a segment of St. Clair Avenue East, which were completed back in 2021.
The second phase of the project, which started in fall of 2022 and went several months past its anticipated completion deadline, sparked public disapproval from local residents, who expressed frustration due to a drawn-out construction process and what they said was lack of effective communication from city staff.
According to a Beach Metro Community News story from Nov. 28 last year about a community meeting on the construction work, city staff said the project deadline changed due to an “added water main replacement discovered once excavation revealed the state of the existing water main.”
The Nov. 21, 2024, community meeting with residents, city staff, and the BFPP was held at the request of Beaches-East York Council-
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Idea of ‘gentle density’ in East Toronto slipping away
Matthew StephenS Reporter’s Notebook
During my time as a reporter at Beach Metro Community News, I’ve experienced first-hand how proud members of this community are; how families (including my own) have established a livelihood in this area for generations; and how the “small town in a big city” feeling has been a driving force behind people’s decision to start a life here.
I’ve also had the pleasure (or rather, displeasure) of covering many stories involving new highrise development proposals in parts of the community that were once regarded as quiet and quaint.
It’s been heartbreaking to see longtime residents watch their neighbourhood become an unrec-
ognizable fragment of what it once was, and to hear their concerns regarding safety, traffic congestion, and lack of infrastructure – all of which are completely valid points.
For far too long, it seemed like many parts of East Toronto had astonishingly escaped the mass population growth that had been happening in other parts of the city.
However, in recent months, I’ve learned to accept that nothing lasts forever – and in that realization, I’ve also learned to accept that the idea of having “gentle density” in our community is straying further and further from being a reality in this generation. So the sooner we accept it, the sooner we can learn to appreciate local population growth with optimism instead of dread.
The truth is that population density is going to increase whether we like it or not – and after all,
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why shouldn’t it? Canada is a great place to live, and while it may be my personal bias, our area is one of the best places to live in the city.
After attending several community meetings regarding residential developments, it’s become more and more clear to me that developers aren’t really concerned with what this community stands for. For them, building as much housing as possible is at the forefront of their priorities.
According to a representative of an urban planning firm at a recent meeting, changes in City of Toronto building policies are encouraging developers to build larger (high-rise) structures across the city to increase housing. The new towers in the Main Street and Danforth/Dawes area are a prime example.
Although developers don’t necessarily represent the values of this neighbourhood, or even know
what it means to be a member of this community, I’d like to believe they will ultimately serve as part of the solution to the many housing issues affecting both this area and Toronto as a whole.
By now, it should be clear our country is in a housing crisis.
According to the city’s Housing Update Report from September 2024, nearly 11,000 individuals were experiencing homelessness in Toronto. But homelessness is only one part of the housing crisis.
During a recent electoral candidates meeting I attended, I listened to a mother express disappointment in knowing her children may not be able to find an affordable place to live locally and carry on their family legacy of living in the Beach. Her sentiment hit home for me, as I know that I may share the same fate as her children.
In a previous statement I received from President of the Balmy
Beach Residents’ Association John Cameron, many Beach residents expressed “worry regarding options for their neighbours, their children, or themselves to live in the coming years.”
To put it simply, gentle density is an unrealistic expectation in light of Canada’s ongoing housing crisis. We need all the housing we can get at this time, and it doesn’t feel right to think that we shouldn’t have more density across the city just so we can prevent the inevitable and preserve the idea of what our neighbourhood once was.
While I must admit that providing “affordable” housing doesn’t seem to be a top priority for many developers, the fact is we need all the housing we can get.
And with the recently elected federal Liberal Party saying they plan to work harder to get back into the business of building af-
Support for Beach Community Edible Garden is much needed
Growing season is upon us again and it’s extra special for the Beach Community Edible Garden as this is our 10-year anniversary!
A decade ago Alex Rochon-Terry, then an environmental studies student with a focus in environment and culture, had a simple idea: “I decided to start the Beach Community Edible Garden at a time in my life where I was learning about the power of community gardens and the linkages that form when people come together to grow food. I wanted there to be a space in the Beaches for a communal community garden where local residents learned about growing food together, and help combat food insecurity with fresh vegetables for those in need.”
The city provided space in Ashbridges Bay Park, the wooden planters were built by
private donation, and the city also donated the round planters and built the fence. We teamed up with our local food bank, now called Nourish East End, which runs at Glen Rhodes United Church, to provide fresh produce through the growing season. We also do occasional programs for school children, bringing them by the garden to teach them a bit about where food comes from.
Last year we also teamed up with the Native Oak Alliance to grow native red oak seedlings with acorns from the massive ancient red oak in Kew Gardens. We provide the kind of produce that is hard to come by at food banks, like fresh herbs, garlic, green beans, lettuces, kale, and a small variety of other vegetables.
“We are getting less supply from the Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest,” said
Ryan Galloway, Resource Manager of Nourish East End. “It’s tougher now to meet the needs of people. We try to offer more than your usual food bank, we even have pet food, but it’s not just that produce is expensive, now U.S. tariffs have made canned goods more expensive because of shipping Canadian aluminum to the U.S. to be turned into cans.”
Since the pandemic, food bank usage has exploded and Nourish East End can barely keep up. “On Wednesdays, our sole day of operation, we will serve around 300 families between the morning and afternoon shifts,” said David Williams, team lead for Nourish. “People were absolutely delighted to get truly fresh produce not offered by our usual sources, and it’s usually gone within 15 minutes.”
The Beach Community Edible Garden needs all the help we can get. Not only are we looking to build some new planters to be able to grow more for the food bank, but after a decade some of our other planters are in serious disrepair. We also always need volunteers to help with planting, watering, and harvesting. Planting Day is on June 1 and it’s fun for the whole family.
Being a small community garden that is 100 per cent volunteer-driven, we are entirely dependent on private donations though we do not have charitable status despite our charitable work. If you would like to volunteer, or make a donation, contact Adam Smith at beachcommunityediblegarden@gmail.com. Your support is greatly appreciated in the struggle against food insecurity.
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St. John’s Norway Cemetery to be focus of upcoming historic walking tour
Gene DoMaGala Beach Memories
Iwill be leading a walk on Saturday, June 14, in one of the most historic spots in the east end of Toronto and Beach area – St. John’s Norway Cemetery.
