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Beach Village BIA to screen Mary Poppins Returns on Wednesday night in Kew Gardens

July 17, 2019

Mary Poppins Returns will be screened this Wednesday, July 17, as part of the Beach Village’s BIA’s continuing Movie Nights In The Park this summer. The showing of Mary Poppins Returns takes place at Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St. E.) starting at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. The free outdoor movies are presented by the Beach […]

Fire displaces tenants of apartments above plaza on Danforth Avenue just east of Danforth Road

July 16, 2019

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in an apartment above a laundromat on Danforth Avenue just east of Danforth Road. Toronto firefighters were called to the plaza at 3472 Danforth Ave. just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Black smoke was visible from the rear of a second-floor apartment above […]

Family of Reese Fallon holds her in their hearts as one-year anniversary of Danforth Shooting approaches

July 16, 2019

By ALAN SHACKLETON As the one-year anniversary of the Danforth Avenue shooting that took the lives of 18-year-old Reese Fallon and 10-year-old Julianna Kozis approaches, Fallon’s family wanted to publicly say a thank you to all those who have supported them during the past 12 months. Fallon, who had graduated from Malvern Collegiate in the […]

Sentencing of Your Ward News editor and publisher delayed while judge considers possibility of reopening case

July 15, 2019

RHYTHM SACHDEVA Sentencing for Your Ward News editor James Sears and publisher Leroy St. Germain has been delayed again until Aug. 1 due to a motion filed by Sears arguing ineffective counsel. Sears and St. Germaine were convicted by Judge Richard Blouin of promoting hatred against women and Jews on Jan. 25 and originally were […]

Fatality at Danforth GO station under investigation

July 15, 2019

Toronto police are investigating after a fatality at the Danforth GO station this afternoon. Emergency officials were called to the station at approximately noon on Monday, July 15, in response to a call that a person had been struck by a train. The victim is believed to be a man. Full service including westbound and […]

Removal of invasive plant burdock planned for Ashbridges Bay Park

July 15, 2019

By AMANDA GIBB An event will be held at Ashbridges Bay Park on Thursday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to remove an invasive plant species from the area called burdock. This is the first stewardship event sponsored and held by the City of Toronto’s Green Toronto at Ashbridge’s Bay Park. Part of […]

On The Wild Side: Visit by goldfinches was a memorable one

July 14, 2019

By ANN BROKELMAN Have you recently sat in your yard and just listened to all the songs being sung? Maybe it’s too hard to really remember and compare summer to summer, but I honestly don’t think I’ve ever heard so many birds in my yard. Even my husband, Erle, asked if we’ve been having more […]

The Two Fours take stage with guest Danny Bartley at Beach Village BIA’s Music in The Park on Sunday at Kew Gardens

July 13, 2019

Local rock & roots band The Two Fours will feature special guest rockabilly guitar specialist Danny Bartley for this Sunday’s (July 14) edition of Music In The Park. The show, presented by the Beach Village BIA, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the bandstand in Kew Gardens on Queen Street East in the Beach. […]

Community Environment Day hosted by Councillor Bradford set for East York Memorial Arena

July 13, 2019

A Community Environment Day hosted by Beaches-East York Councillor Brad Bradford and the City of Toronto will take place on Saturday, July 13, at East York Memorial Arena. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the arena is located at 888 Cosburn Ave. Residents are invited to bring items to be reused, […]

Open Doors Spiritual Matters: St. Aidan’s associate priest weighs in on Anglican Church of Canada’s vote against changing marriage definition

July 12, 2019

By REV. JEFF NOWERS As I’m writing this article, the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod—the church’s highest governing and legislative body comprised of a large number of delegates from across the country—is in the midst of a seven-day meeting in Vancouver. This has been a highly anticipated gathering because noteworthy on the agenda is […]

The December Man on stage at Eastminster United Church as part of Toronto Fringe Festival

July 12, 2019

As the one-year anniversary of the Danforth Shooting nears, the creative team of a local theatre felt compelled to present The December Man, by Canadian playwright Colleen Murphy, as part of the 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival. Murphy’s play is set in the aftermath of the 1989 Montreal Massacre and is a harrowing exploration of the […]

TD Festival of South Asia set for Gerrard India Bazaar on weekend of July 13 and 14

July 12, 2019

The TD Festival of South Asia is back for its 17th year and takes place this weekend, July 13 and 14, along the Gerrard India Bazaar. Celebrating the cultures of the South Asian community with live entertainment, cultural programs and food bazaars; those attending will find the best of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri […]