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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, 2023September 26, 2023 0 Comments

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, 2023September 26, 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 […]

Nuit Blanche extends a number of exhibits, including CONRAD on Danforth Avenue, until Sept. 29

September 26, 2023

An old friend to East Toronto residents will be back in the neighbourhood through to the end of this week thanks to the extension of a number of Nuit Blanche art exhibits. “On the heels of the 17th edition of Nuit Blanche Toronto – the annual all-night celebration of contemporary art – the City of […]

Lake swimmers gather to celebrate the life of Beacher Christopher Hope

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

By SAM HEFFER It’s 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, and the sun is shining on the waves as they meet the beach at the foot of Silverbirch Avenue. It’s breezy, about 16C. The water temperature is 15C. These stats matter to the group of about 25 people who are gathering to go for a […]

Run Myles Ahead event in the Beach on Oct. 1 advances youth mental health, suicide prevention

September 26, 2023September 25, 2023

The fifth annual Run Myles Ahead five-kilometre walk and run will be held in the Beach on Sunday, Oct. 1. The run begins at the Leuty Boathouse, foot of Leuty Avenue just north of the Boardwalk, at 10 a.m. The run sees the community come together – virtually or ‘in real life’ – in support […]

Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School holds 100th anniversary celebration and fall carnival on Sept. 28

September 25, 2023

Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School will be combining its 100th anniversary celebration with its annual Fall Fundraising Carnival on Thursday, Sept. 28. The dual events take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 80 Bowmore Rd. There will be school tours, an archive exhibit, performances, food and fun […]

Toronto East End Climate Collective pleased with city’s issuing of $100-million green bond

September 25, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An East Toronto group concerned about the climate crisis is pleased to hear of plans by the City of Toronto to issue a $100-million green bond to finance local projects that promote environmental sustainability. On Friday, Sept. 15, the City of Toronto announced it had issued the green […]

The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society presentation to feature Canadian golf historian Ian Murray

September 25, 2023

The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society hosts a presentation by Canadian golf historian Ian Murray, with Paul Nicosia, on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 27. The presentation will be about the house at 17 Gledhill Ave., just north of Danforth Avenue, and its remarkable 130-year history. Notably, the house was home to a family […]

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