Why would we call it historic, and why should we? There are many reasons including that it is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city (circa 1853).
And, dear readers, St. John’s Norway is not its original name. Can you tell me what it was?
This cemetery sits on a hill and watches the goings-on in its east end neighbourhood. The cemetery is rich in the history of the people buried there. They resemble all different types of society – wealthy, poor, famous and infamous.
There are hundreds of our own gallant armed service members who gave their lives for our dearly beloved
country Canada.
There are politicians from every political party and from township, municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. These were the people who governed us—some were good, some not so good!
There are athletes buried in the cemetery representing all kinds of different sports activities.
There are religious people representing various faiths. There are also some of the early pioneers and settlers who made their homes here in the east end.
The cemetery holds people from all walks of life, from the very rich to the very poor.
There are people of different religions that are buried here in St. John’s even though it was originally an Anglican Church cemetery for only people of that faith.
There are well-known shopkeepers, barkeeps, clerks, lawyers, doctors, nurses, police officers, teachers, butchers, dentists, postal workers, and sanitation workers.
All types of people that were and
are a part of the east end and Beach community.
These people are the history that makes St. John’s Norway Cemetery. They are the 80,000-plus people who are buried here on the hallowed grounds of St. John’s. It is their resting place amidst a lovely green forest that meets the sun in the morning and moon at night that both shine their “historic lights” on the graves.
There are many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people who make their way through the historic gates of this site to pay their respects to their relatives lost and perhaps the memories they overheard about them. Many also enjoy the peaceful setting for a walk or moments of reflection.
I could go on and on about the historic reasons for St. John’s, but the only way to experience is to join a historic tour of this great grand piece of Beach history.
My June 14 historic walk will start at 1 p.m., and we will meet at the northwest corner of Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue, at the cemetery gates.
Centre 55’s Spring Festival set for Stephenson Park
CENTRE 55 will be holding its Spring Festival on Saturday, May 31, at Stephenson Park, 61 Stephenson Ave., in the Main Street and Danforth Avenue area.
The festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and is a fundraiser in support of Centre 55’s many community programs. There will be musical performances, food, crafts, games, local vendors and much more at the festival.
Local businesses or community groups wishing to take part in the Spring Festival are asked to please con-
tact Jennifer at Centre 55 by sending an email to jennifer@centre55.com
Kids’ Marketplace on May 31
THE KID2KID Kids’ Marketplace will take place this Saturday, May 31, at the Beaches Recreation Centre.
A fundraiser for East Toronto’s Red Door Family Shelter, the Kids’ Marketplace involves children in community initiatives to benefit other children while also encouraging entrepreneurship. The young participants in the Kids’ Marketplace will be selling a range of items from foods, to jewelry,
toys, apparel and more. The children taking part in the marketplace keep half of their proceeds while the other half is donated to the shelter.
There will also be a silent auction taking place as part of the Kids’s Marketplace. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Kids2Kids Got Your Back initiative which helps provide backpacks for children and families at the shelter.
The marketplace goes from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Beaches Recreation Centre is at 6 Williamson Rd.
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MAY 29: Michael Garron Hospital Spring Vendor Market, 825 Coxwell Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local artisans and businesses will be selling a variety of home goods, decor, gifts and more! Organized by Volunteer Services. Info: www.tehn.ca/vendor-kiosk-program
MAY 30-JUNE 1: Beach Guild of Fine Art Spring Show & Sale at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy works of art by talented local artists! We are currently accepting new members. Please contact us through https://www.beachguildoffineart.com/contact.
MAY 31: Bridge Pub Crawl. Friendly duplicate bridge, rotating through three pubs on Queen St. East in the Beach. Check-in 11 a.m., play starts at 11.30 a.m. Info: 416-987-1019 or https://www.beachbridgepubcrawl.wixsite.com/bbpc
MAY 31: Spring Festival at Stephenson Park, 12-4 p.m., in support of Centre 55. Food, music, games, activities, bouncy castle, local vendors and artisans. Free admission. Info: www.centre55.com
JUNE 1: East End Kids Pride at Dentonia Park, 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. Featuring a magical parade led by Shadowland Theatre, face painting, dancing, snacks, an arts market, performances, and more! This is a FREE event to attend and provides an opportunity to come together with rainbow families, friends, neighbours, and the east end queer community. Info: eastendarts.ca/kidspride2025
JUNE 1: Swinging into Summer Concert at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4-5 p.m. A lively blend of jazz, blues and gospel tunes by local chorale ensemble 8 to the Bar, directed by Sheila Brand with pianist Steven Webb. Entry is PWYC, suggested minimum $15.
JUNE 4: Free Health & Wellness Fair at St. Clair O’Connor Community, 2701 St. Clair Ave. E., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Exhibitors include: Osteopath demo, Wax Paraffin Treatment, Mary Morton Tours, Brain Health Workshop, Hiring PSWs info, and more. Register before May 30 for your free lunch. Info: 416-757-8757, www.scoc.ca
JUNE 7: Slobberfest at the Leuty Pavilion on the boardwalk, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Canine contests, pet-friendly marketplace, music, prizes, raffle and more. Info: centre55.com
JUNE 7: Spring Market at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. BBQ, Bake Sale, Vendors. Vendor tables available for $35. Contact admin@stpaulsscarborough.org
JUNE 7: Live Jazz at Beaches Sandbox, 2181 Queen St. E., 8 p.m. Featuring Alison Young Quartet and Evan Porter Quartet. Hosted by comedian Ryan Dillon. Tickets on sale now – 19+, available at beachessandbox.com
JUNE 8: D-Day Parade & Memorial at St. John Norway Cemetery. Parade starts at 1:30 p.m. at Norway Public School, marching to St. John’s Cemetery, 256 Kingston Rd. (at Woodbine) for the Memorial Service at the Veterans’ section of the Cemetery. Hoping our East End Community will come out and show support for the marching Legionnaires and Cadets and join us for the service at 2 p.m. in the Cemetery.
JUNE 10: Community Centre 55 Annual General Meeting. You are hereby notified that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Community Centre 55 will be held on Tuesday June 10 , 2025 at 7:00 pm at Community Centre 55, 97 Main Street for the purpose of considering and taking action with respect to the following: to approve the financial statements of Community Centre 55 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024; to receive our Program report; and to fill vacancies on the Board of Management. For additional information, please contact Reza Khoshdel, Executive Director, Community Centre 55 at 416-691-1113 ext. 225.
