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Trick or Treat Food Truck Fest set for Variety Village EAST TORONTO residents are invited to take part in a Halloween Toronto Food Truck Festival in support of Variety Village. The Trick or Treat Toronto Food Truck Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31, outside at Variety Village on Danforth Avenue in southwest Scarborough. Organizers said that with 2020 having been such a scary one for everybody, and most Halloween gatherings not allowed due to COVID-19 concerns, the goal for this year’s event is “more fun than frightening.” The festival will be a family friendly and accessible Halloween celebration. There will be lots of food and drinks available courtesy of Canadian Food Truck Festival members, entertainment, crafts, kids costume contests, a pet contest, and plenty of treats available for those attending. Entrance admission fee is a minimum $5 donation which will go to support Variety Village’s programs for individuals with disabilities. Food items and other refreshments are available for purchase at the food trucks taking part in the festival. Those attending are encouraged come in Halloween costumes. Mask wearing when standing in food truck lines will be necessary to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Times for the festival are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 30, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. Slated entertainers include Nicole Rayy and Ty Baynton. There will also be a Beer Garden run by Leslieville’s Black Lab Brewing. Variety Village is located on Danforth Avenue just east of Birchmount Road. The Trick or Treat Toronto Food Truck Festival will be set up at the Village and also in the neighbouring parking lot of Birchmount Park Collegiate Insititute. For more info, go to www.varietyontario.ca/halloween-foodtruck-festival/
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Penny Oleksiak poses for a photo with Robin, 8, and Juniper, 4, after signing autographs for them at the Give Back with Penny Oleksiak event at Kew Gardens last Thursday afternoon.
Beach celebrates Olympic medals with Penny Oleksiak at food donation drive By Alan Shackleton
CANADIAN OLYMPIC hero and Beacher Penny Oleksiak came home to meet and sign autographs for a huge number of her fans yesterdre, while also helping to collect donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank. The Give Back with Penny Oleksiak event was held on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 14, at the entrance to Kew Gardens park on Queen Street East in the Beach.
Boxes full of donations of nonperishable food items from those attending were collected for the Daily Bread Food Bank. More than 1,200 pounds of food was collected at the event, said the Daily Bread in a note to Beach Metro News. For almost two hours, Oleksiak signed photos of herself and chatted with her fans who lined up beyond the plaza in front of the park and well along Queen Street East.. “She is my favourite athlete in
the whole world,” said Audrey, 8, holding the photos that Oleksiak signed for her. “She’s my sports hero.” Oleksiak, 21, is Canada’s most decorated Olympic athlete in history. She achieved the honour by winning three medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympic Games this past summer. Oleksiak won a silver and two bronze medals in Tokyo. She added them to the gold, silver and two bronze medals she won five years ago at the
Rio Olympics to give her a total of seven; more than any other Canadian Olympian. Oleksiak grew up in the Beach and attended Monarch Park Collegiate. Back in 2016, a community parade was held to celebrate her medal wins in Rio. To honour her locally for becoming Canada’s most awarded Olympian, Oleksiak said she wanted an event that would help those in need. And that is how Give Back with Continued on Page 4
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THE YWCA’S temporary emergency shelter for homeless women on Queen Street East in the Beach will continue to operate for those in need even though construction work has started on the condo project which will eventually lead to the demolition of the building. The shelter is located in the former Days Inn Hotel at 1684 Queen St. E. The YWCA moved into the building courtesy of a short-term City of Toronto lease in spring of 2020. The need to set up in the former hotel was as a result of extensive renovation work being done to the YWCA’s existing emergency shelter on Davenport Avenue and Dupont Street area. That work is now nearing completion, and the move back to the site could come as early as the middle of next month. “We are safely housed until we move,” said Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services, YWCA Toronto. She explained they are not under any pressure at all to move their residents as a result of the start of the condo site construction. Rather, it is the construction work taking place at the Davenport and Dupont site that will determine when the shelter moves from the Beach. “We are dependent on construction and the city (for permits), but are set to relocate to Davenport in mid November,” said Gorka. “It depends on construction at the Davenport facility.” Though there is digging and site clearance going on around the Days Inn site, it has had very little impact on the shelter’s staff or residents, she said. “To be honest, for a condo development it has not had any real impact on our day-to-day operations,” said Gorka. Beaches-East York Councillor Brad BMN AD_SEPT 17.pdf 3 2021-09-17
Bradford said the city’s lease on the former hotel runs until March of 2022 and there are options to extend it if need be. “The main goal here is to make sure the people receiving services at this location are not negatively impacted,” he said. “The YWCA is close to finalizing their permanent Davenport location and they’ll move back there as soon as their operations permit.” Gorka said it was highly unlikely that the shelter in the Beach would still be running by the new year. “I don’t think even a Davenport delay would push us to the point where we are staying in the new year,” she said. Gorka said the temporary emergency shelter on Queen Street East has been welcomed and supported by the vast majority of Beach residents. “It’s been really smooth sailing, and the neighbourhood has been so welcoming. People have been offering to help and supporting us throughout,” she said. “It’s been a great temporary home.” While looking forward to moving into their renovated Davenport space, Gorka said staff and residents will miss being in the Beach area. “We will have to say farewell to the Beaches and our Woodbine Park. That was a blessing and gift for us through COVID,” she said. Due to restrictions on indoor gathering and other health measures during the pandemic, the shelter ran a number of programs outside in nearby Woodbine Park. “We could not have been in a more beautiful spot. We feel very fortunate, both the staff and residents,” for the space in the Beach, said Gorka. Bradford said that in the time the shelter has been in the former Days Inn site, there have been few community complaints about it. “Overall, there has been very little feedback to my office about this loca8:44 AM
tion. I’ve only had a handful of concerns come in,” he said. And of those concerns, many were about making sure those who needed the shelter’s services were getting the appropriate help, said Bradford. “It’s upsetting to see people experiencing mental health episodes or showing the signs of other struggles they might be having,” he said of some of the concerns presented to him by area residents. “I’m not aware of any safety impacts or anti-social behaviours directly affecting community members.” Bradford said credit for the smooth integration of the shelter into the community must go to the YWCA. “It was clear that everyone from the very top of the organization to the exceptional teams on the ground are dedicated, professional and passionate public servants.” He said he hopes those who associated with the shelter in the Beach, as staff or residents, will always have good thoughts of the community. “I hope the women who’ve been supported here have also been able to experience the kindness and compassion that runs deep in the community. And that they’ve been able to enjoy some of the many incredible aspects of being in this beautiful pocket of the east end,” said Bradford. “As things begin to wind down at this location, I’m wishing the YWCA team and everyone they support a safe and successful return to Davenport.” The hotel site and surrounding lands to the east and west will be part of a six-storey mixed use building providing an estimated 110 residential units. The plan incorporates the preservation of the building that is now home to Murphy’s Law pub on the corner of Queen Street East and Kingston Road. Bradford said demolition of the hotel will likely take place next spring.
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Beach bake sale to support Indigenous school A BAKE sale and bestoffer sale will be held at the Beaches Recreation Centre on Saturday, Oct. 30 to help raise funds for Indigenous schools. The event is being organized by local resident Gabby Jacob. It will take place between 9 a.m. and 2
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Give Back with Penny Oleksiak celebration in the Beach ‘Beach’ from Page 1 Penny Oleksiak for the Daily Bread Food Bank came to be. “For me, it’s awesome to be here and to be able to give back to the community,” she said. Oleksiak brought along her dog Bean to take part in the celebration and food
drive. “If I’m in the Beach, I have to bring my dog,” she said. “I’m happy to be here and super-amazed by the turnout.” After the struggles so many people have gone through over the past year due to COVID-19 and other health and economic challenges, Oleksiak said bringing the community togeth-
er to help out those in need was extremely important to her. “COVID has hit a lot of people hard in these last two years and it’s important that we are helping others if we can,” said Oleksiak. Neil Hetherington, Chief Executive Officer of the Daily Bread Food Bank, spoke prior the start of the autograph session and thanked Oleksiak
for making the event a community food drive. “This is an example of Penny’s humble leadership and leveraging her incredible achievements for the benefit of others,” he said. The event was opened with the singing of O Canada by students from the Williamson Road Junior Public School choir.
Community leaders attending the event included local historian Gene Domagala; The Beach BIA Executive Director Paul Bieksa; Community Centre 55 Executive Director Debbie Visconti; Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford; Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown; and Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.
