Beach Metro News October 4, 2016

Volume 46 No. 14

October 4, 2016

What happened to Roma Barbershop?

By Lara O’Keefe

SEARCH ROMA Barbershop in Google and you’ll be sure to find plenty of rave reviews.

“This place is absolutely terrific,” writes one.

“Best barber in the Beach,” says another.

The East End barbershop, conveniently located at 1973 Queen Street East, operated for more than 40 years. Many adult patrons say they first visited the shop when they were infants, with some even traveling across the province after they moved away just to get a haircut from their beloved Beach barber.

“When I went to school in Ottawa I would wait until I was home for a weekend to get my hair cut

by Roma’s magical hand,” wrote

Graeham Magee.

Roma was a one-man show, operated by the charming and talented Claudio Gesummaria, a man who took great pride in his work, keeping the popular barbershop open six days a week and often 12 hours a day.

So it came as a shock when, just a few months ago, Beach residents and loyal customers discovered Roma barbershop was closed for good.

“I hope he is all right,” 30-year patron Sheldon Sturges said in a Facebook post. “He is a splendid chap and a great barber.”

Reports say that Gesummaria suffered a stroke this past summer.

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Practice makes perfect David Shilman practises his tuba skills – fittingly, on the “Practice” bench – during the Beach Hill Benchwarming event on Saturday, October 2. The event celebrated the neighbourhood’s colourful new benches.

Group pressures council to ‘vote no’ to Tuggs deal

By Lara O’Keefe

A GROUP of Beach residents who want the city to take action against Tuggs Inc., the leaseholder who holds exclusive food and beverage rights to the Lakeshore building at Woodbine Park and other Beach park properties, are hoping that after meeting with the mayor last week, the situation will sway in their favour.

City council meets tomorrow, October 5, to discuss whether or not Tuggs Inc., the company which owns an exclusive 20-year lease to the city’s eastern beach properties, can assign a portion of its lease to Cara Operations Limited, the chain restaurant corporation and operator of Carter’s Landing, the restaurant which opened at the location earlier this summer.

Over the weekend, media reports citing family court documents state

that George Foulidis, the owner of Tuggs Inc., claims to be under extreme financial duress and is asking for the reassignment as a way to come out of debt.

Meanwhile, “Free the Beach”, an advocacy group formed last month in reaction to proposed changes to the lease, has been circulating a petition and releasing information on its website for the last several weeks.

They are trying to convince city officials to vote no to what they refer to as the “lease switch”, alleging the tenant violated the lease and is not in a position to ask the city to reassign a portion of its lease to Cara.

“He’s not in a position to be asking for consent,” said lawyer and community advocate Martin Gladstone, who helped spearhead the “Free the Beach” group. “He didn’t

get his consent before he handed over possession to Cara, which he was supposed to do [according to his lease].”

The group’s aim has been to put pressure on councillors to stop the deal, and in particular to pressure Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon to convince her colleagues the deal is bad for the community and should be discussed in an open forum.

Previous meetings have gone ‘in camera’ so that council could receive legal advice.

“I’m not happy with the deal, and I’m going to work as hard as I can to make it right for the Beach,” said McMahon, noting “we’re discussing someone’s lease. If you were talking about your lease to your apartment, it’s private and confidential. But I’m going to push and I’m going to push them harder at

council to make as much of the debate as public as we can.”

Gladstone met with Mayor John Tory on September 29 in an effort to explain how the lease has affected the community and provide him with documentation.

“There were about eight people there in his office,” said Gladstone, including councillor McMahon. “He took it pretty seriously.”

The group shared their increasing frustration about the deal with the mayor, who also took the time to read through testimonials from Beach residents.

“He emailed me after the meeting to tell me how affected he was by them,” said Gladstone.

His group is also advocating for more transparency – and for council to take bold action.

“We keep hearing we’re stuck with it … that we really don’t have

any options or leverage,” he said.

“In fact we have enormous leverage to push back on this.”

The new deal, if approved, would see Cara take over the lease for the Lakeshore building at Woodbine Park which contains Carter’s Landing, Tim Hortons, and the Athens Bakery, as well as concessions at Kew Gardens and the Donald D. Summerville Pool.

Cara would then sublease back to Tuggs all portions of the buildings, except for the section containing Carter’s Landing. Foulidis is the franchise operator of the Tim Hortons.

As was the case when the lease was signed in 2010, Tuggs would continue to have exclusive food, beverage and sponsorship activity rights to events at Woodbine Beach, Ashbridges Bay, and Kew Gardens.

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WITH A number of family pets missing and others returning home injured and spooked, Beach residents are fearing for the safety of their pets — especially after hearing reports that a coyote recently attacked one dog, and ran away with another.

The incident, which took place in the early hours of September 27 according to local social media groups, has some commenting that it is oddly reminiscent of the string of attacks which took place three years ago, and before that in 2009, when a chihuahua was taken from a backyard. Photographs and descriptions of coyote sightings have increased in online groups throughout the past few weeks, with many sharing their — often not so positive — animal encounters.

Beach resident Sarah Neale told Beach Metro News that both of her cats went missing from their Balsam Avenue home September 23.

Only one returned home, scared and scarred.

The missing cat “is not a wandering little cat at all. She doesn’t go far from home,” said Neale of her three-year-old apricot tabby ‘Beatrice’.

She soon learned of the coyote through a neighbour. Her husband had seen it at the top of the street a few weeks prior. It was at that moment she feared the worst.

“We have a pathway beside our neighbors’ house that’s just there, we don’t use it, they don’t use it. And I went down the path [searching for the cat] and there was half a pile of squirrel tail there. And I showed [my husband] and I thought it was scat and he said, ‘No that’s vomit. An animal has vomited there.’ There were bits of acorn and fur.

So that made me feel that an animal was there,” she said.

Coyote encounters have been an increasing problem in urban centres over the years due to a decrease in land and resources, in addition to a dwindling fear of humans. And while this is an unsettling fact for many, learning to coexist with urban wildlife is a reality urban dwellers must face.

Especially because many studies show removing them is not a viable option. Due to their territorial nature, it has been found to be both expensive and ineffective.

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The elusive coyote spotted in a Beach neighbourhood, September 2016.

moves into the area. In addition to this, traps set for coyotes can pose more of a threat to family pets than the coyotes themselves.

While the recent string of attacks has residents fearful, a study of 1,400 coyotes conducted by the Urban Coyote Research Program showed it is rare that coyotes prey on family pets, noting “the most common food items were small rodents (42 per cent), fruit (23 per cent), deer (22

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The study showed only about two per cent of the coyotes ate human garbage or compost, and only 1.3 per cent had eaten cats. However, coyotes that have become overly habituated in an urban setting do show a tendency to prey on feral and domestic cats, as well as small dogs.

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to coyote-prone neighbourhoods across the city. Last week 140 information packages were delivered to residents in the area of Neville Park to educate them about coyotes and what to do to avoid conflicts.”

According to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), if you do encounter a coyote, do not run. This will trigger its instinct to prey. Be as big, loud and assertive as possible. Wave your arms, make noise, stomp your feet, or flash a light in its face. If you are walking a small dog, pick it up. Stand your ground until the coyote has moved away.

“If people see a coyote, they should be cautious [but] one of the tricks I always tell people is if you’re seeing coyotes in your area, bring a water bottle and fill it up halfway. If you see it, throw it at him.

You don’t want to hit the animal, it’s just a scare tactic. Nine times out of 10 it’ll scare them away,” said Gord MacPherson of the TRCA. “The number one thing to do if you have a small dog,” said MacPherson, “don’t let it off-leash. If your dog is offleash it’s like a chocolate bar to a coyote.”

Additionally, avoid walking dogs around sunrise or sunset. Urban coyotes tend to be nocturnal and are therefore more active during these times.

Remove bird feeders, compost piles, and pet food from outside, and keep garbage safely stored in a garage (when possible). These items attract coyotes and could be a root cause of their visits to the community.

Toronto Wildlife Centre is attempting to track the coyote and needs the help of the public. Call the Wildlife Emergency Hotline at (416) 631-0662 with any information or to report a sighting.

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Woodbine bike lane proposal in the hands of council

By Lara O’Keefe

THE EAST End is one step closer to seeing bike lanes on Woodbine Avenue.

The city’s public works committee agreed September 27 to adopt a proposal to install separated bicycle lanes along Woodbine Avenue. The proposal, with amendments, now goes to city council.

Ward 32 city councillor — and avid cyclist — Mary-Margaret McMahon said she is “thrilled” with the decision, particularly with how efficient the decision-making process has been compared to other bike lane projects.

“It took us three years to get a contraflow [lane] on Dixon and this is basically six months to get us a bike lane here,” she said.

Previously approved in principle, the lanes are a part of transportation services’ recent “Ten Year Cycling Network Plan”, a roadmap which aims to connect, build and establish the city’s bike network.

The overall plan identifies 525 centreline kilometres of new infrastructure which includes 280 kms of bike lanes or cycle tracks on fast, busy streets, 55 kms of sidewalk-level

boulevard trails along fast, busy streets, and 190 kms of cycling routes along quiet streets.

Community consultations regarding the proposed bike lanes were held earlier this year. City staff are recommending that the lanes run northbound and southbound on Woodbine Avenue from O’Connor Drive to Queen Street East, in addition to an eastbound contraflow (also commonly known as counterflow) lane on Corley Avenue from Woodbine Avenue to Brookside Drive.

“Cycling facilities on Woodbine Avenue would improve safety and reduce risk for all road users by providing designated space for cyclists as well as to make cycling a more comfortable experience, encouraging more people to travel by bicycle and reduce long-term traffic congestion and transportation-related emissions,” reads a city report on the proposal.

But for the chair of the Woodbine Heights Association, the initiative is about more than improving roads for cyclists.

The Woodbine Heights Association “support(s) continuous, separated and protected bicycle lanes along Woodbine Avenue, not just because they promote cycling safety but because they are essential for the revival of our commercial ‘main street’: Woodbine Avenue,” wrote James Ward, chair and membership officer of the Woodbine Heights Association in a June 17th email to the – James Ward city.

“It is important to remember that our stretch of Woodbine Avenue is the heart of the Woodbine Heights neighbourhood, rather than just a high-speed through-route for motorists headed downtown. Woodbine has the right ‘bones’ to be a vibrant and suc-

“” “Woodbine has the right ‘bones’ to be a vibrant and successful main street.”

cessful main street,” he said, also noting that many people currently avoid Woodbine Avenue, fearing the combination of fast drivers and narrow sidewalks.

According to a City of Toronto report, a May 2016 count found that approximately 150-200 cyclists frequent Woodbine every day.

In comparison, the intersection of College and Spadina sees an average of 2,300 cyclists per workday.

Councillor McMahon is convinced hope is not lost. Pointing to the Richmond and Adelaide cycle tracks which now count over 4,200 cycle trips each weekday, McMahon said that “what we’ve seen elsewhere in the city is if you build it, they will come. People just want a safe place to bike.”

Along with the bicycle lanes, staff also recommend that city council amend current traffic and parking regulations in the area, resulting in a reduction of pay and display spaces along Woodbine.

Final approval for the project now rests in the hands of city council, with councillors scheduled to consider the proposal tomorrow, October 5.

Animal cruelty bill up for vote

By Anna Killen

BEACHES-EAST YORK MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has been gaining a reputation as something of an outlier in his Liberal party, thanks to the number of times he has voted against government-sponsored bills over the past year.

But when it comes to the rookie MP’s private members’ bill, which proposes changes to Canada’s animal laws, Erskine-Smith wants to be anything but an outlier. He wants his party to support him when it comes up for vote tomorrow, October 5, and in the meantime has been garnering support for the bill across the aisle as a result of significant changes he’s made to the bill.

“Canadians across the country, whether you’re a Liberal, a Conservative, a member of the NDP, it doesn’t matter – Canadians care about animal welfare,” said Erskine-Smith. “I wanted to make sure that it would get buy in and I could tell that the way it was drafted initially it was going to be a little bit more divisive.”

After Bill C-246, Modernizing Animal Protections Act was first introduced in February, it received a fair amount of backlash from anglers, hunters, and the agricultural community concerned about the bill’s language.

There are three pieces to the bill: criminal code amendments on animal cruelty, the banning on the importation of shark fins, and requiring fur to be labeled along with banning of the sale of cat and dog fur.

“When I introduced it, hunters and anglers went nuts,” said Erskine-Smith. “It just became complete political perspective that it was going to affect hunting, angling and farming, which it won’t. No lawyer would say that it would.”

