The source for local news about Toronto’s Beach and surrounding areas.
Dozens of local citizens, along with Ward 31 Coun. Janet Davis, gathered to hear details of a proposed mixed-use, rental residence planned for the north side of Danforth Avenue, just west of Main Street. The 10-storey mixed-use building will have close to 120,000 sq. ft. of non-residential floor space on the first two floors with […]
It’s been close to a month since Zabia Afzal, a 30-year-old York University PhD student and activist, has been missing. She was last seen on May 10th when she took an Uber from her workplace at Vaughan to Woodbine Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East in the Beach neighbourhood. While the police searched the waters […]
The Martin Goodman Trail’s “missing link” is about to be connected. On May 12, Mayor John Tory and Ward 30 Coun. Paula Fletcher announced the city’s plans to begin work this summer to extend the trail north of Tommy Thompson Park between Outer Harbour Marina Road to Leslie Street. A city spokesperson confirmed the new […]
Several streetcar stops in the Beach area, including ones along Gerrard Street East, Kingston Road, and Queen Street East, have been relocated as part of the TTC’s regular review process. In an email, TTC spokesperson Stuart Green confirmed the changes took place over the weekend of Saturday, May 12. He said that the transit commission […]
Toronto Police Service Const. Cindy Greenlaw is looking forward to all the free time she’ll have starting this Friday, which will be the first day of her retirement from a job she’s done over the past 30 years. From the office she shares at 55 Division, where she has been a fixture for her entire […]
Local resident Christine Crosbie wants her late husband, Douglas, remembered for his helpful nature, active role in the community, and dedication to his family. These are some of the qualities she recalled following Douglas’ death on May 16, when he was involved in a collision with a truck at Jones Avenue and Dundas Street East […]
Late last year a developer submitted to the city an application to redevelop the Shoppers Drug Mart at 2494 Danforth Ave., and this week the community is getting the chance to provide feedback at a city-led consultation in Ward 31. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at […]
Local asparagus, a member of the lily family, is at its delicious best now! Versatile asparagus is at home as an appetizer, a main course or as a salad. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and lends itself to a variety of classic sauces such as: béarnaise, hollandaise and aioli, which complement its unique […]
Locally Developed, the name of a new band from the Beach, has just released its first album entitled Dime. The members include high school students, Alex Shuell on bass, Colin Lafaury on drums, Jonny Bojin on vocals and keyboard, and Max Pilchner on guitar, all 16. All four members of the band have had years of […]
After 35 years, the Big Carrot, the community-centric, sustainable, and health-conscious food store, has decided to expand and open a second location at Southwood Drive (Main Street) and Kingston Road in the Beach Community. The worker-owned store prioritizes organic, non-GMO, local, and fair trade in all its purchasing practices. Its staff takes prides itself with […]