Give Back with Penny Oleksiak was held at the entrance to Kew Gardens last Thursday afternoon. The celebration of Beacher Oleksiak’s medal wins at the recent Tokyo Olympics, which made her Canada’s most awarded Olympian of all time, was also a donation drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Photos (clockwise from top left): Audrey, 7, and Massimo, 8, hold up the signed photos they received from Oleksiak at the event; Oleksiak poses for a photo with baby Jace, four months old, and his mom Katie; Oleksiak takes a photo with fans who lined up for her autograph; staffers from the Beach Foodland store, across the street from Kew Gardens, drop off a shopping cart full of donations for food bank; members of the Williamson Road Junior Public School choir take a bow after singing O Canada to start the celebration. PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON
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Throne speech leaves local MPPs ‘frustrated and disappointed’ EAST TORONTO’S three MPPs, all members of the NDP, have expressed disappointment with the contents of the throne speech revealed earlier this month by Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government to mark the re-opening of the Ontario Legislature. Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered the speech on behalf of the government on Monday, Oct. 4, marking the beginning of a new legislative session. The throne speech touched on topics including avoiding future lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the building of transportation infrastructure, and workers’ pay. Many critics were left unsatisfied by the speech, including Beaches-East York NDP MPP Rima Berns-McGown. “This throne speech was disappointing. COVID-19 is not yet behind us, and our communities still need a great deal of help. Over the last year, Ford withheld $5.6 billion meant to protect us from COVID-19. The government could still use this money to get us through this very difficult time,” she said in a statement to Beach Metro News. “People were looking for solutions and hope from the throne speech, instead they got nothing new.” Berns-McGown said many things need to happen to tackle COVID-19, including a plan to hire thousands of nurses and personal support workers; a safe school plan including smaller class sizes and the hiring of more teachers and education workers; and a round of grants to help small businesses. She also said mandatory vaccines for health and education workers are needed, along with proper enforcement of vaccines certificates, and safety zones around schools and hospitals to keep anti-vaccination protesters away. Pandemic supports lacking
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Begum said the Scarborough Southwest community was greatly impacted by the pandemic, citing high positivity levels, barriers in vaccination, an overloaded healthcare infrastructure, and new cases disproportionately impacting the working class, immigrant, and newcomer communities. “With COVID cases slowing down, hospitals are left with an immense backlog and overcrowded emergency rooms full of people who need care. This government has announced no new supports for existing hospitals serving communities like ours who are struggling, and Scarborough, once again, is left behind,” said Begum. She said she would have liked to see numerous items addressed in the throne speech, including a hiring blitz for nurses and personal support workers, a new round of small business grants, and “clear and comprehensive instructions around the implementation of proof-of-vaccination and mandate programs.” Begum also said that she’d like to see a more detailed plan for school safety, through smaller class sizes, the hiring of more education workers, and infrastructure updates. To read the throne speech, visit https:// news.ontario.ca/en/speech/1000920/protecting-ontarios-progress.
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“The throne speech should have included so much more. We know that the pandemic deepened poverty, and so many who were barely hanging on are not alright at all right now. This is true across the province, and it is true in Beaches-East York, where many of our neighbours experienced the worst of the pandemic,” she said. Berns-McGown said the throne speech should have detailed measures to help people reclaim their lives after the pandemic, including measures to build housing, rent support, a liveable minimum wage, a plan to combat food insecurity, and “so much more.” “In addition, in the aftermath of the discovery of thousands of bodies at Residential Schools – a mere scratching of the surface so far – and the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we should have seen a solid plan in the throne speech for how the Government of Ontario plans to meet the TRC’s Calls to Action,” she said. Peter Tabuns, the NDP MPP for TorontoDanforth, also voiced his displeasure with the throne speech and unspent funds to Beach Metro News. “The speech was disappointing and frustrating. The Ford government has left billions of dollars meant to help people through COVID unspent,” he said. Tabuns said parents are concerned about the safety and of schools, and that the pandemic has made a significant negative impact on healthcare workers and small businesses. “Parents have told me that they want fast
antigen COVID tests for their schools to protect their children and keep the schools open. Healthcare workers are pushed to the limit and denied pay increases they deserve. Small businesses know that support is going to run out soon and things are still really uncertain,” he said. “Ford should have said he was going to put the money into schools, hospitals, and our main street businesses to help people get through the pandemic. Instead, he’s still focused on looking after his buddies,” said Tabuns. Doly Begum, the NDP MPP for Scarborough Southwest, said the past year and a half has been challenging for the community and that she would have liked to see more from the throne speech. “Families across our community have suffered due to inconsistencies about school reopening, COVID safety in classrooms, support for teachers and students navigating virtual schooling; many have lost their jobs and businesses with little to no support, people have lost loved ones – all while living through an unprecedented public health crisis,” she said in a statement to Beach Metro News. “This throne speech could have delivered the help and hope that our community needed to work towards an equitable and safe recovery. Yet, it fell short.” Begum said the pandemic is not over and the public needs to remain vigilant with preventative measures. She said children are still packed into classrooms without adequate support and the attention they need after a long period of virtual learning and less socialization. “Small businesses and business owners who need support from the government are left behind as we enter this next phase and those who have lost jobs and income are left with no new support. Healthcare workers are burnt out and our hospitals and long-term care homes are once again understaffed. Yesterday’s throne speech did not deliver the help that Ontarians so badly need to move forward,” she said.
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Public spaces are vital to a community’s health, happiness Alan Shackleton Beach Metro News Editor
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s you can see by the photos at the bottom of this page, I was out on the weekend for the official opening of Riverside Common in the Queen Street East and Broadview Avenue area. It’s a small square on Queen Street East with what are generally referred to as the Baseball Place condominiums to the south. There’s also a big hole in the ground just to the east which will eventually be an affordable housing building, and we certainly need more of those in this city. Toronto-Danforth Councillor
Paula Fletcher shared a bit of the Riverside Common’s history and made note that it pays homage to the former Sunlight Park baseball diamond which used to be located nearby. The space is a nice nod to Toronto’s history while also providing a gathering point for the community that seems to make sense. It’s an urban space with no natural area, but one that will be much-needed in the still growing Riverside community and will be used for a wide variety of purposes. On Sunday, the Leslieville Flea was taking place and despite the winds there was a lineup to get in. (Numbers being limited of course to COVID-19 gathering rules.) Future Leslieville Flea market events are slated for Sunday, Nov.
14, and Sunday, Dec. 5, at Riverside Common. At the opening, Fletcher commented that “big and great cities need great public spaces and lots of them.” I couldn’t agree more. What I especially like about Riverside Common is that it fronts onto Queen Street East, making it a public space truly open to all of the community, not just those who live in the buildings surrounding it. The location also makes Riverside Common part of the neighbourhood and streetscape, giving it a sense of openness, safety and liveliness. Whether a public space has an urban or a natural design, is just recently built as part of an ongoing development or has been around for more than a century, these are what make a city like ours liveable
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Photo above, Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher is joined by youngsters Alexandra, Kaya, and Sophia, and by Chief Dave Mowat of Alderville First Nations, Jenny Blackbird, and Jennifer Lay of the Riverside BIA at the opening of Riverside Common on Sunday. Photo at right, Jenny Blackbird sings.
and help build a strong sense of community. These are the places where residents and visitors can gather together for recreation, celebration and more. The Give Back with Penny Oleksiak event on the entrance to Kew Gardens on Queen Street East last week was a perfect example of how these spaces build community. Kew Gardens has been a park since the late 1800s and obviously serves as a critically important space for all who live in or visit the Beach.. It was how the plaza at the park’s entrance was used to celebrate Oleksiak’s seven Olympic medals that got me thinking about how important such spaces on main streets are. Often called the Kew Gardens plaza, the space includes benches, plantings and also
the Beach Cenotaph. There was a huge crowd out on Thursday afternoon to congratulate Oleksiak on becoming Canada’s most awarded Olympian. Hopefully you have already read more about that in our front-page story. What I’d like to note is how well the event, which was a donation drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank, went. Oleksiak is not an athlete who craves the limelight and wants everything to be about her. She was the one who wanted Thursday’s event to be a way to help the food bank, and she made a very brief speech before sitting down to sign hundreds of autographs, talk with fans and pose for photos for almost two hours. She is a Beacher we can all be proud of and celebrate.