Nevertheless, fearing backlash, the government came out against the bill – forcing Erskine-Smith to “hustle” in order to build

support inside – and outside – his party.

“It’s forced me to do a lot of legwork that I think is good early on just to establish relationships,” he said, noting that he has the support of NDP leader Tom Mulcair, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and Conservative MP Michelle Rempel, among others.

“I am disappointed that there wasn’t more of a conversation to say let’s work together to try to change this to a form that we can all get behind,” said Erskine-Smith of the Liberals. “I’ve now done that legwork, I’ve consulted the agricultural sector throughout the summer and in the spring, I changed the bill to address those concerns, and I will be disappointed if the government doesn’t come on board now that I’ve made these changes.”

The changes to the bill include scrapping the portion that moved animals out of the ‘property’ section of the criminal code, as well as the move to introduce a new offence for brutal and vicious killing, which critics said used untested language.

Erskine-Smith said he’s “confident in the changes that were made… it’s better to pass something and the bill is still significant in terms of what it proposes as a private members’ bill.”

Only five per cent of private members’ bills become law, but Erskine-Smith believes his bill has enough bipartisan support to have a solid chance – even without the government endorsement.

“If government comes on board it will definitely pass, if government doesn’t come on board it might still pass – and this vote is just to get it to committee,” said Erskine-Smith.

The bill continues to have its opponents.

During its second reading September 28, Laurentides—Labelle Liberal MP David Graham spoke against it, saying he hoped his colleagues “will have the wisdom and the foresight to reject the bill, to kill it without further pain or suffering.”

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Beloved Beach barber closes his doors Continued from front Although Gesummaria is reportedly expected to recover, the same cannot be said of his barbershop, which has been emptied of furniture and now has a “for rent” sign on the window. His signage and fixtures remain.

Andrew Balodis, a devoted client of Roma, had been visiting the shop since 1983.

“It wasn’t that the place was really exciting or anything,” he said. “The experience itself was...if you’ve ever gone to an old-fashioned barbershop. It was exactly that. You go in, you have a seat.

And he always knew you. He’d always know something about you. Something that was unique to your story. He was a genuine person. Small in stature but just an absolutely huge heart.”

Known to many as the best barber in the Beach, Gesummaria’s passion for his craft was palpable. His work was quick and efficient, yet always left customers delighted with the final result. This is a man who knows his way around a straight-edged razor.

Despite being a one-man shop, Gesummaria never rushed. Instead, he treated every customer with his full care and attention. His five-minute

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Known to many simply as ‘Roma’, barber Claudio Gesummaria built up a devoted clientele over the years.

shoulder massage became as renowned as his fine workmanship on the scalp.

In the words of his client, Magee: “As the old adage goes one can expect two things in life, ‘death and taxes,’ yet if you get barbered at Roma’s there are four. A fantastic straight razor shave

and a five-minute shoulder massage.”

Clearly, Roma was not just a barbershop. It was an experience. An authentic take on a classic and treasured tradition, one the community wants Gesummaria to know will be sorely missed.

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RESIDENTS WHO live near the Neville Park Loop, the eastern end of the Queen Street streetcar route, should brace themselves for a noisy, dusty few weeks beginning after Thanksgiving weekend.

The TTC is replacing the streetcar tracks along Queen Street East from west of Neville Park Boulevard to Nursewood Road, including the track inside the Neville Park Loop.

“You will experience dust, noise and other inconveniences,” reads a TTC notice about the construction. “The city will make efforts to reduce impacts.”

The first few days will be the most disruptive as crews work to break and remove concrete in the streetcar track area. The breaking of the concrete will last until 11 p.m. Once crews begin reconstructing the tracks, the work will involve some late evening and overnight work.

“The overnight rail work by TTC may consist of moving rail into position, rail installation and rail welding / grinding.

After-hours work by TTC is required to support the daytime construction and complete the project as quickly as possible.”

The construction will affect people outside of the Neville Park area, with streetcars restricted from entering the Neville Park Loop during construction. The 501 Queen streetcars will turn back at Woodbine Loop and buses will run the eastern portion of the route. The route change is expected to last until 5 a.m. on November 19.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Deja Views

By David Van Dyke

This wonderful streetscape at the bottom of Lee Avenue was taken by Ann Patterson in the late ‘70s.

Ann ran a camera store on Queen Street East (close to Kennilworth) in the ‘70s

and would often take strolls along the neighborhood with her camera. Thank you, Ann!

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In My Opinion

Province needs to up its investment towards school upkeep Sheila CaryMeagher Toronto District School Board Trustee Ward 16, Beaches/East York.

SOME DAYS you might be scratching your head trying to understand how your local school seems to have such a hard time with upkeep and repairs. The Ministry of Education claims it gives the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) all the money it needs to do the job.

Well, let me share a couple of bits of information with you that might dispute that.

In each of the last five years, we have received about 1/5th of the amount needed annually for upkeep and repair. Not just my word, but the result of research and surveys by the owners of real estate holdings in the U.S. and Canada.

The report concluded that to keep one’s holdings up to snuff, owners must invest between two to four per cent of the value of the real estate annually.

For the TDSB that would be roughly $250 million each and every year. What we actually received from the ministry was on average closer to $47 million annually or a total of just over $233 million for the five years. To push the

point just a little, that means that over five years we received less than what we needed for one year.

You can see as easily as I, that this lack of proper investment is just not fair to the people charged with the task of keeping schools good places to learn -- and is definitely not fair to the kids who have to spend five days a week there.

It isn’t that our buildings are old – generally the old ones are the better built. It is that one can’t repair and maintain any building with 1/5th the money needed.

Thanks in no small part to the parent organization, Fix Our Schools, this year, the ministry of education found a good sized

bundle of cash in order to give us a grant of $242 million spread over two years. After that, it will be election time and one cannot foretell what will come.

In the meantime, our staff are organizing their hearts out, planning, designing, tendering, building and repairing roofs, electrical panels, foundations, windows, playgrounds, plaster, washrooms, gym floors and all the myriad building issues -- large and small – that have built up since amalgamation.

But come two years from now when that extra money runs out, what will the minister of education do? Go back to the $46,711,078 an-

nually or continue with the funding that is acknowledged to be realistic money for building upkeep and repair?

It is a big question that affects every neighbourhood in our city.

Will the local school be an asset to its neighbourhood and a good place for children to learn or not?

We, the citizens of Toronto, have a fabulous asset in the schools and the land they occupy - probably upwards of 10 billion dollars in this market.

Should we not manage that investment with the same care we manage our own homes?

I know what I think, how do you feel about it?

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Letters to the Editor

On climate change, leaders need questioning I READ the article in the Beach Metro News on the climate change town hall (“Climate town hall well attended”, September 20, 2016) as I did not attend the meeting.

The fact that you are dealing with an uninformed and suburban-inclined mentality in the Beaches, there is no reason for the moderator to refrain from asking objective and pointed questions regarding the government’s actions.

That is what enlightens and promotes public action. Not, what you, the public, can do when us, the government, offset public efforts.

What the public does is a drop in the ocean.

It is exposing and holding governments accountable that brings about change in all areas of corruption and adversity.

Lela Gary

Thanks, Gene CONSIDERING THE continuity of this event and the fact it may be the only continuous community-based 9/11 remembrance in the City of Toronto, and understanding its importance, it seems to me that Gene Domagala should be given a piece of one of the World Trade Centre to put in the Millennium Garden as a sculpture and fitting tribute to the purpose of the ceremony. The US Consulate may be able to facilitate the process.

If this should occur, I would be happy to begin the fundraising process to have a small authentic piece of the tower embedded in black granite.

Gene should be congratulated for his tenacity of purpose in keeping this important event alive and in the minds of all of us.

Bob Murdoch via Beach Metro News website comment

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Celebrate the Beaches Library The Beaches Library Branch turns 100 this month and there are plenty of opportunities to take in this fascinating part of the neighbourhood’s history, with historical talks and open houses planned throughout the month. On October 4 at 7 p.m. join historians Gene Domagala and Barbara Myrvold for a special library-themed meeting of the Beaches Historical Society, and on October 12 Phillip H. Carter, the architect of the 2004 renovation of Beaches Branch, presents an illustrated history of the library’s transition from the original Carnegie building of 1916 to the present modern version.

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Community Calendar OCT. 5: Seniors Aware, Take Care!

Free Community Health Seminars for Seniors at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (west of Midland, north of Kingston Rd.), 10 a.m. Program held Wednesday mornings until Nov. 12.

Info and seminar topics: 416-261-4222 OCT. 12: Electoral Reform Town Hall with Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith at St. Brigid’s Church, 50 Woodmount Ave., 7-9 p.m. Do you think a change to our electoral system requires a referendum? Info and RSVP: facebook.com/events/178379679241552/ OCT. 14: Music on Main at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St. (south of Gerrard at Benlamond), 7:30 p.m. Featuring local musicians/singers/piano and organ, The Snow Leopard Blues Band and a surprise performance you won’t want to miss. Cost $10.00 at the door.

OCT. 14, 15: Riverdale Art Show and Sale at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave., Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Show features 22 GTA artists, both new and returning.

One gift idea is 12x12 square painting for $130. Located at Chester subway station. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

OCT. 15: Pur Yoga Toronto Community Open House at 2245 Queen St. E. (lower level), 3-6 p.m. Meet the new owners and teachers at the rejuvenated space, get a peek at the new Fall schedule and hear about workshops and holiday camps. Live music, giveaways, food and beverages. Free yoga classes and community events will be offered Oct. 15 and 16. Info: puryogatoronto@gmail.com OCT. 15: Rummage/Garage Sale at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 9-11:30 a.m. Bargains and treasures galore! Ever watch Antiques Roadshow??

Clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, housewares, small appliances, home decor, toys, cutlery, tools, sporting goods and more. Wheelchair access. TTC 86 & 116.

Parking entrance opposite 13 Crestwood.

OCT. 16: Fun Fair at Balmy Beach Community School, 14 Pine Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bouncy castles, BBQ, cotton candy, talent show, bottle ballooza, haunted house and much more. Fun for the entire family! Info: 416-393-1565 OCT. 16: Leslieville Flea at the Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. (between Greenwood & Gerrard), 10 a.m-5 p.m. Over 60 vendors selling vintage, salvaged, furniture, antiques, collectibles, upcycled and handcrafted goods. Free admission.

OCT. 17: A Tale of Two Villages – An Evening of Upper Beach History at Grinder on Main, 126 Main St., 7 p.m. Join Mark Battenberg of Real Estate Homeward for an evening of fun and discovery uncovering stories of pioneer days in the two Upper Beach villages of Norway and East Toronto, including topics about the Grand Trunk Railroad, prominent citizens and families, and the history of the Mississauga First Nations. Complimentary refreshments.

OCT. 18: Beach Garden Club at Adam Beck Community Centre, 79 Lawlor Ave., 7:30-9 p.m. Topic: ‘Co-existing with Bugs.’ Club member and photographer, Malcolm Geast, will talk about his personal encounters with grasshoppers, flies, butterflies, beetles and other insects.

OCT. 21: Customer Appreciation Day at Hero Certified Burgers - Beaches, 2018 Queen St. E., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. 4oz Hero Burger or Soul Burger for $2.50.

10% of all sales go to Centre 55- Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade program.

OCT. 22: Welbanks annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Kew Beach Public School, 101 Kippendavie Ave., 1-4 p.m. 250 free pumpkins, bouncy castle, face painting, hot chocolate, fire engine, plus a Scary Pumpkin Carving Contest! Send your photos to robin@welbanks.com for a chance to win a prize. Food bank donations accepted. Info: 416-698-9990 OCT. 22: Celebrating 50th Anniversary of ‘Mighty Mouse’ Elaine Tanner ‘Lou Marsh Trophy’ Win at The Stone Lion Pub, 1958 Queen St. E., 7:30 p.m. In November 1966, Tanner became the youngest athlete

in history to win the Lou Marsh Trophy, and this record remains unbroken. This event features The British Invasion, Canada’s top cover band playing hits from the 60s and 70s such as The Who, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. $10 cover, limited seating, no advance tickets. Any proceeds to Beach Food Bank.

All welcome. Info: etjd@islandnet.com OCT. 22: The Peterborough Pop Ensemble singing “Going Gospel” at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 7:30 p.m. The performance includes some audience participation. Tickets $15. Wheelchair access. TTC 86/116 OCT. 23: Waverley Road Baptist Church celebrates 125 years in the Beach. Worship Service 11 a.m. followed by a BBQ lunch, music, lots of activities for the kids and a Comedy Show at 7 p.m. with a former local comedian, Timmy Boyle.

