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Investigation linked to search warrant in Broadview and Gerrard area results in child pornography charges against Aurora man

February 25, 2020

As of a result of a search warrant executed by Toronto police in the Gerrard Street East and Broadview Avenue area last year, a 40-year-old man from Aurora has been charged with a number of child pornography offences. On April 3 of 2019, members of the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes – Child Exploitation Section, […]

Garden Views: Canada Blooms is less than a month away

February 25, 2020

By MARY FRAN McQUADE Ka-boom! In less than a month, Canada Blooms opens. The annual spring flower and garden show in Toronto celebrates all things gardening. and this year, there’s a twist – it’s packed with things to do for kids on March Break. A romp for the kids Every day, in the morning and […]

New Long and McQuade music store on Danforth Avenue set to open on Friday, Feb. 28

February 25, 2020

By ALANA RAYMAN The new Long and McQuade music store in southwest Scarborough will open its doors to the public on Friday, Feb. 28. Located at 3313 Danforth Ave., just east of Pharmacy Avenue, the store hopes to bring music education and community involvement to the neighbourhood. The new store will open at 10 a.m. […]

Scarborough Arena Gardens closed due to need for roof repairs

February 24, 2020

Scarborough Arena Gardens on Birchmount Road, between Danforth and Kingston roads, has been closed since Feb. 5 due to repair work urgently needed on the roof. It was during a routine assessment that the problem was identified. The arena will be closed for the rest of the season for repairs. “The safety of the public […]

Popular Beach live music venue the Salty Dog Bar & Grill announces it will be closing

February 24, 2020

The live music scene in the Beach has taken a serious body blow with news that the Salty Dog Bar & Grill on Queen Street East will be closing as of March 1. The pub at 1980 Queen St. E., at Waverley Road, first opened in the community in 2009 and soon became a popular […]

Beach Photo Club exhibit slated for Papermill Gallery in Todmorden Mills

February 24, 2020

Celebrating its 21st season, the Beach Photo Club will host an upcoming exhibit at the Papermill Gallery in Todmorden Mills. The exhibit runs from Feb. 26 until March 7. There will be an artists reception on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. This year’s exhibition will be celebrating the talent and vision of […]

Beach Memories: Reflecting on the important role police officers play in our community

February 23, 2020

By GENE DOMAGALA This column is dedicated to all the police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. They are not forgotten and will always be remembered, especially the three from 55 Division. I am writing about the police from the 1880s until the present day. All of the information and material […]

Deja Views: Looking back to 1985 and Danke Schon at Queen Street East and Waverley Road

February 23, 2020

By DAVID VAN DYKE Well, apparently there’s always a big blowout sale on the northwest corner of Waverley Road and Queen Street East. The original image was taken by local photographer Chris Nicholls in 1985. Danke schon, Chris for this wonderful contribution. If you’d like to see more of Chris’ work, check out www.chrisnicholls.live If […]

Scarborough Model Railroaders host open houses on Feb. 23 and March 1

February 23, 2020

The Scarborough Model Railroad Club hosts open houses on Sunday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, March 1. The open houses will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 17 Jeavons Ave. in the Birchmount and Danforth roads area. The Scarborough Model Railroad Club has been popular with railway enthusiasts for more than 40 years […]

Acoustic Harvest presents David Newland’s Northwest Passage on evening of Feb. 22

February 22, 2020

Acoustic Harvest presents David Newland’s Northwest Passage in Story and Song at St. Paul’s United Church on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. The Northwest Passage in Story and Song is a musical and spoken-word show that is combined with photography, storytelling and live original songs inspired by the artists’ travels to the Canadian Arctic. […]

Reel Beach: Remembering the long-gone movie theatres of Danforth Avenue

February 22, 2020

By BERNIE FLETCHER Big changes are coming to the Danforth. By 2030 highrise towers may transform the area east of Main Street, but let’s take a trip back in time to a different era when the Danforth was known for its car lots, building supply stores and, yes, movie theatres. Old movies and period films […]

International Mother Language Day celebrations set for AccessPoint on Danforth

February 21, 2020

By AMANDA DA SILVA As International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is celebrated on Feb. 21, the Bangladeshi community in the Victoria Park and Danforth avenues area is working towards the building of a monument in 2020. It had originally been planned by the City of Toronto to be built in Taylor Creek Park but after […]