Beach Metro Community News

Victim of fatal stabbing near Danforth and Greenwood identified as Nicola Maioreno, 57

December 7, 2022

Police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing early on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Danforth and Greenwood avenues area. Toronto resident Nicola Maioreno, 57, was found inside a building at 1275 Danforth Ave. at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 6 suffering from what police called obvious injuries. He was rushed […]

Author Jane Cawthorne’s novel Patterson House takes place in the Beach in the 1930s

December 6, 2022

By SEAN MERAL Author Jane Cawthorne recently released her first novel, Patterson House, which takes place in the Beach circa 1930. The story follows Alden Patterson, a fictional, once wealthy woman who houses injured First World War veterans in the decaying house left for her by her grandfather the late William Patterson. In addition to […]

Glen Ames school robotics team plans to bring some Greased Lightning to upcoming competition

December 6, 2022

By ALAN SHACKLETON The Glen Ames Senior Public School robotics team is ready to bring some Greased Lightening to this year’s FIRST Lego League (FLL) competitions. Team 458, as the Glen Ames students are known as, will be competing in the FLL regional championships this week. The theme of this year’s FLL competition is Clean […]

Man in 50s found murdered early this morning near Danforth and Greenwood avenues

December 6, 2022

Toronto police are investigating after a man believed to be in his 50s was found dead inside a building in the area of Greenwood and Danforth avenues early on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 6. The cause of the man’s death is considered to be murder and Toronto homicide detectives are investigating. According to reports, […]

In Memoriam: Danforth Avenue pharmacist Abraam Rofael was dedicated to the residents he served

December 5, 2022

Longtime East Toronto pharmacist Abraam Rofael is being remembered by his customers and family as the one-year anniversary of his death approaches. Rofael ran the Care and Health Pharmacy on Danforth Avenue, between Dawes Road and Victoria Park Avenue, and was one of the first pharmacies in the province to start administering COVID-19 vaccine shots. […]

Advanced Approaches to Massage celebrates 20 years on Kingston Road

December 4, 2022

By ERIN HORROCKS-POPE “There goes another one.” “How long do you think this place will sit empty?” “It lasted longer than I expected…” As a Beacher, you’re used to these remarks, thoughts, and discussion with your neighbours and families. Throughout the east end, residents and business owners are ongoingly reminded of that struggle by the […]

Open Doors Spiritual Matters: This is the season to care for others and call for change

December 4, 2022

By REV. GREG DALY Anticipation…it’s making me wait. In 1979 Heinz created a message that still rattles around in the heads of Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers alike, calling us all to wait for the good things to come. Ketchup aside, we are once again in a time of waiting. Our yearly journey into winter, […]

Deja Views: A look back at St. John’s Norway Cemetery

December 3, 2022

By DAVID VAN DYKE St. John’s Norway Cemetery was established in the Village of Norway (Kingston Road and Woodbine Avenue area) in 1853. The archival photo above depicts the original chapel of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. There is no date attached with the image, but around the early 1900s I would think. Do […]

Police seek man after number of women and girls followed and harassed in Leslieville

December 2, 2022

Toronto police are looking to identify a man wanted in connection with a number of alleged criminal harassment incidents in Leslieville recently. According to police, incidents of a man following women and staring at young girls were reported on Nov. 25, Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 in the area. In a news release on the […]

Breakfast with Santa set for Sunday morning at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11

December 2, 2022

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 on Dawes Road will be hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 4. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, with the last sitting for breakfast starting at 11:30 a.m.. The breakfast menu will include pancakes, bacon or sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee or tea for adults, […]

East Toronto Health Partners open Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for Kids

December 2, 2022

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Nov. 28, East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP) launched a Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for children in the community. The clinic, located at the Thorncliffe Park Hub in the East York Town Centre at 45 Overlea Blvd., aims to provide care for East Toronto kids between three […]

Santa in Kingston Road Village on Dec. 4 for photos with kids at Shea Sells Boutique

December 2, 2022

Though the Beaches Santa Claus Parade was unable to take place in the community this year, Kingston Road Village will still be getting a visit from the man in red thanks to a local realtor. Santa Claus will be in the area on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Shea Sells […]