Info: www.waverleyroadbaptist.ca OCT. 23: Boost Spooktacular Kids’ Halloween Costume Party at Berkeley Church Venue, 315 Queen St. E., 1-4 p.m. This fundraiser for children 2-12 years, featuring a haunted house, entertainment, crafts, marketplace and silent auction, raises money and awareness for programs offered at Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre for children/youth who have suffered abuse. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at door.

Children under 2 free. Tickets & info: boostforkids.org/sponsor/spooktacular (15) OCT. 27: Free Seniors’ Movie – “Bridget Jones’s Baby” starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth, at The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E. Doors open 10 a.m., movie starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented

by Rotary Club of Toronto Beach.

OCT. 29: Halloween on Queen at Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens, noon-4 p.m., presented by Beach Village businesses. Visit the Creepy Carnival for carnival games, magician, stilt walker, crafts, live performances by Sons of Beaches, a costume contest, DJ, trampoline fun, scavenger hunt, mazes and more! At 4:30 p.m., a Halloween double feature will be shown at The Fox Theatre.

Info: thebeachvillage.com, 416-693-2242 OCT. 30: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 73 90th Anniversary at 2 Robinson Ave., noon7 p.m., hot lunch 1 p.m. Prizes, refreshments, Terry Chisholm “Elvis” impersonator. $10 per person. Info: 416-691-4763 (15) NOV. 26: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway Church, 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 at this popular annual sale. There will also be lunch and home baking. For inquiries regarding vending tables, please contact Genny Stock at gordonandgenny@hotmail.com (17) MONDAYS: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP for adults, 7-9 p.m. This is a group of about 10 people at the intermediate level and above. If you are highly motivated and interested in joining, please call (leave your number if the answering machine responds) 416-699-4681 (r) MONDAYS-FRIDAYS: O.S.P.C.A. THRIFT SHOP, 2232 Kingston Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Good bargains in clothes, shoes, household items, etc., Donations welcome.

Pickup arranged (416-694-4853). Help support the animals. Info: 416-266-7716 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.beachesmentalwellness.com (r) SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Amnesty International, in the Beach, meets at St. John’s Norway Church (Woodbine Ave. at Kingston Rd.), 7 p.m., to support Amnesty’s Human Rights work, through letter-writing actions and through organized public events to generate awareness of Human Rights actions worldwide.

New members are most welcome. Info: beachamnesty@gmail.com (fr) FRIDAYS: FRIENDLY FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP at Calvary Baptist Church, 74 Main St. (rear entrance, lower level), 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Don’t use it you’ll lose it. Info: Diana 416-698-6537 (fr)

CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond.

Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 (e/o) LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Cinematic classics, new releases, foreign films and documentaries. Oct. 5 – The Desk Set (1957); Oct. 12 – Only Angels Have Wings (1939); Oct. 19 – Bridge of Spies (2015); Oct. 26 – This Gun For Hire (1942) •Oct. 4: Senior Scams – If It Sounds Too Good to be True, It Probably Is!, 2-3 p.m., presented by 55 Division police. •Oct. 4: Beaches Historical Society presents ‘Architecture in the Beaches Community’ with Gene Domagala and Barbara Myrvold •Oct. 5: The Art of the Short Story – Russell Wangersky and Laura Trunkey, 7-8 p.m.

An ‘eh List Author Series’ event. •Oct. 11: Niagara Escarpment Geology – A Journey through the Rocks Along the Bruce Trail, 7-8 p.m. Travel the 890km Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory, visiting ancient seas and glaciers along the way. •Oct. 12: 100th Anniversary of Beaches Library, 7 p.m. Architect Philip H. Carter presents an illustrated history of the library. •Oct. 13: Author Talk – Terry Keenleyside ‘In A Spin’, 7-8 p.m. •Oct. 19: Author Talk – Mona Awad ’13 Ways of Looking At A Fat Girl’, 7-8 p.m. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Oct. 4: Managing your Finances in Retirement, 7-8 p.m. Presentation by a chartered professional accountant. •Oct. 5: Parental Leave – Know Your Rights, 11-11:45 a.m. •Oct 20: Small Business Marketing, 7-8 p.m. Learn how to develop a marketing plan, with entrepreneur/coach, Danielle Botterell. •Oct. 28: Halloween Party, 4-5 p.m. •Mondays: Lunch Club, noon-12:45 p.m. Students drop in and play board games, cards, chess or work with Snap Circuits. •Saturdays: Chess Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Info: 416-393-7717, ashdaleevents@gmail.ca, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca. Library is wheelchair accessible.

PEGASUS THRIFT SHOP, 931 Kingston Rd. Fall selection is out! New things arriving every day. Thank you for your continued support of Pegasus Day Programs for disabled adults.

BEACH PHOTOGRAPHERS at Studio 888, 2359 Queen Street East (south side just east of Balsam), Oct. 19-30. Opening reception Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-8:30 p.m.

Marley Adams, Michael Barstow, Erwin Buck, John Davidson, Eric Goldman, Stan Jones, Andrew Oliver and Felicity Somerset. Open Wed, Thur, Fri 2-6 p.m., Sat & Sun noon-4 p.m. and also by chance (open lots) & by appointment. Info: 416-200-5551, studio888art@gmail.com, studio888.ca COME SHARE STORIES that are true about you. Be a beacon for others travelling the same sea. “At The Lighthouse” - 2nd Sunday of each month, at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave and Queen St. E. Next session: Sunday, Oct. 16, 3-5 p.m. *For respect of all storytellers this is a Wi-Fi-free event.

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF NOTRE DAME High School •Oct. 14: Open House at 12 Malvern Ave., 5-10 p.m. •Oct. 15: Eucharistic Celebration at Good Shepherd Church, 21 Simonston Blvd, Markham, 2 p.m. Mass; Banquet at Le Parc Banquet, 8432 Leslie St., 4:30 p.m. Tickets $75. Info: notredamealumnae.com, 416-419-4055 COMMUNITY KITCHEN AT EAST END Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., first and third Fridays of each month starting Nov. 18. Learn how to prepare healthy meals to help prevent and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Free to people on limited income, and living in the East End CHC catchment. See www.eastendchc. on.ca for Centre information. Registra-

tion is required and space is limited.

Please call Olivia at 416-778-5805 ext. 208.

ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO BEACH holds a breakfast meeting every Tuesday, 7 a.m., at the Balmy Beach Club.

For information please visit www. torontobeachrotary.org or call Nancy L’Estrange 416- 686-2906 (r) BEACHES LIONS CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at their Clubhouse, 10 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd. Interested in serving your community? Call Andy Buhot 416-690-3324.

Info: www.beacheslions.com (r) THE KIWANIS CLUB OF RIVERDALE meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Chester Village, 3555 Danforth Ave. (at Warden Ave.), 12:15-1:30 p.m., from September until June. Contact Barbara Sneyd at 416-690-0147 or go to www.riverdalekiwanis.com. New members welcomed.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us, but you do have to like singing and want to be with others to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts.

We are friendly and welcoming and our leader is a wonderful music teacher. Info: Paul Williams 416-699-2518 (r) ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. • Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Mid-week service, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Info: 416691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH. Come and join us at 140 Wineva Ave. All are welcome!

•Regular Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & children’s activity time provided. •Enjoy singing? Our Sunday choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m. •Lectio Divina: reflective prayer sessions based on early Monastic tradition, 4-5 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 17 & 24 •Speaker’s Series: Prison Book Club, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 •Interfaith Lunch Program begins Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and continues every Thursday until spring, providing food and fellowship to all who come. •Knitting for Shivering Children 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 •Music for the Soul Concert Series: featuring Lora Bidner & The Visit, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 (freewill offering) •Beach United Jam Night: Ever want to play your favourite songs with other musicians but never found the right group? Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7- 9 p.m. for a fun, relaxed jam session. Everyone welcome, regardless of age, instrument or skill level. Let’s rock out together and help turn this into a regular event. Snacks and drinks provided. Info: 416-691-8082, www.beachunitedchurch.com. We are on Facebook and Twitter @NewBeachUnited KINGSTON ROAD UNITED CHURCH, 975 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks W of Victoria Pk. Ave.). Join us each Sunday for Worship and Church School, 10:30 a.m. Our services are filled with beautiful music and thoughtful sermons, and are shared amidst a caring community with true neighbourly spirit. Come in and get a faith lift. Info: www.kruc.ca. 416-699-6091 (r) 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 (r) FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Road (corner of Kingston Road and Wood Glen). Join us Sundays 10:30 a.m. for a dynamic, spiritually relevant service accompanied by excellent music. Families are always welcome and we offer a Sunday school program. Info: www. fallingbrookpresbyterian.com (r)

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

By Lara O’Keefe

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The O’Shea family, above, gathered among family, friends and politicians to celebrate the life of Peggy Delaney, below, and, at bottom, unveil a new mural during the Peggy Delaney Way lane naming ceremony.

in memory, as well as the lane and mural in her name.

But as her close friend Eithne Heffernan said, “her likes will never be seen again.

She was elegant, she was gracious, she was witty, she had charm. She was an absolute lady.”

One of Peggy’s favourites quotes, she said, was, “when you get lemons, you make lemonade.” Smiling, Heffernan paused for a moment. “To me, Peggy made the sweetest lemonade.”

Peggy Delaney Way can be found south of Queen Street between Lee and Leuty Avenues.

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THREE EAST End creative writers are hosting a public reading October 15. The Kingston Queen Trio is a free event featuring three creative writers at different points in their careers: Andrea Howell, emerging fiction writer and blogger, Kateri Lanthier, award-winning mid-career poet, and John Oughton, a senior writer with five books of poetry and a mystery novel under his expanding belt. “All of us live out here,” Oughton said. “But except for the odd event at a library, readings are always west or north of here. We wanted to share our work on our home turf.” The event title was inspired by the fact that Andrea and Kateri live on or near Kingston Road, while John is a block from the beach on Queen St. East. The Kingston Queen Trio takes place Oct. 15, 7 p.m., at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard Street East. Please arrive early as seating is limited.

BEACHES-EAST YORK Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is hosting an Electoral Reform Town Hall on October 12 at 7 p.m. Part of a series of town halls across the country as the government gathers input on its election promise to change Canada’s electoral system, the evening will feature a panel of election reform experts, including Dennis Pilon of York University.

Ajax MP Mark Holland, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of democratic reform will also be in attendance. The event takes place at St. Brigid’s Elementary School at 50 Woodmount Avenue from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Volunteer Corner THE BEACH Village BIA is looking for volunteers to help out at its 4th annual ‘Halloween on Queen’ on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and also for flyer delivery through the month of October. Those interested are asked to email the BIA office at office@thebeachvillage.com.

THE OUT of the Cold in the Beach program at St. Aidan’s Church needs volunteers to help continue its mission of providing warmth, shelter and good food to those in need. The program, now entering its 11th season, runs Monday nights and Tuesday mornings from November to April. Volunteers help with a wide range of activities from cooking to serving, hosting to pick-up and delivery. Also, if any families, community groups or workplaces are interested in cooking and serving dinner for the program’s 65 guests, please let organizers know. Contact outofthecold.beach@gmail. com for more information.

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Peggy Delaney inspires East End laneway WIDELY REGARDED as a remarkable woman, there is no question that the late Peggy Delaney left her mark on the hearts of many.

Now, she has also left her mark on one of Toronto’s newest laneways, aptly named Peggy Delaney Way. Peggy was born in Dublin, Ireland on June 1, 1924. Described on the Peggy Delaney Way Facebook page as an “energetic, gregarious, and talented child”, Peggy spent her life aiding and enriching the lives of others.

In 1939, at the young age of 15, Peggy contracted spinal meningitis. The illness was so bad it resulted in blindness for nearly a year. But she did not let this experience get her down. As soon as she regained her vision, she began to volunteer at the local hospital, assisting nurses and tending to underprivileged children.

Patrick O’Shea, one of Peggy’s sons said that “even when she was tired she’d keep on going. She’d somehow dress to the nines every day. Even if she was sick, you wouldn’t know it. If she had something to do, she’d get it done.”

Peggy continued to follow her passion for philanthropy throughout her life and was involved in countless initiatives to help those in need, both in her community and abroad. When she moved to Toronto in 1954 with her husband, Cormac O’Shea, she immediately became involved with the United Way, quickly became an integral part of the Irish community, and was a fervent champion of the arts.

