“It’s weird seeing 10 carp a metre long thrashing about on the roadway…they are mating most vigourously.” That was the response of an acquaintance to my inquiry about life these days on a partially submerged Toronto Island. The effects of the rising lake are a bit different off the island. Closer to home, our beaches […]
From November until this time of year, the doors of St. Aidan’s open to the homeless on Monday nights. For 11 years now. Like the lake at the bottom of the street, there’s a rhythm to it. From across the city, the guys arrive at the Silver Birch doors mid-Monday afternoon. Michael is there to […]
Red ties, scarves, hats, even strawberry cake was flying as supporters celebrated Liberal Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s election win in Beaches-East York last night. “It’s amazing for our riding, it’s amazing for our country,” said Erskine-Smith, speaking in the Ted Reeve party room shortly before giving a speech to his volunteers. “The current government has been so […]
A Beaches-East York candidates’ debate drew unexpected agreements and provided a refreshing focus on ideas over politicking three weeks ahead of the Oct. 19 federal election. Before the evening was through, Liberal candidate Nathaniel Erskine-Smith had announced he agreed on a point with Conservative Bill Burrows, New Democrat Matthew Kellway found himself pushing a priority […]
Federal candidates for Beaches-East York recently answered six questions from the Beach Metro News. Below are their responses. Beaches-East York voters will have at least three more chances to hear directly from their candidates before the Oct. 19 election. Starting in the Beach, Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55 will host a candidates’ debate on […]
It comes with one say in parliament and 107,000 people to speak for. Whoever is elected Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York on Oct. 19 has plenty of voters to convince. Beach Metro News spoke with four candidates to hear what they believe are key issues for the riding, and what makes them best choice […]
Another big retailer is looking to fill the void that Target left at Shoppers World Danforth. But even so, the Target layoffs have rallied community groups to aim beyond retail in the search for better local jobs. Home improvement chain Lowe’s has agreed to lease the 134,000 square foot space that Target held in the […]
Even in the realm of comedy, racism is still racism I recently went to the Top Shelf Comedy show at St. Louis Wings with my husband and some friends. The lineup of talented comedians pleasantly surprised me, but one comedian ruined the show for me. There is a difference between poking fun at inherent cultural […]
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair got a taste of the Upper Beach today when he joined Beaches-East York MP Matthew Kellway at a local coffee shop. Before visiting Grinder Coffee on Main Street, the federal Opposition leader stopped in at a lobster shop and a seafood restaurant in Riverdale to promote the NDP’s jobs plan. The plan would […]
Local Beaches-East York MP Matthew Kellway had to take cover this morning after a man shot a soldier guarding Ottawa’s National War Memorial before breaking into Parliament Hill’s Centre Block and firing shots inside. Ottawa police have confirmed the death of the soldier, and of the male suspect, who other MPs say was shot dead […]
