• SOLD IN THE 6IX PODCAST
A non-profit newspaper serving the Beach, Beach Hill, Birch Cliff, Cliffside,
Crescent Town, East Danforth, Gerrard India Bazaar, Leslieville, and Upper Beach since 1972.
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Deja Views
    • Everyone Has a Story to Tell
    • Eye on Business
  • Columns
    • In My Opinion
    • Beach Memories
    • The Main Menu
    • Bottoms Up
    • Reel Beach
    • On The Wild Side
    • Pet of the Month
    • Garden Views
    • Design and Style Views
    • East Ender
    • Environment Views
    • Horticultural Matters
    • Legal Matters
    • Nutrition Matters
    • On The Child Side
    • Open Doors
    • Real Estate Matters
    • Veterinary Views
    • Archived columns
      • A Child’s World
      • Glenn Cochrane’s Corner
      • Money, Life and Law
      • School Views
      • School Daze
      • Welcome at Home
      • Where Are They Now?
      • Write on Health
  • Letters
  • Directory
  • Classifieds

Trending Now

  • Concern, confusion over 17-storey building at southwest corner of Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue March 8, 2021
  • Royal Canadian Legion branches in Beaches-East York receive more than $43,000 in federal funding to deal with pandemic impacts March 8, 2021
  • In My Opinion: International Women’s Day a time to recognize the power and potential of young female leaders March 8, 2021
  • Breaking Bread Together event features three-course dinner and virtual winery tour to benefit programs at Beach United Church March 8, 2021
  • Letters of Love campaign helped connect seniors and students in Beaches-East York March 7, 2021

Category: In My Opinion

In My Opinion: International Women’s Day a time to recognize the power and potential of young female leaders

March 8, 2021

By ANIKA MUNIR I decided to take part in a Canadian program  called  the Daughters of the Vote (DOV) that was put together by Equal Voice. The DOV is a political summit that lasted four days (March 5 – March 8). This program allowed me and 337 other emerging young female leaders across Canada to […]

In My Opinion: Prioritizing community’s mental health a key step in dealing with long-term impacts of COVID-19

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021

By BRAD BRADFORD COUNCILLOR, WARD 19 BEACHES-EAST YORK It’s been almost a year since Toronto went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The last 12 months have brought unimaginable challenges. Nearly 22,000 Canadians have died as a result of this virus. Millions of Canadians lost their jobs. We’ve gone months without seeing our […]

In My Opinion: Metrolinx could earn some community goodwill by reconnecting parks in Small’s Creek Ravine

February 27, 2021February 26, 2021

By STEPHEN WICKENS I like to think I love mighty oaks as much as anyone (I’ve even been known to forest bathe). I’m also a lifelong admirer of the barred owl and its enigmatic “Who Cooks For You?” Hearing one hoot steps from my home on a frosty February night stroll, and seeing a photo […]

In My Opinion: Action needed for a better future in 2021

January 12, 2021January 11, 2021

By RIMA BERNS-McGOWN Happy New Year! May it be a better year for all of us. I hope that 2021 marks a rapid turnaround in our collective fortunes – and that you all experience only joy and fulfillment, health and happiness. 2020 was brutal. Let us hope that in 2021 we see the virus beaten […]

In My Opinion: There will be better times to come in 2021, but it is going to be a tough January

January 1, 2021December 31, 2020

By ALAN SHACKLEON It’s the first day of 2021. The year 2020 is over. I believe I’ve been waiting since the middle of March to say that. I cannot think of a year I have been happier to put in the history books than the one just ended. This column is not going to be […]

In My Opinion: All levels of government must work together as COVID-19 vaccine roll out begins

December 14, 2020

By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH A successful vaccine roll-out is critical to putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. To succeed, we need all levels of government to work together on a rapid delivery, and we need to educate our family, friends, and neighbours about the safety and importance of protecting each other through vaccines. Our federal […]

In My Opinion: Community support critical to survival of local small businesses, writes Beach Village BIA chair

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

By MARG GILLESPIE If you are like most people, 2020 has proven to be a very difficult year on many levels. We have had to stretch ourselves in many different directions to make our lives work in a way that allows us to maintain some sort of balanced lifestyle and productivity. Our businesses along Queen […]

In My Opinion: As pandemic drags on remember that volunteering and doing good for others helps everyone

October 7, 2020

By BRAD BRADFORD COUNCILLOR, WARD 19 BEACHES-EAST YORK As this pandemic wears on and we’re staring down a potentially difficult fall season, I’ve been reflecting on some of the positives of this past summer. Something that stands out is the energy the community has put into giving back. There are too many incredible causes and […]

In My Opinion: MP reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19 pandemic as federal government resets agenda

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH As we manage a second wave of COVID-19 and as our federal government resets its agenda, it’s important to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned so far. Here are 10: First, we face an economic crisIs because of the health crisis, so the best economic response is also a public health one. […]

In My Opinion: Ford government asked to take regional approach in dealing with jump in COVID-19 numbers

September 18, 2020September 19, 2020

By ALAN CARTER With COVID-19 case numbers creeping up right across the country, it’s time to ask ourselves some serious questions about how we will react if a true second wave comes crashing down upon us. After a gorgeous summer where it often seemed the pandemic was just some collectively shared fever dream, the numbers […]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 22 Next

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • Natasha Carew on Deja Views: Lee Avenue
  • Natasha Carew on A walk through the storied past of Lee Avenue
  • virginia huebsch on Danforth seniors housing plan signals a shift in retirement home trends
  • Emily on A lifetime of travel and an abundance of stories
  • Paul Davies on A walk through the storied past of Lee Avenue
  • Become a Volunteer
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • MEDIA KITS
  • Distribution Map
  • 2021 Publication Schedule
  • Advertising Rates
  • VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION
  • Manage Subscription
  • Careers
Copyright © 2021 by
Beach Metro Community News.
Show Buttons
Hide Buttons