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What does it take to be able to sit in the ‘fancy’ chair? Mimi Liliefeldt mimi@missfit.ca
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veryone has their own definition of success. For many it’s financial security, for some it’s creative fulfillment, and for others it’s a culmination of factors. For Dr. Mary Choi, a wellknown Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, a symbol of success is a fancy chair. Dr. Mary is a busy mother of four, and in her fourth year of owning and operating Soma and Soul Wellness, a holistic integrative health clinic on Kingston Road just east of Victoria Park Avenue. Mary grew up and went to school here in the Beach. Her parents immigrated from Korea in the 1970s and owned Beach Food Mart on Queen Street East for many decades. “Nobody probably remembers the name of the store, but everyone referred to it as Suzie and Charlie’s,” Mary informed me. Like many immigrants, Mary’s parents worked constantly to lay the foundation for generational success. “My parents worked every single day of the year. They never closed. Christmas Day, we were at the store. I can tell you (only) a handful of holidays,” Mary told me as she described her parent’s work ethic. When you start life in a new country, you don’t have much of a safety net. People are much less likely to be able to or feel comfortable taking time off. Even if they have family here, they are likely in similar circumstances. Mary talked about starting to see more Asians and non-whites in high positions and said, “I think it’s work ethic, this is the difference.” She referenced a quote she heard from the CEO of Peleton, “there’s an element of hunger (among immigrants).” Work ethic plays a strong role in success, especially when you don’t have nepotism to rely on. Nepotism is the gift of
privilege. Nepotism says I help you because we want to keep the power in our circle. Social consciousness says I help you because we are all in this together. The distance between them is vast, but either way, there is no such thing as self-made. Shortly after arriving in Canada, Mary’s mom met a local woman who would become an important friend and family member. Mary Littlewood, a Canadian missionary whom Mary herself is named after helped Sue acclimate to Canadian culture. “She took my mom in. She taught my mom English, how to eat with a knife and fork, and taught her the Canadian way. Mary Littlewood became an adopted grandmother to us,” Mary told me, providing a beautiful example of how society can be more successful when we help each other regardless of our differences. Differences are what make us interesting and when we explore them openheartedly, they can be the foundation to a greater understanding of our humanity. But being different, especially as a kid is hard. Mary expanded on this idea with examples from her childhood. “My mom would bring strawberries and flowers and things to the teachers. Koreans love to give gifts and food, serve other people and that’s what she did. None of my other friends’ parents were doing this kind of thing. I was mortified. When there was kimchi at our house, my friends were very vocal, saying ‘it was gross, it smelled like feet!’ You’re a teenager, your M.O. (modius operandi) is to be accepted and to not stand out.” Standing out when you’re young quickly teaches you how to blend in. “The interesting part about growing up in white communities is that you learn how to integrate. I grew up Asian so I know things can be a bit curt or straightforward, but you learn the mannerisms of the white world,” Mary said. This ability to integrate
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Dr. Mary Choi grew up and went to school in the Beach and now owns and operates Soma and Soul Wellness on Kingston Road. was an important survival skill for us POC as we navigated our youth. In fact, it is only now that the conversations and perceptions have opened up that many of us are feeling more empowered to embrace our differences. There’s a self-consciousness that surfaces when you are singled out. And there are times that being singled out can be dangerous, humiliating, or uncomfortable; and so, we learn to adapt to protect our ability to feel safe and secure. Even racism itself is a manifestation (albeit irrational) of people fearing their loss of safety or security. Mary explained it this way: “Everybody sees things through their own lens and consumed with their own stuff, that we don’t always
go into a conversation open and reflective on the other individual. Which is unfortunate but I think what’s at the base of all this is that we all have the same basic human needs, and when your needs feel threatened you see a lot of these things (cyber-bullying, racism, unkindness). That’s what it all comes down to, ‘am I safe?’” Mary herself chooses not to live in fear. “My nature is that I’m not so sensitive. I’m open to people and where they come from. I understand not everyone has the same education or experience” but she does believe in more open dialogue to help us get a better understanding of each other. The generosity of Mary’s spirit strikes me. The whole time we chatted I wondered where her sense of uneasiness or injustice was around
these topics and then suddenly, she said something that made me understand. “It’s not that I’m so passive in this space, it’s that I’m so focused on helping people to be more well, that’s more my perspective. I think if we could be more in the space of how can we accept everyone and celebrate our differences, I think that would be extraordinary.” Everything about Mary fell into place with that statement. I understood that at her core, she is a healer. This is what makes all her hard work amount to something truly successful. Even when the stakes are high, she is willing to look at issues holistically and from all aspects, not just her own. I asked Mary what makes her feel safe and secure and she said, “Financial security and work make me feel safe and secure. My parents
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modelled that for me my whole life. And of course, the health and wellness of my family.” Mary’s drive for success was exemplified by a story she relayed to me. “My parents never bought us gifts, they didn’t have the money for it, but one year my mother gave us (my sister and I) these chairs. They were small porcelain figurines; they were hand painted and very regal looking chairs. And she said, ‘One day, my dream is that you guys will sit in these chairs. That’s why I work for you, to have this in your future.’ It made such an impression on me.” What Mary’s story illuminated for me is that success really is built on hard work, but without the strength of kindness, cooperation, and love, we will never be able to sit in our own fancy chair.
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RCL BRANCH 11, Clubroom, 9 Dawes Rd. •Sunday Funday, Oct. 24: 1-7 p.m. Entertainment 2-6 p.m. Derek Pilgrim & Guest. Meal Menu: Homemade Lasagna with Cesar Salad, garlic bread and dessert @ $15.00 p/p served @ 4 p.m. Meal tickets must be purchased by October 22 - check with the Branch 416-699-1353 or Susan Squires 647-6578817. Do not need to purchase meal ticket to attend. NOTE now proof of 2 covax shots required inside the Clubroom – must continue to follow distancing protocols and wear a mask when standing or purchasing food or drink. JAZZ & REFLECTION: “The Life and Songs of Irving Berlin”, Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. Irving Berlin was one of the most prolific and popular songwriters of the 20th century. Beach United Church is delighted to welcome back Dr. Mike Daley (guitar and vocals) and Jill Daley (violin and piano) in a concert presenting the music and story of this American songwriter. You’ll learn how Berlin found his way into the competitive world of Tin Pan Alley song writing with his indelible melodies and clever lyrics. Program includes “Blue Skies,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Cheek to Cheek” and more. There are two options for attending this performance. In Person with pre-registration by donation on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jazz-reflectionthe-life-and-songs-of-irving-berlin-tickets-188507780847 (limited seating, suggested donation of $25 per person; Facebook Livestream/30 day Video Recording link with suggested donation of $10 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ jazz-and-reflection-the-life-and-songs-of-irving-berlin-tickets-186945377657. For more information and another way to access the Eventbrite links for both attendance options, please visit our website: www.beachunitedchurch.com DANFORTH MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https:// www.meetup.com/Mental-Wellness-Peer-to-PeerSupport-Groups/. Info: www.mentalwellness.help BEACHES MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP. Join us most days for a free video support group run through ZOOM. Sign up and get details at https://www.meetup. com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups. Info: www.mentalwellness.help GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS. If you or a family member are struggling with gambling, Gamblers Anonymous is there to HELP. Call: 1(855) 222-5542 or visit www.gatoronto.ca
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 794 Kingston Rd. (2 blks east of Main St.). Our Masses have returned with limited capacity on Saturdays 4:30 pm, Sundays 9 am & 11 am, Tues – Thurs 8:15 am (please register). See our website for parish information, Sunday Mass on YouTube, and more: www.stjohnsrc.ca, 416-698-1105 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST NORWAY ANGLICAN CHURCH, 470 Woodbine Ave. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Norway! We are a growing community which enjoys the Anglican expression of the Christian faith. We gather to connect with one another and worship God at 9 AM on ZOOM and with Holy Eucharist at 10:30 In Person and on Livestream. For more information, please visit our website at stjohnsnorway.com or call us at 416-691-4560. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 2423 Queen St. E. (at Silver Birch). Our ministries and programs are continuing, with study groups online, service videos on YouTube, opportunities to meet virtually in small groups, and an eco-spirituality theme for action and learning all year. Find out more on our website: staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH welcomes you to join us in Worship. All Livestream services are recorded and can be accessed through facebook.com/beachunitedchurch Throughout the month of October we will be exploring the worship theme of “Beyond Thank You”. For information on in-person worship: www.beachunitedchurch.com BIRCHCLIFF BLUFFS UNITED CHURCH is an affirming congregation that welcomes you to share in an online worship experience during the pandemic. Links are posted on YouTube each Sunday and you can connect through our website and Facebook page. While the doors may be closed, we are not: whoever you are, however you identify, you are welcome here. The Bluffs Foodbank is open on Thursdays and our weekly programs: Toby’s Place for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and Dorothy’s Place for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors, continue online. Find out more at www.bbuc.ca WAVERLEY ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 Waverley Rd. We invite you to join us either On-Line for our Sunday Morning Worship Services at www.twitch.tv/waverleyroadbaptist beginning at 11 am, or In-Person (with pre-registration) as determine to “live a legacy of faith and hope in Jesus Christ.” For more info about Waverley, you can reach us at (416) 694-3054, info@waverleyroadbaptist.ca, or www.waverleyroad.ca. Find us on Facebook & Instagram, too! Check out our IGTV for our Devotional Series as well! BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen). We are an inclusive and affirming congregation in the heart of the Beach. Join us for our live and interactive worship service at 10 a.m. each Sunday via Zoom or by phone. For a link to the service and more info please visit our website at http://www.beacheschurch.org or call 416-699-5871. Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd at Kingston Rd, is available on ZOOM. Please join our Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 am with Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Call or email for ZOOM links with details at the church office: 416-699-3084 or fboffice@rogers.com
