What do Jodie Foster, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Aaron Sorkin have in common – besides two little gold men on their mantles? They all came north to Toronto in recent months and it wasn’t for the weather or to escape “alternative facts”. It was for “work, work, work, work” (as Rihanna would say […]
Put some spring in your step by taking part in one or more of this weekend’s Jane’s Walks. This annual event celebrates the life and legacy of Jane Jacobs, an urban activist and community builder who encouraged residents to get involved in the communities in which they lived. Jacobs died in 2006 but her vision […]
Two women are leading the charge to bring a Christmas market to Queen Street East. Niki Papaioannou and Caitlin Tizzard, marketers for St. Louis Grill, including the Beach location, are spearheading an initiative to turn Queen Street into a Distillery-style Christmas market in December. They hosted one community brainstorming session on March 2 and are […]
I just made a reservation at Brussels Bistro to celebrate our 40th anniversary, only to find that it is closing that evening. How sad that the best restaurant in the Beach is leaving due to lack of support from the community. Dianne Williams Willow Avenue
Hello fellow Beachers, Now that spring is here we should all be reminded to keep our dogs leashed – as we should do all year long, except for designated off-leash areas. Areas such as Kew Gardens and especially Ashbridge’s Bay should be of extra concern. This time of year native animals such as squirrels, red […]
Jennifer Hooker is nothing if not diplomatic when dishing about her love for the television show Murdoch Mysteries. A member of the Murdoch Mysteries Appreciation Society, a 7,000-strong Facebook fan group with a GTA offline meetup group devoted to the CBC historical mystery drama, Hooker, an Upper Beach community worker, says there is no way […]
Toronto police are warning Beachers about a mail fraud scam targeting the Beach neighbourhood. A “fraud lab” was discovered in the Bloor Street East and Parliament Street area following a “lengthy investigation which included mail theft and countless identity thefts at local Money Marts in Toronto,” said police in a press release today. “A number […]
When looking at art, finding – or being gently guided towards – an unexpected secret hidden in the work is a special experience. At once personal, bright and inclusive, the work shifts as the viewer sees from the artist’s view – it’s a thrilling experience, in part because it does not happen all that often. […]
This photograph of the 4th Church of the Christian Scientist was taken in 1973. It was located on Beech Avenue, just across from Balmy Beach Public School. Originally Beech Methodist church, it was demolished sometime in the 1970s. Do you have an old photo you’d like to share? Please call me at 647-531-6116.