It was for these reasons and many more that friends, family and admirers gathered on Sunday, Sept. 25 to attend the official lane naming ceremony to honour and remember Peggy. A bright mural, sponsored

by Community Centre 55, was also unveiled at the ceremony.

Standing at the podium overlooking the crowd, her youngest son Rory O’Shea explained that, “she really helped shape and nurture the local cultural scene.”

Reading from a letter written by Jim Kelley, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada, he continued, “The strength and endurance of Irish-Canadian friendship rests on the life’s work of people like Peggy Delaney. It is therefore entirely appropriate that Peggy Delaney Way should now join the long list of place names and street names that honour the strong and positive contribution that the Irish in Canada have made to the fabric of Canadian life as we know it today.”

The legacy of Peggy Delaney will live on

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Beach Arts Scene

By Anna Killen

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IT’S TIME to start planning your route for the 23rd Annual Fall Beach Studio Tour.

From Friday, Oct. 21 at Sunday, Oct. 23 the public is invited into the homes and studios of local Beach artists.

A unique and inviting way to experience art, the tour showcases the paintings, photography, textiles, hand-woven fashion, accessories, jewelry, sculpture and ceramics of 22 artists in 13 locations.

Participating artists are on-site all weekend to share their work. Some of the tour’s favourite returning artists are: Elizabeth Berry, Anna Clarey, Lucille Crighton, John Dowding, Karen Leslie Hall, Louisa LaBarbera, Kate MacMillan, Roderik Mayne, Zsuzsa Monostory, Michaela Nessim, Bev Quinn, Dianne Shelton, Sheila Thompson, Nathalie Vachon, Danielle Ward and Noriko Yamamoto.

And new to the tour this year are: Lisa Bennett, Jannet Haitas, Wayne Murphy, Samira Sharezay, Judith Thompson and Dominique Zelunka.

The tour runs Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

To find the artist sites on the weekend of the tour, look for the yellow signs, bicycles and balloons. Brochures are available at shops in the Beach and surrounding neigh-

bourhoods, and at each of the 13 studio locations. Visit www.beachstudiotour.ca for more information and a printable map.

YELLOW HOUSE Gallery hosts OCAD U Alumni: Tribute Exhibition October 13 through November 3.

The exhibition is held annually to showcase a very select group of Canadian artists, graduates of the Ontario College of Art, OCAD, and now OCAD University. Their individual styles, diverse cultural and generational backgrounds join forces to provide a must-see art show.

The show runs Thursday, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 3 with an opening reception October 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Yellow House Gallery is located at 921 Kingston Road. For more information visit www.yellowhousegallery.ca.

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By Anna Killen

NOW IN their 58th season, the Scarborough Players’ fall season opens October 7 with Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, directed by Vivian Hisey.

“Paul, if the honeymoon doesn’t work out, let’s not get divorced, let’s kill each other,” croons Corie, played by Jane Fonda, to her new husband, played by Robert Redford, in the theatrical trailer for the 1967 screen adaptation of the hit Broadway play – foreshadowing funny moments of tumultuousness to come.

In this mounting of a classic comedy, Tamara Freeman plays the role of free-spirited Corie, opposite to Will van der Zyl’s straight-laced Paul. The pair, alongside a cast of eccentric supporting characters (Erin Jones, Rob Schock, Lyndon Johnson, Anthony Jones), test the limits of their young marriage – and, of course, hilarity ensues.

Barefoot in the Park runs October 7 through October 22, with an opening night wine and cheese reception October 7 and an audience talk back October 20. The Scarborough Village Theatre is located at 3600 Kingston Road (at Markham Road). Parking is free, the location is wheelchair accessible, and seats are reserved. For more information, call the box office at 416-267-9292 or visit www.theatrescarborough.com.

BEACH RESIDENT Melissa Paulson takes audiences back to 1983 with her celebrated one woman show, For the Love of Pie. Paulson is Georgia Peach, an over-the-top, career-obsessed cooking show host looking to dazzle her new producers – but she soon finds that her quest isn’t as easy as… ahem, pie.

La Pelle en d’sous d’la Chapelle, Paulson’s production company produced the show. It plays the Attic Arts Hub Theatre October 13 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2609419BEACH UNITED CHURCH kicks off its new Music for the Soul concert series with an enticing ticket: singer-songwriter – and deft instrumentalist – Lora Bidner along with cello and vocal duo The Visit.

Bidner, proficient in piano, guitar, ukulele and hang drum, has seen her star rise over the last year, receiving critical acclaim for her 2015 album To The North and winning the first prize SOCAN Canadian Young AudioVisual Composers Award for her work composing the original score for the animation short, Stephanie Chewy’s Missing.

“To The North touches on themes of human pathos, self-discovery and folklore,” reads her bio. “And includes styles of music from atmospheric haunt-folk in the vein of Fever Ray to electronic-pop in the vein of Florence and the Machine.”

And while her melodic voice carries hints of Tori Amos or Fiona Apple, watching her performances on YouTube Bidner has a captivating style that’s all her own. At once intimate, commanding, raw and polished, she’s the real deal.

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That stage includes the Beach United Church on October 15 at 2:30 p.m. The Beach United Church is located at 140 Wineva Ave. (at Queen Street East). There will be a freewill offering with refreshments.

BEACH-BASED ELECTRIC and eclectic quartet The Two Fours are playing and hosting an open mic/jam session tomorrow, October 5 at The Peppery Cat. Playing from 8 to 11 p.m., The Two Fours will be joined by special guests Tequila Mockingbirds, plus jammers wanting to step up to sing and play. No cover.

Fronted by longtime Beach residents Corey Cousineau and Wally Hucker (Editor’s note: Hucker is known at Beach Metro News for being the captain of one of the largest paper routes), The Two Fours feature the duo on guitars and vocals, plus drummer and bassist. Their core repertoire includes blues from Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf, rockabilly and roots from the likes of Elvis, Orbison, and The Everlys, and country from Hank, Merle, and Stompin’ Tom. They might follow hillbilly footstomper “Good Ol’ Mountain Dew” with David Bowie’s progressive rock “The Man Who Sold the World” or the hip punk of “Waitin’ For My Man” by Lou Reed. A smattering of original’s such as Cousineau’s “Highway 401,” a riff on the jazz/blues/rock classic “Route 66,” dot their performances.

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Founded in 1941 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, the East End all-girls high school began as a small endeavour. With few funds to start, the sisters had to rely solely on donated resources for the new school, including the building itself.

Notre Dame teacher, Noreen Reiter explained that “it was indeed a small beginning, but from that tiny seed has grown a vibrant, thriving 21st century community of enthusiastic young

women and their mentors, which is the Notre Dame of today.”

Only 75 students enrolled in that first year but by 1963 the school had grown so much that a larger building, called O’Connor Hall, had to be built to house all of the new pupils. Lorraine Treacy-Rozario, retired teacher and former student said that the first building “didn’t even have a ceiling. Just two classrooms and a partition.”

By 1970, enrollment was up over 1,100 students, forcing Notre Dame to move into the second and third floors of St. John’s Catholic School next door.

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Alumnae executive president Karen Volpe explained that Notre Dame “is a sisterhood. [This celebration] is a coming together of celebrating our past. We were given both roots and wings at Notre Dame and whether we knew it or not, we identified with the sisters. We learned from them. Not just from the textbooks but also from their vocation, from their devotion, from all that they were and all they represent from Marguerite, and we took that and we brought it into the world in our own individual lives. So it’s celebrating all that we have, all that we represent.”

To celebrate this year’s special 75th anniversary, Notre Dame High School will be holding a number of events including an open house, a eucharistic celebration, and a banquet.

The celebrations begin on Friday, Oct. 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with an open house at the school located on 12 Malvern Avenue. It will include a tea room, refreshments to be served in the gym, a pub, and raffles.

“October 14th is not the end,” said Volpe. “It’s really a beginning. It’s a way of projecting ourselves forward into the future with everything that we’ve brought, the whole 75 years forward.”

“And all are welcome at the open house,” added Treacy-Rozario. “You don’t have to be a Notre Dame-ian to attend. We’re part of a community and we want to express our gratitude throughout the years. A lot of the neighbours and businesses here have supported us in one way or another.”

The eucharistic celebration will be held at the Good Shepherd Church on 21 Simonston Blvd. in Markham on Saturday, Oct. 15. Mass begins at 2:00 p.m.

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ext month, American voters will go to the polls to elect a president. A new made-inToronto TV series poses the question: What if a low-level cabinet member suddenly became president after a catastrophic terrorist attack?

Kiefer Sutherland is the Designated Survivor (Wed. 10 p.m. on CTV).

Where is Jack Bauer (24) when he’s really needed? Sutherland is back, but not as an action hero. He plays a mild-mannered everyman thrust into the Oval Office by tragedy and circumstance: “Sir, you are now the President of the United States.”

The first time I saw a teenaged Sutherland he did not seem like presidential material. He was playing a disturbed young man running around the stage quite naked. I can’t for the life of me remember anything else about the play.

Sutherland has acting and politics in his blood, but he is not eligible to be an American president. He’s still a self-described proud Canadian, born in 1966 in London, England to famous actor parents Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas.

His mother is the fiercely activist daughter of politician Tommy Douglas who was voted “The Greatest Canadian” for founding our system of universal health care, “something that my family is incredibly proud of,” Kiefer told E News.

After years in Hollywood and a 1970 divorce, Douglas brought her three children home to Toronto where the family lived modestly for eight years in a Crescent Town high-rise overlooking Dentonia Park. When young Kiefer was playing hockey, he could hear his mom Shirley yelling down from 13 stories above for him to wear a helmet.

Sutherland has said that the only person he is “scared of” is his mother.

Sutherland told the New York Times that when he and his twin sister Rachel were children they would visit their “grandpa” Tommy Douglas in Parliament at Ottawa and Kiefer “loved the debates.”

Kiefer went to Crescent Town Elementary School and at least five high schools, never staying very long. While meeting a new set of friends every year he became a class clown to make them laugh. He wasn’t much interested in school and skipped classes at Malvern

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Sutherland was a school dropout by 16. In 1984, he got his big acting break in the film The Bay Boy with love interest Leah Pinsent (now a Beach resident). He would go on to bad boy fame in movies like Stand By Me (1986), The Lost Boys (1987) and Flatliners (1990) after which he was briefly engaged to co-star Julia Roberts.

On his new country album Down in a Hole, Sutherland the musician has even recorded a song about the 1991 split from Roberts, “Calling out Your Name”. (Taylor Swift would be proud.)

Sutherland went on to fame and awards (Emmy, Golden Globe) as Jack Bauer on the popular counter-terrorism series 24. Now he’s going from saving the president to becoming one.

Designated Survivor marks Sutherland’s return to series television and looks to be another big hit. According to a recent New York Times article, Sutherland rides the subway every day to a suburban Toronto set (Downsview Park Studios) with a crew he calls “extraordinary.” His mother and sister still live in Toronto and he is enjoying spending time with them. He still calls Toronto his hometown.

Politics must run in the family -- at least the on-screen variety of politics.

Kiefer’s own 28-year-old daughter,

Sarah Sutherland, plays the daughter of President Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) on the cynical, but hilarious HBO show Veep.

Kiefer Sutherland doesn’t pick sides in the coming U.S. election. He told the Globe and Mail, “I have a lot of friends joke about if a certain candidate wins, would you help me get to Canada which always makes me smile.”

Sutherland is mature enough now to play a president instead of a rebel.

He also plays a professor in a sequel to Flatliners which recently filmed in Toronto. One of his favourite quotes is from the original film: “In the end we all know what we’ve done.”

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SINGER SONGWRITER Piper Hayes follows that tried and tested adage, write what you know.

Her latest EP, Goodbye Mister Nice Guy, a stirring, catchy piece of folk-pop, is all about those knowing feelings of love, heartbreak, and rebirth. It’s a journey through a relationship – and one of the hardest periods in Hayes’ life.

“I guess break-up songs are cliché, at this point,” she says. “Which I’m fine with.

But it’s also about the other breakups that go on when we breakup.”

For her, that meant breaking up with the part of herself that “was OK with not being valued” – and also breaking up with a job she was unhappy with and moving to Hamilton, where she now lives.

Hamilton is “really community based,” she said. Its sense of community reminds her of the Beach, where she grew up attending Beaches Alternative School and running along the boardwalk.

