The top photo, on Beech just south of Queen Street East, was taken in autumn 1979 by Joe Davis. Joe was the fire superintendent for East Toronto for many years. In his many walks with his German Shepherd, Duke, Joe loved to take photographs in the neighbourhood. Thank you Joe! Do you have an […]
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History of Beach Metro News: 1979 reflects changing social norms
In 1979 the newspaper made its third and final move inside the YMCA at 907 Kingston Rd. taking over one of the large rooms vacated by the Beaches Alternative School. This was convenient for unloading newspaper as we now had an outside door leading to the parking lot. We also acquired a closet where our […]