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Plan for Queen Street East building to be revised By Amanda Gibb
A DECISION on plans to alter the duplex building at 2273-2275 Queen St. E. in the Beach was deferred following a Toronto-East York Committee of Adjustment (CoA) hearing last week. Adam Ezer, a lawyer appearing as agent for owner and applicant Rabbi Sholom Lezell, said the main reason for the deferral was that Lezell was only advised on Sept. 21 about the need to comply with the Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines. “We need to revise our drawings…the city has agreed to defer. Basically, the status that we’re at is that the main concern of the adjacent property owner (Ed Wilson) and community members is to maintain the facade of the building facing Queen Street,” said Ezer in the virtual hearing of CoA on Oct.6. Ezer told the committee that adjacent owner Ed Wilson would not consent to the design that would require work on his property, and that to comply with Urban Design Guidelines they would need one month for another hearing. “We’re only taking away from what we’re asking, we’re not adding anything extra. The building is going to be lower at this point,” said Ezer. Speakers Karen Cleveland, Paul Nagy, Brian Graff, and Wilson all said they would accept the deferral, and it was subsequently unanimously approved by the CoA. In a previous article, Beach Metro News covered the original plans for the duplex that included a two-storey addition with a roof deck, and a four-storey addition at the front and rear of the building. These plans resulted in letters of objection to the CoA as some community members voiced their displeasure. When reached for comment after the meeting, Wilson said that he had expected that the plans would be deferred. “Toward the end of September, I knew it was coming. The Planning Department had taken a second look at the proposal and basically said it didn’t qualify and that they weren’t going to support it. At which point my neighbour decided to redesign rather than be defeated
and start from scratch,” said Wilson. Wilson said there were numerous letters of objection to the alteration of the building, so there’s some support in the community to have not let the original plans for it to go through. “The best thing would be if nothing happens. I’ve been here 41 years and just want to live out the rest of my life in peace and quiet,” he said. Wilson said that he’s seen a lot of development happen on Queen Street East over the years that he’s come to expect. “I don’t expect the world to stay the same because I want it to stay the same. That’s an unrealistic thing and I understand that. But what I would like to see is some of the duplexes saved. They’re iconic buildings…I would like to see the front stay just the way it is if that’s at all possible,” said Wilson. Wilson also sent out a note to those that wrote objection letters to the CoA. He wrote, “It is my belief that the many letters of Objection sent in to the Committee and the Planning Dept. by the community either caused or help bring about this deferral and redesign. For all your help in this regard, I am extremely grateful. It is my hope the front verandas and gable roof can be saved intact in this reworked proposal. Though I suspect your help may again be needed to save this bit of the old Queen St.” When reached for comment after the meeting, Lezell said he was pleased the CoA deferred the hearing to update drawings and consider the latest information from the City of Toronto and neighbours’ concerns. “I am grateful for this process, which allows for the diverse needs and concerns of all parties to be voiced, so a healthy compromise that takes everything into consideration can be reached in a civil and respectful way,” he said in a written statement to Beach Metro News. “Therefore we appreciate the feedback from our neighbours and have taken their concerns into careful consideration since after all, we are building a community centre we want the community to be proud of.” Lezell said most if not all of the
Above image shows the revised plan for 2273-2275 Queen Street East in the Beach which features a lower alteration to the front and preservation of the building’s unique arches. Photo below shows the building as it now looks.
letters of objection referred to the original proposal submitted in May and that they “are confident that the changes we will propose will satisfy their concerns.” He said he reached out to Wilson in September with a proposal that would blend the design of the duplex and require work on Wilson’s side of the facade at Lezell’s expense. Wilson opposes any work
done on his side or any change to the front of the building. “As this design is not feasible without Mr. Wilson’s consent, our architect is finalizing revised plans,” said Lezell. The updated proposal will include a redesign of the facade and one less storey that will result in the lowering of the building’s height by approximately 2.5 metres.
“We will post the detailed drawings once we consult with the neighbours and the city. With this design, we will create proper accessibility for the public with a grade entrance on Queen Street and an elevator to all levels including the rooftop deck. We want this community centre to be welcoming, with dignity and comfort, to all members of the public,” said Lezell.
FedEx brings bike courier delivery services to East Toronto By Erin Horrocks-Pope
TORONTONIANS HAVE been receiving FedEx packages delivered by e-bike couriers for the past year, as many local residents may have been noticing. The pilot project was launched by FedEx Express Canada to reduce carbon emissions from deliveries with more Canadians’ than ever before making online purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the initiative first launched in Toronto it started with only three bikes. After a successful pilot over the summer of last year, the program now has more than 40 bikes running in five targetted neighbourhoods. Communities such as the Beaches, Leslieville and the Danforth
This image provided by FedEx Canada shows a package being delivered by courier e-bike. Residents in the Beach, Leslieville and along the Danforth may have been noticing more of these bikes being used for courier deliveries over the past few months. were identified as target neighbourhoods for the project based on density and congestion issues. The bikes allow for couriers to get around the city more easily,
avoid traffic, and remove the worries of having to park far away or in less-than-ideal stopping situations. “It’s definitely easier to get around the city,” said Jeff Gilbert, the senior operations manager of FedEx Express Canada. “Using the bike lanes allows (couriers) to avoid a lot of the traffic congestion, and (they) don’t have to worry about city parking.” The e-bikes being used by couriers are “pedelec” bikes, a type of electric bike where pedalling is assisted by a small electric motor. So, in neighbourhoods such as the Beach, which are full of steep hills, the couriers don’t have to dread the uphill terrain but can have some fun instead. With winter approaching and snow and ice being an unavoid-
able fact of the season, the bikes are equipped with snow-tires and will continue being used providing the presence of safe weather conditions. Couriers are outfitted with winter gear to stay dry and warm on their ride. Since launching last year, the project has been welcomed by Torontonians. According to Gilbert, FedEx couriers are often stopped for photos and conversation as they ride their delivery routes. “The project has been very well received and it’s our goal to get as many bikes out there as possible,” Gilbert said. After such success in Toronto, the program is now expanding to more Canadian cities with new pilots being put in place until Spring 2022. If the pilots are successful, the
program will expand within those cities, as it did in Toronto. FedEx has invested more than $2 billion towards its goal of obtaining carbon neutrality by 2040. According to Gilbert, FedEx is focussing on three things as the company works to make this goal a reality: vehicle electrification, natural carbon sequestration and sustainable energy. In addition to the entire FedEx parcel pickup/delivery fleet is set to be zero-emissions vehicles by 2040, the company will also strive to continue its efforts of reducing fuel consumption used by its’ aircrafts. For information on becoming a bike courier, go to the FedEx Express Canada’s job postings website at https://careers.fedex.com/ expresscanada
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Leslieville man finds book on Royal Family with letter, invitation from Queen Mary By Jesse Gault
ROBERT QUANCE of Leslieville was shopping in the book section of the Value Village on Queen Street East, as he has often done, when he discovered a very rare find. He came across a book on the Royal Family, Silver Wedding: The Record of Twenty-five Royal Years by Louis Wulff written in 1948. Without much thought Quance purchased the book. “When I returned home and opened the book, not only did three pieces of paper fall out, but I noticed the inscription inside, ‘To Mrs. Howard Ferguson from Mary R 1948,’” said Quance. “As soon as I saw the ‘R,’ I knew I was holding something special. ‘R’ stands for Regina, Latin for Queen,” he said. “First, I went online to find samples of Mary’s signature and handwriting to compare and was very pleased to find they were identical. It was a very exciting and surreal experience for me to hold this piece of history in my hand.” Quance said the papers were a
thank you letter from Queen Mary, an invitation to an event at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, and a program from a church service in London. “The papers contained in the book were a personal thank you letter from Queen Mary on Sandringham letterhead, an invite for Mrs. Ferguson to attend an event in 1951 at the Royal York Hotel with the Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh, and a 1952 program for a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London to honour the recently deceased George VI and welcome the new Queen Elizabeth,” said Robert. Sandringham House is a residence of the Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth. The Mrs. Ferguson mentioned in the invitation is believed to be the wife of George Howard Ferguson, who was Premier of Ontario from 1923 to 1930. “Queen Mary embodied the British ‘stiff upper lip’ and was known for being quite frugal … so I think she would approve of my Value Village purchase,” said Quance. Queen Mary, or Mary of Teck,
was born in 1867 in England and died in 1953. She was the Queen and consort of King George V, mother of King George VI, and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. In her lifetime, Queen Mary was known to have a hard work ethic, an orientation to family and duty, a motivation to struggle against the oppression of women, and a concern for members of the British Armed Forces, especially during the First World War and the Second World War. As Queen Mary aged and eventually died, it was said that no one in the world had seen so much history and change “first hand.” Regarding what he will do with the book, Quance said, “Right now, I am going to hang onto it. It is certainly a great conversation piece and there is a real charm and elegance to these pieces which is hard to resist.” He added in a note to Beach Metro News that he had the signature of Queen Mary checked for authenticity and recently had a confirmation from Waddington’s Auctioneers and Appraisers that it is hers.
