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Southwest Scarborough community looking forward to opening of new Long and McQuade music store on Danforth Avenue in 2020

December 5, 2019

By CHRIS CAMMALLERI The new location of Long and McQuade music store opening on Danforth Avenue near Pharmacy Avenue hopes to provide a service that is ‘advantageous’ to all in the Scarborough area. The store, at 3313 Danforth Ave., will act as a hub for all local musicians and will provide the usual services synonymous […]

Lloyd Robertson among guest readers at Bluffs Food Bank fundraiser set for Birchcliff Bluffs United

December 4, 2019

Retired CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson will return as the special guest reader again this year as Birchcliff Bluffs United Church presents its annual Christmas fundraiser for the Bluffs Food Bank on Saturday, Dec. 14. During the Christmas Miracles: May All Your Dreams Come True event, guests will enjoy seasonal music and hear the telling […]

Santa and Mrs. Claus to help with Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting at Kew Gardens on Dec. 7

December 4, 2019

The annual Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting ceremony in Kew Gardens is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 7. Presented by the Toronto Beaches Lions Club, the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Kew Gardens Bandshell. The hour-long celebration will feature entertainment, caroling, hot chocolate and a special visit […]

Retro Shopping: Leslieville Flea says think local, ethical and crafted with care this holiday season

December 3, 2019

By CHRIS ROBERTS and BRIDGID ELMY Gift giving can be stressful. Trying to find new ideas year after year for those special people in your life Or trying to find a special something for someone new in your life. No matter who you are buying for a thoughtful gift would be one that is original, […]

Police in 55 Division issue public safety alert after bottles of methadone reported misplaced

December 3, 2019

Police in 55 Division have issued a public safety alert after six bottles of methadone were reported missing in the Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East area on Monday, Dec. 2. According to police, six bottles 70 millilitres (ml) of methadone were reported misplaced at approximately 3:15 p.m. yesterday. This medication can be harmful and […]

Giving Tuesday event at No Bull Burgers helps raise funds for local Meals on Wheels program

December 3, 2019

No Bull Burgers on Kingston Road is taking part in a Giving Tuesday event on Dec. 3 to benefit The Neighbourhood Group’s Meals on Wheels program. The restaurant, located at 1019 Kingston Rd. just west of Victoria Park Avenue, will be selling $20 food coupons for only $10, with half of the proceeds ($5 per […]

Community Centre 55’s Breakfast with Hamper to take place on Saturday, Dec. 7

December 2, 2019

Community Centre 55 hosts its Breakfast with Hamper the Reindeer on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 7. The annual event for kids goes from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for Breakfast with Hamper, which features pancakes and crafts, but a $3 donation is suggested. Community Centre 55 is located at 97 […]

Bruno’s Fine Foods store in the Beach hoping to open sometime in early 2020

December 2, 2019

The Bruno’s Fine Foods store on Queen Street East, west of Woodbine Avenue, is aiming for an opening sometime early in 2020. “We are still currently working on the location,” said Bruno’s Fine Foods in a statement sent to Beach Metro News in late November. “As of now we have no specific open date. We […]

Beach Guild of Fine Art Christmas Show and Sale set for weekend of Dec. 7 and 8

December 2, 2019

By AMANDA GIBB The Beach Guild of Fine Art’s Christmas Art Show and Sale will be running for its 25th year at the Gardener’s Cottage in Kew Gardens this holiday season. The Christmas show will follow the 25th Anniversary show, which is being held at the Beacher Cafe for the rest of November. Created in […]

Scarborough Model Railroaders open house on Dec. 1 at Jeavons Avenue clubhouse

December 1, 2019

The Scarborough Model Railroad Club hosts an open house today (Sunday, Dec. 1) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The club has been a destination for railway enthusiasts for more than 40 years, and features a vast model railway operation with an extensive layout of land and locomotives. Club president Mohen George grew up around […]

Deja Views: A look back to 1956 and the intersection of Beech Avenue and Queen Street East

December 1, 2019

By DAVID VAN DYKE This image was captured by Jack Ryan at the corner of Queen Street East and Beech Avenue in 1956. Jack points out there is a police call box on the pole. It’s a safe bet they don’t need those anymore. Before Outriggers and before Quigley’s, there was Sadleir Drugs. I guess […]

Historian Domagala presents The Synagogue In The Beach talk on Sunday afternoon

November 30, 2019

The Beach Hebrew Institute will host a talk by local historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 1. The Synagogue In The Beach talk will take place between 2 and 3:30 p.m. The talk is part of the institute’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Admission is free, but donations to […]