Born in New York City, her years in the Beach were formative – she credits her foray into songwriting and singing to her neighbour, musician and teacher Neil Bennett, who encouraged her and invited her onstage to perform with him.

“He was sort of the impetus and he’s very much in the Beach, he’s a teacher as well,” said Hayes. “I grew up next to him, was close with his daughter, he’s almost a family member in a way. It was a natural progression into music from there as I started to get feedback. I’d never really planned it that way, or thought about it.”

Hayes’ background is in musical theatre, and she one day hopes to combine her love of music, theatre and storytelling to create a performance that’s raw and thought-provoking with a message – she wants it to be different than much of the traditional musical theatre audiences are used to.

But for now, she’s touring her new three-song EP, with a show October 15 at Touché Martini Bar on College Street and an earlier show in Hamilton.

The songs on Goodbye Mister Nice Guy transformed with Hayes.

The first song, “Lovin’ You”, was written for her ex – until one day she saw him in the audience and thought, “I don’t want this song to be for him. I think I need to take it back.”

Weeks after that moment, now single, she wrote “You’re Gone”. “’You’re Gone’ was one of those songs I wrote as therapy for myself,” she said,

“It wasn’t even necessarily for anybody else. I knew that if I ever was going to play it live, it would be after I dealt with the emotions around it and the feelings.

I’m a big believer in music as therapy – until you’re on stage.”

The first single, “Honey”, is an empowerment anthem, channelling that feeling when you finally stop asking why things didn’t work and simply move on.

After the breakup, “my question in my head was always ‘why?’ – why would

someone not try to work on it?,” she said.

“One week I transitioned into I don’t need to know the why, I have more questions that I want to ask the world and that’s not one of them …

That’s when “Honey” came.

It turned from why to goodbye.”

Say hello to Hayes October 15 at Touché Martini Bar. Tickets can be purchased on her website, www.pipersings.ca or at the door the evening of the show.

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We are fortunate indeed to have this paradise of colour, variety and goodness right at our doorstep. Whether a farmer’s market, supermarket, fall fair or our own garden, we are surrounded by quality abundance.

This season calls for giving thanks and appreciating all that we have on our groaning Thanksgiving tables.

Here are two simple salads to add to your Thanksgiving feast – vibrant and bursting with flavour, they are tasty accompaniments to the grand turkey.

Beet and Apple Salad Originally, this was my mother’s recipe. She would make it with her garden beets or, in a rush, substitute canned beets, preferably the small rosebud beets, although sliced beets are good too.

However, my daughter Alexa enjoyed the beet apple combo so much she began making it with her own pickled beets.

Now, this adaptation is the request for all of our family gatherings. Its rich colour and sweet sour flavour is perfect with chicken, pork, barbecue of any sort and, of course, turkey. As you can see, you can make this any number of ways depending on your own preferences.

If time is tight, use commercially prepared pickled beets and your favourite apple.

4 cups (1 L) pickled or cooked, cut into 1/2 inch dice 2-3 cups (500 mL) quartered, cored apple cut into coarse dice, leave skins on 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped celery (less if you are not a celery fan!)

To prepare beets: You can either boil the scrubbed beets for 35 – 45 minutes (depending on size -- small rosebud beets are ideal for this salad but if using large beets, be sure to slice them 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick once they are cooked and cooled) or roast on a baking sheet at 400 F (200 C) for about 45 minutes or until beets are tender. Cool until able to handle and slip beets out of their skin. If they are small, leave whole. Otherwise, slice beets 1/4 inch thick.

Combine diced beets, apples and celery in mixing bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice if using. Pour over enough dressing to lightly coat vegetable-fruit mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad looks dramatic heaped on a white platter garnished with sprigs of fresh dill or parsley. Salad may be made several hours ahead or overnight. Makes 6 servings. Recipe doubles easily for a crowd.

Quick Pickled Beets 20 small, whole beets, (1 to 1 1/2 inches) scrubbed, tops removed and cooked according to directions above, cooled then skin removed. Save beet liquid from cooking beets.

Pickling Liquid 1 cup (250 mL) cider vinegar 1 cup (250 mL) reserved beet liquid from cooking beets 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) mixed pickling spice 1 tsp (5 mL) salt Prepare beets according to directions above reserving 1 cup (250 mL)

beet liquid. In a saucepan, bring vinegar, reserved beet liquid, brown sugar,pickling spice and salt to boil; boil 5 minutes. Pack beets into jars or in a pinch mixing bowl; pour pickling liquid over, cover and refrigerate, allowing beets to marinate at least one week before using.

Lemon Carrot and Coriander Salad I recently enjoyed a holiday to Cornwall. One of the tastiest items sampled was a carrot and coriander salad made from yellow and orange heritage carrots. Their bright colour and flavour would add sparkle to a Thanksgiving feast. Although a spiralator or special food processor had been used to cut the carrots into thin julienne strips, you could use a box grater to coarsely grate the carrots.

8 -10 medium carrots, scrubbed with tops removed, either use a spiralator or grate coarsely on a box grate 1/4 (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander leaves Lemon Dressing 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise 1/4 cup (50 mL) plain yogurt 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) milk 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 clove garlic crushed Salt and pepper to taste Use a spiralator or box grater to prepare carrots. Combine carrots in a large bowl. In a food processor or mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, coriander, lemon juice, milk, rind, crushed garlic, salt and pepper until well blended. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Pour dressing over carrots tossing to coat evenly. Arrange carrot mixture in serving bowl and sprinkle coriander evenly over salad. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Serves 6 – 8.

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Shine me up Roland Gonyea stands by his 1947 Plymouth at this year’s Car Show and Shine at Ted Reeve Arena. The event helps raise funds for Community Centre 55’s programs throughout the year.

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Tips on personal climate change action Martina Rowley is an environmental communicator mrowley@martinarowley.com 647-208-1810

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There, I spoke about the top six ways in which each individual or household can do their share to reduce their environmental ‘footprint’ and impact on climate change.

I could only say so much in the four minutes each of us was allocated, so I decided to share and expand on those points here.

For this purpose, let’s set aside the other major emitters from oil and gas production (the greatest contributor at 26 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, using numbers from Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2016) and electricity and heat generation (11 per cent). These are not easily reduced by actions from individual households, other than through advocacy, boycotts, and voting for governments promising to improve on those sectors (see point six).

The following six areas are the greatest GHG emitters in the areas where personal changes to our habits can reduce our impact – starting with the most impactful areas – with suggestions on how to reduce our footprint.

1. Transportation Transportation is the second greatest contributor, with personal and freight transportation responsible for 23 per cent of total national emissions, according to Environment Canada. Despite better fuel efficiency of both passenger cars and light trucks in the past decade, the North American habit of driving SUVs, vans, and small trucks for personal use has eliminated any emission reductions and, in fact, has driven emissions up.

Your Footprint: Buy a passenger car instead of SUV or truck, buy a hybrid or electric car, limit how much you drive by car-sharing, using public transit, and cycling or walking more often. You may also reconsider reducing air travel – can you get to nearby places by bus or train?

2. Your Home Buildings are one of the next largest contributors. Everything on the outside and inside effects the environmental footprint of your home. This includes construction materials used, the quality of your insulation and windows, and efficiency of heating and cooling, as well as your interior design, and furniture and personal possessions. The amount of ‘stuff’ we put in our homes also emits pollution during its production and transportation processes, and later in its disposal.

Your Footprint: If possible upgrade the insulation, energy, and water efficiency of your home. Keep heating and cooling temperatures moderate, i.e. don’t overheat or overcool your living spaces. Switch to a green energy provider, like Bullfrog Power or other low carbon and renewable sources like wind, hydro, bio fuels, solar. Consider installing solar thermal panels for hot water generation and/or solar PV (photo-voltaic) for electricity generation or participate in a renewable energy project, like our local Beach solar project on Kew Beach school. Reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ you buy for your home and personal use and consider the 5 R’s: rethink (do you really need a new …?), reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose.

3. Food Agriculture is another large contributor. Raising animals at an industrial scale to meet our local demand for meat, as well as exports, is taking a toll. Large areas of farmland and water are required to grow vegetable feed for animals. The industrial sized barns of intensive animal farming generate toxic sewage, often stored in outdoor ponds that are prone to leaking into the groundwater or surrounding soil. The animals themselves – specifically cattle – are one of the biggest contributors to methane generation, a gas that is more toxic than carbon dioxide (CO2). Watch the documentary Cowspiracy for details – you can find it on Netflix.

Decomposing food in landfills emits 3.3 billion tonnes of GHG per year, including methane. In Canada, over $31 billion worth of food is wasted every year, and households are the largest culprit, wasting 47 per cent – that’s $14.6 billion dollars’ worth – of food. On average, households waste $900$1500 of spoiled food per annum (see my column from April 2015).

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On the Wild Side

A doe, a deer, an East End deer...

Ann Brokelman is an avid birder and nature photographer naturephotosbyann. blogspot.ca

W

hat is it about spotting a deer that brings out such feelings of wonder and serenity? I’ll laugh at a chipmunk absurdly stuffing its mouth with food, or smile at a strikingly red cardinal on my bird feeder, but if I happen across a wild deer I might actually start to lose track of the world around me. Am I the only one this happens to?

I still remember the excitement of feeding deer in Algonquin Park as a young girl. People would park all over Hwy 60 hoping to see them and nobody questioned you for walking up and giving them bread.

My parents have a video of me – a very black and white video – standing with a deer

A fawn and doe enjoy a nuzzle on September 4.

and claiming that it bit my finger.

I was excited to see them back then and I’m still excited about deer today. One special day a few moons ago, I saw not one deer, but four

The author and her father encounter a deer.

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little Bambi’s and their mothers. I was with my friend Shirley. For many years, Shirley and her family have enjoyed the deer that regularly frequent her yard. After watching many videos of their encounters, I finally took her up on her offer to see them in person.

I had just taken a step out of my car when, barely a few metres in front of me, stood a set of twin fawns and their mother. They looked at me, I sat on my butt on the driveway, and we stared at each other for what felt like hours (but was likely only a few minutes). The sun was only just rising at this point and as I sat there I had an opportunity to watch a bit of animal kingdom parenting up close. The female was trying to get her fawns’ attention, and after they paid their mother little care she reared up and gave them a hoof to their hind ends. It seems that whether deer or human, sometimes our little ones need a swift kick in the butt.

Since that wonderful day I have been blessed with many more sightings of deer, often in our neighbourhood, and have tried to learn as much as I can about their behaviour and body language.

Did you know that deer will stomp their front hooves to indicate seniority? I first witnessed this when I saw a young fawn stomping its front hoof to tell an approaching fawn and doe that she was higher on the food eating chain and claimed first dibs on the salt lick left out for them.

On September 25 I watched an eight-point buck try to come into a yard occupied by the doe and fawns. The female deer wanted nothing to do with him and chased him away four times.

What has it meant to see a family of deer in the Beach and bluffs? Nature is still here in our city – and I am so lucky to be able to enjoy watching them.

The deer only come into public view for half an hour, then back to the bluffs. Every minute with them is a moment to remember.

Ryder

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY UNIQUE & FUN FITNESS CLASSES FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

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Dogs, cats, pocket pets.

Housecalls available.

HOUGHTON VETERINARY HOUSECALL SERVICES Vaccines, examinations, diagnostics, palliative care, and home euthanasia provided for your pets in the comfort of your own home.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Abina Murphy, R.P.

Dr. Linda Iny Lempert

Spiritual Psychotherapist

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Dr. Jody Levenbach Psychologist

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OPTOMETRIST & EYEWEAR Dr. Sam Baraam & Associates Ted Grzymski, Optician Accepting new patients

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DR. A. LYNNE BEAL Psychologist

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Therapeutic Touch or Reiki sessions available at the Beaches Naturopathic Clinic Heather Anne Wakeling Licensed Holistic Practitioner 416 699 2865 www.beachesnaturopathic.com

Chiropractor

Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

Glover & Associates

William F. Deneault

Real Estate, Family, Litigation Wills & Estates, Corporate

DEGEN’S HEALTH GROUP Dr. Wade Whitten, D.C. Dr. Tanja Degen, D.C., CPT Dr. Christina Carreau N.D. 1089 Kingston Rd.

Bert van Delft

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

Tel: (416) 962-2186

Kriens LaRose, LLP

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

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Robert Gore & Associates Chartered Accountants 1238 Kingston Rd. 416.699.8070 www.goreca.com mail@goreca.com

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

Jen Goddard, R.M.T.

