Located in the Upper Beach community, historic Kingston Road has taken shape as a burgeoning neighbourhood bursting with local shops, entertainment and an overall feel of community. While Kingston Road is a part of the Beach community, the vibe remains as unique to the area atop the hill as the stores and people that reside […]
For a man whose name is recognizable as that of a leader in the East End community, it might surprise some to learn that Michael Rusek was not entirely excited to move to the area. At the time, four years ago, he and his now-husband, Eric, shared an apartment in Midtown, with Rusek commuting back […]
Taking home the gold has a different meaning than most for 18-year-old Sara Upsher. Though she only just finished her first year of university at McMaster, the Beach resident has more volunteer hours under her belt than most adults – and has recently been given a gold medal for her work. The gold level Duke […]
Matt Coverly didn’t have an easy start in this world. He was only four years old when he experienced his first run-in with death – he was eating a chocolate peanut brownie in kindergarten one afternoon when he suddenly went from being excited to asphyxiated. But the same near-death experience that brought to the surface […]
The intersection of Danforth and Glebemount Avenues sits right in between Woodbine Avenue to the east and Coxwell Avenue to the west. A relatively low-radar spot along the Danforth, the intersection is growing in popularity due to its increasingly eclectic mix of charming restaurants, small businesses featuring local artists and crafts makers, and a strong […]
With Canada’s sesquicentennial fast approaching, many artists, playwrights and musicians have been hard at work in preparation. That’s certainly the case for one creative Beacher. For Alex Eddington, Canada’s 150th birthday has meant the opportunity of a career – the chance to compose a piece of music for a professional orchestra. “I was actually approached […]
Greenwood and Gerrard is part of the vibrant Gerrard India Bazaar. The area has long been a favourite neighbourhood in the East End thanks to its strong sense of community, diverse shops and galleries, and continued celebration of South Asian culture. According to resident, Tyler Wonsey what makes Gerrard India Bazaar so special is “the […]
Grinning from ear to ear in front of his workplace, the Top Valu gas station on Kingston Road, Tanzanian-born Shehzada Mazherali Kassamali might be a familiar face for many drivers in the neighbourhood. But on a recent day in April, he’s smiling for a special reason. Holding his Canadian citizenship certificate in his hands, he […]
What began as a way for a group of friends to enjoy some fresh air has now turned into a popular Beach attraction. Life-long Beacher Dylan Cann, 25, and his friends live in basements in the Queen Street East and Wineva Avenue area, but they were determined not to let that stop them from having […]
Major additions began to be made to what is now known as Malvern Collegiate Institute in 1922, around the time this archival photograph was taken. The photographer is unknown. In the mid-sixties, the main building was closed for two years as it was modernized and renovated, and the library wing in the front was added […]