JUNE 14: Historical Walk through St. John’s Norway Cemetery with BMN columnist Gene Domagala, 1 p.m. Meet at the cemetery gates at the NW corner of Kingston Rd. and Woodbine Ave.
JUNE 14: Queen Street East Sidewalk Sale, between Coxwell Ave. and Neville Park Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stroll, snack, and shop your way through local gems, pop-ups, outdoor sales, and sweet summer treats, and uncover what’s fresh and new on Queen Street East in the Beach!
JUNE 14: Vendors Wanted for Annual Spring Parking Lot Sale at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave., 8 a.m.-3 p.m (rain date June 21). Vendor tables are available for $60 each. To pay for and reserve your table, please call the church office at 416-421-6878 extension 21 (please leave message if no answer). E-transfers are accepted.
JUNE 14, 15: Beaches Arts and Crafts Show in Kew Gardens, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. rain or shine. Over 135 artisans selling jewellery, clothing, textiles, glass, kids’
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toys, fine foods and more. Free entry. Shop, snack and spin to win prizes. Info: beachesartsandcrafts.com
JUNE 16: East York Garden Club meeting at Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave., 7:30-9 p.m. Topic: Itsy Bitsy Hostas. Help keep these fabulous little plants around for generations. Info: www.eygc.ca
JUNE 20: Whispers in the Willows: Concert for the Summer Solstice at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 43 Kimberley Ave., 7:30 p.m. Please join Beaches composer and guitarist Mark Battenberg with Shakuhachi Flute Master Debbie Danbrook and Cellist Sybil Shanahan for a magical evening of original music and poetry to celebrate the longest day and the arrival of summer. Admission is free (donations welcome). Please bring non-perishable Items for the community Pantry.
JUNE 21: Milverton Art Walk between Monarch Park and Glebemount, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring paintings, fibre art, greeting cards, henna, home baking and more by East End Toronto artists.
JUNE 22: A Senior Moment luncheons for ladies at Mira Mira (upstairs), 1963 Queen St. E., 1:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you all there. Please R.S.V.P. by text to Colleen at 647-829-8042.
JUNE 25: AGM of Ward 9 Community News Inc., publisher of Beach Metro Community News, 7 p.m. Details are on page 21 of this edition. This is a members-only meeting. Cutoff date for purchase of $5.00 memberships is June 18 at 5 p.m., at the Beach Metro News office, 2196 Gerrard St. E. Deadline for nominations for the board is June 5 at 5 p.m.
JUNE 28: Réjouissance Baroque Ensemble Community Concert at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Rd., 2 p.m. Join Toronto’s newest community music ensemble in their debut performance. Works by Handel, Purcell, and Telemann. Free. Info: rejouissancebaroqueensemble@ gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @rejouissancebaroque
JUNE 28, 29: Bundle Up at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church, 3150 Danforth Ave., Saturday, June 28, before and after the 5 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, June 29, before and after the 10 a.m and 12 noon Masses. For more info, email ssvpdunstans@hotmail.com
THURSDAYS: GRACE PASCOE CARE CENTRE
Food Bank, 72 Main St., Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m, by appointment only, through Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: 416-691-2899, gpcc@calvary-baptist-church.ca, www. gracepascoefoodbank.ca/access-our-services
FRIDAYS: GRANTFUL FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Food Bank and Soup Kitchen, 2029 Gerrard St E., 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit and annually thereafter. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they have selected. Info: 416-690-5169
SATURDAY CONNECTION PLAY AND LEARN DropIn at EarlyON Family Resource Connection, 184 Main St., Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anyone caring for children from birth to six years old are welcome. Free stay and play early learning program for children, families, and caregivers. Supervising adults must be 18 years+. Info: daycareconnection.net/family-resource-centre, 416-690-0102 OPERATION VETBUILD is a Royal Canadian Legion peer-to-peer program by veterans for veterans and includes RCMP and allied veterans, run by the RCL’s BSO/ OSI Special Section, with an objective to help improve mental health through hobby and in this case, model building. Free to veterans. No experience is necessary! All materials are supplied. Meetings are the last Saturday of the month at RCL Br. 10, 1083 Pape Ave. Next meetings: May 31 and June 28, 12 noon-4 p.m. Info: James Le Roy torontoopvetbuild@gmail.com, 416-735-7362 ST. CLAIR O’CONNOR COMMUNITY Adult Day Services at 2701 St. Clair Ave. E., Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Program includes recreational activities, crafts and hobbies, food and refreshments in our new space ‘Oasis’. $25 per day. Info: 416-757-8757 ext 227 BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. at Swanwick. Info: www.mentalwellness. help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups
A A at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113
AL- ANON at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113
BEACH PHOTO CLUB. Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club. We offer a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June, 7-9:30 p.m., at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. (unless specified in program). Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com
LIBRARIES
BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E.
•MAY 29: Marathoning Woman with Susan Sommers at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E., 1:30-2:30 p.m. This acclaimed wellness and fitness author, advocate, and speaker will share her journey as a marathoning woman, offering insights, tips, and motivation for all attendees. Drop-In or register at 416-393-7703.
•MAY 29: Sphero, 4-5 p.m. Join us and find out if you can stay Sphero or become zombie Sphero. Children 8-12. Free. Registration is required.
•JUNE 3: Toronto Public Health: Screen Time, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Join us to explore important topics in child development from a Toronto Public Health Nurse. In this session, the benefits and impacts of screen time will be explored. Free. Drop-in.
•JUNE 3: Beaches Kids’ Book Club, 4-5 p.m. on th first Tuesday of each month. Free. Meet other kids and talk about books in a friendly environment. How does it work?: Read the selected book BEFORE the program and then come to the library to talk about it in a fun and friendly atmosphere. On June 3, we’ll talk about “Who was the first man on the moon” by Nathan Page. Copies of the book are available for pickup at Beaches Branch. Drop-in, however space may be limited.
•JUNE 12: The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood, 7-8 p.m. Join local historian Richard White for an engaging talk based on his book, The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood (2024). Through fascinating stories and historical images, Richard brings to life the rich past of Toronto’s beloved Beaches neighbourhood. Space is limited. Register in-person or call (416) 393-7703.
