The source for local news about Toronto’s Beach and surrounding areas.
The Danforth community will offer a show of support for members of the Madinah Masjid mosque this Friday. In the wake of the tragic shooting in which 50 people were killed during Muslim prayer ceremonies at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand last Friday, the Danforth Multifaith Community and the Danforth Jewish Circle are inviting […]
By RUSHANTHI KESUNATHAN Healthy Earth school is closing its doors and saying goodbye to the community after 27 years in the Beach. Donna Lynn Watson, founder and director of Healthy Earth Bilingual Nursery School, opened the school in 1992. She was motivated to teach young children more than just play, but also to teach them […]
DIAM Developments has announced that it will be cancelling its condominium project planned for Danforth Avenue between Main Street and Woodbine Avenue. “We are extremely disappointed that we have to cancel our On The Danforth condominium development that was to be located at 2359 Danforth Avenue in Toronto,” a statement from DIAM read. DIAM’s statement […]
By RHYTHM SACHDEVA In an era where tablets have replaced colouring books, and streaming has made it easy to consume only the content you are comfortable with; it begs the question of whether children need better guidance to explore the cultural world. For Timothy Dawson, bassist at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, a good childhood involves […]
By KASY PERTAB Leaside’s Karen Fraser has been recognized as the 2019 winner of the Agnes Macphail Award in East York. The 26th annual awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 24 at the East York Civic Centre in the True Davidson Council Chambers, 850 Coxwell Ave. Fraser has spent the majority of her […]
By RUSHANTHI KESUNATHAN A man has been arrested and charged in connection with leaving two suspicious packages prompting Broadview station to shut down for several hours for the second day in a row this week. Kamal Badri, 53, is in custody and faces numerous charges for allegedly placing packages at the station on Monday, March […]
By FIONA BRAMZELL There’s no doubt that yoga has become one of the most popular activities over the last decade, giving rise to countless studios, instructors, accessories and the ubiquitous yoga pants. In fact, it’s become such a trend that it’s easy to lose sight of its true purpose – finding inner peace. It is […]
By KASY PERTAB Community Centre 55 is looking for volunteers to help out at the Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt in Kew Gardens. The event is in need of face painters to create designs for children such as bunny faces and any other Easter-related art. The annual egg hunt will be held on Friday, April […]
Runners, it’s time to start thinking about the 32nd annual Beaches Spring Sprint. The run takes place on Saturday, April 6 along the Boardwalk. The starting line is at the foot of Silver Birch Avenue. Registrations will be accepted at the Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 25, […]
By SURINA NATH Young creatives/entrepreneurs Shane Bailey and Bryan Chen have opened Jr Art Lab located at 926 Kingston Rd., offering affordable classes focused on inspiring those of all ages to develop their skills in digital arts. “The community has been really responsive, we’re in a great location with schools all around us. We charge […]
