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Ashbridges Bay fireworks display will celebrate Victoria Day 2019

May 20, 2019

Victoria Day 2019 will be celebrated with a fireworks display presented by the City of Toronto at Ashbridges Bay on the night of Monday, May 20. The display, which is expected to last about 14 minutes, begins at approximately 9:45 p.m. The annual event always draws a huge crowd to the Beach area. Ashbridges Bay […]

Deja Views: Iconic Beach landmark The Goof, as seen in 1985

May 19, 2019

By DAVID VAN DYKE Ahhh, The Goof. Of course, Chris Souwand would include this iconic Beach eatery in his 1985 school photo project. Thanks Chris! Do you have an old photograph you would like to share with our readership? Please contact me at gdvandyke61@gmail.com

Fireworks display set for Birchmount Park on night of May 19

May 18, 2019

Residents in southwest Scarborough are invited to join the community in celebrating Victoria Day weekend with a fireworks display at Birchmount Park (adjacent the baseball diamonds) on the night of Sunday, May 19. The fireworks display is being co-hosted by Scarborough Southwest Councillor Gary Crawford and Fallingbrook Heights Baptist Church. At 8:30 p.m. glow sticks […]

In My Opinion: Nominate a community hero for Beach Citizen of the Year

May 18, 2019

By PATRICIA SILVER They say “it takes a village”….and it takes an army of volunteers for the village to flourish. That’s what we have in the Beach. Whether it’s delivering newspapers or food, assisting with events, or providing a safe haven, volunteers make the Beach a kind and caring community. There are daily interfaith lunches, […]

Bike lanes, traffic congestion discussed at Woodbine Avenue meeting

May 17, 2019

By NINA RAFEEK Beaches—East York Councillor Brad Bradford hosted a community meeting about the Woodbine Avenue bike lanes recently, and there was no shortage of questions, comments and suggestions from the large crowd of concerned residents in attendance. The meeting took place on the evening of Wednesday, May 9 at the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse in […]

Minor injuries after vehicle strikes wall of Lowe’s on Danforth Avenue

May 17, 2019

Two people suffered minor injuries after a driver lost control and a car hit the wall of the Shoppers World Lowe’s on Danforth Avenue. The single-vehicle crash took place at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17. According to a witness, a black sedan was heading westbound on Danforth Avenue west of Victoria Park Avenue […]

Queen Victoria Day on Queen Street East walking tour hosted by Beach historian Domagala

May 17, 2019

The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society presents a Walking Tour with historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala on Saturday, May 18. The Queen Victoria Day on Queen Street East walking tour begins at 1 p.m., and participants are asked to meet at the Beaches Branch Public Library, 2161 Queen St. E., at […]

Upcoming SING! music festival has a strong Beach connection

May 16, 2019

A cappella music will take centre stage at SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival from May 24 to June 2. In its eighth year, Canada’s premier a cappella festival brings a star-studded lineup of international headliners to various Toronto venues for 10 concerts, seven free events and a variety of workshops. The festival has strong […]

Police seek help finding Siberian Husky dog stolen near Danforth and Woodbine

May 16, 2019

Police in 55 Division are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen Siberian Husky mix dog. According to police, the 10-year-old dog who is named Charlie was tied outside a store in the Danforth and Armroth avenues area, just east of Woodbine Avenue, at approximately 5;30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 when two […]

Neighbourhood Stops and Shops: Mama Earth Organics helping build new food movement

May 16, 2019

By SURINA NATH Mama Earth Organics has been in the Beach for more than 10 years. Heather and Alex Billingsley started the produce delivery service out of their garage on Scarborough Road delivering to just 13 neighbours, and have now seen the business grow to the point where Mama Earth delivers all across the Greater […]

Captain Doug Browne will be retiring from the Beach fire hall after 35-year firefighting career

May 15, 2019

By ALAN SHACKLETON Doug Browne will be closing the door at the Beach fire hall for the last time on Wednesday, May 29. A firefighter since 1984, and Captain at Beach Fire Station 227 on Queen Street East just east of Woodbine Avenue for the past 10 years, Browne will be retiring at the age […]

Variety Village Rolling Rebels take silver medal at Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League championships

May 15, 2019

The Variety Village Rolling Rebels took home the silver medal from the recent Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships which were played in Prince Edward Island. The Rolling Rebels faced the Gladiateurs de Laval in the national championship final which was played on April 28 in Charlottetown. Based out of Scarborough’s Variety Village on Danforth […]