DANFORTH/COXWELL LIBRARY, 1675 Danforth Ave.
•JUNE 4: Retirement Planning, 7-8 p.m. Are you thinking of retiring? Learn how to become proactive and start retirement planning early. Discover the benefits of using government tax deferral/saving opportunities, participating in company pension plans and more. Please register in person or by calling 416-393-7783.
GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E.
•MAY 30 & 31: Puppet Show: The Paper Bag Princess. 11-11:30 a.m. both dates. Enjoy our rendition of the classic Robert Munsch story. Drop-in.
•JUNE 7 & 14: Chess Club, 1-4 p.m. Every Saturday, drop in for a few games of chess in a welcoming environment. All ages. Children under 12 require supervision.
MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St.
•JUNE 2: 15 Ways to Garden Large in Small Spaces, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn fun and practical ideas from a Toronto Master Gardener on how to expand the visual impact of your garden and intensify its yield, creating drama, adding colour, and more. Info: 416393-7700, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/mainstreet
PLACES OF WORSHIP
THE CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN (Anglican), 2423 Queen St. E., is an energetic, active faith community committed to following Jesus as we gather for meaningful worship, spiritual growth, and community engagement. We live this out through our vibrant children’s and youth programs, diverse sacred music offerings, and active community outreach and environmental stewardship ministries. On Sundays, we welcome you to join us for worship at 8:30 a.m. (spoken service) and 10:30 a.m. (with music and children’s and youth programs) with our new priest, the Rev. Benjamin Gillard. On Wednesdays please join us for the Eucharist Service at 10:30 a.m. Busy Bees drop-in playgroup for ages 0-3 and caregivers features stories and crafts on Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Fearless Meat raises funds for Beach Metro Community News
Fearless Meat on Kingston Road helped raise $1,136.21 for Beach Metro Community News during a sale of peameal bacon sandwiches on Good Friday, April 18. On hand for the presentation of the donation were David Brown (in window), owner of Fearless Meat; staffers from both the restaurant and the newspaper; and students Wren, Josh, Matthew, and Cole, who are currently working or interning with Beach Metro Community News as part of our mentoring program. Brown has been holding this fundraiser in support of Beach Metro since 2022, when the newspaper celebrated its 50th anniversary. Brown is encouraging other local businesses to do their part to support local journalism and Beach Metro Community News. Thanks to the many people who came out to enjoy the Beach Metro Special on April 18, the staff at Fearless Meat, and all of our advertisers and supporters who make this newspaper possible. To become a Supporter of Beach Metro Community News, please go to www.beachmetro.com/support-us
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In My Opinion
Need for protected cycle tracks on Jones Avenue must be made clear to councillor
lanrick Bennett Jr
Guest Column
Before Zoe went on a bike strike a week before Halloween in 2018, she was an excited 9-year-old, motivated to take her bike on the most epic trip: a daily ride to school. Jones Avenue to Dundas Street East to Duke of Connaught School. 12 mins. 2.4km.
That all changed on May 16th.
That morning, Douglas Crosbie was cycling to work, on the reverse route, at the same intersection, when he was struck and killed by a driver turning right from Jones onto Dundas.
At the time, Douglas was married and a father of two. He was a television producer and a volunteer hockey coach at Ted Reeve Arena. He was part of this community. His death shattered his family and left a ghost bike at Dundas and Jones painted white, chained to a pole, pleading silently for action.
Zoe and I missed Douglas Crosbie death by 15 minutes.
In the wake of Douglas’s death, the City of Toronto took some action.
In October 2019, City Council adopted item TE8.72, prohibiting right turns on red at Dundas and Jones. In March 2020, further recommendations were made via TE14.81 to study the intersection, improve sightlines, and consider extending protections to other crossings on Dundas like Logan, Carlaw, and Greenwood.
That was five years ago, and Jones Avenue remained unchanged.
Finally, in 2024, the City held consultations on long-planned road resurfacing for Jones Avenue between Queen and Dundas. That work was, and is, a clear opportunity to make the street safer, particularly for vulnerable road users. Two design options were presented: Option 1 preserved the current painted bike lanes and curbside parking, and Option 2 replaced the painted lanes with uni-directional protected cycle tracks and relocated parking.
The community and staff overwhelmingly supported Option 2.
On April 17/18, 2024, City Council adopted item IE12.4, authorizing the installation of those protected cycle tracks on Jones Avenue from Queen Street to Dundas Street East.
An approved plan. The funding is allocated. The roadwork is scheduled.
So why is there now talk of delay?
A recent community notice on Facebook stated, “Quick follow up on the bike lane on Jones situation. Paula’s office wants to hear your support as they confirm plans to go through with the idea. If not it is at risk of being paused. Please reach out to her to express your support for a safer commute.”
This isn’t about gathering support and since no travel lanes are being removed, Bill 212 isn’t a factor. This is about looking for an excuse to backtrack. And that excuse does not come from data, nor from the community. It comes from a lack of leadership.
If this project stalls, it won’t be because of public opposition.
It will be because the elected municipal representative for Toronto-Danforth is more concerned with placating a few wellconnected complainers than prioritizing the safety of vulnerable road users.
Toronto-Danforth councillor explains position on cycle track
paula
Fletcher
Toronto-Danforth Councillor
In Toronto’s East End, I have worked with many community stakeholders to build an enviable safe cycling network for all ages including with Jack Layton to install the first commuter bike lane in the city on Dundas Street East.
The installation of the Danforth Cycle Track has been so successful because our long and careful planning balanced the interests of cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, businesses and residents.
Over 700 residents participated in the “Better Danforth” project which included a Planning Study for Danforth, an ‘Origin and Destination’ shopping study for the local BIAs and a planned separated cycle track for Danforth where only a few parking spots were removed and 24/7 parking was made possible.
Options for enhanced bike lanes on Jones Avenue from Dundas to Queen were brought forward by city staff in 2023 when plans were made to repave this busy section of Jones.
Option 1 detailed how to make cycling safer using the existing lanes. Option 2 proposed a separated cycle lane from drivers by moving it next to the sidewalk. An online survey conducted by the city showed support for Option 2.
When starting the actual technical design, City staff realized they had miscalculated the loss of parking associated with Option 2 which would actually require the loss of 60 per cent of current parking spaces.
