A packed room at the Beaches library provided ample evidence that the time has come for the rejuvenation of the Beach and East Toronto Historical Society (BETHS). About 60 history buffs met on Oct. 29 for a slide show and talk by historian and Beach Metro News history columnist Gene Domagala, who offered up a […]
Tag: Heritage Conservation District
Beach has always been a tourist area
What is a heritage area? I look around our great city and see a few areas that are designated as a tourist area, such as the Eaton Centre. How in the world can the Eaton Centre be designated a tourist area during holidays but not the Beach? Over the past few decades I have fought […]
Queen Street updates
City Council adopted the recommendation from Toronto and East York Community Council on approving the Reserve Properties development proposal at 1960-1962 Queen Street East. However, there is still work to be done regarding future development on Queen. Ward 32 councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon’s oft-mentioned ‘visioning’ study is set to get underway this week, with the first […]
