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By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the Bluff’s Food Bank (BFB) prepares to mark 20 years of operation, its volunteers and workers worry about the steadily increasing demand for their services as Toronto’s affordability crisis shows no signs of slowing down. Beach Metro Community News reported earlier this year that there has been […]

Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in connection with a mischief investigation. According to police, officers responded to calls on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Wednesday, Aug. 16, regarding incidents in the Massey Square and Crescent Town Road area, northeast of Victoria Park and Danforth avenues. Police alleged that a […]

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ontario’s Ministry of Health has launched a review of safe injection sites across the province after an innocent bystander was killed outside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) last month. On July 7, 44-year-old mother of two Karolina Huebner-Makurat was hit by a stray bullet while walking […]

The Beach BIA’s summer outdoor movie nights in Kew Gardens park are down to the final two film screenings for the month of August. The movies are shown on Wednesday nights at the park, which is located at 2075 Queen St. E., just west of Lee Avenue. The family-themed movies will begin screening at sunset […]

By JAN MAIN Ah picnics! A vision of lounging on grass beneath spreading branches with an enticing basket of food comes to mind. A picnic can be as simple as a peanut butter sandwich or fresh baguette with cheese, pate and pickles (and of course, a bottle of wine). The food can be your heart’s […]

By CHRISTINE ROBERTS The year 2023 has ushered in a wave of fresh and innovative living room design ideas, redefining the way we approach interior aesthetics. As an interior designer I am excited to share with you some of the best ideas for living room design that you can use in your own home From […]

The Beach BIA’s summer outdoor movie for tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 30) in Kew Gardens park will be The NeverEnding Story. Kew Gardens park is located at 2075 Queen St. E., just west of Lee Avenue. The movie will begin screening at sunset and end by 11 p.m. Those attending should bring their own lawnchairs or […]

The Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy is back in the Beach and will be taking place at Woodbine Park over this coming Labour Day long weekend. In its 22nd year, BuskerFest Toronto raises funds for Epilepsy Toronto. This year’s Buskerfest goes from Friday, Sept. 1, through to Monday, Sept. 4. Over the entire Labour Day […]

Toronto Police are looking for three suspects wanted in a robbery investigation. On Thursday, August 24 at 2:20 a.m., officers investigated a robbery in the Queen Street East and Wineva Avenue area. Allegedly, four suspects attacked a victim and stole their property. The victim, who is a man in his 30’s was taken to hospital […]

The Toronto Police Marine Unit is reminding residents of the importance of water and boating safety as we head into the Labour Day long weekend. “Everyone spending time on our lake and on our beaches should remember to always respect the water and all the potential dangers,” said police in a news release on the […]