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Robert Quance holds the book he recently purchased from a Value Village store that contained correspondence and a signature from Queen Mary, who is the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. A signature from Queen Mary from a note in the book is seen in the photo below.
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F8 Photography Collective’s Abstracts and Abstractions show set for early November By Catherine MacKinnon
THE F8 Photography Collective grew out of the Beach Photo Club. Its heart is still in the Beach where the waves of Lake Ontario meet the shoreline of Toronto. The collective will celebrate its 12th year of creating contemporary photography with an exhibit, Abstracts & Abstractions, at The Dignam Gallery in Toronto’s Annex area in early November. F8 members Maureen Littlewood, Catherine MacKinnon, Rod Trider, and John Wallace are participating in the exhibition along with guest artists Kersti Meema, Colleen Pollack, and Anthony Schatzky. Each artist directs his or her talents to present Abstract images or Abstractions of things. In many cases this leaves the works open to personal interpretation. Images of the ordinary and extraordinary invite the viewer to consider their own understanding. Some work is representational with abstract elements, some is all non-representational. Fragments and diverse techniques also provoke the minds of the participating photographers. The show takes place Nov. 2 to 8. The Artists’ Receptions are on Friday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Dignam Gallery is located at 23 Prince Arthur Ave. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 2 - 5 pm. For an appointment during regular hours, except for the reception times, please call the gallery at 416-922-2060. The historic gallery is the hone of the Women’s Art Association, one of Toronto’s cultural gems located near the Royal Ontario Museum. Reach Please remember that COVID-19 guidelines regarding masks, distancing and double vaccinations apply for the safety of all visitors to the gallery. For further details on the F8 Photography Collective’s upcoming show, please contact John Wallace at ziggydoodle9815@gmail.com Information on the collective is also available online at www.facebook.com; /f8photographycollective, www.f8photographycol-
lective.com; or at www.instagram.com/f8 photographycollective Life and Songs of Irving Berlin at Beach concert BEACH UNITED Church’s next Jazz and Reflection concert is set to be available as of Saturday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. The Life and Songs of Irving Berlin will be presented at the concert by Mike and Jill Daley. Due to COVID-19 health guidelines, only 40 tickets will be available for the live performance of the concert at the church. However, it will be streamed live, and will also be available for viewing for 30 days on a link starting Nov. 6. For information on tickets on how to receive information on the link, please go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jazz-reflectionthe-life-and-songs-of-irving-berlin-tickets-188507780847 Irving Berlin is considered one of the most prolific and popular songwriters of the 20th century. At the concert, Mike Daley (guitar and vocals) and Jill Daley (violin and piano) will present the music and story of this legendary American songwriter. The performance will show how Berlin found his way into the competitive world of Tin Pan Alley songwriting with his indelible melodies and clever lyrics. Songs to be featured include Blue Skies, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Cheek to Cheek and more. Beach Guild of Fine Art online Winter Show THE BEACH Guild of Fine Art will present its Winter Art Show and Sale online from Nov. 5 to 28. The annual show features original paintings, drawings, hand-made prints and sculptures from the local artists who make up the Beach Guild of Fine Arts. Due to COVID-19, the show is once again being held as an online event. Founded in 1994 by a group of local artists,the Beach Guild of Fine Art is now made up of 55 members. The Guild’s mandate is to support each other and to promote and encourage the appreciation of art in the community. For more info, please go to www. beachartguildshowandsale.ca/
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Not impressive enough? How about the fact that some walking sticks can reproduce without males? If a male is available, then the female will lay her normal set of eggs. Without a male, the female will still produce hundreds of eggs, but the offspring will only be female. In theory, these walking sticks may eventually exist as an entirely female species. When the female is laying her eggs, she will hide them on leaves or bark, while also allowing some to drop randomly on the forest floor. By spreading them out she lessens the chance that all her brood will be taken by a single predator.
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e all have our “guilty pleasures”, especially during a long pandemic. Sometimes we just want to turn off our brains and laugh at dumb comedies like, well, Dumb and Dumber or Weekend at Bernie’s. I’ve been watching Impeachment: American Crime Story about the President Clinton / Monica Lewinsky scandal of the late 1990s. As the situation is blowing up, Lewinsky tries to visit Clinton in his office but his assistant says he can’t be interrupted, he’s watching G.I. Jane with his daughter Chelsea. How does a Rhodes Scholar react to a messy situation? During a convention speech in 2016 Bill Clinton confessed, “Truth is, we rarely disagreed on parenting, although she did believe that I had gone a little over the top when I took a couple of days off with Chelsea to watch all six Police Academy movies back-to-back.” Hillary-ous. What’s your favourite “stupid comedy” for time
How did Casa Loma, the Hearn Generating Station and the R. C. Harris Treatment Plant all end up on top of the Scarborough Bluffs? You’d have to ask Bob and Doug MacKenzie from the movie Strange Brew. well wasted? Here are the made-in-Toronto dumb dozen: Police Academy (1, 3, 4) (1984 on). Even if the gags are groaners, it’s fun to watch for the Toronto locations such as Humber College Lakeshore Campus, Cherry Street Bridge, Silver Dollar Room, Riverdale Shopping Centre, Danforth at Luttrell Avenue and mayhem at Kensington Market. The Adventures of Bob and Doug MacKenzie: Strange Brew (1983) is a lowbrow “take-off” on Hamlet with no need to pull on your thinking toque. Our favourite hosers beer up under pressure. If you don’t like beer jokes, take off, eh. How did Casa Loma, the Hearn Station and the R. C. Harris Treatment Plant all end up above the Scarborough Bluffs on Brimley Road? Billy Madison (1995). An Adam Sandler film with
scenes at Pioneer Village, Danforth Collegiate and the Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. Need I say more? The Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) with a tasteful scene at Taylor Creek Park. Just kidding. No taste was harmed in the making of this film. The Wrong Guy (1997). Dave Foley is also in this riff on The Fugitive if the fugitive was an idiot. Where else can you see Scarborough’s own Barenaked Ladies as singing cops? Tommy Boy (1995) starring the late Chris Farley comes out on Netflix this month. Watch for scenes at the Distillery District at a time when it was still just old warehouses. National Lampoon’s Senior Trip (1995). More tasteless humour at Danforth Collegiate. Half-Baked (1998). Harland Williams (son of Lorraine Williams, author of Memories of the Beach) goes
to jail for feeding junk food to a diabetic police horse. The prison is R.C. Harris which also is a location for Undercover Brother (2002). Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) pretends to be New Jersey, but it’s Toronto (U. of T., Scarborough, Pickering). Dishonourable mention goes to The Love Guru (2008) with a village at Scarborough Bluffs. It takes an idiot to raise a village, but the Leafs do win! Canadian actors have starred in some of the great, dumb movies: Kim Cattrall (Police Academy), Mike Myers (Austin Powers), Jim Carrey (Ace Ventura), Keanu Reeves (Bill and Ted), John Candy in anything, Leslie Nielsen (Airplane... “and don’t call me Shirley”). Yes, our Canadian heritage includes crude, silly humour. Watch these movies with your family and try to explain the jokes.
