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Beach Memories: Remembering the eagle (not Thanksgiving turkey) attacks in southwest Scarborough

October 14, 2019

By GENE DOMAGALA The area in the east end of Toronto around the Scarborough Bluffs, the Beach, and Birchcliff, has long been a haven for all types of birds, butterflies, insects, beautiful trees and flowers. In one area known as Rosetta McClain Park, and also the lush green grounds of the Toronto Hunt Club on […]

Beach Hebrew Institute celebrates 100 years, holds Torah procession on Oct. 13

October 13, 2019

The Beach Hebrew Institute on Kenilworth Avenue will be celebrating its 100th anniversary with a number of events between this month and October of 2020. To kick off the celebrations, there will be a Torah procession at noon on Sunday, Oct. 13. The procession will begin at the Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave., and […]

Line 2, Danforth subway, to be closed between Woodbine and St. George stations on Oct. 12 and 13

October 12, 2019

Residents using public transit in the East Toronto area, or travelling through, are reminded that the Danforth subway (Line 2) will be closed between Woodbine and St. George stations this weekend (Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13) for track work. There will be shuttle buses running along Danforth Avenue and Bloor Street East during […]

Gardiner Expressway to be closed from DVP to 427 over Thanksgiving weekend

October 11, 2019

The Gardiner Expressway will be shut down in both directions over the Thanksgiving weekend for maintenance work. For East Toronto residents looking to drive across the southern end of the city, alternate routes will have to found. The Gardiner will be closed from the Don Valley Parkway in the east to Hwy. 427 in the […]

Bella’s Bake Sale to help raise funds to build schools set for Oct. 12 on Swanwick Avenue

October 11, 2019

The 10th anniversary of the Bella’s Bake Sale event, which helps raise funds to build schools through the WE Charity, is set for Saturday, Oct. 12, on Swanwick Avenue. The bake sale goes from noon until 3 p.m. at 140 Swanwick Ave., which is across from the Malvern Collegiate parking lot. There will be cupcakes, […]

Federal Election 2019: Advance polls now open in ridings of Beaches-East York, Scarborough Southwest and Toronto-Danforth

October 11, 2019

Advance polls for the federal election will be open this weekend across the country including the ridings of Beaches-East York, Scarborough Southwest and Toronto-Danforth. The advance polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, Saturday, Oct. 12, Sunday, Oct. 13, and Monday, Oct. 14. There will be a number […]

The Main Menu: The pumpkin is the prince from October on

October 11, 2019

By JAN MAIN The pumpkin is prince from October through the winter months. Pumpkins, a member of the squash family, are rich in carotene, fiber and vitamin C. Their rich flavour and creamy texture makes them ideal for both savory and dessert recipes. With Halloween around the corner and perhaps leftover pumpkin, sweet potato or […]

Clean Energy Heroes: Adam Beck students join with those around the world in climate strike

October 10, 2019

By B.F. NAGY “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter…Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” – Martin Luther King Jr. About a year ago, 15-year old Greta Thunberg from Sweden learned about the science of climate breakdown and the record breaking melting […]

Ted Reeve Hockey Association’s 65th anniversary celebration included team photo trip down memory lane

October 10, 2019

The Ted Reeve Hockey Association celebrated its 65th anniversary in style last weekend. The club hosted a variety of events throughout the day at Ted Reeve Arena, including an official ceremony to mark the milestone in the afternoon. Stephen King, president of the association, dropped the puck at a ceremonial face-off in advance of a […]

Federal Election 2019: Centennial College hosts All-Candidates Debate for Toronto-Danforth on Oct. 10

October 9, 2019

Centennial College’s School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design in East York will host an All-Candidates Debate for the Toronto-Danforth riding on Thursday, Oct. 10. The debate goes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will take place at the Story Arts Centre, Centennial College, 951 Carlaw Ave. Candidates who are running in this month’s federal […]

Police seek help finding missing 45-year-old man last seen near Victoria Park Avenue and Dawes Road

October 9, 2019

Police in 55 Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 45-year-old man who has been missing since late last month Costas Giaouzis, 45, was last seen in the area of Victoria Park Avenue and Dawes Road on Sept. 29 at approximately 1 a.m. He is described as six-feet, two-inches tall, weighing 220 […]

Kobe Franklin, who started his soccer career in the Beach, set to suit up for Canada at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil

October 9, 2019

By RICARDO VIGLIANO When midfielder Kobe Franklin steps onto the field for the opening match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 in Brazil on Oct. 26, hearts will beat across Canada but particularly in the Beach. Not so long ago, this 16-year-old player was just a kid kicking a ball by the water, while […]