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Comedian Colin Mochrie to host online presentation of Mass Hysterical: A Comedic Cantata on Dec. 15

December 5, 2020

The Kingston Road Village Concert Series will present the online version of Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata on Dec. 15. The performance will help raise funds for Kingston Road United Church’s Raise our Roof campaign. Originally planned as a live performance at the church this month, Mass Hysterical will now be presented online due to […]

Man arrested and charged after alleged robbery in store near Danforth and Coxwell

December 4, 2020

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery at a store in the Danforth and Coxwell avenues area earlier this week. According to police, a man entered a store in the area at approximately 2:19 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Once inside, police said the man allegedly approached the […]

Number of East Toronto long-term care homes seeing dip in active cases of COVID-19 among residents, staff

December 4, 2020

By ALI RAZA, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Active cases of COVID-19 in a number of East Toronto’s long term care homes have gone down recently, but there have been almost a dozen deaths reported. Beach Metro News looked at four LTC homes in its coverage area – Main Street Terrace, Craiglee Nursing Home, Harmony Hills […]

Police seek help locating missing 88-year-old man last seen near Victoria Park and Danforth avenues

December 4, 2020

Toronto police are requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing man. Josef Steidl, 88 was last seen on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. in the Victoria Park and Danforth avenues area. He is described as average height with grey hair and is balding. He was last seen wearing a black cap, blue sweater, black […]

Police seek woman, 30, on drug and arson charges in Woodbine Avenue house explosion that left two children with serious burn injuries

December 4, 2020

Toronto police are looking for a 30-year-old woman wanted in connection with an explosion and house fire on Woodbine Avenue late last month that left two children with serious burn injuries. In a press released issued on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 4, police said they are looking for Cassandra Nicholson, 30, who is wanted […]

Wine View: Art and wine are a perfect fit

December 4, 2020

By JACQUELINE CORRIGAN Wine and the world of art are a perfect fit. While some may say that winemaking is a craft, others, myself included, put it plainly in the category of creatives. Both are symbiotic. They share an affinity. Wine is often depicted in both secular and religious paintings. From Renoir, Monet and Cezanne […]

Man sought in connection with assault near Glen Manor Drive and Queen Street East

December 3, 2020

Toronto police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an investigation into an assault in the Beach. According to police, a woman was walking with a shopping cart near Glen Manor Drive and Queen Street East on Sunday, Nov. 29, when she was approached by an unknown man who […]

Meeting on Housing Now plan for Coxwell and Queen area set for Dec. 7

December 3, 2020

An online community consultation meeting on plans for a mixed-income, mixed-use development on Queen Street East near Coxwell Avenue is set for Dec. 7. The city-owned property is located at 1631 Queen St. E., east of Coxwell Avenue and west of Eastern Avenue, on the south side. Approved by Toronto City Council, the development is […]

Woman, 35, charged with attempted murder after stabbing near Coxwell and Danforth

December 3, 2020

A 35-year-old woman is facing a number of charges including attempted murder in connection with an alleged stabbing in the Coxwell Avenue and Hanson Street area on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 2. Toronto police were called to the area south of Danforth Avenue at approximately 6:52 p.m., for a reported stabbing. According to police, […]

Beach Memories: Thanks to all the people and organizations that make the Beach such a great place

December 3, 2020

By GENE DOMAGALA I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of those who wished me good luck and best wishes from the bottom of my Beach heart! All of the charitable works that have been done in the east end and the Beach are due to the wonderful kind people in […]

Man, 22, facing charges after alleged armed robberies near Logan and Gerrard, sex assault in Scarborough

December 2, 2020

A 22-year-old man is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Scarborough and two armed robberies in the Logan Avenue and Gerrard Street East area. According to police, the alleged armed robberies took place at retail stores near Gerrard and Logan on June 26, 2019 and Feb. 8, 2020. In both of […]

Renovation work at heritage house on Bracken Avenue allowed under city rules

December 2, 2020

By ALAN SHACKLETON Renovations being made to a Beach home that is protected under a City of Toronto Heritage Preservation designation are within work that is permitted under the bylaw, said Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford. The renovation being done at 28 Bracken Ave. consists of an addition to the rear of the house. “The […]