Beach Metro Community News

Bluffs Food Bank in southwest Scarborough in need of donations to meet huge growth in demand among community members

March 23, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Toronto’s affordability crisis has become hard to ignore for most. The results of an inflated economy can be seen daily on the streets. As a result of an economic downturn in 2021, Scarborough experienced one of the highest increases in the number of food bank clients. One food […]

Tickets now available for Breaking Bread Together virtual wine tour of Chile to raise funds for food programs at Beach United Church

March 23, 2023

The Breaking Bread Together, virtual wine tour of Chile, on March 31 will support local outreach and food programs at Beach United Church. The virtual tour on Zoom begins at 7 p.m. and includes two bottles of wine, and empanadas with charcuterie. Cost to participate is $100. The tour will be hosted by Rob St. […]

Police seek woman, two men in connection with alleged home invasion near Norway and Elmer avenues in the Beach

March 22, 2023

Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects in connection with an alleged home invasion in the Beach earlier this week. According to police, officers were called to an apartment in the Norway and Elmer avenues area at 3:41 a.m. on Monday, March 20, for reports of a person with a […]

Local boys and girls high school hockey teams unable to advance to playoffs at this week’s OFSAA championships

March 22, 2023

BY KADEN CAMPBELL The local high school hockey teams taking part in this week’s Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships in Windsor were unable to qualify for the medal rounds. The Neil McNeil Catholic High School Maroons Senior boys team and the Malvern Collegiate Black Knight Varsity girls team took part in OFSAA […]

Greek Independence Day Parade set for Danforth Avenue on afternoon of Sunday, March 26

March 22, 2023

Greek Independence Day will be celebrated by Toronto’s Greek community with a parade along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, March 26. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at Donlands and Danforth avenues and will head west along Danforth Avenue to Broadview Avenue. The annual parade marks the Greek War of Independence against the […]

Local politicians call for increased healthcare funding in upcoming Ontario budget

March 22, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ontario’s healthcare budget is under the microscope once again after The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released its latest report earlier this month. The independent fiscal watchdog’s March 8 report revealed that Ontario’s healthcare will be short $21.3 billion in spending by 2027-2028. The reports exposed signs that […]

Black Lives Here: Understanding diversity of Indigenous communities a first step to showing true support

March 22, 2023

By MIMI LILIEFELDT When you’re a racialized person living in white society, one of the hardest things to do is be yourself. The pressure to assimilate is huge and the systems are set up so that there isn’t room for those who don’t conform. This means many people, often without conscious thought, dampen or completely […]

Malvern Junior boys hockey team wins 2023 city championship

March 21, 2023

By KADEN CAMPBELL The success of the Malvern Collegiate Institute hockey program continued on Wednesday, March 8, when the Junior boys team defeated Leaside High School 7-2 to win the city championship. Just six days removed from the Varsity Malvern girls taking home gold, the Junior Black Knights boys were eager to avenge their city […]

In My Opinion: Local MPP addresses growing dangers around flooding in Private Member’s Bill

March 21, 2023

By MARY-MARGARET McMAHON MPP BEACHES-EAST YORK Hello Beautiful Beaches – East Yorkers! It has been an honour to represent you at Queen’s Park for the past nine months and I am looking forward to continuing to bring your strong and passionate voices to the Chamber to help build a better Ontario. I am proud to […]

Virtual community meeting on proposal for 12-storey residential building at 150 Clonmore Dr. set for this Thursday

March 20, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A virtual community consultation meeting to discuss a development proposal at 150 Clonmore Dr. in southwest Scarborough is set to take place on Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The rezoning application aims to build a 12-storey residential building which includes a rooftop mechanical/amenity floor. The […]

Guest Column: Welcome spring with these tips for quick and effective decluttering

March 20, 2023

By EMILIE GLOCKNER The secret to quick and effective decluttering is tackling small projects that make a big impact. Decluttering your home frees up physical space, relieves mental clutter and calms your mind. As a Professional Home Organizer, most clients tell me that they find it difficult to declutter because they don’t know where to […]

Community Lantern Parade set for tonight at Dentonia Park to welcome Spring Equinox

March 19, 2023

A Community Lantern Parade is set for the night of Sunday, March 19, in Dentonia Park to help welcome the Spring Equinox. East End Arts, Shadowland Theatre and Workman Arts are teaming up to host the community lantern celebration that begins at 7;15 p.m. in the parking lot at the east end of Dentonia Park, […]