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Upper Beach laneway may soon be named in memory of Reese Fallon

October 23, 2020

By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A laneway in the Upper Beach may soon be named in memory of Reese Fallon. It’s the result of a petition in support of renaming a laneway in memory of Fallon, 18, whose life was tragically cut short in the Danforth Shooting on July 22, 2018. Markham resident […]

Voters don’t want a federal election during pandemic, politicians in East Toronto being told

October 23, 2020

By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Residents won’t be heading to the polls in a snap election, after the federal Liberal minority government survived a vote of confidence earlier this week. The close call of a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic came following a motion introduced on Oct. 21 by Conservative Party and […]

One person seriously injured in apartment fire at Kinsmen Manor on Gerrard Street East

October 23, 2020

One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fire in an apartment building on Gerrard Street East. Toronto firefighters were called to Kinsmen Manor, 2287 Gerrard St. E., between Malvern and Wayland avenues, at 1:53 p.m. for reports of a fire in a third-floor apartment. When they arrived they found the […]

The Main Menu: Use seasonal fruits and veggies for a scrumptious fall feast

October 23, 2020

By JAN MAIN At my most recent and l believe last patio luncheon (luncheon rather than dinner because it is warmer at one in the afternoon than six in the evening and lighter too, especially near the lake, without a propane heater) my guests Judy Rauliuk brought an enticing curried parsnip soup and Nicole Descoteaux, […]

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Rebecca Lane of Upper Beaches Music School

October 23, 2020

By BRANDY HUFF For Women’s History Month this October, let’s celebrate the women in Beaches-East York who inspire us, who have made a truly positive impact in our community and our city. In big and small ways, these individuals are honouring those who have come before them: the pioneers who advocated for our right to […]

Winter Stations 2021 opens design competition for annual outdoor art display along Woodbine Beach

October 22, 2020

The seventh annual Winter Stations outdoor art exhibit along Woodbine Beach is on tap to take place in 2021. The international competition for artists seeking to create one of the five or six installations planned for lifeguard stands along the beach is now open. “As an event that takes place solely outdoors in the expanse […]

COVID-19 forces changes to Community Centre 55’s Share a Christmas campaign as it works to meet huge need

October 22, 2020

By ALAN SHACKLETON The annual Beaches Santa Claus Parade will not be taking place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is sad, in that it is considered the kick off of our Share a Christmas program and it brings such joy to the community,” said Debbie Visconti, executive director of Community Centre 55 […]

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Sam Conover of Broad Lingerie on the Danforth

October 22, 2020

Local Bengali writers to be featured at Toronto International Festival of Authors

October 22, 2020

Local writer Subrata Kumar Das will be taking part in the Toronto International Festival of Authors this month. Like many events that used to feature in-person sessions and live audiences, the 2020 version of this year’s festival will be held online. Das, who is executive director of the Bengali Literary Resource Centre in East York […]

Garden Views: With fall’s arrival, it’s time to start thinking about leaves and seeds

October 22, 2020

By MARY FRAN McQUADE I can’t pretend any longer. Fall has moved in, with its mists and all. Our gardens are sweetly saying goodbye to us, with brilliant leaf colours, a few final brave roses, defiant geraniums and hydrangea blooms turning a dusky pink. It’s time now to turn our attention to leaves and seeds. […]

Ontario NDP leader, Scarborough Southwest MPP call for end to ‘institutional warehousing’ of seniors in province’s long-term care homes

October 21, 2020

By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario NDP released a plan to improve long-term care in the province while expanding culturally appropriate options as the aging population increases. Party and official opposition leader Andrea Horwath, alongside Scarborough Southwest MPP Doly Begum, held a virtual press conference on Oct. 21 to announce the party’s […]

Toronto Beach Rotary Club members to take part in Rotary Foundation Walk on Oct. 22

October 21, 2020

Members of the Toronto Beach Rotary Club will be out on the Boardwalk on Thursday, Oct. 22, helping raise funds and awareness for a number of causes. From 4 to 6 p.m., local club members will be participating in the Rotary Foundation Walk. The walk is part of an international effort by Rotary clubs around […]