About 60 people crowded into a hot and smelly room in the Beaches Rec Centre on June 13 to participate in a Community Consultation Meeting on a planning application for 1960/1962 Queen St. E. And while many in the room admitted that the proposed building was beautiful, a number were equally concerned that the proposal, […]
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We take pride that our community is one of the best in the city to live in. And while we have great scenery, our schools, our arena, our churches, our community centre are top notch because this neighbourhood also has a strong tradition of active volunteers working for the good of all. Volunteers are responsible […]
News in brief
Local historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala is sharpening his wits and his walking stick for some summer strolls in the Beach neighbourhood. If you haven’t been on one of his Historical Walks, you’ve missed out on an entertaining and enlightening experience. Domagala’s first walk is slated for Friday, July 1 at 1 […]
Firefighters kept busy overnight
Toronto Fire Services had to be everywhere in the early hours of June 9 after a storm ripped through the East End of the city. Aside from the countless calls for trees and wires down, TFS also had to deal with a number vehicle crashes due to power outages affecting traffic signals in major intersections. […]
Something wicket this way comes
Remember those idyllic summer afternoons playing croquet in the back garden? It was all so gentle and relaxing – that is until your brother (sister, cousin, BFF) pounded your ball into the next county. Well, on Sept. 17, you can bring back the good, old days or perhaps try a new sport. The physical and […]
How times have changed
If you ran afoul of the law in East Toronto 100 years ago, you could very well have ended up in the ‘fine’ establishment (complete with outhouse) pictured at right. However, this newly annexed section of Toronto was a growing and prosperous community and a new brick police station (No. 10), designed by Robert McCallum, […]
News in Brief: June 14, 2011
Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore is helping to ‘Rebuild the Slave Lake Library – one book at a time’ and you can too. The brand new Rotary Club of Slave Lake Library, which had just opened last year, was completely destroyed by the forest fire which swept through the town last month. Ella Minnow is one […]
Beach BIA survey points way for new stores
Back in March, Beach residents were asked by the Beach BIA to take part in a survey to determine how the community felt about the quality and quantity of businesses along the Queen Street strip. The survey was part of a unique BIA initiative which hopes to be proactive about encouraging businesses to move into […]
Lick’s location gets condo application
On June 13 at 7 p.m. there will be a community consultation meeting held at the Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. The purpose of the meeting is to get public comment on a planning application for 1960 and 1962 Queen St. E. The applicant proposes to construct a six-storey condominium with 29 residential units, […]
News in Brief
Nominations are being taken for the next Beach Citizen of the Year. Judges are ready to bestow the honour on a current or former Ward 32 resident who has exhibited exceptional service to the community. If you know a candidate, visit www.centre55.com and fill out the online form. You may also pick up a form […]
