By DAVID VAN DYKE Another great submission from Chris Souwand, who, as a student, went around Queen Street East, capturing store fronts for a school project. This issue’s focus: Outrigger (on Queen and Beech). In 1985, it was the Baker Street Restaurant! As for me, this place of business will always be remembered as Quigley’s, […]
By KIMBERLEY DEWAR My perfect day in the East End would include a walk, some coffee and some shopping. Place for walking and hiking (with or without my dog) I love walking down to the Boardwalk with my dog Daizy where we’ll catch up with other walkers and chat about our dogs before heading up […]
By DAVID VAN DYKE About eight years ago, the congregations of the two United churches in the Beach decided to merge into one and became Beach United Church. They sold Bellefair United to developers, and with the proceeds, renovated the old Kew Beach United Church on Wineva Avenue. As seen in the top photo (taken […]
By DAVID VAN DYKE Ahhh, The Goof. Of course, Chris Souwand would include this iconic Beach eatery in his 1985 school photo project. Thanks Chris! Do you have an old photograph you would like to share with our readership? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com
By SURINA NATH Mama Earth Organics has been in the Beach for more than 10 years. Heather and Alex Billingsley started the produce delivery service out of their garage on Scarborough Road delivering to just 13 neighbours, and have now seen the business grow to the point where Mama Earth delivers all across the Greater […]
By DAVID VAN DYKE I remember I was a little sad when Scratch Danial’s closed its doors. It was a favourite watering hole for many a Beacher. We have Chris Souwand to thank for this photo. It was taken in 1985 for a school project. The building is on the shady side of Queen Street […]
By SURINA NATH Local residents are saving money on their mortgages with help from licensed AMP Mortgage Broker John Filice. With more than 30 years of experience, he has created mortgage solutions for Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Based on the second floor at 507 Danforth Ave., Filice provides “friendly, competent, and professional services, […]
By DAVID VAN DYKE In the 1970s Ann Patterson ran a camera store on Queen Street East called Carter & Carter Photography. Many times, Ann would take her camera on her lunch break and shoot storefronts in the Beach. This image of Gregory’s Deli & Coffee Shop sits on the sunny side of Queen Street […]
By DAVID VAN DYKE I’m sure many loyal Beach Metro News readers are familiar with Chris Souwand’s work from his 1985 Centennial College project. Chris captured many store fronts and streetscapes along Queen Street East. This image is looking west on Queen Street from Wineva Avenue. Thanks again, Chris. Do you have an old photograph […]
By SURINA NATH Nutritionist and Live Blood Cell Analyst Jane Durst Pulkys has been running Creative Health for Life on Queen Street East since 2001, specializing in Metabolic Balance — a weight loss program for all ages that helps people lose, gain or maintain weight in order to reduce inflammation and balance hormone levels. “With […]