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Tara Shannon M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, RP

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LAWYERS/LEGAL Dashwood & Dashwood Barristers & Solicitors

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O’Reilly, Moll & Mian

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries

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Queen and Hammersmith

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KATHRYN WRIGHT Barrister & Solicitor

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Paul J. Cahill

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

Beaches Family Law and MEDIATION Linda Bronicheski, J.D.

47 Main Street (at Lyall) 416-763-6884 Linda@BeachesFamilyLaw.com

Susan T. Dixon

Family Law Lawyer 2120 Queen Street East (@ Hammersmith)

416-693-2733

647-693-6221

Peter J. Salah Hills, Salah LLP

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

KAMRUL HAFIZ AHMED REAL ESTATE LAWYER 416 690 1855 [P 416 690 1866 [F 2972 DANFORTH AVE.

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

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ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN Stephen G. King, Architect

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, RMT

Member Ontario Association of Architects

Dr. Emily Howell Jackie Leesun, RMT Dr. Ceara Higgins

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Dr. Tyrrell Ashcroft Dr. Thien Dang-Tan

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COUNSELLING JOB STRESS? CAREER COUNSELLING

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MASSAGE THERAPY Advanced Therapeutics (Since 1989)

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Voted “Best Massage Therapist” - NOW Magazine

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

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

BEACHES MASSAGE CENTRE Zabiullah Khaliqi, RMT Randy Groening, RMT 416-690-5185

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

• Hours incl. evenings & Saturdays •

Chiropractor Neville Park Health Group 2455A Queen St. East

647-352-3348 www.thetherapystudio.ca

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

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Registered Massage Therapists Louise Abbott, RMT & Associates 138 Main St. (south of Gerrard) Open 7 days a week Free Parking • Accessible Book online

ASHBRIDGE’S HEALTH CENTRE

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CHIROPRACTORS

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300 Main Street 416-690-3324

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Chiropractor

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579 Kingston Rd., #110, Toronto

THE THERAPY STUDIO

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416-423-2289

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Call for a Free 30 min. Consult

416-690-6257

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Free consultation by appointment.

416-690-6195

(at Victoria Park, next to Tim Hortons)

416-699-5320 • Free Parking

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Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Family, Real Estate, Wills Business, Immigration, Small Claims Court 2069 Danforth Ave (Woodbine)

416-694-2868

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

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416-916-7122

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

416-698-3157

416.420.4544

Graphic Design in the Beach Packaging, Corporate, Brochures, Leaflets, Web Design, Info-graphics.

Whatever your Graphic Design needs, please call:

NORTH DESIGN STUDIO 647 972 7630 www.northdesignstudio.com

Gregory Patterson Architect BES, B. Arch, OAA

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416-886-2050

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Manage your environmental footprint Continued from Page 17 Your Footprint: Buy more locally grown foods, buy organic as often as you can afford to, support local farmers’ markets, eat less or no meat – especially beef – or perhaps consider becoming a vegetarian or vegan. Strive for better meal planning and food storage.

4. Stormwater Management This point and the next are less about reducing emissions, and more about preventing and mitigating the effects that climate change related weather has on our shared and personal infrastructure. Based on changes in the weather pattern from the last decade, as well as predictions for the next years, we can expect more extremes in weather.

As we have already experienced, that means hotter summers with more drought conditions and stronger storms that result in more flooding and damage, including damaged power lines and other infrastructure.

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5. Resilience and Emergency Preparedness This is another aspect to best be preventative about, rather than reactive when something has already happened.

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Buy a generator (and learn how to use it safely). Form a local support network to help neighbours or seniors in the area in an emergency situation. Know how to get to your nearest cooling centre or public building, like a library or community centre.

5. Vote for and participate in progress and environmental programs Last but not least, participate in and vote for local, provincial, and federal leaders who are promising and acting on climate change to lower our collective impact, as well as putting programs in place that benefit and assist citizens.

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BARBER CHAIR FOR RENT with some clients $125 per week Call 647-349-4015

NEW KARAOKE DANCE PARTY! Sat., Oct. 15th

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Social/Events Balmy Beach Community School Fall Fair Sunday, October 16th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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BEST IN THE BEACH New professionally installed kitchens.

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

416-856-4774

(r)

Magnificent

Beach Suites 650 Woodbine

Dazzling, completely renovated suites.

Kitchens with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Modern washrooms, dark-stained hardwood floors, beautiful window treatment. MUST BE SEEN! (r)

485 Kingston Rd.

Perms for short hair - $28 Pensioner’s are welcome We do all types of hair

Featuring Bachelors, 1 & 2 Bedroom renovated suites. (r)

Best accomodations in the Beach * kitchen * fireplace * parking * wi/fi 5 Star reviews *(3 night minimum!)*

416-420-8696

www.cozysuites.com (16r)

Suite Lovat B&B Large one bedroom, shared bath with one woman, light breakfast. $85/night, parking available.

Photos available.

416-699-7110 Vlad

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www.computer-assist.ca 416-801-6921 (14r) Computer Services - Home office & small business. Hardware & software support. Network and security setup.

PC/Mac support, Web site design. 416438-6360. www.atlasnetwork.ca (14)

(14)

Single items or complete estates Wanted: old silverware, china, glass, furniture, pottery, jewellery, watches, pictures, artworks, coins, curiosities etc.

Call Terence: 416 466 1404 Fair market prices guaranteed! (r)

INDOOR

If you are proud being a criminal lawyer and your attitude is “does not matter what”, and you would not let the real criminals escape without certain court judgment, then call me at: 416-519-9447 (15)

(r)

MR. FIX-IT

416-694-6241

(14r)

416-624-3837

EXACT TAX SERVICES TIM O’MEARA

(r)

MAN WITH PICK-UP TRUCK 416-820-1527

416-691-7556

Personal • Small Business Corporate • Back Filing (14) Expert Bookkeeping, Small business specialists, Strong on QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, “cloud computing”.

A la carte services. Affordable rates. An(15r) tonella 416-464-2766

Household Services 416-691-6893

www.regsappliance.com

(r)

Repairs to all major appliances, vacuums, and microwaves.

Fast, friendly service.

Good rates.

DELUXE

WINDOW CLEANING

Windows - Eaves Painting and more...

Call Gary 647-829-5965 Free quotes

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24 HRS 16’ Cube Van & Pick up Truck Service

Bach to ROCK We teach it all!

Best Prices/Free Estimates

647-235-6690

(19)

Pet Services 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

Call Candy at 416 691-3170

(14)

BEACH PUPPY LOVE

(16r)

One on One dog walking in park & ravine. Call 416-857-9759, or email 1on1walks@gmail.com (16)

Cleaning Services ULTRA

STEAM CLEANING LTD. TO SERVE AND RESPECT

BEST JOB & PRICE GUARANTEED

416-567-3205

(16r)

HEALTHY HOME

2358 Kingston Rd.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

(w. of Midland) (r)

BLIND AMBITION

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

Call 416-783-3434

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

*Bonded*

SLIP-ON SLIPCOVERS

(21)

*Insured*

(19)

FUN PIANO LESSONS

in the Beaches Learn from a highly experienced teacher and professional entertainer!

Brad Alexander www.alexandermusic.ca 416 219-1271 (16)

PIANO LESSONS

Teacher with European and Canadian experience. Individualized program or RCM approach.

Over 15 years in the Beach.

416-699-5560

(16)

COME SING WITH US! Carole King to easy Ellington!

Read music or good ears? Great!

6:00 to 7:15 Thursdays Pub after for food and friendship.

sheilabb@rogers.com

(15)

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

(15)

Tutoring HELP WITH MATH & ENGLISH

INDIV/GRP TUITION IN YOUR HOME QUALIFIED + EXPERIENCED TEACHER, K-12 PROVEN SUCCESS - REFS AVAILABLE (18r)

RILEYS’ WINDOW CLEANING

THE STUDY STUDIO

Window & Eaves Cleaning Gutter Filter Installation

416 421-5758

WAYNE’S

BEACHES LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

(18)

APPRAISALS

416-699-3772

416-729-2077 cell

WWW.EUROPEANCLEAN.COM (19r)

rileyswindowcleaning.com

- COMPLETE RECYCLING - DEMOLITION SPECIALISTS

AND

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

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

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

General Services RUBBISH REMOVAL

PIANO TUNING REPAIRS

call ALBERTO 416 690 9389 for

A family business since 1956

(r)

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416-737-2654

THE HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANING COMPANY

(r)

Kingston Rd/Vic Park

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

EUROPEAN CLEAN

For estimate call

Scarboro Music 416-699-8333

CARPET, UPHOLSTERY RUG CLEANING

Vienna Upholstery

(15)

Music

EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL

416 389 9234

(14)

Have you seen your floors lately?

647 980 4973

www.beachpuppylove.com

Home Decor

416-264-1495 CELL 416-567-4019

416.233.6462 or 647-550-4043 cleancomfortservices.com (14r)

(15)

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

JIM’S APPLIANCE SERVICE

647-899-9074

All Day Cleaning

Personalized Residential Housekeeping 35 yrs. experience. References bspw.me@gmail.com

CAT CARE SERVICE

REG’S APPLIANCE

(14r)

THE CLEANING SERVICES OF STEVEN PICTON

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

TAX ACCOUNTANT

416-698-9000

416-825-9705

FULLY INSURED

(r)

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

EXPERIENCED CLEANING LADY

For more info, call Beata at

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

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

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

Special for first-time clients.

For your home/condo/office.

Reliable, trustworthy, efficient cleaning service.

PROFESSIONAL, MATURE, RELIABLE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

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

Randall 416-450-0599 MRFIXIT@rogers.com

EUROPEAN CLEANING LADIES

Contact Irena

RUBBISH REMOVAL

(14)

Books wanted: art, photography, literature, aviation, military, poetry, sports, music, Canadiana, etc.

Inno Dubelaar Books, 53 Dixon Ave. 416-694-9355 or 416-878-4319 inno. dubelaar@gmail.com (6/17)

416-265-7979

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Weekly • Bi-weekly • One time cleaning Reliable & efficient

&

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

PARKING NEEDED

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

CLEVER DISPOSAL

Financial Services

Cleaning specialists •Windows •Eavestroughs •Decks •Siding

Scooter: 3 wheel scooter for sale.

New batteries. 416-686-8248 (14.)

for new car - year round.

(Queen-Balsam area) Please contact Ron at: cell 416-268-6733 pager 416-381-3339

(r)

KLEEN WINDOWS

Fill a bag $10 or $20

CALL MARY OR JOHN

SCARBOROUGH DISPOSAL LTD. WASTE REMOVAL & EXCAVATION

Affordable Certified IT Serving the beach for over 10 yrs

Call 416-648-4410

Excellent selection of fabric, books, notions & patterns.

WE CLEAN OUT YOUR JUNK NOT YOUR WALLET. ASK ABOUT OUR LOAD IT YOURSELF POLICY. SAVE MONEY. 416 690 0117 • 416 569 3236 (r)

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

Repairs to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers

Quilters!

Oct. 14th & 15th • 10 - 12 34 Leuty Ave.

In-home/office, established professional, support service Serving Beach businesses since 1994 Service plans available

•Fast friendly service for 30 years •CESA certified

Buying Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia. Hockey, Baseball, Football, Basketball, cards, programs, magazines, tickets, pucks, jerseys, posters and oddball items.

Please call Grant after 5 p.m. at 647-403-0297 or email at bretsky@rogers.com (19)

Luxurious Beach Suites

(near Coxwell)

COZY SUITES INN

We buy! - We pay cash!

Harding & King

416-827-8095

1562 Queen St. E.

Bed & Breakfast

Wanted

Apartment/ Home for Rent

1 Bdrm $1,325

Chalet Beauty Bar

Upper Beach Large 1 bedroom apartment in a semi detached home.

2 levels of living space, eat in kitchen, full size living and dining room.

Large sun filled enclosed porch, backyard, laundry facilities. Very quiet and friendly residential street. Storage . Minutes walking distance to all amenities. No smoking. Available October 1, 2016. $1350/month, all inclusive. Paul @ 416-890-4644 (16)

For Sale

416-690-2880

(14)

Upper Beach - Bright, large open concept two bedroom apartment located in the basement of a detached home. Stunning mature tree lined street. Completely renovated space with friendly neighbors. New bathroom, new hardwood floors, freshly painted wood burning fireplace, several above grade windows, private entrance, large rear patio deck.