Jones Avenue is a busy street with parking serving nearby businesses. People are shopping, they are parking in the neighbourhood or waiting on the street for public transit. Permit parking is pretty well full.
The loss of 60 per cent of available parking spots was going to be untenable.
In that spirit, a way forward has been found to make safety enhancements to the bike lanes on Jones Avenue between Dundas and Queen Streets without incurring substantial loss of parking spots.
City staff will now suggest proceeding with Option 1, in which the existing bike lanes will be reinstalled with safety improvements. That includes raised bike/bus platform stops at Jones Avenue north of Queen and Jones Avenue south of Dundas that will prevent buses from having to enter the bikeway.
I will also be asking staff to take this opportunity to review further safety improvements for the “T intersection” at Jones and Queen which has been a goal of Leslievillians for many years.
Safe streets for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers is a core city goal, we must always balance the need of all users. In the case of Jones Avenue, parking will be maintained for residents and businesses while cyclists will benefit from the safety enhancements being planned.
Jones Avenue residents will shortly receive a letter from vity staff outlining the revised bike lane plans and road resurfacing scheduled for summer/fall 2025.
When it comes our cycling network, I will continue to work for improvements for cyclists of all ages while balancing the needs of our local neighbourhoods.
-- Paula Fletcher is the City of Toronto Councillor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Chair of the City’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the concerns in Lanrick Bennett Jr.’s In My Opinion column on this page regarding the Jones Avenue bike lanes, Beach Metro Community News reached out to Councillor Fletcher to have her fully explain her position on the issue.
Trusted Local Framer
‘Need’ from Page 11
Jones Avenue is a key north–south spine in the east end. It connects nine schools, two community centres and a public library.
For people biking, walking or rolling, many of whom are children, seniors or have mobility issues, this route must be safe. That’s what Vision Zero demands. That’s what the City of Toronto promised.
We’ve seen other leaders make meaningful changes in their communities. The likes of Wong-Tam, Cressy
and Layton flexed their Political Will in the past. Morely, Bravo, Ainslie and the departing McKelvie have made strides in the present. In the East End, why should we have unprotected gaps?
This shouldn’t be a debate about parking. This is a call to be proactive.
The evidence is overwhelming: protected cycling infrastructure reduces collisions, saves lives, and creates an equitable neighbourhood.
Douglas Crosbie’s family deserved more than
condolences. They deserved accountability. Our community deserves to see that ghost bike finally retired, not because we’ve forgotten, but because we’ve followed through.
City staff have done their work. The public has spoken. Council has voted.
Now it’s time for the political leadership to match the moment. No more delays. No more excuses. It’s time to build what we said we would—and make sure no more children have to strike in fear.
Annual Drop Shot for a Difference pickleball fundraiser set for June 14
By Cole Hession
IN SUPPORT of the Red Door Family Shelter, a pickleball event is being held on Saturday, June 14, in East Toronto.
Called Drop Shot for a Difference, the event is a onehour long round robin tournament, followed by dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. It will be taking place at the Mayfair Lakeshore, 801 Lake Shore Blvd. E. starting at 4:30 p.m.
to’s Red Door Family Shelter.
Those taking part are invited to “pickle and party” to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Drop Shot for a Difference was first organized and presented in 2024 by pickleball enthusiasts Eva Ain and Jade. The pair quickly grew a friendship over the sport and eventually decided to start the event.
founder Ain.
“This year, we are supporting Red Door Family Shelter, an organization that is important to us both.”
Admission is $100 per person. No pickleball experience is required or expected to take part in the event.
This year’s event will be raising funds for East Toron-
“We founded Drop Shot for a Difference to bring together our friends and family to raise money annually for a great cause,” said co-
“The spirit of our event is to bring together friends and family for a good cause and to have a great time,” said Ain. For more information, or to register, please visit the website at www.DropShotForADifference.com
Bike for Brain Health charity ride to see closure of DVP this Sunday
EAST TORONTO residents are being reminded that this Sunday, June 1 from midnight to 4 p.m., the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway will be closed for a charity bike ride.
The Don Valley Parkway from the Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road; and the Gardiner Expressway from South Kingsway to the
Don Valley Parkway are to be closed for the Baycrest Bike for Brain Health event.
Some other roads surrounding Exhibition Place will also be closed for the event on Sunday, June 1.
The Bike for Brain Health event raises money to support programs at Baycrest.
More than 10,000 cyclists are expected to take part
in this Sunday’s ride along the DVP and the Gardiner. Admission is $70 for participants ages 16 and older and $25 for participants ages 15 and under. Minimum fundraising is $175 for all participants ages 16 and older. For more information or to register, please visit their website at www.bikeforbrainhealth. ca
Councillor to host meeting on May 29
‘Construction’ from Page 5 lor Brad Bradford to address public concerns with the program.
Among the many concerns from residents at the meeting – including lack of engagement from city staff to address complaints – was that traffic congestion and overflow grievances plagued the previous segment of construction.
Many residents stated at the Nov. 21 meeting that the reduction of traffic lanes along O’Connor Drive resulted in excessive traffic overflow onto side streets in the area without any adequate traffic enforcement to mitigate safety risks.
Without effective changes to the next stage of development, residents said they feared the same issues afflicting the previous phase of construction would persist.
“It now appears that lessons have not been learned with the previous phases and the follow-up consultation involving residents has not been taken seriously,” said a local resident in a recent email to Beach Metro Community News about this next phase of construction.
“We anticipate the same mess as evidenced by recent posted signage directing traffic through our neighbourhood, confusing matters with restricted turning hours.”
On the morning of May 21, that resident reported high volumes of unregulated traffic along Glenwood Crescent due to traffic overflow at O’Connor and St. Clair.
The resident said police have been in the area at times to enforce the restricted turning hours, but were not in the area that morning.
At the Nov. 21 meeting, manager of BFPP Rachele Joseph said city officials were “actively looking at ways we can improve” and that they would “provide more checks and balances,” in future segments of the project.
During the meeting, Bradford called out city staff’s lack of engagement with residents and the project’s field ambassador, acknowledging that execution of the first two segments of construction “has not been great.”
He also called out the project’s field ambassador for not acting as an effective liaison between the community and project contractor.
“We have got to hold these guys to a higher standard,” said Bradford.