Lazy Daisy’s Cafe hosts fundraiser this Thursday for Downie-Wenjack Fund and Native Child-Youth Services LAZY DAISY’S Cafe on Gerrard Street East will be celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting a fundraiser in support of Indigenous People’s organizations this week. The popular cafe at 1515 Gerrard St. E., just west of Coxwell Avenue, will be selling its popular Breakfast Sammies on Thursday, Oct. 21, for $5 with all proceeds to the Gord Downie-Chanie Wenjack Fund and Native Child-Youth Services. For more information, please go to www.lazydaisyscafe.ca Historic walking tour set for Oct. 23 AN HISTORIC Walking Tour is planned for the Beach on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 23. Hosted by Beach historian Gene Domagala, the walk
will take place at St. John’s Norway Cemetery. The walking tour is free and begins at 1 p.m. Those wishing to take part are asked to meet at the northwest corner of Woodbine Avenue and Kingston Road. For more information, please contact Domagala at historyman1@hotmail.com Arthritis Line offers support THE ARTHRITIS Society offers a free telephone and email information and support service for people affected by arthritis. The Arthritis Line is staffed by trained volunteers who can answer questions about arthritis, how to manage the disease, and where to access resources. They can also offer support when needed.
The Arthritis Line can be reached toll free at 1-800-3211433, press “ 2”. The service can also be emailed at info@ arthritis.ca. Honours for Beaches Jazz Festival THE BEACHES International Jazz Festival was recently honoured with a pair of awards. Preparing to enter its 34th year in the summer of 2022, the Beaches event was named Best Local Event and Best Local Festival in a recent Toronto Star contest. The Beaches festival was given the honours as part of the newspaper’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Thank you for you continuted support. We look forward to another successful festival season, July 2 to 24, 2022,” said a jazz festival media release.
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Ted Reeve: The Bard of the Beach is written by Frank Cosentino and tells the story of the legendary East Toronto athlete, coach and reporter.
Author tells the story of the legendary Ted Reeve: The Bard of the Beach By Jesse Gault
A UNIVERSITY professor, scholar, coach, professional athlete and author, Frank Cosentino has written the recently published book Ted Reeve: The Bard of the Beach. “It’s a good feeling in many ways. A few generations have grown up without knowing much about Ted Reeve,” said Cosentino of his decision to write a book about the legendary Toronto athlete and journalist. “I’m hopeful that the public will realize better who he (Ted Reeve) was and why,” Cosentino told Beach Metro News in a recent interview. “For example, there is an arena named after him. The role he played with the Balmy Beach Club and teams; his legendary coaching at Malvern Collegiate, at Queen’s University. His columns which were likely to provide humour along with impressions,” said Cosentino. “His holding court at his home, in ‘Squawg Hollow’ — relying on his wife, ‘the iron fireman,’ to move into action as a hostess for the unannounced occasion. Each area of his life could be a book. As a football player, coach and reporter he wrote and played with much passion on and off the field.” Reeve was born in 1902 and grew up a Beacher. He lived in the community his entire life until his death
in August of 1983 at the age of 81. He was introduced to the written word early as his mother had a book shop on Queen Street East. Reeve loved to read Dickens as well as Shakespeare and world events. In 1923, Reeve started writing for the Toronto Telegram newspaper where he remained until the paper closed in 1971. A few days after the “Tely” closed and morphed into the Toronto Sun, Reeve was given a standing ovation as he arrived for his first day of work at the new paper. It was believed that he gave the Sun a degree of legitimacy. As a reporter, Reeve focused on sports. But he did it his own way. He would ignore prepackaged stories provided by coaches or in press releases. Instead, Reeve would write his understanding of the game. This could involve his wit, such as the line from a Toronto Sun story, “The crowd went home in a Volkswagen,’” referring to game few attended. Reeve’s own sports career as a football and lacrosse player and coach was legendary. He is a member of the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. As a player, he won two Grey Cups in football with
the Balmy Beach Club (in 1927 and 1930). In lacrosse he won the Mann Cup twice as a player — in 1929 (with Oshawa) and 1930 (with Brampton). As a football coach for Queen’s University, he won the Yates Cup (Ontario championship trophy) three times. One story told about Reeve was how he helped the Balmy Beach Club win the Grey Cup at Varsity Stadium in 1930 over Regina. According to the Toronto Sun, it was late in the game, Reeve with an injured arm was sitting out. Regina was about to kick a field goal to take the win. Reeve, said to the coach, “’I don’t care what you say, I’m going in.” Regina kicked but Reeve broke through the line and blocked it with his injured arm. Based on that heroic effort, Reeve wrote one of his most memorable passages: “When I was young and in my prime I used to block kicks all the time But now that I am old and grey I only block them once a day.” Reeve’s injuries were themselves the stuff of legend. It has been said that he had 47 broken bones and even fractured his skull twice. Beyond playing, coaching and writing about sports, Reeve also pushed to make Continued on Page 22
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Kids learn lawn bowling at Balmy Beach Club program By Kai Gammage
Photo above, Hartleigh sends a shot down the lawn bowling green at the Balmy Beach Club during a recent after-school session for local youngsters. Looking on is Dayle Snider from the Balmy Beach Club and Hartleigh’s sister Paige. Photo at left, bowls on the green at the Balmy Beach Club during the kids program. PHOTOS: ALAN SHACKLETON
SOME UNFAMILIAR faces have taken residence on the bowling greens at the Balmy Beach Club. Children from the Claremont School have been working on their bowls over the past few weeks with the help of club members and the Theatricks after school program. . This group of kids is there to give lawn bowling a fresh and youthful image. Theatricks and the Club came together to teach kids about the sport, and to perhaps inspire a new generation of Balmy Beach lawnbowlers Despite the perception of the sport as one that’s reserved for an older generation, the kids have taken to the game with a sense of splendour and joy all around. It’s also been a great way for them to get their minds off school, if only for an hour. “It’s a calming sport. The kids now have a lot of worries and stresses that they’re carrying around with them. But they all seem to leave here with a smile on their face.” said Jeff Gillespie, founder of Theatricks. “You’ve got the sound of the lake, the green, and you’re in this sort of tranquil oasis. The kids have found it very peaceful.” Seeing people of every different generation out there on the bowling greens is a bit of an unfamiliar sight, though it may be one that pushes more people to try out the sport. The Balmy Beach Club has been a staple of the community for more than a century, and offers a wide variety of sporting pursuits and
activities. Admittedly, the sport of lawn bowling is one that is often perceived to be played by an older generation. “Rather than having this club, this mysterious entity in the middle of our neighbourhood, with the perception that kids don’t go there. We’re building this relationship between members and the kids,” said Gillespie. “They really enjoy passing their skills on, spending time with kids, and mentoring them,” he said of the members. The kids seemed to be taking to the sport as well, and have become well versed in not only the proper ways to bowl but the strategy behind the game as well. “I know that some of them are really enjoying it and picking it up. They’re learning lots of skills too. It’s a team sport, there’s lots of things that come with that,” said Dayle Snider, a member at the club and an organizer for this initiative. “They’re learning math, angles, strategy, and a ton of useful skills. They’re helpful, they bring the stuff out, they tidy up, and they have great manners.” Another important tenet that the kids are being taught while lawn bowling is the etiquette that comes with the game. Not running on the grass, not walking in front of others while they bowl, and most importantly, to respect the grass they’re standing on so as to not damage it are among the lessons learned. Though the season is set to end soon, around the middle of October usually, the memories made by the kids here are sure to last as long as the Balmy Beach Club has stood.
Ted Reeve’s sports legacy includes the arena named after him ‘Author’ from Page 21 sports opportunities available to East Toronto residents. Reeve pushed for a hockey and lacrosse arena in the community and lent his name to the fundraising cause that resulted in the opening of the Ted Reeve Community Arena at Main Street and Gerrard Street East in 1954. As the story goes, though, Reeve purposely missed the opening of the arena to attend to work elsewhere as he disliked any excessive praise for his accomplishments. Of course, Ted Reeve Minor Hockey association is also named after him. Reeve also had quite a life outside of sport. He actually fought to be able to fight in the Second World War. Due to his extensive sports injuries, he was barred from enlisting in the military. Nonetheless he underwent surgery for a vein issue then joined the 30th Sportsmen’s Battery to be a gunner. He began his fighting not long after D-Day. Near the end of the war, Reeve damaged his elbow and was discharged from further service. When it came to writing the book about Reeve, Cosentino said there
At left, photos from the cover of the book Ted Reeve: The Bard of the Beach show Ted Reeve. Photo above, Ted Reeve Community Arena at the corner of Main Street and Gerrard Street East. was a wealth of information available and he had to decide which direction to go with it all. “There was just so much information and directions which could be taken in writing the book. His attachment to the Balmy Beach Club was a major factor,” said Cosentino. “His legend was there for all to see.” Cosentino himself is a writer, former athlete and football coach.