Laundry facilities. Close to all beach amenities. TTC. No smoking. $1200/ mo, all inclusive. Available November 1, 2016. Contact Paul 416-890-4644 (14)

Ideal for medical professionals, lawyers or accountants

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

2 PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE

Upper beaches unfurnished home from $2,500 + utilities/month 2 bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms, 2 storey + finished basement, full laundry.

UPPER BEACHES OFFICE SPACE

@ 191 Kenilworth

Miscellaneous

Call 416-690-5969

(r)

LANDLORDS For Peace of Mind Call

Rent Tables, Chairs, Tents, Tablecloths and more!

Need time out of your home to turn it into your dream?

SHORT or LONG TERM AVAILABLE

lovatfraserc@gmail.com 416-575-6113

416-917-9025

alternating Wednesdays

416-466-3766

Facials, Reiki Indian Head Massage Botox & fillers AWT Cellulite Treatments

Commercial Space for Rent

Volunteers

or

(14)

HOME OFFICE: Computer repair

CALL GLEN

(14.)

416-691-6981

Deadline for October 18th issue is October 11th

WASTE REMOVAL

Computer Services

KSTS Computer Support (VISA/MC)

RENOVATING?

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

Announcement

(14)

BEACH METRO NEWS

(r)

- Lawn Cutting - Fall Property Clean Ups - Eavestrough Cleaning 416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca (14r)

Proven success with thousands of Beach area students for 15 years

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

Andrew English B.Ed. (14r)

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 headstarttutors@rogers.com 416-272-9589 Proudly serving the Beach for over twenty years.

Neil Bennett B.Ed./OCT Sally Vickers B.Ed./OCT

(14.r)

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BEACH METRO NEWS

French / German TUTORING

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

All Welcome

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

MATH SPECIALIST

• In-home tutoring in HS math/physics • Focussing on long-term success • Experience in all grades/core courses

Hire a tutor with in-depth knowledge, practical experience & a real passion for math.

416-875-1883 math.avopticom.ca

(15)

WRITTEN IN STONE

Victoria Gardening

- One-on-one tutoring at your home - All math from G4 to G12 & University/IB/GMAT -16+ years experience w/competitive knowledge - 2 Masters (Math Edu. & Applied Math) in USA (14)

Math Tutor in East York/Beaches area.

Effective math tutoring for all grades with use of math software. Call/text 647-608-4225 (14)

Child Care Available Bilingual School

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

416-698-1923 www.lerouxfroebel.com

(r)

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

Info. or to register

Marlene 416-698-5668

Interlocking & Natural Stone Repair

647 766 7875 John

(14)

Hilly Bee Design. Installation.

Maintenance. Clean Up.

647-222-4277 hillybeeug@gmail.com

“Rocking the Beach for over 15 years” (r)

Excellent pruning of hedges, shrubs & small trees. Lawn seeding, reel mowing, planting, weeding, butterfly gardens. Interlock relevelling.

Basic carpentry. Raised beds, organic soil. Downspout disconnecting.

Energetic & environmentally friendly!

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

(14.)

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

(14)

GARDEN CARE & ADVICE cleanup - pruning - planting readied for sale - vacation care maintenance - consultation Allison 416-693-7214 naturescapeconsult@yahoo.ca (17)

Landscapers

Award Winning Design & Build

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

CHILDREN’S CENTRE A licensed non-profit child care ser ving the Upper Beach for 31 years. w w w. E a s t To r o n t o V i l l a g e . c o m THE BEST THERE IS! S ee o u r ad o n page 11

(r)

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE FOR ADULTS WITH CHILDREN

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

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

184 MAIN ST. across from Ted Reeve Arena

416-690-0102

(r)

Home Daycare Loving, caring, reliable, close to Library, Parks - Drop-in centre, Beach Rec Centre, daily outings, reading, crafts.

Over 20 years experience.

Excellent references.

416-693-5272 (14)

Garden & Tree BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting / Care -Fall Property Clean Ups -Eavestrough Cleaning -Hedge Trimming

416-414-5883 info@blpm.ca

(14r)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE -Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Fall Leaf Removal -Winter Salting Services info@blpm.ca

(14r)

Neighborhood Gardening Services Unbelievably Affordable

Seasonal yard cleanup, Planting, pruning, fertilizing Woodland garden design Any reasonable request Security Approved Contact: Tim Conway 647-828-2468

(17)

647 679 3282

www.greenapple.ca

(r)

REASONABLE RATES

All Season Movers

416-467-6059 (r)

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

Watch our videos at

2 Men + Truck $49/hr Office • Apt. Deliveries

• Design and Construction •

www.kimpricelandscapedesign.com (19)

BEACH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

(7/17)

647 679 3282

Larry’s Painting & Repairs

Scotstone

(r)

416.797.6731

proway.painting@gmail.com

Free Estimates & References Available (19)

Traditional stone walls, steps, interlocking paths, patios & decks. www.scotstonecontracting.com Call Scott 416.858.2452 (18r)

IN THE BEACH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Lawn Cutting • Spring Clean-ups • Fertilization & Aeration • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Seeding & Sodding (16) 647-210-LAWN (5296)

FRANZ’S PAINTING

Experienced. Reliable.

Professional Work Guaranteed.

Drywall Repairs. Competitive Rates.

Beach Resident.

Call Franz 416-690-8722

(17r)

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

(15)

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

(18)

BEACH PLUMBING Small Repairs to complete houses Renovations

(9/17)

CELL 416-875-5781

416 691-3555

Knob & tube rewiring Service Upgrades free estimates

*Ask For Photo I.D.*

CARL 647-787-5818

(r)

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

(r)

MURPHY

(1/17)

ELECTRICIAN

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

416-833-3006

VISA / MC / AMERICAN EXPRESS

(19)

Lic: 7006786

Master Electrician Lic. ESA ECRA #7000314

Residential • Commercial - Knob & Tube Wiring - Service Panel Upgrades - Renovations & Alterations (17r)

Electrical

COMPANY

PANEL & SERVICE UPGRADE TROUBLESHOOTING & WIRING ANY KIND OF SMALL OR BIG JOB. REASONABLE PRICE Lic# 7009221

Carpenters

Cascade Plumbing GTA

ROBINSON CARPENTRY

Contact us at 416 602 2128 (19r)

ATLANTIS PLUMBING &

DRAINS Dishwasher & Gas Repairs

Heating, Boilers & Radiator Repairs Reno, Repairs - LICENSED

416-265-4558 Cell 416-727-1595

(14...)

MASTER PLUMBER

PLUMBER CONTRACTOR George: 416-278-7057 or Gabston Reno: 647-342-2872 (14r)

CITY WIDE ROOFING

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

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

(3)

(15)

COXWELL ROOFING

Flat Roofs & Shingles Aluminum Siding ~ Fascia & Soffit Eavestrough Cleaned & Replaced Tuck Pointing & Much More Free Estimates • Metro Lic. B17416

416-694-7497 ~ 416-423-4245

(r)

ROOFING & SIDING? SOLUTION! Flat and Shingle Roofs Re-roofing, Repair Eavestrough, Soffit & Fascia Workmanship Guaranteed Gus:

Call: 416.939.7833

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

Fully licensed.

(r)

Serving the Beach 25 years Metro Lic 416-694-7402

Big or small we do them all

MBX ELECTRIC LTD.

(6/17)

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

GENERAL CONTRACTING

MASTER

Plumbing & Drains All types of plumbing work.

Smallest leak - complete bath reno.

Internal & external drain excavating.

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

Don’t call them, call those roofers

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

ELECTRIC

(14r)

TOM DAY

THOSE ROOFERS

Lic - Insured • Free Estimate

416-690-1630

POWER

(r)

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

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

Call Marc 416-910-1235

Tel. 416-569-2181

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

LTD

Beach resident for 50 years.

Discount for seniors and single parent.

Lic. Master Plumber • Free estimates Patrick 647-404-7139 www.neighbourhoodplumbing.ca (7/17)

(16r)

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

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

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLUMBING

416-698-2613

CONTRACTING CO.

ECRA/ESA LIC#7001069

Fully licensed & insured.

ECRA/ESA #7008706

(r)

(14)

LANIGAN’S

CEJA ELECTRIC

(r)

Professional Quality Service Repairs-Renovations-Installations

www.galaxywood.ca

(14)

ESA LIC# 7002668

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

50 years in the Beach

Call Vince: workshop 416-285-9895 cell 416-399-2342

• Shingle and Flat Roofing Repairs • Install Downpipes • Eavestrough cleaning For a Free Estimate ask for Lawrence

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Fully licensed & insured.

Lic #T94

We stand by our contracts, big or small.

Also do Drywall and Plaster Repairs and more

Dianne 416 699 5070

(r)

KITCHENS BUILT-INS WALL UNITS - BOOK CASES

Queen St. Roofing

Cell 416-529-5426

690-8533

GALAXY

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Fault Finding Knob & Tube Rewiring Service upgrades Insurance certificates

(16)

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

Roofers

416-690-0173

Plumbing • Heating • Drains Renovation, Repair & Installation

PORCHES, DECKS, FENCES

Glenn 416 837 9298

Electricians

Knob & tube • No job too small

MIKE PARKER PLUMBING

www.ontariowaterplumbing.com

No job too small 15 years in the Beaches 416 833 6692 martin@mapm.ca (21/17)

ECRA/ESA#7004508

Plumbers

PROWAY

Interior • Exterior Residential • Commercial Plastering • Drywall

(15)

Paulo’s Painting: Interior/exterior; quality painting; custom house painting; stain finishes.

10 years experience. Free estimates. Call Paulo at 416-854-4360 info@paulospainting.com www.paulospainting.com (22)

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

- Decks - Fences - Retaining Walls - Repairs - All Stone Work

(14.)

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

Painters

(15r)

CLAYTON ELECTRIC

ONTARIO WATER PLUMBING

sales@larryspainting.ca www.larryspainting.ca

EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

416-439-6639

(17r)

416-690-3890

(14r)

Call for free estimate.

Lic. #P-15099

Family owned & operated 26 years in business

-Lawn Cutting -Fall Property Clean Ups -Mulching Services -Fall Leaf Removal -Eavestrough Cleaning

PAINTING PROMO • FALL SPECIAL •

ABBA MOVING & STORAGE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 49 YRS. www.abbamovers.ca

Creating Award Winning Gardens

25 years • Free estimates

416-910-6302

CABINETRY, BUILT-INS INT/EXT TRIM & STAIRCASES

GREEN ISLE ELECTRIC

Dave 416 694 4369

416-999-MOVE (6683)

416-858-6683

Landscape Design 647-545-5143

info@blpm.ca

(19)

HOMES•OFFICES~LICENSED•INSURED YOUR VAN LINE ALTERNATIVE VISA•MC•AMEX•DISCOVER

KIM PRICE

416-414-5883

(18)

Accomplished Finish Carpenter 25 yrs exp

DECLAN O’MEARA 416-698-6183

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

MAN WITH CARGO VAN

Working Man’s Prices!

www.stonehengedesignbuild.com

BEACH HILL

PAINTING

BEACHCOMBERS

416-690-1356

LANDSCAPE • DESIGN & BUILD

(2/17)

dave@beachhillpainting.com (19)

Local. Taking care of your possessions.

STONEHENGE

LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • CLEANUPS SPRING & FALL • FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED • DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS (15)

A.S.M. MOVERS

416-830-8183

LANDSCAPING

- Spring & Fall Clean-ups - Lawn Cutting - Fertilizing - Seeding - Sodding - Aeration

www.thegoodmoves.com Call Hakan: 416 899-3980 (15)

CARTAGE & STORAGE

IDEAL

EXCLUSIVE LAWN & LANDSCAPE

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

STUDIO 1

Landscaping solutions to customize your space.

416-414-5883

“Always on Time and on Budget”

www.BestWayToMove.com (18r)

daycareconnection.net

416-694-2470

No job too small for all your repair and painting needs (20)

INSTALLATION RESTORATION INVISIBLE REPAIRS Rod 416-766-4066 see roderickdunn.com

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

PLUMBING SERVICES

42 yrs

Accurate work & reasonable rates

(r)

Green Apple Landscaping

EAST TORONTO VILLAGE

Movers

G. LOCKE

NEED A PLUMBER

MARTIN PETROV

WALLPAPER

WE MOVE FOR LESS!

www.greenapple.ca

(r)

(15)

Call Andre 416-422-4864

Nurturing, supportive care, flexible hours.

Early Childhood Education Specialists to answer your questions.

Call 416-698-0750

Natural Stone Specialists

(14.)