“We need better oversight from the City of Toronto of these contractors to make sure they are actually delivering a better level of accountability,” said Bradford in the Nov. 28 Beach Metro Community News story on the meeting.
In a May 13 statement sent to Beach Metro Community News, Bradford said he expects the next stage of work to be “better executed” to prevent disruption among residents and commuters in the area.
“The Basement Flooding Protection Program is a vital infrastructure upgrade, but the first phases of this work were poorly managed, and too disruptive to residents with inadequate communication. I’ve made that crystal clear to city staff, and held a public meeting last fall for residents to share their experiences from the previous phases of work directly with staff, and hear how they would be changing the approach for the next phase of work,” said Bradford in the May 13 statement.
“My expectation is clear that this next phase must be better executed.”
Bradford will be hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. at O’Connor Public School to engage with residents and allow them to provide feedback directly to city staff.
O’Connor Public School is located at 1665 O’Connor Dr.
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Members of the Bengali community recently celebrated the published Bengali book
to by 30 immigrant Bengali writers living across Canada and edited by prominent writer, researcher and East Toronto resident Subrata Kumar Das.
Bengali community celebrates recent release of book about life in Canada
By Samina Nasrin Chowdhury
A PUBLICATION ceremony was hosted at Birchmount Community Centre recently to celebrate Canada: Bibidho Proshongo (Canada: Different Aspects), a compilation of 30 articles on the life and various aspects of Canada, written by 30 immigrant Bengali writers living across Canada.
The anthology, edited by prominent writer, researcher and presenter of Canada Journal (c-j.ca), Subrata Kumar Das, has been hailed by Bengalis living in Canada and abroad.
Philosopher and researcher Akbar Hussain, the chair
of the ceremony, emphasized the importance of immigrants actively integrating into the mainstream culture and contributing to Canada’s growth.
However, this book could serve as a more valuable resource for Bengali newcomers. The collection offers valuable guidance to future immigrants as they begin new lives in Canada.
Famous physician and politician Dr. ASM Noorullah Tarun and esteemed barrister Surya Chakraborty pledged their continued support for such a meaningful endeavor at the May 11 celebration.
In his speech as the chief
guest, Shahidul Islam Mintu, chief editor of the weekly BanglaMail and CEO of NRB Television, commended the community writers, ensuring their voices are heard and harmonized.
Farzana Huq emceed the event.
Professor Fazlul Hoque Saikat acknowledged the dedication of the contributors whose relentless effort brought the anthology to life.
In the opening remarks, Das shared the back stage stories of dreaming such a book and his future dreams to work with the Bengali literary community living coast to coast to coast.
Beaches-East York Coun-
SING! festival opens with concert at Kew Gardens
Pressgang Mutiny performed at the Alex Christie Bandshell in Kew Gardens on Saturday afternoon. The concert was part of the opening events for this year’s SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival which will be taking place at a number of locations across the city until June 1. For more information on SING!, please go to https://singtoronto.com.
Signatures Arts and Crafts show slated
THE BEACHES Arts and Crafts Show produced by Signatures returns next month to Kew Gardens to present a market with more than 140 vendors.
The event has been running since 1984.
“We’re always so excited to see fresh trends in Canadian craft. Plus, we pick gifts that still get mentioned at parties, years later!” said one customer on the show’s website..
cillor Brad Bradford sent a City of Toronto scroll for Das and his initiative named Canada Journal.
The anthology has covered articles on the history, geography, politics, agriculture, geography, healthcare, education, and human rights and other aspects of Canadian land and life.
The celebration ended by echoing Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s powerful sentiment: “A word after a word after a word is power.”
The Beaches Arts and Crafts Show will be held on the weekend of Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each day.
Kew Gardens is located at 2075 Queen St. E. For more information, please visit the show’s website at www.beachesartsandcrafts.com
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EAST ON QUEEN STREET EAST
In My Opinion
In the late 1970s Queen Street resident Ray Winner ran two shows called Once a Beacher and Always a Beacher
There is a lot of truth in that.
Those were the days when you rounded the bottom of Woodbine Avenue to go downtown and passed massive piles of horse muck from the Woodbine Race Track as gigantic earth moving trucks wheeled down to create the Leslie Street Spit with enormous boulders on board.
The Spit, rabbits and all, making the great extension to the Boardwalk for runners and walkers that is so much enjoyed today.
In running yet another charity marathon and in writing to thank Beach resident sponsors Dayle Snider, from St Aidan’s who can always be relied upon to step up to the plate; and Melanie Wright for donating; along with Dick Oleksiak who also helps me with my writing skills, or lack of them, many memories came flooding back.
Those memories include organizing and running a Boardwalk 5K run with a young son Hans who ran one kilometre to having fellow Family Trust agents raise money -- probably for Bob Murdoch at Centre 55.
Later getting Re/Max Hallmark agents to do the same. Also, a turkey drive at Christmas coming to mind.
Never any shame in bullying many to contribute to good causes.
I remember that a fundraiser for the Balmy Beach Rugby Club had as first prize a Ford Thunderbird.
Larry Theed, son of fortune telling Neva – who always led the Easter Parade in a grand costume, told me not to bother with the winners draw as his Mum told him that he would win. I laughed – he won! Unbelievable.
Always negotiating, I offered Larry cash and less than the
cost of the car and made an extra thousand for the rugby club. Happiness all around.
Author Peter Robinson, much missed by Isleworth neighbours and friends, helped with another Re/Max fundraiser for Sick Kids making $14,000 in one day from real estate colleagues and the winner getting their real name in his next book.
The winner? Melanie Wright, woohoo, a friend and number one at helping all my many past clients. Thanks again, Mel.
To celebrate my 80th birthday, Hans and I are running a 4th of July marathon in the heat of Australia’s Gold Coast for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
We are close to our ambitious fundraising target and we want to reach it by the end of May. For if we do, we have a sponsor who will match our total.
Please go to https://goldcoastmarathon25.grassrootz.com/ childrens-hospital-foundation/zimnoch-warriors to help us with the fundraising.
Also, many thanks to Beach Metro Community News for publicizing our efforts. It is still the Ward Nine News to this old fogey.
I remember coming first in my age group running in the 114 degree Mojave desert, a run that starts at midday to ensure everybody keeps warm. So the Aussie sun holds no fears for me when it comes to our upcoming run.