A Canadian quarterback in the CFL with Hamilton, Edmonton and Toronto in the 1960s, Cosentino also coached university football at Western and York. He is a member of the CFL Hall of Fame and winner of two Grey Cups as a player. While coaching, Cosentino’s Western teams won the Vanier Cup (the Canadian championship) in 1971 and 1974. Cosentino earned a Masters and PhD in sport history,
with special emphasis on Canadian sport, from the University of Alberta. “It caused me to realize that there was a rich heritage of Canadians in sport. But outside of the news when an event took place, it dropped out of sight. It became part of what I named our ‘cultural amnesia,” he said. Cosentino retired as Professor Emeritus from York University in
1997 and is the author of 18 books. Cosentino hopes Ted Reeve: The Bard of the Beach will help share some of Canada’s impressive sports history with younger readers and bring the legendary exploits of Reeve to future generations. The book is available for purchase in a number of ways including visiting www.valleyoldtimers. com or by sending an email to valleyoldtimers@gmail.com
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East York dance studio partners with Darby’s Dancers program
The Two Fours set to perform live this week “WE’RE SO excited to perform live again in our home territory,” said Wally Hucker, founder and bassist of local band The Two Fours. of their upcoming show this week. The roots rock revival band performs this Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 to 10 p.m., at Trecce, the Lorefice family’s Italian restaurant at 1792 Danforth Ave. between Coxwell and Woodbine. “Our last show was outdoors in the Beaches on Aug. 1, 2020,” Hucker recalled of the first day of Phase 3’s short-lived reopening. “The reception was great. Many fans, new ones and old, came to see us, after five months of cancelled and rescheduled shows.” The Two Fours’ eagerness to resume playing is paralleled by audiences’ desiring live music, believe the other two “key three” core members, Karen Gold and Susan Litchen. Gold plays guitar and piano. Litchen plays saxophone, flute, and guitar. All “key three” members sing lead and harmony, as does their go-to drummer, associate member Mark Porter.
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PEGASUS DANCE Studios in East York has partnered with Darby’s Dancers, an international nonprofit organization, to offer a dance education program for children with special needs. The program has not been launched at the studio yet, but mother and daughter Jane Davis-Munro and Lara Munro are hoping to launch it toward the end of October or the beginning of November. “As soon as we have any interest and students who are eligible, our plan is to start with some private sessions with interested students…Once we have a few students doing that and we get to know them, and their abilities and strengths, we can put them in a class and group together,” said Munro, customer care and studio manager. Darby’s Dancers was created by Darby Jones’ parents in Huntsville, Alabama, to carry on their daughter’s legacy and love of dance. Darby was an avid dancer who had Down syndrome and passed away in 2013 from leukemia. “Her parents decided they would start a foundation to make it open to all
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Darby’s Dancers is inspired by Alabama’s Darby Jones, seen in this photo from the Darby’s Dancers website. Jones, who had Down syndrome, passed away from leukemia in 2013. The dance program for special needs children is carried on as her legacy. children of all abilities to be able to continue to dance. This movement was started in the United States, and we are the first Canadian studio to take this project on…once they made it an international program,” said art director Davis-Munro. Darby’s Dancers is a program offered at no cost to parents or guardians. “We would fund, and any private people or businesses would fund this to make it available to parents. So the cost of the class, any dancewear, any costuming, would all be covered by donations or fundraising,” said DavisMunro. Davis-Munro said she first heard about Darby and her story through involvement with organizations More Than Just Great Dancing and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance. “Their theories and their mission and vision seemed to align with what we were doing here, so we signed on
and got coaching, and that’s when I first heard about Darby’s Dancers. At a conference about five years ago I talked to Darby’s mother,” she said. Davis-Munro said that it wasn’t the right time for Darby’s mother to launch the program in Canada, so she waited and stayed in connection with her until the time was right. Munro said that dance within the community is important for children. “For children to have a physical and creative outlet we know is so important for their physical health, their mental and emotional health, and also for their development as creative thinkers and whole well-rounded people.” She said that what children learn in the studio goes beyond just dancing—they learn skills like teamwork, co-operation, musicality, and build their self-esteem. “That’s why we feel that
dance and arts education is so important for our children…We’re so thrilled to be back in person with our students,” said Munro. Davis-Munro and Munro are looking for their first round of students interested in dance and people or businesses who would like to donate to help keep the program operational. Both Davis-Munro and Munro have also completed a certification program called Rhythm Works. “It’s an integrated dance program for children with diverse abilities and needs, and we’ll be incorporating that training into our Darby’s Dancers program,” said Munro. Pegasus Dance Studios is located at 361 Glebeholme Blvd. in a building attached to the Kimbourne Park United Church. To learn more about Darby’s Dancers and Pegasus Dance Studios, visit www. pegasusstudios.com
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Beach business owners share COVID lessons learned By Ahmed Dirie
TWO WOMEN-OWNED businesses in the Beach were thriving in the months and years before COVID-19 forced them both to shut down in the spring of 2020. A combination of passion, determination, resourcefulness, as well as some timely community support and government intervention, has helped keep them operating since then. Julie Watson and her partner Elizabeth “Liz” Doyle Harmer own Afterglow, a yoga studio located at 2034 Queen St. E. influenced by west coast yoga and rated best yoga studio by BlogTO in 2017. At Afterglow they delve deep in the philosophy of yoga and educate themselves and their clients so that yoga will prepare them to appropriately deal with the stress of life. “What we were trying to put out there from the very beginning was providing people with the tools that they could use to heal themselves,” said Watson. “Then they go out there and share that with the world.” Megan Evans is the owner of the Therapy Lounge, a holistic health clinic located at 2245 Queen St E. that prides itself on diverse practitioners and customizing treatments to each client. At Therapy Lounge, they treat the body as a whole and offer many services from massages, to acupuncture, to an onsite chiropractor. “Each practitioner is so different and offers so many different services because our community is so different,” said Evans. At Therapy Lounge the goal is searching for the cause of an issue as opposed to symptoms. “We’re like detectives!” said Evans. Afterglow Studios, opened five years ago, was a dream come true for Watson and Harmer. The forced closure brought on by COVID-19 was particularly hard on them. “COVID-19 hit and my dream was crushed,” said Watson. “It was like I had no purpose and that was, I think, one of the hardest things about the time with COVID-19.” For Evans, COVID-19 caused her to pause plans
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in common which might explain why both are still around when many others went under. Both are fixtures in the community. Both place a clear emphasis on engaging with their clients and community, and they strive to create a safe space that is not only sanitary but welcoming and relaxing. Another trait both businesses share is the hands-on approach of the women in charge. They all play a direct role not just in administration but in the actual services their respective businesses offer. “I’m a registered massage therapist by trade,” said Evans. “And have been for 18 years.” Watson is an instructor for many of the classes offered, bringing more than 10 years of yoga training, and knowledge of nutrition and fitness with her. Harmer is also an instructor despite not teaching at the moment, and writes thoughtful blog posts for afterglowstudio.ca. COVID-19 was the impetus for Afterglow to explore digital means of reaching clients. Watson and Harmer found that the educational nature of the classes was conducive
to a hybrid model of online and in-person classes. “That’s really what the future is,” said Harmer. “And it sounds like that’s going to be the future for people at work to be hybrid.” In addition to investing in the technology needed to transition to an online program, Harmer and Watson have gone further in expanding their digital footprint. “We have a podcast called The Afterglow,” said Harmer. “We’re going to be starting on our third season now.” Their first guest was Erica Miechowsky, known professionally as Erica Ehm, a pioneer video jockey for MuchMusic. “It’s a podcast for women trying to find their ‘Afterglow’!” said Harmer. Switching to an online model wasn’t as feasible for Therapy Lounge. “All of us are manual practitioners,” said Evans. “We all have to touch the people to practice.” Evans’ practice was closed for three months before being deemed essential. While she was glad to reopen, she was a little apprehensive. “During those three months of unknown you watch all these businesses pivot,” said Evans. “Incred-
they had before COVID-19 in terms of practitioners; Watson responded with a laugh when asked how close they are now to the heights they reached before the pandemic. “And you can quote us laughing,” said Watson. Afterglow does, however, have a plan in place that they are confident in and milestones they plan to hit. “We are recovering,” said Watson. “And we have a plan in effect in order to recover. We have a goal and a timeline and it will happen. And I feel like our community, our clients want that. They want that for themselves. And they want that for us as well.” At Afterglow, Harmer and Watson try to dispel misconceptions about yoga being a means of escapism and also to make yoga less intimidating for newcomers. “I practiced [a stricter] style of yoga for a really long time,” said Harmer. “But we wanted more freedom and playfulness. Everybody is welcome.” If there is one thing Evans and Therapy Lounge want to get across is that everyone’s pain is different and their practice reflects that. “We need to find the right fit for everybody,” said Evans. The staff at both businesses match the inclusive and welcoming nature shared by all three owners. Tyleen Li is a contractor of Therapy Lounge, and quickly became essential to Evans’ operation. “I think one thing that really appealed to me about coming here, and I think that resonates with our clients, is we all like working together,” said Li. “And we all work well together. Which I think creates a really nice atmosphere here.” Afterglow Studios and Therapy Lounge are two businesses owned by Canadian women, and they hope that their story will inspire not just other aspiring female business owners, but Canadians as a whole. “I feel like we’re better people,” said Watson of the COVID-19 experience. “We’re better business women, better bosses and better yogis. I feel like we’ve learned so much that it’s almost like a second chance to just do it even better.”
