I remember many years ago, going on a historical walk with Gene Domagala. We walked up to a newly opened bar on Queen Street East, between Hambly and Lee, north side. Gene asked the group if we could guess from the facade what kind of business this store ran in the long distant past. We […]
Students protesting the scrapping of a modernized sex-ed curriculum and a lack of Indigenous education walked out of class on September 20 and 21 to hold rallies across the province. Local students from Courcelette Public School, Malvern C. I., Riverdale C. I., and Notre Dame High School (in photo), and others, protested with signs and […]
On September 24, candidates for Beaches—East York city councillor convened for a town hall meeting at Kingston Road United Church and the competition was steep. From army veteran to music teacher and urban planner to environmental scientist, 12 candidates from a variety of backgrounds presented attendees with a plethora of creative ideas they would bring […]
Kyle and Janice Burden, the owners of local business Nature’s Footwear at the corner of Waverley Road and Queen Street East, are celebrating 40 years of operation this year. Janice’s mother, Lois Coston, opened the shoe store on the same corner of Queen Street in 1978 with her business partner Wilhelmina. When Lois passed in […]
Never a dull moment for Scarborough Players! They are a dynamic theatre group that draws theatre goers, actors and volunteers from across the Greater Toronto Area. The group is proudly celebrating their 60th anniversary of producing comedies, dramas, and mysteries with great reviews and they invite everyone to come celebrate this milestone season. Share Your […]
For over 30 years, East End Children’s Centre (EECC) has operated two child and family programs in the East Danforth neighbourhood at Terry Fox Community Centre, and the basement of Kimbourne Park United Church. These free drop-in programs provide an opportunity for children 0-6 and their parents/caregivers to come together, network and learn from staff […]
How do we beat climate change? What’s the plan? We know about the problem. What are the solutions? How can you make a real difference? What’s proven, and what will make a big impact? The Clean Energy for Homeowners series of seminars will help Toronto residents with practical tips on green living and offer answers […]
There has been some discussion across the new Beaches—East York ward during this election about the bike lanes on Woodbine Avenue. One issue that’s arisen has been the perceived lack of consultation with residents, or that our voices weren’t heard. While the bike lanes were imperfect by design and certainly by implementation, we would like […]
A bake sale and silent auction will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the Beaches Recreation Centre in honour of 16-year-old Kyle Howard-Muthulingam. Kyle tragically lost his life saving a mother and son from drowning while they swam in a restricted area of Woodbine Beach in August. He was a student at Wexford Collegiate […]
The Beach Guild of Fine Art is hosting its annual Fall Art Show at the Beach United Church from September 21-23 which incorporates work from over 40 local artists. Artist Nanci Miranda, born and raised in Toronto, has four paintings on display at the show and lives in Scarborough with husband Michael and daughter, Maddy. […]
