The source for local news about Toronto’s Beach and surrounding areas.
By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Laneways around Danforth Avenue and Main Street are getting a facelift as part of a local project aimed at maximizing their public use. The Danforth-Main Laneway Connection project will bring improvements to three laneways: two adjacent to Main Street Station and one adjacent to Coleman Park. The idea […]
By NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH As our federal government continues to be seized with the pandemic response, we’ve also taken steps forward on many other important issues, including climate action, gun control, criminal justice reform, and reconciliation. As health restrictions continue, we will extend the Canada Recovery Benefit by 12 weeks, and adjust CERB repayment rules to […]
By MIMI LILIEFELDT We all know that February is Black History Month, so it feels right to tell a story about an individual whose history has changed how a young Black person might see their own potential, despite the odds. Steve Anderson is many things, a Black man who was born and raised in Kentucky, […]
By ALAN SHACKLETON The historic house on Main Street, just southwest of Danforth Avenue, is preparing for a move north this week. The house at 292 Main St. is on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Property List and was built in 1887. It is being moved approximately 80 feet north and a few feet east […]
By MICHELLE McCANN After hearing that a fellow Beach resident had written a book, Valerie Blackstock was inspired to write and illustrate her own story. This is why the first-time children’s author, artist, and long-time Beach resident loves the neighbourhood. The creativity of the people living in the area, she said, makes it a special […]
By ANN BROKELMAN Do the animals know that Valentine’s Day was last week? Or wait a minute, did we pick Valentine’s Day based on the behaviour of the animals? I’m not sure about that, and Google does not give me a clear answer, but what I can tell you from my own experience is that […]
By ALEXANDROS VAROUTAS When Jonathan and Benjamin Mishaev opened their restaurant Limon on Queen Street East in the Beach, it was October of 2020 and the city was preparing to take its first plunge into cold weather and more COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. It was a scary time for any restaurant, let alone a new one. […]
Toronto police are investigating the theft of a TTC Special Constable uniform. On Thursday, Feb. 18, at around 5 p.m., three TTC Special Constable Uniform shirts, and the front half of an external ballistic vest carrier were reported stolen in th Woodbine and Danforth avenues area, police said. The shirts are described as baby blue […]
By BRANDY HUFF Whether you’ve been weathering the COVID-19 pandemic solo or with your family, personal stress levels are at an all-time high — and of course, a major factor in this is professional stress. The pressure to perform while working from home in social isolation has increased anxiety and depression to four and two […]
By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Beaches-East York MPP Rima Berns-McGown has received a notice of pending litigation from Ranee Management’s lawyers for her recent Tweets and comments. She was sent the notice on Feb. 17 in a letter by lawyers representing the property management company requesting her to delete Twitter posts, and “agree […]