In case you were impressed by me getting a first place award in the Mojave, I should point out that I was the only silly soul over 60 to enter in my age group – He Who Dares Wins!
My only other first was at Loch Ness for a Children’s Hospice 10k where the race was COVID-cancelled but I went and ran anyway to the delight of the organizers who sent me a special medal for being first of all the runners – just me! Great publicity for the run with a big feature in the local newspaper.
Life is good, enjoy it.
- Local realtor John Zimnoch with Family Trust, Re/Max, and The Wright Sisters; and Always a Beacher!
Memories of the Beach, local fundraisers and charity marathons
More density can bring many benefits including affordability
‘Idea’ from Page 6
fordable housing and ensuring more rental units are government owned and rent controlled – it gives me hope that future deals between developers and the city will be focused on the affordable housing crisis. If more density in our area is required for more Torontonians to have an affordable place to live, I’m all for it. During many of the meetings
I’ve attended, the issue of infrastructure has also been a prominent topic of discussion. While it may be true that our neighbourhoods don’t have adequate infrastructure to support the rise in population and traffic, I would argue the infrastructure of downtown Toronto isn’t built for the population it sustains either – yet they (somehow) make it work. Although it may be a difficult
pill to swallow, we need to have faith that our city will make the necessary adjustments to infrastructure to ensure our neighbourhoods remain safe and comfortable. Again, optimism is super important. Considering population growth and density is going to happen whether we like it or not, we need to learn to embrace the change and look at the many benefits den-
sity provides. It welcomes cultural diversity and contributes unique perspectives to local community events. Density also provides immense support to our local businesses and economy. It creates more housing availability for our children in the community who are looking to start a family and carry on traditions and generational legacies; and it gives local seniors an opportunity to downsize while
staying in the community and selling their homes on to those looking to start families here. Having lived in the Beach my entire life, I’ll admit I’m skeptical and worried about what population density means for the future of our beloved community. However, I’m also optimistic about all the ways population density could strengthen this community that I will forever call my home.
John ZiMnoch Guest Column
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John Zimnoch with his son Hans are shown in this Family Trust real estate run many decades ago.
Chair Groove helps seniors keep fit and socially active
By Alan Shackleton
KEEPING FIT is only part of the fun at the Chair Groove classes for seniors taught by Stewart Moracen in East Toronto.
The classes are specially designed for adults aged 60 and over using a “simple yet powerful tool – a chair.”
“It’s all about being active and keeping fit. Fitness is key in falls prevention and balance,” said Moracen as he taught a class recently at Centre 55 on Main Street.
A dance and fitness expert with decades of experience, Moracen also teaches a Chair Groove gentle fitness class for seniors at the Creswell Dance Academy on Kingston Road near Henley Gardens.
Using a chair provides support for the seniors taking the classes and allows them to take part in a fitness regime that they might not otherwise have been able to do.
“With a thoughtful focus on posture, balance and gentle movement, Chair Groove leaves participants feeling refreshed and energized,” said Moracen in a news release.
“Set to upbeat, carefully selected music, the class brings joy back into movement, often rekindling a love of dance and rhythm.”
The participants at the recent class visited by Beach Metro Community News at Centre 55 certainly seemed to be enjoying both the exercises and the social aspects of the class.
Mel, who is 98, said getting regular exercise and maintaining social contacts with others is a key to thriving and surviving for seniors.
He spoke about a good friend of his who did not exercise or stay fit and died at a younger
age than he needed to. “He was not exercising and he unfortunately died and I think it was because of that,” said Mel.
“Exercise is so important and everybody knows that, but in aging it is key.”
Mel, who combines the regular exercise he gets from the Chair Groove classes with good nutrition, said he’s fit and enjoying his life at age 98.
“I don’t feel my age. I’m taking each day as it comes,” he said. “There’s no anxiety. I combine good eating and good nutrition, but without the exercise it would be miserable.”
Mel said he also highly values the social aspect of the Chair Groove classes.
“It’s a kind of community we have here. We see each other and say hello, and it’s nice to have extra friends. It’s a good balance in your life,” he said.
“We’re getting to be sociable and keeping fit. You can’t beat it.”
Another participant in the Chair Groove session at Centre 55, Maureen, said the group is thankful to Moracen for the work he does and the way he conducts the classes for them.
“I find it so welcoming and that’s because he is joyful, friendly and welcoming and also incredibly capable … He knows what our bodies need. He’s truly looking out for us and cares for our lives and our well being,” she said to applause from the class members.
For more information on the Chair Groove classes and other fitness and dance classes for seniors at both Centre 55 and Creswell Dance Academy, please contact Moracen by email at stewart.moracen@gmail.com or call 647-856-5377.
Woodbine Beach clean-up set for June 14
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP One Piece A Day will be hosting a community clean-up at Woodbine Beach next month.
The event is set for Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are asked to look for the One Piece A Day green flags that will
be set up on the beach between Ashbridges Bay Park and the Woodbine Beach Bathing Station. All clean-up supplies, including gloves, bags, and pickers, will be provided to those taking part. For more information, please visit www.onepieceaday.ca
Stewart Moracen, at left, leads a Chair Groove seniors fitness class at Centre 55 on Main Street recently.
gentle fitness program designed by Moracen uses the support of a chair to help seniors keep both physically fit and socially active.
Deja Views
Sharing an Easter Parade memory
By David Van Dyke
Since the late 1960s, the Beach has hosted an Easter Parade to the delight of many Toronto residents. This image above depicts its humble beginnings, where parade participants marched to music and dodged traffic at the same time.
Today of course, Queen Street East is shut down entirely for the parade from the Neville Park Loop to Woodbine Avenue. The photo above is from the 1970s and its location is Queen Street East, looking east by Maclean Avenue.
Do you have a picture from the Easter Parade in the Beach you’d like to share? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com
Clowns Reading Shakespeare performances planned for June in Kew Gardens park
By Cole Hession
PANOPLY THEATRE Collective is bringing a special event to the Beach next month with outdoor performances of Clowns Reading Shakespeare at Kew Gardens park.
As the name suggests, the performance features clowns who will read lines from Shakespeare plays in a lighthearted and comical way.
