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Former Glen Ames teacher killed in Burkina Faso

August 15, 2017

A former Glen Ames teacher and her husband are among the victims of Sunday’s terror attack at a cafe in the capital of Burkina Faso. Tammy Chen, 34, is being remembered as “a very passionate, charismatic and diligent teacher,” according to a statement from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Chen taught in the French […]

Beach Citizen of the Year: A look back

August 1, 2017

Nominations are still open for the 2017 Beach Citizen of the Year. The annual award honours someone who has shown a long-standing commitment to improving our little corner of the city. In case you need a bit of inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of some of the previous honorees. By the way, don’t be afraid […]

In Photos: Afrofest 2017

July 30, 2017

Organized by Music Africa, Afrofest, the largest free African music festival in North America, celebrated its 29th anniversary of promoting African music and culture in the heart of Toronto, Woodbine Park, on July 8 and 9. Check out these photos from the event.

Wonderful summer whites

July 28, 2017

This article was first published June 18, 2013 Ah summer…hot, lazy, long days of endless sunshine! The perfect time to just kick back with a glass of cool, white vino! Not just any wine, though! You’ll want something that’s light, fruity, crisp and clean with little, if any, oak at all. Put aside those big, […]

Gallery: Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival

July 26, 2017

Beaches International Jazz Festival is still in full swing with StreetFest and a number of main stage events happening this weekend, but if you missed the Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival, you can take a look at some of the photos below:

Summer time to remember life savers

July 26, 2017

This story was first published July 2013 There have been great scullers, oarsmen, swimmers and athletes who lived in the East End and on the Toronto Islands. There have been stories about shipwrecks in Lake Ontario, and of the sailors who nearly drowned, but were saved by a few people living around the islands and […]

Ticks can be a year-round problem for pets and people

July 25, 2017

This story was first published January 27, 2016. It was not that long ago that for vets and physicians in Toronto, tick-borne disease was really only a concern for our colleagues in certain parts of the US. In recent years, however, this has changed dramatically. The combination of a rapidly growing tick population in southern […]

The man behind the Queen Street hiking sticks

July 24, 2017

This story was first published June 22, 2016. If you’ve found yourself on Queen Street just east of Ivan Forrest Gardens on a weekend, there’s a fair chance you’ve seen Robert Bertram on his balcony – and if you haven’t seen the man, you’ve likely seen the sticks and the sign. A handwritten sign noting […]

Catch Art of Nature at Beachers Cafe

July 22, 2017

Nature and art lovers, take note: Art of Nature, paintings and photographs that showcase the great outdoors, shows through August at Beachers Cafe, 2162 Queen St. E. Artwork by Ted Wilson, Teresa Uszacki and Nubarr.

Make ice cream at home – sans machine!

July 22, 2017

Ice-cream! Ice-cream! I scream for ice-cream. Frozen, sweet and deliciously slurpy, ice-cream is a summer pleasure. It is especially good if it is the homemade variety such as Ed’s Scoop on Queen at Beech or the Sicilian ice-cream sold at Vincenzo’s, Westlake and the Danforth just west of Main Street. The premium quality of President’s […]

Share your neighbourhood story

July 21, 2017

The Toronto Public Library Beaches Branch is hosting a storytelling series about the neighbourhood. Kew Stories invites children and adults to join library staff as they share stories about the Beach neighbourhood and beyond. Held in the library’s reading garden or in neighbouring Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E., (look for the group on the […]

Don’t miss out this summer – check out our East End summer events guide

July 21, 2017

While some locals like to flee to the cottage when things get busy on Queen East, others wait all year for the lively summer months and the countless ways to spend those hot summer days and nights in the East End. Not sure where to start? We’ve put together a guide featuring some of this […]