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ible things happening online, amazing stuff. How do we pivot our business? We can’t.” The hands-on nature at Therapy Lounge in the various services provided there made the online transition difficult, if not impossible. You also can’t massage from a distance. “We don’t have six-foot arms,” said Evans. Both businesses took steps to make themselves as COVID-19 friendly as possible. PPE, plexiglass, and sanitation were all addressed. They both went above and beyond the government regulated mandates for sanitation. “I implemented everyone wearing lab coats because we didn’t know about touch,” said Evans. “When you’re massaging someone, sometimes their arm touches your arm and the oil gets all over.” Temperature checks, handheld and stationary, were also installed at Therapy Lounge. In addition to the sanitation mandates, Afterglow also took steps to ensure cleaner air for their clients. “We redid our HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system,” said Watson. “We had it all enhanced with a new filtration system.” Government intervention was key in not only renovating Afterglow but also in paying their staff. “We were still providing services to our clients,” said Watson. “But not really generating any money to pay the other bills that we had to pay.” Despite having trouble qualifying for some of the benefits the government subsidized due to being the only employee at Therapy Lounge, the rest of the staff being contractors, Evans was still thankful for the support she did receive. “Super grateful for the government,” said Evans. “Getting CERB (Canadian emergency response benefit) was a huge help.” Both businesses were also able to benefit from the rent subsidies provided by the government, and felt the government wasn’t being credited for all the assistance they provided for small businesses in particular. While Therapy Lounge is getting back to the numbers
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f course, the big excitement for October (once Thanksgiving is over!) is, as most children will tell you, – Halloween! Certainly, judging by houses decorated with witches, ghosts and goblins, costumes and treats for sale, not to mention the magic symbol, pumpkins everywhere, Halloween has become a major event. And there is food to match! Thus, a streamlined menu to help you over a busy all Hallows Eve! Witches Brew Chili Super- fast to make, this recipe can be ready in minutes and served in mugs if getting out the door is essential. You can make any number of substitutions as your individual situation requires (see notes with recipe). If you require a vegetarian version, delete the ground
meat and add an extra can of beans. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a piece of cornbread. Recipe follows: 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 1 lb (500 mL) ground beef, chicken OR turkey (delete for vegetarian version) 1 large onion chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp (10 mL) ground chili powder 1 tsp EACH, ground cumin and dried oregano 1 can (28 oz/796 mL diced tomatoes with juice 2 or 3 cans (each 19 oz/540 mL) assorted beans such as: chickpeas, kidney, black, drained and rinsed 1 sweet pepper, green, red, yellow OR orange You can also add some mushrooms, celery or zucchini if you want extra vegetables 1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar 1/2 tsp (2 mL) EACH, salt and ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black
pepper 1/4 cup (50mL) chopped fresh coriander (if time permits) In large saucepan add oil; stir in meat (if cooking) breaking up with spoon over medium high heat until lightly brown. Add onions, garlic, chili, cumin and oregano. Cook about 1 minute, stir in tomatoes and juice, beans, peppers, any other vegetables you wish to add, vinegar, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to boil; Reduce heat to medium -low; simmer about 20 minutes. If time permits, stir in coriander. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Chili can be made up to 2 days ahead, kept covered and refrigerated. Store in plastic containers and freeze for up to 1 month. Mooncake (Cornbread) Baked in a round pan, this yellow bread with a sprinkling of cheese resembles the moon – perfect fare for witches! 1/2 cup (125 ml) soft butter
1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup (250 mL) cornmeal 1 cup ((250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH, baking soda and baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1 cup (250 mL) milk 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C. Line a 9-inch (23 cm round cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a mixing bowl using electric mixer beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg until creamy. In separate bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In measuring cup stir together milk and yogurt. Grate cheese; set aside. Beat dry ingredients into creamed ingredients alternately with liquid just until moistened; stir in half the cheese. Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes or
until firm to touch. Cool on rack. Cut into wedges to serve warm or at room temperature. B est made and served the same day. Devilishly Good and Spicy Pumpkin Muffins These muffins have become a favourite over the past year. They have a generous amount of spice to make them zesty with a moist texture to tempt tastebuds. They make a big batch which freeze well to pack for lunches or use as a Halloween treat. 2 cups (500 mL unsweetened pumpkin puree 2 cups (500 mL) brown sugar, lightly measured 1 cup (250 mL) melted butter 4 large eggs 1/2 cup (125 mL) apple cider or apple juice 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) allpurpose flour 2 tsp (10 mL) EACH, baking powder and baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) ground
ginger 1 tsp (5 mL) grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves 1 cup (250 mL) raisins, currants, or craisins Garnish 24 pecan halves (optional) Pre-heat oven to 350 F (180 C) Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside. Stir the pumpkin, sugar, and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and beat until the mixture is smooth; stir in the cider. In separate bowl, combine flour baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg and the cloves. Gradually stir flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined. Fold in raisins until evenly distributed. Spoon batter into muffin cups almost to the top and centre a pecan half in the middle of each. Bake until puffed and golden, 20-25 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.
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HELPING YOU IS WHAT WE DO.TM Residential & Commercial Services
2301 Queen St. East | 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St.
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398 Leslie St
List Price: $1,399,000 Welcome to South Riverdale on the edge of Leslieville! This spacious light-filled detached home is move-in ready with open concept living space, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and parking for 3 cars!
Dianne & Brian Chaput Sales Representatives Royal LePage Estate Realty
416.690.5100 | chaputliving.com
34 Chesapeake Ave
List Price: $799,900 Welcome Home to this pristine, updated, move-in ready, 3 bedroom semi with potential in-law suite & separate entrance to finished basement! Private drive plus walk to Warden Subway, Scarborough GO & future Eglinton LRT!
310 SCARBOROUGH ROAD
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Royal LePage Estate Realty, 2301 Queen St. E. Direct 416.571.2181 | Office 416.690.5100 Kerryjackson@gmail.com
Exclusive opportunity to own a detached Beach home on desirable Scarborough Road. This charming 2-storey home offers space throughout with 3 + 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished basement with separate entrance. Enjoy the added feature of a covered sunroom where one can dine, read, or unwind. A walkout to a lush and tranquil yard, plus a wide mutual drive with separate parking pad in the back, completes the picture.
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$1,400,000
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Welcome to this coveted pocket in Birchcliff. A walk away from great schools, the water front trail, community centre, arena and neighbourhood favourite The Birchcliff Cafe.
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This lovingly and thoughtfully renovated bungalow has everything you need. R e2 spa s i dlikee bathrooms ntial & Commercial 2+2 great sized bedrooms, with beautiful finishes and open concept kitchen 2301 Queen East | and 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St. with large sit up St. peninsula a finished basement that is Pintrest worthy.
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2301 Queen St. East | 1052 Kingston Rd | 517 Parliament St. estaterealty.ca | 416.690.5100
Contact Diane for more details. Diane Tobia | Broker m:416.998.4302 e :diane@tobiahomes.com
For Lease 108 Maclean Avenue 2 STORY | 3 BEDROOM + 2 BATHROOM Located South of Queen, steps to the lake, this beautiful detached Beach home is full of character and ready for you to enjoy.
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KEN GRIEVE & KELSEY GRIEVE Royal LePage Estate Realty | Sales Representatives
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