By TOM TREI Sunday, May 3, was a sunny, warm spring day with sparse groups and individuals going for walks on the Boardwalk and Queen Street East. The crowds were far less than what one usually encounters on a typical warm spring or summer weekend, with most people trying to maintain some social distancing, though […]
By PATRICK BEEDLING A visit to Kew Gardens on a weekday morning in April left me with the impression that Toronto had lost its big city feel. Aside from a family of geese and a few people out with their dogs, my four-year-old daughter and I found ourselves alone in the deep outfield of the […]
By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH The curve is bending and our economy is slowly beginning to re-open, but we need to remain vigilant. As individuals, we need to maintain our determination and keep our physical distance from one another. As governments, we need to move much more quickly to scale up rapid testing and contact tracing efforts. […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON There is a lot going on right now as we come to terms with the new realities the COVID-19 crisis has imposed upon us and what the future may hold. It’s a tough and stressful time. Many are finding it extremely hard to be unable to meet with extended family and friends […]
By BRAD BRADFORD COUNCILLOR, WARD 19 BEACHES-EAST YORK When April 16th came around we started to hear about the first small business evictions taking place. The Shore Leave on the Danforth become a GTA lightening rod for discussion after pictures of the landlord’s notice were put on social media. I’m going to miss the Shore […]
By RIMA BERNS-McGOWN Dear Friends and Neighbours, These are frightening times. Many of us have never before lived through an event that upends our collective lives so thoroughly. We’ve heard about them — perhaps from refugees newly arrived from war zones, or from grandparents who fought in the Second World War, or friends who fought […]
By ALAN CARTER In the fight against COVID-19, Canada has a secret weapon to help us weather the storm. In fact, we have three. Sidney Crosby, Gord Downie and Kyle Lowry. While other countries grapple with internal divisions that breed mistrust and suspicion, this nation knows the exhilaration of cheering for a common goal, the […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON The March 31 print edition of the Beach Metro News, which will be on the streets today, is the result of the extra efforts of a lot of people over the past two weeks. Beach Metro News has had to make a number of adjustments to the way we are operating in […]
By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, and we need to work together to stop the spread of the virus and to address its serious and negative economic impact. As individuals, we need to listen to the advice of public health experts. That means staying home, keeping our physical distance, and […]
By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, and we need to work together to stop the spread of the virus and to address its serious and negative economic impact. As individuals, we need to listen to the advice of public health experts. That means staying home and social/physical distancing as much […]
