The source for local news about Toronto’s Beach and surrounding areas.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
By EMMY CURTIS The Beach Community Soccer League (BCSL) has been a part of the community since 2003, focusing on recreational play over competition, and giving an equal opportunity for everyone to get involved in the game. In its earlier years, BCSL didn’t have the same opportunities to get involved as it does today, and […]
By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As many Ontarians continue to rally against the provincial Progressive Conservative government of Premier Doug Ford and its plans to build homes on the Greenbelt, a study has recently been released suggesting development on the protected land is unnecessary. Late last month, Environmental Defence, a Canadian environmental advocacy […]
By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After more than 500,000 visits during nearly 62,000 hours of operation, the City of Toronto’s outdoor skating rinks will close for the season this Sunday, March 19. As the summer approaches, Toronto will begin to close down its 54 outdoor artificial and natural ice rinks—as well as skating […]