HARM’S PAINTING

416-690-2476

416-288-1499

• SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 •

647 401 7970

LANDSCAPING

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

DAY CARE CONNECTION LICENSED, NON-PROFIT HOME CHILD CARE

dave@writteninstonelandscapes.com 647-545-9561 (15)

ABBEY ROAD

Urban Gardens

Green Apple Landscaping (r)

Richard Durocher Interior & Exterior Small to Mid-size jobs

Retaining Walls • Planting

Hedge Trimming Clean Up Mulch, Sod, etc.

437-345-9858

LeRoux Froebel

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Driveways • Patios • Steps

ALL LAWN AND GARDEN

Inspire Math

Naoki (Japanese): 647-778-4322 inspiremathcanada@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

416-910-8033

(17r)

ROOFING SYSTEMS PLUS

SHINGLES • REPAIRS FLATS roofingsystemsplus.ca 416-857-0730 Free estimate (15)

BERGERON ROOFING

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

416-466-

(15)

CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

Quality Craftsmanship with Attention to Detail Local Carpenter Serving

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

The Beach For 35 Yrs. Clyde Robinson 416 691 8241 www.robinsoncarpentry.com

Licensed/Insured On Time/On Budget (r)

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

Met. Lic. B-16-964

Steve 416-285-0440

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J. BROW ROOFING

Bill Watson 647-283-0095

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

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Lic# B16393

REX NORMAN CARPENTRY

BALMY BEACH CONTRACTING

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

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ALL TYPES OF ROOFING SHINGLES + FLATS EAVESTROUGH + SIDING BATHROOM + KITCHEN RENO’S FENCES + DECKS

No Job too big or small 30 yrs experience; licensed & insured

647-712-7663

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Basement finishing Bathroom & Kitchen remodelling Homestar top rated www.ar-renovation.com

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

GNOMEWORKS • CARPENTRY / TRIM • DRYWALL PATCHING • SMALL JOB SPECIALIST “Serving the Beach Since 1980”

416 660 4721

Mark Denington

416-691-8693

A & R RENOVATION

QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS

Trades

(r)

HANDYMAN

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

SERVICES “No Job Too Small”

Competitive prices • Satisfaction guaranteed

Call today for free estimate

416-999-2333

•CARPENTRY •PLUMBING •ELECTRICAL •PAINTING •STAINING •DRYWALL REPAIR •PARGING •DECK & FENCE REPAIR •MINOR REPAIRS

Marc 416-617-7205

(r)

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

(18r)

• Waterproofed showers & saunas • Tile leveling system (floors & walls) • Counters, islands & vanities • All work done custom on-site!

(14..)

•NO JOB TOO SMALL• Metro Lic. #B9948

ED GODFREY

416-264-8517

(r)

WET BASEMENT ?

Foundation Repair/Waterproofing

FAIRNEY & SONS LTD.

SERVICES

15 yrs exp No job too small!

Free Quotes, satisfaction guaranteed - Lic & Ins

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

(14r)

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Innerspace

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

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

(r)

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

STONEHENGE FOUNDATION REPAIR WATERPROOFING

*60+ years Experience* Flooring, Tile, Carpentry, drywall, paint, mud & tape. all types of small & large renos

“Reclaim Your Basement”

porcelain. marble . limestone . glass . ceramics

416-558-8453

MR.

(15r)

HARDWOOD FLOORS

All about wooden floors Serving Toronto since 1981

MANUEL 416-727-1900 (14r)

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INC. Architectural Design-Build

416-694-2488

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

Restoration & Build www.jdbuild.ca

416-738-2119

(r)

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

HOME STRUCTURE SPECIALIST • FOUNDATIONS • LOAD-BEARING WALL REMOVALS • BASEMENT LOWERING - UNDERPINNING • ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS

416-200-6300

SILVERBIRCH

HARDWOOD

FLOORING SPECIALIZING IN SANDING & STAINING (11/17)

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

Quality workmanship for excellent rates.

Give your floors a new beginning!!!

(14) Free Estimates

Free estimate; competitive pricing

Call Dave 647-781-1493

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• Basement - Garage • Kitchen - Bathroom • Fences - Decks - Windows • Painting - Drywall • Plumbing, back flows

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416 917 5990

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MASONRY WORKMANSHIP BRICK • BLOCK • CEMENT CONCRETE AND MORE

$11.50 for 20 words extra words 35¢ each

Trust the knowledge from a master tradesman with over 40 years experience.

There is never a job that is too small to fix.

Call Steve at: 416-284-2151 for a free estimate

Call C.J. 647 222 5338

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MARCANGELO INTERIORS Drywall, Taping Trim, Tiles, Painting

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JASON THE MASON

TUCKPOINTING • CHIMNEYS CONCRETE WORK WINDOW CUTOUTS • WATERPROOFING & REGISTERED & INSURED 416-580-4126 cell (1/17)

Creative Construction

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

416 - 903 4120

OR

$17.50

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

Call 416-698-1164 x 22 or email classifieds@beachmetro.com

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Marc 416 419 4281

marcangelointeriors@hotmail.com

(14r)

Repairing & matching existing brick, Tuckpointing or new builds. Natural stone. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Foundations

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

Call Scott 416.858.2452

(18r)

JACK OF ALL TRADES Handyman Services No Job Too Small Carpentry / Drywall Painting, specializing in decks & fences

416-278-5328

(14)

JOHN CLARKE

Cell 416 434-2762 Painting - Basement Renos Plaster & Stucco • Interior & Exterior Small Renovation Jobs & Indoor/ Outdoor Spray Painting 35 Yrs Exp • Refs upon request (15) Free Estimates

Construction/Renovation Experts Maximizing Potential Kyle McKeever 647 880 0958

PropertyPlus416@gmail.com Stress Free Estimates (14.)

owner/operator

WATERPROOFING CASCADE COMPANY

Keep your basement dry.

Interior & exterior waterproofing.

We offer low rates.

Free estimates.

Contact Paul 416 602 2128 (19r)

(19)

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

416-606-4719 (19)

- Brick replacement - Tuckpointing colour matching - Chimneys - Parging

(16r)

www.WINTACO.com

www.totalrenovations.com

SACHS CONTRACTING MASONRY

Property-Plus

JDB MASONRY

MASONRY

416-375-5191

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CHIMNEYS - REPAIRS OR NEW BRICK, BLOCK, STONE WORK TUCKPOINTING, COLOUR MATCHING CONCRETE WORK - REPAIRS OR NEW BASEMENT WALKOUTS 416-463-9331 (r)

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Scotstone

TILE INSTALLATION

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Underpinning Specialists

416 694-7402

Natural Stone Specialists

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Quality Stone Masonry & Brickwork

owering asement Benching-Underpinning Waterproofing Inside/Outside New Drains

416-467-6735

JIM 647 405 8457 416 691 8457

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CONCRETE WORK L B

www.stonehengefoundations.com

www.basementlowering.com 416-494-3999

Metro lic

(416) 871-4608

All work guaranteed.

25 years experience Free estimates

Basement Lowering

Kitchens - Bathrooms Basements - Doors, Windows Garages - Fences, Decks For all your reno needs, no job too small.

www.smartgta.com

416-917-5990

Alan Burke 416-699-4350

GENERAL CONTRACTING

& AIR CONDITIONING • AC cleaning & start up • Service, maintenance, repair • New equipment installation • Ductless AC installation • Licensed & Insured

NEXT DEADLINE OCTOBER 11TH

647-967-7366

Gord Walker 416-694-2119

KEW BEACH

SMART HEATING

www.webuildit.ca Serving Your Community Since 1971

(14.r)

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

No job too small.

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

416-659-7003

We will beat any quote by up to 20%

CJ DRYWALL & PAINTING

HEY HANDYMAN

Metro lic #B531 • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates

416-690-2476

RENOVATIONS

TILE + STONE

647-967-7366

Free estimate

MASONRY

Repairs + Restorations

416-662-4450

(15)

ABBEY ROAD

BEACH METRO NEWS

www.canpromechanicalgroup.com

(14r)

WET BASEMENT EXPERTS Underpinning Foundation Repair Drains, New/Repair

WEBSTER FOUNDATION REPAIR 647-235-6690 Lic & Ins (19)

JUST DRYWALL + TAPING

INTERIOR DESIGN & RENO SOLUTIONS 416 686 9305

www.trevorfernandez.zenfolio.com Reno Coaching, Interior Design, Landscape Design (14)

BASEMENT UNDERPINNING

• EXCAVATION • WATERPROOFING • BLOCK WORK • CONCRETE WORK • MASONRY REPAIRS WWW.NTLCONTRACTING.COM

416-278-4022

(19)

REPAIRS

Get ready for fall!

Call 416 876-4986

Roofing • Siding Eavestrough repair + cleaning Drywall • Fences • Decks + more

Sam Capetano

416-690-0726

(14.).

30 yrs experience (14)

PHOTOS: EDWIN LUK

Flying high Toronto kite fliers took over Woodbine Beach September 24 and 25 for ‘Windfest’, the city’s annual waterfront kite festival. The wind – and sun – cooperated, translating into a colourful display of kites in the sky for the public to enjoy.

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BEACH METRO NEWS

Get FLOORED This Fall!

3/4x5� RED OAK

LOCAL AND FAMILY OWNED

reg. $6.29 sq ft

.............Now only $3.69 sq ft

UNFINISHED PINE FLOORING .............$0.99 sq ft

WALNUT ENGINEERED FLOORING ........Only $1.99 sq ft

416.686.9618

END LOT HARDWOODS

.........from $0.99 sq ft to $3.69 sq ft

12mm LAMINATE FLOORING

............starting at $1.29 sq ft 10% OFF all special order HARDWOOD and ENGINEERED

Steps to Kew Gardens!

Prime location to Queen, the park and Beach! Perfect condo alternative with income potential. 2 separate entrances to basement, 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen and baths, pretty front verandah and private backyard.

*Sale pricing valid until October 14 or while supplies last*

DANFORTH LUMBER Victoria Park Ave.

Dawes

Main St.

Rd .

www.DanforthLumberHBC.com Danforth Ave.

DANFORTH LUMBER

Gerrard St. E.

25 DAWES RD.

(416)

CALL FOR MORE INFO

699-9393 Danforth Opportunity

Angus Glen

Ideally Situated

Steps from Pape and Danforth, this fantastic house has 3 self-contained fully furnished apartments. 2 car private parking plus third story make this a truly exceptional income property. Lease revenue at upwards of $5,000 per month!

4000 sq foot executive home located in famous Angus Glen Golf Community. This sprawling 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is situated on one of the largest lots, with a gourmet kitchen, custom mouldings, and designer bathrooms.

A spacious 4 bedroom family home situated on a large fenced landscaped lot. Features include a finished recreation room, close to parks, schools and shopping. Only a short stroll to the Milton GO Station.

CALL FOR MORE INFO

CALL FOR MORE INFO

$579,000

KEN GRIEVE D

SOL

BEACH EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE Urban Living at its Best

3 Storey, 2 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Parking

Meet the Team! | Audrey Larter

KenGrieve@royallepage.ca Royal LePage Estate Realty

While all the skills involved in a real estate transaction are pertinent to success, Audrey believes the first step is obtaining a clear understanding of a buyer or seller's goals, needs and wants, while providing clear and honest answers to their inquiries. Her areas of expertise cover a wide range of disciplines. She obtained a degree in Law from Carleton University and managed an international model and talent agency for eight years, which took her to more than 50 countries. Her background in sales and law honed her skills as a negotiator and advocate for her clients. Having lived in downtown Toronto and the Beach area, Audrey has gained extensive knowledge of the eastern GTA real estate market.

Whether her clients are looking to lease, buy or sell, Audrey provides her clients with sound, well informed advice.

1052 Kingston Rd.

416-587-7522

2014

WANTED!

Always here for you!

Direct: 416.606.4663 | Email: mail@cristina.ca

Up to $1,500,000 A spacious 4 bedroom traditional Beach style home in the prime beach with at least one car parking. This established Beach family is ready to sell their gorgeous renovated semi with a detached garage once we find them their next home.

Up to $1,600,000

Up to $1,900,000

A renovated 3 bedroom home, prefer detached however would consider a semi, in the Beach or Upper Beach with one car parking. This family is down sizing from a large & stunning newer construction four bedroom home as soon as they find a great alternative.

A spacious 4 bedroom home needing little renovating is just fine two car parking is preferred and it must be detached. This Beach family will sell their totally renovated brick semi detached as soon as we find them their dream home.

CALL 416.686.9618