The plays the clown performers will be reciting from (to the best of their ability) are Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet. The performers will be exploring the themes of these plays and presenting them in a way that audiences can laugh along to.
“Panoply is thrilled to bring this family-friendly production to wider audiences this summer, thanks to the support of Animating Toronto Parks,” said Panoply Co-Artistic Director Paige Madsen in a recent news release.
“We can’t wait to share this hilarious show with you all!”
Along with June performances in Kew Gardens park, 2075 Queen St. E., in the Beach, Clowns Reading Shakespeare will also be taking place at Memorial Park, 22 Little Avenue, in York.
The Kew Gardens performances will take place on June 25, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, June 28, there will be performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The final performance at Kew Gardens will be at
2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.
The performances at Little Park are on June 19, 20, 21 and 22.
There is no admission charge to attend the performances.
Clowns Reading Shakespeare is produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Animating Toronto Parks program and Arts in the Park program. Funding is made possible by the Toronto Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Foundation. The performances are supported by Centre 55, Bard in the Park and Ovation! Performing Arts Academy.
For more information, please go to www.panoplycollective.com/clownsreading-shakespeare
Public meeting on land usage south of Ashbridges Bay plant slated
By Cole Hession
A PUBLIC meeting regarding lands owned by the City of Toronto south of Ashbridge’s Bay Treatment Plant at 5, 5A, 5B, and 9 Leslie St., including the newly constructed landform, south of the plant is slated for early next month.
The meeting, hosted by Toronto and East York Community Council, will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at Toronto City Hall, in Committee Room 1.
The meeting is about applying appropriate land use and zoning permissions to
the specified land. It will permit public utility infrastructure on the land, aligning with previous Toronto Council decisions and provincially approved Environmental Assessments.
The new landform includes enhanced shoreline stabilization as well as accommodating an additional park area and improved public access along the shoreline south of the plant.
The purpose of the June 5 public meeting is to receive input and review the proposal and any other material to make recommendations on the plans for the area.
In addition to the in-person meeting at Toronto City Hall located at 100 Queen St. W., the session will also be accessible via video conference. Residents wishing to have input may send written comments by email to teycc@toronto.ca
For more information about the plans for the area, or on how to speak at the June 5 meeting, please contact City Clerk Catherine Regan, Administrator of Toronto and East York Community Council by phone at 416-392-7033, via fax at 416-397-0111, or via email at teycc@toronto.ca
Queen Street East Sidewalk Sale set for June 14
THE BEACH BIA will host its annual Queen Street East Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, June 14.
The event will include merchants along Queen Street East between Coxwell Avenue and Neville Park Boulevard. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents are invited to stroll along Queen Street East, in the Beach, while showing their support for the locally owned businesses in the area.
There will be sales, out-
door shopping, pop-up shops, treats, and more.
For more information, please visit The Beach BIA on Instagram at @makewavesto.
Toronto Beaches Ribfest slated for Woodbine Park THE TORONTO Beaches Ribfest will be back at Woodbine Park this year.
Starting on Friday, June 13, the Ribfest will continue on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Part of the Northern Heat Rib Series, the Beaches Rib-
fest has become an annual tradition in the community.
A $2 admission donation goes towards Toronto Beaches Lions Club programs.
Along with ribs from numerous prestigious vendors, the Ribfest will also feature a wide variety of entertainment. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on June 13; noon to 10 p.m. on June 14; and noon to 7 p.m. on June 15. Woodbine Park is located at 1695 Queen St. E. For more information, go to northernheatribseries. ca/beaches
St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School hosts Endgame Dance Competition
Members of the St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School dance team, Velocity, gathered for a photo prior to the school’s Endgame Dance Competition 2025 on the evening of Thursday, May 15. A total of 170 dancers from Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) high schools took part in the competition. The St. Patrick dancers were among the top four teams from TCDSB East schools, along with teams from St. John Henry Newman, Senator O’Connor, and St. Joseph. Representing the top four TCDSB West schools were Dante Alighieri, Loretto College, James Cardinal McGuigan, and Madonna. All eight teams now advance to the finals on June 3 in Etobicoke.
PHOTO: RYAN O’CONNOR
Beach Metro Community News
Annual General Meeting set for June 25
THE ANNUAL General
Meeting of Ward 9 Community News Inc, the publisher of Beach Metro Community News, will be held on Wednesday, June 25 2025, starting at 7 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the financial statement and reports of the officers and staff, to elect officers for the coming year, and to deal with any new business.
The meeting is open to members of the above association and will take place at the Beach Metro Community News office, 2196 Gerrard St. E.
MEMBERSHIP is outlined in the newspaper’s Constitution, as follows:
“1. Any member of the community where the newspaper is distributed, who is willing to support the aims and objectives of the organization, will be accepted on payment of the current year’s fees ($5.00), and will be a member in good standing, and is eligible to vote if in attendance at the annual general meetings, as long as the current year’s fees are paid.
2. No member shall be under the age of sixteen.
3. No membership will be sold within seven days before the annual meeting (cut off date June 18, 5:00 p.m.).
4. All members of the distribution team, who have worked with the team for a minimum of six months in the year (continually since Dec. 22, 2024), shall be given an automatic membership in Ward 9 Community News Inc for the current year. There are two provisos:
a) Where the distributor is under age, the membership will be in the name of a parent or guardian.
b) Only one free membership will be allowed per family.”
(Distributors may check their status by contacting Melinda at 416-698-1164 ext.27 or emailing melinda@ beachmetro.com).
ELECTIONS are outlined in the newspaper’s Constitution as follows:
“1. Election of officers shall be held at the annual meeting.
2. Nomination for officers of the organization shall
be received in writing, addressed to the secretary by Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. Nominations should be accompanied by a description of the nominee’s background with regard to the organization and the general community. The names of those seeking office, together with a brief biography, will be published in the issue of Beach Metro Community News immediately preceding the annual meeting (June 24 issue) in order that the membership be able to weigh the merits of each candidate and vote accordingly. Notice for the final date for receiving nominations shall be published in the two issues immediately preceding that date (May 13, and May 27, 2025) or online.
3. Where more than one person is nominated for any office, the chairperson of the meeting shall count the ballots and declare the nominee receiving the most votes elected.
4. Nominees for the board and nominations shall be members of the Ward 9 Community News Inc. (See paragraphs on membership).
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