Beach Metro Community News

Heroes of Suicide ceremony at Todmorden Legion branch raises awareness of PTSD issues

October 2, 2023

By MARCIA DUBSKY The Royal Canadian Legion Todmorden Branch 10 held its eighth annual Heroes of Suicide Memorial March and Candlelight Service recently. The ceremony on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 24, was held to honour the veterans and first responders who have died of suicide due to post traumatic stress disorder issues (PTSD). It […]

Beaches-East York MPP McMahon to host Greenbelt ‘celebration’ at East Lynn Park

October 1, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the wake of Premier Doug Ford’s decision to abort development plans on Ontario’s Greenbelt, various celebration gatherings have been planned by residents across the province as they await the Ontario Progressive Party’s official proposal for the reversal. On Saturday, Oct. 14, Beaches East-York Liberal MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon […]

Community Centre 55’s annual car show goes today at Bob Acton Park

October 1, 2023

Community Centre 55’s annual car show will be taking place today (Sunday, Oct. 1) at Bob Acton Park. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bob Acton Park is located at 45 William Hancox Ave., which is four blocks east of Main Street and north of Gerrard Street East. Admission is free for […]

Scarborough United Neighbourhoods seeks to increase voter turnout in upcoming Scarborough Southwest councillor byelection

September 29, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In 2022, Toronto generated some of its lowest voter turnouts during the October municipal election with only 29.7 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballot. Months later, after the resignation of then Mayor John Tory, a mayoral byelection took place in June of 2023 with a turnout […]

East End Mom Friends helping to build a community network of parents and caregivers

September 29, 2023

By ERIN HORROCKS-POPE A Toronto-based initiative is reshaping the narrative in a world where modern parenthood often feels isolating, proving that raising children can be a shared, joyful experience. East End Mom Friends, a vibrant social community founded by Trish Goodwin-Lawrence, has emerged as a beacon of hope for parents in Toronto’s east end. Through […]

Man facing charges including harassment after being arrested on porch of residence in Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue area

September 28, 2023

A 57-year-old man is facing charges of harassment and prowl by night after being arrested by p0lice in the Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue area earlier this week. According to police, a man was in the rear yard of a residence in the area on Thursday, Sept. 28. Officeres arrived and arrested a […]

Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovemasters set to perform at Hope United Church this Saturday

September 28, 2023

Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovemasters will perform at Hope United Church on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Jazz Vespers concert series. A bilingual, Afro-Metis Canadian girl, a musical daughter of a sophisticated strong woman; and the youngest of six other talented girls, Cromwell grew up in Montreal. She watched her mother […]

Norwood Park Apiary in the Upper Beach produces high-quality honey, helps boost local bee population

September 28, 2023

By ERIN HORROCKS-POPE Eight years ago, Corrine Johnston started a journey that would not only bring her joy but also contribute to the environment’s well-being. She began backyard beekeeping at her home in the Upper Beaches, driven by her fascination with insects and a desire to make a positive impact. Johnston’s passion for beekeeping is […]

Two suspects sought in connection with alleged sex assault in Gerrard and Coxwell area

September 27, 2023

Toronto police are looking for two in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in the Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue area earlier this week. According to police, two men attended the victim’s residence at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Once inside, police said the men allegedly sexually assaulted and […]

Police identify suspect wanted in alleged assault near Coxwell and Danforth avenues

September 27, 2023

Toronto police have identified a man they are seeking in connection with an alleged assault in the Coxwell and Danforth avenues area earlier this month. On Thursday, Sept. 13, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a “wounding call” near Coxwell Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, which is just north of Danforth Avenue. According to police, […]

Beach Memories: Banks have played a big role in the community life of the Beach

September 27, 2023

By GENE DOMAGALA When one thinks of the Beach area, you think of parks, the Boardwalk, the water, the sand, recreation, cuisine, and more. But, dear readers, there is an aspect to the Beach you might not think about at all – and that is the banks in the Beach. They are an historic part […]

Community Centre 55’s annual car show set for Bob Acton Park this Sunday

September 27, 2023

Community Centre 55 will be presenting its annual car show on Sunday, Oct. 1. The show will take place at Bob Acton Park, 45 William Hancox Ave., which is four blocks east of Main Street and north of Gerrard Street East. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is free for […]